| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Jack Rea (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Dexter Goodman (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Paul Sechrist (fresh) 5 reb. PF - William Sawyer (fresh) 5 pts. C - David Lail (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Steven Hamilton (fresh) SG - Ronald Eyler (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jamey Yard (fresh) PF - Clarence Davis (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. C - Scott Hay (fresh) 6 pts. 9 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist inbounds the ball | 32-31 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 19:41 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman clanks a jumpshot from the left side | 32-31 |
| 19:40 | Missouri State | Clarence Davis pulls down the rebound | 32-31 |
| 19:35 | Missouri State | Paul Sechrist picks off the pass by Scott Hay | 32-31 |
| 19:29 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea hits a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 35-31 |
| 19:11 | Missouri State | Dexter Goodman is called for the reach on Ronald Eyler - foul #1 on Dexter Goodman, team foul #1 | 35-31 |
| 18:53 | Missouri State | Jamey Yard misses short on a jumper from just outside the lane but the foul's on Dexter Goodman - foul #2 on Dexter Goodman, team foul #2 | 35-31 |
| 18:53 | Missouri State | Jamey Yard misses the 1st free throw | 35-31 |
| 18:53 | Missouri State | Jamey Yard makes the 2nd free throw | 35-32 |
| 18:33 | Northern Illinois University | Jamey Yard is called for the reach on Paul Sechrist - foul #1 on Jamey Yard, team foul #1 | 35-32 |
| 18:20 | Northern Illinois University | William Sawyer misses short on a jumper near the basket | 35-32 |
| 18:19 | Missouri State | Scott Hay gets the rebound | 35-32 |
| 18:11 | Missouri State | Jamey Yard misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 35-32 |
| 18:10 | Missouri State | Ronald Eyler grabs the offensive board | 35-32 |
| 17:53 | Missouri State | Scott Hay misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 35-32 |
| 17:51 | Missouri State | The offensive rebound goes to Clarence Davis | 35-32 |
| 17:41 | Missouri State | Jamey Yard buries a 3pt shot from the right wing | 35-35 |
| 17:29 | Northern Illinois University | Jamey Yard picks off the pass by Paul Sechrist | 35-35 |
| 17:09 | Missouri State | Jamey Yard knocks in the 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from Ronald Eyler | 35-38 |
| 16:52 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea connects on the pull-up jumper from the right side on a great pass from Paul Sechrist | 37-38 |
| 16:31 | Missouri State | William Sawyer denies the turnaround by Jamey Yard | 37-38 |
| 16:29 | Missouri State | Jamey Yard snags the offensive board | 37-38 |
| 16:15 | Missouri State | William Sawyer takes the ball from Jamey Yard | 37-38 |
| 16:08 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Hamilton is called for the reach on Jack Rea - foul #1 on Steven Hamilton, team foul #2 | 37-38 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster (PG), Brian Preas (SG), Roger Lacefield (SF), Frank Stover (PF), Tyrone Phillips (C) Jack Rea, Dexter Goodman, Paul Sechrist, William Sawyer, David Lail | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Andy Etchison (PG), David Smith (SG), Joshua Hensley (SF), Elroy Tidwell (PF), Donnie Woolridge (C) Steven Hamilton, Ronald Eyler, Jamey Yard, Clarence Davis, Scott Hay | |
| 15:47 | Northern Illinois University | Tyrone Phillips is fouled on the floor by Donnie Woolridge - foul #2 on Donnie Woolridge, team foul #3 | 37-38 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool (SG) Brian Preas | |
| Subs | Missouri State | | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Joseph Lemaster (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Gabriel McCool (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. SF - Roger Lacefield (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Frank Stover (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Tyrone Phillips (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Andy Etchison (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SG - David Smith (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Joshua Hensley (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Elroy Tidwell (fresh) 5 pts. C - Donnie Woolridge (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 15:40 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster is fouled on the floor by Joshua Hensley - foul #1 on Joshua Hensley, team foul #4 | 37-38 |
