| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Willy Crigler (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Thomas Brown (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Clarence Stenger (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Mark Hervey (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Billy McPhillips (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Robin Bass (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. SG - Howin Chu (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Norman Scott (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Johnnie Gorsuch (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Gregory Gaskin (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Western Michigan | Norman Scott inbounds the ball | 32-37 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+4) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:34 | Western Michigan | Howin Chu hits a 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Robin Bass | 32-40 |
| 19:17 | Northern Illinois University | Norman Scott is called for the reach on Thomas Brown - foul #3 on Norman Scott, team foul #1 | 32-40 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Wilson Lappin (PF), Allen Weeks (C) Johnnie Gorsuch, Gregory Gaskin | |
| 19:01 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown's pass is intercepted by Wilson Lappin | 32-40 |
| 18:38 | Western Michigan | Robin Bass connects on the shot from just outside the lane on a great pass from Wilson Lappin | 32-42 |
| 18:17 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 32-42 |
| 18:15 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Allen Weeks | 32-42 |
| 17:51 | Western Michigan | Howin Chu drills a shot from the right wing | 32-44 |
| 17:33 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger is hacked by Wilson Lappin - foul #1 on Wilson Lappin, team foul #2 | 32-44 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Charles Adams (PG), Johnnie Gorsuch (PF) Robin Bass, Allen Weeks | |
| 17:28 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler hits a 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Clarence Stenger | 35-44 |
| 17:10 | Western Michigan | Johnnie Gorsuch's pass is intercepted by Billy McPhillips | 35-44 |
| 16:59 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler throws a bad pass out of bounds | 35-44 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Oxford (PG), Gregory Gaskin (C) Charles Adams, Johnnie Gorsuch | |
| 16:30 | Western Michigan | Norman Scott buries a jumper from close range on a nice dish by Christopher Oxford | 35-46 |
| 16:24 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown travels with the ball | 35-46 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown (PG), Mark Fullwood (SG), Robert Camp (PF), Paul Summer (C) Willy Crigler, Thomas Brown, Mark Hervey, Billy McPhillips | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robin Bass (PG), Johnnie Gorsuch (PF) Christopher Oxford, Wilson Lappin | |
| 16:02 | Western Michigan | Norman Scott comes up short on the runner from the left block but he's hacked by Charles Brown - foul #2 on Charles Brown, team foul #1 | 35-46 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Wilson Lappin (C) Gregory Gaskin | |
| 16:02 | Western Michigan | Norman Scott misses the 1st free throw | 35-46 |
| 16:02 | Western Michigan | Norman Scott makes the 2nd free throw | 35-47 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Charles Brown (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Mark Fullwood (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Clarence Stenger (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Robert Camp (fresh) 2 pts. C - Paul Summer (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Robin Bass (fresh) 14 pts. 3 ast. SG - Howin Chu (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Norman Scott (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 pf. PF - Johnnie Gorsuch (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Wilson Lappin (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| 15:53 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood can't connect on an uncontested 3 pointer from the right corner | 35-47 |
| 15:52 | Western Michigan | Wilson Lappin gets the rebound | 35-47 |
| 15:23 | Western Michigan | Wilson Lappin misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 35-47 |
| 15:22 | Western Michigan | Norman Scott tips it but misses | 35-47 |
| 15:21 | Western Michigan | Wilson Lappin misses the tip | 35-47 |
| 15:19 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer grabs the board | 35-47 |
| 15:15 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown scores on a 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Mark Fullwood | 38-47 |
| 14:53 | Western Michigan | Howin Chu misses badly on a jumper from the left wing | 38-47 |
| 14:51 | Western Michigan | Norman Scott tips it home | 38-49 |
| 14:33 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger connects on the jumper in the lane | 40-49 |
| 14:21 | Western Michigan | Mark Fullwood steps in front of the Howin Chu pass | 40-49 |
