| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Jake McCaffity (fresh) 17 pts. 1 ast. SG - John Chumbley (fresh) 17 pts. SF - Nicholas Barrett (fresh) 5 ast. PF - Duane Howard (fresh) 3 reb. C - Sean Laubach (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Kenneth Zembower (fresh) 3 ast. SG - William Bynoe (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Francis Rosado (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Joe Thurman (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Ryan Watterson (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado inbounds the ball | 39-30 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:32 | Northern Illinois University | William Bynoe can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 39-30 |
| 19:31 | Western Michigan | John Chumbley gets the rebound | 39-30 |
| 19:13 | Western Michigan | John Chumbley misses the 3pt attempt from straight away | 39-30 |
| 19:12 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson gets the rebound | 39-30 |
| 19:08 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower is hacked by Jake McCaffity - foul #3 on Jake McCaffity, team foul #1 | 39-30 |
| 18:44 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower buries a floater from the right side set up by Joe Thurman | 39-32 |
| 18:19 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 39-32 |
| 18:18 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson pulls down the rebound | 39-32 |
| 18:14 | Northern Illinois University | William Bynoe buries a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Kenneth Zembower | 39-35 |
| 17:48 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity makes the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 42-35 |
| 17:28 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower banks in the layup on a great pass from Francis Rosado | 42-37 |
| 17:06 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Nicholas Barrett | 45-37 |
| 16:56 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson blows the layup but the foul's on Duane Howard - foul #1 on Duane Howard, team foul #2 | 45-37 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Coy Schooley (PF) Duane Howard | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson (SF), Otto Walters (PF) Francis Rosado, Joe Thurman | |
| 16:56 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson makes the 1st free throw | 45-38 |
| 16:56 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson makes the 2nd free throw | 45-39 |
| 16:35 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 45-39 |
| 16:33 | Western Michigan | John Chumbley grabs the offensive board | 45-39 |
| 16:16 | Western Michigan | John Chumbley hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 45-39 |
| 16:15 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters grabs the board | 45-39 |
| 16:09 | Northern Illinois University | The jump hook by Otto Walters is blocked by Coy Schooley | 45-39 |
| 16:08 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson can't tip it in | 45-39 |
| 16:07 | Western Michigan | Sean Laubach grabs the defensive rebound | 45-39 |
| 15:42 | Western Michigan | John Chumbley's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 45-39 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Miguel Santiago (PG), Roy Dixon (SG), Adam Pender (SF), Duane Howard (PF) Jake McCaffity, John Chumbley, Nicholas Barrett, Sean Laubach | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn (PG), Robert Keltner (SG), Joe Thurman (PF) Kenneth Zembower, William Bynoe, Ryan Watterson | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Miguel Santiago (fresh) SG - Roy Dixon (fresh) SF - Adam Pender (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Duane Howard (fresh) 3 reb. C - Coy Schooley (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Harold Hearn (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Robert Keltner (fresh) 2 pts. SF - James Jackson (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. PF - Joe Thurman (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Otto Walters (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:20 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn drills a fadeaway jumper from the right side and the foul's on Miguel Santiago - foul #1 on Miguel Santiago, team foul #3 | 45-41 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado (SF) James Jackson | |
| 15:20 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn makes the free throw | 45-42 |
| 14:59 | Western Michigan | Adam Pender scores on a shot from the left block | 47-42 |
| 14:49 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Keltner misses badly on a floater from the left side but the foul's on Roy Dixon - foul #2 on Roy Dixon, team foul #4 | 47-42 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity (PG) Miguel Santiago | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 14:49 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Keltner makes the 1st free throw | 47-43 |
| 14:49 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Keltner makes the 2nd free throw | 47-44 |
| 14:31 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity scores on a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Roy Dixon | 50-44 |
