| Lineup | Akron | PG - Benjamin Miller (fresh) 4 pts. SG - James Peacock (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Charles Storey (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Jason Pepe (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. C - James Biddle (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | N. Michigan | PG - Brandon Holt (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Keith Enlow (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Steven Putman (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Eugene Sherry (fresh) 2 pts. C - Frank Clark (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Akron | Charles Storey inbounds the ball | 28-33 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Michigan | N. Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 19:46 | Akron | Jason Pepe can't finish the layup | 28-33 |
| 19:45 | N. Michigan | The rebound goes to Eugene Sherry | 28-33 |
| 19:32 | N. Michigan | Steven Putman buries a jump hook near the basket | 28-35 |
| 19:11 | Akron | Jason Pepe misses the dunk | 28-35 |
| 19:10 | Akron | Jason Pepe gets the offensive rebound | 28-35 |
| 18:55 | Akron | Brandon Holt takes the ball from James Biddle | 28-35 |
| 18:42 | N. Michigan | Keith Enlow buries a shot from the left wing set up by Brandon Holt | 28-37 |
| 18:40 | Akron | Jason Pepe's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 28-37 |
| 18:24 | N. Michigan | Eugene Sherry clanks a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 28-37 |
| 18:23 | Akron | Charles Storey snags the defensive board | 28-37 |
| 18:20 | Akron | Brandon Holt is called for the reach on Benjamin Miller in the backcourt - foul #4 on Brandon Holt, team foul #1 | 28-37 |
| Subs | Akron | Kyle Garrett (SG), Chris Hawk (PF) James Peacock, Jason Pepe | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Joseph Carr (PG), George Ellis (SG), Michael Barnard (SF), Fredric Lakes (C) Brandon Holt, Keith Enlow, Steven Putman, Frank Clark | |
| 18:11 | Akron | Kyle Garrett comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 28-37 |
| 18:09 | Akron | James Biddle snags the offensive board | 28-37 |
| 17:58 | Akron | Charles Storey misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away | 28-37 |
| 17:57 | Akron | Chris Hawk tips it but misses | 28-37 |
| 17:56 | N. Michigan | Fredric Lakes grabs the board | 28-37 |
| 17:29 | N. Michigan | Fredric Lakes misses short on a jump hook in the paint | 28-37 |
| 17:28 | Akron | Chris Hawk snags the defensive board | 28-37 |
| 17:26 | Akron | Benjamin Miller throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 28-37 |
| Subs | Akron | Robert Ladner (PG), James Purnell (SF), Ray Mallet (C) Benjamin Miller, Charles Storey, James Biddle | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | | |
| 17:08 | N. Michigan | Joseph Carr misses badly on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 28-37 |
| 17:06 | Akron | Ray Mallet grabs the board | 28-37 |
| 16:47 | Akron | Robert Ladner misses the fadeaway from the left side | 28-37 |
| 16:45 | N. Michigan | The rebound goes to George Ellis | 28-37 |
| 16:16 | N. Michigan | Joseph Carr misses the lay-in | 28-37 |
| 16:15 | Akron | Kyle Garrett grabs the defensive rebound | 28-37 |
| 15:53 | Akron | Robert Ladner clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 28-37 |
| 15:51 | Akron | Chris Hawk grabs the offensive rebound | 28-37 |
| Lineup | Akron | PG - Robert Ladner (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Kyle Garrett (fairly fresh) SF - James Purnell (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Chris Hawk (fairly fresh) 6 reb. C - Ray Mallet (fairly fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | N. Michigan | PG - Joseph Carr (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - George Ellis (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Michael Barnard (fairly fresh) 6 pts. PF - Eugene Sherry (tiring) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Fredric Lakes (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 15:40 | Akron | Ray Mallet comes up short on the fadeaway from the left wing but the foul's on George Ellis - foul #2 on George Ellis, team foul #2 | 28-37 |
| Subs | Akron | Benjamin Miller (PG), James Peacock (SG), Charles Storey (SF), Jason Pepe (PF) Robert Ladner, Kyle Garrett, James Purnell, Chris Hawk | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Keith Enlow (SG), Steven Putman (SF), Frank Clark (C) George Ellis, Michael Barnard, Fredric Lakes | |
| 15:40 | Akron | Ray Mallet makes the 1st free throw | 29-37 |
| 15:40 | Akron | Ray Mallet misses the 2nd free throw | 29-37 |
| 15:40 | N. Michigan | Eugene Sherry gets the rebound | 29-37 |
| 15:12 | N. Michigan | Steven Putman buries a jumpshot from the left side set up by Keith Enlow | 29-39 |
| 14:52 | Akron | Frank Clark is called for the reach on Jason Pepe - foul #3 on Frank Clark, team foul #3 | 29-39 |
