| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Allen Moeller (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Gail Powell (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Steven Dobson (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Robert Beckham (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Alex Spears (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Herschel Devine (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - James Adams (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Leon Holliday (fresh) 10 pts. PF - Freddie James (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - John Spataro (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Central Michigan | Leon Holliday inbounds the ball | 27-35 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 19:41 | Central Michigan | Freddie James buries a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Herschel Devine | 27-38 |
| 19:35 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson misses the fadeaway from the baseline but the foul's on John Spataro - foul #3 on John Spataro, team foul #1 | 27-38 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Nathan Rouse (PG), Walter Kendig (SF), Randall Naylor (PF), Elmer Baker (C) Herschel Devine, Leon Holliday, Freddie James, John Spataro | |
| 19:35 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson misses the 1st free throw | 27-38 |
| 19:35 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson makes the 2nd free throw | 28-38 |
| 19:09 | Central Michigan | James Adams buries a 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Randall Naylor | 28-41 |
| 18:53 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson comes up short on the jumper from the right wing but he's fouled by Elmer Baker - foul #1 on Elmer Baker, team foul #2 | 28-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Herschel Devine (PG), Leon Holliday (SF), George Bullock (PF) James Adams, Walter Kendig, Elmer Baker | |
| 18:53 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson misses the 1st free throw | 28-41 |
| 18:53 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson misses the 2nd free throw | 28-41 |
| 18:53 | Central Michigan | Randall Naylor grabs the board | 28-41 |
| 18:24 | Central Michigan | Randall Naylor hits a fadeaway from the right block on a great pass from Leon Holliday | 28-43 |
| 18:04 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Beckham banks in the layup on a great pass from Steven Dobson | 30-43 |
| 17:35 | Central Michigan | Leon Holliday is hacked by Steven Dobson - foul #3 on Steven Dobson, team foul #1 | 30-43 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca (PG), William Loop (SG), Kenneth Johnson (SF), Joshua Hunter (PF), Michael Hills (C) Allen Moeller, Gail Powell, Steven Dobson, Robert Beckham, Alex Spears | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | James Adams (SG), Walter Kendig (SF), Freddie James (PF), Elmer Baker (C) Herschel Devine, Leon Holliday, George Bullock, Randall Naylor | |
| 17:13 | Central Michigan | Walter Kendig is whistled for a carry | 30-43 |
| 17:10 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca is fouled in the backcourt by Walter Kendig - foul #1 on Walter Kendig, team foul #3 | 30-43 |
| 16:54 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca's fadeaway is rejected by Freddie James | 30-43 |
| 16:52 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Hills snags the offensive board | 30-43 |
| 16:40 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Johnson misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 30-43 |
| 16:38 | Central Michigan | Nathan Rouse gets the rebound | 30-43 |
| 16:34 | Central Michigan | Nathan Rouse drills a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 30-46 |
| 16:27 | Northern Illinois University | James Adams picks off the pass by Kenneth Johnson | 30-46 |
| 16:22 | Central Michigan | Nathan Rouse banks in the layup set up by James Adams | 30-48 |
| 16:01 | Northern Illinois University | Elmer Baker swats the layup by William Loop | 30-48 |
| 15:59 | Central Michigan | Walter Kendig grabs the board | 30-48 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Richard Maresca (fresh) 2 pts. SG - William Loop (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Kenneth Johnson (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Joshua Hunter (fresh) C - Michael Hills (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Nathan Rouse (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 3 ast. SG - James Adams (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Walter Kendig (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Freddie James (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. C - Elmer Baker (fresh) | |
| 15:30 | Central Michigan | Nathan Rouse makes the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by James Adams | 30-51 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 15:10 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Johnson is fouled on the floor by Freddie James - foul #1 on Freddie James, team foul #4 | 30-51 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller (PG), Gail Powell (SG), Steven Dobson (SF), Robert Beckham (PF), Alex Spears (C) Richard Maresca, William Loop, Kenneth Johnson, Joshua Hunter, Michael Hills | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Herschel Devine (PG), Raymond Jones (SG), Leon Holliday (SF), George Bullock (PF), John Spataro (C) Nathan Rouse, James Adams, Walter Kendig, Freddie James, Elmer Baker | |
| 15:01 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson hits the finger roll set up by Allen Moeller | 32-51 |
| 14:45 | Central Michigan | Leon Holliday misses the 3 pointer from straight away | 32-51 |
| 14:43 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson snags the defensive board | 32-51 |
| 14:35 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears lays it up and in | 34-51 |
| 14:12 | Central Michigan | Herschel Devine clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 34-51 |
| 14:11 | Central Michigan | Herschel Devine gets the offensive rebound | 34-51 |
| 13:48 | Central Michigan | Leon Holliday is fouled on the floor by Allen Moeller - foul #1 on Allen Moeller, team foul #2 | 34-51 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca (SF) Steven Dobson | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Nathan Rouse (SG), Freddie James (PF) Raymond Jones, George Bullock | |
