| Lineup | Northwestern | PG - Renato Russo (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Enam Africa (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SF - Theodore Green (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Matthew Rico (fresh) 2 pts. C - Todd Brunner (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Willy Crigler (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Thomas Brown (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - James Allen (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Mark Hervey (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. C - Paul Summer (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen inbounds the ball | 24-29 |
| Game Plan | Northwestern | Northwestern is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| 19:42 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown misses badly on a 3pt shot from straight away | 24-29 |
| 19:40 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer pulls down the offensive rebound | 24-29 |
| 19:35 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown misses short on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 24-29 |
| 19:34 | Northwestern | The rebound goes to Matthew Rico | 24-29 |
| 19:05 | Northwestern | Theodore Green knocks in the fadeaway from just outside the lane on a great pass from Enam Africa and he's fouled by James Allen - foul #2 on James Allen, team foul #1 | 26-29 |
| Subs | Northwestern | Edward Allen (PG), Ante Zender (C) Renato Russo, Todd Brunner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 19:05 | Northwestern | Theodore Green misses the free throw | 26-29 |
| 19:05 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer grabs the board | 26-29 |
| 18:51 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler knocks in the jumper from the right wing and he's hacked by Edward Allen - foul #1 on Edward Allen, team foul #1 | 26-31 |
| Subs | Northwestern | Michael Matherly (SF) Theodore Green | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 18:51 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler makes the free throw | 26-32 |
| 18:22 | Northwestern | Edward Allen misses short on a fadeaway from the left wing | 26-32 |
| 18:21 | Northwestern | Edward Allen grabs the offensive rebound | 26-32 |
| 18:04 | Northwestern | Enam Africa misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 26-32 |
| 18:02 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown gets the rebound | 26-32 |
| 17:56 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 26-32 |
| 17:55 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey tips it home | 26-34 |
| 17:35 | Northwestern | Enam Africa comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 26-34 |
| 17:34 | Northwestern | The offensive rebound goes to Enam Africa | 26-34 |
| 17:11 | Northwestern | Enam Africa scores on a 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Matthew Rico | 29-34 |
| 17:02 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 29-34 |
| 17:01 | Northwestern | The rebound goes to Ante Zender | 29-34 |
| 16:47 | Northwestern | Enam Africa clanks a fadeaway from the left side | 29-34 |
| 16:46 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey gets the rebound | 29-34 |
| 16:42 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler can't connect on a jumpshot from the right wing | 29-34 |
| 16:41 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown can't tip it in | 29-34 |
| 16:40 | Northwestern | Ante Zender grabs the board | 29-34 |
| 16:16 | Northwestern | Michael Matherly misses the 3pt shot from the left corner | 29-34 |
| 16:14 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer pulls down the rebound | 29-34 |
| 16:05 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey slams it home on a nice dish by Willy Crigler | 29-36 |
| 15:41 | Northwestern | Enam Africa hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 29-36 |
| 15:40 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen gets the rebound | 29-36 |
| Lineup | Northwestern | PG - Edward Allen (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Enam Africa (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. SF - Michael Matherly (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. PF - Matthew Rico (fairly fresh) 2 pts. C - Ante Zender (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Willy Crigler (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Thomas Brown (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - James Allen (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Mark Hervey (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 8 reb. C - Paul Summer (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 15:34 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey can't connect on a shot from the right wing but the foul's on Ante Zender - foul #1 on Ante Zender, team foul #2 | 29-36 |
| Subs | Northwestern | Renato Russo (PG), Theodore Green (SF), Todd Brunner (C) Edward Allen, Michael Matherly, Ante Zender | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (PG), Phillip Mongillo (SG), Benjamin Mahle (SF), James Jackson (C) Willy Crigler, Thomas Brown, James Allen, Paul Summer | |
| 15:34 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey makes the 1st free throw | 29-37 |
| 15:34 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey makes the 2nd free throw | 29-38 |
