| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Jack Rea (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Joseph Lemaster (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Pittman (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. PF - Marshall Devinney (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. C - James Starkes (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Vermont | PG - John Bell (fresh) 9 pts. SG - David Diamond (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. SF - Douglas Jones (fresh) PF - Christopher Armstrong (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Tim Millican (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman inbounds the ball | 37-34 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Vermont | Vermont is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 19:45 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea knocks in the 3 pointer from the right corner | 40-34 |
| 19:39 | Vermont | Douglas Jones misses long on a jumper from close range but the foul's on James Pittman - foul #1 on James Pittman, team foul #1 | 40-34 |
| 19:39 | Vermont | Douglas Jones makes the 1st free throw | 40-35 |
| 19:39 | Vermont | Douglas Jones misses the 2nd free throw | 40-35 |
| 19:39 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney snags the defensive board | 40-35 |
| 19:23 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Armstrong swats the shot by Joseph Lemaster | 40-35 |
| 19:22 | Vermont | Tim Millican grabs the defensive rebound | 40-35 |
| 19:18 | Vermont | David Diamond clanks a 3 pointer from the left wing | 40-35 |
| 19:16 | Vermont | Douglas Jones tips it home | 40-37 |
| 19:11 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Armstrong steals the ball from Joseph Lemaster | 40-37 |
| 18:56 | Vermont | Tim Millican hits a turnaround from the right block on a great pass from John Bell | 40-39 |
| 18:31 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster clanks a runner from the left block but he's hacked by Christopher Armstrong - foul #3 on Christopher Armstrong, team foul #1 | 40-39 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Vermont | Norman Hinerman (PF) Christopher Armstrong | |
| 18:31 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster makes the 1st free throw | 41-39 |
| 18:31 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster makes the 2nd free throw | 42-39 |
| 18:12 | Vermont | Norman Hinerman hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left wing | 42-39 |
| 18:11 | Northern Illinois University | James Starkes snags the defensive board | 42-39 |
| 18:05 | Northern Illinois University | Tim Millican swats the short shot by Joseph Lemaster | 42-39 |
| 18:03 | Vermont | The rebound goes to Norman Hinerman | 42-39 |
| 17:55 | Vermont | Tim Millican makes the 3 from the right corner | 42-42 |
| 17:36 | Northern Illinois University | John Bell takes the ball from Marshall Devinney | 42-42 |
| 17:32 | Vermont | John Bell lays it in | 42-44 |
| 17:16 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right side but he's hacked by John Bell - foul #1 on John Bell, team foul #2 | 42-44 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman (SG), Andrew Spears (SF), Timothy Stoneburner (PF), Johnnie Turner (C) Joseph Lemaster, James Pittman, Marshall Devinney, James Starkes | |
| Subs | Vermont | Michael Premo (PG), Arnold Aaron (PF), Jason Uselton (C) John Bell, Douglas Jones, Tim Millican | |
| 17:16 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea misses the 1st free throw | 42-44 |
| 17:16 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea makes the 2nd free throw | 43-44 |
| 17:02 | Vermont | Arnold Aaron knocks in the 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from David Diamond | 43-47 |
| 16:44 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman makes the 3pt jumper from the right corner set up by Jack Rea | 46-47 |
| 16:31 | Vermont | Norman Hinerman clanks a 3 from the right corner | 46-47 |
| 16:29 | Northern Illinois University | Johnnie Turner snags the defensive board | 46-47 |
| 16:25 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea misses badly on a 3 from the left corner | 46-47 |
| 16:24 | Northern Illinois University | Johnnie Turner tips it home | 48-47 |
| 16:03 | Vermont | Norman Hinerman lays it up and in on a nice dish by Michael Premo | 48-49 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Jack Rea (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. SG - Dexter Goodman (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Andrew Spears (fresh) 4 reb. PF - Timothy Stoneburner (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Johnnie Turner (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Vermont | PG - Michael Premo (fresh) 2 ast. SG - David Diamond (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 ast. SF - Norman Hinerman (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Arnold Aaron (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. C - Jason Uselton (fresh) | |
