| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Charles Smith (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Justin Grubbs (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Nathan Hudson (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Walter Gambino (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. C - Steven Nicholson (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - James Kaye (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Edward Thomas (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Michael McMutry (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. PF - Josh Ambriz (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Garry Spurr (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 3 blk. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry inbounds the ball | 28-28 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex 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) | |
| 19:36 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 28-28 |
| 19:35 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry misses the tip | 28-28 |
| 19:33 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry tips it but misses | 28-28 |
| 19:31 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr grabs the offensive rebound | 28-28 |
| 19:16 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 28-28 |
| 19:15 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr tips it back up and in | 28-30 |
| 19:08 | Eastern Michigan | Steven Nicholson hits a runner in the lane and he's fouled by James Kaye - foul #2 on James Kaye, team foul #1 | 30-30 |
| 19:08 | Eastern Michigan | Steven Nicholson makes the free throw | 31-30 |
| 18:56 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr knocks in the 3 from the left wing set up by Edward Thomas | 31-33 |
| 18:33 | Eastern Michigan | Justin Grubbs scores on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 33-33 |
| 18:12 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Thomas's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 33-33 |
| 18:01 | Eastern Michigan | Josh Ambriz takes the ball from Steven Nicholson | 33-33 |
| 17:41 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry can't throw it down | 33-33 |
| 17:40 | Eastern Michigan | Steven Nicholson grabs the board | 33-33 |
| 17:34 | Eastern Michigan | Josh Ambriz steps in front of the Justin Grubbs pass | 33-33 |
| 17:15 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr misses the lay-in | 33-33 |
| 17:13 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry tips it in | 33-35 |
| 16:57 | Eastern Michigan | Walter Gambino comes up short on the jumper from the right wing | 33-35 |
| 16:55 | Eastern Michigan | Steven Nicholson tips it back up and in | 35-35 |
| 16:34 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz hits a shot in the paint on a nice dish by James Kaye | 35-37 |
| 16:25 | Eastern Michigan | Walter Gambino knocks in the fadeaway from the right block on a great pass from Justin Grubbs | 37-37 |
| 16:04 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Thomas clanks a jumper from the left block but the foul's on Justin Grubbs - foul #1 on Justin Grubbs, team foul #1 | 37-37 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Richard Stone (PG), Aaron Collins (SG), William Dudley (SF), Antonio Stennett (PF), Anthony Davis (C) Charles Smith, Justin Grubbs, Nathan Hudson, Walter Gambino, Steven Nicholson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Louis Nakayama (PG), Gordon Daniels (SF), Dale Sales (PF), Ron Hannah (C) James Kaye, Michael McMutry, Josh Ambriz, Garry Spurr | |
| 16:04 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Thomas makes the 1st free throw | 37-38 |
| 16:04 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Thomas makes the 2nd free throw | 37-39 |
| 15:50 | Eastern Michigan | Aaron Collins misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 37-39 |
| 15:48 | Eastern Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to William Dudley | 37-39 |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Richard Stone (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Aaron Collins (fresh) 2 ast. SF - William Dudley (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Antonio Stennett (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Anthony Davis (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Louis Nakayama (fresh) SG - Edward Thomas (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Gordon Daniels (fresh) PF - Dale Sales (fresh) 2 pts. C - Ron Hannah (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| 15:35 | Eastern Michigan | William Dudley is hacked by Louis Nakayama - foul #2 on Louis Nakayama, team foul #2 | 37-39 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jason Macdonald (SG) Edward Thomas | |
