| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Gregory Miller (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Todd North (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - William Finch (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. PF - Joshua Darden (fresh) 5 pts. C - Larry Hollingsworth (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Kent State | PG - James Allan (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Andrew Savitz (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Kevin Polinski (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Michael Holland (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Sean Tims (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Central Michigan | William Finch inbounds the ball | 30-27 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 19:51 | Central Michigan | Todd North double dribbles | 30-27 |
| 19:30 | Kent State | Kevin Polinski misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 30-27 |
| 19:29 | Central Michigan | Joshua Darden snags the defensive board | 30-27 |
| 19:15 | Central Michigan | Todd North is hacked by Sean Tims - foul #3 on Sean Tims, team foul #1 | 30-27 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Kent State | James Garr (C) Sean Tims | |
| 19:06 | Central Michigan | Joshua Darden misses the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 30-27 |
| 19:04 | Kent State | The rebound goes to James Allan | 30-27 |
| 18:52 | Kent State | Kevin Polinski makes the jumpshot from the right side on a nice dish by Andrew Savitz | 30-29 |
| 18:27 | Central Michigan | Todd North comes up short on the runner from the baseline | 30-29 |
| 18:25 | Central Michigan | Joshua Darden can't tip it in | 30-29 |
| 18:24 | Central Michigan | Gregory Miller gets the offensive rebound | 30-29 |
| 18:08 | Central Michigan | Todd North is whistled for traveling | 30-29 |
| 17:43 | Kent State | Kevin Polinski knocks in the 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from James Allan | 30-32 |
| 17:30 | Central Michigan | Joshua Darden's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 30-32 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Manuel Barnes (C) Larry Hollingsworth | |
| Subs | Kent State | Greg Ropp (PF) Michael Holland | |
| 17:19 | Kent State | Andrew Savitz knocks in the floater near the basket | 30-34 |
| 17:02 | Central Michigan | Joshua Darden knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 33-34 |
| 16:40 | Kent State | Andrew Savitz's pass is intercepted by Joshua Darden | 33-34 |
| 16:15 | Central Michigan | William Finch misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 33-34 |
| 16:14 | Kent State | James Garr gets the rebound | 33-34 |
| 15:49 | Kent State | Andrew Savitz loses the ball out of bounds | 33-34 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Charles Wyatt (PG), Bryce Craig (SG), Joseph Miller (SF), Joseph Warkentin (C) Gregory Miller, Todd North, William Finch, Joshua Darden | |
| Subs | Kent State | James Schuelke (PG), Kenneth Bernardino (SG), Michael Holland (PF), Ryan Bell (C) James Allan, Andrew Savitz, Kevin Polinski, James Garr | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Charles Wyatt (fresh) SG - Bryce Craig (fresh) SF - Joseph Miller (fresh) PF - Manuel Barnes (fresh) 3 reb. C - Joseph Warkentin (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Kent State | PG - James Schuelke (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Kenneth Bernardino (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Greg Ropp (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. PF - Michael Holland (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Ryan Bell (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 15:33 | Central Michigan | Joseph Miller hits a fadeaway from the free throw line on a nice dish by Bryce Craig | 35-34 |
| 15:17 | Kent State | Greg Ropp makes the 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Kenneth Bernardino | 35-37 |
| 15:01 | Central Michigan | Bryce Craig drills a 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Joseph Miller | 38-37 |
| 14:51 | Kent State | Manuel Barnes denies the turnaround by Greg Ropp | 38-37 |
| 14:50 | Kent State | The offensive rebound goes to James Schuelke | 38-37 |
| 14:26 | Kent State | Greg Ropp loses the dribble to Bryce Craig | 38-37 |
| 14:14 | Central Michigan | Joseph Warkentin lays it in on a great pass from Charles Wyatt | 40-37 |
| 13:50 | Kent State | Kenneth Bernardino comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 40-37 |
| 13:48 | Central Michigan | Charles Wyatt gets the rebound | 40-37 |
| 13:30 | Central Michigan | Joseph Miller comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 40-37 |
| 13:28 | Kent State | The rebound goes to Ryan Bell | 40-37 |
| 13:12 | Kent State | Bryce Craig steals it from Ryan Bell | 40-37 |
| 12:50 | Central Michigan | Joseph Warkentin hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 40-37 |
| 12:48 | Central Michigan | Manuel Barnes gets the offensive rebound | 40-37 |
