| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - James Huminski (fresh) 2 ast. SG - James Conner (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Hammes (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. PF - Richard Peterman (fresh) 2 pts. C - Elliott Thompson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Montana State | PG - John Prager (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Demetrius Walker (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SF - Caleb Browning (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Ronnie Stewart (fresh) 7 pts. C - Daniel Cooper (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Western Michigan | John Hammes inbounds the ball | 42-42 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:48 | Western Michigan | John Prager steals the ball from Elliott Thompson | 42-42 |
| 19:45 | Montana State | Demetrius Walker misses the easy layup | 42-42 |
| 19:44 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman snags the defensive board | 42-42 |
| 19:25 | Western Michigan | James Huminski misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 42-42 |
| 19:23 | Montana State | Ronnie Stewart grabs the defensive rebound | 42-42 |
| 19:04 | Montana State | Caleb Browning is alone and drills a jumper near the basket set up by Demetrius Walker | 42-44 |
| 18:49 | Western Michigan | James Huminski misses long on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 42-44 |
| 18:48 | Montana State | Caleb Browning grabs the defensive rebound | 42-44 |
| 18:39 | Montana State | John Prager misses badly on the uncontested floater from close range | 42-44 |
| 18:38 | Montana State | Ronnie Stewart snags the offensive board | 42-44 |
| 18:27 | Montana State | The jump hook by John Prager is blocked by Richard Peterman | 42-44 |
| 18:25 | Montana State | John Prager grabs the offensive board | 42-44 |
| 18:09 | Montana State | Ronnie Stewart blows the layup | 42-44 |
| 18:07 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman grabs the board | 42-44 |
| 17:44 | Western Michigan | John Hammes buries a 3 from the right corner | 45-44 |
| 17:36 | Montana State | John Prager scores on a shot from the left wing set up by Daniel Cooper | 45-46 |
| 17:15 | Western Michigan | Demetrius Walker is called for the reach on Elliott Thompson - foul #3 on Demetrius Walker, team foul #1 | 45-46 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson (PG), Michael Emmons (SG), Rex Hammond (PF), Scott Riveria (C) James Huminski, James Conner, Richard Peterman, Elliott Thompson | |
| Subs | Montana State | Theodore Holland (PG), Michael Chafin (SG), Harold Segovia (SF), Joseph Ober (PF), Sanford Davis (C) John Prager, Demetrius Walker, Caleb Browning, Ronnie Stewart, Daniel Cooper | |
| 17:04 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 45-46 |
| 17:03 | Western Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Rex Hammond | 45-46 |
| 16:40 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria scores on a runner from the right block set up by Michael Emmons and he's hacked by Harold Segovia - foul #1 on Harold Segovia, team foul #2 | 47-46 |
| 16:40 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria makes the free throw | 48-46 |
| 16:24 | Montana State | Michael Emmons takes the ball from Sanford Davis | 48-46 |
| 16:21 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons hits the finger roll | 50-46 |
| 16:09 | Montana State | Joseph Ober scores on a fadeaway from the right side | 50-48 |
| 15:41 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria clanks a fadeaway from the baseline | 50-48 |
| 15:40 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria grabs the offensive board | 50-48 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Jonathan Johnson (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - Michael Emmons (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Hammes (tiring) 9 pts. 4 reb. PF - Rex Hammond (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Scott Riveria (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Montana State | PG - Theodore Holland (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Michael Chafin (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Harold Segovia (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Joseph Ober (fresh) 6 pts. C - Sanford Davis (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| 15:29 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond can't connect on a 3 from the right wing | 50-48 |
| 15:27 | Montana State | Harold Segovia snags the defensive board | 50-48 |
| 15:25 | Montana State | Theodore Holland travels in the backcourt | 50-48 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Peachey (PG), James Conner (SG), Kenneth Hunt (SF), Richard Peterman (PF), Elliott Thompson (C) Jonathan Johnson, Michael Emmons, John Hammes, Rex Hammond, Scott Riveria | |
