| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Ricky Tyre (fresh) SG - Roberto Martin (fresh) SF - Michael Macdonald (fresh) PF - Leland Laffey (fresh) C - Fred Aldridge (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Thomas Kaneshiro (fresh) SG - Harvey Brooks (fresh) SF - Larry Toman (fresh) PF - Harold Harger (fresh) C - Gary Rogers (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Western Michigan | Harold Harger wins the tip | 0-0 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 19:45 | Western Michigan | Harold Harger misses the turnaround from the right block | 0-0 |
| 19:43 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Fred Aldridge | 0-0 |
| 19:37 | Northern Illinois University | Roberto Martin lays it up and in set up by Ricky Tyre | 2-0 |
| 19:19 | Western Michigan | Larry Toman knocks in the runner from the right block on a great pass from Thomas Kaneshiro | 2-2 |
| 19:09 | Northern Illinois University | Roberto Martin misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 2-2 |
| 19:07 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Macdonald tips it in | 4-2 |
| 19:02 | Western Michigan | Harvey Brooks makes the fadeaway from the free throw line | 4-4 |
| 18:45 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Macdonald makes the floater in the lane | 6-4 |
| 18:36 | Western Michigan | Gary Rogers clanks a floater in the paint | 6-4 |
| 18:34 | Northern Illinois University | Fred Aldridge grabs the board | 6-4 |
| 18:30 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Tyre comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 6-4 |
| 18:29 | Western Michigan | Larry Toman gets the rebound | 6-4 |
| 18:12 | Western Michigan | Thomas Kaneshiro scores on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 6-6 |
| 18:08 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Macdonald buries a shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Roberto Martin | 8-6 |
| 17:50 | Western Michigan | Harvey Brooks is fouled on the floor by Michael Macdonald - foul #1 on Michael Macdonald, team foul #1 | 8-6 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lloyd Leslie (PG), John Shockley (SG), William Beatty (PF), Edward Williams (C) Ricky Tyre, Roberto Martin, Leland Laffey, Fred Aldridge | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Enrique Serrano (PG), Richard Murphy (SG), Colin Good (SF), Mark Mannion (PF), Thomas Avery (C) Thomas Kaneshiro, Harvey Brooks, Larry Toman, Harold Harger, Gary Rogers | |
| 17:35 | Western Michigan | Colin Good misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 8-6 |
| 17:33 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to William Beatty | 8-6 |
| 17:31 | Northern Illinois University | William Beatty is hacked by Colin Good in the backcourt - foul #1 on Colin Good, team foul #1 | 8-6 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Just (SF) Michael Macdonald | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 17:22 | Northern Illinois University | Lloyd Leslie is hacked by Colin Good - foul #2 on Colin Good, team foul #2 | 8-6 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Larry Toman (SF) Colin Good | |
| 17:01 | Northern Illinois University | John Shockley's pass is intercepted by Enrique Serrano | 8-6 |
| 16:57 | Western Michigan | Enrique Serrano lays it in | 8-8 |
| 16:55 | Northern Illinois University | Lloyd Leslie throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 8-8 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roberto Martin (SG) John Shockley | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 16:40 | Western Michigan | Enrique Serrano drills a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Richard Murphy | 8-11 |
| 16:21 | Northern Illinois University | Roberto Martin throws a bad pass out of bounds | 8-11 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Macdonald (SF), Thomas Lamothe (PF), Justin Buch (C) William Just, William Beatty, Edward Williams | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Thomas Kaneshiro (PG), William Riley (SG), Harold Harger (PF), Gary Rogers (C) Enrique Serrano, Richard Murphy, Mark Mannion, Thomas Avery | |
| 16:03 | Western Michigan | Gary Rogers connects on the driving attempt from the baseline on a great pass from William Riley | 8-13 |
| 16:01 | Northern Illinois University | Justin Buch throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 8-13 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Tyre (PG), John Shockley (SG), Leland Laffey (PF), Fred Aldridge (C) Lloyd Leslie, Roberto Martin, Thomas Lamothe, Justin Buch | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Harvey Brooks (SG) William Riley | |
| 15:48 | Western Michigan | Thomas Kaneshiro can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 8-13 |
