| Lineup | Howard | PG - Bobby Ransom (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Roy Braley (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Stanley Cranford (fresh) 1 pts. PF - John William (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Matthew Fisher (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Chicago State | PG - John Ellis (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SG - Eugene Satterwhite (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Jack Dice (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. PF - Michael Meyer (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. C - Randy Goodwyn (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Howard | Stanley Cranford inbounds the ball | 25-34 |
| Game Plan | Howard | Howard is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Chicago State | Chicago State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| 19:48 | Howard | Stanley Cranford is called for a pushoff foul - foul #3 on Stanley Cranford, team foul #1 | 25-34 |
| Subs | Howard | Adam Cunningham (SF) Stanley Cranford | |
| Subs | Chicago State | | |
| 19:30 | Chicago State | Randy Goodwyn misses the jumper from the left wing | 25-34 |
| 19:29 | Howard | John William pulls down the rebound | 25-34 |
| 19:22 | Howard | Matthew Fisher makes the jumper from close range on a nice dish by Bobby Ransom | 27-34 |
| 19:05 | Chicago State | Randy Goodwyn drills a jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by John Ellis | 27-36 |
| 18:43 | Howard | John William is hacked by Eugene Satterwhite - foul #1 on Eugene Satterwhite, team foul #1 | 27-36 |
| 18:23 | Howard | Roy Braley misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 27-36 |
| 18:22 | Chicago State | John Ellis snags the defensive board | 27-36 |
| 18:00 | Chicago State | Randy Goodwyn's floater is tipped away by Matthew Fisher | 27-36 |
| 17:59 | Chicago State | Randy Goodwyn misses the tip | 27-36 |
| 17:57 | Howard | The rebound goes to Matthew Fisher | 27-36 |
| 17:33 | Howard | Matthew Fisher hits a jump hook from the right block on a great pass from Adam Cunningham | 29-36 |
| 17:08 | Chicago State | Jack Dice drills a jumpshot from the left side on a nice dish by Eugene Satterwhite | 29-38 |
| 17:01 | Howard | Roy Braley makes the 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Adam Cunningham | 32-38 |
| 16:38 | Chicago State | Eugene Satterwhite buries a 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from Michael Meyer | 32-41 |
| 16:20 | Howard | Adam Cunningham misses long on a jumper from the free throw line | 32-41 |
| 16:18 | Chicago State | Jack Dice grabs the defensive rebound | 32-41 |
| 16:05 | Chicago State | Jack Dice drills a runner near the basket set up by John Ellis | 32-43 |
| 15:48 | Howard | Bobby Ransom hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 32-43 |
| 15:46 | Howard | Adam Cunningham tips it but misses | 32-43 |
| 15:44 | Chicago State | Michael Meyer pulls down the rebound | 32-43 |
| Lineup | Howard | PG - Bobby Ransom (fairly fresh) 3 ast. SG - Roy Braley (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SF - Adam Cunningham (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. PF - John William (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - Matthew Fisher (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Chicago State | PG - John Ellis (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Eugene Satterwhite (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jack Dice (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 3 reb. PF - Michael Meyer (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. C - Randy Goodwyn (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:22 | Chicago State | Randy Goodwyn comes up short on the turnaround from the baseline but he's fouled by Bobby Ransom - foul #1 on Bobby Ransom, team foul #2 | 32-43 |
| Subs | Howard | Ramon Hernandez (PG), James Spencer (SG), Stanley Cranford (SF), Frank Wolfe (PF), Douglas Bishop (C) Bobby Ransom, Roy Braley, Adam Cunningham, John William, Matthew Fisher | |