| 15:30 | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool drills a shot from the right wing | 39-38 |
| 15:09 | Missouri State | David Smith is denied on a layup by Frank Stover | 39-38 |
| 15:07 | Missouri State | Elroy Tidwell can't tip it in | 39-38 |
| 15:05 | Northern Illinois University | Tyrone Phillips grabs the board | 39-38 |
| 15:00 | Northern Illinois University | Tyrone Phillips is called for the illegal screen - foul #2 on Tyrone Phillips, team foul #3 | 39-38 |
| 14:43 | Missouri State | Joshua Hensley drills a runner in the lane | 39-40 |
| 14:40 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 39-40 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea (PG) Joseph Lemaster | |
| Subs | Missouri State | | |
| 14:29 | Missouri State | Joshua Hensley misses long on a driving attempt from the baseline | 39-40 |
| 14:27 | Missouri State | Joshua Hensley tips it in | 39-42 |
| 14:14 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Stover loses the dribble to Joshua Hensley | 39-42 |
| 13:54 | Missouri State | Elroy Tidwell drills a pull-up jumper from the left side set up by Andy Etchison | 39-44 |
| 13:32 | Northern Illinois University | The jump hook by Gabriel McCool is blocked by Joshua Hensley | 39-44 |
| 13:31 | Missouri State | Joshua Hensley pulls down the rebound | 39-44 |
| 13:16 | Missouri State | Joshua Hensley is fouled on the floor by Gabriel McCool - foul #4 on Gabriel McCool, team foul #4 | 39-44 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman (SG), Paul Sechrist (SF), William Sawyer (PF), David Lail (C) Gabriel McCool, Roger Lacefield, Frank Stover, Tyrone Phillips | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Steven Hamilton (PG), Ronald Eyler (SG), Jamey Yard (SF), Clarence Davis (PF), Scott Hay (C) Andy Etchison, David Smith, Joshua Hensley, Elroy Tidwell, Donnie Woolridge | |
| 12:54 | Missouri State | Paul Sechrist picks off the pass by Steven Hamilton | 39-44 |
| 12:48 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail comes up short on the shot from close range | 39-44 |
| 12:46 | Northern Illinois University | William Sawyer tips it back up and in | 41-44 |
| 12:31 | Missouri State | Scott Hay is fouled on the floor by Jack Rea - foul #2 on Jack Rea, team foul #5 | 41-44 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster (SG) Jack Rea | |
| Subs | Missouri State | | |
| 12:16 | Missouri State | Scott Hay misses badly on a jumper in the paint | 41-44 |
| 12:14 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist snags the defensive board | 41-44 |
| 12:08 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Davis steals it from Joseph Lemaster | 41-44 |
| 11:40 | Missouri State | William Sawyer swats the short shot by Jamey Yard | 41-44 |
| 11:39 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist gets the rebound | 41-44 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Dexter Goodman (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Joseph Lemaster (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Paul Sechrist (fresh) 7 reb. 2 stl. PF - William Sawyer (fresh) 7 pts. 3 blk. C - David Lail (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Steven Hamilton (fresh) SG - Ronald Eyler (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Jamey Yard (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Clarence Davis (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 3 stl. C - Scott Hay (fresh) 6 pts. 10 reb. | |
| 11:16 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 41-44 |
| 11:14 | Missouri State | The rebound goes to Jamey Yard | 41-44 |
| 11:04 | Missouri State | Ronald Eyler loses the dribble to William Sawyer | 41-44 |
| 10:44 | Northern Illinois University | William Sawyer is hacked by Steven Hamilton - foul #2 on Steven Hamilton, team foul #5 | 41-44 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea (PG), Roger Lacefield (SF), Frank Stover (PF), Tyrone Phillips (C) Joseph Lemaster, Paul Sechrist, William Sawyer, David Lail | |
| Subs | Missouri State | David Smith (SF), Joshua Hensley (PF), Elroy Tidwell (C) Jamey Yard, Clarence Davis, Scott Hay | |
| 10:29 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea misses the shot from the left block but the foul's on Steven Hamilton - foul #3 on Steven Hamilton, team foul #6 | 41-44 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Andy Etchison (PG), Donnie Woolridge (C) Steven Hamilton, Ronald Eyler | |
| 10:29 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea makes the 1st free throw | 42-44 |
| 10:29 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea misses the 2nd free throw | 42-44 |
