| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - James Huminski (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - James Conner (fresh) 11 pts. SF - John Hammes (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Richard Peterman (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. C - Elliott Thompson (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Bryan Powers (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Terence Hiett (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - George Hoffman (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. PF - Frank Lynam (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Craig Andres (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman inbounds the ball | 49-37 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:45 | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett banks in the layup | 49-39 |
| 19:32 | Western Michigan | James Conner hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 49-39 |
| 19:31 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman pulls down the rebound | 49-39 |
| 19:29 | Northern Illinois University | John Hammes steals it from Terence Hiett in the backcourt | 49-39 |
| 19:26 | Western Michigan | John Hammes banks in the layup | 51-39 |
| 19:16 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Lynam clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 51-39 |
| 19:14 | Western Michigan | James Huminski pulls down the rebound | 51-39 |
| 19:01 | Western Michigan | James Huminski can't connect on a 3 from straight away | 51-39 |
| 18:59 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman grabs the offensive rebound | 51-39 |
| 18:41 | Western Michigan | James Conner clanks a 3 from the left corner | 51-39 |
| 18:40 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman gets the rebound | 51-39 |
| 18:35 | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett can't connect on an uncontested 3pt shot from the left wing | 51-39 |
| 18:33 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson snags the defensive board | 51-39 |
| 18:15 | Western Michigan | James Conner scores on a 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by John Hammes | 54-39 |
| 18:13 | Northern Illinois University | James Huminski steals it from George Hoffman in the backcourt | 54-39 |
| 18:12 | Western Michigan | James Huminski lays it up and in | 56-39 |
| 18:07 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers is fouled in the backcourt by James Huminski - foul #3 on James Huminski, team foul #1 | 56-39 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson (PG), Michael Emmons (SG), Kenneth Hunt (SF), Rex Hammond (PF), Scott Riveria (C) James Huminski, James Conner, John Hammes, Richard Peterman, Elliott Thompson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Hodgdon (SG), Stanley Rossignol (SF), Tommy Holman (PF), Forrest Morgan (C) Terence Hiett, George Hoffman, Frank Lynam, Craig Andres | |
| 17:51 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman hits a 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Bryan Powers | 56-42 |
| 17:32 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons buries a 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Jonathan Johnson | 59-42 |
| 17:20 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman can't connect on an uncontested 3pt jumper from the left corner | 59-42 |
| 17:18 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan grabs the offensive board | 59-42 |
| 16:53 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan is open but comes up short on the jumper from close range | 59-42 |
| 16:52 | Northern Illinois University | Stanley Rossignol misses the tip | 59-42 |
| 16:50 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria pulls down the rebound | 59-42 |
| 16:21 | Western Michigan | Bryan Powers picks off the pass by Kenneth Hunt | 59-42 |
| 15:52 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman buries a jumper near the basket set up by Stanley Rossignol | 59-44 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Jonathan Johnson (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl. SG - Michael Emmons (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Kenneth Hunt (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. PF - Rex Hammond (fairly fresh) C - Scott Riveria (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Bryan Powers (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. SG - David Hodgdon (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SF - Stanley Rossignol (fairly fresh) 4 reb. PF - Tommy Holman (fairly fresh) 7 pts. C - Forrest Morgan (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:40 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt buries a driving attempt in the paint set up by Rex Hammond | 61-44 |
| 15:38 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 61-44 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Huminski (PG), James Conner (SG), John Hammes (SF), Richard Peterman (PF), Elliott Thompson (C) Jonathan Johnson, Michael Emmons, Kenneth Hunt, Rex Hammond, Scott Riveria | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson (PG), Terence Hiett (SG), George Hoffman (SF), Frank Lynam (PF), Craig Andres (C) Bryan Powers, David Hodgdon, Stanley Rossignol, Tommy Holman, Forrest Morgan | |
| 15:21 | Western Michigan | John Hammes misses long on a floater from the baseline | 61-44 |
| 15:20 | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett gets the rebound | 61-44 |
| 15:15 | Northern Illinois University | John Hammes is called for the reach on George Hoffman - foul #1 on John Hammes, team foul #2 | 61-44 |
