| Lineup | Northern Iowa | PG - Earle Haffner (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Charles Novick (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Larry Watson (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. PF - Alfred Hayden (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - James Gray (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Michael May (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - Ross Thompson (fresh) 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Stephen Mosley (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Randall Keister (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. C - Willie Phelan (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Western Kentucky | Stephen Mosley inbounds the ball | 24-30 |
| Game Plan | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 19:46 | Western Kentucky | Michael May misses the pull-up jumper from the right side but he's fouled by Larry Watson - foul #2 on Larry Watson, team foul #1 | 24-30 |
| 19:46 | Western Kentucky | Michael May makes the 1st free throw | 24-31 |
| 19:46 | Western Kentucky | Michael May makes the 2nd free throw | 24-32 |
| 19:25 | Northern Iowa | Alfred Hayden jams it set up by Earle Haffner | 26-32 |
| 19:09 | Western Kentucky | Michael May misses long on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 26-32 |
| 19:08 | Western Kentucky | The offensive rebound goes to Randall Keister | 26-32 |
| 18:59 | Western Kentucky | The short jumper by Stephen Mosley is denied by James Gray | 26-32 |
| 18:58 | Northern Iowa | Larry Watson grabs the board | 26-32 |
| 18:37 | Northern Iowa | Earle Haffner scores on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from James Gray | 28-32 |
| 18:21 | Western Kentucky | Ross Thompson scores on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 28-34 |
| 18:05 | Northern Iowa | Alfred Hayden is whistled for traveling | 28-34 |
| 17:55 | Western Kentucky | A charge is called on Willie Phelan - foul #2 on Willie Phelan, team foul #1 | 28-34 |
| 17:31 | Northern Iowa | Charles Novick misses the 3pt shot from the right wing | 28-34 |
| 17:29 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Stephen Mosley | 28-34 |
| 17:19 | Western Kentucky | Randall Keister clanks a driving attempt from the left block | 28-34 |
| 17:18 | Northern Iowa | James Gray pulls down the rebound | 28-34 |
| 17:13 | Northern Iowa | Earle Haffner misses long on a floater from just outside the lane | 28-34 |
| 17:12 | Western Kentucky | Willie Phelan grabs the defensive rebound | 28-34 |
| 17:00 | Western Kentucky | Ross Thompson is whistled for traveling | 28-34 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Colin Weingarten (PG), Christopher Weinman (SG), Leon Taylor (PF), James Cross (C) Earle Haffner, Charles Novick, Alfred Hayden, James Gray | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Kevin Williams (PG), Ray Zazueta (SF) Michael May, Stephen Mosley | |
| 16:44 | Northern Iowa | Larry Watson buries a shot near the basket | 30-34 |
| 16:27 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Weinman steals the ball from Kevin Williams | 30-34 |
| 16:08 | Northern Iowa | Christopher Weinman misses the 3pt attempt from straight away | 30-34 |
| 16:07 | Western Kentucky | Willie Phelan grabs the defensive rebound | 30-34 |
| 16:00 | Western Kentucky | Randall Keister clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 30-34 |
| 15:59 | Western Kentucky | Ross Thompson pulls down the offensive rebound | 30-34 |
| Lineup | Northern Iowa | PG - Colin Weingarten (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Christopher Weinman (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Larry Watson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. PF - Leon Taylor (fresh) 2 pts. C - James Cross (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Kevin Williams (fresh) 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Ross Thompson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Ray Zazueta (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. PF - Randall Keister (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. C - Willie Phelan (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 15:39 | Western Kentucky | Ross Thompson comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the left side | 30-34 |
