| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Anthony Coleman (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Daniel Steffan (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Swietomierz Jaskolski (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Aaron Loessberg (fresh) 5 pts. 2 blk. C - Dominic Yazzie (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Luis Griswold (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Robert Brinton (fresh) SF - Robert Bandy (fresh) 15 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Buddy Morgan (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. C - Gayle Murphy (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Swietomierz Jaskolski inbounds the ball | 39-39 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 19:43 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Coleman misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away | 39-39 |
| 19:42 | Northwestern State | The rebound goes to Buddy Morgan | 39-39 |
| 19:38 | Northwestern State | Luis Griswold can't connect on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane but the foul's on Anthony Coleman - foul #3 on Anthony Coleman, team foul #1 | 39-39 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Harris (PG) Anthony Coleman | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | | |
| 19:38 | Northwestern State | Luis Griswold misses the 1st free throw | 39-39 |
| 19:38 | Northwestern State | Luis Griswold makes the 2nd free throw | 39-40 |
| 19:36 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Harris is whistled for traveling in the backcourt | 39-40 |
| 19:20 | Northwestern State | Buddy Morgan makes the 3 from the right wing set up by Robert Brinton | 39-43 |
| 19:14 | Northern Illinois University | Swietomierz Jaskolski misses short on an open jumper in the paint | 39-43 |
| 19:13 | Northwestern State | Robert Bandy snags the defensive board | 39-43 |
| 18:57 | Northwestern State | Buddy Morgan drills a floater from the right wing on a nice dish by Gayle Murphy | 39-45 |
| 18:43 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Harris misses badly on the uncontested jumpshot from just outside the lane | 39-45 |
| 18:42 | Northwestern State | Gayle Murphy snags the defensive board | 39-45 |
| 18:25 | Northwestern State | Gayle Murphy knocks in the 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Robert Bandy | 39-48 |
| 18:23 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Harris is called for a moving pick in the backcourt - foul #1 on Joseph Harris, team foul #2 | 39-48 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ralph Hirst (SF), Joseph Johnson (C) Swietomierz Jaskolski, Dominic Yazzie | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Robert Matthews (PG), Joseph Topper (SG), Justin Kliebert (PF), David Shirley (C) Luis Griswold, Robert Brinton, Buddy Morgan, Gayle Murphy | |
| 18:10 | Northwestern State | David Shirley misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 39-48 |
| 18:09 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Harris pulls down the rebound | 39-48 |
| 18:05 | Northern Illinois University | Ralph Hirst is fouled in the backcourt by Robert Bandy - foul #2 on Robert Bandy, team foul #1 | 39-48 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Fritz Shemanski (PG), Kevin Bray (C) Joseph Harris, Aaron Loessberg | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | | |
| 17:49 | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Bray misses short on a jumpshot from the right wing | 39-48 |
| 17:47 | Northwestern State | Justin Kliebert pulls down the rebound | 39-48 |
| 17:24 | Northwestern State | Robert Matthews misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right side | 39-48 |
| 17:23 | Northwestern State | Robert Matthews hits the follow up shot | 39-50 |
| 17:04 | Northern Illinois University | David Shirley denies the turnaround by Ralph Hirst | 39-50 |
| 17:02 | Northwestern State | Robert Matthews snags the defensive board | 39-50 |
| 16:45 | Northwestern State | Robert Matthews hits a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Joseph Topper | 39-53 |
| 16:41 | Northern Illinois University | Fritz Shemanski misses the 3 pointer from the right corner | 39-53 |
| 16:40 | Northwestern State | Justin Kliebert snags the defensive board | 39-53 |
| 16:32 | Northwestern State | Justin Kliebert can't connect on a shot in the paint but he's fouled by Daniel Steffan - foul #3 on Daniel Steffan, team foul #3 | 39-53 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Harris (PG), Marvin Baines (SG), Swietomierz Jaskolski (SF), Aaron Loessberg (PF), Dominic Yazzie (C) Fritz Shemanski, Daniel Steffan, Ralph Hirst, Joseph Johnson, Kevin Bray | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Luis Griswold (PG), Robert Brinton (SG), Gayle Murphy (C) Robert Matthews, Joseph Topper, David Shirley | |
| 16:32 | Northwestern State | Justin Kliebert makes the 1st free throw | 39-54 |
| 16:32 | Northwestern State | Justin Kliebert makes the 2nd free throw | 39-55 |
| 16:14 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Harris hits the front of the rim on the runner from close range | 39-55 |
