| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Gary Loving (fresh) 1 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Raymond Massie (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Louis Green (fresh) 9 pts. PF - Richard Shepherd (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Matthew Patrick (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roy Brown (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Joshua Ruth (fresh) 13 pts. 4 ast. SF - Michael Whitley (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Bruce Batty (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Wayne Rader (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Western Michigan | Louis Green inbounds the ball | 49-42 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:35 | Western Michigan | Roy Brown is called for the reach on Gary Loving - foul #3 on Roy Brown, team foul #1 | 49-42 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre (PG) Roy Brown | |
| 19:27 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd misses badly on a shot from the left block | 49-42 |
| 19:25 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth grabs the defensive rebound | 49-42 |
| 19:22 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 49-42 |
| 19:08 | Western Michigan | Matthew Patrick is called for traveling | 49-42 |
| 18:43 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader misses the wide open jumpshot from the left side | 49-42 |
| 18:41 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader gets the offensive rebound | 49-42 |
| 18:31 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre misses short on a floater from the left side | 49-42 |
| 18:29 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley gets the offensive rebound | 49-42 |
| 18:12 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre can't connect on a 3 pointer from straight away | 49-42 |
| 18:11 | Western Michigan | Matthew Patrick grabs the board | 49-42 |
| 17:54 | Western Michigan | Louis Green can't finish the layup | 49-42 |
| 17:52 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty grabs the board | 49-42 |
| 17:48 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre's pass is intercepted by Richard Shepherd in the backcourt | 49-42 |
| 17:34 | Western Michigan | Raymond Massie hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 49-42 |
| 17:33 | Western Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Raymond Massie | 49-42 |
| 17:18 | Western Michigan | Matthew Patrick travels with the ball | 49-42 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Rife (PG), Troy Goodrich (SG), Robert John (SF), Jeff Shew (PF), Kermit Eames (C) Gary Loving, Raymond Massie, Louis Green, Richard Shepherd, Matthew Patrick | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Jones (PG), Darrell Brown (SF), Dennis Davis (PF), William Carrier (C) Gregory Webre, Michael Whitley, Bruce Batty, Wayne Rader | |
| 17:16 | Northern Illinois University | Troy Goodrich takes the ball from Joshua Ruth in the backcourt | 49-42 |
| 17:15 | Western Michigan | Troy Goodrich hits the finger roll | 51-42 |
| 17:13 | Northern Illinois University | James Rife steals it from Darrell Brown in the backcourt | 51-42 |
| 17:06 | Western Michigan | James Rife scores on a shot in the paint on a nice dish by Kermit Eames | 53-42 |
| 16:46 | Northern Illinois University | Jeff Shew denies the turnaround by Dennis Davis | 53-42 |
| 16:45 | Western Michigan | James Rife snags the defensive board | 53-42 |
| 16:40 | Western Michigan | James Rife misses the floater from close range | 53-42 |
| 16:39 | Western Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Jeff Shew | 53-42 |
| 16:20 | Western Michigan | Lawrence Jones is called for the reach on James Rife - foul #2 on Lawrence Jones, team foul #2 | 53-42 |
| 15:55 | Western Michigan | Kermit Eames misses badly on a jumper in the paint | 53-42 |
| 15:54 | Northern Illinois University | Darrell Brown snags the defensive board | 53-42 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - James Rife (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Troy Goodrich (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Robert John (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Jeff Shew (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. C - Kermit Eames (fairly fresh) 5 pts. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Lawrence Jones (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Joshua Ruth (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 4 ast. SF - Darrell Brown (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Dennis Davis (fresh) 2 reb. C - William Carrier (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 15:48 | Northern Illinois University | Darrell Brown is open but comes up short on the shot from the left block but the foul's on Robert John - foul #2 on Robert John, team foul #1 | 53-42 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Gerald Boyer (PG), Raymond Massie (SG), Richard Shepherd (PF), Matthew Patrick (C) Troy Goodrich, Robert John, Jeff Shew, Kermit Eames | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown (PG) Lawrence Jones | |
| 15:48 | Northern Illinois University | Darrell Brown makes the 1st free throw | 53-43 |
| 15:48 | Northern Illinois University | Darrell Brown makes the 2nd free throw | 53-44 |
| 15:36 | Western Michigan | William Carrier steps in front of the James Rife pass | 53-44 |
| 15:19 | Northern Illinois University | James Rife is called for the reach on Joshua Ruth - foul #2 on James Rife, team foul #2 | 53-44 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Louis Green (SF) James Rife | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre (SG), Bruce Batty (PF), Wayne Rader (C) Joshua Ruth, Darrell Brown, William Carrier | |
