| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Kenneth Zembower (fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. SG - Robert Keltner (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SF - James Jackson (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Otto Walters (fresh) 4 reb. C - Ryan Watterson (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Delbert Witherington (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - Patrick Moore (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Benny Hansen (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. PF - Anthony Vaz (fresh) C - Steve Eastwood (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Eastern Michigan | Benny Hansen inbounds the ball | 40-31 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 19:41 | Eastern Michigan | Delbert Witherington can't connect on a fadeaway from the right wing | 40-31 |
| 19:39 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower pulls down the rebound | 40-31 |
| 19:33 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 40-31 |
| 19:32 | Eastern Michigan | Anthony Vaz pulls down the rebound | 40-31 |
| 19:28 | Eastern Michigan | Patrick Moore misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 40-31 |
| 19:27 | Eastern Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Steve Eastwood | 40-31 |
| 19:11 | Eastern Michigan | Benny Hansen buries a 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Delbert Witherington | 40-34 |
| 19:04 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Keltner knocks in the shot near the basket on a nice dish by Kenneth Zembower | 42-34 |
| 18:43 | Eastern Michigan | Steve Eastwood misses short on a 3 from the left wing | 42-34 |
| 18:42 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Robert Keltner | 42-34 |
| 18:36 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters connects on the 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by Kenneth Zembower | 45-34 |
| 18:20 | Eastern Michigan | Anthony Vaz hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from close range but he's fouled by Ryan Watterson - foul #2 on Ryan Watterson, team foul #1 | 45-34 |
| 18:20 | Eastern Michigan | Anthony Vaz makes the 1st free throw | 45-35 |
| 18:20 | Eastern Michigan | Anthony Vaz makes the 2nd free throw | 45-36 |
| 18:01 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson buries a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Otto Walters | 48-36 |
| 17:45 | Eastern Michigan | Delbert Witherington hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 48-36 |
| 17:43 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Keltner grabs the board | 48-36 |
| 17:37 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Keltner comes up short on the jumper from the left side | 48-36 |
| 17:36 | Eastern Michigan | The rebound goes to Anthony Vaz | 48-36 |
| 17:17 | Eastern Michigan | James Jackson is called for the reach on Delbert Witherington - foul #1 on James Jackson, team foul #2 | 48-36 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn (SG), Francis Rosado (SF), Joe Thurman (PF) Robert Keltner, James Jackson, Otto Walters | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Alex Matranga (SG), Daryl Hunt (SF), Ray Sullivan (C) Patrick Moore, Benny Hansen, Steve Eastwood | |
| 16:53 | Eastern Michigan | Delbert Witherington knocks in the jumper near the basket | 48-38 |
| 16:39 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson is fouled on the floor by Anthony Vaz - foul #3 on Anthony Vaz, team foul #1 | 48-38 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Justin Huizenga (PG), Erwin Taylor (SF) Kenneth Zembower, Ryan Watterson | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Leon McCoy (PG), Jeremy Jacobson (C) Delbert Witherington, Anthony Vaz | |
| 16:25 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado blows the dunk but the foul's on Jeremy Jacobson - foul #1 on Jeremy Jacobson, team foul #2 | 48-38 |
| 16:25 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado makes the 1st free throw | 49-38 |
| 16:25 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado makes the 2nd free throw | 50-38 |
| 16:10 | Eastern Michigan | Alex Matranga can't connect on a 3 from the right corner | 50-38 |
| 16:09 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado pulls down the rebound | 50-38 |
| 16:03 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado dunks the ball on a great pass from Harold Hearn | 52-38 |
| 15:42 | Eastern Michigan | Joe Thurman swats the short shot by Daryl Hunt | 52-38 |
| 15:41 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Thurman pulls down the rebound | 52-38 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Justin Huizenga (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Harold Hearn (fresh) 3 ast. SF - Erwin Taylor (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Francis Rosado (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Joe Thurman (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Leon McCoy (fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl. SG - Alex Matranga (fresh) SF - Daryl Hunt (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. PF - Ray Sullivan (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Jeremy Jacobson (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:37 | Northern Illinois University | Erwin Taylor misses short on a runner from the left block | 52-38 |
| 15:36 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado grabs the offensive board | 52-38 |
| 15:20 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Justin Huizenga | 55-38 |
