| Lineup | N. Central | PG - Gerald Price (fresh) SG - Richard Troupe (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Jon Butler (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. PF - Josh Branstetter (fresh) 3 pts. C - Cliff Rose (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois Wesleyan | PG - Dean Harris (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Charles Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Rusnak (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. PF - Billy Marshall (fresh) 7 pts. C - Frank Tushoski (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | N. Central | Jon Butler inbounds the ball | 30-41 |
| Game Plan | N. Central | N. Central is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois Wesleyan | Illinois Wesleyan is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:46 | N. Central | Josh Branstetter clanks a turnaround near the basket | 30-41 |
| 19:45 | N. Central | Cliff Rose grabs the offensive board | 30-41 |
| 19:40 | N. Central | Frank Tushoski takes the ball from Josh Branstetter | 30-41 |
| 19:23 | Illinois Wesleyan | James Rusnak buries a jumper in the lane set up by Dean Harris | 30-43 |
| 19:05 | N. Central | Richard Troupe hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 30-43 |
| 19:04 | Illinois Wesleyan | Billy Marshall grabs the board | 30-43 |
| 18:45 | Illinois Wesleyan | Dean Harris misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 30-43 |
| 18:43 | N. Central | The rebound goes to Josh Branstetter | 30-43 |
| 18:37 | N. Central | Jon Butler clanks a jumper from the right side | 30-43 |
| 18:36 | Illinois Wesleyan | Frank Tushoski snags the defensive board | 30-43 |
| 18:12 | Illinois Wesleyan | Charles Smith hits a floater from the right wing set up by Dean Harris and he's hacked by Richard Troupe - foul #1 on Richard Troupe, team foul #1 | 30-45 |
| 18:12 | Illinois Wesleyan | Charles Smith misses the free throw | 30-45 |
| 18:12 | N. Central | Cliff Rose pulls down the rebound | 30-45 |
| 17:53 | N. Central | Charles Smith picks off the pass by Gerald Price | 30-45 |
| 17:37 | Illinois Wesleyan | Frank Tushoski misses long on a fadeaway from close range | 30-45 |
| 17:35 | N. Central | Jon Butler snags the defensive board | 30-45 |
| 17:09 | N. Central | Dean Harris steps in front of the Gerald Price pass | 30-45 |
| 17:05 | Illinois Wesleyan | Dean Harris lays it up and in | 30-47 |
| 16:55 | N. Central | Jon Butler can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 30-47 |
| 16:53 | Illinois Wesleyan | Frank Tushoski grabs the defensive rebound | 30-47 |
| 16:42 | Illinois Wesleyan | Billy Marshall clanks a shot in the paint | 30-47 |
| 16:40 | Illinois Wesleyan | Billy Marshall can't tip it in | 30-47 |
| 16:39 | N. Central | Richard Troupe grabs the defensive rebound | 30-47 |
| 16:29 | N. Central | Gerald Price is fouled on the floor by Frank Tushoski - foul #1 on Frank Tushoski, team foul #1 | 30-47 |
| Subs | N. Central | Adam Struble (PG), Benjamin Lowery (SG), Harry Meidinger (SF), Michael Zamorano (PF), Jeffery Springer (C) Gerald Price, Richard Troupe, Jon Butler, Josh Branstetter, Cliff Rose | |
| Subs | Illinois Wesleyan | Ray Gilbert (PG), Luis Sias (SG), Greg Crowder (SF), Lowell Huntsman (PF), Harold Stamper (C) Dean Harris, Charles Smith, James Rusnak, Billy Marshall, Frank Tushoski | |
| 16:15 | N. Central | Harry Meidinger loses the dribble to Luis Sias | 30-47 |
| 15:55 | Illinois Wesleyan | Lowell Huntsman clanks a jump hook from the baseline | 30-47 |
| 15:53 | Illinois Wesleyan | Greg Crowder hits the follow up shot | 30-49 |
| Lineup | N. Central | PG - Adam Struble (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SG - Benjamin Lowery (fresh) SF - Harry Meidinger (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Michael Zamorano (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Jeffery Springer (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Illinois Wesleyan | PG - Ray Gilbert (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Luis Sias (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 3 stl. SF - Greg Crowder (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - Lowell Huntsman (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Harold Stamper (fresh) | |
| Game Plan | N. Central | N. Central is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois Wesleyan | Illinois Wesleyan is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 15:50 | N. Central | Adam Struble is hacked by Ray Gilbert in the backcourt - foul #2 on Ray Gilbert, team foul #2 | 30-49 |