| 15:23 | Eastern Michigan | Jason Macdonald steps in front of the Aaron Collins pass | 37-39 |
| 15:18 | Northern Illinois University | Louis Nakayama hits a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Jason Macdonald | 37-42 |
| 15:05 | Eastern Michigan | Aaron Collins misses long on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 37-42 |
| 15:03 | Northern Illinois University | Louis Nakayama grabs the board | 37-42 |
| 14:57 | Northern Illinois University | Gordon Daniels misses badly on a 3 from the left wing | 37-42 |
| 14:55 | Northern Illinois University | Jason Macdonald snags the offensive board | 37-42 |
| 14:50 | Northern Illinois University | Jason Macdonald buries a 3 pointer from the left wing | 37-45 |
| 14:38 | Eastern Michigan | Anthony Davis misses long on a jumper from just outside the lane | 37-45 |
| 14:36 | Eastern Michigan | Aaron Collins grabs the offensive rebound | 37-45 |
| 14:25 | Eastern Michigan | Richard Stone buries a 3 from the right corner on a nice dish by William Dudley | 40-45 |
| 14:14 | Northern Illinois University | Gordon Daniels comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 40-45 |
| 14:12 | Eastern Michigan | Anthony Davis gets the rebound | 40-45 |
| 13:58 | Eastern Michigan | William Dudley misses badly on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 40-45 |
| 13:57 | Eastern Michigan | William Dudley misses the tip | 40-45 |
| 13:56 | Northern Illinois University | Ron Hannah snags the defensive board | 40-45 |
| 13:51 | Northern Illinois University | Louis Nakayama knocks in the 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Dale Sales and the foul's on Anthony Davis - foul #3 on Anthony Davis, team foul #2 | 40-48 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Charles Smith (PG), Justin Grubbs (SG), Nathan Hudson (SF), Walter Gambino (PF), Steven Nicholson (C) Richard Stone, Aaron Collins, William Dudley, Antonio Stennett, Anthony Davis | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Kaye (PG), Michael McMutry (SF), Garry Spurr (C) Jason Macdonald, Gordon Daniels, Ron Hannah | |
| 13:51 | Northern Illinois University | Louis Nakayama makes the free throw | 40-49 |
| 13:30 | Eastern Michigan | Michael McMutry takes the ball from Justin Grubbs | 40-49 |
| 13:27 | Northern Illinois University | Louis Nakayama lays it in on a nice dish by Michael McMutry | 40-51 |
| 13:19 | Eastern Michigan | Nathan Hudson can't connect on a 3 from straight away | 40-51 |
| 13:17 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Garry Spurr | 40-51 |
| 13:09 | Northern Illinois University | James Kaye double dribbles | 40-51 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Edward Thomas (SG), Josh Ambriz (PF) Louis Nakayama, Dale Sales | |
| 12:51 | Eastern Michigan | Walter Gambino misses badly on a jumpshot from the left side | 40-51 |
| 12:49 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz snags the defensive board | 40-51 |
| 12:45 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from straight away | 40-51 |
| 12:43 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr misses the tip | 40-51 |
| 12:41 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry tips it back up and in | 40-53 |
| 12:29 | Eastern Michigan | Charles Smith can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 40-53 |
| 12:28 | Eastern Michigan | Steven Nicholson tips it in | 42-53 |
| 12:22 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Thomas misses the jumper from the right block | 42-53 |
| 12:21 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr hits the follow up shot | 42-55 |
| 12:03 | Eastern Michigan | Garry Spurr denies the turnaround by Justin Grubbs | 42-55 |
| 12:01 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Edward Thomas | 42-55 |
| 11:56 | Northern Illinois University | James Kaye clanks a floater from the right side | 42-55 |
| 11:55 | Eastern Michigan | Walter Gambino grabs the board | 42-55 |
| 11:44 | Eastern Michigan | Charles Smith can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Michael McMutry - foul #1 on Michael McMutry, team foul #3 | 42-55 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | William Dudley (SF), Anthony Davis (C) Nathan Hudson, Steven Nicholson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Louis Nakayama (PG), Dale Sales (SF) James Kaye, Michael McMutry | |
| 11:44 | Eastern Michigan | Charles Smith misses the 1st free throw | 42-55 |
