| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Wilson Dale (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Wilbert Konwinski (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Norman Robinson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Michael Bush (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Bernie Mauk (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Randolph Poss (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - George Stell (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Chris Ouimet (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - James Allard (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. C - Ira Mouzon (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Western Michigan | Norman Robinson inbounds the ball | 27-24 |
| 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) | |
| 19:41 | Western Michigan | Norman Robinson knocks in the driving attempt in the lane set up by Wilson Dale | 29-24 |
| 19:24 | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Poss lays it up and in set up by Chris Ouimet and the foul's on Wilson Dale - foul #3 on Wilson Dale, team foul #1 | 29-26 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Grant Brown (PG) Wilson Dale | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 19:24 | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Poss makes the free throw | 29-27 |
| 19:04 | Western Michigan | Norman Robinson misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 29-27 |
| 19:02 | Northern Illinois University | Ira Mouzon snags the defensive board | 29-27 |
| 18:57 | Northern Illinois University | James Allard is hacked by Wilbert Konwinski - foul #1 on Wilbert Konwinski, team foul #2 | 29-27 |
| 18:45 | Northern Illinois University | Ira Mouzon misses the easy layup | 29-27 |
| 18:43 | Northern Illinois University | Ira Mouzon grabs the offensive board | 29-27 |
| 18:23 | Northern Illinois University | George Stell buries a runner from the baseline | 29-29 |
| 18:05 | Western Michigan | Grant Brown hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 29-29 |
| 18:03 | Northern Illinois University | George Stell pulls down the rebound | 29-29 |
| 17:59 | Northern Illinois University | The 3pt attempt by George Stell is denied by Michael Bush | 29-29 |
| 17:57 | Northern Illinois University | James Allard gets the offensive rebound | 29-29 |
| 17:42 | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Poss throws a bad pass out of bounds | 29-29 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Eddie Anderson (PG), Kenneth Hogan (SG), Sean Hiers (SF), William Ogden (PF), Floyd Tipton (C) Grant Brown, Wilbert Konwinski, Norman Robinson, Michael Bush, Bernie Mauk | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett (SG), Gary Green (SF), Patrick Rogers (PF), Ronald Jeanbaptiste (C) George Stell, Chris Ouimet, James Allard, Ira Mouzon | |
| 17:34 | Western Michigan | Sean Hiers double dribbles | 29-29 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Cecil Brown (SG) Randolph Poss | |
| 17:21 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett connects on the 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Cecil Brown | 29-32 |
| 17:04 | Western Michigan | William Ogden scores on a jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Eddie Anderson and he's hacked by Gary Green - foul #1 on Gary Green, team foul #1 | 31-32 |
| 17:04 | Western Michigan | William Ogden makes the free throw | 32-32 |
| 16:46 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Jeanbaptiste misses badly on a jump hook from the right block | 32-32 |
| 16:44 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett pulls down the offensive rebound | 32-32 |
| 16:32 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Rogers comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the left wing | 32-32 |
| 16:30 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Green grabs the offensive rebound | 32-32 |
| 16:25 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Rogers misses the floater from the right side | 32-32 |
| 16:23 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Jeanbaptiste pulls down the offensive rebound | 32-32 |
| 16:16 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Green is fouled on the floor by Eddie Anderson - foul #1 on Eddie Anderson, team foul #3 | 32-32 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Grant Brown (PG), Wilbert Konwinski (SG), Michael Bush (PF) Eddie Anderson, Sean Hiers, William Ogden | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Poss (PG), George Stell (SG) Cecil Brown, Gary Green | |
