| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Robert Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. SG - Marion Knight (fresh) 5 pts. SF - James Kerner (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Troy Wallick (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - David Bertrand (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Charles Brown (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Willy Crigler (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Clarence Stenger (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. PF - Mark Hervey (fresh) 4 reb. C - Billy McPhillips (fresh) 13 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger inbounds the ball | 35-29 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| 19:47 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips can't connect on a turnaround from the right block but he's fouled by David Bertrand - foul #3 on David Bertrand, team foul #1 | 35-29 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | James Conyers (C) David Bertrand | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 19:47 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips makes the 1st free throw | 35-30 |
| 19:47 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips makes the 2nd free throw | 35-31 |
| 19:31 | Eastern Michigan | James Kerner hits a jumpshot from just outside the lane on a great pass from Robert Johnson | 37-31 |
| 19:14 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler misses long on a jumper from the left wing | 37-31 |
| 19:13 | Eastern Michigan | Troy Wallick grabs the defensive rebound | 37-31 |
| 19:07 | Eastern Michigan | Troy Wallick misses badly on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 37-31 |
| 19:06 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger grabs the defensive rebound | 37-31 |
| 18:59 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey loses the ball out of bounds | 37-31 |
| 18:39 | Eastern Michigan | James Kerner misses the fadeaway from close range | 37-31 |
| 18:38 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips pulls down the rebound | 37-31 |
| 18:33 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner | 37-31 |
| 18:31 | Eastern Michigan | The rebound goes to Robert Johnson | 37-31 |
| 18:26 | Eastern Michigan | Robert Johnson misses short on a floater near the basket but he's fouled by Clarence Stenger - foul #3 on Clarence Stenger, team foul #1 | 37-31 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Allen (SF) Clarence Stenger | |
| 18:26 | Eastern Michigan | Robert Johnson misses the 1st free throw | 37-31 |
| 18:26 | Eastern Michigan | Robert Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 38-31 |
| 18:12 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips drills a runner in the lane on a nice dish by Charles Brown | 38-33 |
| 17:55 | Eastern Michigan | Marion Knight is hacked by Willy Crigler - foul #1 on Willy Crigler, team foul #2 | 38-33 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Eugene Williams (C) James Conyers | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 17:44 | Eastern Michigan | Marion Knight clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 38-33 |
| 17:43 | Eastern Michigan | Eugene Williams grabs the offensive board | 38-33 |
| 17:35 | Eastern Michigan | Mark Hervey is called for the reach on Troy Wallick - foul #3 on Mark Hervey, team foul #3 | 38-33 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Camp (PF) Mark Hervey | |
| 17:23 | Eastern Michigan | James Kerner lays it in set up by Troy Wallick | 40-33 |
| 17:18 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips misses the floater from the left wing | 40-33 |
| 17:17 | Eastern Michigan | The rebound goes to Robert Johnson | 40-33 |
| 17:04 | Eastern Michigan | Eugene Williams misses badly on a shot from the right wing | 40-33 |
| 17:02 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips grabs the board | 40-33 |
| 16:58 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown's pass is intercepted by Robert Johnson | 40-33 |
| 16:53 | Eastern Michigan | Marion Knight misses the lay-in | 40-33 |
| 16:51 | Eastern Michigan | Marion Knight gets the offensive rebound | 40-33 |
| 16:35 | Eastern Michigan | Eugene Williams misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 40-33 |
| 16:33 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Robert Camp | 40-33 |
| 16:22 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Camp can't connect on a driving attempt near the basket | 40-33 |
| 16:21 | Eastern Michigan | James Kerner grabs the board | 40-33 |
