| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Kenny Etchison (fresh) 6 pts. SG - James Gates (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Derrick Brooks (fresh) PF - James Quade (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - William Julien (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roy Brown (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Joshua Ruth (fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. SF - Michael Whitley (fresh) 3 reb. PF - Bruce Batty (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. C - Wayne Rader (fresh) 9 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley inbounds the ball | 33-41 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex 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 (-1) | |
| 19:41 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty blows the dunk but the foul's on James Quade - foul #1 on James Quade, team foul #1 | 33-41 |
| 19:41 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty misses the 1st free throw | 33-41 |
| 19:41 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty misses the 2nd free throw | 33-41 |
| 19:41 | Eastern Michigan | William Julien gets the rebound | 33-41 |
| 19:16 | Eastern Michigan | William Julien clanks a runner near the basket | 33-41 |
| 19:14 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty snags the defensive board | 33-41 |
| 19:08 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing but he's fouled by James Gates - foul #2 on James Gates, team foul #2 | 33-41 |
| 19:08 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth makes the 1st free throw | 33-42 |
| 19:08 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth misses the 2nd free throw | 33-42 |
| 19:08 | Eastern Michigan | James Quade grabs the defensive rebound | 33-42 |
| 18:48 | Eastern Michigan | James Gates makes the 3 from the right wing | 36-42 |
| 18:36 | Northern Illinois University | William Julien swats the layup by Bruce Batty | 36-42 |
| 18:34 | Eastern Michigan | James Quade snags the defensive board | 36-42 |
| 18:29 | Eastern Michigan | James Quade is called for traveling | 36-42 |
| 18:09 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 36-42 |
| 18:07 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley tips it but misses | 36-42 |
| 18:05 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader tips it in | 36-44 |
| 17:46 | Eastern Michigan | James Quade drills a jumper from the left block on a nice dish by James Gates | 38-44 |
| 17:41 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left wing | 38-44 |
| 17:39 | Eastern Michigan | William Julien grabs the board | 38-44 |
| 17:35 | Eastern Michigan | James Gates clanks a 3 from the right corner | 38-44 |
| 17:33 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty pulls down the rebound | 38-44 |
| 17:27 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty loses the dribble to Derrick Brooks | 38-44 |
| 17:19 | Eastern Michigan | Derrick Brooks buries a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 41-44 |
| 16:54 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley misses the jumpshot from the left wing | 41-44 |
| 16:52 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader grabs the offensive board | 41-44 |
| 16:28 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth comes up short on the fadeaway from the free throw line | 41-44 |
| 16:26 | Eastern Michigan | James Quade grabs the defensive rebound | 41-44 |
| 16:03 | Eastern Michigan | Derrick Brooks misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 41-44 |
| 16:02 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth snags the defensive board | 41-44 |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Kenny Etchison (fairly fresh) 6 pts. SG - James Gates (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Derrick Brooks (fairly fresh) 3 pts. PF - James Quade (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 8 reb. C - William Julien (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 7 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roy Brown (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Joshua Ruth (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast. SF - Michael Whitley (fairly fresh) 4 reb. PF - Bruce Batty (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. C - Wayne Rader (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:56 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown comes up short on the jumper from the left side | 41-44 |
| 15:55 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth grabs the offensive board | 41-44 |
