| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Norman Young (fresh) 1 ast. SG - John Bennett (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Kevin Evans (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Kenneth Hilton (fresh) 4 reb. C - Frederic Gall (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Iowa | PG - Dwayne Merchant (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Ian Ewald (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SF - Jason Mooring (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. PF - Michael Brasher (fresh) 2 reb. C - Clifton Scheidt (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Iowa | Jason Mooring inbounds the ball | 30-44 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 19:56 | Northern Iowa | Kenneth Hilton takes the ball from Clifton Scheidt in the backcourt | 30-44 |
| 19:41 | Illinois State | Kenneth Hilton's fadeaway is rejected by Clifton Scheidt | 30-44 |
| 19:40 | Northern Iowa | Dwayne Merchant grabs the defensive rebound | 30-44 |
| 19:36 | Northern Iowa | Jason Mooring is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 30-44 |
| 19:18 | Illinois State | Dwayne Merchant picks off the pass by Kenneth Hilton | 30-44 |
| 19:14 | Northern Iowa | Dwayne Merchant hits the finger roll | 30-46 |
| 19:04 | Illinois State | Kevin Evans can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 30-46 |
| 19:03 | Illinois State | Kenneth Hilton tips it back up and in | 32-46 |
| 18:40 | Northern Iowa | Clifton Scheidt comes up short on the fadeaway in the lane | 32-46 |
| 18:39 | Illinois State | The rebound goes to John Bennett | 32-46 |
| 18:19 | Illinois State | Dwayne Merchant is called for the reach on Norman Young - foul #1 on Dwayne Merchant, team foul #1 | 32-46 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Willard Hoskins (PG), James Ramsey (SG), Ralph Felan (SF), Jack Begay (PF), Michael Zents (C) Norman Young, John Bennett, Kevin Evans, Kenneth Hilton, Frederic Gall | |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | James Ball (SG), Michael Hille (PF), Joseph Cairns (C) Ian Ewald, Michael Brasher, Clifton Scheidt | |
| 17:56 | Illinois State | Joseph Cairns is called for the reach on Michael Zents - foul #2 on Joseph Cairns, team foul #2 | 32-46 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Larry Lundy (PG), Melvin Smith (SF) Dwayne Merchant, Jason Mooring | |
| 17:32 | Illinois State | James Ramsey misses the jumpshot from just outside the lane | 32-46 |
| 17:30 | Illinois State | Michael Zents grabs the offensive rebound | 32-46 |
| 17:15 | Illinois State | James Ramsey misses badly on a shot from the right wing but he's hacked by Joseph Cairns - foul #3 on Joseph Cairns, team foul #3 | 32-46 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Frederic Gall (C) Jack Begay | |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Michael Brasher (PF) Joseph Cairns | |
| 17:15 | Illinois State | James Ramsey makes the 1st free throw | 33-46 |
| 17:15 | Illinois State | James Ramsey makes the 2nd free throw | 34-46 |
| 17:12 | Northern Iowa | Larry Lundy is fouled in the backcourt by Willard Hoskins - foul #1 on Willard Hoskins, team foul #1 | 34-46 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Bennett (SG) James Ramsey | |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Dwayne Merchant (PG), Jason Mooring (SF) Larry Lundy, Melvin Smith | |
| 16:50 | Northern Iowa | Michael Brasher can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 34-46 |
| 16:48 | Illinois State | Ralph Felan grabs the board | 34-46 |
| 16:43 | Illinois State | John Bennett double dribbles | 34-46 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Norman Young (PG), Kevin Evans (SF), Kenneth Hilton (PF) Willard Hoskins, Ralph Felan, Michael Zents | |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Ian Ewald (SG), Melvin Smith (PF), Clifton Scheidt (C) James Ball, Michael Brasher, Michael Hille | |
| 16:33 | Northern Iowa | Clifton Scheidt hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from the right block but he's hacked by Frederic Gall - foul #1 on Frederic Gall, team foul #2 | 34-46 |
| 16:33 | Northern Iowa | Clifton Scheidt makes the 1st free throw | 34-47 |
| 16:33 | Northern Iowa | Clifton Scheidt misses the 2nd free throw | 34-47 |
| 16:33 | Illinois State | Kenneth Hilton grabs the defensive rebound | 34-47 |
