| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Craig Seager (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Richard Sangster (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Benjamin Rouse (fresh) 1 ast. PF - James Cole (fresh) 2 pts. C - Frank Beyers (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Raymond Deloach (fresh) SG - Michael Leahy (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Nicholas Morejon (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Harold Atwell (fresh) 4 pts. C - Gilbert Fackler (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Eastern Michigan | Nicholas Morejon inbounds the ball | 29-24 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 19:44 | Eastern Michigan | Harold Atwell misses the 3 from the right corner | 29-24 |
| 19:42 | Eastern Michigan | Raymond Deloach hits the follow up shot | 29-26 |
| 19:17 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers makes the floater from the left block on a nice dish by Richard Sangster | 31-26 |
| 19:03 | Eastern Michigan | Gilbert Fackler knocks in the jumper in the paint on a nice dish by Harold Atwell and he's hacked by Frank Beyers - foul #2 on Frank Beyers, team foul #1 | 31-28 |
| 19:03 | Eastern Michigan | Gilbert Fackler makes the free throw | 31-29 |
| 18:46 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers clanks a turnaround from close range but he's fouled by Gilbert Fackler - foul #3 on Gilbert Fackler, team foul #1 | 31-29 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | William Bullock (C) Gilbert Fackler | |
| 18:46 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers misses the 1st free throw | 31-29 |
| 18:46 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers makes the 2nd free throw | 32-29 |
| 18:23 | Eastern Michigan | Raymond Deloach is hacked by James Cole - foul #1 on James Cole, team foul #2 | 32-29 |
| 18:11 | Eastern Michigan | Nicholas Morejon hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 32-29 |
| 18:09 | Eastern Michigan | Raymond Deloach tips it back up and in | 32-31 |
| 17:41 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster's floater is tipped away by William Bullock | 32-31 |
| 17:39 | Eastern Michigan | Harold Atwell gets the rebound | 32-31 |
| 17:13 | Eastern Michigan | William Bullock hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from close range but he's fouled by Richard Sangster - foul #1 on Richard Sangster, team foul #3 | 32-31 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry (SF), Dennis Weir (PF) Benjamin Rouse, James Cole | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Kenneth Stillwell (PG), Lawrence McCormick (SF), Charles Walker (C) Raymond Deloach, Nicholas Morejon, Harold Atwell | |
| 17:13 | Eastern Michigan | William Bullock makes the 1st free throw | 32-32 |
| 17:13 | Eastern Michigan | William Bullock makes the 2nd free throw | 32-33 |
| 16:53 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 32-33 |
| 16:52 | Eastern Michigan | The rebound goes to William Bullock | 32-33 |
| 16:42 | Eastern Michigan | Kenneth Stillwell can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 32-33 |
| 16:40 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Daniel Perry | 32-33 |
| 16:11 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir scores on a floater from the right block on a nice dish by Richard Sangster | 34-33 |
| 16:01 | Eastern Michigan | Craig Seager is called for the reach on Kenneth Stillwell - foul #1 on Craig Seager, team foul #4 | 34-33 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff (PG), Danny Wales (SG), Benjamin Rouse (SF), Gerald Dean (C) Craig Seager, Richard Sangster, Daniel Perry, Frank Beyers | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | James Cormier (SG), Nicholas Morejon (SF), David Wilson (C) Michael Leahy, Lawrence McCormick, William Bullock | |
| 15:51 | Eastern Michigan | Nicholas Morejon hits the front of the rim on the shot near the basket | 34-33 |
| 15:50 | Eastern Michigan | Kenneth Stillwell hits the follow up shot | 34-35 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Howard Ratliff (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Danny Wales (fresh) SF - Benjamin Rouse (fresh) 1 ast. PF - Dennis Weir (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Gerald Dean (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Kenneth Stillwell (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - James Cormier (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Nicholas Morejon (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Charles Walker (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - David Wilson (fresh) | |
| 15:30 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir can't connect on a jumper from the left block but he's hacked by Charles Walker - foul #2 on Charles Walker, team foul #2 | 34-35 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Raymond Deloach (PG), Harold Atwell (PF), Gilbert Fackler (C) James Cormier, Charles Walker, David Wilson | |
| 15:30 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir misses the 1st free throw | 34-35 |
