| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - James Huminski (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - James Conner (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Hammes (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Richard Peterman (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Kenneth Hunt (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Bryan Powers (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SG - Terence Hiett (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SF - George Hoffman (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - Alfred Dorsey (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Jerome Herrick (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman inbounds the ball | 43-47 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:38 | Northern Illinois University | Jerome Herrick is open and scores on a 3 pointer from the right corner set up by Alfred Dorsey | 43-50 |
| 19:21 | Western Michigan | James Huminski connects on the fadeaway jumper from the right side | 45-50 |
| 19:08 | Northern Illinois University | Jerome Herrick can't connect on a runner in the lane | 45-50 |
| 19:06 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman gets the rebound | 45-50 |
| 19:02 | Western Michigan | James Conner drills a fadeaway jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Kenneth Hunt | 47-50 |
| 18:47 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Dorsey drills a 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Bryan Powers | 47-53 |
| 18:30 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman blows the layup | 47-53 |
| 18:29 | Western Michigan | John Hammes grabs the offensive rebound | 47-53 |
| 18:12 | Western Michigan | James Conner misses long on a 3 from straight away | 47-53 |
| 18:11 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman grabs the board | 47-53 |
| 18:07 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers misses the floater from the right side | 47-53 |
| 18:06 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman hits the follow up shot | 47-55 |
| 17:59 | Western Michigan | John Hammes can't connect on a fadeaway from the left side | 47-55 |
| 17:58 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman grabs the offensive rebound | 47-55 |
| 17:43 | Western Michigan | James Conner buries a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Kenneth Hunt | 50-55 |
| 17:25 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Dorsey misses short on a fadeaway from the free throw line but the foul's on Richard Peterman - foul #2 on Richard Peterman, team foul #1 | 50-55 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Peachey (PG), Michael Emmons (SG), Patrick Dock (SF), Scott Riveria (PF), Jonathan Johnson (C) James Huminski, James Conner, John Hammes, Richard Peterman, Kenneth Hunt | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson (PG), Stanley Rossignol (SG), Timothy Arneberg (SF), Gary Gibbs (C) Bryan Powers, Terence Hiett, George Hoffman, Jerome Herrick | |
| 17:25 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Dorsey misses the 1st free throw | 50-55 |
| 17:25 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Dorsey makes the 2nd free throw | 50-56 |
| 17:11 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson loses the ball out of bounds | 50-56 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frank Lynam (C) Alfred Dorsey | |
| 16:54 | Northern Illinois University | Stanley Rossignol hits a floater from the right wing on a great pass from Timothy Arneberg | 50-58 |
| 16:37 | Western Michigan | Timothy Arneberg is called for the reach on Patrick Dock - foul #1 on Timothy Arneberg, team foul #1 | 50-58 |
| 16:27 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson knocks in the 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Michael Emmons | 53-58 |
| 16:23 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Emmons steps in front of the Stanley Rossignol pass in the backcourt | 53-58 |
| 16:14 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 53-58 |
| 16:13 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson pulls down the offensive rebound | 53-58 |
| 15:51 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria scores on a 3pt shot from straight away | 56-58 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - William Peachey (fairly fresh) 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Michael Emmons (fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast. 3 stl. SF - Patrick Dock (fresh) 11 pts. PF - Scott Riveria (fairly fresh) 5 pts. C - Jonathan Johnson (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Steven Wilson (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Stanley Rossignol (fairly fresh) 7 pts. SF - Timothy Arneberg (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Gary Gibbs (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Frank Lynam (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:30 | Northern Illinois University | Stanley Rossignol misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 56-58 |
| 15:29 | Western Michigan | Patrick Dock snags the defensive board | 56-58 |
| 15:06 | Western Michigan | William Peachey misses long on a fadeaway from the free throw line | 56-58 |
| 15:05 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Gibbs snags the defensive board | 56-58 |
| 14:48 | Northern Illinois University | Stanley Rossignol scores on a runner from the right block set up by Steven Wilson | 56-60 |
| 14:25 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson misses the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 56-60 |
| 14:23 | Northern Illinois University | Timothy Arneberg gets the rebound | 56-60 |
| 14:00 | Northern Illinois University | Timothy Arneberg clanks a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 56-60 |
| 13:58 | Northern Illinois University | Stanley Rossignol tips it back up and in | 56-62 |
| 13:52 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson blows the layup | 56-62 |
| 13:50 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Lynam snags the defensive board | 56-62 |
| 13:45 | Northern Illinois University | Stanley Rossignol is hacked by Scott Riveria - foul #3 on Scott Riveria, team foul #2 | 56-62 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Huminski (PG), James Conner (SG), John Hammes (SF), Richard Peterman (PF), Michael Richardson (C) William Peachey, Michael Emmons, Patrick Dock, Scott Riveria, Jonathan Johnson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers (PG), Terence Hiett (SG), George Hoffman (SF), Alfred Dorsey (PF), Jerome Herrick (C) Steven Wilson, Stanley Rossignol, Timothy Arneberg, Gary Gibbs, Frank Lynam | |
