| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Christopher Vito (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Joseph Manfredi (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SF - Gary Billings (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - John Larsen (fresh) 2 stl. C - Elliott Thompson (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger Carr (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Jerry O'Shea (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Nathan Woods (fresh) 1 pts. 4 reb. PF - Tommy Holman (fresh) 7 pts. C - Craig Andres (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods inbounds the ball | 40-42 |
| 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 and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 19:58 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr's pass is intercepted by Joseph Manfredi in the backcourt | 40-42 |
| 19:49 | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi clanks a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 40-42 |
| 19:48 | Western Michigan | John Larsen tips it back up and in | 42-42 |
| 19:35 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away but he's fouled by John Larsen - foul #2 on John Larsen, team foul #1 | 42-42 |
| 19:35 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman makes the 1st free throw | 42-43 |
| 19:35 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman misses the 2nd free throw | 42-43 |
| 19:35 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman makes the 3rd free throw | 42-44 |
| 19:16 | Western Michigan | Gary Billings is called for traveling | 42-44 |
| 19:13 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 42-44 |
| 19:07 | Western Michigan | Roger Carr is called for the reach on Christopher Vito - foul #2 on Roger Carr, team foul #1 | 42-44 |
| 18:55 | Western Michigan | John Larsen is hacked by Tommy Holman - foul #3 on Tommy Holman, team foul #2 | 42-44 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm (PF) Tommy Holman | |
| 18:44 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Rosenbalm is called for the reach on Joseph Manfredi - foul #1 on Jonathan Rosenbalm, team foul #3 | 42-44 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Monte Spicer (PG), Emmanuel Badger (SF) Christopher Vito, Gary Billings | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 18:31 | Western Michigan | Emmanuel Badger makes the 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by Joseph Manfredi | 45-44 |
| 18:18 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods makes the wide open jump hook in the paint on a great pass from Roger Carr | 45-46 |
| 18:03 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Rosenbalm blocks the short jumper by Monte Spicer | 45-46 |
| 18:02 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods pulls down the rebound | 45-46 |
| 17:58 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 45-46 |
| 17:57 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm misses the tip | 45-46 |
| 17:55 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson pulls down the rebound | 45-46 |
| 17:33 | Western Michigan | Roger Carr picks off the pass by Joseph Manfredi | 45-46 |
| 17:29 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr banks in the layup | 45-48 |
| 17:04 | Western Michigan | John Larsen hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right side but the foul's on Jonathan Rosenbalm - foul #2 on Jonathan Rosenbalm, team foul #4 | 45-48 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito (PG), Gary Billings (SF), Anthony Greene (C) Monte Spicer, Emmanuel Badger, Elliott Thompson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Buford (PG), Jesse Corby (SG), Robert Lange (SF), Dan Kiker (PF), Forrest Morgan (C) Roger Carr, Jerry O'Shea, Nathan Woods, Jonathan Rosenbalm, Craig Andres | |
| 17:04 | Western Michigan | John Larsen makes the 1st free throw | 46-48 |
| 17:04 | Western Michigan | John Larsen makes the 2nd free throw | 47-48 |
| 16:44 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby clanks a pull-up jumper from the left side | 47-48 |
| 16:43 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange pulls down the offensive rebound | 47-48 |
| 16:37 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Vito is called for the reach on Jesse Corby - foul #2 on Christopher Vito, team foul #2 | 47-48 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Stanberry (PF) John Larsen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 16:25 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 47-48 |
| 16:23 | Western Michigan | Anthony Greene grabs the board | 47-48 |
| 16:17 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito comes up short on the 3 from the right corner | 47-48 |
| 16:16 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan grabs the board | 47-48 |
| 16:11 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange hits the front of the rim on the wide open 3pt attempt from the right corner | 47-48 |
| 16:10 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby tips it but misses | 47-48 |
| 16:08 | Western Michigan | Anthony Greene pulls down the rebound | 47-48 |
| 15:48 | Western Michigan | Gary Billings misses long on a jumpshot from the left side | 47-48 |
| 15:47 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan grabs the defensive rebound | 47-48 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Christopher Vito (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Joseph Manfredi (tiring) 10 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Gary Billings (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - John Stanberry (fresh) 2 stl. C - Anthony Greene (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Dennis Buford (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Jesse Corby (fresh) SF - Robert Lange (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. PF - Dan Kiker (fresh) 5 pts. C - Forrest Morgan (fresh) 7 reb. | |
