| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Charles Brown (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Willy Crigler (fresh) 8 pts. SF - Clarence Stenger (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. PF - Billy McPhillips (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Mark Hervey (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | Nebraska | PG - Salvatore Romano (fresh) 3 pts. 5 ast. SG - Edward Hyde (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Larry Skelley (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. PF - Steven Thor (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Mark Tuttle (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley inbounds the ball | 40-35 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Nebraska | Nebraska is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:51 | Nebraska | Edward Hyde connects on the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Salvatore Romano | 40-38 |
| 19:33 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler's pass is intercepted by Edward Hyde | 40-38 |
| 19:14 | Nebraska | Billy McPhillips picks off the pass by Mark Tuttle | 40-38 |
| 19:08 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left wing but he's fouled by Mark Tuttle - foul #3 on Mark Tuttle, team foul #1 | 40-38 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Nebraska | Douglas Greene (C) Mark Tuttle | |
| 19:08 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey makes the 1st free throw | 41-38 |
| 19:08 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey makes the 2nd free throw | 42-38 |
| 18:53 | Nebraska | Salvatore Romano connects on the shot from the right wing on a great pass from Larry Skelley | 42-40 |
| 18:40 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips can't connect on a driving attempt from the right block | 42-40 |
| 18:39 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger pulls down the offensive rebound | 42-40 |
| 18:30 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey's pass is intercepted by Larry Skelley | 42-40 |
| 18:27 | Nebraska | Edward Hyde hits the finger roll on a great pass from Larry Skelley | 42-42 |
| 18:19 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips is called for traveling | 42-42 |
| 17:54 | Nebraska | Clarence Stenger steps in front of the Douglas Greene pass | 42-42 |
| 17:37 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey misses the turnaround from the baseline | 42-42 |
| 17:36 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips snags the offensive board | 42-42 |
| 17:26 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler hits a jumpshot from the right wing on a nice dish by Charles Brown | 44-42 |
| 17:11 | Nebraska | Salvatore Romano is hacked by Clarence Stenger - foul #1 on Clarence Stenger, team foul #1 | 44-42 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (PG), Thomas Brown (SG), Robert Camp (PF), Paul Summer (C) Charles Brown, Willy Crigler, Billy McPhillips, Mark Hervey | |
| Subs | Nebraska | David Coombs (SG), Mike Perry (SF), Eric Longenecker (C) Edward Hyde, Larry Skelley, Steven Thor | |
| 17:00 | Nebraska | Eric Longenecker can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 44-42 |
| 16:59 | Nebraska | Douglas Greene hits the follow up shot | 44-44 |
| 16:51 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood hits a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Clarence Stenger | 47-44 |
| 16:42 | Nebraska | Mike Perry clanks a 3 from the right wing | 47-44 |
| 16:40 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer grabs the defensive rebound | 47-44 |
| 16:22 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger knocks in the shot from the right side set up by Robert Camp | 49-44 |
| 16:00 | Nebraska | Eric Longenecker is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #1 on Eric Longenecker, team foul #2 | 49-44 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown (PG), Willy Crigler (SG), James Allen (SF), Billy McPhillips (PF), Mark Hervey (C) Mark Fullwood, Thomas Brown, Clarence Stenger, Robert Camp, Paul Summer | |
| Subs | Nebraska | Larry Skelley (SF), Steven Thor (PF), Mark Tuttle (C) Salvatore Romano, Douglas Greene, Eric Longenecker | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Charles Brown (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Willy Crigler (fresh) 10 pts. SF - James Allen (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Billy McPhillips (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Mark Hervey (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | Nebraska | PG - David Coombs (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. SG - Mike Perry (fresh) SF - Larry Skelley (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. PF - Steven Thor (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Mark Tuttle (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 15:48 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown loses the ball out of bounds | 49-44 |
| 15:37 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley misses short on a floater from the left side | 49-44 |
| 15:35 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Mark Hervey | 49-44 |
| 15:27 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey makes the jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Willy Crigler | 51-44 |
| 15:05 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley is whistled for a carry | 51-44 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Nebraska | Edward Hyde (SG) Mike Perry | |
| 14:52 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 51-44 |
| 14:50 | Nebraska | Mark Tuttle grabs the defensive rebound | 51-44 |
| 14:37 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 51-44 |
| 14:36 | Nebraska | Steven Thor pulls down the offensive rebound | 51-44 |
| 14:28 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley is hacked by James Allen - foul #2 on James Allen, team foul #2 | 51-44 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger (SF), Robert Camp (C) James Allen, Mark Hervey | |
