| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Andy Wagner (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - Johnny Pickett (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Andrew Pierce (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Vincent Noe (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. C - Lanny McBeth (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Kenneth Wilson (fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl. SG - Brian Hessler (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Mbwana Adhami (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Jeffrey Peterson (fresh) 2 pts. C - Jessie Ramon (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Western Michigan | Mbwana Adhami inbounds the ball | 45-37 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 19:35 | Western Michigan | Jessie Ramon misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 45-37 |
| 19:34 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Lanny McBeth | 45-37 |
| 19:11 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe's layup is rejected by Mbwana Adhami | 45-37 |
| 19:10 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth tips it in | 47-37 |
| 18:55 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Wilson is called for a charge - foul #3 on Kenneth Wilson, team foul #1 | 47-37 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Brian Ritter (PG) Kenneth Wilson | |
| 18:44 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce buries a 3 pointer from the left corner | 50-37 |
| 18:20 | Western Michigan | Jessie Ramon drills a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 50-40 |
| 18:18 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 50-40 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | George Stell (PG), Robert Huot (PF), Arthur Price (C) Andy Wagner, Vincent Noe, Lanny McBeth | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Kevin Roper (SG), Lee McCormick (SF), Kenneth Hogan (PF), Bobby Reed (C) Brian Hessler, Mbwana Adhami, Jeffrey Peterson, Jessie Ramon | |
| 18:04 | Western Michigan | Bobby Reed misses the easy layup but he's hacked by Arthur Price - foul #1 on Arthur Price, team foul #1 | 50-40 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart (SG) Johnny Pickett | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 18:04 | Western Michigan | Bobby Reed misses the 1st free throw | 50-40 |
| 18:04 | Western Michigan | Bobby Reed makes the 2nd free throw | 50-41 |
| 17:54 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart's floater is knocked away by Bobby Reed | 50-41 |
| 17:52 | Western Michigan | Kevin Roper gets the rebound | 50-41 |
| 17:35 | Western Michigan | Kevin Roper is hacked by Arthur Price - foul #2 on Arthur Price, team foul #2 | 50-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett (SG) Andrew Pierce | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 17:22 | Western Michigan | Kevin Roper misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 50-41 |
| 17:20 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Robert Huot | 50-41 |
| 17:16 | Northern Illinois University | Bobby Reed steps in front of the Johnny Pickett pass | 50-41 |
| 16:53 | Western Michigan | Brian Ritter lays it up and in on a great pass from Lee McCormick | 50-43 |
| 16:32 | Northern Illinois University | George Stell misses short on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 50-43 |
| 16:31 | Western Michigan | Lee McCormick snags the defensive board | 50-43 |
| 16:15 | Western Michigan | Bobby Reed scores on a shot in the paint | 50-45 |
| 16:10 | Northern Illinois University | George Stell's pass is intercepted by Brian Ritter in the backcourt | 50-45 |
| 16:08 | Western Michigan | Kevin Roper lays it up and in on a great pass from Brian Ritter | 50-47 |
| 16:05 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett's pass is intercepted by Lee McCormick in the backcourt | 50-47 |
| 16:03 | Western Michigan | Lee McCormick slams it home | 50-49 |
| 16:01 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 50-49 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner (PG), Andrew Pierce (SF), Vincent Noe (PF), Lanny McBeth (C) George Stell, Clinton Stewart, Robert Huot, Arthur Price | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Erwin Schooler (PG), Brian Hessler (SG), Mbwana Adhami (SF), Jeffrey Peterson (PF), Jessie Ramon (C) Brian Ritter, Kevin Roper, Lee McCormick, Kenneth Hogan, Bobby Reed | |
| 15:46 | Western Michigan | Jeffrey Peterson misses short on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 50-49 |
| 15:45 | Western Michigan | Jessie Ramon can't tip it in | 50-49 |
| 15:43 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner grabs the board | 50-49 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Andy Wagner (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - Johnny Pickett (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Andrew Pierce (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Vincent Noe (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. C - Lanny McBeth (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Erwin Schooler (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Brian Hessler (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Mbwana Adhami (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. PF - Jeffrey Peterson (fresh) 2 pts. C - Jessie Ramon (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 15:36 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 50-49 |
| 15:34 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe snags the offensive board | 50-49 |
| 15:15 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe comes up short on the jumper from close range | 50-49 |
