| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - James King (fresh) SG - Marvin Philson (fresh) SF - Sean Hiers (fresh) PF - Donald Johnson (fresh) C - Floyd Tipton (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Grover Brook (fresh) SG - Robert Jenkins (fresh) SF - Blaine O'Banner (fresh) PF - Walter Carlson (fresh) C - John Carter (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Central Michigan | John Carter wins the tip | 0-0 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 19:58 | Central Michigan | Grover Brook is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 0-0 |
| 19:38 | Western Michigan | Donald Johnson misses short on a runner from the left block but the foul's on Walter Carlson - foul #1 on Walter Carlson, team foul #1 | 0-0 |
| 19:38 | Western Michigan | Donald Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 1-0 |
| 19:38 | Western Michigan | Donald Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 2-0 |
| 19:35 | Central Michigan | Grover Brook throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 2-0 |
| 19:17 | Western Michigan | Floyd Tipton drills a fadeaway from the left wing on a great pass from Marvin Philson | 4-0 |
| 19:14 | Central Michigan | James King picks off the pass by Robert Jenkins in the backcourt | 4-0 |
| 19:13 | Western Michigan | Sean Hiers throws it down on a great pass from James King | 6-0 |
| 18:51 | Central Michigan | Robert Jenkins can't finish the layup but the foul's on Floyd Tipton - foul #1 on Floyd Tipton, team foul #1 | 6-0 |
| 18:51 | Central Michigan | Robert Jenkins makes the 1st free throw | 6-1 |
| 18:51 | Central Michigan | Robert Jenkins makes the 2nd free throw | 6-2 |
| 18:30 | Western Michigan | Donald Johnson misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 6-2 |
| 18:28 | Western Michigan | Floyd Tipton can't tip it in | 6-2 |
| 18:26 | Central Michigan | Blaine O'Banner gets the rebound | 6-2 |
| 18:24 | Central Michigan | Floyd Tipton is called for the reach on Blaine O'Banner in the backcourt - foul #2 on Floyd Tipton, team foul #2 | 6-2 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Mario Feldman (C) Floyd Tipton | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| 18:06 | Central Michigan | Walter Carlson misses badly on a jumpshot from the right side | 6-2 |
| 18:04 | Central Michigan | Walter Carlson tips it home | 6-4 |
| 17:49 | Western Michigan | Blaine O'Banner is called for the reach on Mario Feldman - foul #1 on Blaine O'Banner, team foul #2 | 6-4 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | David Gregor (PG), James Ball (SG), William Hughes (SF), Kevin Ware (C) James King, Marvin Philson, Sean Hiers, Donald Johnson | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Ronald Wood (PG), Kristopher Bostwick (SG), Ivan Zantow (SF), Carl Tellier (PF), Eric Patton (C) Grover Brook, Robert Jenkins, Blaine O'Banner, Walter Carlson, John Carter | |
| 17:34 | Western Michigan | James Ball can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 6-4 |
| 17:33 | Western Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to James Ball | 6-4 |
| 17:17 | Western Michigan | Kevin Ware throws a bad pass out of bounds | 6-4 |
| 17:02 | Central Michigan | Ronald Wood blows the layup but he's fouled by David Gregor - foul #1 on David Gregor, team foul #3 | 6-4 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Homer Penner (C) Mario Feldman | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| 17:02 | Central Michigan | Ronald Wood makes the 1st free throw | 6-5 |
| 17:02 | Central Michigan | Ronald Wood makes the 2nd free throw | 6-6 |
| 16:43 | Western Michigan | William Hughes drills a 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Kevin Ware | 9-6 |
| 16:38 | Central Michigan | Kristopher Bostwick connects on the open 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Ivan Zantow | 9-9 |
| 16:21 | Western Michigan | David Gregor hits a 3 from the right corner | 12-9 |
| 16:03 | Central Michigan | Eric Patton scores on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 12-12 |
| 15:54 | Western Michigan | Kevin Ware misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 12-12 |