| 15:41 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley makes the fadeaway from the left block on a nice dish by Joshua Ruth and he's fouled by James Gates - foul #3 on James Gates, team foul #3 | 41-46 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Larry King (PG), Jonathan Fetter (SG), James Chronister (SF), Gerry Childress (PF), William Hathaway (C) Kenny Etchison, James Gates, Derrick Brooks, James Quade, William Julien | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Jones (PG), Gregory Webre (SG), Dennis Davis (PF), William Carrier (C) Roy Brown, Joshua Ruth, Bruce Batty, Wayne Rader | |
| 15:41 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley makes the free throw | 41-47 |
| 15:27 | Eastern Michigan | Larry King can't connect on a floater from the right side but he's fouled by Michael Whitley - foul #1 on Michael Whitley, team foul #1 | 41-47 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Darrell Brown (SF) Michael Whitley | |
| 15:27 | Eastern Michigan | Larry King misses the 1st free throw | 41-47 |
| 15:27 | Eastern Michigan | Larry King makes the 2nd free throw | 42-47 |
| 15:15 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left side | 42-47 |
| 15:13 | Eastern Michigan | Larry King snags the defensive board | 42-47 |
| 15:00 | Eastern Michigan | William Hathaway loses the dribble to William Carrier | 42-47 |
| 14:46 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Fetter is called for the reach on Dennis Davis - foul #2 on Jonathan Fetter, team foul #4 | 42-47 |
| 14:23 | Northern Illinois University | Darrell Brown is fouled on the floor by Gerry Childress - foul #1 on Gerry Childress, team foul #5 | 42-47 |
| 14:16 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Jones connects on the 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Dennis Davis | 42-50 |
| 14:11 | Eastern Michigan | Jonathan Fetter buries a floater from the left wing on a nice dish by Gerry Childress | 44-50 |
| 13:59 | Northern Illinois University | William Carrier is fouled on the floor by Jonathan Fetter - foul #3 on Jonathan Fetter, team foul #6 | 44-50 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | James Quade (PF), William Julien (C) Gerry Childress, William Hathaway | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown (PG), Joshua Ruth (SG), Bruce Batty (PF) Lawrence Jones, Gregory Webre, Darrell Brown | |
| 13:39 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth comes up short on the 3 from straight away | 44-50 |
| 13:37 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown tips it back up and in | 44-52 |
| 13:15 | Eastern Michigan | Jonathan Fetter drills a 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by James Quade | 47-52 |
| 12:59 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Davis misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 47-52 |
| 12:58 | Eastern Michigan | The rebound goes to Larry King | 47-52 |
| 12:46 | Eastern Michigan | Jonathan Fetter comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 47-52 |
| 12:44 | Eastern Michigan | William Julien tips it in | 49-52 |
| 12:26 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 49-52 |
| 12:25 | Eastern Michigan | William Julien grabs the board | 49-52 |
| 12:19 | Eastern Michigan | William Julien makes the turnaround from the left block on a great pass from Larry King and he's hacked by Roy Brown - foul #3 on Roy Brown, team foul #2 | 51-52 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Kenny Etchison (PG), James Gates (SG), Derrick Brooks (SF) Larry King, Jonathan Fetter, James Chronister | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley (SF), Darrell Brown (PF), Wayne Rader (C) Dennis Davis, Bruce Batty, William Carrier | |
| 12:19 | Eastern Michigan | William Julien makes the free throw | 52-52 |
| 11:58 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader misses the lay-in | 52-52 |
| 11:57 | Eastern Michigan | William Julien pulls down the rebound | 52-52 |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Kenny Etchison (fresh) 6 pts. SG - James Gates (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - Derrick Brooks (fresh) 3 pts. PF - James Quade (fresh) 7 pts. 8 reb. C - William Julien (fresh) 8 pts. 10 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roy Brown (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Joshua Ruth (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 5 ast. SF - Michael Whitley (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. PF - Darrell Brown (fresh) 2 pts. C - Wayne Rader (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:40 | Eastern Michigan | Kenny Etchison hits a 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by James Gates | 55-52 |
| 11:21 | Northern Illinois University | Darrell Brown comes up short on the jumper from just outside the lane but the foul's on James Quade - foul #2 on James Quade, team foul #7 | 55-52 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Gerry Childress (PF), William Hathaway (C) James Quade, William Julien | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Jones (PG), Gregory Webre (SG), Bruce Batty (PF) Roy Brown, Joshua Ruth, Michael Whitley | |
