| Lineup | Kent State | PG - Man Tao (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Kevin Adams (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Michael Hampson (fresh) 5 pts. 2 blk. 2 stl. PF - Michael Mullen (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. C - James Andres (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Kenneth Zembower (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Robert Keltner (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Jackson (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Otto Walters (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - Ryan Watterson (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Kent State | Michael Hampson inbounds the ball | 35-38 |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:44 | Kent State | James Andres is called for a pushoff foul - foul #1 on James Andres, team foul #1 | 35-38 |
| 19:31 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 35-38 |
| 19:29 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson gets the offensive rebound | 35-38 |
| 19:22 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower buries a 3 pointer from the right corner | 35-41 |
| 18:59 | Kent State | James Andres drills a jump hook near the basket | 37-41 |
| 18:55 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Keltner drills a fadeaway jumper from the right side set up by Kenneth Zembower | 37-43 |
| 18:38 | Kent State | Michael Hampson can't connect on a jumpshot from just outside the lane but he's fouled by James Jackson - foul #1 on James Jackson, team foul #1 | 37-43 |
| 18:38 | Kent State | Michael Hampson makes the 1st free throw | 38-43 |
| 18:38 | Kent State | Michael Hampson misses the 2nd free throw | 38-43 |
| 18:38 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson snags the defensive board | 38-43 |
| 18:19 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Keltner hits the finger roll on a great pass from Otto Walters | 38-45 |
| 18:02 | Kent State | Michael Mullen hits a pull-up jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Man Tao | 40-45 |
| 17:44 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 40-45 |
| 17:42 | Kent State | Michael Mullen grabs the board | 40-45 |
| 17:30 | Kent State | Otto Walters takes the ball from Michael Hampson | 40-45 |
| 17:08 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters drills a jumper from the baseline on a great pass from Robert Keltner | 40-47 |
| 16:55 | Kent State | James Andres can't connect on a runner from the baseline but he's fouled by Ryan Watterson - foul #1 on Ryan Watterson, team foul #2 | 40-47 |
| Subs | Kent State | Eric Wise (SG), Charles Wright (SF) Kevin Adams, Michael Hampson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn (SG), Erwin Taylor (SF), Francis Rosado (PF), Joe Thurman (C) Robert Keltner, James Jackson, Otto Walters, Ryan Watterson | |
| 16:55 | Kent State | James Andres misses the 1st free throw | 40-47 |
| 16:55 | Kent State | James Andres misses the 2nd free throw | 40-47 |
| 16:55 | Kent State | Charles Wright snags the offensive board | 40-47 |
| 16:36 | Kent State | Eric Wise misses long on a 3 from the right wing | 40-47 |
| 16:35 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Thurman snags the defensive board | 40-47 |
| 16:30 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower buries a pull-up jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Harold Hearn | 40-49 |
| 16:19 | Kent State | James Andres loses the dribble to Joe Thurman | 40-49 |
| 16:13 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn scores on a shot from the left wing set up by Kenneth Zembower and the foul's on Eric Wise - foul #3 on Eric Wise, team foul #2 | 40-51 |
| Subs | Kent State | Rodolfo Rocha (SG), Richard Knickerbocker (SF), Randall Brown (PF) Man Tao, Eric Wise, Michael Mullen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Justin Huizenga (PG) Kenneth Zembower | |
| 16:13 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn makes the free throw | 40-52 |
| 15:54 | Kent State | Charles Wright connects on the shot from the right side set up by Rodolfo Rocha | 42-52 |
| Lineup | Kent State | PG - Charles Wright (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Rodolfo Rocha (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Richard Knickerbocker (fresh) PF - Randall Brown (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - James Andres (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Justin Huizenga (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Harold Hearn (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Erwin Taylor (fresh) PF - Francis Rosado (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Joe Thurman (fresh) 5 reb. | |
| 15:52 | Northern Illinois University | Justin Huizenga loses the dribble to Rodolfo Rocha in the backcourt | 42-52 |
| 15:51 | Kent State | Charles Wright lays it in on a nice dish by Rodolfo Rocha | 44-52 |
| 15:37 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 44-52 |
| 15:35 | Kent State | Randall Brown gets the rebound | 44-52 |
| 15:27 | Kent State | James Andres makes the fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Randall Brown | 46-52 |
| 15:08 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Wright steals the ball from Joe Thurman | 46-52 |
| 14:52 | Kent State | Richard Knickerbocker misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 46-52 |
| 14:50 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Joe Thurman | 46-52 |
