| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Gary Loving (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Robert Davis (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Delbert Bryant (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Richard Shepherd (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. C - Matthew Patrick (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roy Brown (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. SG - Lawrence Jones (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Michael Whitley (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Jeff Price (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Wayne Rader (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Western Michigan | Delbert Bryant inbounds the ball | 32-40 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:37 | Western Michigan | Gary Loving misses badly on a 3 from straight away | 32-40 |
| 19:36 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown grabs the board | 32-40 |
| 19:24 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley can't connect on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 32-40 |
| 19:23 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd snags the defensive board | 32-40 |
| 19:05 | Western Michigan | Gary Loving clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 32-40 |
| 19:04 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley grabs the board | 32-40 |
| 18:46 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley hits a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Lawrence Jones | 32-43 |
| 18:23 | Western Michigan | Robert Davis can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away | 32-43 |
| 18:21 | Western Michigan | Matthew Patrick tips it home | 34-43 |
| 18:16 | Northern Illinois University | Delbert Bryant is called for the reach on Lawrence Jones in the backcourt - foul #2 on Delbert Bryant, team foul #1 | 34-43 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Gerald Boyer (PG), Dikembe Ako (SG), Michael Bakken (SF), Kermit Eames (PF), Donald Harris (C) Gary Loving, Robert Davis, Delbert Bryant, Richard Shepherd, Matthew Patrick | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre (SG), Louis Wren (SF), Benjamin Glick (PF), Joe Shofner (C) Lawrence Jones, Michael Whitley, Jeff Price, Wayne Rader | |
| 18:04 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre misses the wide open 3pt attempt from straight away | 34-43 |
| 18:02 | Western Michigan | Donald Harris grabs the defensive rebound | 34-43 |
| 17:55 | Western Michigan | Kermit Eames connects on the fadeaway from the right block | 36-43 |
| 17:28 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 36-43 |
| 17:26 | Western Michigan | Donald Harris pulls down the rebound | 36-43 |
| 17:13 | Western Michigan | Dikembe Ako misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 36-43 |
| 17:12 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Glick grabs the board | 36-43 |
| 17:08 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown is hacked by Gerald Boyer - foul #2 on Gerald Boyer, team foul #2 | 36-43 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Gary Loving (PG), Delbert Bryant (SF), Richard Shepherd (PF) Gerald Boyer, Michael Bakken, Donald Harris | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley (SF), Jeff Price (PF), Wayne Rader (C) Roy Brown, Benjamin Glick, Joe Shofner | |
| 17:02 | Northern Illinois University | Louis Wren misses long on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 36-43 |
| 17:00 | Western Michigan | Kermit Eames gets the rebound | 36-43 |
| 16:48 | Western Michigan | Delbert Bryant misses short on a turnaround from close range but the foul's on Louis Wren - foul #3 on Louis Wren, team foul #1 | 36-43 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Warren Comer (C) Kermit Eames | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Jones (SG) Louis Wren | |
| 16:48 | Western Michigan | Delbert Bryant misses the 1st free throw | 36-43 |
| 16:48 | Western Michigan | Delbert Bryant makes the 2nd free throw | 37-43 |
| 16:21 | Northern Illinois University | Jeff Price is open and scores on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line set up by Lawrence Jones | 37-45 |
| 16:16 | Western Michigan | Gary Loving connects on the fadeaway from the right side set up by Richard Shepherd | 39-45 |
| 15:56 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley misses badly on a 3 from the left wing | 39-45 |
| 15:54 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader hits the follow up shot | 39-47 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Gary Loving (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. SG - Dikembe Ako (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SF - Delbert Bryant (fairly fresh) 4 pts. PF - Richard Shepherd (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. C - Warren Comer (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Gregory Webre (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 stl. SG - Lawrence Jones (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SF - Michael Whitley (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Jeff Price (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. C - Wayne Rader (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 15:32 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd misses badly on a shot in the paint | 39-47 |
| 15:31 | Western Michigan | Delbert Bryant tips it home | 41-47 |
| 15:29 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre is hacked by Dikembe Ako in the backcourt - foul #2 on Dikembe Ako, team foul #3 | 41-47 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Gerald Boyer (PG), Robert Davis (SG), Robert John (SF), Donald Harris (PF), Matthew Patrick (C) Gary Loving, Dikembe Ako, Delbert Bryant, Richard Shepherd, Warren Comer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown (PG), Louis Wren (SG), Benjamin Glick (SF), Joe Shofner (PF), Robert Heffernan (C) Gregory Webre, Lawrence Jones, Michael Whitley, Jeff Price, Wayne Rader | |
