| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Bryan Powers (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Terence Hiett (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - George Hoffman (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. PF - Frank Lynam (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Forrest Morgan (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - James Huminski (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - James Conner (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - John Hammes (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. PF - Richard Peterman (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Elliott Thompson (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 20:00 | Western Michigan | John Hammes inbounds the ball | 35-47 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 19:36 | Western Michigan | John Hammes can't connect on a driving attempt from the left block | 35-47 |
| 19:35 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman gets the rebound | 35-47 |
| 19:25 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers is called for 10 seconds | 35-47 |
| 19:13 | Western Michigan | James Conner hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left wing | 35-47 |
| 19:12 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson snags the offensive board | 35-47 |
| 18:55 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson scores on a fadeaway from the free throw line on a great pass from James Conner | 35-49 |
| 18:35 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman is open but comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 35-49 |
| 18:33 | Western Michigan | James Conner grabs the board | 35-49 |
| 18:17 | Western Michigan | James Conner connects on the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from John Hammes | 35-52 |
| 18:13 | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett loses the dribble to James Huminski in the backcourt | 35-52 |
| 18:00 | Western Michigan | John Hammes misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away | 35-52 |
| 17:59 | Western Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to James Huminski | 35-52 |
| 17:44 | Western Michigan | James Huminski hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 35-52 |
| 17:43 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson hits the follow up shot | 35-54 |
| 17:41 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman double dribbles in the backcourt | 35-54 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson (PG), David Hodgdon (SG), Stanley Rossignol (PF), Tommy Holman (C) Bryan Powers, Terence Hiett, Frank Lynam, Forrest Morgan | |
| 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 | |
| 17:22 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt hits a shot from the left side on a great pass from Michael Emmons | 35-56 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 17:15 | Northern Illinois University | David Hodgdon comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 35-56 |
| 17:13 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Stanley Rossignol | 35-56 |
| 16:44 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman buries a 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Steven Wilson | 38-56 |
| 16:31 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons misses the jump hook from the baseline | 38-56 |
| 16:29 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman gets the rebound | 38-56 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 16:25 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson scores on a floater from the right block on a great pass from Stanley Rossignol | 40-56 |
| 16:15 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson hits a 3 pointer from straight away set up by Michael Emmons and the foul's on Steven Wilson - foul #1 on Steven Wilson, team foul #1 | 40-59 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers (PG), Frank Lynam (PF), Forrest Morgan (C) David Hodgdon, George Hoffman, Tommy Holman | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Hammes (SF), Elliott Thompson (C) Kenneth Hunt, Scott Riveria | |
| 16:15 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson makes the free throw | 40-60 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 16:12 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Johnson is called for the reach on Bryan Powers in the backcourt - foul #1 on Jonathan Johnson, team foul #1 | 40-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman (PF) Rex Hammond | |
| 16:01 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan is open and scores on a 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Frank Lynam | 43-60 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Bryan Powers (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Steven Wilson (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Stanley Rossignol (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Frank Lynam (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Forrest Morgan (fairly fresh) 7 pts. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Jonathan Johnson (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - Michael Emmons (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - John Hammes (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. PF - Richard Peterman (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Elliott Thompson (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 15:41 | Western Michigan | John Hammes makes the fadeaway near the basket on a nice dish by Michael Emmons | 43-62 |
| 15:37 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson misses badly on the uncontested floater from the right side | 43-62 |
| 15:35 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman pulls down the rebound | 43-62 |
| 15:31 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson knocks in the shot from close range on a nice dish by Elliott Thompson | 43-64 |