| Subs | Montana State | John Prager (PG), Ryan Carrington (SG), Caleb Browning (SF), Ronnie Stewart (PF), Daniel Cooper (C) Theodore Holland, Michael Chafin, Harold Segovia, Joseph Ober, Sanford Davis | |
| 15:12 | Western Michigan | William Peachey comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 50-48 |
| 15:10 | Montana State | Caleb Browning pulls down the rebound | 50-48 |
| 15:03 | Montana State | Ryan Carrington hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 50-48 |
| 15:01 | Montana State | Ronnie Stewart tips it but misses | 50-48 |
| 14:59 | Montana State | Caleb Browning tips it back up and in | 50-50 |
| 14:47 | Western Michigan | William Peachey banks in the layup on a nice dish by James Conner | 52-50 |
| 14:45 | Montana State | William Peachey picks off the pass by John Prager in the backcourt | 52-50 |
| 14:40 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson makes the jump hook from the left block on a nice dish by William Peachey | 54-50 |
| 14:24 | Montana State | John Prager hits the front of the rim on the wide open fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 54-50 |
| 14:22 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt pulls down the rebound | 54-50 |
| 14:01 | Western Michigan | James Conner scores on a fadeaway jumper from the left side set up by William Peachey | 56-50 |
| 13:40 | Montana State | Ronnie Stewart misses the open dunk but the foul's on James Conner - foul #3 on James Conner, team foul #1 | 56-50 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Huminski (PG), Michael Emmons (SG), Scott Riveria (SF), Rex Hammond (PF), Jonathan Johnson (C) William Peachey, James Conner, Kenneth Hunt, Richard Peterman, Elliott Thompson | |
| Subs | Montana State | Theodore Holland (PG), Demetrius Walker (SG), Harold Segovia (SF), Sanford Davis (C) John Prager, Ryan Carrington, Caleb Browning, Daniel Cooper | |
| 13:40 | Montana State | Ronnie Stewart misses the 1st free throw | 56-50 |
| 13:40 | Montana State | Ronnie Stewart makes the 2nd free throw | 56-51 |
| 13:19 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson drills a fadeaway jumper from the right side set up by James Huminski | 58-51 |
| 13:17 | Montana State | Theodore Holland's pass is intercepted by Scott Riveria in the backcourt | 58-51 |
| 13:02 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria hits a 3 from the right corner set up by Michael Emmons | 61-51 |
| 12:52 | Montana State | Harold Segovia misses the shot from the left block | 61-51 |
| 12:51 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson grabs the defensive rebound | 61-51 |
| 12:47 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons clanks a fadeaway from the right side | 61-51 |
| 12:46 | Montana State | Theodore Holland gets the rebound | 61-51 |
| 12:44 | Montana State | Demetrius Walker is fouled in the backcourt by Michael Emmons - foul #2 on Michael Emmons, team foul #2 | 61-51 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Hammes (SF) Michael Emmons | |
| Subs | Montana State | Joseph Ober (PF) Ronnie Stewart | |
| 12:29 | Montana State | Harold Segovia comes up short on the 3 from the right corner | 61-51 |
| 12:28 | Montana State | The offensive rebound goes to Joseph Ober | 61-51 |
| 12:04 | Montana State | Harold Segovia is alone and drills a 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Theodore Holland | 61-54 |
| 11:40 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner | 61-54 |
| 11:39 | Western Michigan | John Hammes pulls down the offensive rebound | 61-54 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - James Huminski (fairly fresh) 3 ast. SG - Jonathan Johnson (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Hammes (tiring) 9 pts. 5 reb. PF - Rex Hammond (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Scott Riveria (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Montana State | PG - Theodore Holland (fairly fresh) 2 ast. SG - Demetrius Walker (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SF - Harold Segovia (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Joseph Ober (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Sanford Davis (fairly fresh) 4 reb. | |
| 11:23 | Western Michigan | John Hammes clanks a 3 pointer from the right corner | 61-54 |
| 11:22 | Montana State | Theodore Holland pulls down the rebound | 61-54 |
| 11:16 | Montana State | Demetrius Walker is open but misses the lay-in | 61-54 |
| 11:15 | Montana State | Harold Segovia hits the follow up shot | 61-56 |
| 10:59 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 61-56 |
| 10:58 | Montana State | Joseph Ober grabs the defensive rebound | 61-56 |
| 10:54 | Montana State | Theodore Holland is hacked by James Huminski in the backcourt - foul #1 on James Huminski, team foul #3 | 61-56 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons (PG), James Conner (SG), Kenneth Hunt (SF), Richard Peterman (PF), Elliott Thompson (C) James Huminski, Jonathan Johnson, John Hammes, Rex Hammond, Scott Riveria | |
