| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Gilbert McIver (fresh) SG - Michael Barry (fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl. SF - John Lane (fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast. PF - Cody Belcher (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Justin Smiley (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Craig Seager (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Richard Sangster (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Benjamin Rouse (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. PF - James Cole (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Frank Beyers (fresh) 7 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Central Michigan | John Lane inbounds the ball | 27-29 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 19:45 | Central Michigan | Justin Smiley misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 27-29 |
| 19:44 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to James Cole | 27-29 |
| 19:18 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster misses the dunk attempt but he's fouled by Cody Belcher - foul #1 on Cody Belcher, team foul #1 | 27-29 |
| 19:18 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster makes the 1st free throw | 27-30 |
| 19:18 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster makes the 2nd free throw | 27-31 |
| 19:02 | Central Michigan | Cody Belcher loses the ball out of bounds | 27-31 |
| 18:47 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers throws a bad pass out of bounds | 27-31 |
| 18:26 | Central Michigan | John Lane buries a 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by Cody Belcher | 30-31 |
| 18:06 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers misses badly on a turnaround in the lane but he's fouled by Michael Barry - foul #2 on Michael Barry, team foul #2 | 30-31 |
| 18:06 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers makes the 1st free throw | 30-32 |
| 18:06 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers makes the 2nd free throw | 30-33 |
| 17:49 | Central Michigan | James Cole denies the turnaround by Justin Smiley | 30-33 |
| 17:47 | Central Michigan | Justin Smiley pulls down the offensive rebound | 30-33 |
| 17:34 | Central Michigan | Gilbert McIver misses long on a shot from just outside the lane | 30-33 |
| 17:33 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager grabs the defensive rebound | 30-33 |
| 17:09 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster knocks in the runner from the baseline | 30-35 |
| 16:52 | Central Michigan | Cody Belcher scores on a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 32-35 |
| 16:30 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster misses long on a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 32-35 |
| 16:28 | Central Michigan | Cody Belcher grabs the board | 32-35 |
| 16:18 | Central Michigan | Justin Smiley lays it up and in set up by Michael Barry | 34-35 |
| 15:54 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager shoots over the doubleteam and knocks in the fadeaway from the right wing set up by Benjamin Rouse | 34-37 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Gilbert McIver (fairly fresh) SG - Michael Barry (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - John Lane (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. PF - Cody Belcher (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. C - Justin Smiley (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Craig Seager (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Richard Sangster (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Benjamin Rouse (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. PF - James Cole (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Frank Beyers (fairly fresh) 9 pts. | |
| 15:39 | Central Michigan | Cody Belcher misses short on a jumper from the baseline but the foul's on Frank Beyers - foul #2 on Frank Beyers, team foul #1 | 34-37 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Jamie Gregoreski (PG), Benjamin Homan (SG), Paul Lawrence (SF), William Ashley (C) Gilbert McIver, Michael Barry, John Lane, Justin Smiley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff (PG), Danny Wales (SG), Daniel Perry (SF), Dennis Weir (PF), Gerald Dean (C) Craig Seager, Richard Sangster, Benjamin Rouse, James Cole, Frank Beyers | |
| 15:39 | Central Michigan | Cody Belcher makes the 1st free throw | 35-37 |
| 15:39 | Central Michigan | Cody Belcher makes the 2nd free throw | 36-37 |
| 15:19 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff splits the doubleteam but misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 36-37 |
| 15:18 | Northern Illinois University | Gerald Dean snags the offensive board | 36-37 |
| 14:59 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir is called for traveling | 36-37 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Tony Davis (PF) Cody Belcher | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 14:40 | Central Michigan | William Ashley can't connect on a jumpshot from the right wing | 36-37 |
| 14:38 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Wales pulls down the rebound | 36-37 |