| 15:03 | Northern Illinois University | Gerald Boyer picks off the pass by Dennis Davis | 53-44 |
| 15:00 | Western Michigan | Raymond Massie lays it up and in on a great pass from Gerald Boyer | 55-44 |
| 14:56 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown misses the shot from the left side but the foul's on Gerald Boyer - foul #3 on Gerald Boyer, team foul #3 | 55-44 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert John (PF) Richard Shepherd | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley (SF) Dennis Davis | |
| 14:56 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown makes the 1st free throw | 55-45 |
| 14:56 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown misses the 2nd free throw | 55-45 |
| 14:56 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader grabs the offensive board | 55-45 |
| 14:42 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown misses the 3pt attempt from straight away | 55-45 |
| 14:40 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty snags the offensive board | 55-45 |
| 14:20 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty double dribbles | 55-45 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Gary Loving (PG), Troy Goodrich (SG), Jeff Shew (C) Gerald Boyer, Raymond Massie, Matthew Patrick | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 14:07 | Western Michigan | Gary Loving comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 55-45 |
| 14:06 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader grabs the board | 55-45 |
| 14:01 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley lays it up and in on a great pass from Gregory Webre and he's fouled by Jeff Shew - foul #1 on Jeff Shew, team foul #4 | 55-47 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Rife (SG), Richard Shepherd (PF) Louis Green, Robert John | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Jones (SG), Dennis Davis (C) Gregory Webre, Wayne Rader | |
| 14:01 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley makes the free throw | 55-48 |
| 13:38 | Western Michigan | Troy Goodrich knocks in the 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Gary Loving | 58-48 |
| 13:21 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Loving is called for the reach on Roy Brown - foul #1 on Gary Loving, team foul #5 | 58-48 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Kermit Eames (C) Jeff Shew | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth (SG), Darrell Brown (SF), William Carrier (C) Roy Brown, Michael Whitley, Bruce Batty | |
| 13:08 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Jones is fouled on the floor by Gary Loving - foul #2 on Gary Loving, team foul #6 | 58-48 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Gerald Boyer (PG), Raymond Massie (SG), Robert John (PF) Gary Loving, Troy Goodrich, Richard Shepherd | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre (SG) Joshua Ruth | |
| 12:55 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Jones hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right side | 58-48 |
| 12:53 | Western Michigan | Kermit Eames grabs the defensive rebound | 58-48 |
| 12:45 | Western Michigan | Gerald Boyer throws a bad pass out of bounds | 58-48 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Louis Green (SF), Matthew Patrick (C) James Rife, Kermit Eames | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown (PG), Bruce Batty (PF) Lawrence Jones, Dennis Davis | |
| 12:26 | Northern Illinois University | Darrell Brown is wide open and slams it home set up by Gregory Webre | 58-50 |
| 12:19 | Western Michigan | Matthew Patrick's fadeaway is rejected by Bruce Batty | 58-50 |
| 12:17 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to William Carrier | 58-50 |
| 12:15 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre travels in the backcourt | 58-50 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd (PF) Robert John | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth (SG), Michael Whitley (SF) Gregory Webre, Darrell Brown | |
| 11:57 | Western Michigan | Matthew Patrick hits a shot from the right side set up by Gerald Boyer | 60-50 |
| 11:52 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth misses long on an open 3 from the right corner | 60-50 |
| 11:51 | Western Michigan | Raymond Massie grabs the board | 60-50 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Gerald Boyer (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Raymond Massie (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Louis Green (fairly fresh) 9 pts. PF - Richard Shepherd (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Matthew Patrick (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roy Brown (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Joshua Ruth (fresh) 13 pts. 4 ast. SF - Michael Whitley (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Bruce Batty (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - William Carrier (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 11:32 | Western Michigan | Matthew Patrick misses the fadeaway jumper from the left side | 60-50 |
| 11:31 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Joshua Ruth | 60-50 |
| 11:08 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley is wide open but clanks a pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 60-50 |
| 11:06 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd snags the defensive board | 60-50 |
| 11:01 | Western Michigan | Roy Brown steals the ball from Gerald Boyer in the backcourt | 60-50 |
