| Lineup | George Mason | PG - Elton Anderson (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Larry Hudson (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Xing-Fu Chi (fresh) PF - William Scott (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. C - Michael Stokley (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Robert Adams (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Kenneth Terhune (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Michael Redd (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Eric Ovalle (fresh) 14 pts. C - Robert Sullivan (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Redd inbounds the ball | 35-35 |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 19:43 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Sullivan drills a runner in the paint set up by Kenneth Terhune and he's fouled by Michael Stokley - foul #3 on Michael Stokley, team foul #1 | 35-37 |
| Subs | George Mason | Fabian Gallo (C) Michael Stokley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 19:43 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Sullivan makes the free throw | 35-38 |
| 19:19 | George Mason | Elton Anderson is hacked by Kenneth Terhune - foul #1 on Kenneth Terhune, team foul #1 | 35-38 |
| 18:56 | George Mason | Fabian Gallo's pass is intercepted by Kenneth Terhune | 35-38 |
| 18:33 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Sullivan clanks a floater from close range | 35-38 |
| 18:31 | George Mason | William Scott grabs the defensive rebound | 35-38 |
| 18:04 | George Mason | Elton Anderson buries a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Xing-Fu Chi | 38-38 |
| 17:46 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Redd is whistled for traveling | 38-38 |
| 17:30 | George Mason | Elton Anderson misses short on a jumpshot from the left wing but the foul's on Robert Adams - foul #2 on Robert Adams, team foul #2 | 38-38 |
| Subs | George Mason | Norman Luse (C) Xing-Fu Chi | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Laliberte (SF) Michael Redd | |
| 17:30 | George Mason | Elton Anderson makes the 1st free throw | 39-38 |
| 17:30 | George Mason | Elton Anderson misses the 2nd free throw | 39-38 |
| 17:30 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Laliberte pulls down the rebound | 39-38 |
| 17:13 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Adams hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from straight away | 39-38 |
| 17:12 | George Mason | Larry Hudson grabs the board | 39-38 |
| 16:58 | George Mason | Larry Hudson's pass is intercepted by Kenneth Terhune | 39-38 |
| 16:32 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Adams hits a 3 from the left corner set up by Kenneth Terhune | 39-41 |
| 16:05 | George Mason | Fabian Gallo misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 39-41 |
| 16:04 | George Mason | William Scott can't tip it in | 39-41 |
| 16:03 | George Mason | Fabian Gallo misses the tip | 39-41 |
| 16:01 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Robert Sullivan | 39-41 |
| 15:57 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Adams throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 39-41 |
| Subs | George Mason | Willie Huey (PG), Otha Zarn (SG), Xing-Fu Chi (SF), Michael Stokley (C) Elton Anderson, Larry Hudson, Fabian Gallo, William Scott | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gary Weaver (PG), Robert Lanford (SG), Michael Redd (SF), Charley Ketterman (C) Robert Adams, Kenneth Terhune, Eric Ovalle, Robert Sullivan | |
| Lineup | George Mason | PG - Willie Huey (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Otha Zarn (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Xing-Fu Chi (fresh) PF - Norman Luse (fresh) C - Michael Stokley (fresh) 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Gary Weaver (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Robert Lanford (fresh) SF - Michael Redd (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Matthew Laliberte (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. C - Charley Ketterman (fresh) | |
| 15:49 | George Mason | Michael Stokley is hacked by Robert Lanford - foul #1 on Robert Lanford, team foul #3 | 39-41 |
| 15:35 | George Mason | Michael Stokley connects on the jump hook from the baseline on a nice dish by Willie Huey | 41-41 |
| 15:13 | Northern Illinois University | The jumper by Matthew Laliberte is denied by Michael Stokley | 41-41 |
| 15:11 | George Mason | Michael Stokley grabs the board | 41-41 |
| 14:55 | George Mason | Otha Zarn clanks a runner in the lane but he's fouled by Robert Lanford - foul #2 on Robert Lanford, team foul #4 | 41-41 |
| 14:55 | George Mason | Otha Zarn makes the 1st free throw | 42-41 |
| 14:55 | George Mason | Otha Zarn makes the 2nd free throw | 43-41 |
| 14:33 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Weaver scores on a 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Matthew Laliberte | 43-44 |
| 14:17 | George Mason | Otha Zarn is fouled on the floor by Gary Weaver - foul #1 on Gary Weaver, team foul #5 | 43-44 |
| Subs | George Mason | Elton Anderson (PG), Larry Hudson (SG), William Scott (PF) Willie Huey, Xing-Fu Chi, Norman Luse | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Adams (PG), Kenneth Terhune (SG), Robert Sullivan (C) Gary Weaver, Robert Lanford, Matthew Laliberte | |
| 14:01 | George Mason | Larry Hudson connects on the 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Elton Anderson | 46-44 |
