| Lineup | Nebraska | PG - Salvatore Romano (fresh) SG - Edward Hyde (fresh) SF - Larry Skelley (fresh) PF - Steven Thor (fresh) C - Mark Tuttle (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Charles Brown (fresh) SG - Willy Crigler (fresh) SF - Clarence Stenger (fresh) PF - Billy McPhillips (fresh) C - Mark Hervey (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey wins the tip | 0-0 |
| Game Plan | Nebraska | Nebraska is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (-1) | |
| 19:44 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Tuttle steals it from Billy McPhillips | 0-0 |
| 19:29 | Nebraska | Steven Thor drills a fadeaway jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Mark Tuttle | 2-0 |
| 19:20 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler is fouled on the floor by Edward Hyde - foul #1 on Edward Hyde, team foul #1 | 2-0 |
| 18:59 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Thor blocks the short jumper by Clarence Stenger | 2-0 |
| 18:57 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown tips it in | 2-2 |
| 18:49 | Nebraska | Steven Thor misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 2-2 |
| 18:48 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger pulls down the rebound | 2-2 |
| 18:43 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler knocks in the jumpshot from the right side on a great pass from Charles Brown | 2-4 |
| 18:31 | Nebraska | Salvatore Romano's fadeaway is rejected by Mark Hervey | 2-4 |
| 18:30 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey gets the rebound | 2-4 |
| 18:16 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips scores on a fadeaway from the baseline set up by Willy Crigler | 2-6 |
| 17:58 | Nebraska | Steven Thor banks in the layup set up by Salvatore Romano | 4-6 |
| 17:40 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips buries a shot in the lane on a nice dish by Charles Brown | 4-8 |
| 17:28 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley hits a jumper in the lane | 6-8 |
| 17:11 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Tuttle steals it from Clarence Stenger | 6-8 |
| 16:50 | Nebraska | Billy McPhillips is called for the reach on Steven Thor - foul #1 on Billy McPhillips, team foul #1 | 6-8 |
| Subs | Nebraska | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown (SG), Robert Camp (C) Charles Brown, Mark Hervey | |
| 16:39 | Nebraska | Willy Crigler steals it from Larry Skelley | 6-8 |
| 16:22 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger clanks a fadeaway from the right block but he's hacked by Mark Tuttle - foul #1 on Mark Tuttle, team foul #2 | 6-8 |
| Subs | Nebraska | David Coombs (SG), Mike Perry (SF), Christopher Borders (C) Edward Hyde, Larry Skelley, Mark Tuttle | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (PG), Paul Summer (C) Willy Crigler, Billy McPhillips | |
| 16:22 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger makes the 1st free throw | 6-9 |
| 16:22 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger makes the 2nd free throw | 6-10 |
| 15:56 | Nebraska | David Coombs misses long on a jump hook from close range | 6-10 |
| 15:55 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer grabs the defensive rebound | 6-10 |
| Lineup | Nebraska | PG - Salvatore Romano (fresh) 1 ast. SG - David Coombs (fresh) SF - Mike Perry (fresh) PF - Steven Thor (fresh) 4 pts. C - Christopher Borders (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Mark Fullwood (fresh) SG - Thomas Brown (fresh) SF - Clarence Stenger (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Robert Camp (fresh) C - Paul Summer (fresh) | |
| 15:50 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood buries a pull-up jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Thomas Brown | 6-12 |
| 15:36 | Nebraska | David Coombs is fouled on the floor by Thomas Brown - foul #1 on Thomas Brown, team foul #2 | 6-12 |
| Subs | Nebraska | Douglas Lampkins (PF) Steven Thor | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown (PG), James Allen (SF), Mark Hervey (C) Mark Fullwood, Clarence Stenger, Paul Summer | |
| 15:27 | Nebraska | Christopher Borders misses short on a jumper from close range | 6-12 |
| 15:25 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey gets the rebound | 6-12 |
| 15:20 | Northern Illinois University | David Coombs picks off the pass by Charles Brown | 6-12 |
| 15:17 | Nebraska | Salvatore Romano misses the easy layup | 6-12 |
| 15:16 | Nebraska | Douglas Lampkins misses the tip | 6-12 |