| 15:09 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Patrick blocks the short jumper by Joe Shofner | 41-47 |
| 15:08 | Western Michigan | Matthew Patrick grabs the board | 41-47 |
| 14:46 | Western Michigan | Gerald Boyer is fouled on the floor by Robert Heffernan - foul #1 on Robert Heffernan, team foul #2 | 41-47 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Kermit Eames (PF) Donald Harris | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 14:31 | Western Michigan | Gerald Boyer drills a jump hook from the left block on a great pass from Matthew Patrick and he's fouled by Roy Brown - foul #2 on Roy Brown, team foul #3 | 43-47 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lee Stoddard (SG) Louis Wren | |
| 14:31 | Western Michigan | Gerald Boyer makes the free throw | 44-47 |
| 14:27 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 44-47 |
| 14:17 | Western Michigan | Gerald Boyer is called for traveling | 44-47 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd (PF) Kermit Eames | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 14:04 | Northern Illinois University | Lee Stoddard is fouled on the floor by Gerald Boyer - foul #3 on Gerald Boyer, team foul #4 | 44-47 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Bakken (SG), Donald Harris (C) Robert Davis, Matthew Patrick | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader (C) Robert Heffernan | |
| 13:51 | Northern Illinois University | Lee Stoddard scores on a pull-up jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Roy Brown | 44-49 |
| 13:38 | Western Michigan | Michael Bakken knocks in the 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Robert John | 47-49 |
| 13:10 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Glick lays it in set up by Lee Stoddard | 47-51 |
| 12:50 | Western Michigan | Robert John hits a 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Gerald Boyer | 50-51 |
| 12:46 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 50-51 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Gary Loving (PG), Robert Davis (SG), Delbert Bryant (SF), Kermit Eames (PF), Matthew Patrick (C) Gerald Boyer, Michael Bakken, Robert John, Richard Shepherd, Donald Harris | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre (PG), Lawrence Jones (SG), Michael Whitley (SF), Jeff Price (PF), Robert Heffernan (C) Roy Brown, Lee Stoddard, Benjamin Glick, Joe Shofner, Wayne Rader | |
| 12:25 | Western Michigan | Gary Loving comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the left side | 50-51 |
| 12:23 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Robert Heffernan | 50-51 |
| 12:17 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley can't connect on an uncontested turnaround in the paint but the foul's on Delbert Bryant - foul #3 on Delbert Bryant, team foul #5 | 50-51 |
| 12:17 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley makes the 1st free throw | 50-52 |
| 12:17 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley makes the 2nd free throw | 50-53 |
| 11:56 | Western Michigan | Gary Loving knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the left side and he's fouled by Gregory Webre - foul #1 on Gregory Webre, team foul #4 | 52-53 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Dikembe Ako (SG), Warren Comer (C) Robert Davis, Matthew Patrick | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader (C) Robert Heffernan | |
| 11:56 | Western Michigan | Gary Loving makes the free throw | 53-53 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Gary Loving (fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. SG - Dikembe Ako (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Delbert Bryant (fresh) 6 pts. 3 pf. PF - Kermit Eames (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. C - Warren Comer (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Gregory Webre (fresh) 3 pts. 2 stl. SG - Lawrence Jones (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SF - Michael Whitley (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. PF - Jeff Price (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. C - Wayne Rader (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:36 | Northern Illinois University | Jeff Price hits the front of the rim on the turnaround in the paint | 53-53 |
| 11:35 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley hits the follow up shot | 53-55 |
| 11:08 | Western Michigan | Lawrence Jones steals it from Gary Loving | 53-55 |
| 11:06 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Loving steals it from Michael Whitley in the backcourt | 53-55 |
| 11:00 | Western Michigan | Gary Loving misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away | 53-55 |
| 10:58 | Northern Illinois University | Jeff Price grabs the board | 53-55 |
| 10:54 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Jones is wide open but clanks a jumper from just outside the lane | 53-55 |
| 10:53 | Western Michigan | Delbert Bryant grabs the board | 53-55 |
| 10:29 | Western Michigan | Kermit Eames is fouled on the floor by Jeff Price - foul #3 on Jeff Price, team foul #5 | 53-55 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Davis (SG), Robert John (SF), Richard Shepherd (PF), Matthew Patrick (C) Gary Loving, Delbert Bryant, Kermit Eames, Warren Comer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown (PG), Lee Stoddard (SG), Louis Wren (SF), Robert Heffernan (C) Gregory Webre, Lawrence Jones, Michael Whitley, Wayne Rader | |