| 14:15 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 36-37 |
| 14:14 | Central Michigan | Paul Lawrence grabs the defensive rebound | 36-37 |
| 13:49 | Central Michigan | Dennis Weir steps in front of the Benjamin Homan pass | 36-37 |
| 13:24 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff is bothered by a doubleteam and misses badly on a turnaround from the left block | 36-37 |
| 13:22 | Central Michigan | William Ashley pulls down the rebound | 36-37 |
| 13:06 | Central Michigan | William Ashley can't finish the layup but he's fouled by Daniel Perry - foul #1 on Daniel Perry, team foul #2 | 36-37 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Gilbert McIver (PG), Michael Barry (SG), John Lane (SF), Cody Belcher (PF) Jamie Gregoreski, Benjamin Homan, Paul Lawrence, Tony Davis | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager (PG), Richard Sangster (SG), Benjamin Rouse (SF), James Cole (PF), Frank Beyers (C) Howard Ratliff, Danny Wales, Daniel Perry, Dennis Weir, Gerald Dean | |
| 13:06 | Central Michigan | William Ashley makes the 1st free throw | 37-37 |
| 13:06 | Central Michigan | William Ashley makes the 2nd free throw | 38-37 |
| 12:45 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager splits the doubleteam but misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 38-37 |
| 12:43 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole hits the follow up shot | 38-39 |
| 12:30 | Central Michigan | Cody Belcher knocks in the pull-up jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Gilbert McIver | 40-39 |
| 12:02 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers can't throw it down | 40-39 |
| 12:01 | Central Michigan | Cody Belcher pulls down the rebound | 40-39 |
| 11:46 | Central Michigan | Michael Barry misses badly on a driving attempt from close range but he's fouled by Craig Seager - foul #2 on Craig Seager, team foul #3 | 40-39 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Justin Smiley (C) William Ashley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir (PF) James Cole | |
| 11:46 | Central Michigan | Michael Barry makes the 1st free throw | 41-39 |
| 11:46 | Central Michigan | Michael Barry misses the 2nd free throw | 41-39 |
| 11:46 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers grabs the board | 41-39 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Gilbert McIver (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Michael Barry (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - John Lane (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. PF - Cody Belcher (fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb. C - Justin Smiley (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Craig Seager (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Richard Sangster (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Benjamin Rouse (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. PF - Dennis Weir (fresh) 2 pts. C - Frank Beyers (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:22 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers buries a turnaround from close range | 41-41 |
| 11:11 | Central Michigan | Michael Barry misses the lay-in | 41-41 |
| 11:10 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse pulls down the rebound | 41-41 |
| 11:04 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers can't connect on a floater from the left wing | 41-41 |
| 11:03 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Richard Sangster | 41-41 |
| 10:46 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers comes up short on the jumper near the basket | 41-41 |
| 10:44 | Central Michigan | Justin Smiley gets the rebound | 41-41 |
| 10:20 | Central Michigan | Michael Barry scores on a jumpshot from the free throw line on a great pass from Gilbert McIver | 43-41 |
| 09:54 | Northern Illinois University | The short jumper by Frank Beyers is denied by Justin Smiley | 43-41 |
| 09:53 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster grabs the offensive rebound | 43-41 |
| 09:39 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster knocks in the jump hook from close range | 43-43 |
| 09:23 | Central Michigan | Michael Barry is hacked by Richard Sangster - foul #1 on Richard Sangster, team foul #4 | 43-43 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Jamie Gregoreski (PG), Benjamin Homan (SG), Paul Lawrence (SF), Tony Davis (PF) Gilbert McIver, Michael Barry, John Lane, Cody Belcher | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff (PG), Danny Wales (SG), Daniel Perry (SF), James Cole (PF), Gerald Dean (C) Craig Seager, Richard Sangster, Benjamin Rouse, Dennis Weir, Frank Beyers | |
| 09:10 | Central Michigan | Benjamin Homan misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 43-43 |
| 09:09 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry snags the defensive board | 43-43 |
| 08:45 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff splits the doubleteam but misses short on a jump hook near the basket | 43-43 |
| 08:43 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry can't tip it in | 43-43 |
