| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Louis Borski (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Carlos Kuehn (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Anthony Thompson (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Tyrone Pittard (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - James Cahoon (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Charles Brown (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Willy Crigler (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Clarence Stenger (fresh) 9 pts. PF - Mark Hervey (fresh) 3 reb. C - Billy McPhillips (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Central Michigan | Anthony Thompson inbounds the ball | 42-44 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (0) | |
| 19:45 | Central Michigan | Anthony Thompson slams it home on a great pass from Carlos Kuehn | 44-44 |
| 19:36 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler is hacked by Anthony Thompson - foul #3 on Anthony Thompson, team foul #1 | 44-44 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | William Benavides (SF) Anthony Thompson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 19:26 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown comes up short on the shot from the left block | 44-44 |
| 19:24 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger hits the follow up shot | 44-46 |
| 19:04 | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn is fouled on the floor by Charles Brown - foul #2 on Charles Brown, team foul #1 | 44-46 |
| 18:51 | Central Michigan | William Benavides can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Mark Hervey - foul #1 on Mark Hervey, team foul #2 | 44-46 |
| 18:51 | Central Michigan | William Benavides misses the 1st free throw | 44-46 |
| 18:51 | Central Michigan | William Benavides makes the 2nd free throw | 45-46 |
| 18:29 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 45-46 |
| 18:27 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to James Cahoon | 45-46 |
| 18:20 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard scores on a runner near the basket on a great pass from Carlos Kuehn and the foul's on Mark Hervey - foul #2 on Mark Hervey, team foul #3 | 47-46 |
| 18:20 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard makes the free throw | 48-46 |
| 18:03 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler clanks a 3 pointer from the left wing | 48-46 |
| 18:01 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon gets the rebound | 48-46 |
| 17:34 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard's pass is intercepted by Charles Brown | 48-46 |
| 17:22 | Northern Illinois University | Louis Borski picks off the pass by Mark Hervey | 48-46 |
| 17:07 | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn scores on a fadeaway from the left side set up by William Benavides | 50-46 |
| 17:02 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger scores on a shot in the paint | 50-48 |
| 16:44 | Central Michigan | Louis Borski misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right side but the foul's on Mark Hervey - foul #3 on Mark Hervey, team foul #4 | 50-48 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Oscar Slaughter (SG), Michael Alley (PF), Ronald Shepley (C) Carlos Kuehn, Tyrone Pittard, James Cahoon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (PG), Thomas Brown (SG), James Allen (SF), Robert Camp (PF), Paul Summer (C) Charles Brown, Willy Crigler, Clarence Stenger, Mark Hervey, Billy McPhillips | |
| 16:44 | Central Michigan | Louis Borski makes the 1st free throw | 51-48 |
| 16:44 | Central Michigan | Louis Borski makes the 2nd free throw | 52-48 |
| 16:18 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer scores on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 52-50 |
| 15:59 | Central Michigan | Oscar Slaughter misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 52-50 |
| 15:57 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer grabs the board | 52-50 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Louis Borski (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Oscar Slaughter (fresh) 5 pts. SF - William Benavides (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. PF - Michael Alley (fresh) 6 reb. C - Ronald Shepley (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Mark Fullwood (fresh) 9 pts. SG - Thomas Brown (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - James Allen (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Robert Camp (fresh) 2 reb. C - Paul Summer (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:52 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 52-50 |
| 15:50 | Central Michigan | Ronald Shepley grabs the defensive rebound | 52-50 |
| 15:31 | Central Michigan | Mark Fullwood is called for the reach on Louis Borski - foul #2 on Mark Fullwood, team foul #5 | 52-50 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs (PG), Anthony Thompson (SF) Louis Borski, William Benavides | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger (SF) James Allen | |
| 15:16 | Central Michigan | Oscar Slaughter knocks in the 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Steven Riggs | 55-50 |
| 14:59 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer hits the front of the rim on the turnaround in the lane | 55-50 |
