| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Ernest Creason (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Ralph Thibault (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. SF - Paul Hoffman (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Carlos Cameron (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. C - Timmy Sheffield (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Gary Weaver (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Kenneth Terhune (fresh) SF - Michael Redd (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. PF - Eric Ovalle (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - Robert Sullivan (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Western Michigan | Paul Hoffman inbounds the ball | 38-30 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 19:44 | Western Michigan | Carlos Cameron loses the ball out of bounds | 38-30 |
| 19:20 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Redd clanks a turnaround from close range | 38-30 |
| 19:19 | Western Michigan | Carlos Cameron gets the rebound | 38-30 |
| 18:50 | Western Michigan | Paul Hoffman misses the 3 pointer from the right wing | 38-30 |
| 18:49 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Sullivan pulls down the rebound | 38-30 |
| 18:31 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Ovalle comes up short on the jumper from the right wing but the foul's on Ernest Creason - foul #1 on Ernest Creason, team foul #1 | 38-30 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Raymond Radel (PG), David Potter (SF), Darren Nickle (PF) Ernest Creason, Paul Hoffman, Carlos Cameron | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 18:31 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Ovalle misses the 1st free throw | 38-30 |
| 18:31 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Ovalle makes the 2nd free throw | 38-31 |
| 18:12 | Western Michigan | Raymond Radel misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 38-31 |
| 18:10 | Western Michigan | David Potter snags the offensive board | 38-31 |
| 18:05 | Western Michigan | Ralph Thibault clanks a pull-up jumper from the right side | 38-31 |
| 18:04 | Western Michigan | Timmy Sheffield gets the offensive rebound | 38-31 |
| 17:47 | Western Michigan | Darren Nickle is called for a backcourt violation | 38-31 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Cavin (PG), Andrew Banks (C) Ralph Thibault, Timmy Sheffield | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lanford (PG), Thomas McGonnell (SF), Matthew Laliberte (PF), Charley Ketterman (C) Gary Weaver, Michael Redd, Eric Ovalle, Robert Sullivan | |
| 17:45 | Northern Illinois University | Raymond Radel is called for the reach on Charley Ketterman in the backcourt - foul #1 on Raymond Radel, team foul #2 | 38-31 |
| 17:26 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Laliberte clanks a runner from close range | 38-31 |
| 17:25 | Western Michigan | Darren Nickle pulls down the rebound | 38-31 |
| 17:08 | Western Michigan | Robert Cavin can't connect on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 38-31 |
| 17:07 | Northern Illinois University | Charley Ketterman pulls down the rebound | 38-31 |
| 17:02 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lanford misses short on a fadeaway from the free throw line | 38-31 |
| 17:00 | Northern Illinois University | Charley Ketterman pulls down the offensive rebound | 38-31 |
| 16:52 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas McGonnell knocks in the shot from the free throw line | 38-33 |
| 16:35 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Terhune picks off the pass by Andrew Banks | 38-33 |
| 16:31 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lanford is fouled in the backcourt by Robert Cavin - foul #2 on Robert Cavin, team foul #3 | 38-33 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ernest Creason (PG), Ralph Thibault (SG), Paul Hoffman (SF), Carlos Cameron (PF) Robert Cavin, Raymond Radel, David Potter, Darren Nickle | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Sullivan (C) Kenneth Terhune | |
| 16:11 | Northern Illinois University | Charley Ketterman makes the jump hook from close range on a nice dish by Matthew Laliberte and he's hacked by Ernest Creason - foul #2 on Ernest Creason, team foul #4 | 38-35 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Eugene Jones (C) Andrew Banks | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gary Weaver (PG) Thomas McGonnell | |
| 16:11 | Northern Illinois University | Charley Ketterman makes the free throw | 38-36 |
| 15:59 | Western Michigan | Ernest Creason buries a 3pt shot from straight away | 41-36 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Ernest Creason (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Ralph Thibault (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. SF - Paul Hoffman (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Carlos Cameron (fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb. C - Eugene Jones (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Gary Weaver (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Robert Lanford (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Matthew Laliberte (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Charley Ketterman (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. C - Robert Sullivan (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:55 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lanford buries a floater from the left block on a great pass from Gary Weaver and he's fouled by Ernest Creason - foul #3 on Ernest Creason, team foul #5 | 41-38 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Andrew Smith (SG), Timmy Sheffield (C) Ralph Thibault, Eugene Jones | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Adams (PG), Michael Redd (SF), Eric Ovalle (PF) Gary Weaver, Matthew Laliberte, Charley Ketterman | |