| 16:15 | Illinois State | Clifton Scheidt is called for the reach on John Bennett - foul #2 on Clifton Scheidt, team foul #4 | 34-47 |
| 15:54 | Illinois State | Kevin Evans clanks a fadeaway from the right side | 34-47 |
| 15:53 | Northern Iowa | Dwayne Merchant grabs the defensive rebound | 34-47 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Norman Young (fresh) 1 ast. SG - John Bennett (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Kevin Evans (fairly fresh) 7 pts. PF - Kenneth Hilton (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. C - Frederic Gall (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Iowa | PG - Dwayne Merchant (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Ian Ewald (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SF - Jason Mooring (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. PF - Melvin Smith (fresh) 6 pts. C - Clifton Scheidt (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:50 | Northern Iowa | Kevin Evans steals it from Melvin Smith in the backcourt | 34-47 |
| 15:33 | Illinois State | Norman Young comes up short on the fadeaway from the left side | 34-47 |
| 15:31 | Northern Iowa | Jason Mooring pulls down the rebound | 34-47 |
| 15:29 | Northern Iowa | Norman Young is called for the reach on Dwayne Merchant in the backcourt - foul #3 on Norman Young, team foul #3 | 34-47 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ralph Felan (PG), James Ramsey (SG), Jack Begay (SF), Richard Coleman (PF) Norman Young, John Bennett, Kevin Evans, Kenneth Hilton | |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Larry Lundy (PG), James Ball (SG), Michael Brasher (PF), Joseph Cairns (C) Dwayne Merchant, Ian Ewald, Jason Mooring, Clifton Scheidt | |
| 15:10 | Northern Iowa | Ralph Felan picks off the pass by Larry Lundy | 34-47 |
| 15:07 | Illinois State | Jack Begay blows the layup | 34-47 |
| 15:06 | Illinois State | Frederic Gall grabs the offensive board | 34-47 |
| 14:50 | Illinois State | Richard Coleman's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 34-47 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Michael Zents (C) Frederic Gall | |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Jack James (SF), Michael Hille (C) Melvin Smith, Joseph Cairns | |
| 14:30 | Northern Iowa | Larry Lundy misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 34-47 |
| 14:29 | Northern Iowa | The offensive rebound goes to Michael Hille | 34-47 |
| 14:15 | Northern Iowa | Larry Lundy connects on the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from James Ball | 34-50 |
| 14:11 | Illinois State | Ralph Felan throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 34-50 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Willard Hoskins (PG), John Bennett (SG), Kevin Evans (SF) Ralph Felan, James Ramsey, Jack Begay | |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Dwayne Merchant (PG), Ian Ewald (SG), Jason Mooring (SF), Joseph Cairns (C) Larry Lundy, James Ball, Jack James, Michael Brasher | |
| 13:56 | Northern Iowa | Dwayne Merchant loses the dribble to Michael Zents | 34-50 |
| 13:48 | Illinois State | Richard Coleman can't connect on a turnaround in the paint | 34-50 |
| 13:46 | Northern Iowa | Michael Hille snags the defensive board | 34-50 |
| 13:41 | Northern Iowa | Richard Coleman steals the ball from Ian Ewald | 34-50 |
| 13:27 | Illinois State | Willard Hoskins misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 34-50 |
| 13:25 | Northern Iowa | Michael Hille snags the defensive board | 34-50 |
| 13:12 | Northern Iowa | Dwayne Merchant buries a floater from the baseline on a great pass from Ian Ewald and he's hacked by Michael Zents - foul #1 on Michael Zents, team foul #4 | 34-52 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Norman Young (PG), Ralph Felan (SF), Kenneth Hilton (C) Willard Hoskins, Kevin Evans, Michael Zents | |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Larry Lundy (SG), Clifton Scheidt (C) Ian Ewald, Michael Hille | |
| 13:12 | Northern Iowa | Dwayne Merchant makes the free throw | 34-53 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 13:04 | Illinois State | Ralph Felan misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 34-53 |
| 13:03 | Northern Iowa | Clifton Scheidt snags the defensive board | 34-53 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 12:39 | Northern Iowa | Ralph Felan swats the shot by Joseph Cairns | 34-53 |