| Subs | Montana State | John Prager (PG), Michael Chafin (SG), Caleb Browning (SF), Ronnie Stewart (PF), Daniel Cooper (C) Theodore Holland, Demetrius Walker, Harold Segovia, Joseph Ober, Sanford Davis | |
| 10:40 | Montana State | Ronnie Stewart lays it in on a great pass from Daniel Cooper | 61-58 |
| 10:22 | Western Michigan | John Prager steals the ball from Elliott Thompson | 61-58 |
| 10:06 | Montana State | Michael Chafin is fouled on the floor by Richard Peterman - foul #1 on Richard Peterman, team foul #4 | 61-58 |
| 09:52 | Montana State | Michael Emmons picks off the pass by Ronnie Stewart | 61-58 |
| 09:33 | Western Michigan | James Conner makes the 3 pointer from the left wing | 64-58 |
| 09:19 | Montana State | Ronnie Stewart connects on the fadeaway jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Michael Chafin | 64-60 |
| 09:02 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing | 64-60 |
| 09:01 | Montana State | Caleb Browning grabs the defensive rebound | 64-60 |
| 08:59 | Montana State | John Prager is fouled in the backcourt by Michael Emmons - foul #3 on Michael Emmons, team foul #5 | 64-60 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Peachey (PG), Jonathan Johnson (SG), John Hammes (SF) Michael Emmons, James Conner, Kenneth Hunt | |
| Subs | Montana State | Will Rameriz (PG), Demetrius Walker (SG), Ryan Carrington (SF), Joseph Ober (PF) John Prager, Michael Chafin, Caleb Browning, Ronnie Stewart | |
| 08:43 | Montana State | Demetrius Walker is fouled on the floor by John Hammes - foul #3 on John Hammes, team foul #6 | 64-60 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Huminski (PG), Scott Riveria (C) William Peachey, Elliott Thompson | |
| Subs | Montana State | | |
| 08:28 | Montana State | Daniel Cooper misses short on a turnaround from the left block | 64-60 |
| 08:26 | Western Michigan | John Hammes grabs the board | 64-60 |
| 07:59 | Western Michigan | James Huminski loses the dribble to Demetrius Walker | 64-60 |
| 07:43 | Montana State | Joseph Ober connects on the shot from the baseline | 64-62 |
| 07:31 | Western Michigan | John Hammes's pass is intercepted by Demetrius Walker | 64-62 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - James Huminski (fairly fresh) 3 ast. SG - Jonathan Johnson (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Hammes (tiring) 9 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. PF - Richard Peterman (tiring) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. C - Scott Riveria (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Montana State | PG - Will Rameriz (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Demetrius Walker (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - Ryan Carrington (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Joseph Ober (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. C - Daniel Cooper (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:11 | Montana State | Joseph Ober clanks a floater from the left block but the foul's on Richard Peterman - foul #2 on Richard Peterman, team foul #7 | 64-62 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Peachey (PG), Michael Emmons (SG), Kenneth Hunt (SF), Rex Hammond (PF), Elliott Thompson (C) James Huminski, Jonathan Johnson, John Hammes, Richard Peterman, Scott Riveria | |
| Subs | Montana State | John Prager (PG), Theodore Holland (SG), Caleb Browning (SF), Harold Segovia (C) Will Rameriz, Demetrius Walker, Ryan Carrington, Daniel Cooper | |
| 07:11 | Montana State | Joseph Ober makes the 1st free throw | 64-63 |
| 07:11 | Montana State | Joseph Ober makes the 2nd free throw | 64-64 |
| 06:49 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson misses the lay-in | 64-64 |
| 06:48 | Montana State | John Prager pulls down the rebound | 64-64 |
| 06:46 | Montana State | Rex Hammond is called for the reach on Theodore Holland in the backcourt - foul #2 on Rex Hammond, team foul #8 | 64-64 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Conner (SG) William Peachey | |
| Subs | Montana State | Sanford Davis (C) Joseph Ober | |
| 06:46 | Montana State | Theodore Holland misses the 1st free throw | 64-64 |
| 06:46 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Rex Hammond | 64-64 |
| 06:34 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt connects on the jumper from close range | 66-64 |
| 06:17 | Montana State | John Prager is fouled on the floor by Kenneth Hunt - foul #4 on Kenneth Hunt, team foul #9 | 66-64 |
| 06:17 | Montana State | John Prager makes the 1st free throw | 66-65 |
| 06:17 | Montana State | John Prager misses the 2nd free throw | 66-65 |
| 06:17 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt gets the rebound | 66-65 |
| 05:55 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt banks in the layup on a great pass from James Conner and he's fouled by John Prager - foul #1 on John Prager, team foul #3 | 68-65 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson (C) Elliott Thompson | |