| 15:15 | Nebraska | Douglas Lampkins grabs the offensive rebound | 6-12 |
| 15:10 | Nebraska | Mike Perry hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left wing | 6-12 |
| 15:08 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Camp gets the rebound | 6-12 |
| 15:02 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Camp's pass is intercepted by Douglas Lampkins | 6-12 |
| 14:49 | Nebraska | Christopher Borders connects on the runner from close range | 8-12 |
| 14:44 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown makes the 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Thomas Brown | 8-15 |
| 14:27 | Nebraska | David Coombs scores on a turnaround from the left block | 10-15 |
| 14:11 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Camp drills a shot from the right side on a nice dish by Charles Brown and he's hacked by Douglas Lampkins - foul #1 on Douglas Lampkins, team foul #3 | 10-17 |
| Subs | Nebraska | Edward Hyde (SG), Larry Skelley (SF), Steven Thor (PF), Mark Tuttle (C) Salvatore Romano, Mike Perry, Douglas Lampkins, Christopher Borders | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler (SG), Clarence Stenger (SF) Thomas Brown, James Allen | |
| 14:11 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Camp makes the free throw | 10-18 |
| 13:47 | Nebraska | Clarence Stenger picks off the pass by David Coombs | 10-18 |
| 13:44 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Clarence Stenger | 10-20 |
| 13:28 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley loses the dribble to Clarence Stenger | 10-20 |
| 13:19 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey is denied on a layup by Larry Skelley | 10-20 |
| 13:18 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Camp tips it in | 10-22 |
| 12:54 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley misses the 3pt shot from the left corner | 10-22 |
| 12:53 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown pulls down the rebound | 10-22 |
| 12:32 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Tuttle steps in front of the Charles Brown pass | 10-22 |
| 12:14 | Nebraska | Edward Hyde makes the pull-up jumper from the left wing | 12-22 |
| 12:08 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger misses badly on a turnaround from the right block | 12-22 |
| 12:07 | Nebraska | Mark Tuttle gets the rebound | 12-22 |
| 12:03 | Nebraska | Edward Hyde knocks in the jumpshot from the free throw line on a nice dish by Mark Tuttle | 14-22 |
| 11:49 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger buries a floater in the paint on a nice dish by Willy Crigler | 14-24 |
| Lineup | Nebraska | PG - David Coombs (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SG - Edward Hyde (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Larry Skelley (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Steven Thor (fresh) 4 pts. C - Mark Tuttle (fresh) 3 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Charles Brown (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Willy Crigler (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Clarence Stenger (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl. PF - Robert Camp (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Mark Hervey (fairly fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 11:30 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley hits a floater from the left side | 16-24 |
| 11:17 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Thor is called for the reach on Charles Brown - foul #1 on Steven Thor, team foul #4 | 16-24 |
| Subs | Nebraska | Salvatore Romano (PG), Mike Perry (SG), John Pitts (SF), Douglas Lampkins (PF), Christopher Borders (C) David Coombs, Edward Hyde, Larry Skelley, Steven Thor, Mark Tuttle | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (PG), Thomas Brown (SG), James Allen (SF), Billy McPhillips (PF), Paul Summer (C) Charles Brown, Willy Crigler, Clarence Stenger, Robert Camp, Mark Hervey | |
| 10:58 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips misses long on a turnaround from the left block but he's hacked by Christopher Borders - foul #1 on Christopher Borders, team foul #5 | 16-24 |
| 10:58 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips makes the 1st free throw | 16-25 |
| 10:58 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips makes the 2nd free throw | 16-26 |
| 10:41 | Nebraska | Christopher Borders blows the layup but he's fouled by Mark Fullwood - foul #1 on Mark Fullwood, team foul #3 | 16-26 |