| 15:14 | Western Michigan | Jessie Ramon pulls down the rebound | 50-49 |
| 14:52 | Western Michigan | Mbwana Adhami hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing | 50-49 |
| 14:51 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe grabs the defensive rebound | 50-49 |
| 14:46 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner is open but can't throw it down | 50-49 |
| 14:44 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth snags the offensive board | 50-49 |
| 14:29 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner is fouled on the floor by Erwin Schooler - foul #1 on Erwin Schooler, team foul #2 | 50-49 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Kenneth Wilson (PG), Richard Davis (SF), Bobby Reed (PF) Erwin Schooler, Mbwana Adhami, Jeffrey Peterson | |
| 14:21 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe is denied on a dunk by Bobby Reed | 50-49 |
| 14:20 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth tips it back up and in | 52-49 |
| 14:09 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Wilson is fouled on the floor by Andy Wagner - foul #2 on Andy Wagner, team foul #3 | 52-49 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | George Stell (SG), Robert Huot (PF), James Allard (C) Johnny Pickett, Vincent Noe, Lanny McBeth | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 13:59 | Western Michigan | Richard Davis misses badly on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 52-49 |
| 13:58 | Northern Illinois University | James Allard grabs the board | 52-49 |
| 13:53 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Hessler steals it from Andrew Pierce | 52-49 |
| 13:49 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Wilson misses the lay-in | 52-49 |
| 13:48 | Western Michigan | Bobby Reed snags the offensive board | 52-49 |
| 13:27 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Wilson comes up short on the fadeaway from the free throw line but he's fouled by James Allard - foul #2 on James Allard, team foul #4 | 52-49 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart (SG) Andy Wagner | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Brian Ritter (SG), Mbwana Adhami (SF), Jeffrey Peterson (PF), Lee McCormick (C) Brian Hessler, Richard Davis, Bobby Reed, Jessie Ramon | |
| 13:27 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Wilson makes the 1st free throw | 52-50 |
| 13:27 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Wilson makes the 2nd free throw | 52-51 |
| 13:09 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce comes up short on the shot from close range but the foul's on Mbwana Adhami - foul #2 on Mbwana Adhami, team foul #3 | 52-51 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner (PG), Lanny McBeth (C) George Stell, Robert Huot | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 13:09 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce misses the 1st free throw | 52-51 |
| 13:09 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce makes the 2nd free throw | 53-51 |
| 12:53 | Western Michigan | Jeffrey Peterson hits a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by Brian Ritter | 53-54 |
| 12:47 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart drills a floater from close range on a great pass from James Allard | 55-54 |
| 12:31 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Wilson misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 55-54 |
| 12:30 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth gets the rebound | 55-54 |
| 12:26 | Northern Illinois University | Mbwana Adhami steals the ball from Andy Wagner in the backcourt | 55-54 |
| 12:25 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Wilson banks in the layup on a nice dish by Mbwana Adhami | 55-56 |
| 12:23 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Ritter is called for the reach on Clinton Stewart in the backcourt - foul #2 on Brian Ritter, team foul #4 | 55-56 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett (SG), Vincent Noe (PF), Arthur Price (C) Andrew Pierce, James Allard, Lanny McBeth | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Erwin Schooler (PG), Kevin Roper (SG), Richard Davis (SF), Kenneth Hogan (PF), Bobby Reed (C) Kenneth Wilson, Brian Ritter, Mbwana Adhami, Jeffrey Peterson, Lee McCormick | |
| 12:09 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner double dribbles | 55-56 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce (SF), Robert Huot (C) Andy Wagner, Clinton Stewart | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 11:56 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hogan misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 55-56 |
| 11:54 | Western Michigan | Bobby Reed can't tip it in | 55-56 |
| 11:53 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Huot gets the rebound | 55-56 |
| 11:51 | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Roper steals the ball from Arthur Price in the backcourt | 55-56 |
| 11:31 | Western Michigan | Richard Davis clanks a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 55-56 |
| 11:29 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Vincent Noe | 55-56 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Arthur Price (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Johnny Pickett (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Andrew Pierce (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Vincent Noe (fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. C - Robert Huot (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Erwin Schooler (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Kevin Roper (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Richard Davis (fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf. PF - Kenneth Hogan (fresh) 2 pts. C - Bobby Reed (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 11:24 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett is open but comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 55-56 |
