| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - David Feder (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Jack Humphrey (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SF - Ricky Wallace (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Josh Ambriz (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Garry Spurr (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Paul Counts (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SG - Michael Spencer (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Ronald Schmeltzer (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Paul Hill (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. C - Jackie Cox (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Wallace inbounds the ball | 36-34 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 19:41 | Northern Illinois University | David Feder misses long on a floater from the right wing | 36-34 |
| 19:40 | Western Michigan | Jackie Cox pulls down the rebound | 36-34 |
| 19:18 | Western Michigan | Michael Spencer throws it down set up by Paul Counts | 36-36 |
| 19:03 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz misses the easy open layup | 36-36 |
| 19:01 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Paul Counts | 36-36 |
| 18:44 | Western Michigan | Jackie Cox travels with the ball | 36-36 |
| 18:41 | Northern Illinois University | David Feder is hacked by Paul Counts in the backcourt - foul #2 on Paul Counts, team foul #1 | 36-36 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jeffrey Pedraza (SG) Michael Spencer | |
| 18:26 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz misses the jumper from the left block but the foul's on Ronald Schmeltzer - foul #2 on Ronald Schmeltzer, team foul #2 | 36-36 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry (SF) Ricky Wallace | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Larson (SF), Adam West (PF) Ronald Schmeltzer, Paul Hill | |
| 18:26 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz misses the 1st free throw | 36-36 |
| 18:26 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz misses the 2nd free throw | 36-36 |
| 18:26 | Western Michigan | Paul Counts snags the defensive board | 36-36 |
| 18:21 | Western Michigan | Josh Ambriz denies the turnaround by Paul Counts | 36-36 |
| 18:19 | Western Michigan | Jeffrey Pedraza tips it in | 36-38 |
| 18:14 | Northern Illinois University | David Feder misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 36-38 |
| 18:13 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz hits the follow up shot | 38-38 |
| 17:46 | Western Michigan | John Larson misses the turnaround from the left block | 38-38 |
| 17:44 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr snags the defensive board | 38-38 |
| 17:23 | Northern Illinois University | David Feder misses short on an open 3pt shot from the right wing | 38-38 |
| 17:21 | Western Michigan | Jackie Cox grabs the defensive rebound | 38-38 |
| 17:16 | Western Michigan | Paul Counts drills a fadeaway jumper from the right side on a nice dish by John Larson | 38-40 |
| 17:14 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Humphrey travels in the backcourt | 38-40 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Carlton (PG), Edward Thomas (SG), Ricky Wallace (SF), Ron Hannah (C) David Feder, Jack Humphrey, Josh Ambriz, Garry Spurr | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Simpson (PG), Michael Spencer (SG), Ronald Schmeltzer (SF), Paul Hill (PF) Paul Counts, Jeffrey Pedraza, John Larson, Jackie Cox | |
| 16:51 | Western Michigan | Marvin Carlton is called for the reach on Michael Spencer - foul #2 on Marvin Carlton, team foul #1 | 38-40 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Howard McGillen (C) Adam West | |
| 16:32 | Western Michigan | Paul Hill misses badly on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 38-40 |
| 16:30 | Western Michigan | Ronald Schmeltzer pulls down the offensive rebound | 38-40 |
| 16:11 | Western Michigan | Howard McGillen steps out of bounds on the baseline | 38-40 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales (SF), Josh Ambriz (PF) Ricky Wallace, Michael McMutry | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jeffrey Pedraza (SG), John Larson (PF) Michael Spencer, Paul Hill | |
| 15:57 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz misses the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but he's hacked by Howard McGillen - foul #3 on Howard McGillen, team foul #3 | 38-40 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Theodore Daigle (PG) Edward Thomas | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Matthew Bannerman (SF) Ronald Schmeltzer | |
| 15:57 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz misses the 1st free throw | 38-40 |