| 14:58 | Central Michigan | Anthony Thompson grabs the defensive rebound | 55-50 |
| 14:36 | Central Michigan | Mark Fullwood steals the ball from Michael Alley | 55-50 |
| 14:18 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood is hacked by Ronald Shepley - foul #3 on Ronald Shepley, team foul #2 | 55-50 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn (SG), Tyrone Pittard (PF), James Cahoon (C) Oscar Slaughter, Michael Alley, Ronald Shepley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown (PG), Willy Crigler (SG), Mark Hervey (PF), Billy McPhillips (C) Mark Fullwood, Thomas Brown, Robert Camp, Paul Summer | |
| 14:07 | Northern Illinois University | James Cahoon steals the ball from Clarence Stenger | 55-50 |
| 13:53 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon blows the layup but he's hacked by Clarence Stenger - foul #2 on Clarence Stenger, team foul #6 | 55-50 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Louis Borski (PG) Steven Riggs | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 13:53 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon makes the 1st free throw | 56-50 |
| 13:53 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon makes the 2nd free throw | 57-50 |
| 13:37 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler throws a bad pass out of bounds | 57-50 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Allen (SF) Clarence Stenger | |
| 13:21 | Central Michigan | Louis Borski scores on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 59-50 |
| 13:16 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler knocks in the fadeaway from the right wing | 59-52 |
| 13:01 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left side but he's hacked by Willy Crigler - foul #2 on Willy Crigler, team foul #7 | 59-52 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Michael Alley (PF) James Cahoon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 13:01 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard makes the 1st free throw | 60-52 |
| 13:01 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard misses the 2nd free throw | 60-52 |
| 13:01 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey snags the defensive board | 60-52 |
| 12:45 | Northern Illinois University | Tyrone Pittard swats the layup by Willy Crigler | 60-52 |
| 12:44 | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn grabs the defensive rebound | 60-52 |
| 12:32 | Central Michigan | Louis Borski jams it and he's hacked by Charles Brown - foul #3 on Charles Brown, team foul #8 | 62-52 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | James Cahoon (C) Tyrone Pittard | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger (SF) James Allen | |
| 12:32 | Central Michigan | Louis Borski makes the free throw | 63-52 |
| 12:16 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger lays it up and in set up by Willy Crigler | 63-54 |
| 12:05 | Central Michigan | Billy McPhillips is called for the reach on Louis Borski - foul #1 on Billy McPhillips, team foul #9 | 63-54 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Oscar Slaughter (SG), William Benavides (SF), Ronald Shepley (C) Carlos Kuehn, Anthony Thompson, James Cahoon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Camp (PF) Mark Hervey | |
| 12:05 | Central Michigan | Louis Borski makes the 1st free throw | 64-54 |
| 12:05 | Central Michigan | Louis Borski makes the 2nd free throw | 65-54 |
| 11:47 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger travels with the ball | 65-54 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs (PG), Tyrone Pittard (PF) Louis Borski, Michael Alley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (PG), Thomas Brown (SG), Paul Summer (C) Charles Brown, Willy Crigler, Billy McPhillips | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Steven Riggs (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Oscar Slaughter (fresh) 8 pts. SF - William Benavides (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. PF - Tyrone Pittard (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. C - Ronald Shepley (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Mark Fullwood (fresh) 9 pts. SG - Thomas Brown (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Clarence Stenger (fresh) 15 pts. 2 reb. PF - Robert Camp (fresh) 2 reb. C - Paul Summer (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:32 | Central Michigan | Mark Fullwood picks off the pass by William Benavides | 65-54 |
| 11:25 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger misses badly on a runner from the right block | 65-54 |
| 11:23 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Paul Summer | 65-54 |
| 11:16 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 65-54 |
| 11:14 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Camp grabs the offensive board | 65-54 |
| 11:05 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer hits a floater from close range | 65-56 |
| 10:48 | Central Michigan | Robert Camp swats the layup by Tyrone Pittard | 65-56 |
| 10:47 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard tips it home | 67-56 |
| 10:24 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 67-56 |
| 10:22 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard snags the defensive board | 67-56 |
| 10:16 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard misses long on an open floater from the right wing | 67-56 |