| 14:58 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman misses badly on a runner in the paint but he's fouled by John Hammes - foul #2 on John Hammes, team foul #3 | 61-44 |
| 14:58 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman makes the 1st free throw | 61-45 |
| 14:58 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman makes the 2nd free throw | 61-46 |
| 14:41 | Western Michigan | James Huminski makes the 3 from the left wing set up by James Conner | 64-46 |
| 14:36 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson lays it up and in | 64-48 |
| 14:19 | Western Michigan | James Huminski drills a 3pt shot from the right wing set up by James Conner | 67-48 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 14:02 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson misses badly on a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 67-48 |
| 14:00 | Western Michigan | John Hammes pulls down the rebound | 67-48 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 13:31 | Western Michigan | John Hammes misses short on a 3 from the left corner | 67-48 |
| 13:29 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres pulls down the rebound | 67-48 |
| 13:24 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson clanks a jump hook from the right block but he's hacked by James Huminski - foul #4 on James Huminski, team foul #4 | 67-48 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson (PG), Michael Emmons (SG), Kenneth Hunt (SF), Rex Hammond (PF), Scott Riveria (C) James Huminski, James Conner, John Hammes, Richard Peterman, Elliott Thompson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Stanley Rossignol (PF) Frank Lynam | |
| 13:24 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson makes the 1st free throw | 67-49 |
| 13:24 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson makes the 2nd free throw | 67-50 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 13:04 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons misses long on a jumper from the left wing but he's fouled by Stanley Rossignol - foul #2 on Stanley Rossignol, team foul #1 | 67-50 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers (PG), Forrest Morgan (C) Steven Wilson, Craig Andres | |
| 13:04 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons makes the 1st free throw | 68-50 |
| 13:04 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons makes the 2nd free throw | 69-50 |
| 13:00 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 69-50 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 12:39 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria is called for the illegal screen - foul #1 on Scott Riveria, team foul #5 | 69-50 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Hammes (SF) Kenneth Hunt | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frank Lynam (PF) George Hoffman | |
| 12:29 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers is fouled on the floor by Scott Riveria - foul #2 on Scott Riveria, team foul #6 | 69-50 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson (C) Scott Riveria | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman (SF) Stanley Rossignol | |
| 12:24 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Lynam misses long on a shot from the baseline but he's hacked by Rex Hammond - foul #2 on Rex Hammond, team foul #7 | 69-50 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman (PF) Rex Hammond | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 12:24 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Lynam makes the 1st free throw | 69-51 |
| 12:24 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Lynam makes the 2nd free throw | 69-52 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 12:11 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson is fouled on the floor by Forrest Morgan - foul #2 on Forrest Morgan, team foul #2 | 69-52 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres (C) Forrest Morgan | |
| 11:59 | Western Michigan | George Hoffman takes the ball from Jonathan Johnson | 69-52 |
| 11:45 | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett connects on the jump hook from the left block set up by Frank Lynam | 69-54 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Jonathan Johnson (fresh) 5 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl. SG - Michael Emmons (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SF - John Hammes (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Richard Peterman (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. C - Elliott Thompson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Bryan Powers (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. SG - Terence Hiett (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - George Hoffman (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. PF - Frank Lynam (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Craig Andres (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 11:30 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons knocks in the shot from just outside the lane set up by Richard Peterman | 71-54 |
| 11:09 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 71-54 |
| 11:07 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Richard Peterman | 71-54 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 10:38 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson drills a floater from the baseline on a nice dish by John Hammes | 73-54 |
| 10:21 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman hits a wide open shot from the left side on a great pass from Terence Hiett | 73-56 |