| 10:29 | Missouri State | Donnie Woolridge grabs the board | 42-44 |
| 10:15 | Missouri State | Joshua Hensley is hacked by Dexter Goodman - foul #3 on Dexter Goodman, team foul #6 | 42-44 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster (SG) Dexter Goodman | |
| Subs | Missouri State | | |
| 10:04 | Missouri State | Joshua Hensley jams it and he's hacked by Roger Lacefield - foul #1 on Roger Lacefield, team foul #7 | 42-46 |
| 10:04 | Missouri State | Joshua Hensley makes the free throw | 42-47 |
| 09:55 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster misses long on a jumpshot from just outside the lane but he's hacked by David Smith - foul #2 on David Smith, team foul #7 | 42-47 |
| 09:55 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster makes the 1st free throw | 43-47 |
| 09:55 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster makes the 2nd free throw | 44-47 |
| 09:39 | Missouri State | Joshua Hensley clanks a shot from the baseline | 44-47 |
| 09:38 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Lacefield grabs the defensive rebound | 44-47 |
| 09:32 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Lacefield misses short on a runner near the basket but he's hacked by Joshua Hensley - foul #2 on Joshua Hensley, team foul #8 | 44-47 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Ronald Eyler (SG), Clarence Davis (PF), Scott Hay (C) David Smith, Elroy Tidwell, Donnie Woolridge | |
| 09:32 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Lacefield makes the 1st free throw | 45-47 |
| 09:32 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Lacefield makes the 2nd free throw | 46-47 |
| 09:09 | Missouri State | Joshua Hensley clanks a driving attempt in the lane but he's hacked by Roger Lacefield - foul #2 on Roger Lacefield, team foul #8 | 46-47 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman (SG), Paul Sechrist (SF), David Lail (C) Joseph Lemaster, Roger Lacefield, Tyrone Phillips | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Steven Hamilton (PG) Andy Etchison | |
| 09:09 | Missouri State | Joshua Hensley makes the 1st free throw | 46-48 |
| 09:09 | Missouri State | Joshua Hensley makes the 2nd free throw | 46-49 |
| 08:55 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 46-49 |
| 08:54 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail pulls down the offensive rebound | 46-49 |
| 08:45 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman drills a pull-up jumper from the right side set up by Paul Sechrist and he's fouled by Ronald Eyler - foul #3 on Ronald Eyler, team foul #9 | 48-49 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Sawyer (PF) Frank Stover | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Jamey Yard (SF) Joshua Hensley | |
| 08:45 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman makes the free throw | 49-49 |
| 08:25 | Missouri State | Scott Hay is called for the illegal screen - foul #1 on Scott Hay, team foul #10 | 49-49 |
| 08:11 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 49-49 |
| 08:09 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman grabs the offensive rebound | 49-49 |
| 07:51 | Northern Illinois University | William Sawyer misses badly on a runner in the lane | 49-49 |
| 07:50 | Missouri State | Jamey Yard snags the defensive board | 49-49 |
| 07:36 | Missouri State | Clarence Davis clanks a jumpshot from the right wing but he's fouled by David Lail - foul #1 on David Lail, team foul #9 | 49-49 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool (SG), Frank Stover (SF), Tyrone Phillips (C) Jack Rea, Paul Sechrist, David Lail | |
| Subs | Missouri State | David Smith (SG), Joshua Hensley (C) Ronald Eyler, Scott Hay | |
| 07:36 | Missouri State | Clarence Davis makes the 1st free throw | 49-50 |
| 07:36 | Missouri State | Clarence Davis makes the 2nd free throw | 49-51 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Dexter Goodman (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Gabriel McCool (fresh) 4 pts. 4 pf. SF - Frank Stover (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. PF - William Sawyer (fresh) 7 pts. 3 blk. 2 stl. C - Tyrone Phillips (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Steven Hamilton (fresh) 3 pf. SG - David Smith (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Jamey Yard (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. PF - Clarence Davis (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 3 stl. C - Joshua Hensley (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:17 | Northern Illinois University | William Sawyer's pass is intercepted by Joshua Hensley | 49-51 |
