| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - William Williams (fresh) 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Daniel Martinsen (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Steven Hitz (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. PF - Larry Wells (fresh) 4 pts. C - Bobby Epps (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Ricky Tyre (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Roberto Martin (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Michael Macdonald (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Leland Laffey (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Fred Aldridge (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Eastern Michigan | Steven Hitz inbounds the ball | 35-36 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 19:33 | Eastern Michigan | Larry Wells misses the turnaround in the paint | 35-36 |
| 19:32 | Eastern Michigan | Daniel Martinsen gets the offensive rebound | 35-36 |
| 19:25 | Eastern Michigan | Roberto Martin picks off the pass by Larry Wells | 35-36 |
| 19:20 | Northern Illinois University | Leland Laffey can't throw it down but he's hacked by Bobby Epps - foul #1 on Bobby Epps, team foul #1 | 35-36 |
| 19:20 | Northern Illinois University | Leland Laffey makes the 1st free throw | 35-37 |
| 19:20 | Northern Illinois University | Leland Laffey makes the 2nd free throw | 35-38 |
| 18:59 | Eastern Michigan | Daniel Martinsen can't connect on a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 35-38 |
| 18:58 | Northern Illinois University | Roberto Martin grabs the board | 35-38 |
| 18:54 | Northern Illinois University | Roberto Martin connects on the 3 from straight away | 35-41 |
| 18:46 | Eastern Michigan | Bobby Epps clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away | 35-41 |
| 18:45 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Fred Aldridge | 35-41 |
| 18:39 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Tyre connects on the fadeaway from the right block on a great pass from Leland Laffey | 35-43 |
| 18:17 | Eastern Michigan | Daniel Martinsen scores on a 3 from straight away set up by William Williams | 38-43 |
| 17:59 | Northern Illinois University | Leland Laffey throws a bad pass out of bounds | 38-43 |
| 17:37 | Eastern Michigan | Steven Hitz misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 38-43 |
| 17:36 | Northern Illinois University | Roberto Martin grabs the defensive rebound | 38-43 |
| 17:32 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Hitz steals the ball from Michael Macdonald | 38-43 |
| 17:15 | Eastern Michigan | Larry Wells can't connect on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 38-43 |
| 17:13 | Eastern Michigan | Steven Hitz tips it home | 40-43 |
| 16:50 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Tyre is hacked by Bobby Epps - foul #2 on Bobby Epps, team foul #2 | 40-43 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Derrick Walker (PG), Victor Stevens (SF), Harry Perkins (PF), Albert Barreto (C) William Williams, Steven Hitz, Larry Wells, Bobby Epps | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lloyd Leslie (PG), John Shockley (SG), William Just (SF), William Beatty (PF), Edward Williams (C) Ricky Tyre, Roberto Martin, Michael Macdonald, Leland Laffey, Fred Aldridge | |
| 16:31 | Northern Illinois University | William Just misses long on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 40-43 |
| 16:29 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Williams grabs the offensive rebound | 40-43 |
| 16:20 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Stevens swats the layup by William Just | 40-43 |
| 16:19 | Eastern Michigan | The rebound goes to Victor Stevens | 40-43 |
| 15:59 | Eastern Michigan | Victor Stevens double dribbles | 40-43 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Steven Hitz (SF) Daniel Martinsen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Macdonald (SF) William Just | |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Derrick Walker (fresh) SG - Victor Stevens (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. SF - Steven Hitz (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. PF - Harry Perkins (fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. C - Albert Barreto (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Lloyd Leslie (fresh) 12 pts. SG - John Shockley (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Michael Macdonald (fresh) 2 reb. PF - William Beatty (fresh) C - Edward Williams (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 15:36 | Northern Illinois University | John Shockley is called for traveling | 40-43 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | William Williams (PG), Larry Wells (PF) Derrick Walker, Harry Perkins | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roberto Martin (SG) John Shockley | |
| 15:17 | Eastern Michigan | Victor Stevens misses long on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 40-43 |
| 15:16 | Eastern Michigan | Albert Barreto gets the offensive rebound | 40-43 |
| 15:03 | Eastern Michigan | Steven Hitz misses the fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 40-43 |
| 15:02 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to William Beatty | 40-43 |
