| Lineup | Alcorn State | PG - Bryce Green (fresh) SG - Vernon Nale (fresh) SF - Ruben Howell (fresh) PF - Xavier Chesser (fresh) C - Thad Wilkins (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Jack Rea (fresh) SG - Gabriel McCool (fresh) SF - Paul Sechrist (fresh) PF - William Sawyer (fresh) C - David Lail (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Alcorn State | Thad Wilkins wins the tip | 0-0 |
| Game Plan | Alcorn State | Alcorn State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 19:31 | Alcorn State | Ruben Howell makes the jump hook from the right block on a nice dish by Vernon Nale | 2-0 |
| 19:18 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist knocks in the fadeaway from the right block on a nice dish by David Lail | 2-2 |
| 19:07 | Alcorn State | Vernon Nale connects on the 3 from the left corner set up by Bryce Green | 5-2 |
| 18:46 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist misses the easy layup | 5-2 |
| 18:44 | Alcorn State | Thad Wilkins snags the defensive board | 5-2 |
| 18:38 | Alcorn State | Thad Wilkins misses badly on a fadeaway from the free throw line | 5-2 |
| 18:37 | Alcorn State | Bryce Green hits the follow up shot | 7-2 |
| 18:25 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist is hacked by Vernon Nale - foul #1 on Vernon Nale, team foul #1 | 7-2 |
| 18:15 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea is hacked by Vernon Nale - foul #2 on Vernon Nale, team foul #2 | 7-2 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Charles Graves (SG) Vernon Nale | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 17:57 | Northern Illinois University | William Sawyer knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 7-5 |
| 17:49 | Alcorn State | Xavier Chesser connects on the 3pt shot from straight away | 10-5 |
| 17:28 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea misses badly on a shot from the right side | 10-5 |
| 17:27 | Alcorn State | Xavier Chesser pulls down the rebound | 10-5 |
| 17:16 | Alcorn State | Thad Wilkins can't finish the layup | 10-5 |
| 17:14 | Alcorn State | Thad Wilkins hits the follow up shot | 12-5 |
| 16:57 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist knocks in the jumpshot from just outside the lane on a great pass from William Sawyer | 12-7 |
| 16:36 | Alcorn State | Ruben Howell misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 12-7 |
| 16:34 | Northern Illinois University | William Sawyer grabs the defensive rebound | 12-7 |
| 16:29 | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool misses the lay-in | 12-7 |
| 16:27 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail grabs the offensive board | 12-7 |
| 16:12 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist's pass is intercepted by Xavier Chesser | 12-7 |
| 16:03 | Alcorn State | Thad Wilkins misses short on a jumper from the right wing | 12-7 |
| 16:01 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist gets the rebound | 12-7 |
| Lineup | Alcorn State | PG - Bryce Green (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Charles Graves (fresh) SF - Ruben Howell (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Xavier Chesser (fairly fresh) 3 pts. C - Thad Wilkins (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Jack Rea (fresh) SG - Gabriel McCool (fresh) SF - Paul Sechrist (fairly fresh) 4 pts. PF - William Sawyer (fairly fresh) 3 pts. C - David Lail (fairly fresh) | |
| 15:56 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 12-7 |
| 15:55 | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool snags the offensive board | 12-7 |
| 15:46 | Northern Illinois University | Ruben Howell steals it from Paul Sechrist | 12-7 |
| 15:41 | Alcorn State | Charles Graves hits the finger roll set up by Ruben Howell | 14-7 |
| 15:37 | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool can't connect on a runner from the left block | 14-7 |
| 15:36 | Alcorn State | The rebound goes to Xavier Chesser | 14-7 |
| 15:24 | Alcorn State | Xavier Chesser's floater is tipped away by David Lail | 14-7 |
| 15:23 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist gets the rebound | 14-7 |
| 15:19 | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool connects on the floater from close range on a great pass from Jack Rea and the foul's on Ruben Howell - foul #1 on Ruben Howell, team foul #3 | 14-9 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | John Mrozek (PG), Frank Hayes (SG), Daniel King (SF), Christopher McBurrough (PF), Noel Tiner (C) Bryce Green, Charles Graves, Ruben Howell, Xavier Chesser, Thad Wilkins | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman (PG), Roger Lacefield (SF), Frank Stover (PF), Tyrone Phillips (C) Jack Rea, Paul Sechrist, William Sawyer, David Lail | |
| 15:19 | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool makes the free throw | 14-10 |
| 15:04 | Alcorn State | Dexter Goodman takes the ball from Christopher McBurrough | 14-10 |
| 14:42 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Lacefield blows the layup but the foul's on Daniel King - foul #1 on Daniel King, team foul #4 | 14-10 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster (SG) Gabriel McCool | |
| 14:42 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Lacefield makes the 1st free throw | 14-11 |
| 14:42 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Lacefield misses the 2nd free throw | 14-11 |