| 13:23 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Dorsey hits the front of the rim on the wide open 3pt shot from straight away | 56-62 |
| 13:22 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman can't tip it in | 56-62 |
| 13:21 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Richard Peterman | 56-62 |
| 13:09 | Western Michigan | James Huminski knocks in the turnaround in the paint set up by James Conner | 58-62 |
| 13:02 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman is fouled on the floor by John Hammes - foul #2 on John Hammes, team foul #3 | 58-62 |
| 12:45 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman hits a 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Alfred Dorsey | 58-65 |
| 12:31 | Western Michigan | Jerome Herrick is called for the reach on John Hammes - foul #2 on Jerome Herrick, team foul #2 | 58-65 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt (SF) John Hammes | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 12:15 | Western Michigan | James Conner comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 58-65 |
| 12:13 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman pulls down the rebound | 58-65 |
| 12:10 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers is fouled in the backcourt by James Huminski - foul #2 on James Huminski, team foul #4 | 58-65 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond (PF) Richard Peterman | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Hodgdon (SG) Terence Hiett | |
| 11:55 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right side but he's hacked by James Huminski - foul #3 on James Huminski, team foul #5 | 58-65 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Hammes (SF) Michael Richardson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 11:55 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers makes the 1st free throw | 58-66 |
| 11:55 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers misses the 2nd free throw | 58-66 |
| 11:55 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt grabs the defensive rebound | 58-66 |
| 11:39 | Western Michigan | James Huminski misses short on a fadeaway from the left wing | 58-66 |
| 11:38 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Dorsey pulls down the rebound | 58-66 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - James Huminski (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - James Conner (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SF - John Hammes (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Rex Hammond (fresh) 3 pts. C - Kenneth Hunt (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Bryan Powers (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. SG - David Hodgdon (fresh) 4 pts. 3 pf. SF - George Hoffman (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 7 reb. PF - Alfred Dorsey (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. C - Jerome Herrick (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:36 | Northern Illinois University | David Hodgdon double dribbles in the backcourt | 58-66 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jimmy Smith (PG) Bryan Powers | |
| 11:14 | Western Michigan | James Conner misses short on a 3 from the right corner | 58-66 |
| 11:12 | Northern Illinois University | Jimmy Smith pulls down the rebound | 58-66 |
| 11:07 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman loses the dribble to John Hammes | 58-66 |
| 11:04 | Western Michigan | James Conner hits the finger roll on a great pass from John Hammes | 60-66 |
| 10:52 | Northern Illinois University | John Hammes steps in front of the Alfred Dorsey pass | 60-66 |
| 10:26 | Western Michigan | James Huminski scores on a floater from the right side on a nice dish by John Hammes and the foul's on Jimmy Smith - foul #1 on Jimmy Smith, team foul #3 | 62-66 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons (SG), Patrick Dock (SF), Richard Peterman (PF), Michael Richardson (C) James Conner, John Hammes, Rex Hammond, Kenneth Hunt | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson (PG), Terence Hiett (SG), Timothy Arneberg (C) Jimmy Smith, David Hodgdon, Jerome Herrick | |
| 10:26 | Western Michigan | James Huminski misses the free throw | 62-66 |
| 10:26 | Northern Illinois University | Timothy Arneberg pulls down the rebound | 62-66 |
| 10:06 | Northern Illinois University | Timothy Arneberg hits a 3pt attempt from straight away set up by Alfred Dorsey | 62-69 |
| 09:47 | Western Michigan | James Huminski is called for the offensive foul - foul #4 on James Huminski, team foul #6 | 62-69 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Peachey (PG) James Huminski | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers (PG), Frank Lynam (C) Steven Wilson, George Hoffman | |
| 09:42 | Northern Illinois University | Timothy Arneberg throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 62-69 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson (C) Michael Richardson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Stanley Rossignol (SF) Alfred Dorsey | |
| 09:28 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons double dribbles | 62-69 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria (C) Jonathan Johnson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 09:25 | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 62-69 |
| 09:07 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons is hacked by Terence Hiett - foul #1 on Terence Hiett, team foul #4 | 62-69 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Conner (SG), Jonathan Johnson (C) Michael Emmons, Richard Peterman | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 08:52 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson connects on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 65-69 |
| 08:48 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers is fouled on the floor by Scott Riveria - foul #4 on Scott Riveria, team foul #7 | 65-69 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt (SG), John Hammes (SF), Rex Hammond (PF), Michael Richardson (C) James Conner, Patrick Dock, Scott Riveria, Jonathan Johnson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson (SG), George Hoffman (SF), Alfred Dorsey (PF) Terence Hiett, Stanley Rossignol, Frank Lynam | |