| 11:44 | Eastern Michigan | Charles Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 43-55 |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Charles Smith (fresh) 7 pts. SG - Justin Grubbs (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - William Dudley (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. PF - Walter Gambino (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. C - Anthony Davis (fresh) 4 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Louis Nakayama (fresh) 9 pts. SG - Edward Thomas (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Dale Sales (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Josh Ambriz (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. C - Garry Spurr (fresh) 12 pts. 9 reb. 4 blk. | |
| 11:19 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz misses badly on a driving attempt in the paint but the foul's on Justin Grubbs - foul #2 on Justin Grubbs, team foul #3 | 43-55 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Richard Stone (PG), Aaron Collins (SG) Charles Smith, Justin Grubbs | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ron Hannah (C) Garry Spurr | |
| 11:19 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz makes the 1st free throw | 43-56 |
| 11:19 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz makes the 2nd free throw | 43-57 |
| 10:57 | Eastern Michigan | Josh Ambriz takes the ball from William Dudley | 43-57 |
| 10:28 | Northern Illinois University | The jump hook by Josh Ambriz is blocked by Anthony Davis | 43-57 |
| 10:27 | Eastern Michigan | Richard Stone grabs the board | 43-57 |
| 10:22 | Eastern Michigan | Anthony Davis is fouled on the floor by Josh Ambriz - foul #1 on Josh Ambriz, team foul #4 | 43-57 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Nathan Hudson (SF), Antonio Stennett (PF), Steven Nicholson (C) William Dudley, Walter Gambino, Anthony Davis | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jason Macdonald (SG), Michael McMutry (SF) Edward Thomas, Josh Ambriz | |
| 10:09 | Eastern Michigan | Aaron Collins hits a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Steven Nicholson | 46-57 |
| 09:43 | Northern Illinois University | Jason Macdonald hits the front of the rim on the jumper from just outside the lane | 46-57 |
| 09:42 | Northern Illinois University | Ron Hannah grabs the offensive rebound | 46-57 |
| 09:24 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 46-57 |
| 09:23 | Northern Illinois University | Ron Hannah snags the offensive board | 46-57 |
| 09:06 | Northern Illinois University | Jason Macdonald's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 46-57 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Charles Smith (PG), Justin Grubbs (SG), Walter Gambino (PF) Richard Stone, Aaron Collins, Antonio Stennett | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Kaye (PG), Garry Spurr (C) Louis Nakayama, Dale Sales | |
| 08:50 | Eastern Michigan | Walter Gambino connects on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line and he's hacked by Ron Hannah - foul #1 on Ron Hannah, team foul #5 | 48-57 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | William Dudley (SF) Nathan Hudson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Edward Thomas (SG), Jamie Knight (PF) Jason Macdonald, Ron Hannah | |
| 08:50 | Eastern Michigan | Walter Gambino misses the free throw | 48-57 |
| 08:50 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr grabs the board | 48-57 |
| 08:44 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr buries a fadeaway from the left block on a nice dish by Edward Thomas | 48-59 |
| 08:32 | Eastern Michigan | William Dudley clanks a shot from the left side | 48-59 |
| 08:30 | Eastern Michigan | Steven Nicholson can't tip it in | 48-59 |
| 08:29 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr pulls down the rebound | 48-59 |
| 08:24 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry hits the finger roll on a great pass from James Kaye | 48-61 |
| 08:11 | Eastern Michigan | William Dudley hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 48-61 |
| 08:09 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry pulls down the rebound | 48-61 |
| 08:04 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Nicholson steals it from Michael McMutry | 48-61 |