| Subs | Montana State | Ronnie Stewart (PF) Harold Segovia | |
| 05:55 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt makes the free throw | 69-65 |
| 05:36 | Montana State | Ronnie Stewart comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 69-65 |
| 05:35 | Montana State | The offensive rebound goes to Ronnie Stewart | 69-65 |
| 05:27 | Montana State | Caleb Browning misses the easy open layup | 69-65 |
| 05:25 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson pulls down the rebound | 69-65 |
| 05:00 | Western Michigan | James Conner is hacked by Sanford Davis - foul #1 on Sanford Davis, team foul #4 | 69-65 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Huminski (PG), John Hammes (SF), Richard Peterman (PF), Scott Riveria (C) Michael Emmons, James Conner, Kenneth Hunt, Rex Hammond | |
| Subs | Montana State | Michael Chafin (PG), Demetrius Walker (SG), Ryan Carrington (SF), Daniel Cooper (C) John Prager, Theodore Holland, Caleb Browning, Sanford Davis | |
| 04:50 | Western Michigan | James Huminski buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by John Hammes | 72-65 |
| 04:36 | Montana State | Ronnie Stewart can't finish the layup | 72-65 |
| 04:35 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson pulls down the rebound | 72-65 |
| 04:31 | Western Michigan | Ronnie Stewart picks off the pass by James Huminski | 72-65 |
| 04:20 | Montana State | Daniel Cooper is open and buries a floater from close range on a nice dish by Michael Chafin | 72-67 |
| 03:52 | Western Michigan | James Huminski clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away | 72-67 |
| 03:51 | Montana State | Daniel Cooper snags the defensive board | 72-67 |
| 03:34 | Montana State | Ryan Carrington connects on the shot from the right block set up by Demetrius Walker and he's fouled by Richard Peterman - foul #3 on Richard Peterman, team foul #10 | 72-69 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons (SG), Kenneth Hunt (SF), Elliott Thompson (C) Jonathan Johnson, John Hammes, Scott Riveria | |
| Subs | Montana State | John Prager (PG), Caleb Browning (SF), Harold Segovia (PF), Sanford Davis (C) Michael Chafin, Demetrius Walker, Ronnie Stewart, Daniel Cooper | |
| 03:34 | Montana State | Ryan Carrington makes the free throw | 72-70 |
| 03:25 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt misses short on a shot from just outside the lane | 72-70 |
| 03:23 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons can't tip it in | 72-70 |
| 03:21 | Montana State | John Prager grabs the board | 72-70 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - James Huminski (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Michael Emmons (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - Kenneth Hunt (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. PF - Richard Peterman (tiring) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - Elliott Thompson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Montana State | PG - John Prager (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. SG - Ryan Carrington (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Caleb Browning (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. PF - Harold Segovia (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. C - Sanford Davis (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| 02:58 | Montana State | Caleb Browning makes the jump hook in the paint on a nice dish by Ryan Carrington | 72-72 |
| 02:41 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but he's hacked by Harold Segovia - foul #2 on Harold Segovia, team foul #5 | 72-72 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Conner (SG), Rex Hammond (SF) James Huminski, Kenneth Hunt | |
| Subs | Montana State | Demetrius Walker (SG) Ryan Carrington | |
| 02:41 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman makes the 1st free throw | 73-72 |
| 02:41 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman misses the 2nd free throw | 73-72 |
| 02:41 | Montana State | The rebound goes to Sanford Davis | 73-72 |
| 02:41 | Montana State | Montana State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 73-72 |
| 02:30 | Montana State | Demetrius Walker drills a jumper from the right side set up by Sanford Davis | 73-74 |
| 02:05 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson misses badly on a jump hook in the lane but he's hacked by Sanford Davis - foul #2 on Sanford Davis, team foul #6 | 73-74 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Huminski (PG), Kenneth Hunt (SF), Scott Riveria (PF) Michael Emmons, Rex Hammond, Richard Peterman | |
| Subs | Montana State | Ronnie Stewart (PF), Daniel Cooper (C) Harold Segovia, Sanford Davis | |
| 02:05 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson misses the 1st free throw | 73-74 |
| 02:05 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson makes the 2nd free throw | 74-74 |
