| Lineup | Miami (OH) | PG - Jonathan Yingst (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Michael Anderson (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. SF - James Veasley (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - James Mateer (fresh) 3 reb. C - William McClimans (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Andy Wagner (fresh) 8 pts. 5 ast. SG - Johnny Pickett (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Andrew Pierce (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Vincent Noe (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Lanny McBeth (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce inbounds the ball | 36-35 |
| Game Plan | Miami (OH) | Miami (OH) is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:47 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe misses short on a floater from the right side | 36-35 |
| 19:45 | Miami (OH) | William McClimans snags the defensive board | 36-35 |
| 19:40 | Miami (OH) | Vincent Noe blocks the jumper by Jonathan Yingst | 36-35 |
| 19:38 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe snags the defensive board | 36-35 |
| 19:34 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner drills a driving attempt from close range | 36-37 |
| 19:11 | Miami (OH) | William McClimans scores on a turnaround from the right block on a nice dish by James Veasley | 38-37 |
| 18:43 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce buries a 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by Vincent Noe | 38-40 |
| 18:24 | Miami (OH) | William McClimans can't finish the layup | 38-40 |
| 18:22 | Miami (OH) | The offensive rebound goes to James Veasley | 38-40 |
| 18:08 | Miami (OH) | Michael Anderson is called for 3 seconds | 38-40 |
| 17:54 | Northern Illinois University | William McClimans picks off the pass by Lanny McBeth | 38-40 |
| 17:29 | Miami (OH) | James Veasley misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 38-40 |
| 17:28 | Miami (OH) | Michael Anderson grabs the offensive board | 38-40 |
| 17:17 | Miami (OH) | Michael Anderson comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 38-40 |
| 17:15 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Vincent Noe | 38-40 |
| 17:08 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce misses the jump hook near the basket | 38-40 |
| 17:07 | Miami (OH) | James Mateer pulls down the rebound | 38-40 |
| 17:03 | Miami (OH) | Johnny Pickett steps in front of the James Veasley pass | 38-40 |
| 16:59 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce is fouled on the floor by Michael Anderson - foul #1 on Michael Anderson, team foul #1 | 38-40 |
| Subs | Miami (OH) | Paul Nettles (PF), Norman Bates (C) James Mateer, William McClimans | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | George Stell (PG), Robert Huot (PF), Arthur Price (C) Andy Wagner, Vincent Noe, Lanny McBeth | |
| 16:47 | Northern Illinois University | George Stell is whistled for a carry | 38-40 |
| Subs | Miami (OH) | Michael Landowski (SG) Michael Anderson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 16:28 | Miami (OH) | Norman Bates misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 38-40 |
| 16:26 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Price gets the rebound | 38-40 |
| 16:08 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce loses the dribble to Norman Bates | 38-40 |
| 15:46 | Miami (OH) | Robert Huot is called for the reach on Jonathan Yingst - foul #1 on Robert Huot, team foul #1 | 38-40 |
| Subs | Miami (OH) | Michael Anderson (SG), Scott Bullock (SF) Jonathan Yingst, James Veasley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner (PG), Clinton Stewart (SF), Vincent Noe (PF), Lanny McBeth (C) Johnny Pickett, Andrew Pierce, Robert Huot, Arthur Price | |
| Lineup | Miami (OH) | PG - Michael Landowski (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Michael Anderson (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. SF - Scott Bullock (fresh) PF - Paul Nettles (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - Norman Bates (fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Andy Wagner (fresh) 10 pts. 5 ast. SG - George Stell (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Clinton Stewart (fresh) PF - Vincent Noe (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. C - Lanny McBeth (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:35 | Miami (OH) | Paul Nettles hits a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 41-40 |
| 15:20 | Northern Illinois University | George Stell misses the 3 from the right wing | 41-40 |
| 15:19 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner gets the offensive rebound | 41-40 |
| 15:12 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner scores on a fadeaway in the lane and he's fouled by Scott Bullock - foul #2 on Scott Bullock, team foul #2 | 41-42 |
| Subs | Miami (OH) | James Mateer (PF), William McClimans (C) Paul Nettles, Norman Bates | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 15:12 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner makes the free throw | 41-43 |
