| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Scott Bostick (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SG - Solomon Pearson (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Nathan Myers (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Dennis Wareham (fresh) 5 pts. C - Dennis Breeden (fresh) 3 pts. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Patrick Turnbow (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - James Anselmo (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SF - Damon Monte (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Albert Calvo (fresh) 4 pts. C - Joseph Terrell (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Damon Monte inbounds the ball | 32-45 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:51 | Northern Illinois University | Damon Monte travels with the ball | 32-45 |
| 19:49 | Central Michigan | Patrick Turnbow is called for the reach on Scott Bostick in the backcourt - foul #3 on Patrick Turnbow, team foul #1 | 32-45 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lester Schley (PG) Patrick Turnbow | |
| 19:32 | Central Michigan | Solomon Pearson misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 32-45 |
| 19:31 | Northern Illinois University | James Anselmo gets the rebound | 32-45 |
| 19:24 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Wareham is called for the reach on James Anselmo - foul #2 on Dennis Wareham, team foul #1 | 32-45 |
| 19:11 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Calvo clanks a jumpshot from the left side | 32-45 |
| 19:09 | Central Michigan | Solomon Pearson grabs the defensive rebound | 32-45 |
| 18:44 | Central Michigan | Scott Bostick buries a 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from Solomon Pearson | 35-45 |
| 18:23 | Northern Illinois University | Damon Monte misses short on a 3 from the right corner | 35-45 |
| 18:22 | Central Michigan | Solomon Pearson grabs the board | 35-45 |
| 18:01 | Central Michigan | Scott Bostick comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 35-45 |
| 17:59 | Northern Illinois University | James Anselmo grabs the board | 35-45 |
| 17:54 | Northern Illinois University | Damon Monte misses the 3 from the left corner | 35-45 |
| 17:53 | Central Michigan | Dennis Wareham grabs the board | 35-45 |
| 17:34 | Central Michigan | Nathan Myers hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway in the lane | 35-45 |
| 17:32 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Terrell grabs the defensive rebound | 35-45 |
| 17:28 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Breeden picks off the pass by Lester Schley | 35-45 |
| 17:08 | Central Michigan | Dennis Wareham connects on the shot from just outside the lane and the foul's on Damon Monte - foul #2 on Damon Monte, team foul #2 | 37-45 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Freddie Frost (SF), Micheal Kelly (PF) Damon Monte, Albert Calvo | |
| 17:08 | Central Michigan | Dennis Wareham misses the free throw | 37-45 |
| 17:08 | Northern Illinois University | James Anselmo pulls down the rebound | 37-45 |
| 16:44 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Terrell misses long on a floater from the baseline | 37-45 |
| 16:42 | Northern Illinois University | James Anselmo misses the tip | 37-45 |
| 16:40 | Northern Illinois University | Lester Schley hits the follow up shot | 37-47 |
| 16:17 | Central Michigan | Dennis Wareham scores on a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Nathan Myers | 40-47 |
| 16:00 | Northern Illinois University | James Anselmo can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 40-47 |
| 15:59 | Central Michigan | Scott Bostick grabs the board | 40-47 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Scott Bostick (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. SG - Solomon Pearson (fairly fresh) 2 ast. SF - Nathan Myers (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. PF - Dennis Wareham (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. C - Dennis Breeden (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Lester Schley (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - James Anselmo (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SF - Freddie Frost (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. PF - Micheal Kelly (fresh) 4 reb. C - Joseph Terrell (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:30 | Central Michigan | Dennis Breeden misses the fadeaway jumper from the right side | 40-47 |
| 15:28 | Northern Illinois University | James Anselmo grabs the defensive rebound | 40-47 |
| 15:23 | Northern Illinois University | Lester Schley knocks in the 3 pointer from straight away | 40-50 |
| 15:08 | Central Michigan | Scott Bostick hits a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 43-50 |
