| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Kenneth Zembower (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Daniel Ostlund (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Thomas Louden (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Jeffrey Perry (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. C - Benjamin Jewett (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Florida State | PG - Mario Lockhart (fresh) 10 pts. 5 ast. SG - Michael Bishop (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Alan Hairston (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Michael Mills (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. C - Theodore Vanauken (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Florida State | Alan Hairston inbounds the ball | 38-49 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Florida State | Florida State is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 19:45 | Florida State | Theodore Vanauken scores on a runner from the left block set up by Alan Hairston | 38-51 |
| 19:33 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Ostlund hits the front of the rim on the jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Alan Hairston - foul #1 on Alan Hairston, team foul #1 | 38-51 |
| 19:33 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Ostlund makes the 1st free throw | 39-51 |
| 19:33 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Ostlund misses the 2nd free throw | 39-51 |
| 19:33 | Florida State | Michael Mills gets the rebound | 39-51 |
| 19:16 | Florida State | Theodore Vanauken misses the shot from the left block | 39-51 |
| 19:15 | Florida State | Theodore Vanauken grabs the offensive board | 39-51 |
| 18:57 | Florida State | Mario Lockhart hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the left wing | 39-51 |
| 18:55 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Benjamin Jewett | 39-51 |
| 18:50 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Perry comes up short on the shot from the left side | 39-51 |
| 18:48 | Florida State | Michael Mills pulls down the rebound | 39-51 |
| 18:27 | Florida State | Theodore Vanauken can't connect on a runner from the left block | 39-51 |
| 18:26 | Florida State | Michael Mills grabs the offensive rebound | 39-51 |
| 18:11 | Florida State | Michael Mills clanks a fadeaway from the left block | 39-51 |
| 18:09 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Perry grabs the defensive rebound | 39-51 |
| 18:03 | Northern Illinois University | Mario Lockhart steals the ball from Benjamin Jewett | 39-51 |
| 17:58 | Florida State | Mario Lockhart misses long on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line but the foul's on Thomas Louden - foul #2 on Thomas Louden, team foul #1 | 39-51 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Parker (PG), Brian Wyant (SG), Richard Murphy (SF), Michael Tillson (PF), Ernest Fierros (C) Kenneth Zembower, Daniel Ostlund, Thomas Louden, Jeffrey Perry, Benjamin Jewett | |
| Subs | Florida State | Douglas Davis (SG), Frank Burditt (SF), William Bukowinski (PF), John Darling (C) Michael Bishop, Alan Hairston, Michael Mills, Theodore Vanauken | |
| 17:58 | Florida State | Mario Lockhart makes the 1st free throw | 39-52 |
| 17:58 | Florida State | Mario Lockhart makes the 2nd free throw | 39-53 |
| 17:56 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Burditt is called for the reach on Richard Murphy in the backcourt - foul #3 on Frank Burditt, team foul #2 | 39-53 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Florida State | Jesus Gonzalez (PG), Alan Hairston (SF) Mario Lockhart, Frank Burditt | |
| 17:32 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Murphy drills a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Brian Wyant | 41-53 |
| 17:08 | Florida State | Jesus Gonzalez is called for the offensive foul - foul #2 on Jesus Gonzalez, team foul #3 | 41-53 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Jewett (C) Ernest Fierros | |
| Subs | Florida State | | |
| 17:05 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Murphy is called for traveling in the backcourt | 41-53 |
| 16:41 | Florida State | Jesus Gonzalez hits a 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Douglas Davis | 41-56 |
| 16:38 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Murphy is hacked by John Darling in the backcourt - foul #1 on John Darling, team foul #4 | 41-56 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower (PG), Daniel Ostlund (SG), Thomas Louden (SF), Jeffrey Perry (PF) Mark Parker, Brian Wyant, Richard Murphy, Michael Tillson | |