| 10:41 | Nebraska | Christopher Borders makes the 1st free throw | 17-26 |
| 10:41 | Nebraska | Christopher Borders misses the 2nd free throw | 17-26 |
| 10:41 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips grabs the board | 17-26 |
| 10:37 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips misses short on a jump hook from close range | 17-26 |
| 10:35 | Nebraska | Mike Perry gets the rebound | 17-26 |
| 10:13 | Nebraska | Douglas Lampkins misses the 3 from the right corner | 17-26 |
| 10:12 | Nebraska | Mike Perry tips it but misses | 17-26 |
| 10:10 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer gets the rebound | 17-26 |
| 10:04 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood misses the jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Mike Perry - foul #1 on Mike Perry, team foul #6 | 17-26 |
| Subs | Nebraska | Larry Skelley (SF), Steven Thor (PF), Mark Tuttle (C) John Pitts, Douglas Lampkins, Christopher Borders | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler (SG), Clarence Stenger (SF) Thomas Brown, James Allen | |
| 10:04 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood misses the 1st free throw | 17-26 |
| 10:04 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood makes the 2nd free throw | 17-27 |
| 09:55 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley makes the jumper from the left wing set up by Steven Thor | 19-27 |
| 09:50 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler knocks in the 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Mark Fullwood | 19-30 |
| 09:36 | Nebraska | Salvatore Romano misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 19-30 |
| 09:34 | Nebraska | Steven Thor gets the offensive rebound | 19-30 |
| 09:21 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley clanks a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Paul Summer - foul #1 on Paul Summer, team foul #4 | 19-30 |
| Subs | Nebraska | Edward Hyde (SG) Mike Perry | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown (SG) Mark Fullwood | |
| 09:21 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley makes the 1st free throw | 20-30 |
| 09:21 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley misses the 2nd free throw | 20-30 |
| 09:21 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer pulls down the rebound | 20-30 |
| 09:18 | Northern Illinois University | Salvatore Romano steals it from Willy Crigler in the backcourt | 20-30 |
| 09:01 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley clanks a 3 pointer from the left wing | 20-30 |
| 08:59 | Nebraska | Salvatore Romano tips it but misses | 20-30 |
| 08:58 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger gets the rebound | 20-30 |
| 08:48 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips misses long on a fadeaway from the right wing but he's hacked by Steven Thor - foul #2 on Steven Thor, team foul #7 | 20-30 |
| Subs | Nebraska | David Coombs (SF), Douglas Lampkins (PF), Christopher Borders (C) Larry Skelley, Steven Thor, Mark Tuttle | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown (PG), Mark Hervey (C) Thomas Brown, Paul Summer | |
| 08:48 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips makes the 1st free throw | 20-31 |
| 08:48 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips misses the 2nd free throw | 20-31 |
| 08:48 | Nebraska | Christopher Borders snags the defensive board | 20-31 |
| 08:38 | Nebraska | Edward Hyde is called for traveling | 20-31 |
| 08:26 | Northern Illinois University | Salvatore Romano is called for the reach on Charles Brown - foul #1 on Salvatore Romano, team foul #8 | 20-31 |
| 08:26 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown makes the 1st free throw | 20-32 |
| 08:26 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown misses the 2nd free throw | 20-32 |
| 08:26 | Nebraska | Christopher Borders gets the rebound | 20-32 |
| 08:11 | Nebraska | Douglas Lampkins misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Charles Brown - foul #1 on Charles Brown, team foul #5 | 20-32 |
| Subs | Nebraska | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown (SG), James Allen (SF) Willy Crigler, Clarence Stenger | |
| 08:11 | Nebraska | Douglas Lampkins misses the 1st free throw | 20-32 |
| 08:11 | Nebraska | Douglas Lampkins misses the 2nd free throw | 20-32 |
| 08:11 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Mark Hervey | 20-32 |
| 08:05 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 20-32 |
| 08:03 | Nebraska | Salvatore Romano grabs the defensive rebound | 20-32 |