| 07:44 | Eastern Michigan | Garry Spurr is called for the reach on Justin Grubbs - foul #1 on Garry Spurr, team foul #6 | 48-61 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Nathan Hudson (SF), Anthony Davis (C) William Dudley, Steven Nicholson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales (SF), Josh Ambriz (PF) Michael McMutry, Jamie Knight | |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Charles Smith (fresh) 7 pts. SG - Justin Grubbs (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Nathan Hudson (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Walter Gambino (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. C - Anthony Davis (fresh) 4 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - James Kaye (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Edward Thomas (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SF - Dale Sales (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Josh Ambriz (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. 3 stl. C - Garry Spurr (fresh) 14 pts. 11 reb. 4 blk. | |
| 07:27 | Eastern Michigan | Nathan Hudson is hacked by Garry Spurr - foul #2 on Garry Spurr, team foul #7 | 48-61 |
| 07:27 | Eastern Michigan | Nathan Hudson misses the 1st free throw | 48-61 |
| 07:27 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr grabs the board | 48-61 |
| 07:22 | Northern Illinois University | James Kaye clanks a driving attempt from the baseline but the foul's on Charles Smith - foul #3 on Charles Smith, team foul #4 | 48-61 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Louis Nakayama (SG) Edward Thomas | |
| 07:22 | Northern Illinois University | James Kaye makes the 1st free throw | 48-62 |
| 07:22 | Northern Illinois University | James Kaye makes the 2nd free throw | 48-63 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex 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 (0) | |
| 07:03 | Eastern Michigan | Nathan Hudson misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 48-63 |
| 07:02 | Eastern Michigan | Charles Smith tips it but misses | 48-63 |
| 07:00 | Eastern Michigan | Nathan Hudson grabs the offensive rebound | 48-63 |
| 06:46 | Eastern Michigan | Walter Gambino can't connect on a jumper from the left wing | 48-63 |
| 06:44 | Eastern Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Walter Gambino | 48-63 |
| 06:22 | Eastern Michigan | Charles Smith makes the 3 from the right corner set up by Anthony Davis | 51-63 |
| 06:05 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Davis swats the layup by Garry Spurr | 51-63 |
| 06:03 | Eastern Michigan | Charles Smith pulls down the rebound | 51-63 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex 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) | |
| 05:57 | Eastern Michigan | Justin Grubbs clanks a 3 from straight away | 51-63 |
| 05:56 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr pulls down the rebound | 51-63 |
| 05:51 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales misses long on a driving attempt near the basket but he's fouled by Walter Gambino - foul #3 on Walter Gambino, team foul #5 | 51-63 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Richard Stone (PG), Aaron Collins (SG), William Dudley (SF), Antonio Stennett (PF), Steven Nicholson (C) Charles Smith, Justin Grubbs, Nathan Hudson, Walter Gambino, Anthony Davis | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Edward Thomas (SG), Ron Hannah (C) James Kaye, Garry Spurr | |
| 05:51 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales makes the 1st free throw | 51-64 |
| 05:51 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales makes the 2nd free throw | 51-65 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex 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 (0) | |
| 05:39 | Eastern Michigan | Richard Stone is hacked by Josh Ambriz - foul #2 on Josh Ambriz, team foul #8 | 51-65 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry (SF) Dale Sales | |
| 05:39 | Eastern Michigan | Richard Stone makes the 1st free throw | 52-65 |
| 05:39 | Eastern Michigan | Richard Stone makes the 2nd free throw | 53-65 |
| 05:25 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Thomas hits a shot from just outside the lane set up by Louis Nakayama | 53-67 |
| 05:19 | Eastern Michigan | The pull-up jumper by Richard Stone is blocked by Ron Hannah | 53-67 |
| 05:17 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry grabs the defensive rebound | 53-67 |
| 05:13 | Northern Illinois University | Louis Nakayama misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 53-67 |
| 05:11 | Northern Illinois University | Ron Hannah grabs the offensive board | 53-67 |
| 04:56 | Northern Illinois University | Louis Nakayama misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 53-67 |
| 04:55 | Eastern Michigan | William Dudley gets the rebound | 53-67 |
