| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Kenneth Zembower (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. SG - William Bynoe (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Francis Rosado (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Joe Thurman (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - Ryan Watterson (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Jake McCaffity (fresh) 15 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - John Chumbley (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SF - Nicholas Barrett (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Duane Howard (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. C - Sean Laubach (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado inbounds the ball | 37-41 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| 19:47 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 37-41 |
| 19:46 | Western Michigan | Duane Howard grabs the defensive rebound | 37-41 |
| 19:31 | Western Michigan | John Chumbley misses the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 37-41 |
| 19:30 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Ryan Watterson | 37-41 |
| 19:23 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower is called for the offensive foul - foul #1 on Kenneth Zembower, team foul #1 | 37-41 |
| 18:59 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity clanks a 3pt shot from the right wing | 37-41 |
| 18:58 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Ryan Watterson | 37-41 |
| 18:54 | Northern Illinois University | William Bynoe knocks in the floater from just outside the lane on a great pass from Kenneth Zembower | 39-41 |
| 18:36 | Western Michigan | John Chumbley comes up short on the jumpshot from the right side but he's hacked by William Bynoe - foul #2 on William Bynoe, team foul #2 | 39-41 |
| 18:36 | Western Michigan | John Chumbley makes the 1st free throw | 39-42 |
| 18:36 | Western Michigan | John Chumbley makes the 2nd free throw | 39-43 |
| 18:15 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson connects on the runner from the baseline set up by Kenneth Zembower | 41-43 |
| 17:50 | Western Michigan | Ryan Watterson steps in front of the Jake McCaffity pass | 41-43 |
| 17:27 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado buries a 3 from the left wing set up by Kenneth Zembower | 44-43 |
| 16:59 | Western Michigan | Sean Laubach's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 44-43 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn (SG), James Jackson (SF), Otto Walters (PF) William Bynoe, Francis Rosado, Joe Thurman | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Coy Schooley (PF) Duane Howard | |
| 16:36 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 44-43 |
| 16:35 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters tips it but misses | 44-43 |
| 16:33 | Western Michigan | Sean Laubach gets the rebound | 44-43 |
| 16:28 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity misses badly on a 3 from the right corner | 44-43 |
| 16:26 | Western Michigan | Sean Laubach tips it in | 44-45 |
| 16:18 | Northern Illinois University | John Chumbley picks off the pass by Kenneth Zembower | 44-45 |
| 16:15 | Western Michigan | John Chumbley lays it up and in | 44-47 |
| 15:58 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters hits a fadeaway from the left side on a nice dish by Kenneth Zembower | 46-47 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Kenneth Zembower (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 5 ast. SG - Harold Hearn (fresh) 2 pts. SF - James Jackson (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Otto Walters (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Ryan Watterson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Jake McCaffity (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - John Chumbley (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Nicholas Barrett (fairly fresh) 3 pts. PF - Coy Schooley (fresh) 2 pts. C - Sean Laubach (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 15:35 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity buries a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 46-50 |
| 15:11 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters's pass is intercepted by John Chumbley | 46-50 |
| 14:54 | Western Michigan | Harold Hearn steps in front of the Jake McCaffity pass | 46-50 |
| 14:49 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower misses the lay-in | 46-50 |
| 14:48 | Western Michigan | Coy Schooley gets the rebound | 46-50 |
| 14:19 | Western Michigan | John Chumbley loses the ball out of bounds | 46-50 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Bynoe (SG), Francis Rosado (SF), Joe Thurman (PF) Kenneth Zembower, James Jackson, Ryan Watterson | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Miguel Santiago (PG), Roy Dixon (SG), Adam Pender (SF), Duane Howard (PF) Jake McCaffity, John Chumbley, Nicholas Barrett, Sean Laubach | |
