| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Troy Duffy (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Carl Henderson (fresh) 17 pts. 2 ast. SF - Walter Laplant (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - George Cooper (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Clyde Miesner (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - James Kaye (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Edward Thomas (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Michael McMutry (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. PF - Josh Ambriz (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Garry Spurr (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry inbounds the ball | 38-35 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion 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 (+1) | |
| 19:43 | Northern Illinois University | George Cooper steals it from Michael McMutry | 38-35 |
| 19:27 | Central Michigan | Walter Laplant's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 38-35 |
| 19:09 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr is hacked by Clyde Miesner - foul #2 on Clyde Miesner, team foul #1 | 38-35 |
| 18:52 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry can't connect on a fadeaway near the basket | 38-35 |
| 18:51 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Walter Laplant | 38-35 |
| 18:46 | Central Michigan | Troy Duffy misses long on a jumper from just outside the lane | 38-35 |
| 18:45 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr grabs the board | 38-35 |
| 18:41 | Northern Illinois University | James Kaye clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 38-35 |
| 18:40 | Central Michigan | George Cooper grabs the defensive rebound | 38-35 |
| 18:14 | Central Michigan | Troy Duffy makes the pull-up jumper from the right side | 40-35 |
| 17:49 | Northern Illinois University | Walter Laplant blocks the short jumper by Josh Ambriz | 40-35 |
| 17:47 | Central Michigan | Walter Laplant grabs the board | 40-35 |
| 17:40 | Central Michigan | Troy Duffy comes up short on the jumpshot from the right side | 40-35 |
| 17:38 | Central Michigan | Troy Duffy can't tip it in | 40-35 |
| 17:37 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz snags the defensive board | 40-35 |
| 17:33 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Thomas hits a shot from the left block | 40-37 |
| 17:13 | Central Michigan | Clyde Miesner knocks in the jump hook from close range | 42-37 |
| 16:57 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr misses badly on a jump hook in the lane | 42-37 |
| 16:56 | Central Michigan | Clyde Miesner grabs the defensive rebound | 42-37 |
| 16:48 | Central Michigan | Walter Laplant can't connect on a turnaround near the basket | 42-37 |
| 16:46 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr pulls down the rebound | 42-37 |
| 16:28 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr clanks a shot near the basket but the foul's on Walter Laplant - foul #3 on Walter Laplant, team foul #2 | 42-37 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Robert Kelsey (PG), Donald Little (SG), William Fey (SF), Vincent Ray (PF), Chris Hanes (C) Troy Duffy, Carl Henderson, Walter Laplant, George Cooper, Clyde Miesner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Louis Nakayama (PG), Jason Macdonald (SG), Dale Sales (SF), Ron Hannah (PF) James Kaye, Edward Thomas, Michael McMutry, Josh Ambriz | |
| 16:28 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr makes the 1st free throw | 42-38 |
| 16:28 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr misses the 2nd free throw | 42-38 |
| 16:28 | Central Michigan | Vincent Ray grabs the board | 42-38 |
| 16:09 | Central Michigan | Robert Kelsey's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 42-38 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gordon Daniels (SF) Garry Spurr | |
| 15:49 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Kelsey steps in front of the Jason Macdonald pass | 42-38 |
| 15:45 | Central Michigan | Robert Kelsey banks in the layup | 44-38 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Robert Kelsey (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Donald Little (fresh) 3 pts. SF - William Fey (fresh) PF - Vincent Ray (fresh) 2 reb. C - Chris Hanes (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Louis Nakayama (fresh) SG - Jason Macdonald (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Gordon Daniels (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Dale Sales (fresh) 4 pts. C - Ron Hannah (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:38 | Northern Illinois University | Louis Nakayama connects on the shot from just outside the lane | 44-40 |
| 15:14 | Central Michigan | William Fey comes up short on the shot from just outside the lane | 44-40 |