| 15:25 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers hits a 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Stanley Rossignol | 46-64 |
| 15:13 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson comes up short on the jumpshot from the right side but he's fouled by Bryan Powers - foul #1 on Bryan Powers, team foul #2 | 46-64 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett (SG), George Hoffman (SF), Craig Andres (C) Steven Wilson, Stanley Rossignol, Forrest Morgan | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Huminski (PG), James Conner (SG), Kenneth Hunt (SF), Scott Riveria (PF) Michael Emmons, John Hammes, Richard Peterman, Elliott Thompson | |
| 15:13 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 46-65 |
| 15:13 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson misses the 2nd free throw | 46-65 |
| 15:13 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres grabs the defensive rebound | 46-65 |
| 14:56 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers clanks a turnaround from the right block but he's hacked by James Conner - foul #2 on James Conner, team foul #2 | 46-65 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond (PF) Jonathan Johnson | |
| 14:56 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers makes the 1st free throw | 47-65 |
| 14:56 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers makes the 2nd free throw | 48-65 |
| 14:45 | Western Michigan | Frank Lynam picks off the pass by James Conner | 48-65 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 14:34 | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett knocks in the fadeaway from the right side on a nice dish by Bryan Powers | 50-65 |
| 14:17 | Western Michigan | James Huminski comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 50-65 |
| 14:16 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Craig Andres | 50-65 |
| 14:12 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers is hacked by Kenneth Hunt - foul #1 on Kenneth Hunt, team foul #3 | 50-65 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Hodgdon (PG), Tommy Holman (PF) Bryan Powers, Frank Lynam | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Hammes (SF), Elliott Thompson (C) Kenneth Hunt, Scott Riveria | |
| 13:56 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres hits a wide open jumper from the baseline set up by David Hodgdon | 52-65 |
| 13:40 | Western Michigan | John Hammes can't connect on a 3 from the left corner | 52-65 |
| 13:39 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres snags the defensive board | 52-65 |
| 13:34 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman misses long on an open floater from the left side | 52-65 |
| 13:33 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman gets the offensive rebound | 52-65 |
| 13:21 | Northern Illinois University | David Hodgdon is by himself and knocks in the shot from the right side set up by Tommy Holman | 54-65 |
| 13:02 | Western Michigan | James Huminski throws a bad pass out of bounds | 54-65 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers (PG), Steven Wilson (SG), Stanley Rossignol (SF), Frank Lynam (PF) David Hodgdon, Terence Hiett, George Hoffman, Tommy Holman | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson (PG), Michael Emmons (SG), Kenneth Hunt (SF), Richard Peterman (PF), Scott Riveria (C) James Huminski, James Conner, John Hammes, Rex Hammond, Elliott Thompson | |
| 12:43 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres connects on the fadeaway from the baseline on a great pass from Bryan Powers and he's fouled by Michael Emmons - foul #3 on Michael Emmons, team foul #4 | 56-65 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan (PF) Frank Lynam | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 12:43 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres makes the free throw | 57-65 |
| 12:31 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 57-65 |
| 12:29 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers gets the rebound | 57-65 |
| 12:09 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan hits a 3 pointer from the right corner | 60-65 |
| 11:54 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt scores on a turnaround from the left block on a nice dish by Richard Peterman | 60-67 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Bryan Powers (fresh) 13 pts. 5 ast. SG - Steven Wilson (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Stanley Rossignol (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Forrest Morgan (fresh) 10 pts. C - Craig Andres (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Jonathan Johnson (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SG - Michael Emmons (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SF - Kenneth Hunt (fairly fresh) 8 pts. PF - Richard Peterman (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Scott Riveria (fairly fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 11:50 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 60-67 |
| 11:48 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman grabs the defensive rebound | 60-67 |
| 11:25 | Western Michigan | Steven Wilson is called for the reach on Jonathan Johnson - foul #2 on Steven Wilson, team foul #3 | 60-67 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ricardo Rodriquez (PG), Terence Hiett (SG), George Hoffman (SF), Frank Lynam (PF), Tommy Holman (C) Bryan Powers, Steven Wilson, Stanley Rossignol, Forrest Morgan, Craig Andres | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Huminski (PG), John Hammes (SF), Elliott Thompson (C) Jonathan Johnson, Kenneth Hunt, Scott Riveria | |
| 11:05 | Western Michigan | James Huminski drills a jumpshot from the free throw line on a great pass from Michael Emmons | 60-69 |
| 10:41 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman drills a shot from the free throw line on a nice dish by Terence Hiett | 62-69 |