| 15:48 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Spears misses the easy layup but he's hacked by Arnold Aaron - foul #1 on Arnold Aaron, team foul #3 | 48-49 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster (SG), Marshall Devinney (PF), James Starkes (C) Jack Rea, Timothy Stoneburner, Johnnie Turner | |
| Subs | Vermont | John Bell (PG), Christopher Armstrong (PF), Tim Millican (C) David Diamond, Norman Hinerman, Jason Uselton | |
| 15:48 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Spears misses the 1st free throw | 48-49 |
| 15:48 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Spears makes the 2nd free throw | 49-49 |
| 15:26 | Vermont | Arnold Aaron's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 49-49 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman (SF) Andrew Spears | |
| Subs | Vermont | | |
| 15:01 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Premo takes the ball from James Pittman | 49-49 |
| 14:46 | Vermont | John Bell misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 49-49 |
| 14:45 | Vermont | Arnold Aaron grabs the offensive rebound | 49-49 |
| 14:28 | Vermont | Christopher Armstrong can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 49-49 |
| 14:27 | Vermont | John Bell tips it home | 49-51 |
| 14:22 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman misses long on a jumper from close range but the foul's on Arnold Aaron - foul #2 on Arnold Aaron, team foul #4 | 49-51 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Vermont | Manuel Boisvert (SG), Douglas Jones (SF), Norman Hinerman (C) Michael Premo, Arnold Aaron, Tim Millican | |
| 14:22 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman misses the 1st free throw | 49-51 |
| 14:22 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman misses the 2nd free throw | 49-51 |
| 14:22 | Vermont | The rebound goes to Manuel Boisvert | 49-51 |
| 14:16 | Vermont | Christopher Armstrong makes the 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Manuel Boisvert | 49-54 |
| 13:55 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Armstrong steps in front of the Joseph Lemaster pass | 49-54 |
| 13:36 | Vermont | John Bell hits a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 49-57 |
| 13:24 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman misses the 3 from the left wing | 49-57 |
| 13:22 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney pulls down the offensive rebound | 49-57 |
| 13:04 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney can't finish the layup but he's fouled by Douglas Jones - foul #3 on Douglas Jones, team foul #5 | 49-57 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea (PG), Joseph Pagel (SG), Andrew Spears (C) Dexter Goodman, Joseph Lemaster, James Starkes | |
| Subs | Vermont | David Diamond (SG), Tim Millican (C) John Bell, Christopher Armstrong | |
| 13:04 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney makes the 1st free throw | 50-57 |
| 13:04 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney misses the 2nd free throw | 50-57 |
| 13:04 | Vermont | Norman Hinerman grabs the board | 50-57 |
| 12:47 | Vermont | Manuel Boisvert can't connect on a floater from the free throw line | 50-57 |
| 12:45 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman pulls down the rebound | 50-57 |
| 12:42 | Northern Illinois University | Manuel Boisvert is called for the reach on Jack Rea in the backcourt - foul #1 on Manuel Boisvert, team foul #6 | 50-57 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Timothy Stoneburner (PF), Johnnie Turner (C) James Pittman, Marshall Devinney | |
| Subs | Vermont | Michael Premo (PG), Arnold Aaron (PF) Manuel Boisvert, Norman Hinerman | |
| 12:29 | Northern Illinois University | Timothy Stoneburner is whistled for traveling | 50-57 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Vermont | Thomas David (PF) Douglas Jones | |
| 12:08 | Vermont | Michael Premo misses the 3 pointer from the left corner | 50-57 |
| 12:07 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Spears pulls down the rebound | 50-57 |
| 11:53 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea's layup is rejected by Tim Millican | 50-57 |
| 11:52 | Northern Illinois University | Timothy Stoneburner tips it in | 52-57 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Jack Rea (fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. SG - Joseph Pagel (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Andrew Spears (fresh) 1 pts. 5 reb. PF - Timothy Stoneburner (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Johnnie Turner (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Vermont | PG - Michael Premo (fresh) 2 ast. SG - David Diamond (fresh) 6 pts. 5 ast. SF - Arnold Aaron (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. PF - Thomas David (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Tim Millican (fresh) 7 pts. 2 blk. | |