| 16:06 | Northern Illinois University | George Stell hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right side | 32-32 |
| 16:05 | Western Michigan | Grant Brown gets the rebound | 32-32 |
| 15:46 | Western Michigan | Floyd Tipton hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away | 32-32 |
| 15:45 | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Poss pulls down the rebound | 32-32 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Grant Brown (fresh) SG - Wilbert Konwinski (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Kenneth Hogan (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Michael Bush (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Floyd Tipton (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Randolph Poss (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - George Stell (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Johnny Pickett (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Patrick Rogers (fairly fresh) 6 pts. C - Ronald Jeanbaptiste (fairly fresh) 1 pts. | |
| 15:42 | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Poss's pass is intercepted by Wilbert Konwinski in the backcourt | 32-32 |
| 15:40 | Western Michigan | Michael Bush lays it in on a nice dish by Wilbert Konwinski | 34-32 |
| 15:38 | Northern Illinois University | George Stell is called for the offensive foul in the backcourt - foul #2 on George Stell, team foul #2 | 34-32 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Wilson Dale (PG), Norman Robinson (SF), Kevin Ware (C) Grant Brown, Kenneth Hogan, Floyd Tipton | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Allard (PF), Ira Mouzon (C) Patrick Rogers, Ronald Jeanbaptiste | |
| 15:24 | Western Michigan | Norman Robinson scores on a 3 from the right wing | 37-32 |
| 15:22 | Northern Illinois University | Norman Robinson is called for the reach on George Stell in the backcourt - foul #3 on Norman Robinson, team foul #4 | 37-32 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Chris Ouimet (SF) Johnny Pickett | |
| 15:06 | Northern Illinois University | Norman Robinson is called for the reach on Chris Ouimet - foul #4 on Norman Robinson, team foul #5 | 37-32 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Sean Hiers (SF), William Ogden (C) Norman Robinson, Kevin Ware | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | George Lantz (SG) George Stell | |
| 15:01 | Northern Illinois University | Ira Mouzon lays it in uncontested set up by Randolph Poss | 37-34 |
| 14:42 | Western Michigan | Michael Bush hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the left wing | 37-34 |
| 14:40 | Western Michigan | Wilbert Konwinski tips it home | 39-34 |
| 14:20 | Northern Illinois University | James Allard buries a turnaround from the right block on a great pass from George Lantz and the foul's on Michael Bush - foul #1 on Michael Bush, team foul #6 | 39-36 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Grant Brown (SG), Bernie Mauk (C) Wilbert Konwinski, Michael Bush | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett (SG), Patrick Rogers (C) Chris Ouimet, Ira Mouzon | |
| 14:20 | Northern Illinois University | James Allard makes the free throw | 39-37 |
| 14:09 | Western Michigan | Bernie Mauk buries a 3 from the left corner | 42-37 |
| 14:07 | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Poss is fouled in the backcourt by Wilson Dale - foul #4 on Wilson Dale, team foul #7 | 42-37 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Eddie Anderson (SG), Kenneth Hogan (SF), Floyd Tipton (PF) Wilson Dale, Sean Hiers, William Ogden | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | George Stell (SG), Laurence Fermin (C) George Lantz, James Allard | |
| 14:07 | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Poss makes the 1st free throw | 42-38 |
| 14:07 | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Poss misses the 2nd free throw | 42-38 |
| 14:07 | Western Michigan | Floyd Tipton grabs the defensive rebound | 42-38 |
| 13:48 | Western Michigan | 3 seconds is called on Bernie Mauk | 42-38 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | George Lantz (SF), Ronald Jeanbaptiste (C) Randolph Poss, Laurence Fermin | |
| 13:30 | Northern Illinois University | George Stell hits a wide open 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Johnny Pickett | 42-41 |
| 13:14 | Western Michigan | Eddie Anderson comes up short on the fadeaway from the free throw line but the foul's on Ronald Jeanbaptiste - foul #1 on Ronald Jeanbaptiste, team foul #3 | 42-41 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Bush (PF), Kevin Ware (C) Floyd Tipton, Bernie Mauk | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Laurence Fermin (C) Patrick Rogers | |
