| Lineup | Northeastern | PG - William Hardee (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Dudley Smith (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Dustin White (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Ray Markley (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - George Hershey (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Connie Hayes (fresh) SG - Richard Brush (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Mark Smith (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Howard Zawacki (fresh) 4 reb. C - Terry Palazzolo (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northwestern State | Mark Smith inbounds the ball | 29-39 |
| Game Plan | Northeastern | Northeastern is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 19:51 | Northwestern State | Howard Zawacki connects on the turnaround in the lane set up by Richard Brush | 29-41 |
| 19:37 | Northeastern | Dustin White can't connect on an uncontested shot from the right wing | 29-41 |
| 19:36 | Northwestern State | Howard Zawacki grabs the board | 29-41 |
| 19:10 | Northwestern State | Terry Palazzolo makes the 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Richard Brush | 29-44 |
| 19:08 | Northeastern | Dudley Smith is fouled in the backcourt by Richard Brush - foul #2 on Richard Brush, team foul #1 | 29-44 |
| 18:45 | Northeastern | George Hershey blows the wide open layup | 29-44 |
| 18:43 | Northwestern State | Terry Palazzolo grabs the defensive rebound | 29-44 |
| 18:23 | Northwestern State | Richard Brush scores on a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Connie Hayes | 29-47 |
| 18:10 | Northeastern | George Hershey misses the jumper from the baseline | 29-47 |
| 18:09 | Northwestern State | Richard Brush snags the defensive board | 29-47 |
| 17:49 | Northwestern State | Mark Smith hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 29-47 |
| 17:47 | Northwestern State | Richard Brush snags the offensive board | 29-47 |
| 17:25 | Northwestern State | Richard Brush knocks in the fadeaway from the left wing on a great pass from Howard Zawacki | 29-49 |
| Game Plan | Northeastern | Northeastern is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 17:21 | Northeastern | William Hardee is fouled in the backcourt by Connie Hayes - foul #3 on Connie Hayes, team foul #2 | 29-49 |
| Subs | Northeastern | Earl Barrow (PG), Gene Ortez (SG), Irvin Nieves (SF), William Cade (PF), John Wyss (C) William Hardee, Dudley Smith, Dustin White, Ray Markley, George Hershey | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Dominic Andrzejewski (PG), Robert Hood (SG), Ronald Chappel (SF), Marvin Allen (PF), Michael Hughes (C) Connie Hayes, Richard Brush, Mark Smith, Howard Zawacki, Terry Palazzolo | |
| 17:04 | Northeastern | Gene Ortez is hacked by Robert Hood - foul #2 on Robert Hood, team foul #3 | 29-49 |
| 16:49 | Northeastern | Earl Barrow hits the front of the rim on the wide open 3pt shot from the left wing | 29-49 |
| 16:48 | Northwestern State | Marvin Allen grabs the board | 29-49 |
| Game Plan | Northeastern | Northeastern is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 16:24 | Northwestern State | Marvin Allen misses the turnaround from the right block | 29-49 |
| 16:23 | Northwestern State | Michael Hughes tips it home | 29-51 |
| 16:16 | Northeastern | Gene Ortez knocks in the 3 from the right corner | 32-51 |
| Game Plan | Northeastern | Northeastern is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 16:06 | Northwestern State | Michael Hughes's floater is tipped away by John Wyss | 32-51 |
| 16:05 | Northeastern | The rebound goes to Irvin Nieves | 32-51 |
| Game Plan | Northeastern | Northeastern is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 15:55 | Northeastern | Robert Hood is called for the reach on Gene Ortez - foul #3 on Robert Hood, team foul #4 | 32-51 |
| Subs | Northeastern | William Hardee (PG), Dudley Smith (SG), Jerry Glasgow (C) Earl Barrow, Gene Ortez, John Wyss | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Connie Hayes (PG), Richard Brush (SG), Howard Zawacki (PF), Gregory Snow (C) Dominic Andrzejewski, Ronald Chappel, Marvin Allen, Michael Hughes | |