| 15:57 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz misses the 2nd free throw | 38-40 |
| 15:57 | Western Michigan | Howard McGillen pulls down the rebound | 38-40 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Theodore Daigle (fresh) 4 pts. 3 pf. SG - Marvin Carlton (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Dale Sales (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Josh Ambriz (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. C - Ron Hannah (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Christopher Simpson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Jeffrey Pedraza (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Matthew Bannerman (fresh) 1 pts. PF - John Larson (fresh) 3 pts. C - Howard McGillen (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 15:52 | Western Michigan | Christopher Simpson hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right side | 38-40 |
| 15:50 | Northern Illinois University | Ron Hannah snags the defensive board | 38-40 |
| 15:45 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 38-40 |
| 15:44 | Western Michigan | John Larson grabs the defensive rebound | 38-40 |
| 15:28 | Western Michigan | Howard McGillen misses long on a jump hook from close range but he's fouled by Theodore Daigle - foul #4 on Theodore Daigle, team foul #2 | 38-40 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Feder (PG), Jack Humphrey (SG), Garry Spurr (C) Theodore Daigle, Marvin Carlton, Ron Hannah | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Paul Counts (PG) Christopher Simpson | |
| 15:28 | Western Michigan | Howard McGillen misses the 1st free throw | 38-40 |
| 15:28 | Western Michigan | Howard McGillen makes the 2nd free throw | 38-41 |
| 15:26 | Northern Illinois University | John Larson is called for the reach on Jack Humphrey in the backcourt - foul #3 on John Larson, team foul #4 | 38-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Smith (C) Howard McGillen | |
| 15:17 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales scores on a 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by Jack Humphrey | 41-41 |
| 15:06 | Western Michigan | Jeffrey Pedraza knocks in the 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Paul Counts | 41-44 |
| 15:04 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Pedraza steals it from Jack Humphrey in the backcourt | 41-44 |
| 14:46 | Western Michigan | Joseph Smith double dribbles | 41-44 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Wallace (SF), Michael McMutry (PF) Dale Sales, Josh Ambriz | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Spencer (SG), Ronald Schmeltzer (SF), Paul Hill (PF), Jackie Cox (C) Jeffrey Pedraza, Matthew Bannerman, John Larson, Joseph Smith | |
| 14:44 | Northern Illinois University | David Feder is hacked by Ronald Schmeltzer in the backcourt - foul #3 on Ronald Schmeltzer, team foul #5 | 41-44 |
| 14:35 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr lays it in uncontested on a great pass from Ricky Wallace | 43-44 |
| 14:17 | Western Michigan | Michael McMutry picks off the pass by Jackie Cox | 43-44 |
| 14:06 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Wallace comes up short on the fadeaway in the lane but he's hacked by Ronald Schmeltzer - foul #4 on Ronald Schmeltzer, team foul #6 | 43-44 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Carlton (SG), Ron Hannah (C) Jack Humphrey, Garry Spurr | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Simpson (PG), John Larson (SF) Paul Counts, Ronald Schmeltzer | |
| 14:06 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Wallace misses the 1st free throw | 43-44 |
| 14:06 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Wallace makes the 2nd free throw | 44-44 |
| 13:44 | Western Michigan | Paul Hill clanks a fadeaway from the right block | 44-44 |
| 13:43 | Western Michigan | Paul Hill grabs the offensive board | 44-44 |
| 13:34 | Western Michigan | Paul Hill scores on a turnaround in the paint set up by Christopher Simpson | 44-46 |
| 13:19 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Wallace scores on a floater from close range set up by David Feder | 46-46 |
| 13:07 | Western Michigan | Paul Hill misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 46-46 |
| 13:05 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry snags the defensive board | 46-46 |
| 13:00 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Wallace's pass is intercepted by Paul Hill | 46-46 |
| 12:44 | Western Michigan | Michael Spencer drills a floater from the right block on a great pass from Christopher Simpson and the foul's on Marvin Carlton - foul #3 on Marvin Carlton, team foul #3 | 46-48 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jack Humphrey (SG), Dale Sales (SF), Josh Ambriz (PF), Garry Spurr (C) David Feder, Ricky Wallace, Michael McMutry, Ron Hannah | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Paul Counts (PG), Matthew Bannerman (SF), Adam West (PF), Howard McGillen (C) Christopher Simpson, John Larson, Paul Hill, Jackie Cox | |
