| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Stephen Bartee (fresh) 5 pts. 3 pf. SG - Andrew Davis (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Scott Aragon (fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast. PF - James Fender (fresh) 5 pts. C - Kurt Grimmer (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | San Diego State | PG - Dennis Hooper (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Kevin Gregory (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Booker Belford (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. PF - Floyd Collins (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. C - Edward Kelly (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Aragon inbounds the ball | 28-35 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | San Diego State | San Diego State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 19:40 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Aragon misses badly on a 3 from straight away | 28-35 |
| 19:39 | San Diego State | Floyd Collins grabs the board | 28-35 |
| 19:17 | San Diego State | Edward Kelly connects on the pull-up jumper from the right side on a great pass from Floyd Collins | 28-37 |
| 18:57 | Northern Illinois University | James Fender is called for 3 seconds | 28-37 |
| 18:34 | San Diego State | Edward Kelly is called for a moving pick - foul #2 on Edward Kelly, team foul #1 | 28-37 |
| 18:09 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Aragon can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 28-37 |
| 18:08 | Northern Illinois University | Kurt Grimmer snags the offensive board | 28-37 |
| 17:44 | Northern Illinois University | James Fender knocks in the runner in the lane on a nice dish by Andrew Davis | 30-37 |
| 17:27 | San Diego State | Dennis Hooper throws a bad pass out of bounds | 30-37 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Kluesner (SG), Donnie Evans (PF), Jeremy Thomas (C) Andrew Davis, James Fender, Kurt Grimmer | |
| Subs | San Diego State | Henry Brown (SF), Paul Walsh (C) Booker Belford, Edward Kelly | |
| 17:08 | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Bartee travels with the ball | 30-37 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | San Diego State | Jan Shaw (SG) Kevin Gregory | |
| 16:43 | San Diego State | Henry Brown hits a jumpshot from the right wing on a great pass from Jan Shaw | 30-39 |
| 16:14 | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Bartee misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 30-39 |
| 16:13 | Northern Illinois University | Donnie Evans tips it home | 32-39 |
| 16:04 | San Diego State | Stephen Bartee is called for the reach on Floyd Collins - foul #4 on Stephen Bartee, team foul #1 | 32-39 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Martin Comstock (PG), Andrew Davis (SG), James Fender (SF), Kurt Grimmer (C) Stephen Bartee, Christopher Kluesner, Scott Aragon, Jeremy Thomas | |
| Subs | San Diego State | Kevin Gregory (SG), Booker Belford (SF), Edward Kelly (C) Dennis Hooper, Floyd Collins, Paul Walsh | |
| 15:46 | San Diego State | Jan Shaw hits a shot from the free throw line on a nice dish by Henry Brown | 32-41 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Martin Comstock (fresh) 1 pts. SG - Andrew Davis (fresh) 3 ast. SF - James Fender (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Donnie Evans (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Kurt Grimmer (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | San Diego State | PG - Jan Shaw (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - Kevin Gregory (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Booker Belford (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. PF - Henry Brown (fresh) 2 pts. C - Edward Kelly (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:19 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Comstock misses short on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 32-41 |
| 15:17 | Northern Illinois University | Kurt Grimmer tips it home | 34-41 |
| 14:58 | San Diego State | Henry Brown buries a floater near the basket | 34-43 |
| 14:30 | Northern Illinois University | James Fender banks in the layup on a nice dish by Andrew Davis | 36-43 |
| 14:14 | San Diego State | Kevin Gregory clanks a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 36-43 |
| 14:13 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Comstock grabs the board | 36-43 |
| 13:44 | Northern Illinois University | Booker Belford steps in front of the Donnie Evans pass | 36-43 |