| Subs | Florida State | Mario Lockhart (PG), Michael Bishop (SF), Robert Fijalkowski (PF), Theodore Vanauken (C) Jesus Gonzalez, Alan Hairston, William Bukowinski, John Darling | |
| 16:30 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Jewett misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 41-56 |
| 16:28 | Florida State | The rebound goes to Robert Fijalkowski | 41-56 |
| 16:13 | Florida State | Theodore Vanauken is denied on a layup by Benjamin Jewett | 41-56 |
| 16:11 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Louden pulls down the rebound | 41-56 |
| 16:07 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 41-56 |
| 16:05 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Perry snags the offensive board | 41-56 |
| 15:55 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Jewett scores on a floater from the left wing on a great pass from Daniel Ostlund | 43-56 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Kenneth Zembower (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Daniel Ostlund (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Thomas Louden (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Jeffrey Perry (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. C - Benjamin Jewett (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Florida State | PG - Mario Lockhart (fresh) 12 pts. 5 ast. SG - Douglas Davis (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SF - Michael Bishop (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. PF - Robert Fijalkowski (fresh) C - Theodore Vanauken (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 15:40 | Florida State | Theodore Vanauken scores on a driving attempt from the left block on a nice dish by Mario Lockhart and he's hacked by Benjamin Jewett - foul #2 on Benjamin Jewett, team foul #2 | 43-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Murphy (PF), Michael Tillson (C) Jeffrey Perry, Benjamin Jewett | |
| Subs | Florida State | Frank Burditt (SF), Michael Mills (PF) Douglas Davis, Robert Fijalkowski | |
| 15:40 | Florida State | Theodore Vanauken makes the free throw | 43-59 |
| 15:34 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Ostlund's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 43-59 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Parker (PG), Ernest Fierros (C) Kenneth Zembower, Thomas Louden | |
| Subs | Florida State | | |
| 15:29 | Florida State | Mario Lockhart is fouled on the floor by Daniel Ostlund - foul #1 on Daniel Ostlund, team foul #3 | 43-59 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Brian Wyant (SG) Daniel Ostlund | |
| Subs | Florida State | John Darling (C) Theodore Vanauken | |
| 15:11 | Florida State | Mario Lockhart knocks in the 3 from the left corner | 43-62 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Florida State | Florida State is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 14:58 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Parker comes up short on the jump hook from the right block | 43-62 |
| 14:57 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Wyant can't tip it in | 43-62 |
| 14:55 | Florida State | John Darling snags the defensive board | 43-62 |
| 14:32 | Florida State | John Darling is called for traveling | 43-62 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower (PG), Daniel Ostlund (SG), Thomas Louden (SF), Jeffrey Perry (PF), Benjamin Jewett (C) Mark Parker, Brian Wyant, Richard Murphy, Michael Tillson, Ernest Fierros | |
| Subs | Florida State | Jesus Gonzalez (PG), William Bukowinski (PF), Theodore Vanauken (C) Mario Lockhart, Michael Mills, John Darling | |
| 14:28 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower is called for the illegal screen in the backcourt - foul #3 on Kenneth Zembower, team foul #4 | 43-62 |
| 14:21 | Florida State | Theodore Vanauken loses the dribble to Daniel Ostlund | 43-62 |
| 14:06 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower connects on the shot from the left wing | 45-62 |
| 13:40 | Florida State | Theodore Vanauken scores on a jumper from the baseline set up by Michael Bishop | 45-64 |
| 13:36 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 45-64 |
| 13:34 | Florida State | Theodore Vanauken snags the defensive board | 45-64 |
| 13:13 | Florida State | Jesus Gonzalez hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 45-64 |
| 13:12 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Perry grabs the defensive rebound | 45-64 |
| 13:10 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Burditt steps in front of the Kenneth Zembower pass in the backcourt | 45-64 |