| 14:49 | Miami (OH) | Michael Landowski's pass is intercepted by Clinton Stewart | 41-43 |
| 14:45 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner is hacked by Scott Bullock - foul #3 on Scott Bullock, team foul #3 | 41-43 |
| Subs | Miami (OH) | Jonathan Yingst (PG) Scott Bullock | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce (SF) George Stell | |
| 14:34 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth hits a jump hook from the baseline | 41-45 |
| 14:12 | Miami (OH) | William McClimans clanks a jump hook from close range | 41-45 |
| 14:11 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Lanny McBeth | 41-45 |
| 13:58 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner clanks a floater from the left wing | 41-45 |
| 13:56 | Miami (OH) | Michael Landowski pulls down the rebound | 41-45 |
| 13:37 | Miami (OH) | Michael Anderson misses short on a jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Clinton Stewart - foul #3 on Clinton Stewart, team foul #2 | 41-45 |
| Subs | Miami (OH) | James Veasley (SF), Paul Nettles (PF) Michael Landowski, James Mateer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | George Stell (PG), Johnny Pickett (SG), Robert Huot (PF) Andy Wagner, Clinton Stewart, Vincent Noe | |
| 13:37 | Miami (OH) | Michael Anderson makes the 1st free throw | 42-45 |
| 13:37 | Miami (OH) | Michael Anderson makes the 2nd free throw | 43-45 |
| 13:19 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth connects on the 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from George Stell | 43-48 |
| 13:02 | Miami (OH) | Johnny Pickett is called for the reach on Michael Anderson - foul #3 on Johnny Pickett, team foul #3 | 43-48 |
| Subs | Miami (OH) | Aaron Johnson (SG), Norman Bates (C) Michael Anderson, William McClimans | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Price (C) Lanny McBeth | |
| 12:50 | Miami (OH) | Jonathan Yingst connects on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 46-48 |
| 12:31 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce misses long on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 46-48 |
| 12:30 | Miami (OH) | Norman Bates grabs the defensive rebound | 46-48 |
| 12:15 | Miami (OH) | Paul Nettles lays it in | 48-48 |
| 11:54 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce clanks a fadeaway from the right side | 48-48 |
| 11:53 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Huot tips it back up and in | 48-50 |
| 11:29 | Miami (OH) | Jonathan Yingst is fouled on the floor by George Stell - foul #1 on George Stell, team foul #4 | 48-50 |
| Subs | Miami (OH) | Michael Landowski (PG), Michael Anderson (SG), James Mateer (PF), William McClimans (C) Jonathan Yingst, Aaron Johnson, Paul Nettles, Norman Bates | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner (PG), Clinton Stewart (SF), Vincent Noe (PF), Lanny McBeth (C) George Stell, Andrew Pierce, Robert Huot, Arthur Price | |
| Lineup | Miami (OH) | PG - Michael Landowski (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Michael Anderson (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. SF - James Veasley (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. PF - James Mateer (fresh) 4 reb. C - William McClimans (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Andy Wagner (fresh) 13 pts. 5 ast. SG - Johnny Pickett (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Clinton Stewart (fresh) 3 pf. PF - Vincent Noe (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. C - Lanny McBeth (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:19 | Miami (OH) | James Veasley clanks a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 48-50 |
| 11:18 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth gets the rebound | 48-50 |
| 11:00 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth comes up short on the fadeaway from close range but he's hacked by William McClimans - foul #2 on William McClimans, team foul #4 | 48-50 |
| 11:00 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth misses the 1st free throw | 48-50 |
| 11:00 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth misses the 2nd free throw | 48-50 |
| 11:00 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe grabs the offensive board | 48-50 |
| 10:45 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett scores on a 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Andy Wagner | 48-53 |
| 10:19 | Miami (OH) | Andy Wagner steals the ball from William McClimans | 48-53 |
| 09:50 | Northern Illinois University | The jump hook by Lanny McBeth is blocked by William McClimans | 48-53 |
| 09:48 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner tips it home | 48-55 |
| 09:38 | Miami (OH) | Michael Anderson is fouled on the floor by Lanny McBeth - foul #2 on Lanny McBeth, team foul #5 | 48-55 |
| Subs | Miami (OH) | Jonathan Yingst (PG), Paul Nettles (C) James Veasley, William McClimans | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce (SF) Johnny Pickett | |