| 08:41 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry grabs the offensive board | 43-43 |
| 08:16 | Northern Illinois University | Tony Davis is called for the reach on Daniel Perry - foul #1 on Tony Davis, team foul #3 | 43-43 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Gilbert McIver (PG), Michael Barry (SG), William Ashley (C) Jamie Gregoreski, Benjamin Homan, Justin Smiley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 07:54 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry travels with the ball | 43-43 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | John Lane (SF), Cody Belcher (PF) Paul Lawrence, Tony Davis | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager (PG), Frank Beyers (C) Howard Ratliff, Gerald Dean | |
| 07:36 | Central Michigan | Michael Barry is hacked by Danny Wales - foul #2 on Danny Wales, team foul #5 | 43-43 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster (SG), Gerald Dean (C) Danny Wales, James Cole | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Gilbert McIver (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Michael Barry (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - John Lane (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. PF - Cody Belcher (fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb. C - William Ashley (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Craig Seager (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Richard Sangster (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Daniel Perry (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Frank Beyers (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. C - Gerald Dean (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 07:24 | Central Michigan | Craig Seager is called for the reach on Gilbert McIver - foul #3 on Craig Seager, team foul #6 | 43-43 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir (PF) Gerald Dean | |
| 07:12 | Central Michigan | John Lane can't connect on a 3 from the right wing | 43-43 |
| 07:10 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Frank Beyers | 43-43 |
| 06:45 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager drills a floater from the right wing on a great pass from Frank Beyers and the foul's on John Lane - foul #2 on John Lane, team foul #4 | 43-45 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Justin Smiley (C) William Ashley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse (SF) Daniel Perry | |
| 06:45 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager makes the free throw | 43-46 |
| 06:30 | Central Michigan | Cody Belcher misses the easy layup | 43-46 |
| 06:29 | Central Michigan | Justin Smiley pulls down the offensive rebound | 43-46 |
| 06:12 | Central Michigan | Michael Barry's fadeaway is rejected by Frank Beyers | 43-46 |
| 06:10 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir gets the rebound | 43-46 |
| 05:48 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse is fouled on the floor by Cody Belcher - foul #2 on Cody Belcher, team foul #5 | 43-46 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Jamie Gregoreski (PG), Paul Lawrence (SF), Tony Davis (PF) Gilbert McIver, John Lane, Cody Belcher | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff (PG), James Cole (PF) Craig Seager, Dennis Weir | |
| 05:29 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 43-46 |
| 05:27 | Central Michigan | Michael Barry snags the defensive board | 43-46 |
| 05:04 | Central Michigan | Benjamin Rouse takes the ball from Paul Lawrence | 43-46 |
| 05:01 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff slams it home on a nice dish by Benjamin Rouse | 43-48 |
| 04:40 | Central Michigan | Jamie Gregoreski is fouled on the floor by Frank Beyers - foul #3 on Frank Beyers, team foul #7 | 43-48 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Benjamin Homan (SG), John Lane (SF), Cody Belcher (PF) Michael Barry, Paul Lawrence, Tony Davis | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager (PG), Danny Wales (SG), Gerald Dean (C) Howard Ratliff, Richard Sangster, Frank Beyers | |
| 04:40 | Central Michigan | Jamie Gregoreski makes the 1st free throw | 44-48 |
| 04:40 | Central Michigan | Jamie Gregoreski makes the 2nd free throw | 45-48 |
| 04:21 | Northern Illinois University | Gerald Dean hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right wing | 45-48 |
| 04:20 | Central Michigan | Benjamin Homan snags the defensive board | 45-48 |
| 04:04 | Central Michigan | Benjamin Homan drills a 3 pointer from the left wing | 48-48 |
| 03:49 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Wales loses the ball out of bounds | 48-48 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Gilbert McIver (PG), Michael Barry (SG), William Ashley (C) Jamie Gregoreski, Benjamin Homan, Justin Smiley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry (SF), Dennis Weir (PF) Benjamin Rouse, James Cole | |