| 13:14 | Western Michigan | Eddie Anderson makes the 1st free throw | 43-41 |
| 13:14 | Western Michigan | Eddie Anderson makes the 2nd free throw | 44-41 |
| 12:59 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Jeanbaptiste hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from just outside the lane | 44-41 |
| 12:57 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Jeanbaptiste tips it in | 44-43 |
| 12:35 | Western Michigan | Johnny Pickett picks off the pass by Kenneth Hogan | 44-43 |
| 12:30 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Anderson picks off the pass by Ronald Jeanbaptiste in the backcourt | 44-43 |
| 12:13 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hogan knocks in the jumper from close range | 46-43 |
| 11:57 | Northern Illinois University | Laurence Fermin clanks a jump hook from the baseline | 46-43 |
| 11:55 | Western Michigan | Grant Brown grabs the defensive rebound | 46-43 |
| 11:36 | Western Michigan | Eddie Anderson misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 46-43 |
| 11:34 | Western Michigan | Kevin Ware misses the tip | 46-43 |
| 11:32 | Northern Illinois University | Laurence Fermin pulls down the rebound | 46-43 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Eddie Anderson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Grant Brown (fairly fresh) SF - Kenneth Hogan (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Michael Bush (tiring) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Kevin Ware (fairly fresh) 3 pts. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Johnny Pickett (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - George Stell (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - George Lantz (fairly fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf. PF - Ronald Jeanbaptiste (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Laurence Fermin (fresh) | |
| 11:21 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Anderson takes the ball from Ronald Jeanbaptiste | 46-43 |
| 11:18 | Western Michigan | Grant Brown hits the finger roll set up by Eddie Anderson | 48-43 |
| 11:13 | Northern Illinois University | Grant Brown steals the ball from Ronald Jeanbaptiste | 48-43 |
| 11:10 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hogan lays it up and in set up by Grant Brown | 50-43 |
| 11:06 | Northern Illinois University | Grant Brown is called for the reach on George Stell in the backcourt - foul #2 on Grant Brown, team foul #8 | 50-43 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Wilbert Konwinski (SG), William Ogden (SF), Floyd Tipton (PF), Bernie Mauk (C) Eddie Anderson, Kenneth Hogan, Michael Bush, Kevin Ware | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Poss (PG), Chris Ouimet (SF), James Allard (PF), Ira Mouzon (C) Johnny Pickett, George Lantz, Ronald Jeanbaptiste, Laurence Fermin | |
| 11:06 | Northern Illinois University | George Stell makes the 1st free throw | 50-44 |
| 11:06 | Northern Illinois University | George Stell misses the 2nd free throw | 50-44 |
| 11:06 | Western Michigan | Floyd Tipton snags the defensive board | 50-44 |
| 10:55 | Western Michigan | William Ogden throws a bad pass out of bounds | 50-44 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Cecil Brown (SG) George Stell | |
| 10:37 | Northern Illinois University | James Allard travels with the ball | 50-44 |
| 10:21 | Western Michigan | Floyd Tipton lays it up and in on a nice dish by Wilbert Konwinski and the foul's on Chris Ouimet - foul #1 on Chris Ouimet, team foul #4 | 52-44 |
| 10:21 | Western Michigan | Floyd Tipton makes the free throw | 53-44 |
| 10:01 | Northern Illinois University | Ira Mouzon misses the lay-in but the foul's on Grant Brown - foul #3 on Grant Brown, team foul #9 | 53-44 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Eddie Anderson (PG) Grant Brown | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 10:01 | Northern Illinois University | Ira Mouzon makes the 1st free throw | 53-45 |
| 10:01 | Northern Illinois University | Ira Mouzon misses the 2nd free throw | 53-45 |
| 10:01 | Western Michigan | Floyd Tipton snags the defensive board | 53-45 |
| 09:36 | Western Michigan | Bernie Mauk lays it up and in | 55-45 |
| 09:17 | Northern Illinois University | Ira Mouzon drills a fadeaway in the lane on a great pass from Randolph Poss | 55-47 |
