| Lineup | Whitworth | PG - Merle Brinker (fresh) 4 ast. SG - David Esser (fresh) SF - Kevin Bruckner (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Frank Saba (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Myron Burke (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | N. Central | PG - Lewis Broussard (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Kevin Erickson (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Dwayne Nuzzo (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Steven Peet (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Harry Spaeth (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | N. Central | Dwayne Nuzzo inbounds the ball | 24-39 |
| Game Plan | Whitworth | Whitworth is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Central | N. Central is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 19:44 | N. Central | Merle Brinker is called for the reach on Lewis Broussard - foul #3 on Merle Brinker, team foul #1 | 24-39 |
| Subs | Whitworth | Lee Krakowski (PG) Merle Brinker | |
| Subs | N. Central | | |
| 19:35 | N. Central | Dwayne Nuzzo is called for a pushoff foul - foul #1 on Dwayne Nuzzo, team foul #1 | 24-39 |
| 19:20 | Whitworth | Frank Saba scores on a turnaround from close range on a great pass from Lee Krakowski and he's fouled by Harry Spaeth - foul #3 on Harry Spaeth, team foul #2 | 26-39 |
| Subs | Whitworth | | |
| Subs | N. Central | Mack Hoskins (C) Harry Spaeth | |
| 19:20 | Whitworth | Frank Saba misses the free throw | 26-39 |
| 19:20 | N. Central | Steven Peet snags the defensive board | 26-39 |
| 19:06 | N. Central | Dwayne Nuzzo buries a turnaround from the right block on a great pass from Kevin Erickson | 26-41 |
| 18:50 | Whitworth | Myron Burke misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 26-41 |
| 18:48 | Whitworth | Myron Burke grabs the offensive board | 26-41 |
| 18:30 | Whitworth | Myron Burke buries a driving attempt from the left block on a great pass from Lee Krakowski | 28-41 |
| 18:14 | N. Central | Dwayne Nuzzo can't connect on a jump hook from close range | 28-41 |
| 18:13 | N. Central | Dwayne Nuzzo pulls down the offensive rebound | 28-41 |
| 18:08 | N. Central | Steven Peet knocks in the jumper from the right block | 28-43 |
| 17:55 | Whitworth | Myron Burke misses short on a shot from the baseline | 28-43 |
| 17:53 | N. Central | Dwayne Nuzzo grabs the board | 28-43 |
| 17:37 | N. Central | Mack Hoskins misses the 3 from the left corner | 28-43 |
| 17:35 | N. Central | Steven Peet grabs the offensive rebound | 28-43 |
| 17:23 | N. Central | Kevin Bruckner is called for the reach on Mack Hoskins - foul #3 on Kevin Bruckner, team foul #2 | 28-43 |
| Subs | Whitworth | Robert Mendel (SF), Norman Fields (PF), Jay McDonalds (C) Kevin Bruckner, Frank Saba, Myron Burke | |
| Subs | N. Central | Terrance Mathewson (SG) Kevin Erickson | |
| 17:09 | N. Central | Dwayne Nuzzo hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 28-43 |
| 17:08 | Whitworth | Jay McDonalds gets the rebound | 28-43 |
| 16:55 | Whitworth | Mack Hoskins picks off the pass by Lee Krakowski | 28-43 |
| 16:33 | N. Central | The jump hook by Dwayne Nuzzo is blocked by Robert Mendel | 28-43 |
| 16:31 | N. Central | Lewis Broussard gets the offensive rebound | 28-43 |
| 16:15 | N. Central | Steven Peet misses short on a turnaround in the paint | 28-43 |
| 16:13 | N. Central | Mack Hoskins misses the tip | 28-43 |
| 16:11 | Whitworth | The rebound goes to Norman Fields | 28-43 |
| 16:05 | Whitworth | Norman Fields loses the dribble to Dwayne Nuzzo | 28-43 |