| 10:14 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Thomas Brown | 67-56 |
| 09:56 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood double dribbles | 67-56 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Louis Borski (PG), Carlos Kuehn (SG), Anthony Thompson (SF), Michael Alley (PF), James Cahoon (C) Steven Riggs, Oscar Slaughter, William Benavides, Tyrone Pittard, Ronald Shepley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown (PG), Willy Crigler (SG), James Allen (SF), Mark Hervey (PF), Billy McPhillips (C) Mark Fullwood, Thomas Brown, Clarence Stenger, Robert Camp, Paul Summer | |
| 09:33 | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn can't finish the layup | 67-56 |
| 09:32 | Central Michigan | Louis Borski can't tip it in | 67-56 |
| 09:30 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey grabs the board | 67-56 |
| 09:25 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away | 67-56 |
| 09:23 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Carlos Kuehn | 67-56 |
| 09:13 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon is fouled on the floor by Billy McPhillips - foul #2 on Billy McPhillips, team foul #10 | 67-56 |
| 09:13 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon makes the 1st free throw | 68-56 |
| 09:13 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon makes the 2nd free throw | 69-56 |
| 09:00 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips lays it up and in set up by Willy Crigler | 69-58 |
| 08:42 | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn's pass is intercepted by Mark Hervey | 69-58 |
| 08:28 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey scores on a runner from the right block on a great pass from James Allen and he's fouled by Louis Borski - foul #1 on Louis Borski, team foul #3 | 69-60 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger (SF) James Allen | |
| 08:28 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey misses the free throw | 69-60 |
| 08:28 | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn snags the defensive board | 69-60 |
| 08:08 | Central Michigan | Louis Borski throws a bad pass out of bounds | 69-60 |
| 08:00 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler is fouled on the floor by Louis Borski - foul #2 on Louis Borski, team foul #4 | 69-60 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard (PF) Michael Alley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 07:54 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey can't connect on a jumper from the left side but he's hacked by Tyrone Pittard - foul #3 on Tyrone Pittard, team foul #5 | 69-60 |
| 07:54 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey misses the 1st free throw | 69-60 |
| 07:54 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey misses the 2nd free throw | 69-60 |
| 07:54 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon snags the defensive board | 69-60 |
| 07:32 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon connects on the driving attempt in the lane | 71-60 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Louis Borski (fresh) 14 pts. 2 ast. SG - Carlos Kuehn (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SF - Anthony Thompson (fresh) 4 pts. 3 pf. PF - Tyrone Pittard (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - James Cahoon (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 8 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Charles Brown (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Willy Crigler (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SF - Clarence Stenger (fresh) 15 pts. 2 reb. PF - Mark Hervey (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - Billy McPhillips (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:28 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey is fouled on the floor by Louis Borski - foul #3 on Louis Borski, team foul #6 | 71-60 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Oscar Slaughter (SG), William Benavides (PF), Ronald Shepley (C) Carlos Kuehn, Tyrone Pittard, James Cahoon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (PG), Thomas Brown (SG), Robert Camp (PF), Paul Summer (C) Charles Brown, Willy Crigler, Mark Hervey, Billy McPhillips | |
| 07:12 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Camp makes the shot from the baseline on a great pass from Mark Fullwood | 71-62 |
| 06:56 | Central Michigan | Louis Borski clanks a floater from the right side | 71-62 |
| 06:54 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Robert Camp | 71-62 |
| 06:49 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger hits a shot near the basket | 71-64 |
| 06:37 | Central Michigan | Oscar Slaughter misses long on a jumper from the left wing | 71-64 |
| 06:36 | Central Michigan | Louis Borski misses the tip | 71-64 |
| 06:35 | Central Michigan | Oscar Slaughter tips it home | 73-64 |
| 06:16 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Camp drills a turnaround from the baseline on a nice dish by Mark Fullwood | 73-66 |
| 05:59 | Central Michigan | Mark Fullwood steps in front of the Anthony Thompson pass | 73-66 |
| 05:56 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood blows the layup | 73-66 |
| 05:54 | Central Michigan | Louis Borski gets the rebound | 73-66 |
| 05:49 | Central Michigan | Anthony Thompson blows the layup | 73-66 |
