| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Paul Counts (fresh) SG - Michael Spencer (fresh) SF - Ronald Schmeltzer (fresh) PF - Paul Hill (fresh) C - Jackie Cox (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Theodore Daigle (fresh) SG - Jack Humphrey (fresh) SF - Ricky Wallace (fresh) PF - Josh Ambriz (fresh) C - Garry Spurr (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr wins the tip | 0-0 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 19:49 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Wallace hits a wide open runner from close range set up by Theodore Daigle | 0-2 |
| 19:34 | Western Michigan | The short jumper by Paul Hill is denied by Josh Ambriz | 0-2 |
| 19:32 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz grabs the defensive rebound | 0-2 |
| 19:27 | Northern Illinois University | Theodore Daigle misses the easy layup but the foul's on Paul Counts - foul #1 on Paul Counts, team foul #1 | 0-2 |
| 19:27 | Northern Illinois University | Theodore Daigle makes the 1st free throw | 0-3 |
| 19:27 | Northern Illinois University | Theodore Daigle makes the 2nd free throw | 0-4 |
| 19:06 | Western Michigan | Ronald Schmeltzer can't finish the layup | 0-4 |
| 19:05 | Western Michigan | Ronald Schmeltzer grabs the offensive rebound | 0-4 |
| 18:51 | Western Michigan | Jackie Cox hits the finger roll on a great pass from Paul Hill | 2-4 |
| 18:45 | Northern Illinois University | Theodore Daigle's pass is intercepted by Paul Hill in the backcourt | 2-4 |
| 18:26 | Western Michigan | Michael Spencer can't connect on a 3 from the left wing | 2-4 |
| 18:24 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz snags the defensive board | 2-4 |
| 18:18 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz hits a wide open floater from the left wing on a great pass from Jack Humphrey | 2-6 |
| 18:03 | Western Michigan | Jackie Cox comes up short on the shot from the left block but he's fouled by Ricky Wallace - foul #1 on Ricky Wallace, team foul #1 | 2-6 |
| 18:03 | Western Michigan | Jackie Cox makes the 1st free throw | 3-6 |
| 18:03 | Western Michigan | Jackie Cox makes the 2nd free throw | 4-6 |
| 17:45 | Northern Illinois University | The short jumper by Josh Ambriz is denied by Jackie Cox | 4-6 |
| 17:43 | Western Michigan | Paul Counts grabs the defensive rebound | 4-6 |
| 17:21 | Western Michigan | Ronald Schmeltzer misses badly on a jumper from the left side | 4-6 |
| 17:19 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz snags the defensive board | 4-6 |
| 17:17 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Counts is called for the reach on Theodore Daigle in the backcourt - foul #2 on Paul Counts, team foul #2 | 4-6 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Simpson (PG), Jeffrey Pedraza (SG), Matthew Bannerman (SF), John Larson (PF), Adam West (C) Paul Counts, Michael Spencer, Ronald Schmeltzer, Paul Hill, Jackie Cox | |
| 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 | |
| 17:02 | Northern Illinois University | Ron Hannah banks in the layup and he's fouled by Christopher Simpson - foul #1 on Christopher Simpson, team foul #3 | 4-8 |
| 17:02 | Northern Illinois University | Ron Hannah makes the free throw | 4-9 |
| 16:46 | Western Michigan | Adam West clanks a driving attempt from the left block | 4-9 |
| 16:45 | Northern Illinois University | Ron Hannah grabs the board | 4-9 |
| 16:40 | Northern Illinois University | The jump hook by Marvin Carlton is blocked by John Larson | 4-9 |
| 16:38 | Northern Illinois University | Ron Hannah tips it back up and in | 4-11 |
| 16:15 | Western Michigan | Jeffrey Pedraza's pass is intercepted by Marvin Carlton | 4-11 |
| 16:13 | Northern Illinois University | David Feder's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 4-11 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jackie Cox (C) Matthew Bannerman | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 15:54 | Western Michigan | Jeffrey Pedraza misses the 3 pointer from the left wing | 4-11 |
| 15:53 | Western Michigan | Christopher Simpson gets the offensive rebound | 4-11 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Christopher Simpson (fresh) SG - Jeffrey Pedraza (fresh) SF - John Larson (fresh) PF - Adam West (fairly fresh) C - Jackie Cox (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - David Feder (fresh) SG - Marvin Carlton (fresh) SF - Dale Sales (fresh) PF - Michael McMutry (fresh) C - Ron Hannah (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:44 | Western Michigan | Jeffrey Pedraza misses badly on a 3 pointer from straight away | 4-11 |
| 15:42 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales grabs the board | 4-11 |
| 15:39 | Northern Illinois University | Adam West is called for the reach on Marvin Carlton in the backcourt - foul #1 on Adam West, team foul #4 | 4-11 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Matthew Bannerman (SG), Ronald Schmeltzer (SF), Paul Hill (PF) Christopher Simpson, John Larson, Adam West | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz (PF), Jamie Knight (C) Michael McMutry, Ron Hannah | |