| 11:28 | Vermont | Thomas David misses long on a shot from the left side but the foul's on Joseph Pagel - foul #1 on Joseph Pagel, team foul #2 | 52-57 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster (SG), James Pittman (SF), James Starkes (C) Joseph Pagel, Timothy Stoneburner, Johnnie Turner | |
| Subs | Vermont | John Bell (PG), Norman Hinerman (SF) Michael Premo, Tim Millican | |
| 11:28 | Vermont | Thomas David makes the 1st free throw | 52-58 |
| 11:28 | Vermont | Thomas David misses the 2nd free throw | 52-58 |
| 11:28 | Northern Illinois University | James Starkes grabs the board | 52-58 |
| 11:07 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman misses badly on a 3 from straight away | 52-58 |
| 11:06 | Vermont | Thomas David gets the rebound | 52-58 |
| 11:01 | Vermont | John Bell hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 52-58 |
| 10:59 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster gets the rebound | 52-58 |
| 10:54 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster hits a runner in the paint set up by Andrew Spears | 54-58 |
| 10:31 | Vermont | Norman Hinerman is whistled for traveling | 54-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman (PG), Marshall Devinney (PF) Jack Rea, Andrew Spears | |
| Subs | Vermont | Douglas Jones (SF), Christopher Armstrong (PF) Thomas David, Arnold Aaron | |
| 10:14 | Northern Illinois University | James Starkes misses short on a fadeaway in the lane but he's hacked by Christopher Armstrong - foul #4 on Christopher Armstrong, team foul #7 | 54-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Vermont | Michael Premo (SG), Jason Uselton (C) David Diamond, Christopher Armstrong | |
| 10:14 | Northern Illinois University | James Starkes makes the 1st free throw | 55-58 |
| 10:14 | Northern Illinois University | James Starkes makes the 2nd free throw | 56-58 |
| 09:55 | Vermont | Michael Premo scores on a floater from the left block on a nice dish by Norman Hinerman and he's hacked by Dexter Goodman - foul #1 on Dexter Goodman, team foul #3 | 56-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Pagel (SG) Joseph Lemaster | |
| Subs | Vermont | Tim Millican (C) Jason Uselton | |
| 09:55 | Vermont | Michael Premo makes the free throw | 56-61 |
| 09:40 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman scores on a fadeaway from the right wing on a great pass from Joseph Pagel and he's hacked by Norman Hinerman - foul #1 on Norman Hinerman, team foul #8 | 58-61 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dwayne Williams (SF), Johnnie Turner (C) James Pittman, James Starkes | |
| Subs | Vermont | | |
| 09:40 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman makes the free throw | 59-61 |
| 09:20 | Vermont | Douglas Jones misses badly on a driving attempt from the left block | 59-61 |
| 09:19 | Northern Illinois University | Johnnie Turner grabs the board | 59-61 |
| 09:09 | Northern Illinois University | Norman Hinerman is called for the reach on Dexter Goodman - foul #2 on Norman Hinerman, team foul #9 | 59-61 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea (PG), Andrew Spears (SF) Joseph Pagel, Dwayne Williams | |
| Subs | Vermont | David Diamond (SG), Arnold Aaron (PF) John Bell, Norman Hinerman | |
| 09:09 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman makes the 1st free throw | 60-61 |
| 09:09 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman misses the 2nd free throw | 60-61 |
| 09:09 | Vermont | The rebound goes to Arnold Aaron | 60-61 |
| 08:40 | Vermont | Tim Millican misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 60-61 |
| 08:39 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Spears gets the rebound | 60-61 |
| 08:35 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by Jack Rea | 63-61 |
| 08:19 | Vermont | Johnnie Turner is called for the reach on David Diamond - foul #2 on Johnnie Turner, team foul #4 | 63-61 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster (SG), James Pittman (SF), James Starkes (C) Dexter Goodman, Marshall Devinney, Johnnie Turner | |
| Subs | Vermont | Manuel Boisvert (PG), Thomas David (PF), Jason Uselton (C) Michael Premo, Douglas Jones, Tim Millican | |
| 08:04 | Vermont | David Diamond hits a 3 from the left corner | 63-64 |
| 07:49 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea buries a shot from just outside the lane | 65-64 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Jack Rea (fresh) 11 pts. 5 ast. SG - Joseph Lemaster (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Pittman (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. PF - Andrew Spears (fresh) 1 pts. 6 reb. C - James Starkes (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Vermont | PG - Manuel Boisvert (fresh) 2 ast. SG - David Diamond (fresh) 9 pts. 5 ast. SF - Arnold Aaron (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. PF - Thomas David (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. C - Jason Uselton (fresh) | |