| 12:38 | Northern Iowa | Jason Mooring snags the offensive board | 34-53 |
| 12:09 | Northern Iowa | Jason Mooring knocks in the 3 pointer from the left corner | 34-56 |
| 11:49 | Illinois State | Kenneth Hilton knocks in the floater in the paint and he's hacked by Clifton Scheidt - foul #3 on Clifton Scheidt, team foul #5 | 36-56 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Willard Hoskins (PG), Jack Begay (SG), Kevin Evans (SF), Frederic Gall (C) Norman Young, John Bennett, Ralph Felan, Richard Coleman | |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Ian Ewald (SG), Melvin Smith (SF), Michael Brasher (PF) Dwayne Merchant, Jason Mooring, Joseph Cairns | |
| 11:49 | Illinois State | Kenneth Hilton misses the free throw | 36-56 |
| 11:49 | Northern Iowa | Clifton Scheidt snags the defensive board | 36-56 |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Willard Hoskins (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Jack Begay (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Kevin Evans (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 stl. PF - Kenneth Hilton (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. C - Frederic Gall (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Iowa | PG - Larry Lundy (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Ian Ewald (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SF - Melvin Smith (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Michael Brasher (fresh) 2 reb. C - Clifton Scheidt (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 11:24 | Northern Iowa | Larry Lundy is called for the offensive foul - foul #1 on Larry Lundy, team foul #6 | 36-56 |
| Subs | Illinois State | James Ramsey (SG), Michael Zents (C) Kenneth Hilton, Frederic Gall | |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | James Ball (PG) Larry Lundy | |
| 11:09 | Illinois State | Michael Zents drills a 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from Willard Hoskins | 39-56 |
| 10:55 | Northern Iowa | Ian Ewald can't connect on an uncontested jumpshot from the free throw line | 39-56 |
| 10:54 | Northern Iowa | Michael Brasher snags the offensive board | 39-56 |
| 10:38 | Northern Iowa | Clifton Scheidt is open but comes up short on the jumper from the right wing | 39-56 |
| 10:37 | Illinois State | Michael Zents grabs the board | 39-56 |
| 10:32 | Illinois State | Kevin Evans drills a pull-up jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Willard Hoskins | 41-56 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 10:21 | Northern Iowa | A charge is called on Clifton Scheidt - foul #4 on Clifton Scheidt, team foul #7 | 41-56 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Norman Young (PG), John Bennett (SG), Ralph Felan (SF), Kenneth Hilton (PF), Frederic Gall (C) Willard Hoskins, James Ramsey, Kevin Evans, Jack Begay, Michael Zents | |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Dwayne Merchant (PG), Jason Mooring (SF), Michael Hille (PF) Ian Ewald, Michael Brasher, Clifton Scheidt | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 10:08 | Illinois State | John Bennett scores on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 44-56 |
| 09:40 | Northern Iowa | Melvin Smith connects on the jumpshot from the right side on a great pass from James Ball | 44-58 |
| 09:16 | Illinois State | Frederic Gall's layup is rejected by Melvin Smith | 44-58 |
| 09:14 | Northern Iowa | Melvin Smith gets the rebound | 44-58 |
| 09:11 | Northern Iowa | Dwayne Merchant is fouled in the backcourt by John Bennett - foul #1 on John Bennett, team foul #5 | 44-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Willard Hoskins (PG), Kevin Evans (SF), Michael Zents (PF) Norman Young, John Bennett, Kenneth Hilton | |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Larry Lundy (SG), Michael Brasher (PF) James Ball, Melvin Smith | |
| 09:03 | Northern Iowa | Larry Lundy comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the right side but the foul's on Frederic Gall - foul #2 on Frederic Gall, team foul #6 | 44-58 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Richard Coleman (PF) Frederic Gall | |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | | |
| 09:03 | Northern Iowa | Larry Lundy misses the 1st free throw | 44-58 |
| 09:03 | Northern Iowa | Larry Lundy makes the 2nd free throw | 44-59 |