| 15:37 | Western Kentucky | The offensive rebound goes to Willie Phelan | 30-34 |
| 15:20 | Western Kentucky | Randall Keister is called for traveling | 30-34 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Earle Haffner (PG), Charles Novick (SG), James Gray (C) Colin Weingarten, Christopher Weinman, Larry Watson | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael May (PG), Stephen Mosley (SF), Franklin Keaton (PF), John Watkins (C) Ross Thompson, Ray Zazueta, Randall Keister, Willie Phelan | |
| 15:01 | Northern Iowa | Earle Haffner connects on the floater from the left side on a nice dish by Charles Novick and he's hacked by Michael May - foul #2 on Michael May, team foul #2 | 32-34 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Alfred Hayden (PF) James Cross | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 15:01 | Northern Iowa | Earle Haffner misses the free throw | 32-34 |
| 15:01 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Franklin Keaton | 32-34 |
| 14:41 | Western Kentucky | Stephen Mosley drills a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a great pass from Michael May | 32-37 |
| 14:18 | Northern Iowa | Charles Novick misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 32-37 |
| 14:16 | Western Kentucky | Michael May grabs the defensive rebound | 32-37 |
| 13:53 | Western Kentucky | John Watkins hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing | 32-37 |
| 13:51 | Northern Iowa | Leon Taylor grabs the board | 32-37 |
| 13:36 | Northern Iowa | Franklin Keaton is called for the reach on James Gray - foul #2 on Franklin Keaton, team foul #3 | 32-37 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Colin Weingarten (PG), Christopher Weinman (SG), Larry Watson (SF), James Cross (PF) Earle Haffner, Charles Novick, Leon Taylor, Alfred Hayden | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Ross Thompson (SG), Ray Zazueta (SF), Randall Keister (PF), Willie Phelan (C) Kevin Williams, Stephen Mosley, Franklin Keaton, John Watkins | |
| 13:24 | Northern Iowa | Colin Weingarten can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away | 32-37 |
| 13:22 | Western Kentucky | Ross Thompson gets the rebound | 32-37 |
| 13:16 | Western Kentucky | Ray Zazueta connects on the jumper from close range set up by Michael May | 32-39 |
| 12:56 | Northern Iowa | Larry Watson can't connect on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 32-39 |
| 12:54 | Northern Iowa | James Gray tips it back up and in | 34-39 |
| 12:47 | Western Kentucky | Randall Keister knocks in the floater from the free throw line set up by Michael May | 34-41 |
| 12:29 | Northern Iowa | Christopher Weinman knocks in the jumper from the left wing set up by James Gray | 36-41 |
| 12:03 | Western Kentucky | Michael May comes up short on the jumpshot from the free throw line | 36-41 |
| 12:01 | Northern Iowa | James Gray grabs the board | 36-41 |
| Lineup | Northern Iowa | PG - Colin Weingarten (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Christopher Weinman (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Larry Watson (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. PF - James Cross (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. C - James Gray (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Michael May (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. SG - Ross Thompson (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Ray Zazueta (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. PF - Randall Keister (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. C - Willie Phelan (fresh) 2 pts. 8 reb. | |
| 11:38 | Northern Iowa | Randall Keister denies the turnaround by James Gray | 36-41 |
| 11:37 | Northern Iowa | The offensive rebound goes to James Cross | 36-41 |
| 11:27 | Northern Iowa | Christopher Weinman misses long on a jumpshot from the right side | 36-41 |
| 11:26 | Northern Iowa | James Gray gets the offensive rebound | 36-41 |
| 11:12 | Northern Iowa | Willie Phelan blocks the jumper by Christopher Weinman | 36-41 |
| 11:11 | Northern Iowa | James Cross tips it back up and in | 38-41 |
