| Lineup | East Carolina | PG - Billy Wofford (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Casey Wright (fresh) 9 pts. SF - Brian Peck (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Rocco Romano (fresh) 1 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. C - James Loeffler (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Hugh Drakes (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Eddie Foxworth (fresh) 15 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Floyd Kubiak (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. PF - Richard Peterman (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. C - Steve Peters (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Floyd Kubiak inbounds the ball | 30-36 |
| Game Plan | East Carolina | East Carolina is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 19:42 | Northern Illinois University | Steve Peters misses short on a 3 from the right corner | 30-36 |
| 19:41 | East Carolina | Rocco Romano snags the defensive board | 30-36 |
| 19:37 | East Carolina | Billy Wofford comes up short on the jumpshot from just outside the lane | 30-36 |
| 19:35 | East Carolina | Brian Peck tips it in | 32-36 |
| 19:29 | Northern Illinois University | Hugh Drakes hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 32-36 |
| 19:28 | East Carolina | The rebound goes to James Loeffler | 32-36 |
| 19:24 | East Carolina | Brian Peck hits a 3 pointer from the right wing | 35-36 |
| 19:19 | Northern Illinois University | Hugh Drakes comes up short on the shot from just outside the lane | 35-36 |
| 19:17 | Northern Illinois University | Steve Peters gets the offensive rebound | 35-36 |
| 18:59 | Northern Illinois University | Hugh Drakes's pass is intercepted by Brian Peck | 35-36 |
| 18:56 | East Carolina | Casey Wright hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Brian Peck | 37-36 |
| 18:39 | Northern Illinois University | Hugh Drakes is fouled on the floor by Billy Wofford - foul #3 on Billy Wofford, team foul #1 | 37-36 |
| Subs | East Carolina | George Taylor (PG) Billy Wofford | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 18:20 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Foxworth misses badly on a turnaround near the basket | 37-36 |
| 18:18 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Peterman misses the tip | 37-36 |
| 18:17 | Northern Illinois University | Hugh Drakes hits the follow up shot | 37-38 |
| 18:08 | East Carolina | Brian Peck comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 37-38 |
| 18:06 | Northern Illinois University | Steve Peters gets the rebound | 37-38 |
| 17:44 | Northern Illinois University | Floyd Kubiak knocks in the floater from the free throw line set up by Hugh Drakes | 37-40 |
| 17:20 | East Carolina | James Loeffler misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 37-40 |
| 17:19 | Northern Illinois University | Floyd Kubiak snags the defensive board | 37-40 |
| 17:14 | Northern Illinois University | Hugh Drakes hits a floater from the free throw line and he's fouled by George Taylor - foul #2 on George Taylor, team foul #2 | 37-42 |
| Subs | East Carolina | James Kelly (PG), Nicholas Farley (SF), John Houseknecht (PF), David Jourdan (C) Casey Wright, Brian Peck, Rocco Romano, James Loeffler | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Boyd (SF), Richard Braden (PF), Buford Peterson (C) Floyd Kubiak, Richard Peterman, Steve Peters | |
| 17:14 | Northern Illinois University | Hugh Drakes makes the free throw | 37-43 |
| 16:54 | East Carolina | George Taylor clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 37-43 |
| 16:53 | East Carolina | David Jourdan can't tip it in | 37-43 |
| 16:51 | East Carolina | John Houseknecht hits the follow up shot | 39-43 |
| 16:37 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Braden clanks a 3 pointer from the right corner | 39-43 |
| 16:35 | East Carolina | James Kelly snags the defensive board | 39-43 |
| 16:30 | East Carolina | Nicholas Farley hits the finger roll set up by James Kelly | 41-43 |
| 16:11 | Northern Illinois University | Hugh Drakes misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 41-43 |
| 16:09 | East Carolina | John Houseknecht snags the defensive board | 41-43 |
| 16:04 | East Carolina | George Taylor drills a shot from the free throw line on a nice dish by David Jourdan | 43-43 |
| 15:59 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Foxworth connects on the floater from the right block and he's fouled by James Kelly - foul #2 on James Kelly, team foul #3 | 43-45 |
| Subs | East Carolina | Billy Wofford (PG), Brian Peck (SF) James Kelly, George Taylor | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Antonio Hopping (SF), Richard Peterman (PF) Hugh Drakes, Richard Braden | |
| 15:59 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Foxworth misses the free throw | 43-45 |
| 15:59 | East Carolina | David Jourdan grabs the board | 43-45 |