| 15:26 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales is hacked by Ronald Schmeltzer - foul #1 on Ronald Schmeltzer, team foul #5 | 4-11 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Spencer (SG) Matthew Bannerman | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Theodore Daigle (PG), Jack Humphrey (SG), Edward Thomas (SF), Garry Spurr (C) David Feder, Marvin Carlton, Dale Sales, Jamie Knight | |
| 15:21 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz misses long on a runner from close range | 4-11 |
| 15:19 | Western Michigan | Michael Spencer gets the rebound | 4-11 |
| 15:12 | Western Michigan | The jump hook by Jeffrey Pedraza is blocked by Garry Spurr | 4-11 |
| 15:10 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Humphrey snags the defensive board | 4-11 |
| 15:05 | Northern Illinois University | Theodore Daigle knocks in the driving attempt in the lane set up by Jack Humphrey | 4-13 |
| 14:48 | Western Michigan | Paul Hill misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 4-13 |
| 14:47 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Garry Spurr | 4-13 |
| 14:42 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz hits a runner from close range set up by Theodore Daigle and the foul's on Jeffrey Pedraza - foul #1 on Jeffrey Pedraza, team foul #6 | 4-15 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Simpson (PG), Matthew Bannerman (SG), John Larson (PF), Howard McGillen (C) Jeffrey Pedraza, Michael Spencer, Paul Hill, Jackie Cox | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry (SF) Theodore Daigle | |
| 14:42 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz makes the free throw | 4-16 |
| 14:13 | Western Michigan | Jack Humphrey steals it from Ronald Schmeltzer | 4-16 |
| 14:02 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Thomas's layup is rejected by Howard McGillen | 4-16 |
| 14:01 | Western Michigan | Matthew Bannerman grabs the board | 4-16 |
| 13:45 | Western Michigan | Matthew Bannerman is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #1 on Matthew Bannerman, team foul #7 | 4-16 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jeffrey Pedraza (PG), Paul Hill (PF), Adam West (C) Christopher Simpson, Ronald Schmeltzer, Howard McGillen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Feder (PG), Marvin Carlton (SG), Ricky Wallace (SF), Ron Hannah (PF), Dale Sales (C) Edward Thomas, Jack Humphrey, Michael McMutry, Josh Ambriz, Garry Spurr | |
| 13:37 | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Carlton loses the dribble to Paul Hill | 4-16 |
| 13:11 | Western Michigan | John Larson can't connect on a jumper from the left side | 4-16 |
| 13:10 | Western Michigan | John Larson grabs the offensive rebound | 4-16 |
| 12:49 | Western Michigan | Matthew Bannerman is fouled on the floor by Dale Sales - foul #1 on Dale Sales, team foul #2 | 4-16 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Simpson (PG), Michael Spencer (SG), Ronald Schmeltzer (SF), Joseph Smith (PF), Jackie Cox (C) Jeffrey Pedraza, Matthew Bannerman, John Larson, Paul Hill, Adam West | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Theodore Daigle (PG), Jamie Knight (C) Marvin Carlton, Ricky Wallace | |
| 12:31 | Western Michigan | Michael Spencer misses badly on a jump hook from close range | 4-16 |
| 12:30 | Western Michigan | Ronald Schmeltzer misses the tip | 4-16 |
| 12:28 | Northern Illinois University | Ron Hannah grabs the defensive rebound | 4-16 |
| 12:26 | Northern Illinois University | Ron Hannah's pass is intercepted by Ronald Schmeltzer in the backcourt | 4-16 |
| 12:25 | Western Michigan | Michael Spencer jams it on a nice dish by Ronald Schmeltzer | 6-16 |
| 12:18 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales travels with the ball | 6-16 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry (PF) Ron Hannah | |
| 12:11 | Western Michigan | Christopher Simpson hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner | 6-16 |
| 12:10 | Northern Illinois University | Theodore Daigle snags the defensive board | 6-16 |
| 12:08 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales is fouled in the backcourt by Ronald Schmeltzer - foul #2 on Ronald Schmeltzer, team foul #8 | 6-16 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Larson (SF) Ronald Schmeltzer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 12:08 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales misses the 1st free throw | 6-16 |
| 12:08 | Western Michigan | Joseph Smith snags the defensive board | 6-16 |
| 11:48 | Western Michigan | Jackie Cox hits a 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Christopher Simpson | 9-16 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Christopher Simpson (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SG - Michael Spencer (fresh) 2 pts. SF - John Larson (fresh) PF - Joseph Smith (fresh) C - Jackie Cox (fresh) 7 pts. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Theodore Daigle (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - David Feder (fairly fresh) SF - Dale Sales (fairly fresh) PF - Michael McMutry (fresh) C - Jamie Knight (fresh) | |
