| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Robert Jacobo (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Russell Redford (fresh) SF - Nicholas Mann (fresh) PF - Michael Gay (fresh) 2 reb. C - Mark Smoak (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger French (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Daniel Perry (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Scott Aragon (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. PF - James Fender (fresh) 3 pf. C - James Cole (fresh) 13 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 20:00 | Western Michigan | Nicholas Mann inbounds the ball | 26-41 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| 19:47 | Western Michigan | Roger French is called for the reach on Robert Jacobo - foul #1 on Roger French, team foul #1 | 26-41 |
| 19:38 | Western Michigan | Robert Jacobo misses the fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 26-41 |
| 19:37 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Daniel Perry | 26-41 |
| 19:09 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Aragon misses the wide open 3 pointer from the left corner | 26-41 |
| 19:07 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry gets the offensive rebound | 26-41 |
| 18:44 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole misses long on an open fadeaway from the left wing | 26-41 |
| 18:42 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole snags the offensive board | 26-41 |
| 18:18 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry can't connect on an uncontested driving attempt near the basket | 26-41 |
| 18:17 | Northern Illinois University | James Fender pulls down the offensive rebound | 26-41 |
| 18:02 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry misses short on an open fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 26-41 |
| 18:00 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Russell Redford | 26-41 |
| 17:54 | Western Michigan | Russell Redford clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner | 26-41 |
| 17:52 | Western Michigan | Michael Gay hits the follow up shot | 28-41 |
| 17:50 | Northern Illinois University | Roger French throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 28-41 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Divers (PG), Sean Walker (SG), Terrence Jensen (SF), Matthew Thompson (PF) Robert Jacobo, Russell Redford, Nicholas Mann, Michael Gay | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse (PG), Keith Derrick (SG), Martin Comstock (SF), James Jennings (C) Roger French, Daniel Perry, Scott Aragon, James Cole | |
| 17:41 | Western Michigan | Matthew Thompson misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 28-41 |
| 17:39 | Northern Illinois University | James Jennings pulls down the rebound | 28-41 |
| 17:33 | Northern Illinois University | James Jennings is open and buries a jumper near the basket on a nice dish by Benjamin Rouse | 28-43 |
| 17:27 | Western Michigan | Sean Walker blows the layup but the foul's on James Jennings - foul #1 on James Jennings, team foul #2 | 28-43 |
| 17:27 | Western Michigan | Sean Walker misses the 1st free throw | 28-43 |
| 17:27 | Western Michigan | Sean Walker makes the 2nd free throw | 29-43 |
| 16:58 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse misses short on an open 3pt jumper from the left corner | 29-43 |
| 16:57 | Western Michigan | Mark Smoak pulls down the rebound | 29-43 |
| 16:46 | Western Michigan | Terrence Jensen misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 29-43 |
| 16:45 | Western Michigan | Mark Smoak tips it but misses | 29-43 |
| 16:44 | Northern Illinois University | James Jennings grabs the board | 29-43 |
| 16:22 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick knocks in the turnaround near the basket set up by Martin Comstock | 29-45 |
| 16:04 | Western Michigan | Sean Walker double dribbles | 29-45 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Jacobo (PG), John Moscowitz (SG), Donald Thorp (PF) Joseph Divers, Sean Walker, Matthew Thompson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger French (PG), Daniel Perry (SG), Scott Aragon (SF), Chad Dawson (PF), James Cole (C) Benjamin Rouse, Keith Derrick, Martin Comstock, James Fender, James Jennings | |
| 15:52 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry hits the front of the rim on the shot from close range but he's hacked by Mark Smoak - foul #5 on Mark Smoak, team foul #1 | 29-45 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Gay (PF) Mark Smoak | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 15:52 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry makes the 1st free throw | 29-46 |
| 15:52 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry makes the 2nd free throw | 29-47 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Robert Jacobo (fresh) 6 pts. SG - John Moscowitz (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Terrence Jensen (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Michael Gay (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Donald Thorp (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger French (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Daniel Perry (fresh) 8 pts. SF - Scott Aragon (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. PF - Chad Dawson (fresh) C - James Cole (fresh) 13 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 15:35 | Western Michigan | John Moscowitz loses the dribble to Daniel Perry | 29-47 |
| 15:11 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole is by himself and knocks in the runner in the lane set up by Daniel Perry | 29-49 |
| 15:04 | Western Michigan | Michael Gay connects on the 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Robert Jacobo | 32-49 |