| 01:50 | Montana State | Caleb Browning is by himself and knocks in the shot in the paint on a great pass from Daniel Cooper | 74-76 |
| 01:35 | Western Michigan | James Conner can't connect on a 3 from straight away | 74-76 |
| 01:34 | Montana State | The rebound goes to Ronnie Stewart | 74-76 |
| 01:32 | Montana State | Daniel Cooper is called for a charge in the backcourt - foul #1 on Daniel Cooper, team foul #7 | 74-76 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Hammes (SF), Richard Peterman (PF) Kenneth Hunt, Scott Riveria | |
| Subs | Montana State | | |
| 01:15 | Western Michigan | James Huminski misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 74-76 |
| 01:13 | Montana State | The rebound goes to Caleb Browning | 74-76 |
| 01:05 | Montana State | John Prager scores on a 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Caleb Browning | 74-79 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:43 | Western Michigan | James Huminski misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 74-79 |
| 00:41 | Montana State | The rebound goes to Daniel Cooper | 74-79 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:39 | Montana State | Daniel Cooper is hacked by James Huminski in the backcourt - foul #2 on James Huminski, team foul #11 | 74-79 |
| 00:39 | Montana State | Daniel Cooper misses the 1st free throw | 74-79 |
| 00:39 | Montana State | Daniel Cooper makes the 2nd free throw | 74-80 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:35 | Western Michigan | James Conner scores on a 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from John Hammes | 77-80 |
| 00:32 | Montana State | Demetrius Walker is hacked by James Conner in the backcourt - foul #4 on James Conner, team foul #12 | 77-80 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Montana State | Harold Segovia (SF) Caleb Browning | |
| 00:32 | Montana State | Demetrius Walker misses the 1st free throw | 77-80 |
| 00:32 | Montana State | Demetrius Walker makes the 2nd free throw | 77-81 |
| 00:25 | Western Michigan | James Huminski buries a 3pt attempt from straight away set up by John Hammes | 80-81 |
| 00:24 | Montana State | Demetrius Walker is hacked by James Huminski in the backcourt - foul #3 on James Huminski, team foul #13 | 80-81 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Montana State | Caleb Browning (SF) Harold Segovia | |
| 00:24 | Montana State | Demetrius Walker misses the 1st free throw | 80-81 |
| 00:24 | Montana State | Demetrius Walker makes the 2nd free throw | 80-82 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:12 | Western Michigan | James Conner drills a jumpshot from the left wing | 82-82 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:10 | Montana State | John Prager is hacked by James Huminski in the backcourt - foul #4 on James Huminski, team foul #14 | 82-82 |
| 00:10 | Montana State | John Prager makes the 1st free throw | 82-83 |
| 00:10 | Montana State | John Prager makes the 2nd free throw | 82-84 |
| 00:10 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining) | 82-84 |
| 00:04 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman hits a shot in the paint | 84-84 |
| 00:04 | Montana State | Montana State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 84-84 |
| 00:00 | Montana State | Caleb Browning misses the halfcourt shot | 84-84 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - James Huminski (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. 4 pf. SG - James Conner (fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. 4 pf. SF - John Hammes (fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. PF - Richard Peterman (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - Elliott Thompson (tiring) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Montana State | PG - John Prager (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. SG - Demetrius Walker (fresh) 14 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - Caleb Browning (fresh) 11 pts. 5 reb. PF - Ronnie Stewart (fresh) 12 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. C - Daniel Cooper (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 05:00 | Montana State | Ronnie Stewart wins the tip | 84-84 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 04:33 | Montana State | Ronnie Stewart misses the wide open floater from the right side | 84-84 |
| 04:31 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman grabs the board | 84-84 |
| 04:11 | Western Michigan | James Huminski is hacked by Demetrius Walker - foul #4 on Demetrius Walker, team foul #8 | 84-84 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt (SF), Scott Riveria (PF), Jonathan Johnson (C) John Hammes, Richard Peterman, Elliott Thompson | |
| Subs | Montana State | | |
| 04:11 | Western Michigan | James Huminski makes the 1st free throw | 85-84 |
| 04:11 | Western Michigan | James Huminski makes the 2nd free throw | 86-84 |
