| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Frank Glick (fresh) 5 pts. 5 ast. SG - Daniel Mercedes (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Gregory Courtois (fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl. PF - Edwin Lyon (fresh) 2 pts. C - Herbert Helms (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Jack Rea (fresh) 17 pts. 2 stl. SG - Joseph Lemaster (fresh) 3 ast. SF - Paul Sechrist (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Marshall Devinney (fresh) 1 pts. C - James Starkes (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist inbounds the ball | 50-49 |
| 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 (+1) | |
| 19:41 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist misses short on a shot from the right wing | 50-49 |
| 19:40 | Western Michigan | Edwin Lyon gets the rebound | 50-49 |
| 19:24 | Western Michigan | Paul Sechrist blocks the jumper by Gregory Courtois | 50-49 |
| 19:23 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney snags the defensive board | 50-49 |
| 19:21 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist is called for the offensive foul in the backcourt - foul #2 on Paul Sechrist, team foul #1 | 50-49 |
| 19:05 | Western Michigan | Daniel Mercedes misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 50-49 |
| 19:04 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist snags the defensive board | 50-49 |
| 18:58 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist lays it up and in set up by Joseph Lemaster | 50-51 |
| 18:38 | Western Michigan | Edwin Lyon makes the shot near the basket on a great pass from Herbert Helms | 52-51 |
| 18:33 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 52-51 |
| 18:31 | Northern Illinois University | James Starkes tips it in | 52-53 |
| 18:13 | Western Michigan | Frank Glick's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 52-53 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Charles Thresher (SG), Paul Anderson (SF), Michael Delph (PF), Thomas Buckner (C) Daniel Mercedes, Gregory Courtois, Edwin Lyon, Herbert Helms | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Pagel (PG), James Pittman (SF), Timothy Stoneburner (PF), Andrew Spears (C) Jack Rea, Paul Sechrist, Marshall Devinney, James Starkes | |
| 18:11 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Spears throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 52-53 |
| 18:01 | Western Michigan | Charles Thresher is called for traveling | 52-53 |
| 17:42 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Pagel is whistled for a carry | 52-53 |
| 17:26 | Western Michigan | Frank Glick makes the 3 from straight away on a great pass from Charles Thresher | 55-53 |
| 17:04 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman hits a wide open driving attempt in the paint on a great pass from Joseph Pagel | 55-55 |
| 16:48 | Western Michigan | Michael Delph slams it home | 57-55 |
| 16:46 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Buckner steals it from James Pittman in the backcourt | 57-55 |
| 16:30 | Western Michigan | Michael Delph clanks a jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Joseph Pagel - foul #1 on Joseph Pagel, team foul #2 | 57-55 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Daniel Mercedes (SG), Gregory Courtois (SF), Robert McBurney (PF) Charles Thresher, Paul Anderson, Thomas Buckner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea (PG), Paul Sechrist (SF), Marshall Devinney (PF), James Starkes (C) Joseph Pagel, James Pittman, Timothy Stoneburner, Andrew Spears | |
| 16:30 | Western Michigan | Michael Delph makes the 1st free throw | 58-55 |
| 16:30 | Western Michigan | Michael Delph makes the 2nd free throw | 59-55 |
| 16:14 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster is hacked by Daniel Mercedes - foul #1 on Daniel Mercedes, team foul #1 | 59-55 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Herbert Helms (C) Michael Delph | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 16:08 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney is called for traveling | 59-55 |
| 15:48 | Western Michigan | Gregory Courtois misses badly on a floater from the right wing | 59-55 |
| 15:46 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Jack Rea | 59-55 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Frank Glick (tiring) 8 pts. 5 ast. SG - Daniel Mercedes (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Gregory Courtois (fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl. PF - Robert McBurney (fresh) 2 pts. C - Herbert Helms (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Jack Rea (fresh) 17 pts. 2 stl. SG - Joseph Lemaster (tiring) 4 ast. SF - Paul Sechrist (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. PF - Marshall Devinney (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. C - James Starkes (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:40 | Northern Illinois University | Herbert Helms is called for the reach on Jack Rea - foul #3 on Herbert Helms, team foul #2 | 59-55 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Warren Inniss (SG), Edwin Lyon (PF) Frank Glick, Robert McBurney | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman (SG) Joseph Lemaster | |
