| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - John Chou (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Dean Rana (fresh) 8 pts. SF - Michael Redd (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Eric Ovalle (fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl. C - Robert Sullivan (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Alec Turner (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Eric Arana (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SF - Thomas Heimbach (fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb. PF - Alfred Johnson (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. C - David Hill (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Central Michigan | Thomas Heimbach inbounds the ball | 19-40 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 19:31 | Central Michigan | Thomas Heimbach misses short on a runner from the left block but he's fouled by Michael Redd - foul #2 on Michael Redd, team foul #1 | 19-40 |
| 19:31 | Central Michigan | Thomas Heimbach misses the 1st free throw | 19-40 |
| 19:31 | Central Michigan | Thomas Heimbach makes the 2nd free throw | 19-41 |
| 19:21 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Ovalle is fouled on the floor by Alfred Johnson - foul #1 on Alfred Johnson, team foul #1 | 19-41 |
| 19:15 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Ovalle hits a runner from the right block on a great pass from Robert Sullivan and he's hacked by Alfred Johnson - foul #2 on Alfred Johnson, team foul #2 | 21-41 |
| 19:15 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Ovalle makes the free throw | 22-41 |
| 18:52 | Central Michigan | Eric Arana can't connect on a floater near the basket | 22-41 |
| 18:50 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Ovalle pulls down the rebound | 22-41 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 18:46 | Northern Illinois University | John Chou hits a 3 from the left wing set up by Eric Ovalle | 25-41 |
| 18:26 | Central Michigan | David Hill clanks a fadeaway from the left wing but he's hacked by Robert Sullivan - foul #2 on Robert Sullivan, team foul #2 | 25-41 |
| 18:26 | Central Michigan | David Hill makes the 1st free throw | 25-42 |
| 18:26 | Central Michigan | David Hill misses the 2nd free throw | 25-42 |
| 18:26 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Dean Rana | 25-42 |
| 18:07 | Northern Illinois University | David Hill blocks the short jumper by John Chou | 25-42 |
| 18:06 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Alec Turner | 25-42 |
| 17:44 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson drills a fadeaway from the right block set up by Alec Turner | 25-44 |
| 17:29 | Northern Illinois University | John Chou misses short on a shot from the left wing | 25-44 |
| 17:28 | Central Michigan | Thomas Heimbach snags the defensive board | 25-44 |
| 17:07 | Central Michigan | Alec Turner hits a runner near the basket on a nice dish by Alfred Johnson | 25-46 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 16:54 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Johnson takes the ball from Eric Ovalle | 25-46 |
| 16:36 | Central Michigan | Robert Sullivan steps in front of the Eric Arana pass | 25-46 |
| 16:20 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Ovalle hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left side | 25-46 |
| 16:19 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Alec Turner | 25-46 |
| 15:57 | Central Michigan | Thomas Heimbach misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 25-46 |
| 15:55 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Sullivan snags the defensive board | 25-46 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - John Chou (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Dean Rana (fairly fresh) 8 pts. SF - Michael Redd (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Eric Ovalle (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 stl. C - Robert Sullivan (fairly fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Alec Turner (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SG - Eric Arana (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SF - Thomas Heimbach (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb. PF - Alfred Johnson (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. C - David Hill (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:51 | Northern Illinois University | Dean Rana is called for traveling | 25-46 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Delbert Ford (PG), Kenneth Terhune (SG), Matthew Laliberte (SF), Charley Ketterman (PF), Eddie Teneyck (C) John Chou, Dean Rana, Michael Redd, Eric Ovalle, Robert Sullivan | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| 15:32 | Central Michigan | David Hill banks in the layup on a nice dish by Alec Turner | 25-48 |
| 15:20 | Northern Illinois University | The jump hook by Charley Ketterman is blocked by Alfred Johnson | 25-48 |
| 15:18 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson pulls down the rebound | 25-48 |
