| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Alfred Brown (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Phillip Mongillo (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - Benjamin Mahle (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. PF - Albert Woods (fresh) C - Barry Simon (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Gregory Miller (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SG - Todd North (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SF - William Finch (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Joshua Darden (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - Joseph Warkentin (fresh) 1 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Central Michigan | William Finch inbounds the ball | 25-36 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 19:41 | Central Michigan | Joseph Warkentin's fadeaway is rejected by Barry Simon | 25-36 |
| 19:40 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods pulls down the rebound | 25-36 |
| 19:35 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away | 25-36 |
| 19:33 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon misses the tip | 25-36 |
| 19:31 | Central Michigan | Todd North snags the defensive board | 25-36 |
| 19:23 | Central Michigan | William Finch hits the front of the rim on the jumper from just outside the lane | 25-36 |
| 19:22 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon pulls down the rebound | 25-36 |
| 19:18 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Darden blocks the 3 pointer from the right wing by Phillip Mongillo | 25-36 |
| 19:17 | Central Michigan | Joseph Warkentin grabs the board | 25-36 |
| 18:56 | Central Michigan | Joshua Darden connects on the fadeaway from just outside the lane set up by Todd North | 25-38 |
| 18:47 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle misses the easy layup | 25-38 |
| 18:45 | Central Michigan | Joshua Darden snags the defensive board | 25-38 |
| 18:22 | Central Michigan | Joshua Darden is called for traveling | 25-38 |
| 18:04 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods clanks a jumper from just outside the lane | 25-38 |
| 18:02 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown can't tip it in | 25-38 |
| 18:01 | Central Michigan | Joshua Darden gets the rebound | 25-38 |
| 17:41 | Central Michigan | Todd North makes the 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Joshua Darden | 25-41 |
| 17:22 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Warkentin is called for the reach on Barry Simon - foul #1 on Joseph Warkentin, team foul #1 | 25-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Joseph Miller (SF) William Finch | |
| 17:02 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon hits the finger roll set up by Benjamin Mahle | 27-41 |
| 16:41 | Central Michigan | Joseph Warkentin connects on the runner near the basket on a nice dish by Joseph Miller | 27-43 |
| 16:22 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from the left block but the foul's on Joshua Darden - foul #1 on Joshua Darden, team foul #2 | 27-43 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene (PG), Kevin Leavitt (SG), Anthony Downs (PF) Alfred Brown, Phillip Mongillo, Albert Woods | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Charles Wyatt (PG), Bryce Craig (SG), Manuel Barnes (PF), Larry Hollingsworth (C) Gregory Miller, Todd North, Joshua Darden, Joseph Warkentin | |
| 16:22 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon makes the 1st free throw | 28-43 |
| 16:22 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon misses the 2nd free throw | 28-43 |
| 16:22 | Central Michigan | Manuel Barnes gets the rebound | 28-43 |
| 16:03 | Central Michigan | Bryce Craig is hacked by Kevin Leavitt - foul #1 on Kevin Leavitt, team foul #1 | 28-43 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Steve Kasper (SF) Benjamin Mahle | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | William Finch (SF) Joseph Miller | |
| 15:47 | Central Michigan | Manuel Barnes misses the jumpshot from the right side | 28-43 |
| 15:45 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon gets the rebound | 28-43 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Ted Greene (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Kevin Leavitt (fresh) SF - Steve Kasper (fresh) PF - Anthony Downs (fresh) 3 reb. 2 stl. C - Barry Simon (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Charles Wyatt (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Bryce Craig (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - William Finch (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Manuel Barnes (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Larry Hollingsworth (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 15:40 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Downs knocks in the jumper in the paint on a great pass from Kevin Leavitt and he's fouled by Manuel Barnes - foul #1 on Manuel Barnes, team foul #3 | 30-43 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Booth (C) Barry Simon | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| 15:40 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Downs makes the free throw | 31-43 |