| 12:44 | Western Michigan | Michael Spencer makes the free throw | 46-49 |
| 12:23 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz loses the dribble to Adam West | 46-49 |
| 12:10 | Western Michigan | Adam West misses badly on a runner near the basket but he's hacked by Garry Spurr - foul #2 on Garry Spurr, team foul #4 | 46-49 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Edward Thomas (PG) Marvin Carlton | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jeffrey Pedraza (SG) Michael Spencer | |
| 12:10 | Western Michigan | Adam West makes the 1st free throw | 46-50 |
| 12:10 | Western Michigan | Adam West makes the 2nd free throw | 46-51 |
| 11:48 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Pedraza is called for the reach on Jack Humphrey - foul #2 on Jeffrey Pedraza, team foul #7 | 46-51 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Larson (PF) Howard McGillen | |
| 11:48 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Humphrey makes the 1st free throw | 47-51 |
| 11:48 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Humphrey makes the 2nd free throw | 48-51 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Edward Thomas (fresh) SG - Jack Humphrey (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. SF - Dale Sales (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Josh Ambriz (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. C - Garry Spurr (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Paul Counts (fresh) 9 pts. 5 ast. SG - Jeffrey Pedraza (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SF - Matthew Bannerman (fresh) 1 pts. PF - John Larson (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. C - Adam West (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 11:31 | Western Michigan | Jeffrey Pedraza buries a floater from the left side set up by Paul Counts | 48-53 |
| 11:20 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Thomas hits the front of the rim on the wide open jumper from the right side | 48-53 |
| 11:18 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales tips it in | 50-53 |
| 11:06 | Western Michigan | Paul Counts knocks in the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane set up by Adam West | 50-55 |
| 11:02 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Humphrey throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 50-55 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Carlton (PG), Michael McMutry (PF), Ron Hannah (C) Jack Humphrey, Josh Ambriz, Garry Spurr | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Simpson (PG), Joseph Smith (PF), Jackie Cox (C) Paul Counts, Matthew Bannerman, Adam West | |
| 10:49 | Western Michigan | Jackie Cox clanks a driving attempt from the left block | 50-55 |
| 10:48 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Michael McMutry | 50-55 |
| 10:44 | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Carlton makes the jumper from just outside the lane set up by Michael McMutry | 52-55 |
| 10:24 | Western Michigan | Christopher Simpson drills a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 52-57 |
| 10:08 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Thomas hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 52-57 |
| 10:07 | Northern Illinois University | Ron Hannah tips it home | 54-57 |
| 10:04 | Western Michigan | Marvin Carlton takes the ball from Christopher Simpson in the backcourt | 54-57 |
| 09:53 | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Carlton clanks a 3 from straight away | 54-57 |
| 09:52 | Western Michigan | Jackie Cox snags the defensive board | 54-57 |
| 09:45 | Western Michigan | Christopher Simpson misses short on a floater from the left side but he's fouled by Dale Sales - foul #2 on Dale Sales, team foul #5 | 54-57 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Feder (PG), Ricky Wallace (SF), Garry Spurr (C) Edward Thomas, Dale Sales, Michael McMutry | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Spencer (SG), Matthew Bannerman (SF), Paul Hill (PF), Howard McGillen (C) Jeffrey Pedraza, John Larson, Joseph Smith, Jackie Cox | |
| 09:45 | Western Michigan | Christopher Simpson makes the 1st free throw | 54-58 |
| 09:45 | Western Michigan | Christopher Simpson misses the 2nd free throw | 54-58 |
| 09:45 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Garry Spurr | 54-58 |
| 09:24 | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Carlton misses the jumpshot from the left wing | 54-58 |
| 09:23 | Western Michigan | Christopher Simpson pulls down the rebound | 54-58 |
| 09:04 | Western Michigan | Michael Spencer clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 54-58 |