| 11:43 | Northern Illinois University | David Feder hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right wing | 9-16 |
| 11:41 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Jackie Cox | 9-16 |
| 11:36 | Western Michigan | John Larson connects on the fadeaway in the lane and he's hacked by David Feder - foul #1 on David Feder, team foul #3 | 11-16 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jeffrey Pedraza (PG), Paul Hill (PF) Christopher Simpson, Joseph Smith | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Carlton (PG), Jack Humphrey (SG), Ricky Wallace (SF), Garry Spurr (C) Theodore Daigle, David Feder, Dale Sales, Jamie Knight | |
| 11:36 | Western Michigan | John Larson misses the free throw | 11-16 |
| 11:36 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr snags the defensive board | 11-16 |
| 11:25 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 11-16 |
| 11:23 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Wallace tips it home | 11-18 |
| 11:09 | Western Michigan | Jackie Cox's fadeaway is rejected by Garry Spurr | 11-18 |
| 11:07 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr gets the rebound | 11-18 |
| 11:00 | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Carlton connects on the 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Jack Humphrey | 11-21 |
| 10:41 | Western Michigan | Michael Spencer clanks a fadeaway from the free throw line | 11-21 |
| 10:39 | Western Michigan | Jeffrey Pedraza grabs the offensive rebound | 11-21 |
| 10:22 | Western Michigan | Paul Hill connects on the 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Jeffrey Pedraza | 14-21 |
| 10:02 | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Carlton misses short on a jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by Jeffrey Pedraza - foul #2 on Jeffrey Pedraza, team foul #9 | 14-21 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Simpson (PG), Matthew Bannerman (SF), Adam West (PF), Howard McGillen (C) Jeffrey Pedraza, John Larson, Paul Hill, Jackie Cox | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Theodore Daigle (PG), Dale Sales (SF), Josh Ambriz (PF), Ron Hannah (C) Jack Humphrey, Ricky Wallace, Michael McMutry, Garry Spurr | |
| 10:02 | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Carlton makes the 1st free throw | 14-22 |
| 10:02 | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Carlton makes the 2nd free throw | 14-23 |
| 09:40 | Western Michigan | Michael Spencer misses long on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 14-23 |
| 09:38 | Western Michigan | Matthew Bannerman can't tip it in | 14-23 |
| 09:36 | Northern Illinois University | Theodore Daigle pulls down the rebound | 14-23 |
| 09:31 | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Carlton misses badly on the uncontested shot from the baseline | 14-23 |
| 09:29 | Western Michigan | Christopher Simpson grabs the defensive rebound | 14-23 |
| 09:20 | Western Michigan | Michael Spencer hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 17-23 |
| 08:57 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales misses the jumpshot from the left side | 17-23 |
| 08:55 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Christopher Simpson | 17-23 |
| 08:45 | Western Michigan | Christopher Simpson clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner | 17-23 |
| 08:44 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz grabs the defensive rebound | 17-23 |
| 08:39 | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Carlton misses long on a jumpshot from the left side | 17-23 |
| 08:37 | Western Michigan | Adam West pulls down the rebound | 17-23 |
| 08:32 | Western Michigan | Matthew Bannerman buries a shot in the lane | 19-23 |
| 08:14 | Northern Illinois University | Theodore Daigle clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 19-23 |
| 08:12 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Matthew Bannerman | 19-23 |
| 08:06 | Western Michigan | Adam West makes the fadeaway near the basket on a nice dish by Christopher Simpson | 21-23 |
| 07:40 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz connects on the open jump hook in the lane on a nice dish by Theodore Daigle | 21-25 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Christopher Simpson (fairly fresh) 2 ast. SG - Michael Spencer (tiring) 5 pts. SF - Matthew Bannerman (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Adam West (fairly fresh) 2 pts. C - Howard McGillen (fairly fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Theodore Daigle (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SG - Marvin Carlton (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SF - Dale Sales (fairly fresh) PF - Josh Ambriz (tiring) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - Ron Hannah (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:28 | Western Michigan | Christopher Simpson is called for a moving pick - foul #2 on Christopher Simpson, team foul #10 | 21-25 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Larson (SF), Paul Hill (PF), Jackie Cox (C) Christopher Simpson, Adam West, Howard McGillen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Feder (PG), Jack Humphrey (SG), Ricky Wallace (SF), Michael McMutry (PF), Garry Spurr (C) Theodore Daigle, Marvin Carlton, Dale Sales, Josh Ambriz, Ron Hannah | |