| 14:53 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson comes up short on the floater from just outside the lane but the foul's on Charley Ketterman - foul #2 on Charley Ketterman, team foul #3 | 25-48 |
| 14:53 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 25-49 |
| 14:53 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 25-50 |
| 14:36 | Northern Illinois University | Delbert Ford scores on a runner in the lane set up by Kenneth Terhune | 27-50 |
| 14:12 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson connects on the turnaround in the paint on a nice dish by Eric Arana | 27-52 |
| 13:54 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Laliberte is fouled on the floor by Eric Arana - foul #2 on Eric Arana, team foul #3 | 27-52 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Chou (PG), Dean Rana (SG), Robert Sullivan (C) Delbert Ford, Kenneth Terhune, Eddie Teneyck | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| 13:46 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Sullivan hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway near the basket | 27-52 |
| 13:45 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Sullivan grabs the offensive board | 27-52 |
| 13:37 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Heimbach picks off the pass by Matthew Laliberte | 27-52 |
| 13:34 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson banks in the layup set up by Thomas Heimbach | 27-54 |
| 13:16 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Sullivan banks in the layup on a great pass from Charley Ketterman and he's hacked by David Hill - foul #2 on David Hill, team foul #4 | 29-54 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Redd (SF), Eric Ovalle (PF) Matthew Laliberte, Charley Ketterman | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Willie Parmer (PG) Alec Turner | |
| 13:16 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Sullivan makes the free throw | 30-54 |
| 12:53 | Central Michigan | Eric Ovalle picks off the pass by David Hill | 30-54 |
| 12:42 | Northern Illinois University | John Chou misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 30-54 |
| 12:41 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson grabs the board | 30-54 |
| 12:15 | Central Michigan | Eric Arana hits a 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Willie Parmer | 30-57 |
| 12:02 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Ovalle clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Alfred Johnson - foul #3 on Alfred Johnson, team foul #5 | 30-57 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Alec Turner (PG), Mark Jenkins (PF), Robert Kastner (C) Willie Parmer, Alfred Johnson, David Hill | |
| 12:02 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Ovalle makes the 1st free throw | 31-57 |
| 12:02 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Ovalle makes the 2nd free throw | 32-57 |
| 11:34 | Central Michigan | Thomas Heimbach misses short on a 3 from the right corner | 32-57 |
| 11:33 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Ovalle grabs the board | 32-57 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - John Chou (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Dean Rana (fresh) 8 pts. SF - Michael Redd (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Eric Ovalle (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. 3 stl. C - Robert Sullivan (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Alec Turner (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. SG - Eric Arana (tiring) 5 pts. 4 ast. SF - Thomas Heimbach (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. PF - Mark Jenkins (fresh) 4 pts. C - Robert Kastner (fresh) | |
| 11:28 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Redd knocks in the 3 from the left wing set up by Dean Rana | 35-57 |
| 10:59 | Central Michigan | Thomas Heimbach misses the jump hook from the left block | 35-57 |
| 10:58 | Central Michigan | Mark Jenkins pulls down the offensive rebound | 35-57 |
| 10:42 | Central Michigan | Eric Arana makes the 3 pointer from the right wing | 35-60 |
| 10:37 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Redd is fouled on the floor by Thomas Heimbach - foul #2 on Thomas Heimbach, team foul #6 | 35-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Delbert Ford (PG), Kenneth Terhune (SG), Matthew Laliberte (SF), Charley Ketterman (PF), Eddie Teneyck (C) John Chou, Dean Rana, Michael Redd, Eric Ovalle, Robert Sullivan | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Charles Levron (SG), Marcel Corbin (SF), Alfred Johnson (PF), David Hill (C) Eric Arana, Thomas Heimbach, Mark Jenkins, Robert Kastner | |
| 10:18 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Terhune knocks in the 3pt shot from the left corner | 38-60 |
| 09:51 | Central Michigan | Matthew Laliberte blocks the short jumper by Alfred Johnson | 38-60 |
| 09:50 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Laliberte grabs the defensive rebound | 38-60 |
| 09:44 | Northern Illinois University | Delbert Ford makes the 3 from the left corner set up by Charley Ketterman | 41-60 |