| 14:18 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood hits the finger roll | 42-49 |
| 13:51 | Western Michigan | Norman Scott hits a turnaround from the right block on a great pass from Robin Bass | 42-51 |
| 13:38 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood buries a 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Robert Camp | 45-51 |
| 13:23 | Western Michigan | Wilson Lappin is hacked by Clarence Stenger - foul #1 on Clarence Stenger, team foul #2 | 45-51 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler (PG), Thomas Brown (SG), James Allen (SF), Mark Hervey (PF), Billy McPhillips (C) Charles Brown, Mark Fullwood, Clarence Stenger, Robert Camp, Paul Summer | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Oxford (PG), Gregory Gaskin (C) Robin Bass, Johnnie Gorsuch | |
| 13:00 | Western Michigan | Christopher Oxford comes up short on the 3 from the right corner | 45-51 |
| 12:58 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen snags the defensive board | 45-51 |
| 12:45 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown knocks in the 3pt attempt from straight away | 48-51 |
| 12:24 | Western Michigan | Wilson Lappin misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 48-51 |
| 12:22 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Mark Hervey | 48-51 |
| 12:17 | Northern Illinois University | Howin Chu steals it from Willy Crigler | 48-51 |
| 12:13 | Western Michigan | Christopher Oxford misses the easy layup | 48-51 |
| 12:11 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey snags the defensive board | 48-51 |
| 12:03 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips misses long on a turnaround near the basket | 48-51 |
| 12:01 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler grabs the offensive board | 48-51 |
| 11:48 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown clanks a 3 from straight away | 48-51 |
| 11:46 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Gregory Gaskin | 48-51 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Willy Crigler (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Thomas Brown (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Allen (fresh) PF - Mark Hervey (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - Billy McPhillips (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Christopher Oxford (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Howin Chu (tiring) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Norman Scott (tiring) 13 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Wilson Lappin (fairly fresh) 6 reb. C - Gregory Gaskin (fresh) 4 pts. 8 reb. | |
| 11:18 | Western Michigan | Howin Chu's pass is intercepted by Billy McPhillips | 48-51 |
| 10:57 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler misses the 3 pointer from the right corner | 48-51 |
| 10:56 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips snags the offensive board | 48-51 |
| 10:44 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 48-51 |
| 10:42 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey snags the offensive board | 48-51 |
| 10:27 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen is fouled on the floor by Norman Scott - foul #4 on Norman Scott, team foul #3 | 48-51 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger (SF) James Allen | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robin Bass (PG), Charles Adams (SG), Johnnie Gorsuch (PF) Christopher Oxford, Howin Chu, Norman Scott | |
| 10:15 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown connects on the 3 from the left wing set up by Willy Crigler | 51-51 |
| 10:00 | Western Michigan | Robin Bass connects on the shot from the right block set up by Wilson Lappin | 51-53 |
| 09:47 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler knocks in the jumper from the left wing | 53-53 |
| 09:24 | Western Michigan | Gregory Gaskin banks in the layup | 53-55 |
| 09:00 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right block | 53-55 |
| 08:58 | Western Michigan | Wilson Lappin grabs the board | 53-55 |
| 08:29 | Western Michigan | Robin Bass misses the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 53-55 |
| 08:28 | Western Michigan | Robin Bass snags the offensive board | 53-55 |
| 08:11 | Western Michigan | Wilson Lappin is whistled for a carry | 53-55 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown (PG), Mark Fullwood (SG), Robert Camp (PF), Paul Summer (C) Willy Crigler, Thomas Brown, Mark Hervey, Billy McPhillips | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Howin Chu (SG), Norman Scott (SF) Charles Adams, Wilson Lappin | |
| 07:55 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Camp is called for a charge - foul #3 on Robert Camp, team foul #3 | 53-55 |