| Subs | Chicago State | Billy Lechuga (PG), Jeremy Corle (SG), Johnny Lampley (SF) John Ellis, Eugene Satterwhite, Jack Dice | |
| 15:22 | Chicago State | Randy Goodwyn makes the 1st free throw | 32-44 |
| 15:22 | Chicago State | Randy Goodwyn makes the 2nd free throw | 32-45 |
| 15:09 | Howard | Frank Wolfe drills a fadeaway from the right block | 34-45 |
| 14:42 | Chicago State | Jeremy Corle buries a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Billy Lechuga | 34-48 |
| 14:26 | Howard | Ramon Hernandez makes the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by James Spencer | 37-48 |
| 14:02 | Chicago State | Billy Lechuga is hacked by Frank Wolfe - foul #1 on Frank Wolfe, team foul #3 | 37-48 |
| Subs | Howard | Adam Cunningham (PG) James Spencer | |
| Subs | Chicago State | John Ellis (PG), Jack Dice (SF) Billy Lechuga, Johnny Lampley | |
| 13:42 | Chicago State | John Ellis misses the floater from the free throw line but he's hacked by Ramon Hernandez - foul #1 on Ramon Hernandez, team foul #4 | 37-48 |
| Subs | Howard | Bobby Ransom (PG), Roy Braley (SG), Matthew Fisher (C) Adam Cunningham, Ramon Hernandez, Douglas Bishop | |
| Subs | Chicago State | | |
| 13:42 | Chicago State | John Ellis makes the 1st free throw | 37-49 |
| 13:42 | Chicago State | John Ellis makes the 2nd free throw | 37-50 |
| 13:23 | Howard | Stanley Cranford knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from Bobby Ransom | 40-50 |
| 13:02 | Chicago State | Bobby Ransom takes the ball from Michael Meyer | 40-50 |
| 12:57 | Howard | Roy Braley blows the layup | 40-50 |
| 12:56 | Chicago State | Michael Meyer snags the defensive board | 40-50 |
| 12:38 | Chicago State | Bobby Ransom is called for the reach on John Ellis - foul #2 on Bobby Ransom, team foul #5 | 40-50 |
| Subs | Howard | John William (PF) Frank Wolfe | |
| Subs | Chicago State | Eugene Satterwhite (SG) Jeremy Corle | |
| 12:22 | Chicago State | John Ellis buries a pull-up jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Eugene Satterwhite | 40-52 |
| 11:59 | Howard | Roy Braley is whistled for a carry | 40-52 |
| Subs | Howard | Adam Cunningham (SF) Stanley Cranford | |
| Subs | Chicago State | Johnny Lampley (SF), Allan Mitchell (C) Jack Dice, Randy Goodwyn | |
| 11:45 | Chicago State | Michael Meyer hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 40-52 |
| 11:43 | Chicago State | The offensive rebound goes to Eugene Satterwhite | 40-52 |
| Lineup | Howard | PG - Bobby Ransom (fresh) 4 ast. SG - Roy Braley (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SF - Adam Cunningham (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. PF - John William (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - Matthew Fisher (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Chicago State | PG - John Ellis (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. SG - Eugene Satterwhite (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Johnny Lampley (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Michael Meyer (tiring) 2 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. C - Allan Mitchell (fresh) | |
| 11:15 | Chicago State | John Ellis hits a 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Johnny Lampley | 40-55 |
| 10:59 | Howard | Matthew Fisher misses the turnaround from the left block | 40-55 |
| 10:58 | Chicago State | The rebound goes to Allan Mitchell | 40-55 |
| 10:34 | Chicago State | Eugene Satterwhite is hacked by Roy Braley - foul #1 on Roy Braley, team foul #6 | 40-55 |
| Subs | Howard | Ramon Hernandez (SG), Stanley Cranford (SF), Frank Wolfe (PF), Douglas Bishop (C) Bobby Ransom, Roy Braley, John William, Matthew Fisher | |
| Subs | Chicago State | Billy Lechuga (PG), Jack Dice (SF), Randy Goodwyn (C) John Ellis, Johnny Lampley, Michael Meyer | |
| 10:13 | Chicago State | Randy Goodwyn scores on a runner in the lane set up by Allan Mitchell | 40-57 |