| 07:16 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 21-25 |
| 07:15 | Western Michigan | Paul Hill snags the defensive board | 21-25 |
| 06:57 | Western Michigan | John Larson is hacked by Ricky Wallace - foul #2 on Ricky Wallace, team foul #4 | 21-25 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Edward Thomas (SF) Ricky Wallace | |
| 06:41 | Western Michigan | Paul Hill is fouled on the floor by Michael McMutry - foul #1 on Michael McMutry, team foul #5 | 21-25 |
| 06:23 | Western Michigan | Garry Spurr blocks the short jumper by Michael Spencer | 21-25 |
| 06:22 | Western Michigan | Jackie Cox tips it in | 23-25 |
| 06:09 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry blows the layup but he's fouled by Jackie Cox - foul #1 on Jackie Cox, team foul #11 | 23-25 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Smith (C) Jackie Cox | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 06:09 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry makes the 1st free throw | 23-26 |
| 06:09 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry misses the 2nd free throw | 23-26 |
| 06:09 | Western Michigan | Joseph Smith grabs the defensive rebound | 23-26 |
| 05:53 | Western Michigan | Michael Spencer's pass is intercepted by Michael McMutry | 23-26 |
| 05:36 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr scores on a fadeaway from the right block on a great pass from Jack Humphrey and he's fouled by Joseph Smith - foul #1 on Joseph Smith, team foul #12 | 23-28 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jackie Cox (C) Paul Hill | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Theodore Daigle (PG) David Feder | |
| 05:36 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr misses the free throw | 23-28 |
| 05:36 | Western Michigan | Jackie Cox pulls down the rebound | 23-28 |
| 05:25 | Western Michigan | Matthew Bannerman blows the layup but he's fouled by Edward Thomas - foul #1 on Edward Thomas, team foul #6 | 23-28 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz (PF), Jamie Knight (C) Edward Thomas, Garry Spurr | |
| 05:25 | Western Michigan | Matthew Bannerman makes the 1st free throw | 24-28 |
| 05:25 | Western Michigan | Matthew Bannerman makes the 2nd free throw | 25-28 |
| 05:22 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Bannerman is called for the reach on Theodore Daigle in the backcourt - foul #2 on Matthew Bannerman, team foul #13 | 25-28 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Paul Counts (PG) Matthew Bannerman | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 05:22 | Northern Illinois University | Theodore Daigle misses the 1st free throw | 25-28 |
| 05:22 | Northern Illinois University | Theodore Daigle makes the 2nd free throw | 25-29 |
| 05:07 | Western Michigan | Paul Counts scores on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Joseph Smith | 27-29 |
| 05:05 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Humphrey is hacked by Jackie Cox in the backcourt - foul #2 on Jackie Cox, team foul #14 | 27-29 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Paul Hill (PF) Jackie Cox | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales (SF), Ron Hannah (PF) Michael McMutry, Josh Ambriz | |
| 05:05 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Humphrey makes the 1st free throw | 27-30 |
| 05:05 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Humphrey makes the 2nd free throw | 27-31 |
| 04:46 | Western Michigan | Ron Hannah is called for the reach on Paul Hill - foul #1 on Ron Hannah, team foul #7 | 27-31 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Adam West (C) Joseph Smith | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 04:46 | Western Michigan | Paul Hill misses the 1st free throw | 27-31 |
| 04:46 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales grabs the defensive rebound | 27-31 |
| 04:43 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt | 27-31 |
| 04:36 | Western Michigan | Paul Hill lays it in on a nice dish by Paul Counts | 29-31 |
| 04:30 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the left side but he's hacked by John Larson - foul #1 on John Larson, team foul #15 | 29-31 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Feder (SG) Jack Humphrey | |
| 04:30 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales misses the 1st free throw | 29-31 |