| 13:09 | Florida State | Frank Burditt dunks the ball | 45-66 |
| 12:57 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Perry drills a fadeaway from the right block set up by Thomas Louden | 47-66 |
| 12:46 | Florida State | Michael Bishop misses the 3 pointer from the right wing | 47-66 |
| 12:44 | Florida State | William Bukowinski gets the offensive rebound | 47-66 |
| 12:23 | Florida State | Jesus Gonzalez misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 47-66 |
| 12:21 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Louden snags the defensive board | 47-66 |
| 12:15 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Ostlund throws a bad pass out of bounds | 47-66 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Parker (PG), Brian Wyant (SG), Richard Murphy (SF), Michael Tillson (PF), Ernest Fierros (C) Kenneth Zembower, Daniel Ostlund, Thomas Louden, Jeffrey Perry, Benjamin Jewett | |
| Subs | Florida State | Mario Lockhart (PG), Douglas Davis (SG), Alan Hairston (SF), Michael Mills (PF), John Darling (C) Jesus Gonzalez, Michael Bishop, Frank Burditt, William Bukowinski, Theodore Vanauken | |
| 11:54 | Florida State | Michael Mills lays it up and in on a nice dish by Mario Lockhart and he's fouled by Brian Wyant - foul #3 on Brian Wyant, team foul #5 | 47-68 |
| 11:54 | Florida State | Michael Mills makes the free throw | 47-69 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Mark Parker (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Brian Wyant (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. SF - Richard Murphy (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Michael Tillson (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. C - Ernest Fierros (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Florida State | PG - Mario Lockhart (fresh) 15 pts. 7 ast. SG - Douglas Davis (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SF - Alan Hairston (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. PF - Michael Mills (fresh) 13 pts. 5 reb. C - John Darling (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 11:35 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Wyant scores on a 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by Richard Murphy | 50-69 |
| 11:25 | Florida State | Michael Tillson blocks the jumper by Alan Hairston | 50-69 |
| 11:23 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Murphy snags the defensive board | 50-69 |
| 11:18 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Mills swats the layup by Mark Parker | 50-69 |
| 11:17 | Florida State | Alan Hairston grabs the board | 50-69 |
| 11:15 | Florida State | Mario Lockhart's pass is intercepted by Mark Parker in the backcourt | 50-69 |
| 10:55 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Tillson travels with the ball | 50-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Jewett (C) Ernest Fierros | |
| Subs | Florida State | Robert Fijalkowski (C) John Darling | |
| 10:43 | Florida State | Alan Hairston is fouled on the floor by Richard Murphy - foul #3 on Richard Murphy, team foul #6 | 50-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Louden (SF), Jeffrey Perry (PF) Richard Murphy, Michael Tillson | |
| Subs | Florida State | | |
| 10:24 | Florida State | Michael Mills is fouled on the floor by Jeffrey Perry - foul #3 on Jeffrey Perry, team foul #7 | 50-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn (PG), William Bynoe (SG) Mark Parker, Brian Wyant | |
| Subs | Florida State | Michael Bishop (SG) Douglas Davis | |
| 10:24 | Florida State | Michael Mills misses the 1st free throw | 50-69 |
| 10:24 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Perry grabs the defensive rebound | 50-69 |
| 10:17 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Jewett misses the pull-up jumper from the right side but he's hacked by Robert Fijalkowski - foul #1 on Robert Fijalkowski, team foul #5 | 50-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Florida State | Theodore Vanauken (C) Michael Mills | |
| 10:17 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Jewett makes the 1st free throw | 51-69 |
| 10:17 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Jewett makes the 2nd free throw | 52-69 |
| 10:06 | Florida State | Harold Hearn picks off the pass by Michael Bishop | 52-69 |
| 10:02 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Louden hits the finger roll set up by Harold Hearn | 54-69 |
| 09:43 | Florida State | Michael Bishop buries a 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Alan Hairston | 54-72 |