| 15:32 | Northern Illinois University | Herbert Helms denies the turnaround by James Starkes | 59-55 |
| 15:30 | Western Michigan | Daniel Mercedes gets the rebound | 59-55 |
| 15:12 | Western Michigan | Jack Rea steps in front of the Herbert Helms pass | 59-55 |
| 14:59 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist misses the 3 from straight away | 59-55 |
| 14:57 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Edwin Lyon | 59-55 |
| 14:45 | Western Michigan | Herbert Helms scores on a runner from the right block | 61-55 |
| 14:30 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman is open and scores on a driving attempt in the paint set up by Paul Sechrist | 61-57 |
| 14:12 | Western Michigan | Herbert Helms banks in the layup on a nice dish by Edwin Lyon and he's hacked by James Starkes - foul #1 on James Starkes, team foul #3 | 63-57 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Charles Thresher (PG), Paul Anderson (SF), Thomas Buckner (PF) Daniel Mercedes, Gregory Courtois, Edwin Lyon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Pagel (PG), James Pittman (SF), Timothy Stoneburner (PF), Andrew Spears (C) Jack Rea, Paul Sechrist, Marshall Devinney, James Starkes | |
| 14:12 | Western Michigan | Herbert Helms makes the free throw | 64-57 |
| 13:56 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Spears drills a 3 from straight away set up by Dexter Goodman | 64-60 |
| 13:38 | Western Michigan | Andrew Spears takes the ball from Paul Anderson | 64-60 |
| 13:16 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman misses the lay-in but he's fouled by Herbert Helms - foul #4 on Herbert Helms, team foul #3 | 64-60 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Delph (SF), Robert McBurney (PF) Paul Anderson, Herbert Helms | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster (SG) Dexter Goodman | |
| 13:16 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman misses the 1st free throw | 64-60 |
| 13:16 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman misses the 2nd free throw | 64-60 |
| 13:16 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Robert McBurney | 64-60 |
| 13:00 | Western Michigan | Michael Delph hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway in the lane | 64-60 |
| 12:59 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Spears snags the defensive board | 64-60 |
| 12:53 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster misses badly on a floater near the basket | 64-60 |
| 12:51 | Western Michigan | Michael Delph gets the rebound | 64-60 |
| 12:42 | Western Michigan | Timothy Stoneburner swats the layup by Warren Inniss | 64-60 |
| 12:40 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Pagel grabs the board | 64-60 |
| 12:23 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Pagel misses long on an open 3pt shot from the left corner | 64-60 |
| 12:21 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman tips it but misses | 64-60 |
| 12:20 | Western Michigan | Warren Inniss grabs the board | 64-60 |
| 11:56 | Western Michigan | Michael Delph hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the left side | 64-60 |
| 11:54 | Western Michigan | Thomas Buckner grabs the offensive board | 64-60 |
| 11:41 | Western Michigan | Robert McBurney's floater is tipped away by Timothy Stoneburner | 64-60 |
| 11:39 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Spears gets the rebound | 64-60 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Charles Thresher (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SG - Warren Inniss (fairly fresh) 3 pf. SF - Michael Delph (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. PF - Robert McBurney (fairly fresh) 2 pts. C - Thomas Buckner (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Joseph Pagel (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - Joseph Lemaster (tiring) 4 ast. SF - James Pittman (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Timothy Stoneburner (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 blk. C - Andrew Spears (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:35 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Delph steals the ball from Joseph Lemaster in the backcourt | 64-60 |
| 11:13 | Western Michigan | Robert McBurney's layup is rejected by Timothy Stoneburner | 64-60 |
| 11:11 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to James Pittman | 64-60 |
| 11:07 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman throws a bad pass out of bounds | 64-60 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Frank Glick (PG), Daniel Mercedes (SG), Gregory Courtois (SF), Edwin Lyon (PF), Paul Anderson (C) Charles Thresher, Warren Inniss, Michael Delph, Robert McBurney, Thomas Buckner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea (PG), Dexter Goodman (SG), Paul Sechrist (SF), Marshall Devinney (PF), James Starkes (C) Joseph Pagel, Joseph Lemaster, James Pittman, Timothy Stoneburner, Andrew Spears | |
| 10:50 | Western Michigan | Frank Glick misses the 3 pointer from straight away | 64-60 |
| 10:49 | Western Michigan | Edwin Lyon gets the offensive rebound | 64-60 |
| 10:34 | Western Michigan | Daniel Mercedes knocks in the 3 from the left corner set up by Frank Glick | 67-60 |