| Lineup | Northeastern | PG - William Hardee (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Dudley Smith (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Irvin Nieves (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - William Cade (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. C - Jerry Glasgow (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Connie Hayes (fairly fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Richard Brush (fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. SF - Robert Hood (fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. PF - Howard Zawacki (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Gregory Snow (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Northeastern | Northeastern is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 15:48 | Northeastern | William Hardee is called for a pushoff foul - foul #3 on William Hardee, team foul #1 | 32-51 |
| 15:41 | Northwestern State | Jerry Glasgow is called for the reach on Gregory Snow - foul #1 on Jerry Glasgow, team foul #2 | 32-51 |
| Subs | Northeastern | Dustin White (SF) Irvin Nieves | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Mark Smith (SF) Robert Hood | |
| 15:27 | Northwestern State | Connie Hayes scores on a 3 pointer from the right corner set up by Howard Zawacki | 32-54 |
| 15:14 | Northeastern | William Hardee buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Dustin White | 35-54 |
| 15:02 | Northwestern State | Connie Hayes misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 35-54 |
| 15:00 | Northeastern | The rebound goes to Jerry Glasgow | 35-54 |
| 14:43 | Northeastern | William Cade hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right side | 35-54 |
| 14:42 | Northwestern State | Gregory Snow pulls down the rebound | 35-54 |
| Game Plan | Northeastern | Northeastern is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 14:24 | Northwestern State | Howard Zawacki misses the easy layup | 35-54 |
| 14:22 | Northeastern | William Cade gets the rebound | 35-54 |
| 14:11 | Northeastern | Dustin White connects on the floater from just outside the lane set up by Dudley Smith | 37-54 |
| Game Plan | Northeastern | Northeastern is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 14:07 | Northwestern State | Richard Brush misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 37-54 |
| 14:05 | Northeastern | Dustin White gets the rebound | 37-54 |
| Game Plan | Northeastern | Northeastern is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 13:44 | Northeastern | Dudley Smith can't connect on an uncontested 3pt shot from straight away | 37-54 |
| 13:43 | Northwestern State | Howard Zawacki snags the defensive board | 37-54 |
| 13:25 | Northwestern State | Connie Hayes throws a bad pass out of bounds | 37-54 |
| Subs | Northeastern | Earl Barrow (PG), Gene Ortez (SG), Irvin Nieves (SF), Ray Markley (PF), George Hershey (C) William Hardee, Dudley Smith, Dustin White, William Cade, Jerry Glasgow | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Dominic Andrzejewski (PG), Robert Hood (SG), Ronald Chappel (SF), Marvin Allen (PF), Terry Palazzolo (C) Connie Hayes, Richard Brush, Mark Smith, Howard Zawacki, Gregory Snow | |
| 13:23 | Northeastern | Ray Markley is whistled for traveling in the backcourt | 37-54 |
| 13:03 | Northwestern State | Robert Hood's layup is rejected by Ray Markley | 37-54 |
| 13:02 | Northeastern | The rebound goes to George Hershey | 37-54 |
| 12:40 | Northeastern | Earl Barrow hits a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 40-54 |
| 12:33 | Northwestern State | Terry Palazzolo is fouled on the floor by George Hershey - foul #3 on George Hershey, team foul #3 | 40-54 |
| 12:14 | Northwestern State | Terry Palazzolo makes the 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Dominic Andrzejewski | 40-57 |
| 12:12 | Northeastern | Gene Ortez is hacked by Robert Hood in the backcourt - foul #4 on Robert Hood, team foul #5 | 40-57 |
| Subs | Northeastern | John Wyss (PF) Ray Markley | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Richard Brush (SG), Michael Hughes (PF) Robert Hood, Marvin Allen | |
| 12:05 | Northeastern | John Wyss's pass is intercepted by Dominic Andrzejewski | 40-57 |
| 11:43 | Northwestern State | Irvin Nieves is called for the reach on Dominic Andrzejewski - foul #1 on Irvin Nieves, team foul #4 | 40-57 |
