| Lineup | Jackson State | PG - William Billings (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Allen Scott (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SF - Billy Debellis (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Gary Nirenberg (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Christopher Mattingly (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - James Huminski (fresh) 8 pts. 5 ast. SG - Jonathan Johnson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Hammes (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Richard Peterman (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Elliott Thompson (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Jackson State | Billy Debellis inbounds the ball | 42-44 |
| Game Plan | Jackson State | Jackson State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 19:46 | Jackson State | Gary Nirenberg hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by William Billings | 45-44 |
| 19:26 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the left wing | 45-44 |
| 19:24 | Jackson State | Christopher Mattingly snags the defensive board | 45-44 |
| 19:04 | Jackson State | Gary Nirenberg misses short on a jumper from the left wing | 45-44 |
| 19:03 | Jackson State | Gary Nirenberg hits the follow up shot | 47-44 |
| 18:39 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson is called for traveling | 47-44 |
| Subs | Jackson State | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria (C) Elliott Thompson | |
| 18:29 | Jackson State | Gary Nirenberg hits the finger roll and the foul's on John Hammes - foul #2 on John Hammes, team foul #1 | 49-44 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Daniel Johnson (PG) William Billings | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt (SF), Rex Hammond (PF) John Hammes, Richard Peterman | |
| 18:29 | Jackson State | Gary Nirenberg makes the free throw | 50-44 |
| 18:08 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria's fadeaway is rejected by Christopher Mattingly | 50-44 |
| 18:06 | Jackson State | The rebound goes to Gary Nirenberg | 50-44 |
| 17:44 | Jackson State | Kenneth Hunt takes the ball from Gary Nirenberg | 50-44 |
| 17:22 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria buries a shot from the right wing set up by James Huminski | 50-46 |
| 17:12 | Jackson State | Billy Debellis hits the easy wide open finger roll set up by Allen Scott | 52-46 |
| 16:58 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson misses long on a 3 from straight away | 52-46 |
| 16:56 | Jackson State | Daniel Johnson snags the defensive board | 52-46 |
| 16:31 | Jackson State | Daniel Johnson is called for the illegal screen - foul #2 on Daniel Johnson, team foul #1 | 52-46 |
| Subs | Jackson State | William Billings (PG), Travis Olmos (SG), Willie McLeroy (SF), Gregory Burch (PF), Anthony Eich (C) Daniel Johnson, Allen Scott, Billy Debellis, Gary Nirenberg, Christopher Mattingly | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Peachey (PG), Michael Emmons (SG), John Hammes (SF), Richard Peterman (PF), Elliott Thompson (C) James Huminski, Jonathan Johnson, Kenneth Hunt, Rex Hammond, Scott Riveria | |
| 16:10 | Western Michigan | William Peachey throws a bad pass out of bounds | 52-46 |
| 15:54 | Jackson State | William Peachey takes the ball from William Billings | 52-46 |
| 15:50 | Western Michigan | William Peachey lays it in | 52-48 |
| Lineup | Jackson State | PG - William Billings (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Travis Olmos (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Willie McLeroy (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Gregory Burch (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Anthony Eich (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - William Peachey (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Michael Emmons (fresh) 1 ast. SF - John Hammes (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Richard Peterman (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Elliott Thompson (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 15:47 | Jackson State | Travis Olmos double dribbles in the backcourt | 52-48 |
| Subs | Jackson State | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Conner (SG) William Peachey | |
| 15:39 | Western Michigan | Travis Olmos is called for the reach on James Conner - foul #2 on Travis Olmos, team foul #2 | 52-48 |
| 15:34 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons knocks in the 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from John Hammes | 52-51 |
| 15:18 | Jackson State | Willie McLeroy connects on the jumper in the lane | 54-51 |
| 14:54 | Western Michigan | John Hammes can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 54-51 |
| 14:53 | Jackson State | Travis Olmos grabs the board | 54-51 |
| 14:37 | Jackson State | Gregory Burch misses badly on a turnaround from close range but the foul's on James Conner - foul #4 on James Conner, team foul #2 | 54-51 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Daniel Johnson (PG), Michael Vreeland (SG), Billy Debellis (SF), Gary Nirenberg (PF) William Billings, Travis Olmos, Willie McLeroy, Anthony Eich | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Peachey (PG), Jonathan Johnson (SG), Kenneth Hunt (SF), Rex Hammond (PF), Scott Riveria (C) Michael Emmons, James Conner, John Hammes, Richard Peterman, Elliott Thompson | |
| 14:37 | Jackson State | Gregory Burch makes the 1st free throw | 55-51 |
