| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Mark Harris (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Marvin Williams (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Wayne Carrington (fresh) 9 pts. PF - Jessie Quick (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Samuel Baker (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Phillip Mongillo (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Alfred Brown (fresh) 12 pts. 4 ast. SF - Benjamin Mahle (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Barry Simon (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. C - Albert Woods (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle inbounds the ball | 42-45 |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 19:44 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo connects on the 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from Barry Simon | 42-48 |
| 19:23 | Jacksonville State | Albert Woods is called for the reach on Marvin Williams - foul #2 on Albert Woods, team foul #1 | 42-48 |
| 19:12 | Jacksonville State | Marvin Williams misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away | 42-48 |
| 19:11 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon gets the rebound | 42-48 |
| 18:51 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle drills a jump hook from the right block on a nice dish by Alfred Brown | 42-50 |
| 18:47 | Jacksonville State | Phillip Mongillo is called for the reach on Marvin Williams - foul #2 on Phillip Mongillo, team foul #2 | 42-50 |
| 18:34 | Jacksonville State | Wayne Carrington hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right wing but the foul's on Albert Woods - foul #3 on Albert Woods, team foul #3 | 42-50 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Booth (C) Albert Woods | |
| 18:34 | Jacksonville State | Wayne Carrington makes the 1st free throw | 43-50 |
| 18:34 | Jacksonville State | Wayne Carrington makes the 2nd free throw | 44-50 |
| 18:20 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away | 44-50 |
| 18:18 | Jacksonville State | The rebound goes to Mark Harris | 44-50 |
| 17:54 | Jacksonville State | Jessie Quick misses long on a shot near the basket but the foul's on Barry Simon - foul #2 on Barry Simon, team foul #4 | 44-50 |
| 17:54 | Jacksonville State | Jessie Quick makes the 1st free throw | 45-50 |
| 17:54 | Jacksonville State | Jessie Quick makes the 2nd free throw | 46-50 |
| 17:36 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown's pass is intercepted by Mark Harris | 46-50 |
| 17:31 | Jacksonville State | Mark Harris misses the lay-in | 46-50 |
| 17:29 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown pulls down the rebound | 46-50 |
| 17:24 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle misses short on a turnaround from the right block | 46-50 |
| 17:23 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle misses the tip | 46-50 |
| 17:21 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon grabs the offensive board | 46-50 |
| 17:11 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle lays it up and in on a nice dish by Alfred Brown and he's hacked by Wayne Carrington - foul #1 on Wayne Carrington, team foul #1 | 46-52 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Paul Sanders (PG), Olen Morton (SG), Lonnie Yoder (SF), James Rey (PF), John Waters (C) Mark Harris, Marvin Williams, Wayne Carrington, Jessie Quick, Samuel Baker | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Leavitt (SG), Anthony Downs (C) Alfred Brown, Barry Simon | |
| 17:11 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle makes the free throw | 46-53 |
| 17:04 | Jacksonville State | James Rey hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the right wing but he's fouled by John Booth - foul #1 on John Booth, team foul #5 | 46-53 |
| 17:04 | Jacksonville State | James Rey makes the 1st free throw | 47-53 |
| 17:04 | Jacksonville State | James Rey makes the 2nd free throw | 48-53 |
| 16:46 | Northern Illinois University | John Booth double dribbles | 48-53 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene (PG) Phillip Mongillo | |
| 16:26 | Jacksonville State | Lonnie Yoder misses badly on a fadeaway from the free throw line | 48-53 |
| 16:25 | Jacksonville State | John Waters grabs the offensive board | 48-53 |
| 16:14 | Jacksonville State | Ted Greene blocks the jumper by Paul Sanders | 48-53 |
| 16:12 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Downs grabs the board | 48-53 |
| 16:05 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle blows the layup | 48-53 |
| 16:03 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle tips it back up and in | 48-55 |
| 15:56 | Jacksonville State | Benjamin Mahle steals it from Paul Sanders | 48-55 |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Paul Sanders (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Olen Morton (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Lonnie Yoder (fresh) PF - James Rey (fresh) 4 pts. C - John Waters (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Ted Greene (fresh) SG - Kevin Leavitt (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Benjamin Mahle (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 4 reb. PF - John Booth (fresh) 3 reb. C - Anthony Downs (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:37 | Northern Illinois University | John Booth comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the right side but he's fouled by John Waters - foul #1 on John Waters, team foul #2 | 48-55 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Mark Harris (PG), Marvin Williams (SG), Wayne Carrington (SF), Jessie Quick (PF), Samuel Baker (C) Paul Sanders, Olen Morton, Lonnie Yoder, James Rey, John Waters | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo (PG), Alfred Brown (SG), Albert Woods (SF), Barry Simon (PF) Ted Greene, Kevin Leavitt, Benjamin Mahle, Anthony Downs | |
| 15:37 | Northern Illinois University | John Booth makes the 1st free throw | 48-56 |
