| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - John Olsson (fresh) 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Larry Edwards (fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl. SF - Jimmie Tinkle (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. PF - Christopher Gibson (fresh) 1 pts. C - Howard Begaye (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Phillip Mongillo (fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. SG - Kevin Leavitt (fresh) 2 stl. SF - Benjamin Mahle (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. PF - Albert Woods (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. 3 blk. C - Barry Simon (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle inbounds the ball | 38-40 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (-5) | |
| 19:37 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 38-40 |
| 19:36 | Illinois State | The offensive rebound goes to Jimmie Tinkle | 38-40 |
| 19:22 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 38-40 |
| 19:20 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon snags the defensive board | 38-40 |
| 18:53 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle throws it down set up by Kevin Leavitt | 38-42 |
| 18:46 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 38-42 |
| 18:45 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo pulls down the rebound | 38-42 |
| 18:40 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods double dribbles | 38-42 |
| Subs | Illinois State | David Wiseman (SG), Dennis Owen (C) Larry Edwards, Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 18:24 | Illinois State | Dennis Owen scores on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 41-42 |
| 18:06 | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Leavitt knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from Phillip Mongillo | 41-45 |
| 17:47 | Illinois State | John Olsson misses long on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 41-45 |
| 17:45 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle grabs the board | 41-45 |
| 17:43 | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Leavitt is fouled in the backcourt by David Wiseman - foul #2 on David Wiseman, team foul #1 | 41-45 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Mark Stilson (PG), Larry Edwards (SG), Richard Ridley (C) John Olsson, Jimmie Tinkle, Christopher Gibson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene (PG), Steve Kasper (SF), John Booth (PF), Anthony Downs (C) Kevin Leavitt, Benjamin Mahle, Albert Woods, Barry Simon | |
| 17:29 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo makes the jumpshot from the right side | 41-47 |
| 17:13 | Illinois State | Richard Ridley misses the shot from the left wing | 41-47 |
| 17:12 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Steve Kasper | 41-47 |
| 16:53 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene is fouled on the floor by Dennis Owen - foul #2 on Dennis Owen, team foul #2 | 41-47 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Howard Begaye (C) David Wiseman, Dennis Owen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 16:32 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo can't connect on an uncontested 3pt attempt from the left corner | 41-47 |
| 16:31 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene tips it back up and in | 41-49 |
| 16:02 | Illinois State | Richard Ridley misses badly on a fadeaway from close range | 41-49 |
| 16:01 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene pulls down the rebound | 41-49 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Mark Stilson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SG - Larry Edwards (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl. SF - Jimmie Tinkle (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. PF - Richard Ridley (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Howard Begaye (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Ted Greene (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Phillip Mongillo (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 5 ast. SF - Steve Kasper (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - John Booth (fresh) C - Anthony Downs (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:45 | Northern Illinois University | Steve Kasper is alone and drills a 3pt shot from the right wing set up by John Booth | 41-52 |
| 15:39 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards double dribbles | 41-52 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG), John Olsson (SG), Christopher Gibson (PF), Max Applegate (C) Mark Stilson, Larry Edwards, Richard Ridley, Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown (PG), Kevin Leavitt (SG), Benjamin Mahle (SF), Albert Woods (PF), Barry Simon (C) Ted Greene, Phillip Mongillo, Steve Kasper, John Booth, Anthony Downs | |
| 15:18 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods connects on the open shot from the baseline set up by Benjamin Mahle | 41-54 |
| 14:59 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle makes the 3 pointer from the right wing | 44-54 |
| 14:42 | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Leavitt drills a jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Alfred Brown | 44-56 |
| 14:27 | Illinois State | John Olsson misses short on a fadeaway from the free throw line | 44-56 |
| 14:26 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Albert Woods | 44-56 |
| 14:19 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon connects on the fadeaway from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Alfred Brown | 44-58 |
