| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Jonathan Johnson (fresh) SG - Joseph Manfredi (fresh) SF - John Hammes (fresh) PF - Richard Peterman (fresh) C - Elliott Thompson (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger Carr (fresh) SG - Terence Hiett (fresh) SF - Dan Kiker (fresh) PF - Tommy Holman (fresh) C - Craig Andres (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson wins the tip | 0-0 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 19:37 | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 0-0 |
| 19:14 | Northern Illinois University | Elliott Thompson is called for the reach on Terence Hiett - foul #1 on Elliott Thompson, team foul #1 | 0-0 |
| 19:01 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman drills a jumper near the basket on a nice dish by Roger Carr | 0-2 |
| 18:40 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson connects on the driving attempt in the lane on a nice dish by Jonathan Johnson | 2-2 |
| 18:16 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr misses the jumper from the left side | 2-2 |
| 18:14 | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi grabs the defensive rebound | 2-2 |
| 18:09 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson misses short on a driving attempt near the basket | 2-2 |
| 18:08 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson tips it back up and in | 4-2 |
| 17:47 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres can't connect on an uncontested jumper from close range but the foul's on Elliott Thompson - foul #2 on Elliott Thompson, team foul #2 | 4-2 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Larsen (C) Elliott Thompson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 17:47 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres makes the 1st free throw | 4-3 |
| 17:47 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres misses the 2nd free throw | 4-3 |
| 17:47 | Western Michigan | John Larsen snags the defensive board | 4-3 |
| 17:27 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 4-3 |
| 17:25 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson snags the offensive board | 4-3 |
| 17:17 | Western Michigan | Craig Andres steals it from Joseph Manfredi | 4-3 |
| 16:56 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman blows the wide open layup | 4-3 |
| 16:54 | Western Michigan | John Larsen grabs the defensive rebound | 4-3 |
| 16:44 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson is called for 10 seconds | 4-3 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Huminski (PG), Michael Emmons (SG), Scott Riveria (SF), Rex Hammond (PF) Jonathan Johnson, Joseph Manfredi, John Hammes, Richard Peterman | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 16:30 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr misses short on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 4-3 |
| 16:28 | Western Michigan | John Larsen grabs the board | 4-3 |
| 16:22 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 4-3 |
| 16:20 | Western Michigan | James Huminski snags the offensive board | 4-3 |
| 16:08 | Western Michigan | James Huminski misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 4-3 |
| 16:07 | Western Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Michael Emmons | 4-3 |
| 15:48 | Western Michigan | John Larsen buries a jumper from the right side set up by Rex Hammond and the foul's on Craig Andres - foul #1 on Craig Andres, team foul #1 | 6-3 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson (PG) Michael Emmons | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Hodgdon (SG), Steven Wilson (SF), Forrest Morgan (PF), Jonathan Rosenbalm (C) Terence Hiett, Dan Kiker, Tommy Holman, Craig Andres | |
| 15:48 | Western Michigan | John Larsen makes the free throw | 7-3 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Jonathan Johnson (fresh) 1 ast. SG - James Huminski (fresh) SF - Scott Riveria (fresh) PF - Rex Hammond (fresh) C - John Larsen (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger Carr (fresh) 1 ast. SG - David Hodgdon (fresh) SF - Steven Wilson (fresh) PF - Forrest Morgan (fresh) C - Jonathan Rosenbalm (fresh) | |
| 15:42 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan loses the dribble to Scott Riveria in the backcourt | 7-3 |
| 15:41 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria lays it in | 9-3 |
| 15:37 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Riveria is called for the reach on Steven Wilson in the backcourt - foul #1 on Scott Riveria, team foul #3 | 9-3 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman (PF) John Larsen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 15:27 | Northern Illinois University | David Hodgdon misses long on an open 3pt jumper from the left wing | 9-3 |
| 15:25 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman grabs the board | 9-3 |
| 15:21 | Western Michigan | James Huminski hits the finger roll set up by Richard Peterman | 11-3 |
| 15:18 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson is hacked by Jonathan Johnson in the backcourt - foul #1 on Jonathan Johnson, team foul #4 | 11-3 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Hammes (SF) Rex Hammond | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Buford (SG) Roger Carr | |
| 15:00 | Northern Illinois University | David Hodgdon misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away | 11-3 |
| 14:59 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan grabs the offensive board | 11-3 |
| 14:51 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Riveria steals the ball from Steven Wilson | 11-3 |
| 14:27 | Western Michigan | James Huminski misses badly on a jumpshot from the right wing but he's hacked by Dennis Buford - foul #1 on Dennis Buford, team foul #2 | 11-3 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi (SG), Rex Hammond (C) Jonathan Johnson, Scott Riveria | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr (PG), Terence Hiett (SG), Dan Kiker (SF), Craig Andres (C) David Hodgdon, Dennis Buford, Steven Wilson, Jonathan Rosenbalm | |