| Lineup | East Carolina | PG - Billy Wofford (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Nicholas Farley (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Brian Peck (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. PF - John Houseknecht (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - David Jourdan (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - John Boyd (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Eddie Foxworth (fairly fresh) 17 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Antonio Hopping (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. PF - Richard Peterman (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. C - Buford Peterson (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 15:50 | East Carolina | David Jourdan misses the pull-up jumper from the right wing | 43-45 |
| 15:48 | East Carolina | David Jourdan grabs the offensive rebound | 43-45 |
| 15:32 | East Carolina | Nicholas Farley clanks a floater from close range | 43-45 |
| 15:31 | Northern Illinois University | Buford Peterson pulls down the rebound | 43-45 |
| 15:25 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Foxworth comes up short on the jumper in the lane | 43-45 |
| 15:24 | East Carolina | The rebound goes to Nicholas Farley | 43-45 |
| 15:18 | East Carolina | John Houseknecht is called for a charge - foul #3 on John Houseknecht, team foul #4 | 43-45 |
| Subs | East Carolina | Casey Wright (SG), James Loeffler (C) Nicholas Farley, David Jourdan | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Fleisher (SG), Steve Peters (C) Eddie Foxworth, Buford Peterson | |
| 15:06 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Peterman misses the lay-in | 43-45 |
| 15:05 | East Carolina | James Loeffler grabs the board | 43-45 |
| 15:00 | East Carolina | Brian Peck misses the easy layup | 43-45 |
| 14:59 | East Carolina | Brian Peck hits the follow up shot | 45-45 |
| 14:52 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Fleisher hits the finger roll on a nice dish by John Boyd and he's fouled by Brian Peck - foul #1 on Brian Peck, team foul #5 | 45-47 |
| Subs | East Carolina | Rocco Romano (PF) John Houseknecht | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Wasinger (SG) John Boyd | |
| 14:52 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Fleisher makes the free throw | 45-48 |
| 14:34 | East Carolina | Casey Wright clanks a 3 from the right wing | 45-48 |
| 14:33 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Peterman snags the defensive board | 45-48 |
| 14:27 | Northern Illinois University | Antonio Hopping hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 45-48 |
| 14:25 | East Carolina | The rebound goes to Rocco Romano | 45-48 |
| 14:19 | East Carolina | Casey Wright can't connect on a shot from the right side but he's hacked by Clarence Wasinger - foul #1 on Clarence Wasinger, team foul #1 | 45-48 |
| Subs | East Carolina | Nicholas Farley (SF) Brian Peck | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Floyd Kubiak (PF) Richard Peterman | |
| 14:19 | East Carolina | Casey Wright makes the 1st free throw | 46-48 |
| 14:19 | East Carolina | Casey Wright makes the 2nd free throw | 47-48 |
| 13:55 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Wasinger knocks in the 3pt shot from the right wing | 47-51 |
| 13:51 | East Carolina | Nicholas Farley scores on a floater from close range on a nice dish by Billy Wofford | 49-51 |
| 13:45 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Fleisher misses badly on a 3pt shot from straight away | 49-51 |
| 13:44 | East Carolina | Rocco Romano pulls down the rebound | 49-51 |
| 13:37 | East Carolina | Steve Peters is called for the reach on James Loeffler - foul #1 on Steve Peters, team foul #2 | 49-51 |
| Subs | East Carolina | James Kelly (PG), George Taylor (SG), David Jourdan (PF) Billy Wofford, Casey Wright, Rocco Romano | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Boyd (PG), Eddie Foxworth (SG), Richard Braden (PF), Buford Peterson (C) Robert Fleisher, Clarence Wasinger, Antonio Hopping, Steve Peters | |
| 13:24 | East Carolina | James Loeffler buries a 3 pointer from the right corner | 52-51 |
| 12:59 | Northern Illinois University | John Boyd is hacked by David Jourdan - foul #2 on David Jourdan, team foul #6 | 52-51 |
| Subs | East Carolina | Brian Peck (SF), John Houseknecht (PF) James Kelly, James Loeffler | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Hugh Drakes (PG), Richard Peterman (PF) John Boyd, Richard Braden | |
| 12:51 | Northern Illinois University | Hugh Drakes misses short on a fadeaway from the free throw line | 52-51 |
| 12:49 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Peterman tips it home | 52-53 |
| 12:33 | East Carolina | Brian Peck clanks a 3 pointer from straight away | 52-53 |
| 12:31 | Northern Illinois University | Buford Peterson snags the defensive board | 52-53 |
| 12:24 | Northern Illinois University | Floyd Kubiak is hacked by Brian Peck - foul #2 on Brian Peck, team foul #7 | 52-53 |
| Subs | East Carolina | James Kelly (PG) Nicholas Farley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 12:24 | Northern Illinois University | Floyd Kubiak makes the 1st free throw | 52-54 |