| 10:32 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman scores on a fadeaway from the left block set up by James Huminski | 62-71 |
| 10:07 | Northern Illinois University | James Huminski picks off the pass by Ricardo Rodriquez | 62-71 |
| 10:02 | Western Michigan | James Huminski hits the finger roll | 62-73 |
| 09:57 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Peterman picks off the pass by George Hoffman in the backcourt | 62-73 |
| 09:45 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman misses badly on a runner from the baseline but he's fouled by Ricardo Rodriquez - foul #2 on Ricardo Rodriquez, team foul #4 | 62-73 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers (PG), Steven Wilson (SG), David Hodgdon (SF), Forrest Morgan (C) Ricardo Rodriquez, Terence Hiett, George Hoffman, Tommy Holman | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson (PG), James Conner (SG), Rex Hammond (SF), Scott Riveria (C) James Huminski, Michael Emmons, John Hammes, Elliott Thompson | |
| 09:45 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman makes the 1st free throw | 62-74 |
| 09:45 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman makes the 2nd free throw | 62-75 |
| 09:18 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers hits a 3pt shot from the right wing | 65-75 |
| 09:11 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson clanks a jumper from the left wing | 65-75 |
| 09:09 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson grabs the defensive rebound | 65-75 |
| 09:04 | Northern Illinois University | Rex Hammond is called for the reach on David Hodgdon - foul #3 on Rex Hammond, team foul #5 | 65-75 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Stanley Rossignol (PF) Frank Lynam | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Kenneth Hunt (SF) Richard Peterman | |
| 08:57 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Johnson takes the ball from David Hodgdon | 65-75 |
| 08:53 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson can't finish the layup | 65-75 |
| 08:51 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson gets the rebound | 65-75 |
| 08:47 | Northern Illinois University | The jump hook by Bryan Powers is blocked by Rex Hammond | 65-75 |
| 08:45 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Stanley Rossignol | 65-75 |
| 08:27 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Johnson takes the ball from Bryan Powers | 65-75 |
| 08:23 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson banks in the layup | 65-77 |
| 08:12 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson throws a bad pass out of bounds | 65-77 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett (SG), George Hoffman (SF), Craig Andres (C) Steven Wilson, David Hodgdon, Forrest Morgan | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Peachey (PG), Richard Peterman (PF) Rex Hammond, Scott Riveria | |
| 07:59 | Western Michigan | James Conner misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 65-77 |
| 07:58 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman tips it in | 65-79 |
| 07:37 | Northern Illinois University | Stanley Rossignol hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from just outside the lane | 65-79 |
| 07:36 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Jonathan Johnson | 65-79 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Bryan Powers (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 5 ast. SG - Terence Hiett (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - George Hoffman (tiring) 5 pts. 4 reb. PF - Stanley Rossignol (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Craig Andres (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - William Peachey (fresh) 1 ast. SG - James Conner (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast. SF - Kenneth Hunt (fairly fresh) 8 pts. PF - Richard Peterman (tiring) 8 pts. 6 reb. C - Jonathan Johnson (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. | |
| 07:30 | Western Michigan | Stanley Rossignol blocks the short jumper by Richard Peterman | 65-79 |
| 07:29 | Northern Illinois University | Stanley Rossignol grabs the board | 65-79 |
| 07:27 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Hunt steps in front of the Craig Andres pass in the backcourt | 65-79 |
| 07:16 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson connects on the fadeaway jumper from the right side on a nice dish by James Conner | 65-81 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 07:12 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers misses the wide open shot from the left side | 65-81 |
| 07:10 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Craig Andres | 65-81 |
| 06:54 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the left side | 65-81 |
| 06:52 | Northern Illinois University | Stanley Rossignol grabs the offensive rebound | 65-81 |
| 06:38 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers connects on the 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Terence Hiett | 68-81 |
| 06:16 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 68-81 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson (PG), Tommy Holman (SF), Frank Lynam (PF) Bryan Powers, George Hoffman, Stanley Rossignol | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Huminski (PG), Michael Emmons (SG), John Hammes (SF), Rex Hammond (PF), Scott Riveria (C) William Peachey, James Conner, Kenneth Hunt, Richard Peterman, Jonathan Johnson | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 06:09 | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett dunks the ball on a great pass from Tommy Holman | 70-81 |
| 05:41 | Western Michigan | James Huminski connects on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 70-84 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 05:22 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres misses the 3pt shot from the left corner | 70-84 |
