| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Hugh Drakes (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Eddie Foxworth (fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl. SF - Antonio Hopping (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Richard Peterman (fresh) 6 pts. 2 stl. C - Steve Peters (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Oscar Maloy (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Kenneth Blackwell (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Leonard Ezell (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Thomas Jennings (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - Bradley Shor (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Western Michigan | Leonard Ezell inbounds the ball | 31-48 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 19:44 | Western Michigan | Leonard Ezell can't connect on a floater from the right wing | 31-48 |
| 19:42 | Western Michigan | Leonard Ezell pulls down the offensive rebound | 31-48 |
| 19:35 | Western Michigan | Thomas Jennings drills a floater from the left block on a nice dish by Leonard Ezell | 31-50 |
| 19:32 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Blackwell is called for the reach on Eddie Foxworth in the backcourt - foul #3 on Kenneth Blackwell, team foul #1 | 31-50 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ronald Stokes (SG) Kenneth Blackwell | |
| 19:21 | Northern Illinois University | Hugh Drakes is by himself and knocks in the 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Eddie Foxworth | 34-50 |
| 19:14 | Western Michigan | Thomas Jennings can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 34-50 |
| 19:12 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Peterman grabs the defensive rebound | 34-50 |
| 19:06 | Northern Illinois University | The jump hook by Richard Peterman is blocked by Bradley Shor | 34-50 |
| 19:05 | Western Michigan | Ronald Stokes gets the rebound | 34-50 |
| 18:43 | Western Michigan | Thomas Jennings knocks in the shot from the left block set up by Leonard Ezell and he's hacked by Steve Peters - foul #1 on Steve Peters, team foul #1 | 34-52 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Thomas Borden (C) Bradley Shor | |
| 18:43 | Western Michigan | Thomas Jennings makes the free throw | 34-53 |
| 18:40 | Northern Illinois University | Leonard Ezell steps in front of the Hugh Drakes pass in the backcourt | 34-53 |
| 18:24 | Western Michigan | Steve Peters takes the ball from Thomas Jennings | 34-53 |
| 18:22 | Northern Illinois University | Hugh Drakes is called for traveling in the backcourt | 34-53 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Boyd (PG), Floyd Kubiak (SF), Richard Braden (PF), Buford Peterson (C) Hugh Drakes, Antonio Hopping, Richard Peterman, Steve Peters | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Cotter (SG), David Studdard (SF), Randy Johnson (C) Oscar Maloy, Leonard Ezell, Thomas Jennings | |
| 17:58 | Western Michigan | David Studdard misses the turnaround from close range | 34-53 |
| 17:57 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to John Boyd | 34-53 |
| 17:34 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Braden's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 34-53 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Fleisher (SG) Eddie Foxworth | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Bass (SG) Ronald Stokes | |
| 17:21 | Western Michigan | Thomas Borden makes the floater from the free throw line on a nice dish by Joseph Cotter | 34-55 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 17:13 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Braden buries a pull-up jumper from the right wing and he's hacked by Thomas Borden - foul #2 on Thomas Borden, team foul #2 | 36-55 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Peterman (PF) Buford Peterson | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Bradley Shor (C) Thomas Borden | |
| 17:13 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Braden makes the free throw | 37-55 |
| 17:01 | Western Michigan | Joseph Cotter misses short on a 3 from the right wing | 37-55 |
| 17:00 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Floyd Kubiak | 37-55 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 16:55 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Fleisher scores on a jump hook near the basket and the foul's on John Bass - foul #2 on John Bass, team foul #3 | 39-55 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Hugh Drakes (PG), Antonio Hopping (SF), Steve Peters (C) John Boyd, Richard Braden, Floyd Kubiak | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Oscar Maloy (PG), Leonard Ezell (SF), Thomas Jennings (PF) Joseph Cotter, David Studdard, Randy Johnson | |