| Subs | Akron | James Biddle (C) Ray Mallet | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | | |
| 14:39 | Akron | Steven Putman picks off the pass by James Peacock | 29-39 |
| 14:22 | N. Michigan | Steven Putman makes the jumpshot from the left wing | 29-41 |
| 13:58 | Akron | Benjamin Miller is fouled on the floor by Joseph Carr - foul #1 on Joseph Carr, team foul #4 | 29-41 |
| Subs | Akron | Robert Ladner (PG), James Purnell (SG), Chris Hawk (PF) Benjamin Miller, James Peacock, Jason Pepe | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Michael Barnard (SF) Eugene Sherry | |
| 13:38 | Akron | Robert Ladner is called for a pushoff foul - foul #2 on Robert Ladner, team foul #1 | 29-41 |
| Subs | Akron | Jerry Huffman (SF) Charles Storey | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | George Ellis (PG) Joseph Carr | |
| 13:17 | N. Michigan | Michael Barnard is fouled on the floor by James Purnell - foul #3 on James Purnell, team foul #2 | 29-41 |
| Subs | Akron | | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Brandon Holt (PG) Keith Enlow | |
| 13:08 | N. Michigan | Michael Barnard can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 29-41 |
| 13:07 | Akron | James Purnell grabs the defensive rebound | 29-41 |
| 12:56 | Akron | Frank Clark swats the shot by Jerry Huffman | 29-41 |
| 12:54 | N. Michigan | Frank Clark grabs the defensive rebound | 29-41 |
| 12:28 | N. Michigan | Robert Ladner is called for the reach on Brandon Holt - foul #3 on Robert Ladner, team foul #3 | 29-41 |
| Subs | Akron | Benjamin Miller (PG), James Peacock (SG), Charles Storey (SF), Jason Pepe (PF) Robert Ladner, James Purnell, Chris Hawk, James Biddle | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Keith Enlow (SG), Fredric Lakes (PF) George Ellis, Michael Barnard | |
| 12:16 | N. Michigan | Steven Putman is whistled for traveling | 29-41 |
| 12:04 | Akron | Jerry Huffman misses the 3pt shot from the right corner | 29-41 |
| 12:03 | Akron | Jerry Huffman pulls down the offensive rebound | 29-41 |
| 11:52 | Akron | Jason Pepe drills a floater from the left side | 31-41 |
| Lineup | Akron | PG - Benjamin Miller (fresh) 4 pts. SG - James Peacock (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Charles Storey (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Jason Pepe (fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. C - Jerry Huffman (fairly fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | N. Michigan | PG - Brandon Holt (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 4 pf. SG - Keith Enlow (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Steven Putman (tiring) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Fredric Lakes (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - Frank Clark (tiring) 3 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| 11:33 | N. Michigan | James Peacock steals the ball from Fredric Lakes | 31-41 |
| 11:30 | Akron | James Peacock misses the dunk | 31-41 |
| 11:28 | N. Michigan | Brandon Holt pulls down the rebound | 31-41 |
| 11:23 | N. Michigan | Benjamin Miller steps in front of the Steven Putman pass | 31-41 |
| 11:18 | Akron | Jason Pepe travels with the ball | 31-41 |
| Subs | Akron | Kyle Garrett (PG), Chris Hawk (PF), Ray Mallet (C) Benjamin Miller, Jason Pepe, Jerry Huffman | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Michael Barnard (SF), Eugene Sherry (PF) Steven Putman, Fredric Lakes | |
| 10:57 | N. Michigan | Michael Barnard can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away | 31-41 |
| 10:56 | Akron | Ray Mallet gets the rebound | 31-41 |
| 10:44 | Akron | Kyle Garrett clanks a pull-up jumper from the right side | 31-41 |
| 10:42 | Akron | Chris Hawk misses the tip | 31-41 |
| 10:40 | Akron | Charles Storey grabs the offensive board | 31-41 |
| 10:28 | Akron | Charles Storey buries a 3pt shot from straight away | 34-41 |
| 09:59 | N. Michigan | Brandon Holt clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away | 34-41 |
| 09:57 | N. Michigan | Frank Clark can't tip it in | 34-41 |
| 09:56 | Akron | Chris Hawk grabs the defensive rebound | 34-41 |
| 09:50 | Akron | Charles Storey's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 34-41 |
| Subs | Akron | Benjamin Miller (PG), James Purnell (SF), Jason Pepe (PF), James Biddle (C) James Peacock, Charles Storey, Chris Hawk, Ray Mallet | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Joseph Carr (PG), George Ellis (SG), Steven Putman (SF), Fredric Lakes (C) Brandon Holt, Keith Enlow, Michael Barnard, Frank Clark | |
| 09:31 | N. Michigan | Benjamin Miller steps in front of the Eugene Sherry pass | 34-41 |
| 09:28 | Akron | Benjamin Miller banks in the layup | 36-41 |
| 09:08 | N. Michigan | Fredric Lakes buries a runner near the basket | 36-43 |
| 09:03 | Akron | James Purnell hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right side | 36-43 |
| 09:02 | N. Michigan | Steven Putman gets the rebound | 36-43 |
| 08:39 | N. Michigan | Fredric Lakes is hacked by Benjamin Miller - foul #1 on Benjamin Miller, team foul #4 | 36-43 |