| 16:02 | N. Central | Dwayne Nuzzo hits the finger roll | 28-45 |
| Lineup | Whitworth | PG - Lee Krakowski (fairly fresh) 2 ast. SG - David Esser (fairly fresh) SF - Robert Mendel (fresh) 9 pts. PF - Norman Fields (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Jay McDonalds (fresh) | |
| Lineup | N. Central | PG - Lewis Broussard (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Terrance Mathewson (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Dwayne Nuzzo (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Steven Peet (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. C - Mack Hoskins (fairly fresh) 4 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 15:51 | Whitworth | Robert Mendel comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 28-45 |
| 15:49 | N. Central | Terrance Mathewson gets the rebound | 28-45 |
| 15:24 | N. Central | Lee Krakowski picks off the pass by Dwayne Nuzzo | 28-45 |
| 15:11 | Whitworth | Lee Krakowski comes up short on the jumpshot from the left side | 28-45 |
| 15:10 | Whitworth | The offensive rebound goes to David Esser | 28-45 |
| 14:51 | Whitworth | Robert Mendel scores on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 31-45 |
| 14:33 | N. Central | Dwayne Nuzzo lays it up and in on a great pass from Steven Peet | 31-47 |
| 14:16 | Whitworth | Lewis Broussard is called for the reach on Lee Krakowski - foul #2 on Lewis Broussard, team foul #3 | 31-47 |
| Subs | Whitworth | Merle Brinker (PG), Kevin Bruckner (SF), Frank Saba (PF), Myron Burke (C) Lee Krakowski, Robert Mendel, Norman Fields, Jay McDonalds | |
| Subs | N. Central | Charles Wiseman (PG), Kevin Erickson (SG), Dale Trask (SF), Corey Hutchens (PF), Harry Spaeth (C) Lewis Broussard, Terrance Mathewson, Dwayne Nuzzo, Steven Peet, Mack Hoskins | |
| 14:09 | Whitworth | Kevin Bruckner hits the finger roll | 33-47 |
| 14:05 | N. Central | Myron Burke swats the shot by Charles Wiseman | 33-47 |
| 14:03 | Whitworth | Frank Saba gets the rebound | 33-47 |
| 13:48 | Whitworth | Kevin Bruckner knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Frank Saba | 36-47 |
| 13:29 | N. Central | Harry Spaeth hits the finger roll and he's fouled by Myron Burke - foul #2 on Myron Burke, team foul #3 | 36-49 |
| 13:29 | N. Central | Harry Spaeth makes the free throw | 36-50 |
| 13:09 | Whitworth | David Esser scores on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 38-50 |
| 12:53 | N. Central | Merle Brinker takes the ball from Dale Trask | 38-50 |
| 12:50 | Whitworth | Merle Brinker hits the finger roll | 40-50 |
| 12:36 | N. Central | Kevin Erickson can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 40-50 |
| 12:35 | N. Central | The offensive rebound goes to Kevin Erickson | 40-50 |
| 12:11 | N. Central | Kevin Erickson misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 40-50 |
| 12:09 | N. Central | Harry Spaeth tips it back up and in | 40-52 |
| 11:55 | Whitworth | Frank Saba throws a bad pass out of bounds | 40-52 |
| Subs | Whitworth | Lee Krakowski (SG) David Esser | |
| Subs | N. Central | Dwayne Nuzzo (SF), Steven Peet (PF) Dale Trask, Corey Hutchens | |
| Lineup | Whitworth | PG - Merle Brinker (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - Lee Krakowski (fresh) 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Kevin Bruckner (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Frank Saba (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Myron Burke (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | N. Central | PG - Charles Wiseman (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. SG - Kevin Erickson (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Dwayne Nuzzo (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Steven Peet (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. C - Harry Spaeth (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 11:26 | N. Central | Kevin Erickson is fouled on the floor by Lee Krakowski - foul #2 on Lee Krakowski, team foul #4 | 40-52 |
