| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Jonathan Johnson (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Joseph Manfredi (fresh) SF - John Hammes (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Richard Peterman (fresh) 2 reb. C - Elliott Thompson (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Wisconsin | PG - Elwood Catlett (fresh) 11 pts. SG - Gilbert Gamble (fresh) 4 ast. 3 stl. SF - John Kula (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Richard Graf (fresh) 2 reb. C - Stanley Weigel (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Western Michigan | John Hammes inbounds the ball | 25-28 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Wisconsin | Wisconsin is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (0) | |
| 19:43 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 25-28 |
| 19:21 | Wisconsin | Richard Peterman blocks the jumper by Elwood Catlett | 25-28 |
| 19:20 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson grabs the defensive rebound | 25-28 |
| 19:11 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right side | 25-28 |
| 19:10 | Western Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Jonathan Johnson | 25-28 |
| 18:58 | Western Michigan | John Hammes hits a 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Jonathan Johnson | 28-28 |
| 18:34 | Wisconsin | John Kula is hacked by Jonathan Johnson - foul #3 on Jonathan Johnson, team foul #1 | 28-28 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Huminski (PG), Michael Emmons (SG), John Larsen (C) Jonathan Johnson, Joseph Manfredi, Elliott Thompson | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Edmond Hillman (SG), Carmen Gunn (PF) Gilbert Gamble, Richard Graf | |
| 18:08 | Wisconsin | John Kula blows the layup but he's fouled by James Huminski - foul #3 on James Huminski, team foul #2 | 28-28 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito (SG), Scott Riveria (SF), Rex Hammond (PF) James Huminski, John Hammes, Richard Peterman | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Ralph Stratton (SG), Daniel Schumacher (C) Elwood Catlett, Stanley Weigel | |
| 18:08 | Wisconsin | John Kula makes the 1st free throw | 28-29 |
| 18:08 | Wisconsin | John Kula makes the 2nd free throw | 28-30 |
| 17:50 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 28-30 |
| 17:49 | Wisconsin | Daniel Schumacher grabs the defensive rebound | 28-30 |
| 17:28 | Wisconsin | Michael Emmons steals the ball from Edmond Hillman | 28-30 |
| 17:25 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria lays it in set up by Michael Emmons | 30-30 |
| 16:57 | Wisconsin | Carmen Gunn clanks a jumper in the paint but he's hacked by Rex Hammond - foul #1 on Rex Hammond, team foul #3 | 30-30 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi (SG), Richard Peterman (PF), Elliott Thompson (C) Christopher Vito, Rex Hammond, John Larsen | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Elwood Catlett (PG) John Kula | |
| 16:57 | Wisconsin | Carmen Gunn makes the 1st free throw | 30-31 |
| 16:57 | Wisconsin | Carmen Gunn makes the 2nd free throw | 30-32 |
| 16:30 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman is whistled for a charge - foul #1 on Richard Peterman, team foul #4 | 30-32 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Peachey (PG), John Hammes (SF) Michael Emmons, Scott Riveria | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Gilbert Gamble (SG), Gregory Jackson (SF), Richard Graf (PF), Stanley Weigel (C) Edmond Hillman, Ralph Stratton, Carmen Gunn, Daniel Schumacher | |
| 16:14 | Wisconsin | Elwood Catlett scores on a 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Gregory Jackson | 30-35 |
| 16:01 | Western Michigan | Stanley Weigel steals it from John Hammes | 30-35 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - William Peachey (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Joseph Manfredi (fresh) SF - John Hammes (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Richard Peterman (fresh) 2 reb. C - Elliott Thompson (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Wisconsin | PG - Elwood Catlett (fresh) 14 pts. SG - Gilbert Gamble (fresh) 4 ast. 3 stl. SF - Gregory Jackson (fresh) 1 ast. 2 stl. PF - Richard Graf (fresh) 2 reb. C - Stanley Weigel (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| 15:48 | Wisconsin | Stanley Weigel jams it | 30-37 |
| 15:29 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson banks in the layup | 32-37 |
| 15:07 | Wisconsin | Elwood Catlett connects on the jumper from the right wing set up by Gregory Jackson | 32-39 |
| 14:47 | Western Michigan | William Peachey hits a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Joseph Manfredi | 34-39 |
| 14:42 | Wisconsin | Stanley Weigel throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 34-39 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson (PG), James Huminski (SG), Scott Riveria (SF), Rex Hammond (PF) William Peachey, Joseph Manfredi, John Hammes, Richard Peterman | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Edmond Hillman (SG), Ralph Stratton (SF), Li Wang (PF), Daniel Schumacher (C) Gilbert Gamble, Gregory Jackson, Richard Graf, Stanley Weigel | |
| 14:36 | Western Michigan | Li Wang steals it from Jonathan Johnson | 34-39 |