| Subs | Akron | Jerry Huffman (SF), Chris Hawk (PF) Kyle Garrett, Jason Pepe | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Brandon Holt (PG), Michael Barnard (SF) Joseph Carr, Eugene Sherry | |
| 08:20 | N. Michigan | James Biddle steps in front of the Fredric Lakes pass | 36-43 |
| 08:09 | Akron | James Purnell's pass is intercepted by Steven Putman | 36-43 |
| 07:40 | N. Michigan | Michael Barnard misses badly on a 3 from the left corner | 36-43 |
| 07:38 | Akron | The rebound goes to James Purnell | 36-43 |
| Lineup | Akron | PG - Benjamin Miller (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 stl. SG - James Purnell (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. SF - Jerry Huffman (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Chris Hawk (fresh) 8 reb. C - James Biddle (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | N. Michigan | PG - Brandon Holt (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 4 pf. SG - George Ellis (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Michael Barnard (fairly fresh) 6 pts. PF - Steven Putman (tiring) 8 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - Fredric Lakes (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 07:28 | Akron | Chris Hawk buries a turnaround in the paint and the foul's on Steven Putman - foul #1 on Steven Putman, team foul #5 | 38-43 |
| Subs | Akron | Robert Ladner (PG), Charles Storey (SF), Jason Pepe (PF) Benjamin Miller, James Purnell, James Biddle | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Keith Enlow (SG), Joseph Carr (SF), Eugene Sherry (PF), Frank Clark (C) George Ellis, Michael Barnard, Steven Putman, Fredric Lakes | |
| 07:28 | Akron | Chris Hawk makes the free throw | 39-43 |
| 07:08 | N. Michigan | Keith Enlow's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 39-43 |
| Subs | Akron | James Peacock (SG), Ray Mallet (C) Jerry Huffman, Chris Hawk | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | | |
| 07:04 | Akron | James Peacock travels in the backcourt | 39-43 |
| 06:46 | N. Michigan | Joseph Carr is called for the offensive foul - foul #2 on Joseph Carr, team foul #6 | 39-43 |
| Subs | Akron | | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Michael Barnard (SF) Brandon Holt | |
| 06:20 | Akron | James Peacock misses badly on the uncontested 3pt jumper from the left corner | 39-43 |
| 06:19 | Akron | Robert Ladner tips it but misses | 39-43 |
| 06:17 | N. Michigan | Frank Clark grabs the board | 39-43 |
| 05:48 | N. Michigan | Michael Barnard clanks a 3pt shot from straight away | 39-43 |
| 05:46 | Akron | Ray Mallet snags the defensive board | 39-43 |
| 05:40 | Akron | Charles Storey misses short on an open runner in the lane | 39-43 |
| 05:39 | Akron | James Peacock gets the offensive rebound | 39-43 |
| 05:31 | Akron | James Peacock can't connect on a jumper from just outside the lane | 39-43 |
| 05:29 | Akron | Charles Storey grabs the offensive board | 39-43 |
| 05:15 | Akron | Jason Pepe misses long on a floater from just outside the lane | 39-43 |
| 05:13 | N. Michigan | Frank Clark snags the defensive board | 39-43 |
| 04:44 | N. Michigan | Joseph Carr misses short on a turnaround from the left block | 39-43 |
| 04:43 | Akron | Jason Pepe gets the rebound | 39-43 |
| 04:43 | Akron | Akron calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 39-43 |
| Subs | Akron | Benjamin Miller (PG), Kyle Garrett (SG), Chris Hawk (PF), James Biddle (C) Robert Ladner, James Peacock, Jason Pepe, Ray Mallet | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Brandon Holt (PG), George Ellis (SG), Steven Putman (PF), Fredric Lakes (C) Joseph Carr, Keith Enlow, Eugene Sherry, Frank Clark | |
| 04:21 | Akron | Chris Hawk misses the pull-up jumper from the left wing | 39-43 |
| 04:20 | N. Michigan | Michael Barnard grabs the defensive rebound | 39-43 |
| 03:56 | N. Michigan | Steven Putman can't connect on a shot in the paint | 39-43 |
| 03:54 | Akron | Benjamin Miller gets the rebound | 39-43 |
| 03:39 | Akron | Charles Storey's floater is tipped away by Steven Putman | 39-43 |
| 03:37 | N. Michigan | The rebound goes to Fredric Lakes | 39-43 |
| Lineup | Akron | PG - Benjamin Miller (fresh) 6 pts. 2 stl. SG - Kyle Garrett (fresh) SF - Charles Storey (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. PF - Chris Hawk (fresh) 3 pts. 8 reb. C - James Biddle (fresh) 1 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | N. Michigan | PG - Brandon Holt (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 4 pf. SG - George Ellis (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Michael Barnard (tiring) 6 pts. PF - Steven Putman (tiring) 8 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - Fredric Lakes (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 03:10 | N. Michigan | The short jumper by Steven Putman is denied by James Biddle | 39-43 |
| 03:09 | N. Michigan | Michael Barnard tips it but misses | 39-43 |