| Game Plan | Howard | Howard is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Chicago State | Chicago State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| 10:04 | Howard | Stanley Cranford misses the lay-in | 40-57 |
| 10:03 | Chicago State | Allan Mitchell pulls down the rebound | 40-57 |
| 09:45 | Chicago State | Eugene Satterwhite misses badly on a 3pt shot from straight away | 40-57 |
| 09:44 | Howard | The rebound goes to Stanley Cranford | 40-57 |
| 09:37 | Howard | Douglas Bishop misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 40-57 |
| 09:35 | Chicago State | Allan Mitchell pulls down the rebound | 40-57 |
| 09:09 | Chicago State | Allan Mitchell hits a shot from the right block set up by Billy Lechuga and he's fouled by Ramon Hernandez - foul #2 on Ramon Hernandez, team foul #7 | 40-59 |
| Subs | Howard | Bobby Ransom (PG), John William (PF) Ramon Hernandez, Douglas Bishop | |
| Subs | Chicago State | John Ellis (PG), Jeremy Corle (SG) Billy Lechuga, Eugene Satterwhite | |
| 09:09 | Chicago State | Allan Mitchell makes the free throw | 40-60 |
| 09:02 | Howard | Adam Cunningham misses the jumper from the right side but he's hacked by Jeremy Corle - foul #1 on Jeremy Corle, team foul #2 | 40-60 |
| Subs | Howard | Roy Braley (SG), Matthew Fisher (C) Bobby Ransom, Frank Wolfe | |
| Subs | Chicago State | | |
| 09:02 | Howard | Adam Cunningham makes the 1st free throw | 41-60 |
| 09:02 | Howard | Adam Cunningham makes the 2nd free throw | 42-60 |
| 08:42 | Chicago State | Jeremy Corle misses badly on a 3 from the left wing | 42-60 |
| 08:40 | Chicago State | Allan Mitchell gets the offensive rebound | 42-60 |
| 08:11 | Chicago State | Jeremy Corle can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 42-60 |
| 08:09 | Howard | John William grabs the defensive rebound | 42-60 |
| 08:04 | Howard | Adam Cunningham makes the jumper from the left side set up by Roy Braley | 44-60 |
| 07:36 | Chicago State | John Ellis misses long on a 3 from the right wing | 44-60 |
| 07:34 | Howard | Stanley Cranford gets the rebound | 44-60 |
| Lineup | Howard | PG - Adam Cunningham (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SG - Roy Braley (fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast. SF - Stanley Cranford (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - John William (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. C - Matthew Fisher (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Chicago State | PG - John Ellis (fresh) 15 pts. 3 ast. SG - Jeremy Corle (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jack Dice (fresh) 13 pts. 3 reb. PF - Allan Mitchell (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. C - Randy Goodwyn (tiring) 14 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:29 | Howard | Stanley Cranford hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 44-60 |
| 07:28 | Chicago State | John Ellis grabs the board | 44-60 |
| 07:01 | Chicago State | Jeremy Corle is fouled on the floor by John William - foul #1 on John William, team foul #8 | 44-60 |
| Subs | Howard | Bobby Ransom (PG), Ramon Hernandez (SG), James Spencer (SF), Frank Wolfe (PF), Douglas Bishop (C) Adam Cunningham, Roy Braley, Stanley Cranford, John William, Matthew Fisher | |
| Subs | Chicago State | Johnny Lampley (SF), Michael Meyer (PF) Jack Dice, Allan Mitchell | |
| 07:01 | Chicago State | Jeremy Corle misses the 1st free throw | 44-60 |
| 07:01 | Howard | Douglas Bishop pulls down the rebound | 44-60 |
| 06:50 | Howard | Ramon Hernandez misses long on a floater from the free throw line | 44-60 |
| 06:48 | Chicago State | Johnny Lampley pulls down the rebound | 44-60 |
| 06:38 | Chicago State | Johnny Lampley misses the dunk attempt | 44-60 |
| 06:36 | Howard | Frank Wolfe grabs the board | 44-60 |
| 06:24 | Howard | James Spencer misses short on a jump hook from the baseline | 44-60 |
| 06:23 | Chicago State | Randy Goodwyn grabs the board | 44-60 |
| 05:54 | Chicago State | Jeremy Corle's pass is intercepted by James Spencer | 44-60 |