| 15:52 | Central Michigan | Ivan Zantow snags the defensive board | 12-12 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - David Gregor (fairly fresh) 3 pts. SG - James Ball (fairly fresh) SF - William Hughes (fairly fresh) 3 pts. PF - Kevin Ware (fairly fresh) C - Homer Penner (fairly fresh) | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Ronald Wood (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SG - Kristopher Bostwick (fairly fresh) 3 pts. SF - Ivan Zantow (fairly fresh) 1 ast. PF - Carl Tellier (fairly fresh) C - Eric Patton (fairly fresh) 3 pts. | |
| 15:48 | Central Michigan | Ronald Wood knocks in the 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Ivan Zantow | 12-15 |
| 15:30 | Western Michigan | Homer Penner misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 12-15 |
| 15:28 | Central Michigan | Ronald Wood grabs the board | 12-15 |
| 15:04 | Central Michigan | James Ball steps in front of the Ronald Wood pass | 12-15 |
| 14:37 | Western Michigan | David Gregor hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 12-15 |
| 14:35 | Central Michigan | Eric Patton gets the rebound | 12-15 |
| 14:20 | Central Michigan | Carl Tellier blows the layup | 12-15 |
| 14:19 | Western Michigan | David Gregor pulls down the rebound | 12-15 |
| 14:11 | Western Michigan | Kevin Ware is called for traveling | 12-15 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James King (PG), Marvin Philson (SG), Sean Hiers (SF), Donald Johnson (PF), Mario Feldman (C) David Gregor, James Ball, William Hughes, Kevin Ware, Homer Penner | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Grover Brook (PG), Robert Jenkins (SG), Blaine O'Banner (SF), Walter Carlson (PF), John Carter (C) Ronald Wood, Kristopher Bostwick, Ivan Zantow, Carl Tellier, Eric Patton | |
| 13:54 | Central Michigan | John Carter misses short on an open jump hook in the paint | 12-15 |
| 13:53 | Central Michigan | Robert Jenkins pulls down the offensive rebound | 12-15 |
| 13:29 | Central Michigan | Grover Brook makes the 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Blaine O'Banner | 12-18 |
| 13:12 | Western Michigan | Marvin Philson throws a bad pass out of bounds | 12-18 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Carlos Plaster (PG) James King | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| 12:52 | Central Michigan | Grover Brook comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 12-18 |
| 12:50 | Western Michigan | Mario Feldman snags the defensive board | 12-18 |
| 12:36 | Western Michigan | Donald Johnson hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner | 12-18 |
| 12:34 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Robert Jenkins | 12-18 |
| 12:21 | Central Michigan | Grover Brook connects on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 12-21 |
| 12:07 | Western Michigan | Walter Carlson swats the layup by Mario Feldman | 12-21 |
| 12:05 | Western Michigan | Mario Feldman grabs the offensive rebound | 12-21 |
| 11:43 | Western Michigan | Sean Hiers misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 12-21 |
| 11:41 | Central Michigan | Walter Carlson snags the defensive board | 12-21 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Carlos Plaster (fairly fresh) SG - Marvin Philson (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SF - Sean Hiers (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Donald Johnson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. C - Mario Feldman (fairly fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Grover Brook (fairly fresh) 6 pts. SG - Robert Jenkins (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SF - Blaine O'Banner (fairly fresh) PF - Walter Carlson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - John Carter (fairly fresh) | |
| 11:22 | Central Michigan | Robert Jenkins is called for 3 seconds in the lane | 12-21 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James King (PG) Carlos Plaster | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Phillip Payne (PG), Ronald Wood (SF), Chester Lytle (PF) Grover Brook, Blaine O'Banner, Walter Carlson | |
| 11:02 | Western Michigan | Marvin Philson misses the 3pt shot from the right corner | 12-21 |
| 11:01 | Central Michigan | John Carter grabs the defensive rebound | 12-21 |
| 10:44 | Central Michigan | Ronald Wood misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away | 12-21 |
| 10:42 | Western Michigan | Mario Feldman pulls down the rebound | 12-21 |
| 10:37 | Western Michigan | Sean Hiers makes the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Marvin Philson | 15-21 |