| 14:44 | Northern Illinois University | Freddie Frost comes up short on the fadeaway from the right wing | 43-50 |
| 14:43 | Northern Illinois University | Micheal Kelly pulls down the offensive rebound | 43-50 |
| 14:25 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Terrell comes up short on the driving attempt from close range | 43-50 |
| 14:23 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Dennis Breeden | 43-50 |
| 13:58 | Central Michigan | Nathan Myers misses badly on a fadeaway from the left side | 43-50 |
| 13:57 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Terrell snags the defensive board | 43-50 |
| 13:52 | Northern Illinois University | James Anselmo misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 43-50 |
| 13:51 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Dennis Wareham | 43-50 |
| 13:23 | Central Michigan | Scott Bostick scores on a 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Solomon Pearson | 46-50 |
| 13:09 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Terrell is hacked by Dennis Breeden - foul #2 on Dennis Breeden, team foul #2 | 46-50 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Carl Lohr (PG), Dikembe Sato (SG), Irvin Walsh (SF), John Becker (PF), Michael Davidson (C) Scott Bostick, Solomon Pearson, Nathan Myers, Dennis Wareham, Dennis Breeden | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Turnbow (PG), Michael Sieg (SG), Damon Monte (SF), Albert Calvo (PF), Karl Turgeon (C) Lester Schley, James Anselmo, Freddie Frost, Micheal Kelly, Joseph Terrell | |
| 12:54 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Turnbow is fouled on the floor by John Becker - foul #1 on John Becker, team foul #3 | 46-50 |
| 12:47 | Northern Illinois University | Karl Turgeon drills a jump hook from the left block on a nice dish by Patrick Turnbow | 46-52 |
| 12:25 | Central Michigan | Patrick Turnbow is called for the reach on Carl Lohr - foul #4 on Patrick Turnbow, team foul #3 | 46-52 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Terrell (C) Patrick Turnbow | |
| 12:08 | Central Michigan | Carl Lohr can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 46-52 |
| 12:06 | Northern Illinois University | Damon Monte gets the rebound | 46-52 |
| 11:49 | Northern Illinois University | Damon Monte is fouled on the floor by Irvin Walsh - foul #2 on Irvin Walsh, team foul #4 | 46-52 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Freddie Frost (PG) Joseph Terrell | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Carl Lohr (fresh) SG - Dikembe Sato (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Irvin Walsh (fresh) PF - John Becker (fresh) 2 pts. C - Michael Davidson (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Freddie Frost (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - Michael Sieg (fresh) SF - Damon Monte (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. PF - Albert Calvo (fresh) 4 pts. C - Karl Turgeon (fresh) 6 pts. | |
| 11:27 | Northern Illinois University | Freddie Frost misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 46-52 |
| 11:26 | Northern Illinois University | Karl Turgeon grabs the offensive rebound | 46-52 |
| 11:16 | Northern Illinois University | Karl Turgeon's pass is intercepted by Carl Lohr | 46-52 |
| 11:12 | Central Michigan | Dikembe Sato lays it in on a nice dish by Carl Lohr | 48-52 |
| 10:56 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Calvo misses the lay-in | 48-52 |
| 10:54 | Central Michigan | Michael Davidson grabs the defensive rebound | 48-52 |
| 10:28 | Central Michigan | Michael Davidson misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left side but he's hacked by Karl Turgeon - foul #1 on Karl Turgeon, team foul #4 | 48-52 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Samuel Galgano (SF) Irvin Walsh | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Micheal Kelly (PF), Joseph Terrell (C) Albert Calvo, Karl Turgeon | |
| 10:28 | Central Michigan | Michael Davidson makes the 1st free throw | 49-52 |
| 10:28 | Central Michigan | Michael Davidson makes the 2nd free throw | 50-52 |
| 10:09 | Northern Illinois University | Micheal Kelly misses the 3pt shot from the right wing | 50-52 |
| 10:07 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Terrell tips it in | 50-54 |
| 09:46 | Central Michigan | Michael Davidson is whistled for traveling | 50-54 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Scott Bostick (PG), Solomon Pearson (SG), Nathan Myers (SF), Dennis Wareham (PF), Dennis Breeden (C) Carl Lohr, Dikembe Sato, Samuel Galgano, John Becker, Michael Davidson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lester Schley (PG), James Anselmo (SG) Michael Sieg, Damon Monte | |