| 13:31 | San Diego State | Booker Belford scores on a runner from the baseline and he's fouled by James Fender - foul #3 on James Fender, team foul #2 | 36-45 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Kluesner (SG), Scott Aragon (SF), Jeremy Thomas (C) Andrew Davis, Donnie Evans, Kurt Grimmer | |
| Subs | San Diego State | Dennis Hooper (PG), Robert Thomas (SG), Floyd Collins (PF), Paul Walsh (C) Jan Shaw, Kevin Gregory, Henry Brown, Edward Kelly | |
| 13:31 | San Diego State | Booker Belford makes the free throw | 36-46 |
| 13:08 | Northern Illinois University | The jump hook by Scott Aragon is blocked by Paul Walsh | 36-46 |
| 13:07 | Northern Illinois University | Jeremy Thomas pulls down the offensive rebound | 36-46 |
| 12:51 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Comstock travels with the ball | 36-46 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Bartee (PG) Martin Comstock | |
| Subs | San Diego State | John King (SF) Booker Belford | |
| 12:37 | San Diego State | John King hits a fadeaway from the left side | 36-48 |
| 12:08 | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Bartee clanks a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 36-48 |
| 12:06 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Aragon tips it home | 38-48 |
| 11:44 | San Diego State | Robert Thomas can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 38-48 |
| 11:43 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Aragon snags the defensive board | 38-48 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Stephen Bartee (fresh) 5 pts. 4 pf. SG - Christopher Kluesner (fresh) SF - Scott Aragon (fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. PF - James Fender (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 pf. C - Jeremy Thomas (fresh) | |
| Lineup | San Diego State | PG - Dennis Hooper (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Robert Thomas (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. SF - John King (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Floyd Collins (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. C - Paul Walsh (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 11:16 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Aragon drills a 3 pointer from the left wing | 41-48 |
| 10:56 | San Diego State | John King hits the finger roll | 41-50 |
| 10:50 | Northern Illinois University | James Fender is hacked by Floyd Collins - foul #2 on Floyd Collins, team foul #2 | 41-50 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Davis (SG), Donnie Evans (PF), Kurt Grimmer (C) Christopher Kluesner, James Fender, Jeremy Thomas | |
| Subs | San Diego State | Kevin Gregory (SG), Henry Brown (SF), Edward Kelly (C) Robert Thomas, John King, Paul Walsh | |
| 10:32 | Northern Illinois University | Donnie Evans hits a jumper from close range set up by Andrew Davis and he's fouled by Floyd Collins - foul #3 on Floyd Collins, team foul #3 | 43-50 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | San Diego State | Booker Belford (SF) Henry Brown | |
| 10:32 | Northern Illinois University | Donnie Evans misses the free throw | 43-50 |
| 10:32 | San Diego State | Edward Kelly gets the rebound | 43-50 |
| 10:10 | San Diego State | Booker Belford misses badly on a fadeaway from the right wing but he's fouled by Kurt Grimmer - foul #1 on Kurt Grimmer, team foul #3 | 43-50 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | San Diego State | Jan Shaw (PG) Dennis Hooper | |
| 10:10 | San Diego State | Booker Belford misses the 1st free throw | 43-50 |
| 10:10 | San Diego State | Booker Belford makes the 2nd free throw | 43-51 |
| 09:45 | Northern Illinois University | Floyd Collins takes the ball from Stephen Bartee | 43-51 |
| 09:28 | San Diego State | Edward Kelly hits a fadeaway near the basket set up by Kevin Gregory and the foul's on Kurt Grimmer - foul #2 on Kurt Grimmer, team foul #4 | 43-53 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Martin Comstock (PG) Stephen Bartee | |
| Subs | San Diego State | Henry Brown (PF) Floyd Collins | |
| 09:28 | San Diego State | Edward Kelly makes the free throw | 43-54 |
| 09:04 | Northern Illinois University | Henry Brown denies the turnaround by Kurt Grimmer | 43-54 |
| 09:02 | San Diego State | Henry Brown gets the rebound | 43-54 |
| 08:45 | San Diego State | Edward Kelly blows the layup | 43-54 |
| 08:44 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Comstock gets the rebound | 43-54 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | San Diego State | San Diego State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 08:23 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Comstock misses badly on a jumper from the right side | 43-54 |