| 15:43 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Billings takes the ball from Jesse Corby in the backcourt | 47-48 |
| 15:42 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito hits the finger roll on a great pass from Gary Billings | 49-48 |
| 15:31 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby scores on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 49-50 |
| 15:11 | Western Michigan | John Stanberry buries a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Christopher Vito | 52-50 |
| 15:05 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby is open and buries a 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Dennis Buford | 52-53 |
| 14:48 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 52-53 |
| 14:47 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker pulls down the rebound | 52-53 |
| 14:40 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Billings is called for the reach on Robert Lange - foul #1 on Gary Billings, team foul #3 | 52-53 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Sebastian (PG), Monte Spicer (SG), Emmanuel Badger (SF), John Larsen (PF), Elliott Thompson (C) Christopher Vito, Joseph Manfredi, Gary Billings, John Stanberry, Anthony Greene | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr (PG), Jerry O'Shea (SG), Nathan Woods (SF), Tommy Holman (PF), Jonathan Rosenbalm (C) Dennis Buford, Jesse Corby, Robert Lange, Dan Kiker, Forrest Morgan | |
| 14:24 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm misses badly on a shot from the free throw line | 52-53 |
| 14:22 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Elliott Thompson | 52-53 |
| 14:05 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson banks in the layup set up by William Sebastian and the foul's on Jerry O'Shea - foul #2 on Jerry O'Shea, team foul #5 | 54-53 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres (C) Jonathan Rosenbalm | |
| 14:05 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson makes the free throw | 55-53 |
| 14:03 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr's pass is intercepted by William Sebastian in the backcourt | 55-53 |
| 14:01 | Western Michigan | Monte Spicer hits the finger roll set up by William Sebastian | 57-53 |
| 13:47 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods is by himself and knocks in the jumpshot from the left wing set up by Craig Andres | 57-55 |
| 13:25 | Western Michigan | William Sebastian hits a jumper from the right wing | 59-55 |
| 13:08 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods is fouled on the floor by Emmanuel Badger - foul #2 on Emmanuel Badger, team foul #4 | 59-55 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Lindahl (SG), Gary Billings (SF), John Stanberry (PF) Monte Spicer, Emmanuel Badger, John Larsen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Buford (SG), Jonathan Rosenbalm (SF) Jerry O'Shea, Nathan Woods | |
| 12:48 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 59-55 |
| 12:47 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson snags the defensive board | 59-55 |
| 12:31 | Western Michigan | Gary Billings's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 59-55 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby (SG), Dan Kiker (PF), Forrest Morgan (C) Roger Carr, Tommy Holman, Craig Andres | |
| 12:03 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm is by himself and knocks in the 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Jesse Corby | 59-58 |
| 11:36 | Western Michigan | William Sebastian hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 59-58 |
| 11:35 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm snags the defensive board | 59-58 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - William Sebastian (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Michael Lindahl (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 pf. SF - Gary Billings (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - John Stanberry (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 stl. C - Elliott Thompson (tiring) 9 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Dennis Buford (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Jesse Corby (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jonathan Rosenbalm (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. PF - Dan Kiker (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Forrest Morgan (fairly fresh) 7 reb. | |
| 11:33 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby's pass is intercepted by Michael Lindahl in the backcourt | 59-58 |
| 11:30 | Western Michigan | Michael Lindahl misses the lay-in | 59-58 |
| 11:29 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Forrest Morgan | 59-58 |
| 11:22 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Dennis Buford | 59-61 |
| 11:04 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson clanks a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 59-61 |
| 11:02 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson grabs the offensive board | 59-61 |
| 10:43 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away | 59-61 |
| 10:42 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm gets the rebound | 59-61 |
| 10:38 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker misses the lay-in | 59-61 |
