| Lineup | Canisius | PG - Richard Zangl (fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast. SG - Orlando Ott (fresh) 8 pts. SF - Peter Hamilton (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. PF - Kerry Moore (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Roy Kearns (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Jack Rea (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - Gabriel McCool (fresh) 9 pts. SF - Paul Sechrist (fresh) 2 reb. PF - William Sawyer (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 3 stl. C - David Lail (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Canisius | Peter Hamilton inbounds the ball | 34-35 |
| Game Plan | Canisius | Canisius is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:42 | Canisius | Peter Hamilton drills a 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Orlando Ott | 37-35 |
| 19:21 | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool is whistled for a carry | 37-35 |
| 19:06 | Canisius | Richard Zangl throws a bad pass out of bounds | 37-35 |
| 18:47 | Northern Illinois University | William Sawyer misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 37-35 |
| 18:46 | Canisius | Roy Kearns grabs the defensive rebound | 37-35 |
| 18:40 | Canisius | Roy Kearns scores on a pull-up jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Orlando Ott | 39-35 |
| 18:24 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Zangl steals the ball from Paul Sechrist | 39-35 |
| 18:19 | Canisius | Orlando Ott comes up short on the fadeaway from the left wing | 39-35 |
| 18:18 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist pulls down the rebound | 39-35 |
| 18:12 | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right side but he's hacked by Roy Kearns - foul #1 on Roy Kearns, team foul #1 | 39-35 |
| 18:12 | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool makes the 1st free throw | 39-36 |
| 18:12 | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool makes the 2nd free throw | 39-37 |
| 17:57 | Canisius | Kerry Moore hits a fadeaway from the left block on a great pass from Richard Zangl | 41-37 |
| 17:44 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist is hacked by Peter Hamilton - foul #3 on Peter Hamilton, team foul #2 | 41-37 |
| Subs | Canisius | John Henry (SF), Don Eagle (C) Peter Hamilton, Roy Kearns | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Lacefield (SF), Frank Stover (PF), Tyrone Phillips (C) Paul Sechrist, William Sawyer, David Lail | |
| 17:21 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Stover misses long on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 41-37 |
| 17:20 | Canisius | The rebound goes to John Henry | 41-37 |
| 16:57 | Canisius | Orlando Ott misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right wing but the foul's on Jack Rea - foul #1 on Jack Rea, team foul #1 | 41-37 |
| Subs | Canisius | Edward Hodge (PG), Raymond Schulman (C) Richard Zangl, Kerry Moore | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman (PG), Joseph Lemaster (SG) Jack Rea, Gabriel McCool | |
| 16:57 | Canisius | Orlando Ott makes the 1st free throw | 42-37 |
| 16:57 | Canisius | Orlando Ott makes the 2nd free throw | 43-37 |
| 16:40 | Northern Illinois University | Tyrone Phillips buries a jumper from the left side on a great pass from Dexter Goodman | 43-39 |
| 16:35 | Canisius | Edward Hodge misses the 3pt attempt from straight away | 43-39 |
| 16:33 | Canisius | The offensive rebound goes to Edward Hodge | 43-39 |
| 16:21 | Canisius | Joseph Lemaster is called for the reach on Edward Hodge - foul #1 on Joseph Lemaster, team foul #2 | 43-39 |
| Subs | Canisius | Francis Weatherford (SG), Roy Kearns (C) Orlando Ott, Raymond Schulman | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist (SF), William Sawyer (PF), David Lail (C) Roger Lacefield, Frank Stover, Tyrone Phillips | |
| 16:09 | Canisius | John Henry is whistled for traveling | 43-39 |
| 15:51 | Northern Illinois University | William Sawyer buries a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by David Lail | 43-42 |
| Lineup | Canisius | PG - Edward Hodge (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Francis Weatherford (fresh) 1 ast. SF - John Henry (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Don Eagle (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Roy Kearns (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Dexter Goodman (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Joseph Lemaster (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Paul Sechrist (fresh) 3 reb. PF - William Sawyer (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. 3 stl. C - David Lail (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:26 | Canisius | John Henry hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 43-42 |
| 15:25 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail grabs the defensive rebound | 43-42 |
| 14:57 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman hits a 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Paul Sechrist | 43-45 |
| 14:47 | Canisius | Edward Hodge is hacked by William Sawyer - foul #2 on William Sawyer, team foul #3 | 43-45 |