| 10:54 | Western Kentucky | Ray Zazueta blows the layup | 38-41 |
| 10:53 | Western Kentucky | Willie Phelan tips it home | 38-43 |
| 10:36 | Northern Iowa | Larry Watson misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 38-43 |
| 10:34 | Western Kentucky | Randall Keister pulls down the rebound | 38-43 |
| 10:21 | Western Kentucky | Willie Phelan is hacked by James Gray - foul #2 on James Gray, team foul #2 | 38-43 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Earle Haffner (PG), Charles Novick (SG), Leon Taylor (SF), Alfred Hayden (PF), Ellis Smith (C) Colin Weingarten, Christopher Weinman, Larry Watson, James Cross, James Gray | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Kevin Williams (PG), Gonzalo Rossi (SG), Stephen Mosley (SF), Franklin Keaton (PF) Michael May, Ross Thompson, Ray Zazueta, Randall Keister | |
| 10:09 | Western Kentucky | Franklin Keaton hits the front of the rim on the jumper near the basket | 38-43 |
| 10:08 | Northern Iowa | Alfred Hayden gets the rebound | 38-43 |
| 09:55 | Northern Iowa | Alfred Hayden is hacked by Gonzalo Rossi - foul #1 on Gonzalo Rossi, team foul #4 | 38-43 |
| 09:43 | Northern Iowa | Alfred Hayden misses the shot from close range | 38-43 |
| 09:42 | Western Kentucky | Stephen Mosley snags the defensive board | 38-43 |
| 09:27 | Western Kentucky | Stephen Mosley misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 38-43 |
| 09:25 | Northern Iowa | The rebound goes to Alfred Hayden | 38-43 |
| 09:09 | Northern Iowa | Leon Taylor misses the runner near the basket | 38-43 |
| 09:08 | Western Kentucky | Willie Phelan snags the defensive board | 38-43 |
| 08:58 | Western Kentucky | Kevin Williams is fouled on the floor by Charles Novick - foul #1 on Charles Novick, team foul #3 | 38-43 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Colin Weingarten (SF) Ellis Smith | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Ross Thompson (SG), Randall Keister (PF) Gonzalo Rossi, Willie Phelan | |
| 08:46 | Western Kentucky | Earle Haffner is called for the reach on Kevin Williams - foul #3 on Earle Haffner, team foul #4 | 38-43 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Larry Watson (SF) Colin Weingarten | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 08:26 | Western Kentucky | Kevin Williams steps out of bounds on the baseline | 38-43 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael May (PG) Kevin Williams | |
| 08:07 | Northern Iowa | Alfred Hayden misses short on a jumper from the right side | 38-43 |
| 08:05 | Northern Iowa | Alfred Hayden can't tip it in | 38-43 |
| 08:03 | Western Kentucky | Michael May grabs the defensive rebound | 38-43 |
| 07:58 | Western Kentucky | Stephen Mosley hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away | 38-43 |
| 07:57 | Western Kentucky | Michael May tips it but misses | 38-43 |
| 07:56 | Western Kentucky | Stephen Mosley tips it home | 38-45 |
| Lineup | Northern Iowa | PG - Earle Haffner (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Charles Novick (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Larry Watson (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. PF - Alfred Hayden (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - Leon Taylor (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Michael May (fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. SG - Ross Thompson (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Stephen Mosley (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. PF - Randall Keister (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. C - Franklin Keaton (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 07:39 | Northern Iowa | Larry Watson is hacked by Stephen Mosley - foul #2 on Stephen Mosley, team foul #5 | 38-45 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Colin Weingarten (PG), Christopher Weinman (SG), James Cross (PF), James Gray (C) Earle Haffner, Charles Novick, Alfred Hayden, Leon Taylor | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Ray Zazueta (SF), Willie Phelan (C) Stephen Mosley, Franklin Keaton | |
| 07:21 | Northern Iowa | Larry Watson comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the left wing but he's fouled by Ray Zazueta - foul #3 on Ray Zazueta, team foul #6 | 38-45 |