| 05:47 | Howard | Douglas Bishop connects on the 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Frank Wolfe | 47-60 |
| 05:24 | Chicago State | Jeremy Corle buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from John Ellis | 47-63 |
| 05:07 | Howard | Michael Meyer takes the ball from Ramon Hernandez | 47-63 |
| 05:07 | Chicago State | Chicago State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 47-63 |
| Subs | Howard | Roy Braley (SG), Stanley Cranford (SF), John William (PF), Matthew Fisher (C) Ramon Hernandez, James Spencer, Frank Wolfe, Douglas Bishop | |
| Subs | Chicago State | Eugene Satterwhite (SG), Jack Dice (SF), Allan Mitchell (C) Jeremy Corle, Johnny Lampley, Randy Goodwyn | |
| 04:45 | Chicago State | John William steals it from Jack Dice | 47-63 |
| 04:29 | Howard | Roy Braley comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 47-63 |
| 04:28 | Chicago State | Allan Mitchell grabs the defensive rebound | 47-63 |
| 04:11 | Chicago State | Michael Meyer hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from the left block but he's hacked by Roy Braley - foul #2 on Roy Braley, team foul #9 | 47-63 |
| 04:11 | Chicago State | Michael Meyer makes the 1st free throw | 47-64 |
| 04:11 | Chicago State | Michael Meyer makes the 2nd free throw | 47-65 |
| 04:04 | Howard | Bobby Ransom scores on a 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from Stanley Cranford | 50-65 |
| 03:41 | Chicago State | Jack Dice misses short on a jump hook from close range | 50-65 |
| 03:40 | Howard | Matthew Fisher snags the defensive board | 50-65 |
| Game Plan | Howard | Howard is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Chicago State | Chicago State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 03:32 | Howard | John William connects on the shot near the basket | 52-65 |
| Lineup | Howard | PG - Bobby Ransom (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SG - Roy Braley (fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast. SF - Stanley Cranford (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - John William (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. C - Matthew Fisher (fresh) 10 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Chicago State | PG - John Ellis (fresh) 15 pts. 4 ast. SG - Eugene Satterwhite (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Jack Dice (fresh) 13 pts. 3 reb. PF - Michael Meyer (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. C - Allan Mitchell (fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Howard | Howard is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Chicago State | Chicago State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 03:12 | Chicago State | Allan Mitchell scores on a runner from close range on a great pass from Jack Dice | 52-67 |
| 03:05 | Howard | Roy Braley connects on the 3pt shot from straight away | 55-67 |
| 02:40 | Chicago State | Jack Dice travels with the ball | 55-67 |
| Subs | Howard | Adam Cunningham (PG), Ramon Hernandez (SG), James Spencer (SF), Frank Wolfe (PF), Douglas Bishop (C) Bobby Ransom, Roy Braley, Stanley Cranford, John William, Matthew Fisher | |
| Subs | Chicago State | Billy Lechuga (PG), Jeremy Corle (SG), Johnny Lampley (SF), Randy Goodwyn (C) John Ellis, Eugene Satterwhite, Jack Dice, Michael Meyer | |
| 02:31 | Howard | Adam Cunningham makes the shot from just outside the lane on a great pass from Ramon Hernandez | 57-67 |
| 02:31 | Chicago State | Chicago State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 57-67 |
| Subs | Howard | Bobby Ransom (PG), Roy Braley (SG), Stanley Cranford (SF), John William (PF), Matthew Fisher (C) Adam Cunningham, Ramon Hernandez, James Spencer, Frank Wolfe, Douglas Bishop | |
| Subs | Chicago State | John Ellis (PG), Eugene Satterwhite (SG), Jack Dice (SF), Michael Meyer (PF) Billy Lechuga, Jeremy Corle, Johnny Lampley, Allan Mitchell | |
| 02:12 | Chicago State | Jack Dice misses short on a floater near the basket | 57-67 |