| 16:13 | Northern Illinois University | Dominic Yazzie grabs the offensive rebound | 39-55 |
| 15:57 | Northern Illinois University | Aaron Loessberg hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from the left block | 39-55 |
| 15:55 | Northern Illinois University | Swietomierz Jaskolski hits the follow up shot | 41-55 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Joseph Harris (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Marvin Baines (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Swietomierz Jaskolski (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Aaron Loessberg (fresh) 5 pts. 2 blk. C - Dominic Yazzie (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Luis Griswold (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Robert Brinton (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Robert Bandy (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. PF - Justin Kliebert (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. C - Gayle Murphy (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:32 | Northwestern State | Luis Griswold connects on the shot from the left wing set up by Robert Bandy | 41-57 |
| 15:15 | Northern Illinois University | The short jumper by Aaron Loessberg is denied by Robert Bandy | 41-57 |
| 15:13 | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Baines grabs the offensive board | 41-57 |
| 14:53 | Northern Illinois University | Swietomierz Jaskolski misses the 3 pointer from straight away | 41-57 |
| 14:51 | Northwestern State | The rebound goes to Gayle Murphy | 41-57 |
| 14:29 | Northwestern State | Luis Griswold hits a 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Robert Bandy | 41-60 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 14:22 | Northern Illinois University | Aaron Loessberg buries a shot in the lane | 43-60 |
| 13:58 | Northwestern State | Robert Brinton scores on a 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Luis Griswold | 43-63 |
| 13:50 | Northern Illinois University | Dominic Yazzie comes up short on the shot in the paint but the foul's on Gayle Murphy - foul #3 on Gayle Murphy, team foul #2 | 43-63 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Coleman (PG), Daniel Steffan (SG), Ralph Hirst (SF), Joseph Johnson (PF) Joseph Harris, Marvin Baines, Swietomierz Jaskolski, Aaron Loessberg | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Dave Gerdes (PG), Joseph Topper (SG), Robert Matthews (SF), Buddy Morgan (PF), David Shirley (C) Luis Griswold, Robert Brinton, Robert Bandy, Justin Kliebert, Gayle Murphy | |
| 13:50 | Northern Illinois University | Dominic Yazzie makes the 1st free throw | 44-63 |
| 13:50 | Northern Illinois University | Dominic Yazzie makes the 2nd free throw | 45-63 |
| 13:24 | Northwestern State | Ralph Hirst is called for the reach on Robert Matthews - foul #3 on Ralph Hirst, team foul #4 | 45-63 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Bray (C) Dominic Yazzie | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | | |
| 12:58 | Northwestern State | Robert Matthews misses long on a 3 from straight away | 45-63 |
| 12:56 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Johnson pulls down the rebound | 45-63 |
| 12:52 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Coleman comes up short on the floater from just outside the lane | 45-63 |
| 12:51 | Northwestern State | David Shirley grabs the board | 45-63 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 12:27 | Northwestern State | Dave Gerdes clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 45-63 |
| 12:26 | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Bray grabs the defensive rebound | 45-63 |
| 12:13 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Coleman misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 45-63 |
| 12:11 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Johnson tips it but misses | 45-63 |
| 12:09 | Northwestern State | Buddy Morgan grabs the defensive rebound | 45-63 |
| 11:48 | Northwestern State | Buddy Morgan misses long on a shot from close range | 45-63 |
| 11:47 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Johnson grabs the board | 45-63 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Anthony Coleman (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Daniel Steffan (fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Ralph Hirst (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 3 pf. PF - Joseph Johnson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Kevin Bray (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Dave Gerdes (fairly fresh) 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - Joseph Topper (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. SF - Robert Matthews (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. PF - Buddy Morgan (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - David Shirley (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 11:42 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Steffan connects on the runner from close range on a nice dish by Anthony Coleman | 47-63 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 11:35 | Northwestern State | Buddy Morgan is whistled for traveling | 47-63 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Fritz Shemanski (PG), Swietomierz Jaskolski (SF), Aaron Loessberg (PF), Dominic Yazzie (C) Anthony Coleman, Ralph Hirst, Joseph Johnson, Kevin Bray | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Luis Griswold (PG), Robert Brinton (SG), Robert Bandy (SF), Gayle Murphy (C) Dave Gerdes, Joseph Topper, Robert Matthews, David Shirley | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 11:11 | Northern Illinois University | Fritz Shemanski hits a 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Daniel Steffan | 50-63 |