| 09:11 | Western Michigan | Eddie Anderson can't connect on a turnaround in the lane but he's fouled by Randolph Poss - foul #1 on Randolph Poss, team foul #5 | 55-47 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Sean Hiers (SF), Michael Bush (PF), Kevin Ware (C) William Ogden, Floyd Tipton, Bernie Mauk | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett (SG), George Lantz (SF), Patrick Rogers (PF), Laurence Fermin (C) Cecil Brown, Chris Ouimet, James Allard, Ira Mouzon | |
| 09:11 | Western Michigan | Eddie Anderson makes the 1st free throw | 56-47 |
| 09:11 | Western Michigan | Eddie Anderson makes the 2nd free throw | 57-47 |
| 08:47 | Northern Illinois University | George Lantz clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 57-47 |
| 08:46 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett tips it in | 57-49 |
| 08:18 | Western Michigan | Kevin Ware knocks in the driving attempt in the paint | 59-49 |
| 07:56 | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Poss hits a jumpshot from the free throw line on a nice dish by Johnny Pickett | 59-51 |
| 07:36 | Western Michigan | Eddie Anderson makes the jumpshot from the free throw line on a great pass from Wilbert Konwinski | 61-51 |
| 07:23 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett misses badly on a jumper from the right wing but he's fouled by Wilbert Konwinski - foul #2 on Wilbert Konwinski, team foul #10 | 61-51 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Wilson Dale (PG), Kenneth Hogan (SG), Norman Robinson (SF), William Ogden (PF), Floyd Tipton (C) Eddie Anderson, Wilbert Konwinski, Sean Hiers, Michael Bush, Kevin Ware | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | George Stell (SG), Gary Green (SF), James Allard (PF), Ira Mouzon (C) Randolph Poss, George Lantz, Patrick Rogers, Laurence Fermin | |
| 07:23 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett misses the 1st free throw | 61-51 |
| 07:23 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett makes the 2nd free throw | 61-52 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Wilson Dale (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. SG - Kenneth Hogan (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. SF - Norman Robinson (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. 4 pf. PF - William Ogden (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. C - Floyd Tipton (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Johnny Pickett (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - George Stell (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Gary Green (fresh) 3 reb. PF - James Allard (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. 3 blk. C - Ira Mouzon (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:07 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hogan's floater is tipped away by Ira Mouzon | 61-52 |
| 07:05 | Western Michigan | Norman Robinson tips it but misses | 61-52 |
| 07:04 | Western Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Wilson Dale | 61-52 |
| 06:59 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hogan connects on the driving attempt from the baseline on a great pass from Wilson Dale | 63-52 |
| 06:39 | Northern Illinois University | James Allard buries a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 63-55 |
| 06:15 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hogan comes up short on the jump hook from close range | 63-55 |
| 06:13 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Green grabs the defensive rebound | 63-55 |
| 06:11 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Green throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 63-55 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Wilbert Konwinski (SG), Bernie Mauk (C) William Ogden, Floyd Tipton | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Cecil Brown (PG), Chris Ouimet (SF), Patrick Rogers (PF), Ronald Jeanbaptiste (C) Johnny Pickett, Gary Green, James Allard, Ira Mouzon | |
| 06:02 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hogan knocks in the driving attempt in the lane on a nice dish by Wilson Dale and he's fouled by Chris Ouimet - foul #2 on Chris Ouimet, team foul #6 | 65-55 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | George Lantz (PG) Cecil Brown | |
| 06:02 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hogan makes the free throw | 66-55 |
| 05:46 | Northern Illinois University | George Stell misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 66-55 |
| 05:45 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Patrick Rogers | 66-55 |
| 05:34 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Rogers clanks a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 66-55 |
| 05:33 | Western Michigan | Norman Robinson gets the rebound | 66-55 |