| 16:01 | Eastern Michigan | Willy Crigler takes the ball from Eugene Williams | 40-33 |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Robert Johnson (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. SG - Marion Knight (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SF - James Kerner (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 2 reb. PF - Troy Wallick (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Eugene Williams (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Charles Brown (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SG - Willy Crigler (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - James Allen (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Robert Camp (fresh) 2 pts. C - Billy McPhillips (fairly fresh) 17 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 15:37 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown drills a 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Willy Crigler | 40-36 |
| 15:15 | Eastern Michigan | James Kerner misses badly on a 3 from the left wing | 40-36 |
| 15:13 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Robert Camp | 40-36 |
| 14:54 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips drills a jumper near the basket on a great pass from James Allen | 40-38 |
| 14:39 | Eastern Michigan | Eugene Williams hits a turnaround from the right block set up by Robert Johnson and the foul's on James Allen - foul #2 on James Allen, team foul #4 | 42-38 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Robert Pitman (PG), Junior Andrews (SG), Mike Mahmood (SF), David Bertrand (C) Robert Johnson, Marion Knight, James Kerner, Troy Wallick | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (PG), Thomas Brown (SG), Clarence Stenger (SF), Mark Hervey (PF), Paul Summer (C) Charles Brown, Willy Crigler, James Allen, Robert Camp, Billy McPhillips | |
| 14:39 | Eastern Michigan | Eugene Williams misses the free throw | 42-38 |
| 14:39 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey snags the defensive board | 42-38 |
| 14:34 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger comes up short on the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 42-38 |
| 14:32 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey pulls down the offensive rebound | 42-38 |
| 14:14 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger scores on a jumper from the left side on a great pass from Thomas Brown and he's hacked by Mike Mahmood - foul #1 on Mike Mahmood, team foul #2 | 42-40 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | James Conyers (PF) Eugene Williams | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 14:14 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger makes the free throw | 42-41 |
| 13:58 | Eastern Michigan | Robert Pitman scores on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Junior Andrews | 44-41 |
| 13:39 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger hits a fadeaway from the free throw line | 44-43 |
| 13:31 | Eastern Michigan | Thomas Brown is called for the reach on Junior Andrews - foul #1 on Thomas Brown, team foul #5 | 44-43 |
| 13:13 | Eastern Michigan | Mark Hervey steals the ball from David Bertrand | 44-43 |
| 13:01 | Eastern Michigan | The refs have stopped play. James Conyers is in a lot of pain and is being checked by the trainers. He's holding his ankle. He appears to have just been shaken up and should be able to return. | 44-43 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Frederick Knouse (PF) James Conyers | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Camp (C) Paul Summer | |
| 12:44 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey's layup is rejected by Frederick Knouse | 44-43 |
| 12:42 | Eastern Michigan | Mike Mahmood gets the rebound | 44-43 |
| 12:37 | Eastern Michigan | Robert Pitman is denied on a layup by Robert Camp | 44-43 |
| 12:36 | Eastern Michigan | Junior Andrews can't tip it in | 44-43 |
| 12:35 | Eastern Michigan | Junior Andrews hits the follow up shot | 46-43 |
| 12:29 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Pitman steals the ball from Clarence Stenger | 46-43 |
| 12:19 | Eastern Michigan | David Bertrand makes the 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Junior Andrews | 49-43 |
| 12:03 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Pitman steps in front of the Thomas Brown pass | 49-43 |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Robert Pitman (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. SG - Junior Andrews (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SF - Mike Mahmood (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Frederick Knouse (fresh) 3 pts. C - David Bertrand (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Mark Fullwood (fairly fresh) 3 pts. SG - Thomas Brown (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. SF - Clarence Stenger (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. PF - Mark Hervey (fresh) 6 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Robert Camp (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:45 | Eastern Michigan | Frederick Knouse misses badly on a fadeaway from the left side | 49-43 |