| 14:37 | Jackson State | Gregory Burch makes the 2nd free throw | 56-51 |
| 14:18 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond misses long on a fadeaway from the left side | 56-51 |
| 14:17 | Jackson State | Gary Nirenberg grabs the defensive rebound | 56-51 |
| 14:12 | Jackson State | Rex Hammond is called for the reach on Billy Debellis in the backcourt - foul #1 on Rex Hammond, team foul #3 | 56-51 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Allen Scott (SG), Christopher Mattingly (C) Michael Vreeland, Gregory Burch | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 13:49 | Jackson State | William Peachey picks off the pass by Billy Debellis | 56-51 |
| 13:44 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson hits the finger roll on a nice dish by William Peachey | 56-53 |
| 13:19 | Jackson State | Gary Nirenberg misses long on a driving attempt in the paint | 56-53 |
| 13:18 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Scott Riveria | 56-53 |
| 13:04 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the left side but he's hacked by Gary Nirenberg - foul #2 on Gary Nirenberg, team foul #3 | 56-53 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Michael Vreeland (PG), Willie McLeroy (SF), Gregory Burch (PF), Anthony Eich (C) Daniel Johnson, Billy Debellis, Gary Nirenberg, Christopher Mattingly | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Huminski (PG), Michael Emmons (SG), John Hammes (SF), Elliott Thompson (C) William Peachey, Jonathan Johnson, Kenneth Hunt, Scott Riveria | |
| 13:04 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond makes the 1st free throw | 56-54 |
| 13:04 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond misses the 2nd free throw | 56-54 |
| 13:04 | Jackson State | Anthony Eich grabs the defensive rebound | 56-54 |
| 12:42 | Jackson State | Willie McLeroy is hacked by James Huminski - foul #2 on James Huminski, team foul #4 | 56-54 |
| Subs | Jackson State | William Billings (PG), Travis Olmos (SG) Michael Vreeland, Allen Scott | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman (PF) Rex Hammond | |
| 12:29 | Jackson State | Gregory Burch throws a bad pass out of bounds | 56-54 |
| 12:08 | Western Michigan | James Huminski connects on the floater from the right side on a great pass from Michael Emmons | 56-56 |
| 11:44 | Jackson State | John Hammes steals the ball from William Billings | 56-56 |
| Lineup | Jackson State | PG - William Billings (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Travis Olmos (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Willie McLeroy (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Gregory Burch (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Anthony Eich (fairly fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - James Huminski (fresh) 10 pts. 6 ast. SG - Michael Emmons (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - John Hammes (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Richard Peterman (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Elliott Thompson (fairly fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 11:42 | Western Michigan | James Huminski is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 56-56 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Michael Vreeland (PG), Allen Scott (SG) William Billings, Anthony Eich | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson (SG), Kenneth Hunt (SF), Scott Riveria (C) Michael Emmons, John Hammes, Elliott Thompson | |
| 11:25 | Jackson State | Gregory Burch can't throw it down | 56-56 |
| 11:23 | Jackson State | Travis Olmos snags the offensive board | 56-56 |
| 11:08 | Jackson State | Gregory Burch scores on a runner from the baseline on a great pass from Allen Scott | 58-56 |
| 10:51 | Western Michigan | Gregory Burch is called for the reach on Richard Peterman - foul #2 on Gregory Burch, team foul #4 | 58-56 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Daniel Johnson (PG), Billy Debellis (SF), Gary Nirenberg (PF), Christopher Mattingly (C) Michael Vreeland, Travis Olmos, Willie McLeroy, Gregory Burch | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons (SG), John Hammes (SF), Rex Hammond (PF), Elliott Thompson (C) James Huminski, Kenneth Hunt, Richard Peterman, Scott Riveria | |
| 10:36 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson loses the dribble to Gary Nirenberg | 58-56 |
| 10:30 | Jackson State | Michael Emmons steps in front of the Allen Scott pass in the backcourt | 58-56 |
| 10:17 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 58-56 |
| 10:16 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson can't tip it in | 58-56 |
| 10:15 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson tips it back up and in | 58-58 |
| 10:00 | Jackson State | Christopher Mattingly can't connect on a driving attempt from the left block but he's hacked by Elliott Thompson - foul #1 on Elliott Thompson, team foul #5 | 58-58 |
| Subs | Jackson State | William Billings (PG) Allen Scott | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Peachey (PG) Jonathan Johnson | |
| 10:00 | Jackson State | Christopher Mattingly misses the 1st free throw | 58-58 |
| 10:00 | Jackson State | Christopher Mattingly makes the 2nd free throw | 59-58 |
| 09:44 | Western Michigan | William Peachey misses long on a driving attempt from the left block but he's fouled by William Billings - foul #1 on William Billings, team foul #5 | 59-58 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Travis Olmos (SG), Gregory Burch (PF), Anthony Eich (C) Daniel Johnson, Gary Nirenberg, Christopher Mattingly | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt (SF), Scott Riveria (C) John Hammes, Elliott Thompson | |