| 04:09 | Montana State | James Conner is called for the reach on Demetrius Walker in the backcourt - foul #5 on James Conner, team foul #15 | 86-84 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond (PF) James Conner | |
| Subs | Montana State | | |
| 04:09 | Montana State | Demetrius Walker misses the 1st free throw | 86-84 |
| 04:09 | Montana State | Demetrius Walker misses the 2nd free throw | 86-84 |
| 04:09 | Montana State | Caleb Browning snags the offensive board | 86-84 |
| 03:43 | Montana State | Caleb Browning hits the front of the rim on the floater near the basket | 86-84 |
| 03:42 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson gets the rebound | 86-84 |
| 03:23 | Western Michigan | The short jumper by Scott Riveria is denied by Daniel Cooper | 86-84 |
| 03:22 | Montana State | Caleb Browning pulls down the rebound | 86-84 |
| 03:19 | Montana State | Demetrius Walker is fouled in the backcourt by Jonathan Johnson - foul #1 on Jonathan Johnson, team foul #16 | 86-84 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons (SG) James Huminski | |
| Subs | Montana State | Harold Segovia (PF), Sanford Davis (C) Ronnie Stewart, Daniel Cooper | |
| 03:19 | Montana State | Demetrius Walker makes the 1st free throw | 86-85 |
| 03:19 | Montana State | Demetrius Walker makes the 2nd free throw | 86-86 |
| 03:08 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right side but the foul's on Caleb Browning - foul #3 on Caleb Browning, team foul #9 | 86-86 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Montana State | Theodore Holland (PG), Michael Chafin (SG), Joseph Ober (PF) John Prager, Demetrius Walker, Caleb Browning | |
| 03:08 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 87-86 |
| 03:08 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson misses the 2nd free throw | 87-86 |
| 03:08 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond snags the offensive board | 87-86 |
| 02:53 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond connects on the fadeaway in the lane on a great pass from Michael Emmons | 89-86 |
| 02:53 | Montana State | Montana State calls a full timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 89-86 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Huminski (PG), John Hammes (SF) Michael Emmons, Kenneth Hunt | |
| Subs | Montana State | John Prager (PG), Demetrius Walker (SG), Caleb Browning (SF), Ronnie Stewart (PF), Daniel Cooper (C) Theodore Holland, Michael Chafin, Harold Segovia, Joseph Ober, Sanford Davis | |
| 02:35 | Montana State | Demetrius Walker can't connect on an uncontested jumpshot from the left side but he's fouled by Rex Hammond - foul #3 on Rex Hammond, team foul #17 | 89-86 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman (PF) Rex Hammond | |
| Subs | Montana State | | |
| 02:35 | Montana State | Demetrius Walker misses the 1st free throw | 89-86 |
| 02:35 | Montana State | Demetrius Walker misses the 2nd free throw | 89-86 |
| 02:35 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria gets the rebound | 89-86 |
| 02:35 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining) | 89-86 |
| 02:28 | Western Michigan | James Huminski buries a 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by Jonathan Johnson | 92-86 |
| 02:09 | Montana State | John Prager is whistled for a carry | 92-86 |
| 01:45 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 92-86 |
| 01:44 | Montana State | The rebound goes to Daniel Cooper | 92-86 |
| 01:21 | Montana State | Demetrius Walker is fouled on the floor by Scott Riveria - foul #1 on Scott Riveria, team foul #18 | 92-86 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson (C) Scott Riveria | |
| Subs | Montana State | | |
| 01:21 | Montana State | Demetrius Walker misses the 1st free throw | 92-86 |
| 01:21 | Montana State | Demetrius Walker misses the 2nd free throw | 92-86 |
| 01:21 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Richard Peterman | 92-86 |
| 01:14 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson comes up short on the jumpshot from the free throw line but the foul's on Daniel Cooper - foul #2 on Daniel Cooper, team foul #10 | 92-86 |
| 01:14 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson makes the 1st free throw | 93-86 |
| 01:14 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson makes the 2nd free throw | 94-86 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:59 | Montana State | Demetrius Walker misses badly on the uncontested 3 from straight away | 94-86 |