| Subs | Whitworth | Robert Mendel (SF), Norman Fields (PF), Jay McDonalds (C) Kevin Bruckner, Frank Saba, Myron Burke | |
| Subs | N. Central | Lewis Broussard (SG), Mack Hoskins (C) Kevin Erickson, Harry Spaeth | |
| 11:14 | N. Central | Steven Peet can't connect on a shot from the baseline | 40-52 |
| 11:13 | Whitworth | Norman Fields snags the defensive board | 40-52 |
| 10:49 | Whitworth | Lee Krakowski can't connect on a jump hook from the left block but he's hacked by Lewis Broussard - foul #3 on Lewis Broussard, team foul #4 | 40-52 |
| Subs | Whitworth | Justin St. Clair (PG) Merle Brinker | |
| Subs | N. Central | Terrance Mathewson (SG) Charles Wiseman | |
| 10:49 | Whitworth | Lee Krakowski makes the 1st free throw | 41-52 |
| 10:49 | Whitworth | Lee Krakowski makes the 2nd free throw | 42-52 |
| 10:36 | N. Central | Dwayne Nuzzo buries a driving attempt from the baseline set up by Lewis Broussard | 42-54 |
| 10:16 | Whitworth | Lee Krakowski buries a driving attempt in the paint set up by Robert Mendel | 44-54 |
| 09:53 | N. Central | Jay McDonalds takes the ball from Terrance Mathewson | 44-54 |
| 09:46 | Whitworth | Lee Krakowski is fouled on the floor by Terrance Mathewson - foul #1 on Terrance Mathewson, team foul #5 | 44-54 |
| Subs | Whitworth | Kevin Bruckner (SF), Frank Saba (PF), Myron Burke (C) Justin St. Clair, Robert Mendel, Norman Fields | |
| Subs | N. Central | Charles Wiseman (PG), Kevin Erickson (SG), Harry Spaeth (C) Lewis Broussard, Terrance Mathewson, Mack Hoskins | |
| 09:35 | Whitworth | Kevin Erickson steps in front of the Kevin Bruckner pass | 44-54 |
| 09:17 | N. Central | Kevin Erickson clanks a jumper from the left wing | 44-54 |
| 09:15 | Whitworth | The rebound goes to Myron Burke | 44-54 |
| 08:57 | Whitworth | Jay McDonalds connects on the turnaround from the baseline on a great pass from Lee Krakowski and he's fouled by Kevin Erickson - foul #1 on Kevin Erickson, team foul #6 | 46-54 |
| Subs | Whitworth | Merle Brinker (PG) Lee Krakowski | |
| Subs | N. Central | Mack Hoskins (PF) Steven Peet | |
| 08:57 | Whitworth | Jay McDonalds misses the free throw | 46-54 |
| 08:57 | N. Central | Harry Spaeth snags the defensive board | 46-54 |
| 08:38 | N. Central | Dwayne Nuzzo clanks a fadeaway from the free throw line but the foul's on Myron Burke - foul #3 on Myron Burke, team foul #5 | 46-54 |
| Subs | Whitworth | David Esser (SG) Jay McDonalds | |
| Subs | N. Central | | |
| 08:38 | N. Central | Dwayne Nuzzo makes the 1st free throw | 46-55 |
| 08:38 | N. Central | Dwayne Nuzzo makes the 2nd free throw | 46-56 |
| 08:31 | Whitworth | Merle Brinker loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt | 46-56 |
| 08:15 | N. Central | Dwayne Nuzzo is denied on a layup by Myron Burke | 46-56 |
| 08:14 | Whitworth | Frank Saba gets the rebound | 46-56 |
| 08:08 | Whitworth | Merle Brinker makes the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 49-56 |
| 07:52 | N. Central | Dwayne Nuzzo misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 49-56 |
| 07:51 | N. Central | Mack Hoskins tips it in | 49-58 |