| 09:03 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Wallace gets the rebound | 54-58 |
| 08:57 | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Carlton misses short on a jumper in the lane | 54-58 |
| 08:56 | Western Michigan | Howard McGillen grabs the board | 54-58 |
| 08:52 | Western Michigan | Michael Spencer misses badly on a shot in the paint | 54-58 |
| 08:50 | Northern Illinois University | Ron Hannah pulls down the rebound | 54-58 |
| 08:46 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Wallace is whistled for a charge - foul #1 on Ricky Wallace, team foul #6 | 54-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jack Humphrey (SG), Josh Ambriz (PF) Marvin Carlton, Ron Hannah | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Paul Counts (PG), Jeffrey Pedraza (SG), Adam West (SF), Jackie Cox (C) Christopher Simpson, Michael Spencer, Matthew Bannerman, Howard McGillen | |
| 08:21 | Western Michigan | Paul Hill misses the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 54-58 |
| 08:19 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr gets the rebound | 54-58 |
| 08:13 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz loses the ball out of bounds | 54-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry (PF), Jamie Knight (C) Josh Ambriz, Garry Spurr | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Larson (SF) Paul Hill | |
| 07:54 | Western Michigan | Paul Counts misses the floater from the free throw line | 54-58 |
| 07:52 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry snags the defensive board | 54-58 |
| 07:46 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Humphrey misses long on a 3 from straight away | 54-58 |
| 07:45 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to John Larson | 54-58 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - David Feder (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Jack Humphrey (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. SF - Ricky Wallace (fairly fresh) 6 pts. PF - Michael McMutry (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. C - Jamie Knight (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Paul Counts (fresh) 11 pts. 6 ast. SG - Jeffrey Pedraza (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Larson (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Adam West (fairly fresh) 2 pts. C - Jackie Cox (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 07:43 | Western Michigan | Paul Counts loses the dribble to David Feder in the backcourt | 54-58 |
| 07:42 | Northern Illinois University | David Feder lays it up and in | 56-58 |
| 07:36 | Western Michigan | Jackie Cox misses long on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 56-58 |
| 07:34 | Western Michigan | John Larson misses the tip | 56-58 |
| 07:32 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Wallace grabs the defensive rebound | 56-58 |
| 07:24 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry misses short on an open fadeaway from the right wing | 56-58 |
| 07:22 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Paul Counts | 56-58 |
| 07:04 | Western Michigan | Jeffrey Pedraza's floater is tipped away by Jamie Knight | 56-58 |
| 07:02 | Northern Illinois University | Jamie Knight gets the rebound | 56-58 |
| 06:57 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Wallace is by himself and knocks in the floater from the left side set up by David Feder | 58-58 |
| 06:45 | Western Michigan | Paul Counts can't connect on a floater from the right wing | 58-58 |
| 06:43 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry grabs the board | 58-58 |
| 06:33 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Wallace loses the dribble to Adam West | 58-58 |
| 06:12 | Western Michigan | John Larson misses short on a shot from the left side | 58-58 |
| 06:10 | Western Michigan | Jackie Cox tips it home | 58-60 |
| 05:49 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Wallace's fadeaway is rejected by Jackie Cox | 58-60 |
| 05:47 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Wallace snags the offensive board | 58-60 |
| 05:47 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 58-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Theodore Daigle (PG), Marvin Carlton (SG), Josh Ambriz (PF), Garry Spurr (C) David Feder, Jack Humphrey, Ricky Wallace, Jamie Knight | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Simpson (PG), Michael Spencer (SG), Ronald Schmeltzer (SF), Paul Hill (PF), Howard McGillen (C) Paul Counts, Jeffrey Pedraza, John Larson, Adam West, Jackie Cox | |
| 05:31 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry hits the finger roll | 60-60 |
| 05:26 | Western Michigan | Ronald Schmeltzer misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 60-60 |