| 13:51 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Sullivan hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Kenneth Terhune | 46-46 |
| 13:36 | George Mason | William Scott hits a 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Larry Hudson | 49-46 |
| 13:24 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Adams can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 49-46 |
| 13:22 | George Mason | Otha Zarn grabs the defensive rebound | 49-46 |
| 13:03 | George Mason | Otha Zarn hits the finger roll | 51-46 |
| 12:50 | Northern Illinois University | Charley Ketterman scores on a turnaround in the paint | 51-48 |
| 12:29 | George Mason | Larry Hudson misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 51-48 |
| 12:28 | George Mason | William Scott gets the offensive rebound | 51-48 |
| 12:17 | George Mason | Otha Zarn misses the turnaround from the baseline | 51-48 |
| 12:16 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Charley Ketterman | 51-48 |
| 12:11 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Redd makes the fadeaway from the left block | 51-50 |
| 11:58 | George Mason | Larry Hudson is hacked by Kenneth Terhune - foul #2 on Kenneth Terhune, team foul #6 | 51-50 |
| Subs | George Mason | Willie Huey (PG), James Olson (SG), Xing-Fu Chi (SF), Fabian Gallo (PF), Norman Luse (C) Elton Anderson, Larry Hudson, Otha Zarn, William Scott, Michael Stokley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gary Weaver (PG), Matthew Laliberte (SF), Eric Ovalle (PF) Robert Adams, Michael Redd, Charley Ketterman | |
| 11:42 | George Mason | Eric Ovalle takes the ball from Fabian Gallo | 51-50 |
| Lineup | George Mason | PG - Willie Huey (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - James Olson (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Xing-Fu Chi (fresh) PF - Fabian Gallo (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. C - Norman Luse (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Gary Weaver (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Kenneth Terhune (fresh) 3 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. SF - Matthew Laliberte (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. PF - Eric Ovalle (fresh) 14 pts. C - Robert Sullivan (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:23 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Sullivan is whistled for traveling | 51-50 |
| Subs | George Mason | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lanford (SG), Thomas McGonnell (SF) Kenneth Terhune, Robert Sullivan | |
| 11:04 | George Mason | Fabian Gallo hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from just outside the lane | 51-50 |
| 11:03 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas McGonnell grabs the board | 51-50 |
| 10:59 | Northern Illinois University | Norman Luse swats the dunk try by Eric Ovalle | 51-50 |
| 10:58 | George Mason | Fabian Gallo snags the defensive board | 51-50 |
| 10:35 | George Mason | Norman Luse makes the floater from the right side on a great pass from James Olson | 53-50 |
| 10:16 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lanford misses short on a jumper from close range but he's fouled by James Olson - foul #1 on James Olson, team foul #2 | 53-50 |
| Subs | George Mason | Elton Anderson (PG), Larry Hudson (SG), William Scott (PF) Willie Huey, James Olson, Norman Luse | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Adams (PG), Robert Sullivan (C) Gary Weaver, Thomas McGonnell | |
| 10:16 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lanford makes the 1st free throw | 53-51 |
| 10:16 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lanford makes the 2nd free throw | 53-52 |
| 09:54 | George Mason | Fabian Gallo connects on the 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Elton Anderson | 56-52 |
| 09:42 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Ovalle clanks a runner in the lane but he's hacked by Elton Anderson - foul #3 on Elton Anderson, team foul #3 | 56-52 |
| Subs | George Mason | Michael Stokley (C) Fabian Gallo | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Terhune (SG) Robert Lanford | |
| 09:42 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Ovalle makes the 1st free throw | 56-53 |
| 09:42 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Ovalle makes the 2nd free throw | 56-54 |
| 09:22 | George Mason | Elton Anderson clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 56-54 |
| 09:21 | George Mason | William Scott tips it back up and in | 58-54 |
| 09:13 | Northern Illinois University | William Scott steals it from Eric Ovalle | 58-54 |
| 09:04 | George Mason | Xing-Fu Chi loses the dribble to Robert Adams | 58-54 |
| 08:59 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Adams scores on a jumpshot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Robert Sullivan | 58-56 |
| 08:55 | George Mason | Larry Hudson misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 58-56 |
| 08:53 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Laliberte grabs the board | 58-56 |
| 08:49 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Adams clanks a shot from the right wing | 58-56 |
| 08:47 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Sullivan pulls down the offensive rebound | 58-56 |
| 08:18 | Northern Illinois University | William Scott steps in front of the Kenneth Terhune pass | 58-56 |
| 07:51 | George Mason | William Scott hits a 3pt shot from straight away set up by Elton Anderson | 61-56 |
