| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Ralph Ruffner (fresh) 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - William Ruybal (fresh) 1 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Paul Mattie (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Jon Douglas (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Sean Comisky (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Allen Moeller (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Gail Powell (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Steven Dobson (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - Robert Beckham (fresh) C - Alex Spears (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson inbounds the ball | 34-32 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 19:38 | Northern Illinois University | Gail Powell drills a jumpshot from the right wing | 34-34 |
| 19:34 | Western Michigan | William Ruybal drills a turnaround from the right block on a great pass from Ralph Ruffner | 36-34 |
| 19:28 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Beckham lays it up and in and he's fouled by Jon Douglas - foul #1 on Jon Douglas, team foul #1 | 36-36 |
| 19:28 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Beckham makes the free throw | 36-37 |
| 19:15 | Western Michigan | Sean Comisky misses the fadeaway from the right side | 36-37 |
| 19:13 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson grabs the board | 36-37 |
| 19:10 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 36-37 |
| 18:52 | Western Michigan | Jon Douglas buries a jump hook from the left block set up by Sean Comisky and he's hacked by Steven Dobson - foul #1 on Steven Dobson, team foul #1 | 38-37 |
| 18:52 | Western Michigan | Jon Douglas makes the free throw | 39-37 |
| 18:35 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson throws a bad pass out of bounds | 39-37 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Lorkowski (SG), Larry Morris (SF), Dewayne Largo (PF), Robert Gregory (C) William Ruybal, Paul Mattie, Jon Douglas, Sean Comisky | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca (SF) Steven Dobson | |
| 18:10 | Western Michigan | Robert Gregory comes up short on the shot from close range | 39-37 |
| 18:09 | Western Michigan | James Lorkowski tips it back up and in | 41-37 |
| 17:40 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Beckham scores on a fadeaway from the free throw line on a great pass from Gail Powell | 41-39 |
| 17:18 | Western Michigan | Robert Gregory misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 41-39 |
| 17:16 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears grabs the defensive rebound | 41-39 |
| 17:10 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Beckham dunks the ball on a nice dish by Allen Moeller | 41-41 |
| 17:04 | Western Michigan | Robert Gregory misses short on a floater from the left block | 41-41 |
| 17:03 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Beckham snags the defensive board | 41-41 |
| 16:56 | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller knocks in the shot from the free throw line set up by Alex Spears | 41-43 |
| 16:41 | Western Michigan | Robert Gregory clanks a runner in the paint | 41-43 |
| 16:40 | Western Michigan | Robert Gregory tips it in | 43-43 |
| 16:33 | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 43-43 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Martin Richardson (PG), William Ruybal (SG), Paul Mattie (SF), Jon Douglas (PF), Sean Comisky (C) Ralph Ruffner, James Lorkowski, Larry Morris, Dewayne Largo, Robert Gregory | |
| 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 | |
| 16:25 | Western Michigan | Jon Douglas's pass is intercepted by Michael Hills | 43-43 |
| 16:01 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson is open but can't throw it down | 43-43 |
| 16:00 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Hills gets the offensive rebound | 43-43 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Martin Richardson (fresh) 7 pts. SG - William Ruybal (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Paul Mattie (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Jon Douglas (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Sean Comisky (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Nilson (fresh) SG - William Loop (fresh) SF - Steven Dobson (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. PF - Joshua Hunter (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Michael Hills (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. 3 blk. | |
| 15:40 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Hunter comes up short on the jump hook from close range but the foul's on Martin Richardson - foul #2 on Martin Richardson, team foul #2 | 43-43 |
| 15:40 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Hunter makes the 1st free throw | 43-44 |
| 15:40 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Hunter misses the 2nd free throw | 43-44 |