| 10:37 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson snags the defensive board | 59-61 |
| 10:32 | Western Michigan | Gary Billings jams it on a nice dish by William Sebastian | 61-61 |
| 10:27 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left side but he's fouled by William Sebastian - foul #4 on William Sebastian, team foul #5 | 61-61 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito (PG), Monte Spicer (SG), Emmanuel Badger (SF), John Larsen (PF), Anthony Greene (C) William Sebastian, Michael Lindahl, Gary Billings, John Stanberry, Elliott Thompson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr (PG), Nathan Woods (SF), Tommy Holman (PF), Craig Andres (C) Dennis Buford, Jonathan Rosenbalm, Dan Kiker, Forrest Morgan | |
| 10:27 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby makes the 1st free throw | 61-62 |
| 10:27 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby misses the 2nd free throw | 61-62 |
| 10:27 | Western Michigan | Anthony Greene grabs the board | 61-62 |
| 10:16 | Western Michigan | Craig Andres steals the ball from Christopher Vito | 61-62 |
| 10:10 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods misses short on a jumper from close range | 61-62 |
| 10:09 | Western Michigan | John Larsen pulls down the rebound | 61-62 |
| 09:54 | Western Michigan | Anthony Greene scores on a runner from the right block on a nice dish by John Larsen | 63-62 |
| 09:30 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres loses the dribble to Monte Spicer | 63-62 |
| 09:27 | Western Michigan | Monte Spicer blows the layup | 63-62 |
| 09:25 | Western Michigan | John Larsen grabs the offensive board | 63-62 |
| 09:15 | Western Michigan | Roger Carr steals it from Monte Spicer | 63-62 |
| 09:12 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr throws it down | 63-64 |
| 09:01 | Western Michigan | Craig Andres is called for the reach on Monte Spicer - foul #1 on Craig Andres, team foul #6 | 63-64 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi (SG), Gary Billings (SF) Monte Spicer, Emmanuel Badger | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea (SG) Jesse Corby | |
| 08:46 | Western Michigan | The short jumper by Anthony Greene is denied by Craig Andres | 63-64 |
| 08:44 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Craig Andres | 63-64 |
| 08:40 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr is whistled for a carry | 63-64 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ricardo Rodriquez (PG), Robert Lange (SF) Roger Carr, Nathan Woods | |
| 08:13 | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi drills a turnaround in the paint | 65-64 |
| 08:09 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Manfredi is called for the reach on Jerry O'Shea in the backcourt - foul #2 on Joseph Manfredi, team foul #6 | 65-64 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson (C) Anthony Greene | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker (C) Craig Andres | |
| 07:46 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange is alone and drills a 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Jerry O'Shea | 65-67 |
| 07:29 | Western Michigan | Gary Billings's pass is intercepted by Ricardo Rodriquez | 65-67 |
| 07:25 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea misses the lay-in | 65-67 |
| 07:23 | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi pulls down the rebound | 65-67 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Christopher Vito (tiring) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - Joseph Manfredi (tiring) 12 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Gary Billings (tiring) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - John Larsen (tiring) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. C - Elliott Thompson (tiring) 9 pts. 9 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Ricardo Rodriquez (fresh) SG - Jerry O'Shea (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Robert Lange (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. PF - Tommy Holman (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 pf. C - Dan Kiker (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:05 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson misses badly on a driving attempt from the right block | 65-67 |
| 07:04 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Robert Lange | 65-67 |
| 06:58 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Manfredi is called for the reach on Jerry O'Shea - foul #3 on Joseph Manfredi, team foul #7 | 65-67 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Monte Spicer (PG), Michael Lindahl (SG), Emmanuel Badger (SF), John Stanberry (PF), Anthony Greene (C) Christopher Vito, Joseph Manfredi, Gary Billings, John Larsen, Elliott Thompson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr (PG), Nathan Woods (SF), Jonathan Rosenbalm (PF), Forrest Morgan (C) Ricardo Rodriquez, Robert Lange, Tommy Holman, Dan Kiker | |
| 06:58 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea makes the 1st free throw | 65-68 |
| 06:58 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea misses the 2nd free throw | 65-68 |
| 06:58 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan pulls down the offensive rebound | 65-68 |
| 06:43 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Lindahl steals the ball from Jonathan Rosenbalm | 65-68 |
| 06:23 | Western Michigan | John Stanberry is called for traveling | 65-68 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Sebastian (PG) Michael Lindahl | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Buford (SG) Jerry O'Shea | |