| 16:55 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Fleisher makes the free throw | 40-55 |
| 16:44 | Western Michigan | Thomas Jennings misses the easy layup | 40-55 |
| 16:43 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Peterman grabs the defensive rebound | 40-55 |
| 16:41 | Northern Illinois University | Bradley Shor is called for the reach on Robert Fleisher in the backcourt - foul #3 on Bradley Shor, team foul #4 | 40-55 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Thomas Borden (C) Bradley Shor | |
| 16:31 | Northern Illinois University | Hugh Drakes comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 40-55 |
| 16:30 | Northern Illinois University | Antonio Hopping tips it back up and in | 42-55 |
| 16:16 | Western Michigan | Leonard Ezell is called for the offensive foul - foul #2 on Leonard Ezell, team foul #5 | 42-55 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Foxworth (SG) Robert Fleisher | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ronald Stokes (SG) John Bass | |
| 16:01 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Peterman misses short on an open shot in the paint | 42-55 |
| 16:00 | Western Michigan | Thomas Borden gets the rebound | 42-55 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Hugh Drakes (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Eddie Foxworth (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Antonio Hopping (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Richard Peterman (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - Steve Peters (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Oscar Maloy (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Ronald Stokes (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Leonard Ezell (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Thomas Jennings (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. C - Thomas Borden (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 15:38 | Western Michigan | Thomas Jennings misses the pull-up jumper from the left side | 42-55 |
| 15:36 | Northern Illinois University | Steve Peters grabs the board | 42-55 |
| 15:30 | Northern Illinois University | Antonio Hopping misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 42-55 |
| 15:29 | Northern Illinois University | Antonio Hopping grabs the offensive board | 42-55 |
| 15:21 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Foxworth can't connect on a fadeaway from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Leonard Ezell - foul #3 on Leonard Ezell, team foul #6 | 42-55 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Boyd (PG), Floyd Kubiak (SF), Richard Braden (PF), Buford Peterson (C) Hugh Drakes, Antonio Hopping, Richard Peterman, Steve Peters | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Cotter (PG), Kenneth Blackwell (SG), David Studdard (SF), Randy Johnson (PF), Bradley Shor (C) Oscar Maloy, Ronald Stokes, Leonard Ezell, Thomas Jennings, Thomas Borden | |
| 15:21 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Foxworth misses the 1st free throw | 42-55 |
| 15:21 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Foxworth makes the 2nd free throw | 43-55 |
| 15:03 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Blackwell is fouled on the floor by Eddie Foxworth - foul #2 on Eddie Foxworth, team foul #2 | 43-55 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Fleisher (SG) Eddie Foxworth | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 14:47 | Western Michigan | John Boyd takes the ball from Kenneth Blackwell | 43-55 |
| 14:42 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Fleisher is by himself and knocks in the driving attempt from close range set up by John Boyd | 45-55 |
| 14:25 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Blackwell makes the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Bradley Shor | 45-58 |
| 13:59 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Braden is whistled for traveling | 45-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Foxworth (SG), Richard Peterman (PF), Steve Peters (C) Floyd Kubiak, Richard Braden, Buford Peterson | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ronald Stokes (PG), John Bass (SF), Thomas Jennings (PF) Joseph Cotter, David Studdard, Randy Johnson | |
| 13:40 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman picks off the pass by Thomas Jennings | 45-58 |
| 13:31 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Foxworth knocks in the 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Robert Fleisher | 48-58 |