| 14:46 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Barreto is called for the reach on Edward Williams - foul #3 on Albert Barreto, team foul #3 | 40-43 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Harry Perkins (SF), Bobby Epps (C) Steven Hitz, Albert Barreto | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Tyre (PG), Leland Laffey (PF), Fred Aldridge (C) Lloyd Leslie, William Beatty, Edward Williams | |
| 14:31 | Northern Illinois University | Roberto Martin misses the runner from close range | 40-43 |
| 14:30 | Northern Illinois University | Fred Aldridge gets the offensive rebound | 40-43 |
| 14:10 | Northern Illinois University | Leland Laffey can't connect on a 3 from straight away | 40-43 |
| 14:08 | Eastern Michigan | Bobby Epps grabs the defensive rebound | 40-43 |
| 13:44 | Eastern Michigan | Larry Wells buries a jumper from close range | 42-43 |
| 13:40 | Northern Illinois University | Harry Perkins is called for the reach on Fred Aldridge - foul #2 on Harry Perkins, team foul #4 | 42-43 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Derrick Walker (PG), Daniel Martinsen (SG), Steven Hitz (SF) William Williams, Victor Stevens, Larry Wells | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lloyd Leslie (SF) Michael Macdonald | |
| 13:29 | Northern Illinois University | Leland Laffey hits a fadeaway from the left block on a nice dish by Roberto Martin | 42-45 |
| 13:09 | Eastern Michigan | Harry Perkins comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 42-45 |
| 13:07 | Northern Illinois University | Fred Aldridge grabs the defensive rebound | 42-45 |
| 13:02 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Hitz steals it from Ricky Tyre | 42-45 |
| 12:59 | Eastern Michigan | Derrick Walker lays it up and in set up by Steven Hitz | 44-45 |
| 12:47 | Northern Illinois University | Leland Laffey misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 44-45 |
| 12:46 | Northern Illinois University | Roberto Martin tips it in | 44-47 |
| 12:30 | Eastern Michigan | Bobby Epps misses badly on a jumper in the paint | 44-47 |
| 12:28 | Eastern Michigan | Harry Perkins snags the offensive board | 44-47 |
| 12:14 | Eastern Michigan | Harry Perkins comes up short on the floater from the right block | 44-47 |
| 12:12 | Northern Illinois University | Fred Aldridge gets the rebound | 44-47 |
| 12:05 | Northern Illinois University | Leland Laffey misses long on a jumper from the baseline | 44-47 |
| 12:03 | Eastern Michigan | Derrick Walker pulls down the rebound | 44-47 |
| 11:44 | Eastern Michigan | Daniel Martinsen hits a jumper from the left side on a great pass from Bobby Epps and the foul's on Roberto Martin - foul #1 on Roberto Martin, team foul #1 | 46-47 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | William Williams (PG), Victor Stevens (SF), Larry Wells (PF), Albert Barreto (C) Derrick Walker, Steven Hitz, Harry Perkins, Bobby Epps | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Shockley (SG), Michael Macdonald (SF), William Beatty (PF), Edward Williams (C) Ricky Tyre, Roberto Martin, Leland Laffey, Fred Aldridge | |
| 11:44 | Eastern Michigan | Daniel Martinsen misses the free throw | 46-47 |
| 11:44 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Williams grabs the board | 46-47 |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - William Williams (fresh) 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Daniel Martinsen (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Victor Stevens (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Larry Wells (fresh) 6 pts. C - Albert Barreto (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Lloyd Leslie (fresh) 12 pts. SG - John Shockley (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Michael Macdonald (fresh) 2 reb. PF - William Beatty (fresh) 2 reb. C - Edward Williams (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 11:38 | Northern Illinois University | John Shockley hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the left block | 46-47 |
| 11:37 | Eastern Michigan | Victor Stevens grabs the defensive rebound | 46-47 |
| 11:15 | Eastern Michigan | Daniel Martinsen misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 46-47 |
| 11:14 | Eastern Michigan | Victor Stevens grabs the offensive rebound | 46-47 |
| 11:08 | Eastern Michigan | Victor Stevens buries a 3 pointer from the right corner set up by William Williams | 49-47 |
| 10:52 | Northern Illinois University | John Shockley buries a 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Lloyd Leslie | 49-50 |
| 10:34 | Eastern Michigan | Daniel Martinsen hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left block | 49-50 |
| 10:32 | Eastern Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Larry Wells | 49-50 |
| 10:17 | Eastern Michigan | Albert Barreto banks in the layup | 51-50 |
| 09:56 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Williams can't connect on a driving attempt from the right block but the foul's on Victor Stevens - foul #1 on Victor Stevens, team foul #5 | 51-50 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Steven Hitz (SF) Daniel Martinsen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roberto Martin (SG) Lloyd Leslie | |
| 09:56 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Williams makes the 1st free throw | 51-51 |
| 09:56 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Williams misses the 2nd free throw | 51-51 |
| 09:56 | Eastern Michigan | Albert Barreto pulls down the rebound | 51-51 |