| 14:42 | Alcorn State | Noel Tiner snags the defensive board | 14-11 |
| 14:22 | Alcorn State | Frank Hayes is whistled for a carry | 14-11 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea (PG) Joseph Lemaster | |
| 14:05 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Lacefield misses the 3pt shot from the left wing | 14-11 |
| 14:03 | Alcorn State | Christopher McBurrough snags the defensive board | 14-11 |
| 13:38 | Alcorn State | Christopher McBurrough hits the finger roll and the foul's on Frank Stover - foul #1 on Frank Stover, team foul #1 | 16-11 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Bryce Green (PG), Charles Graves (SG), Ruben Howell (SF), Thad Wilkins (C) John Mrozek, Frank Hayes, Daniel King, Noel Tiner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Lail (C) Roger Lacefield | |
| 13:38 | Alcorn State | Christopher McBurrough makes the free throw | 17-11 |
| 13:26 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail buries a jump hook from close range on a nice dish by Jack Rea | 17-13 |
| 13:12 | Alcorn State | Thad Wilkins misses the shot from the left side but he's hacked by Jack Rea - foul #1 on Jack Rea, team foul #2 | 17-13 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Daniel King (PF) Christopher McBurrough | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool (SG), Paul Sechrist (SF), William Sawyer (PF) Dexter Goodman, Frank Stover, Tyrone Phillips | |
| 13:12 | Alcorn State | Thad Wilkins misses the 1st free throw | 17-13 |
| 13:12 | Alcorn State | Thad Wilkins misses the 2nd free throw | 17-13 |
| 13:12 | Northern Illinois University | William Sawyer pulls down the rebound | 17-13 |
| 12:53 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail loses the ball out of bounds | 17-13 |
| 12:40 | Alcorn State | Ruben Howell misses the lay-in | 17-13 |
| 12:39 | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool grabs the board | 17-13 |
| 12:34 | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool is called for a moving pick - foul #1 on Gabriel McCool, team foul #3 | 17-13 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Xavier Chesser (PF) Daniel King | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman (PG) Jack Rea | |
| 12:19 | Alcorn State | Charles Graves hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left wing | 17-13 |
| 12:17 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail grabs the defensive rebound | 17-13 |
| 12:10 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman travels with the ball | 17-13 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | John Mrozek (SG), Daniel King (SF) Bryce Green, Ruben Howell | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frank Stover (C) David Lail | |
| 12:02 | Alcorn State | Thad Wilkins buries a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane set up by John Mrozek | 19-13 |
| 11:45 | Northern Illinois University | William Sawyer scores on a 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Dexter Goodman | 19-16 |
| Lineup | Alcorn State | PG - Charles Graves (fresh) 2 pts. SG - John Mrozek (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Daniel King (fresh) PF - Xavier Chesser (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Thad Wilkins (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Dexter Goodman (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Gabriel McCool (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Paul Sechrist (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - William Sawyer (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Frank Stover (fresh) | |
| 11:27 | Alcorn State | John Mrozek hits a 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Charles Graves | 22-16 |
| 11:09 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Graves steps in front of the Frank Stover pass | 22-16 |
| 10:47 | Alcorn State | Xavier Chesser misses the pull-up jumper from the right side | 22-16 |
| 10:46 | Alcorn State | Xavier Chesser tips it in | 24-16 |
| 10:26 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist misses short on a jumper from just outside the lane | 24-16 |
| 10:25 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman pulls down the offensive rebound | 24-16 |
| 10:13 | Northern Illinois University | Thad Wilkins is called for the reach on Frank Stover - foul #1 on Thad Wilkins, team foul #5 | 24-16 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Bryce Green (PG), Ruben Howell (SF), Christopher McBurrough (PF), Noel Tiner (C) Charles Graves, Daniel King, Xavier Chesser, Thad Wilkins | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea (PG), Joseph Lemaster (SG), Roger Lacefield (SF), Tyrone Phillips (PF), David Lail (C) Dexter Goodman, Gabriel McCool, Paul Sechrist, William Sawyer, Frank Stover | |
| 09:54 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher McBurrough picks off the pass by Jack Rea | 24-16 |
| 09:50 | Alcorn State | John Mrozek misses long on a floater from the left wing | 24-16 |
| 09:48 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to David Lail | 24-16 |
| 09:42 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 24-16 |
| 09:41 | Alcorn State | Christopher McBurrough gets the rebound | 24-16 |
| 09:34 | Alcorn State | Christopher McBurrough knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 26-16 |