| 13:30 | Central Michigan | Leon Holliday's pass is intercepted by Richard Maresca | 34-51 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 13:05 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca scores on a 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from Allen Moeller | 37-51 |
| 12:53 | Central Michigan | Leon Holliday buries a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a nice dish by Nathan Rouse | 37-54 |
| 12:32 | Northern Illinois University | Gail Powell hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 37-54 |
| 12:30 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Freddie James | 37-54 |
| 12:05 | Central Michigan | Freddie James is hacked by Gail Powell - foul #1 on Gail Powell, team foul #3 | 37-54 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Nilson (PG), William Loop (SG), Steven Dobson (SF), Joshua Hunter (PF), Michael Hills (C) Allen Moeller, Gail Powell, Richard Maresca, Robert Beckham, Alex Spears | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | James Adams (SG), Randall Naylor (SF), Elmer Baker (PF) Herschel Devine, Leon Holliday, Freddie James | |
| 11:44 | Central Michigan | Nathan Rouse misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 37-54 |
| 11:43 | Northern Illinois University | William Loop grabs the board | 37-54 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Nilson (fresh) 2 reb. SG - William Loop (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Steven Dobson (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - Joshua Hunter (fresh) C - Michael Hills (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Nathan Rouse (fairly fresh) 19 pts. 4 ast. SG - James Adams (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Randall Naylor (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Elmer Baker (fresh) C - John Spataro (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 11:22 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Hills misses the shot in the paint | 37-54 |
| 11:20 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Hills tips it in | 39-54 |
| 10:51 | Central Michigan | John Spataro throws a bad pass out of bounds | 39-54 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Johnson (SF), Alex Spears (C) Steven Dobson, Michael Hills | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Herschel Devine (PG), Walter Kendig (SG), Leon Holliday (SF), Freddie James (PF) Nathan Rouse, James Adams, Randall Naylor, John Spataro | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 10:35 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Nilson misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 39-54 |
| 10:34 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Joshua Hunter | 39-54 |
| 10:15 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears knocks in the jump hook from the left block | 41-54 |
| 09:46 | Central Michigan | Elmer Baker scores on a jumper in the lane on a nice dish by Walter Kendig and the foul's on Alex Spears - foul #1 on Alex Spears, team foul #4 | 41-56 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller (PG), Gail Powell (SG), Richard Maresca (SF), Robert Beckham (PF) Christopher Nilson, William Loop, Kenneth Johnson, Joshua Hunter | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Nathan Rouse (PG), James Adams (SG), George Bullock (SF), Randall Naylor (C) Herschel Devine, Walter Kendig, Leon Holliday, Freddie James | |
| 09:46 | Central Michigan | Elmer Baker misses the free throw | 41-56 |
| 09:46 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears snags the defensive board | 41-56 |
| 09:41 | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller misses long on an open 3 from the left wing | 41-56 |
| 09:40 | Central Michigan | Elmer Baker gets the rebound | 41-56 |
| 09:25 | Central Michigan | Nathan Rouse can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 41-56 |
| 09:23 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca pulls down the rebound | 41-56 |
| 09:18 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca is fouled on the floor by George Bullock - foul #1 on George Bullock, team foul #5 | 41-56 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson (SF), Michael Hills (C) Richard Maresca, Alex Spears | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Herschel Devine (PG), Leon Holliday (SF), Freddie James (PF), John Spataro (C) James Adams, George Bullock, Elmer Baker, Randall Naylor | |
| 09:04 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson makes the 3pt jumper from straight away | 44-56 |
| 08:44 | Central Michigan | Nathan Rouse hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the free throw line | 44-56 |
| 08:42 | Central Michigan | John Spataro pulls down the offensive rebound | 44-56 |
| 08:27 | Central Michigan | Herschel Devine scores on a jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Leon Holliday | 44-58 |
| 08:11 | Northern Illinois University | John Spataro picks off the pass by Allen Moeller | 44-58 |
| 07:54 | Central Michigan | Leon Holliday can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 44-58 |
| 07:52 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Beckham snags the defensive board | 44-58 |
| 07:44 | Northern Illinois University | Gail Powell hits a shot from the left block set up by Allen Moeller | 46-58 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Allen Moeller (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Gail Powell (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Steven Dobson (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - Robert Beckham (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Michael Hills (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Herschel Devine (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Nathan Rouse (fairly fresh) 19 pts. 4 ast. SF - Leon Holliday (fairly fresh) 13 pts. PF - Freddie James (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - John Spataro (tiring) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. | |
| 07:19 | Central Michigan | Herschel Devine lays it up and in on a great pass from Nathan Rouse | 46-60 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 07:06 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson misses long on a jump hook from close range | 46-60 |
| 07:04 | Central Michigan | Leon Holliday gets the rebound | 46-60 |
| 06:39 | Central Michigan | The jump hook by Freddie James is blocked by Robert Beckham | 46-60 |
| 06:38 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Steven Dobson | 46-60 |