| 11:44 | Eastern Michigan | David Bertrand misses the tip | 49-43 |
| 11:42 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey grabs the board | 49-43 |
| 11:28 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Camp hits a floater from the left wing set up by Mark Fullwood | 49-45 |
| 11:14 | Eastern Michigan | Frederick Knouse misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 49-45 |
| 11:13 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Clarence Stenger | 49-45 |
| 11:08 | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Knouse steals it from Mark Fullwood | 49-45 |
| 10:56 | Eastern Michigan | Frederick Knouse misses short on a floater from close range | 49-45 |
| 10:54 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger snags the defensive board | 49-45 |
| 10:46 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey loses the dribble to David Bertrand | 49-45 |
| 10:32 | Eastern Michigan | Thomas Brown is called for the reach on Junior Andrews - foul #2 on Thomas Brown, team foul #6 | 49-45 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Robert Johnson (PG), Marion Knight (SG), James Kerner (SF), Troy Wallick (PF), Eugene Williams (C) Robert Pitman, Junior Andrews, Mike Mahmood, Frederick Knouse, David Bertrand | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown (PG), Willy Crigler (SG), James Allen (SF), Paul Summer (PF), Billy McPhillips (C) Mark Fullwood, Thomas Brown, Clarence Stenger, Mark Hervey, Robert Camp | |
| 10:12 | Eastern Michigan | Robert Johnson knocks in the shot from the left wing | 51-45 |
| 09:50 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips travels with the ball | 51-45 |
| 09:33 | Eastern Michigan | Troy Wallick hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left wing but the foul's on James Allen - foul #3 on James Allen, team foul #7 | 51-45 |
| 09:33 | Eastern Michigan | Troy Wallick makes the 1st free throw | 52-45 |
| 09:33 | Eastern Michigan | Troy Wallick makes the 2nd free throw | 53-45 |
| 09:04 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips blows the layup | 53-45 |
| 09:03 | Eastern Michigan | Troy Wallick gets the rebound | 53-45 |
| 08:50 | Eastern Michigan | James Kerner misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 53-45 |
| 08:48 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown snags the defensive board | 53-45 |
| 08:43 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown can't connect on a 3 from the right corner | 53-45 |
| 08:41 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen tips it in | 53-47 |
| 08:22 | Eastern Michigan | Willy Crigler picks off the pass by Marion Knight | 53-47 |
| 08:00 | Northern Illinois University | Eugene Williams steps in front of the Billy McPhillips pass | 53-47 |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Robert Johnson (fresh) 5 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl. SG - Marion Knight (fresh) 5 pts. SF - James Kerner (fresh) 12 pts. 2 reb. PF - Troy Wallick (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. C - Eugene Williams (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Charles Brown (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. SG - Willy Crigler (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. SF - James Allen (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - Paul Summer (fresh) 2 reb. C - Billy McPhillips (fresh) 19 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 07:41 | Eastern Michigan | Troy Wallick can't connect on a shot in the lane but he's hacked by Paul Summer - foul #1 on Paul Summer, team foul #8 | 53-47 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Robert Pitman (PG), David Bertrand (C) Robert Johnson, Eugene Williams | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (PG), Thomas Brown (SG), Clarence Stenger (SF), Mark Hervey (PF), Robert Camp (C) Charles Brown, Willy Crigler, James Allen, Paul Summer, Billy McPhillips | |
| 07:41 | Eastern Michigan | Troy Wallick makes the 1st free throw | 54-47 |
| 07:41 | Eastern Michigan | Troy Wallick misses the 2nd free throw | 54-47 |
| 07:41 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey grabs the defensive rebound | 54-47 |
| 07:23 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger is hacked by David Bertrand - foul #4 on David Bertrand, team foul #3 | 54-47 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Junior Andrews (SG), Mike Mahmood (SF), James Conyers (PF) Marion Knight, James Kerner, Troy Wallick | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 07:02 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 54-47 |
| 07:00 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey pulls down the offensive rebound | 54-47 |