| 00:58 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson grabs the board | 94-86 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - James Huminski (fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast. 4 pf. SG - Jonathan Johnson (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SF - John Hammes (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. PF - Richard Peterman (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - Elliott Thompson (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Montana State | PG - John Prager (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. SG - Demetrius Walker (fresh) 16 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf. SF - Caleb Browning (fresh) 11 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf. PF - Ronnie Stewart (fresh) 12 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. C - Daniel Cooper (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:55 | Western Michigan | John Prager is called for the reach on Elliott Thompson in the backcourt - foul #2 on John Prager, team foul #11 | 94-86 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt (SF), Scott Riveria (PF) John Hammes, Richard Peterman | |
| Subs | Montana State | | |
| 00:55 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson makes the 1st free throw | 95-86 |
| 00:55 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson makes the 2nd free throw | 96-86 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:51 | Montana State | Ronnie Stewart is fouled on the floor by Scott Riveria - foul #2 on Scott Riveria, team foul #19 | 96-86 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons (SG), Rex Hammond (PF) James Huminski, Elliott Thompson | |
| Subs | Montana State | Theodore Holland (PG), Michael Chafin (SG), Harold Segovia (SF), Sanford Davis (C) John Prager, Demetrius Walker, Caleb Browning, Daniel Cooper | |
| 00:51 | Montana State | Ronnie Stewart makes the 1st free throw | 96-87 |
| 00:51 | Montana State | Ronnie Stewart misses the 2nd free throw | 96-87 |
| 00:51 | Montana State | Harold Segovia pulls down the offensive rebound | 96-87 |
| 00:51 | Montana State | Montana State calls a full timeout (1 :30 2 full remaining) | 96-87 |
| 00:49 | Montana State | Theodore Holland can't connect on an uncontested 3pt jumper from the left corner | 96-87 |
| 00:48 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria grabs the board | 96-87 |
| 00:48 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 96-87 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Huminski (PG), Elliott Thompson (C) Michael Emmons, Rex Hammond | |
| Subs | Montana State | John Prager (PG), Demetrius Walker (SG), Caleb Browning (SF), Daniel Cooper (C) Theodore Holland, Michael Chafin, Harold Segovia, Sanford Davis | |
| 00:46 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson is hacked by Demetrius Walker in the backcourt - foul #5 on Demetrius Walker, team foul #12 | 96-87 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Montana State | Theodore Holland (SG) Demetrius Walker | |
| 00:46 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson makes the 1st free throw | 97-87 |
| 00:46 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson misses the 2nd free throw | 97-87 |
| 00:46 | Montana State | Caleb Browning gets the rebound | 97-87 |
| 00:42 | Montana State | Daniel Cooper misses the lay-in | 97-87 |
| 00:40 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Elliott Thompson | 97-87 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:20 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria is called for a backcourt violation | 97-87 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons (SG), Rex Hammond (PF) James Huminski, Elliott Thompson | |
| Subs | Montana State | Michael Chafin (SG), Harold Segovia (SF), Joseph Ober (PF), Sanford Davis (C) John Prager, Caleb Browning, Ronnie Stewart, Daniel Cooper | |
| 00:14 | Montana State | Joseph Ober buries a driving attempt near the basket | 97-89 |
| 00:14 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (1 :30 2 full remaining) | 97-89 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Huminski (PG), John Hammes (SF), Richard Peterman (PF), Elliott Thompson (C) Michael Emmons, Kenneth Hunt, Rex Hammond, Scott Riveria | |
| Subs | Montana State | John Prager (PG), Caleb Browning (SF), Ronnie Stewart (PF), Daniel Cooper (C) Michael Chafin, Harold Segovia, Joseph Ober, Sanford Davis | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:11 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson is hacked by John Prager in the backcourt - foul #3 on John Prager, team foul #13 | 97-89 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt (SF), Scott Riveria (PF) John Hammes, Richard Peterman | |
| Subs | Montana State | | |
| 00:11 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson misses the 1st free throw | 97-89 |
| 00:11 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 98-89 |
| 00:05 | Montana State | John Prager misses badly on a 3pt shot from straight away | 98-89 |
| 00:04 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson snags the defensive board | 98-89 |
| 00:04 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (1 :30 1 full remaining) | 98-89 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:00 | Western Michigan | James Huminski runs out the clock | 98-89 |