| 14:07 | Wisconsin | Edmond Hillman is alone and drills a shot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Ralph Stratton | 34-41 |
| 13:47 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 34-41 |
| 13:45 | Wisconsin | Li Wang grabs the defensive rebound | 34-41 |
| 13:27 | Wisconsin | Elwood Catlett misses the fadeaway jumper from the right side | 34-41 |
| 13:26 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond snags the defensive board | 34-41 |
| 13:05 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson banks in the layup | 36-41 |
| 12:37 | Wisconsin | Elwood Catlett hits a jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Edmond Hillman | 36-43 |
| 12:22 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria misses badly on the uncontested fadeaway from the baseline | 36-43 |
| 12:20 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond misses the tip | 36-43 |
| 12:19 | Wisconsin | Ralph Stratton snags the defensive board | 36-43 |
| 12:03 | Wisconsin | Elwood Catlett is hacked by Scott Riveria - foul #1 on Scott Riveria, team foul #5 | 36-43 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons (PG), Joseph Manfredi (SG), John Hammes (SF), Richard Peterman (PF), John Larsen (C) Jonathan Johnson, James Huminski, Scott Riveria, Rex Hammond, Elliott Thompson | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Gregory Jackson (SG), John Kula (SF), Richard Graf (PF), Stanley Weigel (C) Edmond Hillman, Ralph Stratton, Li Wang, Daniel Schumacher | |
| 11:48 | Wisconsin | Stanley Weigel misses long on a fadeaway in the lane | 36-43 |
| 11:47 | Wisconsin | The offensive rebound goes to Stanley Weigel | 36-43 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Michael Emmons (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Joseph Manfredi (fresh) 1 ast. SF - John Hammes (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Richard Peterman (fresh) 2 reb. C - John Larsen (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Wisconsin | PG - Elwood Catlett (tiring) 18 pts. SG - Gregory Jackson (fresh) 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - John Kula (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Richard Graf (fresh) 2 reb. C - Stanley Weigel (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:22 | Wisconsin | Richard Peterman takes the ball from Stanley Weigel | 36-43 |
| 11:05 | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi hits the finger roll | 38-43 |
| 10:41 | Wisconsin | Stanley Weigel hits a wide open turnaround from the left block and he's hacked by John Larsen - foul #2 on John Larsen, team foul #6 | 38-45 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson (PG) Joseph Manfredi | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Edmond Hillman (PG), Gilbert Gamble (SG) Elwood Catlett, Gregory Jackson | |
| 10:41 | Wisconsin | Stanley Weigel makes the free throw | 38-46 |
| 10:27 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson hits a fadeaway from the free throw line | 40-46 |
| 10:06 | Wisconsin | Richard Graf throws a bad pass out of bounds | 40-46 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito (SG) Michael Emmons | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Carmen Gunn (PF) Richard Graf | |
| 09:37 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson connects on the 3 pointer from the right corner set up by John Hammes | 43-46 |
| 09:35 | Wisconsin | John Kula throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 43-46 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Huminski (SG), Scott Riveria (SF), Rex Hammond (C) Christopher Vito, John Hammes, John Larsen | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Gregory Jackson (SF) John Kula | |
| 09:22 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson knocks in the 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by Richard Peterman | 46-46 |
| 09:01 | Wisconsin | Edmond Hillman is wide open but clanks a shot from the right side | 46-46 |
| 09:00 | Wisconsin | Carmen Gunn grabs the offensive rebound | 46-46 |
| 08:42 | Wisconsin | Gregory Jackson misses long on a floater from the left wing but the foul's on Scott Riveria - foul #2 on Scott Riveria, team foul #7 | 46-46 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi (SG), Elliott Thompson (C) Jonathan Johnson, Richard Peterman | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Elwood Catlett (PG), Richard Graf (PF), Li Wang (C) Edmond Hillman, Carmen Gunn, Stanley Weigel | |
| 08:42 | Wisconsin | Gregory Jackson misses the 1st free throw | 46-46 |
| 08:42 | Wisconsin | Gregory Jackson makes the 2nd free throw | 46-47 |
| 08:23 | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi's layup is rejected by Li Wang | 46-47 |
| 08:21 | Wisconsin | Li Wang gets the rebound | 46-47 |
| 07:52 | Wisconsin | James Huminski steals it from Elwood Catlett | 46-47 |
| 07:49 | Western Michigan | James Huminski lays it in | 48-47 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - James Huminski (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Joseph Manfredi (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Scott Riveria (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Rex Hammond (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - Elliott Thompson (tiring) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Wisconsin | PG - Elwood Catlett (tiring) 18 pts. SG - Gilbert Gamble (tiring) 4 ast. 3 stl. SF - Gregory Jackson (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. PF - Richard Graf (fairly fresh) 2 reb. C - Li Wang (fairly fresh) 4 reb. 3 blk. | |