| 06:49 | Northern Illinois University | James Conyers is called for the reach on Mark Hervey - foul #2 on James Conyers, team foul #4 | 54-47 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler (PG), Billy McPhillips (C) Mark Fullwood, Robert Camp | |
| 06:44 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips misses short on a jump hook in the paint | 54-47 |
| 06:42 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Mark Hervey | 54-47 |
| 06:26 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger comes up short on the driving attempt near the basket | 54-47 |
| 06:25 | Eastern Michigan | Robert Pitman gets the rebound | 54-47 |
| 06:10 | Eastern Michigan | James Conyers hits the front of the rim on the shot from the free throw line but he's hacked by Clarence Stenger - foul #4 on Clarence Stenger, team foul #9 | 54-47 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Robert Johnson (PG), Marion Knight (SG), James Kerner (SF) Robert Pitman, Junior Andrews, Mike Mahmood | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown (PG) Thomas Brown | |
| 06:10 | Eastern Michigan | James Conyers misses the 1st free throw | 54-47 |
| 06:10 | Eastern Michigan | James Conyers makes the 2nd free throw | 55-47 |
| 05:59 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt in the paint | 55-47 |
| 05:58 | Eastern Michigan | The rebound goes to James Kerner | 55-47 |
| 05:44 | Eastern Michigan | Robert Johnson scores on a fadeaway in the lane set up by Marion Knight and he's fouled by Charles Brown - foul #1 on Charles Brown, team foul #10 | 57-47 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Troy Wallick (PF) James Conyers | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 05:44 | Eastern Michigan | Robert Johnson misses the free throw | 57-47 |
| 05:44 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey pulls down the rebound | 57-47 |
| 05:34 | Northern Illinois University | Troy Wallick is called for the reach on Billy McPhillips - foul #1 on Troy Wallick, team foul #5 | 57-47 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Eugene Williams (C) David Bertrand | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 05:19 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 57-47 |
| 05:18 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips gets the offensive rebound | 57-47 |
| 04:59 | Northern Illinois University | Troy Wallick is called for the reach on Billy McPhillips - foul #2 on Troy Wallick, team foul #6 | 57-47 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown (SG), Robert Camp (PF), Paul Summer (C) Willy Crigler, Mark Hervey, Billy McPhillips | |
| 04:41 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown buries a 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Charles Brown | 57-50 |
| 04:19 | Eastern Michigan | Robert Johnson buries a pull-up jumper from the right side | 59-50 |
| 04:09 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown buries a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from Clarence Stenger | 59-53 |
| 03:51 | Eastern Michigan | Troy Wallick knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the left wing set up by James Kerner | 61-53 |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Robert Johnson (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl. SG - Marion Knight (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Kerner (fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. PF - Troy Wallick (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. C - Eugene Williams (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Charles Brown (fresh) 6 pts. 5 ast. SG - Thomas Brown (fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. SF - Clarence Stenger (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. 4 pf. PF - Robert Camp (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Paul Summer (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| 03:40 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown knocks in the fadeaway from the right side | 61-55 |
| 03:20 | Eastern Michigan | Troy Wallick drills a fadeaway from the free throw line set up by James Kerner | 63-55 |
| 03:06 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown misses long on a 3 from the right corner | 63-55 |
| 03:05 | Eastern Michigan | Troy Wallick pulls down the rebound | 63-55 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 02:40 | Eastern Michigan | Eugene Williams misses the lay-in | 63-55 |
| 02:38 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Robert Camp | 63-55 |
| 02:38 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 63-55 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Robert Pitman (PG), David Bertrand (C) Robert Johnson, Eugene Williams | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler (SG), Mark Hervey (PF), Billy McPhillips (C) Thomas Brown, Robert Camp, Paul Summer | |