| Lineup | Whitworth | PG - Merle Brinker (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - David Esser (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Kevin Bruckner (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Frank Saba (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. C - Myron Burke (fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | N. Central | PG - Charles Wiseman (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. SG - Kevin Erickson (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Dwayne Nuzzo (fresh) 14 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Mack Hoskins (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. C - Harry Spaeth (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 07:33 | Whitworth | The pull-up jumper by Merle Brinker is blocked by Mack Hoskins | 49-58 |
| 07:31 | N. Central | Mack Hoskins gets the rebound | 49-58 |
| 07:08 | N. Central | Dwayne Nuzzo is hacked by Kevin Bruckner - foul #4 on Kevin Bruckner, team foul #6 | 49-58 |
| Subs | Whitworth | Robert Mendel (SF), Norman Fields (PF), Jay McDonalds (C) Kevin Bruckner, Frank Saba, Myron Burke | |
| Subs | N. Central | Lewis Broussard (PG), Terrance Mathewson (SG), Dale Trask (SF), Steven Peet (PF), Corey Hutchens (C) Charles Wiseman, Kevin Erickson, Dwayne Nuzzo, Mack Hoskins, Harry Spaeth | |
| 06:42 | N. Central | Jay McDonalds steps in front of the Dale Trask pass | 49-58 |
| 06:25 | Whitworth | David Esser misses the fadeaway in the paint | 49-58 |
| 06:24 | N. Central | The rebound goes to Terrance Mathewson | 49-58 |
| 06:12 | N. Central | Lewis Broussard misses the fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 49-58 |
| 06:11 | Whitworth | Norman Fields snags the defensive board | 49-58 |
| 06:00 | Whitworth | Norman Fields misses long on a driving attempt in the lane | 49-58 |
| 05:58 | N. Central | The rebound goes to Corey Hutchens | 49-58 |
| 05:29 | N. Central | Terrance Mathewson misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 49-58 |
| 05:28 | Whitworth | Jay McDonalds grabs the defensive rebound | 49-58 |
| 05:20 | Whitworth | Norman Fields hits a shot from the baseline on a nice dish by Robert Mendel | 51-58 |
| 05:20 | N. Central | N. Central calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 51-58 |
| Subs | Whitworth | Kevin Bruckner (SF), Frank Saba (PF), Myron Burke (C) Robert Mendel, Norman Fields, Jay McDonalds | |
| Subs | N. Central | Charles Wiseman (PG), Kevin Erickson (SG), Dwayne Nuzzo (SF), Harry Spaeth (C) Lewis Broussard, Terrance Mathewson, Dale Trask, Corey Hutchens | |
| 05:02 | N. Central | Kevin Erickson drills a pull-up jumper from the left side set up by Dwayne Nuzzo | 51-60 |
| 04:51 | Whitworth | Merle Brinker misses the jumper from the right side | 51-60 |
| 04:49 | N. Central | The rebound goes to Steven Peet | 51-60 |
| 04:45 | N. Central | Frank Saba steals it from Steven Peet | 51-60 |
| 04:24 | Whitworth | Kevin Bruckner clanks a pull-up jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by Dwayne Nuzzo - foul #2 on Dwayne Nuzzo, team foul #7 | 51-60 |
| 04:24 | Whitworth | Kevin Bruckner makes the 1st free throw | 52-60 |
| 04:24 | Whitworth | Kevin Bruckner makes the 2nd free throw | 53-60 |
| 04:15 | N. Central | Harry Spaeth hits the front of the rim on the jumper from just outside the lane | 53-60 |
| 04:13 | Whitworth | Kevin Bruckner grabs the defensive rebound | 53-60 |
| 03:51 | Whitworth | David Esser scores on a jumper in the lane and he's hacked by Kevin Erickson - foul #2 on Kevin Erickson, team foul #8 | 55-60 |
| 03:51 | Whitworth | David Esser makes the free throw | 56-60 |