| 07:21 | Northern Iowa | Larry Watson makes the 1st free throw | 39-45 |
| 07:21 | Northern Iowa | Larry Watson misses the 2nd free throw | 39-45 |
| 07:21 | Western Kentucky | Randall Keister gets the rebound | 39-45 |
| 07:13 | Western Kentucky | Willie Phelan hits a floater from the baseline set up by Ray Zazueta | 39-47 |
| 06:53 | Northern Iowa | Larry Watson scores on a jump hook in the lane on a nice dish by James Cross | 41-47 |
| 06:24 | Western Kentucky | Randall Keister hits a 3 pointer from straight away set up by Ray Zazueta | 41-50 |
| 06:08 | Northern Iowa | James Cross makes the floater from close range on a great pass from Larry Watson | 43-50 |
| 05:44 | Western Kentucky | Willie Phelan is fouled on the floor by James Gray - foul #3 on James Gray, team foul #5 | 43-50 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Earle Haffner (PG), Charles Novick (SG), Leon Taylor (SF), Alfred Hayden (PF) Colin Weingarten, Christopher Weinman, Larry Watson, James Cross | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Kevin Williams (PG), Gonzalo Rossi (SG), Stephen Mosley (SF), Franklin Keaton (PF) Michael May, Ross Thompson, Ray Zazueta, Randall Keister | |
| 05:34 | Western Kentucky | Stephen Mosley can't connect on a jumper from the left wing but he's fouled by Leon Taylor - foul #1 on Leon Taylor, team foul #6 | 43-50 |
| 05:34 | Western Kentucky | Stephen Mosley misses the 1st free throw | 43-50 |
| 05:34 | Western Kentucky | Stephen Mosley misses the 2nd free throw | 43-50 |
| 05:34 | Northern Iowa | Alfred Hayden grabs the board | 43-50 |
| 05:32 | Northern Iowa | Earle Haffner is called for the offensive foul in the backcourt - foul #4 on Earle Haffner, team foul #7 | 43-50 |
| 05:16 | Western Kentucky | Stephen Mosley's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 43-50 |
| 04:47 | Northern Iowa | Charles Novick loses the dribble to Kevin Williams | 43-50 |
| 04:44 | Western Kentucky | Gonzalo Rossi blows the layup | 43-50 |
| 04:43 | Western Kentucky | Gonzalo Rossi pulls down the offensive rebound | 43-50 |
| 04:34 | Western Kentucky | Gonzalo Rossi clanks a shot from the left side | 43-50 |
| 04:33 | Northern Iowa | The rebound goes to James Gray | 43-50 |
| 04:28 | Northern Iowa | Leon Taylor makes the 3 pointer from straight away set up by Earle Haffner | 46-50 |
| 04:16 | Western Kentucky | Franklin Keaton can't connect on a floater from the right wing but he's fouled by Leon Taylor - foul #2 on Leon Taylor, team foul #8 | 46-50 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Larry Watson (SF) James Gray | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael May (PG), Ross Thompson (SG) Kevin Williams, Gonzalo Rossi | |
| 04:16 | Western Kentucky | Franklin Keaton makes the 1st free throw | 46-51 |
| 04:16 | Western Kentucky | Franklin Keaton makes the 2nd free throw | 46-52 |
| 03:57 | Northern Iowa | Earle Haffner's pass is intercepted by Ross Thompson | 46-52 |
| Lineup | Northern Iowa | PG - Earle Haffner (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. 4 pf. SG - Charles Novick (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Larry Watson (fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. PF - Alfred Hayden (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. C - Leon Taylor (fresh) 5 pts. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Michael May (fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. SG - Ross Thompson (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. SF - Stephen Mosley (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. PF - Franklin Keaton (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Willie Phelan (fresh) 6 pts. 10 reb. | |
| 03:39 | Western Kentucky | Ross Thompson clanks a 3 from the left wing | 46-52 |
| 03:37 | Northern Iowa | Charles Novick pulls down the rebound | 46-52 |
| 03:31 | Northern Iowa | Leon Taylor can't connect on a fadeaway from the right block | 46-52 |
| 03:30 | Northern Iowa | Leon Taylor grabs the offensive board | 46-52 |
| 03:09 | Northern Iowa | Larry Watson misses badly on a 3 from the right corner | 46-52 |
| 03:08 | Northern Iowa | Leon Taylor tips it in | 48-52 |
| 02:50 | Western Kentucky | Charles Novick picks off the pass by Stephen Mosley | 48-52 |