| 06:17 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan is fouled in the backcourt by Anthony Greene - foul #2 on Anthony Greene, team foul #8 | 65-68 |
| 06:17 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan makes the 1st free throw | 65-69 |
| 06:17 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan makes the 2nd free throw | 65-70 |
| 06:03 | Western Michigan | Emmanuel Badger's fadeaway is rejected by Forrest Morgan | 65-70 |
| 06:01 | Western Michigan | John Stanberry pulls down the offensive rebound | 65-70 |
| 05:39 | Western Michigan | Monte Spicer hits the front of the rim on the jump hook in the paint but the foul's on Nathan Woods - foul #1 on Nathan Woods, team foul #7 | 65-70 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Larsen (PF), Elliott Thompson (C) John Stanberry, Anthony Greene | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker (PF) Jonathan Rosenbalm | |
| 05:39 | Western Michigan | Monte Spicer makes the 1st free throw | 66-70 |
| 05:39 | Western Michigan | Monte Spicer makes the 2nd free throw | 67-70 |
| 05:25 | Northern Illinois University | Emmanuel Badger takes the ball from Nathan Woods | 67-70 |
| 05:07 | Western Michigan | William Sebastian misses the fadeaway jumper from the left side | 67-70 |
| 05:05 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods snags the defensive board | 67-70 |
| 05:02 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker is hacked by Emmanuel Badger in the backcourt - foul #3 on Emmanuel Badger, team foul #9 | 67-70 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Lindahl (SG), Gary Billings (SF) Monte Spicer, Emmanuel Badger | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ricardo Rodriquez (PG), Robert Lange (SF), Craig Andres (C) Roger Carr, Nathan Woods, Forrest Morgan | |
| 05:02 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker makes the 1st free throw | 67-71 |
| 05:02 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker makes the 2nd free throw | 67-72 |
| 04:46 | Western Michigan | Michael Lindahl comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 67-72 |
| 04:44 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Craig Andres | 67-72 |
| 04:37 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker double dribbles | 67-72 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Stanberry (PF) John Larsen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby (SG), Tommy Holman (PF) Dennis Buford, Dan Kiker | |
| 04:30 | Western Michigan | William Sebastian's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 67-72 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito (SF) Gary Billings | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 04:28 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange is hacked by Christopher Vito in the backcourt - foul #3 on Christopher Vito, team foul #10 | 67-72 |
| 04:28 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange makes the 1st free throw | 67-73 |
| 04:28 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange makes the 2nd free throw | 67-74 |
| 04:06 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito drills a 3 pointer from the left corner | 70-74 |
| 04:04 | Northern Illinois University | William Sebastian steps in front of the Ricardo Rodriquez pass in the backcourt | 70-74 |
| 04:03 | Western Michigan | Michael Lindahl banks in the layup on a nice dish by William Sebastian | 72-74 |
| 03:51 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres hits the finger roll on a great pass from Ricardo Rodriquez and the foul's on Elliott Thompson - foul #3 on Elliott Thompson, team foul #11 | 72-76 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi (SG), Anthony Greene (C) William Sebastian, Elliott Thompson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr (PG), Jerry O'Shea (SG), Nathan Woods (SF) Ricardo Rodriquez, Jesse Corby, Robert Lange | |
| 03:51 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres makes the free throw | 72-77 |
| 03:27 | Western Michigan | The jump hook by Christopher Vito is blocked by Tommy Holman | 72-77 |
| 03:25 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres snags the defensive board | 72-77 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Michael Lindahl (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Joseph Manfredi (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - Christopher Vito (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. PF - John Stanberry (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. C - Anthony Greene (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger Carr (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Jerry O'Shea (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Nathan Woods (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. PF - Tommy Holman (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 pf. C - Craig Andres (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 03:21 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea is hacked by Joseph Manfredi - foul #4 on Joseph Manfredi, team foul #12 | 72-77 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Monte Spicer (PG), Gary Billings (SF), John Larsen (PF) Michael Lindahl, Christopher Vito, John Stanberry | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm (PF), Forrest Morgan (C) Tommy Holman, Craig Andres | |
| 03:21 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea makes the 1st free throw | 72-78 |
| 03:21 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea misses the 2nd free throw | 72-78 |
| 03:21 | Western Michigan | Anthony Greene grabs the defensive rebound | 72-78 |