| 14:08 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Thurman scores on a jumper in the lane on a great pass from William Bynoe and he's hacked by Roy Dixon - foul #3 on Roy Dixon, team foul #1 | 48-50 |
| 14:08 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Thurman makes the free throw | 49-50 |
| 13:46 | Western Michigan | Adam Pender's layup is rejected by Joe Thurman | 49-50 |
| 13:44 | Western Michigan | Coy Schooley gets the offensive rebound | 49-50 |
| 13:31 | Western Michigan | Adam Pender scores on a jump hook from close range | 49-52 |
| 13:16 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado can't connect on a jumpshot from the right wing | 49-52 |
| 13:15 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado misses the tip | 49-52 |
| 13:14 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Roy Dixon | 49-52 |
| 12:48 | Western Michigan | Miguel Santiago drills a 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Roy Dixon | 49-55 |
| 12:37 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters buries a shot from close range set up by Harold Hearn | 51-55 |
| 12:14 | Western Michigan | Adam Pender hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left wing | 51-55 |
| 12:13 | Northern Illinois University | William Bynoe snags the defensive board | 51-55 |
| 12:06 | Northern Illinois University | William Bynoe misses short on a fadeaway from the right side | 51-55 |
| 12:04 | Western Michigan | Coy Schooley pulls down the rebound | 51-55 |
| 11:35 | Western Michigan | Miguel Santiago's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 51-55 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower (PG), James Jackson (SF), Ryan Watterson (C) Harold Hearn, Francis Rosado, Otto Walters | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity (PG), John Chumbley (SG), Nicholas Barrett (SF), James Swims (PF), Sean Laubach (C) Miguel Santiago, Roy Dixon, Adam Pender, Duane Howard, Coy Schooley | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Kenneth Zembower (fresh) 12 pts. 5 ast. SG - William Bynoe (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - James Jackson (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Joe Thurman (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. C - Ryan Watterson (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Jake McCaffity (fresh) 18 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - John Chumbley (fresh) 14 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. SF - Nicholas Barrett (fresh) 3 pts. PF - James Swims (fresh) C - Sean Laubach (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 11:08 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson hits a jumper near the basket | 53-55 |
| 10:48 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity connects on the 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Nicholas Barrett | 53-58 |
| 10:21 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson scores on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 55-58 |
| 09:52 | Western Michigan | Nicholas Barrett hits a 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by John Chumbley | 55-61 |
| 09:40 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower drills a turnaround from the right block set up by William Bynoe | 57-61 |
| 09:18 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 57-61 |
| 09:17 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Thurman grabs the defensive rebound | 57-61 |
| 09:13 | Northern Illinois University | William Bynoe makes the 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Kenneth Zembower | 60-61 |
| 08:44 | Western Michigan | John Chumbley is fouled on the floor by William Bynoe - foul #3 on William Bynoe, team foul #3 | 60-61 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn (SG), Francis Rosado (SF), Otto Walters (PF), Shelton Click (C) William Bynoe, James Jackson, Joe Thurman, Ryan Watterson | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Roy Dixon (SG), Adam Pender (SF), Duane Howard (PF) John Chumbley, Nicholas Barrett, James Swims | |
| 08:26 | Western Michigan | Adam Pender hits the front of the rim on the runner from close range | 60-61 |
| 08:25 | Western Michigan | Sean Laubach tips it in | 60-63 |
| 08:07 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado connects on the 3 from the left wing | 63-63 |
| 07:50 | Western Michigan | Adam Pender scores on a jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Sean Laubach | 63-65 |
| 07:43 | Northern Illinois University | Shelton Click hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right block but the foul's on Roy Dixon - foul #4 on Roy Dixon, team foul #2 | 63-65 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Keltner (SG), Ryan Watterson (C) Kenneth Zembower, Otto Walters | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Miguel Santiago (PG), John Chumbley (SG), Nicholas Barrett (SF), Coy Schooley (C) Jake McCaffity, Roy Dixon, Adam Pender, Sean Laubach | |
| 07:43 | Northern Illinois University | Shelton Click makes the 1st free throw | 64-65 |
| 07:43 | Northern Illinois University | Shelton Click makes the 2nd free throw | 65-65 |
| 07:24 | Western Michigan | John Chumbley misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 65-65 |
