| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Randy Logan (fresh) 17 pts. 2 ast. SG - Albert Strawn (fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. SF - Walter Laplant (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Norman Marks (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Johnny Don (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Theodore Daigle (fresh) 6 pts. SG - David Feder (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Ricky Wallace (fresh) 3 pts. 2 stl. PF - Josh Ambriz (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Garry Spurr (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Central Michigan | Walter Laplant inbounds the ball | 43-29 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:40 | Central Michigan | Walter Laplant is fouled on the floor by David Feder - foul #1 on David Feder, team foul #1 | 43-29 |
| 19:19 | Central Michigan | Johnny Don misses short on a fadeaway from the right side | 43-29 |
| 19:17 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Wallace pulls down the rebound | 43-29 |
| 19:13 | Northern Illinois University | David Feder is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #2 on David Feder, team foul #2 | 43-29 |
| 18:57 | Central Michigan | Randy Logan hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 43-29 |
| 18:55 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Ricky Wallace | 43-29 |
| 18:51 | Northern Illinois University | Theodore Daigle drills a 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by Garry Spurr | 43-32 |
| 18:36 | Central Michigan | Randy Logan scores on a 3pt shot from the left wing set up by Walter Laplant | 46-32 |
| 18:24 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Wallace is hacked by Walter Laplant - foul #2 on Walter Laplant, team foul #1 | 46-32 |
| 18:06 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 46-32 |
| 17:46 | Central Michigan | Randy Logan misses short on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 46-32 |
| 17:45 | Central Michigan | Johnny Don tips it back up and in | 48-32 |
| 17:31 | Northern Illinois University | Theodore Daigle connects on the floater from the right block on a great pass from Josh Ambriz | 48-34 |
| 17:24 | Central Michigan | Randy Logan hits a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 51-34 |
| 17:07 | Northern Illinois University | Theodore Daigle misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 51-34 |
| 17:06 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz grabs the offensive rebound | 51-34 |
| 16:47 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz travels with the ball | 51-34 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Tim Simmons (SG), George Cooper (PF), Jason Oakley (C) Albert Strawn, Norman Marks, Johnny Don | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Carlton (PG), Edward Thomas (SG), Dale Sales (SF), Michael McMutry (PF), Ron Hannah (C) Theodore Daigle, David Feder, Ricky Wallace, Josh Ambriz, Garry Spurr | |
| 16:30 | Central Michigan | Tim Simmons scores on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 54-34 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 16:23 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right side but he's hacked by George Cooper - foul #2 on George Cooper, team foul #2 | 54-34 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Carl Henderson (SG) Randy Logan | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 16:23 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry makes the 1st free throw | 54-35 |
| 16:23 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry makes the 2nd free throw | 54-36 |
| 16:01 | Central Michigan | Ron Hannah steals it from Tim Simmons | 54-36 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Tim Simmons (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Carl Henderson (fresh) SF - Walter Laplant (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - George Cooper (fresh) 2 pts. C - Jason Oakley (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Marvin Carlton (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Edward Thomas (fresh) SF - Dale Sales (fresh) PF - Michael McMutry (fresh) 9 pts. C - Ron Hannah (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 15:51 | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Carlton misses badly on a driving attempt from the baseline | 54-36 |
| 15:50 | Northern Illinois University | Ron Hannah pulls down the offensive rebound | 54-36 |
| 15:40 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales throws it down set up by Michael McMutry | 54-38 |
| 15:25 | Central Michigan | Tim Simmons connects on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 57-38 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 15:03 | Northern Illinois University | Jason Oakley is called for the reach on Ron Hannah - foul #3 on Jason Oakley, team foul #3 | 57-38 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Randy Logan (PG), Albert Strawn (SG), Norman Marks (SF), Johnny Don (C) Tim Simmons, Carl Henderson, Walter Laplant, Jason Oakley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Theodore Daigle (PG), Jack Humphrey (SG), Garry Spurr (C) Marvin Carlton, Edward Thomas, Dale Sales | |