| 14:10 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Thurman hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right side but he's fouled by Duane Howard - foul #2 on Duane Howard, team foul #5 | 50-44 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Chumbley (SG), Nicholas Barrett (SF), Sean Laubach (C) Roy Dixon, Adam Pender, Coy Schooley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower (PG), Ryan Watterson (C) Robert Keltner, Otto Walters | |
| 14:10 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Thurman misses the 1st free throw | 50-44 |
| 14:10 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Thurman makes the 2nd free throw | 50-45 |
| 13:41 | Western Michigan | John Chumbley hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 50-45 |
| 13:39 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity grabs the offensive rebound | 50-45 |
| 13:22 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity hits a 3 from straight away | 53-45 |
| 13:05 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn hits a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Joe Thurman | 53-48 |
| 12:42 | Western Michigan | John Chumbley clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 53-48 |
| 12:40 | Western Michigan | Sean Laubach tips it but misses | 53-48 |
| 12:39 | Western Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Duane Howard | 53-48 |
| 12:10 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 53-48 |
| 12:09 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Joe Thurman | 53-48 |
| 12:04 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 53-48 |
| 12:02 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Nicholas Barrett | 53-48 |
| 11:33 | Western Michigan | John Chumbley can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 53-48 |
| 11:31 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn grabs the defensive rebound | 53-48 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Jake McCaffity (fairly fresh) 29 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - John Chumbley (fairly fresh) 17 pts. SF - Nicholas Barrett (fairly fresh) 6 ast. PF - Duane Howard (fairly fresh) 4 reb. C - Sean Laubach (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Kenneth Zembower (fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast. SG - Harold Hearn (fresh) 9 pts. SF - Francis Rosado (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Joe Thurman (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Ryan Watterson (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:26 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower drills a jumpshot from the right side set up by Harold Hearn | 53-50 |
| 11:01 | Western Michigan | Nicholas Barrett is fouled on the floor by Francis Rosado - foul #1 on Francis Rosado, team foul #1 | 53-50 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Miguel Santiago (PG), Roy Dixon (SG), Adam Pender (SF), Coy Schooley (PF), James Swims (C) Jake McCaffity, John Chumbley, Nicholas Barrett, Duane Howard, Sean Laubach | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Keltner (PG), William Bynoe (SG), James Jackson (SF), Otto Walters (PF), Shelton Click (C) Kenneth Zembower, Harold Hearn, Francis Rosado, Joe Thurman, Ryan Watterson | |
| 10:43 | Western Michigan | Adam Pender is called for a moving pick - foul #1 on Adam Pender, team foul #6 | 53-50 |
| 10:36 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Keltner can't connect on a 3 from the left wing | 53-50 |
| 10:34 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson tips it home | 53-52 |
| 10:05 | Western Michigan | Shelton Click swats the layup by Adam Pender | 53-52 |
| 10:03 | Western Michigan | Coy Schooley grabs the offensive rebound | 53-52 |
| 09:43 | Western Michigan | Adam Pender hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from close range | 53-52 |
| 09:41 | Northern Illinois University | Shelton Click gets the rebound | 53-52 |
| 09:37 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Keltner misses short on a jumper from the right wing | 53-52 |
| 09:35 | Western Michigan | James Swims gets the rebound | 53-52 |
| 09:08 | Western Michigan | Miguel Santiago loses the dribble to James Jackson | 53-52 |
| 08:52 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson scores on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 53-55 |
| 08:28 | Western Michigan | Adam Pender's layup is rejected by James Jackson | 53-55 |
| 08:26 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Otto Walters | 53-55 |
| 08:09 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Keltner lays it in on a nice dish by William Bynoe | 53-57 |
| 07:41 | Western Michigan | Robert Keltner is called for the reach on Adam Pender - foul #1 on Robert Keltner, team foul #2 | 53-57 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity (PG), John Chumbley (SG), Nicholas Barrett (SF), Duane Howard (PF), Sean Laubach (C) Miguel Santiago, Roy Dixon, Adam Pender, Coy Schooley, James Swims | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower (PG), Harold Hearn (SG), Francis Rosado (SF), Joe Thurman (PF), Ryan Watterson (C) Robert Keltner, William Bynoe, James Jackson, Otto Walters, Shelton Click | |