| 15:19 | Northwestern | Enam Africa can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 29-38 |
| 15:18 | Northwestern | Todd Brunner tips it home | 31-38 |
| 14:57 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle drills a jumper from just outside the lane set up by Mark Fullwood | 31-40 |
| 14:30 | Northwestern | Enam Africa is whistled for a carry | 31-40 |
| Subs | Northwestern | Michael Matherly (SG), Everette Duval (PF) Enam Africa, Matthew Rico | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler (PG), Thomas Brown (SG), Albert Woods (PF) Mark Fullwood, Phillip Mongillo, Mark Hervey | |
| 14:22 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 31-40 |
| 14:20 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods snags the offensive board | 31-40 |
| 14:05 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown buries a 3 from the left corner set up by Albert Woods | 31-43 |
| 13:40 | Northwestern | Theodore Green can't connect on a shot from the right side | 31-43 |
| 13:39 | Northwestern | Everette Duval gets the offensive rebound | 31-43 |
| 13:27 | Northwestern | Michael Matherly connects on the pull-up jumper from the right side | 33-43 |
| 13:18 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown knocks in the 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Albert Woods | 33-46 |
| Game Plan | Northwestern | Northwestern is playing a triangle offense and a 3-2 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| 13:00 | Northwestern | Theodore Green connects on the shot from the baseline set up by Todd Brunner | 35-46 |
| 12:34 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler hits a 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Thomas Brown | 35-49 |
| 12:11 | Northwestern | Michael Matherly knocks in the 3pt jumper from straight away | 38-49 |
| 11:51 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler drills a fadeaway from the right wing set up by Thomas Brown | 38-51 |
| 11:35 | Northwestern | Renato Russo's pass is intercepted by Thomas Brown | 38-51 |
| Lineup | Northwestern | PG - Renato Russo (fairly fresh) 2 ast. SG - Michael Matherly (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Theodore Green (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Everette Duval (fairly fresh) 2 reb. C - Todd Brunner (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Willy Crigler (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SG - Thomas Brown (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 5 ast. SF - Benjamin Mahle (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Albert Woods (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - James Jackson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:23 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away | 38-51 |
| 11:21 | Northwestern | Everette Duval snags the defensive board | 38-51 |
| 11:01 | Northwestern | Theodore Green clanks a floater from the free throw line | 38-51 |
| 10:59 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson snags the defensive board | 38-51 |
| 10:50 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner | 38-51 |
| 10:49 | Northwestern | Todd Brunner grabs the board | 38-51 |
| 10:31 | Northwestern | Theodore Green connects on the turnaround from the right block | 40-51 |
| 10:23 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler is hacked by Todd Brunner - foul #1 on Todd Brunner, team foul #3 | 40-51 |
| Subs | Northwestern | Enam Africa (SG), Ante Zender (SF), Matthew Rico (PF) Michael Matherly, Theodore Green, Everette Duval | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (PG), Phillip Mongillo (SG), James Allen (SF), Mark Hervey (PF), Paul Summer (C) Willy Crigler, Thomas Brown, Benjamin Mahle, Albert Woods, James Jackson | |
| 10:09 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey is fouled on the floor by Matthew Rico - foul #3 on Matthew Rico, team foul #4 | 40-51 |
| Subs | Northwestern | Theodore Green (SF) Todd Brunner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 09:57 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer's fadeaway is rejected by Theodore Green | 40-51 |
| 09:55 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer grabs the offensive rebound | 40-51 |
| 09:48 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer banks in the layup and he's fouled by Theodore Green - foul #1 on Theodore Green, team foul #5 | 40-53 |
| Subs | Northwestern | Todd Brunner (C) Theodore Green | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 09:48 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer misses the free throw | 40-53 |
| 09:48 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey pulls down the offensive rebound | 40-53 |
| 09:35 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen can't connect on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 40-53 |
| 09:34 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey misses the tip | 40-53 |
| 09:32 | Northwestern | Renato Russo gets the rebound | 40-53 |
| 09:30 | Northwestern | Renato Russo double dribbles in the backcourt | 40-53 |
| 09:13 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo scores on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 40-56 |
| Game Plan | Northwestern | Northwestern is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| 09:06 | Northwestern | Enam Africa connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 43-56 |