| 07:57 | Nebraska | David Coombs hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 20-32 |
| 07:55 | Nebraska | David Coombs grabs the offensive rebound | 20-32 |
| 07:36 | Nebraska | David Coombs clanks a shot from the left side | 20-32 |
| 07:34 | Nebraska | David Coombs tips it home | 22-32 |
| Lineup | Nebraska | PG - Salvatore Romano (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SG - Edward Hyde (fresh) 4 pts. SF - David Coombs (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Douglas Lampkins (fresh) 2 reb. C - Christopher Borders (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Charles Brown (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Thomas Brown (fresh) 2 ast. SF - James Allen (fresh) PF - Billy McPhillips (fairly fresh) 7 pts. C - Mark Hervey (fairly fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 07:22 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips knocks in the fadeaway from close range on a great pass from Charles Brown | 22-34 |
| 07:17 | Nebraska | Salvatore Romano's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 22-34 |
| Subs | Nebraska | Mike Perry (SG), Larry Skelley (SF), Mark Tuttle (C) Salvatore Romano, Edward Hyde, Christopher Borders | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler (PG), Clarence Stenger (SF), Robert Camp (PF), Paul Summer (C) Charles Brown, James Allen, Billy McPhillips, Mark Hervey | |
| 07:12 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 22-34 |
| 07:11 | Nebraska | Mark Tuttle grabs the board | 22-34 |
| 07:02 | Nebraska | Mark Tuttle loses the dribble to Robert Camp | 22-34 |
| 06:50 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger buries a floater from the right block | 22-36 |
| 06:29 | Nebraska | Mike Perry throws a bad pass out of bounds | 22-36 |
| Subs | Nebraska | John Pitts (SG), Eric Longenecker (PF) David Coombs, Douglas Lampkins | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 06:18 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler connects on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 22-39 |
| 05:58 | Nebraska | Willy Crigler picks off the pass by Larry Skelley | 22-39 |
| 05:42 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger comes up short on the jumper from the right block but he's hacked by Larry Skelley - foul #1 on Larry Skelley, team foul #9 | 22-39 |
| Subs | Nebraska | Salvatore Romano (PG), Edward Hyde (SG) Mike Perry, John Pitts | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown (PG), Mark Fullwood (SG), Mark Hervey (C) Willy Crigler, Thomas Brown, Robert Camp | |
| 05:42 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger makes the 1st free throw | 22-40 |
| 05:42 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger makes the 2nd free throw | 22-41 |
| 05:31 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley misses the easy layup but he's fouled by Clarence Stenger - foul #1 on Clarence Stenger, team foul #6 | 22-41 |
| Subs | Nebraska | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Allen (SF), Billy McPhillips (PF) Clarence Stenger, Paul Summer | |
| 05:31 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley makes the 1st free throw | 23-41 |
| 05:31 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley makes the 2nd free throw | 24-41 |
| 05:09 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 24-41 |
| 05:07 | Nebraska | Mark Tuttle snags the defensive board | 24-41 |
| 04:57 | Nebraska | Salvatore Romano hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 24-41 |
| 04:55 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips grabs the defensive rebound | 24-41 |
| 04:40 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips hits a jumper from the right wing | 24-43 |
| 04:22 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right side | 24-43 |
| 04:21 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips gets the rebound | 24-43 |
| 04:06 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips misses the easy layup but he's hacked by Eric Longenecker - foul #1 on Eric Longenecker, team foul #10 | 24-43 |
| Subs | Nebraska | David Coombs (SF), Douglas Lampkins (PF), Christopher Borders (C) Larry Skelley, Eric Longenecker, Mark Tuttle | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler (SG), Clarence Stenger (SF), Robert Camp (C) Mark Fullwood, James Allen, Mark Hervey | |
| 04:06 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips makes the 1st free throw | 24-44 |
| 04:06 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips makes the 2nd free throw | 24-45 |