| 15:30 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir makes the 2nd free throw | 35-35 |
| 15:05 | Eastern Michigan | Gilbert Fackler buries a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Kenneth Stillwell | 35-37 |
| 14:38 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Wales throws a bad pass out of bounds | 35-37 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Cole (PF), Frank Beyers (C) Dennis Weir, Gerald Dean | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Michael Leahy (SG) Kenneth Stillwell | |
| 14:15 | Eastern Michigan | Nicholas Morejon is denied on a layup by Frank Beyers | 35-37 |
| 14:13 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff grabs the defensive rebound | 35-37 |
| 13:50 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers misses the jumper from the right wing | 35-37 |
| 13:49 | Eastern Michigan | Gilbert Fackler grabs the defensive rebound | 35-37 |
| 13:41 | Eastern Michigan | Gilbert Fackler misses the fadeaway from the right wing | 35-37 |
| 13:39 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole grabs the defensive rebound | 35-37 |
| 13:14 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers connects on the runner from the baseline on a great pass from Howard Ratliff | 37-37 |
| 12:58 | Eastern Michigan | Harold Atwell buries a 3 from the left corner | 37-40 |
| 12:29 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers drills a pull-up jumper from the left wing and he's fouled by Gilbert Fackler - foul #4 on Gilbert Fackler, team foul #3 | 39-40 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager (PG), Richard Sangster (SG), Daniel Perry (SF), Dennis Weir (PF) Howard Ratliff, Danny Wales, Benjamin Rouse, James Cole | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Kenneth Stillwell (PG), James Cormier (SG), Lawrence McCormick (SF), William Bullock (PF), Charles Walker (C) Raymond Deloach, Michael Leahy, Nicholas Morejon, Harold Atwell, Gilbert Fackler | |
| 12:29 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers makes the free throw | 40-40 |
| 12:11 | Eastern Michigan | William Bullock loses the ball out of bounds | 40-40 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gerald Dean (C) Frank Beyers | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| 11:50 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager connects on the 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Richard Sangster | 43-40 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Craig Seager (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SG - Richard Sangster (fresh) 6 pts. 5 ast. SF - Daniel Perry (fresh) PF - Dennis Weir (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Gerald Dean (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Kenneth Stillwell (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - James Cormier (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Lawrence McCormick (fresh) PF - William Bullock (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Charles Walker (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 11:26 | Eastern Michigan | William Bullock buries a shot near the basket set up by Kenneth Stillwell | 43-42 |
| 11:04 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 43-42 |
| 11:03 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry tips it but misses | 43-42 |
| 11:01 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster grabs the offensive rebound | 43-42 |
| 10:44 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway in the paint | 43-42 |
| 10:43 | Eastern Michigan | Charles Walker gets the rebound | 43-42 |
| 10:18 | Eastern Michigan | Kenneth Stillwell comes up short on the shot from the right wing | 43-42 |
| 10:16 | Northern Illinois University | Gerald Dean grabs the board | 43-42 |
| 09:50 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager hits a 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Dennis Weir | 46-42 |
| 09:39 | Eastern Michigan | Lawrence McCormick connects on the jumper from just outside the lane and the foul's on Dennis Weir - foul #2 on Dennis Weir, team foul #5 | 46-44 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse (SF), James Cole (PF), Frank Beyers (C) Daniel Perry, Dennis Weir, Gerald Dean | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Raymond Deloach (PG), Michael Leahy (SG), Harold Atwell (PF), David Wilson (C) Kenneth Stillwell, James Cormier, William Bullock, Charles Walker | |
| 09:39 | Eastern Michigan | Lawrence McCormick makes the free throw | 46-45 |
| 09:10 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 46-45 |
| 09:08 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers snags the offensive board | 46-45 |
| 08:47 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager hits a 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Frank Beyers | 49-45 |
| 08:21 | Eastern Michigan | Michael Leahy is hacked by Frank Beyers - foul #3 on Frank Beyers, team foul #6 | 49-45 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff (PG), Danny Wales (SG) Craig Seager, Richard Sangster | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Kenneth Stillwell (PG), Nicholas Morejon (SF) Raymond Deloach, Lawrence McCormick | |