| 11:21 | Northern Illinois University | Darrell Brown makes the 1st free throw | 55-53 |
| 11:21 | Northern Illinois University | Darrell Brown misses the 2nd free throw | 55-53 |
| 11:21 | Eastern Michigan | William Hathaway pulls down the rebound | 55-53 |
| 11:00 | Eastern Michigan | James Gates hits a 3 from straight away | 58-53 |
| 10:52 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty is fouled on the floor by William Hathaway - foul #1 on William Hathaway, team foul #8 | 58-53 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley (SF) Darrell Brown | |
| 10:52 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty makes the 1st free throw | 58-54 |
| 10:52 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty makes the 2nd free throw | 58-55 |
| 10:33 | Eastern Michigan | Kenny Etchison hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 58-55 |
| 10:32 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley snags the defensive board | 58-55 |
| 10:11 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader can't finish the layup | 58-55 |
| 10:10 | Eastern Michigan | James Gates grabs the defensive rebound | 58-55 |
| 09:56 | Eastern Michigan | Kenny Etchison hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 58-55 |
| 09:54 | Eastern Michigan | Derrick Brooks tips it in | 60-55 |
| 09:40 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Jones comes up short on the fadeaway from just outside the lane | 60-55 |
| 09:38 | Eastern Michigan | The rebound goes to James Gates | 60-55 |
| 09:24 | Eastern Michigan | Gregory Webre is called for the reach on James Gates - foul #1 on Gregory Webre, team foul #3 | 60-55 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Larry King (PG), Jonathan Fetter (SG), James Chronister (SF), James Quade (PF), William Julien (C) Kenny Etchison, James Gates, Derrick Brooks, Gerry Childress, William Hathaway | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown (PG), Joshua Ruth (SG), Darrell Brown (SF), Dennis Davis (PF), William Carrier (C) Lawrence Jones, Gregory Webre, Michael Whitley, Bruce Batty, Wayne Rader | |
| 09:11 | Eastern Michigan | James Chronister misses the fadeaway jumper from the right side | 60-55 |
| 09:09 | Northern Illinois University | William Carrier grabs the board | 60-55 |
| 09:03 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Davis drills a driving attempt near the basket on a great pass from Joshua Ruth | 60-57 |
| 08:34 | Eastern Michigan | James Quade scores on a turnaround near the basket on a great pass from Larry King | 62-57 |
| 08:13 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 62-57 |
| 08:11 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Davis snags the offensive board | 62-57 |
| 07:52 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth is hacked by James Quade - foul #3 on James Quade, team foul #9 | 62-57 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | James Gates (SG), Derrick Brooks (SF) Larry King, James Chronister | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley (SF), Bruce Batty (PF), Wayne Rader (C) Darrell Brown, Dennis Davis, William Carrier | |
| 07:52 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth makes the 1st free throw | 62-58 |
| 07:52 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth makes the 2nd free throw | 62-59 |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Jonathan Fetter (fresh) 10 pts. 3 pf. SG - James Gates (fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - Derrick Brooks (fresh) 5 pts. PF - James Quade (fresh) 9 pts. 8 reb. 3 pf. C - William Julien (fresh) 8 pts. 10 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roy Brown (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Joshua Ruth (fresh) 13 pts. 6 ast. SF - Michael Whitley (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. PF - Bruce Batty (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. C - Wayne Rader (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:30 | Eastern Michigan | Jonathan Fetter is fouled on the floor by Roy Brown - foul #4 on Roy Brown, team foul #4 | 62-59 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Kenny Etchison (PG) Jonathan Fetter | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 07:25 | Eastern Michigan | James Quade misses the lay-in but the foul's on Bruce Batty - foul #2 on Bruce Batty, team foul #5 | 62-59 |
| 07:25 | Eastern Michigan | James Quade makes the 1st free throw | 63-59 |
| 07:25 | Eastern Michigan | James Quade misses the 2nd free throw | 63-59 |
| 07:25 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader pulls down the rebound | 63-59 |
| 07:03 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty knocks in the shot from the right block on a great pass from Roy Brown | 63-61 |
| 06:55 | Eastern Michigan | Kenny Etchison loses the dribble to Roy Brown | 63-61 |
| 06:52 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty throws it down on a great pass from Roy Brown | 63-63 |