| 12:26 | Central Michigan | Joseph Warkentin clanks a fadeaway from the right side but the foul's on James Schuelke - foul #2 on James Schuelke, team foul #2 | 40-37 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Gregory Miller (PG), Todd North (SG), William Finch (SF), Joshua Darden (PF) Charles Wyatt, Bryce Craig, Joseph Miller, Manuel Barnes | |
| Subs | Kent State | James Allan (PG), Andrew Savitz (SG), Kevin Polinski (SF), James Garr (PF), Sean Tims (C) James Schuelke, Kenneth Bernardino, Greg Ropp, Michael Holland, Ryan Bell | |
| 12:26 | Central Michigan | Joseph Warkentin makes the 1st free throw | 41-37 |
| 12:26 | Central Michigan | Joseph Warkentin makes the 2nd free throw | 42-37 |
| 12:16 | Kent State | Kevin Polinski buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by James Allan | 42-40 |
| 11:57 | Central Michigan | Joshua Darden misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away | 42-40 |
| 11:56 | Kent State | Kevin Polinski grabs the defensive rebound | 42-40 |
| 11:48 | Kent State | The short jumper by James Garr is denied by Joshua Darden | 42-40 |
| 11:47 | Central Michigan | Joshua Darden grabs the board | 42-40 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Gregory Miller (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Todd North (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - William Finch (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. PF - Joshua Darden (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. C - Joseph Warkentin (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Kent State | PG - James Allan (fresh) 3 pts. 5 ast. SG - Andrew Savitz (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SF - Kevin Polinski (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. PF - James Garr (fresh) 3 reb. C - Sean Tims (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 11:24 | Central Michigan | Joshua Darden hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 42-40 |
| 11:23 | Kent State | Sean Tims pulls down the rebound | 42-40 |
| 11:06 | Kent State | James Allan misses badly on a 3 from the left corner | 42-40 |
| 11:04 | Kent State | James Garr grabs the offensive rebound | 42-40 |
| 10:56 | Kent State | Andrew Savitz hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from close range but he's fouled by Joshua Darden - foul #1 on Joshua Darden, team foul #1 | 42-40 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Larry Hollingsworth (C) Joseph Warkentin | |
| Subs | Kent State | Ryan Bell (C) James Garr | |
| 10:56 | Kent State | Andrew Savitz makes the 1st free throw | 42-41 |
| 10:56 | Kent State | Andrew Savitz makes the 2nd free throw | 42-42 |
| 10:33 | Central Michigan | Joshua Darden misses the turnaround from the baseline | 42-42 |
| 10:31 | Kent State | Ryan Bell pulls down the rebound | 42-42 |
| 10:20 | Kent State | James Allan is whistled for a charge - foul #3 on James Allan, team foul #3 | 42-42 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Kent State | Greg Ropp (PF) Sean Tims | |
| 09:59 | Central Michigan | Joshua Darden's pass is intercepted by Andrew Savitz | 42-42 |
| 09:48 | Kent State | Andrew Savitz misses short on a jumpshot from the right side but he's hacked by Joshua Darden - foul #2 on Joshua Darden, team foul #2 | 42-42 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Joseph Miller (SF) William Finch | |
| Subs | Kent State | James Schuelke (SF), Michael Holland (PF) Kevin Polinski, Greg Ropp | |
| 09:48 | Kent State | Andrew Savitz misses the 1st free throw | 42-42 |
| 09:48 | Kent State | Andrew Savitz misses the 2nd free throw | 42-42 |
| 09:48 | Central Michigan | Larry Hollingsworth snags the defensive board | 42-42 |
| 09:37 | Central Michigan | Joshua Darden drills a fadeaway jumper from the left side on a great pass from Gregory Miller | 44-42 |
| 09:13 | Kent State | Larry Hollingsworth picks off the pass by Ryan Bell | 44-42 |
| 09:02 | Central Michigan | Todd North misses badly on a 3pt shot from straight away | 44-42 |
| 09:00 | Kent State | The rebound goes to Ryan Bell | 44-42 |
| 08:54 | Kent State | James Allan hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 44-42 |
| 08:52 | Kent State | James Schuelke can't tip it in | 44-42 |
| 08:50 | Kent State | Ryan Bell snags the offensive board | 44-42 |
| 08:43 | Kent State | James Schuelke misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing but he's fouled by Larry Hollingsworth - foul #2 on Larry Hollingsworth, team foul #3 | 44-42 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Charles Wyatt (PG), Bryce Craig (SG), William Finch (SF), Manuel Barnes (PF), Joseph Warkentin (C) Gregory Miller, Todd North, Joseph Miller, Joshua Darden, Larry Hollingsworth | |
| Subs | Kent State | Kenneth Bernardino (SG), Kevin Polinski (SF), Sean Tims (C) James Allan, Andrew Savitz, Ryan Bell | |
| 08:43 | Kent State | James Schuelke makes the 1st free throw | 44-43 |
| 08:43 | Kent State | James Schuelke misses the 2nd free throw | 44-43 |
| 08:43 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Joseph Warkentin | 44-43 |
