| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Jake McCaffity (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Rodney Lewis (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Todd Coleman (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Joseph Harrington (fresh) 2 reb. 2 stl. C - Thomas Johnson (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Kenneth Zembower (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. SG - Daniel Ostlund (fresh) SF - Thomas Louden (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Jeffrey Perry (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Benjamin Jewett (fresh) 4 pts. 8 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Louden inbounds the ball | 26-35 |
| 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 | Benjamin Jewett's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 26-35 |
| 19:31 | Western Michigan | Thomas Johnson misses short on a shot from the right wing | 26-35 |
| 19:29 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Jewett pulls down the rebound | 26-35 |
| 19:24 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Harrington steals the ball from Kenneth Zembower | 26-35 |
| 19:10 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity misses long on a floater from the right side | 26-35 |
| 19:09 | Western Michigan | Rodney Lewis gets the offensive rebound | 26-35 |
| 18:54 | Western Michigan | Thomas Johnson knocks in the jumpshot from the right wing set up by Joseph Harrington | 28-35 |
| 18:33 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Jewett misses long on a 3 from the left wing | 28-35 |
| 18:32 | Western Michigan | Joseph Harrington snags the defensive board | 28-35 |
| 18:11 | Western Michigan | Joseph Harrington is called for 3 seconds | 28-35 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Dennis Hitchcock (PG), Steven Perine (SG), Russell Allison (SF), John Pettway (PF), James Swims (C) Jake McCaffity, Rodney Lewis, Todd Coleman, Joseph Harrington, Thomas Johnson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 17:57 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Perry is hacked by Steven Perine - foul #2 on Steven Perine, team foul #1 | 28-35 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Parker (PG), Brian Wyant (SG), Richard Murphy (SF), Michael Tillson (PF) Kenneth Zembower, Daniel Ostlund, Thomas Louden, Jeffrey Perry | |
| 17:41 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Jewett is hacked by John Pettway - foul #1 on John Pettway, team foul #2 | 28-35 |
| 17:36 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Wyant hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the left side | 28-35 |
| 17:35 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Tillson snags the offensive board | 28-35 |
| 17:20 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Parker lays it up and in on a great pass from Michael Tillson | 28-37 |
| 16:59 | Western Michigan | Michael Tillson swats the short shot by Dennis Hitchcock | 28-37 |
| 16:57 | Western Michigan | James Swims tips it back up and in | 30-37 |
| 16:47 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Jewett is open but comes up short on the jumper near the basket | 30-37 |
| 16:45 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Benjamin Jewett | 30-37 |
| 16:27 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Tillson knocks in the jumper in the lane on a nice dish by Brian Wyant | 30-39 |
| 16:07 | Western Michigan | Michael Tillson steals it from James Swims | 30-39 |
| 16:02 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Perine is called for the reach on Brian Wyant in the backcourt - foul #3 on Steven Perine, team foul #3 | 30-39 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity (PG), Rodney Lewis (SG), Todd Coleman (SF), Joseph Harrington (PF), Thomas Johnson (C) Dennis Hitchcock, Steven Perine, Russell Allison, John Pettway, James Swims | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower (PG), Daniel Ostlund (SG), Thomas Louden (SF), Jeffrey Perry (PF), Ernest Fierros (C) Mark Parker, Brian Wyant, Richard Murphy, Michael Tillson, Benjamin Jewett | |
| 15:44 | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Fierros is alone and drills a shot near the basket set up by Daniel Ostlund | 30-41 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Jake McCaffity (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Rodney Lewis (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Todd Coleman (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Joseph Harrington (fresh) 3 reb. 3 stl. C - Thomas Johnson (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Kenneth Zembower (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. SG - Daniel Ostlund (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Thomas Louden (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Jeffrey Perry (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Ernest Fierros (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:19 | Western Michigan | Joseph Harrington hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left block but the foul's on Thomas Louden - foul #1 on Thomas Louden, team foul #1 | 30-41 |