| 10:10 | Western Michigan | Robert Davis misses short on a floater near the basket but he's hacked by Lee Stoddard - foul #1 on Lee Stoddard, team foul #6 | 53-55 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Gerald Boyer (PG) Dikembe Ako | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Glick (PF) Jeff Price | |
| 10:10 | Western Michigan | Robert Davis misses the 1st free throw | 53-55 |
| 10:10 | Western Michigan | Robert Davis makes the 2nd free throw | 54-55 |
| 09:53 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown makes the 3pt shot from straight away on a nice dish by Lee Stoddard | 54-58 |
| 09:39 | Western Michigan | Robert Davis clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 54-58 |
| 09:37 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown grabs the board | 54-58 |
| 09:35 | Northern Illinois University | Robert John is called for the reach on Louis Wren in the backcourt - foul #4 on Robert John, team foul #6 | 54-58 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Bakken (SF), Donald Harris (C) Robert John, Matthew Patrick | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joe Shofner (PF) Lee Stoddard | |
| 09:30 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Glick misses badly on the uncontested fadeaway from the free throw line | 54-58 |
| 09:29 | Western Michigan | Donald Harris grabs the defensive rebound | 54-58 |
| 09:18 | Western Michigan | Robert Davis connects on the turnaround from the baseline set up by Donald Harris and he's hacked by Louis Wren - foul #4 on Louis Wren, team foul #7 | 56-58 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Jones (SG), Wayne Rader (C) Louis Wren, Robert Heffernan | |
| 09:18 | Western Michigan | Robert Davis makes the free throw | 57-58 |
| 09:16 | Northern Illinois University | Gerald Boyer steals the ball from Wayne Rader in the backcourt | 57-58 |
| 09:13 | Western Michigan | Gerald Boyer banks in the layup | 59-58 |
| 08:56 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Jones connects on the floater from the left side on a great pass from Wayne Rader | 59-60 |
| 08:42 | Western Michigan | Robert Davis misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 59-60 |
| 08:40 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Shofner grabs the board | 59-60 |
| 08:36 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Harris denies the turnaround by Roy Brown | 59-60 |
| 08:34 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Glick grabs the offensive rebound | 59-60 |
| 08:19 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown misses the fadeaway from the left side | 59-60 |
| 08:17 | Western Michigan | Donald Harris snags the defensive board | 59-60 |
| 08:06 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd lays it up and in | 61-60 |
| 08:04 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown's pass is intercepted by Richard Shepherd in the backcourt | 61-60 |
| 07:43 | Western Michigan | Michael Bakken hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 61-60 |
| 07:41 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader pulls down the rebound | 61-60 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Gerald Boyer (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Robert Davis (fairly fresh) 7 pts. SF - Michael Bakken (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. PF - Richard Shepherd (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Donald Harris (fairly fresh) 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roy Brown (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 2 ast. SG - Lawrence Jones (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. SF - Benjamin Glick (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - Joe Shofner (fairly fresh) 2 reb. C - Wayne Rader (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 07:37 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Bakken steps in front of the Wayne Rader pass | 61-60 |
| 07:34 | Western Michigan | Michael Bakken hits the finger roll | 63-60 |
| 07:30 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Jones's pass is intercepted by Robert Davis in the backcourt | 63-60 |
| 07:29 | Western Michigan | Michael Bakken misses the easy layup | 63-60 |
| 07:28 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Wayne Rader | 63-60 |
| 07:22 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Jones misses badly on a jumpshot from the right wing | 63-60 |
| 07:21 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd gets the rebound | 63-60 |
| 06:53 | Western Michigan | Wayne Rader swats the short shot by Michael Bakken | 63-60 |
| 06:52 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Roy Brown | 63-60 |
| 06:46 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader lays it up and in and the foul's on Michael Bakken - foul #1 on Michael Bakken, team foul #7 | 63-62 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Gary Loving (PG), Dikembe Ako (SG), Robert John (SF), Kermit Eames (PF), Matthew Patrick (C) Gerald Boyer, Robert Davis, Michael Bakken, Richard Shepherd, Donald Harris | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre (PG), Louis Wren (SG), Michael Whitley (SF), Jeff Price (PF) Roy Brown, Lawrence Jones, Benjamin Glick, Joe Shofner | |
| 06:46 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader misses the free throw | 63-62 |
| 06:46 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Dikembe Ako | 63-62 |
| 06:33 | Western Michigan | Robert John scores on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line set up by Kermit Eames | 65-62 |
| 06:20 | Northern Illinois University | Jeff Price hits the front of the rim on the wide open floater from close range | 65-62 |
| 06:18 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Louis Wren | 65-62 |
| 06:09 | Northern Illinois University | The jump hook by Wayne Rader is blocked by Kermit Eames | 65-62 |
