| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - John Marchetti (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Robert Keltner (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Jackson (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Otto Walters (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Shelton Click (fresh) 2 pts. 3 stl. | |
| Lineup | Louisiana Tech | PG - Brian Crosier (fresh) 7 pts. 6 ast. SG - Andrew Choate (fresh) 11 pts. 2 stl. SF - Paul Hazinski (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Willie Rodgers (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. C - Eddie Cooper (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Louisiana Tech | Paul Hazinski inbounds the ball | 33-35 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 19:39 | Louisiana Tech | Brian Crosier misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 33-35 |
| 19:37 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters snags the defensive board | 33-35 |
| 19:32 | Northern Illinois University | A charge is called on James Jackson - foul #2 on James Jackson, team foul #1 | 33-35 |
| 19:18 | Louisiana Tech | Andrew Choate clanks a 3 pointer from straight away | 33-35 |
| 19:17 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson gets the rebound | 33-35 |
| 18:59 | Northern Illinois University | Shelton Click misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 33-35 |
| 18:58 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Otto Walters | 33-35 |
| 18:45 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 33-35 |
| 18:43 | Northern Illinois University | John Marchetti misses the tip | 33-35 |
| 18:41 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson tips it but misses | 33-35 |
| 18:40 | Louisiana Tech | Paul Hazinski snags the defensive board | 33-35 |
| 18:13 | Louisiana Tech | Paul Hazinski scores on a 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Andrew Choate | 33-38 |
| 18:07 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters makes the jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by John Marchetti | 35-38 |
| 18:02 | Louisiana Tech | Paul Hazinski is fouled on the floor by Otto Walters - foul #1 on Otto Walters, team foul #2 | 35-38 |
| 17:46 | Louisiana Tech | Andrew Choate drills a 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from Willie Rodgers | 35-41 |
| 17:37 | Northern Illinois University | Willie Rodgers steals it from Otto Walters | 35-41 |
| 17:27 | Louisiana Tech | Paul Hazinski misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 35-41 |
| 17:26 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson gets the rebound | 35-41 |
| 17:09 | Northern Illinois University | John Marchetti misses badly on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 35-41 |
| 17:08 | Northern Illinois University | John Marchetti pulls down the offensive rebound | 35-41 |
| 16:56 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Keltner scores on a fadeaway from the right side on a great pass from John Marchetti | 37-41 |
| 16:36 | Louisiana Tech | Brian Crosier drills a runner from the baseline | 37-43 |
| 16:20 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters misses the jumper from the baseline | 37-43 |
| 16:18 | Louisiana Tech | Eddie Cooper grabs the board | 37-43 |
| 16:03 | Louisiana Tech | Paul Hazinski hits a jumpshot from the right side on a nice dish by Eddie Cooper | 37-45 |
| 15:44 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson misses the easy layup but he's hacked by Paul Hazinski - foul #2 on Paul Hazinski, team foul #1 | 37-45 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Justin Huizenga (PG), Erwin Taylor (SG), Francis Rosado (PF), Joe Thurman (C) John Marchetti, Robert Keltner, Otto Walters, Shelton Click | |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | Norman Turner (PG), Robert Roth (SG), Robert Benson (SF), George Swims (PF), Harvey Monahan (C) Brian Crosier, Andrew Choate, Paul Hazinski, Willie Rodgers, Eddie Cooper | |
| 15:44 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson makes the 1st free throw | 38-45 |
| 15:44 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson makes the 2nd free throw | 39-45 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Justin Huizenga (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Erwin Taylor (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. SF - James Jackson (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. PF - Francis Rosado (fresh) 3 pts. C - Joe Thurman (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Louisiana Tech | PG - Norman Turner (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Robert Roth (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. SF - Robert Benson (fresh) PF - George Swims (fresh) 2 pts. C - Harvey Monahan (fresh) 2 pts. 2 blk. | |
| 15:22 | Louisiana Tech | George Swims hits a jumper from close range on a great pass from Norman Turner | 39-47 |
| 15:05 | Northern Illinois University | Norman Turner takes the ball from Justin Huizenga | 39-47 |
| 14:48 | Louisiana Tech | Robert Roth buries a 3pt shot from the right wing | 39-50 |
| 14:46 | Northern Illinois University | Justin Huizenga is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 39-50 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson (C) James Jackson | |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | | |
| 14:32 | Louisiana Tech | The 3pt attempt by Robert Roth is denied by Justin Huizenga | 39-50 |
| 14:31 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Thurman snags the defensive board | 39-50 |
| 14:26 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away | 39-50 |
| 14:24 | Louisiana Tech | George Swims grabs the board | 39-50 |
| 14:01 | Louisiana Tech | Robert Benson throws a bad pass out of bounds | 39-50 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | Brian Crosier (PG), Paul Hazinski (SF) Robert Benson, Harvey Monahan | |
| 13:46 | Northern Illinois University | Justin Huizenga can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 39-50 |
| 13:45 | Louisiana Tech | George Swims grabs the defensive rebound | 39-50 |
| 13:26 | Louisiana Tech | George Swims makes the 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Brian Crosier | 39-53 |
| 13:07 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Thurman hits the finger roll | 41-53 |
| 12:39 | Louisiana Tech | Robert Roth is hacked by Joe Thurman - foul #3 on Joe Thurman, team foul #3 | 41-53 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Marchetti (PG), Robert Keltner (SG), David Gillespie (SF), Otto Walters (PF), Shelton Click (C) Justin Huizenga, Francis Rosado, Erwin Taylor, Joe Thurman, Ryan Watterson | |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | Andrew Choate (SG), James Suggs (PF), Eddie Cooper (C) Norman Turner, Robert Roth, George Swims | |
| 12:29 | Louisiana Tech | Eddie Cooper is called for a moving pick - foul #1 on Eddie Cooper, team foul #2 | 41-53 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson (SF) David Gillespie | |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | Willie Rodgers (PF) James Suggs | |
| 12:07 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Keltner clanks a fadeaway from just outside the lane but the foul's on Paul Hazinski - foul #3 on Paul Hazinski, team foul #3 | 41-53 |
| 12:07 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Keltner makes the 1st free throw | 42-53 |
| 12:07 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Keltner misses the 2nd free throw | 42-53 |
| 12:07 | Louisiana Tech | Willie Rodgers gets the rebound | 42-53 |
| 11:50 | Louisiana Tech | John Marchetti is called for the reach on Brian Crosier - foul #1 on John Marchetti, team foul #4 | 42-53 |
| 11:31 | Louisiana Tech | Eddie Cooper is fouled on the floor by Shelton Click - foul #1 on Shelton Click, team foul #5 | 42-53 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - John Marchetti (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Robert Keltner (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Jackson (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. PF - Otto Walters (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. C - Shelton Click (fresh) 2 pts. 3 stl. | |
| Lineup | Louisiana Tech | PG - Brian Crosier (fresh) 9 pts. 7 ast. SG - Andrew Choate (fresh) 14 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Paul Hazinski (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. PF - Willie Rodgers (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. C - Eddie Cooper (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 11:22 | Louisiana Tech | Paul Hazinski connects on the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Willie Rodgers | 42-56 |
| 11:07 | Northern Illinois University | Shelton Click buries a 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by John Marchetti | 45-56 |
| 10:58 | Louisiana Tech | Andrew Choate comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 45-56 |
| 10:56 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Shelton Click | 45-56 |
| 10:52 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson comes up short on the 3 from the right wing | 45-56 |
| 10:51 | Northern Illinois University | Shelton Click can't tip it in | 45-56 |
| 10:50 | Louisiana Tech | The rebound goes to Paul Hazinski | 45-56 |
| 10:22 | Louisiana Tech | Willie Rodgers hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away | 45-56 |
| 10:21 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters pulls down the rebound | 45-56 |
| 10:16 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Keltner hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 45-56 |
| 10:15 | Louisiana Tech | The rebound goes to Eddie Cooper | 45-56 |
| 09:54 | Louisiana Tech | Eddie Cooper makes the jumper from the left side on a great pass from Brian Crosier | 45-58 |
| 09:50 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 45-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Justin Huizenga (PG), Francis Rosado (SG), Erwin Taylor (SF), Joe Thurman (PF), Ryan Watterson (C) John Marchetti, Robert Keltner, James Jackson, Otto Walters, Shelton Click | |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | Norman Turner (PG), Robert Roth (SG), Robert Benson (SF), George Swims (PF), Harvey Monahan (C) Brian Crosier, Andrew Choate, Paul Hazinski, Willie Rodgers, Eddie Cooper | |
| 09:37 | Louisiana Tech | Robert Roth buries a 3pt jumper from straight away | 45-61 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 09:25 | Northern Illinois University | Justin Huizenga's 3 pointer is rejected by George Swims | 45-61 |
| 09:23 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson misses the tip | 45-61 |
| 09:21 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Thurman grabs the offensive board | 45-61 |