| 14:36 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole clanks a runner from the baseline but the foul's on Donald Thorp - foul #3 on Donald Thorp, team foul #2 | 32-49 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Wesley Seibel (SG), Nicholas Mann (SF), Matthew Thompson (PF) John Moscowitz, Terrence Jensen, Michael Gay | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 14:36 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole makes the 1st free throw | 32-50 |
| 14:36 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole makes the 2nd free throw | 32-51 |
| 14:23 | Western Michigan | Nicholas Mann misses the pull-up jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Daniel Perry - foul #1 on Daniel Perry, team foul #3 | 32-51 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Russell Redford (SG) Wesley Seibel | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse (PG) Roger French | |
| 14:23 | Western Michigan | Nicholas Mann makes the 1st free throw | 33-51 |
| 14:23 | Western Michigan | Nicholas Mann misses the 2nd free throw | 33-51 |
| 14:23 | Northern Illinois University | Chad Dawson grabs the board | 33-51 |
| 14:11 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry is fouled on the floor by Nicholas Mann - foul #2 on Nicholas Mann, team foul #3 | 33-51 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Divers (PG) Robert Jacobo | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick (SG), James Fender (PF), James Jennings (C) Daniel Perry, Chad Dawson, James Cole | |
| 13:58 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick clanks a jumper from the right side | 33-51 |
| 13:56 | Western Michigan | Donald Thorp gets the rebound | 33-51 |
| 13:51 | Western Michigan | Russell Redford hits a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 35-51 |
| 13:22 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Aragon is hacked by Nicholas Mann - foul #3 on Nicholas Mann, team foul #4 | 35-51 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Moscowitz (PG), Wesley Seibel (SG) Joseph Divers, Russell Redford | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger French (PG), Martin Comstock (SF), James Cole (C) Benjamin Rouse, Scott Aragon, James Jennings | |
| 13:04 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole blows the wide open layup | 35-51 |
| 13:03 | Western Michigan | Donald Thorp gets the rebound | 35-51 |
| 12:58 | Western Michigan | John Moscowitz knocks in the 3 from the left wing | 38-51 |
| 12:55 | Northern Illinois University | Nicholas Mann picks off the pass by Roger French in the backcourt | 38-51 |
| 12:53 | Western Michigan | John Moscowitz banks in the layup set up by Nicholas Mann | 40-51 |
| 12:38 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole misses short on a fadeaway from the baseline | 40-51 |
| 12:36 | Northern Illinois University | James Fender tips it in | 40-53 |
| 12:21 | Western Michigan | Donald Thorp's pass is intercepted by Martin Comstock | 40-53 |
| 12:18 | Northern Illinois University | John Moscowitz steals the ball from Martin Comstock in the backcourt | 40-53 |
| 12:16 | Western Michigan | Wesley Seibel misses the easy layup | 40-53 |
| 12:15 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Comstock pulls down the rebound | 40-53 |
| 11:54 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick misses short on a floater from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Wesley Seibel - foul #1 on Wesley Seibel, team foul #5 | 40-53 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Jacobo (PG), Sean Walker (SG), Terrence Jensen (SF), Michael Gay (PF) John Moscowitz, Wesley Seibel, Nicholas Mann, Matthew Thompson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse (PG), Scott Aragon (SF), James Jennings (PF), Chad Dawson (C) Roger French, Martin Comstock, James Fender, James Cole | |
| 11:54 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick makes the 1st free throw | 40-54 |
| 11:54 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick makes the 2nd free throw | 40-55 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Robert Jacobo (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Sean Walker (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Terrence Jensen (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Michael Gay (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Donald Thorp (tiring) 2 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Benjamin Rouse (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Keith Derrick (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Scott Aragon (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. PF - James Jennings (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. C - Chad Dawson (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 11:39 | Western Michigan | Michael Gay misses long on a shot from the baseline | 40-55 |
| 11:37 | Northern Illinois University | James Jennings snags the defensive board | 40-55 |
| 11:13 | Northern Illinois University | Chad Dawson is open and scores on a jumper in the paint on a nice dish by Benjamin Rouse | 40-57 |
| 11:03 | Western Michigan | Michael Gay misses the driving attempt from the right block | 40-57 |
| 11:02 | Western Michigan | Donald Thorp tips it in | 42-57 |
| 10:38 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Aragon hits a jump hook from the baseline on a great pass from Keith Derrick | 42-59 |
| 10:15 | Western Michigan | Sean Walker can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 42-59 |
| 10:14 | Northern Illinois University | James Jennings grabs the defensive rebound | 42-59 |