| 15:40 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Sean Comisky | 43-44 |
| 15:15 | Western Michigan | Martin Richardson is called for traveling | 43-44 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ralph Ruffner (PG), Mark Leisure (C) Martin Richardson, Sean Comisky | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Johnson (SF) Steven Dobson | |
| 14:57 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Nilson is called for traveling | 43-44 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Lorkowski (PG) Ralph Ruffner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca (PG), Gail Powell (SG), Robert Beckham (PF), Alex Spears (C) Christopher Nilson, William Loop, Joshua Hunter, Michael Hills | |
| 14:46 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Johnson picks off the pass by Mark Leisure | 43-44 |
| 14:34 | Northern Illinois University | Jon Douglas picks off the pass by Alex Spears | 43-44 |
| 14:27 | Western Michigan | William Ruybal throws a bad pass out of bounds | 43-44 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Larry Morris (SF), Dewayne Largo (PF) Paul Mattie, Jon Douglas | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller (PG) Gail Powell | |
| 14:14 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca lays it up and in | 43-46 |
| 13:59 | Western Michigan | Dewayne Largo hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 43-46 |
| 13:58 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Johnson snags the defensive board | 43-46 |
| 13:55 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears is hacked by Larry Morris in the backcourt - foul #3 on Larry Morris, team foul #3 | 43-46 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ralph Ruffner (PG), Martin Richardson (SF), Sean Comisky (C) James Lorkowski, William Ruybal, Mark Leisure | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gail Powell (SG), Steven Dobson (SF), Joshua Hunter (PF) Richard Maresca, Kenneth Johnson, Robert Beckham | |
| 13:50 | Northern Illinois University | Gail Powell is hacked by Larry Morris - foul #4 on Larry Morris, team foul #4 | 43-46 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Ruybal (SG) Larry Morris | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Hills (C) Alex Spears | |
| 13:35 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson buries a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Gail Powell | 43-49 |
| 13:20 | Western Michigan | Dewayne Largo misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 43-49 |
| 13:18 | Western Michigan | Sean Comisky grabs the offensive rebound | 43-49 |
| 13:02 | Western Michigan | William Ruybal misses short on a runner from close range | 43-49 |
| 13:01 | Western Michigan | William Ruybal misses the tip | 43-49 |
| 13:00 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Hills grabs the board | 43-49 |
| 12:43 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson is whistled for a carry | 43-49 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Lorkowski (SG), Paul Mattie (SF), Jon Douglas (PF), Robert Gregory (C) William Ruybal, Martin Richardson, Dewayne Largo, Sean Comisky | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca (PG), William Loop (SG), Kenneth Johnson (SF), Christopher Nilson (PF), Alex Spears (C) Allen Moeller, Gail Powell, Steven Dobson, Joshua Hunter, Michael Hills | |
| 12:25 | Western Michigan | Paul Mattie connects on the 3 from the right corner set up by Robert Gregory | 46-49 |
| 12:04 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca can't connect on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 46-49 |
| 12:03 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Jon Douglas | 46-49 |
| 11:44 | Western Michigan | Richard Maresca is called for the reach on Ralph Ruffner - foul #2 on Richard Maresca, team foul #2 | 46-49 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Mark Leisure (C) Jon Douglas | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Beckham (PF) Kenneth Johnson | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Ralph Ruffner (tiring) 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - James Lorkowski (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Paul Mattie (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Robert Gregory (fresh) 11 pts. C - Mark Leisure (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Richard Maresca (fresh) 10 pts. SG - William Loop (fresh) SF - Christopher Nilson (fresh) PF - Robert Beckham (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. C - Alex Spears (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 11:32 | Western Michigan | William Loop is called for the reach on James Lorkowski - foul #3 on William Loop, team foul #3 | 46-49 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Ruybal (SG) Ralph Ruffner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson (SF), Joshua Hunter (C) Richard Maresca, Alex Spears | |
| 11:13 | Western Michigan | James Lorkowski scores on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 49-49 |