| 15:02 | Eastern Michigan | Daryl Hunt knocks in the pull-up jumper from the free throw line set up by Leon McCoy | 55-40 |
| 14:57 | Northern Illinois University | Justin Huizenga travels with the ball | 55-40 |
| 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 | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Delbert Witherington (PG), Patrick Moore (SG), Benny Hansen (SF), Anthony Vaz (PF), Steve Eastwood (C) Leon McCoy, Alex Matranga, Daryl Hunt, Ray Sullivan, Jeremy Jacobson | |
| 14:42 | Eastern Michigan | Benny Hansen comes up short on the driving attempt in the lane | 55-40 |
| 14:40 | Eastern Michigan | Steve Eastwood pulls down the offensive rebound | 55-40 |
| 14:22 | Eastern Michigan | Steve Eastwood hits a fadeaway from the baseline on a nice dish by Delbert Witherington | 55-42 |
| 14:17 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 55-42 |
| 14:16 | Eastern Michigan | Anthony Vaz pulls down the rebound | 55-42 |
| 13:58 | Eastern Michigan | Benny Hansen's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 55-42 |
| 13:43 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower scores on a turnaround from the baseline on a nice dish by Robert Keltner | 57-42 |
| 13:33 | Eastern Michigan | Anthony Vaz hits a shot in the paint on a great pass from Patrick Moore | 57-44 |
| 13:13 | Northern Illinois University | Steve Eastwood is called for the reach on Ryan Watterson - foul #1 on Steve Eastwood, team foul #3 | 57-44 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Leo Mitchell (SG) Patrick Moore | |
| 13:03 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson slams it home on a nice dish by Kenneth Zembower | 59-44 |
| 12:50 | Eastern Michigan | Delbert Witherington misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 59-44 |
| 12:49 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson grabs the defensive rebound | 59-44 |
| 12:29 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson comes up short on the floater from the free throw line but he's fouled by Delbert Witherington - foul #2 on Delbert Witherington, team foul #4 | 59-44 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn (SG) Robert Keltner | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Ray Sullivan (PF) Anthony Vaz | |
| 12:29 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson makes the 1st free throw | 60-44 |
| 12:29 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson makes the 2nd free throw | 61-44 |
| 12:12 | Eastern Michigan | Benny Hansen can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 61-44 |
| 12:11 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower gets the rebound | 61-44 |
| 12:06 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn scores on a 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Otto Walters | 64-44 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| 11:48 | Eastern Michigan | Leo Mitchell makes the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 64-47 |
| 11:40 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 64-47 |
| 11:39 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson pulls down the offensive rebound | 64-47 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Kenneth Zembower (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 6 ast. SG - Harold Hearn (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SF - James Jackson (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. PF - Otto Walters (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. C - Ryan Watterson (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Delbert Witherington (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. SG - Leo Mitchell (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. SF - Benny Hansen (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Ray Sullivan (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Steve Eastwood (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:25 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower misses the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 64-47 |
| 11:23 | Eastern Michigan | Steve Eastwood snags the defensive board | 64-47 |
| 11:18 | Eastern Michigan | Otto Walters picks off the pass by Ray Sullivan | 64-47 |
| 11:14 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower buries a floater from the right side on a great pass from Harold Hearn | 66-47 |
| 11:10 | Eastern Michigan | Delbert Witherington misses short on a runner from the baseline | 66-47 |
| 11:09 | Eastern Michigan | Delbert Witherington grabs the offensive board | 66-47 |
| 10:43 | Eastern Michigan | Steve Eastwood misses badly on a shot from the free throw line | 66-47 |
| 10:42 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson grabs the defensive rebound | 66-47 |
| 10:37 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson misses long on a 3 from straight away | 66-47 |
| 10:36 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson tips it but misses | 66-47 |
| 10:34 | Eastern Michigan | Benny Hansen grabs the board | 66-47 |
| 10:26 | Eastern Michigan | Leo Mitchell can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 66-47 |
| 10:25 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson grabs the board | 66-47 |
| 10:07 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower misses long on a fadeaway in the lane | 66-47 |
| 10:06 | Eastern Michigan | Delbert Witherington grabs the board | 66-47 |
| 09:59 | Eastern Michigan | Ray Sullivan hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 66-47 |
| 09:58 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Harold Hearn | 66-47 |
| 09:51 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson can't throw it down | 66-47 |