| 15:55 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lanford makes the free throw | 41-39 |
| 15:43 | Western Michigan | Carlos Cameron is denied on a layup by Eric Ovalle | 41-39 |
| 15:42 | Western Michigan | Carlos Cameron gets the offensive rebound | 41-39 |
| 15:26 | Western Michigan | Paul Hoffman throws a bad pass out of bounds | 41-39 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Raymond Radel (SG) Andrew Smith | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gary Weaver (SG) Robert Lanford | |
| 15:23 | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Creason is called for the reach on Robert Adams in the backcourt - foul #4 on Ernest Creason, team foul #6 | 41-39 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Andrew Smith (SG) Ernest Creason | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 15:00 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Sullivan misses the dunk | 41-39 |
| 14:59 | Western Michigan | Carlos Cameron gets the rebound | 41-39 |
| 14:42 | Western Michigan | Carlos Cameron hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from the right block | 41-39 |
| 14:41 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Robert Sullivan | 41-39 |
| 14:35 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Redd makes the jump hook from the right block set up by Gary Weaver | 41-41 |
| 14:16 | Western Michigan | Raymond Radel drills a runner in the paint on a nice dish by Paul Hoffman | 43-41 |
| 14:12 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Weaver throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 43-41 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ralph Thibault (SG), David Potter (SF), Darren Nickle (PF), Andrew Banks (C) Raymond Radel, Paul Hoffman, Carlos Cameron, Timmy Sheffield | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Terhune (SG), Thomas McGonnell (SF), Matthew Laliberte (PF), Charley Ketterman (C) Gary Weaver, Michael Redd, Eric Ovalle, Robert Sullivan | |
| 13:50 | Western Michigan | Darren Nickle hits a 3pt shot from the left wing set up by Andrew Smith | 46-41 |
| 13:33 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Terhune's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 46-41 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Cavin (PG) Andrew Smith | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lanford (PG) Robert Adams | |
| 13:05 | Western Michigan | Ralph Thibault hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 46-41 |
| 13:04 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas McGonnell snags the defensive board | 46-41 |
| 12:57 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Laliberte misses the lay-in but he's fouled by Darren Nickle - foul #2 on Darren Nickle, team foul #7 | 46-41 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Raymond Radel (PG), Eugene Jones (PF) Robert Cavin, Darren Nickle | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gary Weaver (PG) Robert Lanford | |
| 12:57 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Laliberte misses the 1st free throw | 46-41 |
| 12:57 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Laliberte makes the 2nd free throw | 46-42 |
| 12:40 | Western Michigan | Andrew Banks misses short on a floater from just outside the lane | 46-42 |
| 12:39 | Northern Illinois University | Charley Ketterman gets the rebound | 46-42 |
| 12:33 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Weaver is whistled for a carry | 46-42 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Cavin (PG), Timmy Sheffield (C) David Potter, Andrew Banks | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Redd (SF), Eric Ovalle (PF), Robert Sullivan (C) Thomas McGonnell, Matthew Laliberte, Charley Ketterman | |
| 12:21 | Western Michigan | Ralph Thibault hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 46-42 |
| 12:20 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Ovalle snags the defensive board | 46-42 |
| 12:14 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Ovalle misses the 3 pointer from the right wing | 46-42 |
| 12:13 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Weaver hits the follow up shot | 46-44 |
| 11:57 | Western Michigan | Robert Cavin clanks a fadeaway from the free throw line | 46-44 |
| 11:55 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Terhune gets the rebound | 46-44 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Robert Cavin (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Ralph Thibault (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. SF - Raymond Radel (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Eugene Jones (fresh) C - Timmy Sheffield (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Gary Weaver (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Kenneth Terhune (fairly fresh) SF - Michael Redd (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. PF - Eric Ovalle (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. C - Robert Sullivan (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:50 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Weaver knocks in the 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Michael Redd | 46-47 |