| 07:23 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson pulls down the rebound | 65-65 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Harold Hearn (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Robert Keltner (fresh) SF - Francis Rosado (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. PF - Shelton Click (fresh) 2 pts. C - Ryan Watterson (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Miguel Santiago (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - John Chumbley (fresh) 14 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. SF - Nicholas Barrett (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. PF - Duane Howard (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. C - Coy Schooley (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:21 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn is called for traveling in the backcourt | 65-65 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters (PF) Shelton Click | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 06:56 | Western Michigan | Miguel Santiago misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 65-65 |
| 06:54 | Western Michigan | Coy Schooley grabs the offensive rebound | 65-65 |
| 06:36 | Western Michigan | John Chumbley buries a 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Nicholas Barrett | 65-68 |
| 06:15 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters hits a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 67-68 |
| 05:51 | Western Michigan | Coy Schooley can't connect on a turnaround from close range but he's fouled by Ryan Watterson - foul #1 on Ryan Watterson, team foul #4 | 67-68 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower (PG), William Bynoe (SG), James Jackson (SF), Shelton Click (C) Harold Hearn, Robert Keltner, Francis Rosado, Ryan Watterson | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity (PG), Roy Dixon (SG), Sean Laubach (C) Miguel Santiago, John Chumbley, Duane Howard | |
| 05:51 | Western Michigan | Coy Schooley makes the 1st free throw | 67-69 |
| 05:51 | Western Michigan | Coy Schooley makes the 2nd free throw | 67-70 |
| 05:26 | Northern Illinois University | Nicholas Barrett steals the ball from Shelton Click | 67-70 |
| 05:24 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Zembower is called for the reach on Jake McCaffity in the backcourt - foul #2 on Kenneth Zembower, team foul #5 | 67-70 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joe Thurman (PF) Shelton Click | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Adam Pender (SF) Nicholas Barrett | |
| 05:01 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity misses the 3 from the right corner | 67-70 |
| 04:59 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Thurman gets the rebound | 67-70 |
| 04:45 | Northern Illinois University | William Bynoe makes the jumper from the right side | 69-70 |
| 04:16 | Western Michigan | Adam Pender clanks a pull-up jumper from the right side | 69-70 |
| 04:15 | Western Michigan | Sean Laubach snags the offensive board | 69-70 |
| 03:47 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity drills a 3 pointer from the right corner | 69-73 |
| 03:31 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right wing but the foul's on Adam Pender - foul #2 on Adam Pender, team foul #3 | 69-73 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn (SG), Francis Rosado (SF), Ryan Watterson (C) William Bynoe, James Jackson, Joe Thurman | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Chumbley (SG), Nicholas Barrett (SF), Duane Howard (PF) Roy Dixon, Adam Pender, Coy Schooley | |
| 03:31 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters makes the 1st free throw | 70-73 |
| 03:31 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters makes the 2nd free throw | 71-73 |
| 03:14 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity misses badly on a 3 from the left corner | 71-73 |
| 03:13 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters pulls down the rebound | 71-73 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Kenneth Zembower (fresh) 14 pts. 6 ast. SG - Harold Hearn (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Francis Rosado (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. PF - Otto Walters (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb. C - Ryan Watterson (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Jake McCaffity (fresh) 24 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - John Chumbley (fresh) 17 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. SF - Nicholas Barrett (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. PF - Duane Howard (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. C - Sean Laubach (fresh) 4 pts. 8 reb. | |
| 03:07 | Northern Illinois University | John Chumbley picks off the pass by Francis Rosado | 71-73 |
| 02:50 | Western Michigan | Ryan Watterson is called for the reach on Nicholas Barrett - foul #2 on Ryan Watterson, team foul #6 | 71-73 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Shelton Click (PF) Otto Walters | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 02:32 | Western Michigan | Francis Rosado steals it from Nicholas Barrett | 71-73 |