| 08:01 | Eastern Michigan | Kenneth Stillwell misses short on a shot from the free throw line but he's fouled by Howard Ratliff - foul #2 on Howard Ratliff, team foul #7 | 49-45 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | William Bullock (C) David Wilson | |
| 08:01 | Eastern Michigan | Kenneth Stillwell makes the 1st free throw | 49-46 |
| 08:01 | Eastern Michigan | Kenneth Stillwell makes the 2nd free throw | 49-47 |
| 07:35 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Leahy takes the ball from Howard Ratliff | 49-47 |
| 07:32 | Eastern Michigan | Michael Leahy misses the lay-in | 49-47 |
| 07:30 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers grabs the board | 49-47 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Howard Ratliff (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Danny Wales (fresh) SF - Benjamin Rouse (fresh) 1 ast. PF - James Cole (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Frank Beyers (fresh) 13 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Kenneth Stillwell (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SG - Michael Leahy (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Nicholas Morejon (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Harold Atwell (fresh) 7 pts. C - William Bullock (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:12 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 49-47 |
| 07:11 | Eastern Michigan | The rebound goes to Harold Atwell | 49-47 |
| 06:47 | Eastern Michigan | Kenneth Stillwell is whistled for traveling | 49-47 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager (PG), Daniel Perry (SF), Dennis Weir (PF) Howard Ratliff, Benjamin Rouse, James Cole | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Raymond Deloach (PG), Gilbert Fackler (C) Kenneth Stillwell, Harold Atwell | |
| 06:24 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir knocks in the turnaround from the left block on a nice dish by Craig Seager | 51-47 |
| 06:11 | Eastern Michigan | Nicholas Morejon's floater is knocked away by Daniel Perry | 51-47 |
| 06:10 | Eastern Michigan | William Bullock pulls down the offensive rebound | 51-47 |
| 05:50 | Eastern Michigan | Gilbert Fackler is hacked by Craig Seager - foul #2 on Craig Seager, team foul #8 | 51-47 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster (SG), Gerald Dean (C) Danny Wales, Frank Beyers | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Kenneth Stillwell (SG), Charles Walker (PF) Michael Leahy, William Bullock | |
| 05:50 | Eastern Michigan | Gilbert Fackler makes the 1st free throw | 51-48 |
| 05:50 | Eastern Michigan | Gilbert Fackler makes the 2nd free throw | 51-49 |
| 05:33 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster knocks in the floater from close range on a great pass from Craig Seager | 53-49 |
| 05:24 | Eastern Michigan | Raymond Deloach can't connect on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 53-49 |
| 05:22 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir grabs the defensive rebound | 53-49 |
| 05:18 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 53-49 |
| 05:16 | Eastern Michigan | The rebound goes to Gilbert Fackler | 53-49 |
| 04:52 | Eastern Michigan | Gilbert Fackler hits the finger roll | 53-51 |
| 04:30 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager knocks in the 3pt jumper from straight away | 56-51 |
| 04:05 | Eastern Michigan | Charles Walker's floater is tipped away by Dennis Weir | 56-51 |
| 04:03 | Eastern Michigan | Gilbert Fackler tips it home | 56-53 |
| 04:03 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 56-53 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse (SF), James Cole (PF), Frank Beyers (C) Daniel Perry, Dennis Weir, Gerald Dean | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Michael Leahy (SG), Harold Atwell (PF) Kenneth Stillwell, Charles Walker | |
| 03:44 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers banks in the layup | 58-53 |
| 03:32 | Eastern Michigan | Gilbert Fackler can't connect on a jumper from the free throw line but he's hacked by Frank Beyers - foul #4 on Frank Beyers, team foul #9 | 58-53 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Kenneth Stillwell (PG), Lawrence McCormick (SF) Raymond Deloach, Nicholas Morejon | |
| 03:32 | Eastern Michigan | Gilbert Fackler makes the 1st free throw | 58-54 |
| 03:32 | Eastern Michigan | Gilbert Fackler makes the 2nd free throw | 58-55 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Craig Seager (fresh) 18 pts. 3 ast. SG - Richard Sangster (fresh) 8 pts. 5 ast. SF - Benjamin Rouse (fresh) 1 ast. PF - James Cole (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Frank Beyers (fresh) 15 pts. 6 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Kenneth Stillwell (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SG - Michael Leahy (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Lawrence McCormick (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Harold Atwell (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. C - Gilbert Fackler (fresh) 15 pts. 7 reb. 4 pf. | |