| 07:28 | Vermont | Thomas David hits the front of the rim on the jumper in the lane | 65-64 |
| 07:26 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Spears pulls down the rebound | 65-64 |
| 07:05 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea makes the 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Joseph Lemaster | 68-64 |
| 06:39 | Vermont | Thomas David drills a jumper from the left block | 68-66 |
| 06:14 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea misses short on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 68-66 |
| 06:12 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Spears snags the offensive board | 68-66 |
| 05:55 | Northern Illinois University | Arnold Aaron steals the ball from Jack Rea | 68-66 |
| 05:55 | Vermont | Vermont calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 68-66 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney (PF) Andrew Spears | |
| Subs | Vermont | John Bell (PG), Douglas Jones (SF), Christopher Armstrong (PF), Tim Millican (C) Manuel Boisvert, Arnold Aaron, Thomas David, Jason Uselton | |
| 05:43 | Vermont | Christopher Armstrong double dribbles | 68-66 |
| 05:17 | Northern Illinois University | John Bell takes the ball from Jack Rea | 68-66 |
| 05:07 | Vermont | The pull-up jumper by David Diamond is blocked by James Starkes | 68-66 |
| 05:05 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman pulls down the rebound | 68-66 |
| 05:00 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea comes up short on the turnaround from close range | 68-66 |
| 04:59 | Vermont | Christopher Armstrong pulls down the rebound | 68-66 |
| 04:54 | Vermont | David Diamond is hacked by Joseph Lemaster - foul #2 on Joseph Lemaster, team foul #5 | 68-66 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman (PG) Jack Rea | |
| Subs | Vermont | | |
| 04:39 | Vermont | Douglas Jones's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 68-66 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Vermont | Michael Premo (SG) David Diamond | |
| 04:15 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right wing but the foul's on Michael Premo - foul #2 on Michael Premo, team foul #10 | 68-66 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Pagel (SG), Andrew Spears (SF), Johnnie Turner (C) Joseph Lemaster, James Pittman, James Starkes | |
| Subs | Vermont | | |
| 04:15 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney makes the 1st free throw | 69-66 |
| 04:15 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney makes the 2nd free throw | 70-66 |
| 04:03 | Vermont | Andrew Spears blocks the short jumper by Christopher Armstrong | 70-66 |
| 04:01 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Spears pulls down the rebound | 70-66 |
| 03:55 | Northern Illinois University | Douglas Jones steals it from Joseph Pagel | 70-66 |
| 03:37 | Vermont | Christopher Armstrong knocks in the jump hook in the lane set up by John Bell and he's fouled by Marshall Devinney - foul #1 on Marshall Devinney, team foul #6 | 70-68 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea (PG) Joseph Pagel | |
| Subs | Vermont | David Diamond (SG), Norman Hinerman (SF), Arnold Aaron (C) Michael Premo, Douglas Jones, Tim Millican | |
| 03:37 | Vermont | Christopher Armstrong makes the free throw | 70-69 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Jack Rea (fresh) 14 pts. 5 ast. SG - Dexter Goodman (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SF - Andrew Spears (fresh) 1 pts. 9 reb. 2 blk. PF - Marshall Devinney (fresh) 10 pts. 7 reb. C - Johnnie Turner (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Vermont | PG - John Bell (fresh) 16 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - David Diamond (fresh) 9 pts. 5 ast. SF - Norman Hinerman (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. PF - Christopher Armstrong (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. 3 stl. 4 pf. C - Arnold Aaron (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 03:13 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea clanks a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 70-69 |
| 03:11 | Vermont | Arnold Aaron gets the rebound | 70-69 |
| 03:04 | Vermont | Christopher Armstrong hits a fadeaway in the paint set up by John Bell | 70-71 |
| 02:51 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea knocks in the jumpshot from the free throw line on a nice dish by Marshall Devinney | 72-71 |
| 02:51 | Vermont | Vermont calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 72-71 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster (SG), James Pittman (SF), James Starkes (C) Dexter Goodman, Andrew Spears, Johnnie Turner | |
| Subs | Vermont | Douglas Jones (SF), Tim Millican (C) Norman Hinerman, Arnold Aaron | |