| 15:47 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Leland Laffey | 8-13 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Ricky Tyre (fresh) 1 ast. SG - John Shockley (fresh) SF - Michael Macdonald (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Leland Laffey (fresh) C - Fred Aldridge (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Thomas Kaneshiro (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Harvey Brooks (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Larry Toman (tiring) 2 pts. PF - Harold Harger (fairly fresh) C - Gary Rogers (fairly fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 15:43 | Northern Illinois University | John Shockley comes up short on the jumpshot from just outside the lane | 8-13 |
| 15:42 | Northern Illinois University | Leland Laffey grabs the offensive board | 8-13 |
| 15:35 | Northern Illinois University | John Shockley throws a bad pass out of bounds | 8-13 |
| 15:23 | Western Michigan | Harvey Brooks hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 8-13 |
| 15:21 | Western Michigan | Gary Rogers hits the follow up shot | 8-15 |
| 15:03 | Northern Illinois University | Fred Aldridge misses badly on a floater from the free throw line | 8-15 |
| 15:01 | Western Michigan | Harvey Brooks snags the defensive board | 8-15 |
| 14:50 | Western Michigan | Larry Toman misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 8-15 |
| 14:49 | Western Michigan | Gary Rogers gets the offensive rebound | 8-15 |
| 14:31 | Western Michigan | Harold Harger knocks in the runner from the baseline on a nice dish by Thomas Kaneshiro and the foul's on Leland Laffey - foul #1 on Leland Laffey, team foul #2 | 8-17 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lloyd Leslie (PG), Roberto Martin (SG), William Just (SF), William Beatty (PF), Edward Williams (C) Ricky Tyre, John Shockley, Michael Macdonald, Leland Laffey, Fred Aldridge | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Enrique Serrano (PG), Richard Murphy (SG), Mark Mannion (SF), Thomas Avery (C) Thomas Kaneshiro, Harvey Brooks, Larry Toman, Gary Rogers | |
| 14:31 | Western Michigan | Harold Harger makes the free throw | 8-18 |
| 14:10 | Northern Illinois University | William Just clanks a floater from the left side | 8-18 |
| 14:09 | Western Michigan | Thomas Avery pulls down the rebound | 8-18 |
| 13:55 | Western Michigan | Richard Murphy hits a 3 from the right corner on a nice dish by Enrique Serrano | 8-21 |
| 13:53 | Northern Illinois University | Roberto Martin's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 8-21 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Justin Buch (C) Edward Williams | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Riley (SG) Harold Harger | |
| 13:35 | Western Michigan | Roberto Martin swats the shot by William Riley | 8-21 |
| 13:34 | Western Michigan | Mark Mannion snags the offensive board | 8-21 |
| 13:13 | Western Michigan | Mark Mannion is fouled on the floor by William Just - foul #1 on William Just, team foul #3 | 8-21 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Tyre (PG), Thomas Lamothe (PF) Lloyd Leslie, William Beatty | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Harold Harger (PF) Mark Mannion | |
| 12:55 | Western Michigan | Richard Murphy can't connect on a jumpshot from the right wing | 8-21 |
| 12:54 | Northern Illinois University | Roberto Martin grabs the defensive rebound | 8-21 |
| 12:46 | Northern Illinois University | William Just drills a fadeaway in the lane | 10-21 |
| 12:32 | Western Michigan | Richard Murphy makes the floater from the free throw line and the foul's on William Just - foul #2 on William Just, team foul #4 | 10-23 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Shockley (PG), Michael Macdonald (SF), Edward Williams (C) Ricky Tyre, William Just, Justin Buch | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Thomas Kaneshiro (PG), Harvey Brooks (SG), Gary Rogers (C) Enrique Serrano, William Riley, Thomas Avery | |
| 12:32 | Western Michigan | Richard Murphy makes the free throw | 10-24 |
| 12:10 | Northern Illinois University | Roberto Martin makes the jumpshot from the left side | 12-24 |
| 11:42 | Western Michigan | Gary Rogers comes up short on the shot from the baseline but he's hacked by John Shockley - foul #1 on John Shockley, team foul #5 | 12-24 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lloyd Leslie (PG), Leland Laffey (PF), Fred Aldridge (C) Roberto Martin, Thomas Lamothe, Edward Williams | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Larry Toman (SF), Mark Mannion (PF) Richard Murphy, Harold Harger | |
| 11:42 | Western Michigan | Gary Rogers makes the 1st free throw | 12-25 |
| 11:42 | Western Michigan | Gary Rogers misses the 2nd free throw | 12-25 |