| 14:01 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle buries a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 47-58 |
| 13:37 | Northern Illinois University | Jimmie Tinkle is called for the reach on Kevin Leavitt - foul #1 on Jimmie Tinkle, team foul #3 | 47-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Mark Stilson (PG), Larry Edwards (SG), David Wiseman (SF), Dennis Owen (PF), Howard Begaye (C) Ruben Ruth, John Olsson, Jimmie Tinkle, Christopher Gibson, Max Applegate | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene (PG), John Booth (PF), Anthony Downs (C) Kevin Leavitt, Albert Woods, Barry Simon | |
| 13:24 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown misses badly on the uncontested 3pt shot from the left corner | 47-58 |
| 13:23 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Ted Greene | 47-58 |
| 13:05 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown misses badly on a 3 from the left corner | 47-58 |
| 13:03 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye gets the rebound | 47-58 |
| 12:52 | Illinois State | Dennis Owen is hacked by John Booth - foul #2 on John Booth, team foul #1 | 47-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Leavitt (SG), Steve Kasper (SF) Alfred Brown, Benjamin Mahle | |
| 12:39 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Dennis Owen | 50-58 |
| 12:22 | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Leavitt hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 50-58 |
| 12:20 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Dennis Owen | 50-58 |
| 12:16 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards scores on a shot from the right side on a nice dish by Howard Begaye | 52-58 |
| 12:14 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Stilson steals it from Ted Greene in the backcourt | 52-58 |
| 11:53 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson clanks a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 52-58 |
| 11:52 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Downs grabs the board | 52-58 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Mark Stilson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl. SG - Larry Edwards (tiring) 7 pts. 2 stl. SF - David Wiseman (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Dennis Owen (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. C - Howard Begaye (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Ted Greene (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Kevin Leavitt (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Steve Kasper (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - John Booth (fresh) C - Anthony Downs (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:47 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Stilson steps in front of the Steve Kasper pass | 52-58 |
| 11:32 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye scores on a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Mark Stilson | 55-58 |
| 11:30 | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Leavitt throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 55-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG), John Olsson (SG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Christopher Gibson (PF), Richard Ridley (C) Mark Stilson, Larry Edwards, David Wiseman, Dennis Owen, Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo (PG), Alfred Brown (SG), Benjamin Mahle (SF), Albert Woods (PF), Barry Simon (C) Ted Greene, Kevin Leavitt, Steve Kasper, John Booth, Anthony Downs | |
| 11:19 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson buries a runner in the lane on a great pass from John Olsson | 57-58 |
| 11:16 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo is hacked by Ruben Ruth in the backcourt - foul #4 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #4 | 57-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Melvin Maddox (PG) Ruben Ruth | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 11:06 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods connects on the open driving attempt from the right block on a great pass from Phillip Mongillo and he's fouled by Melvin Maddox - foul #1 on Melvin Maddox, team foul #5 | 57-60 |
| 11:06 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods makes the free throw | 57-61 |
| 10:55 | Illinois State | John Olsson clanks a floater from the free throw line | 57-61 |
| 10:53 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle grabs the defensive rebound | 57-61 |
| 10:50 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown is hacked by Melvin Maddox in the backcourt - foul #2 on Melvin Maddox, team foul #6 | 57-61 |
| 10:40 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle can't finish the layup | 57-61 |
| 10:38 | Illinois State | Richard Ridley pulls down the rebound | 57-61 |
| 10:25 | Illinois State | Melvin Maddox clanks a 3 from the right wing | 57-61 |
| 10:24 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Albert Woods | 57-61 |
| 10:01 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo misses long on an open pull-up jumper from the left side | 57-61 |
| 10:00 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon tips it but misses | 57-61 |
| 09:59 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Richard Ridley | 57-61 |
| 09:51 | Illinois State | Benjamin Mahle takes the ball from Christopher Gibson | 57-61 |
| 09:45 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods misses the fadeaway jumper from the right side | 57-61 |