| 07:16 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Zembower steps in front of the John Chumbley pass | 53-57 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Jake McCaffity (fresh) 29 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - John Chumbley (fresh) 17 pts. SF - Nicholas Barrett (fresh) 6 ast. PF - Duane Howard (fresh) 4 reb. C - Sean Laubach (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Kenneth Zembower (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. SG - Harold Hearn (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Francis Rosado (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Joe Thurman (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Ryan Watterson (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 06:55 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson is hacked by Sean Laubach - foul #2 on Sean Laubach, team foul #7 | 53-57 |
| 06:55 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson makes the 1st free throw | 53-58 |
| 06:55 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson makes the 2nd free throw | 53-59 |
| 06:26 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity misses the 3pt shot from the right wing | 53-59 |
| 06:24 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado pulls down the rebound | 53-59 |
| 06:19 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Thurman's pass is intercepted by Nicholas Barrett | 53-59 |
| 05:55 | Western Michigan | John Chumbley's floater is knocked away by Ryan Watterson | 53-59 |
| 05:54 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson grabs the board | 53-59 |
| 05:48 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower hits a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Joe Thurman | 53-62 |
| 05:25 | Western Michigan | John Chumbley can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 53-62 |
| 05:24 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Francis Rosado | 53-62 |
| 05:19 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn misses long on a jumper from the left side | 53-62 |
| 05:17 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Thurman gets the offensive rebound | 53-62 |
| 05:03 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado lays it up and in set up by Harold Hearn | 53-64 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a flex offense and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 04:42 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity clanks a 3 from the right wing | 53-64 |
| 04:41 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Ryan Watterson | 53-64 |
| 04:24 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Thurman misses long on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 53-64 |
| 04:23 | Western Michigan | Sean Laubach grabs the board | 53-64 |
| 04:02 | Western Michigan | John Chumbley connects on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 56-64 |
| 03:57 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Thurman throws a bad pass out of bounds | 56-64 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Roy Dixon (SG), Adam Pender (SF), Coy Schooley (PF) John Chumbley, Nicholas Barrett, Duane Howard | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Bynoe (SG), James Jackson (SF), Otto Walters (PF), Shelton Click (C) Harold Hearn, Francis Rosado, Joe Thurman, Ryan Watterson | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:38 | Western Michigan | Adam Pender hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from the right block but he's fouled by William Bynoe - foul #3 on William Bynoe, team foul #3 | 56-64 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Swims (C) Sean Laubach | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Keltner (PG) Kenneth Zembower | |
| 03:38 | Western Michigan | Adam Pender makes the 1st free throw | 57-64 |
| 03:38 | Western Michigan | Adam Pender misses the 2nd free throw | 57-64 |
| 03:38 | Western Michigan | James Swims snags the offensive board | 57-64 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 03:19 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 57-64 |
| 03:17 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters pulls down the rebound | 57-64 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Jake McCaffity (fairly fresh) 29 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Roy Dixon (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Adam Pender (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. PF - Coy Schooley (fresh) 3 reb. C - James Swims (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Robert Keltner (fresh) 6 pts. SG - William Bynoe (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SF - James Jackson (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. PF - Otto Walters (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Shelton Click (fresh) | |
| 03:12 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Keltner is called for traveling | 57-64 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Miguel Santiago (PG) Jake McCaffity | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn (PG) Robert Keltner | |
| 02:48 | Western Michigan | Harold Hearn is called for the reach on Miguel Santiago - foul #1 on Harold Hearn, team foul #4 | 57-64 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Chumbley (SG), Nicholas Barrett (SF) Roy Dixon, Adam Pender | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson (C) Shelton Click | |
| 02:25 | Western Michigan | Miguel Santiago can't connect on a fadeaway from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Harold Hearn - foul #2 on Harold Hearn, team foul #5 | 57-64 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Sean Laubach (C) James Swims | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower (PG) Harold Hearn | |
| 02:25 | Western Michigan | Miguel Santiago makes the 1st free throw | 58-64 |