| Subs | Northeastern | William Hardee (PG), Dudley Smith (SG), Dustin White (SF), Ray Markley (PF) Earl Barrow, Gene Ortez, Irvin Nieves, George Hershey | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Connie Hayes (PG), Mark Smith (SF) Dominic Andrzejewski, Ronald Chappel | |
| Lineup | Northeastern | PG - William Hardee (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Dudley Smith (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Dustin White (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. PF - Ray Markley (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - John Wyss (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Connie Hayes (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Richard Brush (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. SF - Mark Smith (tiring) 4 pts. PF - Michael Hughes (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. C - Terry Palazzolo (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 11:30 | Northwestern State | Richard Brush hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 40-57 |
| 11:28 | Northeastern | Ray Markley grabs the defensive rebound | 40-57 |
| Game Plan | Northeastern | Northeastern is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 11:25 | Northeastern | Connie Hayes is called for the reach on Dustin White in the backcourt - foul #4 on Connie Hayes, team foul #6 | 40-57 |
| Subs | Northeastern | | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Dominic Andrzejewski (PG) Connie Hayes | |
| 11:16 | Northeastern | William Hardee connects on the 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Dudley Smith | 43-57 |
| 11:01 | Northwestern State | Dominic Andrzejewski loses the dribble to William Hardee | 43-57 |
| 10:57 | Northeastern | Dudley Smith lays it in on a nice dish by William Hardee | 45-57 |
| 10:30 | Northwestern State | Dustin White is called for the reach on Mark Smith - foul #2 on Dustin White, team foul #5 | 45-57 |
| Subs | Northeastern | Gene Ortez (PG), Irvin Nieves (SF), William Cade (PF), George Hershey (C) William Hardee, Dustin White, Ray Markley, John Wyss | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Howard Zawacki (PF), Marvin Allen (C) Michael Hughes, Terry Palazzolo | |
| 10:20 | Northwestern State | William Cade takes the ball from Dominic Andrzejewski | 45-57 |
| Game Plan | Northeastern | Northeastern is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 10:06 | Northeastern | Dudley Smith misses short on an open floater from just outside the lane | 45-57 |
| 10:04 | Northeastern | Irvin Nieves tips it in | 47-57 |
| 09:46 | Northwestern State | Mark Smith's pass is intercepted by Gene Ortez | 47-57 |
| 09:34 | Northeastern | Gene Ortez connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Dudley Smith | 50-57 |
| 09:11 | Northwestern State | Richard Brush knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 50-60 |
| 09:04 | Northeastern | Gene Ortez makes the wide open fadeaway from the right wing set up by Dudley Smith | 52-60 |
| 08:41 | Northwestern State | Howard Zawacki hits a 3 from straight away | 52-63 |
| 08:12 | Northeastern | Dudley Smith connects on the 3 from the right corner | 55-63 |
| 07:49 | Northwestern State | Richard Brush is hacked by Dudley Smith - foul #1 on Dudley Smith, team foul #6 | 55-63 |
| Subs | Northeastern | William Hardee (PG), Earl Barrow (SG), Dustin White (SF), Ray Markley (PF), John Wyss (C) Gene Ortez, Dudley Smith, Irvin Nieves, William Cade, George Hershey | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Connie Hayes (PG), Robert Hood (SG), Ronald Chappel (SF), Michael Hughes (PF), Gregory Snow (C) Dominic Andrzejewski, Richard Brush, Mark Smith, Howard Zawacki, Marvin Allen | |
| 07:34 | Northwestern State | Michael Hughes is called for the offensive foul - foul #1 on Michael Hughes, team foul #7 | 55-63 |
| Lineup | Northeastern | PG - William Hardee (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Earl Barrow (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Dustin White (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. PF - Ray Markley (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - John Wyss (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Connie Hayes (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. SG - Robert Hood (fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. 4 pf. SF - Ronald Chappel (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Michael Hughes (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. C - Gregory Snow (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:17 | Northeastern | Dustin White is open and scores on a fadeaway from the left block on a nice dish by Ray Markley | 57-63 |