| 15:20 | Central Michigan | William Finch banks in the layup set up by Charles Wyatt | 31-45 |
| 15:12 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Downs knocks in the turnaround from close range set up by Ted Greene | 33-45 |
| 14:53 | Central Michigan | Charles Wyatt knocks in the driving attempt near the basket on a nice dish by Bryce Craig | 33-47 |
| 14:32 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Downs misses long on a runner from the right block | 33-47 |
| 14:31 | Central Michigan | Charles Wyatt gets the rebound | 33-47 |
| 14:02 | Central Michigan | Kevin Leavitt takes the ball from Bryce Craig | 33-47 |
| 13:57 | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Leavitt misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 33-47 |
| 13:56 | Northern Illinois University | Steve Kasper gets the offensive rebound | 33-47 |
| 13:36 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Downs misses the dunk attempt | 33-47 |
| 13:35 | Central Michigan | William Finch grabs the defensive rebound | 33-47 |
| 13:27 | Central Michigan | Bryce Craig clanks a jumper from just outside the lane | 33-47 |
| 13:26 | Central Michigan | William Finch tips it back up and in | 33-49 |
| 13:02 | Northern Illinois University | John Booth lays it up and in set up by Ted Greene | 35-49 |
| 12:46 | Central Michigan | Bryce Craig misses short on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 35-49 |
| 12:44 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Downs pulls down the rebound | 35-49 |
| 12:38 | Northern Illinois University | John Booth misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Manuel Barnes - foul #2 on Manuel Barnes, team foul #4 | 35-49 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown (PG), Phillip Mongillo (SG), Benjamin Mahle (SF), Barry Simon (C) Ted Greene, Kevin Leavitt, Steve Kasper, Anthony Downs | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Gregory Miller (PG), Todd North (SG), Joseph Miller (SF), Joshua Darden (PF), Joseph Warkentin (C) Charles Wyatt, Bryce Craig, William Finch, Manuel Barnes, Larry Hollingsworth | |
| 12:38 | Northern Illinois University | John Booth misses the 1st free throw | 35-49 |
| 12:38 | Northern Illinois University | John Booth makes the 2nd free throw | 36-49 |
| 12:23 | Central Michigan | Todd North can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 36-49 |
| 12:22 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle snags the defensive board | 36-49 |
| 12:16 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo hits a 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Alfred Brown | 39-49 |
| 11:53 | Central Michigan | Todd North can't connect on a fadeaway near the basket | 39-49 |
| 11:51 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown grabs the defensive rebound | 39-49 |
| 11:47 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 39-49 |
| 11:45 | Central Michigan | Joseph Warkentin pulls down the rebound | 39-49 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Alfred Brown (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Phillip Mongillo (fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast. SF - Benjamin Mahle (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. PF - John Booth (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 pf. C - Barry Simon (fresh) 5 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Gregory Miller (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SG - Todd North (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. SF - Joseph Miller (fresh) PF - Joshua Darden (fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. C - Joseph Warkentin (fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 11:28 | Central Michigan | Joseph Warkentin misses short on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 39-49 |
| 11:26 | Central Michigan | Joseph Warkentin tips it in | 39-51 |
| 11:21 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Darden steps in front of the John Booth pass | 39-51 |
| 10:58 | Central Michigan | Joseph Warkentin drills a fadeaway from the left block | 39-53 |
| 10:53 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo makes the 3 from the left corner set up by John Booth | 42-53 |
| 10:33 | Central Michigan | Joshua Darden misses the lay-in | 42-53 |
| 10:31 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle pulls down the rebound | 42-53 |
| 10:26 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 42-53 |
| 10:24 | Central Michigan | Joseph Miller grabs the defensive rebound | 42-53 |
| 10:12 | Central Michigan | Joshua Darden can't finish the layup | 42-53 |
| 10:11 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon grabs the board | 42-53 |
| 10:03 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon is called for a charge - foul #3 on Barry Simon, team foul #2 | 42-53 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods (PF) John Booth | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | William Finch (SF) Joseph Miller | |
| 09:43 | Central Michigan | William Finch hits a jumpshot from the left wing | 42-55 |
