| Lineup | Alcorn State | PG - Jesse Seely (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SG - Eric Humiston (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SF - Mark Curtis (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Michael Merrell (fresh) 2 reb. C - Melvin Hayton (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Allen Moeller (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Gail Powell (fresh) 9 pts. SF - Steven Dobson (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. PF - Robert Beckham (fresh) 6 pts. 9 reb. C - Alex Spears (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson inbounds the ball | 33-33 |
| Game Plan | Alcorn State | Alcorn State is playing a triangle 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) | |
| 19:46 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears hits a jumper from the left side and he's hacked by Melvin Hayton - foul #2 on Melvin Hayton, team foul #1 | 33-35 |
| 19:46 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears misses the free throw | 33-35 |
| 19:46 | Alcorn State | Michael Merrell pulls down the rebound | 33-35 |
| 19:30 | Alcorn State | Melvin Hayton connects on the fadeaway jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Jesse Seely | 35-35 |
| 19:08 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson hits a runner near the basket on a nice dish by Gail Powell | 35-37 |
| 18:52 | Alcorn State | Eric Humiston misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left side but the foul's on Steven Dobson - foul #1 on Steven Dobson, team foul #1 | 35-37 |
| 18:52 | Alcorn State | Eric Humiston misses the 1st free throw | 35-37 |
| 18:52 | Alcorn State | Eric Humiston misses the 2nd free throw | 35-37 |
| 18:52 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Beckham grabs the defensive rebound | 35-37 |
| 18:47 | Northern Illinois University | Gail Powell drills a jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Steven Dobson | 35-39 |
| 18:22 | Alcorn State | Michael Merrell hits a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Eric Humiston | 38-39 |
| 18:04 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears banks in the layup on a nice dish by Allen Moeller | 38-41 |
| 17:52 | Alcorn State | Eric Humiston misses the jumper from the left side | 38-41 |
| 17:51 | Alcorn State | Eric Humiston pulls down the offensive rebound | 38-41 |
| 17:34 | Alcorn State | Michael Merrell hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 38-41 |
| 17:33 | Alcorn State | Eric Humiston grabs the offensive rebound | 38-41 |
| 17:18 | Alcorn State | Gail Powell is called for the reach on Eric Humiston - foul #2 on Gail Powell, team foul #2 | 38-41 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca (SF) Steven Dobson | |
| 17:03 | Alcorn State | Eric Humiston connects on the pull-up jumper from the left side set up by Jesse Seely | 40-41 |
| 16:59 | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right wing but he's hacked by Melvin Hayton - foul #3 on Melvin Hayton, team foul #2 | 40-41 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Richard Chronister (SF), Jack Weeden (C) Mark Curtis, Melvin Hayton | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Johnson (SF) Gail Powell | |
| 16:59 | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller makes the 1st free throw | 40-42 |
| 16:59 | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller misses the 2nd free throw | 40-42 |
| 16:59 | Alcorn State | Jack Weeden grabs the board | 40-42 |
| 16:41 | Alcorn State | Jack Weeden hits a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Jesse Seely | 43-42 |
| 16:21 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 43-42 |
| 16:20 | Alcorn State | Michael Merrell pulls down the rebound | 43-42 |
| 16:01 | Alcorn State | Eric Humiston is whistled for a carry | 43-42 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | William Hatch (PG), Benedict Banks (SG), Mark Curtis (SF), Hipolito Conti (C) Jesse Seely, Eric Humiston, Richard Chronister, Michael Merrell | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gail Powell (SG), Joshua Hunter (PF), Michael Hills (C) Allen Moeller, Robert Beckham, Alex Spears | |
| Lineup | Alcorn State | PG - William Hatch (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Benedict Banks (fresh) SF - Mark Curtis (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Jack Weeden (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Hipolito Conti (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Richard Maresca (fresh) 8 pts. SG - Gail Powell (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. SF - Kenneth Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Joshua Hunter (fresh) 2 reb. C - Michael Hills (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:44 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 43-42 |
| 15:42 | Northern Illinois University | Gail Powell tips it home | 43-44 |
| 15:15 | Alcorn State | Richard Maresca steals it from Jack Weeden | 43-44 |
| 15:01 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Hills loses the dribble to Benedict Banks | 43-44 |
| 14:38 | Alcorn State | William Hatch is fouled on the floor by Richard Maresca - foul #1 on Richard Maresca, team foul #3 | 43-44 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Jesse Seely (PG), Eric Humiston (SG), Michael Merrell (PF), Melvin Hayton (C) William Hatch, Benedict Banks, Jack Weeden, Hipolito Conti | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson (SF), Robert Beckham (PF), Alex Spears (C) Kenneth Johnson, Joshua Hunter, Michael Hills | |