| 07:07 | Missouri State | Steven Hamilton buries a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Jamey Yard | 49-53 |
| 06:50 | Northern Illinois University | William Sawyer scores on a 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Frank Stover | 52-53 |
| 06:43 | Missouri State | Dexter Goodman takes the ball from Clarence Davis | 52-53 |
| 06:28 | Northern Illinois University | Tyrone Phillips misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away | 52-53 |
| 06:26 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to William Sawyer | 52-53 |
| 06:13 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Stover misses the fadeaway from the left side but he's fouled by Jamey Yard - foul #2 on Jamey Yard, team foul #11 | 52-53 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea (PG), Paul Sechrist (SF), David Lail (C) Dexter Goodman, William Sawyer, Tyrone Phillips | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Andy Etchison (PG), Ronald Eyler (SG), Elroy Tidwell (C) Steven Hamilton, Jamey Yard, Clarence Davis | |
| 06:13 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Stover makes the 1st free throw | 53-53 |
| 06:13 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Stover misses the 2nd free throw | 53-53 |
| 06:13 | Missouri State | The rebound goes to Joshua Hensley | 53-53 |
| 05:51 | Missouri State | David Smith misses the easy layup | 53-53 |
| 05:50 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist grabs the defensive rebound | 53-53 |
| 05:46 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea clanks a 3 pointer from straight away | 53-53 |
| 05:45 | Missouri State | Elroy Tidwell grabs the defensive rebound | 53-53 |
| 05:28 | Missouri State | David Smith can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 53-53 |
| 05:27 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail snags the defensive board | 53-53 |
| 05:10 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Eyler is called for the reach on Gabriel McCool - foul #4 on Ronald Eyler, team foul #12 | 53-53 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Tyrone Phillips (PF) Frank Stover | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Scott Hay (C) David Smith | |
| 05:10 | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool misses the 1st free throw | 53-53 |
| 05:10 | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool makes the 2nd free throw | 54-53 |
| 04:50 | Missouri State | Elroy Tidwell drills a turnaround in the lane on a nice dish by Andy Etchison | 54-55 |
| 04:44 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 54-55 |
| 04:42 | Missouri State | Elroy Tidwell pulls down the rebound | 54-55 |
| 04:21 | Missouri State | Joshua Hensley's layup is rejected by David Lail | 54-55 |
| 04:19 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea pulls down the rebound | 54-55 |
| 04:15 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Eyler is called for the reach on Gabriel McCool - foul #5 on Ronald Eyler, team foul #13 | 54-55 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Lacefield (SF), William Sawyer (PF) Paul Sechrist, David Lail | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Steven Hamilton (PG), David Smith (SG), Jamey Yard (SF) Andy Etchison, Ronald Eyler, Joshua Hensley | |
| 04:15 | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool makes the 1st free throw | 55-55 |
| 04:15 | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool misses the 2nd free throw | 55-55 |
| 04:15 | Missouri State | Scott Hay grabs the defensive rebound | 55-55 |
| 04:01 | Missouri State | Elroy Tidwell drills a runner in the paint and he's hacked by Jack Rea - foul #3 on Jack Rea, team foul #10 | 55-57 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman (SG), Frank Stover (SF) Gabriel McCool, Roger Lacefield | |
| Subs | Missouri State | | |
| 04:01 | Missouri State | Elroy Tidwell makes the free throw | 55-58 |
| 03:48 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea is fouled on the floor by Steven Hamilton - foul #4 on Steven Hamilton, team foul #14 | 55-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Steven Boling (PF) Elroy Tidwell | |
| 03:48 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea misses the 1st free throw | 55-58 |
| 03:48 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea makes the 2nd free throw | 56-58 |
| 03:25 | Missouri State | David Smith banks in the layup on a great pass from Steven Hamilton and he's hacked by Dexter Goodman - foul #4 on Dexter Goodman, team foul #11 | 56-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster (SG) Jack Rea | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Clarence Davis (PF) Steven Boling | |