| Subs | Nebraska | Salvatore Romano (PG), Mike Perry (SF) David Coombs, Larry Skelley | |
| 14:17 | Nebraska | Steven Thor misses short on a runner near the basket | 51-44 |
| 14:15 | Nebraska | Mark Tuttle tips it but misses | 51-44 |
| 14:14 | Nebraska | Steven Thor hits the follow up shot | 51-46 |
| 13:55 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner | 51-46 |
| 13:53 | Nebraska | Steven Thor gets the rebound | 51-46 |
| 13:42 | Nebraska | Edward Hyde lays it in on a nice dish by Steven Thor | 51-48 |
| 13:30 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Camp comes up short on the shot from the left wing | 51-48 |
| 13:29 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger pulls down the offensive rebound | 51-48 |
| 13:19 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from the baseline | 51-48 |
| 13:17 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger grabs the offensive rebound | 51-48 |
| 13:07 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown makes the pull-up jumper from the left wing set up by Willy Crigler | 53-48 |
| 12:48 | Nebraska | Edward Hyde misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 53-48 |
| 12:46 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips grabs the board | 53-48 |
| 12:33 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler makes the jumpshot from the left side set up by Charles Brown | 55-48 |
| 12:12 | Nebraska | Mike Perry makes the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 55-51 |
| 12:08 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler is fouled on the floor by Edward Hyde - foul #2 on Edward Hyde, team foul #3 | 55-51 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (PG), Thomas Brown (SG), James Jackson (PF), Mark Hervey (C) Charles Brown, Willy Crigler, Billy McPhillips, Robert Camp | |
| Subs | Nebraska | David Coombs (PG), John Pitts (SG), Larry Skelley (SF), Douglas Greene (PF), Eric Longenecker (C) Salvatore Romano, Edward Hyde, Mike Perry, Steven Thor, Mark Tuttle | |
| 11:54 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger is hacked by Larry Skelley - foul #1 on Larry Skelley, team foul #4 | 55-51 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Mark Fullwood (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Thomas Brown (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Clarence Stenger (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. PF - James Jackson (fresh) 2 reb. C - Mark Hervey (fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | Nebraska | PG - David Coombs (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. SG - John Pitts (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Larry Skelley (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. PF - Douglas Greene (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. C - Eric Longenecker (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 11:45 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger loses the dribble to David Coombs | 55-51 |
| 11:42 | Nebraska | John Pitts hits the finger roll on a great pass from David Coombs | 55-53 |
| 11:22 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 55-53 |
| 11:21 | Nebraska | Douglas Greene snags the defensive board | 55-53 |
| 11:16 | Nebraska | John Pitts is fouled on the floor by Thomas Brown - foul #2 on Thomas Brown, team foul #3 | 55-53 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Allen (SF) Clarence Stenger | |
| Subs | Nebraska | Salvatore Romano (PG) John Pitts | |
| 11:06 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley hits a driving attempt in the paint on a great pass from Douglas Greene and the foul's on James Allen - foul #3 on James Allen, team foul #4 | 55-55 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Camp (PF) James Jackson | |
| Subs | Nebraska | | |
| 11:06 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley makes the free throw | 55-56 |
| 10:56 | Northern Illinois University | Douglas Greene steals the ball from James Allen | 55-56 |
| 10:45 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley can't connect on a 3 pointer from straight away | 55-56 |
| 10:43 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Mark Hervey | 55-56 |
| 10:38 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood can't connect on a 3 from the left corner | 55-56 |
| 10:36 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley gets the rebound | 55-56 |
| 10:29 | Nebraska | Douglas Greene misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 55-56 |
| 10:27 | Nebraska | David Coombs tips it back up and in | 55-58 |
| 10:21 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 55-58 |
| 10:19 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley grabs the board | 55-58 |
| 10:00 | Nebraska | David Coombs can't connect on a turnaround from close range but he's hacked by Mark Hervey - foul #1 on Mark Hervey, team foul #5 | 55-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown (PG), Willy Crigler (SG), Clarence Stenger (SF), Billy McPhillips (PF) Mark Fullwood, Thomas Brown, James Allen, Robert Camp | |
| Subs | Nebraska | Edward Hyde (SG), Steven Thor (PF) Salvatore Romano, Eric Longenecker | |
| 10:00 | Nebraska | David Coombs makes the 1st free throw | 55-59 |
| 10:00 | Nebraska | David Coombs makes the 2nd free throw | 55-60 |
| 09:42 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown connects on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 58-60 |
| 09:36 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley misses short on a 3 from the right wing | 58-60 |
| 09:34 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown pulls down the rebound | 58-60 |
| 09:28 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler's pass is intercepted by David Coombs | 58-60 |
| 09:24 | Nebraska | David Coombs misses the lay-in | 58-60 |