| 09:12 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Thurman misses the 3pt shot from the left corner | 45-61 |
| 09:11 | Louisiana Tech | George Swims grabs the defensive rebound | 45-61 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 08:47 | Louisiana Tech | Francis Rosado picks off the pass by Harvey Monahan | 45-61 |
| 08:36 | Northern Illinois University | Justin Huizenga throws a bad pass out of bounds | 45-61 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Keltner (SG), Otto Walters (PF), Shelton Click (C) Erwin Taylor, Joe Thurman, Ryan Watterson | |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | Brian Crosier (PG), Paul Hazinski (SF) Robert Benson, Harvey Monahan | |
| 08:14 | Louisiana Tech | Norman Turner misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 45-61 |
| 08:12 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters pulls down the rebound | 45-61 |
| 08:06 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado clanks a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 45-61 |
| 08:05 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters gets the offensive rebound | 45-61 |
| 07:49 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado can't connect on a jumper from the right wing | 45-61 |
| 07:48 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Keltner grabs the offensive board | 45-61 |
| 07:30 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters is hacked by Robert Roth - foul #3 on Robert Roth, team foul #4 | 45-61 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Marchetti (PG), James Jackson (SF) Justin Huizenga, Francis Rosado | |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | Andrew Choate (SG), Eddie Cooper (C) Norman Turner, George Swims | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - John Marchetti (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. SG - Robert Keltner (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Jackson (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. PF - Otto Walters (fresh) 4 pts. 9 reb. C - Shelton Click (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 3 stl. | |
| Lineup | Louisiana Tech | PG - Brian Crosier (fresh) 9 pts. 8 ast. SG - Andrew Choate (fresh) 14 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Paul Hazinski (fresh) 13 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. PF - Robert Roth (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. C - Eddie Cooper (fresh) 4 pts. 8 reb. | |
| 07:14 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson throws a bad pass out of bounds | 45-61 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | Willie Rodgers (PF) Robert Roth | |
| 06:57 | Louisiana Tech | Andrew Choate connects on the 3 from the left wing set up by Paul Hazinski | 45-64 |
| 06:44 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson makes the 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Otto Walters | 48-64 |
| 06:21 | Louisiana Tech | Brian Crosier scores on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 48-67 |
| 06:06 | Northern Illinois University | Shelton Click buries a 3 pointer from straight away | 51-67 |
| 05:57 | Louisiana Tech | Shelton Click steals the ball from Paul Hazinski | 51-67 |
| 05:42 | Northern Illinois University | Otto Walters drills a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Robert Keltner | 54-67 |
| 05:21 | Louisiana Tech | Eddie Cooper hits a floater from the right block set up by Paul Hazinski | 54-69 |
| 05:14 | Northern Illinois University | John Marchetti buries a 3pt shot from the right wing | 57-69 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 04:54 | Louisiana Tech | Willie Rodgers misses badly on a runner in the lane but the foul's on Shelton Click - foul #2 on Shelton Click, team foul #6 | 57-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Justin Huizenga (PG), Erwin Taylor (SG), Francis Rosado (PF), Joe Thurman (C) John Marchetti, Robert Keltner, Otto Walters, Shelton Click | |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | Norman Turner (PG), Robert Roth (SG), Robert Benson (SF), George Swims (C) Brian Crosier, Andrew Choate, Paul Hazinski, Eddie Cooper | |
| 04:54 | Louisiana Tech | Willie Rodgers makes the 1st free throw | 57-70 |
| 04:54 | Louisiana Tech | Willie Rodgers misses the 2nd free throw | 57-70 |
| 04:54 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Francis Rosado | 57-70 |
| 04:48 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson comes up short on the turnaround in the lane | 57-70 |
| 04:47 | Louisiana Tech | Robert Benson gets the rebound | 57-70 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 04:37 | Louisiana Tech | Robert Benson scores on a fadeaway from the left side on a great pass from George Swims | 57-72 |
| 04:17 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left side but the foul's on Robert Roth - foul #4 on Robert Roth, team foul #5 | 57-72 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | Harvey Monahan (C) Willie Rodgers | |
| 04:17 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson makes the 1st free throw | 58-72 |
| 04:17 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson makes the 2nd free throw | 59-72 |
| 03:58 | Louisiana Tech | Robert Roth blows the layup but the foul's on Francis Rosado - foul #1 on Francis Rosado, team foul #7 | 59-72 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson (C) James Jackson | |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | | |
| 03:58 | Louisiana Tech | Robert Roth makes the 1st free throw | 59-73 |
| 03:58 | Louisiana Tech | Robert Roth makes the 2nd free throw | 59-74 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:48 | Northern Illinois University | Erwin Taylor knocks in the 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Ryan Watterson | 62-74 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:22 | Louisiana Tech | Norman Turner can't connect on a jumper from the left block | 62-74 |
| 03:21 | Louisiana Tech | Harvey Monahan tips it home | 62-76 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Justin Huizenga (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Francis Rosado (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. SF - Erwin Taylor (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Joe Thurman (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - Ryan Watterson (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Louisiana Tech | PG - Norman Turner (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Robert Roth (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. 4 pf. SF - Robert Benson (fresh) 2 pts. PF - George Swims (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - Harvey Monahan (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 03:01 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Roth steals it from Ryan Watterson | 62-76 |
| 02:57 | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 62-76 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Marchetti (PG), Robert Keltner (SG), James Jackson (SF), Otto Walters (PF), Shelton Click (C) Justin Huizenga, Francis Rosado, Erwin Taylor, Joe Thurman, Ryan Watterson | |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | Brian Crosier (PG), Andrew Choate (SG), Paul Hazinski (SF), Willie Rodgers (PF), Eddie Cooper (C) Norman Turner, Robert Roth, Robert Benson, George Swims, Harvey Monahan | |
| 02:42 | Louisiana Tech | John Marchetti is called for the reach on Brian Crosier - foul #2 on John Marchetti, team foul #8 | 62-76 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Justin Huizenga (PG), Francis Rosado (SG), Erwin Taylor (SF), Joe Thurman (PF), Ryan Watterson (C) John Marchetti, Robert Keltner, James Jackson, Otto Walters, Shelton Click | |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | Robert Roth (SG), Norman Turner (SF), James Suggs (PF), Harvey Monahan (C) Andrew Choate, Paul Hazinski, Willie Rodgers, Eddie Cooper | |
| 02:42 | Louisiana Tech | Brian Crosier makes the 1st free throw | 62-77 |
| 02:42 | Louisiana Tech | Brian Crosier makes the 2nd free throw | 62-78 |
| 02:31 | Northern Illinois University | Justin Huizenga hits a jump hook from the left block | 64-78 |
| 02:10 | Louisiana Tech | James Suggs clanks a 3 pointer from straight away | 64-78 |
| 02:09 | Northern Illinois University | Erwin Taylor grabs the board | 64-78 |
| 02:04 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado knocks in the pull-up jumper from the free throw line set up by Justin Huizenga and he's hacked by Harvey Monahan - foul #2 on Harvey Monahan, team foul #6 | 66-78 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | Robert Benson (SF), George Swims (PF) Brian Crosier, James Suggs | |
| 02:04 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado makes the free throw | 67-78 |
| 01:48 | Louisiana Tech | Norman Turner's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 67-78 |
| 01:34 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson misses badly on a turnaround from close range but he's hacked by Harvey Monahan - foul #3 on Harvey Monahan, team foul #7 | 67-78 |
| 01:34 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson misses the 1st free throw | 67-78 |
| 01:34 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson misses the 2nd free throw | 67-78 |
| 01:34 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Thurman grabs the offensive rebound | 67-78 |
| 01:16 | Northern Illinois University | Erwin Taylor can't finish the layup | 67-78 |
| 01:14 | Louisiana Tech | Robert Benson snags the defensive board | 67-78 |
| 01:02 | Louisiana Tech | Robert Benson clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 67-78 |
| 01:01 | Louisiana Tech | George Swims pulls down the offensive rebound | 67-78 |
| 00:46 | Louisiana Tech | Robert Benson hits a jumpshot from the left wing set up by Norman Turner | 67-80 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:40 | Northern Illinois University | Francis Rosado clanks a 3pt shot from the right wing | 67-80 |
| 00:39 | Northern Illinois University | Ryan Watterson tips it home | 69-80 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:13 | Louisiana Tech | George Swims hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from the left block but he's fouled by Ryan Watterson - foul #1 on Ryan Watterson, team foul #9 | 69-80 |
| 00:13 | Louisiana Tech | George Swims makes the 1st free throw | 69-81 |
| 00:13 | Louisiana Tech | George Swims makes the 2nd free throw | 69-82 |
| 00:07 | Northern Illinois University | Erwin Taylor is hacked by Robert Benson - foul #1 on Robert Benson, team foul #8 | 69-82 |
| 00:07 | Northern Illinois University | Erwin Taylor makes the 1st free throw | 70-82 |
| 00:07 | Northern Illinois University | Erwin Taylor misses the 2nd free throw | 70-82 |
| 00:07 | Louisiana Tech | George Swims pulls down the rebound | 70-82 |
| 00:00 | Louisiana Tech | Norman Turner runs out the clock | 70-82 |