| 09:44 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown pulls down the offensive rebound | 57-61 |
| 09:26 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle slams it home on a nice dish by Phillip Mongillo | 57-63 |
| 09:22 | Illinois State | Phillip Mongillo is called for the reach on Melvin Maddox in the backcourt - foul #3 on Phillip Mongillo, team foul #2 | 57-63 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Mark Stilson (PG), Larry Edwards (SG), David Wiseman (SF), Max Applegate (C) Melvin Maddox, John Olsson, Jimmie Tinkle, Richard Ridley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene (PG), Kevin Leavitt (SG), Steve Kasper (SF), John Booth (PF), Anthony Downs (C) Phillip Mongillo, Alfred Brown, Benjamin Mahle, Albert Woods, Barry Simon | |
| 09:06 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards clanks a jumpshot from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Kevin Leavitt - foul #2 on Kevin Leavitt, team foul #3 | 57-63 |
| 09:06 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards makes the 1st free throw | 58-63 |
| 09:06 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards makes the 2nd free throw | 59-63 |
| 09:03 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Stilson is called for the reach on Ted Greene in the backcourt - foul #2 on Mark Stilson, team foul #7 | 59-63 |
| 09:03 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene makes the 1st free throw | 59-64 |
| 09:03 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene makes the 2nd free throw | 59-65 |
| 08:47 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 59-65 |
| 08:45 | Illinois State | David Wiseman gets the offensive rebound | 59-65 |
| 08:25 | Illinois State | David Wiseman clanks a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Ted Greene - foul #2 on Ted Greene, team foul #4 | 59-65 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (PG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Dennis Owen (PF), Howard Begaye (C) Mark Stilson, Larry Edwards, Christopher Gibson, Max Applegate | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 08:25 | Illinois State | David Wiseman makes the 1st free throw | 60-65 |
| 08:25 | Illinois State | David Wiseman makes the 2nd free throw | 61-65 |
| 08:23 | Northern Illinois University | Steve Kasper's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 61-65 |
| 08:16 | Illinois State | John Olsson drills a jumper from the free throw line | 63-65 |
| 08:02 | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Leavitt misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 63-65 |
| 08:00 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Downs grabs the offensive board | 63-65 |
| 07:41 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Downs banks in the layup on a nice dish by Ted Greene and he's fouled by Howard Begaye - foul #2 on Howard Begaye, team foul #8 | 63-67 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG), Larry Edwards (SG) John Olsson, David Wiseman | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo (PG), Benjamin Mahle (SF), Albert Woods (PF) Ted Greene, Steve Kasper, John Booth | |
| 07:41 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Downs makes the free throw | 63-68 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Ruben Ruth (fresh) 4 pf. SG - Larry Edwards (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 stl. SF - Jimmie Tinkle (tiring) 16 pts. 3 reb. PF - Dennis Owen (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. C - Howard Begaye (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Phillip Mongillo (fresh) 10 pts. 7 ast. 3 pf. SG - Kevin Leavitt (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Benjamin Mahle (fresh) 15 pts. 4 reb. PF - Albert Woods (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. 3 blk. C - Anthony Downs (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:27 | Illinois State | Benjamin Mahle takes the ball from Larry Edwards | 63-68 |
| 07:24 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo is called for traveling in the backcourt | 63-68 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Richard Ridley (PF), Max Applegate (C) Dennis Owen, Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown (SG), Barry Simon (C) Kevin Leavitt, Anthony Downs | |
| 07:10 | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth is called for traveling | 63-68 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Mark Stilson (SF) Jimmie Tinkle | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 06:54 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 63-68 |
| 06:52 | Illinois State | Max Applegate grabs the board | 63-68 |
| 06:37 | Illinois State | Max Applegate can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 63-68 |
| 06:35 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Barry Simon | 63-68 |
| 06:17 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown drills a 3 from straight away | 63-71 |
| 06:01 | Illinois State | Max Applegate can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 63-71 |
| 05:59 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon pulls down the rebound | 63-71 |
| 05:51 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo buries a 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Alfred Brown | 63-74 |
| 05:44 | Illinois State | The jump hook by Max Applegate is blocked by Albert Woods | 63-74 |
| 05:43 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods grabs the board | 63-74 |
| 05:38 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 63-74 |
| 05:37 | Illinois State | Max Applegate grabs the board | 63-74 |