| 03:07 | Akron | Chris Hawk grabs the defensive rebound | 39-43 |
| 03:05 | Akron | James Biddle throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 39-43 |
| Subs | Akron | James Peacock (SG), James Purnell (SF) Kyle Garrett, Charles Storey | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Joseph Carr (SF), Frank Clark (C) Michael Barnard, Fredric Lakes | |
| 02:52 | N. Michigan | Brandon Holt misses the floater from the right side | 39-43 |
| 02:51 | Akron | Chris Hawk snags the defensive board | 39-43 |
| 02:51 | Akron | Akron calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 39-43 |
| Subs | Akron | Jason Pepe (PF) Chris Hawk | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | | |
| 02:32 | Akron | James Peacock lays it up and in set up by Benjamin Miller | 41-43 |
| 02:03 | N. Michigan | Steven Putman drills a fadeaway near the basket | 41-45 |
| 01:49 | Akron | James Biddle buries a jump hook from the baseline set up by Benjamin Miller and he's hacked by Frank Clark - foul #4 on Frank Clark, team foul #7 | 43-45 |
| Subs | Akron | Charles Storey (SF) James Purnell | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Keith Enlow (SG), Eugene Sherry (PF) George Ellis, Joseph Carr | |
| 01:49 | Akron | James Biddle makes the free throw | 44-45 |
| 01:33 | N. Michigan | Steven Putman misses the pull-up jumper from the right side | 44-45 |
| 01:32 | Akron | Jason Pepe snags the defensive board | 44-45 |
| 01:26 | Akron | James Peacock misses the 3 from the left corner | 44-45 |
| 01:25 | Akron | Benjamin Miller pulls down the offensive rebound | 44-45 |
| 01:15 | Akron | James Peacock throws a bad pass out of bounds | 44-45 |
| 00:54 | N. Michigan | Charles Storey is called for the reach on Steven Putman - foul #2 on Charles Storey, team foul #5 | 44-45 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Michigan | N. Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 00:33 | N. Michigan | Keith Enlow's floater is tipped away by James Biddle | 44-45 |
| 00:31 | N. Michigan | Steven Putman gets the offensive rebound | 44-45 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Michigan | N. Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 00:29 | N. Michigan | Steven Putman is fouled on the floor by James Biddle - foul #3 on James Biddle, team foul #6 | 44-45 |
| 00:26 | N. Michigan | Brandon Holt is hacked by James Peacock - foul #2 on James Peacock, team foul #7 | 44-45 |
| 00:26 | N. Michigan | Brandon Holt makes the 1st free throw | 44-46 |
| 00:26 | N. Michigan | Brandon Holt makes the 2nd free throw | 44-47 |
| 00:14 | Akron | James Peacock is alone and drills a 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Jason Pepe | 47-47 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Michigan | N. Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 00:01 | N. Michigan | Brandon Holt misses the pull-up jumper from the right wing | 47-47 |
| 00:00 | N. Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Frank Clark | 47-47 |
| Lineup | Akron | PG - Benjamin Miller (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - James Peacock (fresh) 10 pts. SF - Charles Storey (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. PF - Jason Pepe (fresh) 9 pts. 9 reb. 2 blk. C - James Biddle (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 3 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | N. Michigan | PG - Brandon Holt (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. 4 pf. SG - Keith Enlow (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Steven Putman (tiring) 10 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. PF - Eugene Sherry (tiring) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Frank Clark (tiring) 3 pts. 10 reb. 2 blk. 4 pf. | |
| 05:00 | Akron | James Biddle wins the tip | 47-47 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Michigan | N. Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 04:46 | Akron | Charles Storey is hacked by Frank Clark - foul #5 on Frank Clark, team foul #8 | 47-47 |
| Subs | Akron | Chris Hawk (C) James Biddle | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | George Ellis (SG), Michael Barnard (SF), Fredric Lakes (C) Keith Enlow, Steven Putman, Frank Clark | |
| 04:46 | Akron | Charles Storey makes the 1st free throw | 48-47 |
| 04:46 | Akron | Charles Storey makes the 2nd free throw | 49-47 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Michigan | N. Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 04:35 | N. Michigan | George Ellis throws a bad pass out of bounds | 49-47 |
| Subs | Akron | Ray Mallet (C) Jason Pepe | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | | |
| 04:15 | Akron | Ray Mallet buries a 3pt shot from the right wing set up by James Peacock | 52-47 |
| 04:05 | N. Michigan | George Ellis lays it in set up by Fredric Lakes and the foul's on Benjamin Miller - foul #2 on Benjamin Miller, team foul #8 | 52-49 |
| Subs | Akron | Kyle Garrett (PG), James Purnell (SG) Benjamin Miller, James Peacock | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Joseph Carr (PG) Brandon Holt | |