| 07:41 | Western Michigan | Clarence Stenger steals it from Robin Bass | 53-55 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Charles Brown (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Mark Fullwood (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Clarence Stenger (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. PF - Robert Camp (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. C - Paul Summer (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Robin Bass (fresh) 16 pts. 4 ast. SG - Howin Chu (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Norman Scott (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 3 reb. 4 pf. PF - Johnnie Gorsuch (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Gregory Gaskin (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 8 reb. | |
| 07:23 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Camp clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 53-55 |
| 07:22 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer tips it home | 55-55 |
| 07:03 | Western Michigan | Charles Brown takes the ball from Gregory Gaskin | 55-55 |
| 06:59 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood can't finish the layup | 55-55 |
| 06:57 | Western Michigan | Gregory Gaskin grabs the board | 55-55 |
| 06:34 | Western Michigan | Robin Bass misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 55-55 |
| 06:32 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger grabs the defensive rebound | 55-55 |
| 06:27 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown comes up short on the 3 from the right wing | 55-55 |
| 06:26 | Western Michigan | Norman Scott gets the rebound | 55-55 |
| 06:02 | Western Michigan | Howin Chu buries a 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Robin Bass | 55-58 |
| 05:57 | Northern Illinois University | The pull-up jumper by Charles Brown is blocked by Johnnie Gorsuch | 55-58 |
| 05:55 | Western Michigan | Howin Chu grabs the board | 55-58 |
| 05:32 | Western Michigan | Charles Brown steps in front of the Robin Bass pass | 55-58 |
| 05:32 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 55-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler (PG), Thomas Brown (SG), Mark Hervey (PF), Billy McPhillips (C) Charles Brown, Mark Fullwood, Robert Camp, Paul Summer | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Oxford (SG), Wilson Lappin (SF), Allen Weeks (C) Howin Chu, Norman Scott, Gregory Gaskin | |
| 05:03 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Oxford steps in front of the Mark Hervey pass | 55-58 |
| 05:01 | Western Michigan | Robin Bass is fouled in the backcourt by Willy Crigler - foul #3 on Willy Crigler, team foul #4 | 55-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Norman Scott (SF), Gregory Gaskin (C) Johnnie Gorsuch, Allen Weeks | |
| 04:45 | Western Michigan | Robin Bass blows the layup but he's fouled by Willy Crigler - foul #4 on Willy Crigler, team foul #5 | 55-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Johnnie Gorsuch (PF) Gregory Gaskin | |
| 04:45 | Western Michigan | Robin Bass makes the 1st free throw | 55-59 |
| 04:45 | Western Michigan | Robin Bass makes the 2nd free throw | 55-60 |
| 04:30 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips clanks a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 55-60 |
| 04:28 | Western Michigan | Christopher Oxford gets the rebound | 55-60 |
| 04:22 | Western Michigan | Christopher Oxford clanks a 3 pointer from the left wing | 55-60 |
| 04:20 | Western Michigan | Wilson Lappin grabs the offensive rebound | 55-60 |
| 03:59 | Western Michigan | Robin Bass comes up short on the shot from the left block | 55-60 |
| 03:57 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey grabs the defensive rebound | 55-60 |
| 03:52 | Northern Illinois University | Wilson Lappin is called for the reach on Thomas Brown - foul #2 on Wilson Lappin, team foul #4 | 55-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Howin Chu (SG), Allen Weeks (PF), Gregory Gaskin (C) Christopher Oxford, Norman Scott, Johnnie Gorsuch | |
| 03:40 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Mark Hervey | 58-60 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Willy Crigler (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf. SG - Thomas Brown (fresh) 16 pts. 1 ast. SF - Clarence Stenger (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. PF - Mark Hervey (fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb. C - Billy McPhillips (fresh) 4 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Robin Bass (fresh) 18 pts. 5 ast. SG - Howin Chu (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Wilson Lappin (fairly fresh) 8 reb. PF - Allen Weeks (fresh) C - Gregory Gaskin (fresh) 6 pts. 9 reb. | |
| 03:19 | Western Michigan | Clarence Stenger steals it from Allen Weeks | 58-60 |
| 03:03 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown is fouled on the floor by Howin Chu - foul #1 on Howin Chu, team foul #5 | 58-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Norman Scott (SF), Johnnie Gorsuch (PF) Wilson Lappin, Allen Weeks | |
| 02:58 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey is whistled for traveling | 58-60 |
| 02:36 | Western Michigan | Norman Scott is fouled on the floor by Clarence Stenger - foul #2 on Clarence Stenger, team foul #6 | 58-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Oxford (PG), Wilson Lappin (C) Robin Bass, Gregory Gaskin | |