| 09:23 | Central Michigan | A charge is called on Charles Levron - foul #3 on Charles Levron, team foul #7 | 41-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Chou (PG) Eddie Teneyck | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Willie Parmer (PG), Thomas Heimbach (SF) Alec Turner, Charles Levron | |
| 09:09 | Northern Illinois University | The short jumper by Charley Ketterman is denied by Alfred Johnson | 41-60 |
| 09:07 | Central Michigan | David Hill pulls down the rebound | 41-60 |
| 08:38 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson banks in the layup | 41-62 |
| 08:28 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Johnson swats the short shot by Kenneth Terhune | 41-62 |
| 08:27 | Central Michigan | David Hill grabs the board | 41-62 |
| 08:05 | Central Michigan | David Hill is hacked by Charley Ketterman - foul #3 on Charley Ketterman, team foul #4 | 41-62 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dean Rana (SG), Michael Redd (SF), Eric Ovalle (PF), Robert Sullivan (C) Delbert Ford, Kenneth Terhune, Matthew Laliberte, Charley Ketterman | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Eric Arana (SG), Robert Kastner (C) Marcel Corbin, David Hill | |
| 07:45 | Central Michigan | Thomas Heimbach scores on a shot from the baseline on a great pass from Willie Parmer | 41-64 |
| 07:33 | Northern Illinois University | Dean Rana misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 41-64 |
| 07:31 | Northern Illinois University | John Chou grabs the offensive rebound | 41-64 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - John Chou (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Dean Rana (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Michael Redd (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Eric Ovalle (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. 3 stl. C - Robert Sullivan (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Willie Parmer (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Eric Arana (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. SF - Thomas Heimbach (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. PF - Alfred Johnson (tiring) 17 pts. 8 reb. 4 blk. 3 pf. C - Robert Kastner (fresh) | |
| 07:10 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Sullivan connects on the shot from the left block set up by John Chou | 43-64 |
| 06:41 | Central Michigan | Eric Arana buries a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 43-66 |
| 06:31 | Northern Illinois University | Dean Rana knocks in the 3pt shot from straight away set up by John Chou | 46-66 |
| 06:07 | Central Michigan | Thomas Heimbach's pass is intercepted by Eric Ovalle | 46-66 |
| 06:03 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Ovalle comes up short on the floater from the right wing | 46-66 |
| 06:02 | Central Michigan | Robert Kastner grabs the board | 46-66 |
| 06:00 | Central Michigan | Central Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 46-66 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Alec Turner (PG), David Hill (C) Willie Parmer, Robert Kastner | |
| 05:40 | Central Michigan | Thomas Heimbach connects on the runner in the paint set up by Alec Turner | 46-68 |
| 05:22 | Northern Illinois University | John Chou clanks a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 46-68 |
| 05:21 | Central Michigan | Alec Turner pulls down the rebound | 46-68 |
| 05:16 | Central Michigan | Eric Arana misses long on a shot from the right side but the foul's on Dean Rana - foul #2 on Dean Rana, team foul #5 | 46-68 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Delbert Ford (PG), Kenneth Terhune (SG), Matthew Laliberte (SF), Charley Ketterman (PF), Eddie Teneyck (C) John Chou, Dean Rana, Michael Redd, Eric Ovalle, Robert Sullivan | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Willie Parmer (PG), Marcel Corbin (SF), Mark Jenkins (PF), Robert Kastner (C) Alec Turner, Thomas Heimbach, Alfred Johnson, David Hill | |
| 05:16 | Central Michigan | Eric Arana makes the 1st free throw | 46-69 |
| 05:16 | Central Michigan | Eric Arana misses the 2nd free throw | 46-69 |
| 05:16 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Teneyck grabs the defensive rebound | 46-69 |
| 05:01 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Laliberte is hacked by Marcel Corbin - foul #1 on Marcel Corbin, team foul #8 | 46-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Charles Levron (SG) Eric Arana | |
| 05:01 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Laliberte makes the 1st free throw | 47-69 |
| 05:01 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Laliberte makes the 2nd free throw | 48-69 |
| 04:44 | Central Michigan | Mark Jenkins misses the easy layup | 48-69 |
| 04:43 | Central Michigan | Mark Jenkins can't tip it in | 48-69 |
| 04:42 | Northern Illinois University | Charley Ketterman gets the rebound | 48-69 |
| 04:36 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Teneyck is hacked by Willie Parmer - foul #2 on Willie Parmer, team foul #9 | 48-69 |
