| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Erik Delacerda (fresh) 9 pts. SG - Owen Chapman (fresh) SF - Keith Campo (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. PF - Frank Carroll (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. C - Daniel Gerling (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Ricky Tyre (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - John Shockley (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. SF - Mark Williams (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. PF - Fred Aldridge (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. C - William Beatty (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Central Michigan | Keith Campo inbounds the ball | 35-37 |
| 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 and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 19:44 | Central Michigan | Daniel Gerling throws a bad pass out of bounds | 35-37 |
| 19:25 | Northern Illinois University | John Shockley clanks a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 35-37 |
| 19:23 | Central Michigan | Daniel Gerling snags the defensive board | 35-37 |
| 19:16 | Central Michigan | Erik Delacerda hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away | 35-37 |
| 19:15 | Central Michigan | Keith Campo snags the offensive board | 35-37 |
| 18:59 | Central Michigan | Erik Delacerda's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 35-37 |
| 18:32 | Northern Illinois University | William Beatty drills a floater from close range on a nice dish by Mark Williams | 35-39 |
| 18:17 | Central Michigan | Daniel Gerling can't connect on a jumper from the right side | 35-39 |
| 18:16 | Central Michigan | Daniel Gerling tips it in | 37-39 |
| 17:58 | Northern Illinois University | John Shockley is whistled for traveling | 37-39 |
| 17:40 | Central Michigan | Frank Carroll misses badly on a driving attempt in the paint but he's fouled by Fred Aldridge - foul #1 on Fred Aldridge, team foul #1 | 37-39 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Edward Williams (C) William Beatty | |
| 17:40 | Central Michigan | Frank Carroll makes the 1st free throw | 38-39 |
| 17:40 | Central Michigan | Frank Carroll makes the 2nd free throw | 39-39 |
| 17:23 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Tyre makes the jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by John Shockley | 39-41 |
| 17:11 | Central Michigan | Daniel Gerling misses short on a runner from the left block but he's fouled by Ricky Tyre - foul #1 on Ricky Tyre, team foul #2 | 39-41 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Mosley (SF), Thomas Lamothe (PF) John Shockley, Fred Aldridge | |
| 17:11 | Central Michigan | Daniel Gerling makes the 1st free throw | 40-41 |
| 17:11 | Central Michigan | Daniel Gerling makes the 2nd free throw | 41-41 |
| 16:54 | Northern Illinois University | Erik Delacerda is called for the reach on Ricky Tyre - foul #2 on Erik Delacerda, team foul #1 | 41-41 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Maher (SG) Mark Williams | |
| 16:49 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Williams misses badly on a runner from the right block but he's hacked by Owen Chapman - foul #2 on Owen Chapman, team foul #2 | 41-41 |
| 16:49 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Williams misses the 1st free throw | 41-41 |
| 16:49 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Williams makes the 2nd free throw | 41-42 |
| 16:41 | Central Michigan | Daniel Gerling can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing but he's fouled by Thomas Maher - foul #1 on Thomas Maher, team foul #3 | 41-42 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Matt Daniels (PG) Owen Chapman | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 16:41 | Central Michigan | Daniel Gerling makes the 1st free throw | 42-42 |
| 16:41 | Central Michigan | Daniel Gerling makes the 2nd free throw | 43-42 |
| 16:27 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Tyre is hacked by Matt Daniels - foul #1 on Matt Daniels, team foul #3 | 43-42 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Beatty (C) Ricky Tyre | |
| 16:20 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Mosley misses short on a floater from the left side | 43-42 |
| 16:18 | Central Michigan | Erik Delacerda pulls down the rebound | 43-42 |
| 15:54 | Central Michigan | William Beatty steals the ball from Frank Carroll | 43-42 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Matt Daniels (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Erik Delacerda (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. SF - Keith Campo (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. PF - Frank Carroll (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. C - Daniel Gerling (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Michael Mosley (fresh) SG - Thomas Maher (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Thomas Lamothe (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Edward Williams (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. C - William Beatty (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:32 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Campo is called for the reach on Edward Williams - foul #4 on Keith Campo, team foul #4 | 43-42 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Albert Gant (SG) Matt Daniels | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Williams (PG), John Shockley (SG), Eugene Houghton (SF), Leland Laffey (PF) Michael Mosley, Thomas Maher, Thomas Lamothe, Edward Williams | |
| 15:14 | Northern Illinois University | William Beatty clanks a fadeaway from the left side | 43-42 |
| 15:13 | Central Michigan | Albert Gant snags the defensive board | 43-42 |