| 06:54 | Northwestern State | Dustin White steals the ball from Connie Hayes | 57-63 |
| 06:33 | Northeastern | Dustin White connects on the 3pt attempt from straight away set up by Earl Barrow | 60-63 |
| 06:06 | Northwestern State | Robert Hood scores on a shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Ronald Chappel | 60-65 |
| 06:03 | Northeastern | Robert Hood steals it from Earl Barrow in the backcourt | 60-65 |
| 06:02 | Northwestern State | Robert Hood hits the finger roll | 60-67 |
| 05:38 | Northeastern | Earl Barrow scores on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Dustin White | 62-67 |
| 05:16 | Northwestern State | Michael Hughes misses long on a jumper from the free throw line | 62-67 |
| 05:15 | Northeastern | William Hardee grabs the board | 62-67 |
| 04:49 | Northeastern | Dustin White buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Ray Markley | 65-67 |
| 04:30 | Northwestern State | Robert Hood's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 65-67 |
| Subs | Northeastern | Gene Ortez (PG), Dudley Smith (SG), Irvin Nieves (SF), William Cade (PF), George Hershey (C) William Hardee, Earl Barrow, Dustin White, Ray Markley, John Wyss | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Richard Brush (SG), Howard Zawacki (PF), Terry Palazzolo (C) Ronald Chappel, Michael Hughes, Gregory Snow | |
| 04:05 | Northeastern | Gene Ortez is fouled on the floor by Robert Hood - foul #5 on Robert Hood, team foul #8 | 65-67 |
| Subs | Northeastern | | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Mark Smith (SF) Robert Hood | |
| 04:05 | Northeastern | Gene Ortez makes the 1st free throw | 66-67 |
| 04:05 | Northeastern | Gene Ortez makes the 2nd free throw | 67-67 |
| 03:50 | Northwestern State | Howard Zawacki scores on a turnaround from the baseline on a nice dish by Terry Palazzolo and he's hacked by George Hershey - foul #4 on George Hershey, team foul #7 | 67-69 |
| 03:50 | Northwestern State | Howard Zawacki makes the free throw | 67-70 |
| 03:33 | Northeastern | George Hershey makes the driving attempt from the baseline on a great pass from Gene Ortez | 69-70 |
| Lineup | Northeastern | PG - Gene Ortez (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SG - Dudley Smith (fresh) 12 pts. 4 ast. SF - Irvin Nieves (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. PF - William Cade (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. C - George Hershey (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Connie Hayes (tiring) 3 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. SG - Richard Brush (tiring) 13 pts. 4 ast. SF - Mark Smith (tired) 4 pts. PF - Howard Zawacki (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. C - Terry Palazzolo (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 03:15 | Northwestern State | Mark Smith drills a 3 pointer from straight away | 69-73 |
| 02:58 | Northeastern | Mark Smith takes the ball from George Hershey | 69-73 |
| 02:39 | Northwestern State | Connie Hayes's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 69-73 |
| Subs | Northeastern | William Hardee (PG), Dustin White (SF), Ray Markley (PF), Jerry Glasgow (C) Gene Ortez, Irvin Nieves, William Cade, George Hershey | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Ronald Chappel (SF), Marvin Allen (PF) Mark Smith, Howard Zawacki | |
| 02:34 | Northeastern | Richard Brush is called for the reach on Dudley Smith in the backcourt - foul #3 on Richard Brush, team foul #9 | 69-73 |
| 02:34 | Northeastern | Dudley Smith misses the 1st free throw | 69-73 |
| 02:34 | Northwestern State | Marvin Allen grabs the board | 69-73 |
| 02:15 | Northwestern State | Connie Hayes makes the 3 pointer from the left corner | 69-76 |
| 01:55 | Northeastern | Dustin White throws a bad pass out of bounds | 69-76 |