| 15:37 | Northern Illinois University | John Booth makes the 2nd free throw | 48-57 |
| 15:18 | Jacksonville State | Jessie Quick hits a jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Marvin Williams | 50-57 |
| 15:00 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo is hacked by Wayne Carrington - foul #2 on Wayne Carrington, team foul #3 | 50-57 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Steve Kasper (SF) John Booth | |
| 14:49 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo misses the 3pt shot from the right corner | 50-57 |
| 14:47 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods tips it in | 50-59 |
| 14:33 | Jacksonville State | Jessie Quick can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away | 50-59 |
| 14:32 | Jacksonville State | Samuel Baker tips it home | 52-59 |
| 14:08 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Harris is called for the reach on Alfred Brown - foul #1 on Mark Harris, team foul #4 | 52-59 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle (SF) Steve Kasper | |
| 14:00 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 52-59 |
| 13:58 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle tips it back up and in | 52-61 |
| 13:44 | Jacksonville State | Jessie Quick double dribbles | 52-61 |
| 13:21 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 52-61 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | James Rey (SF), John Waters (PF) Wayne Carrington, Jessie Quick | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene (PG), Kevin Leavitt (SG), John Booth (PF) Phillip Mongillo, Alfred Brown, Barry Simon | |
| 13:19 | Jacksonville State | Ted Greene steals the ball from Mark Harris in the backcourt | 52-61 |
| 13:17 | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Leavitt lays it up and in on a nice dish by Ted Greene | 52-63 |
| 13:04 | Jacksonville State | Marvin Williams's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 52-63 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Paul Sanders (PG), Olen Morton (SG), Lonnie Yoder (SF) Mark Harris, Marvin Williams, Samuel Baker | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 12:51 | Northern Illinois University | John Booth travels with the ball | 52-63 |
| 12:30 | Jacksonville State | James Rey clanks a floater near the basket but the foul's on Kevin Leavitt - foul #1 on Kevin Leavitt, team foul #6 | 52-63 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Downs (C) Albert Woods | |
| 12:30 | Jacksonville State | James Rey makes the 1st free throw | 53-63 |
| 12:30 | Jacksonville State | James Rey makes the 2nd free throw | 54-63 |
| 12:13 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sanders steals the ball from Ted Greene | 54-63 |
| 11:44 | Jacksonville State | Paul Sanders can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away | 54-63 |
| 11:43 | Jacksonville State | The offensive rebound goes to John Waters | 54-63 |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Paul Sanders (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Olen Morton (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Lonnie Yoder (fresh) PF - James Rey (fresh) 6 pts. C - John Waters (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Ted Greene (fresh) 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Kevin Leavitt (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Benjamin Mahle (fresh) 17 pts. 5 reb. PF - John Booth (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Anthony Downs (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:25 | Jacksonville State | Olen Morton can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 54-63 |
| 11:24 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene grabs the board | 54-63 |
| 11:17 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Downs drills a jumper near the basket set up by John Booth | 54-65 |
| 10:57 | Jacksonville State | Olen Morton misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 54-65 |
| 10:55 | Northern Illinois University | John Booth pulls down the rebound | 54-65 |
| 10:51 | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Leavitt scores on a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Ted Greene | 54-68 |
| 10:31 | Jacksonville State | Olen Morton connects on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 57-68 |
| 10:17 | Northern Illinois University | John Booth is hacked by James Rey - foul #1 on James Rey, team foul #5 | 57-68 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Mark Harris (PG), Marvin Williams (SG), Wayne Carrington (SF), Jessie Quick (PF), Samuel Baker (C) Paul Sanders, Olen Morton, Lonnie Yoder, James Rey, John Waters | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo (PG), Alfred Brown (SG), Steve Kasper (SF), Barry Simon (PF), Albert Woods (C) Ted Greene, Kevin Leavitt, Benjamin Mahle, John Booth, Anthony Downs | |
| 10:04 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner | 57-68 |
| 10:02 | Northern Illinois University | Steve Kasper tips it in | 57-70 |
| 09:45 | Jacksonville State | Jessie Quick misses short on a floater from the right block | 57-70 |
| 09:44 | Jacksonville State | The offensive rebound goes to Wayne Carrington | 57-70 |
| 09:29 | Jacksonville State | Marvin Williams hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 57-70 |
| 09:28 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods gets the rebound | 57-70 |
| 09:24 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo scores on a 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Alfred Brown | 57-73 |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 09:05 | Jacksonville State | Marvin Williams can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 57-73 |
| 09:03 | Jacksonville State | Jessie Quick snags the offensive board | 57-73 |
| 08:54 | Jacksonville State | Samuel Baker splits the doubleteam and buries a runner from close range on a nice dish by Mark Harris | 59-73 |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 08:44 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods misses short on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 59-73 |