| 08:31 | Central Michigan | Charles Wyatt misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 44-43 |
| 08:29 | Kent State | Sean Tims snags the defensive board | 44-43 |
| 08:24 | Kent State | James Schuelke misses the jumper in the paint but he's hacked by Manuel Barnes - foul #1 on Manuel Barnes, team foul #4 | 44-43 |
| 08:24 | Kent State | James Schuelke makes the 1st free throw | 44-44 |
| 08:24 | Kent State | James Schuelke makes the 2nd free throw | 44-45 |
| 08:11 | Central Michigan | William Finch misses long on a turnaround from the left block | 44-45 |
| 08:09 | Central Michigan | Joseph Warkentin grabs the offensive board | 44-45 |
| 07:49 | Central Michigan | Joseph Warkentin can't finish the layup | 44-45 |
| 07:48 | Kent State | Kevin Polinski grabs the defensive rebound | 44-45 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Charles Wyatt (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Bryce Craig (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - William Finch (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. PF - Manuel Barnes (fresh) 4 reb. C - Joseph Warkentin (fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Kent State | PG - James Schuelke (fresh) 8 pts. SG - Kenneth Bernardino (fresh) 3 ast. SF - Kevin Polinski (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. PF - Michael Holland (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Sean Tims (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 07:22 | Kent State | James Schuelke misses badly on a 3 from straight away | 44-45 |
| 07:20 | Kent State | The offensive rebound goes to Sean Tims | 44-45 |
| 07:03 | Kent State | James Schuelke double dribbles | 44-45 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Gregory Miller (PG), Todd North (SG), Joseph Miller (SF), Joshua Darden (PF) Charles Wyatt, Bryce Craig, William Finch, Manuel Barnes | |
| Subs | Kent State | James Allan (PG), Andrew Savitz (SG), Greg Ropp (PF), Ryan Bell (C) Kenneth Bernardino, Kevin Polinski, Michael Holland, Sean Tims | |
| 06:36 | Central Michigan | Andrew Savitz is called for the reach on Todd North - foul #2 on Andrew Savitz, team foul #4 | 44-45 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Larry Hollingsworth (C) Joseph Warkentin | |
| Subs | Kent State | Kenneth Bernardino (SF) James Schuelke | |
| 06:20 | Central Michigan | Gregory Miller is fouled on the floor by Ryan Bell - foul #4 on Ryan Bell, team foul #5 | 44-45 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Kent State | Sean Tims (PF) Kenneth Bernardino | |
| 06:02 | Central Michigan | Gregory Miller hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from the baseline | 44-45 |
| 06:01 | Kent State | James Allan snags the defensive board | 44-45 |
| 05:35 | Kent State | James Allan misses short on a shot from the free throw line but he's fouled by Joshua Darden - foul #3 on Joshua Darden, team foul #5 | 44-45 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | William Finch (SF), Manuel Barnes (PF), Joseph Warkentin (C) Joseph Miller, Joshua Darden, Larry Hollingsworth | |
| Subs | Kent State | Kevin Polinski (SF) Sean Tims | |
| 05:35 | Kent State | James Allan misses the 1st free throw | 44-45 |
| 05:35 | Kent State | James Allan makes the 2nd free throw | 44-46 |
| 05:13 | Central Michigan | Joseph Warkentin connects on the 3 from straight away on a great pass from William Finch | 47-46 |
| 05:06 | Kent State | Kevin Polinski can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 47-46 |
| 05:04 | Central Michigan | Gregory Miller pulls down the rebound | 47-46 |
| 04:54 | Central Michigan | William Finch misses the 3 from the left wing | 47-46 |
| 04:53 | Kent State | Ryan Bell snags the defensive board | 47-46 |
| 04:38 | Kent State | Andrew Savitz knocks in the 3 pointer from straight away set up by Kevin Polinski | 47-49 |
| 04:23 | Central Michigan | William Finch loses the ball out of bounds | 47-49 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Bryce Craig (SG), Joshua Darden (PF) Todd North, Manuel Barnes | |
| Subs | Kent State | James Schuelke (PG), Kenneth Bernardino (SG), Michael Holland (PF), Sean Tims (C) James Allan, Andrew Savitz, Greg Ropp, Ryan Bell | |
| 04:16 | Kent State | Kevin Polinski misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 47-49 |
| 04:15 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Gregory Miller | 47-49 |
| 03:57 | Central Michigan | Gregory Miller scores on a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 49-49 |
| 03:49 | Kent State | Sean Tims clanks a turnaround in the lane but the foul's on William Finch - foul #1 on William Finch, team foul #6 | 49-49 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Joseph Miller (SF), Larry Hollingsworth (C) William Finch, Joseph Warkentin | |
| Subs | Kent State | | |
| 03:49 | Kent State | Sean Tims misses the 1st free throw | 49-49 |
| 03:49 | Kent State | Sean Tims makes the 2nd free throw | 49-50 |
| 03:38 | Central Michigan | Joseph Miller is whistled for traveling | 49-50 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Charles Wyatt (PG) Gregory Miller | |