| 10:19 | Central Michigan | Robert Jenkins is open but comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 15-21 |
| 10:17 | Western Michigan | Marvin Philson gets the rebound | 15-21 |
| 09:56 | Western Michigan | Mario Feldman comes up short on the jumper from close range but the foul's on John Carter - foul #1 on John Carter, team foul #3 | 15-21 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | David Gregor (PG), James Ball (SG) James King, Marvin Philson | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Grover Brook (PG), Kristopher Bostwick (SG), Blaine O'Banner (SF), Eric Patton (C) Phillip Payne, Robert Jenkins, Ronald Wood, John Carter | |
| 09:56 | Western Michigan | Mario Feldman makes the 1st free throw | 16-21 |
| 09:56 | Western Michigan | Mario Feldman misses the 2nd free throw | 16-21 |
| 09:56 | Central Michigan | Chester Lytle pulls down the rebound | 16-21 |
| 09:39 | Central Michigan | Chester Lytle hits a wide open floater from the right side on a great pass from Kristopher Bostwick | 16-23 |
| 09:27 | Western Michigan | Mario Feldman's dunk attempt is rejected by Eric Patton | 16-23 |
| 09:25 | Western Michigan | Sean Hiers hits the follow up shot | 18-23 |
| 09:22 | Central Michigan | Kristopher Bostwick is hacked by David Gregor in the backcourt - foul #2 on David Gregor, team foul #4 | 18-23 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Hughes (SG), Carlos Plaster (SF), Kevin Ware (C) David Gregor, Sean Hiers, Mario Feldman | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Ivan Zantow (SF), Carl Tellier (PF) Blaine O'Banner, Chester Lytle | |
| 09:10 | Central Michigan | Carl Tellier is by himself and knocks in the turnaround from the left block | 18-25 |
| 08:58 | Western Michigan | Kristopher Bostwick is called for the reach on William Hughes - foul #1 on Kristopher Bostwick, team foul #4 | 18-25 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Ronald Wood (SG) Kristopher Bostwick | |
| 08:40 | Western Michigan | Kevin Ware misses the 3 pointer from the right corner | 18-25 |
| 08:38 | Central Michigan | Carl Tellier gets the rebound | 18-25 |
| 08:24 | Central Michigan | Eric Patton is whistled for traveling | 18-25 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James King (PG), Sean Hiers (SF), Homer Penner (C) William Hughes, Carlos Plaster, Donald Johnson | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Kristopher Bostwick (SG), John Carter (C) Grover Brook, Eric Patton | |
| 08:06 | Western Michigan | Kevin Ware is denied on a layup by Carl Tellier | 18-25 |
| 08:04 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Ronald Wood | 18-25 |
| 08:02 | Central Michigan | Ronald Wood is fouled in the backcourt by Homer Penner - foul #1 on Homer Penner, team foul #5 | 18-25 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Chester Lytle (SF), Walter Carlson (PF) Ivan Zantow, Carl Tellier | |
| 07:53 | Central Michigan | John Carter can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 18-25 |
| 07:52 | Western Michigan | James Ball grabs the board | 18-25 |
| 07:32 | Western Michigan | Sean Hiers is called for traveling | 18-25 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Mario Feldman (PF) Homer Penner | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Grover Brook (PG), Robert Jenkins (SG), Blaine O'Banner (SF) Ronald Wood, Kristopher Bostwick, Chester Lytle | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - James King (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SG - James Ball (fairly fresh) SF - Sean Hiers (tiring) 7 pts. PF - Mario Feldman (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. C - Kevin Ware (fairly fresh) | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Grover Brook (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Robert Jenkins (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Blaine O'Banner (fresh) PF - Walter Carlson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - John Carter (fairly fresh) | |
| 07:22 | Central Michigan | Grover Brook can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 18-25 |
| 07:21 | Western Michigan | Mario Feldman gets the rebound | 18-25 |
| 07:15 | Western Michigan | James Ball hits a shot from just outside the lane on a great pass from James King | 20-25 |