| 09:44 | Western Michigan | William Peachey misses the 1st free throw | 59-58 |
| 09:44 | Western Michigan | William Peachey makes the 2nd free throw | 59-59 |
| 09:32 | Jackson State | Gregory Burch lays it up and in set up by Billy Debellis | 61-59 |
| 09:19 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond can't connect on a floater from the right block | 61-59 |
| 09:18 | Jackson State | Anthony Eich grabs the defensive rebound | 61-59 |
| 08:58 | Jackson State | Billy Debellis makes the wide open 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from Travis Olmos | 64-59 |
| 08:33 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 64-59 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Daniel Johnson (PG), Allen Scott (SG), Willie McLeroy (SF), Gary Nirenberg (PF), Christopher Mattingly (C) William Billings, Travis Olmos, Billy Debellis, Gregory Burch, Anthony Eich | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Huminski (PG), Jonathan Johnson (SG), John Hammes (SF), Richard Peterman (PF), Elliott Thompson (C) William Peachey, Michael Emmons, Kenneth Hunt, Rex Hammond, Scott Riveria | |
| 08:11 | Jackson State | Willie McLeroy is open but comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 64-59 |
| 08:09 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson pulls down the rebound | 64-59 |
| 07:50 | Western Michigan | John Hammes is denied on a dunk by Gary Nirenberg | 64-59 |
| 07:48 | Jackson State | The rebound goes to Willie McLeroy | 64-59 |
| 07:31 | Jackson State | Allen Scott scores on a 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from Gary Nirenberg | 67-59 |
| Lineup | Jackson State | PG - Daniel Johnson (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SG - Allen Scott (fresh) 10 pts. 5 ast. SF - Willie McLeroy (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Gary Nirenberg (fresh) 10 pts. 7 reb. C - Christopher Mattingly (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - James Huminski (fresh) 10 pts. 6 ast. SG - Jonathan Johnson (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Hammes (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Richard Peterman (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Elliott Thompson (fairly fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 07:11 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson connects on the 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Richard Peterman | 67-62 |
| 06:52 | Jackson State | Daniel Johnson misses badly on a jumper from the left side | 67-62 |
| 06:51 | Jackson State | Willie McLeroy pulls down the offensive rebound | 67-62 |
| 06:43 | Jackson State | Richard Peterman steps in front of the Gary Nirenberg pass | 67-62 |
| 06:25 | Western Michigan | James Huminski is hacked by Daniel Johnson - foul #3 on Daniel Johnson, team foul #6 | 67-62 |
| Subs | Jackson State | William Billings (PG), Travis Olmos (SG), Billy Debellis (SF), Gregory Burch (PF), Anthony Eich (C) Daniel Johnson, Allen Scott, Willie McLeroy, Gary Nirenberg, Christopher Mattingly | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons (PG), James Conner (SG), Kenneth Hunt (SF), Rex Hammond (PF), Scott Riveria (C) James Huminski, Jonathan Johnson, John Hammes, Richard Peterman, Elliott Thompson | |
| 06:09 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond makes the pull-up jumper from the left side on a great pass from Michael Emmons | 67-64 |
| 05:50 | Jackson State | William Billings is by himself and knocks in the 3 pointer from the left wing on a great pass from Gregory Burch | 70-64 |
| 05:37 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt buries a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 70-67 |
| 05:13 | Jackson State | Gregory Burch scores on a fadeaway from close range | 72-67 |
| 05:06 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 72-67 |
| 05:04 | Jackson State | William Billings grabs the board | 72-67 |
| 04:53 | Jackson State | Billy Debellis can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 72-67 |
| 04:51 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria grabs the defensive rebound | 72-67 |
| 04:28 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons misses long on a jumper near the basket but the foul's on Gregory Burch - foul #3 on Gregory Burch, team foul #7 | 72-67 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Michael Vreeland (PG), Allen Scott (SG), Willie McLeroy (SF), Gary Nirenberg (PF) William Billings, Travis Olmos, Billy Debellis, Anthony Eich | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Huminski (PG), John Hammes (SF), Richard Peterman (PF), Jonathan Johnson (C) James Conner, Kenneth Hunt, Rex Hammond, Scott Riveria | |
| 04:28 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons makes the 1st free throw | 72-68 |
| 04:28 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons makes the 2nd free throw | 72-69 |
| 03:59 | Jackson State | Willie McLeroy is whistled for traveling | 72-69 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Christopher Mattingly (C) Gregory Burch | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson (C) Michael Emmons | |