| 10:10 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left side but he's hacked by Edwin Lyon - foul #2 on Edwin Lyon, team foul #4 | 67-60 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Delph (C) Paul Anderson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 10:10 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney misses the 1st free throw | 67-60 |
| 10:10 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney makes the 2nd free throw | 67-61 |
| 09:56 | Western Michigan | Frank Glick misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 67-61 |
| 09:54 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney pulls down the rebound | 67-61 |
| 09:41 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney banks in the layup set up by Jack Rea | 67-63 |
| 09:23 | Western Michigan | Frank Glick drills a 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from Edwin Lyon | 70-63 |
| 09:04 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist is by himself and knocks in the pull-up jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by James Starkes | 70-65 |
| 08:50 | Western Michigan | Edwin Lyon hits a fadeaway from the right block on a great pass from Daniel Mercedes | 72-65 |
| 08:32 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea drills a floater from the free throw line on a nice dish by Dexter Goodman and the foul's on Daniel Mercedes - foul #2 on Daniel Mercedes, team foul #5 | 72-67 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Warren Inniss (SG), Robert McBurney (PF), Paul Anderson (C) Daniel Mercedes, Edwin Lyon, Michael Delph | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster (SG), Johnnie Turner (C) Dexter Goodman, James Starkes | |
| 08:32 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea misses the free throw | 72-67 |
| 08:32 | Western Michigan | Paul Anderson grabs the board | 72-67 |
| 08:08 | Western Michigan | Jack Rea is called for the reach on Frank Glick - foul #3 on Jack Rea, team foul #4 | 72-67 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Charles Thresher (PG), Thomas Buckner (C) Frank Glick, Gregory Courtois | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Pagel (PG), James Pittman (SF), Timothy Stoneburner (PF), Andrew Spears (C) Jack Rea, Paul Sechrist, Marshall Devinney, Johnnie Turner | |
| 07:52 | Western Michigan | Charles Thresher clanks a shot from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Timothy Stoneburner - foul #2 on Timothy Stoneburner, team foul #5 | 72-67 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Herbert Helms (C) Robert McBurney | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 07:52 | Western Michigan | Charles Thresher makes the 1st free throw | 73-67 |
| 07:52 | Western Michigan | Charles Thresher misses the 2nd free throw | 73-67 |
| 07:52 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Timothy Stoneburner | 73-67 |
| 07:50 | Northern Illinois University | Warren Inniss is called for the reach on Joseph Lemaster in the backcourt - foul #4 on Warren Inniss, team foul #6 | 73-67 |
| 07:37 | Northern Illinois University | Timothy Stoneburner connects on the shot from the right side on a nice dish by Joseph Pagel | 73-69 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Charles Thresher (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SG - Warren Inniss (fairly fresh) 4 pf. SF - Paul Anderson (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Thomas Buckner (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. C - Herbert Helms (fresh) 13 pts. 5 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Joseph Pagel (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Joseph Lemaster (fairly fresh) 4 ast. SF - James Pittman (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. PF - Timothy Stoneburner (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 3 blk. C - Andrew Spears (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:16 | Western Michigan | Timothy Stoneburner steps in front of the Herbert Helms pass | 73-69 |
| 06:59 | Northern Illinois University | Herbert Helms steals the ball from James Pittman | 73-69 |
| 06:42 | Western Michigan | Andrew Spears steals it from Paul Anderson | 73-69 |
| 06:15 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner | 73-69 |
| 06:14 | Western Michigan | Thomas Buckner grabs the defensive rebound | 73-69 |
| 06:07 | Western Michigan | Thomas Buckner hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 73-69 |
| 06:05 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Pagel grabs the board | 73-69 |
| 05:58 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Spears lays it up and in and the foul's on Herbert Helms - foul #5 on Herbert Helms, team foul #7 | 73-71 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Frank Glick (PG), Daniel Mercedes (SG), Gregory Courtois (SF), Robert McBurney (PF), Michael Delph (C) Charles Thresher, Warren Inniss, Paul Anderson, Thomas Buckner, Herbert Helms | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea (PG), Dexter Goodman (SG), Paul Sechrist (SF), James Starkes (C) Joseph Pagel, Joseph Lemaster, James Pittman, Timothy Stoneburner | |
| 05:58 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Spears misses the free throw | 73-71 |
| 05:58 | Western Michigan | Michael Delph gets the rebound | 73-71 |