| 10:04 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman knocks in the fadeaway from the right side on a nice dish by Michael Emmons and he's fouled by Frank Lynam - foul #3 on Frank Lynam, team foul #3 | 75-56 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Peachey (PG), James Conner (SG), Kenneth Hunt (SF), Scott Riveria (C) Jonathan Johnson, Michael Emmons, John Hammes, Elliott Thompson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson (PG), David Hodgdon (SG), Stanley Rossignol (SF), Tommy Holman (PF), Forrest Morgan (C) Bryan Powers, Terence Hiett, George Hoffman, Frank Lynam, Craig Andres | |
| 10:04 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman makes the free throw | 76-56 |
| 09:57 | Northern Illinois University | Stanley Rossignol misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 76-56 |
| 09:55 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman grabs the defensive rebound | 76-56 |
| 09:50 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt hits a runner in the paint set up by Scott Riveria | 78-56 |
| 09:47 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Peterman steals it from David Hodgdon in the backcourt | 78-56 |
| 09:31 | Western Michigan | James Conner scores on a 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Richard Peterman | 81-56 |
| 09:27 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson connects on the shot near the basket | 81-58 |
| 09:06 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 81-58 |
| 09:05 | Northern Illinois University | Stanley Rossignol grabs the board | 81-58 |
| 09:00 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson misses badly on a 3 from the left wing | 81-58 |
| 08:58 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Kenneth Hunt | 81-58 |
| 08:36 | Western Michigan | James Conner throws a bad pass out of bounds | 81-58 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond (PF) Richard Peterman | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ricardo Rodriquez (PG), Frank Lynam (PF), Craig Andres (C) David Hodgdon, Tommy Holman, Forrest Morgan | |
| 08:25 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres misses the dunk | 81-58 |
| 08:23 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria gets the rebound | 81-58 |
| 08:08 | Western Michigan | William Peachey hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the right side | 81-58 |
| 08:07 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt tips it but misses | 81-58 |
| 08:06 | Western Michigan | William Peachey tips it but misses | 81-58 |
| 08:05 | Western Michigan | William Peachey grabs the offensive rebound | 81-58 |
| 07:41 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt is hacked by Steven Wilson - foul #1 on Steven Wilson, team foul #4 | 81-58 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Huminski (PG), Michael Emmons (SG), John Hammes (SF), Jonathan Johnson (C) William Peachey, James Conner, Kenneth Hunt, Scott Riveria | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers (PG), Terence Hiett (SG), George Hoffman (SF) Ricardo Rodriquez, Steven Wilson, Stanley Rossignol | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - James Huminski (fresh) 15 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. SG - Michael Emmons (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SF - John Hammes (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Rex Hammond (fresh) C - Jonathan Johnson (fresh) 7 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Bryan Powers (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. SG - Terence Hiett (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SF - George Hoffman (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 6 reb. PF - Frank Lynam (tiring) 4 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. C - Craig Andres (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:13 | Western Michigan | John Hammes clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 81-58 |
| 07:11 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers grabs the defensive rebound | 81-58 |
| 07:09 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres's pass is intercepted by John Hammes in the backcourt | 81-58 |
| 07:06 | Western Michigan | James Huminski hits the finger roll on a nice dish by John Hammes | 83-58 |
| 06:56 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman connects on the jumper from close range on a nice dish by Bryan Powers | 83-60 |
| 06:31 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson lays it in set up by James Huminski | 85-60 |
| 06:15 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman clanks a 3 from the right wing | 85-60 |
| 06:14 | Western Michigan | John Hammes gets the rebound | 85-60 |
| 05:57 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond misses the jumper in the lane | 85-60 |
| 05:56 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Lynam grabs the defensive rebound | 85-60 |
| 05:52 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 85-60 |
| 05:50 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond grabs the defensive rebound | 85-60 |
| 05:22 | Western Michigan | James Huminski misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 85-60 |
| 05:21 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers pulls down the rebound | 85-60 |
| 04:56 | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett drills a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Bryan Powers and he's fouled by Michael Emmons - foul #2 on Michael Emmons, team foul #8 | 85-62 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Peachey (PG), James Conner (SG), Kenneth Hunt (SF), Scott Riveria (PF), Elliott Thompson (C) James Huminski, Michael Emmons, John Hammes, Rex Hammond, Jonathan Johnson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Hodgdon (PG), Stanley Rossignol (SF), Tommy Holman (PF), Forrest Morgan (C) Bryan Powers, George Hoffman, Frank Lynam, Craig Andres | |