| 02:47 | Northern Iowa | Earle Haffner misses the easy layup | 48-52 |
| 02:46 | Northern Iowa | Leon Taylor can't tip it in | 48-52 |
| 02:45 | Western Kentucky | Franklin Keaton grabs the board | 48-52 |
| 02:27 | Western Kentucky | Franklin Keaton is whistled for a charge - foul #3 on Franklin Keaton, team foul #7 | 48-52 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Colin Weingarten (PG), Christopher Weinman (SG), James Cross (PF), James Gray (C) Earle Haffner, Charles Novick, Alfred Hayden, Leon Taylor | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Ray Zazueta (SF), Randall Keister (PF), John Watkins (C) Stephen Mosley, Franklin Keaton, Willie Phelan | |
| 02:24 | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 48-52 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Willie Phelan (C) John Watkins | |
| 02:07 | Northern Iowa | Ray Zazueta steals it from Larry Watson | 48-52 |
| 01:55 | Western Kentucky | James Cross swats the layup by Ray Zazueta | 48-52 |
| 01:54 | Western Kentucky | Michael May misses the tip | 48-52 |
| 01:52 | Northern Iowa | Colin Weingarten grabs the board | 48-52 |
| 01:52 | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 48-52 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Earle Haffner (PG), Charles Novick (SG), Alfred Hayden (PF) Colin Weingarten, Christopher Weinman, James Cross | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Stephen Mosley (SF) Ray Zazueta | |
| 01:33 | Northern Iowa | Larry Watson buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Earle Haffner | 51-52 |
| 01:15 | Western Kentucky | Michael May hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 51-52 |
| 01:14 | Northern Iowa | Charles Novick grabs the board | 51-52 |
| 00:57 | Northern Iowa | Alfred Hayden lays it up and in set up by Earle Haffner | 53-52 |
| 00:28 | Western Kentucky | Ross Thompson misses long on a 3 from straight away | 53-52 |
| 00:26 | Northern Iowa | Larry Watson pulls down the rebound | 53-52 |
| Game Plan | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:25 | Northern Iowa | Larry Watson is hacked by Ross Thompson in the backcourt - foul #1 on Ross Thompson, team foul #8 | 53-52 |
| 00:25 | Northern Iowa | Larry Watson makes the 1st free throw | 54-52 |
| 00:25 | Northern Iowa | Larry Watson makes the 2nd free throw | 55-52 |
| 00:09 | Western Kentucky | Ross Thompson connects on the 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Michael May | 55-55 |
| 00:09 | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 2 full remaining) | 55-55 |
| Game Plan | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:01 | Northern Iowa | Earle Haffner clanks a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 55-55 |
| 00:00 | Northern Iowa | The clock runs out | 55-55 |
| Lineup | Northern Iowa | PG - Earle Haffner (fresh) 4 pts. 5 ast. 4 pf. SG - Charles Novick (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Larry Watson (fresh) 14 pts. 8 reb. PF - Alfred Hayden (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. C - James Gray (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Michael May (fresh) 9 pts. 5 ast. SG - Ross Thompson (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. SF - Stephen Mosley (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. PF - Randall Keister (fresh) 13 pts. 6 reb. C - Willie Phelan (fresh) 6 pts. 10 reb. | |
| 05:00 | Western Kentucky | Stephen Mosley wins the tip | 55-55 |
| Game Plan | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 04:40 | Western Kentucky | Stephen Mosley clanks a 3 from straight away | 55-55 |
| 04:38 | Northern Iowa | Larry Watson gets the rebound | 55-55 |
| 04:29 | Northern Iowa | Alfred Hayden misses the dunk | 55-55 |
| 04:27 | Western Kentucky | Stephen Mosley grabs the defensive rebound | 55-55 |
| 04:01 | Western Kentucky | Randall Keister scores on a jump hook near the basket on a nice dish by Michael May | 55-57 |
| 03:53 | Northern Iowa | Charles Novick makes the shot from the left side on a great pass from Larry Watson | 57-57 |
| 03:27 | Western Kentucky | Michael May hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from the left block | 57-57 |