| 14:27 | Western Michigan | James Huminski makes the 1st free throw | 12-3 |
| 14:27 | Western Michigan | James Huminski misses the 2nd free throw | 12-3 |
| 14:27 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres snags the defensive board | 12-3 |
| 14:04 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan misses the 3 pointer from the left wing | 12-3 |
| 14:03 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres grabs the offensive board | 12-3 |
| 13:52 | Northern Illinois University | Rex Hammond blocks the short jumper by Craig Andres | 12-3 |
| 13:51 | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi grabs the board | 12-3 |
| 13:33 | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi loses the dribble to Terence Hiett | 12-3 |
| 13:30 | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett banks in the layup | 12-5 |
| 13:12 | Western Michigan | James Huminski can't connect on a shot from the right wing but he's fouled by Roger Carr - foul #1 on Roger Carr, team foul #3 | 12-5 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria (SF), John Larsen (C) John Hammes, Richard Peterman | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman (PF), Jonathan Rosenbalm (C) Forrest Morgan, Craig Andres | |
| 13:12 | Western Michigan | James Huminski makes the 1st free throw | 13-5 |
| 13:12 | Western Michigan | James Huminski makes the 2nd free throw | 14-5 |
| 12:51 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker lays it in uncontested on a great pass from Terence Hiett | 14-7 |
| 12:39 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the left side | 14-7 |
| 12:38 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman gets the rebound | 14-7 |
| 12:23 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman misses short on a floater from the right block but he's fouled by James Huminski - foul #1 on James Huminski, team foul #5 | 14-7 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson (PG), Michael Emmons (SG), Richard Peterman (PF) James Huminski, Joseph Manfredi, Rex Hammond | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Hodgdon (PG), Dennis Buford (SG), Steven Wilson (SF) Roger Carr, Terence Hiett, Dan Kiker | |
| 12:23 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman misses the 1st free throw | 14-7 |
| 12:23 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman makes the 2nd free throw | 14-8 |
| 12:08 | Western Michigan | John Larsen makes the fadeaway near the basket | 16-8 |
| 11:40 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson misses short on an open 3 pointer from the right wing | 16-8 |
| 11:38 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman pulls down the offensive rebound | 16-8 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Jonathan Johnson (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Michael Emmons (fresh) SF - Scott Riveria (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl. PF - Richard Peterman (fairly fresh) C - John Larsen (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - David Hodgdon (fresh) SG - Dennis Buford (fresh) SF - Steven Wilson (fresh) PF - Tommy Holman (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Jonathan Rosenbalm (fresh) | |
| 11:22 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Buford knocks in the 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from David Hodgdon | 16-11 |
| 11:01 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 16-11 |
| 11:00 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson snags the defensive board | 16-11 |
| 10:54 | Northern Illinois University | David Hodgdon connects on the 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Tommy Holman | 16-14 |
| 10:35 | Western Michigan | David Hodgdon steals the ball from John Larsen | 16-14 |
| 10:32 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman misses the easy layup | 16-14 |
| 10:30 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm misses the tip | 16-14 |
| 10:29 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman pulls down the rebound | 16-14 |
| 10:13 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria misses badly on a 3 pointer from straight away | 16-14 |
| 10:12 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Tommy Holman | 16-14 |
| 10:10 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Johnson picks off the pass by Steven Wilson in the backcourt | 16-14 |
| 10:09 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons blows the layup | 16-14 |
| 10:07 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman gets the rebound | 16-14 |
| 10:03 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Buford can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 16-14 |
| 10:02 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson gets the rebound | 16-14 |
| 09:38 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson throws a bad pass out of bounds | 16-14 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Peachey (PG), Joseph Manfredi (SG), John Hammes (SF), Rex Hammond (C) Jonathan Johnson, Michael Emmons, Scott Riveria, John Larsen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr (PG), Terence Hiett (SG), Dan Kiker (SF), Forrest Morgan (PF), Craig Andres (C) David Hodgdon, Dennis Buford, Steven Wilson, Tommy Holman, Jonathan Rosenbalm | |
| 09:18 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres's layup is rejected by Richard Peterman | 16-14 |
| 09:17 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres tips it but misses | 16-14 |
| 09:16 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan tips it back up and in | 16-16 |
| 08:57 | Western Michigan | John Hammes scores on a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Joseph Manfredi | 19-16 |