| 07:09 | Central Michigan | Blaine O'Banner is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 20-25 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Hughes (SG), Carlos Plaster (SF), Donald Johnson (PF) James Ball, Sean Hiers, Kevin Ware | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Eric Patton (C) John Carter | |
| 06:56 | Western Michigan | Mario Feldman scores on a shot from the left block on a great pass from James King | 22-25 |
| 06:36 | Central Michigan | Grover Brook misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 22-25 |
| 06:35 | Central Michigan | Walter Carlson grabs the offensive rebound | 22-25 |
| 06:25 | Central Michigan | Blaine O'Banner is fouled on the floor by Carlos Plaster - foul #1 on Carlos Plaster, team foul #6 | 22-25 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Marvin Philson (SG) William Hughes | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Carl Tellier (PF), Ronald Wood (C) Walter Carlson, Eric Patton | |
| 06:15 | Central Michigan | Blaine O'Banner is open and lays it up and in set up by Robert Jenkins | 22-27 |
| 05:57 | Western Michigan | James King is fouled on the floor by Grover Brook - foul #1 on Grover Brook, team foul #5 | 22-27 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Ball (PG), Sean Hiers (SF), Kevin Ware (PF) James King, Carlos Plaster, Donald Johnson | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Kristopher Bostwick (SG), Ivan Zantow (SF), John Carter (C) Grover Brook, Robert Jenkins, Blaine O'Banner | |
| 05:36 | Western Michigan | Marvin Philson's pass is intercepted by Carl Tellier | 22-27 |
| 05:17 | Central Michigan | Kristopher Bostwick loses the dribble to Sean Hiers | 22-27 |
| 05:04 | Western Michigan | Kevin Ware can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the right side but the foul's on Kristopher Bostwick - foul #2 on Kristopher Bostwick, team foul #6 | 22-27 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James King (PG), William Hughes (SF), Homer Penner (C) Marvin Philson, Sean Hiers, Mario Feldman | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Grover Brook (PG), Robert Jenkins (SG), Chester Lytle (PF), Eric Patton (C) Ronald Wood, Kristopher Bostwick, Carl Tellier, John Carter | |
| 05:04 | Western Michigan | Kevin Ware makes the 1st free throw | 23-27 |
| 05:04 | Western Michigan | Kevin Ware makes the 2nd free throw | 24-27 |
| 04:52 | Central Michigan | Ivan Zantow misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner but he's fouled by William Hughes - foul #1 on William Hughes, team foul #7 | 24-27 |
| 04:52 | Central Michigan | Ivan Zantow misses the 1st free throw | 24-27 |
| 04:52 | Central Michigan | Ivan Zantow makes the 2nd free throw | 24-28 |
| 04:52 | Central Michigan | Ivan Zantow misses the 3rd free throw | 24-28 |
| 04:52 | Western Michigan | Kevin Ware gets the rebound | 24-28 |
| 04:42 | Western Michigan | Homer Penner clanks a jumper from the right side | 24-28 |
| 04:41 | Central Michigan | Chester Lytle gets the rebound | 24-28 |
| 04:31 | Central Michigan | Homer Penner swats the layup by Eric Patton | 24-28 |
| 04:29 | Western Michigan | William Hughes gets the rebound | 24-28 |
| 04:27 | Western Michigan | James King double dribbles in the backcourt | 24-28 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Carlos Plaster (SF), Donald Johnson (PF) James Ball, Kevin Ware | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Blaine O'Banner (SF), Walter Carlson (PF) Ivan Zantow, Chester Lytle | |
| 04:13 | Central Michigan | Blaine O'Banner scores on a 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by Grover Brook | 24-31 |
| 03:53 | Western Michigan | James King hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 24-31 |
| 03:52 | Central Michigan | Walter Carlson grabs the defensive rebound | 24-31 |
| 03:45 | Central Michigan | William Hughes is called for the reach on Robert Jenkins - foul #2 on William Hughes, team foul #8 | 24-31 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | David Gregor (PG), Marvin Philson (SG), Floyd Tipton (C) James King, William Hughes, Homer Penner | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Ronald Wood (PG), John Carter (C) Grover Brook, Eric Patton | |
| 03:45 | Central Michigan | Robert Jenkins makes the 1st free throw | 24-32 |
| 03:45 | Central Michigan | Robert Jenkins makes the 2nd free throw | 24-33 |