| 09:28 | Miami (OH) | Jonathan Yingst misses long on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 48-55 |
| 09:26 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Lanny McBeth | 48-55 |
| 09:20 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart is hacked by Paul Nettles - foul #2 on Paul Nettles, team foul #5 | 48-55 |
| 08:58 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart is denied on a layup by Paul Nettles | 48-55 |
| 08:56 | Miami (OH) | James Mateer snags the defensive board | 48-55 |
| 08:50 | Miami (OH) | Paul Nettles can't connect on a floater from the left side but the foul's on Lanny McBeth - foul #3 on Lanny McBeth, team foul #6 | 48-55 |
| Subs | Miami (OH) | Scott Bullock (SF), Norman Bates (C) Michael Anderson, James Mateer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | George Stell (SG), Robert Huot (C) Clinton Stewart, Lanny McBeth | |
| 08:50 | Miami (OH) | Paul Nettles misses the 1st free throw | 48-55 |
| 08:50 | Miami (OH) | Paul Nettles makes the 2nd free throw | 49-55 |
| 08:36 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right wing but he's fouled by Norman Bates - foul #2 on Norman Bates, team foul #6 | 49-55 |
| Subs | Miami (OH) | James Veasley (SF) Scott Bullock | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett (SG) George Stell | |
| 08:36 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe makes the 1st free throw | 49-56 |
| 08:36 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe makes the 2nd free throw | 49-57 |
| 08:23 | Miami (OH) | Norman Bates comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 49-57 |
| 08:22 | Miami (OH) | James Veasley grabs the offensive board | 49-57 |
| 08:09 | Miami (OH) | James Veasley is fouled on the floor by Vincent Noe - foul #1 on Vincent Noe, team foul #7 | 49-57 |
| Subs | Miami (OH) | William McClimans (C) Norman Bates | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | George Stell (PG), Arthur Price (C) Andy Wagner, Vincent Noe | |
| 08:09 | Miami (OH) | James Veasley misses the 1st free throw | 49-57 |
| 08:09 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett grabs the defensive rebound | 49-57 |
| 07:59 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Nettles is called for the reach on Robert Huot - foul #3 on Paul Nettles, team foul #7 | 49-57 |
| Subs | Miami (OH) | Michael Anderson (SG) Michael Landowski | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 07:59 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Huot misses the 1st free throw | 49-57 |
| 07:59 | Miami (OH) | William McClimans snags the defensive board | 49-57 |
| 07:46 | Miami (OH) | Paul Nettles's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 49-57 |
| Subs | Miami (OH) | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth (C) Arthur Price | |
| 07:36 | Northern Illinois University | George Stell is called for 10 seconds | 49-57 |
| 07:27 | Miami (OH) | William McClimans clanks a jump hook near the basket | 49-57 |
| 07:25 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth snags the defensive board | 49-57 |
| Lineup | Miami (OH) | PG - Jonathan Yingst (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Michael Anderson (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. SF - James Veasley (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. PF - Paul Nettles (fresh) 13 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - William McClimans (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. 3 blk. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - George Stell (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Johnny Pickett (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Andrew Pierce (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. PF - Robert Huot (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Lanny McBeth (fresh) 9 pts. 8 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 07:19 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce hits a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from George Stell | 49-60 |
| 07:00 | Miami (OH) | Jonathan Yingst is fouled on the floor by George Stell - foul #2 on George Stell, team foul #8 | 49-60 |
| Subs | Miami (OH) | James Mateer (PF) Paul Nettles | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner (PG), Vincent Noe (PF) George Stell, Robert Huot | |
| 07:00 | Miami (OH) | Jonathan Yingst makes the 1st free throw | 50-60 |
| 07:00 | Miami (OH) | Jonathan Yingst makes the 2nd free throw | 51-60 |
| 06:49 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth lays it up and in set up by Andrew Pierce and he's hacked by Michael Anderson - foul #2 on Michael Anderson, team foul #8 | 51-62 |
| Subs | Miami (OH) | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart (SG) Johnny Pickett | |
| 06:49 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth makes the free throw | 51-63 |
| 06:38 | Miami (OH) | Vincent Noe denies the turnaround by William McClimans | 51-63 |
| 06:37 | Miami (OH) | William McClimans grabs the offensive rebound | 51-63 |
| 06:22 | Miami (OH) | Michael Anderson misses short on a 3 from the right corner | 51-63 |