| 14:25 | Alcorn State | Michael Merrell makes the runner from the baseline set up by Jesse Seely | 45-44 |
| 14:18 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 45-44 |
| 14:16 | Northern Illinois University | Gail Powell grabs the offensive rebound | 45-44 |
| 14:05 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner | 45-44 |
| 14:03 | Alcorn State | Jesse Seely snags the defensive board | 45-44 |
| 13:48 | Alcorn State | Jesse Seely misses long on a fadeaway from close range | 45-44 |
| 13:46 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Beckham pulls down the rebound | 45-44 |
| 13:27 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Humiston steals it from Alex Spears | 45-44 |
| 13:09 | Alcorn State | Eric Humiston can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the left side but the foul's on Steven Dobson - foul #2 on Steven Dobson, team foul #4 | 45-44 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Richard Chronister (SF) Mark Curtis | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller (PG), William Loop (SG) Richard Maresca, Gail Powell | |
| 13:09 | Alcorn State | Eric Humiston makes the 1st free throw | 46-44 |
| 13:09 | Alcorn State | Eric Humiston makes the 2nd free throw | 47-44 |
| 12:41 | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller is hacked by Eric Humiston - foul #3 on Eric Humiston, team foul #3 | 47-44 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Jack Weeden (PF) Michael Merrell | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Hunter (PF) Robert Beckham | |
| 12:21 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears misses short on a jumper from the baseline but he's fouled by Melvin Hayton - foul #4 on Melvin Hayton, team foul #4 | 47-44 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | William Hatch (PG), Benedict Banks (SG), Hipolito Conti (C) Jesse Seely, Eric Humiston, Melvin Hayton | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 12:21 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears makes the 1st free throw | 47-45 |
| 12:21 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears misses the 2nd free throw | 47-45 |
| 12:21 | Alcorn State | Jack Weeden pulls down the rebound | 47-45 |
| 12:05 | Alcorn State | Benedict Banks misses the jumper from the left side but he's fouled by William Loop - foul #3 on William Loop, team foul #5 | 47-45 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Johnson (SF) Steven Dobson | |
| 12:05 | Alcorn State | Benedict Banks makes the 1st free throw | 48-45 |
| 12:05 | Alcorn State | Benedict Banks makes the 2nd free throw | 49-45 |
| 11:58 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears connects on the jumper from close range | 49-47 |
| Lineup | Alcorn State | PG - Benedict Banks (fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl. SG - William Hatch (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SF - Richard Chronister (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Jack Weeden (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Hipolito Conti (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Allen Moeller (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - William Loop (fresh) 3 pf. SF - Kenneth Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Joshua Hunter (fresh) 2 reb. C - Alex Spears (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:37 | Alcorn State | William Hatch can't connect on a 3 from the right wing | 49-47 |
| 11:36 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Hunter pulls down the rebound | 49-47 |
| 11:32 | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller connects on the 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Kenneth Johnson | 49-50 |
| 11:23 | Alcorn State | Kenneth Johnson swats the shot by William Hatch | 49-50 |
| 11:22 | Alcorn State | Hipolito Conti tips it home | 51-50 |
| 11:02 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears can't connect on a turnaround in the lane but the foul's on Hipolito Conti - foul #2 on Hipolito Conti, team foul #5 | 51-50 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Jesse Seely (PG), Eric Humiston (SG), Mark Curtis (SF), Michael Merrell (PF) Benedict Banks, William Hatch, Richard Chronister, Hipolito Conti | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gail Powell (SG), Richard Maresca (SF), Robert Beckham (PF) William Loop, Kenneth Johnson, Joshua Hunter | |
| 11:02 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears misses the 1st free throw | 51-50 |
| 11:02 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears makes the 2nd free throw | 51-51 |
| 10:38 | Alcorn State | Richard Maresca steps in front of the Mark Curtis pass | 51-51 |
| 10:23 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears buries a turnaround near the basket on a nice dish by Allen Moeller | 51-53 |
| 10:00 | Alcorn State | Michael Merrell knocks in the jumpshot from the left wing set up by Jesse Seely | 53-53 |
| 09:41 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears clanks a jumpshot from the right side | 53-53 |
| 09:39 | Alcorn State | Jack Weeden gets the rebound | 53-53 |
| 09:31 | Alcorn State | Richard Maresca steps in front of the Eric Humiston pass | 53-53 |
| 09:27 | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller lays it up and in set up by Richard Maresca | 53-55 |