| Game Plan | Northwestern | Northwestern is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| 08:46 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen makes the turnaround from the left block on a great pass from Mark Fullwood | 43-58 |
| 08:31 | Northwestern | Enam Africa buries a 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Matthew Rico | 46-58 |
| Game Plan | Northwestern | Northwestern is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| 08:26 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood scores on a 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by James Allen | 46-61 |
| 08:01 | Northwestern | Matthew Rico buries a jumper from the baseline on a nice dish by Ante Zender | 48-61 |
| Game Plan | Northwestern | Northwestern is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| 07:43 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 48-61 |
| 07:41 | Northwestern | Matthew Rico gets the rebound | 48-61 |
| Game Plan | Northwestern | Northwestern is playing a triangle offense and a 3-2 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| 07:38 | Northwestern | Mark Fullwood is called for the reach on Renato Russo in the backcourt - foul #2 on Mark Fullwood, team foul #2 | 48-61 |
| Subs | Northwestern | Edward Allen (PG), Theodore Green (SF) Renato Russo, Todd Brunner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler (PG), Thomas Brown (SG) Mark Fullwood, Phillip Mongillo | |
| 07:33 | Northwestern | Enam Africa loses the dribble to Thomas Brown | 48-61 |
| 07:30 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler lays it up and in set up by Thomas Brown | 48-63 |
| Lineup | Northwestern | PG - Edward Allen (fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Enam Africa (fresh) 19 pts. 3 ast. SF - Theodore Green (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Matthew Rico (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. C - Ante Zender (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Willy Crigler (fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. SG - Thomas Brown (fresh) 14 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl. SF - James Allen (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Mark Hervey (fresh) 12 pts. 10 reb. C - Paul Summer (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern | Northwestern is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| 07:23 | Northwestern | Matthew Rico comes up short on the shot from the left block but he's fouled by Mark Hervey - foul #1 on Mark Hervey, team foul #3 | 48-63 |
| 07:23 | Northwestern | Matthew Rico makes the 1st free throw | 49-63 |
| 07:23 | Northwestern | Matthew Rico misses the 2nd free throw | 49-63 |
| 07:23 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey pulls down the rebound | 49-63 |
| 07:07 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 49-63 |
| 07:05 | Northwestern | Matthew Rico grabs the board | 49-63 |
| 06:49 | Northwestern | Theodore Green is fouled on the floor by Mark Hervey - foul #2 on Mark Hervey, team foul #4 | 49-63 |
| Subs | Northwestern | Renato Russo (PG) Edward Allen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle (SF), Albert Woods (PF) James Allen, Paul Summer | |
| 06:35 | Northwestern | Matthew Rico hits the finger roll | 51-63 |
| 06:28 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Rico picks off the pass by Thomas Brown | 51-63 |
| Game Plan | Northwestern | Northwestern is playing a triangle offense and a 3-2 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| 06:24 | Northwestern | Enam Africa misses the 3 pointer from straight away | 51-63 |
| 06:22 | Northwestern | The offensive rebound goes to Ante Zender | 51-63 |
| 06:11 | Northwestern | Matthew Rico misses the easy layup | 51-63 |
| 06:09 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler pulls down the rebound | 51-63 |
| 06:04 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler connects on the jump hook in the paint on a great pass from Mark Hervey and he's hacked by Renato Russo - foul #2 on Renato Russo, team foul #6 | 51-65 |
| Subs | Northwestern | Edward Allen (PG), Todd Brunner (C) Renato Russo, Ante Zender | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson (C) Mark Hervey | |
| 06:04 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler misses the free throw | 51-65 |
| 06:04 | Northwestern | Matthew Rico grabs the board | 51-65 |
| Game Plan | Northwestern | Northwestern is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| 05:49 | Northwestern | Matthew Rico misses badly on a floater from the baseline | 51-65 |
| 05:47 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Albert Woods | 51-65 |
| Game Plan | Northwestern | Northwestern is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| 05:35 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 51-65 |
| Subs | Northwestern | Renato Russo (PG) Edward Allen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Allen (SF), Paul Summer (C) Benjamin Mahle, James Jackson | |
| 05:21 | Northwestern | Theodore Green misses the easy layup | 51-65 |
| 05:19 | Northwestern | Todd Brunner grabs the offensive board | 51-65 |
| 05:02 | Northwestern | Enam Africa misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 51-65 |
| 05:00 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen gets the rebound | 51-65 |
| 04:54 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 51-65 |
| 04:53 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods tips it back up and in | 51-67 |