| 02:28 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger is hacked by David Bertrand - foul #5 on David Bertrand, team foul #7 | 63-55 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | James Conyers (C) David Bertrand | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 02:28 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger misses the 1st free throw | 63-55 |
| 02:28 | Eastern Michigan | The rebound goes to James Conyers | 63-55 |
| 02:28 | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 63-55 |
| 02:07 | Eastern Michigan | Marion Knight buries a shot from the right side set up by Robert Pitman | 65-55 |
| 01:59 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger buries a fadeaway from the left block and he's hacked by James Conyers - foul #3 on James Conyers, team foul #8 | 65-57 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Robert Johnson (PG) Robert Pitman | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 01:59 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger makes the free throw | 65-58 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 01:58 | Eastern Michigan | Marion Knight is fouled in the backcourt by Charles Brown - foul #2 on Charles Brown, team foul #11 | 65-58 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Eugene Williams (C) James Conyers | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 01:58 | Eastern Michigan | Marion Knight makes the 1st free throw | 66-58 |
| 01:58 | Eastern Michigan | Marion Knight makes the 2nd free throw | 67-58 |
| 01:40 | Northern Illinois University | A charge is called on Willy Crigler - foul #2 on Willy Crigler, team foul #12 | 67-58 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 01:38 | Eastern Michigan | Charles Brown is called for the reach on Troy Wallick in the backcourt - foul #3 on Charles Brown, team foul #13 | 67-58 |
| 01:38 | Eastern Michigan | Troy Wallick misses the 1st free throw | 67-58 |
| 01:38 | Eastern Michigan | Troy Wallick makes the 2nd free throw | 68-58 |
| 01:17 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips buries a floater from close range set up by Clarence Stenger | 68-60 |
| 01:16 | Eastern Michigan | Robert Johnson is hacked by Charles Brown in the backcourt - foul #4 on Charles Brown, team foul #14 | 68-60 |
| 01:16 | Eastern Michigan | Robert Johnson misses the 1st free throw | 68-60 |
| 01:16 | Eastern Michigan | Robert Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 69-60 |
| 00:57 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown is called for traveling | 69-60 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:55 | Eastern Michigan | Charles Brown is called for the reach on Marion Knight in the backcourt - foul #5 on Charles Brown, team foul #15 | 69-60 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown (SG) Charles Brown | |
| 00:55 | Eastern Michigan | Marion Knight makes the 1st free throw | 70-60 |
| 00:55 | Eastern Michigan | Marion Knight makes the 2nd free throw | 71-60 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:50 | Northern Illinois University | Marion Knight is called for the reach on Thomas Brown - foul #1 on Marion Knight, team foul #9 | 71-60 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Robert Pitman (PG), Junior Andrews (SG), Mike Mahmood (SF), James Conyers (PF) Robert Johnson, Marion Knight, James Kerner, Troy Wallick | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (PG), James Allen (SF), Robert Camp (PF), Paul Summer (C) Willy Crigler, Clarence Stenger, Mark Hervey, Billy McPhillips | |
| 00:50 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown makes the 1st free throw | 71-61 |
| 00:50 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown makes the 2nd free throw | 71-62 |
| 00:49 | Eastern Michigan | Robert Pitman is hacked by Mark Fullwood in the backcourt - foul #1 on Mark Fullwood, team foul #16 | 71-62 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Robert Johnson (PG), James Kerner (SF), Troy Wallick (PF) Junior Andrews, Mike Mahmood, James Conyers | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler (PG), Clarence Stenger (SF), Mark Hervey (PF), Billy McPhillips (C) Mark Fullwood, James Allen, Robert Camp, Paul Summer | |
| 00:49 | Eastern Michigan | Robert Pitman makes the 1st free throw | 72-62 |
| 00:49 | Eastern Michigan | Robert Pitman makes the 2nd free throw | 73-62 |
| 00:42 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey comes up short on the floater from the baseline | 73-62 |
| 00:40 | Eastern Michigan | Troy Wallick grabs the defensive rebound | 73-62 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 00:14 | Eastern Michigan | Robert Johnson buries a turnaround in the lane on a great pass from Robert Pitman | 75-62 |
| 00:08 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips knocks in the turnaround from the baseline on a great pass from Willy Crigler | 75-64 |
| 00:00 | Eastern Michigan | Robert Johnson runs out the clock | 75-64 |