| 09:28 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail is denied on a dunk by Noel Tiner | 26-16 |
| 09:26 | Northern Illinois University | Tyrone Phillips tips it but misses | 26-16 |
| 09:24 | Alcorn State | The rebound goes to John Mrozek | 26-16 |
| 09:09 | Alcorn State | Ruben Howell scores on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 29-16 |
| 08:48 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away | 29-16 |
| 08:47 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster can't tip it in | 29-16 |
| 08:45 | Alcorn State | Ruben Howell grabs the board | 29-16 |
| 08:33 | Alcorn State | Christopher McBurrough can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 29-16 |
| 08:32 | Alcorn State | Noel Tiner snags the offensive board | 29-16 |
| 08:18 | Alcorn State | Ruben Howell misses the 3 pointer from the right corner | 29-16 |
| 08:17 | Northern Illinois University | Tyrone Phillips snags the defensive board | 29-16 |
| 08:10 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail can't finish the layup but he's hacked by John Mrozek - foul #1 on John Mrozek, team foul #6 | 29-16 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Charles Graves (SG), Daniel King (PF), Thad Wilkins (C) John Mrozek, Christopher McBurrough, Noel Tiner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool (SG), Frank Stover (SF) Joseph Lemaster, Roger Lacefield | |
| 08:10 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail misses the 1st free throw | 29-16 |
| 08:10 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail makes the 2nd free throw | 29-17 |
| 07:54 | Alcorn State | Daniel King is fouled on the floor by David Lail - foul #1 on David Lail, team foul #4 | 29-17 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman (SF), William Sawyer (PF) Tyrone Phillips, David Lail | |
| 07:40 | Alcorn State | Thad Wilkins is fouled on the floor by Frank Stover - foul #2 on Frank Stover, team foul #5 | 29-17 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Frank Hayes (SG), Xavier Chesser (PF) Bryce Green, Ruben Howell | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist (SF), David Lail (C) James Pittman, Frank Stover | |
| Lineup | Alcorn State | PG - Charles Graves (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Frank Hayes (fresh) SF - Daniel King (fresh) PF - Xavier Chesser (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Thad Wilkins (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Jack Rea (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Gabriel McCool (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Paul Sechrist (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - William Sawyer (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - David Lail (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:32 | Alcorn State | Daniel King hits the finger roll | 31-17 |
| 07:11 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea buries a 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Paul Sechrist | 31-20 |
| 07:00 | Alcorn State | Thad Wilkins scores on a shot from the right wing on a great pass from Frank Hayes | 33-20 |
| 06:54 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist is fouled on the floor by Charles Graves - foul #1 on Charles Graves, team foul #7 | 33-20 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman (PG), Roger Lacefield (C) Jack Rea, David Lail | |
| 06:54 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist makes the 1st free throw | 33-21 |
| 06:54 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist makes the 2nd free throw | 33-22 |
| 06:33 | Alcorn State | Daniel King misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 33-22 |
| 06:31 | Alcorn State | Thad Wilkins tips it back up and in | 35-22 |
| 06:18 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman misses short on a jumper from the left side | 35-22 |
| 06:17 | Alcorn State | Daniel King snags the defensive board | 35-22 |
| 05:59 | Alcorn State | Thad Wilkins makes the fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Charles Graves | 37-22 |
| 05:37 | Northern Illinois University | William Sawyer is whistled for traveling | 37-22 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Bryce Green (PG), John Mrozek (SG), Ruben Howell (SF), Christopher McBurrough (PF) Charles Graves, Frank Hayes, Xavier Chesser, Thad Wilkins | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea (PG), Tyrone Phillips (PF), David Lail (C) Gabriel McCool, Paul Sechrist, William Sawyer | |
| 05:27 | Alcorn State | Christopher McBurrough's fadeaway is rejected by David Lail | 37-22 |
| 05:25 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail snags the defensive board | 37-22 |
| 05:18 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail is fouled on the floor by Daniel King - foul #2 on Daniel King, team foul #8 | 37-22 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Noel Tiner (C) Daniel King | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 05:18 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail makes the 1st free throw | 37-23 |
| 05:18 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail makes the 2nd free throw | 37-24 |
| 05:07 | Alcorn State | Christopher McBurrough misses long on a fadeaway from the baseline | 37-24 |
| 05:05 | Alcorn State | John Mrozek tips it but misses | 37-24 |
| 05:04 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Roger Lacefield | 37-24 |