| 15:19 | Western Michigan | Joseph Harrington makes the 1st free throw | 31-41 |
| 15:19 | Western Michigan | Joseph Harrington makes the 2nd free throw | 32-41 |
| 15:17 | Northern Illinois University | Jake McCaffity is called for the reach on Kenneth Zembower in the backcourt - foul #2 on Jake McCaffity, team foul #4 | 32-41 |
| 15:02 | Northern Illinois University | Jake McCaffity picks off the pass by Thomas Louden | 32-41 |
| 14:57 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity lays it up and in | 34-41 |
| 14:51 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 34-41 |
| 14:49 | Western Michigan | Joseph Harrington snags the defensive board | 34-41 |
| 14:45 | Western Michigan | Rodney Lewis misses badly on a fadeaway from the left block but he's hacked by Daniel Ostlund - foul #2 on Daniel Ostlund, team foul #2 | 34-41 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Russell Allison (PF) Joseph Harrington | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Murphy (C) Ernest Fierros | |
| 14:45 | Western Michigan | Rodney Lewis makes the 1st free throw | 35-41 |
| 14:45 | Western Michigan | Rodney Lewis makes the 2nd free throw | 36-41 |
| 14:21 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Ostlund misses badly on the uncontested 3 from the right corner | 36-41 |
| 14:19 | Western Michigan | Thomas Johnson pulls down the rebound | 36-41 |
| 14:02 | Western Michigan | Todd Coleman is fouled on the floor by Kenneth Zembower - foul #1 on Kenneth Zembower, team foul #3 | 36-41 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Reggie Patterson (PG), Steven Perine (SG), Bruce Allain (SF), James Swims (C) Jake McCaffity, Rodney Lewis, Todd Coleman, Thomas Johnson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Jewett (C) Jeffrey Perry | |
| 13:48 | Western Michigan | Russell Allison misses the pull-up jumper from the right side but he's hacked by Thomas Louden - foul #2 on Thomas Louden, team foul #4 | 36-41 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Dennis Hitchcock (SF) Bruce Allain | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Parker (PG), Brian Wyant (SG), Michael Tillson (PF) Kenneth Zembower, Daniel Ostlund, Thomas Louden | |
| 13:48 | Western Michigan | Russell Allison makes the 1st free throw | 37-41 |
| 13:48 | Western Michigan | Russell Allison misses the 2nd free throw | 37-41 |
| 13:48 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Jewett pulls down the rebound | 37-41 |
| 13:44 | Northern Illinois University | James Swims picks off the pass by Brian Wyant in the backcourt | 37-41 |
| 13:35 | Western Michigan | Richard Murphy blocks the short jumper by Dennis Hitchcock | 37-41 |
| 13:33 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Richard Murphy | 37-41 |
| 13:29 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Murphy clanks a runner from the baseline but he's fouled by Dennis Hitchcock - foul #3 on Dennis Hitchcock, team foul #5 | 37-41 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Harrington (PF) Russell Allison | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 13:29 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Murphy makes the 1st free throw | 37-42 |
| 13:29 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Murphy misses the 2nd free throw | 37-42 |
| 13:29 | Western Michigan | James Swims pulls down the rebound | 37-42 |
| 13:23 | Western Michigan | Joseph Harrington is whistled for a carry | 37-42 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Fierros (PF) Richard Murphy | |
| 13:21 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Parker loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt | 37-42 |
| 13:05 | Western Michigan | Brian Wyant steals it from James Swims | 37-42 |
| 12:59 | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Fierros buries a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from Benjamin Jewett | 37-45 |
| 12:42 | Western Michigan | James Swims misses the 3 pointer from the left wing | 37-45 |
| 12:40 | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Fierros grabs the defensive rebound | 37-45 |
| 12:36 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Wyant buries a shot from the free throw line on a nice dish by Mark Parker | 37-47 |
| 12:28 | Western Michigan | Reggie Patterson drills a 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from Dennis Hitchcock | 40-47 |
| 12:26 | Northern Illinois University | Reggie Patterson steals the ball from Mark Parker in the backcourt | 40-47 |