| 05:33 | Illinois State | Richard Ridley travels with the ball | 63-74 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Melvin Maddox (PG), John Olsson (SG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Dennis Owen (PF), Howard Begaye (C) Ruben Ruth, Larry Edwards, Mark Stilson, Richard Ridley, Max Applegate | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene (PG), Kevin Leavitt (SG), Steve Kasper (SF), John Booth (PF), Anthony Downs (C) Phillip Mongillo, Alfred Brown, Benjamin Mahle, Albert Woods, Barry Simon | |
| 05:15 | Northern Illinois University | John Booth is open and buries a turnaround near the basket | 63-76 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (-5) | |
| 05:01 | Illinois State | Dennis Owen misses the 3 pointer from straight away | 63-76 |
| 04:59 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene gets the rebound | 63-76 |
| 04:53 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene buries a driving attempt near the basket | 63-78 |
| 04:38 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle scores on a pull-up jumper from the right side | 65-78 |
| 04:26 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Downs misses the jumpshot from the free throw line | 65-78 |
| 04:25 | Illinois State | Melvin Maddox grabs the board | 65-78 |
| 04:20 | Illinois State | Steve Kasper is called for the reach on Jimmie Tinkle - foul #1 on Steve Kasper, team foul #5 | 65-78 |
| Subs | Illinois State | David Wiseman (SF), Christopher Gibson (PF) Jimmie Tinkle, Dennis Owen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle (SF) Steve Kasper | |
| 04:15 | Illinois State | John Olsson is fouled on the floor by John Booth - foul #3 on John Booth, team foul #6 | 65-78 |
| 03:53 | Illinois State | Melvin Maddox misses the 3 pointer from straight away | 65-78 |
| 03:51 | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Leavitt grabs the board | 65-78 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (-5) | |
| 03:46 | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Leavitt drills a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Ted Greene | 65-81 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (+4) | |
| 03:28 | Illinois State | David Wiseman clanks a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 65-81 |
| 03:27 | Illinois State | David Wiseman misses the tip | 65-81 |
| 03:26 | Illinois State | The offensive rebound goes to Christopher Gibson | 65-81 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Melvin Maddox (fairly fresh) 3 pts. SG - John Olsson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SF - David Wiseman (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. PF - Christopher Gibson (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Howard Begaye (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Ted Greene (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. SG - Kevin Leavitt (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Benjamin Mahle (fresh) 15 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. PF - John Booth (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. C - Anthony Downs (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 03:17 | Illinois State | Benjamin Mahle takes the ball from Howard Begaye | 65-81 |
| 03:15 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle is hacked by Melvin Maddox in the backcourt - foul #3 on Melvin Maddox, team foul #9 | 65-81 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG), Mark Stilson (SF), Richard Ridley (C) Melvin Maddox, John Olsson, Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo (PG), Alfred Brown (SG), Albert Woods (PF), Barry Simon (C) Ted Greene, Kevin Leavitt, John Booth, Anthony Downs | |
| 03:15 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle misses the 1st free throw | 65-81 |
| 03:15 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to Christopher Gibson | 65-81 |
| 03:05 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson misses the fadeaway from the left block but the foul's on Albert Woods - foul #1 on Albert Woods, team foul #7 | 65-81 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle (SF) David Wiseman | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 03:05 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson makes the 1st free throw | 66-81 |
| 03:05 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson misses the 2nd free throw | 66-81 |
| 03:05 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon snags the defensive board | 66-81 |
| 02:44 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle misses the easy open layup | 66-81 |
| 02:42 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods pulls down the offensive rebound | 66-81 |
| 02:23 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods is open and buries a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Phillip Mongillo | 66-84 |
| 02:12 | Illinois State | Richard Ridley misses long on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Barry Simon - foul #1 on Barry Simon, team foul #8 | 66-84 |
| Subs | Illinois State | David Wiseman (SG), Dennis Owen (SF), Max Applegate (C) Ruben Ruth, Jimmie Tinkle, Christopher Gibson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene (PG), Kevin Leavitt (SG), Steve Kasper (SF), John Booth (PF), Anthony Downs (C) Phillip Mongillo, Alfred Brown, Benjamin Mahle, Albert Woods, Barry Simon | |
| 02:12 | Illinois State | Richard Ridley makes the 1st free throw | 67-84 |
| 02:12 | Illinois State | Richard Ridley makes the 2nd free throw | 68-84 |