| 14:52 | Central Michigan | Daniel Gerling misses badly on a runner near the basket | 43-42 |
| 14:50 | Central Michigan | Frank Carroll tips it in | 45-42 |
| 14:46 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Gant steals the ball from Mark Williams in the backcourt | 45-42 |
| 14:45 | Central Michigan | Albert Gant lays it up and in | 47-42 |
| 14:43 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Williams is hacked by Erik Delacerda in the backcourt - foul #3 on Erik Delacerda, team foul #5 | 47-42 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Tyre (PG), Fred Aldridge (C) Mark Williams, William Beatty | |
| 14:27 | Northern Illinois University | Leland Laffey's pass is intercepted by Daniel Gerling | 47-42 |
| 14:05 | Central Michigan | Albert Gant is called for traveling | 47-42 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Edward Williams (C) Fred Aldridge | |
| 13:56 | Northern Illinois University | Leland Laffey hits a turnaround near the basket | 47-44 |
| 13:49 | Central Michigan | Erik Delacerda is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 47-44 |
| 13:38 | Northern Illinois University | John Shockley can't connect on a runner from the left block | 47-44 |
| 13:37 | Central Michigan | Erik Delacerda pulls down the rebound | 47-44 |
| 13:34 | Central Michigan | Erik Delacerda's pass is intercepted by John Shockley in the backcourt | 47-44 |
| 13:16 | Northern Illinois University | John Shockley knocks in the 3 from the left wing set up by Eugene Houghton | 47-47 |
| 13:00 | Central Michigan | Frank Carroll can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away | 47-47 |
| 12:58 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Williams grabs the defensive rebound | 47-47 |
| 12:53 | Northern Illinois University | John Shockley misses short on a 3 from straight away | 47-47 |
| 12:51 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Keith Campo | 47-47 |
| 12:44 | Central Michigan | Daniel Gerling connects on the 3 pointer from straight away | 50-47 |
| 12:25 | Northern Illinois University | Eugene Houghton misses long on a shot from the right block but he's hacked by Keith Campo - foul #5 on Keith Campo, team foul #6 | 50-47 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Owen Chapman (SG), Mario Payne (C) Albert Gant, Keith Campo | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Williams (SG), Fred Aldridge (PF), William Beatty (C) John Shockley, Leland Laffey, Edward Williams | |
| 12:25 | Northern Illinois University | Eugene Houghton makes the 1st free throw | 50-48 |
| 12:25 | Northern Illinois University | Eugene Houghton misses the 2nd free throw | 50-48 |
| 12:25 | Central Michigan | Mario Payne snags the defensive board | 50-48 |
| 12:02 | Central Michigan | Mario Payne misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 50-48 |
| 12:00 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Williams grabs the board | 50-48 |
| 11:54 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Williams misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 50-48 |
| 11:53 | Northern Illinois University | Fred Aldridge grabs the offensive rebound | 50-48 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Erik Delacerda (tiring) 9 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. SG - Owen Chapman (fresh) SF - Frank Carroll (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. PF - Daniel Gerling (tiring) 11 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl. C - Mario Payne (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Ricky Tyre (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Mark Williams (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SF - Eugene Houghton (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. PF - Fred Aldridge (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. C - William Beatty (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 11:39 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Tyre misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 50-48 |
| 11:37 | Northern Illinois University | Fred Aldridge grabs the offensive rebound | 50-48 |
| 11:25 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Williams's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 50-48 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Albert Gant (SG), Phillip Wilcoxson (SF) Owen Chapman, Mario Payne | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Mosley (SG), Thomas Lamothe (SF), Leland Laffey (PF) Ricky Tyre, Eugene Houghton, Fred Aldridge | |
| 11:02 | Central Michigan | Michael Mosley is called for the reach on Albert Gant - foul #2 on Michael Mosley, team foul #4 | 50-48 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Mario Payne (C) Phillip Wilcoxson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 10:42 | Central Michigan | Mark Williams steals it from Daniel Gerling | 50-48 |
| 10:38 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Mosley misses the easy layup | 50-48 |
| 10:37 | Central Michigan | Erik Delacerda snags the defensive board | 50-48 |
| 10:19 | Central Michigan | Albert Gant is fouled on the floor by Michael Mosley - foul #3 on Michael Mosley, team foul #5 | 50-48 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Tyre (PG), John Shockley (SG), Edward Williams (C) Michael Mosley, Thomas Lamothe, William Beatty | |
| 10:07 | Central Michigan | Frank Carroll clanks a 3pt shot from the right wing | 50-48 |
| 10:05 | Northern Illinois University | Leland Laffey gets the rebound | 50-48 |
| 09:58 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Tyre is hacked by Frank Carroll - foul #3 on Frank Carroll, team foul #7 | 50-48 |
| 09:58 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Tyre makes the 1st free throw | 50-49 |