| 04:56 | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett makes the free throw | 85-63 |
| 04:40 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 85-63 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson (PG) Terence Hiett | |
| 04:36 | Northern Illinois University | William Peachey is called for the reach on Steven Wilson in the backcourt - foul #1 on William Peachey, team foul #9 | 85-63 |
| 04:36 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson makes the 1st free throw | 85-64 |
| 04:36 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson makes the 2nd free throw | 85-65 |
| 04:12 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria misses the easy layup | 85-65 |
| 04:10 | Northern Illinois University | Stanley Rossignol pulls down the rebound | 85-65 |
| 04:04 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Riveria blocks the short jumper by Tommy Holman | 85-65 |
| 04:02 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria grabs the board | 85-65 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:38 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt blows the layup but he's hacked by Stanley Rossignol - foul #3 on Stanley Rossignol, team foul #5 | 85-65 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson (SG), Rex Hammond (PF) James Conner, Elliott Thompson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ricardo Rodriquez (PG) David Hodgdon | |
| 03:38 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt misses the 1st free throw | 85-65 |
| 03:38 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt makes the 2nd free throw | 86-65 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - William Peachey (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Jonathan Johnson (fresh) 9 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl. SF - Kenneth Hunt (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. PF - Rex Hammond (fairly fresh) 2 reb. C - Scott Riveria (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Ricardo Rodriquez (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Steven Wilson (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Stanley Rossignol (fresh) 6 reb. 3 pf. PF - Tommy Holman (fresh) 7 pts. C - Forrest Morgan (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:17 | Northern Illinois University | Stanley Rossignol connects on the open runner near the basket on a nice dish by Steven Wilson | 86-67 |
| 02:57 | Western Michigan | William Peachey misses long on a jumpshot from the right wing | 86-67 |
| 02:55 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond snags the offensive board | 86-67 |
| 02:31 | Western Michigan | William Peachey misses badly on a floater from close range | 86-67 |
| 02:30 | Northern Illinois University | Stanley Rossignol snags the defensive board | 86-67 |
| 02:26 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Hunt is called for the reach on Ricardo Rodriquez - foul #2 on Kenneth Hunt, team foul #10 | 86-67 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons (PG) William Peachey | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Hodgdon (SG) Steven Wilson | |
| 02:26 | Northern Illinois University | Ricardo Rodriquez makes the 1st free throw | 86-68 |
| 02:26 | Northern Illinois University | Ricardo Rodriquez makes the 2nd free throw | 86-69 |
| 02:11 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria hits the finger roll set up by Michael Emmons | 88-69 |
| 02:08 | Northern Illinois University | Ricardo Rodriquez is fouled in the backcourt by Michael Emmons - foul #3 on Michael Emmons, team foul #11 | 88-69 |
| 02:08 | Northern Illinois University | Ricardo Rodriquez misses the 1st free throw | 88-69 |
| 02:08 | Northern Illinois University | Ricardo Rodriquez makes the 2nd free throw | 88-70 |
| 01:49 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson clanks a shot from the left side | 88-70 |
| 01:48 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond tips it in | 90-70 |
| 01:32 | Northern Illinois University | Stanley Rossignol is open but comes up short on the jumper from the free throw line | 90-70 |
| 01:31 | Northern Illinois University | David Hodgdon tips it back up and in | 90-72 |
| 01:16 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson clanks a fadeaway from the right side but he's hacked by Stanley Rossignol - foul #4 on Stanley Rossignol, team foul #6 | 90-72 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson (PG) Ricardo Rodriquez | |
| 01:16 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 91-72 |
| 01:16 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 92-72 |
| 01:06 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson is wide open but clanks a runner in the lane | 92-72 |
| 01:04 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond grabs the defensive rebound | 92-72 |
| 00:39 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons can't connect on a jumper from the free throw line | 92-72 |
| 00:37 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman snags the defensive board | 92-72 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:31 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman scores on a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by David Hodgdon | 92-75 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:11 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons's fadeaway is rejected by Forrest Morgan | 92-75 |
| 00:09 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond snags the offensive board | 92-75 |
| 00:00 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson runs out the clock | 92-75 |