| 12:24 | Northern Illinois University | Floyd Kubiak makes the 2nd free throw | 52-55 |
| 12:05 | East Carolina | James Kelly double dribbles | 52-55 |
| Subs | East Carolina | Billy Wofford (PG) James Kelly | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Boyd (SG), Antonio Hopping (SF), Steve Peters (C) Eddie Foxworth, Floyd Kubiak, Buford Peterson | |
| 11:56 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Peterman is hacked by John Houseknecht - foul #4 on John Houseknecht, team foul #8 | 52-55 |
| Subs | East Carolina | Rocco Romano (PF) John Houseknecht | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 11:56 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Peterman makes the 1st free throw | 52-56 |
| 11:56 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Peterman misses the 2nd free throw | 52-56 |
| 11:56 | East Carolina | David Jourdan snags the defensive board | 52-56 |
| Lineup | East Carolina | PG - Billy Wofford (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - George Taylor (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Brian Peck (fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb. PF - Rocco Romano (fresh) 1 pts. 9 reb. 2 blk. C - David Jourdan (fresh) 2 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Hugh Drakes (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - John Boyd (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Antonio Hopping (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. PF - Richard Peterman (fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. C - Steve Peters (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| 11:50 | East Carolina | Brian Peck misses the floater from the left wing but he's fouled by Antonio Hopping - foul #4 on Antonio Hopping, team foul #3 | 52-56 |
| Subs | East Carolina | Casey Wright (SG) George Taylor | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Braden (SF) Antonio Hopping | |
| 11:50 | East Carolina | Brian Peck makes the 1st free throw | 53-56 |
| 11:50 | East Carolina | Brian Peck misses the 2nd free throw | 53-56 |
| 11:50 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Peterman grabs the defensive rebound | 53-56 |
| 11:37 | Northern Illinois University | Casey Wright steals it from John Boyd | 53-56 |
| 11:33 | East Carolina | Casey Wright lays it up and in | 55-56 |
| 11:13 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Peterman clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner | 55-56 |
| 11:12 | East Carolina | David Jourdan grabs the board | 55-56 |
| 10:52 | East Carolina | John Boyd picks off the pass by Casey Wright | 55-56 |
| 10:49 | Northern Illinois University | John Boyd banks in the layup | 55-58 |
| 10:44 | East Carolina | Billy Wofford makes the 3pt shot from straight away on a great pass from Casey Wright | 58-58 |
| 10:23 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Braden loses the ball out of bounds | 58-58 |
| Subs | East Carolina | James Kelly (PG), George Taylor (SG), Nicholas Farley (SF), Jay Dupras (PF), James Loeffler (C) Billy Wofford, Casey Wright, Brian Peck, Rocco Romano, David Jourdan | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Fleisher (PG), Eddie Foxworth (SG), Buford Peterson (C) Hugh Drakes, Richard Peterman, Steve Peters | |
| 10:05 | East Carolina | George Taylor misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 58-58 |
| 10:04 | East Carolina | James Loeffler grabs the offensive rebound | 58-58 |
| 09:51 | East Carolina | Nicholas Farley clanks a floater from the right wing | 58-58 |
| 09:50 | Northern Illinois University | Buford Peterson grabs the defensive rebound | 58-58 |
| 09:46 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Fleisher's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 58-58 |
| Subs | East Carolina | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Floyd Kubiak (SF), Steve Peters (C) John Boyd, Richard Braden | |
| 09:29 | East Carolina | Nicholas Farley throws a bad pass out of bounds | 58-58 |
| Subs | East Carolina | David Jourdan (PF) Jay Dupras | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 09:11 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Fleisher hits the front of the rim on the floater from the free throw line | 58-58 |
| 09:10 | East Carolina | George Taylor pulls down the rebound | 58-58 |
| 09:03 | East Carolina | George Taylor misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 58-58 |
| 09:01 | Northern Illinois University | Buford Peterson grabs the board | 58-58 |
| 08:56 | Northern Illinois University | James Loeffler denies the turnaround by Robert Fleisher | 58-58 |
| 08:55 | East Carolina | James Loeffler gets the rebound | 58-58 |
| 08:51 | East Carolina | Nicholas Farley comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 58-58 |
| 08:49 | Northern Illinois University | Steve Peters grabs the defensive rebound | 58-58 |
| 08:45 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Fleisher drills a jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Eddie Foxworth | 58-60 |