| 03:05 | Western Michigan | John Larsen double dribbles | 72-78 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Emmanuel Badger (PF) John Larsen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Buford (SG), Dan Kiker (PF) Jerry O'Shea, Nathan Woods | |
| 02:58 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm is fouled on the floor by Gary Billings - foul #2 on Gary Billings, team foul #13 | 72-78 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Sebastian (PG) Joseph Manfredi | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 02:58 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm misses the 1st free throw | 72-78 |
| 02:58 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm makes the 2nd free throw | 72-79 |
| 02:49 | Western Michigan | Dan Kiker steals the ball from Gary Billings | 72-79 |
| 02:49 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 72-79 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Stanberry (PF), Elliott Thompson (C) Gary Billings, Anthony Greene | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea (SG), Nathan Woods (SF), Craig Andres (C) Dennis Buford, Dan Kiker, Forrest Morgan | |
| 02:41 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm scores on a jumper from the right block on a great pass from Nathan Woods and the foul's on John Stanberry - foul #2 on John Stanberry, team foul #14 | 72-81 |
| 02:41 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm makes the free throw | 72-82 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 02:24 | Western Michigan | Monte Spicer scores on a jumpshot from the left side on a great pass from William Sebastian | 74-82 |
| 02:13 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr makes the wide open 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from Jerry O'Shea | 74-85 |
| 02:02 | Western Michigan | Roger Carr takes the ball from Emmanuel Badger | 74-85 |
| 01:59 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr misses the easy layup | 74-85 |
| 01:57 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson pulls down the rebound | 74-85 |
| 01:53 | Western Michigan | William Sebastian misses badly on a floater in the lane | 74-85 |
| 01:51 | Western Michigan | Emmanuel Badger grabs the offensive board | 74-85 |
| 01:43 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Rosenbalm denies the turnaround by William Sebastian | 74-85 |
| 01:41 | Western Michigan | William Sebastian pulls down the offensive rebound | 74-85 |
| 01:29 | Western Michigan | William Sebastian is called for traveling | 74-85 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito (PG), Anthony Greene (C) William Sebastian, Elliott Thompson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Buford (PG), Robert Lange (SG), Dan Kiker (PF), Forrest Morgan (C) Roger Carr, Jerry O'Shea, Nathan Woods, Craig Andres | |
| 01:16 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange is hacked by Monte Spicer - foul #2 on Monte Spicer, team foul #15 | 74-85 |
| 01:16 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange misses the 1st free throw | 74-85 |
| 01:16 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange makes the 2nd free throw | 74-86 |
| 00:59 | Western Michigan | Anthony Greene can't connect on a jumper from the right side but he's hacked by Jonathan Rosenbalm - foul #3 on Jonathan Rosenbalm, team foul #8 | 74-86 |
| 00:59 | Western Michigan | Anthony Greene makes the 1st free throw | 75-86 |
| 00:59 | Western Michigan | Anthony Greene misses the 2nd free throw | 75-86 |
| 00:59 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan gets the rebound | 75-86 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:58 | Northern Illinois University | Monte Spicer is called for the reach on Forrest Morgan in the backcourt - foul #3 on Monte Spicer, team foul #16 | 75-86 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ricardo Rodriquez (PG) Jonathan Rosenbalm | |
| 00:58 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan makes the 1st free throw | 75-87 |
| 00:58 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan makes the 2nd free throw | 75-88 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan 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 (+1) | |
| 00:52 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito misses the 3pt shot from the left corner | 75-88 |
| 00:51 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange snags the defensive board | 75-88 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:46 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange is open and scores on a jumpshot from the right side on a great pass from Ricardo Rodriquez | 75-90 |
| 00:40 | Western Michigan | John Stanberry misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 75-90 |
| 00:38 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan snags the defensive board | 75-90 |
| 00:36 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange is fouled in the backcourt by Monte Spicer - foul #4 on Monte Spicer, team foul #17 | 75-90 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm (SF) Ricardo Rodriquez | |
| 00:36 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange makes the 1st free throw | 75-91 |
| 00:36 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange makes the 2nd free throw | 75-92 |
| 00:29 | Western Michigan | Anthony Greene clanks a floater from the left wing | 75-92 |
| 00:27 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito snags the offensive board | 75-92 |
| 00:25 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito banks in the layup on a great pass from Emmanuel Badger | 77-92 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange runs out the clock | 77-92 |