| 10:56 | Northwestern State | Gayle Murphy misses badly on a fadeaway near the basket | 50-63 |
| 10:55 | Northern Illinois University | Dominic Yazzie snags the defensive board | 50-63 |
| 10:49 | Northern Illinois University | Buddy Morgan denies the turnaround by Daniel Steffan | 50-63 |
| 10:48 | Northern Illinois University | Aaron Loessberg gets the offensive rebound | 50-63 |
| 10:35 | Northern Illinois University | Dominic Yazzie jams it on a great pass from Fritz Shemanski | 52-63 |
| 10:17 | Northwestern State | Robert Bandy's pass is intercepted by Daniel Steffan | 52-63 |
| 10:14 | Northern Illinois University | Fritz Shemanski banks in the layup set up by Daniel Steffan | 54-63 |
| 10:01 | Northwestern State | Daniel Steffan is called for the reach on Robert Brinton - foul #4 on Daniel Steffan, team foul #5 | 54-63 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Coleman (PG), Joseph Harris (SG), Joseph Johnson (PF), Kevin Bray (C) Fritz Shemanski, Daniel Steffan, Aaron Loessberg, Dominic Yazzie | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Dave Gerdes (PG), Joseph Topper (SF) Luis Griswold, Robert Bandy | |
| 09:46 | Northwestern State | Gayle Murphy misses long on a fadeaway near the basket | 54-63 |
| 09:44 | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Bray grabs the defensive rebound | 54-63 |
| 09:42 | Northern Illinois University | Swietomierz Jaskolski's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 54-63 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ralph Hirst (SF) Swietomierz Jaskolski | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Justin Kliebert (PF), David Shirley (C) Buddy Morgan, Gayle Murphy | |
| 09:26 | Northwestern State | Dave Gerdes is fouled on the floor by Joseph Harris - foul #2 on Joseph Harris, team foul #6 | 54-63 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Robert Matthews (SF) Robert Brinton | |
| 09:12 | Northwestern State | David Shirley misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left side but he's fouled by Anthony Coleman - foul #4 on Anthony Coleman, team foul #7 | 54-63 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Baines (SG) Anthony Coleman | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | | |
| 09:12 | Northwestern State | David Shirley misses the 1st free throw | 54-63 |
| 09:12 | Northwestern State | David Shirley makes the 2nd free throw | 54-64 |
| 08:51 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Johnson loses the dribble to David Shirley | 54-64 |
| 08:34 | Northwestern State | Joseph Topper loses the dribble to Marvin Baines | 54-64 |
| 08:18 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Harris misses short on a jump hook in the lane but he's fouled by Robert Matthews - foul #1 on Robert Matthews, team foul #3 | 54-64 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Fritz Shemanski (SG), Aaron Loessberg (PF), Dominic Yazzie (C) Ralph Hirst, Joseph Johnson, Kevin Bray | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Stanley Brunelle (PG), Luis Griswold (SG), Robert Bandy (SF), Buddy Morgan (PF), Gayle Murphy (C) Dave Gerdes, Joseph Topper, Robert Matthews, Justin Kliebert, David Shirley | |
| 08:18 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Harris makes the 1st free throw | 55-64 |
| 08:18 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Harris misses the 2nd free throw | 55-64 |
| 08:18 | Northwestern State | Gayle Murphy grabs the board | 55-64 |
| 08:10 | Northwestern State | Gayle Murphy connects on the driving attempt from close range on a great pass from Luis Griswold and he's hacked by Aaron Loessberg - foul #2 on Aaron Loessberg, team foul #8 | 55-66 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Swietomierz Jaskolski (SF) Marvin Baines | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Robert Brinton (SG) Stanley Brunelle | |
| 08:10 | Northwestern State | Gayle Murphy makes the free throw | 55-67 |
| 08:01 | Northern Illinois University | Aaron Loessberg connects on the shot from the left wing set up by Swietomierz Jaskolski and he's hacked by Robert Brinton - foul #3 on Robert Brinton, team foul #4 | 57-67 |
| 08:01 | Northern Illinois University | Aaron Loessberg makes the free throw | 58-67 |
| 07:39 | Northwestern State | Gayle Murphy can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away | 58-67 |