| Subs | Northeastern | George Hershey (C) Jerry Glasgow | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Mark Smith (SF), Howard Zawacki (PF) Ronald Chappel, Marvin Allen | |
| 01:53 | Northwestern State | Northwestern State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 69-76 |
| 01:39 | Northwestern State | Mark Smith throws a bad pass out of bounds | 69-76 |
| 01:33 | Northeastern | Dudley Smith is hacked by Richard Brush in the backcourt - foul #4 on Richard Brush, team foul #10 | 69-76 |
| 01:33 | Northeastern | Dudley Smith makes the 1st free throw | 70-76 |
| 01:33 | Northeastern | Dudley Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 71-76 |
| 01:12 | Northwestern State | Richard Brush loses the dribble to George Hershey | 71-76 |
| 00:47 | Northeastern | Dustin White misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 71-76 |
| 00:46 | Northwestern State | Howard Zawacki pulls down the rebound | 71-76 |
| 00:46 | Northwestern State | Northwestern State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 71-76 |
| Game Plan | Northeastern | Northeastern is playing a triangle offense and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:44 | Northwestern State | Howard Zawacki is hacked by William Hardee in the backcourt - foul #4 on William Hardee, team foul #8 | 71-76 |
| 00:44 | Northwestern State | Howard Zawacki makes the 1st free throw | 71-77 |
| 00:44 | Northwestern State | Howard Zawacki makes the 2nd free throw | 71-78 |
| Game Plan | Northeastern | Northeastern is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:40 | Northeastern | George Hershey scores on a shot in the paint on a great pass from Ray Markley | 73-78 |
| 00:39 | Northwestern State | Howard Zawacki is hacked by Dudley Smith in the backcourt - foul #2 on Dudley Smith, team foul #9 | 73-78 |
| 00:39 | Northwestern State | Howard Zawacki makes the 1st free throw | 73-79 |
| 00:39 | Northwestern State | Howard Zawacki makes the 2nd free throw | 73-80 |
| 00:35 | Northeastern | William Hardee buries a 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Dudley Smith | 76-80 |
| 00:33 | Northwestern State | William Hardee is called for the reach on Mark Smith in the backcourt - foul #5 on William Hardee, team foul #10 | 76-80 |
| Subs | Northeastern | Earl Barrow (PG) William Hardee | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | | |
| 00:33 | Northwestern State | Mark Smith makes the 1st free throw | 76-81 |
| 00:33 | Northwestern State | Mark Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 76-82 |
| 00:29 | Northeastern | Ray Markley's pass is intercepted by Richard Brush in the backcourt | 76-82 |
| 00:27 | Northwestern State | Howard Zawacki is fouled on the floor by Earl Barrow - foul #2 on Earl Barrow, team foul #11 | 76-82 |
| 00:27 | Northwestern State | Howard Zawacki misses the 1st free throw | 76-82 |
| 00:27 | Northwestern State | Howard Zawacki makes the 2nd free throw | 76-83 |
| 00:21 | Northeastern | Richard Brush is called for the reach on Dudley Smith - foul #5 on Richard Brush, team foul #11 | 76-83 |
| Subs | Northeastern | | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Ronald Chappel (SG) Richard Brush | |
| 00:21 | Northeastern | Dudley Smith misses the 1st free throw | 76-83 |
| 00:21 | Northeastern | Dudley Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 77-83 |
| 00:19 | Northwestern State | Connie Hayes is fouled in the backcourt by Earl Barrow - foul #3 on Earl Barrow, team foul #12 | 77-83 |
| 00:19 | Northwestern State | Connie Hayes misses the 1st free throw | 77-83 |
| 00:19 | Northwestern State | Connie Hayes makes the 2nd free throw | 77-84 |
| 00:13 | Northeastern | Dustin White comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 77-84 |
| 00:12 | Northeastern | Ray Markley grabs the offensive board | 77-84 |
| 00:08 | Northeastern | Earl Barrow connects on the 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Dudley Smith | 80-84 |
| 00:05 | Northwestern State | Earl Barrow is called for the reach on Howard Zawacki in the backcourt - foul #4 on Earl Barrow, team foul #13 | 80-84 |
| 00:05 | Northwestern State | Howard Zawacki makes the 1st free throw | 80-85 |
| 00:05 | Northwestern State | Howard Zawacki makes the 2nd free throw | 80-86 |
| 00:00 | Northeastern | Earl Barrow misses badly on a 3 from the left corner | 80-86 |