| 09:58 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Tyre makes the 2nd free throw | 50-50 |
| 09:43 | Central Michigan | Albert Gant connects on the 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from Mario Payne | 53-50 |
| 09:37 | Northern Illinois University | The pull-up jumper by Ricky Tyre is blocked by Daniel Gerling | 53-50 |
| 09:36 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Leland Laffey | 53-50 |
| 09:25 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Williams blows the layup | 53-50 |
| 09:23 | Central Michigan | Mario Payne snags the defensive board | 53-50 |
| 09:11 | Central Michigan | Erik Delacerda misses the 3 pointer from the right wing | 53-50 |
| 09:09 | Northern Illinois University | John Shockley grabs the defensive rebound | 53-50 |
| 09:04 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Williams misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 53-50 |
| 09:02 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Tyre tips it but misses | 53-50 |
| 09:00 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Williams gets the offensive rebound | 53-50 |
| 08:47 | Northern Illinois University | Leland Laffey loses the dribble to Mario Payne | 53-50 |
| 08:31 | Central Michigan | Mario Payne misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 53-50 |
| 08:29 | Central Michigan | Erik Delacerda grabs the offensive board | 53-50 |
| 08:16 | Central Michigan | Frank Carroll is called for a charge - foul #4 on Frank Carroll, team foul #8 | 53-50 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Owen Chapman (SG), Joey Gregory (C) Albert Gant, Mario Payne | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Mosley (PG), Thomas Maher (SG), Eugene Houghton (SF), Fred Aldridge (PF), William Beatty (C) Ricky Tyre, John Shockley, Mark Williams, Leland Laffey, Edward Williams | |
| 07:57 | Northern Illinois University | Fred Aldridge's pass is intercepted by Owen Chapman | 53-50 |
| 07:54 | Central Michigan | Owen Chapman misses the easy layup | 53-50 |
| 07:52 | Central Michigan | Frank Carroll tips it back up and in | 55-50 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Erik Delacerda (tiring) 9 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. SG - Owen Chapman (fresh) SF - Frank Carroll (tiring) 13 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. 4 pf. PF - Daniel Gerling (tired) 11 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl. C - Joey Gregory (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Michael Mosley (fresh) 3 pf. SG - Thomas Maher (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Eugene Houghton (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. PF - Fred Aldridge (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. C - William Beatty (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:41 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Mosley scores on a floater from the left side on a nice dish by Fred Aldridge | 55-52 |
| 07:20 | Central Michigan | Joey Gregory hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away | 55-52 |
| 07:18 | Central Michigan | Daniel Gerling tips it back up and in | 57-52 |
| 07:05 | Northern Illinois University | William Beatty misses short on a turnaround in the lane but he's hacked by Daniel Gerling - foul #3 on Daniel Gerling, team foul #9 | 57-52 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Tyre (PG), John Shockley (SG) Michael Mosley, Thomas Maher | |
| 07:05 | Northern Illinois University | William Beatty makes the 1st free throw | 57-53 |
| 07:05 | Northern Illinois University | William Beatty misses the 2nd free throw | 57-53 |
| 07:05 | Central Michigan | Joey Gregory grabs the defensive rebound | 57-53 |
| 06:49 | Central Michigan | Daniel Gerling can't connect on a runner from the right block but he's hacked by Fred Aldridge - foul #2 on Fred Aldridge, team foul #6 | 57-53 |
| 06:49 | Central Michigan | Daniel Gerling misses the 1st free throw | 57-53 |
| 06:49 | Central Michigan | Daniel Gerling makes the 2nd free throw | 58-53 |
| 06:38 | Northern Illinois University | John Shockley can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the right side | 58-53 |
| 06:37 | Central Michigan | Daniel Gerling grabs the board | 58-53 |
| 06:21 | Central Michigan | Erik Delacerda is denied on a layup by Fred Aldridge | 58-53 |
| 06:19 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to William Beatty | 58-53 |
| 06:12 | Northern Illinois University | William Beatty loses the ball out of bounds | 58-53 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Albert Gant (SG), Mario Payne (C) Owen Chapman, Joey Gregory | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Leland Laffey (PF) Fred Aldridge | |
| 05:44 | Central Michigan | Daniel Gerling's fadeaway is rejected by William Beatty | 58-53 |
| 05:42 | Central Michigan | Mario Payne tips it back up and in | 60-53 |
| 05:19 | Northern Illinois University | William Beatty misses short on a jump hook in the lane | 60-53 |
| 05:17 | Central Michigan | Mario Payne grabs the board | 60-53 |
| 04:53 | Central Michigan | Eugene Houghton steps in front of the Erik Delacerda pass | 60-53 |
| 04:42 | Northern Illinois University | William Beatty hits a driving attempt from close range on a great pass from Eugene Houghton and the foul's on Mario Payne - foul #2 on Mario Payne, team foul #10 | 60-55 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Phillip Wilcoxson (SF) Mario Payne | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Williams (PG), Michael Mosley (SG), Thomas Lamothe (SF) Ricky Tyre, John Shockley, Eugene Houghton | |
| 04:42 | Northern Illinois University | William Beatty makes the free throw | 60-56 |
| 04:18 | Central Michigan | Daniel Gerling knocks in the floater in the paint | 62-56 |