| 07:37 | Northern Illinois University | Swietomierz Jaskolski pulls down the rebound | 58-67 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Fritz Shemanski (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Joseph Harris (fairly fresh) 7 pts. SF - Swietomierz Jaskolski (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. PF - Aaron Loessberg (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. C - Dominic Yazzie (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Luis Griswold (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Robert Brinton (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Robert Bandy (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. PF - Buddy Morgan (tiring) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Gayle Murphy (tiring) 10 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 07:33 | Northern Illinois University | Swietomierz Jaskolski misses long on a jumpshot from the left wing | 58-67 |
| 07:31 | Northwestern State | Buddy Morgan pulls down the rebound | 58-67 |
| 07:13 | Northwestern State | Gayle Murphy can't finish the layup | 58-67 |
| 07:12 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Swietomierz Jaskolski | 58-67 |
| 07:09 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Harris is hacked by Gayle Murphy in the backcourt - foul #4 on Gayle Murphy, team foul #5 | 58-67 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Coleman (PG), Daniel Steffan (SG) Fritz Shemanski, Joseph Harris | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Stanley Brunelle (PG) Robert Brinton | |
| 06:55 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Coleman scores on a 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Aaron Loessberg | 61-67 |
| 06:37 | Northwestern State | Gayle Murphy can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 61-67 |
| 06:36 | Northwestern State | Robert Bandy snags the offensive board | 61-67 |
| 06:17 | Northwestern State | Gayle Murphy misses short on a shot from close range | 61-67 |
| 06:16 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Steffan grabs the board | 61-67 |
| 05:58 | Northern Illinois University | Stanley Brunelle picks off the pass by Dominic Yazzie | 61-67 |
| 05:46 | Northwestern State | Luis Griswold misses long on a 3 from the right wing | 61-67 |
| 05:45 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Coleman pulls down the rebound | 61-67 |
| 05:43 | Northern Illinois University | Luis Griswold is called for the reach on Daniel Steffan in the backcourt - foul #3 on Luis Griswold, team foul #6 | 61-67 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ralph Hirst (SF), Joseph Johnson (PF), Kevin Bray (C) Swietomierz Jaskolski, Aaron Loessberg, Dominic Yazzie | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Dave Gerdes (PG), Joseph Topper (SG), Robert Matthews (SF), Justin Kliebert (PF), David Shirley (C) Stanley Brunelle, Luis Griswold, Robert Bandy, Buddy Morgan, Gayle Murphy | |
| 05:31 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Johnson comes up short on the jump hook from the baseline but he's hacked by Joseph Topper - foul #1 on Joseph Topper, team foul #7 | 61-67 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Fritz Shemanski (PG) Anthony Coleman | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | | |
| 05:31 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 62-67 |
| 05:31 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 63-67 |
| 05:16 | Northwestern State | Joseph Topper misses the jumper from the left block but he's hacked by Daniel Steffan - foul #5 on Daniel Steffan, team foul #9 | 63-67 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Baines (SG) Daniel Steffan | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | | |
| 05:16 | Northwestern State | Joseph Topper misses the 1st free throw | 63-67 |
| 05:16 | Northwestern State | Joseph Topper makes the 2nd free throw | 63-68 |
| 05:14 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Matthews steals the ball from Ralph Hirst in the backcourt | 63-68 |
| 04:54 | Northwestern State | Robert Matthews can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 63-68 |
| 04:53 | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Baines snags the defensive board | 63-68 |
| 04:30 | Northern Illinois University | Ralph Hirst misses the lay-in | 63-68 |
| 04:29 | Northwestern State | Joseph Topper gets the rebound | 63-68 |
| 04:08 | Northwestern State | The short jumper by Joseph Topper is denied by Joseph Johnson | 63-68 |
| 04:07 | Northwestern State | David Shirley gets the offensive rebound | 63-68 |
| 03:51 | Northwestern State | David Shirley misses the 3 pointer from the right corner | 63-68 |
| 03:49 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Joseph Johnson | 63-68 |
| 03:43 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Johnson misses badly on a shot from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Justin Kliebert - foul #3 on Justin Kliebert, team foul #8 | 63-68 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Coleman (PG), Joseph Harris (SG), Swietomierz Jaskolski (SF), Aaron Loessberg (PF) Fritz Shemanski, Marvin Baines, Ralph Hirst, Kevin Bray | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Stanley Brunelle (PG), Robert Brinton (SG), Robert Bandy (SF), Buddy Morgan (PF) Dave Gerdes, Joseph Topper, Robert Matthews, David Shirley | |