| 09:30 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Louden is hacked by Robert Fijalkowski - foul #2 on Robert Fijalkowski, team foul #6 | 54-72 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower (PG), Daniel Ostlund (SG), Richard Murphy (SF), Michael Tillson (PF), Ernest Fierros (C) Harold Hearn, William Bynoe, Thomas Louden, Jeffrey Perry, Benjamin Jewett | |
| Subs | Florida State | Douglas Davis (SG), Michael Mills (PF), John Darling (C) Michael Bishop, Robert Fijalkowski, Theodore Vanauken | |
| 09:20 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Murphy can't connect on a fadeaway from the right side | 54-72 |
| 09:18 | Florida State | Michael Mills grabs the board | 54-72 |
| 09:16 | Florida State | Kenneth Zembower is called for the reach on Mario Lockhart in the backcourt - foul #4 on Kenneth Zembower, team foul #8 | 54-72 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Parker (PG) Kenneth Zembower | |
| Subs | Florida State | William Bukowinski (PF) Michael Mills | |
| 09:16 | Florida State | Mario Lockhart makes the 1st free throw | 54-73 |
| 09:16 | Florida State | Mario Lockhart misses the 2nd free throw | 54-73 |
| 09:16 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Ernest Fierros | 54-73 |
| 09:11 | Northern Illinois University | Douglas Davis steals it from Mark Parker | 54-73 |
| 09:08 | Florida State | Alan Hairston lays it up and in on a great pass from Douglas Davis | 54-75 |
| 09:04 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Ostlund loses the dribble to Mario Lockhart in the backcourt | 54-75 |
| 09:02 | Florida State | Mario Lockhart banks in the layup | 54-77 |
| 08:48 | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Fierros misses the shot from the free throw line but he's hacked by John Darling - foul #2 on John Darling, team foul #7 | 54-77 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Florida State | Jesus Gonzalez (PG), Theodore Vanauken (C) Mario Lockhart, John Darling | |
| 08:48 | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Fierros makes the 1st free throw | 55-77 |
| 08:48 | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Fierros misses the 2nd free throw | 55-77 |
| 08:48 | Florida State | William Bukowinski gets the rebound | 55-77 |
| 08:34 | Florida State | Alan Hairston makes the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane set up by William Bukowinski | 55-79 |
| 08:27 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Tillson can't connect on a jumper from the left wing but he's fouled by Douglas Davis - foul #4 on Douglas Davis, team foul #8 | 55-79 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Brian Wyant (SF), Benjamin Jewett (C) Richard Murphy, Ernest Fierros | |
| Subs | Florida State | Michael Bishop (SG), Michael Mills (PF) Douglas Davis, William Bukowinski | |
| 08:27 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Tillson makes the 1st free throw | 56-79 |
| 08:27 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Tillson makes the 2nd free throw | 57-79 |
| 08:13 | Florida State | Theodore Vanauken comes up short on the jump hook in the lane but the foul's on Benjamin Jewett - foul #3 on Benjamin Jewett, team foul #9 | 57-79 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Perry (PF) Michael Tillson | |
| Subs | Florida State | Frank Burditt (SF) Alan Hairston | |
| 08:13 | Florida State | Theodore Vanauken makes the 1st free throw | 57-80 |
| 08:13 | Florida State | Theodore Vanauken makes the 2nd free throw | 57-81 |
| 07:55 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Perry misses long on an open driving attempt from the right block | 57-81 |
| 07:53 | Florida State | Michael Mills grabs the defensive rebound | 57-81 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Mark Parker (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Daniel Ostlund (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Brian Wyant (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - Jeffrey Perry (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - Benjamin Jewett (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Florida State | PG - Jesus Gonzalez (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Michael Bishop (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SF - Frank Burditt (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. PF - Michael Mills (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 7 reb. C - Theodore Vanauken (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 07:31 | Florida State | Michael Bishop is fouled on the floor by Daniel Ostlund - foul #2 on Daniel Ostlund, team foul #10 | 57-81 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower (PG), Thomas Louden (SF) Mark Parker, Daniel Ostlund | |