| 02:32 | Vermont | Christopher Armstrong hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 72-71 |
| 02:31 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman grabs the defensive rebound | 72-71 |
| 02:25 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 72-71 |
| 02:08 | Vermont | David Diamond misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 72-71 |
| 02:06 | Northern Illinois University | James Starkes snags the defensive board | 72-71 |
| 01:46 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 72-71 |
| 01:45 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman tips it back up and in | 74-71 |
| 01:39 | Vermont | Jack Rea steals it from Christopher Armstrong | 74-71 |
| 01:15 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman misses the easy layup but the foul's on Douglas Jones - foul #4 on Douglas Jones, team foul #11 | 74-71 |
| 01:15 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman makes the 1st free throw | 75-71 |
| 01:15 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman misses the 2nd free throw | 75-71 |
| 01:15 | Vermont | The rebound goes to Christopher Armstrong | 75-71 |
| 01:06 | Vermont | Christopher Armstrong drills a shot from the left wing on a great pass from Tim Millican | 75-73 |
| 00:59 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney scores on a jump hook from the right block | 77-73 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Vermont | Vermont is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:34 | Vermont | David Diamond misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 77-73 |
| 00:32 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney snags the defensive board | 77-73 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Vermont | Vermont is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:29 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney is hacked by John Bell in the backcourt - foul #2 on John Bell, team foul #12 | 77-73 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman (SG) Joseph Lemaster | |
| Subs | Vermont | | |
| 00:29 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney misses the 1st free throw | 77-73 |
| 00:29 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney misses the 2nd free throw | 77-73 |
| 00:29 | Vermont | Christopher Armstrong pulls down the rebound | 77-73 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Vermont | Vermont is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:24 | Vermont | Jack Rea is called for the reach on John Bell - foul #2 on Jack Rea, team foul #7 | 77-73 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster (SG) Dexter Goodman | |
| Subs | Vermont | | |
| 00:24 | Vermont | John Bell misses the 1st free throw | 77-73 |
| 00:24 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to James Starkes | 77-73 |
| 00:21 | Northern Illinois University | James Starkes is hacked by John Bell in the backcourt - foul #3 on John Bell, team foul #13 | 77-73 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman (SG) Joseph Lemaster | |
| Subs | Vermont | | |
| 00:21 | Northern Illinois University | James Starkes makes the 1st free throw | 78-73 |
| 00:21 | Northern Illinois University | James Starkes misses the 2nd free throw | 78-73 |
| 00:21 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Marshall Devinney | 78-73 |
| 00:20 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney is hacked by David Diamond - foul #3 on David Diamond, team foul #14 | 78-73 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Johnnie Turner (C) James Starkes | |
| Subs | Vermont | | |
| 00:20 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney makes the 1st free throw | 79-73 |
| 00:20 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney makes the 2nd free throw | 80-73 |
| 00:14 | Vermont | John Bell misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 80-73 |
| 00:12 | Vermont | The offensive rebound goes to Tim Millican | 80-73 |
| 00:08 | Vermont | David Diamond is hacked by James Pittman - foul #2 on James Pittman, team foul #8 | 80-73 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lemaster (SG), James Starkes (C) Dexter Goodman, Johnnie Turner | |
| Subs | Vermont | | |
| 00:08 | Vermont | David Diamond makes the 1st free throw | 80-74 |
| 00:08 | Vermont | David Diamond makes the 2nd free throw | 80-75 |
| 00:06 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman is hacked by John Bell in the backcourt - foul #4 on John Bell, team foul #15 | 80-75 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman (SG), Johnnie Turner (C) Joseph Lemaster, James Starkes | |
| Subs | Vermont | | |
| 00:06 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman makes the 1st free throw | 81-75 |
| 00:06 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman makes the 2nd free throw | 82-75 |
| 00:00 | Vermont | John Bell drills a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 82-78 |