| 04:39 | Eastern Michigan | Steven Nicholson misses long on a shot from the left side but he's hacked by Edward Thomas - foul #1 on Edward Thomas, team foul #9 | 53-67 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Nathan Hudson (SF) William Dudley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales (PF) Josh Ambriz | |
| 04:39 | Eastern Michigan | Steven Nicholson makes the 1st free throw | 54-67 |
| 04:39 | Eastern Michigan | Steven Nicholson misses the 2nd free throw | 54-67 |
| 04:39 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry grabs the defensive rebound | 54-67 |
| 04:13 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Thomas is fouled on the floor by Antonio Stennett - foul #1 on Antonio Stennett, team foul #6 | 54-67 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Charles Smith (PG), Justin Grubbs (SG), Walter Gambino (PF) Richard Stone, Aaron Collins, Antonio Stennett | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Kaye (PG), Garry Spurr (C) Louis Nakayama, Ron Hannah | |
| 03:57 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry scores on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line set up by James Kaye | 54-69 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex 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) | |
| 03:47 | Eastern Michigan | Michael McMutry steps in front of the Walter Gambino pass | 54-69 |
| 03:44 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Thomas lays it up and in set up by Michael McMutry | 54-71 |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Charles Smith (fresh) 10 pts. 3 pf. SG - Justin Grubbs (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Nathan Hudson (fresh) 3 reb. PF - Walter Gambino (fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Steven Nicholson (fresh) 12 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - James Kaye (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. SG - Edward Thomas (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - Michael McMutry (fresh) 16 pts. 10 reb. 3 stl. PF - Dale Sales (fresh) 4 pts. C - Garry Spurr (fresh) 14 pts. 13 reb. 4 blk. | |
| 03:30 | Eastern Michigan | Justin Grubbs misses badly on a fadeaway from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Edward Thomas - foul #2 on Edward Thomas, team foul #10 | 54-71 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Richard Stone (PG), William Dudley (SF), Antonio Stennett (PF), Anthony Davis (C) Charles Smith, Nathan Hudson, Walter Gambino, Steven Nicholson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jason Macdonald (PG), Sam Whiting (SG), Gordon Daniels (SF), Ron Hannah (C) James Kaye, Edward Thomas, Michael McMutry, Garry Spurr | |
| 03:30 | Eastern Michigan | Justin Grubbs makes the 1st free throw | 55-71 |
| 03:30 | Eastern Michigan | Justin Grubbs misses the 2nd free throw | 55-71 |
| 03:30 | Northern Illinois University | Ron Hannah grabs the defensive rebound | 55-71 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex 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) | |
| 03:11 | Northern Illinois University | Ron Hannah's floater is tipped away by William Dudley | 55-71 |
| 03:10 | Eastern Michigan | William Dudley pulls down the rebound | 55-71 |
| 03:02 | Eastern Michigan | Justin Grubbs scores on a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by William Dudley | 58-71 |
| 03:00 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 58-71 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Charles Smith (PG), Nathan Hudson (SF), Walter Gambino (PF), Steven Nicholson (C) Richard Stone, William Dudley, Antonio Stennett, Anthony Davis | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Kaye (PG), Edward Thomas (SG), Michael McMutry (SF), Josh Ambriz (PF), Garry Spurr (C) Jason Macdonald, Sam Whiting, Gordon Daniels, Dale Sales, Ron Hannah | |
| 02:49 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz is whistled for a carry | 58-71 |
| 02:39 | Eastern Michigan | Nathan Hudson drills a 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Walter Gambino | 61-71 |
| 02:14 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr misses the easy layup | 61-71 |
| 02:13 | Eastern Michigan | Steven Nicholson grabs the board | 61-71 |
| 02:07 | Eastern Michigan | Justin Grubbs misses the fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 61-71 |
| 02:06 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry gets the rebound | 61-71 |
| 02:01 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Thomas clanks a jumper from the left wing | 61-71 |
| 01:59 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry tips it back up and in | 61-73 |