| 08:21 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Comstock misses the tip | 43-54 |
| 08:19 | Northern Illinois University | Donnie Evans misses the tip | 43-54 |
| 08:17 | San Diego State | Edward Kelly pulls down the rebound | 43-54 |
| 08:11 | San Diego State | Booker Belford can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 43-54 |
| 08:09 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Davis snags the defensive board | 43-54 |
| 07:53 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Comstock hits a driving attempt near the basket on a nice dish by Scott Aragon | 45-54 |
| 07:37 | San Diego State | Kevin Gregory scores on a 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by Booker Belford | 45-57 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Martin Comstock (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. SG - Andrew Davis (fairly fresh) 5 ast. SF - Scott Aragon (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 4 ast. PF - Donnie Evans (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. C - Kurt Grimmer (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | San Diego State | PG - Jan Shaw (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - Kevin Gregory (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Booker Belford (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 4 reb. PF - Henry Brown (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Edward Kelly (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:26 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Aragon misses badly on a 3 pointer from straight away | 45-57 |
| 07:24 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Comstock pulls down the offensive rebound | 45-57 |
| 07:08 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Comstock hits a jumper from the left side | 47-57 |
| 06:40 | San Diego State | Edward Kelly can't connect on a jumper from just outside the lane but the foul's on Martin Comstock - foul #1 on Martin Comstock, team foul #5 | 47-57 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Bartee (PG), Christopher Kluesner (SG), James Fender (PF), Jeremy Thomas (C) Andrew Davis, Scott Aragon, Donnie Evans, Kurt Grimmer | |
| Subs | San Diego State | Dennis Hooper (PG), Robert Thomas (SG), Floyd Collins (PF) Jan Shaw, Kevin Gregory, Booker Belford | |
| 06:40 | San Diego State | Edward Kelly makes the 1st free throw | 47-58 |
| 06:40 | San Diego State | Edward Kelly misses the 2nd free throw | 47-58 |
| 06:40 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Martin Comstock | 47-58 |
| 06:19 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Kluesner throws it down on a great pass from Stephen Bartee | 49-58 |
| 06:03 | San Diego State | Robert Thomas connects on the driving attempt from the right block on a nice dish by Dennis Hooper | 49-60 |
| 05:50 | Northern Illinois University | James Fender is hacked by Robert Thomas - foul #1 on Robert Thomas, team foul #4 | 49-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Scott Aragon (SF) Martin Comstock | |
| Subs | San Diego State | John King (SF), Paul Walsh (C) Henry Brown, Edward Kelly | |
| 05:34 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Aragon is whistled for a carry | 49-60 |
| 05:17 | San Diego State | Dennis Hooper makes the floater from the right wing set up by John King | 49-62 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | San Diego State | San Diego State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 05:00 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Aragon misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 49-62 |
| 04:59 | Northern Illinois University | James Fender grabs the offensive board | 49-62 |
| 04:50 | Northern Illinois University | Jeremy Thomas is hacked by Paul Walsh - foul #2 on Paul Walsh, team foul #5 | 49-62 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Donnie Evans (PF) James Fender | |
| Subs | San Diego State | Kevin Gregory (SG) John King | |
| 04:45 | Northern Illinois University | Donnie Evans loses the dribble to Floyd Collins | 49-62 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | San Diego State | San Diego State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 04:26 | San Diego State | Dennis Hooper misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 49-62 |
| 04:25 | Northern Illinois University | Jeremy Thomas grabs the defensive rebound | 49-62 |