| 06:38 | Eastern Michigan | Kenny Etchison makes the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 66-63 |
| 06:36 | Northern Illinois University | Kenny Etchison is called for the reach on Roy Brown in the backcourt - foul #1 on Kenny Etchison, team foul #10 | 66-63 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Carrier (C) Wayne Rader | |
| 06:36 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown makes the 1st free throw | 66-64 |
| 06:36 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown makes the 2nd free throw | 66-65 |
| 06:17 | Eastern Michigan | Derrick Brooks is whistled for traveling | 66-65 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Gerry Childress (PF), William Hathaway (C) James Quade, William Julien | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Jones (PG), Gregory Webre (SG) Roy Brown, Joshua Ruth | |
| 06:04 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty misses badly on a jumper from the baseline | 66-65 |
| 06:03 | Eastern Michigan | Gerry Childress grabs the board | 66-65 |
| 05:51 | Eastern Michigan | Kenny Etchison comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the left wing | 66-65 |
| 05:49 | Northern Illinois University | William Carrier grabs the board | 66-65 |
| 05:45 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre makes the 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by Lawrence Jones | 66-68 |
| 05:38 | Eastern Michigan | Lawrence Jones is called for the reach on Derrick Brooks - foul #4 on Lawrence Jones, team foul #6 | 66-68 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Larry King (PG), Jonathan Fetter (SG), James Chronister (SF) Kenny Etchison, James Gates, Derrick Brooks | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Davis (SF) Michael Whitley | |
| 05:22 | Eastern Michigan | Jonathan Fetter misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 66-68 |
| 05:20 | Eastern Michigan | Gerry Childress hits the follow up shot | 68-68 |
| 05:16 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Fetter blocks the 3 pointer from the left wing by Lawrence Jones | 68-68 |
| 05:14 | Eastern Michigan | The rebound goes to James Chronister | 68-68 |
| 05:11 | Eastern Michigan | Larry King double dribbles in the backcourt | 68-68 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | James Quade (PF), William Julien (C) Gerry Childress, William Hathaway | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown (PG), Joshua Ruth (SG), Wayne Rader (C) Lawrence Jones, Gregory Webre, Bruce Batty | |
| 05:04 | Northern Illinois University | William Carrier misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 68-68 |
| 05:03 | Eastern Michigan | James Chronister snags the defensive board | 68-68 |
| 04:48 | Eastern Michigan | Larry King clanks a shot from the free throw line | 68-68 |
| 04:47 | Northern Illinois University | William Carrier snags the defensive board | 68-68 |
| 04:42 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown misses short on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 68-68 |
| 04:41 | Eastern Michigan | The rebound goes to William Julien | 68-68 |
| 04:32 | Eastern Michigan | Jonathan Fetter drills a 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by James Quade | 71-68 |
| 04:09 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Davis misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away | 71-68 |
| 04:08 | Northern Illinois University | William Carrier hits the follow up shot | 71-70 |
| 03:56 | Eastern Michigan | James Quade comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 71-70 |
| 03:55 | Eastern Michigan | James Quade grabs the offensive rebound | 71-70 |
| 03:38 | Eastern Michigan | James Chronister can't connect on a jumper from the right side but he's hacked by Dennis Davis - foul #3 on Dennis Davis, team foul #7 | 71-70 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Kenny Etchison (PG), James Gates (SG) Larry King, Jonathan Fetter | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley (SF), Bruce Batty (PF) Dennis Davis, William Carrier | |
| 03:38 | Eastern Michigan | James Chronister misses the 1st free throw | 71-70 |
| 03:38 | Eastern Michigan | James Chronister makes the 2nd free throw | 72-70 |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Kenny Etchison (fresh) 12 pts. SG - James Gates (fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - James Chronister (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - James Quade (fresh) 10 pts. 9 reb. 3 pf. C - William Julien (fresh) 8 pts. 11 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roy Brown (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf. SG - Joshua Ruth (fresh) 13 pts. 6 ast. SF - Michael Whitley (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. PF - Bruce Batty (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. C - Wayne Rader (fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 03:14 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 72-70 |