| 05:35 | Western Michigan | Robert McBurney hits a jump hook from the left block on a nice dish by Daniel Mercedes and he's hacked by Andrew Spears - foul #1 on Andrew Spears, team foul #6 | 75-71 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney (PF) Andrew Spears | |
| 05:35 | Western Michigan | Robert McBurney makes the free throw | 76-71 |
| 05:25 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Courtois blocks the short jumper by Marshall Devinney | 76-71 |
| 05:24 | Northern Illinois University | James Starkes misses the tip | 76-71 |
| 05:22 | Western Michigan | Robert McBurney pulls down the rebound | 76-71 |
| 05:02 | Western Michigan | Gregory Courtois is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #3 on Gregory Courtois, team foul #8 | 76-71 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Warren Inniss (SG) Frank Glick | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Henry McCaster (PG) Jack Rea | |
| 04:59 | Northern Illinois University | Henry McCaster throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 76-71 |
| 04:42 | Western Michigan | Michael Delph buries a jumper in the paint on a nice dish by Daniel Mercedes and he's hacked by James Starkes - foul #2 on James Starkes, team foul #7 | 78-71 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Edwin Lyon (PF) Robert McBurney | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Johnnie Turner (C) James Starkes | |
| 04:42 | Western Michigan | Michael Delph makes the free throw | 79-71 |
| 04:32 | Northern Illinois University | Henry McCaster buries a jumpshot from the left wing on a great pass from Dexter Goodman | 79-73 |
| 04:12 | Western Michigan | Gregory Courtois's layup is rejected by Johnnie Turner | 79-73 |
| 04:11 | Western Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Daniel Mercedes | 79-73 |
| 04:06 | Western Michigan | Warren Inniss comes up short on the fadeaway from the left side | 79-73 |
| 04:05 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney snags the defensive board | 79-73 |
| 04:03 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman is fouled in the backcourt by Warren Inniss - foul #5 on Warren Inniss, team foul #9 | 79-73 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Frank Glick (PG), Thomas Buckner (C) Warren Inniss, Michael Delph | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea (PG) Henry McCaster | |
| 04:03 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman makes the 1st free throw | 79-74 |
| 04:03 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman makes the 2nd free throw | 79-75 |
| 03:41 | Western Michigan | Paul Sechrist swats the layup by Thomas Buckner | 79-75 |
| 03:40 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist pulls down the rebound | 79-75 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Frank Glick (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 6 ast. SG - Daniel Mercedes (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. SF - Gregory Courtois (tiring) 5 pts. 2 blk. 2 stl. 3 pf. PF - Edwin Lyon (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Thomas Buckner (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Jack Rea (fresh) 19 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf. SG - Dexter Goodman (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SF - Paul Sechrist (tiring) 6 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. PF - Marshall Devinney (tiring) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Johnnie Turner (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 03:35 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea's layup is rejected by Edwin Lyon | 79-75 |
| 03:33 | Western Michigan | Daniel Mercedes snags the defensive board | 79-75 |
| 03:28 | Western Michigan | Daniel Mercedes misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 79-75 |
| 03:27 | Western Michigan | Gregory Courtois pulls down the offensive rebound | 79-75 |
| 03:11 | Western Michigan | Gregory Courtois makes the driving attempt from the baseline on a nice dish by Frank Glick | 81-75 |
| 02:56 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 81-75 |
| 02:55 | Western Michigan | Thomas Buckner grabs the defensive rebound | 81-75 |
| 02:55 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 81-75 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Charles Thresher (SG), Paul Anderson (SF), Robert McBurney (PF) Frank Glick, Gregory Courtois, Edwin Lyon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman (SG), Joseph Pagel (SF), Timothy Stoneburner (PF), James Starkes (C) Dexter Goodman, Paul Sechrist, Marshall Devinney, Johnnie Turner | |
| 02:35 | Western Michigan | Thomas Buckner is hacked by James Starkes - foul #3 on James Starkes, team foul #8 | 81-75 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Frank Glick (PG) Daniel Mercedes | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 02:35 | Western Michigan | Thomas Buckner misses the 1st free throw | 81-75 |
| 02:35 | Northern Illinois University | James Starkes gets the rebound | 81-75 |
| 02:29 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Pagel misses the floater from the right block but he's fouled by Paul Anderson - foul #1 on Paul Anderson, team foul #10 | 81-75 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Delph (C) Thomas Buckner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 02:29 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Pagel makes the 1st free throw | 81-76 |