| 12:02 | Western Michigan | Steven Perine misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 40-47 |
| 12:01 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Ernest Fierros | 40-47 |
| 11:59 | Northern Illinois University | Reggie Patterson is called for the reach on Brian Wyant in the backcourt - foul #1 on Reggie Patterson, team foul #6 | 40-47 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity (PG), Rodney Lewis (SG), Todd Coleman (SF), John Pettway (PF), Thomas Johnson (C) Reggie Patterson, Steven Perine, Dennis Hitchcock, Joseph Harrington, James Swims | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower (PG), Daniel Ostlund (SG), Thomas Louden (SF), Jeffrey Perry (PF) Mark Parker, Brian Wyant, Michael Tillson, Ernest Fierros | |
| 11:40 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower is by himself and knocks in the 3 from straight away | 40-50 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Jake McCaffity (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. SG - Rodney Lewis (fresh) 8 pts. SF - Todd Coleman (fresh) 3 pts. PF - John Pettway (fresh) 3 pts. C - Thomas Johnson (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Kenneth Zembower (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. SG - Daniel Ostlund (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Thomas Louden (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Jeffrey Perry (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Benjamin Jewett (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 11 reb. | |
| 11:19 | Western Michigan | Daniel Ostlund picks off the pass by Jake McCaffity | 40-50 |
| 11:03 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Louden misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 40-50 |
| 11:02 | Western Michigan | Thomas Johnson snags the defensive board | 40-50 |
| 10:35 | Western Michigan | John Pettway misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 40-50 |
| 10:33 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Thomas Louden | 40-50 |
| 10:29 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Ostlund misses badly on the uncontested 3pt attempt from the right corner | 40-50 |
| 10:27 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Benjamin Jewett | 40-50 |
| 10:11 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Perry is open and lays it up and in on a nice dish by Kenneth Zembower | 40-52 |
| 09:52 | Western Michigan | Thomas Johnson hits the front of the rim on the shot from just outside the lane | 40-52 |
| 09:50 | Western Michigan | Todd Coleman tips it but misses | 40-52 |
| 09:49 | Western Michigan | Rodney Lewis grabs the offensive rebound | 40-52 |
| 09:43 | Western Michigan | Rodney Lewis hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 40-52 |
| 09:42 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Jewett grabs the defensive rebound | 40-52 |
| 09:37 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Louden can't connect on a jumpshot from the right side | 40-52 |
| 09:36 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Jewett tips it back up and in | 40-54 |
| 09:19 | Western Michigan | Thomas Johnson scores on a 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Rodney Lewis | 43-54 |
| 08:58 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Johnson blocks the short jumper by Jeffrey Perry | 43-54 |
| 08:57 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to John Pettway | 43-54 |
| 08:39 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity misses badly on a floater from the free throw line but he's hacked by Kenneth Zembower - foul #2 on Kenneth Zembower, team foul #5 | 43-54 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Dennis Hitchcock (SG), Russell Allison (SF), Joseph Harrington (PF), James Swims (C) Rodney Lewis, Todd Coleman, John Pettway, Thomas Johnson | |
| 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 | |
| 08:39 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity misses the 1st free throw | 43-54 |
| 08:39 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity makes the 2nd free throw | 44-54 |
| 08:21 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Tillson makes the jumpshot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Brian Wyant | 44-56 |
| 08:07 | Western Michigan | Joseph Harrington can't connect on a jump hook from the baseline | 44-56 |
| 08:05 | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Fierros grabs the defensive rebound | 44-56 |
| 07:59 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Wyant misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 44-56 |
| 07:58 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Murphy tips it home | 44-58 |
| 07:45 | Western Michigan | Dennis Hitchcock drills a jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Russell Allison | 46-58 |