| 04:05 | N. Michigan | George Ellis makes the free throw | 52-50 |
| 03:49 | Akron | Fredric Lakes steps in front of the Chris Hawk pass | 52-50 |
| 03:34 | N. Michigan | Michael Barnard is hacked by Ray Mallet - foul #2 on Ray Mallet, team foul #9 | 52-50 |
| Subs | Akron | | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Keith Enlow (SG), Steven Putman (PF) George Ellis, Eugene Sherry | |
| 03:34 | N. Michigan | Michael Barnard makes the 1st free throw | 52-51 |
| 03:34 | N. Michigan | Michael Barnard makes the 2nd free throw | 52-52 |
| 03:17 | Akron | Chris Hawk scores on a jumpshot from the right wing set up by Charles Storey | 54-52 |
| 02:58 | N. Michigan | Keith Enlow misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 54-52 |
| 02:56 | Akron | The rebound goes to Ray Mallet | 54-52 |
| 02:56 | Akron | Akron calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 54-52 |
| Subs | Akron | Benjamin Miller (PG), James Peacock (SG), Jason Pepe (PF), James Biddle (C) Kyle Garrett, James Purnell, Chris Hawk, Ray Mallet | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Brandon Holt (PG) Joseph Carr | |
| 02:51 | Akron | James Peacock's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 54-52 |
| 02:44 | N. Michigan | Fredric Lakes can't finish the layup | 54-52 |
| 02:43 | Akron | The rebound goes to James Biddle | 54-52 |
| 02:23 | Akron | Jason Pepe can't connect on a shot from the right block | 54-52 |
| 02:21 | Akron | The offensive rebound goes to James Peacock | 54-52 |
| 02:07 | Akron | James Peacock makes the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane and the foul's on Keith Enlow - foul #3 on Keith Enlow, team foul #9 | 56-52 |
| Subs | Akron | | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Eugene Sherry (PF) Steven Putman | |
| 02:07 | Akron | James Peacock misses the free throw | 56-52 |
| 02:07 | N. Michigan | Fredric Lakes grabs the defensive rebound | 56-52 |
| 01:52 | N. Michigan | Michael Barnard drills a shot from the right side on a great pass from Brandon Holt | 56-54 |
| 01:32 | Akron | James Peacock misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 56-54 |
| 01:31 | N. Michigan | The rebound goes to Fredric Lakes | 56-54 |
| 01:19 | N. Michigan | Fredric Lakes hits the front of the rim on the floater in the lane | 56-54 |
| 01:18 | Akron | Jason Pepe grabs the defensive rebound | 56-54 |
| 00:58 | Akron | James Biddle misses long on a turnaround in the lane | 56-54 |
| 00:57 | Akron | Jason Pepe grabs the offensive board | 56-54 |
| Lineup | Akron | PG - Benjamin Miller (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - James Peacock (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. SF - Charles Storey (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. PF - Jason Pepe (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 11 reb. 2 blk. C - James Biddle (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | N. Michigan | PG - Brandon Holt (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast. 4 pf. SG - Keith Enlow (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Michael Barnard (fairly fresh) 10 pts. PF - Eugene Sherry (tiring) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Fredric Lakes (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 3 stl. | |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Michigan | N. Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:55 | Akron | Jason Pepe is hacked by Michael Barnard - foul #1 on Michael Barnard, team foul #10 | 56-54 |
| Subs | Akron | | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Steven Putman (SF) Michael Barnard | |
| 00:55 | Akron | Jason Pepe misses the 1st free throw | 56-54 |
| 00:55 | Akron | Jason Pepe makes the 2nd free throw | 57-54 |
| 00:37 | N. Michigan | Brandon Holt drills a 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Steven Putman | 57-57 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Michigan | N. Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 00:12 | Akron | Jason Pepe connects on the driving attempt in the lane on a great pass from James Peacock | 59-57 |
| 00:01 | N. Michigan | Brandon Holt connects on the turnaround in the lane | 59-59 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Michigan | N. Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 00:00 | Akron | Charles Storey hits the front of the rim on the fullcourt shot | 59-59 |
| Lineup | Akron | PG - Benjamin Miller (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - James Peacock (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. SF - Charles Storey (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. PF - Jason Pepe (fresh) 12 pts. 11 reb. 2 blk. C - James Biddle (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | N. Michigan | PG - Brandon Holt (fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. 4 pf. SG - Keith Enlow (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Steven Putman (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. PF - Eugene Sherry (tiring) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Fredric Lakes (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 3 stl. | |