| 07:38 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Sullivan throws a bad pass out of bounds | 61-56 |
| Subs | George Mason | Willie Huey (PG), Fabian Gallo (SF), Norman Luse (PF), Donald Vanness (C) Elton Anderson, Xing-Fu Chi, William Scott, Michael Stokley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gary Weaver (PG), Michael Redd (SF), Charley Ketterman (PF), Eddie Teneyck (C) Robert Adams, Matthew Laliberte, Eric Ovalle, Robert Sullivan | |
| Lineup | George Mason | PG - Willie Huey (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Larry Hudson (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SF - Fabian Gallo (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. PF - Norman Luse (fresh) 2 pts. C - Donald Vanness (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Gary Weaver (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Kenneth Terhune (fresh) 3 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. SF - Michael Redd (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. PF - Charley Ketterman (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Eddie Teneyck (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 07:15 | George Mason | Fabian Gallo misses short on a runner near the basket | 61-56 |
| 07:13 | Northern Illinois University | Charley Ketterman pulls down the rebound | 61-56 |
| 07:07 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Teneyck hits the front of the rim on the runner from the left block but the foul's on Norman Luse - foul #1 on Norman Luse, team foul #4 | 61-56 |
| Subs | George Mason | Otha Zarn (SG) Larry Hudson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 07:07 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Teneyck makes the 1st free throw | 61-57 |
| 07:07 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Teneyck makes the 2nd free throw | 61-58 |
| 06:38 | George Mason | Otha Zarn loses the ball out of bounds | 61-58 |
| Subs | George Mason | William Scott (PF) Donald Vanness | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lanford (SG), Robert Sullivan (C) Kenneth Terhune, Eddie Teneyck | |
| 06:20 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Weaver connects on the fadeaway from just outside the lane on a great pass from Robert Lanford | 61-60 |
| 05:55 | George Mason | Otha Zarn misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 61-60 |
| 05:54 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Robert Sullivan | 61-60 |
| 05:51 | Northern Illinois University | Willie Huey is called for the reach on Gary Weaver in the backcourt - foul #1 on Willie Huey, team foul #5 | 61-60 |
| Subs | George Mason | Elton Anderson (PG), Larry Hudson (SG), Michael Stokley (C) Willie Huey, Otha Zarn, Norman Luse | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Adams (PG) Gary Weaver | |
| 05:36 | Northern Illinois University | Charley Ketterman buries a runner from the left block set up by Robert Lanford and the foul's on William Scott - foul #2 on William Scott, team foul #6 | 61-62 |
| Subs | George Mason | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Terhune (SG) Robert Lanford | |
| 05:36 | Northern Illinois University | Charley Ketterman makes the free throw | 61-63 |
| 05:17 | George Mason | Michael Stokley hits a 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Larry Hudson | 64-63 |
| 04:53 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Terhune drills a 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Robert Adams | 64-66 |
| 04:46 | George Mason | Robert Sullivan denies the turnaround by Fabian Gallo | 64-66 |
| 04:45 | Northern Illinois University | Charley Ketterman snags the defensive board | 64-66 |
| 04:23 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Adams misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 64-66 |
| 04:21 | George Mason | William Scott snags the defensive board | 64-66 |
| 04:01 | George Mason | William Scott hits the front of the rim on the runner from the right block | 64-66 |
| 04:00 | George Mason | Michael Stokley hits the follow up shot | 66-66 |
| 03:54 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Sullivan is fouled on the floor by Larry Hudson - foul #2 on Larry Hudson, team foul #7 | 66-66 |
| Subs | George Mason | Xing-Fu Chi (SF), Norman Luse (PF), Donald Vanness (C) Fabian Gallo, William Scott, Michael Stokley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Laliberte (SF), Eric Ovalle (PF) Michael Redd, Charley Ketterman | |
| 03:54 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Sullivan makes the 1st free throw | 66-67 |
| 03:54 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Sullivan makes the 2nd free throw | 66-68 |
| 03:47 | George Mason | Norman Luse misses badly on a shot from just outside the lane | 66-68 |
| 03:46 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Sullivan grabs the defensive rebound | 66-68 |
| 03:40 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Adams hits a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Kenneth Terhune | 66-71 |
| Lineup | George Mason | PG - Elton Anderson (fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - Larry Hudson (fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast. SF - Xing-Fu Chi (fresh) PF - Norman Luse (fresh) 2 pts. C - Donald Vanness (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Robert Adams (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - Kenneth Terhune (fresh) 6 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl. SF - Matthew Laliberte (fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. PF - Eric Ovalle (fresh) 16 pts. C - Robert Sullivan (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 8 reb. | |