| 11:11 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Mattie picks off the pass by Christopher Nilson in the backcourt | 49-49 |
| 11:03 | Western Michigan | Robert Gregory misses badly on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 49-49 |
| 11:01 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Nilson grabs the board | 49-49 |
| 10:58 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Nilson is fouled in the backcourt by James Lorkowski - foul #2 on James Lorkowski, team foul #5 | 49-49 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ralph Ruffner (PG), Jon Douglas (PF), Sean Comisky (C) James Lorkowski, Robert Gregory, Mark Leisure | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller (PG), Michael Hills (C) Christopher Nilson, William Loop | |
| 10:37 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson comes up short on the fadeaway from the left wing | 49-49 |
| 10:35 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Steven Dobson | 49-49 |
| 10:20 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson misses the 3 pointer from the right wing | 49-49 |
| 10:19 | Western Michigan | Sean Comisky pulls down the rebound | 49-49 |
| 10:14 | Western Michigan | Paul Mattie can't connect on a fadeaway from the right block but he's fouled by Robert Beckham - foul #3 on Robert Beckham, team foul #4 | 49-49 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Martin Richardson (SG), Dewayne Largo (PF) William Ruybal, Jon Douglas | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca (PG), Gail Powell (SG), Kenneth Johnson (SF), Alex Spears (C) Allen Moeller, Joshua Hunter, Steven Dobson, Robert Beckham | |
| 10:14 | Western Michigan | Paul Mattie makes the 1st free throw | 50-49 |
| 10:14 | Western Michigan | Paul Mattie makes the 2nd free throw | 51-49 |
| 10:11 | Northern Illinois University | Sean Comisky picks off the pass by Gail Powell in the backcourt | 51-49 |
| 10:04 | Western Michigan | Richard Maresca steps in front of the Sean Comisky pass | 51-49 |
| 09:59 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left side but the foul's on Ralph Ruffner - foul #3 on Ralph Ruffner, team foul #6 | 51-49 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Lorkowski (SG), Mark Leisure (C) Paul Mattie, Sean Comisky | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 09:59 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca makes the 1st free throw | 51-50 |
| 09:59 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca makes the 2nd free throw | 51-51 |
| 09:42 | Western Michigan | James Lorkowski buries a 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Mark Leisure | 54-51 |
| 09:39 | Northern Illinois University | James Lorkowski steals it from Michael Hills in the backcourt | 54-51 |
| 09:36 | Western Michigan | James Lorkowski lays it up and in | 56-51 |
| 09:15 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca is fouled on the floor by Mark Leisure - foul #2 on Mark Leisure, team foul #7 | 56-51 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Ruybal (SG), Paul Mattie (SF), Robert Gregory (PF) Ralph Ruffner, Martin Richardson, Dewayne Largo | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Loop (SG), Christopher Nilson (SF), Robert Beckham (PF) Gail Powell, Kenneth Johnson, Michael Hills | |
| 09:15 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca misses the 1st free throw | 56-51 |
| 09:15 | Western Michigan | Robert Gregory pulls down the rebound | 56-51 |
| 08:59 | Western Michigan | Robert Gregory knocks in the floater in the lane on a great pass from Mark Leisure | 58-51 |
| 08:43 | Northern Illinois University | William Loop is wide open but clanks a turnaround from the baseline | 58-51 |
| 08:41 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Robert Gregory | 58-51 |
| 08:33 | Western Michigan | James Lorkowski can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 58-51 |
| 08:31 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Nilson snags the defensive board | 58-51 |
| 08:25 | Northern Illinois University | William Loop throws a bad pass out of bounds | 58-51 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ralph Ruffner (PG), Jon Douglas (PF), Sean Comisky (C) James Lorkowski, Robert Gregory, Mark Leisure | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller (PG), Gail Powell (SG), Steven Dobson (SF), Joshua Hunter (C) Richard Maresca, William Loop, Christopher Nilson, Alex Spears | |
| 08:03 | Western Michigan | Allen Moeller takes the ball from Paul Mattie | 58-51 |
| 08:00 | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller hits the finger roll | 58-53 |