| 01:57 | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Leavitt misses short on an open floater from the right side | 68-84 |
| 01:56 | Illinois State | David Wiseman gets the rebound | 68-84 |
| 01:47 | Illinois State | Max Applegate scores on a runner from the right block on a great pass from Mark Stilson and the foul's on Steve Kasper - foul #2 on Steve Kasper, team foul #9 | 70-84 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (PG) Richard Ridley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 01:47 | Illinois State | Max Applegate makes the free throw | 71-84 |
| 01:30 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene misses the floater from the free throw line | 71-84 |
| 01:28 | Illinois State | Dennis Owen grabs the board | 71-84 |
| 01:12 | Illinois State | David Wiseman hits a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from John Olsson | 74-84 |
| 01:01 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene misses long on an open fadeaway from the left wing | 74-84 |
| 00:59 | Illinois State | David Wiseman pulls down the rebound | 74-84 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (+4) | |
| 00:53 | Illinois State | Mark Stilson can't connect on a fadeaway from the right block | 74-84 |
| 00:51 | Illinois State | David Wiseman grabs the offensive board | 74-84 |
| 00:48 | Illinois State | David Wiseman makes the fadeaway from the left wing | 76-84 |
| 00:48 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 76-84 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ruben Ruth (PG), Larry Edwards (SG), Jimmie Tinkle (SF), Christopher Gibson (PF), Howard Begaye (C) John Olsson, David Wiseman, Mark Stilson, Dennis Owen, Max Applegate | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo (PG), Alfred Brown (SG), Benjamin Mahle (SF), Albert Woods (PF), Barry Simon (C) Ted Greene, Kevin Leavitt, Steve Kasper, John Booth, Anthony Downs | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State 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 3-2 zone (+4) | |
| 00:46 | Northern Illinois University | Ruben Ruth is called for the reach on Benjamin Mahle in the backcourt - foul #5 on Ruben Ruth, team foul #10 | 76-84 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Olsson (PG) Ruben Ruth | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene (PG), Kevin Leavitt (SG), Anthony Downs (PF) Phillip Mongillo, Alfred Brown, Albert Woods | |
| 00:46 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle makes the 1st free throw | 76-85 |
| 00:46 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle misses the 2nd free throw | 76-85 |
| 00:46 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye grabs the board | 76-85 |
| 00:40 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards clanks a 3 from the left corner | 76-85 |
| 00:39 | Illinois State | Christopher Gibson pulls down the offensive rebound | 76-85 |
| 00:37 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle misses the 3 pointer from the right corner | 76-85 |
| 00:36 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye grabs the offensive rebound | 76-85 |
| 00:34 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle clanks a 3 from straight away | 76-85 |
| 00:33 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene gets the rebound | 76-85 |
| 00:30 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene is fouled in the backcourt by John Olsson - foul #3 on John Olsson, team foul #11 | 76-85 |
| 00:30 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene misses the 1st free throw | 76-85 |
| 00:30 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene makes the 2nd free throw | 76-86 |
| 00:24 | Illinois State | Benjamin Mahle is called for the reach on Jimmie Tinkle - foul #1 on Benjamin Mahle, team foul #10 | 76-86 |
| Subs | Illinois State | David Wiseman (SG), Dennis Owen (PF), Richard Ridley (C) Larry Edwards, Christopher Gibson, Howard Begaye | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Steve Kasper (SF), John Booth (PF) Benjamin Mahle, Barry Simon | |
| 00:24 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle misses the 1st free throw | 76-86 |
| 00:24 | Illinois State | Jimmie Tinkle makes the 2nd free throw | 77-86 |
| 00:22 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene is hacked by David Wiseman in the backcourt - foul #3 on David Wiseman, team foul #12 | 77-86 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Larry Edwards (SG), Christopher Gibson (PF), Howard Begaye (C) David Wiseman, Dennis Owen, Richard Ridley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle (SF), Barry Simon (C) Steve Kasper, John Booth | |
| 00:22 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene makes the 1st free throw | 77-87 |
| 00:22 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene makes the 2nd free throw | 77-88 |
| 00:16 | Illinois State | John Olsson drills a 3pt shot from straight away on a great pass from Jimmie Tinkle | 80-88 |
| 00:16 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 80-88 |
| 00:13 | Northern Illinois University | John Olsson is called for the reach on Ted Greene in the backcourt - foul #4 on John Olsson, team foul #13 | 80-88 |
| 00:13 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene makes the 1st free throw | 80-89 |
| 00:13 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene makes the 2nd free throw | 80-90 |
| 00:05 | Illinois State | Howard Begaye misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away | 80-90 |
| 00:03 | Illinois State | The offensive rebound goes to Christopher Gibson | 80-90 |
| 00:00 | Illinois State | Larry Edwards loses the ball out of bounds | 80-90 |