| 04:44 | Northwestern | Matthew Rico connects on the turnaround from close range on a nice dish by Theodore Green and the foul's on Albert Woods - foul #1 on Albert Woods, team foul #5 | 53-67 |
| Subs | Northwestern | Edward Allen (PG), Ante Zender (C) Renato Russo, Todd Brunner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey (PF) Albert Woods | |
| 04:44 | Northwestern | Matthew Rico makes the free throw | 54-67 |
| 04:30 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler clanks a 3 pointer from straight away | 54-67 |
| 04:28 | Northwestern | Ante Zender grabs the board | 54-67 |
| 04:21 | Northwestern | Matthew Rico lays it in on a nice dish by Enam Africa | 56-67 |
| 04:09 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Rico steals it from Paul Summer | 56-67 |
| 03:51 | Northwestern | Matthew Rico is called for traveling | 56-67 |
| Subs | Northwestern | Renato Russo (PG), Todd Brunner (C) Edward Allen, Theodore Green | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (PG), Phillip Mongillo (SG) Willy Crigler, Thomas Brown | |
| 03:29 | Northern Illinois University | Todd Brunner blocks the short jumper by Mark Hervey | 56-67 |
| 03:28 | Northwestern | Ante Zender grabs the defensive rebound | 56-67 |
| Lineup | Northwestern | PG - Renato Russo (fairly fresh) 2 ast. SG - Enam Africa (fairly fresh) 19 pts. 4 ast. SF - Ante Zender (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. PF - Matthew Rico (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Todd Brunner (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Mark Fullwood (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SG - Phillip Mongillo (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - James Allen (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. PF - Mark Hervey (fresh) 12 pts. 11 reb. C - Paul Summer (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern | Northwestern is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (+1) | |
| 03:23 | Northwestern | Paul Summer takes the ball from Enam Africa | 56-67 |
| 03:04 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey is fouled on the floor by Todd Brunner - foul #2 on Todd Brunner, team foul #7 | 56-67 |
| Subs | Northwestern | Theodore Green (SF) Matthew Rico | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle (SF) James Allen | |
| 03:04 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey makes the 1st free throw | 56-68 |
| 03:04 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey makes the 2nd free throw | 56-69 |
| 02:50 | Northwestern | Enam Africa misses short on a 3 from the right corner | 56-69 |
| 02:49 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood gets the rebound | 56-69 |
| 02:42 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer hits the front of the rim on the turnaround in the paint | 56-69 |
| 02:40 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle grabs the offensive board | 56-69 |
| 02:21 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left wing but the foul's on Todd Brunner - foul #3 on Todd Brunner, team foul #8 | 56-69 |
| Subs | Northwestern | Edward Allen (PG), Michael Matherly (SG), Matthew Rico (PF), Everette Duval (C) Renato Russo, Enam Africa, Theodore Green, Todd Brunner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods (PF) Mark Hervey | |
| 02:21 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer makes the 1st free throw | 56-70 |
| 02:21 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer makes the 2nd free throw | 56-71 |
| 02:09 | Northwestern | Michael Matherly knocks in the 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Matthew Rico | 59-71 |
| 02:01 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer lays it up and in set up by Phillip Mongillo | 59-73 |
| 01:40 | Northwestern | Michael Matherly makes the jumpshot from the right wing | 61-73 |
| 01:13 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo is fouled on the floor by Matthew Rico - foul #4 on Matthew Rico, team foul #9 | 61-73 |
| Subs | Northwestern | Todd Brunner (C) Matthew Rico | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson (C) Paul Summer | |
| 01:13 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo makes the 1st free throw | 61-74 |
| 01:13 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo makes the 2nd free throw | 61-75 |
| 00:52 | Northwestern | Michael Matherly clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 61-75 |
| 00:51 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to James Jackson | 61-75 |
| Game Plan | Northwestern | Northwestern is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+1) | |
| 00:47 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle scores on a floater from the left wing set up by Mark Fullwood | 61-77 |
| Game Plan | Northwestern | Northwestern is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+1) | |
| 00:43 | Northwestern | Michael Matherly misses the lay-in | 61-77 |
| 00:42 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to James Jackson | 61-77 |
| 00:36 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood misses the easy layup | 61-77 |
| 00:34 | Northwestern | Todd Brunner gets the rebound | 61-77 |
| 00:30 | Northwestern | Michael Matherly clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 61-77 |
| 00:29 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle snags the defensive board | 61-77 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo runs out the clock | 61-77 |