| 09:37 | Eastern Michigan | William Williams hits a jumpshot from the left wing on a great pass from Larry Wells | 53-51 |
| 09:24 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Macdonald knocks in the driving attempt from the right block set up by Roberto Martin | 53-53 |
| 09:09 | Eastern Michigan | Victor Stevens loses the dribble to Roberto Martin | 53-53 |
| 08:44 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Macdonald hits a 3pt shot from the left wing | 53-56 |
| 08:31 | Eastern Michigan | Albert Barreto's layup is rejected by Edward Williams | 53-56 |
| 08:29 | Eastern Michigan | Larry Wells gets the offensive rebound | 53-56 |
| 08:12 | Eastern Michigan | Larry Wells hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a great pass from Albert Barreto | 56-56 |
| 07:53 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Stevens picks off the pass by Roberto Martin | 56-56 |
| 07:46 | Eastern Michigan | Michael Macdonald swats the layup by Steven Hitz | 56-56 |
| 07:44 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Macdonald gets the rebound | 56-56 |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - William Williams (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Victor Stevens (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. SF - Steven Hitz (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. PF - Larry Wells (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. C - Albert Barreto (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - John Shockley (fairly fresh) 8 pts. SG - Roberto Martin (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. SF - Michael Macdonald (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Edward Williams (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. C - William Beatty (fairly fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 07:38 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Macdonald misses the easy layup but the foul's on Steven Hitz - foul #1 on Steven Hitz, team foul #6 | 56-56 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Derrick Walker (PG), Daniel Martinsen (SG), Harry Perkins (PF), Bobby Epps (C) William Williams, Victor Stevens, Larry Wells, Albert Barreto | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Tyre (PG), Lloyd Leslie (SG), Leland Laffey (PF), Fred Aldridge (C) John Shockley, Roberto Martin, Edward Williams, William Beatty | |
| 07:38 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Macdonald makes the 1st free throw | 56-57 |
| 07:38 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Macdonald makes the 2nd free throw | 56-58 |
| 07:22 | Eastern Michigan | Daniel Martinsen misses the floater from the free throw line | 56-58 |
| 07:20 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Fred Aldridge | 56-58 |
| 07:14 | Northern Illinois University | Lloyd Leslie loses the ball out of bounds | 56-58 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Just (SF) Michael Macdonald | |
| 06:50 | Eastern Michigan | Bobby Epps lays it up and in set up by Steven Hitz | 58-58 |
| 06:44 | Northern Illinois University | Fred Aldridge banks in the layup and the foul's on Bobby Epps - foul #3 on Bobby Epps, team foul #7 | 58-60 |
| 06:44 | Northern Illinois University | Fred Aldridge misses the free throw | 58-60 |
| 06:44 | Eastern Michigan | Harry Perkins snags the defensive board | 58-60 |
| 06:26 | Eastern Michigan | Derrick Walker's fadeaway is rejected by William Just | 58-60 |
| 06:24 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Tyre grabs the defensive rebound | 58-60 |
| 06:20 | Northern Illinois University | Lloyd Leslie hits the front of the rim on the floater from just outside the lane | 58-60 |
| 06:18 | Eastern Michigan | Bobby Epps pulls down the rebound | 58-60 |
| 05:55 | Eastern Michigan | Steven Hitz misses the floater in the lane | 58-60 |
| 05:53 | Eastern Michigan | Bobby Epps gets the offensive rebound | 58-60 |
| 05:35 | Eastern Michigan | Daniel Martinsen drills a pull-up jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Steven Hitz | 60-60 |
| 05:22 | Northern Illinois University | Lloyd Leslie comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 60-60 |
| 05:20 | Northern Illinois University | Fred Aldridge grabs the offensive board | 60-60 |
| 05:09 | Northern Illinois University | Harry Perkins takes the ball from William Just | 60-60 |
| 05:09 | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 60-60 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | William Williams (PG), Victor Stevens (SF), Larry Wells (PF) Derrick Walker, Steven Hitz, Harry Perkins | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roberto Martin (SG), Michael Macdonald (SF) Lloyd Leslie, William Just | |
| 04:56 | Eastern Michigan | Larry Wells buries a 3 pointer from the left corner | 63-60 |
| 04:42 | Northern Illinois University | Fred Aldridge can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing but the foul's on Bobby Epps - foul #4 on Bobby Epps, team foul #8 | 63-60 |
| 04:42 | Northern Illinois University | Fred Aldridge makes the 1st free throw | 63-61 |
| 04:42 | Northern Illinois University | Fred Aldridge makes the 2nd free throw | 63-62 |
| 04:29 | Eastern Michigan | William Williams comes up short on the 3 from the left wing | 63-62 |
| 04:28 | Eastern Michigan | Larry Wells grabs the offensive board | 63-62 |