| 09:31 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Darden denies the turnaround by Albert Woods | 42-55 |
| 09:30 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods tips it in | 44-55 |
| 09:09 | Central Michigan | William Finch misses the 3 pointer from straight away | 44-55 |
| 09:07 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods grabs the defensive rebound | 44-55 |
| 09:03 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 44-55 |
| 09:02 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle snags the offensive board | 44-55 |
| 08:43 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods misses short on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 44-55 |
| 08:41 | Central Michigan | Todd North grabs the defensive rebound | 44-55 |
| 08:33 | Central Michigan | Todd North drills a jumper from the left block on a great pass from Gregory Miller | 44-57 |
| 08:12 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown misses short on a 3 from straight away | 44-57 |
| 08:10 | Central Michigan | Joshua Darden snags the defensive board | 44-57 |
| 07:48 | Central Michigan | Gregory Miller is called for traveling | 44-57 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene (PG), Kevin Leavitt (SG), Steve Kasper (SF), John Booth (C) Alfred Brown, Phillip Mongillo, Benjamin Mahle, Barry Simon | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Charles Wyatt (PG), Bryce Craig (SG), Joseph Miller (SF), Manuel Barnes (PF), Larry Hollingsworth (C) Gregory Miller, Todd North, William Finch, Joshua Darden, Joseph Warkentin | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Ted Greene (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Kevin Leavitt (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Steve Kasper (fresh) PF - Albert Woods (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - John Booth (fresh) 7 pts. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Charles Wyatt (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - Bryce Craig (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Joseph Miller (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Manuel Barnes (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Larry Hollingsworth (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 07:24 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene scores on a runner near the basket on a nice dish by Kevin Leavitt | 46-57 |
| 07:03 | Central Michigan | Joseph Miller misses short on a jump hook in the paint but the foul's on John Booth - foul #4 on John Booth, team foul #3 | 46-57 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Downs (C) Albert Woods | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| 07:03 | Central Michigan | Joseph Miller makes the 1st free throw | 46-58 |
| 07:03 | Central Michigan | Joseph Miller misses the 2nd free throw | 46-58 |
| 07:03 | Central Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Manuel Barnes | 46-58 |
| 06:57 | Central Michigan | Manuel Barnes double dribbles | 46-58 |
| 06:46 | Northern Illinois University | John Booth misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right side | 46-58 |
| 06:44 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Anthony Downs | 46-58 |
| 06:27 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Miller steals it from Anthony Downs | 46-58 |
| 06:24 | Central Michigan | Charles Wyatt hits the finger roll on a great pass from Joseph Miller | 46-60 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 06:09 | Northern Illinois University | Steve Kasper can't connect on a 3 from straight away | 46-60 |
| 06:07 | Central Michigan | Manuel Barnes snags the defensive board | 46-60 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 05:38 | Central Michigan | Bryce Craig misses short on a driving attempt from the right block but he's hacked by Kevin Leavitt - foul #2 on Kevin Leavitt, team foul #4 | 46-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown (PG), Phillip Mongillo (SG), Benjamin Mahle (SF), Albert Woods (PF) Ted Greene, Kevin Leavitt, Steve Kasper, John Booth | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Gregory Miller (PG), William Finch (SF), Joseph Warkentin (C) Charles Wyatt, Joseph Miller, Larry Hollingsworth | |
| 05:38 | Central Michigan | Bryce Craig misses the 1st free throw | 46-60 |
| 05:38 | Central Michigan | Bryce Craig makes the 2nd free throw | 46-61 |
| 05:25 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 46-61 |
| 05:24 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Downs misses the tip | 46-61 |
| 05:23 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods tips it back up and in | 48-61 |
| 05:00 | Central Michigan | Benjamin Mahle is called for the reach on Manuel Barnes - foul #2 on Benjamin Mahle, team foul #5 | 48-61 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon (C) Anthony Downs | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Todd North (SG), Joshua Darden (PF) Bryce Craig, Manuel Barnes | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (-5) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 04:45 | Central Michigan | Gregory Miller can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 48-61 |
| 04:43 | Central Michigan | William Finch can't tip it in | 48-61 |