| Subs | Canisius | Richard Zangl (PG), Orlando Ott (SG), Peter Hamilton (SF), Kerry Moore (PF) Edward Hodge, Francis Weatherford, John Henry, Don Eagle | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea (PG), Gabriel McCool (SG), Roger Lacefield (SF), Frank Stover (PF), Tyrone Phillips (C) Dexter Goodman, Joseph Lemaster, Paul Sechrist, William Sawyer, David Lail | |
| 14:33 | Canisius | Peter Hamilton's fadeaway is rejected by Frank Stover | 43-45 |
| 14:32 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Lacefield snags the defensive board | 43-45 |
| 14:19 | Northern Illinois University | Tyrone Phillips makes the 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Jack Rea | 43-48 |
| 13:56 | Canisius | Orlando Ott hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away | 43-48 |
| 13:55 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Lacefield grabs the defensive rebound | 43-48 |
| 13:46 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Stover comes up short on the 3pt shot from straight away | 43-48 |
| 13:44 | Canisius | Roy Kearns grabs the board | 43-48 |
| 13:38 | Canisius | Richard Zangl's pass is intercepted by Jack Rea | 43-48 |
| 13:26 | Northern Illinois University | Tyrone Phillips can't connect on a fadeaway from the right block but he's hacked by Roy Kearns - foul #2 on Roy Kearns, team foul #3 | 43-48 |
| Subs | Canisius | Raymond Schulman (C) Roy Kearns | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist (SF), David Lail (C) Roger Lacefield, Frank Stover | |
| 13:26 | Northern Illinois University | Tyrone Phillips makes the 1st free throw | 43-49 |
| 13:26 | Northern Illinois University | Tyrone Phillips makes the 2nd free throw | 43-50 |
| 13:03 | Canisius | Peter Hamilton connects on the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Raymond Schulman | 46-50 |
| 12:42 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail is whistled for traveling | 46-50 |
| Subs | Canisius | John Henry (SG), Don Eagle (C) Orlando Ott, Raymond Schulman | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Sawyer (PF) Tyrone Phillips | |
| 12:25 | Canisius | John Henry makes the 3 from the left corner set up by Don Eagle | 49-50 |
| 12:12 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 49-50 |
| 12:11 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail grabs the offensive board | 49-50 |
| 11:45 | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool is fouled on the floor by Kerry Moore - foul #1 on Kerry Moore, team foul #4 | 49-50 |
| Subs | Canisius | Edward Hodge (PG), Francis Weatherford (SG), Raymond Schulman (C) Richard Zangl, Peter Hamilton, Kerry Moore | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman (PG), Joseph Lemaster (SG), Frank Stover (SF), Tyrone Phillips (C) Jack Rea, Gabriel McCool, Paul Sechrist, David Lail | |
| Lineup | Canisius | PG - Edward Hodge (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Francis Weatherford (fresh) 1 ast. SF - John Henry (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Don Eagle (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Raymond Schulman (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Dexter Goodman (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Joseph Lemaster (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Frank Stover (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. PF - William Sawyer (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. 3 stl. C - Tyrone Phillips (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:25 | Northern Illinois University | William Sawyer misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 49-50 |
| 11:23 | Canisius | Raymond Schulman grabs the defensive rebound | 49-50 |
| 11:18 | Canisius | Frank Stover swats the layup by John Henry | 49-50 |
| 11:16 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Stover grabs the board | 49-50 |
| 11:11 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 49-50 |
| 11:09 | Canisius | Don Eagle grabs the board | 49-50 |
| 11:05 | Canisius | Don Eagle comes up short on the driving attempt near the basket but he's hacked by Joseph Lemaster - foul #2 on Joseph Lemaster, team foul #4 | 49-50 |
| Subs | Canisius | Billy Atkins (PG), Orlando Ott (SG), Roy Kearns (C) Francis Weatherford, John Henry, Raymond Schulman | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 11:05 | Canisius | Don Eagle misses the 1st free throw | 49-50 |
| 11:05 | Canisius | Don Eagle makes the 2nd free throw | 50-50 |
| 10:42 | Northern Illinois University | William Sawyer buries a jump hook near the basket set up by Dexter Goodman and he's fouled by Don Eagle - foul #1 on Don Eagle, team foul #5 | 50-52 |
| Subs | Canisius | Raymond Schulman (PF) Don Eagle | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea (PG) Joseph Lemaster | |
| 10:42 | Northern Illinois University | William Sawyer misses the free throw | 50-52 |
| 10:42 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Stover snags the offensive board | 50-52 |
| 10:37 | Northern Illinois University | William Sawyer is denied on a layup by Raymond Schulman | 50-52 |
| 10:36 | Canisius | Billy Atkins snags the defensive board | 50-52 |
| 10:30 | Canisius | Orlando Ott is fouled on the floor by Dexter Goodman - foul #1 on Dexter Goodman, team foul #5 | 50-52 |
| Subs | Canisius | Richard Zangl (PG) Billy Atkins | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool (SG), Roger Lacefield (SF) Dexter Goodman, William Sawyer | |
| 10:12 | Canisius | Richard Zangl hits a 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Raymond Schulman | 53-52 |