| 14:58 | Northern Illinois University | Theodore Daigle hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 57-38 |
| 14:56 | Central Michigan | Albert Strawn grabs the defensive rebound | 57-38 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 14:51 | Central Michigan | Norman Marks blows the layup but he's fouled by Garry Spurr - foul #1 on Garry Spurr, team foul #3 | 57-38 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Wallace (SF) Ron Hannah | |
| 14:51 | Central Michigan | Norman Marks makes the 1st free throw | 58-38 |
| 14:51 | Central Michigan | Norman Marks makes the 2nd free throw | 59-38 |
| 14:43 | Northern Illinois University | Theodore Daigle knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 59-41 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 14:23 | Central Michigan | Albert Strawn comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 59-41 |
| 14:22 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr grabs the defensive rebound | 59-41 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 14:01 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr misses the 3pt shot from the right wing | 59-41 |
| 14:00 | Central Michigan | Randy Logan gets the rebound | 59-41 |
| 13:47 | Central Michigan | Albert Strawn misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 59-41 |
| 13:46 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry grabs the board | 59-41 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 13:41 | Northern Illinois University | Norman Marks is called for the reach on Ricky Wallace - foul #1 on Norman Marks, team foul #4 | 59-41 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Walter Laplant (SF), Jason Oakley (C) George Cooper, Johnny Don | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales (SF), Josh Ambriz (PF) Ricky Wallace, Michael McMutry | |
| 13:22 | Northern Illinois University | Theodore Daigle buries a floater from the left wing set up by Dale Sales | 59-43 |
| 13:09 | Central Michigan | Albert Strawn drills a 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Randy Logan | 62-43 |
| 12:54 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Humphrey knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Theodore Daigle | 62-46 |
| 12:39 | Central Michigan | Randy Logan drills a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 65-46 |
| 12:26 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Humphrey comes up short on the 3 from the right wing | 65-46 |
| 12:25 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr tips it in | 65-48 |
| 12:15 | Central Michigan | Norman Marks drills a jumpshot from the free throw line on a nice dish by Walter Laplant | 67-48 |
| 12:08 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Humphrey hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 67-48 |
| 12:06 | Central Michigan | Norman Marks grabs the defensive rebound | 67-48 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 11:41 | Central Michigan | Randy Logan clanks a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 67-48 |
| 11:40 | Central Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Jason Oakley | 67-48 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Randy Logan (fresh) 26 pts. 3 ast. SG - Albert Strawn (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 4 ast. SF - Walter Laplant (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Norman Marks (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. C - Jason Oakley (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Theodore Daigle (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 1 ast. SG - Jack Humphrey (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Dale Sales (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Josh Ambriz (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Garry Spurr (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:16 | Central Michigan | Randy Logan misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 67-48 |
| 11:15 | Central Michigan | Norman Marks pulls down the offensive rebound | 67-48 |
| 11:05 | Central Michigan | The short jumper by Walter Laplant is denied by Josh Ambriz | 67-48 |
| 11:04 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Dale Sales | 67-48 |
| 11:00 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Humphrey drills a 3 from the right corner | 67-51 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 10:47 | Central Michigan | Albert Strawn is fouled on the floor by Josh Ambriz - foul #2 on Josh Ambriz, team foul #4 | 67-51 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Tim Simmons (PG), Carl Henderson (SG), George Cooper (PF), Johnny Don (C) Randy Logan, Albert Strawn, Norman Marks, Jason Oakley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Feder (PG), Marvin Carlton (SG), Ricky Wallace (SF), Michael McMutry (PF), Ron Hannah (C) Theodore Daigle, Jack Humphrey, Dale Sales, Josh Ambriz, Garry Spurr | |
| 10:35 | Central Michigan | Carl Henderson misses badly on a turnaround from the left block | 67-51 |
| 10:33 | Northern Illinois University | David Feder grabs the board | 67-51 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 10:29 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Wallace can't connect on a driving attempt from the baseline | 67-51 |