| 11:22 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hogan grabs the defensive rebound | 55-56 |
| 11:00 | Western Michigan | Richard Davis drills a 3pt shot from the right corner | 55-59 |
| 10:46 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Price can't finish the layup but he's fouled by Erwin Schooler - foul #2 on Erwin Schooler, team foul #5 | 55-59 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | George Stell (PG), Clinton Stewart (SF), Lanny McBeth (C) Andrew Pierce, Vincent Noe, Robert Huot | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Kenneth Wilson (PG), Brian Hessler (SG), Mbwana Adhami (SF), Lee McCormick (PF), Jessie Ramon (C) Erwin Schooler, Kevin Roper, Richard Davis, Kenneth Hogan, Bobby Reed | |
| 10:46 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Price makes the 1st free throw | 56-59 |
| 10:46 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Price misses the 2nd free throw | 56-59 |
| 10:46 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Lanny McBeth | 56-59 |
| 10:31 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Wilson steps in front of the George Stell pass | 56-59 |
| 10:28 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Wilson lays it up and in | 56-61 |
| 10:26 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Wilson is called for the reach on George Stell in the backcourt - foul #4 on Kenneth Wilson, team foul #6 | 56-61 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Allard (PF) Arthur Price | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Brian Ritter (PG), Jeffrey Peterson (PF) Kenneth Wilson, Lee McCormick | |
| 10:05 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 56-61 |
| 10:04 | Northern Illinois University | George Stell misses the tip | 56-61 |
| 10:03 | Western Michigan | Jessie Ramon grabs the defensive rebound | 56-61 |
| 09:49 | Western Michigan | James Allard steals the ball from Brian Ritter | 56-61 |
| 09:47 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart's pass is intercepted by Brian Hessler in the backcourt | 56-61 |
| 09:46 | Western Michigan | Brian Ritter hits the finger roll set up by Brian Hessler | 56-63 |
| 09:42 | Northern Illinois University | Mbwana Adhami is called for the reach on Clinton Stewart - foul #3 on Mbwana Adhami, team foul #7 | 56-63 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner (PG), Vincent Noe (PF) Johnny Pickett, James Allard | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Erwin Schooler (PG), Lee McCormick (C) Brian Hessler, Jessie Ramon | |
| 09:42 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart makes the 1st free throw | 57-63 |
| 09:42 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart makes the 2nd free throw | 58-63 |
| 09:19 | Western Michigan | Mbwana Adhami buries a jumper in the lane set up by Brian Ritter | 58-65 |
| 08:59 | Northern Illinois University | Mbwana Adhami picks off the pass by Vincent Noe | 58-65 |
| 08:56 | Western Michigan | Mbwana Adhami misses the lay-in | 58-65 |
| 08:55 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart grabs the defensive rebound | 58-65 |
| 08:49 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 58-65 |
| 08:47 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Lee McCormick | 58-65 |
| 08:27 | Western Michigan | Andy Wagner steals it from Mbwana Adhami | 58-65 |
| 08:23 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Ritter steals the ball from George Stell in the backcourt | 58-65 |
| 08:12 | Western Michigan | Lee McCormick can't connect on a turnaround in the lane but the foul's on Lanny McBeth - foul #1 on Lanny McBeth, team foul #5 | 58-65 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett (SG), Andrew Pierce (SF), Robert Huot (PF), James Allard (C) George Stell, Clinton Stewart, Vincent Noe, Lanny McBeth | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Kevin Roper (PG), Brian Hessler (SG), Bobby Reed (PF), Jessie Ramon (C) Erwin Schooler, Brian Ritter, Mbwana Adhami, Jeffrey Peterson | |
| 08:12 | Western Michigan | Lee McCormick makes the 1st free throw | 58-66 |
| 08:12 | Western Michigan | Lee McCormick makes the 2nd free throw | 58-67 |
| 07:54 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Huot is open and lays it up and in | 60-67 |
| 07:33 | Western Michigan | Kevin Roper knocks in the floater from the free throw line on a nice dish by Brian Hessler | 60-69 |
| 07:15 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner knocks in the jumpshot from the left wing | 62-69 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Andy Wagner (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Johnny Pickett (tiring) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Andrew Pierce (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Robert Huot (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. C - James Allard (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Kevin Roper (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Brian Hessler (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Lee McCormick (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. PF - Bobby Reed (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. C - Jessie Ramon (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 8 reb. | |