| 08:26 | East Carolina | Nicholas Farley misses badly on a jump hook from the left block | 58-60 |
| 08:25 | East Carolina | James Loeffler pulls down the offensive rebound | 58-60 |
| 08:13 | East Carolina | George Taylor drills a floater from the free throw line on a nice dish by James Kelly | 60-60 |
| 08:02 | Northern Illinois University | James Loeffler steals it from Floyd Kubiak | 60-60 |
| 08:00 | East Carolina | Eddie Foxworth steals it from James Kelly in the backcourt | 60-60 |
| 07:59 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Foxworth misses the lay-in | 60-60 |
| 07:58 | East Carolina | James Loeffler grabs the defensive rebound | 60-60 |
| Lineup | East Carolina | PG - James Kelly (fairly fresh) 3 ast. SG - George Taylor (fresh) 9 pts. SF - Nicholas Farley (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - David Jourdan (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 9 reb. C - James Loeffler (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 10 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Robert Fleisher (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Eddie Foxworth (fresh) 17 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. SF - Floyd Kubiak (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. PF - Buford Peterson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 9 reb. C - Steve Peters (fairly fresh) 5 reb. | |
| 07:41 | East Carolina | David Jourdan comes up short on the shot from the free throw line but he's fouled by Steve Peters - foul #2 on Steve Peters, team foul #4 | 60-60 |
| Subs | East Carolina | Billy Wofford (PG), Casey Wright (SG), Brian Peck (SF), Rocco Romano (PF) James Kelly, George Taylor, Nicholas Farley, James Loeffler | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Hugh Drakes (PG), John Boyd (SG), Antonio Hopping (SF), Richard Peterman (PF) Robert Fleisher, Eddie Foxworth, Floyd Kubiak, Buford Peterson | |
| 07:41 | East Carolina | David Jourdan makes the 1st free throw | 61-60 |
| 07:41 | East Carolina | David Jourdan misses the 2nd free throw | 61-60 |
| 07:41 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Peterman grabs the defensive rebound | 61-60 |
| 07:36 | Northern Illinois University | John Boyd hits a 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Hugh Drakes | 61-63 |
| 07:32 | East Carolina | Casey Wright makes the 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Brian Peck | 64-63 |
| 07:19 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Peterman misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 64-63 |
| 07:18 | East Carolina | Casey Wright snags the defensive board | 64-63 |
| 06:59 | East Carolina | Antonio Hopping is called for the reach on Casey Wright - foul #5 on Antonio Hopping, team foul #5 | 64-63 |
| Subs | East Carolina | John Houseknecht (C) David Jourdan | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Braden (SF) Antonio Hopping | |
| 06:49 | East Carolina | Rocco Romano loses the dribble to Richard Braden | 64-63 |
| 06:44 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Braden lays it up and in | 64-65 |
| 06:27 | East Carolina | Richard Braden is called for the reach on Brian Peck - foul #1 on Richard Braden, team foul #6 | 64-65 |
| Subs | East Carolina | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Foxworth (SG) Steve Peters | |
| 06:13 | East Carolina | Billy Wofford misses the 3 from the left wing | 64-65 |
| 06:12 | East Carolina | John Houseknecht hits the follow up shot | 66-65 |
| 05:56 | Northern Illinois University | Rocco Romano picks off the pass by Richard Braden | 66-65 |
| 05:30 | East Carolina | John Houseknecht hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from straight away | 66-65 |
| 05:28 | East Carolina | The offensive rebound goes to Rocco Romano | 66-65 |
| 05:12 | East Carolina | Rocco Romano misses short on a driving attempt in the paint | 66-65 |
| 05:11 | Northern Illinois University | John Boyd pulls down the rebound | 66-65 |
| 05:06 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Foxworth buries a driving attempt in the lane set up by John Boyd | 66-67 |
| 04:50 | East Carolina | Hugh Drakes picks off the pass by Billy Wofford | 66-67 |
| 04:44 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Peterman knocks in the 3pt attempt from straight away set up by Hugh Drakes | 66-70 |
| 04:23 | East Carolina | John Houseknecht banks in the layup on a nice dish by Billy Wofford and he's fouled by John Boyd - foul #1 on John Boyd, team foul #7 | 68-70 |
| Subs | East Carolina | James Kelly (PG), George Taylor (SG), Nicholas Farley (SF), James Loeffler (C) Billy Wofford, Casey Wright, Brian Peck, Rocco Romano | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Fleisher (PG), Floyd Kubiak (SF), Buford Peterson (C) Hugh Drakes, Richard Braden, John Boyd | |
| 04:23 | East Carolina | John Houseknecht misses the free throw | 68-70 |
| 04:23 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Foxworth grabs the board | 68-70 |