| 07:44 | Western Michigan | 3 seconds is called on Ralph Ruffner | 58-53 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Larry Morris (PG), Martin Richardson (SF) Ralph Ruffner, Paul Mattie | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Johnson (SF), Alex Spears (C) Steven Dobson, Robert Beckham | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Larry Morris (fresh) 3 pts. 4 pf. SG - William Ruybal (tiring) 3 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Martin Richardson (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Jon Douglas (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Sean Comisky (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Allen Moeller (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Gail Powell (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SF - Kenneth Johnson (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Joshua Hunter (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. C - Alex Spears (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 07:29 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 58-53 |
| 07:28 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Alex Spears | 58-53 |
| 07:05 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Hunter makes the wide open floater from close range | 58-55 |
| 06:47 | Western Michigan | Jon Douglas hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 58-55 |
| 06:45 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Gail Powell | 58-55 |
| 06:42 | Northern Illinois University | Larry Morris steps in front of the Gail Powell pass in the backcourt | 58-55 |
| 06:25 | Western Michigan | Larry Morris hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Sean Comisky | 60-55 |
| 06:20 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears comes up short on the turnaround in the paint but the foul's on Sean Comisky - foul #2 on Sean Comisky, team foul #8 | 60-55 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ralph Ruffner (PG), James Lorkowski (SG), Robert Gregory (SF), Dewayne Largo (PF), Mark Leisure (C) Larry Morris, William Ruybal, Martin Richardson, Jon Douglas, Sean Comisky | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca (PG), William Loop (SG), Christopher Nilson (SF), Robert Beckham (PF) Allen Moeller, Gail Powell, Kenneth Johnson, Joshua Hunter | |
| 06:20 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears makes the 1st free throw | 60-56 |
| 06:20 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears makes the 2nd free throw | 60-57 |
| 05:58 | Western Michigan | Alex Spears steals it from Ralph Ruffner | 60-57 |
| 05:43 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca is called for a pushoff foul - foul #3 on Richard Maresca, team foul #5 | 60-57 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Larry Morris (SF) Mark Leisure | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson (SF), Michael Hills (C) Christopher Nilson, Alex Spears | |
| 05:27 | Western Michigan | James Lorkowski clanks a 3 from the right corner | 60-57 |
| 05:25 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Hills gets the rebound | 60-57 |
| 05:23 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca is hacked by Ralph Ruffner in the backcourt - foul #4 on Ralph Ruffner, team foul #9 | 60-57 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Nilson (PF) Robert Beckham | |
| 05:23 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca makes the 1st free throw | 60-58 |
| 05:23 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca makes the 2nd free throw | 60-59 |
| 05:13 | Western Michigan | Ralph Ruffner hits a 3pt attempt from straight away set up by James Lorkowski | 63-59 |
| 04:52 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Nilson is hacked by Dewayne Largo - foul #1 on Dewayne Largo, team foul #10 | 63-59 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Paul Mattie (SF), Jon Douglas (PF), Sean Comisky (C) Larry Morris, Dewayne Largo, Robert Gregory | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gail Powell (SG), Robert Beckham (PF) Richard Maresca, William Loop | |
| 04:52 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Nilson misses the 1st free throw | 63-59 |
| 04:52 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Nilson misses the 2nd free throw | 63-59 |
| 04:52 | Western Michigan | Sean Comisky grabs the defensive rebound | 63-59 |
| 04:37 | Western Michigan | Paul Mattie misses short on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 63-59 |
| 04:36 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Beckham pulls down the rebound | 63-59 |
| 04:33 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Beckham double dribbles in the backcourt | 63-59 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Mark Leisure (C) Sean Comisky | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Johnson (SF) Steven Dobson | |
| 04:19 | Western Michigan | James Lorkowski can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 63-59 |
| 04:17 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Johnson pulls down the rebound | 63-59 |
| 04:14 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Nilson is fouled in the backcourt by James Lorkowski - foul #3 on James Lorkowski, team foul #11 | 63-59 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Martin Richardson (PG), William Ruybal (SG) Ralph Ruffner, James Lorkowski | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller (PG), Joshua Hunter (PF) Robert Beckham, Michael Hills | |