| 11:34 | Western Michigan | Raymond Radel is fouled on the floor by Michael Redd - foul #1 on Michael Redd, team foul #1 | 46-47 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Andrew Smith (SG), Paul Hoffman (SF), Carlos Cameron (PF) Ralph Thibault, Raymond Radel, Timmy Sheffield | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Adams (PG), Robert Lanford (SG) Gary Weaver, Kenneth Terhune | |
| 11:19 | Western Michigan | Eugene Jones is hacked by Robert Lanford - foul #2 on Robert Lanford, team foul #2 | 46-47 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ralph Thibault (SG), Darren Nickle (C) Robert Cavin, Eugene Jones | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Laliberte (SF), Charley Ketterman (PF) Michael Redd, Eric Ovalle | |
| 11:13 | Western Michigan | Ralph Thibault can't connect on a jumper from close range | 46-47 |
| 11:11 | Northern Illinois University | Charley Ketterman grabs the defensive rebound | 46-47 |
| 11:04 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Laliberte lays it in | 46-49 |
| 10:44 | Western Michigan | Carlos Cameron comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 46-49 |
| 10:42 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Laliberte grabs the defensive rebound | 46-49 |
| 10:36 | Northern Illinois University | Charley Ketterman banks in the wide open layup set up by Robert Sullivan | 46-51 |
| 10:23 | Western Michigan | Paul Hoffman hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 46-51 |
| 10:22 | Northern Illinois University | Charley Ketterman snags the defensive board | 46-51 |
| 10:17 | Northern Illinois University | Carlos Cameron steals the ball from Matthew Laliberte | 46-51 |
| 10:11 | Western Michigan | Carlos Cameron's pass is intercepted by Charley Ketterman | 46-51 |
| 09:49 | Northern Illinois University | Charley Ketterman hits the front of the rim on the wide open runner in the paint | 46-51 |
| 09:47 | Western Michigan | Paul Hoffman grabs the board | 46-51 |
| 09:24 | Western Michigan | Darren Nickle is whistled for a carry | 46-51 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Cavin (PG), Raymond Radel (SG), David Potter (SF), Eugene Jones (PF), Timmy Sheffield (C) Andrew Smith, Ralph Thibault, Paul Hoffman, Carlos Cameron, Darren Nickle | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gary Weaver (PG), Kenneth Terhune (SG), Michael Redd (SF), Eric Ovalle (PF), Eddie Teneyck (C) Robert Adams, Robert Lanford, Matthew Laliberte, Charley Ketterman, Robert Sullivan | |
| 09:09 | Northern Illinois University | Timmy Sheffield denies the turnaround by Eric Ovalle | 46-51 |
| 09:08 | Western Michigan | Robert Cavin grabs the board | 46-51 |
| 08:48 | Western Michigan | A charge is called on Eugene Jones - foul #2 on Eugene Jones, team foul #8 | 46-51 |
| 08:34 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Terhune is hacked by David Potter - foul #1 on David Potter, team foul #9 | 46-51 |
| 08:34 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Terhune misses the 1st free throw | 46-51 |
| 08:34 | Western Michigan | Timmy Sheffield grabs the defensive rebound | 46-51 |
| 08:28 | Western Michigan | Robert Cavin misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 46-51 |
| 08:27 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Kenneth Terhune | 46-51 |
| 08:23 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Terhune travels in the backcourt | 46-51 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas McGonnell (SF) Michael Redd | |
| 08:10 | Western Michigan | David Potter knocks in the floater near the basket on a nice dish by Eugene Jones | 48-51 |
| 08:08 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas McGonnell is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 48-51 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ralph Thibault (SG) Robert Cavin | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 07:51 | Western Michigan | Raymond Radel misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 48-51 |
| 07:49 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas McGonnell snags the defensive board | 48-51 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Raymond Radel (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Ralph Thibault (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. SF - David Potter (fairly fresh) 6 pts. PF - Eugene Jones (fresh) C - Timmy Sheffield (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Gary Weaver (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - Kenneth Terhune (fresh) SF - Thomas McGonnell (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. PF - Eric Ovalle (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. C - Eddie Teneyck (fairly fresh) | |
| 07:44 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Weaver misses the wide open 3pt jumper from the right wing | 48-51 |
| 07:43 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Terhune grabs the offensive rebound | 48-51 |
| 07:26 | Northern Illinois University | The pull-up jumper by Eddie Teneyck is blocked by Eugene Jones | 48-51 |
| 07:24 | Western Michigan | Timmy Sheffield snags the defensive board | 48-51 |