| 05:27 | Western Michigan | George Stell steps in front of the Norman Robinson pass | 66-55 |
| 05:24 | Northern Illinois University | George Stell dunks the ball | 66-57 |
| 05:09 | Western Michigan | George Lantz takes the ball from Norman Robinson | 66-57 |
| 04:54 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Rogers connects on the open jumper from the left side on a nice dish by George Lantz | 66-59 |
| 04:36 | Western Michigan | Chris Ouimet swats the layup by Norman Robinson | 66-59 |
| 04:34 | Western Michigan | Bernie Mauk tips it back up and in | 68-59 |
| 04:18 | Northern Illinois University | George Lantz makes the wide open 3 pointer from the left wing on a great pass from Patrick Rogers | 68-62 |
| 04:08 | Western Michigan | Wilbert Konwinski comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 68-62 |
| 04:07 | Western Michigan | Norman Robinson tips it home | 70-62 |
| 04:03 | Northern Illinois University | Wilson Dale is called for the reach on George Lantz in the backcourt - foul #5 on Wilson Dale, team foul #11 | 70-62 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Grant Brown (PG), Eddie Anderson (SG), Sean Hiers (SF), William Ogden (PF), Floyd Tipton (C) Wilson Dale, Wilbert Konwinski, Norman Robinson, Kenneth Hogan, Bernie Mauk | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Poss (PG), Johnny Pickett (SF), James Allard (PF), Ira Mouzon (C) George Stell, Chris Ouimet, Patrick Rogers, Ronald Jeanbaptiste | |
| 04:03 | Northern Illinois University | George Lantz makes the 1st free throw | 70-63 |
| 04:03 | Northern Illinois University | George Lantz makes the 2nd free throw | 70-64 |
| 03:48 | Western Michigan | William Ogden can't connect on a jumper from the free throw line | 70-64 |
| 03:47 | Western Michigan | Sean Hiers tips it home | 72-64 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 03:38 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Pickett buries a 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Randolph Poss | 72-67 |
| 03:15 | Western Michigan | Grant Brown clanks a driving attempt from close range but he's hacked by George Lantz - foul #4 on George Lantz, team foul #7 | 72-67 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gary Green (SF) George Lantz | |
| 03:15 | Western Michigan | Grant Brown makes the 1st free throw | 73-67 |
| 03:15 | Western Michigan | Grant Brown makes the 2nd free throw | 74-67 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Grant Brown (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Eddie Anderson (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Sean Hiers (fresh) 4 pts. PF - William Ogden (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. C - Floyd Tipton (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Randolph Poss (fresh) 10 pts. 5 ast. SG - Johnny Pickett (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Gary Green (fresh) 4 reb. PF - James Allard (fresh) 11 pts. 6 reb. 3 blk. C - Ira Mouzon (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 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) | |
| 03:03 | Northern Illinois University | Ira Mouzon connects on the fadeaway in the paint | 74-69 |
| 02:50 | Western Michigan | Eddie Anderson is called for traveling | 74-69 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Wilbert Konwinski (SG), Michael Bush (PF) Eddie Anderson, William Ogden | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 02:48 | Northern Illinois University | Grant Brown takes the ball from Randolph Poss in the backcourt | 74-69 |
| 02:48 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 74-69 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Eddie Anderson (SG), William Ogden (SF) Wilbert Konwinski, Sean Hiers | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Chris Ouimet (SF) Gary Green | |
| 02:35 | Western Michigan | Grant Brown hits a 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by William Ogden | 77-69 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 02:32 | Northern Illinois University | Grant Brown picks off the pass by Chris Ouimet in the backcourt | 77-69 |
| 02:31 | Western Michigan | William Ogden hits the finger roll on a great pass from Grant Brown | 79-69 |
| 02:19 | Northern Illinois University | Grant Brown is called for the reach on Randolph Poss - foul #4 on Grant Brown, team foul #12 | 79-69 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | George Stell (SG) Johnny Pickett | |
| 02:19 | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Poss makes the 1st free throw | 79-70 |