| 06:20 | Miami (OH) | James Veasley pulls down the offensive rebound | 51-63 |
| 05:58 | Miami (OH) | William McClimans misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 51-63 |
| 05:57 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart snags the defensive board | 51-63 |
| 05:52 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart misses the floater from the left wing | 51-63 |
| 05:50 | Miami (OH) | Jonathan Yingst grabs the defensive rebound | 51-63 |
| 05:33 | Miami (OH) | James Mateer connects on the runner from the baseline set up by James Veasley | 53-63 |
| 05:28 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner's layup is rejected by William McClimans | 53-63 |
| 05:27 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce gets the offensive rebound | 53-63 |
| 05:22 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Anderson steals the ball from Lanny McBeth | 53-63 |
| 05:08 | Miami (OH) | Jonathan Yingst misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the left side but he's fouled by Clinton Stewart - foul #4 on Clinton Stewart, team foul #9 | 53-63 |
| Subs | Miami (OH) | Michael Landowski (SG), Scott Bullock (SF), Paul Nettles (PF), Norman Bates (C) Michael Anderson, James Veasley, James Mateer, William McClimans | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | George Stell (PG), Johnny Pickett (SG), Robert Huot (PF), Arthur Price (C) Andy Wagner, Andrew Pierce, Vincent Noe, Lanny McBeth | |
| 05:08 | Miami (OH) | Jonathan Yingst makes the 1st free throw | 54-63 |
| 05:08 | Miami (OH) | Jonathan Yingst makes the 2nd free throw | 55-63 |
| 04:51 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Price hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the right side | 55-63 |
| 04:50 | Miami (OH) | Scott Bullock grabs the defensive rebound | 55-63 |
| 04:48 | Miami (OH) | Jonathan Yingst's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 55-63 |
| Subs | Miami (OH) | Aaron Johnson (SG) Jonathan Yingst | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 04:33 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Huot scores on a fadeaway from the left side set up by Johnny Pickett | 55-65 |
| 04:16 | Miami (OH) | Aaron Johnson misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 55-65 |
| 04:14 | Miami (OH) | The offensive rebound goes to Scott Bullock | 55-65 |
| 03:58 | Miami (OH) | Paul Nettles connects on the jumpshot from the free throw line | 57-65 |
| Game Plan | Miami (OH) | Miami (OH) is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 03:42 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Price hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 57-65 |
| 03:40 | Miami (OH) | Scott Bullock pulls down the rebound | 57-65 |
| Game Plan | Miami (OH) | Miami (OH) is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:28 | Miami (OH) | Michael Landowski misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 57-65 |
| 03:27 | Miami (OH) | Scott Bullock tips it home | 59-65 |
| Game Plan | Miami (OH) | Miami (OH) is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:25 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 59-65 |
| Subs | Miami (OH) | Jonathan Yingst (PG), Michael Anderson (SG), James Veasley (SF), James Mateer (PF), William McClimans (C) Michael Landowski, Aaron Johnson, Scott Bullock, Paul Nettles, Norman Bates | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner (PG), Andrew Pierce (SF), Vincent Noe (PF), Lanny McBeth (C) George Stell, Clinton Stewart, Robert Huot, Arthur Price | |
| Lineup | Miami (OH) | PG - Jonathan Yingst (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. SG - Michael Anderson (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. 4 stl. SF - James Veasley (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. PF - James Mateer (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - William McClimans (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 4 blk. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Andy Wagner (fresh) 15 pts. 6 ast. SG - Johnny Pickett (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Andrew Pierce (fresh) 14 pts. 3 reb. PF - Vincent Noe (fresh) 4 pts. 8 reb. 3 blk. C - Lanny McBeth (fresh) 12 pts. 8 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 03:23 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner misses badly on a 3 pointer from straight away | 59-65 |
| 03:21 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe tips it in | 59-67 |
| 03:14 | Miami (OH) | Michael Anderson hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away | 59-67 |
| 03:12 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe grabs the defensive rebound | 59-67 |
| Game Plan | Miami (OH) | Miami (OH) is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:06 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the left side set up by Vincent Noe | 59-69 |
| 02:55 | Miami (OH) | Michael Anderson can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 59-69 |
| 02:54 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth gets the rebound | 59-69 |