| 07:18 | Western Michigan | David Potter hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from the left block but the foul's on Kenneth Terhune - foul #3 on Kenneth Terhune, team foul #3 | 48-51 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ernest Creason (PG), Andrew Smith (SG), Carlos Cameron (PF), Andrew Banks (C) Raymond Radel, Ralph Thibault, Eugene Jones, Timmy Sheffield | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Adams (PG), Robert Lanford (SG), Michael Redd (SF), Matthew Laliberte (PF), Robert Sullivan (C) Gary Weaver, Kenneth Terhune, Thomas McGonnell, Eric Ovalle, Eddie Teneyck | |
| 07:18 | Western Michigan | David Potter misses the 1st free throw | 48-51 |
| 07:18 | Western Michigan | David Potter makes the 2nd free throw | 49-51 |
| 07:05 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Redd's pass is intercepted by Ernest Creason | 49-51 |
| 07:01 | Western Michigan | Ernest Creason banks in the layup | 51-51 |
| 06:48 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Redd hits a wide open jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Robert Lanford | 51-53 |
| 06:34 | Western Michigan | Carlos Cameron misses the shot from the right block | 51-53 |
| 06:33 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Redd snags the defensive board | 51-53 |
| 06:28 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lanford is open but comes up short on the jumper from the baseline | 51-53 |
| 06:26 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Sullivan tips it in | 51-55 |
| 06:06 | Western Michigan | Robert Sullivan swats the short shot by David Potter | 51-55 |
| 06:05 | Western Michigan | Carlos Cameron grabs the offensive rebound | 51-55 |
| 05:46 | Western Michigan | Andrew Smith misses the 3 from the right corner | 51-55 |
| 05:45 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Laliberte pulls down the rebound | 51-55 |
| 05:38 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Adams's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 51-55 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Cavin (PG), Raymond Radel (SG), Paul Hoffman (SF), Eugene Jones (PF), Darren Nickle (C) Ernest Creason, Andrew Smith, David Potter, Carlos Cameron, Andrew Banks | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gary Weaver (PG), Kenneth Terhune (SG), Thomas McGonnell (SF), Eric Ovalle (PF), Charley Ketterman (C) Robert Adams, Robert Lanford, Michael Redd, Matthew Laliberte, Robert Sullivan | |
| 05:21 | Western Michigan | Eugene Jones connects on the turnaround in the paint on a nice dish by Robert Cavin | 53-55 |
| 05:08 | Northern Illinois University | Charley Ketterman knocks in the runner near the basket on a great pass from Thomas McGonnell | 53-57 |
| 04:50 | Western Michigan | Raymond Radel hits the front of the rim on the runner from the baseline | 53-57 |
| 04:48 | Western Michigan | Raymond Radel tips it back up and in | 55-57 |
| 04:46 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Cavin is called for the reach on Gary Weaver in the backcourt - foul #3 on Robert Cavin, team foul #10 | 55-57 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Timmy Sheffield (C) Paul Hoffman | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 04:46 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Weaver misses the 1st free throw | 55-57 |
| 04:46 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Weaver makes the 2nd free throw | 55-58 |
| 04:27 | Western Michigan | Timmy Sheffield loses the ball out of bounds | 55-58 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ralph Thibault (SG), Carlos Cameron (PF) Eugene Jones, Darren Nickle | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Adams (PG), Robert Sullivan (C) Gary Weaver, Eric Ovalle | |
| 04:25 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Adams throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 55-58 |
| 04:07 | Western Michigan | Timmy Sheffield misses short on a shot in the lane but he's fouled by Charley Ketterman - foul #2 on Charley Ketterman, team foul #4 | 55-58 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ernest Creason (PG), Andrew Smith (SG), Paul Hoffman (SF), Andrew Banks (PF) Robert Cavin, Ralph Thibault, Raymond Radel, Carlos Cameron | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lanford (SF) Thomas McGonnell | |
| 04:07 | Western Michigan | Timmy Sheffield makes the 1st free throw | 56-58 |
| 04:07 | Western Michigan | Timmy Sheffield makes the 2nd free throw | 57-58 |
| 04:03 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lanford's pass is intercepted by Paul Hoffman in the backcourt | 57-58 |
| 03:50 | Western Michigan | Andrew Smith misses short on a 3 from straight away | 57-58 |
| 03:49 | Western Michigan | Andrew Banks tips it back up and in | 59-58 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Ernest Creason (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. SG - Andrew Smith (fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Paul Hoffman (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Andrew Banks (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Timmy Sheffield (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Robert Adams (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - Kenneth Terhune (fresh) 3 pf. SF - Robert Lanford (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Charley Ketterman (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 8 reb. C - Robert Sullivan (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 03:47 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lanford travels in the backcourt | 59-58 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Eric Ovalle (PF) Charley Ketterman | |