| 08:48 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers misses the 1st free throw | 65-69 |
| 08:48 | Western Michigan | Michael Richardson gets the rebound | 65-69 |
| 08:25 | Western Michigan | John Hammes hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left wing | 65-69 |
| 08:24 | Western Michigan | Michael Richardson tips it back up and in | 67-69 |
| 08:13 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman is wide open but clanks a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 67-69 |
| 08:11 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt snags the defensive board | 67-69 |
| 07:48 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt connects on the jumper in the lane and he's hacked by Steven Wilson - foul #1 on Steven Wilson, team foul #5 | 69-69 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons (PG), Patrick Dock (SF), Richard Peterman (PF), Scott Riveria (C) William Peachey, John Hammes, Rex Hammond, Michael Richardson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Hodgdon (SG), Gary Gibbs (SF), Jerome Herrick (C) Bryan Powers, George Hoffman, Timothy Arneberg | |
| 07:48 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt makes the free throw | 70-69 |
| 07:46 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Riveria is called for the reach on Gary Gibbs in the backcourt - foul #5 on Scott Riveria, team foul #8 | 70-69 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Conner (SG), Jonathan Johnson (C) Kenneth Hunt, Scott Riveria | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 07:46 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Gibbs misses the 1st free throw | 70-69 |
| 07:46 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman grabs the board | 70-69 |
| 07:27 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away | 70-69 |
| 07:25 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson grabs the board | 70-69 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Michael Emmons (fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast. 3 stl. SG - James Conner (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. SF - Patrick Dock (fresh) 11 pts. PF - Richard Peterman (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. C - Jonathan Johnson (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Steven Wilson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - David Hodgdon (fresh) 4 pts. 3 pf. SF - Gary Gibbs (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Alfred Dorsey (tiring) 9 pts. 5 reb. C - Jerome Herrick (tiring) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:20 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson is fouled in the backcourt by Michael Emmons - foul #1 on Michael Emmons, team foul #9 | 70-69 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett (SG), Stanley Rossignol (SF), Frank Lynam (C) David Hodgdon, Alfred Dorsey, Jerome Herrick | |
| 07:20 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson misses the 1st free throw | 70-69 |
| 07:20 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Jonathan Johnson | 70-69 |
| 07:03 | Western Michigan | The jump hook by Jonathan Johnson is blocked by Frank Lynam | 70-69 |
| 07:01 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman grabs the offensive board | 70-69 |
| 06:39 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 70-69 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Hammes (SF), Rex Hammond (PF) Patrick Dock, Richard Peterman | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jimmy Smith (PG), Timothy Arneberg (C) Steven Wilson, Gary Gibbs | |
| 06:37 | Northern Illinois University | John Hammes is called for the reach on Terence Hiett in the backcourt - foul #3 on John Hammes, team foul #10 | 70-69 |
| 06:37 | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett makes the 1st free throw | 70-70 |
| 06:37 | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett makes the 2nd free throw | 70-71 |
| 06:24 | Western Michigan | John Hammes double dribbles | 70-71 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt (SG), Michael Richardson (C) Michael Emmons, James Conner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers (PG), George Hoffman (SF), Jerome Herrick (C) Jimmy Smith, Stanley Rossignol, Frank Lynam | |
| 06:05 | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett is whistled for a charge - foul #2 on Terence Hiett, team foul #6 | 70-71 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Peachey (PG) Jonathan Johnson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Hodgdon (SG) Terence Hiett | |
| 05:50 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt's layup is rejected by Timothy Arneberg | 70-71 |
| 05:49 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman grabs the defensive rebound | 70-71 |
| 05:46 | Northern Illinois University | William Peachey is called for the reach on Bryan Powers in the backcourt - foul #1 on William Peachey, team foul #11 | 70-71 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Huminski (PG), Patrick Dock (SF), Richard Peterman (PF) William Peachey, John Hammes, Rex Hammond | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Dorsey (PF) Jerome Herrick | |
| 05:46 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers makes the 1st free throw | 70-72 |
| 05:46 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers makes the 2nd free throw | 70-73 |
| 05:32 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt double dribbles | 70-73 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Conner (SG) Kenneth Hunt | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 05:19 | Northern Illinois University | Timothy Arneberg is open and buries a jumper in the paint set up by Bryan Powers | 70-75 |
| 04:57 | Western Michigan | Timothy Arneberg picks off the pass by James Huminski | 70-75 |
| 04:38 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Richardson steps in front of the Bryan Powers pass | 70-75 |
| 04:15 | Western Michigan | David Hodgdon swats the layup by Patrick Dock | 70-75 |
| 04:13 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to George Hoffman | 70-75 |
| 04:07 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Dorsey is hacked by James Conner - foul #3 on James Conner, team foul #12 | 70-75 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Peachey (PG), Michael Emmons (SG), Kenneth Hunt (SF), Rex Hammond (PF), Jonathan Johnson (C) James Huminski, James Conner, Patrick Dock, Richard Peterman, Michael Richardson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson (PG), Terence Hiett (SG), Gary Gibbs (SF), Frank Lynam (C) Bryan Powers, David Hodgdon, George Hoffman, Timothy Arneberg | |