| 07:28 | Wisconsin | Elwood Catlett misses short on an open floater from the free throw line but he's hacked by James Huminski - foul #4 on James Huminski, team foul #8 | 48-47 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson (PG), Michael Emmons (SG), John Hammes (SF), Richard Peterman (PF) James Huminski, Joseph Manfredi, Scott Riveria, Rex Hammond | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Ralph Stratton (SG), John Kula (SF), Daniel Schumacher (C) Gilbert Gamble, Gregory Jackson, Li Wang | |
| 07:28 | Wisconsin | Elwood Catlett makes the 1st free throw | 48-48 |
| 07:28 | Wisconsin | Elwood Catlett makes the 2nd free throw | 48-49 |
| 07:14 | Western Michigan | Daniel Schumacher swats the layup by Elliott Thompson | 48-49 |
| 07:13 | Wisconsin | John Kula grabs the defensive rebound | 48-49 |
| 06:48 | Wisconsin | Elwood Catlett hits a wide open jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Richard Graf | 48-51 |
| 06:32 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons double dribbles | 48-51 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Larsen (C) Elliott Thompson | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Edmond Hillman (PG), Carmen Gunn (PF) Elwood Catlett, Richard Graf | |
| 06:04 | Wisconsin | John Kula buries a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Ralph Stratton | 48-53 |
| 05:49 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman comes up short on the 3 from the left corner | 48-53 |
| 05:48 | Wisconsin | Daniel Schumacher grabs the board | 48-53 |
| 05:20 | Wisconsin | Carmen Gunn knocks in the shot from the right side and the foul's on Richard Peterman - foul #2 on Richard Peterman, team foul #9 | 48-55 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Huminski (PG), Joseph Manfredi (SG), Rex Hammond (PF), Elliott Thompson (C) Jonathan Johnson, Michael Emmons, Richard Peterman, John Larsen | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Gilbert Gamble (SG), Gregory Jackson (SF), Li Wang (C) Ralph Stratton, John Kula, Daniel Schumacher | |
| 05:20 | Wisconsin | Carmen Gunn makes the free throw | 48-56 |
| 05:04 | Western Michigan | Gilbert Gamble steals it from Joseph Manfredi | 48-56 |
| 05:01 | Wisconsin | Gilbert Gamble banks in the layup | 48-58 |
| 04:49 | Western Michigan | John Hammes's pass is intercepted by Gilbert Gamble | 48-58 |
| 04:44 | Wisconsin | Gregory Jackson lays it in set up by Gilbert Gamble | 48-60 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Wisconsin | Wisconsin is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (0) | |
| 04:37 | Western Michigan | Gilbert Gamble is called for the reach on Joseph Manfredi - foul #1 on Gilbert Gamble, team foul #1 | 48-60 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria (SF) John Hammes | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Elwood Catlett (PG), Stanley Weigel (C) Edmond Hillman, Carmen Gunn | |
| 04:18 | Western Michigan | James Huminski buries a fadeaway from close range set up by Scott Riveria | 50-60 |
| 04:14 | Wisconsin | Gilbert Gamble is fouled in the backcourt by Elliott Thompson - foul #2 on Elliott Thompson, team foul #10 | 50-60 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Larsen (C) Elliott Thompson | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | John Kula (SF), Richard Graf (PF) Gregory Jackson, Li Wang | |
| 04:14 | Wisconsin | Gilbert Gamble makes the 1st free throw | 50-61 |
| 04:14 | Wisconsin | Gilbert Gamble makes the 2nd free throw | 50-62 |
| 03:54 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria can't connect on a jumpshot from the right wing but he's fouled by John Kula - foul #3 on John Kula, team foul #2 | 50-62 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson (PG), Michael Emmons (SG), Richard Peterman (PF) James Huminski, Joseph Manfredi, Rex Hammond | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | | |
| 03:54 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria makes the 1st free throw | 51-62 |
| 03:54 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria makes the 2nd free throw | 52-62 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Wisconsin | Wisconsin is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (0) | |
| 03:31 | Wisconsin | Stanley Weigel connects on the turnaround from close range on a nice dish by Elwood Catlett | 52-64 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Jonathan Johnson (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Michael Emmons (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Scott Riveria (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Richard Peterman (fairly fresh) 2 reb. C - John Larsen (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Wisconsin | PG - Elwood Catlett (tiring) 22 pts. 1 ast. SG - Gilbert Gamble (tiring) 4 pts. 5 ast. 5 stl. SF - John Kula (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 pf. PF - Richard Graf (fairly fresh) 2 reb. C - Stanley Weigel (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 03:14 | Western Michigan | John Larsen's fadeaway is rejected by Stanley Weigel | 52-64 |
| 03:13 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons tips it home | 54-64 |