| 08:51 | Illinois State | Ralph Felan misses badly on a fadeaway from the left wing | 44-59 |
| 08:49 | Northern Iowa | Michael Hille pulls down the rebound | 44-59 |
| 08:33 | Northern Iowa | Willard Hoskins takes the ball from Michael Brasher | 44-59 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 08:28 | Illinois State | Kevin Evans misses short on a runner in the lane | 44-59 |
| 08:27 | Illinois State | Ralph Felan can't tip it in | 44-59 |
| 08:26 | Illinois State | Ralph Felan grabs the offensive rebound | 44-59 |
| 08:21 | Illinois State | Larry Lundy steals the ball from Michael Zents | 44-59 |
| 08:17 | Northern Iowa | Larry Lundy misses the easy layup | 44-59 |
| 08:16 | Northern Iowa | The offensive rebound goes to Michael Hille | 44-59 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 07:56 | Northern Iowa | Dwayne Merchant clanks a jumpshot from the left wing | 44-59 |
| 07:54 | Illinois State | Richard Coleman grabs the board | 44-59 |
| 07:36 | Illinois State | Kevin Evans is called for a charge - foul #2 on Kevin Evans, team foul #7 | 44-59 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Norman Young (PG), James Ramsey (SG), Jack Begay (SF), Kenneth Hilton (PF), Frederic Gall (C) Willard Hoskins, Ralph Felan, Kevin Evans, Richard Coleman, Michael Zents | |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Ian Ewald (SG), Jack James (SF), Joseph Cairns (C) Dwayne Merchant, Jason Mooring, Michael Hille | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Norman Young (fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - James Ramsey (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Jack Begay (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Kenneth Hilton (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. C - Frederic Gall (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Iowa | PG - Larry Lundy (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. SG - Ian Ewald (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SF - Jack James (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Michael Brasher (fairly fresh) 3 reb. C - Joseph Cairns (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. | |
| 07:11 | Northern Iowa | Ian Ewald can't connect on an uncontested 3pt attempt from straight away | 44-59 |
| 07:09 | Illinois State | Kenneth Hilton snags the defensive board | 44-59 |
| 07:01 | Illinois State | Jack Begay hits a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 47-59 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 06:46 | Northern Iowa | Larry Lundy connects on the fadeaway jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Jack James | 47-61 |
| 06:41 | Illinois State | James Ramsey is fouled on the floor by Michael Brasher - foul #1 on Michael Brasher, team foul #8 | 47-61 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Kevin Evans (SF) Jack Begay | |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | James Ball (PG), Melvin Smith (SF), Clifton Scheidt (C) Larry Lundy, Jack James, Michael Brasher | |
| 06:41 | Illinois State | James Ramsey misses the 1st free throw | 47-61 |
| 06:41 | Illinois State | Kenneth Hilton pulls down the offensive rebound | 47-61 |
| 06:30 | Illinois State | Norman Young travels with the ball | 47-61 |
| Subs | Illinois State | John Bennett (SG) James Ramsey | |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 06:05 | Northern Iowa | Joseph Cairns misses short on a driving attempt from the baseline but he's fouled by Kenneth Hilton - foul #3 on Kenneth Hilton, team foul #8 | 47-61 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ralph Felan (SF), Richard Coleman (PF) Kevin Evans, Kenneth Hilton | |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Dwayne Merchant (PG) Ian Ewald | |
| 06:05 | Northern Iowa | Joseph Cairns makes the 1st free throw | 47-62 |
| 06:05 | Northern Iowa | Joseph Cairns makes the 2nd free throw | 47-63 |
| 05:51 | Illinois State | Frederic Gall comes up short on the jumper from the right side but the foul's on Joseph Cairns - foul #4 on Joseph Cairns, team foul #9 | 47-63 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Jason Mooring (SF) Joseph Cairns | |
| 05:51 | Illinois State | Frederic Gall makes the 1st free throw | 48-63 |
| 05:51 | Illinois State | Frederic Gall makes the 2nd free throw | 49-63 |