| 09:13 | Alcorn State | Jesse Seely scores on a fadeaway from the free throw line set up by Jack Weeden | 55-55 |
| 09:06 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Beckham hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 55-55 |
| 09:05 | Alcorn State | Jack Weeden gets the rebound | 55-55 |
| 08:47 | Alcorn State | Eric Humiston is hacked by Allen Moeller - foul #3 on Allen Moeller, team foul #6 | 55-55 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Hipolito Conti (C) Jack Weeden | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Loop (PG), Steven Dobson (SF), Michael Hills (C) Allen Moeller, Richard Maresca, Alex Spears | |
| 08:32 | Alcorn State | The short jumper by Jesse Seely is denied by Michael Hills | 55-55 |
| 08:31 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Steven Dobson | 55-55 |
| 08:25 | Northern Illinois University | Gail Powell makes the fadeaway in the lane set up by William Loop | 55-57 |
| 08:04 | Alcorn State | Jesse Seely makes the jumper from the free throw line set up by Eric Humiston | 57-57 |
| 07:51 | Northern Illinois University | Gail Powell connects on the 3pt shot from straight away | 57-60 |
| Lineup | Alcorn State | PG - Jesse Seely (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 6 ast. SG - Eric Humiston (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SF - Mark Curtis (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Michael Merrell (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - Hipolito Conti (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - William Loop (fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Gail Powell (fairly fresh) 18 pts. 1 ast. SF - Steven Dobson (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. PF - Robert Beckham (fresh) 6 pts. 11 reb. C - Michael Hills (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:39 | Alcorn State | Hipolito Conti buries a 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Jesse Seely | 60-60 |
| 07:25 | Northern Illinois University | William Loop is fouled on the floor by Hipolito Conti - foul #3 on Hipolito Conti, team foul #6 | 60-60 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | William Hatch (PG), Benedict Banks (SG), Richard Chronister (SF), Melvin Hayton (C) Jesse Seely, Eric Humiston, Mark Curtis, Michael Merrell | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca (PG), Joshua Hunter (PF) Gail Powell, Robert Beckham | |
| 07:04 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Hills hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away | 60-60 |
| 07:02 | Alcorn State | Hipolito Conti gets the rebound | 60-60 |
| 06:46 | Alcorn State | Richard Chronister hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from the right block | 60-60 |
| 06:45 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca grabs the defensive rebound | 60-60 |
| 06:40 | Northern Illinois University | Benedict Banks steps in front of the Steven Dobson pass | 60-60 |
| 06:31 | Alcorn State | Benedict Banks throws a bad pass out of bounds | 60-60 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Jack Weeden (PF) Hipolito Conti | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller (PG), Alex Spears (C) William Loop, Michael Hills | |
| 06:12 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears loses the dribble to Jack Weeden | 60-60 |
| 05:48 | Alcorn State | Melvin Hayton banks in the layup | 62-60 |
| 05:43 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson hits a driving attempt from close range on a great pass from Joshua Hunter and he's hacked by Richard Chronister - foul #1 on Richard Chronister, team foul #7 | 62-62 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Jesse Seely (PG), Eric Humiston (SG), Mark Curtis (SF), Michael Merrell (PF) William Hatch, Benedict Banks, Richard Chronister, Jack Weeden | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gail Powell (SG), Robert Beckham (PF) Richard Maresca, Joshua Hunter | |
| 05:43 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson makes the free throw | 62-63 |
| 05:24 | Alcorn State | Jesse Seely hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by Mark Curtis | 65-63 |
| 05:04 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Beckham knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Gail Powell | 65-66 |
| 04:47 | Alcorn State | Melvin Hayton can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 65-66 |
| 04:46 | Alcorn State | Eric Humiston gets the offensive rebound | 65-66 |
| 04:35 | Alcorn State | Mark Curtis makes the driving attempt from the baseline | 67-66 |
| 04:31 | Northern Illinois University | Melvin Hayton takes the ball from Allen Moeller | 67-66 |
| 04:04 | Alcorn State | Jesse Seely is hacked by Steven Dobson - foul #3 on Steven Dobson, team foul #7 | 67-66 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Jack Weeden (C) Melvin Hayton | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca (PG), Kenneth Johnson (SF), Michael Hills (C) Allen Moeller, Steven Dobson, Alex Spears | |
| 04:04 | Alcorn State | Jesse Seely makes the 1st free throw | 68-66 |
| 04:04 | Alcorn State | Jesse Seely makes the 2nd free throw | 69-66 |
| 03:52 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca is hacked by Michael Merrell - foul #2 on Michael Merrell, team foul #8 | 69-66 |
| 03:52 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca misses the 1st free throw | 69-66 |