| 04:41 | Central Michigan | Joshua Darden grabs the offensive board | 48-61 |
| 04:34 | Central Michigan | William Finch makes the 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Todd North | 48-64 |
| 04:15 | Northern Illinois University | Todd North is called for the reach on Phillip Mongillo - foul #3 on Todd North, team foul #5 | 48-64 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene (PG) Alfred Brown | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| 04:04 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon makes the 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Ted Greene | 51-64 |
| 03:43 | Central Michigan | Joseph Warkentin banks in the layup | 51-66 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Ted Greene (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. SG - Phillip Mongillo (fresh) 14 pts. 3 ast. SF - Benjamin Mahle (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. PF - Albert Woods (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Barry Simon (fresh) 8 pts. 9 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Gregory Miller (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SG - Todd North (fresh) 8 pts. 5 ast. 3 pf. SF - William Finch (fresh) 16 pts. 6 reb. PF - Joshua Darden (fresh) 9 pts. 8 reb. 3 blk. C - Joseph Warkentin (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (-5) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:20 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 51-66 |
| 03:18 | Central Michigan | Joseph Warkentin snags the defensive board | 51-66 |
| 02:55 | Central Michigan | Gregory Miller is fouled on the floor by Ted Greene - foul #3 on Ted Greene, team foul #6 | 51-66 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown (PG), Kevin Leavitt (SG), John Booth (PF), Anthony Downs (C) Ted Greene, Phillip Mongillo, Albert Woods, Barry Simon | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Charles Wyatt (PG), Bryce Craig (SG), Joseph Miller (SF), Manuel Barnes (PF), Larry Hollingsworth (C) Gregory Miller, Todd North, William Finch, Joshua Darden, Joseph Warkentin | |
| 02:35 | Central Michigan | Manuel Barnes hits a 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Bryce Craig | 51-69 |
| 02:23 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Downs misses short on a fadeaway from the left side | 51-69 |
| 02:22 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle hits the follow up shot | 53-69 |
| 02:01 | Central Michigan | Manuel Barnes travels with the ball | 53-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Steve Kasper (SF) Benjamin Mahle | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| 01:52 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown connects on the 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Kevin Leavitt | 56-69 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-5) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 01:50 | Central Michigan | Charles Wyatt is fouled in the backcourt by Alfred Brown - foul #1 on Alfred Brown, team foul #7 | 56-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo (SG), Benjamin Mahle (SF), Albert Woods (PF), Barry Simon (C) Kevin Leavitt, Steve Kasper, John Booth, Anthony Downs | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| 01:50 | Central Michigan | Charles Wyatt makes the 1st free throw | 56-70 |
| 01:50 | Central Michigan | Charles Wyatt misses the 2nd free throw | 56-70 |
| 01:50 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo snags the defensive board | 56-70 |
| 01:36 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon misses short on a fadeaway from the right wing | 56-70 |
| 01:34 | Central Michigan | Joseph Miller gets the rebound | 56-70 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (-5) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 01:12 | Central Michigan | Charles Wyatt misses the wide open 3 pointer from the right wing | 56-70 |
| 01:11 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle grabs the defensive rebound | 56-70 |
| 01:06 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown loses the ball out of bounds | 56-70 |
| 00:45 | Central Michigan | Charles Wyatt's pass is intercepted by Alfred Brown | 56-70 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (-5) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:39 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle makes the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Phillip Mongillo | 59-70 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (-5) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:18 | Central Michigan | Bryce Craig buries a fadeaway jumper from the left wing set up by Charles Wyatt and he's hacked by Barry Simon - foul #4 on Barry Simon, team foul #8 | 59-72 |
| 00:18 | Central Michigan | Bryce Craig misses the free throw | 59-72 |
| 00:18 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon gets the rebound | 59-72 |
| 00:12 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo misses long on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 59-72 |
| 00:11 | Central Michigan | Manuel Barnes snags the defensive board | 59-72 |
| 00:00 | Central Michigan | Charles Wyatt runs out the clock | 59-72 |