| 02:11 | Chicago State | Jack Dice misses the tip | 57-67 |
| 02:10 | Howard | John William snags the defensive board | 57-67 |
| 01:58 | Howard | Randy Goodwyn is called for the reach on Stanley Cranford - foul #2 on Randy Goodwyn, team foul #3 | 57-67 |
| Subs | Howard | Adam Cunningham (PG), Ramon Hernandez (SG), James Spencer (SF), Frank Wolfe (PF), Douglas Bishop (C) Bobby Ransom, Roy Braley, Stanley Cranford, John William, Matthew Fisher | |
| Subs | Chicago State | Billy Lechuga (PG), Jeremy Corle (SG), Johnny Lampley (SF), Allan Mitchell (PF) John Ellis, Eugene Satterwhite, Jack Dice, Michael Meyer | |
| 01:44 | Howard | Douglas Bishop is hacked by Randy Goodwyn - foul #3 on Randy Goodwyn, team foul #4 | 57-67 |
| 01:30 | Howard | Ramon Hernandez makes the 3 from the right wing | 60-67 |
| 01:30 | Chicago State | Chicago State calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 60-67 |
| Subs | Howard | Bobby Ransom (PG), Roy Braley (SG), Stanley Cranford (SF), John William (PF), Matthew Fisher (C) Adam Cunningham, Ramon Hernandez, James Spencer, Frank Wolfe, Douglas Bishop | |
| Subs | Chicago State | John Ellis (PG), Eugene Satterwhite (SG), Jack Dice (SF), Michael Meyer (PF) Billy Lechuga, Jeremy Corle, Johnny Lampley, Allan Mitchell | |
| Game Plan | Howard | Howard is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Chicago State | Chicago State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 01:14 | Chicago State | Eugene Satterwhite scores on a 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by John Ellis | 60-70 |
| 00:56 | Howard | Bobby Ransom misses the jumper from the right side | 60-70 |
| 00:55 | Howard | Matthew Fisher snags the offensive board | 60-70 |
| Game Plan | Howard | Howard is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Chicago State | Chicago State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:53 | Howard | Stanley Cranford misses short on a 3 from the right corner | 60-70 |
| 00:51 | Howard | Matthew Fisher snags the offensive board | 60-70 |
| 00:48 | Howard | Roy Braley misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 60-70 |
| 00:46 | Chicago State | Michael Meyer grabs the board | 60-70 |
| Game Plan | Howard | Howard is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Chicago State | Chicago State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:45 | Chicago State | Michael Meyer is hacked by Roy Braley in the backcourt - foul #3 on Roy Braley, team foul #10 | 60-70 |
| Subs | Howard | Adam Cunningham (PG), Ramon Hernandez (SG), James Spencer (SF), Frank Wolfe (PF), Douglas Bishop (C) Bobby Ransom, Roy Braley, Stanley Cranford, John William, Matthew Fisher | |
| Subs | Chicago State | Billy Lechuga (PG), Jeremy Corle (SG), Edward Davis (SF), Allan Mitchell (C) John Ellis, Eugene Satterwhite, Jack Dice, Randy Goodwyn | |
| 00:45 | Chicago State | Michael Meyer makes the 1st free throw | 60-71 |
| 00:45 | Chicago State | Michael Meyer misses the 2nd free throw | 60-71 |
| 00:45 | Howard | Frank Wolfe grabs the defensive rebound | 60-71 |
| 00:39 | Howard | James Spencer misses short on a jumper from the right wing | 60-71 |
| 00:38 | Chicago State | Edward Davis snags the defensive board | 60-71 |
| Game Plan | Howard | Howard is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Chicago State | Chicago State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:18 | Chicago State | Frank Wolfe denies the turnaround by Allan Mitchell | 60-71 |
| 00:17 | Chicago State | Allan Mitchell hits the follow up shot | 60-73 |
| 00:10 | Howard | Ramon Hernandez misses badly on a fadeaway from the right wing but the foul's on Jeremy Corle - foul #2 on Jeremy Corle, team foul #5 | 60-73 |
| Subs | Howard | | |
| Subs | Chicago State | Johnny Lampley (SF), Randy Goodwyn (C) Edward Davis, Michael Meyer | |
| 00:10 | Howard | Ramon Hernandez misses the 1st free throw | 60-73 |
| 00:10 | Howard | Ramon Hernandez makes the 2nd free throw | 61-73 |
| 00:00 | Chicago State | Billy Lechuga runs out the clock | 61-73 |