| 05:00 | Akron | James Biddle wins the tip | 59-59 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Michigan | N. Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 04:31 | Akron | James Biddle is wide open but clanks a floater from the right block | 59-59 |
| 04:30 | Akron | Charles Storey tips it in | 61-59 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Michigan | N. Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 04:22 | N. Michigan | Steven Putman's dunk attempt is rejected by James Biddle | 61-59 |
| 04:21 | N. Michigan | Fredric Lakes pulls down the offensive rebound | 61-59 |
| 04:08 | N. Michigan | Brandon Holt hits a 3pt attempt from straight away | 61-62 |
| 03:56 | Akron | Charles Storey is fouled on the floor by Keith Enlow - foul #4 on Keith Enlow, team foul #11 | 61-62 |
| Subs | Akron | Kyle Garrett (PG), James Purnell (SG), Chris Hawk (PF), Ray Mallet (C) Benjamin Miller, James Peacock, Jason Pepe, James Biddle | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | George Ellis (SG), Michael Barnard (SF) Keith Enlow, Eugene Sherry | |
| 03:56 | Akron | Charles Storey misses the 1st free throw | 61-62 |
| 03:56 | Akron | Charles Storey makes the 2nd free throw | 62-62 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Michigan | N. Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 03:33 | N. Michigan | Michael Barnard misses badly on a 3 from the right corner | 62-62 |
| 03:32 | Akron | Charles Storey pulls down the rebound | 62-62 |
| 03:25 | Akron | George Ellis is called for the reach on James Purnell in the backcourt - foul #3 on George Ellis, team foul #12 | 62-62 |
| Subs | Akron | Robert Ladner (PG) Charles Storey | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Joseph Carr (PG) Brandon Holt | |
| 03:25 | Akron | James Purnell makes the 1st free throw | 63-62 |
| 03:25 | Akron | James Purnell makes the 2nd free throw | 64-62 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Michigan | N. Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 03:04 | N. Michigan | Fredric Lakes scores on a runner in the lane set up by Joseph Carr | 64-64 |
| 02:57 | Akron | Robert Ladner hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 64-64 |
| 02:55 | N. Michigan | The rebound goes to Fredric Lakes | 64-64 |
| 02:55 | N. Michigan | N. Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 5 full remaining) | 64-64 |
| Subs | Akron | Benjamin Miller (PG), James Peacock (SG), Charles Storey (SF), Jason Pepe (PF), James Biddle (C) Robert Ladner, Kyle Garrett, James Purnell, Chris Hawk, Ray Mallet | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Brandon Holt (PG), Eugene Sherry (PF) Joseph Carr, Steven Putman | |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Michigan | N. Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 02:26 | N. Michigan | George Ellis's pass is intercepted by James Peacock | 64-64 |
| 02:00 | Akron | Benjamin Miller misses short on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 64-64 |
| 01:59 | N. Michigan | Fredric Lakes grabs the board | 64-64 |
| 01:59 | N. Michigan | N. Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 4 full remaining) | 64-64 |
| Subs | Akron | | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Keith Enlow (SG), Steven Putman (SF) George Ellis, Michael Barnard | |
| 01:38 | N. Michigan | Fredric Lakes can't connect on a shot from the free throw line | 64-64 |
| 01:36 | N. Michigan | Eugene Sherry tips it home | 64-66 |
| 01:32 | Akron | Keith Enlow is called for the reach on James Biddle in the backcourt - foul #5 on Keith Enlow, team foul #13 | 64-66 |
| Subs | Akron | | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | George Ellis (SG) Keith Enlow | |
| 01:32 | Akron | James Biddle makes the 1st free throw | 65-66 |
| 01:32 | Akron | James Biddle makes the 2nd free throw | 66-66 |
| 01:29 | N. Michigan | N. Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 66-66 |
| 01:06 | N. Michigan | George Ellis makes the jumper near the basket on a nice dish by Brandon Holt | 66-68 |
| 00:46 | Akron | James Biddle jams it set up by James Peacock | 68-68 |
| 00:46 | N. Michigan | N. Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 68-68 |
| Lineup | Akron | PG - Benjamin Miller (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - James Peacock (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Charles Storey (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. PF - Jason Pepe (fresh) 12 pts. 11 reb. 2 blk. C - James Biddle (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 4 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | N. Michigan | PG - Brandon Holt (fresh) 12 pts. 5 ast. 4 pf. SG - George Ellis (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Steven Putman (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. PF - Eugene Sherry (tiring) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Fredric Lakes (tiring) 6 pts. 9 reb. 3 stl. | |