| Subs | Florida State | Mario Lockhart (PG), Alan Hairston (SF), Robert Fijalkowski (PF), John Darling (C) Jesus Gonzalez, Frank Burditt, Michael Mills, Theodore Vanauken | |
| 07:31 | Florida State | Michael Bishop makes the 1st free throw | 57-82 |
| 07:31 | Florida State | Michael Bishop makes the 2nd free throw | 57-83 |
| 07:23 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Jewett comes up short on the fadeaway from just outside the lane | 57-83 |
| 07:22 | Florida State | Robert Fijalkowski pulls down the rebound | 57-83 |
| 07:16 | Florida State | Mario Lockhart scores on a jumpshot from the left wing set up by Michael Bishop | 57-85 |
| 07:11 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away | 57-85 |
| 07:10 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Jeffrey Perry | 57-85 |
| 06:53 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Louden is whistled for a carry | 57-85 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Bynoe (SG), Richard Murphy (PF), Michael Tillson (C) Brian Wyant, Jeffrey Perry, Benjamin Jewett | |
| Subs | Florida State | Douglas Davis (SG), William Bukowinski (PF) Michael Bishop, Robert Fijalkowski | |
| 06:27 | Florida State | Mario Lockhart drills a 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by John Darling | 57-88 |
| 06:17 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Tillson throws a bad pass out of bounds | 57-88 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Ostlund (SG), Ernest Fierros (C) William Bynoe, Thomas Louden | |
| Subs | Florida State | Frank Burditt (SF), Theodore Vanauken (C) Alan Hairston, John Darling | |
| 05:50 | Florida State | Theodore Vanauken hits a jump hook from the right block on a great pass from William Bukowinski | 57-90 |
| 05:44 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Murphy misses the wide open driving attempt from the left block | 57-90 |
| 05:43 | Florida State | William Bukowinski pulls down the rebound | 57-90 |
| 05:31 | Florida State | Mario Lockhart connects on the jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Frank Burditt | 57-92 |
| 05:27 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Murphy is called for traveling in the backcourt | 57-92 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Parker (PG), William Bynoe (SG), Brian Wyant (SF) Kenneth Zembower, Daniel Ostlund, Michael Tillson | |
| Subs | Florida State | Jesus Gonzalez (PG), Michael Bishop (SG), Michael Mills (PF), Robert Fijalkowski (C) Mario Lockhart, Douglas Davis, William Bukowinski, Theodore Vanauken | |
| 05:12 | Florida State | Michael Mills drills a fadeaway near the basket set up by Frank Burditt | 57-94 |
| 04:59 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Bishop steals it from William Bynoe | 57-94 |
| 04:55 | Florida State | Jesus Gonzalez misses the easy layup | 57-94 |
| 04:54 | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Fierros gets the rebound | 57-94 |
| 04:47 | Northern Illinois University | William Bynoe drills a jumper from the right wing | 59-94 |
| 04:21 | Florida State | Michael Mills misses short on a runner in the lane but he's hacked by Brian Wyant - foul #4 on Brian Wyant, team foul #11 | 59-94 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Tillson (C) Ernest Fierros | |
| Subs | Florida State | Mario Lockhart (PG), Douglas Davis (SG), Alan Hairston (SF), John Darling (C) Jesus Gonzalez, Michael Bishop, Frank Burditt, Robert Fijalkowski | |
| 04:21 | Florida State | Michael Mills misses the 1st free throw | 59-94 |
| 04:21 | Florida State | Michael Mills misses the 2nd free throw | 59-94 |
| 04:21 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Michael Tillson | 59-94 |
| 04:00 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Murphy double dribbles | 59-94 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn (PG) William Bynoe | |
| Subs | Florida State | Theodore Vanauken (C) John Darling | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Florida State | Florida State is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 03:49 | Florida State | Theodore Vanauken comes up short on the floater in the lane | 59-94 |