| 06:08 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Matthew Patrick | 65-62 |
| 06:01 | Western Michigan | Kermit Eames can't finish the layup | 65-62 |
| 05:59 | Northern Illinois University | Jeff Price grabs the defensive rebound | 65-62 |
| 05:56 | Northern Illinois University | Dikembe Ako picks off the pass by Michael Whitley in the backcourt | 65-62 |
| 05:45 | Western Michigan | Kermit Eames lays it up and in | 67-62 |
| 05:27 | Northern Illinois University | Dikembe Ako steals the ball from Michael Whitley | 67-62 |
| 05:22 | Western Michigan | Dikembe Ako lays it in | 69-62 |
| 05:01 | Northern Illinois University | Jeff Price connects on the open fadeaway from the right block and he's hacked by Dikembe Ako - foul #3 on Dikembe Ako, team foul #8 | 69-64 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Delbert Bryant (SG), Warren Comer (PF) Dikembe Ako, Kermit Eames | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown (PG), Lee Stoddard (SG), Robert Heffernan (C) Gregory Webre, Louis Wren, Wayne Rader | |
| 05:01 | Northern Illinois University | Jeff Price makes the free throw | 69-65 |
| 04:36 | Western Michigan | Gary Loving connects on the fadeaway from the right wing on a great pass from Warren Comer | 71-65 |
| 04:30 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 71-65 |
| 04:28 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Heffernan grabs the offensive rebound | 71-65 |
| 04:16 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley is hacked by Matthew Patrick - foul #3 on Matthew Patrick, team foul #9 | 71-65 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Davis (SG), Richard Shepherd (PF) Robert John, Matthew Patrick | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 04:16 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley makes the 1st free throw | 71-66 |
| 04:16 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley misses the 2nd free throw | 71-66 |
| 04:16 | Northern Illinois University | Jeff Price pulls down the offensive rebound | 71-66 |
| 04:00 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley makes the driving attempt near the basket | 71-68 |
| 03:41 | Western Michigan | Gary Loving misses long on a jumper from the right side | 71-68 |
| 03:39 | Northern Illinois University | Jeff Price grabs the defensive rebound | 71-68 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Gary Loving (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 3 ast. SG - Robert Davis (fairly fresh) 7 pts. SF - Delbert Bryant (fresh) 6 pts. 3 pf. PF - Richard Shepherd (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - Warren Comer (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roy Brown (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 2 ast. SG - Lee Stoddard (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Michael Whitley (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 4 reb. PF - Jeff Price (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 9 reb. 3 pf. C - Robert Heffernan (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 03:32 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown drills a jumper from the left side on a great pass from Lee Stoddard | 71-70 |
| 03:06 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd can't finish the layup | 71-70 |
| 03:04 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Jeff Price | 71-70 |
| 02:59 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown is called for the offensive foul - foul #3 on Roy Brown, team foul #8 | 71-70 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Gerald Boyer (PG), Dikembe Ako (SG), Michael Bakken (SF), Donald Harris (C) Gary Loving, Robert Davis, Delbert Bryant, Warren Comer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard McKinzy (PG), Gregory Webre (SG), Louis Wren (SF), Joe Shofner (C) Roy Brown, Lee Stoddard, Michael Whitley, Robert Heffernan | |
| 02:55 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 71-70 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert John (SF), Kermit Eames (C) Michael Bakken, Donald Harris | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown (PG), Lawrence Jones (SG), Benjamin Glick (PF) Richard McKinzy, Gregory Webre, Jeff Price | |
| 02:38 | Western Michigan | Robert John hits the front of the rim on the jumper from close range but he's fouled by Benjamin Glick - foul #1 on Benjamin Glick, team foul #9 | 71-70 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Delbert Bryant (SG) Gerald Boyer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 02:38 | Western Michigan | Robert John makes the 1st free throw | 72-70 |
| 02:38 | Western Michigan | Robert John makes the 2nd free throw | 73-70 |
| 02:34 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown is hacked by Delbert Bryant in the backcourt - foul #4 on Delbert Bryant, team foul #10 | 73-70 |
| 02:34 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown makes the 1st free throw | 73-71 |
| 02:34 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown makes the 2nd free throw | 73-72 |
| 02:18 | Western Michigan | Delbert Bryant is called for traveling | 73-72 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Matthew Patrick (C) Richard Shepherd | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 02:16 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 73-72 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd (PF) Kermit Eames | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader (C) Louis Wren | |
| 02:09 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Shofner slams it home set up by Roy Brown | 73-74 |
| 02:09 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 73-74 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Gary Loving (PG) Delbert Bryant | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley (SF), Jeff Price (PF) Benjamin Glick, Joe Shofner | |