| 04:14 | Eastern Michigan | Victor Stevens misses the lay-in but he's fouled by Michael Macdonald - foul #3 on Michael Macdonald, team foul #2 | 63-62 |
| 04:14 | Eastern Michigan | Victor Stevens makes the 1st free throw | 64-62 |
| 04:14 | Eastern Michigan | Victor Stevens makes the 2nd free throw | 65-62 |
| 03:52 | Northern Illinois University | Roberto Martin makes the 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Ricky Tyre | 65-65 |
| 03:39 | Eastern Michigan | Victor Stevens slams it home set up by William Williams | 67-65 |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - William Williams (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Daniel Martinsen (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Victor Stevens (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. PF - Larry Wells (fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. C - Bobby Epps (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 9 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Ricky Tyre (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Roberto Martin (fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. SF - Michael Macdonald (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Leland Laffey (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. C - Fred Aldridge (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 8 reb. | |
| 03:25 | Northern Illinois University | William Williams takes the ball from Ricky Tyre | 67-65 |
| 03:17 | Eastern Michigan | Daniel Martinsen drills a floater from the left wing on a nice dish by Larry Wells | 69-65 |
| 02:59 | Northern Illinois University | Larry Wells is called for the reach on Leland Laffey - foul #3 on Larry Wells, team foul #9 | 69-65 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Steven Hitz (SF), Albert Barreto (C) Victor Stevens, Bobby Epps | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lloyd Leslie (PG), William Beatty (C) Ricky Tyre, Fred Aldridge | |
| 02:59 | Northern Illinois University | Leland Laffey makes the 1st free throw | 69-66 |
| 02:59 | Northern Illinois University | Leland Laffey makes the 2nd free throw | 69-67 |
| 02:46 | Eastern Michigan | Larry Wells hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the free throw line | 69-67 |
| 02:44 | Northern Illinois University | William Beatty gets the rebound | 69-67 |
| 02:44 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 69-67 |
| 02:33 | Northern Illinois University | Roberto Martin hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 69-67 |
| 02:32 | Northern Illinois University | William Beatty grabs the offensive rebound | 69-67 |
| 02:20 | Northern Illinois University | Leland Laffey hits a 3 from straight away set up by Roberto Martin | 69-70 |
| 02:05 | Eastern Michigan | William Williams comes up short on the floater from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Michael Macdonald - foul #4 on Michael Macdonald, team foul #3 | 69-70 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Bobby Epps (C) Albert Barreto | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Tyre (PG), Fred Aldridge (C) Lloyd Leslie, Leland Laffey | |
| 02:05 | Eastern Michigan | William Williams misses the 1st free throw | 69-70 |
| 02:05 | Eastern Michigan | William Williams misses the 2nd free throw | 69-70 |
| 02:05 | Eastern Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Larry Wells | 69-70 |
| 01:50 | Eastern Michigan | Bobby Epps is hacked by Ricky Tyre - foul #3 on Ricky Tyre, team foul #4 | 69-70 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Leland Laffey (PF) William Beatty | |
| 01:35 | Eastern Michigan | The short jumper by Steven Hitz is denied by Leland Laffey | 69-70 |
| 01:34 | Northern Illinois University | Leland Laffey pulls down the rebound | 69-70 |
| 01:28 | Northern Illinois University | Larry Wells swats the layup by Ricky Tyre | 69-70 |
| 01:26 | Eastern Michigan | William Williams gets the rebound | 69-70 |
| 01:06 | Eastern Michigan | Steven Hitz can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Ricky Tyre - foul #4 on Ricky Tyre, team foul #5 | 69-70 |
| 01:06 | Eastern Michigan | Steven Hitz makes the 1st free throw | 70-70 |
| 01:06 | Eastern Michigan | Steven Hitz makes the 2nd free throw | 71-70 |
| 00:51 | Northern Illinois University | Fred Aldridge blows the layup | 71-70 |
| 00:50 | Eastern Michigan | Larry Wells gets the rebound | 71-70 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:25 | Eastern Michigan | Steven Hitz lays it up and in on a great pass from William Williams | 73-70 |
| 00:13 | Northern Illinois University | Roberto Martin connects on the floater from the right side set up by Michael Macdonald | 73-72 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| 00:12 | Eastern Michigan | Larry Wells is hacked by Ricky Tyre in the backcourt - foul #5 on Ricky Tyre, team foul #6 | 73-72 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lloyd Leslie (PG) Ricky Tyre | |
| 00:09 | Eastern Michigan | Larry Wells is hacked by Roberto Martin - foul #2 on Roberto Martin, team foul #7 | 73-72 |
| 00:09 | Eastern Michigan | Larry Wells makes the 1st free throw | 74-72 |
| 00:09 | Eastern Michigan | Larry Wells makes the 2nd free throw | 75-72 |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 75-72 |
| 00:01 | Northern Illinois University | Lloyd Leslie clanks a 3 from the left corner | 75-72 |
| 00:00 | Eastern Michigan | Daniel Martinsen pulls down the rebound | 75-72 |