| 02:51 | Wisconsin | Elwood Catlett misses the wide open shot from the right side | 54-64 |
| 02:49 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson gets the rebound | 54-64 |
| 02:49 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 54-64 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi (SG), John Hammes (SF), Rex Hammond (C) Michael Emmons, Richard Peterman, John Larsen | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Edmond Hillman (PG), Ralph Stratton (SG), Gregory Jackson (SF), Li Wang (PF) Elwood Catlett, Gilbert Gamble, John Kula, Richard Graf | |
| 02:38 | Western Michigan | John Hammes comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 54-64 |
| 02:37 | Western Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Scott Riveria | 54-64 |
| 02:23 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria comes up short on the jumper from the left side | 54-64 |
| 02:22 | Wisconsin | Li Wang pulls down the rebound | 54-64 |
| 02:22 | Wisconsin | Wisconsin calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 54-64 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman (PF) Rex Hammond | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Carmen Gunn (PF) Li Wang | |
| 01:55 | Wisconsin | Ralph Stratton drills a jumpshot from the left wing | 54-66 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Wisconsin | Wisconsin is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (+2) | |
| 01:33 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson makes the floater from the baseline | 56-66 |
| 01:15 | Wisconsin | The jump hook by Edmond Hillman is blocked by Richard Peterman | 56-66 |
| 01:13 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria grabs the board | 56-66 |
| 01:02 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman misses the turnaround in the lane but he's hacked by Carmen Gunn - foul #1 on Carmen Gunn, team foul #3 | 56-66 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Huminski (PG), Michael Emmons (SG), John Larsen (C) Jonathan Johnson, Joseph Manfredi, John Hammes | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Elwood Catlett (PG), Gilbert Gamble (SG), John Kula (SF), Richard Graf (PF) Edmond Hillman, Ralph Stratton, Gregory Jackson, Carmen Gunn | |
| 01:02 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman makes the 1st free throw | 57-66 |
| 01:02 | Western Michigan | Richard Peterman makes the 2nd free throw | 58-66 |
| 01:00 | Wisconsin | Gilbert Gamble is hacked by Michael Emmons in the backcourt - foul #1 on Michael Emmons, team foul #11 | 58-66 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson (PG), Joseph Manfredi (SG), John Hammes (SF), Elliott Thompson (C) James Huminski, Michael Emmons, Scott Riveria, John Larsen | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | | |
| 01:00 | Wisconsin | Gilbert Gamble makes the 1st free throw | 58-67 |
| 01:00 | Wisconsin | Gilbert Gamble makes the 2nd free throw | 58-68 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Wisconsin | Wisconsin is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (+2) | |
| 00:54 | Western Michigan | John Hammes misses badly on a fadeaway from the right side | 58-68 |
| 00:52 | Wisconsin | Stanley Weigel pulls down the rebound | 58-68 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Wisconsin | Wisconsin is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (+2) | |
| 00:51 | Wisconsin | Joseph Manfredi is called for the reach on Stanley Weigel in the backcourt - foul #2 on Joseph Manfredi, team foul #12 | 58-68 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Huminski (PG), Michael Emmons (SG), Scott Riveria (SF), Rex Hammond (PF), John Larsen (C) Jonathan Johnson, Joseph Manfredi, John Hammes, Richard Peterman, Elliott Thompson | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Edmond Hillman (SG) Gilbert Gamble | |
| 00:51 | Wisconsin | Stanley Weigel makes the 1st free throw | 58-69 |
| 00:51 | Wisconsin | Stanley Weigel makes the 2nd free throw | 58-70 |
| 00:44 | Western Michigan | Michael Emmons can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 58-70 |
| 00:43 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria can't tip it in | 58-70 |
| 00:41 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond grabs the offensive board | 58-70 |
| 00:39 | Western Michigan | James Huminski buries a 3 from the left wing | 61-70 |
| 00:37 | Wisconsin | James Huminski is called for the reach on John Kula in the backcourt - foul #5 on James Huminski, team foul #13 | 61-70 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jonathan Johnson (PG), Joseph Manfredi (SG), John Hammes (SF), Richard Peterman (PF), Elliott Thompson (C) James Huminski, Michael Emmons, Scott Riveria, Rex Hammond, John Larsen | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | | |
| 00:37 | Wisconsin | John Kula makes the 1st free throw | 61-71 |
| 00:37 | Wisconsin | John Kula makes the 2nd free throw | 61-72 |
| 00:32 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson misses short on a jump hook near the basket | 61-72 |
| 00:30 | Wisconsin | John Kula snags the defensive board | 61-72 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Wisconsin | Wisconsin is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (+2) | |
| 00:00 | Wisconsin | Elwood Catlett runs out the clock | 61-72 |