| 05:25 | Northern Iowa | James Ball connects on the 3pt attempt from the right wing on a nice dish by Melvin Smith | 49-66 |
| 05:10 | Illinois State | Ralph Felan's pass is intercepted by Clifton Scheidt | 49-66 |
| 04:48 | Northern Iowa | Jason Mooring buries a floater in the lane and he's hacked by Ralph Felan - foul #3 on Ralph Felan, team foul #9 | 49-68 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Willard Hoskins (PG), James Ramsey (SG), Michael Zents (SF), Jack Begay (PF), Kenneth Hilton (C) Norman Young, John Bennett, Ralph Felan, Richard Coleman, Frederic Gall | |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Ian Ewald (SG), Michael Brasher (PF) James Ball, Melvin Smith | |
| 04:48 | Northern Iowa | Jason Mooring makes the free throw | 49-69 |
| 04:31 | Illinois State | James Ramsey hits a driving attempt from the left block on a nice dish by Michael Zents and he's fouled by Clifton Scheidt - foul #5 on Clifton Scheidt, team foul #10 | 51-69 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Larry Lundy (PG), Michael Hille (PF), Joseph Cairns (C) Dwayne Merchant, Michael Brasher, Clifton Scheidt | |
| 04:31 | Illinois State | James Ramsey makes the free throw | 52-69 |
| 04:08 | Northern Iowa | Ian Ewald is alone and drills a 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Larry Lundy | 52-72 |
| 03:51 | Illinois State | Michael Hille blocks the short jumper by Michael Zents | 52-72 |
| 03:49 | Northern Iowa | Michael Hille grabs the board | 52-72 |
| 03:30 | Northern Iowa | Joseph Cairns is called for 3 seconds in the lane | 52-72 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Ralph Felan (SF) Jack Begay | |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | James Ball (SG), Jack James (SF), Melvin Smith (PF) Ian Ewald, Jason Mooring, Joseph Cairns | |
| Lineup | Illinois State | PG - Willard Hoskins (fresh) 2 pts. 6 ast. 3 stl. SG - James Ramsey (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SF - Ralph Felan (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. PF - Kenneth Hilton (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 8 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Michael Zents (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Iowa | PG - Larry Lundy (fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. 3 stl. SG - James Ball (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SF - Jack James (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Melvin Smith (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. C - Michael Hille (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:17 | Illinois State | Willard Hoskins throws a bad pass out of bounds | 52-72 |
| 02:49 | Northern Iowa | Melvin Smith misses the runner from close range | 52-72 |
| 02:47 | Northern Iowa | James Ball tips it in | 52-74 |
| 02:31 | Illinois State | Michael Zents is hacked by James Ball - foul #2 on James Ball, team foul #11 | 52-74 |
| Subs | Illinois State | Jack Begay (PF) Willard Hoskins | |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Joseph Cairns (C) James Ball | |
| 02:31 | Illinois State | Michael Zents makes the 1st free throw | 53-74 |
| 02:31 | Illinois State | Michael Zents makes the 2nd free throw | 54-74 |
| 02:06 | Northern Iowa | Larry Lundy is open and buries a pull-up jumper from the right side | 54-76 |
| 01:44 | Illinois State | Ralph Felan misses the 3pt shot from straight away | 54-76 |
| 01:42 | Northern Iowa | Joseph Cairns grabs the defensive rebound | 54-76 |
| 01:13 | Northern Iowa | Larry Lundy is wide open but clanks a pull-up jumper from the right side | 54-76 |
| 01:11 | Northern Iowa | Jack James tips it back up and in | 54-78 |
| 00:46 | Illinois State | Kenneth Hilton is hacked by Larry Lundy - foul #2 on Larry Lundy, team foul #12 | 54-78 |
| Subs | Illinois State | | |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | James Ball (SG) Jack James | |
| 00:46 | Illinois State | Kenneth Hilton misses the 1st free throw | 54-78 |
| 00:46 | Illinois State | Kenneth Hilton misses the 2nd free throw | 54-78 |
| 00:46 | Northern Iowa | Joseph Cairns snags the defensive board | 54-78 |
| Game Plan | Illinois State | Illinois State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:25 | Northern Iowa | Joseph Cairns misses the open dunk | 54-78 |
| 00:23 | Northern Iowa | Melvin Smith snags the offensive board | 54-78 |
| 00:00 | Northern Iowa | Larry Lundy runs out the clock | 54-78 |