| 09:22 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Billy McPhillips | 58-60 |
| 09:14 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 58-60 |
| 09:12 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger gets the offensive rebound | 58-60 |
| 08:57 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner | 58-60 |
| 08:56 | Nebraska | Douglas Greene grabs the board | 58-60 |
| 08:51 | Nebraska | David Coombs is hacked by Clarence Stenger - foul #2 on Clarence Stenger, team foul #6 | 58-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Camp (C) Mark Hervey | |
| Subs | Nebraska | Salvatore Romano (PG), Mike Perry (SF), Mark Tuttle (C) David Coombs, Larry Skelley, Douglas Greene | |
| 08:31 | Nebraska | Mike Perry hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 58-60 |
| 08:29 | Nebraska | Mark Tuttle pulls down the offensive rebound | 58-60 |
| 08:13 | Nebraska | Salvatore Romano hits a runner from the baseline | 58-62 |
| 08:01 | Northern Illinois University | Mike Perry swats the short shot by Billy McPhillips | 58-62 |
| 08:00 | Nebraska | Steven Thor grabs the defensive rebound | 58-62 |
| 07:42 | Nebraska | Edward Hyde misses short on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 58-62 |
| 07:41 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Charles Brown | 58-62 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Charles Brown (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast. SG - Willy Crigler (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. SF - Clarence Stenger (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. PF - Billy McPhillips (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. C - Robert Camp (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Nebraska | PG - Salvatore Romano (fresh) 7 pts. 6 ast. SG - Edward Hyde (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SF - Mike Perry (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Steven Thor (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. C - Mark Tuttle (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 07:36 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 58-62 |
| 07:34 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger snags the offensive board | 58-62 |
| 07:15 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips jams it on a great pass from Charles Brown and the foul's on Steven Thor - foul #3 on Steven Thor, team foul #5 | 60-62 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (PG), Thomas Brown (SG), James Allen (SF), Mark Hervey (C) Charles Brown, Willy Crigler, Clarence Stenger, Robert Camp | |
| Subs | Nebraska | Larry Skelley (SF), David Coombs (PF) Edward Hyde, Steven Thor | |
| 07:15 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips makes the free throw | 61-62 |
| 07:00 | Nebraska | Salvatore Romano connects on the jumper from the right side on a great pass from Mike Perry | 61-64 |
| 06:51 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips scores on a turnaround from the baseline on a great pass from Thomas Brown | 63-64 |
| 06:34 | Nebraska | David Coombs clanks a pull-up jumper from the free throw line but he's hacked by Billy McPhillips - foul #3 on Billy McPhillips, team foul #7 | 63-64 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson (PF) Billy McPhillips | |
| Subs | Nebraska | Douglas Greene (C) Mark Tuttle | |
| 06:34 | Nebraska | David Coombs makes the 1st free throw | 63-65 |
| 06:34 | Nebraska | David Coombs makes the 2nd free throw | 63-66 |
| 06:23 | Northern Illinois University | David Coombs is called for the reach on James Jackson - foul #1 on David Coombs, team foul #6 | 63-66 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger (SF) James Allen | |
| Subs | Nebraska | Eric Longenecker (C) Mike Perry | |
| 06:11 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger is fouled on the floor by Douglas Greene - foul #1 on Douglas Greene, team foul #7 | 63-66 |
| 06:11 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger makes the 1st free throw | 64-66 |
| 06:11 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger makes the 2nd free throw | 65-66 |
| 05:49 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley misses short on an open shot from the left side | 65-66 |
| 05:47 | Nebraska | Salvatore Romano tips it back up and in | 65-68 |
| 05:34 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson misses short on a jumper from the left side | 65-68 |
| 05:32 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley grabs the board | 65-68 |
| 05:17 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley scores on a fadeaway in the paint | 65-70 |
| 05:08 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger misses the jump hook from the right block | 65-70 |
| 05:06 | Nebraska | David Coombs pulls down the rebound | 65-70 |
| 04:53 | Nebraska | Clarence Stenger takes the ball from Douglas Greene | 65-70 |
| 04:53 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 65-70 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown (PG), Willy Crigler (SG), Billy McPhillips (PF) Mark Fullwood, Thomas Brown, James Jackson | |
| Subs | Nebraska | Edward Hyde (SG), Steven Thor (PF), Mark Tuttle (C) David Coombs, Douglas Greene, Eric Longenecker | |
| 04:43 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 65-70 |
| 04:41 | Nebraska | Edward Hyde pulls down the rebound | 65-70 |
| 04:35 | Nebraska | Salvatore Romano clanks a pull-up jumper from the right side | 65-70 |
| 04:34 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger snags the defensive board | 65-70 |
| 04:30 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler blows the layup | 65-70 |
| 04:28 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley grabs the board | 65-70 |
| 04:21 | Nebraska | Mark Tuttle banks in the layup on a nice dish by Salvatore Romano | 65-72 |
| 04:06 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger lays it up and in on a great pass from Willy Crigler | 67-72 |