| 06:36 | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller is fouled in the backcourt by Herschel Devine - foul #2 on Herschel Devine, team foul #6 | 46-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca (PG), William Loop (SG), Kenneth Johnson (SF), Joshua Hunter (PF), Alex Spears (C) Allen Moeller, Gail Powell, Steven Dobson, Robert Beckham, Michael Hills | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Walter Kendig (PG), James Adams (SG), George Bullock (SF), Elmer Baker (PF), Randall Naylor (C) Herschel Devine, Nathan Rouse, Leon Holliday, Freddie James, John Spataro | |
| 06:28 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 49-60 |
| 06:04 | Central Michigan | Alex Spears picks off the pass by Randall Naylor | 49-60 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 05:54 | Northern Illinois University | William Loop is called for 10 seconds | 49-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Nathan Rouse (PG) Randall Naylor | |
| 05:34 | Central Michigan | Alex Spears swats the layup by Nathan Rouse | 49-60 |
| 05:32 | Central Michigan | James Adams tips it in | 49-62 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 05:28 | Northern Illinois University | Walter Kendig steps in front of the William Loop pass in the backcourt | 49-62 |
| 05:16 | Central Michigan | Alex Spears steals it from Nathan Rouse | 49-62 |
| 04:52 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Johnson is called for traveling | 49-62 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Nilson (SF), Robert Beckham (PF) William Loop, Kenneth Johnson | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Herschel Devine (PG), Randall Naylor (C) Nathan Rouse, George Bullock | |
| 04:34 | Central Michigan | Herschel Devine misses long on a floater near the basket but he's hacked by Richard Maresca - foul #3 on Richard Maresca, team foul #5 | 49-62 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller (PG), Gail Powell (SG) Richard Maresca, Joshua Hunter | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Leon Holliday (SF), Freddie James (PF) Walter Kendig, Randall Naylor | |
| 04:34 | Central Michigan | Herschel Devine makes the 1st free throw | 49-63 |
| 04:34 | Central Michigan | Herschel Devine misses the 2nd free throw | 49-63 |
| 04:34 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Alex Spears | 49-63 |
| 04:24 | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller travels with the ball | 49-63 |
| 04:11 | Central Michigan | Freddie James hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 49-63 |
| 04:09 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Nilson grabs the defensive rebound | 49-63 |
| 04:07 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Beckham throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 49-63 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Hills (C) Alex Spears | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Nathan Rouse (PG), Raymond Jones (SG), Walter Kendig (SF), Randall Naylor (C) Herschel Devine, James Adams, Leon Holliday, Elmer Baker | |
| 03:46 | Central Michigan | Nathan Rouse clanks a driving attempt from the right block | 49-63 |
| 03:45 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Nilson pulls down the rebound | 49-63 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Allen Moeller (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Gail Powell (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Christopher Nilson (fresh) 4 reb. PF - Robert Beckham (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Michael Hills (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Nathan Rouse (fairly fresh) 19 pts. 5 ast. SG - Raymond Jones (fresh) SF - Walter Kendig (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. PF - Freddie James (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - Randall Naylor (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 03:38 | Northern Illinois University | Gail Powell hits a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Allen Moeller | 52-63 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 03:18 | Central Michigan | The jump hook by Nathan Rouse is blocked by Robert Beckham | 52-63 |
| 03:17 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Hills pulls down the rebound | 52-63 |
| 03:10 | Northern Illinois University | Gail Powell hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing | 52-63 |
| 03:09 | Central Michigan | Randall Naylor grabs the defensive rebound | 52-63 |
| 02:52 | Central Michigan | Nathan Rouse misses the 3 from the right wing | 52-63 |
| 02:50 | Central Michigan | Freddie James pulls down the offensive rebound | 52-63 |
| 02:27 | Central Michigan | Freddie James buries a 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Nathan Rouse | 52-66 |
| 02:15 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Rouse picks off the pass by Robert Beckham | 52-66 |
| 01:56 | Central Michigan | Nathan Rouse connects on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 52-69 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 01:42 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Hills is hacked by Randall Naylor - foul #1 on Randall Naylor, team foul #7 | 52-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca (PG), William Loop (SG), Kenneth Johnson (SF), Joshua Hunter (PF) Allen Moeller, Gail Powell, Christopher Nilson, Robert Beckham | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Herschel Devine (PG), James Adams (SG), Leon Holliday (SF), John Spataro (C) Nathan Rouse, Raymond Jones, Walter Kendig, Randall Naylor | |
| 01:42 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Hills makes the 1st free throw | 53-69 |
| 01:42 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Hills makes the 2nd free throw | 54-69 |
| 01:20 | Central Michigan | Leon Holliday drills a 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by James Adams | 54-72 |
| 01:05 | Northern Illinois University | William Loop misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 54-72 |
| 01:03 | Central Michigan | John Spataro gets the rebound | 54-72 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 00:43 | Central Michigan | Michael Hills steps in front of the Leon Holliday pass | 54-72 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 00:38 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca misses short on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 54-72 |
| 00:37 | Central Michigan | John Spataro gets the rebound | 54-72 |
| 00:10 | Central Michigan | Herschel Devine lays it up and in on a nice dish by Freddie James | 54-74 |
| 00:04 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 54-74 |
| 00:02 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Joshua Hunter | 54-74 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | The clock runs out | 54-74 |