| 02:19 | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Poss makes the 2nd free throw | 79-71 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 02:17 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 79-71 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Wilbert Konwinski (SG), Norman Robinson (SF), Bernie Mauk (C) Eddie Anderson, William Ogden, Floyd Tipton | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 02:00 | Western Michigan | George Stell is called for the reach on Wilbert Konwinski - foul #3 on George Stell, team foul #8 | 79-71 |
| 02:00 | Western Michigan | Wilbert Konwinski makes the 1st free throw | 80-71 |
| 02:00 | Western Michigan | Wilbert Konwinski misses the 2nd free throw | 80-71 |
| 02:00 | Northern Illinois University | James Allard grabs the board | 80-71 |
| 01:50 | Northern Illinois University | Bernie Mauk swats the short shot by Randolph Poss | 80-71 |
| 01:49 | Northern Illinois University | Ira Mouzon hits the follow up shot | 80-73 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 01:25 | Western Michigan | Grant Brown connects on the jumper from the free throw line set up by Norman Robinson | 82-73 |
| 01:23 | Northern Illinois University | Wilbert Konwinski is called for the reach on George Stell in the backcourt - foul #3 on Wilbert Konwinski, team foul #13 | 82-73 |
| 01:23 | Northern Illinois University | George Stell makes the 1st free throw | 82-74 |
| 01:23 | Northern Illinois University | George Stell makes the 2nd free throw | 82-75 |
| 01:01 | Western Michigan | Norman Robinson drills a jumper from just outside the lane | 84-75 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:53 | Northern Illinois University | James Allard is open but comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 84-75 |
| 00:52 | Western Michigan | Norman Robinson pulls down the rebound | 84-75 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:50 | Western Michigan | Randolph Poss is called for the reach on Norman Robinson in the backcourt - foul #2 on Randolph Poss, team foul #9 | 84-75 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hogan (SG), William Ogden (C) Wilbert Konwinski, Bernie Mauk | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:50 | Western Michigan | Norman Robinson misses the 1st free throw | 84-75 |
| 00:50 | Northern Illinois University | Ira Mouzon gets the rebound | 84-75 |
| 00:43 | Northern Illinois University | George Stell drills a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 84-78 |
| 00:43 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 84-78 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:42 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hogan is hacked by Randolph Poss in the backcourt - foul #3 on Randolph Poss, team foul #10 | 84-78 |
| 00:42 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hogan makes the 1st free throw | 85-78 |
| 00:42 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hogan makes the 2nd free throw | 86-78 |
| 00:36 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Hogan is called for the reach on Chris Ouimet - foul #2 on Kenneth Hogan, team foul #14 | 86-78 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Wilbert Konwinski (SG), Bernie Mauk (C) Kenneth Hogan, William Ogden | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:36 | Northern Illinois University | Chris Ouimet makes the 1st free throw | 86-79 |
| 00:36 | Northern Illinois University | Chris Ouimet misses the 2nd free throw | 86-79 |
| 00:36 | Western Michigan | Michael Bush snags the defensive board | 86-79 |
| 00:33 | Western Michigan | Michael Bush is fouled in the backcourt by George Stell - foul #4 on George Stell, team foul #11 | 86-79 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hogan (SG), William Ogden (C) Wilbert Konwinski, Bernie Mauk | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:33 | Western Michigan | Michael Bush makes the 1st free throw | 87-79 |
| 00:33 | Western Michigan | Michael Bush makes the 2nd free throw | 88-79 |
| 00:31 | Northern Illinois University | George Stell throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 88-79 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:29 | Western Michigan | Randolph Poss is called for the reach on Grant Brown - foul #4 on Randolph Poss, team foul #12 | 88-79 |
| 00:29 | Western Michigan | Grant Brown misses the 1st free throw | 88-79 |
| 00:29 | Western Michigan | Grant Brown makes the 2nd free throw | 89-79 |
| 00:24 | Northern Illinois University | James Allard is denied on a layup by William Ogden | 89-79 |
| 00:22 | Western Michigan | Michael Bush snags the defensive board | 89-79 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:00 | Western Michigan | Grant Brown runs out the clock | 89-79 |