| Lineup | Whitworth | PG - Merle Brinker (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - David Esser (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SF - Kevin Bruckner (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. 4 pf. PF - Frank Saba (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. C - Myron Burke (fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | N. Central | PG - Charles Wiseman (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. SG - Kevin Erickson (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Dwayne Nuzzo (fresh) 14 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Steven Peet (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. C - Harry Spaeth (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 03:36 | N. Central | Steven Peet misses the driving attempt near the basket | 56-60 |
| 03:35 | Whitworth | Kevin Bruckner snags the defensive board | 56-60 |
| 03:11 | Whitworth | Merle Brinker clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 56-60 |
| 03:10 | N. Central | The rebound goes to Steven Peet | 56-60 |
| 02:59 | N. Central | The jumper by Kevin Erickson is denied by Frank Saba | 56-60 |
| 02:57 | N. Central | Kevin Erickson tips it but misses | 56-60 |
| 02:55 | N. Central | The offensive rebound goes to Steven Peet | 56-60 |
| 02:40 | N. Central | Charles Wiseman's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 56-60 |
| Subs | Whitworth | Justin St. Clair (PG), Lee Krakowski (SG), Robert Mendel (SF), Norman Fields (PF), Jay McDonalds (C) Merle Brinker, David Esser, Kevin Bruckner, Frank Saba, Myron Burke | |
| Subs | N. Central | Lewis Broussard (SG) Kevin Erickson | |
| 02:38 | Whitworth | Whitworth calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 56-60 |
| Subs | Whitworth | Kevin Bruckner (SF), Frank Saba (PF), Myron Burke (C) Justin St. Clair, Robert Mendel, Norman Fields | |
| Subs | N. Central | Kevin Erickson (SG) Lewis Broussard | |
| 02:24 | Whitworth | Lee Krakowski knocks in the runner from the left block on a great pass from Jay McDonalds | 58-60 |
| 02:01 | N. Central | Harry Spaeth can't connect on a fadeaway in the lane | 58-60 |
| 02:00 | N. Central | Dwayne Nuzzo hits the follow up shot | 58-62 |
| 02:00 | Whitworth | Whitworth calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 58-62 |
| Subs | Whitworth | Merle Brinker (PG), David Esser (SG) Lee Krakowski, Jay McDonalds | |
| Subs | N. Central | | |
| 01:37 | Whitworth | Frank Saba is whistled for traveling | 58-62 |
| 01:17 | N. Central | Charles Wiseman hits a 3pt jumper from the right corner set up by Kevin Erickson | 58-65 |
| 01:01 | Whitworth | Dwayne Nuzzo picks off the pass by Merle Brinker | 58-65 |
| Game Plan | Whitworth | Whitworth is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Central | N. Central is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Whitworth | Whitworth is playing a triangle offense and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Central | N. Central is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:56 | N. Central | Dwayne Nuzzo is fouled on the floor by David Esser - foul #2 on David Esser, team foul #7 | 58-65 |
| Subs | Whitworth | | |
| Subs | N. Central | Arthur Cossette (PG) Charles Wiseman | |
| 00:56 | N. Central | Dwayne Nuzzo makes the 1st free throw | 58-66 |
| 00:56 | N. Central | Dwayne Nuzzo makes the 2nd free throw | 58-67 |
| Game Plan | Whitworth | Whitworth is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Central | N. Central is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:51 | Whitworth | Merle Brinker can't connect on a 3 from straight away | 58-67 |