| 00:17 | N. Michigan | Brandon Holt scores on a 3 from the left corner set up by George Ellis | 68-71 |
| 00:14 | Akron | Benjamin Miller throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 68-71 |
| Subs | Akron | | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Michael Barnard (SF) Steven Putman | |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Michigan | N. Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 00:11 | N. Michigan | Brandon Holt is hacked by Charles Storey - foul #3 on Charles Storey, team foul #10 | 68-71 |
| 00:11 | N. Michigan | Brandon Holt makes the 1st free throw | 68-72 |
| 00:11 | N. Michigan | Brandon Holt makes the 2nd free throw | 68-73 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Michigan | N. Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+5) | |
| 00:07 | Akron | Charles Storey is open and buries a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 71-73 |
| 00:07 | N. Michigan | N. Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 71-73 |
| Subs | Akron | | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Steven Putman (SF) Michael Barnard | |
| 00:05 | N. Michigan | Brandon Holt is fouled in the backcourt by Benjamin Miller - foul #3 on Benjamin Miller, team foul #11 | 71-73 |
| 00:05 | N. Michigan | Brandon Holt makes the 1st free throw | 71-74 |
| 00:05 | N. Michigan | Brandon Holt misses the 2nd free throw | 71-74 |
| 00:05 | Akron | The rebound goes to Jason Pepe | 71-74 |
| 00:05 | Akron | Akron calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 71-74 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Michigan | N. Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Michigan | N. Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 00:00 | Akron | Charles Storey scores on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 74-74 |
| Lineup | Akron | PG - Benjamin Miller (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - James Peacock (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Charles Storey (fresh) 16 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. PF - Jason Pepe (fresh) 12 pts. 12 reb. 2 blk. C - James Biddle (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 4 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | N. Michigan | PG - Brandon Holt (fresh) 18 pts. 5 ast. 4 pf. SG - George Ellis (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SF - Steven Putman (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. PF - Eugene Sherry (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Fredric Lakes (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 9 reb. 3 stl. | |
| 05:00 | Akron | James Biddle wins the tip | 74-74 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Michigan | N. Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 04:39 | Akron | Benjamin Miller misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 74-74 |
| 04:37 | N. Michigan | George Ellis grabs the board | 74-74 |
| 04:17 | N. Michigan | Eugene Sherry misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 74-74 |
| 04:15 | Akron | The rebound goes to Jason Pepe | 74-74 |
| 04:10 | Akron | Benjamin Miller misses badly on the uncontested 3 pointer from the left corner | 74-74 |
| 04:09 | N. Michigan | George Ellis grabs the board | 74-74 |
| 03:50 | N. Michigan | Brandon Holt loses the dribble to Jason Pepe | 74-74 |
| 03:34 | Akron | Charles Storey is hacked by Brandon Holt - foul #5 on Brandon Holt, team foul #14 | 74-74 |
| Subs | Akron | | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Joseph Carr (PG), Michael Barnard (SF) Brandon Holt, Eugene Sherry | |
| 03:34 | Akron | Charles Storey makes the 1st free throw | 75-74 |
| 03:34 | Akron | Charles Storey makes the 2nd free throw | 76-74 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Michigan | N. Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 03:13 | N. Michigan | Michael Barnard knocks in the 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Joseph Carr | 76-77 |
| 03:10 | Akron | Michael Barnard is called for the reach on Charles Storey in the backcourt - foul #2 on Michael Barnard, team foul #15 | 76-77 |
| Subs | Akron | Kyle Garrett (PG), James Purnell (SG), Chris Hawk (PF), Ray Mallet (C) Benjamin Miller, James Peacock, Jason Pepe, James Biddle | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | | |
| 03:10 | Akron | Charles Storey misses the 1st free throw | 76-77 |
| 03:10 | Akron | Charles Storey makes the 2nd free throw | 77-77 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Michigan | N. Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 02:44 | N. Michigan | Michael Barnard can't connect on a shot from the right wing | 77-77 |
| 02:43 | Akron | James Purnell snags the defensive board | 77-77 |
| 02:43 | Akron | Akron calls a full timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 77-77 |