| 14:45 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn buries a shot from just outside the lane | 46-54 |
| 14:31 | Kent State | Charles Wright comes up short on the floater from the left wing but the foul's on Justin Huizenga - foul #1 on Justin Huizenga, team foul #3 | 46-54 |
| Subs | Kent State | Kevin Adams (SG), Michael Hampson (SF), Michael Mullen (PF) Rodolfo Rocha, Richard Knickerbocker, James Andres | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower (PG), Robert Keltner (SG), James Jackson (SF), Otto Walters (PF), Ryan Watterson (C) Justin Huizenga, Harold Hearn, Erwin Taylor, Francis Rosado, Joe Thurman | |
| 14:31 | Kent State | Charles Wright misses the 1st free throw | 46-54 |
| 14:31 | Kent State | Charles Wright makes the 2nd free throw | 47-54 |
| 14:08 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 47-54 |
| 14:06 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters hits the follow up shot | 47-56 |
| 13:46 | Kent State | Michael Mullen hits the front of the rim on the shot from the baseline but he's fouled by Otto Walters - foul #1 on Otto Walters, team foul #4 | 47-56 |
| Subs | Kent State | Man Tao (PG) Charles Wright | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 13:46 | Kent State | Michael Mullen makes the 1st free throw | 48-56 |
| 13:46 | Kent State | Michael Mullen makes the 2nd free throw | 49-56 |
| 13:21 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson is hacked by Randall Brown - foul #1 on Randall Brown, team foul #3 | 49-56 |
| Subs | Kent State | James Andres (C) Randall Brown | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 13:03 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson misses the driving attempt from the right block | 49-56 |
| 13:02 | Kent State | James Andres snags the defensive board | 49-56 |
| 12:41 | Kent State | Michael Mullen's dunk attempt is rejected by Ryan Watterson | 49-56 |
| 12:39 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Keltner grabs the defensive rebound | 49-56 |
| 12:27 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson misses long on a runner in the lane | 49-56 |
| 12:26 | Kent State | Kevin Adams grabs the board | 49-56 |
| 12:21 | Kent State | Man Tao is called for traveling | 49-56 |
| 12:12 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Keltner makes the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from James Jackson | 49-58 |
| 11:51 | Kent State | Michael Hampson hits the front of the rim on the turnaround near the basket but he's hacked by James Jackson - foul #2 on James Jackson, team foul #5 | 49-58 |
| Subs | Kent State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn (PG), Francis Rosado (SG) Kenneth Zembower, Robert Keltner | |
| 11:51 | Kent State | Michael Hampson misses the 1st free throw | 49-58 |
| 11:51 | Kent State | Michael Hampson misses the 2nd free throw | 49-58 |
| 11:51 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson grabs the board | 49-58 |
| Lineup | Kent State | PG - Man Tao (fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. SG - Kevin Adams (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Michael Hampson (fresh) 6 pts. 2 blk. 2 stl. PF - Michael Mullen (fresh) 11 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl. C - James Andres (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Harold Hearn (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Francis Rosado (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. SF - James Jackson (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. PF - Otto Walters (fresh) 11 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. C - Ryan Watterson (fresh) 2 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 11:32 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado lays it in set up by Harold Hearn | 49-60 |
| 11:15 | Kent State | Michael Hampson misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 49-60 |
| 11:14 | Kent State | Michael Mullen tips it home | 51-60 |
| 11:07 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado is hacked by Michael Hampson - foul #2 on Michael Hampson, team foul #4 | 51-60 |
| Subs | Kent State | Eric Wise (SG), Charles Wright (SF), Randall Brown (PF) Kevin Adams, Michael Hampson, Michael Mullen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Justin Huizenga (PG), Erwin Taylor (SF), Joe Thurman (C) James Jackson, Otto Walters, Ryan Watterson | |
| 10:46 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn drills a 3 pointer from the right wing | 51-63 |
| 10:36 | Kent State | Charles Wright is fouled on the floor by Erwin Taylor - foul #1 on Erwin Taylor, team foul #6 | 51-63 |
| Subs | Kent State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower (PG), Robert Keltner (SG) Justin Huizenga, Harold Hearn | |
| 10:23 | Kent State | Randall Brown is whistled for a charge - foul #2 on Randall Brown, team foul #5 | 51-63 |
| Subs | Kent State | Richard Knickerbocker (SF) Man Tao | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 10:02 | Northern Illinois University | Erwin Taylor buries a floater from the left block on a great pass from Kenneth Zembower | 51-65 |
| 09:40 | Kent State | Randall Brown misses short on a floater from the right wing | 51-65 |
| 09:39 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Thurman snags the defensive board | 51-65 |
| 09:35 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Keltner scores on a 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Kenneth Zembower | 51-68 |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 09:23 | Kent State | Charles Wright drills a fadeaway jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Eric Wise | 53-68 |