| 05:48 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger snags the defensive board | 73-66 |
| 05:48 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 73-66 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn (SG), Tyrone Pittard (PF), James Cahoon (C) Oscar Slaughter, William Benavides, Ronald Shepley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown (PG), Willy Crigler (SG), Mark Hervey (PF), Billy McPhillips (C) Mark Fullwood, Thomas Brown, Robert Camp, Paul Summer | |
| 05:32 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler misses long on a shot from the free throw line | 73-66 |
| 05:30 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey snags the offensive board | 73-66 |
| 05:20 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger is hacked by Anthony Thompson - foul #4 on Anthony Thompson, team foul #7 | 73-66 |
| 05:20 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger makes the 1st free throw | 73-67 |
| 05:20 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger makes the 2nd free throw | 73-68 |
| 05:07 | Central Michigan | Louis Borski knocks in the 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from Anthony Thompson | 76-68 |
| 05:02 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler hits a fadeaway from the left side set up by Charles Brown | 76-70 |
| 04:41 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left side | 76-70 |
| 04:40 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger pulls down the rebound | 76-70 |
| 04:22 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey can't connect on a jumper from the left side | 76-70 |
| 04:21 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips gets the offensive rebound | 76-70 |
| 04:04 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey misses badly on a shot in the lane | 76-70 |
| 04:02 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon grabs the defensive rebound | 76-70 |
| 03:51 | Central Michigan | Anthony Thompson is fouled on the floor by Billy McPhillips - foul #3 on Billy McPhillips, team foul #11 | 76-70 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs (PG), Michael Alley (PF), Ronald Shepley (C) Louis Borski, Tyrone Pittard, James Cahoon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 03:51 | Central Michigan | Anthony Thompson makes the 1st free throw | 77-70 |
| 03:51 | Central Michigan | Anthony Thompson misses the 2nd free throw | 77-70 |
| 03:51 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips gets the rebound | 77-70 |
| 03:33 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler clanks a 3 from the right wing | 77-70 |
| 03:32 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey grabs the offensive board | 77-70 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Steven Riggs (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Carlos Kuehn (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SF - Anthony Thompson (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 pf. PF - Michael Alley (fresh) 6 reb. C - Ronald Shepley (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Charles Brown (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - Willy Crigler (fresh) 14 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SF - Clarence Stenger (fresh) 19 pts. 4 reb. PF - Mark Hervey (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf. C - Billy McPhillips (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 03:20 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown connects on the driving attempt from the left block set up by Willy Crigler | 77-72 |
| 03:10 | Central Michigan | Anthony Thompson misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 77-72 |
| 03:09 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown grabs the defensive rebound | 77-72 |
| 03:03 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler throws a bad pass out of bounds | 77-72 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Oscar Slaughter (SG), William Benavides (SF) Carlos Kuehn, Anthony Thompson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (PG), Thomas Brown (SG), James Allen (SF), Robert Camp (PF), Paul Summer (C) Charles Brown, Willy Crigler, Clarence Stenger, Mark Hervey, Billy McPhillips | |
| 03:00 | Central Michigan | Central Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 77-72 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Louis Borski (PG), Tyrone Pittard (PF), James Cahoon (C) Steven Riggs, Michael Alley, Ronald Shepley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown (PG), Willy Crigler (SG), Clarence Stenger (SF), Mark Hervey (PF), Billy McPhillips (C) Mark Fullwood, Thomas Brown, James Allen, Robert Camp, Paul Summer | |
| 02:44 | Central Michigan | Billy McPhillips picks off the pass by Louis Borski | 77-72 |
| 02:26 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from the baseline | 77-72 |
| 02:24 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard grabs the defensive rebound | 77-72 |
| 02:24 | Central Michigan | Central Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 77-72 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn (SG), Anthony Thompson (SF) Oscar Slaughter, William Benavides | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 02:08 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard is by himself and knocks in the 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by Louis Borski | 80-72 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (0) | |