| 05:24 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry gets the rebound | 60-60 |
| 05:18 | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Carlton drills a jump hook from the baseline on a nice dish by Theodore Daigle and he's hacked by Howard McGillen - foul #4 on Howard McGillen, team foul #8 | 62-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales (SF) Michael McMutry | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 05:18 | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Carlton makes the free throw | 63-60 |
| 05:00 | Western Michigan | Michael Spencer throws a bad pass out of bounds | 63-60 |
| 04:40 | Northern Illinois University | Theodore Daigle misses short on an open 3pt shot from the left corner | 63-60 |
| 04:39 | Western Michigan | Ronald Schmeltzer pulls down the rebound | 63-60 |
| 04:33 | Western Michigan | Ronald Schmeltzer hits a 3 from the right corner | 63-63 |
| 04:11 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales clanks a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 63-63 |
| 04:10 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz tips it but misses | 63-63 |
| 04:08 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr tips it back up and in | 65-63 |
| 03:46 | Western Michigan | Howard McGillen is whistled for traveling | 65-63 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Feder (PG), Jack Humphrey (SG), Michael McMutry (PF), Ron Hannah (C) Theodore Daigle, Marvin Carlton, Josh Ambriz, Garry Spurr | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Paul Counts (PG), Jeffrey Pedraza (SG), Matthew Bannerman (SF), John Larson (PF), Jackie Cox (C) Christopher Simpson, Michael Spencer, Ronald Schmeltzer, Paul Hill, Howard McGillen | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - David Feder (fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. SG - Jack Humphrey (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. SF - Dale Sales (fresh) 9 pts. PF - Michael McMutry (fresh) 8 pts. 9 reb. C - Ron Hannah (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Paul Counts (fresh) 11 pts. 6 ast. SG - Jeffrey Pedraza (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. SF - Matthew Bannerman (fresh) 1 pts. PF - John Larson (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. C - Jackie Cox (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 03:27 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales misses short on a floater in the paint but he's fouled by Jackie Cox - foul #3 on Jackie Cox, team foul #9 | 65-63 |
| 03:27 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales misses the 1st free throw | 65-63 |
| 03:27 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales makes the 2nd free throw | 66-63 |
| 03:12 | Western Michigan | David Feder picks off the pass by Matthew Bannerman | 66-63 |
| 03:09 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry lays it in set up by David Feder | 68-63 |
| 02:57 | Western Michigan | John Larson connects on the fadeaway from the right wing set up by Jeffrey Pedraza | 68-65 |
| 02:57 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 68-65 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Theodore Daigle (PG), Garry Spurr (C) David Feder, Dale Sales | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ronald Schmeltzer (SF), Paul Hill (PF) Matthew Bannerman, John Larson | |
| 02:34 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry can't connect on a fadeaway from the free throw line but he's fouled by Paul Counts - foul #3 on Paul Counts, team foul #10 | 68-65 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Wallace (SF) Ron Hannah | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Spencer (SG) Jeffrey Pedraza | |
| 02:34 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry makes the 1st free throw | 69-65 |
| 02:34 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry makes the 2nd free throw | 70-65 |
| 02:20 | Western Michigan | Paul Hill buries a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Michael Spencer | 70-68 |
| 02:00 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry can't connect on an uncontested 3pt shot from the right wing | 70-68 |
| 01:58 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Wallace hits the follow up shot | 72-68 |
| 01:37 | Western Michigan | Paul Counts is fouled on the floor by Theodore Daigle - foul #5 on Theodore Daigle, team foul #7 | 72-68 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Feder (PG), Josh Ambriz (PF) Theodore Daigle, Michael McMutry | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 01:37 | Western Michigan | Paul Counts makes the 1st free throw | 72-69 |
| 01:37 | Western Michigan | Paul Counts misses the 2nd free throw | 72-69 |
| 01:37 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Humphrey gets the rebound | 72-69 |