| 09:11 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado lays it up and in on a great pass from Kenneth Zembower and he's fouled by Charles Wright - foul #1 on Charles Wright, team foul #6 | 53-70 |
| Subs | Kent State | Man Tao (PG), Kevin Adams (SG), Michael Hampson (SF), Michael Mullen (PF) Charles Wright, Eric Wise, Richard Knickerbocker, James Andres | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters (PF), Ryan Watterson (C) Erwin Taylor, Joe Thurman | |
| 09:11 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado misses the free throw | 53-70 |
| 09:11 | Kent State | Randall Brown snags the defensive board | 53-70 |
| 09:01 | Kent State | Kevin Adams hits a 3pt shot from straight away on a nice dish by Man Tao | 56-70 |
| 08:57 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower misses badly on a runner from the left block | 56-70 |
| 08:55 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson tips it but misses | 56-70 |
| 08:54 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson tips it home | 56-72 |
| 08:41 | Kent State | Michael Mullen hits a shot from the baseline | 58-72 |
| 08:36 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower's pass is intercepted by Randall Brown | 58-72 |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 08:18 | Kent State | Kenneth Zembower is called for the reach on Randall Brown - foul #2 on Kenneth Zembower, team foul #7 | 58-72 |
| Subs | Kent State | James Andres (C) Michael Mullen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn (SG), James Jackson (SF) Robert Keltner, Francis Rosado | |
| 08:18 | Kent State | Randall Brown misses the 1st free throw | 58-72 |
| 08:18 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson pulls down the rebound | 58-72 |
| 07:53 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn travels with the ball | 58-72 |
| Subs | Kent State | Michael Mullen (PF) Randall Brown | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Justin Huizenga (PG) Kenneth Zembower | |
| Lineup | Kent State | PG - Man Tao (fresh) 8 pts. 5 ast. SG - Kevin Adams (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Michael Hampson (fresh) 6 pts. 2 blk. 2 stl. PF - Michael Mullen (fresh) 15 pts. 8 reb. 2 stl. C - James Andres (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Justin Huizenga (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Harold Hearn (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - James Jackson (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. PF - Otto Walters (fresh) 11 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. C - Ryan Watterson (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 07:30 | Kent State | Kevin Adams misses short on a jumpshot from the left side but he's hacked by James Jackson - foul #3 on James Jackson, team foul #8 | 58-72 |
| 07:30 | Kent State | Kevin Adams makes the 1st free throw | 59-72 |
| 07:30 | Kent State | Kevin Adams makes the 2nd free throw | 60-72 |
| 07:06 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson buries a jumpshot from the right wing set up by James Jackson | 60-74 |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 06:58 | Kent State | Otto Walters steps in front of the Michael Hampson pass | 60-74 |
| 06:37 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson clanks a jumpshot from the left side | 60-74 |
| 06:35 | Kent State | Michael Mullen snags the defensive board | 60-74 |
| 06:20 | Kent State | Michael Mullen misses short on a floater in the lane | 60-74 |
| 06:19 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson gets the rebound | 60-74 |
| 06:14 | Northern Illinois University | Justin Huizenga's floater is tipped away by Michael Mullen | 60-74 |
| 06:12 | Kent State | The rebound goes to Michael Mullen | 60-74 |
| 05:46 | Kent State | James Jackson knocks away the 3 by James Andres | 60-74 |
| 05:44 | Kent State | Michael Mullen can't tip it in | 60-74 |
| 05:42 | Kent State | The offensive rebound goes to James Andres | 60-74 |
| 05:26 | Kent State | Michael Hampson is hacked by James Jackson - foul #4 on James Jackson, team foul #9 | 60-74 |
| Subs | Kent State | Charles Wright (PG), Eric Wise (SG) Man Tao, Kevin Adams | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower (PG), Robert Keltner (SG), Erwin Taylor (SF), Francis Rosado (PF), Joe Thurman (C) Justin Huizenga, Harold Hearn, James Jackson, Otto Walters, Ryan Watterson | |
| 05:26 | Kent State | Michael Hampson makes the 1st free throw | 61-74 |
| 05:26 | Kent State | Michael Hampson makes the 2nd free throw | 62-74 |
| 05:06 | Northern Illinois University | Erwin Taylor hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right wing | 62-74 |
| 05:05 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Thurman pulls down the offensive rebound | 62-74 |
| 04:46 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado misses the shot near the basket | 62-74 |
| 04:45 | Kent State | James Andres grabs the defensive rebound | 62-74 |
| 04:26 | Kent State | James Andres comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 62-74 |
| 04:24 | Kent State | James Andres pulls down the offensive rebound | 62-74 |
| 04:13 | Kent State | Charles Wright throws a bad pass out of bounds | 62-74 |
| Subs | Kent State | Man Tao (PG), Randall Brown (PF), Scott Hoberg (C) Michael Hampson, Michael Mullen, James Andres | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson (SF) Erwin Taylor | |