| 03:38 | Western Michigan | James Huminski is called for a pushoff foul - foul #3 on James Huminski, team foul #6 | 72-69 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Billy Debellis (SF) Willie McLeroy | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 03:35 | Jackson State | James Huminski is called for the reach on Billy Debellis in the backcourt - foul #4 on James Huminski, team foul #7 | 72-69 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Daniel Johnson (PG) Michael Vreeland | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 03:35 | Jackson State | Billy Debellis misses the 1st free throw | 72-69 |
| 03:35 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman grabs the board | 72-69 |
| 03:13 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson comes up short on the floater from the baseline but he's hacked by Allen Scott - foul #2 on Allen Scott, team foul #8 | 72-69 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Willie McLeroy (PF) Gary Nirenberg | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Conner (SG) Elliott Thompson | |
| 03:13 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 72-70 |
| 03:13 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson misses the 2nd free throw | 72-70 |
| 03:13 | Jackson State | Willie McLeroy snags the defensive board | 72-70 |
| Lineup | Jackson State | PG - Daniel Johnson (fresh) 5 pts. 3 pf. SG - Allen Scott (fresh) 10 pts. 5 ast. SF - Billy Debellis (fresh) 12 pts. 2 reb. PF - Willie McLeroy (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - Christopher Mattingly (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - James Huminski (fresh) 10 pts. 6 ast. 4 pf. SG - James Conner (fresh) 11 pts. 4 pf. SF - John Hammes (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Richard Peterman (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Jonathan Johnson (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. | |
| 02:56 | Jackson State | Christopher Mattingly clanks a jumpshot from the free throw line | 72-70 |
| 02:54 | Western Michigan | John Hammes pulls down the rebound | 72-70 |
| 02:49 | Western Michigan | James Huminski clanks a 3 from the right wing | 72-70 |
| 02:47 | Jackson State | Willie McLeroy grabs the defensive rebound | 72-70 |
| 02:47 | Jackson State | Jackson State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 72-70 |
| Subs | Jackson State | William Billings (PG), Gary Nirenberg (PF) Daniel Johnson, Willie McLeroy | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt (SF), Scott Riveria (C) John Hammes, Jonathan Johnson | |
| 02:29 | Jackson State | Billy Debellis misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 72-70 |
| 02:27 | Western Michigan | James Conner pulls down the rebound | 72-70 |
| 02:27 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 72-70 |
| 02:08 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria drills a shot from the right wing | 72-72 |
| 01:40 | Jackson State | William Billings misses short on an open 3pt shot from the right wing | 72-72 |
| 01:38 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt grabs the board | 72-72 |
| 01:38 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 72-72 |
| Subs | Jackson State | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Hammes (SF), Elliott Thompson (C) Kenneth Hunt, Scott Riveria | |
| 01:22 | Western Michigan | John Hammes blows the layup but he's hacked by Billy Debellis - foul #2 on Billy Debellis, team foul #9 | 72-72 |
| 01:22 | Western Michigan | John Hammes misses the 1st free throw | 72-72 |
| 01:22 | Western Michigan | John Hammes misses the 2nd free throw | 72-72 |
| 01:22 | Jackson State | Billy Debellis grabs the board | 72-72 |
| 01:00 | Jackson State | Gary Nirenberg's layup is rejected by Richard Peterman | 72-72 |
| 00:59 | Jackson State | Billy Debellis tips it in | 74-72 |
| 00:45 | Western Michigan | James Conner drills a 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from James Huminski | 74-75 |
| 00:41 | Jackson State | Allen Scott is called for a charge in the backcourt - foul #3 on Allen Scott, team foul #10 | 74-75 |
| Game Plan | Jackson State | Jackson State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:13 | Western Michigan | James Conner hits a floater in the lane | 74-77 |
| 00:09 | Jackson State | Billy Debellis is hacked by James Conner in the backcourt - foul #5 on James Conner, team foul #8 | 74-77 |
| Subs | Jackson State | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson (SG) James Conner | |
| 00:09 | Jackson State | Billy Debellis misses the 1st free throw | 74-77 |
| 00:09 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman grabs the board | 74-77 |
| Game Plan | Jackson State | Jackson State is playing a flex offense and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:07 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman is fouled in the backcourt by William Billings - foul #2 on William Billings, team foul #11 | 74-77 |
| 00:07 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman makes the 1st free throw | 74-78 |
| 00:07 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman misses the 2nd free throw | 74-78 |
| 00:07 | Jackson State | Christopher Mattingly gets the rebound | 74-78 |
| Game Plan | Jackson State | Jackson State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:00 | Jackson State | Billy Debellis is fouled on the floor by James Huminski - foul #5 on James Huminski, team foul #9 | 74-78 |
| Subs | Jackson State | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons (SG) James Huminski | |
| 00:00 | Jackson State | Billy Debellis misses the 1st free throw | 74-78 |