| 09:48 | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool hits a floater from the free throw line on a great pass from Roger Lacefield | 53-54 |
| 09:28 | Canisius | Edward Hodge double dribbles | 53-54 |
| Subs | Canisius | Peter Hamilton (SF), Kerry Moore (PF) Edward Hodge, Raymond Schulman | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist (SF), David Lail (C) Roger Lacefield, Tyrone Phillips | |
| 09:08 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail loses the dribble to Kerry Moore | 53-54 |
| 08:44 | Canisius | David Lail steps in front of the Kerry Moore pass | 53-54 |
| 08:27 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail misses short on a fadeaway from the left block but the foul's on Peter Hamilton - foul #4 on Peter Hamilton, team foul #6 | 53-54 |
| Subs | Canisius | Edward Hodge (PG), Francis Weatherford (SG), John Henry (SF), Don Eagle (C) Richard Zangl, Orlando Ott, Peter Hamilton, Roy Kearns | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman (PG), Joseph Lemaster (SG), William Sawyer (PF) Jack Rea, Gabriel McCool, Frank Stover | |
| 08:27 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail makes the 1st free throw | 53-55 |
| 08:27 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail makes the 2nd free throw | 53-56 |
| 08:04 | Canisius | John Henry's fadeaway is rejected by Paul Sechrist | 53-56 |
| 08:03 | Canisius | The offensive rebound goes to Kerry Moore | 53-56 |
| 07:58 | Canisius | David Lail swats the short shot by Don Eagle | 53-56 |
| 07:57 | Canisius | John Henry snags the offensive board | 53-56 |
| 07:45 | Canisius | Kerry Moore buries a jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Francis Weatherford | 55-56 |
| Lineup | Canisius | PG - Edward Hodge (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Francis Weatherford (fresh) 2 ast. SF - John Henry (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. PF - Kerry Moore (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. C - Don Eagle (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Dexter Goodman (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Joseph Lemaster (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Paul Sechrist (fresh) 3 reb. PF - William Sawyer (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. 3 stl. C - David Lail (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 07:26 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail's pass is intercepted by Don Eagle | 55-56 |
| 07:07 | Canisius | Don Eagle misses long on a fadeaway from the right side | 55-56 |
| 07:05 | Canisius | Kerry Moore snags the offensive board | 55-56 |
| 06:52 | Canisius | Edward Hodge misses the pull-up jumper from the left side | 55-56 |
| 06:51 | Canisius | Don Eagle gets the offensive rebound | 55-56 |
| 06:38 | Canisius | Joseph Lemaster is called for the reach on Kerry Moore - foul #3 on Joseph Lemaster, team foul #6 | 55-56 |
| Subs | Canisius | Richard Zangl (PG), Orlando Ott (SG), Peter Hamilton (SF), Roy Kearns (C) Edward Hodge, Francis Weatherford, Kerry Moore, Don Eagle | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea (PG), Gabriel McCool (SG), Frank Stover (SF), Tyrone Phillips (C) Dexter Goodman, Joseph Lemaster, Paul Sechrist, David Lail | |
| 06:20 | Canisius | Roy Kearns misses the jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Tyrone Phillips - foul #1 on Tyrone Phillips, team foul #7 | 55-56 |
| Subs | Canisius | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Lacefield (SF) William Sawyer | |
| 06:20 | Canisius | Roy Kearns misses the 1st free throw | 55-56 |
| 06:20 | Canisius | Roy Kearns makes the 2nd free throw | 56-56 |
| 05:54 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Stover comes up short on the floater from the right block | 56-56 |
| 05:52 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Lacefield gets the offensive rebound | 56-56 |
| 05:40 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Lacefield misses badly on a shot in the paint | 56-56 |
| 05:39 | Canisius | Roy Kearns gets the rebound | 56-56 |
| 05:35 | Canisius | Richard Zangl clanks a 3 from the right wing | 56-56 |
| 05:33 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Roger Lacefield | 56-56 |
| 05:27 | Northern Illinois University | Tyrone Phillips misses the easy layup | 56-56 |
| 05:26 | Northern Illinois University | Tyrone Phillips snags the offensive board | 56-56 |
| 05:08 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Stover misses short on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 56-56 |
| 05:06 | Canisius | The rebound goes to Richard Zangl | 56-56 |
| 05:01 | Canisius | Richard Zangl connects on the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Orlando Ott | 59-56 |
| 04:43 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Lacefield loses the ball out of bounds | 59-56 |
| Subs | Canisius | Kerry Moore (PF), Don Eagle (C) John Henry, Roy Kearns | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist (SF), William Sawyer (PF), David Lail (C) Roger Lacefield, Frank Stover, Tyrone Phillips | |
| 04:31 | Canisius | Don Eagle hits the finger roll set up by Richard Zangl | 61-56 |
| 04:14 | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool makes the jump hook near the basket on a nice dish by William Sawyer | 61-58 |