| 03:25 | Missouri State | David Smith makes the free throw | 56-61 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Dexter Goodman (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf. SG - Joseph Lemaster (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Frank Stover (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. PF - William Sawyer (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. 3 blk. 2 stl. C - Tyrone Phillips (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Steven Hamilton (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. SG - David Smith (fresh) 8 pts. SF - Jamey Yard (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. PF - Clarence Davis (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 3 stl. C - Scott Hay (fresh) 6 pts. 11 reb. | |
| 03:06 | Northern Illinois University | Tyrone Phillips misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 56-61 |
| 03:04 | Missouri State | Clarence Davis grabs the defensive rebound | 56-61 |
| 02:40 | Missouri State | Clarence Davis connects on the 3pt shot from the right wing set up by David Smith | 56-64 |
| 02:40 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 56-64 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea (PG), Gabriel McCool (SG), Paul Sechrist (SF), David Lail (C) Dexter Goodman, Joseph Lemaster, Frank Stover, Tyrone Phillips | |
| Subs | Missouri State | | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 02:24 | Northern Illinois University | Jamey Yard picks off the pass by Gabriel McCool | 56-64 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 02:01 | Missouri State | Clarence Davis can't finish the layup | 56-64 |
| 02:00 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail gets the rebound | 56-64 |
| 01:53 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist comes up short on the jumper from the baseline but he's fouled by Scott Hay - foul #2 on Scott Hay, team foul #15 | 56-64 |
| 01:53 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist makes the 1st free throw | 57-64 |
| 01:53 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist misses the 2nd free throw | 57-64 |
| 01:53 | Missouri State | Scott Hay snags the defensive board | 57-64 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 01:49 | Missouri State | William Sawyer steals it from Jamey Yard | 57-64 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 01:44 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 57-64 |
| 01:43 | Missouri State | Scott Hay grabs the board | 57-64 |
| 01:38 | Missouri State | David Lail blocks the short jumper by Steven Hamilton | 57-64 |
| 01:37 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail pulls down the rebound | 57-64 |
| 01:18 | Northern Illinois University | William Sawyer connects on the jumpshot from the left side on a great pass from Jack Rea | 59-64 |
| 00:53 | Missouri State | Clarence Davis comes up short on the jumpshot from the left wing | 59-64 |
| 00:51 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist grabs the board | 59-64 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:45 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist scores on a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Gabriel McCool | 62-64 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:25 | Missouri State | Scott Hay misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 62-64 |
| 00:24 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail grabs the defensive rebound | 62-64 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:19 | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool knocks in the floater from the left wing on a nice dish by Jack Rea | 64-64 |
| 00:02 | Missouri State | Clarence Davis misses long on a 3 from straight away | 64-64 |
| 00:01 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to William Sawyer | 64-64 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | William Sawyer hits the front of the rim on the fullcourt shot | 64-64 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Jack Rea (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Gabriel McCool (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. SF - Paul Sechrist (fresh) 4 pts. 9 reb. 2 stl. PF - William Sawyer (fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. 3 blk. 3 stl. C - David Lail (fresh) 4 pts. 9 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Steven Hamilton (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. SG - David Smith (fresh) 8 pts. SF - Jamey Yard (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. PF - Clarence Davis (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 3 stl. C - Scott Hay (fresh) 6 pts. 13 reb. | |