| 04:36 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Teneyck makes the 1st free throw | 49-69 |
| 04:36 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Teneyck misses the 2nd free throw | 49-69 |
| 04:36 | Central Michigan | Mark Jenkins snags the defensive board | 49-69 |
| 04:07 | Central Michigan | Marcel Corbin buries a runner from the right block on a nice dish by Willie Parmer and the foul's on Matthew Laliberte - foul #2 on Matthew Laliberte, team foul #6 | 49-71 |
| 04:07 | Central Michigan | Marcel Corbin makes the free throw | 49-72 |
| 03:56 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Laliberte hits a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 52-72 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:27 | Central Michigan | Mark Jenkins misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 52-72 |
| 03:26 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Teneyck grabs the board | 52-72 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Delbert Ford (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Kenneth Terhune (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Matthew Laliberte (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. PF - Charley Ketterman (fresh) 2 reb. 3 pf. C - Eddie Teneyck (fresh) 1 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Willie Parmer (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Charles Levron (fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Marcel Corbin (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Mark Jenkins (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Robert Kastner (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 03:21 | Northern Illinois University | Delbert Ford misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 52-72 |
| 03:19 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Charley Ketterman | 52-72 |
| 03:02 | Northern Illinois University | Delbert Ford drills a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane set up by Charley Ketterman | 54-72 |
| 02:42 | Central Michigan | Willie Parmer clanks a jumpshot from the left side | 54-72 |
| 02:40 | Northern Illinois University | Charley Ketterman snags the defensive board | 54-72 |
| 02:36 | Northern Illinois University | Delbert Ford is called for a pushoff foul - foul #3 on Delbert Ford, team foul #7 | 54-72 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lanford (SF), Thomas McGonnell (PF) Charley Ketterman, Eddie Teneyck | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Richard Kelly (PG), Bill Johnson (C) Willie Parmer, Robert Kastner | |
| 02:17 | Central Michigan | Marcel Corbin is fouled on the floor by Matthew Laliberte - foul #3 on Matthew Laliberte, team foul #8 | 54-72 |
| 02:17 | Central Michigan | Marcel Corbin makes the 1st free throw | 54-73 |
| 02:17 | Central Michigan | Marcel Corbin makes the 2nd free throw | 54-74 |
| 01:56 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Laliberte buries a jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Delbert Ford | 56-74 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 01:39 | Central Michigan | Matthew Laliberte blocks the short jumper by Bill Johnson | 56-74 |
| 01:38 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lanford grabs the board | 56-74 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 01:31 | Northern Illinois University | The jumper by Matthew Laliberte is denied by Mark Jenkins | 56-74 |
| 01:29 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Kenneth Terhune | 56-74 |
| 01:16 | Northern Illinois University | Delbert Ford can't connect on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 56-74 |
| 01:15 | Central Michigan | Mark Jenkins grabs the board | 56-74 |
| 00:49 | Central Michigan | Marcel Corbin is called for the illegal screen - foul #2 on Marcel Corbin, team foul #10 | 56-74 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Charley Ketterman (PF), Eddie Teneyck (C) Robert Lanford, Thomas McGonnell | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Willie Parmer (PG), Robert Kastner (C) Richard Kelly, Bill Johnson | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:43 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Teneyck buries a floater from the left block and he's fouled by Charles Levron - foul #4 on Charles Levron, team foul #11 | 58-74 |
| 00:43 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Teneyck makes the free throw | 59-74 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:14 | Central Michigan | Mark Jenkins hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from the baseline | 59-74 |
| 00:13 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Laliberte pulls down the rebound | 59-74 |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Laliberte blows the layup but the foul's on Marcel Corbin - foul #3 on Marcel Corbin, team foul #12 | 59-74 |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Laliberte makes the 1st free throw | 60-74 |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Laliberte makes the 2nd free throw | 61-74 |
| 00:00 | Central Michigan | Willie Parmer runs out the clock | 61-74 |