| 03:58 | Canisius | Richard Zangl misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 61-58 |
| 03:56 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail grabs the defensive rebound | 61-58 |
| 03:52 | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool clanks a fadeaway near the basket | 61-58 |
| 03:51 | Canisius | Don Eagle grabs the defensive rebound | 61-58 |
| 03:46 | Canisius | Orlando Ott connects on the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Richard Zangl | 64-58 |
| Lineup | Canisius | PG - Richard Zangl (fresh) 17 pts. 6 ast. SG - Orlando Ott (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. SF - Peter Hamilton (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. 4 pf. PF - Kerry Moore (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. C - Don Eagle (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Jack Rea (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Gabriel McCool (fairly fresh) 15 pts. SF - Paul Sechrist (fresh) 3 reb. PF - William Sawyer (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. 3 stl. C - David Lail (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 03:21 | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool is fouled on the floor by Orlando Ott - foul #2 on Orlando Ott, team foul #7 | 64-58 |
| Subs | Canisius | Edward Hodge (PG), Francis Weatherford (SG), Roy Kearns (C) Richard Zangl, Orlando Ott, Peter Hamilton | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman (PG) Jack Rea | |
| 03:21 | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool makes the 1st free throw | 64-59 |
| 03:21 | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool makes the 2nd free throw | 64-60 |
| 03:04 | Canisius | Edward Hodge misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 64-60 |
| 03:03 | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool grabs the defensive rebound | 64-60 |
| 02:57 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist is hacked by Francis Weatherford - foul #1 on Francis Weatherford, team foul #8 | 64-60 |
| Subs | Canisius | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster (SG), Frank Stover (C) Gabriel McCool, David Lail | |
| 02:57 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist makes the 1st free throw | 64-61 |
| 02:57 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist makes the 2nd free throw | 64-62 |
| 02:55 | Canisius | Canisius calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 64-62 |
| Subs | Canisius | Richard Zangl (PG), Orlando Ott (SG), Peter Hamilton (SF) Edward Hodge, Francis Weatherford, Don Eagle | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea (PG), David Lail (C) Joseph Lemaster, Frank Stover | |
| 02:41 | Canisius | Peter Hamilton can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 64-62 |
| 02:40 | Canisius | Roy Kearns gets the offensive rebound | 64-62 |
| 02:32 | Canisius | David Lail blocks the short jumper by Roy Kearns | 64-62 |
| 02:30 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist grabs the board | 64-62 |
| 02:15 | Northern Illinois University | William Sawyer comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 64-62 |
| 02:14 | Canisius | Orlando Ott grabs the board | 64-62 |
| 02:06 | Canisius | Kerry Moore blows the layup | 64-62 |
| 02:05 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist snags the defensive board | 64-62 |
| 02:01 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist hits a fadeaway from the right wing set up by Dexter Goodman | 64-64 |
| 01:50 | Canisius | Peter Hamilton misses short on a floater from the right wing | 64-64 |
| 01:48 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Jack Rea | 64-64 |
| 01:40 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman hits a jumpshot from the left wing on a nice dish by Jack Rea | 64-66 |
| 01:20 | Canisius | Orlando Ott's pass is intercepted by David Lail | 64-66 |
| 01:03 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 64-66 |
| 01:01 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea tips it but misses | 64-66 |
| 01:00 | Canisius | Kerry Moore grabs the board | 64-66 |
| 00:41 | Canisius | David Lail swats the layup by Roy Kearns | 64-66 |
| 00:40 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Paul Sechrist | 64-66 |
| Game Plan | Canisius | Canisius is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:16 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist misses the driving attempt near the basket | 64-66 |
| 00:15 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail grabs the offensive rebound | 64-66 |
| Game Plan | Canisius | Canisius is playing a fastbreak offense and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:14 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail is fouled on the floor by Orlando Ott - foul #3 on Orlando Ott, team foul #9 | 64-66 |
| Subs | Canisius | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gabriel McCool (SG) Dexter Goodman | |
| 00:14 | Northern Illinois University | David Lail misses the 1st free throw | 64-66 |
| 00:14 | Canisius | Kerry Moore snags the defensive board | 64-66 |
| 00:10 | Canisius | Roy Kearns scores on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Peter Hamilton | 66-66 |
| 00:10 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining) | 66-66 |
| Game Plan | Canisius | Canisius is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea lays it in | 66-68 |