| 03:12 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley pulls down the offensive rebound | 72-70 |
| 03:00 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley misses badly on a jumper from the left wing | 72-70 |
| 02:59 | Eastern Michigan | William Julien gets the rebound | 72-70 |
| 02:43 | Eastern Michigan | William Julien misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 72-70 |
| 02:41 | Eastern Michigan | James Gates grabs the offensive rebound | 72-70 |
| 02:21 | Eastern Michigan | Kenny Etchison is fouled on the floor by Roy Brown - foul #5 on Roy Brown, team foul #8 | 72-70 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Derrick Brooks (SF), Gerry Childress (PF), William Hathaway (C) James Chronister, James Quade, William Julien | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Jones (PG), Gregory Webre (SG), Dennis Davis (C) Roy Brown, Joshua Ruth, Wayne Rader | |
| 02:21 | Eastern Michigan | Kenny Etchison misses the 1st free throw | 72-70 |
| 02:21 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty grabs the board | 72-70 |
| 02:21 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 72-70 |
| 02:07 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty misses short on a shot from close range but he's fouled by Derrick Brooks - foul #2 on Derrick Brooks, team foul #11 | 72-70 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | James Quade (PF), William Julien (C) Gerry Childress, William Hathaway | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth (SG), William Carrier (C) Lawrence Jones, Dennis Davis | |
| 02:07 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty makes the 1st free throw | 72-71 |
| 02:07 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty makes the 2nd free throw | 72-72 |
| 01:49 | Eastern Michigan | William Julien can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 72-72 |
| 01:47 | Eastern Michigan | James Quade gets the offensive rebound | 72-72 |
| 01:34 | Eastern Michigan | Derrick Brooks misses short on a shot from the baseline | 72-72 |
| 01:33 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth snags the defensive board | 72-72 |
| 01:33 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 72-72 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader (C) William Carrier | |
| 01:09 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre makes the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 72-75 |
| 00:45 | Eastern Michigan | Kenny Etchison scores on a floater from the free throw line on a nice dish by James Gates | 74-75 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex offense 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 (-1) | |
| 00:22 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth scores on a floater from the free throw line on a great pass from Michael Whitley | 74-77 |
| 00:14 | Eastern Michigan | Kenny Etchison is called for traveling | 74-77 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Davis (SF) Michael Whitley | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex offense and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:13 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre is fouled in the backcourt by Kenny Etchison - foul #2 on Kenny Etchison, team foul #12 | 74-77 |
| 00:13 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre makes the 1st free throw | 74-78 |
| 00:13 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre misses the 2nd free throw | 74-78 |
| 00:13 | Eastern Michigan | The rebound goes to James Quade | 74-78 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern 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 (-1) | |
| 00:07 | Eastern Michigan | Kenny Etchison connects on the 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from William Julien | 77-78 |
| 00:07 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 77-78 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley (SF) Dennis Davis | |
| 00:06 | Northern Illinois University | James Gates is called for the reach on Bruce Batty in the backcourt - foul #4 on James Gates, team foul #13 | 77-78 |
| 00:06 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty misses the 1st free throw | 77-78 |
| 00:06 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty makes the 2nd free throw | 77-79 |
| 00:06 | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining) | 77-79 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex offense and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern 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 (-1) | |
| 00:00 | Eastern Michigan | Gregory Webre is called for the reach on Derrick Brooks - foul #2 on Gregory Webre, team foul #9 | 77-79 |
| 00:00 | Eastern Michigan | Derrick Brooks misses the 1st free throw | 77-79 |