| 03:09 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 58-55 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | William Bullock (C) Gilbert Fackler | |
| 02:59 | Eastern Michigan | William Bullock can't finish the layup | 58-55 |
| 02:57 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster gets the rebound | 58-55 |
| 02:33 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster is hacked by Harold Atwell - foul #1 on Harold Atwell, team foul #4 | 58-55 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff (PG) Craig Seager | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Nicholas Morejon (SF) Lawrence McCormick | |
| 02:17 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 58-55 |
| 02:15 | Eastern Michigan | Nicholas Morejon grabs the board | 58-55 |
| 02:15 | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 58-55 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager (PG) Howard Ratliff | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Raymond Deloach (PG), Gilbert Fackler (C) Kenneth Stillwell, William Bullock | |
| 01:52 | Eastern Michigan | Harold Atwell is hacked by Benjamin Rouse - foul #2 on Benjamin Rouse, team foul #10 | 58-55 |
| 01:52 | Eastern Michigan | Harold Atwell misses the 1st free throw | 58-55 |
| 01:52 | Eastern Michigan | Harold Atwell makes the 2nd free throw | 58-56 |
| 01:31 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster hits a fadeaway in the lane on a great pass from Frank Beyers and the foul's on Raymond Deloach - foul #3 on Raymond Deloach, team foul #5 | 60-56 |
| 01:31 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster makes the free throw | 61-56 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 01:16 | Eastern Michigan | Nicholas Morejon is called for a charge - foul #1 on Nicholas Morejon, team foul #6 | 61-56 |
| 01:01 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 61-56 |
| 00:59 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers tips it back up and in | 63-56 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:45 | Eastern Michigan | Gilbert Fackler knocks in the jumpshot from the left wing on a great pass from Nicholas Morejon | 63-58 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:44 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster is fouled in the backcourt by Raymond Deloach - foul #4 on Raymond Deloach, team foul #7 | 63-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry (SF) Benjamin Rouse | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| 00:44 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster makes the 1st free throw | 64-58 |
| 00:44 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster makes the 2nd free throw | 65-58 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:36 | Eastern Michigan | Craig Seager takes the ball from Harold Atwell | 65-58 |
| 00:33 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager blows the layup | 65-58 |
| 00:31 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole gets the offensive rebound | 65-58 |
| 00:29 | Northern Illinois University | Nicholas Morejon is called for the reach on James Cole - foul #2 on Nicholas Morejon, team foul #8 | 65-58 |
| 00:29 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole makes the 1st free throw | 66-58 |
| 00:29 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole makes the 2nd free throw | 67-58 |
| 00:22 | Eastern Michigan | Michael Leahy can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 67-58 |
| 00:21 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers gets the rebound | 67-58 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:18 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers is hacked by Raymond Deloach in the backcourt - foul #5 on Raymond Deloach, team foul #9 | 67-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Kenneth Stillwell (PG) Raymond Deloach | |
| 00:18 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers makes the 1st free throw | 68-58 |
| 00:18 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers makes the 2nd free throw | 69-58 |
| 00:10 | Eastern Michigan | Michael Leahy is fouled on the floor by Richard Sangster - foul #2 on Richard Sangster, team foul #11 | 69-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff (PG), Danny Wales (SG), Dennis Weir (PF), Gerald Dean (C) Craig Seager, Richard Sangster, James Cole, Frank Beyers | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Lawrence McCormick (SF), William Bullock (PF), Charles Walker (C) Nicholas Morejon, Harold Atwell, Gilbert Fackler | |
| 00:10 | Eastern Michigan | Michael Leahy makes the 1st free throw | 69-59 |
| 00:10 | Eastern Michigan | Michael Leahy misses the 2nd free throw | 69-59 |
| 00:10 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Daniel Perry | 69-59 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff runs out the clock | 69-59 |