| 09:49 | Eastern Michigan | The rebound goes to Benny Hansen | 66-47 |
| 09:36 | Eastern Michigan | Benny Hansen is fouled on the floor by James Jackson - foul #2 on James Jackson, team foul #3 | 66-47 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Keltner (SG), Erwin Taylor (SF), Francis Rosado (PF), Joe Thurman (C) Kenneth Zembower, James Jackson, Otto Walters, Ryan Watterson | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Leon McCoy (PG), Patrick Moore (SG), Daryl Hunt (SF), Anthony Vaz (PF), Jeremy Jacobson (C) Delbert Witherington, Leo Mitchell, Benny Hansen, Ray Sullivan, Steve Eastwood | |
| 09:22 | Eastern Michigan | Leon McCoy buries a shot from the left side on a nice dish by Anthony Vaz | 66-49 |
| 08:56 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Thurman misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 66-49 |
| 08:54 | Eastern Michigan | Anthony Vaz snags the defensive board | 66-49 |
| 08:41 | Eastern Michigan | Anthony Vaz knocks in the driving attempt from the right block | 66-51 |
| 08:27 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 66-51 |
| 08:26 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado gets the offensive rebound | 66-51 |
| 08:07 | Northern Illinois University | Daryl Hunt steals the ball from Harold Hearn | 66-51 |
| 07:47 | Eastern Michigan | Jeremy Jacobson can't connect on a driving attempt near the basket | 66-51 |
| 07:45 | Eastern Michigan | Leon McCoy pulls down the offensive rebound | 66-51 |
| 07:33 | Eastern Michigan | Daryl Hunt scores on a shot from the baseline on a great pass from Leon McCoy | 66-53 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Harold Hearn (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. SG - Robert Keltner (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SF - Erwin Taylor (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Francis Rosado (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Joe Thurman (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Leon McCoy (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Patrick Moore (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SF - Daryl Hunt (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Anthony Vaz (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. C - Jeremy Jacobson (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:07 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Keltner is fouled on the floor by Patrick Moore - foul #2 on Patrick Moore, team foul #5 | 66-53 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower (PG), Justin Huizenga (SG), James Jackson (SF), Otto Walters (PF), Shelton Click (C) Harold Hearn, Robert Keltner, Erwin Taylor, Francis Rosado, Joe Thurman | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Delbert Witherington (PG), Leo Mitchell (SG), John Wright (SF), Ray Sullivan (C) Leon McCoy, Patrick Moore, Daryl Hunt, Jeremy Jacobson | |
| 06:51 | Northern Illinois University | Justin Huizenga connects on the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by James Jackson | 69-53 |
| 06:30 | Eastern Michigan | Delbert Witherington can't connect on a fadeaway from the right side but the foul's on Kenneth Zembower - foul #3 on Kenneth Zembower, team foul #4 | 69-53 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson (C) Shelton Click | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Benny Hansen (SF), Steve Eastwood (C) John Wright, Anthony Vaz | |
| 06:30 | Eastern Michigan | Delbert Witherington makes the 1st free throw | 69-54 |
| 06:30 | Eastern Michigan | Delbert Witherington makes the 2nd free throw | 69-55 |
| 06:06 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson lays it up and in on a nice dish by Kenneth Zembower | 71-55 |
| 05:51 | Eastern Michigan | Leo Mitchell connects on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Delbert Witherington | 71-57 |
| 05:46 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower's dunk attempt is rejected by Steve Eastwood | 71-57 |
| 05:44 | Eastern Michigan | Ray Sullivan gets the rebound | 71-57 |
| 05:24 | Eastern Michigan | Leo Mitchell's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 71-57 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Keltner (SG), Francis Rosado (SF), Joe Thurman (PF) Justin Huizenga, James Jackson, Otto Walters | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Patrick Moore (SG), Anthony Vaz (PF) Leo Mitchell, Ray Sullivan | |
| 05:05 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson is whistled for a charge - foul #3 on Ryan Watterson, team foul #5 | 71-57 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn (PG) Kenneth Zembower | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| 04:50 | Eastern Michigan | Ryan Watterson steals the ball from Patrick Moore | 71-57 |
| 04:32 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson comes up short on the shot from the left block but he's hacked by Steve Eastwood - foul #2 on Steve Eastwood, team foul #6 | 71-57 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Daryl Hunt (SF), Jeremy Jacobson (C) Benny Hansen, Steve Eastwood | |
| 04:32 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson makes the 1st free throw | 72-57 |
| 04:32 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson makes the 2nd free throw | 73-57 |
| 04:21 | Eastern Michigan | Jeremy Jacobson misses the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 73-57 |
| 04:19 | Eastern Michigan | Anthony Vaz can't tip it in | 73-57 |
| 04:18 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado pulls down the rebound | 73-57 |
| 04:13 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn hits a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Ryan Watterson | 76-57 |