| 01:47 | Eastern Michigan | Walter Gambino misses short on a shot near the basket but the foul's on Josh Ambriz - foul #3 on Josh Ambriz, team foul #11 | 61-73 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Richard Stone (PG), Aaron Collins (SG), William Dudley (SF), Anthony Davis (C) Charles Smith, Justin Grubbs, Nathan Hudson, Steven Nicholson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Louis Nakayama (PG), Jason Macdonald (SG), Gordon Daniels (SF), Dale Sales (PF), Ron Hannah (C) James Kaye, Edward Thomas, Michael McMutry, Josh Ambriz, Garry Spurr | |
| 01:47 | Eastern Michigan | Walter Gambino makes the 1st free throw | 62-73 |
| 01:47 | Eastern Michigan | Walter Gambino makes the 2nd free throw | 63-73 |
| 01:25 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Stone is called for the reach on Jason Macdonald - foul #2 on Richard Stone, team foul #7 | 63-73 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Antonio Stennett (PF) Walter Gambino | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 01:25 | Northern Illinois University | Jason Macdonald misses the 1st free throw | 63-73 |
| 01:25 | Eastern Michigan | The rebound goes to Anthony Davis | 63-73 |
| 01:16 | Eastern Michigan | Richard Stone comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 63-73 |
| 01:14 | Northern Illinois University | Gordon Daniels gets the rebound | 63-73 |
| 01:08 | Northern Illinois University | Louis Nakayama is fouled on the floor by Anthony Davis - foul #4 on Anthony Davis, team foul #8 | 63-73 |
| 01:08 | Northern Illinois University | Louis Nakayama misses the 1st free throw | 63-73 |
| 01:08 | Eastern Michigan | Antonio Stennett gets the rebound | 63-73 |
| 00:58 | Eastern Michigan | William Dudley scores on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 66-73 |
| 00:58 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 66-73 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Charles Smith (PG), Justin Grubbs (SG), Nathan Hudson (SF), Walter Gambino (PF), Steven Nicholson (C) Richard Stone, Aaron Collins, William Dudley, Antonio Stennett, Anthony Davis | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Kaye (PG), Edward Thomas (SG), Michael McMutry (SF), Josh Ambriz (PF), Garry Spurr (C) Louis Nakayama, Jason Macdonald, Gordon Daniels, Dale Sales, Ron Hannah | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 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 | Charles Smith is called for the reach on Garry Spurr in the backcourt - foul #4 on Charles Smith, team foul #9 | 66-73 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jamie Knight (PF) Josh Ambriz | |
| 00:56 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr makes the 1st free throw | 66-74 |
| 00:56 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr makes the 2nd free throw | 66-75 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:51 | Eastern Michigan | Walter Gambino double dribbles | 66-75 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz (PF) Garry Spurr | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:50 | Northern Illinois University | James Kaye is hacked by Charles Smith in the backcourt - foul #5 on Charles Smith, team foul #10 | 66-75 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Richard Stone (PG) Charles Smith | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:50 | Northern Illinois University | James Kaye misses the 1st free throw | 66-75 |
| 00:50 | Northern Illinois University | James Kaye misses the 2nd free throw | 66-75 |
| 00:50 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Josh Ambriz | 66-75 |
| 00:49 | Northern Illinois University | Walter Gambino is called for the reach on Josh Ambriz - foul #4 on Walter Gambino, team foul #11 | 66-75 |
| 00:49 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz makes the 1st free throw | 66-76 |
| 00:49 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz makes the 2nd free throw | 66-77 |
| 00:43 | Eastern Michigan | Walter Gambino can't connect on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 66-77 |
| 00:42 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Josh Ambriz | 66-77 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan 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) | |
| 00:37 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Nicholson takes the ball from Jamie Knight | 66-77 |
| 00:30 | Eastern Michigan | Justin Grubbs hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from straight away | 66-77 |
| 00:29 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to James Kaye | 66-77 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | James Kaye runs out the clock | 66-77 |