| 03:54 | Nebraska | Edward Hyde knocks in the driving attempt from the left block | 26-45 |
| 03:49 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Borders swats the short shot by Clarence Stenger | 26-45 |
| 03:47 | Nebraska | Douglas Lampkins gets the rebound | 26-45 |
| 03:34 | Nebraska | Douglas Lampkins blows the layup | 26-45 |
| 03:32 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger grabs the board | 26-45 |
| Lineup | Nebraska | PG - Salvatore Romano (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Edward Hyde (fairly fresh) 6 pts. SF - David Coombs (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Douglas Lampkins (fresh) 3 reb. C - Christopher Borders (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Charles Brown (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. SG - Willy Crigler (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Clarence Stenger (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Billy McPhillips (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 3 reb. C - Robert Camp (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 03:26 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown scores on a fadeaway from close range on a great pass from Clarence Stenger and he's fouled by Salvatore Romano - foul #2 on Salvatore Romano, team foul #11 | 26-47 |
| Subs | Nebraska | Mike Perry (SF), Steven Thor (PF) Edward Hyde, Douglas Lampkins | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer (C) Billy McPhillips | |
| 03:26 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown makes the free throw | 26-48 |
| 03:07 | Nebraska | Steven Thor can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 26-48 |
| 03:06 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Clarence Stenger | 26-48 |
| 03:00 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger scores on a driving attempt from the right block on a nice dish by Charles Brown | 26-50 |
| 02:42 | Nebraska | Salvatore Romano is called for traveling | 26-50 |
| Subs | Nebraska | John Pitts (SF) Salvatore Romano | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown (SG), Mark Hervey (C) Charles Brown, Robert Camp | |
| 02:27 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 26-50 |
| 02:26 | Nebraska | Steven Thor pulls down the rebound | 26-50 |
| 02:13 | Nebraska | John Pitts misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 26-50 |
| 02:11 | Nebraska | The offensive rebound goes to Steven Thor | 26-50 |
| 01:53 | Nebraska | Steven Thor connects on the 3 pointer from the left wing set up by David Coombs | 29-50 |
| 01:36 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 29-50 |
| 01:34 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey grabs the offensive board | 29-50 |
| 01:16 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer clanks a fadeaway from close range but he's fouled by Steven Thor - foul #3 on Steven Thor, team foul #12 | 29-50 |
| Subs | Nebraska | Salvatore Romano (PG), Edward Hyde (SG), Larry Skelley (SF), Douglas Lampkins (PF), Mark Tuttle (C) David Coombs, Mike Perry, John Pitts, Steven Thor, Christopher Borders | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown (PG), James Allen (SF) Willy Crigler, Clarence Stenger | |
| 01:16 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer makes the 1st free throw | 29-51 |
| 01:16 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer misses the 2nd free throw | 29-51 |
| 01:16 | Nebraska | Mark Tuttle snags the defensive board | 29-51 |
| 00:58 | Nebraska | James Allen is called for the reach on Salvatore Romano - foul #1 on James Allen, team foul #7 | 29-51 |
| Subs | Nebraska | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips (PF) Paul Summer | |
| 00:58 | Nebraska | Salvatore Romano makes the 1st free throw | 30-51 |
| 00:58 | Nebraska | Salvatore Romano makes the 2nd free throw | 31-51 |
| 00:44 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Tuttle picks off the pass by Mark Hervey | 31-51 |
| 00:29 | Nebraska | Salvatore Romano can't finish the layup but the foul's on Mark Hervey - foul #1 on Mark Hervey, team foul #8 | 31-51 |
| Subs | Nebraska | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Camp (C) Mark Hervey | |
| 00:29 | Nebraska | Salvatore Romano makes the 1st free throw | 32-51 |
| 00:29 | Nebraska | Salvatore Romano makes the 2nd free throw | 33-51 |
| 00:02 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips's layup is rejected by Douglas Lampkins | 33-51 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | The clock runs out | 33-51 |