| 04:14 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Nilson makes the 1st free throw | 63-60 |
| 04:14 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Nilson makes the 2nd free throw | 63-61 |
| 03:54 | Western Michigan | Paul Mattie is hacked by Joshua Hunter - foul #2 on Joshua Hunter, team foul #6 | 63-61 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Sean Comisky (C) Mark Leisure | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears (C) Christopher Nilson | |
| 03:41 | Western Michigan | William Ruybal scores on a fadeaway from the left side | 65-61 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Martin Richardson (fresh) 7 pts. SG - William Ruybal (tiring) 5 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Paul Mattie (tiring) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Jon Douglas (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Sean Comisky (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Allen Moeller (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Gail Powell (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SF - Kenneth Johnson (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Joshua Hunter (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Alex Spears (fresh) 12 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 03:16 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 65-61 |
| 03:14 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Jon Douglas | 65-61 |
| 02:52 | Western Michigan | The short jumper by Paul Mattie is denied by Joshua Hunter | 65-61 |
| 02:50 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Johnson gets the rebound | 65-61 |
| 02:50 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 65-61 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Larry Morris (PG), James Lorkowski (SG), Dewayne Largo (PF), Robert Gregory (C) William Ruybal, Paul Mattie, Jon Douglas, Sean Comisky | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Maresca (SG), Steven Dobson (SF), Robert Beckham (PF) Gail Powell, Kenneth Johnson, Joshua Hunter | |
| 02:34 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Richardson is called for the reach on Steven Dobson - foul #3 on Martin Richardson, team foul #12 | 65-61 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ralph Ruffner (PG) Martin Richardson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 02:34 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson makes the 1st free throw | 65-62 |
| 02:34 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Dobson misses the 2nd free throw | 65-62 |
| 02:34 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears pulls down the offensive rebound | 65-62 |
| 02:16 | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller is open but misses the lay-in | 65-62 |
| 02:15 | Western Michigan | Ralph Ruffner pulls down the rebound | 65-62 |
| 02:15 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 65-62 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Martin Richardson (SF), Sean Comisky (C) Ralph Ruffner, Robert Gregory | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gail Powell (SG) Richard Maresca | |
| 02:04 | Western Michigan | James Lorkowski comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 65-62 |
| 02:02 | Northern Illinois University | Gail Powell grabs the board | 65-62 |
| 01:56 | Northern Illinois University | James Lorkowski is called for the reach on Allen Moeller - foul #4 on James Lorkowski, team foul #13 | 65-62 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ralph Ruffner (PG), William Ruybal (SG), Paul Mattie (SF), Jon Douglas (PF) James Lorkowski, Larry Morris, Martin Richardson, Dewayne Largo | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 01:56 | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller makes the 1st free throw | 65-63 |
| 01:56 | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller makes the 2nd free throw | 65-64 |
| 01:39 | Western Michigan | Paul Mattie buries a jumper in the paint on a nice dish by Ralph Ruffner | 67-64 |
| 01:15 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears is alone and throws it down set up by Steven Dobson | 67-66 |
| 00:46 | Western Michigan | Jon Douglas misses the shot from the left wing | 67-66 |
| 00:45 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears snags the defensive board | 67-66 |
| 00:40 | Northern Illinois University | Gail Powell comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 67-66 |
| 00:39 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Beckham grabs the offensive board | 67-66 |
| 00:20 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Spears hits a wide open runner near the basket on a great pass from Allen Moeller | 67-68 |
| 00:01 | Western Michigan | Paul Mattie's fadeaway is rejected by Alex Spears | 67-68 |
| 00:00 | Western Michigan | Sean Comisky pulls down the offensive rebound | 67-68 |