| 11:42 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Macdonald pulls down the rebound | 12-25 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Lloyd Leslie (fresh) SG - John Shockley (fresh) SF - Michael Macdonald (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Leland Laffey (fresh) 2 reb. C - Fred Aldridge (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Thomas Kaneshiro (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Harvey Brooks (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Larry Toman (tiring) 2 pts. PF - Mark Mannion (fresh) C - Gary Rogers (tiring) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:29 | Northern Illinois University | Lloyd Leslie is wide open but clanks a pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 12-25 |
| 11:28 | Western Michigan | Larry Toman gets the rebound | 12-25 |
| 11:21 | Western Michigan | Mark Mannion lays it in set up by Thomas Kaneshiro | 12-27 |
| 11:08 | Northern Illinois University | Leland Laffey banks in the wide open layup and he's hacked by Larry Toman - foul #1 on Larry Toman, team foul #3 | 14-27 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Tyre (PG) John Shockley | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Enrique Serrano (PG), William Riley (SG), Thomas Avery (C) Thomas Kaneshiro, Harvey Brooks, Gary Rogers | |
| 11:08 | Northern Illinois University | Leland Laffey misses the free throw | 14-27 |
| 11:08 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Thomas Avery | 14-27 |
| 10:47 | Western Michigan | Enrique Serrano misses short on a fadeaway from the left side | 14-27 |
| 10:46 | Northern Illinois University | Leland Laffey snags the defensive board | 14-27 |
| 10:40 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Macdonald banks in the wide open layup | 16-27 |
| 10:35 | Western Michigan | Fred Aldridge swats the short shot by Larry Toman | 16-27 |
| 10:33 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Macdonald grabs the defensive rebound | 16-27 |
| 10:11 | Northern Illinois University | Fred Aldridge is called for traveling | 16-27 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roberto Martin (SG), William Beatty (PF), Edward Williams (C) Lloyd Leslie, Leland Laffey, Fred Aldridge | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Harvey Brooks (SG), Harold Harger (PF), Gary Rogers (C) William Riley, Mark Mannion, Thomas Avery | |
| 09:48 | Western Michigan | Harvey Brooks knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 16-30 |
| 09:25 | Northern Illinois University | William Beatty throws a bad pass out of bounds | 16-30 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Shockley (PG), Justin Buch (C) Ricky Tyre, Edward Williams | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Thomas Kaneshiro (PG), Richard Murphy (SF) Enrique Serrano, Larry Toman | |
| 09:14 | Western Michigan | Harvey Brooks hits a floater from the right side on a nice dish by Thomas Kaneshiro | 16-32 |
| 09:02 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Macdonald misses the easy layup but he's fouled by Gary Rogers - foul #1 on Gary Rogers, team foul #4 | 16-32 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lloyd Leslie (PG) Roberto Martin | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Riley (SG), Thomas Avery (C) Harvey Brooks, Gary Rogers | |
| 09:02 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Macdonald makes the 1st free throw | 17-32 |
| 09:02 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Macdonald makes the 2nd free throw | 18-32 |
| 08:48 | Western Michigan | Thomas Avery makes the jumper near the basket set up by Thomas Kaneshiro | 18-34 |
| 08:45 | Northern Illinois University | Lloyd Leslie's pass is intercepted by William Riley in the backcourt | 18-34 |
| 08:32 | Western Michigan | Harold Harger's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 18-34 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roberto Martin (SG), Thomas Lamothe (PF) Michael Macdonald, William Beatty | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Mark Mannion (PF) Harold Harger | |
| 08:15 | Northern Illinois University | Justin Buch is whistled for a carry | 18-34 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Leland Laffey (PF) Thomas Lamothe | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 08:00 | Western Michigan | Thomas Avery is whistled for a charge - foul #1 on Thomas Avery, team foul #5 | 18-34 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Tyre (PG), Fred Aldridge (C) John Shockley, Justin Buch | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Harvey Brooks (SG) William Riley | |
| 07:45 | Northern Illinois University | Fred Aldridge hits the front of the rim on the wide open shot in the paint | 18-34 |