| 15:43 | N. Central | Lowell Huntsman steps in front of the Benjamin Lowery pass | 30-49 |
| 15:27 | Illinois Wesleyan | Lowell Huntsman banks in the layup set up by Harold Stamper and he's fouled by Michael Zamorano - foul #1 on Michael Zamorano, team foul #2 | 30-51 |
| Subs | N. Central | Gerald Price (PG), Jon Butler (SF), Josh Branstetter (PF) Benjamin Lowery, Harry Meidinger, Jeffery Springer | |
| Subs | Illinois Wesleyan | | |
| 15:27 | Illinois Wesleyan | Lowell Huntsman makes the free throw | 30-52 |
| 15:14 | N. Central | Josh Branstetter hits the finger roll | 32-52 |
| Game Plan | N. Central | N. Central is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois Wesleyan | Illinois Wesleyan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 14:45 | Illinois Wesleyan | Luis Sias can't finish the layup | 32-52 |
| 14:44 | N. Central | Michael Zamorano pulls down the rebound | 32-52 |
| 14:30 | N. Central | Josh Branstetter misses long on a jumper in the paint | 32-52 |
| 14:29 | N. Central | Michael Zamorano tips it back up and in | 34-52 |
| Game Plan | N. Central | N. Central is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois Wesleyan | Illinois Wesleyan is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 14:18 | Illinois Wesleyan | Ray Gilbert misses the shot from the right wing | 34-52 |
| 14:17 | Illinois Wesleyan | Harold Stamper tips it but misses | 34-52 |
| 14:15 | N. Central | Josh Branstetter pulls down the rebound | 34-52 |
| Game Plan | N. Central | N. Central is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois Wesleyan | Illinois Wesleyan is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 14:00 | N. Central | Josh Branstetter banks in the layup on a nice dish by Adam Struble and he's fouled by Lowell Huntsman - foul #1 on Lowell Huntsman, team foul #3 | 36-52 |
| Subs | N. Central | Richard Troupe (SG), Cliff Rose (C) Adam Struble, Michael Zamorano | |
| Subs | Illinois Wesleyan | Dean Harris (PG), Charles Smith (SG), James Rusnak (SF), Billy Marshall (PF), Frank Tushoski (C) Ray Gilbert, Luis Sias, Greg Crowder, Lowell Huntsman, Harold Stamper | |
| 14:00 | N. Central | Josh Branstetter makes the free throw | 37-52 |
| 13:35 | Illinois Wesleyan | Charles Smith misses long on a shot from the right wing | 37-52 |
| 13:34 | Illinois Wesleyan | Frank Tushoski tips it but misses | 37-52 |
| 13:32 | Illinois Wesleyan | Billy Marshall tips it back up and in | 37-54 |
| 13:16 | N. Central | The pull-up jumper by Richard Troupe is blocked by Billy Marshall | 37-54 |
| 13:14 | Illinois Wesleyan | Frank Tushoski gets the rebound | 37-54 |
| 12:57 | Illinois Wesleyan | Billy Marshall drills a 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from James Rusnak | 37-57 |
| Game Plan | N. Central | N. Central is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois Wesleyan | Illinois Wesleyan is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 12:45 | N. Central | Josh Branstetter misses the easy layup | 37-57 |
| 12:43 | Illinois Wesleyan | Frank Tushoski grabs the defensive rebound | 37-57 |
| Game Plan | N. Central | N. Central is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois Wesleyan | Illinois Wesleyan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 12:20 | Illinois Wesleyan | Charles Smith is denied on a layup by Cliff Rose | 37-57 |
| 12:19 | N. Central | Cliff Rose pulls down the rebound | 37-57 |
| 12:12 | N. Central | Josh Branstetter misses short on a driving attempt from close range | 37-57 |
| 12:10 | Illinois Wesleyan | The rebound goes to James Rusnak | 37-57 |
| 11:53 | Illinois Wesleyan | Charles Smith connects on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 37-60 |
| Lineup | N. Central | PG - Gerald Price (fairly fresh) SG - Richard Troupe (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Jon Butler (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. PF - Josh Branstetter (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. C - Cliff Rose (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois Wesleyan | PG - Dean Harris (fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. SG - Charles Smith (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Rusnak (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. PF - Billy Marshall (fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb. C - Frank Tushoski (fresh) 5 pts. 8 reb. | |
| 11:47 | N. Central | Richard Troupe can't connect on a jumper from the free throw line but the foul's on Charles Smith - foul #1 on Charles Smith, team foul #4 | 37-60 |