| 03:53 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Kenneth Zembower | 62-77 |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Lineup | Kent State | PG - Man Tao (fresh) 8 pts. 5 ast. SG - Eric Wise (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Charles Wright (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. PF - Randall Brown (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Scott Hoberg (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Kenneth Zembower (fresh) 13 pts. 9 ast. SG - Robert Keltner (fresh) 14 pts. 2 ast. SF - James Jackson (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. 4 pf. PF - Francis Rosado (fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. C - Joe Thurman (fresh) 8 reb. | |
| 03:30 | Kent State | Man Tao makes the 3pt attempt from the right corner on a great pass from Charles Wright | 65-77 |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:14 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson loses the ball out of bounds | 65-77 |
| Subs | Kent State | Kevin Adams (SG), Michael Mullen (PF), James Andres (C) Charles Wright, Randall Brown, Scott Hoberg | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters (PF), Ryan Watterson (C) Francis Rosado, Joe Thurman | |
| 03:07 | Kent State | Robert Keltner steals it from Michael Mullen | 65-77 |
| 02:43 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson loses the dribble to Michael Mullen | 65-77 |
| 02:19 | Kent State | Eric Wise is hacked by James Jackson - foul #5 on James Jackson, team foul #10 | 65-77 |
| Subs | Kent State | Charles Wright (PG), Richard Knickerbocker (SF), Randall Brown (PF), Scott Hoberg (C) Man Tao, Kevin Adams, Michael Mullen, James Andres | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Justin Huizenga (PG), Harold Hearn (SG), Erwin Taylor (SF), Francis Rosado (PF), Joe Thurman (C) Kenneth Zembower, Robert Keltner, James Jackson, Otto Walters, Ryan Watterson | |
| 02:19 | Kent State | Eric Wise makes the 1st free throw | 66-77 |
| 02:19 | Kent State | Eric Wise makes the 2nd free throw | 67-77 |
| 02:12 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 67-77 |
| Subs | Kent State | Man Tao (PG), Kevin Adams (SG), Michael Hampson (SF), Michael Mullen (PF), James Andres (C) Charles Wright, Eric Wise, Richard Knickerbocker, Randall Brown, Scott Hoberg | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower (PG), Robert Keltner (SG), Otto Walters (PF), Ryan Watterson (C) Justin Huizenga, Harold Hearn, Erwin Taylor, Joe Thurman | |
| 01:55 | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Adams steals it from Ryan Watterson | 67-77 |
| 01:38 | Kent State | Michael Mullen misses short on a jumpshot from the right side | 67-77 |
| 01:36 | Kent State | James Andres tips it back up and in | 69-77 |
| 01:24 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the right side but the foul's on Man Tao - foul #3 on Man Tao, team foul #7 | 69-77 |
| 01:24 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower makes the 1st free throw | 69-78 |
| 01:24 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower makes the 2nd free throw | 69-79 |
| 01:09 | Kent State | Michael Hampson misses short on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 69-79 |
| 01:07 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters snags the defensive board | 69-79 |
| 00:54 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Keltner connects on the 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Kenneth Zembower | 69-82 |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:49 | Kent State | Michael Hampson can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 69-82 |
| 00:47 | Kent State | James Andres tips it home | 71-82 |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:25 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters double dribbles | 71-82 |
| Subs | Kent State | Charles Wright (PG), Eric Wise (SG), Richard Knickerbocker (SF), Randall Brown (PF), Scott Hoberg (C) Man Tao, Kevin Adams, Michael Hampson, Michael Mullen, James Andres | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Justin Huizenga (PG), Harold Hearn (SG), Erwin Taylor (SF), Joe Thurman (C) Kenneth Zembower, Robert Keltner, Otto Walters, Ryan Watterson | |
| 00:18 | Kent State | Eric Wise knocks in the shot from the free throw line | 73-82 |
| 00:18 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 73-82 |
| Subs | Kent State | Man Tao (PG), Kevin Adams (SG), Michael Hampson (SF), Michael Mullen (PF), James Andres (C) Charles Wright, Eric Wise, Richard Knickerbocker, Randall Brown, Scott Hoberg | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower (PG), Robert Keltner (SG), Otto Walters (PF), Ryan Watterson (C) Justin Huizenga, Harold Hearn, Erwin Taylor, Joe Thurman | |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:15 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters is fouled in the backcourt by Man Tao - foul #4 on Man Tao, team foul #8 | 73-82 |
| Subs | Kent State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn (SG) Robert Keltner | |
| 00:15 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters makes the 1st free throw | 73-83 |
| 00:15 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters makes the 2nd free throw | 73-84 |
| 00:08 | Kent State | Man Tao can't connect on a shot from the right wing | 73-84 |
| 00:06 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Francis Rosado | 73-84 |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower runs out the clock | 73-84 |