| 04:20 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Aragon buries a 3pt shot from the left wing set up by Stephen Bartee | 52-62 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | San Diego State | San Diego State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 04:01 | San Diego State | Kevin Gregory lays it up and in on a great pass from Dennis Hooper | 52-64 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | San Diego State | San Diego State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:46 | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Bartee scores on a 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by Scott Aragon | 55-64 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | San Diego State | San Diego State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:22 | San Diego State | Robert Thomas scores on a jumpshot from the left side | 55-66 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Stephen Bartee (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. SG - Christopher Kluesner (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SF - Scott Aragon (fairly fresh) 19 pts. 5 ast. PF - Donnie Evans (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. C - Jeremy Thomas (fairly fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | San Diego State | PG - Dennis Hooper (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SG - Kevin Gregory (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Robert Thomas (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. PF - Floyd Collins (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Paul Walsh (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 03:17 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Hooper is called for the reach on Stephen Bartee in the backcourt - foul #2 on Dennis Hooper, team foul #6 | 55-66 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Martin Comstock (PG), Andrew Davis (SG), James Fender (PF), Kurt Grimmer (C) Stephen Bartee, Christopher Kluesner, Donnie Evans, Jeremy Thomas | |
| Subs | San Diego State | John Benson (PG), Jan Shaw (SG), Booker Belford (SF), Henry Brown (C) Dennis Hooper, Kevin Gregory, Robert Thomas, Paul Walsh | |
| 03:11 | Northern Illinois University | Kurt Grimmer comes up short on the floater in the paint | 55-66 |
| 03:09 | San Diego State | John Benson grabs the defensive rebound | 55-66 |
| 02:50 | San Diego State | Jan Shaw misses badly on a 3 from the left wing | 55-66 |
| 02:49 | Northern Illinois University | Kurt Grimmer pulls down the rebound | 55-66 |
| 02:29 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Comstock hits the front of the rim on the floater from the free throw line | 55-66 |
| 02:28 | Northern Illinois University | Kurt Grimmer tips it in | 57-66 |
| 02:28 | San Diego State | San Diego State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 57-66 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Bartee (PG) Martin Comstock | |
| Subs | San Diego State | Dennis Hooper (PG), Kevin Gregory (SG), Edward Kelly (C) John Benson, Jan Shaw, Henry Brown | |
| 01:59 | San Diego State | Kevin Gregory misses badly on a jumpshot from the left wing but he's fouled by Scott Aragon - foul #1 on Scott Aragon, team foul #6 | 57-66 |
| 01:59 | San Diego State | Kevin Gregory makes the 1st free throw | 57-67 |
| 01:59 | San Diego State | Kevin Gregory misses the 2nd free throw | 57-67 |
| 01:59 | Northern Illinois University | Kurt Grimmer grabs the defensive rebound | 57-67 |
| 01:33 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Aragon drills a 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by James Fender | 60-67 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | San Diego State | San Diego State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 01:32 | San Diego State | Dennis Hooper is hacked by Stephen Bartee in the backcourt - foul #5 on Stephen Bartee, team foul #7 | 60-67 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Martin Comstock (PG) Stephen Bartee | |
| Subs | San Diego State | Robert Thomas (PF), Henry Brown (C) Floyd Collins, Edward Kelly | |
| 01:32 | San Diego State | Dennis Hooper makes the 1st free throw | 60-68 |
| 01:32 | San Diego State | Dennis Hooper makes the 2nd free throw | 60-69 |
| 01:16 | Northern Illinois University | James Fender misses short on a jumper near the basket but the foul's on Robert Thomas - foul #2 on Robert Thomas, team foul #7 | 60-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | San Diego State | Floyd Collins (PF), Edward Kelly (C) Robert Thomas, Henry Brown | |
| 01:16 | Northern Illinois University | James Fender misses the 1st free throw | 60-69 |