| 10:43 | Northern Illinois University | William Carrier hits a turnaround from close range set up by Bruce Batty and he's fouled by Matthew Patrick - foul #1 on Matthew Patrick, team foul #7 | 60-52 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Gary Loving (PG), James Rife (SG), Troy Goodrich (SF), Jeff Shew (PF), Kermit Eames (C) Gerald Boyer, Raymond Massie, Louis Green, Richard Shepherd, Matthew Patrick | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Jones (PG), Gregory Webre (SG), Dennis Davis (SF), Wayne Rader (C) Roy Brown, Joshua Ruth, Michael Whitley, Bruce Batty | |
| 10:43 | Northern Illinois University | William Carrier misses the free throw | 60-52 |
| 10:43 | Western Michigan | Jeff Shew grabs the board | 60-52 |
| 10:29 | Western Michigan | Jeff Shew throws a bad pass out of bounds | 60-52 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Darrell Brown (SF) William Carrier | |
| 10:07 | Northern Illinois University | Jeff Shew is called for the reach on Wayne Rader - foul #2 on Jeff Shew, team foul #8 | 60-52 |
| 10:07 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader makes the 1st free throw | 60-53 |
| 10:07 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader misses the 2nd free throw | 60-53 |
| 10:07 | Western Michigan | Kermit Eames pulls down the rebound | 60-53 |
| 09:44 | Western Michigan | James Rife misses long on a jumper from the left block but the foul's on Wayne Rader - foul #2 on Wayne Rader, team foul #3 | 60-53 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert John (PF) Kermit Eames | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 09:44 | Western Michigan | James Rife makes the 1st free throw | 61-53 |
| 09:44 | Western Michigan | James Rife makes the 2nd free throw | 62-53 |
| 09:18 | Northern Illinois University | Darrell Brown throws a bad pass out of bounds | 62-53 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd (PF) Troy Goodrich | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth (SG) Lawrence Jones | |
| 09:03 | Western Michigan | Jeff Shew knocks in the runner from the baseline on a great pass from Gary Loving | 64-53 |
| 08:59 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth misses the floater from just outside the lane but the foul's on James Rife - foul #3 on James Rife, team foul #9 | 64-53 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Raymond Massie (SG), Matthew Patrick (C) James Rife, Jeff Shew | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown (PG), Bruce Batty (PF) Gregory Webre, Darrell Brown | |
| 08:59 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth makes the 1st free throw | 64-54 |
| 08:59 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth makes the 2nd free throw | 64-55 |
| 08:36 | Western Michigan | Raymond Massie knocks in the floater from the right wing | 66-55 |
| 08:32 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Davis is by himself and knocks in the jumper in the lane on a nice dish by Roy Brown | 66-57 |
| 08:09 | Western Michigan | Raymond Massie knocks in the 3 from the right wing | 69-57 |
| 08:06 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown is hacked by Raymond Massie in the backcourt - foul #3 on Raymond Massie, team foul #10 | 69-57 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Gerald Boyer (PG), James Rife (SG), Troy Goodrich (SF), Kermit Eames (C) Gary Loving, Raymond Massie, Robert John, Matthew Patrick | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Jones (SG), Michael Whitley (SF) Joshua Ruth, Dennis Davis | |
| 08:06 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown makes the 1st free throw | 69-58 |
| 08:06 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown misses the 2nd free throw | 69-58 |
| 08:06 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to James Rife | 69-58 |
| 07:50 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd makes the jumpshot from the left side and he's fouled by Michael Whitley - foul #2 on Michael Whitley, team foul #4 | 71-58 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth (SG), William Carrier (C) Roy Brown, Wayne Rader | |
| 07:50 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd makes the free throw | 72-58 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Gerald Boyer (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - James Rife (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Troy Goodrich (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. PF - Richard Shepherd (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Kermit Eames (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Lawrence Jones (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Joshua Ruth (fresh) 15 pts. 4 ast. SF - Michael Whitley (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Bruce Batty (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - William Carrier (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 07:26 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Jones is called for a moving pick - foul #3 on Lawrence Jones, team foul #5 | 72-58 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jeff Shew (C) Kermit Eames | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre (SG), Darrell Brown (PF) Joshua Ruth, Bruce Batty | |
| 07:15 | Western Michigan | Gerald Boyer is hacked by Lawrence Jones - foul #4 on Lawrence Jones, team foul #6 | 72-58 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Louis Green (SF) James Rife | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty (PF) Michael Whitley | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 07:01 | Western Michigan | Lawrence Jones is called for the reach on Gerald Boyer - foul #5 on Lawrence Jones, team foul #7 | 72-58 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Raymond Massie (SG), Robert John (PF) Troy Goodrich, Richard Shepherd | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown (PG), Dennis Davis (PF) Lawrence Jones, Bruce Batty | |