| 03:55 | Eastern Michigan | Anthony Vaz's layup is rejected by Ryan Watterson | 76-57 |
| 03:53 | Eastern Michigan | Jeremy Jacobson grabs the offensive rebound | 76-57 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| 03:48 | Eastern Michigan | Delbert Witherington is fouled on the floor by Francis Rosado - foul #1 on Francis Rosado, team foul #6 | 76-57 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Justin Huizenga (PG), Erwin Taylor (SF) Robert Keltner, Ryan Watterson | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Leo Mitchell (PG), Alex Matranga (SG), Ray Sullivan (PF) Delbert Witherington, Patrick Moore, Anthony Vaz | |
| 03:41 | Eastern Michigan | Daryl Hunt is fouled on the floor by Erwin Taylor - foul #1 on Erwin Taylor, team foul #7 | 76-57 |
| 03:41 | Eastern Michigan | Daryl Hunt makes the 1st free throw | 76-58 |
| 03:41 | Eastern Michigan | Daryl Hunt makes the 2nd free throw | 76-59 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 03:26 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn misses badly on a fadeaway from the free throw line but he's hacked by Alex Matranga - foul #1 on Alex Matranga, team foul #7 | 76-59 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Shelton Click (C) Joe Thurman | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| 03:26 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn makes the 1st free throw | 77-59 |
| 03:26 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn makes the 2nd free throw | 78-59 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Justin Huizenga (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Harold Hearn (fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast. SF - Erwin Taylor (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Francis Rosado (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. C - Shelton Click (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Leo Mitchell (fresh) 5 pts. 3 pf. SG - Alex Matranga (fresh) SF - Daryl Hunt (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. PF - Ray Sullivan (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Jeremy Jacobson (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 03:11 | Eastern Michigan | Alex Matranga knocks in the 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Daryl Hunt | 78-62 |
| 03:11 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 78-62 |
| 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, Shelton Click | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Delbert Witherington (PG), Patrick Moore (SG), Benny Hansen (SF), Anthony Vaz (PF), Steve Eastwood (C) Leo Mitchell, Alex Matranga, Daryl Hunt, Ray Sullivan, Jeremy Jacobson | |
| 03:03 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right side | 78-62 |
| 03:02 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters gets the offensive rebound | 78-62 |
| 02:44 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower buries a fadeaway in the lane and he's hacked by Steve Eastwood - foul #3 on Steve Eastwood, team foul #8 | 80-62 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn (SG), Erwin Taylor (SF), Francis Rosado (PF), Joe Thurman (C) Robert Keltner, James Jackson, Otto Walters, Ryan Watterson | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Leo Mitchell (PG), Alex Matranga (SG), Daryl Hunt (SF), Ray Sullivan (PF), Jeremy Jacobson (C) Delbert Witherington, Patrick Moore, Benny Hansen, Anthony Vaz, Steve Eastwood | |
| 02:44 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Zembower makes the free throw | 81-62 |
| 02:40 | Eastern Michigan | Kenneth Zembower picks off the pass by Leo Mitchell in the backcourt | 81-62 |
| 02:21 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Hearn knocks in the pull-up jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Kenneth Zembower | 83-62 |
| 02:09 | Eastern Michigan | Ray Sullivan is called for the offensive foul - foul #1 on Ray Sullivan, team foul #9 | 83-62 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Justin Huizenga (PG) Kenneth Zembower | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| 01:57 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Thurman misses short on a fadeaway from the baseline but the foul's on Jeremy Jacobson - foul #2 on Jeremy Jacobson, team foul #10 | 83-62 |
| 01:57 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Thurman makes the 1st free throw | 84-62 |
| 01:57 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Thurman makes the 2nd free throw | 85-62 |
| 01:40 | Eastern Michigan | Daryl Hunt throws a bad pass out of bounds | 85-62 |
| 01:17 | Northern Illinois University | Ray Sullivan is called for the reach on Francis Rosado - foul #2 on Ray Sullivan, team foul #11 | 85-62 |
| 01:17 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado makes the 1st free throw | 86-62 |
| 01:17 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado makes the 2nd free throw | 87-62 |
| 01:06 | Eastern Michigan | Alex Matranga comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 87-62 |
| 01:04 | Eastern Michigan | Daryl Hunt snags the offensive board | 87-62 |
| 00:59 | Eastern Michigan | Harold Hearn picks off the pass by Alex Matranga | 87-62 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:32 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Matranga takes the ball from Francis Rosado | 87-62 |
| 00:28 | Eastern Michigan | Leo Mitchell misses the lay-in | 87-62 |
| 00:27 | Eastern Michigan | Ray Sullivan hits the follow up shot | 87-64 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Justin Huizenga runs out the clock | 87-64 |