| 10:10 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Aragon is fouled in the backcourt by Donald Thorp - foul #4 on Donald Thorp, team foul #6 | 42-59 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Divers (PG), Wesley Seibel (SG), Russell Redford (SF), Matthew Thompson (PF) Robert Jacobo, Sean Walker, Terrence Jensen, Donald Thorp | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger French (PG), Daniel Perry (SG), Martin Comstock (SF), James Fender (PF), James Cole (C) Benjamin Rouse, Keith Derrick, Scott Aragon, James Jennings, Chad Dawson | |
| 09:53 | Northern Illinois University | Roger French drills a fadeaway from the right wing set up by Martin Comstock | 42-61 |
| 09:48 | Western Michigan | Wesley Seibel clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away | 42-61 |
| 09:46 | Western Michigan | Russell Redford pulls down the offensive rebound | 42-61 |
| 09:31 | Western Michigan | James Cole picks off the pass by Wesley Seibel | 42-61 |
| 09:09 | Northern Illinois University | Roger French misses long on a 3 from the left wing | 42-61 |
| 09:07 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole pulls down the offensive rebound | 42-61 |
| 08:55 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry buries a jump hook from close range on a nice dish by Martin Comstock | 42-63 |
| 08:42 | Western Michigan | Joseph Divers misses short on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by James Fender - foul #4 on James Fender, team foul #4 | 42-63 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Jacobo (PG), John Moscowitz (SG), Terrence Jensen (SF) Wesley Seibel, Russell Redford, Michael Gay | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Scott Aragon (SF), Chad Dawson (PF) Martin Comstock, James Fender | |
| 08:42 | Western Michigan | Joseph Divers misses the 1st free throw | 42-63 |
| 08:42 | Western Michigan | Joseph Divers makes the 2nd free throw | 43-63 |
| 08:22 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Jacobo is called for the reach on Roger French - foul #3 on Robert Jacobo, team foul #7 | 43-63 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Gay (C) Joseph Divers | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse (SG) Daniel Perry | |
| 08:22 | Northern Illinois University | Roger French misses the 1st free throw | 43-63 |
| 08:22 | Western Michigan | Matthew Thompson snags the defensive board | 43-63 |
| 08:13 | Western Michigan | Michael Gay hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Terrence Jensen | 45-63 |
| 07:51 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Aragon scores on a 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Roger French | 45-66 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Robert Jacobo (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - John Moscowitz (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SF - Terrence Jensen (tiring) 2 pts. PF - Matthew Thompson (tiring) 2 reb. C - Michael Gay (tiring) 7 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger French (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Benjamin Rouse (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SF - Scott Aragon (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. PF - Chad Dawson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - James Cole (fairly fresh) 17 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. | |
| 07:35 | Western Michigan | Chad Dawson swats the layup by Michael Gay | 45-66 |
| 07:34 | Western Michigan | Robert Jacobo snags the offensive board | 45-66 |
| 07:17 | Western Michigan | Terrence Jensen's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 45-66 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Sean Walker (SG), Nicholas Mann (SF), Donald Thorp (C) John Moscowitz, Terrence Jensen, Michael Gay | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry (SG), Martin Comstock (SF), James Jennings (PF) Roger French, Scott Aragon, James Cole | |
| 06:55 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry is by himself and knocks in the jumper from close range set up by Martin Comstock | 45-68 |
| 06:41 | Western Michigan | Robert Jacobo misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 45-68 |
| 06:39 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry grabs the board | 45-68 |
| 06:16 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry is alone and drills a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 45-70 |
| 06:04 | Western Michigan | Donald Thorp misses the dunk attempt | 45-70 |
| 06:03 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry grabs the board | 45-70 |
| 06:01 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry is hacked by Sean Walker in the backcourt - foul #3 on Sean Walker, team foul #8 | 45-70 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Divers (PG), John Moscowitz (SG), Russell Redford (SF), Michael Gay (PF) Robert Jacobo, Sean Walker, Nicholas Mann, Matthew Thompson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger French (PG), Scott Aragon (SF), James Fender (PF), James Cole (C) Benjamin Rouse, Martin Comstock, James Jennings, Chad Dawson | |
| 06:01 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry makes the 1st free throw | 45-71 |
| 06:01 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry makes the 2nd free throw | 45-72 |
| 05:51 | Western Michigan | James Cole steals the ball from Joseph Divers | 45-72 |
| 05:31 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry comes up short on the floater from the free throw line | 45-72 |
| 05:30 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole hits the follow up shot | 45-74 |
| 05:20 | Western Michigan | Russell Redford throws a bad pass out of bounds | 45-74 |
| 04:58 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Aragon makes the wide open 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Roger French | 45-77 |