| 04:11 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Foxworth clanks a driving attempt from the left block but he's fouled by George Taylor - foul #3 on George Taylor, team foul #9 | 68-70 |
| Subs | East Carolina | David Jourdan (PF) John Houseknecht | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 04:11 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Foxworth makes the 1st free throw | 68-71 |
| 04:11 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Foxworth makes the 2nd free throw | 68-72 |
| 03:48 | East Carolina | David Jourdan misses the jumpshot from the left wing | 68-72 |
| 03:47 | Northern Illinois University | Buford Peterson grabs the board | 68-72 |
| Lineup | East Carolina | PG - James Kelly (fresh) 3 ast. SG - George Taylor (fresh) 9 pts. 3 pf. SF - Nicholas Farley (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - David Jourdan (fresh) 3 pts. 9 reb. C - James Loeffler (fresh) 7 pts. 10 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Robert Fleisher (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Eddie Foxworth (fairly fresh) 21 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. SF - Floyd Kubiak (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. PF - Richard Peterman (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 9 reb. 2 blk. C - Buford Peterson (fresh) 2 pts. 10 reb. | |
| 03:43 | Northern Illinois University | Buford Peterson is hacked by George Taylor - foul #4 on George Taylor, team foul #10 | 68-72 |
| Subs | East Carolina | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Wasinger (SG), Steve Peters (C) Eddie Foxworth, Richard Peterman | |
| 03:43 | Northern Illinois University | Buford Peterson makes the 1st free throw | 68-73 |
| 03:43 | Northern Illinois University | Buford Peterson misses the 2nd free throw | 68-73 |
| 03:43 | East Carolina | David Jourdan grabs the defensive rebound | 68-73 |
| 03:26 | East Carolina | George Taylor loses the ball out of bounds | 68-73 |
| 03:09 | Northern Illinois University | Floyd Kubiak is fouled on the floor by David Jourdan - foul #3 on David Jourdan, team foul #11 | 68-73 |
| 03:09 | Northern Illinois University | Floyd Kubiak makes the 1st free throw | 68-74 |
| 03:09 | Northern Illinois University | Floyd Kubiak makes the 2nd free throw | 68-75 |
| 02:53 | East Carolina | James Loeffler loses the dribble to Robert Fleisher | 68-75 |
| 02:50 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Fleisher lays it up and in | 68-77 |
| 02:50 | East Carolina | East Carolina calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 68-77 |
| Subs | East Carolina | Billy Wofford (PG), Casey Wright (SG), Brian Peck (SF), John Houseknecht (PF) James Kelly, George Taylor, Nicholas Farley, David Jourdan | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Hugh Drakes (PG), Eddie Foxworth (SG), Richard Peterman (PF) Robert Fleisher, Clarence Wasinger, Steve Peters | |
| Game Plan | East Carolina | East Carolina is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 02:25 | East Carolina | Brian Peck buries a jump hook from the left block | 70-77 |
| 02:25 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 70-77 |
| Subs | East Carolina | Rocco Romano (PF) John Houseknecht | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Steve Peters (C) Buford Peterson | |
| 02:07 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Foxworth connects on the fadeaway from just outside the lane | 70-79 |
| 01:56 | East Carolina | Brian Peck loses the dribble to Eddie Foxworth | 70-79 |
| Game Plan | East Carolina | East Carolina is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 01:29 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Peterman hits the finger roll set up by Hugh Drakes | 70-81 |
| 01:23 | East Carolina | Brian Peck comes up short on the jump hook in the lane | 70-81 |
| 01:22 | East Carolina | Brian Peck tips it but misses | 70-81 |
| 01:20 | Northern Illinois University | Steve Peters grabs the board | 70-81 |
| 01:15 | Northern Illinois University | Hugh Drakes connects on the 3 from straight away on a great pass from Eddie Foxworth | 70-84 |
| 01:01 | East Carolina | Rocco Romano misses the jumper from the right block | 70-84 |
| 01:00 | Northern Illinois University | Floyd Kubiak pulls down the rebound | 70-84 |
| Game Plan | East Carolina | East Carolina is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:56 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Foxworth misses the runner from the baseline | 70-84 |
| 00:54 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Peterman tips it home | 70-86 |
| Game Plan | East Carolina | East Carolina is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:47 | East Carolina | Casey Wright knocks in the shot from the left wing | 72-86 |
| 00:27 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Peterman can't finish the layup | 72-86 |
| 00:25 | Northern Illinois University | Floyd Kubiak gets the offensive rebound | 72-86 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Hugh Drakes runs out the clock | 72-86 |