| 08:55 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr is hacked by William Peachey in the backcourt - foul #1 on William Peachey, team foul #6 | 19-16 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Huminski (PG) William Peachey | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 08:41 | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing | 19-16 |
| 08:39 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Rex Hammond | 19-16 |
| 08:37 | Western Michigan | James Huminski is fouled in the backcourt by Roger Carr - foul #2 on Roger Carr, team foul #4 | 19-16 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson (PG), John Larsen (C) James Huminski, Richard Peterman | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ricardo Rodriquez (PG) Roger Carr | |
| 08:17 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson drills a 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by John Hammes | 22-16 |
| 07:54 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan knocks in the jumper near the basket set up by Ricardo Rodriquez | 22-18 |
| 07:43 | Western Michigan | John Hammes hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the free throw line | 22-18 |
| 07:42 | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett grabs the board | 22-18 |
| 07:38 | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 22-18 |
| 07:36 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan grabs the offensive board | 22-18 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Jonathan Johnson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Joseph Manfredi (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SF - John Hammes (fairly fresh) 3 pts. PF - Rex Hammond (fairly fresh) C - John Larsen (tiring) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Ricardo Rodriquez (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Terence Hiett (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Dan Kiker (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Forrest Morgan (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Craig Andres (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:15 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres scores on a floater in the lane on a nice dish by Terence Hiett | 22-20 |
| 06:57 | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi makes the 3 pointer from the left corner | 25-20 |
| 06:55 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Manfredi is called for the reach on Terence Hiett in the backcourt - foul #1 on Joseph Manfredi, team foul #7 | 25-20 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Huminski (PG), Michael Emmons (SG), Richard Peterman (PF), Scott Riveria (C) Jonathan Johnson, Joseph Manfredi, Rex Hammond, John Larsen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Buford (PG), Steven Wilson (SF), Tommy Holman (PF), Jonathan Rosenbalm (C) Ricardo Rodriquez, Dan Kiker, Forrest Morgan, Craig Andres | |
| 06:55 | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett misses the 1st free throw | 25-20 |
| 06:55 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Richard Peterman | 25-20 |
| 06:53 | Western Michigan | Terence Hiett takes the ball from James Huminski in the backcourt | 25-20 |
| 06:31 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman makes the fadeaway from the right block on a nice dish by Terence Hiett | 25-22 |
| 06:14 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Rosenbalm is called for the reach on Scott Riveria - foul #1 on Jonathan Rosenbalm, team foul #5 | 25-22 |
| 06:03 | Western Michigan | James Huminski is fouled on the floor by Terence Hiett - foul #1 on Terence Hiett, team foul #6 | 25-22 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ricardo Rodriquez (PG) Terence Hiett | |
| 05:50 | Western Michigan | James Huminski is fouled on the floor by Dennis Buford - foul #2 on Dennis Buford, team foul #7 | 25-22 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson (PG) Michael Emmons | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett (SG), Craig Andres (C) Dennis Buford, Jonathan Rosenbalm | |
| 05:50 | Western Michigan | James Huminski makes the 1st free throw | 26-22 |
| 05:50 | Western Michigan | James Huminski makes the 2nd free throw | 27-22 |
| 05:48 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Johnson steals it from Ricardo Rodriquez in the backcourt | 27-22 |
| 05:33 | Western Michigan | James Huminski misses long on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 27-22 |
| 05:32 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Steven Wilson | 27-22 |
| 05:30 | Northern Illinois University | Ricardo Rodriquez throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 27-22 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Hodgdon (SG) Terence Hiett | |
| 05:20 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the baseline | 27-22 |
| 05:18 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to David Hodgdon | 27-22 |
| 05:13 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Johnson is called for the reach on Steven Wilson - foul #2 on Jonathan Johnson, team foul #8 | 27-22 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons (PG), Christopher Vito (SG), Rex Hammond (C) Jonathan Johnson, James Huminski, Scott Riveria | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker (SF) Ricardo Rodriquez | |
| 05:13 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson makes the 1st free throw | 27-23 |
| 05:13 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson makes the 2nd free throw | 27-24 |
| 04:53 | Western Michigan | Craig Andres denies the turnaround by Christopher Vito | 27-24 |
| 04:52 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Tommy Holman | 27-24 |
| 04:48 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson hits the front of the rim on the wide open shot from the left wing | 27-24 |
| 04:46 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond grabs the board | 27-24 |
| 04:28 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman clanks a floater in the lane | 27-24 |
| 04:26 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Craig Andres | 27-24 |