| 01:57 | Western Michigan | Gary Loving drills a 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Richard Shepherd | 76-74 |
| 01:39 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 76-74 |
| 01:37 | Northern Illinois University | Jeff Price snags the offensive board | 76-74 |
| 01:19 | Northern Illinois University | Jeff Price comes up short on the runner from close range | 76-74 |
| 01:17 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Gary Loving | 76-74 |
| 00:53 | Western Michigan | Matthew Patrick misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 76-74 |
| 00:52 | Western Michigan | Gary Loving gets the offensive rebound | 76-74 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:26 | Western Michigan | Robert John misses badly on a 3 from straight away | 76-74 |
| 00:24 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Jones snags the defensive board | 76-74 |
| 00:19 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley drills a floater from the right wing set up by Lawrence Jones | 76-76 |
| 00:05 | Western Michigan | Matthew Patrick comes up short on the 3 from the left corner | 76-76 |
| 00:03 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Lawrence Jones | 76-76 |
| 00:03 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 76-76 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown hits the front of the rim on the halfcourt shot | 76-76 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Gary Loving (fresh) 18 pts. 3 ast. SG - Robert Davis (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Robert John (fresh) 11 pts. 4 pf. PF - Richard Shepherd (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - Matthew Patrick (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roy Brown (fresh) 19 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Lawrence Jones (fresh) 5 pts. 5 ast. SF - Michael Whitley (fresh) 16 pts. 4 reb. PF - Jeff Price (fresh) 11 pts. 11 reb. 3 pf. C - Wayne Rader (fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 05:00 | Western Michigan | Matthew Patrick wins the tip | 76-76 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 04:40 | Western Michigan | Matthew Patrick drills a jumper from close range and he's hacked by Lawrence Jones - foul #1 on Lawrence Jones, team foul #10 | 78-76 |
| 04:40 | Western Michigan | Matthew Patrick misses the free throw | 78-76 |
| 04:40 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader snags the defensive board | 78-76 |
| 04:36 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown connects on the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Lawrence Jones | 78-79 |
| 04:21 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 78-79 |
| 04:19 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown grabs the board | 78-79 |
| 04:17 | Northern Illinois University | Robert John is called for the reach on Michael Whitley in the backcourt - foul #5 on Robert John, team foul #11 | 78-79 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Delbert Bryant (SF), Kermit Eames (C) Robert John, Matthew Patrick | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 04:17 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley makes the 1st free throw | 78-80 |
| 04:17 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley misses the 2nd free throw | 78-80 |
| 04:17 | Western Michigan | Kermit Eames grabs the board | 78-80 |
| 04:00 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd hits a jumper in the lane | 80-80 |
| 03:34 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader is fouled on the floor by Kermit Eames - foul #1 on Kermit Eames, team foul #12 | 80-80 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Dikembe Ako (SG) Robert Davis | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre (SG), Benjamin Glick (SF) Lawrence Jones, Michael Whitley | |
| 03:34 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader misses the 1st free throw | 80-80 |
| 03:34 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader misses the 2nd free throw | 80-80 |
| 03:34 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader pulls down the offensive rebound | 80-80 |
| 03:17 | Northern Illinois University | Delbert Bryant blocks the short jumper by Wayne Rader | 80-80 |
| 03:15 | Western Michigan | Delbert Bryant pulls down the rebound | 80-80 |
| 02:50 | Western Michigan | Gregory Webre steals the ball from Kermit Eames | 80-80 |
| 02:47 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Brown banks in the layup set up by Gregory Webre | 80-82 |
| 02:47 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 80-82 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Davis (SG), Matthew Patrick (C) Dikembe Ako, Kermit Eames | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Jones (SG), Michael Whitley (SF) Gregory Webre, Benjamin Glick | |
| 02:27 | Western Michigan | Gary Loving knocks in the 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Delbert Bryant | 83-82 |
| 01:58 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader lays it in on a nice dish by Roy Brown | 83-84 |
| 01:34 | Western Michigan | Roy Brown knocks away the 3 by Gary Loving | 83-84 |
| 01:33 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader gets the rebound | 83-84 |
| 01:30 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Jones loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt | 83-84 |
| 01:16 | Western Michigan | Gary Loving makes the fadeaway jumper from the left wing set up by Robert Davis and he's fouled by Roy Brown - foul #4 on Roy Brown, team foul #11 | 85-84 |
| 01:16 | Western Michigan | Gary Loving misses the free throw | 85-84 |
| 01:16 | Western Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Matthew Patrick | 85-84 |