| 13:02 | Western Michigan | John Bass buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Ronald Stokes | 48-61 |
| 13:00 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Stokes is called for the reach on Eddie Foxworth in the backcourt - foul #1 on Ronald Stokes, team foul #7 | 48-61 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Hugh Drakes (PG), Antonio Hopping (SF), Buford Peterson (C) Robert Fleisher, John Boyd, Steve Peters | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Oscar Maloy (PG), Leonard Ezell (SF), Thomas Borden (C) Kenneth Blackwell, John Bass, Bradley Shor | |
| 13:00 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Foxworth misses the 1st free throw | 48-61 |
| 13:00 | Western Michigan | Thomas Jennings grabs the board | 48-61 |
| 12:37 | Western Michigan | Thomas Jennings misses badly on a floater from the free throw line | 48-61 |
| 12:35 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Peterman snags the defensive board | 48-61 |
| 12:17 | Northern Illinois University | Hugh Drakes makes the floater from the left side | 50-61 |
| 12:03 | Western Michigan | Oscar Maloy clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner | 50-61 |
| 12:02 | Western Michigan | Leonard Ezell hits the follow up shot | 50-63 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Hugh Drakes (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Eddie Foxworth (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Antonio Hopping (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Richard Peterman (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 3 stl. C - Buford Peterson (fairly fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Oscar Maloy (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Ronald Stokes (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Leonard Ezell (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. PF - Thomas Jennings (tiring) 10 pts. 6 reb. C - Thomas Borden (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 11:56 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Foxworth banks in the layup on a nice dish by Hugh Drakes and he's hacked by Thomas Jennings - foul #2 on Thomas Jennings, team foul #8 | 52-63 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Braden (PF), Steve Peters (C) Richard Peterman, Buford Peterson | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Cotter (PG), John Bass (SG), David Studdard (SF), Randy Johnson (PF), Bradley Shor (C) Oscar Maloy, Ronald Stokes, Leonard Ezell, Thomas Jennings, Thomas Borden | |
| 11:56 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Foxworth misses the free throw | 52-63 |
| 11:56 | Western Michigan | Bradley Shor snags the defensive board | 52-63 |
| 11:33 | Western Michigan | Bradley Shor lays it in on a nice dish by Joseph Cotter | 52-65 |
| 11:10 | Northern Illinois University | Steve Peters is called for 3 seconds in the lane | 52-65 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Boyd (PG), Clarence Wasinger (SG), Floyd Kubiak (SF) Hugh Drakes, Eddie Foxworth, Antonio Hopping | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 11:00 | Western Michigan | Joseph Cotter hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 52-65 |
| 10:59 | Northern Illinois University | Floyd Kubiak grabs the board | 52-65 |
| 10:38 | Northern Illinois University | John Boyd blows the layup | 52-65 |
| 10:36 | Western Michigan | John Bass gets the rebound | 52-65 |
| 10:19 | Western Michigan | Richard Braden steps in front of the John Bass pass | 52-65 |
| 10:02 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Braden is whistled for a carry | 52-65 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Fleisher (PG), Antonio Hopping (SF), Richard Peterman (PF), Buford Peterson (C) John Boyd, Floyd Kubiak, Richard Braden, Steve Peters | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Oscar Maloy (PG), Kenneth Blackwell (SG), Leonard Ezell (SF), Thomas Jennings (PF), Thomas Borden (C) Joseph Cotter, John Bass, David Studdard, Randy Johnson, Bradley Shor | |
| 09:50 | Western Michigan | Leonard Ezell comes up short on the jumper from just outside the lane | 52-65 |
| 09:48 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Blackwell tips it in | 52-67 |
| 09:29 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Wasinger's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 52-67 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Marc Frazier (PG) Clarence Wasinger | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 09:10 | Western Michigan | Leonard Ezell is hacked by Buford Peterson - foul #2 on Buford Peterson, team foul #3 | 52-67 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Hugh Drakes (PG), Eddie Foxworth (SG) Marc Frazier, Robert Fleisher | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 08:55 | Western Michigan | Thomas Jennings hits the front of the rim on the jump hook near the basket | 52-67 |