| 03:29 | Central Michigan | Michael Barry's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 48-48 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Gilbert McIver (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Michael Barry (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - John Lane (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. PF - Cody Belcher (fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb. C - William Ashley (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Craig Seager (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Danny Wales (fresh) SF - Daniel Perry (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Dennis Weir (fresh) 2 pts. C - Gerald Dean (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 03:07 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry is fouled on the floor by John Lane - foul #3 on John Lane, team foul #6 | 48-48 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster (SG), Frank Beyers (C) Danny Wales, Gerald Dean | |
| 02:57 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers hits a jumper from close range set up by Richard Sangster | 48-50 |
| 02:34 | Central Michigan | Gilbert McIver hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right side | 48-50 |
| 02:32 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir gets the rebound | 48-50 |
| 02:32 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 48-50 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Justin Smiley (C) William Ashley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse (SF), James Cole (PF) Daniel Perry, Dennis Weir | |
| 02:15 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster is called for a moving pick - foul #2 on Richard Sangster, team foul #8 | 48-50 |
| 01:59 | Central Michigan | Michael Barry throws a bad pass out of bounds | 48-50 |
| 01:42 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster blows the layup | 48-50 |
| 01:40 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers gets the offensive rebound | 48-50 |
| 01:24 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster hits the front of the rim on the floater near the basket but he's fouled by John Lane - foul #4 on John Lane, team foul #7 | 48-50 |
| 01:24 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster misses the 1st free throw | 48-50 |
| 01:24 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster makes the 2nd free throw | 48-51 |
| 01:11 | Central Michigan | Justin Smiley drills a runner from the right block on a nice dish by Michael Barry | 50-51 |
| 00:46 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster is fouled on the floor by Justin Smiley - foul #3 on Justin Smiley, team foul #8 | 50-51 |
| 00:46 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster makes the 1st free throw | 50-52 |
| 00:46 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster makes the 2nd free throw | 50-53 |
| 00:36 | Central Michigan | James Cole blocks the short jumper by Justin Smiley | 50-53 |
| 00:35 | Central Michigan | John Lane gets the offensive rebound | 50-53 |
| 00:20 | Central Michigan | John Lane is hacked by Frank Beyers - foul #4 on Frank Beyers, team foul #9 | 50-53 |
| 00:20 | Central Michigan | John Lane makes the 1st free throw | 51-53 |
| 00:20 | Central Michigan | John Lane makes the 2nd free throw | 52-53 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a flex offense and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:17 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster is hacked by Michael Barry in the backcourt - foul #3 on Michael Barry, team foul #9 | 52-53 |
| 00:17 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster makes the 1st free throw | 52-54 |
| 00:17 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster makes the 2nd free throw | 52-55 |
| 00:11 | Central Michigan | John Lane can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 52-55 |
| 00:10 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Craig Seager | 52-55 |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager is hacked by Gilbert McIver in the backcourt - foul #1 on Gilbert McIver, team foul #10 | 52-55 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Danny Wales (SG), Howard Ratliff (SF), Dennis Weir (PF) Richard Sangster, Benjamin Rouse, James Cole | |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager makes the 1st free throw | 52-56 |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager misses the 2nd free throw | 52-56 |
| 00:09 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Justin Smiley | 52-56 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan 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 man to man (-2) | |
| 00:04 | Central Michigan | Danny Wales picks off the pass by Michael Barry | 52-56 |
| 00:04 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 52-56 |
| 00:01 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager is hacked by Gilbert McIver in the backcourt - foul #2 on Gilbert McIver, team foul #11 | 52-56 |
| 00:01 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager makes the 1st free throw | 52-57 |
| 00:01 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager misses the 2nd free throw | 52-57 |
| 00:01 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Cody Belcher | 52-57 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan 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 man to man (+2) | |
| 00:00 | Central Michigan | Cody Belcher misses badly on a fullcourt shot | 52-57 |