| 15:13 | Northern Illinois University | Gordon Daniels grabs the board | 44-40 |
| 15:06 | Northern Illinois University | Jason Macdonald misses the shot near the basket | 44-40 |
| 15:05 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales gets the offensive rebound | 44-40 |
| 14:48 | Northern Illinois University | Louis Nakayama drills a 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Dale Sales | 44-43 |
| 14:24 | Central Michigan | William Fey misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 44-43 |
| 14:23 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales pulls down the rebound | 44-43 |
| 14:18 | Northern Illinois University | Gordon Daniels clanks a 3 from the right corner | 44-43 |
| 14:16 | Central Michigan | William Fey grabs the defensive rebound | 44-43 |
| 13:48 | Central Michigan | Vincent Ray double dribbles | 44-43 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Troy Duffy (PG), Carl Henderson (SG), Walter Laplant (SF), George Cooper (PF), Clyde Miesner (C) Robert Kelsey, Donald Little, William Fey, Vincent Ray, Chris Hanes | |
| 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 | |
| 13:21 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Thomas buries a 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by James Kaye | 44-46 |
| 13:07 | Central Michigan | Carl Henderson scores on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 47-46 |
| 12:48 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz misses long on a turnaround from the right block | 47-46 |
| 12:47 | Central Michigan | Walter Laplant pulls down the rebound | 47-46 |
| 12:30 | Central Michigan | Carl Henderson can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 47-46 |
| 12:28 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr snags the defensive board | 47-46 |
| 12:22 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr misses the 3 from the right corner | 47-46 |
| 12:21 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry hits the follow up shot | 47-48 |
| 11:58 | Central Michigan | Michael McMutry steals the ball from Carl Henderson | 47-48 |
| 11:40 | Northern Illinois University | Carl Henderson is called for the reach on Edward Thomas - foul #2 on Carl Henderson, team foul #3 | 47-48 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Troy Duffy (fresh) 7 pts. SG - Carl Henderson (fresh) 20 pts. 2 ast. SF - Walter Laplant (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. PF - George Cooper (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - Clyde Miesner (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - James Kaye (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Edward Thomas (fresh) 10 pts. SF - Michael McMutry (fresh) 11 pts. 6 reb. 3 stl. PF - Josh Ambriz (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Garry Spurr (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 11:27 | Northern Illinois University | James Kaye misses long on a 3 from the left wing | 47-48 |
| 11:26 | Central Michigan | George Cooper pulls down the rebound | 47-48 |
| 11:11 | Central Michigan | Walter Laplant makes the fadeaway from the baseline on a great pass from Troy Duffy | 49-48 |
| 11:05 | Northern Illinois University | James Kaye drills a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Michael McMutry | 49-51 |
| 11:00 | Central Michigan | Carl Henderson misses short on a 3 from the right wing | 49-51 |
| 10:59 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry gets the rebound | 49-51 |
| 10:33 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry connects on the shot from the right wing on a great pass from James Kaye | 49-53 |
| 10:13 | Central Michigan | Josh Ambriz is called for the reach on George Cooper - foul #1 on Josh Ambriz, team foul #1 | 49-53 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Robert Kelsey (PG), Donald Little (SG), William Fey (SF), Vincent Ray (PF), Chris Hanes (C) Troy Duffy, Carl Henderson, Walter Laplant, George Cooper, Clyde Miesner | |
| 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 | |
| 10:06 | Central Michigan | Donald Little clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing | 49-53 |
| 10:05 | Central Michigan | Chris Hanes pulls down the offensive rebound | 49-53 |
| 09:50 | Central Michigan | Donald Little clanks a 3pt shot from the right wing | 49-53 |
| 09:48 | Central Michigan | Vincent Ray tips it but misses | 49-53 |
| 09:46 | Northern Illinois University | Louis Nakayama snags the defensive board | 49-53 |
| 09:40 | Northern Illinois University | Gordon Daniels is whistled for a carry | 49-53 |
| 09:22 | Central Michigan | Donald Little makes the 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from Robert Kelsey | 52-53 |