| 03:51 | Nebraska | Salvatore Romano hits a floater from the right wing set up by Steven Thor | 67-74 |
| 03:37 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger connects on the shot in the lane on a nice dish by Billy McPhillips | 69-74 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Charles Brown (fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast. SG - Willy Crigler (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. SF - Clarence Stenger (fresh) 11 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk. 3 stl. PF - Billy McPhillips (fresh) 11 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. C - Mark Hervey (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | Nebraska | PG - Salvatore Romano (fresh) 13 pts. 7 ast. SG - Edward Hyde (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SF - Larry Skelley (fresh) 14 pts. 7 reb. PF - Steven Thor (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf. C - Mark Tuttle (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 03:22 | Nebraska | Mark Hervey denies the turnaround by Larry Skelley | 69-74 |
| 03:21 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Willy Crigler | 69-74 |
| 03:03 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Thor swats the short shot by Billy McPhillips | 69-74 |
| 03:02 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger grabs the offensive board | 69-74 |
| 02:48 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler loses the dribble to Larry Skelley | 69-74 |
| 02:43 | Nebraska | Billy McPhillips steals the ball from Salvatore Romano | 69-74 |
| 02:40 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 69-74 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Camp (C) Mark Hervey | |
| Subs | Nebraska | David Coombs (PG), Mike Perry (SG), John Pitts (SF), Douglas Greene (C) Salvatore Romano, Edward Hyde, Larry Skelley, Mark Tuttle | |
| 02:21 | Nebraska | David Coombs hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right side | 69-74 |
| 02:20 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Billy McPhillips | 69-74 |
| 02:14 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler misses the floater from the left side | 69-74 |
| 02:12 | Nebraska | The rebound goes to John Pitts | 69-74 |
| 02:12 | Nebraska | Nebraska calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 69-74 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Nebraska | Salvatore Romano (PG), Edward Hyde (SG), Larry Skelley (SF), Mark Tuttle (C) David Coombs, Mike Perry, John Pitts, Douglas Greene | |
| 02:02 | Nebraska | Salvatore Romano misses badly on a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 69-74 |
| 02:00 | Nebraska | Edward Hyde gets the offensive rebound | 69-74 |
| 01:44 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt in the lane but the foul's on Charles Brown - foul #3 on Charles Brown, team foul #8 | 69-74 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey (C) Robert Camp | |
| Subs | Nebraska | | |
| 01:44 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley makes the 1st free throw | 69-75 |
| 01:44 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley makes the 2nd free throw | 69-76 |
| 01:25 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler is hacked by Edward Hyde - foul #3 on Edward Hyde, team foul #8 | 69-76 |
| 01:25 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler makes the 1st free throw | 70-76 |
| 01:25 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler makes the 2nd free throw | 71-76 |
| 01:07 | Nebraska | Mark Hervey takes the ball from Edward Hyde | 71-76 |
| 00:54 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown misses the 3pt shot from the right wing | 71-76 |
| 00:52 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler can't tip it in | 71-76 |
| 00:50 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey tips it home | 73-76 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Nebraska | Nebraska is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:29 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley hits a wide open turnaround in the paint set up by Edward Hyde | 73-78 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Nebraska | Nebraska is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:22 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown misses short on a 3 from straight away | 73-78 |
| 00:20 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley snags the defensive board | 73-78 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Nebraska | Nebraska is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:18 | Nebraska | Willy Crigler is called for the reach on Larry Skelley in the backcourt - foul #2 on Willy Crigler, team foul #9 | 73-78 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Nebraska | Mike Perry (SG), David Coombs (PF), Douglas Lampkins (C) Edward Hyde, Steven Thor, Mark Tuttle | |
| 00:18 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley makes the 1st free throw | 73-79 |
| 00:18 | Nebraska | Larry Skelley makes the 2nd free throw | 73-80 |
| 00:10 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown scores on a 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by Willy Crigler | 76-80 |
| 00:10 | Nebraska | Nebraska calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 76-80 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Nebraska | Edward Hyde (SG), Mark Tuttle (C) Mike Perry, Douglas Lampkins | |
| 00:07 | Nebraska | David Coombs is hacked by Charles Brown in the backcourt - foul #4 on Charles Brown, team foul #10 | 76-80 |
| 00:07 | Nebraska | David Coombs misses the 1st free throw | 76-80 |
| 00:07 | Nebraska | David Coombs makes the 2nd free throw | 76-81 |
| 00:02 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 76-81 |
| 00:01 | Nebraska | David Coombs gets the rebound | 76-81 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Nebraska | Nebraska is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:00 | Nebraska | David Coombs runs out the clock | 76-81 |