| 02:29 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Pagel makes the 2nd free throw | 81-77 |
| 02:12 | Western Michigan | Robert McBurney comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 81-77 |
| 02:10 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to James Starkes | 81-77 |
| 02:10 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 81-77 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Daniel Mercedes (SG), Edwin Lyon (PF), Thomas Buckner (C) Charles Thresher, Robert McBurney, Michael Delph | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster (SG) Joseph Pagel | |
| 02:08 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Anderson is called for the reach on Jack Rea in the backcourt - foul #2 on Paul Anderson, team foul #11 | 81-77 |
| 02:08 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea makes the 1st free throw | 81-78 |
| 02:08 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea makes the 2nd free throw | 81-79 |
| 02:06 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 81-79 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist (SF) James Pittman | |
| 01:51 | Western Michigan | Edwin Lyon is called for traveling | 81-79 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Gregory Courtois (SF), Michael Delph (C) Paul Anderson, Thomas Buckner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney (PF) Timothy Stoneburner | |
| 01:48 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 81-79 |
| 01:33 | Western Michigan | Frank Glick hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 81-79 |
| 01:32 | Western Michigan | Michael Delph grabs the offensive board | 81-79 |
| 01:32 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 81-79 |
| 01:10 | Western Michigan | James Starkes blocks the short jumper by Gregory Courtois | 81-79 |
| 01:09 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist gets the rebound | 81-79 |
| 01:07 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Glick steps in front of the Paul Sechrist pass in the backcourt | 81-79 |
| 01:05 | Western Michigan | Daniel Mercedes banks in the layup on a nice dish by Frank Glick | 83-79 |
| 01:02 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Glick takes the ball from Jack Rea in the backcourt | 83-79 |
| 01:02 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 remaining) | 83-79 |
| 00:38 | Western Michigan | Gregory Courtois lays it up and in on a great pass from Michael Delph | 85-79 |
| 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 quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:34 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster is fouled in the backcourt by Daniel Mercedes - foul #3 on Daniel Mercedes, team foul #12 | 85-79 |
| 00:34 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster makes the 1st free throw | 85-80 |
| 00:34 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster makes the 2nd free throw | 85-81 |
| 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 (+1) | |
| 00:32 | Western Michigan | Joseph Lemaster is called for the reach on Daniel Mercedes in the backcourt - foul #1 on Joseph Lemaster, team foul #9 | 85-81 |
| 00:32 | Western Michigan | Daniel Mercedes makes the 1st free throw | 86-81 |
| 00:32 | Western Michigan | Daniel Mercedes misses the 2nd free throw | 86-81 |
| 00:32 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Sechrist grabs the board | 86-81 |
| 00:27 | Northern Illinois University | James Starkes misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 86-81 |
| 00:26 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Paul Sechrist | 86-81 |
| 00:22 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster makes the 3 pointer from the left wing on a great pass from Jack Rea | 86-84 |
| 00:22 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 remaining) | 86-84 |
| 00:19 | Western Michigan | Gregory Courtois is hacked by Jack Rea in the backcourt - foul #4 on Jack Rea, team foul #10 | 86-84 |
| 00:19 | Western Michigan | Gregory Courtois misses the 1st free throw | 86-84 |
| 00:19 | Western Michigan | Gregory Courtois misses the 2nd free throw | 86-84 |
| 00:19 | Northern Illinois University | James Starkes grabs the board | 86-84 |
| 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 intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| 00:14 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea hits a 3 from the right wing set up by James Starkes | 86-87 |
| 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 (+1) | |
| 00:12 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a :30 timeout (none remaining) | 86-87 |
| 00:09 | Western Michigan | Edwin Lyon lays it in | 88-87 |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 88-87 |
| 00:04 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea is fouled on the floor by Gregory Courtois - foul #4 on Gregory Courtois, team foul #13 | 88-87 |
| 00:04 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea makes the 1st free throw | 88-88 |
| 00:04 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea makes the 2nd free throw | 88-89 |
| 00:00 | Western Michigan | Frank Glick hits the front of the rim on the halfcourt shot | 88-89 |