| 04:07 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Dorsey misses the 1st free throw | 70-75 |
| 04:07 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Dorsey makes the 2nd free throw | 70-76 |
| 03:45 | Western Michigan | William Peachey scores on a fadeaway from the free throw line set up by Jonathan Johnson | 72-76 |
| 03:43 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson's pass is intercepted by Michael Emmons in the backcourt | 72-76 |
| 03:22 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 72-76 |
| 03:21 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Lynam gets the rebound | 72-76 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - William Peachey (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Michael Emmons (fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast. 4 stl. SF - Kenneth Hunt (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. PF - Rex Hammond (fresh) 3 pts. C - Jonathan Johnson (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Steven Wilson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Terence Hiett (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. SF - Gary Gibbs (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Alfred Dorsey (tiring) 10 pts. 5 reb. C - Frank Lynam (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 03:17 | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 72-76 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Hammes (SF) William Peachey | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Stanley Rossignol (SF) Alfred Dorsey | |
| 03:00 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson misses long on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 72-76 |
| 02:59 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Gibbs grabs the defensive rebound | 72-76 |
| 02:59 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 72-76 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Huminski (PG), Richard Peterman (PF) Rex Hammond, Jonathan Johnson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers (PG), Timothy Arneberg (SF) Steven Wilson, Stanley Rossignol | |
| 02:57 | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett is fouled in the backcourt by Michael Emmons - foul #2 on Michael Emmons, team foul #13 | 72-76 |
| 02:57 | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett makes the 1st free throw | 72-77 |
| 02:57 | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett makes the 2nd free throw | 72-78 |
| 02:54 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 72-78 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Conner (SG), Michael Richardson (C) Michael Emmons, Kenneth Hunt | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jerome Herrick (C) Frank Lynam | |
| 02:49 | Western Michigan | John Hammes hits a turnaround from close range on a great pass from James Huminski | 74-78 |
| 02:39 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Richardson denies the turnaround by Gary Gibbs | 74-78 |
| 02:37 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Michael Richardson | 74-78 |
| 02:20 | Western Michigan | Michael Richardson misses badly on a shot from the free throw line | 74-78 |
| 02:18 | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett pulls down the rebound | 74-78 |
| 02:18 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 74-78 |
| 02:03 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers is open and scores on a 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Gary Gibbs | 74-81 |
| 01:47 | Western Michigan | John Hammes is hacked by Timothy Arneberg - foul #2 on Timothy Arneberg, team foul #7 | 74-81 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman (SF), Alfred Dorsey (PF) Timothy Arneberg, Gary Gibbs | |
| 01:47 | Western Michigan | John Hammes makes the 1st free throw | 75-81 |
| 01:47 | Western Michigan | John Hammes makes the 2nd free throw | 76-81 |
| 01:34 | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing | 76-81 |
| 01:32 | Western Michigan | James Huminski snags the defensive board | 76-81 |
| 01:11 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman clanks a jumper from the free throw line | 76-81 |
| 01:10 | Northern Illinois University | Jerome Herrick snags the defensive board | 76-81 |
| 01:05 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers hits the front of the rim on the wide open floater from just outside the lane | 76-81 |
| 01:04 | Northern Illinois University | Jerome Herrick grabs the offensive board | 76-81 |
| 00:53 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers is called for a charge - foul #1 on Bryan Powers, team foul #8 | 76-81 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:32 | Western Michigan | James Conner drills a 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by James Huminski | 79-81 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:30 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman is fouled in the backcourt by James Huminski - foul #5 on James Huminski, team foul #14 | 79-81 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons (PG) James Huminski | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:30 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman misses the 1st free throw | 79-81 |
| 00:30 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman makes the 2nd free throw | 79-82 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:10 | Western Michigan | James Conner throws a bad pass out of bounds | 79-82 |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman is fouled in the backcourt by Michael Emmons - foul #3 on Michael Emmons, team foul #15 | 79-82 |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman misses the 1st free throw | 79-82 |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman misses the 2nd free throw | 79-82 |
| 00:09 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Richard Peterman | 79-82 |
| 00:09 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 79-82 |
| 00:05 | Western Michigan | James Conner misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 79-82 |
| 00:03 | Western Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Richard Peterman | 79-82 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:00 | Western Michigan | Michael Richardson hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 79-82 |