| 04:03 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Williams hits the front of the rim on the jumper in the paint but he's hacked by Erik Delacerda - foul #4 on Erik Delacerda, team foul #11 | 62-56 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Joey Gregory (C) Phillip Wilcoxson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Edward Williams (C) William Beatty | |
| 04:03 | Central Michigan | Central Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 62-56 |
| 04:03 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Williams makes the 1st free throw | 62-57 |
| 04:03 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Williams makes the 2nd free throw | 62-58 |
| 03:45 | Central Michigan | Daniel Gerling makes the jumpshot from the free throw line | 64-58 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Erik Delacerda (tired) 9 pts. 5 reb. 4 pf. SG - Albert Gant (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Frank Carroll (tiring) 13 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. 4 pf. PF - Daniel Gerling (tired) 18 pts. 9 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Joey Gregory (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Mark Williams (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Michael Mosley (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. SF - Thomas Lamothe (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Leland Laffey (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. C - Edward Williams (fresh) 1 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 03:36 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Mosley is fouled on the floor by Daniel Gerling - foul #4 on Daniel Gerling, team foul #12 | 64-58 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Mario Payne (C) Joey Gregory | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Shockley (SG), Eugene Houghton (SF) Mark Williams, Thomas Lamothe | |
| 03:36 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Mosley makes the 1st free throw | 64-59 |
| 03:36 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Mosley makes the 2nd free throw | 64-60 |
| 03:10 | Central Michigan | Daniel Gerling misses badly on a 3 from the right corner | 64-60 |
| 03:09 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Williams pulls down the rebound | 64-60 |
| 03:04 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Mosley clanks a jumpshot from the left side | 64-60 |
| 03:03 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Williams snags the offensive board | 64-60 |
| 02:51 | Northern Illinois University | Eugene Houghton knocks in the driving attempt from the right block set up by Leland Laffey | 64-62 |
| 02:32 | Central Michigan | Daniel Gerling buries a jumper from the baseline | 66-62 |
| 02:32 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 66-62 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Phillip Wilcoxson (SF) Mario Payne | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Tyre (PG), William Beatty (C) Michael Mosley, Edward Williams | |
| 02:14 | Northern Illinois University | William Beatty lays it in | 66-64 |
| 01:58 | Central Michigan | Albert Gant hits a jumper in the lane and the foul's on Ricky Tyre - foul #2 on Ricky Tyre, team foul #7 | 68-64 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Mario Payne (C) Phillip Wilcoxson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 01:58 | Central Michigan | Albert Gant misses the free throw | 68-64 |
| 01:58 | Northern Illinois University | Eugene Houghton gets the rebound | 68-64 |
| 01:39 | Northern Illinois University | John Shockley clanks a driving attempt from the baseline | 68-64 |
| 01:37 | Northern Illinois University | Leland Laffey hits the follow up shot | 68-66 |
| 01:22 | Central Michigan | Leland Laffey swats the short shot by Albert Gant | 68-66 |
| 01:20 | Northern Illinois University | William Beatty grabs the defensive rebound | 68-66 |
| 01:16 | Northern Illinois University | Mario Payne swats the short shot by Eugene Houghton | 68-66 |
| 01:15 | Central Michigan | Frank Carroll grabs the defensive rebound | 68-66 |
| 00:56 | Central Michigan | Frank Carroll misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 68-66 |
| 00:55 | Northern Illinois University | William Beatty snags the defensive board | 68-66 |
| 00:49 | Northern Illinois University | John Shockley is hacked by Erik Delacerda - foul #5 on Erik Delacerda, team foul #13 | 68-66 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Matt Daniels (PG) Erik Delacerda | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:49 | Northern Illinois University | John Shockley misses the 1st free throw | 68-66 |
| 00:49 | Northern Illinois University | John Shockley makes the 2nd free throw | 68-67 |
| 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 and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:25 | Central Michigan | Albert Gant hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the right side | 68-67 |
| 00:23 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to William Beatty | 68-67 |
| 00:08 | Northern Illinois University | William Beatty loses the dribble to Albert Gant | 68-67 |
| 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 and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:06 | Central Michigan | Matt Daniels is fouled in the backcourt by Ricky Tyre - foul #3 on Ricky Tyre, team foul #8 | 68-67 |
| 00:06 | Central Michigan | Matt Daniels makes the 1st free throw | 69-67 |
| 00:06 | Central Michigan | Matt Daniels makes the 2nd free throw | 70-67 |
| 00:06 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 70-67 |
| 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) | |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Gant takes the ball from William Beatty | 70-67 |