| 07:00 | Western Michigan | Brian Hessler misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the right wing but he's fouled by Johnny Pickett - foul #1 on Johnny Pickett, team foul #6 | 62-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Price (C) James Allard | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Kenneth Wilson (PG), Richard Davis (SF), Kenneth Hogan (PF) Kevin Roper, Lee McCormick, Jessie Ramon | |
| 07:00 | Western Michigan | Brian Hessler makes the 1st free throw | 62-70 |
| 07:00 | Western Michigan | Brian Hessler makes the 2nd free throw | 62-71 |
| 06:46 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett misses badly on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 62-71 |
| 06:44 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hogan grabs the board | 62-71 |
| 06:26 | Western Michigan | Brian Hessler banks in the layup on a nice dish by Kenneth Wilson | 62-73 |
| 06:21 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce buries a driving attempt from the left block on a great pass from Johnny Pickett | 64-73 |
| 06:15 | Western Michigan | The jump hook by Brian Hessler is blocked by Robert Huot | 64-73 |
| 06:13 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett grabs the board | 64-73 |
| 06:09 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 64-73 |
| 06:07 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Price grabs the offensive rebound | 64-73 |
| 06:00 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce hits the finger roll on a great pass from Johnny Pickett | 66-73 |
| 05:41 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Wilson drills a jumpshot from the right wing set up by Brian Hessler | 66-75 |
| 05:30 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce knocks in the pull-up jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Robert Huot | 68-75 |
| 05:26 | Western Michigan | Johnny Pickett is called for the reach on Brian Hessler - foul #2 on Johnny Pickett, team foul #7 | 68-75 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | George Stell (PG), Vincent Noe (PF), Lanny McBeth (C) Andy Wagner, Robert Huot, Arthur Price | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Mbwana Adhami (SF), Jeffrey Peterson (PF), Brian Ritter (C) Richard Davis, Kenneth Hogan, Bobby Reed | |
| 05:26 | Western Michigan | Brian Hessler misses the 1st free throw | 68-75 |
| 05:26 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce snags the defensive board | 68-75 |
| 05:15 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett can't connect on a floater from just outside the lane but the foul's on Jeffrey Peterson - foul #3 on Jeffrey Peterson, team foul #8 | 68-75 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Allard (SF) Andrew Pierce | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Kevin Roper (SG), Jessie Ramon (C) Kenneth Wilson, Brian Hessler | |
| 05:15 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett misses the 1st free throw | 68-75 |
| 05:15 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett makes the 2nd free throw | 69-75 |
| 04:50 | Western Michigan | Mbwana Adhami misses the easy layup but he's hacked by Vincent Noe - foul #1 on Vincent Noe, team foul #8 | 69-75 |
| 04:50 | Western Michigan | Mbwana Adhami makes the 1st free throw | 69-76 |
| 04:50 | Western Michigan | Mbwana Adhami makes the 2nd free throw | 69-77 |
| 04:28 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett drills a 3pt attempt from straight away set up by George Stell | 72-77 |
| 04:09 | Western Michigan | Kevin Roper is called for traveling | 72-77 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner (PG), Clinton Stewart (SG), Andrew Pierce (SF) George Stell, Johnny Pickett, James Allard | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Kenneth Wilson (PG), Richard Davis (SF) Kevin Roper, Mbwana Adhami | |
| 03:57 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Ritter picks off the pass by Lanny McBeth | 72-77 |
| 03:54 | Western Michigan | Brian Ritter banks in the layup | 72-79 |
| 03:35 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 72-79 |
| 03:33 | Western Michigan | Jessie Ramon pulls down the rebound | 72-79 |
| 03:29 | Western Michigan | Richard Davis misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 72-79 |
| 03:27 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Wilson grabs the offensive rebound | 72-79 |
| 03:16 | Western Michigan | Richard Davis scores on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 72-81 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Andy Wagner (tiring) 9 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Clinton Stewart (fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. SF - Andrew Pierce (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Vincent Noe (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. C - Lanny McBeth (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Kenneth Wilson (fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. 4 pf. SG - Brian Ritter (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. SF - Richard Davis (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. PF - Jeffrey Peterson (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 pf. C - Jessie Ramon (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 9 reb. | |
| 03:04 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Davis swats the short shot by Lanny McBeth | 72-81 |
| 03:03 | Western Michigan | Jeffrey Peterson grabs the board | 72-81 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 02:50 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Wilson misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 72-81 |
| 02:48 | Northern Illinois University | Lanny McBeth gets the rebound | 72-81 |