| 02:32 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 71-73 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Bynoe (SG), Joe Thurman (PF) Harold Hearn, Shelton Click | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 02:07 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Thurman misses the easy layup | 71-73 |
| 02:05 | Western Michigan | Sean Laubach grabs the board | 71-73 |
| 01:38 | Western Michigan | Nicholas Barrett is fouled on the floor by Francis Rosado - foul #3 on Francis Rosado, team foul #7 | 71-73 |
| 01:38 | Western Michigan | Nicholas Barrett makes the 1st free throw | 71-74 |
| 01:38 | Western Michigan | Nicholas Barrett misses the 2nd free throw | 71-74 |
| 01:38 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Ryan Watterson | 71-74 |
| 01:21 | Northern Illinois University | William Bynoe can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 71-74 |
| 01:20 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Jake McCaffity | 71-74 |
| 00:59 | Western Michigan | Nicholas Barrett scores on a jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Jake McCaffity | 71-76 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| 00:44 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado's pass is intercepted by Jake McCaffity | 71-76 |
| 00:41 | Western Michigan | Duane Howard banks in the layup on a nice dish by Jake McCaffity | 71-78 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+4) | |
| 00:34 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower drills a 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by William Bynoe | 74-78 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+4) | |
| 00:31 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Zembower is called for the reach on Jake McCaffity in the backcourt - foul #3 on Kenneth Zembower, team foul #8 | 74-78 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Coy Schooley (PF) Duane Howard | |
| 00:31 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity makes the 1st free throw | 74-79 |
| 00:31 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity misses the 2nd free throw | 74-79 |
| 00:31 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Thurman snags the defensive board | 74-79 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| 00:27 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson blows the dunk but the foul's on Sean Laubach - foul #1 on Sean Laubach, team foul #4 | 74-79 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Duane Howard (PF) Coy Schooley | |
| 00:27 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson misses the 1st free throw | 74-79 |
| 00:27 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson makes the 2nd free throw | 75-79 |
| 00:26 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity is hacked by Kenneth Zembower in the backcourt - foul #4 on Kenneth Zembower, team foul #9 | 75-79 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Coy Schooley (PF) Duane Howard | |
| 00:26 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity makes the 1st free throw | 75-80 |
| 00:26 | Western Michigan | Jake McCaffity misses the 2nd free throw | 75-80 |
| 00:26 | Western Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Coy Schooley | 75-80 |
| 00:23 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Zembower is called for the reach on Coy Schooley - foul #5 on Kenneth Zembower, team foul #10 | 75-80 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn (PG) Kenneth Zembower | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Swims (C) Sean Laubach | |
| 00:23 | Western Michigan | Coy Schooley makes the 1st free throw | 75-81 |
| 00:23 | Western Michigan | Coy Schooley makes the 2nd free throw | 75-82 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+4) | |
| 00:17 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 75-82 |
| 00:15 | Western Michigan | James Swims grabs the board | 75-82 |
| 00:15 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 75-82 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Sean Laubach (C) Coy Schooley | |
| 00:14 | Western Michigan | William Bynoe is called for the reach on John Chumbley in the backcourt - foul #4 on William Bynoe, team foul #11 | 75-82 |
| 00:14 | Western Michigan | John Chumbley makes the 1st free throw | 75-83 |
| 00:14 | Western Michigan | John Chumbley misses the 2nd free throw | 75-83 |
| 00:14 | Northern Illinois University | William Bynoe grabs the defensive rebound | 75-83 |
| 00:07 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 75-83 |
| 00:06 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Thurman grabs the offensive rebound | 75-83 |
| 00:02 | Northern Illinois University | Jake McCaffity is called for the reach on Harold Hearn - foul #4 on Jake McCaffity, team foul #5 | 75-83 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Duane Howard (PF) James Swims | |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | William Bynoe hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 75-83 |