| Subs | Kent State | Greg Ropp (SF) Kevin Polinski | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Charles Wyatt (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Bryce Craig (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Joseph Miller (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Joshua Darden (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - Larry Hollingsworth (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Kent State | PG - James Schuelke (fresh) 8 pts. SG - Kenneth Bernardino (fresh) 3 ast. SF - Greg Ropp (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Michael Holland (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Sean Tims (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 03:25 | Kent State | Sean Tims hits a jump hook from the baseline on a great pass from James Schuelke | 49-52 |
| 03:21 | Central Michigan | Bryce Craig misses the lay-in but the foul's on Kenneth Bernardino - foul #1 on Kenneth Bernardino, team foul #6 | 49-52 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Kent State | Ryan Bell (C) Sean Tims | |
| 03:21 | Central Michigan | Bryce Craig makes the 1st free throw | 50-52 |
| 03:21 | Central Michigan | Bryce Craig makes the 2nd free throw | 51-52 |
| 03:05 | Kent State | James Schuelke comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away | 51-52 |
| 03:03 | Central Michigan | Joseph Miller grabs the board | 51-52 |
| 03:00 | Central Michigan | Central Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 51-52 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Gregory Miller (PG), Todd North (SG), William Finch (SF), Joseph Warkentin (C) Charles Wyatt, Bryce Craig, Joseph Miller, Larry Hollingsworth | |
| Subs | Kent State | James Allan (PG), Andrew Savitz (SG), Kevin Polinski (SF) James Schuelke, Kenneth Bernardino, Greg Ropp | |
| 02:56 | Central Michigan | Gregory Miller throws a bad pass out of bounds | 51-52 |
| 02:39 | Kent State | Ryan Bell misses long on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line but the foul's on William Finch - foul #2 on William Finch, team foul #7 | 51-52 |
| 02:39 | Kent State | Ryan Bell makes the 1st free throw | 51-53 |
| 02:39 | Kent State | Ryan Bell misses the 2nd free throw | 51-53 |
| 02:39 | Central Michigan | Joseph Warkentin grabs the defensive rebound | 51-53 |
| 02:18 | Central Michigan | Joseph Warkentin can't finish the layup | 51-53 |
| 02:17 | Kent State | The rebound goes to Michael Holland | 51-53 |
| 01:52 | Kent State | Ryan Bell misses the lay-in | 51-53 |
| 01:51 | Central Michigan | William Finch grabs the defensive rebound | 51-53 |
| 01:40 | Central Michigan | William Finch drills a pull-up jumper from the right wing set up by Gregory Miller | 53-53 |
| 01:22 | Kent State | James Allan misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 53-53 |
| 01:21 | Kent State | Ryan Bell tips it home | 53-55 |
| 01:17 | Central Michigan | Ryan Bell steals the ball from Gregory Miller | 53-55 |
| 00:59 | Kent State | Ryan Bell misses the fadeaway from the left wing but the foul's on Gregory Miller - foul #2 on Gregory Miller, team foul #8 | 53-55 |
| 00:59 | Kent State | Ryan Bell makes the 1st free throw | 53-56 |
| 00:59 | Kent State | Ryan Bell makes the 2nd free throw | 53-57 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:34 | Central Michigan | Todd North connects on the 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Gregory Miller | 56-57 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:33 | Kent State | James Allan is hacked by Gregory Miller in the backcourt - foul #3 on Gregory Miller, team foul #9 | 56-57 |
| 00:33 | Kent State | James Allan makes the 1st free throw | 56-58 |
| 00:33 | Kent State | James Allan misses the 2nd free throw | 56-58 |
| 00:33 | Central Michigan | Joseph Warkentin pulls down the rebound | 56-58 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:28 | Central Michigan | William Finch drills a 3pt shot from straight away on a nice dish by Gregory Miller | 59-58 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:18 | Kent State | Andrew Savitz travels with the ball | 59-58 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:15 | Central Michigan | William Finch is fouled in the backcourt by James Allan - foul #4 on James Allan, team foul #7 | 59-58 |
| 00:15 | Central Michigan | William Finch misses the 1st free throw | 59-58 |
| 00:15 | Kent State | Michael Holland grabs the board | 59-58 |
| 00:07 | Kent State | Ryan Bell drills a jumper from the baseline | 59-60 |
| 00:07 | Central Michigan | Central Michigan calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 59-60 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:03 | Central Michigan | Joseph Warkentin drills a driving attempt from the right block on a nice dish by Gregory Miller | 61-60 |
| 00:03 | Kent State | Kent State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining) | 61-60 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:00 | Kent State | Kevin Polinski hits the front of the rim on the halfcourt shot | 61-60 |