| 03:25 | Northern Iowa | James Gray gets the rebound | 57-57 |
| 03:05 | Northern Iowa | James Gray blows the layup but the foul's on Willie Phelan - foul #3 on Willie Phelan, team foul #9 | 57-57 |
| 03:05 | Northern Iowa | James Gray misses the 1st free throw | 57-57 |
| 03:05 | Northern Iowa | James Gray misses the 2nd free throw | 57-57 |
| 03:05 | Western Kentucky | Ross Thompson pulls down the rebound | 57-57 |
| 02:48 | Western Kentucky | Michael May makes the 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Randall Keister | 57-60 |
| 02:25 | Northern Iowa | Alfred Hayden misses the easy layup | 57-60 |
| 02:24 | Northern Iowa | James Gray gets the offensive rebound | 57-60 |
| 02:08 | Northern Iowa | Earle Haffner hits a 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Larry Watson | 60-60 |
| 01:52 | Western Kentucky | Michael May scores on a 3pt shot from the left wing set up by Ross Thompson | 60-63 |
| 01:45 | Northern Iowa | Earle Haffner hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 60-63 |
| 01:43 | Northern Iowa | Alfred Hayden gets the offensive rebound | 60-63 |
| 01:32 | Northern Iowa | Alfred Hayden hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right block | 60-63 |
| 01:31 | Northern Iowa | Larry Watson tips it but misses | 60-63 |
| 01:30 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Randall Keister | 60-63 |
| 01:11 | Western Kentucky | Willie Phelan clanks a shot from the right side | 60-63 |
| 01:09 | Western Kentucky | Stephen Mosley tips it in | 60-65 |
| 00:52 | Northern Iowa | Earle Haffner knocks in the 3 from straight away on a great pass from Alfred Hayden | 63-65 |
| Lineup | Northern Iowa | PG - Earle Haffner (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 5 ast. 4 pf. SG - Charles Novick (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Larry Watson (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 10 reb. PF - Alfred Hayden (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. C - James Gray (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 9 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Michael May (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 6 ast. SG - Ross Thompson (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. SF - Stephen Mosley (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl. PF - Randall Keister (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 7 reb. C - Willie Phelan (fresh) 6 pts. 10 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Game Plan | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:27 | Western Kentucky | Ross Thompson hits a jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Randall Keister and the foul's on Charles Novick - foul #2 on Charles Novick, team foul #9 | 63-67 |
| 00:27 | Western Kentucky | Ross Thompson misses the free throw | 63-67 |
| 00:27 | Northern Iowa | James Gray grabs the defensive rebound | 63-67 |
| Game Plan | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:21 | Northern Iowa | Charles Novick misses the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 63-67 |
| 00:19 | Western Kentucky | Stephen Mosley snags the defensive board | 63-67 |
| Game Plan | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:17 | Western Kentucky | Charles Novick is called for the reach on Stephen Mosley in the backcourt - foul #3 on Charles Novick, team foul #10 | 63-67 |
| 00:17 | Western Kentucky | Stephen Mosley makes the 1st free throw | 63-68 |
| 00:17 | Western Kentucky | Stephen Mosley makes the 2nd free throw | 63-69 |
| 00:12 | Northern Iowa | Charles Novick knocks in the 3 pointer from the right wing | 66-69 |
| 00:09 | Western Kentucky | Earle Haffner is called for the reach on Ross Thompson in the backcourt - foul #5 on Earle Haffner, team foul #11 | 66-69 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Colin Weingarten (PG) Earle Haffner | |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| 00:09 | Western Kentucky | Ross Thompson makes the 1st free throw | 66-70 |
| 00:09 | Western Kentucky | Ross Thompson makes the 2nd free throw | 66-71 |
| 00:02 | Northern Iowa | Colin Weingarten hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 66-71 |
| 00:00 | Western Kentucky | Randall Keister pulls down the rebound | 66-71 |