| 00:49 | Whitworth | Myron Burke grabs the offensive rebound | 58-67 |
| 00:45 | Whitworth | Merle Brinker comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 58-67 |
| 00:43 | N. Central | Dwayne Nuzzo grabs the defensive rebound | 58-67 |
| Game Plan | Whitworth | Whitworth is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | N. Central | N. Central is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:42 | N. Central | Dwayne Nuzzo is hacked by Merle Brinker in the backcourt - foul #4 on Merle Brinker, team foul #8 | 58-67 |
| 00:42 | N. Central | Dwayne Nuzzo makes the 1st free throw | 58-68 |
| 00:42 | N. Central | Dwayne Nuzzo makes the 2nd free throw | 58-69 |
| 00:38 | Whitworth | Frank Saba misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 58-69 |
| 00:36 | Whitworth | Merle Brinker tips it home | 60-69 |
| 00:33 | N. Central | Kevin Erickson is fouled in the backcourt by David Esser - foul #3 on David Esser, team foul #9 | 60-69 |
| 00:33 | N. Central | Kevin Erickson makes the 1st free throw | 60-70 |
| 00:33 | N. Central | Kevin Erickson makes the 2nd free throw | 60-71 |
| 00:27 | Whitworth | Myron Burke hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 60-71 |
| 00:26 | Whitworth | Frank Saba grabs the offensive board | 60-71 |
| 00:24 | Whitworth | Dwayne Nuzzo is called for the reach on Myron Burke - foul #3 on Dwayne Nuzzo, team foul #9 | 60-71 |
| Subs | Whitworth | Lee Krakowski (PG), Jay McDonalds (SG), Robert Mendel (SF), Norman Fields (PF) Merle Brinker, David Esser, Kevin Bruckner, Frank Saba | |
| Subs | N. Central | Lewis Broussard (PG), Terrance Mathewson (SG), Mack Hoskins (SF), Corey Hutchens (PF), Nicholas Sanford (C) Arthur Cossette, Kevin Erickson, Dwayne Nuzzo, Steven Peet, Harry Spaeth | |
| 00:24 | Whitworth | Myron Burke makes the 1st free throw | 61-71 |
| 00:24 | Whitworth | Myron Burke makes the 2nd free throw | 62-71 |
| 00:21 | N. Central | Corey Hutchens is fouled in the backcourt by Lee Krakowski - foul #3 on Lee Krakowski, team foul #10 | 62-71 |
| Subs | Whitworth | Merle Brinker (PG), David Esser (SG), Kevin Bruckner (SF), Frank Saba (PF) Lee Krakowski, Jay McDonalds, Robert Mendel, Norman Fields | |
| Subs | N. Central | Arthur Cossette (PG), Kevin Erickson (SG), Dwayne Nuzzo (SF), Steven Peet (PF) Lewis Broussard, Terrance Mathewson, Mack Hoskins, Nicholas Sanford | |
| 00:21 | N. Central | Corey Hutchens makes the 1st free throw | 62-72 |
| 00:21 | N. Central | Corey Hutchens misses the 2nd free throw | 62-72 |
| 00:21 | Whitworth | Myron Burke snags the defensive board | 62-72 |
| 00:16 | Whitworth | Merle Brinker scores on a 3 from the right wing | 65-72 |
| 00:16 | N. Central | N. Central calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 65-72 |
| Subs | Whitworth | | |
| Subs | N. Central | Harry Spaeth (C) Corey Hutchens | |
| Game Plan | Whitworth | Whitworth is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Central | N. Central is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:13 | N. Central | Dwayne Nuzzo is fouled in the backcourt by Merle Brinker - foul #5 on Merle Brinker, team foul #11 | 65-72 |
| Subs | Whitworth | Lee Krakowski (PG) Merle Brinker | |
| Subs | N. Central | | |
| 00:13 | N. Central | Dwayne Nuzzo misses the 1st free throw | 65-72 |
| 00:13 | N. Central | Dwayne Nuzzo makes the 2nd free throw | 65-73 |
| 00:07 | Whitworth | Kevin Bruckner loses the dribble to Arthur Cossette | 65-73 |
| 00:04 | N. Central | Arthur Cossette banks in the layup | 65-75 |
| 00:00 | Whitworth | David Esser misses long on a halfcourt shot | 65-75 |