| 10:28 | Central Michigan | Johnny Don snags the defensive board | 67-51 |
| 10:12 | Central Michigan | Johnny Don misses the fadeaway from the right wing | 67-51 |
| 10:10 | Central Michigan | Tim Simmons grabs the offensive board | 67-51 |
| 10:02 | Central Michigan | Tim Simmons hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner but he's hacked by David Feder - foul #3 on David Feder, team foul #5 | 67-51 |
| 10:02 | Central Michigan | Tim Simmons makes the 1st free throw | 68-51 |
| 10:02 | Central Michigan | Tim Simmons makes the 2nd free throw | 69-51 |
| 10:02 | Central Michigan | Tim Simmons misses the 3rd free throw | 69-51 |
| 10:02 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry grabs the board | 69-51 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 09:55 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Wallace loses the dribble to Tim Simmons | 69-51 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 09:35 | Central Michigan | Walter Laplant is called for traveling | 69-51 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Randy Logan (PG), Jason Oakley (PF) Carl Henderson, Walter Laplant | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 09:15 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 69-51 |
| 09:13 | Central Michigan | George Cooper pulls down the rebound | 69-51 |
| 08:44 | Central Michigan | George Cooper's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 69-51 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Albert Strawn (SG), Norman Marks (SF) Tim Simmons, Jason Oakley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jack Humphrey (SG), Garry Spurr (C) Marvin Carlton, Ron Hannah | |
| 08:29 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Wallace knocks in the floater from the free throw line | 69-53 |
| 08:09 | Central Michigan | Randy Logan can't connect on a 3 pointer from straight away | 69-53 |
| 08:07 | Central Michigan | George Cooper pulls down the offensive rebound | 69-53 |
| 07:40 | Central Michigan | Jack Humphrey is called for the reach on Albert Strawn - foul #4 on Jack Humphrey, team foul #6 | 69-53 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Walter Laplant (SF), Jason Oakley (C) George Cooper, Johnny Don | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Theodore Daigle (PG), Dale Sales (SF), Josh Ambriz (PF) David Feder, Ricky Wallace, Michael McMutry | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Randy Logan (fresh) 26 pts. 3 ast. SG - Albert Strawn (fresh) 12 pts. 4 ast. SF - Walter Laplant (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Norman Marks (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. C - Jason Oakley (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Theodore Daigle (fresh) 16 pts. 1 ast. SG - Jack Humphrey (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. SF - Dale Sales (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Josh Ambriz (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Garry Spurr (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 07:11 | Central Michigan | Randy Logan loses the dribble to Josh Ambriz | 69-53 |
| 07:04 | Northern Illinois University | Norman Marks swats the layup by Josh Ambriz | 69-53 |
| 07:03 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz can't tip it in | 69-53 |
| 07:02 | Central Michigan | Jason Oakley gets the rebound | 69-53 |
| 06:42 | Central Michigan | Albert Strawn hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 69-53 |
| 06:40 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr grabs the board | 69-53 |
| 06:35 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Humphrey's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 69-53 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Tim Simmons (PG) Randy Logan | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Feder (SG), Michael McMutry (SF), Ron Hannah (C) Jack Humphrey, Dale Sales, Garry Spurr | |
| 06:14 | Central Michigan | Walter Laplant banks in the layup | 71-53 |
| 06:12 | Northern Illinois University | Tim Simmons steals the ball from Theodore Daigle in the backcourt | 71-53 |
| 06:10 | Central Michigan | Walter Laplant lays it in on a nice dish by Tim Simmons | 73-53 |
| 06:04 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz hits the finger roll set up by Theodore Daigle and the foul's on Tim Simmons - foul #1 on Tim Simmons, team foul #5 | 73-55 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | George Cooper (PF) Norman Marks | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Carlton (SG) Theodore Daigle | |
| 06:04 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz misses the free throw | 73-55 |
| 06:04 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Jason Oakley | 73-55 |
| 05:48 | Central Michigan | Albert Strawn misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 73-55 |
| 05:47 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Josh Ambriz | 73-55 |
| 05:30 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 73-55 |
| 05:29 | Central Michigan | Jason Oakley grabs the board | 73-55 |
| 05:01 | Central Michigan | Albert Strawn comes up short on the 3 from the right wing | 73-55 |
| 05:00 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Josh Ambriz | 73-55 |