| 09:15 | Northern Illinois University | Jason Macdonald is hacked by Donald Little - foul #2 on Donald Little, team foul #4 | 52-53 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Carl Henderson (SG) Donald Little | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 09:09 | Northern Illinois University | Jason Macdonald is fouled on the floor by Carl Henderson - foul #3 on Carl Henderson, team foul #5 | 52-53 |
| 08:59 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales drills a floater from the right side on a great pass from Louis Nakayama | 52-55 |
| 08:56 | Central Michigan | Robert Kelsey double dribbles in the backcourt | 52-55 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Clyde Miesner (C) Chris Hanes | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 08:37 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Kelsey takes the ball from Jason Macdonald | 52-55 |
| 08:19 | Central Michigan | William Fey is fouled on the floor by Gordon Daniels - foul #2 on Gordon Daniels, team foul #2 | 52-55 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Walter Laplant (SF), George Cooper (PF) William Fey, Vincent Ray | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Kaye (PG), Edward Thomas (SG), Michael McMutry (SF), Garry Spurr (C) Louis Nakayama, Jason Macdonald, Gordon Daniels, Ron Hannah | |
| 08:03 | Central Michigan | Walter Laplant misses long on a floater from the free throw line | 52-55 |
| 08:02 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry gets the rebound | 52-55 |
| 07:56 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry scores on a shot in the lane on a nice dish by Edward Thomas | 52-57 |
| 07:35 | Central Michigan | Walter Laplant misses short on a fadeaway from the free throw line | 52-57 |
| 07:34 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales grabs the defensive rebound | 52-57 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Robert Kelsey (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Carl Henderson (fresh) 20 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Walter Laplant (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. PF - George Cooper (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. C - Clyde Miesner (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - James Kaye (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SG - Edward Thomas (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SF - Michael McMutry (fresh) 15 pts. 8 reb. 3 stl. PF - Dale Sales (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Garry Spurr (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:30 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Thomas can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 52-57 |
| 07:29 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr tips it back up and in | 52-59 |
| 07:08 | Central Michigan | Clyde Miesner misses the floater in the lane but the foul's on Garry Spurr - foul #3 on Garry Spurr, team foul #3 | 52-59 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Troy Duffy (PG) Robert Kelsey | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz (PF) Dale Sales | |
| 07:08 | Central Michigan | Clyde Miesner misses the 1st free throw | 52-59 |
| 07:08 | Central Michigan | Clyde Miesner makes the 2nd free throw | 53-59 |
| 06:56 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz misses the shot from the right wing | 53-59 |
| 06:54 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr hits the follow up shot | 53-61 |
| 06:30 | Central Michigan | George Cooper misses badly on a shot near the basket | 53-61 |
| 06:28 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr pulls down the rebound | 53-61 |
| 06:10 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry can't connect on a jumper from close range but he's hacked by Carl Henderson - foul #4 on Carl Henderson, team foul #6 | 53-61 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Donald Little (SG), William Fey (SF), Vincent Ray (PF), Chris Hanes (C) Carl Henderson, Walter Laplant, George Cooper, Clyde Miesner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Louis Nakayama (PG) James Kaye | |
| 06:10 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry makes the 1st free throw | 53-62 |
| 06:10 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry makes the 2nd free throw | 53-63 |
| 05:49 | Central Michigan | Edward Thomas steals the ball from Troy Duffy | 53-63 |
| 05:34 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 53-63 |
| 05:32 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz gets the offensive rebound | 53-63 |
| 05:22 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry connects on the 3pt shot from the left wing set up by Edward Thomas | 53-66 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion 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) | |
| 05:09 | Central Michigan | Troy Duffy banks in the layup set up by Vincent Ray | 55-66 |