| 08:54 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Buford Peterson | 52-67 |
| 08:50 | Northern Illinois University | Antonio Hopping misses short on a 3 from straight away | 52-67 |
| 08:49 | Western Michigan | Thomas Jennings grabs the defensive rebound | 52-67 |
| 08:37 | Western Michigan | Thomas Jennings misses the 3pt attempt from straight away | 52-67 |
| 08:36 | Western Michigan | Leonard Ezell grabs the offensive board | 52-67 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 08:18 | Western Michigan | Leonard Ezell misses the lay-in | 52-67 |
| 08:17 | Northern Illinois University | Hugh Drakes pulls down the rebound | 52-67 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 08:15 | Northern Illinois University | Oscar Maloy takes the ball from Hugh Drakes in the backcourt | 52-67 |
| 08:13 | Western Michigan | Oscar Maloy lays it in | 52-69 |
| 08:11 | Northern Illinois University | Leonard Ezell steals the ball from Antonio Hopping in the backcourt | 52-69 |
| 07:52 | Western Michigan | Oscar Maloy travels with the ball | 52-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Boyd (PG), Robert Fleisher (SG), Floyd Kubiak (SF), Richard Braden (PF), Steve Peters (C) Hugh Drakes, Eddie Foxworth, Antonio Hopping, Richard Peterman, Buford Peterson | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ronald Stokes (PG), Joseph Cotter (SG), John Bass (SF), David Studdard (PF), Randy Johnson (C) Oscar Maloy, Kenneth Blackwell, Leonard Ezell, Thomas Jennings, Thomas Borden | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - John Boyd (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Robert Fleisher (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Floyd Kubiak (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. PF - Richard Braden (fresh) 3 pts. C - Steve Peters (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Ronald Stokes (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - Joseph Cotter (fresh) 7 pts. 7 ast. 2 stl. SF - John Bass (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - David Studdard (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - Randy Johnson (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| 07:33 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Fleisher is whistled for traveling | 52-69 |
| 07:05 | Western Michigan | John Boyd steals it from Ronald Stokes | 52-69 |
| 06:51 | Northern Illinois University | Steve Peters lays it in set up by John Boyd and he's hacked by Randy Johnson - foul #3 on Randy Johnson, team foul #9 | 54-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Foxworth (SG) Robert Fleisher | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Kenneth Blackwell (SG), Bradley Shor (C) Joseph Cotter, John Bass | |
| 06:51 | Northern Illinois University | Steve Peters makes the free throw | 55-69 |
| 06:24 | Western Michigan | Bradley Shor blows the dunk but he's hacked by Steve Peters - foul #2 on Steve Peters, team foul #4 | 55-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Hugh Drakes (PG), Richard Peterman (PF) Floyd Kubiak, Richard Braden | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Oscar Maloy (PG), Leonard Ezell (SF), Thomas Borden (PF) Ronald Stokes, David Studdard, Randy Johnson | |
| 06:24 | Western Michigan | Bradley Shor misses the 1st free throw | 55-69 |
| 06:24 | Western Michigan | Bradley Shor makes the 2nd free throw | 55-70 |
| 06:21 | Northern Illinois University | Hugh Drakes's pass is intercepted by Kenneth Blackwell in the backcourt | 55-70 |
| 06:03 | Western Michigan | Steve Peters is called for the reach on Bradley Shor - foul #3 on Steve Peters, team foul #5 | 55-70 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Antonio Hopping (SF) John Boyd | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 05:47 | Western Michigan | Bradley Shor loses the dribble to Eddie Foxworth | 55-70 |
| 05:43 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Foxworth lays it up and in | 57-70 |
| 05:21 | Western Michigan | Oscar Maloy connects on the 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by Kenneth Blackwell | 57-73 |
| 05:08 | Northern Illinois University | Hugh Drakes misses badly on a shot in the paint | 57-73 |
| 05:07 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Leonard Ezell | 57-73 |