| 07:31 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Wyant is whistled for a carry | 46-58 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Reggie Patterson (PG), Steven Perine (SG) Jake McCaffity, Dennis Hitchcock | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Reggie Patterson (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Steven Perine (fresh) 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - Russell Allison (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Joseph Harrington (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 3 stl. C - James Swims (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Mark Parker (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Brian Wyant (fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl. SF - Richard Murphy (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. PF - Michael Tillson (fresh) 12 pts. 2 reb. C - Ernest Fierros (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 07:29 | Western Michigan | Reggie Patterson is fouled in the backcourt by Mark Parker - foul #1 on Mark Parker, team foul #6 | 46-58 |
| 07:13 | Western Michigan | James Swims buries a jumpshot from the left wing on a nice dish by Russell Allison | 48-58 |
| 06:49 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Parker clanks a floater from the left wing but he's hacked by Steven Perine - foul #4 on Steven Perine, team foul #7 | 48-58 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Bruce Allain (SF), Thomas Johnson (C) Russell Allison, James Swims | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Bynoe (SG), Thomas Louden (SF), Jeffrey Perry (PF), Benjamin Jewett (C) Brian Wyant, Richard Murphy, Michael Tillson, Ernest Fierros | |
| 06:49 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Parker makes the 1st free throw | 48-59 |
| 06:49 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Parker misses the 2nd free throw | 48-59 |
| 06:49 | Western Michigan | Steven Perine pulls down the rebound | 48-59 |
| 06:34 | Western Michigan | Bruce Allain makes the floater from the right wing set up by Reggie Patterson | 50-59 |
| 06:16 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Louden is whistled for traveling | 50-59 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Dennis Hitchcock (SF) Bruce Allain | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower (PG), Daniel Ostlund (SG) Mark Parker, William Bynoe | |
| 06:01 | Western Michigan | Dennis Hitchcock's pass is intercepted by Benjamin Jewett | 50-59 |
| 05:59 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Ostlund is fouled in the backcourt by Dennis Hitchcock - foul #4 on Dennis Hitchcock, team foul #8 | 50-59 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Bruce Allain (SF) Reggie Patterson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 05:59 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Ostlund makes the 1st free throw | 50-60 |
| 05:59 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Ostlund makes the 2nd free throw | 50-61 |
| 05:43 | Western Michigan | Thomas Johnson comes up short on the runner from close range but he's fouled by Benjamin Jewett - foul #1 on Benjamin Jewett, team foul #7 | 50-61 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Rodney Lewis (SG), Russell Allison (PF) Steven Perine, Joseph Harrington | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Brian Wyant (SF), Michael Tillson (C) Thomas Louden, Benjamin Jewett | |
| 05:43 | Western Michigan | Thomas Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 51-61 |
| 05:43 | Western Michigan | Thomas Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 52-61 |
| 05:29 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower hits a 3 from the right corner on a nice dish by Michael Tillson | 52-64 |
| 05:14 | Western Michigan | Thomas Johnson lays it up and in on a nice dish by Dennis Hitchcock | 54-64 |
| 05:00 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Perry hits a 3pt shot from straight away set up by Daniel Ostlund | 54-67 |
| 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) | |
| 04:39 | Western Michigan | Thomas Johnson misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 54-67 |
| 04:38 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Ostlund grabs the defensive rebound | 54-67 |
| 04:33 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Wyant is by himself and knocks in the driving attempt in the lane on a great pass from Daniel Ostlund | 54-69 |
| 04:10 | Western Michigan | Dennis Hitchcock can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away | 54-69 |
| 04:08 | Western Michigan | Russell Allison pulls down the offensive rebound | 54-69 |