| 01:01 | Western Michigan | Robert Davis is whistled for a carry | 85-84 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Gary Loving (fairly fresh) 23 pts. 3 ast. SG - Robert Davis (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Delbert Bryant (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. PF - Richard Shepherd (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. C - Matthew Patrick (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roy Brown (fresh) 24 pts. 4 ast. 4 pf. SG - Lawrence Jones (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 6 ast. SF - Michael Whitley (fairly fresh) 17 pts. 4 reb. PF - Jeff Price (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 11 reb. 3 pf. C - Wayne Rader (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 10 reb. | |
| 00:44 | Northern Illinois University | Jeff Price hits the front of the rim on the jumper from just outside the lane | 85-84 |
| 00:42 | Northern Illinois University | Jeff Price tips it but misses | 85-84 |
| 00:40 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd pulls down the rebound | 85-84 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:20 | Western Michigan | Robert Davis drills a fadeaway in the paint on a nice dish by Gary Loving | 87-84 |
| 00:16 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Patrick is called for the reach on Wayne Rader in the backcourt - foul #4 on Matthew Patrick, team foul #13 | 87-84 |
| 00:16 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader makes the 1st free throw | 87-85 |
| 00:16 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader misses the 2nd free throw | 87-85 |
| 00:16 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd snags the defensive board | 87-85 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:14 | Western Michigan | Roy Brown is called for the reach on Richard Shepherd in the backcourt - foul #5 on Roy Brown, team foul #12 | 87-85 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre (PG) Roy Brown | |
| 00:14 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd makes the 1st free throw | 88-85 |
| 00:14 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd misses the 2nd free throw | 88-85 |
| 00:14 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader grabs the defensive rebound | 88-85 |
| 00:07 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre misses short on an open 3pt shot from the left corner | 88-85 |
| 00:05 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Jeff Price | 88-85 |
| 00:03 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre is open and buries a 3 pointer from the left corner | 88-88 |
| 00:03 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 2 full remaining) | 88-88 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:00 | Western Michigan | Robert Davis misses short on a halfcourt shot | 88-88 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Gary Loving (fairly fresh) 23 pts. 4 ast. SG - Robert Davis (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Delbert Bryant (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. PF - Richard Shepherd (fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. C - Matthew Patrick (fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Gregory Webre (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. SG - Lawrence Jones (fresh) 5 pts. 6 ast. SF - Michael Whitley (fresh) 17 pts. 4 reb. PF - Jeff Price (fresh) 11 pts. 13 reb. 3 pf. C - Wayne Rader (fresh) 12 pts. 11 reb. | |
| 05:00 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader wins the tip | 88-88 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 04:43 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley comes up short on the floater from the right side | 88-88 |
| 04:41 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Whitley gets the offensive rebound | 88-88 |
| 04:20 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader knocks in the driving attempt from close range on a nice dish by Lawrence Jones | 88-90 |
| 04:16 | Western Michigan | Gary Loving hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by Robert Davis | 91-90 |
| 03:58 | Northern Illinois University | Jeff Price lays it up and in on a nice dish by Gregory Webre | 91-92 |
| 03:36 | Western Michigan | Delbert Bryant drills a 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by Robert Davis | 94-92 |
| 03:10 | Northern Illinois University | Jeff Price drills a driving attempt from close range on a great pass from Gregory Webre | 94-94 |
| 02:52 | Western Michigan | Lawrence Jones is called for the reach on Robert Davis - foul #2 on Lawrence Jones, team foul #13 | 94-94 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Dikembe Ako (PG), Michael Bakken (SF), Kermit Eames (PF), Donald Harris (C) Gary Loving, Delbert Bryant, Richard Shepherd, Matthew Patrick | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard McKinzy (PG), Louis Wren (SG), Benjamin Glick (SF), Joe Shofner (PF), Robert Heffernan (C) Gregory Webre, Lawrence Jones, Michael Whitley, Jeff Price, Wayne Rader | |
| 02:52 | Western Michigan | Robert Davis makes the 1st free throw | 95-94 |
| 02:52 | Western Michigan | Robert Davis misses the 2nd free throw | 95-94 |
| 02:52 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Heffernan gets the rebound | 95-94 |
| 02:52 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining) | 95-94 |
| 02:30 | Northern Illinois University | Richard McKinzy is by himself and knocks in the 3 from the right wing | 95-97 |
| 02:30 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (1 :30 2 full remaining) | 95-97 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Gerald Boyer (PG), Delbert Bryant (SF), Richard Shepherd (PF) Robert Davis, Michael Bakken, Donald Harris | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre (PG), Michael Whitley (SF), Wayne Rader (C) Richard McKinzy, Joe Shofner, Robert Heffernan | |