| 03:47 | Florida State | Theodore Vanauken tips it home | 59-96 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Harold Hearn (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Mark Parker (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Brian Wyant (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. 4 pf. PF - Michael Tillson (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. C - Richard Murphy (tiring) 4 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Florida State | PG - Mario Lockhart (fairly fresh) 25 pts. 7 ast. 2 stl. SG - Douglas Davis (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. 4 pf. SF - Alan Hairston (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. PF - Michael Mills (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 7 reb. C - Theodore Vanauken (fresh) 20 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 03:42 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn misses the fadeaway from the right side | 59-96 |
| 03:40 | Florida State | Michael Mills grabs the board | 59-96 |
| 03:21 | Florida State | The pull-up jumper by Michael Mills is blocked by Richard Murphy | 59-96 |
| 03:20 | Florida State | Theodore Vanauken gets the offensive rebound | 59-96 |
| 03:05 | Florida State | Theodore Vanauken hits a jumper from close range on a nice dish by Douglas Davis | 59-98 |
| 03:02 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Wyant is called for traveling in the backcourt | 59-98 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Fierros (PF) Mark Parker | |
| Subs | Florida State | Michael Bishop (SG), William Bukowinski (PF) Douglas Davis, Michael Mills | |
| 02:48 | Florida State | Mario Lockhart misses badly on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 59-98 |
| 02:46 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Tillson grabs the board | 59-98 |
| 02:31 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 62-98 |
| 02:14 | Florida State | Theodore Vanauken's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 62-98 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Parker (PG), William Bynoe (SG) Harold Hearn, Brian Wyant | |
| Subs | Florida State | Jesus Gonzalez (PG), Frank Burditt (SF), Robert Fijalkowski (PF), John Darling (C) Mario Lockhart, Alan Hairston, William Bukowinski, Theodore Vanauken | |
| 02:04 | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Fierros is whistled for traveling | 62-98 |
| 01:51 | Florida State | Jesus Gonzalez connects on the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Frank Burditt | 62-101 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Florida State | Florida State is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+5) | |
| 01:45 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Murphy hits a jump hook in the lane set up by Michael Tillson and he's hacked by Frank Burditt - foul #4 on Frank Burditt, team foul #9 | 64-101 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Brian Wyant (SG) William Bynoe | |
| Subs | Florida State | Mario Lockhart (PG), Alan Hairston (SF), Michael Mills (PF), Theodore Vanauken (C) Jesus Gonzalez, Frank Burditt, Robert Fijalkowski, John Darling | |
| 01:45 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Murphy makes the free throw | 65-101 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Florida State | Florida State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+5) | |
| 01:23 | Florida State | Michael Bishop misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 65-101 |
| 01:22 | Florida State | Theodore Vanauken misses the tip | 65-101 |
| 01:20 | Florida State | Michael Mills tips it home | 65-103 |
| 01:04 | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Fierros hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left wing | 65-103 |
| 01:03 | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Fierros tips it back up and in | 67-103 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Florida State | Florida State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+5) | |
| 00:34 | Florida State | Mario Lockhart is hacked by Michael Tillson - foul #2 on Michael Tillson, team foul #12 | 67-103 |
| 00:34 | Florida State | Mario Lockhart makes the 1st free throw | 67-104 |
| 00:34 | Florida State | Mario Lockhart misses the 2nd free throw | 67-104 |
| 00:34 | Florida State | The offensive rebound goes to Theodore Vanauken | 67-104 |
| 00:13 | Florida State | Theodore Vanauken lays it in on a great pass from Michael Bishop | 67-106 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Florida State | Florida State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+5) | |
| 00:07 | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Fierros is hacked by Alan Hairston - foul #2 on Alan Hairston, team foul #10 | 67-106 |
| 00:07 | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Fierros misses the 1st free throw | 67-106 |
| 00:07 | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Fierros makes the 2nd free throw | 68-106 |
| 00:00 | Florida State | Mario Lockhart runs out the clock | 68-106 |