| 01:16 | Northern Illinois University | James Fender makes the 2nd free throw | 61-69 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | San Diego State | San Diego State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 01:15 | San Diego State | Andrew Davis is called for the reach on Kevin Gregory in the backcourt - foul #1 on Andrew Davis, team foul #8 | 61-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | San Diego State | Robert Thomas (PF), Henry Brown (C) Floyd Collins, Edward Kelly | |
| 01:15 | San Diego State | Kevin Gregory makes the 1st free throw | 61-70 |
| 01:15 | San Diego State | Kevin Gregory makes the 2nd free throw | 61-71 |
| 01:02 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Comstock drills a shot from the right side on a nice dish by Andrew Davis and the foul's on Dennis Hooper - foul #3 on Dennis Hooper, team foul #8 | 63-71 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | San Diego State | Floyd Collins (PF), Edward Kelly (C) Robert Thomas, Henry Brown | |
| 01:02 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Comstock misses the free throw | 63-71 |
| 01:02 | San Diego State | The rebound goes to Floyd Collins | 63-71 |
| 01:00 | San Diego State | Floyd Collins is fouled in the backcourt by Andrew Davis - foul #2 on Andrew Davis, team foul #9 | 63-71 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | San Diego State | Henry Brown (C) Edward Kelly | |
| 01:00 | San Diego State | Floyd Collins makes the 1st free throw | 63-72 |
| 01:00 | San Diego State | Floyd Collins makes the 2nd free throw | 63-73 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | San Diego State | San Diego State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:55 | Northern Illinois University | Kurt Grimmer makes the floater from the left block on a nice dish by Scott Aragon | 65-73 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | San Diego State | San Diego State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:54 | San Diego State | Dennis Hooper is hacked by Martin Comstock in the backcourt - foul #2 on Martin Comstock, team foul #10 | 65-73 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | San Diego State | Robert Thomas (PF) Floyd Collins | |
| 00:54 | San Diego State | Dennis Hooper makes the 1st free throw | 65-74 |
| 00:54 | San Diego State | Dennis Hooper makes the 2nd free throw | 65-75 |
| 00:47 | Northern Illinois University | James Fender is hacked by Robert Thomas - foul #3 on Robert Thomas, team foul #9 | 65-75 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Kluesner (SG), Donnie Evans (PF), Jeremy Thomas (C) Andrew Davis, Scott Aragon, Kurt Grimmer | |
| Subs | San Diego State | John Benson (PG), Jan Shaw (SG), Paul Walsh (C) Dennis Hooper, Kevin Gregory, Booker Belford | |
| 00:47 | Northern Illinois University | James Fender makes the 1st free throw | 66-75 |
| 00:47 | Northern Illinois University | James Fender makes the 2nd free throw | 67-75 |
| 00:44 | San Diego State | Jan Shaw is fouled in the backcourt by Christopher Kluesner - foul #1 on Christopher Kluesner, team foul #11 | 67-75 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Davis (SG), Scott Aragon (SF), Kurt Grimmer (C) Christopher Kluesner, Donnie Evans, Jeremy Thomas | |
| Subs | San Diego State | Kevin Gregory (SG), Booker Belford (SF) John Benson, Paul Walsh | |
| 00:44 | San Diego State | Jan Shaw misses the 1st free throw | 67-75 |
| 00:44 | San Diego State | Jan Shaw makes the 2nd free throw | 67-76 |
| 00:39 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Comstock hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 67-76 |
| 00:38 | San Diego State | The rebound goes to Robert Thomas | 67-76 |
| 00:38 | San Diego State | San Diego State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 67-76 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | San Diego State | Dennis Hooper (PG) Jan Shaw | |
| 00:37 | San Diego State | Dennis Hooper is hacked by Martin Comstock in the backcourt - foul #3 on Martin Comstock, team foul #12 | 67-76 |
| 00:37 | San Diego State | Dennis Hooper misses the 1st free throw | 67-76 |
| 00:37 | San Diego State | Dennis Hooper makes the 2nd free throw | 67-77 |
| 00:32 | Northern Illinois University | Kurt Grimmer can't throw it down | 67-77 |
| 00:30 | San Diego State | Booker Belford grabs the defensive rebound | 67-77 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | San Diego State | San Diego State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:00 | San Diego State | Dennis Hooper runs out the clock | 67-77 |