| 04:49 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr throws a bad pass out of bounds | 55-66 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Carl Henderson (SG), Walter Laplant (SF) Donald Little, William Fey | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jason Macdonald (SG), Dale Sales (SF), Ron Hannah (C) Edward Thomas, Michael McMutry, Garry Spurr | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion 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 (+1) | |
| 04:38 | Central Michigan | Carl Henderson is fouled on the floor by Josh Ambriz - foul #2 on Josh Ambriz, team foul #4 | 55-66 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Robert Kelsey (PG), George Cooper (PF), Clyde Miesner (C) Troy Duffy, Vincent Ray, Chris Hanes | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Kaye (PG), Gordon Daniels (SF) Jason Macdonald, Josh Ambriz | |
| 04:23 | Central Michigan | George Cooper misses short on a jumpshot from the right wing | 55-66 |
| 04:21 | Central Michigan | Carl Henderson misses the tip | 55-66 |
| 04:20 | Central Michigan | Robert Kelsey tips it but misses | 55-66 |
| 04:18 | Northern Illinois University | Gordon Daniels pulls down the rebound | 55-66 |
| 04:14 | Northern Illinois University | James Kaye hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 55-66 |
| 04:13 | Central Michigan | Carl Henderson pulls down the rebound | 55-66 |
| 03:57 | Central Michigan | Carl Henderson misses short on a floater from the right side | 55-66 |
| 03:55 | Central Michigan | Walter Laplant grabs the offensive rebound | 55-66 |
| 03:29 | Central Michigan | Carl Henderson connects on the 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Clyde Miesner | 58-66 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Robert Kelsey (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Carl Henderson (fresh) 23 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. SF - Walter Laplant (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. PF - George Cooper (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. C - Clyde Miesner (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - James Kaye (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SG - Louis Nakayama (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Gordon Daniels (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Dale Sales (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Ron Hannah (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 03:00 | Northern Illinois University | James Kaye can't connect on a floater from the left block | 58-66 |
| 02:59 | Central Michigan | Walter Laplant gets the rebound | 58-66 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion 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) | |
| 02:55 | Central Michigan | Clyde Miesner loses the dribble to James Kaye | 58-66 |
| 02:51 | Northern Illinois University | James Kaye lays it in | 58-68 |
| 02:28 | Central Michigan | Carl Henderson comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 58-68 |
| 02:27 | Central Michigan | Robert Kelsey pulls down the offensive rebound | 58-68 |
| 02:15 | Central Michigan | George Cooper hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right side | 58-68 |
| 02:14 | Central Michigan | Walter Laplant gets the offensive rebound | 58-68 |
| 02:04 | Central Michigan | Carl Henderson misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 58-68 |
| 02:03 | Central Michigan | Carl Henderson grabs the offensive rebound | 58-68 |
| 01:51 | Central Michigan | Walter Laplant misses badly on a jumper from the baseline | 58-68 |
| 01:50 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Ron Hannah | 58-68 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion 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) | |
| 01:43 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales is fouled on the floor by George Cooper - foul #3 on George Cooper, team foul #7 | 58-68 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Donald Little (SG), William Fey (SF), Vincent Ray (PF), Chris Hanes (C) Carl Henderson, Walter Laplant, George Cooper, Clyde Miesner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jason Macdonald (SG) James Kaye | |
| 01:43 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales makes the 1st free throw | 58-69 |
| 01:43 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Sales makes the 2nd free throw | 58-70 |
| 01:33 | Central Michigan | Donald Little can't connect on a 3 from the right wing | 58-70 |
| 01:31 | Central Michigan | Vincent Ray snags the offensive board | 58-70 |
| 01:15 | Central Michigan | Donald Little hits a 3 pointer from the left corner | 61-70 |
| 01:15 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 61-70 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Troy Duffy (PG), Carl Henderson (SG), Walter Laplant (SF), George Cooper (PF), Clyde Miesner (C) Robert Kelsey, Donald Little, William Fey, Vincent Ray, Chris Hanes | |