| 02:25 | Western Michigan | Miguel Santiago makes the 2nd free throw | 59-64 |
| 02:20 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 59-64 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity (PG), Duane Howard (PF) Miguel Santiago, Coy Schooley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado (SF), Joe Thurman (PF) James Jackson, Otto Walters | |
| 02:12 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson lays it in on a nice dish by Kenneth Zembower | 59-66 |
| 01:47 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 59-66 |
| 01:46 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Joe Thurman | 59-66 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 01:39 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 59-66 |
| 01:37 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Duane Howard | 59-66 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a flex offense and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 01:16 | Western Michigan | John Chumbley comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 59-66 |
| 01:15 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Ryan Watterson | 59-66 |
| 01:10 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower knocks in the floater from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Joe Thurman | 59-68 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:52 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity misses long on a 3 from the right corner | 59-68 |
| 00:51 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson grabs the defensive rebound | 59-68 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:50 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson is hacked by John Chumbley in the backcourt - foul #2 on John Chumbley, team foul #8 | 59-68 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters (PF) Joe Thurman | |
| 00:50 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson misses the 1st free throw | 59-68 |
| 00:50 | Western Michigan | Sean Laubach pulls down the rebound | 59-68 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:44 | Western Michigan | John Chumbley clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing | 59-68 |
| 00:43 | Western Michigan | Sean Laubach snags the offensive board | 59-68 |
| 00:39 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity misses the 3 from the left wing | 59-68 |
| 00:37 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters pulls down the rebound | 59-68 |
| 00:34 | Northern Illinois University | John Chumbley is called for the reach on Otto Walters in the backcourt - foul #3 on John Chumbley, team foul #9 | 59-68 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson (C) Ryan Watterson | |
| 00:34 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters makes the 1st free throw | 59-69 |
| 00:34 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters makes the 2nd free throw | 59-70 |
| 00:29 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity scores on a 3 from the left wing set up by John Chumbley | 62-70 |
| 00:29 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 62-70 |
| 00:26 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters is hacked by Jake McCaffity in the backcourt - foul #4 on Jake McCaffity, team foul #10 | 62-70 |
| 00:26 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters makes the 1st free throw | 62-71 |
| 00:26 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters makes the 2nd free throw | 62-72 |
| 00:20 | Western Michigan | John Chumbley buries a jumpshot from the left side set up by Nicholas Barrett | 64-72 |
| 00:19 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower is fouled in the backcourt by Jake McCaffity - foul #5 on Jake McCaffity, team foul #11 | 64-72 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Miguel Santiago (PG) Jake McCaffity | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:19 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower makes the 1st free throw | 64-73 |
| 00:19 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower makes the 2nd free throw | 64-74 |
| 00:13 | Western Michigan | Miguel Santiago connects on the 3 from the left corner | 67-74 |
| 00:13 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 67-74 |
| 00:10 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters is fouled in the backcourt by Miguel Santiago - foul #2 on Miguel Santiago, team foul #12 | 67-74 |
| 00:10 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters misses the 1st free throw | 67-74 |
| 00:10 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters makes the 2nd free throw | 67-75 |
| 00:05 | Western Michigan | John Chumbley makes the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Duane Howard | 70-75 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:02 | Northern Illinois University | Miguel Santiago is called for the reach on Otto Walters in the backcourt - foul #3 on Miguel Santiago, team foul #13 | 70-75 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn (SG) William Bynoe | |
| 00:02 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters misses the 1st free throw | 70-75 |
| 00:02 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters misses the 2nd free throw | 70-75 |
| 00:02 | Western Michigan | Sean Laubach grabs the defensive rebound | 70-75 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:00 | Western Michigan | Sean Laubach misses the fullcourt shot | 70-75 |