| 02:19 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 95-97 |
| 02:17 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre is fouled in the backcourt by Gerald Boyer - foul #4 on Gerald Boyer, team foul #14 | 95-97 |
| 02:17 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre makes the 1st free throw | 95-98 |
| 02:17 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre misses the 2nd free throw | 95-98 |
| 02:17 | Western Michigan | Kermit Eames pulls down the rebound | 95-98 |
| 02:08 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd misses long on a shot from the baseline but he's fouled by Wayne Rader - foul #1 on Wayne Rader, team foul #14 | 95-98 |
| 02:08 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd makes the 1st free throw | 96-98 |
| 02:08 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd makes the 2nd free throw | 97-98 |
| 02:06 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 97-98 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Gary Loving (PG), Matthew Patrick (C) Gerald Boyer, Kermit Eames | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Jones (SG), Jeff Price (PF) Louis Wren, Benjamin Glick | |
| 01:49 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Jones misses the 3pt shot from the left wing | 97-98 |
| 01:47 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre tips it back up and in | 97-100 |
| 01:47 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (1 :30 1 full remaining) | 97-100 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Davis (SG) Dikembe Ako | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 01:30 | Western Michigan | Robert Davis misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 97-100 |
| 01:28 | Western Michigan | Gary Loving tips it back up and in | 99-100 |
| 01:13 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre makes the floater from the free throw line on a nice dish by Lawrence Jones | 99-102 |
| 00:46 | Western Michigan | Robert Davis buries a 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from Gary Loving | 102-102 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Gary Loving (fresh) 28 pts. 5 ast. SG - Robert Davis (fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. SF - Delbert Bryant (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. PF - Richard Shepherd (fresh) 10 pts. 7 reb. C - Matthew Patrick (fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Gregory Webre (fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. SG - Lawrence Jones (fresh) 5 pts. 8 ast. SF - Michael Whitley (fresh) 17 pts. 5 reb. PF - Jeff Price (fresh) 15 pts. 13 reb. 3 pf. C - Wayne Rader (fresh) 14 pts. 11 reb. | |
| 00:35 | Northern Illinois University | Jeff Price blows the layup | 102-102 |
| 00:34 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd pulls down the rebound | 102-102 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:09 | Western Michigan | Matthew Patrick misses short on a floater from just outside the lane | 102-102 |
| 00:07 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre pulls down the rebound | 102-102 |
| 00:07 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a :30 timeout (3 full remaining) | 102-102 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:02 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader misses long on a shot in the lane | 102-102 |
| 00:00 | Western Michigan | Delbert Bryant gets the rebound | 102-102 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Gary Loving (fresh) 28 pts. 5 ast. SG - Robert Davis (fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. SF - Delbert Bryant (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. PF - Richard Shepherd (fresh) 10 pts. 8 reb. C - Matthew Patrick (fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Gregory Webre (fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. SG - Lawrence Jones (fresh) 5 pts. 8 ast. SF - Michael Whitley (fresh) 17 pts. 5 reb. PF - Jeff Price (fresh) 15 pts. 13 reb. 3 pf. C - Wayne Rader (fresh) 14 pts. 11 reb. | |
| 05:00 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader wins the tip | 102-102 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 04:55 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Davis steals it from Michael Whitley in the backcourt | 102-102 |
| 04:54 | Western Michigan | Gary Loving lays it up and in on a great pass from Robert Davis | 104-102 |
| 04:38 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader hits a driving attempt near the basket on a nice dish by Michael Whitley and he's hacked by Delbert Bryant - foul #5 on Delbert Bryant, team foul #15 | 104-104 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Bakken (SF) Delbert Bryant | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 04:38 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader makes the free throw | 104-105 |
| 04:09 | Western Michigan | Gary Loving knocks in the fadeaway from the left side on a nice dish by Robert Davis | 106-105 |
| 03:54 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing but the foul's on Robert Davis - foul #1 on Robert Davis, team foul #16 | 106-105 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Dikembe Ako (SG), Kermit Eames (C) Robert Davis, Matthew Patrick | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 03:54 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre misses the 1st free throw | 106-105 |
| 03:54 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre makes the 2nd free throw | 106-106 |
| 03:37 | Western Michigan | Michael Bakken misses the fadeaway from the right block but he's hacked by Michael Whitley - foul #1 on Michael Whitley, team foul #15 | 106-106 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Louis Wren (SG) Lawrence Jones | |