| Subs | N. Central | Adam Struble (PG), Harry Meidinger (SF), Michael Zamorano (PF) Gerald Price, Jon Butler, Josh Branstetter | |
| Subs | Illinois Wesleyan | Greg Crowder (SF) James Rusnak | |
| 11:47 | N. Central | Richard Troupe misses the 1st free throw | 37-60 |
| 11:47 | N. Central | Richard Troupe makes the 2nd free throw | 38-60 |
| 11:29 | Illinois Wesleyan | Billy Marshall misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 38-60 |
| 11:28 | N. Central | Michael Zamorano snags the defensive board | 38-60 |
| 11:09 | N. Central | Harry Meidinger scores on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 41-60 |
| 10:50 | Illinois Wesleyan | Greg Crowder scores on a floater from the left side set up by Dean Harris | 41-62 |
| 10:48 | N. Central | Adam Struble's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 41-62 |
| Subs | N. Central | Benjamin Lowery (SG), Jeffery Springer (C) Richard Troupe, Cliff Rose | |
| Subs | Illinois Wesleyan | Ray Gilbert (PG), Luis Sias (SG), Lowell Huntsman (PF), Harold Stamper (C) Dean Harris, Charles Smith, Billy Marshall, Frank Tushoski | |
| 10:30 | Illinois Wesleyan | Harry Meidinger steps in front of the Lowell Huntsman pass | 41-62 |
| 10:10 | N. Central | Jeffery Springer hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner | 41-62 |
| 10:09 | Illinois Wesleyan | Greg Crowder grabs the defensive rebound | 41-62 |
| 09:46 | Illinois Wesleyan | Lowell Huntsman can't connect on a jumper from the left wing | 41-62 |
| 09:45 | N. Central | Michael Zamorano gets the rebound | 41-62 |
| 09:34 | N. Central | Harry Meidinger comes up short on the floater from the baseline but he's fouled by Harold Stamper - foul #1 on Harold Stamper, team foul #5 | 41-62 |
| Subs | N. Central | Gerald Price (PG), Richard Troupe (SG), Josh Branstetter (PF) Adam Struble, Benjamin Lowery, Jeffery Springer | |
| Subs | Illinois Wesleyan | Dean Harris (PG), James Rusnak (SF), Frank Tushoski (C) Luis Sias, Greg Crowder, Harold Stamper | |
| 09:34 | N. Central | Harry Meidinger misses the 1st free throw | 41-62 |
| 09:34 | N. Central | Harry Meidinger makes the 2nd free throw | 42-62 |
| 09:08 | Illinois Wesleyan | Lowell Huntsman is fouled on the floor by Josh Branstetter - foul #2 on Josh Branstetter, team foul #3 | 42-62 |
| Subs | N. Central | Jon Butler (SF) Harry Meidinger | |
| Subs | Illinois Wesleyan | Charles Smith (SG), Billy Marshall (PF) Ray Gilbert, Lowell Huntsman | |
| 08:48 | Illinois Wesleyan | Billy Marshall misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 42-62 |
| 08:47 | Illinois Wesleyan | Frank Tushoski tips it in | 42-64 |
| 08:27 | N. Central | Josh Branstetter knocks in the shot near the basket | 44-64 |
| 07:59 | Illinois Wesleyan | Michael Zamorano picks off the pass by James Rusnak | 44-64 |
| 07:49 | N. Central | Josh Branstetter is denied on a layup by Billy Marshall | 44-64 |
| 07:47 | Illinois Wesleyan | Billy Marshall snags the defensive board | 44-64 |
| Lineup | N. Central | PG - Gerald Price (fresh) SG - Richard Troupe (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Jon Butler (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. PF - Josh Branstetter (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. C - Michael Zamorano (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois Wesleyan | PG - Dean Harris (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 ast. SG - Charles Smith (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Rusnak (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. PF - Billy Marshall (fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. C - Frank Tushoski (fresh) 7 pts. 9 reb. | |
| 07:22 | Illinois Wesleyan | Frank Tushoski hits a floater from the right wing on a nice dish by Dean Harris | 44-66 |
| 07:15 | N. Central | Michael Zamorano comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 44-66 |
| 07:14 | N. Central | The offensive rebound goes to Josh Branstetter | 44-66 |
| 06:59 | N. Central | Charles Smith takes the ball from Josh Branstetter | 44-66 |
| 06:32 | Illinois Wesleyan | Charles Smith drills a jumpshot from the right side on a nice dish by Dean Harris | 44-68 |
| 06:11 | N. Central | Richard Troupe hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 44-68 |
| 06:09 | N. Central | Michael Zamorano gets the offensive rebound | 44-68 |
| 06:04 | N. Central | Josh Branstetter drills a shot from the right side | 46-68 |
| 05:39 | Illinois Wesleyan | Billy Marshall blows the layup | 46-68 |