| 03:25 | Western Michigan | Andrew Smith hits a 3pt shot from the right corner | 62-58 |
| 03:08 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Sullivan is open but comes up short on the jump hook in the paint | 62-58 |
| 03:06 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Kenneth Terhune | 62-58 |
| 02:57 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Ovalle hits a 3 from the left wing | 62-61 |
| 02:57 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 62-61 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ralph Thibault (SG), Raymond Radel (SF), Darren Nickle (PF) Andrew Smith, Paul Hoffman, Andrew Banks | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Redd (SF) Robert Lanford | |
| 02:34 | Western Michigan | Ernest Creason misses the shot from the left wing but he's fouled by Michael Redd - foul #2 on Michael Redd, team foul #5 | 62-61 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Carlos Cameron (PF) Darren Nickle | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 02:34 | Western Michigan | Ernest Creason makes the 1st free throw | 63-61 |
| 02:34 | Western Michigan | Ernest Creason makes the 2nd free throw | 64-61 |
| 02:32 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Adams is fouled in the backcourt by Ernest Creason - foul #5 on Ernest Creason, team foul #11 | 64-61 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | David Potter (SF) Ernest Creason | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 02:32 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Adams makes the 1st free throw | 64-62 |
| 02:32 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Adams misses the 2nd free throw | 64-62 |
| 02:32 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Timmy Sheffield | 64-62 |
| 02:18 | Western Michigan | David Potter misses badly on a jumpshot from the left side but the foul's on Kenneth Terhune - foul #4 on Kenneth Terhune, team foul #6 | 64-62 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Darren Nickle (C) Timmy Sheffield | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 02:18 | Western Michigan | David Potter misses the 1st free throw | 64-62 |
| 02:18 | Western Michigan | David Potter misses the 2nd free throw | 64-62 |
| 02:18 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Robert Sullivan | 64-62 |
| 02:12 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Redd misses the fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 64-62 |
| 02:11 | Western Michigan | Darren Nickle gets the rebound | 64-62 |
| 02:11 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 64-62 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Paul Hoffman (SF), Timmy Sheffield (C) David Potter, Darren Nickle | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 01:57 | Western Michigan | Raymond Radel makes the 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Ralph Thibault | 67-62 |
| 01:32 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Terhune misses badly on the uncontested 3 from straight away | 67-62 |
| 01:31 | Western Michigan | Timmy Sheffield grabs the defensive rebound | 67-62 |
| 01:08 | Western Michigan | Eric Ovalle is called for the reach on Carlos Cameron - foul #2 on Eric Ovalle, team foul #7 | 67-62 |
| 01:08 | Western Michigan | Carlos Cameron misses the 1st free throw | 67-62 |
| 01:08 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Ovalle gets the rebound | 67-62 |
| 00:50 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Terhune misses the wide open driving attempt in the paint | 67-62 |
| 00:48 | Western Michigan | Timmy Sheffield gets the rebound | 67-62 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:46 | Western Michigan | Timmy Sheffield is hacked by Kenneth Terhune in the backcourt - foul #5 on Kenneth Terhune, team foul #8 | 67-62 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Andrew Smith (SG) Ralph Thibault | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lanford (SG) Kenneth Terhune | |
| 00:46 | Western Michigan | Timmy Sheffield makes the 1st free throw | 68-62 |
| 00:46 | Western Michigan | Timmy Sheffield misses the 2nd free throw | 68-62 |
| 00:46 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Robert Sullivan | 68-62 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:40 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Adams connects on the 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Robert Sullivan | 68-65 |
| 00:40 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 68-65 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ralph Thibault (SG) Andrew Smith | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:14 | Western Michigan | Timmy Sheffield scores on a jumper from close range on a great pass from Ralph Thibault | 70-65 |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Adams hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner | 70-65 |
| 00:07 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Ovalle pulls down the offensive rebound | 70-65 |
| 00:04 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Adams can't connect on an uncontested 3pt jumper from the left wing | 70-65 |
| 00:03 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Eric Ovalle | 70-65 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Adams hits the front of the rim on the wide open 3pt attempt from the right wing | 70-65 |