| 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 | |
| 00:58 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz is fouled on the floor by Troy Duffy - foul #1 on Troy Duffy, team foul #8 | 61-70 |
| 00:58 | Northern Illinois University | Josh Ambriz misses the 1st free throw | 61-70 |
| 00:58 | Central Michigan | Clyde Miesner pulls down the rebound | 61-70 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) 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) | |
| 00:52 | Central Michigan | Troy Duffy is fouled on the floor by Michael McMutry - foul #2 on Michael McMutry, team foul #5 | 61-70 |
| 00:48 | Central Michigan | Carl Henderson buries a 3pt jumper from straight away | 64-70 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central 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) | |
| 00:46 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry is hacked by Troy Duffy in the backcourt - foul #2 on Troy Duffy, team foul #9 | 64-70 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jamie Knight (C) Garry Spurr | |
| 00:46 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry misses the 1st free throw | 64-70 |
| 00:46 | Northern Illinois University | Jamie Knight pulls down the offensive rebound | 64-70 |
| 00:43 | Northern Illinois University | Jamie Knight is fouled on the floor by Clyde Miesner - foul #3 on Clyde Miesner, team foul #10 | 64-70 |
| 00:43 | Northern Illinois University | Jamie Knight makes the 1st free throw | 64-71 |
| 00:43 | Northern Illinois University | Jamie Knight makes the 2nd free throw | 64-72 |
| 00:36 | Central Michigan | Carl Henderson buries a 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Troy Duffy | 67-72 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central 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) | |
| 00:34 | Northern Illinois University | Carl Henderson is called for the reach on Edward Thomas in the backcourt - foul #5 on Carl Henderson, team foul #11 | 67-72 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Donald Little (SG) Carl Henderson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Louis Nakayama (PG), Garry Spurr (C) James Kaye, Josh Ambriz | |
| 00:34 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Thomas makes the 1st free throw | 67-73 |
| 00:34 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Thomas misses the 2nd free throw | 67-73 |
| 00:34 | Central Michigan | George Cooper grabs the defensive rebound | 67-73 |
| 00:30 | Central Michigan | Donald Little comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 67-73 |
| 00:29 | Central Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to George Cooper | 67-73 |
| 00:27 | Central Michigan | Donald Little misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 67-73 |
| 00:26 | Northern Illinois University | Garry Spurr grabs the board | 67-73 |
| 00:26 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 67-73 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central 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) | |
| 00:25 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry is fouled in the backcourt by Troy Duffy - foul #3 on Troy Duffy, team foul #12 | 67-73 |
| 00:25 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry makes the 1st free throw | 67-74 |
| 00:25 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry makes the 2nd free throw | 67-75 |
| 00:19 | Central Michigan | Donald Little hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing | 67-75 |
| 00:17 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry pulls down the rebound | 67-75 |
| 00:16 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry is fouled in the backcourt by Donald Little - foul #3 on Donald Little, team foul #13 | 67-75 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Kaye (PG), Josh Ambriz (PF) Louis Nakayama, Garry Spurr | |
| 00:16 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry misses the 1st free throw | 67-75 |
| 00:16 | Northern Illinois University | Michael McMutry misses the 2nd free throw | 67-75 |
| 00:16 | Central Michigan | George Cooper snags the defensive board | 67-75 |
| 00:10 | Central Michigan | Donald Little misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away | 67-75 |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | James Kaye snags the defensive board | 67-75 |
| 00:07 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Little is called for the reach on James Kaye in the backcourt - foul #4 on Donald Little, team foul #14 | 67-75 |
| 00:07 | Northern Illinois University | James Kaye makes the 1st free throw | 67-76 |
| 00:07 | Northern Illinois University | James Kaye makes the 2nd free throw | 67-77 |
| 00:01 | Central Michigan | Walter Laplant misses short on a shot in the lane | 67-77 |
| 00:00 | Central Michigan | The clock runs out | 67-77 |