| 04:33 | Western Michigan | Joseph Divers hits a shot from the left side on a great pass from Russell Redford | 47-77 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| 04:10 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole is whistled for a carry | 47-77 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Wesley Seibel (SG), Terrence Jensen (SF), Matthew Thompson (PF) John Moscowitz, Russell Redford, Michael Gay | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick (SG), Martin Comstock (SF), James Jennings (PF) Daniel Perry, Scott Aragon, James Fender | |
| 03:52 | Western Michigan | Wesley Seibel misses the jumpshot from the left wing but he's fouled by Keith Derrick - foul #1 on Keith Derrick, team foul #5 | 47-77 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Sean Walker (SG) Donald Thorp | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse (PG), Chad Dawson (C) Roger French, James Cole | |
| 03:52 | Western Michigan | Wesley Seibel misses the 1st free throw | 47-77 |
| 03:52 | Western Michigan | Wesley Seibel makes the 2nd free throw | 48-77 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Joseph Divers (fairly fresh) 3 pts. SG - Sean Walker (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Terrence Jensen (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Matthew Thompson (tiring) 2 reb. C - Wesley Seibel (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Benjamin Rouse (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Keith Derrick (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Martin Comstock (fresh) 7 pts. 2 stl. PF - James Jennings (fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. C - Chad Dawson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 03:26 | Northern Illinois University | James Jennings blows the dunk | 48-77 |
| 03:25 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Keith Derrick | 48-77 |
| 03:13 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Comstock misses the easy open layup | 48-77 |
| 03:12 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Terrence Jensen | 48-77 |
| 03:02 | Western Michigan | Benjamin Rouse takes the ball from Terrence Jensen | 48-77 |
| 02:59 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick hits the finger roll on a great pass from Benjamin Rouse | 48-79 |
| 02:43 | Western Michigan | Sean Walker comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 48-79 |
| 02:42 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to James Jennings | 48-79 |
| 02:22 | Northern Illinois University | Chad Dawson scores on a pull-up jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Keith Derrick | 48-81 |
| 02:03 | Western Michigan | Wesley Seibel misses the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 48-81 |
| 02:02 | Western Michigan | Joseph Divers tips it but misses | 48-81 |
| 02:01 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Comstock pulls down the rebound | 48-81 |
| 01:36 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick hits the finger roll set up by Martin Comstock | 48-83 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) | |
| 01:28 | Western Michigan | Martin Comstock steals the ball from Matthew Thompson | 48-83 |
| 01:25 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Comstock misses the dunk | 48-83 |
| 01:23 | Western Michigan | Terrence Jensen pulls down the rebound | 48-83 |
| 01:02 | Western Michigan | Terrence Jensen comes up short on the shot from just outside the lane | 48-83 |
| 01:01 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Comstock grabs the defensive rebound | 48-83 |
| 00:58 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Comstock is fouled in the backcourt by Terrence Jensen - foul #3 on Terrence Jensen, team foul #9 | 48-83 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Russell Redford (SG), Nicholas Mann (SF), Michael Gay (PF), Donald Thorp (C) Sean Walker, Terrence Jensen, Matthew Thompson, Wesley Seibel | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger French (PG), Daniel Perry (SG), James Fender (PF), James Cole (C) Benjamin Rouse, Keith Derrick, James Jennings, Chad Dawson | |
| 00:58 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Comstock makes the 1st free throw | 48-84 |
| 00:58 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Comstock makes the 2nd free throw | 48-85 |
| 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 motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) | |
| 00:51 | Western Michigan | Donald Thorp travels with the ball | 48-85 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Scott Aragon (SF) Martin Comstock | |
| 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 man to man (+3) | |
| 00:47 | Northern Illinois University | Roger French is hacked by Joseph Divers in the backcourt - foul #2 on Joseph Divers, team foul #10 | 48-85 |
| 00:47 | Northern Illinois University | Roger French makes the 1st free throw | 48-86 |
| 00:47 | Northern Illinois University | Roger French misses the 2nd free throw | 48-86 |
| 00:47 | Western Michigan | Michael Gay snags the defensive board | 48-86 |
| 00:40 | Western Michigan | Russell Redford connects on the 3 from the left wing | 51-86 |
| 00:37 | Northern Illinois University | Roger French is hacked by Joseph Divers in the backcourt - foul #3 on Joseph Divers, team foul #11 | 51-86 |
| 00:37 | Northern Illinois University | Roger French makes the 1st free throw | 51-87 |
| 00:37 | Northern Illinois University | Roger French makes the 2nd free throw | 51-88 |
| 00:31 | Western Michigan | Russell Redford is hacked by Daniel Perry - foul #2 on Daniel Perry, team foul #6 | 51-88 |
| 00:27 | Western Michigan | Michael Gay makes the jumper from the baseline on a nice dish by Russell Redford | 53-88 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Roger French runs out the clock | 53-88 |