| 07:43 | Western Michigan | Richard Murphy snags the defensive board | 18-34 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Ricky Tyre (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SG - Roberto Martin (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Lloyd Leslie (fairly fresh) PF - Leland Laffey (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Fred Aldridge (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Thomas Kaneshiro (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 ast. SG - Harvey Brooks (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Richard Murphy (fairly fresh) 6 pts. PF - Mark Mannion (fairly fresh) 2 pts. C - Thomas Avery (tiring) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:25 | Western Michigan | Harvey Brooks comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 18-34 |
| 07:24 | Northern Illinois University | Leland Laffey gets the rebound | 18-34 |
| 07:22 | Northern Illinois University | Roberto Martin loses the dribble to Harvey Brooks in the backcourt | 18-34 |
| 07:06 | Western Michigan | Roberto Martin steals the ball from Richard Murphy | 18-34 |
| 07:03 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Tyre blows the layup | 18-34 |
| 07:02 | Northern Illinois University | Fred Aldridge hits the follow up shot | 20-34 |
| 06:44 | Western Michigan | Thomas Kaneshiro connects on the 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Harvey Brooks | 20-37 |
| 06:37 | Northern Illinois University | Fred Aldridge misses the easy open layup | 20-37 |
| 06:36 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Harvey Brooks | 20-37 |
| 06:10 | Western Michigan | Richard Murphy hits a 3 from straight away set up by Thomas Avery | 20-40 |
| 05:52 | Northern Illinois University | Fred Aldridge scores on a driving attempt from the left block on a great pass from Lloyd Leslie | 22-40 |
| 05:40 | Western Michigan | Richard Murphy misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 22-40 |
| 05:38 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Fred Aldridge | 22-40 |
| 05:36 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Tyre loses the dribble to Harvey Brooks in the backcourt | 22-40 |
| 05:23 | Western Michigan | The jump hook by Thomas Avery is blocked by Fred Aldridge | 22-40 |
| 05:21 | Northern Illinois University | Leland Laffey pulls down the rebound | 22-40 |
| 05:17 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Tyre hits the front of the rim on the runner from the left block | 22-40 |
| 05:15 | Northern Illinois University | Fred Aldridge hits the follow up shot | 24-40 |
| 04:58 | Western Michigan | Mark Mannion misses the easy layup | 24-40 |
| 04:57 | Northern Illinois University | Leland Laffey grabs the board | 24-40 |
| 04:51 | Northern Illinois University | Fred Aldridge makes the floater in the lane and the foul's on Thomas Avery - foul #2 on Thomas Avery, team foul #6 | 26-40 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Shockley (PG), Michael Macdonald (SF), William Beatty (PF) Ricky Tyre, Lloyd Leslie, Leland Laffey | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Enrique Serrano (PG), William Riley (SG), Larry Toman (SF), Harold Harger (PF), Gary Rogers (C) Thomas Kaneshiro, Harvey Brooks, Richard Murphy, Mark Mannion, Thomas Avery | |
| 04:51 | Northern Illinois University | Fred Aldridge makes the free throw | 27-40 |
| 04:34 | Western Michigan | Larry Toman is hacked by Fred Aldridge - foul #1 on Fred Aldridge, team foul #6 | 27-40 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Edward Williams (C) Fred Aldridge | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 04:18 | Western Michigan | Harold Harger clanks a jumper from the free throw line | 27-40 |
| 04:17 | Western Michigan | Harold Harger gets the offensive rebound | 27-40 |
| 04:02 | Western Michigan | Larry Toman clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 27-40 |
| 04:01 | Western Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Gary Rogers | 27-40 |
| 03:49 | Western Michigan | Enrique Serrano is fouled on the floor by Michael Macdonald - foul #2 on Michael Macdonald, team foul #7 | 27-40 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Just (SG) Roberto Martin | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Colin Good (SF) Larry Toman | |
| 03:49 | Western Michigan | Enrique Serrano misses the 1st free throw | 27-40 |
| 03:49 | Northern Illinois University | William Just grabs the board | 27-40 |
| 03:32 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Williams misses short on an open pull-up jumper from the right wing | 27-40 |