| 05:00 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail wins the tip | 64-64 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 04:44 | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 64-64 |
| 04:42 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail snags the offensive board | 64-64 |
| 04:26 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Davis swats the shot by Paul Sechrist | 64-64 |
| 04:25 | Missouri State | The rebound goes to Scott Hay | 64-64 |
| 04:09 | Missouri State | Scott Hay misses the jump hook from close range | 64-64 |
| 04:07 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail grabs the defensive rebound | 64-64 |
| 03:52 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea scores on a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Gabriel McCool | 67-64 |
| 03:27 | Missouri State | Steven Hamilton buries a 3 from the right wing | 67-67 |
| 03:13 | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool scores on a 3pt jumper from the right corner set up by Paul Sechrist | 70-67 |
| 02:49 | Missouri State | David Smith clanks a jump hook from the left block | 70-67 |
| 02:48 | Missouri State | Scott Hay pulls down the offensive rebound | 70-67 |
| 02:38 | Missouri State | David Lail steals the ball from David Smith | 70-67 |
| 02:19 | Northern Illinois University | William Sawyer hits a driving attempt in the lane | 72-67 |
| 02:04 | Missouri State | Scott Hay connects on the shot in the paint on a great pass from Clarence Davis and he's fouled by William Sawyer - foul #2 on William Sawyer, team foul #12 | 72-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman (SG), Roger Lacefield (SF), Frank Stover (PF), Tyrone Phillips (C) Gabriel McCool, Paul Sechrist, William Sawyer, David Lail | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Andy Etchison (PG), Jason Saunders (SG), Joshua Hensley (SF), Elroy Tidwell (PF) Steven Hamilton, David Smith, Jamey Yard, Clarence Davis | |
| 02:04 | Missouri State | Scott Hay makes the free throw | 72-70 |
| 02:02 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 72-70 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool (SG) Dexter Goodman | |
| Subs | Missouri State | David Smith (SG), Donnie Woolridge (C) Jason Saunders, Scott Hay | |
| 01:45 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Lacefield misses the shot from the left side | 72-70 |
| 01:44 | Missouri State | David Smith gets the rebound | 72-70 |
| 01:44 | Missouri State | Missouri State calls a full timeout (2 :30 4 full remaining) | 72-70 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist (SF), William Sawyer (PF), David Lail (C) Roger Lacefield, Frank Stover, Tyrone Phillips | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Steven Hamilton (PG), Jamey Yard (SF), Clarence Davis (PF), Scott Hay (C) Andy Etchison, Joshua Hensley, Elroy Tidwell, Donnie Woolridge | |
| 01:21 | Missouri State | David Smith banks in the layup set up by Steven Hamilton | 72-72 |
| 00:58 | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool's layup is rejected by Scott Hay | 72-72 |
| 00:57 | Missouri State | Jamey Yard pulls down the rebound | 72-72 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Jack Rea (fresh) 15 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Gabriel McCool (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. SF - Paul Sechrist (fresh) 4 pts. 9 reb. 2 stl. PF - William Sawyer (fresh) 14 pts. 3 reb. 3 blk. 3 stl. C - David Lail (fresh) 4 pts. 11 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Steven Hamilton (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. SG - David Smith (fresh) 10 pts. SF - Jamey Yard (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. PF - Clarence Davis (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 3 stl. C - Scott Hay (fresh) 9 pts. 15 reb. | |
| 00:37 | Missouri State | Jamey Yard hits a 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Steven Hamilton | 72-75 |
| 00:20 | Northern Illinois University | William Sawyer knocks in the floater from the right block on a nice dish by Gabriel McCool and he's fouled by Jamey Yard - foul #3 on Jamey Yard, team foul #16 | 74-75 |
| 00:20 | Northern Illinois University | William Sawyer makes the free throw | 75-75 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:03 | Missouri State | Scott Hay lays it in on a nice dish by David Smith | 75-77 |
| 00:03 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 75-77 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist comes up short on the halfcourt shot | 75-77 |