| 04:22 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker is hacked by John Hammes - foul #1 on John Hammes, team foul #9 | 27-24 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi (SG), Scott Riveria (PF), John Larsen (C) Christopher Vito, John Hammes, Richard Peterman | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett (SG), Forrest Morgan (PF), Jonathan Rosenbalm (C) Steven Wilson, Tommy Holman, Craig Andres | |
| 04:22 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker makes the 1st free throw | 27-25 |
| 04:22 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker misses the 2nd free throw | 27-25 |
| 04:22 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria grabs the board | 27-25 |
| 03:53 | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi misses the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 27-25 |
| 03:52 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker grabs the board | 27-25 |
| 03:48 | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett knocks in the 3 from the left corner on a great pass from David Hodgdon | 27-28 |
| 03:34 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria can't connect on a floater from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Forrest Morgan - foul #1 on Forrest Morgan, team foul #8 | 27-28 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson (PG), James Huminski (SG), John Hammes (SF), Elliott Thompson (C) Michael Emmons, Joseph Manfredi, Rex Hammond, John Larsen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr (PG), Dennis Buford (SG) David Hodgdon, Terence Hiett | |
| 03:34 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria makes the 1st free throw | 28-28 |
| 03:34 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria makes the 2nd free throw | 29-28 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Jonathan Johnson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - James Huminski (fresh) 7 pts. SF - John Hammes (tiring) 3 pts. PF - Scott Riveria (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl. C - Elliott Thompson (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger Carr (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Dennis Buford (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Dan Kiker (fairly fresh) 3 pts. PF - Forrest Morgan (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Jonathan Rosenbalm (fresh) | |
| 03:21 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker can't connect on an uncontested 3pt jumper from the left corner | 29-28 |
| 03:19 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Jonathan Johnson | 29-28 |
| 02:59 | Western Michigan | John Hammes is hacked by Dan Kiker - foul #1 on Dan Kiker, team foul #9 | 29-28 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman (PF) Scott Riveria | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman (PF), Craig Andres (C) Forrest Morgan, Jonathan Rosenbalm | |
| 02:59 | Western Michigan | John Hammes makes the 1st free throw | 30-28 |
| 02:59 | Western Michigan | John Hammes makes the 2nd free throw | 31-28 |
| 02:30 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker misses the shot from the right wing but the foul's on Elliott Thompson - foul #3 on Elliott Thompson, team foul #10 | 31-28 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi (SG), John Larsen (C) James Huminski, Elliott Thompson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 02:30 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker makes the 1st free throw | 31-29 |
| 02:30 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker makes the 2nd free throw | 31-30 |
| 02:19 | Western Michigan | Roger Carr steals it from Richard Peterman | 31-30 |
| 02:08 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman hits a driving attempt from the left block on a great pass from Roger Carr | 31-32 |
| 01:51 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman travels with the ball | 31-32 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond (SF), Scott Riveria (C) John Hammes, John Larsen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett (SG), Steven Wilson (SF), Forrest Morgan (PF) Dennis Buford, Dan Kiker, Tommy Holman | |
| 01:35 | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett misses the fadeaway jumper from the right side but he's fouled by Joseph Manfredi - foul #2 on Joseph Manfredi, team foul #11 | 31-32 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Huminski (PG), Michael Emmons (SG) Jonathan Johnson, Joseph Manfredi | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm (C) Craig Andres | |
| 01:35 | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett misses the 1st free throw | 31-32 |
| 01:35 | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett makes the 2nd free throw | 31-33 |
| 01:20 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons misses short on a driving attempt from close range but the foul's on Terence Hiett - foul #2 on Terence Hiett, team foul #10 | 31-33 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ricardo Rodriquez (PG) Roger Carr | |
| 01:20 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons makes the 1st free throw | 32-33 |
| 01:20 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons misses the 2nd free throw | 32-33 |
| 01:20 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan grabs the defensive rebound | 32-33 |
| 00:58 | Northern Illinois University | Ricardo Rodriquez loses the dribble to Michael Emmons | 32-33 |
| 00:38 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons loses the dribble to Terence Hiett | 32-33 |
| 00:34 | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett banks in the layup | 32-35 |
| 00:14 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 32-35 |
| 00:12 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria hits the follow up shot | 34-35 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson is by himself and knocks in the fadeaway from the left side | 34-37 |