| Subs | Akron | Benjamin Miller (PG), James Peacock (SG), Jason Pepe (PF), James Biddle (C) Kyle Garrett, James Purnell, Chris Hawk, Ray Mallet | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Eugene Sherry (PF) Fredric Lakes | |
| 02:26 | Akron | Charles Storey scores on a floater from close range on a great pass from Benjamin Miller | 79-77 |
| 02:26 | N. Michigan | N. Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 79-77 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Michigan | N. Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 01:59 | N. Michigan | Joseph Carr is hacked by Charles Storey - foul #4 on Charles Storey, team foul #12 | 79-77 |
| Subs | Akron | | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Fredric Lakes (C) Michael Barnard | |
| 01:59 | N. Michigan | Joseph Carr misses the 1st free throw | 79-77 |
| 01:59 | N. Michigan | Joseph Carr makes the 2nd free throw | 79-78 |
| 01:43 | Akron | James Biddle misses the shot in the lane but he's hacked by Fredric Lakes - foul #2 on Fredric Lakes, team foul #16 | 79-78 |
| 01:43 | Akron | James Biddle makes the 1st free throw | 80-78 |
| 01:43 | Akron | James Biddle misses the 2nd free throw | 80-78 |
| 01:43 | N. Michigan | Fredric Lakes grabs the defensive rebound | 80-78 |
| 01:43 | N. Michigan | N. Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 remaining) | 80-78 |
| 01:29 | N. Michigan | Fredric Lakes misses badly on a jump hook in the lane but he's hacked by James Peacock - foul #3 on James Peacock, team foul #13 | 80-78 |
| 01:29 | N. Michigan | Fredric Lakes makes the 1st free throw | 80-79 |
| 01:29 | N. Michigan | Fredric Lakes makes the 2nd free throw | 80-80 |
| 01:01 | Akron | James Biddle is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #4 on James Biddle, team foul #14 | 80-80 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Michigan | N. Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 00:59 | N. Michigan | N. Michigan calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 remaining) | 80-80 |
| Lineup | Akron | PG - Benjamin Miller (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - James Peacock (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - Charles Storey (fresh) 21 pts. 6 reb. 4 pf. PF - Jason Pepe (fresh) 12 pts. 13 reb. 2 blk. C - James Biddle (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 4 blk. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | N. Michigan | PG - Joseph Carr (fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - George Ellis (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SF - Steven Putman (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. PF - Eugene Sherry (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Fredric Lakes (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 10 reb. 3 stl. | |
| 00:39 | N. Michigan | Joseph Carr is fouled on the floor by Benjamin Miller - foul #4 on Benjamin Miller, team foul #15 | 80-80 |
| 00:39 | N. Michigan | Joseph Carr makes the 1st free throw | 80-81 |
| 00:39 | N. Michigan | Joseph Carr makes the 2nd free throw | 80-82 |
| 00:28 | Akron | Jason Pepe blows the dunk | 80-82 |
| 00:27 | N. Michigan | Joseph Carr pulls down the rebound | 80-82 |
| 00:27 | N. Michigan | N. Michigan calls a :30 timeout (none remaining) | 80-82 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Michigan | N. Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 00:25 | N. Michigan | Benjamin Miller is called for the reach on Joseph Carr in the backcourt - foul #5 on Benjamin Miller, team foul #16 | 80-82 |
| Subs | Akron | Kyle Garrett (PG) Benjamin Miller | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | | |
| 00:25 | N. Michigan | Joseph Carr makes the 1st free throw | 80-83 |
| 00:25 | N. Michigan | Joseph Carr makes the 2nd free throw | 80-84 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Michigan | N. Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 00:19 | Akron | Charles Storey comes up short on the 3 from the right corner | 80-84 |
| 00:17 | Akron | James Peacock pulls down the offensive rebound | 80-84 |
| 00:15 | Akron | George Ellis picks off the pass by Charles Storey | 80-84 |
| 00:13 | N. Michigan | Joseph Carr is fouled in the backcourt by Kyle Garrett - foul #3 on Kyle Garrett, team foul #17 | 80-84 |
| Subs | Akron | | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Michael Barnard (SF) Steven Putman | |
| 00:13 | N. Michigan | Joseph Carr makes the 1st free throw | 80-85 |
| 00:13 | N. Michigan | Joseph Carr makes the 2nd free throw | 80-86 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Michigan | N. Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+5) | |
| 00:07 | Akron | Charles Storey misses badly on a 3 from the right wing | 80-86 |
| 00:05 | Akron | James Biddle pulls down the offensive rebound | 80-86 |
| 00:02 | Akron | Charles Storey scores on a 3 from straight away | 83-86 |
| 00:00 | N. Michigan | Joseph Carr runs out the clock | 83-86 |