| 03:43 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 64-68 |
| 03:43 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Johnson misses the 2nd free throw | 64-68 |
| 03:43 | Northwestern State | Justin Kliebert gets the rebound | 64-68 |
| 03:22 | Northwestern State | Swietomierz Jaskolski is called for the reach on Robert Bandy - foul #3 on Swietomierz Jaskolski, team foul #10 | 64-68 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dominic Yazzie (C) Joseph Johnson | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Luis Griswold (PG), Gayle Murphy (C) Stanley Brunelle, Justin Kliebert | |
| 03:22 | Northwestern State | Robert Bandy makes the 1st free throw | 64-69 |
| 03:22 | Northwestern State | Robert Bandy misses the 2nd free throw | 64-69 |
| 03:22 | Northwestern State | Robert Bandy snags the offensive board | 64-69 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Anthony Coleman (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. SG - Joseph Harris (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Swietomierz Jaskolski (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. PF - Aaron Loessberg (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. C - Dominic Yazzie (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Luis Griswold (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Robert Brinton (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Robert Bandy (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. PF - Buddy Morgan (tiring) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Gayle Murphy (tiring) 10 pts. 5 reb. 4 pf. | |
| 03:10 | Northwestern State | Anthony Coleman is called for the reach on Luis Griswold - foul #5 on Anthony Coleman, team foul #11 | 64-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Fritz Shemanski (SG) Anthony Coleman | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | | |
| 03:10 | Northwestern State | Luis Griswold makes the 1st free throw | 64-70 |
| 03:10 | Northwestern State | Luis Griswold makes the 2nd free throw | 64-71 |
| 02:50 | Northern Illinois University | Swietomierz Jaskolski misses badly on a jumper from the left wing | 64-71 |
| 02:49 | Northwestern State | Buddy Morgan pulls down the rebound | 64-71 |
| 02:34 | Northwestern State | Robert Bandy makes the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Gayle Murphy | 64-74 |
| 02:34 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 64-74 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ralph Hirst (SF), Joseph Johnson (C) Swietomierz Jaskolski, Dominic Yazzie | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Dave Gerdes (PG), Robert Matthews (SF), Joseph Topper (PF), David Shirley (C) Luis Griswold, Robert Bandy, Buddy Morgan, Gayle Murphy | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 02:20 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Johnson hits a runner in the paint | 66-74 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 01:52 | Northwestern State | David Shirley makes the 3pt attempt from the right wing on a nice dish by Joseph Topper | 66-77 |
| 01:42 | Northern Illinois University | Dave Gerdes is called for the reach on Fritz Shemanski - foul #4 on Dave Gerdes, team foul #9 | 66-77 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Bray (C) Aaron Loessberg | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Luis Griswold (PG), Justin Kliebert (PF) Dave Gerdes, Robert Brinton | |
| 01:42 | Northern Illinois University | Fritz Shemanski makes the 1st free throw | 67-77 |
| 01:42 | Northern Illinois University | Fritz Shemanski misses the 2nd free throw | 67-77 |
| 01:42 | Northwestern State | The rebound goes to Justin Kliebert | 67-77 |
| 01:20 | Northwestern State | Fritz Shemanski is called for the reach on Luis Griswold - foul #1 on Fritz Shemanski, team foul #12 | 67-77 |
| 01:20 | Northwestern State | Luis Griswold makes the 1st free throw | 67-78 |
| 01:20 | Northwestern State | Luis Griswold makes the 2nd free throw | 67-79 |
| 01:17 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Topper is called for the reach on Joseph Harris in the backcourt - foul #2 on Joseph Topper, team foul #10 | 67-79 |
| 01:17 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Harris makes the 1st free throw | 68-79 |
| 01:17 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Harris makes the 2nd free throw | 69-79 |
| 00:48 | Northwestern State | Ralph Hirst is called for the reach on Robert Matthews - foul #4 on Ralph Hirst, team foul #13 | 69-79 |
| 00:48 | Northwestern State | Robert Matthews makes the 1st free throw | 69-80 |
| 00:48 | Northwestern State | Robert Matthews makes the 2nd free throw | 69-81 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:41 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Harris connects on the open shot from the right wing set up by Fritz Shemanski | 71-81 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:21 | Northwestern State | David Shirley is whistled for a carry | 71-81 |
| 00:18 | Northern Illinois University | Fritz Shemanski throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 71-81 |
| 00:00 | Northwestern State | Luis Griswold runs out the clock | 71-81 |