| 02:11 | Western Michigan | Christopher Oxford is hacked by Willy Crigler - foul #5 on Willy Crigler, team foul #7 | 58-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown (PG), Mark Fullwood (SG), James Allen (SF), Robert Camp (PF) Willy Crigler, Thomas Brown, Clarence Stenger, Mark Hervey | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robin Bass (PG), Gregory Gaskin (C) Howin Chu, Johnnie Gorsuch | |
| 02:11 | Western Michigan | Christopher Oxford makes the 1st free throw | 58-61 |
| 02:11 | Western Michigan | Christopher Oxford misses the 2nd free throw | 58-61 |
| 02:11 | Western Michigan | Gregory Gaskin snags the offensive board | 58-61 |
| 01:55 | Western Michigan | Robin Bass clanks a pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 58-61 |
| 01:53 | Western Michigan | Robin Bass pulls down the offensive rebound | 58-61 |
| 01:36 | Western Michigan | Norman Scott misses short on a jumper from the right side | 58-61 |
| 01:34 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood grabs the defensive rebound | 58-61 |
| 01:34 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 58-61 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown (SG), Clarence Stenger (SF), Mark Hervey (PF) Mark Fullwood, James Allen, Robert Camp | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Howin Chu (SG), Johnnie Gorsuch (PF) Christopher Oxford, Wilson Lappin | |
| 01:26 | Northern Illinois University | Johnnie Gorsuch steals the ball from Charles Brown | 58-61 |
| 00:57 | Western Michigan | Howin Chu comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away | 58-61 |
| 00:55 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey snags the defensive board | 58-61 |
| 00:50 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown misses the 3 from straight away | 58-61 |
| 00:49 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Mark Hervey | 58-61 |
| 00:38 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 58-61 |
| 00:37 | Western Michigan | Robin Bass grabs the board | 58-61 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (+4) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a halfcourt press/2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:35 | Western Michigan | Robin Bass is fouled in the backcourt by Charles Brown - foul #3 on Charles Brown, team foul #8 | 58-61 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Charles Adams (SF), Wilson Lappin (PF) Norman Scott, Johnnie Gorsuch | |
| 00:35 | Western Michigan | Robin Bass makes the 1st free throw | 58-62 |
| 00:35 | Western Michigan | Robin Bass makes the 2nd free throw | 58-63 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+4) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a halfcourt press/2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:29 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Robin Bass - foul #2 on Robin Bass, team foul #6 | 58-63 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Norman Scott (SF), Johnnie Gorsuch (PF) Charles Adams, Wilson Lappin | |
| 00:29 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger makes the 1st free throw | 59-63 |
| 00:29 | Northern Illinois University | Clarence Stenger makes the 2nd free throw | 60-63 |
| 00:26 | Western Michigan | Charles Brown is called for the reach on Gregory Gaskin in the backcourt - foul #4 on Charles Brown, team foul #9 | 60-63 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Oxford (PG), Charles Adams (SF), Wilson Lappin (PF) Robin Bass, Norman Scott, Johnnie Gorsuch | |
| 00:26 | Western Michigan | Gregory Gaskin makes the 1st free throw | 60-64 |
| 00:26 | Western Michigan | Gregory Gaskin misses the 2nd free throw | 60-64 |
| 00:26 | Northern Illinois University | Billy McPhillips gets the rebound | 60-64 |
| 00:21 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 60-64 |
| 00:20 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Clarence Stenger | 60-64 |
| 00:16 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Brown comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away | 60-64 |
| 00:15 | Western Michigan | Wilson Lappin gets the rebound | 60-64 |
| 00:14 | Western Michigan | Charles Brown is called for the reach on Wilson Lappin in the backcourt - foul #5 on Charles Brown, team foul #10 | 60-64 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (PG) Charles Brown | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robin Bass (PG) Christopher Oxford | |
| 00:14 | Western Michigan | Wilson Lappin makes the 1st free throw | 60-65 |
| 00:14 | Western Michigan | Wilson Lappin makes the 2nd free throw | 60-66 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+4) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+3) | |
| 00:07 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Gaskin steals the ball from Thomas Brown | 60-66 |
| 00:05 | Western Michigan | Howin Chu is hacked by Mark Fullwood in the backcourt - foul #2 on Mark Fullwood, team foul #11 | 60-66 |
| 00:05 | Western Michigan | Howin Chu makes the 1st free throw | 60-67 |
| 00:05 | Western Michigan | Howin Chu makes the 2nd free throw | 60-68 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown knocks in the 3 pointer from the left corner | 63-68 |