| 08:42 | Jacksonville State | The rebound goes to Marvin Williams | 59-73 |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 08:27 | Jacksonville State | Wayne Carrington hits a floater from the baseline on a great pass from Jessie Quick | 61-73 |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 08:20 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 61-73 |
| 08:19 | Jacksonville State | Mark Harris gets the rebound | 61-73 |
| 08:05 | Jacksonville State | Marvin Williams clanks a floater from the right side but he's hacked by Albert Woods - foul #4 on Albert Woods, team foul #7 | 61-73 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle (SF), John Booth (C) Steve Kasper, Albert Woods | |
| 08:05 | Jacksonville State | Marvin Williams makes the 1st free throw | 62-73 |
| 08:05 | Jacksonville State | Marvin Williams misses the 2nd free throw | 62-73 |
| 08:05 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Barry Simon | 62-73 |
| 08:00 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 62-73 |
| 07:58 | Jacksonville State | The rebound goes to Samuel Baker | 62-73 |
| 07:54 | Northern Illinois University | The refs have stopped play. Phillip Mongillo is in a lot of pain and is being checked by the trainers. His finger is completely bent. He appears to have just been shaken up and should be able to return. | 62-73 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Leavitt (SG) Phillip Mongillo | |
| 07:52 | Jacksonville State | Marvin Williams drills a jumpshot from the left side on a nice dish by Mark Harris | 64-73 |
| 07:40 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown connects on the pull-up jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Kevin Leavitt | 64-75 |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Mark Harris (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. SG - Marvin Williams (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - Wayne Carrington (fresh) 13 pts. 2 reb. PF - Jessie Quick (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. C - Samuel Baker (fresh) 13 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Alfred Brown (fresh) 14 pts. 7 ast. SG - Kevin Leavitt (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Benjamin Mahle (fresh) 17 pts. 5 reb. PF - Barry Simon (fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb. C - John Booth (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:36 | Jacksonville State | Benjamin Mahle swats the shot by Mark Harris | 64-75 |
| 07:34 | Northern Illinois University | John Booth grabs the board | 64-75 |
| 07:29 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown knocks in the 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Kevin Leavitt | 64-78 |
| 07:22 | Jacksonville State | Jessie Quick is hacked by Benjamin Mahle - foul #2 on Benjamin Mahle, team foul #8 | 64-78 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Paul Sanders (PG), Olen Morton (SG), James Rey (SF), John Waters (C) Mark Harris, Marvin Williams, Wayne Carrington, Samuel Baker | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene (PG), Albert Woods (C) Alfred Brown, Barry Simon | |
| 07:22 | Jacksonville State | Jessie Quick makes the 1st free throw | 65-78 |
| 07:22 | Jacksonville State | Jessie Quick makes the 2nd free throw | 66-78 |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 06:58 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods knocks in the 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Ted Greene | 66-81 |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 06:43 | Jacksonville State | Benjamin Mahle steps in front of the James Rey pass | 66-81 |
| 06:38 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene misses short on a floater in the lane | 66-81 |
| 06:37 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Ted Greene | 66-81 |
| 06:21 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods is fouled on the floor by John Waters - foul #2 on John Waters, team foul #6 | 66-81 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Mark Harris (PG), Marvin Williams (SG), Samuel Baker (C) Paul Sanders, Olen Morton, Jessie Quick | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 06:01 | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Leavitt knocks in the 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Benjamin Mahle | 66-84 |
| 05:48 | Jacksonville State | Marvin Williams can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 66-84 |
| 05:47 | Northern Illinois University | John Booth grabs the board | 66-84 |
| 05:29 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene hits a jumper from just outside the lane set up by Benjamin Mahle | 66-86 |
| 05:13 | Jacksonville State | James Rey misses the lay-in but the foul's on Albert Woods - foul #5 on Albert Woods, team foul #9 | 66-86 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Wayne Carrington (SF) John Waters | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown (PG), Barry Simon (PF), Anthony Downs (C) Ted Greene, John Booth, Albert Woods | |
| 05:13 | Jacksonville State | James Rey misses the 1st free throw | 66-86 |
| 05:13 | Jacksonville State | James Rey makes the 2nd free throw | 67-86 |
| 05:00 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon drills a 3 from straight away set up by Alfred Brown | 67-89 |
| 04:47 | Jacksonville State | Marvin Williams misses short on a jumper from the left side | 67-89 |
| 04:46 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon gets the rebound | 67-89 |
| 04:40 | Northern Illinois University | James Rey is called for the reach on Alfred Brown - foul #2 on James Rey, team foul #7 | 67-89 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Paul Sanders (PG), Olen Morton (SG), Jessie Quick (PF), Maurice Duncan (C) Mark Harris, Marvin Williams, James Rey, Samuel Baker | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Steve Kasper (SF) Benjamin Mahle | |
| 04:40 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown makes the 1st free throw | 67-90 |