| 03:52 | Alcorn State | Jack Weeden grabs the defensive rebound | 69-66 |
| Lineup | Alcorn State | PG - Jesse Seely (fresh) 19 pts. 7 ast. SG - Eric Humiston (fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SF - Mark Curtis (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Michael Merrell (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - Jack Weeden (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Richard Maresca (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. SG - Gail Powell (fresh) 18 pts. 2 ast. SF - Kenneth Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Robert Beckham (fresh) 9 pts. 11 reb. C - Michael Hills (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 03:30 | Alcorn State | Eric Humiston drills a floater from just outside the lane on a great pass from Jesse Seely | 71-66 |
| 03:01 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Beckham drills a jump hook from the baseline on a nice dish by Kenneth Johnson | 71-68 |
| 02:48 | Alcorn State | Mark Curtis misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 71-68 |
| 02:46 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Hills pulls down the rebound | 71-68 |
| 02:46 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 71-68 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Melvin Hayton (C) Jack Weeden | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller (PG), Alex Spears (C) Kenneth Johnson, Michael Hills | |
| 02:35 | Northern Illinois University | Gail Powell loses the ball out of bounds | 71-68 |
| 02:26 | Alcorn State | Jesse Seely lays it up and in on a nice dish by Eric Humiston | 73-68 |
| 02:22 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca buries a 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Alex Spears | 73-71 |
| 01:56 | Alcorn State | Jesse Seely is fouled on the floor by Alex Spears - foul #3 on Alex Spears, team foul #8 | 73-71 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson (SF) Richard Maresca | |
| 01:56 | Alcorn State | Jesse Seely makes the 1st free throw | 74-71 |
| 01:56 | Alcorn State | Jesse Seely makes the 2nd free throw | 75-71 |
| 01:27 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears connects on the floater from the left block on a nice dish by Gail Powell | 75-73 |
| 01:08 | Alcorn State | Michael Merrell clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing | 75-73 |
| 01:06 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears gets the rebound | 75-73 |
| 01:01 | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller can't connect on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 75-73 |
| 01:00 | Alcorn State | Jesse Seely grabs the board | 75-73 |
| Game Plan | Alcorn State | Alcorn State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) 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) | |
| 00:39 | Alcorn State | Michael Merrell comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the left side | 75-73 |
| 00:37 | Alcorn State | Melvin Hayton tips it home | 77-73 |
| Game Plan | Alcorn State | Alcorn State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:32 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson is hacked by Michael Merrell - foul #3 on Michael Merrell, team foul #9 | 77-73 |
| 00:32 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson misses the 1st free throw | 77-73 |
| 00:32 | Alcorn State | The rebound goes to Melvin Hayton | 77-73 |
| Game Plan | Alcorn State | Alcorn State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:31 | Alcorn State | Allen Moeller is called for the reach on Melvin Hayton in the backcourt - foul #4 on Allen Moeller, team foul #9 | 77-73 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | William Hatch (PG) Jesse Seely | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:31 | Alcorn State | Melvin Hayton makes the 1st free throw | 78-73 |
| 00:31 | Alcorn State | Melvin Hayton makes the 2nd free throw | 79-73 |
| 00:24 | Northern Illinois University | Gail Powell connects on the 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from Robert Beckham | 79-76 |
| 00:22 | Alcorn State | Melvin Hayton is fouled in the backcourt by Allen Moeller - foul #5 on Allen Moeller, team foul #10 | 79-76 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca (PG) Allen Moeller | |
| 00:22 | Alcorn State | Melvin Hayton misses the 1st free throw | 79-76 |
| 00:22 | Alcorn State | Melvin Hayton makes the 2nd free throw | 80-76 |
| 00:14 | Northern Illinois University | Gail Powell hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 80-76 |
| 00:12 | Alcorn State | Melvin Hayton grabs the defensive rebound | 80-76 |
| 00:09 | Alcorn State | Richard Maresca is called for the reach on Melvin Hayton in the backcourt - foul #2 on Richard Maresca, team foul #11 | 80-76 |
| 00:09 | Alcorn State | Melvin Hayton makes the 1st free throw | 81-76 |
| 00:09 | Alcorn State | Melvin Hayton makes the 2nd free throw | 82-76 |
| 00:04 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca scores on a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Robert Beckham | 82-79 |
| 00:01 | Alcorn State | William Hatch is hacked by Richard Maresca in the backcourt - foul #3 on Richard Maresca, team foul #12 | 82-79 |
| 00:01 | Alcorn State | William Hatch misses the 1st free throw | 82-79 |
| 00:01 | Alcorn State | William Hatch makes the 2nd free throw | 83-79 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson clanks a fullcourt shot | 83-79 |