| 04:30 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales makes the 2nd free throw | 29-32 |
| 04:10 | Western Michigan | Michael Spencer clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner | 29-32 |
| 04:09 | Northern Illinois University | Jamie Knight snags the defensive board | 29-32 |
| 03:53 | Northern Illinois University | Theodore Daigle comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but the foul's on Adam West - foul #2 on Adam West, team foul #16 | 29-32 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jeffrey Pedraza (SG), Ronald Schmeltzer (SF), Jackie Cox (C) Michael Spencer, John Larson, Adam West | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Wallace (SF), Josh Ambriz (PF), Garry Spurr (C) Dale Sales, Ron Hannah, Jamie Knight | |
| 03:53 | Northern Illinois University | Theodore Daigle makes the 1st free throw | 29-33 |
| 03:53 | Northern Illinois University | Theodore Daigle makes the 2nd free throw | 29-34 |
| 03:34 | Western Michigan | Ricky Wallace is called for the reach on Paul Counts - foul #3 on Ricky Wallace, team foul #8 | 29-34 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Carlton (SG), Edward Thomas (SF) Theodore Daigle, Ricky Wallace | |
| 03:34 | Western Michigan | Paul Counts makes the 1st free throw | 30-34 |
| 03:34 | Western Michigan | Paul Counts makes the 2nd free throw | 31-34 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Paul Counts (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Jeffrey Pedraza (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Ronald Schmeltzer (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Paul Hill (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl. C - Jackie Cox (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - David Feder (fresh) SG - Marvin Carlton (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Edward Thomas (fresh) PF - Josh Ambriz (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - Garry Spurr (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 3 blk. | |
| 03:22 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz scores on a floater in the lane on a nice dish by Marvin Carlton | 31-36 |
| 03:02 | Western Michigan | Ronald Schmeltzer misses the 3 from straight away | 31-36 |
| 03:01 | Western Michigan | Jackie Cox tips it home | 33-36 |
| 02:58 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Hill picks off the pass by Marvin Carlton in the backcourt | 33-36 |
| 02:42 | Western Michigan | Jeffrey Pedraza hits a jump hook near the basket | 35-36 |
| 02:40 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz is fouled in the backcourt by Paul Counts - foul #3 on Paul Counts, team foul #17 | 35-36 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Simpson (PG), Joseph Smith (PF), Howard McGillen (C) Paul Counts, Paul Hill, Jackie Cox | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry (SF), Dale Sales (C) David Feder, Garry Spurr | |
| 02:40 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz makes the 1st free throw | 35-37 |
| 02:40 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz makes the 2nd free throw | 35-38 |
| 02:15 | Western Michigan | Edward Thomas picks off the pass by Ronald Schmeltzer | 35-38 |
| 02:12 | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Carlton hits the finger roll set up by Edward Thomas | 35-40 |
| 02:01 | Western Michigan | Ronald Schmeltzer hits a 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Jeffrey Pedraza | 38-40 |
| 01:51 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz lays it in on a great pass from Michael McMutry | 38-42 |
| 01:30 | Western Michigan | Ronald Schmeltzer misses short on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 38-42 |
| 01:29 | Western Michigan | Ronald Schmeltzer grabs the offensive rebound | 38-42 |
| 01:11 | Western Michigan | Ronald Schmeltzer scores on a 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Jeffrey Pedraza | 41-42 |
| 00:44 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry is alone and drills a jump hook in the lane on a nice dish by Marvin Carlton | 41-44 |
| 00:26 | Western Michigan | Joseph Smith makes the jump hook near the basket on a great pass from Ronald Schmeltzer and he's hacked by Edward Thomas - foul #2 on Edward Thomas, team foul #9 | 43-44 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Larson (SF), Jackie Cox (C) Ronald Schmeltzer, Howard McGillen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Feder (PG), Jack Humphrey (SG), Ron Hannah (PF), Garry Spurr (C) Marvin Carlton, Edward Thomas, Josh Ambriz, Dale Sales | |
| 00:26 | Western Michigan | Joseph Smith misses the free throw | 43-44 |
| 00:26 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Humphrey snags the defensive board | 43-44 |
| 00:03 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry scores on a 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Jack Humphrey | 43-47 |
| 00:00 | Western Michigan | John Larson can't connect on a halfcourt shot | 43-47 |