| 03:28 | George Mason | Xing-Fu Chi can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 66-71 |
| 03:26 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Sullivan gets the rebound | 66-71 |
| 03:21 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Terhune can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away but he's fouled by Xing-Fu Chi - foul #3 on Xing-Fu Chi, team foul #8 | 66-71 |
| Subs | George Mason | Willie Huey (PG), Otha Zarn (SG) Elton Anderson, Larry Hudson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas McGonnell (SF) Robert Sullivan | |
| 03:21 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Terhune makes the 1st free throw | 66-72 |
| 03:21 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Terhune makes the 2nd free throw | 66-73 |
| 03:21 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Terhune makes the 3rd free throw | 66-74 |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:08 | George Mason | Willie Huey hits a 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Otha Zarn | 69-74 |
| 02:57 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Terhune comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 69-74 |
| 02:56 | George Mason | Donald Vanness snags the defensive board | 69-74 |
| 02:56 | George Mason | George Mason calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 69-74 |
| Subs | George Mason | Elton Anderson (PG), Larry Hudson (SG), William Scott (PF), Michael Stokley (C) Willie Huey, Otha Zarn, Norman Luse, Donald Vanness | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Redd (SF), Robert Sullivan (C) Thomas McGonnell, Matthew Laliberte | |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 02:48 | George Mason | Elton Anderson blows the layup but he's fouled by Michael Redd - foul #3 on Michael Redd, team foul #7 | 69-74 |
| 02:48 | George Mason | Elton Anderson makes the 1st free throw | 70-74 |
| 02:48 | George Mason | Elton Anderson makes the 2nd free throw | 71-74 |
| 02:22 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Adams misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Michael Stokley - foul #4 on Michael Stokley, team foul #9 | 71-74 |
| 02:22 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Adams makes the 1st free throw | 71-75 |
| 02:22 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Adams makes the 2nd free throw | 71-76 |
| 02:13 | George Mason | William Scott misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the right side but he's fouled by Robert Sullivan - foul #3 on Robert Sullivan, team foul #8 | 71-76 |
| 02:13 | George Mason | William Scott misses the 1st free throw | 71-76 |
| 02:13 | George Mason | William Scott makes the 2nd free throw | 72-76 |
| 01:53 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Ovalle makes the jump hook near the basket | 72-78 |
| 01:29 | George Mason | Michael Stokley can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 72-78 |
| 01:27 | George Mason | William Scott tips it in | 74-78 |
| 01:07 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Redd is hacked by Xing-Fu Chi - foul #4 on Xing-Fu Chi, team foul #10 | 74-78 |
| 01:07 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Redd makes the 1st free throw | 74-79 |
| 01:07 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Redd makes the 2nd free throw | 74-80 |
| 00:52 | George Mason | Michael Stokley scores on a runner from the right block set up by William Scott and he's fouled by Robert Adams - foul #3 on Robert Adams, team foul #9 | 76-80 |
| 00:52 | George Mason | Michael Stokley makes the free throw | 77-80 |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:25 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Redd clanks a shot from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Michael Stokley - foul #5 on Michael Stokley, team foul #11 | 77-80 |
| Subs | George Mason | Fabian Gallo (C) Michael Stokley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:25 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Redd makes the 1st free throw | 77-81 |
| 00:25 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Redd makes the 2nd free throw | 77-82 |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:18 | George Mason | Larry Hudson misses short on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 77-82 |
| 00:16 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Redd pulls down the rebound | 77-82 |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:14 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Redd is fouled in the backcourt by Larry Hudson - foul #3 on Larry Hudson, team foul #12 | 77-82 |
| 00:14 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Redd makes the 1st free throw | 77-83 |
| 00:14 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Redd makes the 2nd free throw | 77-84 |
| 00:07 | George Mason | Larry Hudson drills a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Elton Anderson | 80-84 |
| 00:05 | Northern Illinois University | Elton Anderson is called for the reach on Robert Adams in the backcourt - foul #4 on Elton Anderson, team foul #13 | 80-84 |
| 00:05 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Adams misses the 1st free throw | 80-84 |
| 00:05 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Adams makes the 2nd free throw | 80-85 |
| 00:00 | George Mason | Larry Hudson clanks a 3 from the left corner | 80-85 |