| 03:56 | Western Michigan | Dennis Hitchcock makes the 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Russell Allison | 57-69 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 03:52 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Wyant can't connect on a fadeaway from close range but the foul's on Thomas Johnson - foul #1 on Thomas Johnson, team foul #9 | 57-69 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity (PG), Steven Perine (SG), Todd Coleman (SF), John Pettway (PF), James Swims (C) Dennis Hitchcock, Rodney Lewis, Bruce Allain, Russell Allison, Thomas Johnson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Parker (PG), Thomas Louden (SF), Richard Murphy (PF), Benjamin Jewett (C) Kenneth Zembower, Daniel Ostlund, Jeffrey Perry, Michael Tillson | |
| 03:52 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Wyant misses the 1st free throw | 57-69 |
| 03:52 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Wyant makes the 2nd free throw | 57-70 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:45 | Western Michigan | Todd Coleman's pass is intercepted by Mark Parker | 57-70 |
| 03:36 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Murphy knocks in the fadeaway from close range set up by Thomas Louden | 57-72 |
| 03:19 | Western Michigan | John Pettway connects on the jumper from close range set up by Todd Coleman | 59-72 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Jake McCaffity (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. SG - Steven Perine (fresh) 2 stl. 4 pf. SF - Todd Coleman (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - John Pettway (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - James Swims (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Mark Parker (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Brian Wyant (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 stl. SF - Thomas Louden (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Richard Murphy (fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. C - Benjamin Jewett (fresh) 6 pts. 14 reb. | |
| 03:14 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Wyant knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by Mark Parker | 59-75 |
| 03:05 | Western Michigan | Todd Coleman misses badly on a fadeaway from the right block but the foul's on Benjamin Jewett - foul #2 on Benjamin Jewett, team foul #8 | 59-75 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Reggie Patterson (PG) Jake McCaffity | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Bynoe (SG), Ernest Fierros (PF), Michael Tillson (C) Brian Wyant, Thomas Louden, Benjamin Jewett | |
| 03:05 | Western Michigan | Todd Coleman makes the 1st free throw | 60-75 |
| 03:05 | Western Michigan | Todd Coleman makes the 2nd free throw | 61-75 |
| 02:54 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Tillson misses the jumper from the right block but he's hacked by James Swims - foul #1 on James Swims, team foul #10 | 61-75 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Harrington (PF) John Pettway | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Louden (SF), Benjamin Jewett (C) Richard Murphy, Ernest Fierros | |
| 02:54 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Tillson makes the 1st free throw | 61-76 |
| 02:54 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Tillson misses the 2nd free throw | 61-76 |
| 02:54 | Western Michigan | Joseph Harrington grabs the defensive rebound | 61-76 |
| 02:44 | Western Michigan | Joseph Harrington clanks a jumpshot from the left wing but he's hacked by Benjamin Jewett - foul #3 on Benjamin Jewett, team foul #9 | 61-76 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Dennis Hitchcock (SF) Todd Coleman | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Murphy (SF), Ernest Fierros (PF) Thomas Louden, Benjamin Jewett | |
| 02:44 | Western Michigan | Joseph Harrington makes the 1st free throw | 62-76 |
| 02:44 | Western Michigan | Joseph Harrington makes the 2nd free throw | 63-76 |
| 02:42 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 63-76 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity (PG), Todd Coleman (SF) Reggie Patterson, Dennis Hitchcock | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower (PG), Daniel Ostlund (SG), Thomas Louden (SF), Benjamin Jewett (C) Mark Parker, William Bynoe, Ernest Fierros, Michael Tillson | |
| 02:21 | Northern Illinois University | Todd Coleman is called for the reach on Thomas Louden - foul #3 on Todd Coleman, team foul #11 | 63-76 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Reggie Patterson (PG), Russell Allison (SF), John Pettway (PF) Jake McCaffity, Todd Coleman, Joseph Harrington | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Parker (PG), William Bynoe (SG), Michael Tillson (C) Kenneth Zembower, Daniel Ostlund, Benjamin Jewett | |
| 02:21 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Louden makes the 1st free throw | 63-77 |
| 02:21 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Louden misses the 2nd free throw | 63-77 |