| 07:01 | Western Michigan | Gerald Boyer makes the 1st free throw | 73-58 |
| 07:01 | Western Michigan | Gerald Boyer misses the 2nd free throw | 73-58 |
| 07:01 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Davis grabs the board | 73-58 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 06:51 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Davis buries a jump hook from close range on a nice dish by William Carrier | 73-60 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 06:44 | Western Michigan | Darrell Brown blocks the jumper by Gerald Boyer | 73-60 |
| 06:43 | Western Michigan | Jeff Shew tips it in | 75-60 |
| 06:41 | Northern Illinois University | Raymond Massie is called for the reach on Gregory Webre in the backcourt - foul #4 on Raymond Massie, team foul #11 | 75-60 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Gary Loving (PG), Matthew Patrick (C) Gerald Boyer, Jeff Shew | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader (C) William Carrier | |
| 06:41 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre makes the 1st free throw | 75-61 |
| 06:41 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre makes the 2nd free throw | 75-62 |
| 06:18 | Western Michigan | Louis Green connects on the shot from the left wing set up by Robert John | 77-62 |
| 06:02 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Davis is wide open and slams it home set up by Gregory Webre | 77-64 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 05:36 | Western Michigan | Louis Green misses long on a floater from the right side but he's hacked by Darrell Brown - foul #2 on Darrell Brown, team foul #8 | 77-64 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Rife (PG), Troy Goodrich (SG), Kermit Eames (PF), Jeff Shew (C) Gary Loving, Raymond Massie, Robert John, Matthew Patrick | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth (SG), Michael Whitley (SF), Bruce Batty (PF) Gregory Webre, Darrell Brown, Dennis Davis | |
| 05:36 | Western Michigan | Louis Green makes the 1st free throw | 78-64 |
| 05:36 | Western Michigan | Louis Green misses the 2nd free throw | 78-64 |
| 05:36 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty grabs the board | 78-64 |
| 05:18 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown hits a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Joshua Ruth | 78-66 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 05:03 | Western Michigan | Troy Goodrich is called for traveling | 78-66 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Gerald Boyer (PG), Richard Shepherd (PF) Louis Green, Jeff Shew | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Carrier (C) Wayne Rader | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 04:44 | Northern Illinois University | Gerald Boyer is called for the reach on Roy Brown - foul #4 on Gerald Boyer, team foul #12 | 78-66 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jeff Shew (C) Kermit Eames | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 04:44 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown makes the 1st free throw | 78-67 |
| 04:44 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown makes the 2nd free throw | 78-68 |
| 04:42 | Western Michigan | Gerald Boyer's pass is intercepted by Roy Brown in the backcourt | 78-68 |
| 04:25 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown knocks in the jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Joshua Ruth | 78-70 |
| 04:06 | Western Michigan | Troy Goodrich can't connect on a 3 from the left corner | 78-70 |
| 04:04 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Bruce Batty | 78-70 |
| 04:00 | Northern Illinois University | James Rife is called for the reach on Joshua Ruth in the backcourt - foul #4 on James Rife, team foul #13 | 78-70 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Raymond Massie (SG), Robert John (PF), Matthew Patrick (C) Troy Goodrich, Richard Shepherd, Jeff Shew | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre (PG), Dennis Davis (PF) Roy Brown, Bruce Batty | |
| 04:00 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth misses the 1st free throw | 78-70 |
| 04:00 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth misses the 2nd free throw | 78-70 |
| 04:00 | Western Michigan | Robert John grabs the board | 78-70 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:31 | Western Michigan | Gerald Boyer hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away | 78-70 |
| 03:30 | Northern Illinois University | William Carrier snags the defensive board | 78-70 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Gerald Boyer (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. 4 pf. SG - Raymond Massie (fairly fresh) 17 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf. SF - James Rife (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. PF - Robert John (fresh) 2 pts. C - Matthew Patrick (tiring) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Gregory Webre (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Joshua Ruth (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 6 ast. SF - Michael Whitley (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Dennis Davis (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - William Carrier (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:26 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley scores on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing set up by Joshua Ruth | 78-72 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 03:17 | Western Michigan | Matthew Patrick comes up short on the 3 from the right corner | 78-72 |