| 04:59 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea double dribbles | 37-24 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman (SF) Roger Lacefield | |
| 04:42 | Alcorn State | The short jumper by Christopher McBurrough is denied by Tyrone Phillips | 37-24 |
| 04:41 | Alcorn State | Christopher McBurrough grabs the offensive board | 37-24 |
| 04:29 | Alcorn State | Christopher McBurrough makes the jump hook from the left block set up by John Mrozek | 39-24 |
| 04:10 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 39-24 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool (SG), William Sawyer (PF) Dexter Goodman, David Lail | |
| 03:58 | Alcorn State | Ruben Howell misses badly on a floater in the paint but he's hacked by James Pittman - foul #1 on James Pittman, team foul #6 | 39-24 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Vernon Nale (SG), Thad Wilkins (C) John Mrozek, Noel Tiner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frank Stover (PF) William Sawyer | |
| 03:58 | Alcorn State | Ruben Howell makes the 1st free throw | 40-24 |
| 03:58 | Alcorn State | Ruben Howell makes the 2nd free throw | 41-24 |
| 03:45 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea can't connect on a 3 from the left corner | 41-24 |
| 03:43 | Northern Illinois University | Tyrone Phillips gets the offensive rebound | 41-24 |
| 03:24 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman is whistled for a charge - foul #2 on James Pittman, team foul #7 | 41-24 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Xavier Chesser (PF) Christopher McBurrough | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster (PG), Paul Sechrist (SF) Jack Rea, James Pittman | |
| Lineup | Alcorn State | PG - Bryce Green (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Vernon Nale (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Ruben Howell (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Xavier Chesser (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Thad Wilkins (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Joseph Lemaster (fresh) SG - Gabriel McCool (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Paul Sechrist (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Frank Stover (fresh) C - Tyrone Phillips (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 03:09 | Alcorn State | Ruben Howell connects on the 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Vernon Nale | 44-24 |
| 02:48 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist misses badly on a shot in the paint but he's fouled by Ruben Howell - foul #2 on Ruben Howell, team foul #9 | 44-24 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Charles Graves (PG), Daniel King (SF) Bryce Green, Ruben Howell | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman (PG), William Sawyer (PF) Joseph Lemaster, Tyrone Phillips | |
| 02:48 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist misses the 1st free throw | 44-24 |
| 02:48 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist makes the 2nd free throw | 44-25 |
| 02:31 | Alcorn State | Xavier Chesser clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 44-25 |
| 02:29 | Alcorn State | Thad Wilkins pulls down the offensive rebound | 44-25 |
| 02:21 | Alcorn State | Charles Graves hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 44-25 |
| 02:19 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Stover pulls down the rebound | 44-25 |
| 02:14 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman loses the dribble to Vernon Nale | 44-25 |
| 01:52 | Alcorn State | Vernon Nale hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner | 44-25 |
| 01:50 | Alcorn State | Daniel King tips it but misses | 44-25 |
| 01:48 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Stover snags the defensive board | 44-25 |
| 01:43 | Northern Illinois University | The jump hook by Frank Stover is blocked by Xavier Chesser | 44-25 |
| 01:42 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist grabs the offensive rebound | 44-25 |
| 01:25 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman scores on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 44-28 |
| 01:15 | Alcorn State | Daniel King's pass is intercepted by Frank Stover | 44-28 |
| 01:02 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 44-28 |
| 01:01 | Alcorn State | The rebound goes to Thad Wilkins | 44-28 |
| 00:47 | Alcorn State | Charles Graves misses the lay-in but the foul's on Dexter Goodman - foul #1 on Dexter Goodman, team foul #8 | 44-28 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Bryce Green (PG), Ruben Howell (SF), Christopher McBurrough (PF) Vernon Nale, Xavier Chesser, Thad Wilkins | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea (PG), Roger Lacefield (SF), Tyrone Phillips (PF), David Lail (C) Gabriel McCool, Paul Sechrist, William Sawyer, Frank Stover | |
| 00:47 | Alcorn State | Charles Graves makes the 1st free throw | 45-28 |
| 00:47 | Alcorn State | Charles Graves makes the 2nd free throw | 46-28 |
| 00:25 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail hits a driving attempt from the left block | 46-30 |
| 00:02 | Alcorn State | Bryce Green drills a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 48-30 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Lacefield misses long on a fullcourt shot | 48-30 |