| 04:40 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown makes the 2nd free throw | 67-91 |
| 04:28 | Jacksonville State | Paul Sanders misses the dunk attempt but he's hacked by Alfred Brown - foul #2 on Alfred Brown, team foul #10 | 67-91 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | John Waters (C) Maurice Duncan | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene (PG) Kevin Leavitt | |
| 04:28 | Jacksonville State | Paul Sanders makes the 1st free throw | 68-91 |
| 04:28 | Jacksonville State | Paul Sanders misses the 2nd free throw | 68-91 |
| 04:28 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon gets the rebound | 68-91 |
| 04:15 | Northern Illinois University | Steve Kasper hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right wing | 68-91 |
| 04:13 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Anthony Downs | 68-91 |
| 04:06 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Carrington steals the ball from Anthony Downs | 68-91 |
| 03:47 | Jacksonville State | Paul Sanders clanks a fadeaway from the right wing | 68-91 |
| 03:46 | Northern Illinois University | Steve Kasper grabs the defensive rebound | 68-91 |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 03:41 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene is fouled on the floor by Olen Morton - foul #2 on Olen Morton, team foul #8 | 68-91 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Lonnie Yoder (SF), Maurice Duncan (C) Wayne Carrington, Jessie Quick | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Leavitt (SG), John Booth (PF) Alfred Brown, Barry Simon | |
| 03:41 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene makes the 1st free throw | 68-92 |
| 03:41 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene makes the 2nd free throw | 68-93 |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (+4) | |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Paul Sanders (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Olen Morton (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Lonnie Yoder (fresh) PF - John Waters (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Maurice Duncan (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Ted Greene (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Kevin Leavitt (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - Steve Kasper (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - John Booth (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. C - Anthony Downs (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 03:25 | Jacksonville State | Olen Morton misses short on a jumper from the free throw line | 68-93 |
| 03:23 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Anthony Downs | 68-93 |
| 03:03 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Downs hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left wing | 68-93 |
| 03:01 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Steve Kasper | 68-93 |
| 02:48 | Northern Illinois University | Steve Kasper makes the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 68-96 |
| 02:32 | Jacksonville State | Lonnie Yoder can't connect on a floater from the left wing | 68-96 |
| 02:30 | Jacksonville State | John Waters tips it in | 70-96 |
| 02:13 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene lays it up and in on a nice dish by Kevin Leavitt and the foul's on Paul Sanders - foul #1 on Paul Sanders, team foul #9 | 70-98 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | James Rey (PF) John Waters | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 02:13 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene makes the free throw | 70-99 |
| 02:06 | Jacksonville State | Lonnie Yoder misses short on a 3 from the left wing | 70-99 |
| 02:04 | Jacksonville State | Maurice Duncan tips it but misses | 70-99 |
| 02:02 | Northern Illinois University | John Booth pulls down the rebound | 70-99 |
| 01:58 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene's pass is intercepted by Paul Sanders in the backcourt | 70-99 |
| 01:46 | Jacksonville State | Olen Morton scores on a 3 from the left corner | 73-99 |
| 01:40 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Downs knocks in the fadeaway from the free throw line on a nice dish by Ted Greene and he's fouled by Maurice Duncan - foul #1 on Maurice Duncan, team foul #10 | 73-101 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | John Waters (C) Maurice Duncan | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 01:40 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Downs makes the free throw | 73-102 |
| 01:32 | Jacksonville State | Anthony Downs is called for the reach on Paul Sanders - foul #2 on Anthony Downs, team foul #11 | 73-102 |
| 01:32 | Jacksonville State | Paul Sanders makes the 1st free throw | 74-102 |
| 01:32 | Jacksonville State | Paul Sanders makes the 2nd free throw | 75-102 |
| 01:12 | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Leavitt's pass is intercepted by Olen Morton | 75-102 |
| 00:54 | Jacksonville State | Olen Morton misses short on a jumpshot from the left side | 75-102 |
| 00:53 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene grabs the board | 75-102 |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+4) | |
| 00:47 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Downs hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the free throw line | 75-102 |
| 00:46 | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Leavitt grabs the offensive rebound | 75-102 |
| 00:21 | Northern Illinois University | John Booth connects on the jumpshot from the left side on a nice dish by Steve Kasper | 75-104 |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+4) | |
| 00:14 | Jacksonville State | John Waters makes the turnaround near the basket set up by Paul Sanders and the foul's on Anthony Downs - foul #3 on Anthony Downs, team foul #12 | 77-104 |
| 00:14 | Jacksonville State | John Waters makes the free throw | 78-104 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene runs out the clock | 78-104 |