| 04:41 | Western Michigan | Thomas Borden is fouled on the floor by Richard Peterman - foul #2 on Richard Peterman, team foul #6 | 57-73 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Boyd (PG), Robert Fleisher (SG), Floyd Kubiak (SF), Richard Braden (PF), Buford Peterson (C) Hugh Drakes, Eddie Foxworth, Antonio Hopping, Richard Peterman, Steve Peters | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ronald Stokes (PG), Joseph Cotter (SG), John Bass (SF), David Studdard (PF), Randy Johnson (C) Oscar Maloy, Kenneth Blackwell, Leonard Ezell, Thomas Borden, Bradley Shor | |
| 04:17 | Western Michigan | David Studdard knocks in the 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Joseph Cotter | 57-76 |
| 04:02 | Northern Illinois University | John Boyd knocks in the jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Richard Braden | 59-76 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 03:38 | Western Michigan | Joseph Cotter scores on a 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from Ronald Stokes | 59-79 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - John Boyd (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Robert Fleisher (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Floyd Kubiak (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. PF - Richard Braden (fresh) 3 pts. C - Buford Peterson (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Ronald Stokes (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Joseph Cotter (fresh) 10 pts. 8 ast. 2 stl. SF - John Bass (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - David Studdard (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. C - Randy Johnson (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 03:34 | Northern Illinois University | John Bass steps in front of the Robert Fleisher pass in the backcourt | 59-79 |
| 03:15 | Western Michigan | John Bass is hacked by Floyd Kubiak - foul #2 on Floyd Kubiak, team foul #7 | 59-79 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Wasinger (SG) Richard Braden | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Thomas Borden (PF) Randy Johnson | |
| 03:15 | Western Michigan | John Bass misses the 1st free throw | 59-79 |
| 03:15 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Wasinger gets the rebound | 59-79 |
| 03:10 | Northern Illinois University | Floyd Kubiak misses long on a runner from the left block | 59-79 |
| 03:09 | Western Michigan | John Bass grabs the defensive rebound | 59-79 |
| 02:40 | Western Michigan | David Studdard connects on the jumper from the left wing and he's fouled by Robert Fleisher - foul #3 on Robert Fleisher, team foul #8 | 59-81 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Marc Frazier (PG) Robert Fleisher | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Randy Johnson (C) John Bass | |
| 02:40 | Western Michigan | David Studdard makes the free throw | 59-82 |
| 02:19 | Northern Illinois University | Floyd Kubiak misses badly on a runner from the left block | 59-82 |
| 02:18 | Western Michigan | Joseph Cotter pulls down the rebound | 59-82 |
| 01:49 | Western Michigan | Ronald Stokes connects on the shot from the left side on a nice dish by Joseph Cotter | 59-84 |
| 01:47 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Wasinger is hacked by Ronald Stokes in the backcourt - foul #2 on Ronald Stokes, team foul #10 | 59-84 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Braden (PF) Marc Frazier | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 01:47 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Wasinger misses the 1st free throw | 59-84 |
| 01:47 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Wasinger makes the 2nd free throw | 60-84 |
| 01:22 | Western Michigan | David Studdard is hacked by Floyd Kubiak - foul #3 on Floyd Kubiak, team foul #9 | 60-84 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Fleisher (SG) Clarence Wasinger | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 01:22 | Western Michigan | David Studdard makes the 1st free throw | 60-85 |
| 01:22 | Western Michigan | David Studdard misses the 2nd free throw | 60-85 |
| 01:22 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Braden snags the defensive board | 60-85 |
| 01:08 | Northern Illinois University | Floyd Kubiak lays it in | 62-85 |
| 00:45 | Western Michigan | Joseph Cotter can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 62-85 |
| 00:43 | Western Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Joseph Cotter | 62-85 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:17 | Western Michigan | Ronald Stokes misses the pull-up jumper from the left side | 62-85 |
| 00:15 | Western Michigan | Ronald Stokes gets the offensive rebound | 62-85 |
| 00:00 | Western Michigan | Ronald Stokes runs out the clock | 62-85 |