| 01:34 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Humphrey loses the dribble to Michael Spencer in the backcourt | 72-69 |
| 01:22 | Western Michigan | Paul Hill hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Michael Spencer | 72-71 |
| 01:20 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Counts is called for the reach on Jack Humphrey in the backcourt - foul #4 on Paul Counts, team foul #11 | 72-71 |
| 01:20 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Humphrey makes the 1st free throw | 73-71 |
| 01:20 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Humphrey makes the 2nd free throw | 74-71 |
| 01:06 | Western Michigan | Jackie Cox can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 74-71 |
| 01:04 | Western Michigan | Paul Hill tips it but misses | 74-71 |
| 01:03 | Western Michigan | Paul Hill gets the offensive rebound | 74-71 |
| 00:51 | Western Michigan | Jackie Cox misses long on a fadeaway near the basket but he's fouled by Garry Spurr - foul #3 on Garry Spurr, team foul #8 | 74-71 |
| 00:51 | Western Michigan | Jackie Cox makes the 1st free throw | 74-72 |
| 00:51 | Western Michigan | Jackie Cox misses the 2nd free throw | 74-72 |
| 00:51 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz gets the rebound | 74-72 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:44 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Counts is called for the reach on David Feder in the backcourt - foul #5 on Paul Counts, team foul #12 | 74-72 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Simpson (PG) Paul Counts | |
| 00:44 | Northern Illinois University | David Feder makes the 1st free throw | 75-72 |
| 00:44 | Northern Illinois University | David Feder makes the 2nd free throw | 76-72 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:36 | Western Michigan | Ronald Schmeltzer misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 76-72 |
| 00:34 | Western Michigan | Jackie Cox grabs the offensive rebound | 76-72 |
| 00:31 | Western Michigan | Jackie Cox misses short on a driving attempt from the right block | 76-72 |
| 00:30 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Ricky Wallace | 76-72 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:28 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Simpson is called for the reach on Ricky Wallace in the backcourt - foul #3 on Christopher Simpson, team foul #13 | 76-72 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry (PF) Josh Ambriz | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 00:28 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Wallace makes the 1st free throw | 77-72 |
| 00:28 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Wallace makes the 2nd free throw | 78-72 |
| 00:22 | Western Michigan | Paul Hill is hacked by Michael McMutry - foul #1 on Michael McMutry, team foul #9 | 78-72 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz (PF) Michael McMutry | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 00:22 | Western Michigan | Paul Hill misses the 1st free throw | 78-72 |
| 00:22 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Josh Ambriz | 78-72 |
| 00:19 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz is hacked by Michael Spencer in the backcourt - foul #1 on Michael Spencer, team foul #14 | 78-72 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jamie Knight (C) Garry Spurr | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 00:19 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz misses the 1st free throw | 78-72 |
| 00:19 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz makes the 2nd free throw | 79-72 |
| 00:14 | Western Michigan | Ronald Schmeltzer misses the 3pt shot from straight away | 79-72 |
| 00:12 | Northern Illinois University | Jamie Knight grabs the defensive rebound | 79-72 |
| 00:12 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 79-72 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Edward Thomas (SF), Michael McMutry (PF) Ricky Wallace, Josh Ambriz | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Humphrey is fouled in the backcourt by Michael Spencer - foul #2 on Michael Spencer, team foul #15 | 79-72 |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Humphrey misses the 1st free throw | 79-72 |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Humphrey misses the 2nd free throw | 79-72 |
| 00:09 | Western Michigan | Jackie Cox grabs the board | 79-72 |
| 00:06 | Western Michigan | David Feder takes the ball from Christopher Simpson in the backcourt | 79-72 |
| 00:05 | Northern Illinois University | David Feder banks in the layup | 81-72 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:01 | Western Michigan | Ronald Schmeltzer comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 81-72 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Jamie Knight pulls down the rebound | 81-72 |