| 03:21 | Western Michigan | John Carter picks off the pass by Donald Johnson | 24-33 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - David Gregor (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Marvin Philson (tiring) 2 ast. SF - Carlos Plaster (fairly fresh) PF - Donald Johnson (tired) 2 pts. C - Floyd Tipton (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Ronald Wood (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Robert Jenkins (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Blaine O'Banner (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Walter Carlson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - John Carter (fairly fresh) | |
| 03:10 | Central Michigan | John Carter can't connect on a jumper from close range | 24-33 |
| 03:09 | Central Michigan | Walter Carlson pulls down the offensive rebound | 24-33 |
| 02:52 | Central Michigan | Robert Jenkins connects on the 3 pointer from the left wing on a great pass from Blaine O'Banner | 24-36 |
| 02:23 | Western Michigan | David Gregor misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 24-36 |
| 02:21 | Central Michigan | John Carter grabs the defensive rebound | 24-36 |
| 02:16 | Central Michigan | Ronald Wood is open but misses the lay-in | 24-36 |
| 02:14 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Floyd Tipton | 24-36 |
| 01:57 | Western Michigan | Donald Johnson can't finish the layup but he's fouled by Walter Carlson - foul #2 on Walter Carlson, team foul #7 | 24-36 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Ball (PG), William Hughes (SG), Sean Hiers (SF) David Gregor, Marvin Philson, Carlos Plaster | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Grover Brook (PG), Kristopher Bostwick (SG), Ivan Zantow (SF), Carl Tellier (PF), Eric Patton (C) Ronald Wood, Robert Jenkins, Blaine O'Banner, Walter Carlson, John Carter | |
| 01:57 | Western Michigan | Donald Johnson misses the 1st free throw | 24-36 |
| 01:57 | Western Michigan | Donald Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 25-36 |
| 01:46 | Central Michigan | Carl Tellier comes up short on the driving attempt from the right block but he's hacked by Donald Johnson - foul #1 on Donald Johnson, team foul #9 | 25-36 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Kevin Ware (PF) Donald Johnson | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| 01:46 | Central Michigan | Carl Tellier makes the 1st free throw | 25-37 |
| 01:46 | Central Michigan | Carl Tellier makes the 2nd free throw | 25-38 |
| 01:29 | Western Michigan | Floyd Tipton hits the front of the rim on the turnaround in the lane | 25-38 |
| 01:27 | Central Michigan | Ivan Zantow grabs the board | 25-38 |
| 01:25 | Central Michigan | William Hughes is called for the reach on Kristopher Bostwick in the backcourt - foul #3 on William Hughes, team foul #10 | 25-38 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James King (PG), Homer Penner (PF) William Hughes, Kevin Ware | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| 01:25 | Central Michigan | Kristopher Bostwick makes the 1st free throw | 25-39 |
| 01:25 | Central Michigan | Kristopher Bostwick makes the 2nd free throw | 25-40 |
| 00:57 | Western Michigan | Sean Hiers misses short on a 3 from the right corner | 25-40 |
| 00:55 | Western Michigan | Floyd Tipton pulls down the offensive rebound | 25-40 |
| 00:37 | Western Michigan | Homer Penner misses the jump hook from the baseline but he's hacked by Carl Tellier - foul #1 on Carl Tellier, team foul #8 | 25-40 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Ronald Wood (SG), Chester Lytle (PF) Kristopher Bostwick, Eric Patton | |
| 00:37 | Western Michigan | Homer Penner makes the 1st free throw | 26-40 |
| 00:37 | Western Michigan | Homer Penner makes the 2nd free throw | 27-40 |
| 00:17 | Central Michigan | Grover Brook hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left wing but the foul's on Homer Penner - foul #2 on Homer Penner, team foul #11 | 27-40 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | David Gregor (PG), Kevin Ware (PF) James King, Homer Penner | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Robert Jenkins (SG), John Carter (C) Ivan Zantow, Carl Tellier | |
| 00:17 | Central Michigan | Grover Brook makes the 1st free throw | 27-41 |
| 00:17 | Central Michigan | Grover Brook makes the 2nd free throw | 27-42 |
| 00:00 | Western Michigan | Ronald Wood steals the ball from David Gregor | 27-42 |