| 01:41 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey buries a floater from the right wing set up by Charles Brown | 80-74 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 01:40 | Central Michigan | Charles Brown is called for the reach on Carlos Kuehn in the backcourt - foul #4 on Charles Brown, team foul #12 | 80-74 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | William Benavides (PF) Tyrone Pittard | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 01:40 | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn makes the 1st free throw | 81-74 |
| 01:40 | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn makes the 2nd free throw | 82-74 |
| 01:27 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Thompson steals it from Willy Crigler | 82-74 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 01:24 | Central Michigan | William Benavides is hacked by Willy Crigler in the backcourt - foul #3 on Willy Crigler, team foul #13 | 82-74 |
| 01:24 | Central Michigan | William Benavides makes the 1st free throw | 83-74 |
| 01:24 | Central Michigan | William Benavides makes the 2nd free throw | 84-74 |
| 01:09 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey connects on the shot from the free throw line | 84-76 |
| 01:06 | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn is hacked by Charles Brown in the backcourt - foul #5 on Charles Brown, team foul #14 | 84-76 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown (SG) Charles Brown | |
| 01:06 | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn makes the 1st free throw | 85-76 |
| 01:06 | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn makes the 2nd free throw | 86-76 |
| 00:53 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown drills a 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Clarence Stenger | 86-79 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:52 | Central Michigan | Thomas Brown is called for the reach on Carlos Kuehn in the backcourt - foul #2 on Thomas Brown, team foul #15 | 86-79 |
| 00:52 | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn makes the 1st free throw | 87-79 |
| 00:52 | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn makes the 2nd free throw | 88-79 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:48 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 88-79 |
| 00:47 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown pulls down the offensive rebound | 88-79 |
| 00:44 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown is fouled on the floor by William Benavides - foul #3 on William Benavides, team foul #8 | 88-79 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard (PF) William Benavides | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:44 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown misses the 1st free throw | 88-79 |
| 00:44 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips gets the offensive rebound | 88-79 |
| 00:41 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown is fouled on the floor by Carlos Kuehn - foul #1 on Carlos Kuehn, team foul #9 | 88-79 |
| 00:41 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown makes the 1st free throw | 88-80 |
| 00:41 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown makes the 2nd free throw | 88-81 |
| 00:40 | Central Michigan | Anthony Thompson is hacked by Willy Crigler in the backcourt - foul #4 on Willy Crigler, team foul #16 | 88-81 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | William Benavides (PF) Tyrone Pittard | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:40 | Central Michigan | Anthony Thompson misses the 1st free throw | 88-81 |
| 00:40 | Central Michigan | Anthony Thompson misses the 2nd free throw | 88-81 |
| 00:40 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips pulls down the rebound | 88-81 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:36 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler's pass is intercepted by Louis Borski in the backcourt | 88-81 |
| 00:33 | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn is fouled on the floor by Clarence Stenger - foul #3 on Clarence Stenger, team foul #17 | 88-81 |
| 00:33 | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn makes the 1st free throw | 89-81 |
| 00:33 | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn makes the 2nd free throw | 90-81 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:27 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 90-81 |
| 00:26 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Louis Borski | 90-81 |
| 00:25 | Central Michigan | Louis Borski is hacked by Thomas Brown in the backcourt - foul #3 on Thomas Brown, team foul #18 | 90-81 |
| 00:25 | Central Michigan | Louis Borski makes the 1st free throw | 91-81 |
| 00:25 | Central Michigan | Louis Borski misses the 2nd free throw | 91-81 |
| 00:25 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips grabs the board | 91-81 |
| 00:21 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger is denied on a layup by Anthony Thompson | 91-81 |
| 00:20 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon pulls down the rebound | 91-81 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 00:00 | Central Michigan | Louis Borski runs out the clock | 91-81 |