| 03:30 | Western Michigan | Gary Rogers gets the rebound | 27-40 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - John Shockley (fresh) SG - William Just (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Michael Macdonald (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. PF - William Beatty (fairly fresh) C - Edward Williams (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Enrique Serrano (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - William Riley (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SF - Colin Good (fresh) PF - Harold Harger (tiring) 3 pts. C - Gary Rogers (tiring) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 03:25 | Western Michigan | William Beatty denies the turnaround by Enrique Serrano | 27-40 |
| 03:23 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Williams grabs the board | 27-40 |
| 03:10 | Northern Illinois University | John Shockley is hacked by Enrique Serrano - foul #1 on Enrique Serrano, team foul #7 | 27-40 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Lamothe (PF), Justin Buch (C) William Beatty, Edward Williams | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Thomas Kaneshiro (PG), Harvey Brooks (SG), Larry Toman (SF) Enrique Serrano, William Riley, Harold Harger | |
| 03:10 | Northern Illinois University | John Shockley makes the 1st free throw | 28-40 |
| 03:10 | Northern Illinois University | John Shockley misses the 2nd free throw | 28-40 |
| 03:10 | Western Michigan | Larry Toman grabs the defensive rebound | 28-40 |
| 02:50 | Western Michigan | Gary Rogers buries a jumper from the left side set up by Thomas Kaneshiro | 28-42 |
| 02:38 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Lamothe can't connect on a runner near the basket | 28-42 |
| 02:37 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Lamothe misses the tip | 28-42 |
| 02:35 | Northern Illinois University | Justin Buch pulls down the offensive rebound | 28-42 |
| 02:20 | Northern Illinois University | William Just misses the runner in the lane | 28-42 |
| 02:19 | Northern Illinois University | William Just tips it but misses | 28-42 |
| 02:18 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Macdonald snags the offensive board | 28-42 |
| 02:10 | Northern Illinois University | Justin Buch misses short on a turnaround from the left block but he's hacked by Gary Rogers - foul #2 on Gary Rogers, team foul #8 | 28-42 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Tyre (PG) John Shockley | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Enrique Serrano (PG), Harold Harger (PF) Thomas Kaneshiro, Larry Toman | |
| 02:10 | Northern Illinois University | Justin Buch makes the 1st free throw | 29-42 |
| 02:10 | Northern Illinois University | Justin Buch makes the 2nd free throw | 30-42 |
| 01:56 | Western Michigan | Harold Harger clanks a floater from the right side | 30-42 |
| 01:54 | Western Michigan | Enrique Serrano gets the offensive rebound | 30-42 |
| 01:43 | Western Michigan | Gary Rogers hits a 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Colin Good | 30-45 |
| 01:28 | Northern Illinois University | William Just can't finish the layup but the foul's on Harvey Brooks - foul #1 on Harvey Brooks, team foul #9 | 30-45 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lloyd Leslie (PG), Roberto Martin (SG), Leland Laffey (PF), Edward Williams (C) Ricky Tyre, Michael Macdonald, Thomas Lamothe, Justin Buch | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Riley (SG) Harvey Brooks | |
| 01:28 | Northern Illinois University | William Just makes the 1st free throw | 31-45 |
| 01:28 | Northern Illinois University | William Just makes the 2nd free throw | 32-45 |
| 01:15 | Western Michigan | William Riley can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 32-45 |
| 01:13 | Western Michigan | Harold Harger tips it in | 32-47 |
| 00:46 | Northern Illinois University | Leland Laffey is open but comes up short on the turnaround in the paint | 32-47 |
| 00:45 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Williams tips it but misses | 32-47 |
| 00:43 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Gary Rogers | 32-47 |
| 00:28 | Western Michigan | Gary Rogers makes the floater from the baseline on a great pass from Enrique Serrano | 32-49 |
| 00:22 | Northern Illinois University | Enrique Serrano picks off the pass by Lloyd Leslie in the backcourt | 32-49 |
| 00:04 | Western Michigan | A charge is called on Enrique Serrano - foul #2 on Enrique Serrano, team foul #10 | 32-49 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Tyre (PG), Michael Macdonald (SF), William Beatty (PF), Fred Aldridge (C) Lloyd Leslie, William Just, Leland Laffey, Edward Williams | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Thomas Kaneshiro (PG), Richard Murphy (SG), Larry Toman (SF), Mark Mannion (PF), Thomas Avery (C) Enrique Serrano, William Riley, Colin Good, Harold Harger, Gary Rogers | |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Roberto Martin can't connect on a halfcourt shot | 32-49 |