| 03:37 | Western Michigan | Michael Bakken makes the 1st free throw | 107-106 |
| 03:37 | Western Michigan | Michael Bakken makes the 2nd free throw | 108-106 |
| 03:20 | Northern Illinois University | Jeff Price misses long on a jumper from the baseline | 108-106 |
| 03:19 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd gets the rebound | 108-106 |
| 02:58 | Western Michigan | Louis Wren takes the ball from Gary Loving | 108-106 |
| 02:58 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (3 full remaining) | 108-106 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Davis (SG), Matthew Patrick (C) Dikembe Ako, Kermit Eames | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Jones (SG) Louis Wren | |
| 02:56 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 108-106 |
| 02:33 | Western Michigan | Gary Loving clanks a 3 from the right corner | 108-106 |
| 02:32 | Northern Illinois University | Jeff Price snags the defensive board | 108-106 |
| 02:27 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 108-106 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Warren Comer (SF) Michael Bakken | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Glick (SF) Michael Whitley | |
| 02:13 | Western Michigan | Robert Davis is whistled for a carry | 108-106 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Dikembe Ako (PG) Gary Loving | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard McKinzy (PG), Joe Shofner (PF) Gregory Webre, Jeff Price | |
| 02:11 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 full remaining) | 108-106 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Gary Loving (PG), Michael Bakken (SF) Dikembe Ako, Warren Comer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre (PG), Michael Whitley (SF), Jeff Price (PF) Richard McKinzy, Benjamin Glick, Joe Shofner | |
| 01:58 | Northern Illinois University | Jeff Price's layup is rejected by Richard Shepherd | 108-106 |
| 01:57 | Northern Illinois University | Jeff Price pulls down the offensive rebound | 108-106 |
| 01:40 | Northern Illinois University | Jeff Price hits a jump hook near the basket set up by Lawrence Jones and he's fouled by Robert Davis - foul #2 on Robert Davis, team foul #17 | 108-108 |
| 01:40 | Northern Illinois University | Jeff Price makes the free throw | 108-109 |
| 01:15 | Western Michigan | Robert Davis hits a fadeaway from the free throw line set up by Gary Loving | 110-109 |
| 00:56 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 110-109 |
| 00:55 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd grabs the board | 110-109 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Gary Loving (fairly fresh) 32 pts. 6 ast. SG - Robert Davis (fresh) 15 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. SF - Michael Bakken (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. PF - Richard Shepherd (fresh) 10 pts. 10 reb. C - Matthew Patrick (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Gregory Webre (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. SG - Lawrence Jones (fresh) 5 pts. 9 ast. SF - Michael Whitley (fresh) 17 pts. 5 reb. PF - Jeff Price (fairly fresh) 18 pts. 15 reb. 3 pf. C - Wayne Rader (fresh) 17 pts. 11 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:33 | Western Michigan | Robert Davis is fouled on the floor by Lawrence Jones - foul #3 on Lawrence Jones, team foul #16 | 110-109 |
| 00:33 | Western Michigan | Robert Davis makes the 1st free throw | 111-109 |
| 00:33 | Western Michigan | Robert Davis makes the 2nd free throw | 112-109 |
| 00:31 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Jones is whistled for traveling in the backcourt | 112-109 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:30 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd is fouled on the floor by Wayne Rader - foul #2 on Wayne Rader, team foul #17 | 112-109 |
| 00:30 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd misses the 1st free throw | 112-109 |
| 00:30 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd misses the 2nd free throw | 112-109 |
| 00:30 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader snags the defensive board | 112-109 |
| 00:22 | Northern Illinois University | Wayne Rader misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 112-109 |
| 00:20 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd snags the defensive board | 112-109 |
| 00:18 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd is hacked by Gregory Webre in the backcourt - foul #2 on Gregory Webre, team foul #18 | 112-109 |
| 00:18 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd makes the 1st free throw | 113-109 |
| 00:18 | Western Michigan | Richard Shepherd misses the 2nd free throw | 113-109 |
| 00:18 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Wayne Rader | 113-109 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:11 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Webre comes up short on the 3 from the left corner | 113-109 |
| 00:10 | Western Michigan | Matthew Patrick pulls down the rebound | 113-109 |
| 00:07 | Western Michigan | Lawrence Jones is called for the reach on Matthew Patrick in the backcourt - foul #4 on Lawrence Jones, team foul #19 | 113-109 |
| 00:07 | Western Michigan | Matthew Patrick makes the 1st free throw | 114-109 |
| 00:07 | Western Michigan | Matthew Patrick makes the 2nd free throw | 115-109 |
| 00:02 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Bakken is called for the reach on Jeff Price - foul #2 on Michael Bakken, team foul #18 | 115-109 |
| 00:02 | Northern Illinois University | Jeff Price makes the 1st free throw | 115-110 |
| 00:02 | Northern Illinois University | Jeff Price makes the 2nd free throw | 115-111 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:00 | Western Michigan | Gary Loving runs out the clock | 115-111 |