| 05:38 | N. Central | Jon Butler grabs the defensive rebound | 46-68 |
| 05:22 | N. Central | Michael Zamorano comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 46-68 |
| 05:20 | Illinois Wesleyan | Charles Smith gets the rebound | 46-68 |
| 05:04 | Illinois Wesleyan | Charles Smith misses long on a 3 from the right corner | 46-68 |
| 05:02 | N. Central | Michael Zamorano grabs the defensive rebound | 46-68 |
| 04:46 | N. Central | Josh Branstetter can't connect on a 3 from the left wing | 46-68 |
| 04:45 | Illinois Wesleyan | The rebound goes to Dean Harris | 46-68 |
| 04:26 | Illinois Wesleyan | James Rusnak comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 46-68 |
| 04:25 | N. Central | Michael Zamorano snags the defensive board | 46-68 |
| 04:13 | N. Central | Richard Troupe connects on the shot in the paint | 48-68 |
| 03:56 | Illinois Wesleyan | Frank Tushoski hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right side | 48-68 |
| 03:55 | Illinois Wesleyan | The offensive rebound goes to Frank Tushoski | 48-68 |
| Game Plan | N. Central | N. Central is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois Wesleyan | Illinois Wesleyan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 03:26 | Illinois Wesleyan | Dean Harris clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away | 48-68 |
| 03:25 | N. Central | Michael Zamorano grabs the board | 48-68 |
| Lineup | N. Central | PG - Gerald Price (fairly fresh) SG - Richard Troupe (tiring) 13 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Jon Butler (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. PF - Josh Branstetter (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. C - Michael Zamorano (tiring) 4 pts. 10 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois Wesleyan | PG - Dean Harris (tiring) 8 pts. 7 ast. SG - Charles Smith (tiring) 9 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - James Rusnak (tiring) 8 pts. 5 reb. PF - Billy Marshall (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. C - Frank Tushoski (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 10 reb. | |
| Game Plan | N. Central | N. Central is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois Wesleyan | Illinois Wesleyan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:05 | N. Central | Gerald Price misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 48-68 |
| 03:04 | Illinois Wesleyan | The rebound goes to Dean Harris | 48-68 |
| 02:58 | Illinois Wesleyan | Charles Smith comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 48-68 |
| 02:57 | N. Central | The rebound goes to Michael Zamorano | 48-68 |
| 02:43 | N. Central | Michael Zamorano scores on a shot from the right block on a great pass from Gerald Price | 50-68 |
| 02:15 | Illinois Wesleyan | Gerald Price is called for the reach on Dean Harris - foul #3 on Gerald Price, team foul #4 | 50-68 |
| Subs | N. Central | Adam Struble (PG), Benjamin Lowery (SG), Harry Meidinger (SF), Jeffery Springer (PF), Brent Adams (C) Gerald Price, Richard Troupe, Jon Butler, Josh Branstetter, Michael Zamorano | |
| Subs | Illinois Wesleyan | Ray Gilbert (PG), Luis Sias (SG), Greg Crowder (SF), Lowell Huntsman (PF), Harold Stamper (C) Dean Harris, Charles Smith, James Rusnak, Billy Marshall, Frank Tushoski | |
| 01:50 | Illinois Wesleyan | Lowell Huntsman's pass is intercepted by Harry Meidinger | 50-68 |
| 01:37 | N. Central | Brent Adams throws a bad pass out of bounds | 50-68 |
| Subs | N. Central | Michael Zamorano (PF) Brent Adams | |
| Subs | Illinois Wesleyan | | |
| 01:15 | Illinois Wesleyan | Adam Struble picks off the pass by Luis Sias | 50-68 |
| 01:00 | N. Central | Michael Zamorano misses the easy layup but he's hacked by Lowell Huntsman - foul #2 on Lowell Huntsman, team foul #6 | 50-68 |
| 01:00 | N. Central | Michael Zamorano makes the 1st free throw | 51-68 |
| 01:00 | N. Central | Michael Zamorano makes the 2nd free throw | 52-68 |
| Game Plan | N. Central | N. Central is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois Wesleyan | Illinois Wesleyan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:35 | Illinois Wesleyan | Harold Stamper buries a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 52-70 |
| Game Plan | N. Central | N. Central is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois Wesleyan | Illinois Wesleyan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:28 | N. Central | Jeffery Springer is whistled for traveling | 52-70 |
| 00:00 | Illinois Wesleyan | Ray Gilbert runs out the clock | 52-70 |