| 03:16 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Michael Whitley | 78-72 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 03:11 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth buries a 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from Michael Whitley | 78-75 |
| 02:50 | Western Michigan | Gerald Boyer can't connect on a shot from close range | 78-75 |
| 02:48 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Davis grabs the defensive rebound | 78-75 |
| 02:48 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 78-75 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Gary Loving (PG), Troy Goodrich (SF), Jeff Shew (PF), Kermit Eames (C) Gerald Boyer, Raymond Massie, Robert John, Matthew Patrick | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown (PG), Bruce Batty (PF), Wayne Rader (C) Gregory Webre, Michael Whitley, William Carrier | |
| 02:29 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown hits a wide open floater from the right wing on a nice dish by Bruce Batty | 78-77 |
| 02:29 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 78-77 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Raymond Massie (SG), Louis Green (SF), Richard Shepherd (PF) James Rife, Troy Goodrich, Kermit Eames | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley (SF) Dennis Davis | |
| 02:14 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd clanks a runner from the right block | 78-77 |
| 02:12 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty snags the defensive board | 78-77 |
| 01:53 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth drills a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 78-80 |
| 01:38 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd connects on the floater from close range on a nice dish by Jeff Shew | 80-80 |
| 01:36 | Northern Illinois University | Raymond Massie is called for the reach on Joshua Ruth in the backcourt - foul #5 on Raymond Massie, team foul #14 | 80-80 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Rife (SG), Matthew Patrick (C) Raymond Massie, Jeff Shew | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 01:36 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth makes the 1st free throw | 80-81 |
| 01:36 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth makes the 2nd free throw | 80-82 |
| 01:19 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd can't connect on a floater in the lane but he's hacked by Bruce Batty - foul #1 on Bruce Batty, team foul #9 | 80-82 |
| 01:19 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd makes the 1st free throw | 81-82 |
| 01:19 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd makes the 2nd free throw | 82-82 |
| 01:01 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth is by himself and knocks in the 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Michael Whitley | 82-85 |
| 00:44 | Western Michigan | Louis Green clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 82-85 |
| 00:43 | Western Michigan | Matthew Patrick snags the offensive board | 82-85 |
| 00:37 | Western Michigan | James Rife misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 82-85 |
| 00:35 | Western Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Matthew Patrick | 82-85 |
| 00:23 | Western Michigan | Bruce Batty steps in front of the Louis Green pass | 82-85 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:22 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty is fouled in the backcourt by James Rife - foul #5 on James Rife, team foul #15 | 82-85 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Troy Goodrich (SG) James Rife | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Davis (SF) Michael Whitley | |
| 00:22 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty makes the 1st free throw | 82-86 |
| 00:22 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty misses the 2nd free throw | 82-86 |
| 00:22 | Western Michigan | Matthew Patrick grabs the defensive rebound | 82-86 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:19 | Western Michigan | Gary Loving throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 82-86 |
| 00:17 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth is fouled on the floor by Troy Goodrich - foul #1 on Troy Goodrich, team foul #16 | 82-86 |
| 00:17 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth misses the 1st free throw | 82-86 |
| 00:17 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ruth makes the 2nd free throw | 82-87 |
| 00:11 | Western Michigan | Dennis Davis steals it from Troy Goodrich | 82-87 |
| 00:10 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Loving is called for the reach on Bruce Batty in the backcourt - foul #3 on Gary Loving, team foul #17 | 82-87 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Darrell Brown (C) Wayne Rader | |
| 00:10 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty misses the 1st free throw | 82-87 |
| 00:10 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty makes the 2nd free throw | 82-88 |
| 00:05 | Western Michigan | Dennis Davis steps in front of the Troy Goodrich pass | 82-88 |
| 00:05 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 82-88 |
| 00:03 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Loving is called for the reach on Bruce Batty in the backcourt - foul #4 on Gary Loving, team foul #18 | 82-88 |
| 00:03 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty makes the 1st free throw | 82-89 |
| 00:03 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Batty makes the 2nd free throw | 82-90 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:00 | Western Michigan | Louis Green misses badly on a halfcourt shot | 82-90 |