| 02:48 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce can't connect on a jump hook from close range | 59-69 |
| 02:47 | Miami (OH) | James Veasley grabs the defensive rebound | 59-69 |
| 02:34 | Miami (OH) | James Veasley comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 59-69 |
| 02:33 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Vincent Noe | 59-69 |
| 02:26 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe misses badly on a jumper from the left block but the foul's on Jonathan Yingst - foul #1 on Jonathan Yingst, team foul #9 | 59-69 |
| 02:26 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe misses the 1st free throw | 59-69 |
| 02:26 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe makes the 2nd free throw | 59-70 |
| 02:11 | Miami (OH) | James Mateer is called for traveling | 59-70 |
| Subs | Miami (OH) | Michael Landowski (PG), Aaron Johnson (SG), Scott Bullock (SF), Paul Nettles (PF), Norman Bates (C) Jonathan Yingst, Michael Anderson, James Veasley, James Mateer, William McClimans | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | George Stell (PG), Clinton Stewart (SG), James Allard (SF), Robert Huot (PF), Arthur Price (C) Andy Wagner, Johnny Pickett, Andrew Pierce, Vincent Noe, Lanny McBeth | |
| 01:52 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Huot misses the lay-in | 59-70 |
| 01:51 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Huot can't tip it in | 59-70 |
| 01:49 | Miami (OH) | Scott Bullock snags the defensive board | 59-70 |
| 01:28 | Miami (OH) | Michael Landowski knocks in the 3 from the left corner | 62-70 |
| 01:28 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 62-70 |
| Subs | Miami (OH) | Jonathan Yingst (PG), Michael Anderson (SG), James Veasley (SF), James Mateer (PF), William McClimans (C) Michael Landowski, Aaron Johnson, Scott Bullock, Paul Nettles, Norman Bates | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner (PG), Johnny Pickett (SG), Andrew Pierce (SF), Vincent Noe (PF), Lanny McBeth (C) George Stell, Clinton Stewart, James Allard, Robert Huot, Arthur Price | |
| 01:08 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 62-70 |
| 01:07 | Miami (OH) | The rebound goes to James Veasley | 62-70 |
| 00:54 | Miami (OH) | Michael Anderson connects on the 3 from the right corner | 65-70 |
| Game Plan | Miami (OH) | Miami (OH) is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:25 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth misses short on a jumpshot from the right wing but the foul's on James Mateer - foul #3 on James Mateer, team foul #10 | 65-70 |
| Subs | Miami (OH) | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Price (PF) Vincent Noe | |
| 00:25 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth makes the 1st free throw | 65-71 |
| 00:25 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth makes the 2nd free throw | 65-72 |
| Game Plan | Miami (OH) | Miami (OH) is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:20 | Miami (OH) | Jonathan Yingst can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 65-72 |
| 00:19 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Price gets the rebound | 65-72 |
| Game Plan | Miami (OH) | Miami (OH) is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:16 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Price is hacked by Jonathan Yingst in the backcourt - foul #2 on Jonathan Yingst, team foul #11 | 65-72 |
| Subs | Miami (OH) | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe (PF) Lanny McBeth | |
| 00:16 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Price makes the 1st free throw | 65-73 |
| 00:16 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Price makes the 2nd free throw | 65-74 |
| Game Plan | Miami (OH) | Miami (OH) is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:11 | Miami (OH) | Michael Anderson buries a 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by James Mateer | 68-74 |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe is fouled in the backcourt by Jonathan Yingst - foul #3 on Jonathan Yingst, team foul #12 | 68-74 |
| Subs | Miami (OH) | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth (C) Arthur Price | |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe makes the 1st free throw | 68-75 |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe makes the 2nd free throw | 68-76 |
| 00:03 | Miami (OH) | Michael Anderson makes the 3pt shot from straight away on a great pass from Jonathan Yingst | 71-76 |
| 00:01 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe is fouled in the backcourt by Jonathan Yingst - foul #4 on Jonathan Yingst, team foul #13 | 71-76 |
| 00:01 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe makes the 1st free throw | 71-77 |
| 00:01 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe misses the 2nd free throw | 71-77 |
| 00:01 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth gets the offensive rebound | 71-77 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | The clock runs out | 71-77 |