| 02:44 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner clanks a 3 from the left wing | 72-81 |
| 02:43 | Western Michigan | Jeffrey Peterson gets the rebound | 72-81 |
| 02:43 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 72-81 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | George Stell (PG), Robert Huot (PF) Andy Wagner, Vincent Noe | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Kevin Roper (SG), Mbwana Adhami (SF), Lee McCormick (PF), Bobby Reed (C) Brian Ritter, Richard Davis, Jeffrey Peterson, Jessie Ramon | |
| 02:22 | Western Michigan | Lee McCormick hits the front of the rim on the floater near the basket but the foul's on George Stell - foul #1 on George Stell, team foul #9 | 72-81 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett (SG), Arthur Price (C) Clinton Stewart, Lanny McBeth | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Brian Hessler (SG) Kevin Roper | |
| 02:22 | Western Michigan | Lee McCormick makes the 1st free throw | 72-82 |
| 02:22 | Western Michigan | Lee McCormick makes the 2nd free throw | 72-83 |
| 02:18 | Northern Illinois University | Mbwana Adhami is called for the reach on Andrew Pierce in the backcourt - foul #4 on Mbwana Adhami, team foul #9 | 72-83 |
| 02:18 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce misses the 1st free throw | 72-83 |
| 02:18 | Western Michigan | Lee McCormick grabs the board | 72-83 |
| 02:12 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 72-83 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart (SG), Vincent Noe (PF), Lanny McBeth (C) Johnny Pickett, Robert Huot, Arthur Price | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 01:54 | Western Michigan | Lanny McBeth steps in front of the Bobby Reed pass | 72-83 |
| 01:52 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart is fouled in the backcourt by Brian Hessler - foul #1 on Brian Hessler, team foul #10 | 72-83 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Allard (SF), Robert Huot (PF), Arthur Price (C) Andrew Pierce, Vincent Noe, Lanny McBeth | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Brian Ritter (PG), Kevin Roper (SG), Richard Davis (SF) Kenneth Wilson, Brian Hessler, Mbwana Adhami | |
| 01:52 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart makes the 1st free throw | 73-83 |
| 01:52 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart misses the 2nd free throw | 73-83 |
| 01:52 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Huot gets the offensive rebound | 73-83 |
| 01:52 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 73-83 |
| 01:47 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Stewart's fadeaway is rejected by Lee McCormick | 73-83 |
| 01:45 | Western Michigan | Bobby Reed gets the rebound | 73-83 |
| 01:24 | Western Michigan | Richard Davis connects on the 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Lee McCormick | 73-86 |
| 01:21 | Northern Illinois University | George Stell is hacked by Richard Davis in the backcourt - foul #4 on Richard Davis, team foul #11 | 73-86 |
| 01:21 | Northern Illinois University | George Stell makes the 1st free throw | 74-86 |
| 01:21 | Northern Illinois University | George Stell makes the 2nd free throw | 75-86 |
| 01:19 | Western Michigan | Brian Ritter's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 75-86 |
| 01:07 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Price makes the floater in the lane on a great pass from Clinton Stewart and the foul's on Brian Ritter - foul #3 on Brian Ritter, team foul #12 | 77-86 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner (PG), Johnny Pickett (SG), Andrew Pierce (SF), Lanny McBeth (C) George Stell, Clinton Stewart, James Allard, Robert Huot | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Kenneth Wilson (PG), Brian Hessler (SG), Mbwana Adhami (SF), Jeffrey Peterson (PF), Jessie Ramon (C) Brian Ritter, Kevin Roper, Richard Davis, Lee McCormick, Bobby Reed | |
| 01:07 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Price misses the free throw | 77-86 |
| 01:07 | Western Michigan | Jessie Ramon gets the rebound | 77-86 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:57 | Western Michigan | Andrew Pierce is called for the reach on Mbwana Adhami - foul #2 on Andrew Pierce, team foul #10 | 77-86 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Noe (PF) Arthur Price | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Lee McCormick (PF) Jeffrey Peterson | |
| 00:57 | Western Michigan | Mbwana Adhami makes the 1st free throw | 77-87 |
| 00:57 | Western Michigan | Mbwana Adhami makes the 2nd free throw | 77-88 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:51 | Northern Illinois University | Andy Wagner can't connect on a jumper from the free throw line | 77-88 |
| 00:50 | Western Michigan | Jessie Ramon snags the defensive board | 77-88 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:27 | Western Michigan | Mbwana Adhami clanks a runner from close range | 77-88 |
| 00:25 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Pierce gets the rebound | 77-88 |
| 00:22 | Northern Illinois University | Mbwana Adhami steps in front of the Andrew Pierce pass in the backcourt | 77-88 |
| 00:21 | Western Michigan | Mbwana Adhami lays it in | 77-90 |
| 00:19 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett is whistled for traveling in the backcourt | 77-90 |
| 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 | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Brian Ritter (PG), Kevin Roper (SG), Richard Davis (SF), Bobby Reed (C) Kenneth Wilson, Brian Hessler, Mbwana Adhami, Jessie Ramon | |
| 00:00 | Western Michigan | Brian Ritter runs out the clock | 77-90 |