| 04:55 | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Carlton connects on the 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by David Feder | 73-58 |
| 04:55 | Central Michigan | Central Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 73-58 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Randy Logan (PG), Norman Marks (SF), Johnny Don (C) Tim Simmons, Walter Laplant, Jason Oakley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Theodore Daigle (PG), Jack Humphrey (SG), Ricky Wallace (SF), Garry Spurr (C) David Feder, Marvin Carlton, Michael McMutry, Ron Hannah | |
| 04:35 | Central Michigan | Randy Logan scores on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 76-58 |
| 04:19 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Wallace misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 76-58 |
| 04:18 | Central Michigan | George Cooper pulls down the rebound | 76-58 |
| 03:53 | Central Michigan | Johnny Don's fadeaway is rejected by Garry Spurr | 76-58 |
| 03:51 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Humphrey grabs the defensive rebound | 76-58 |
| 03:46 | Northern Illinois University | Norman Marks steps in front of the Garry Spurr pass | 76-58 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:25 | Central Michigan | Randy Logan drills a 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Albert Strawn | 79-58 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Randy Logan (fresh) 32 pts. 3 ast. SG - Albert Strawn (fresh) 12 pts. 5 ast. SF - Norman Marks (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. PF - George Cooper (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Johnny Don (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Theodore Daigle (fresh) 16 pts. 2 ast. SG - Jack Humphrey (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. SF - Ricky Wallace (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Josh Ambriz (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 8 reb. 2 stl. C - Garry Spurr (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 03:07 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz can't connect on a runner from the left block | 79-58 |
| 03:05 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Johnny Don | 79-58 |
| 03:01 | Central Michigan | Jack Humphrey is called for the reach on Randy Logan in the backcourt - foul #5 on Jack Humphrey, team foul #7 | 79-58 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Tim Simmons (SG), Jason Oakley (PF), Clyde Miesner (C) Albert Strawn, Norman Marks, Johnny Don | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Feder (PG), Marvin Carlton (SG), Dale Sales (SF), Michael McMutry (PF), Ron Hannah (C) Theodore Daigle, Jack Humphrey, Ricky Wallace, Josh Ambriz, Garry Spurr | |
| 03:01 | Central Michigan | Randy Logan makes the 1st free throw | 80-58 |
| 03:01 | Central Michigan | Randy Logan makes the 2nd free throw | 81-58 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 02:38 | Northern Illinois University | Ron Hannah hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 81-58 |
| 02:36 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to George Cooper | 81-58 |
| 02:15 | Central Michigan | Randy Logan is called for the offensive foul - foul #2 on Randy Logan, team foul #6 | 81-58 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Carl Henderson (SG) Randy Logan | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 02:07 | Northern Illinois University | Ron Hannah's pass is intercepted by Jason Oakley | 81-58 |
| 01:46 | Central Michigan | Ron Hannah is called for the reach on Clyde Miesner - foul #1 on Ron Hannah, team foul #8 | 81-58 |
| 01:46 | Central Michigan | Clyde Miesner misses the 1st free throw | 81-58 |
| 01:46 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Dale Sales | 81-58 |
| 01:35 | Northern Illinois University | Ron Hannah misses short on a jumper from just outside the lane | 81-58 |
| 01:34 | Central Michigan | Jason Oakley grabs the board | 81-58 |
| 01:19 | Central Michigan | Dale Sales is called for the reach on George Cooper - foul #1 on Dale Sales, team foul #9 | 81-58 |
| 01:19 | Central Michigan | George Cooper misses the 1st free throw | 81-58 |
| 01:19 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Michael McMutry | 81-58 |
| 01:02 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry blows the layup | 81-58 |
| 01:00 | Northern Illinois University | Ron Hannah gets the offensive rebound | 81-58 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:58 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales connects on the fadeaway near the basket | 81-60 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:32 | Central Michigan | Tim Simmons is fouled on the floor by Ron Hannah - foul #2 on Ron Hannah, team foul #10 | 81-60 |
| 00:32 | Central Michigan | Tim Simmons makes the 1st free throw | 82-60 |
| 00:32 | Central Michigan | Tim Simmons makes the 2nd free throw | 83-60 |
| 00:26 | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Carlton misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 83-60 |
| 00:25 | Central Michigan | Tim Simmons grabs the defensive rebound | 83-60 |
| 00:00 | Central Michigan | Tim Simmons runs out the clock | 83-60 |