| 05:21 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson can't tip it in | 70-84 |
| 05:20 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres grabs the offensive board | 70-84 |
| 05:09 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Lynam misses long on a jump hook from the baseline | 70-84 |
| 05:07 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Lynam pulls down the offensive rebound | 70-84 |
| 04:59 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Lynam misses the lay-in but the foul's on Rex Hammond - foul #4 on Rex Hammond, team foul #6 | 70-84 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Hodgdon (SG), George Hoffman (SF), Forrest Morgan (C) Terence Hiett, Tommy Holman, Craig Andres | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson (C) Scott Riveria | |
| 04:59 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Lynam misses the 1st free throw | 70-84 |
| 04:59 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Lynam makes the 2nd free throw | 71-84 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 04:42 | Western Michigan | James Huminski misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 71-84 |
| 04:41 | Northern Illinois University | David Hodgdon snags the defensive board | 71-84 |
| 04:38 | Northern Illinois University | John Hammes picks off the pass by George Hoffman in the backcourt | 71-84 |
| 04:17 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the left wing | 71-84 |
| 04:15 | Western Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to John Hammes | 71-84 |
| 03:55 | Western Michigan | James Huminski connects on the 3pt shot from straight away on a nice dish by Rex Hammond | 71-87 |
| 03:40 | Northern Illinois University | David Hodgdon misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 71-87 |
| 03:39 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman hits the follow up shot | 73-87 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Steven Wilson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - David Hodgdon (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - George Hoffman (tiring) 7 pts. 5 reb. PF - Frank Lynam (tiring) 7 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - Forrest Morgan (fresh) 10 pts. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - James Huminski (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 5 ast. 4 stl. SG - Michael Emmons (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SF - John Hammes (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. PF - Rex Hammond (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 4 pf. C - Elliott Thompson (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 03:13 | Western Michigan | James Huminski buries a 3 from straight away on a great pass from Rex Hammond | 73-90 |
| 03:01 | Northern Illinois University | George Hoffman hits a floater from the free throw line on a great pass from Steven Wilson | 75-90 |
| 02:57 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 75-90 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Powers (PG), Terence Hiett (SG), Stanley Rossignol (SF), Tommy Holman (PF) Steven Wilson, David Hodgdon, George Hoffman, Frank Lynam | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Conner (SG), Kenneth Hunt (SF), Scott Riveria (PF), Jonathan Johnson (C) James Huminski, John Hammes, Rex Hammond, Elliott Thompson | |
| 02:46 | Western Michigan | James Conner knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Jonathan Johnson | 75-93 |
| 02:44 | Northern Illinois University | Terence Hiett's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 75-93 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ricardo Rodriquez (PG), David Hodgdon (SG) Bryan Powers, Terence Hiett | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Peachey (PG), Rex Hammond (PF) Michael Emmons, James Conner | |
| 02:22 | Western Michigan | William Peachey clanks a driving attempt from the baseline | 75-93 |
| 02:21 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan snags the defensive board | 75-93 |
| 02:17 | Northern Illinois University | Stanley Rossignol comes up short on the jumper from the free throw line | 75-93 |
| 02:15 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson grabs the defensive rebound | 75-93 |
| 01:47 | Western Michigan | Forrest Morgan denies the turnaround by William Peachey | 75-93 |
| 01:45 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria tips it but misses | 75-93 |
| 01:43 | Northern Illinois University | Stanley Rossignol pulls down the rebound | 75-93 |
| 01:37 | Northern Illinois University | The jump hook by Tommy Holman is blocked by Scott Riveria | 75-93 |
| 01:35 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria grabs the board | 75-93 |
| 01:06 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson drills a jumper from the right side set up by William Peachey | 75-95 |
| 01:02 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Riveria steps in front of the Stanley Rossignol pass | 75-95 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:37 | Western Michigan | William Peachey is called for the offensive foul - foul #1 on William Peachey, team foul #7 | 75-95 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson (PG) Ricardo Rodriquez | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons (SG) William Peachey | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:31 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson is fouled on the floor by Jonathan Johnson - foul #2 on Jonathan Johnson, team foul #8 | 75-95 |
| 00:31 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson makes the 1st free throw | 76-95 |
| 00:31 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson makes the 2nd free throw | 77-95 |
| 00:05 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 77-95 |
| 00:04 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson grabs the board | 77-95 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Wilson comes up short on the halfcourt shot | 77-95 |