| 02:21 | Western Michigan | John Pettway grabs the board | 63-77 |
| 02:09 | Western Michigan | Steven Perine is denied on a layup by Michael Tillson | 63-77 |
| 02:08 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Murphy snags the defensive board | 63-77 |
| 02:02 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Tillson makes the floater from the right block set up by William Bynoe | 63-79 |
| 01:47 | Western Michigan | Steven Perine connects on the 3 from the left wing | 66-79 |
| 01:42 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Louden makes the shot in the lane on a great pass from Mark Parker | 66-81 |
| 01:32 | Western Michigan | Steven Perine knocks in the fadeaway from the left wing | 68-81 |
| 01:18 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Perine steals the ball from Richard Murphy | 68-81 |
| 01:03 | Western Michigan | John Pettway clanks a fadeaway in the paint but the foul's on Michael Tillson - foul #1 on Michael Tillson, team foul #10 | 68-81 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Dennis Hitchcock (PG) Reggie Patterson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Brian Wyant (SG), Ernest Fierros (C) William Bynoe, Thomas Louden | |
| 01:03 | Western Michigan | John Pettway makes the 1st free throw | 69-81 |
| 01:03 | Western Michigan | John Pettway makes the 2nd free throw | 70-81 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:59 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Tillson is fouled on the floor by Russell Allison - foul #1 on Russell Allison, team foul #12 | 70-81 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn (PG) Brian Wyant | |
| 00:59 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Tillson misses the 1st free throw | 70-81 |
| 00:59 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Tillson makes the 2nd free throw | 70-82 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:54 | Western Michigan | Steven Perine knocks in the jump hook from the left block | 72-82 |
| 00:52 | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Fierros is hacked by Dennis Hitchcock in the backcourt - foul #5 on Dennis Hitchcock, team foul #13 | 72-82 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Reggie Patterson (PG) Dennis Hitchcock | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:52 | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Fierros misses the 1st free throw | 72-82 |
| 00:52 | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Fierros misses the 2nd free throw | 72-82 |
| 00:52 | Western Michigan | James Swims snags the defensive board | 72-82 |
| 00:44 | Western Michigan | Russell Allison knocks in the 3pt attempt from straight away set up by Reggie Patterson | 75-82 |
| 00:44 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 75-82 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity (PG), Rodney Lewis (SG), Todd Coleman (SF), Joseph Harrington (PF), Thomas Johnson (C) Reggie Patterson, Steven Perine, Russell Allison, John Pettway, James Swims | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower (PG), Daniel Ostlund (SG), Jeffrey Perry (PF) Harold Hearn, Mark Parker, Richard Murphy | |
| 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 (+1) | |
| 00:42 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Ostlund is hacked by Jake McCaffity in the backcourt - foul #3 on Jake McCaffity, team foul #14 | 75-82 |
| 00:42 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Ostlund makes the 1st free throw | 75-83 |
| 00:42 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Ostlund makes the 2nd free throw | 75-84 |
| 00:35 | Western Michigan | Rodney Lewis is whistled for a carry | 75-84 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:33 | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Fierros is hacked by Jake McCaffity in the backcourt - foul #4 on Jake McCaffity, team foul #15 | 75-84 |
| 00:33 | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Fierros makes the 1st free throw | 75-85 |
| 00:33 | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Fierros makes the 2nd free throw | 75-86 |
| 00:27 | Western Michigan | Todd Coleman is fouled on the floor by Jeffrey Perry - foul #1 on Jeffrey Perry, team foul #11 | 75-86 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Reggie Patterson (PG), Steven Perine (SG), John Pettway (PF), James Swims (C) Jake McCaffity, Rodney Lewis, Joseph Harrington, Thomas Johnson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Parker (PG), Brian Wyant (SG), Richard Murphy (SF) Kenneth Zembower, Daniel Ostlund, Jeffrey Perry | |
| 00:27 | Western Michigan | Todd Coleman misses the 1st free throw | 75-86 |
| 00:27 | Western Michigan | Todd Coleman makes the 2nd free throw | 76-86 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Parker runs out the clock | 76-86 |