| 09:26 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Terrell misses badly on a 3 from the left corner | 50-54 |
| 09:25 | Northern Illinois University | Micheal Kelly grabs the offensive rebound | 50-54 |
| 09:11 | Northern Illinois University | James Anselmo misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the right side but the foul's on Dennis Breeden - foul #3 on Dennis Breeden, team foul #5 | 50-54 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Albert Calvo (PF) Micheal Kelly | |
| 09:11 | Northern Illinois University | James Anselmo makes the 1st free throw | 50-55 |
| 09:11 | Northern Illinois University | James Anselmo makes the 2nd free throw | 50-56 |
| 09:03 | Central Michigan | Scott Bostick comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 50-56 |
| 09:02 | Northern Illinois University | James Anselmo snags the defensive board | 50-56 |
| 08:57 | Northern Illinois University | Lester Schley buries a fadeaway from the free throw line on a great pass from James Anselmo | 50-58 |
| 08:30 | Central Michigan | Scott Bostick can't connect on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 50-58 |
| 08:29 | Central Michigan | Dennis Breeden snags the offensive board | 50-58 |
| 08:09 | Central Michigan | Scott Bostick buries a 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Solomon Pearson | 53-58 |
| 07:47 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Calvo hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 53-58 |
| 07:46 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Dennis Breeden | 53-58 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Scott Bostick (fresh) 20 pts. 1 ast. SG - Solomon Pearson (fresh) 4 ast. SF - Nathan Myers (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. PF - Dennis Wareham (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. C - Dennis Breeden (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Lester Schley (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. SG - James Anselmo (fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. SF - Freddie Frost (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. PF - Albert Calvo (fairly fresh) 4 pts. C - Joseph Terrell (fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 07:30 | Central Michigan | Scott Bostick is fouled on the floor by Lester Schley - foul #3 on Lester Schley, team foul #5 | 53-58 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Irvin Walsh (SF), John Becker (PF) Nathan Myers, Dennis Wareham | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Turnbow (PG), Damon Monte (SF), Micheal Kelly (PF) James Anselmo, Freddie Frost, Albert Calvo | |
| 07:09 | Central Michigan | Scott Bostick misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 53-58 |
| 07:08 | Central Michigan | Irvin Walsh tips it but misses | 53-58 |
| 07:06 | Central Michigan | Dennis Breeden grabs the offensive rebound | 53-58 |
| 06:44 | Central Michigan | Scott Bostick clanks a 3 pointer from the right corner | 53-58 |
| 06:42 | Central Michigan | Dennis Breeden tips it back up and in | 55-58 |
| 06:23 | Northern Illinois University | Damon Monte is hacked by Irvin Walsh - foul #3 on Irvin Walsh, team foul #6 | 55-58 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Carl Lohr (PG), Dikembe Sato (SG), Nathan Myers (SF) Scott Bostick, Solomon Pearson, Irvin Walsh | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Anselmo (SG), Karl Turgeon (C) Lester Schley, Joseph Terrell | |
| 06:01 | Northern Illinois University | Carl Lohr picks off the pass by Patrick Turnbow | 55-58 |
| 05:58 | Central Michigan | Carl Lohr hits the finger roll | 57-58 |
| 05:37 | Northern Illinois University | James Anselmo buries a 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Patrick Turnbow | 57-61 |
| 05:19 | Central Michigan | John Becker can't connect on a runner near the basket | 57-61 |
| 05:17 | Northern Illinois University | Micheal Kelly grabs the board | 57-61 |
| 05:12 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Turnbow drills a 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by James Anselmo | 57-64 |
| 04:45 | Central Michigan | Nathan Myers drills a fadeaway from the left side set up by Carl Lohr | 59-64 |
| 04:45 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 59-64 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Scott Bostick (PG), Solomon Pearson (SG), Dennis Wareham (PF) Carl Lohr, Dikembe Sato, John Becker | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Albert Calvo (PF), Joseph Terrell (C) Micheal Kelly, Karl Turgeon | |
| 04:35 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Calvo buries a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Damon Monte | 59-66 |
| 04:09 | Central Michigan | Scott Bostick connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Solomon Pearson | 62-66 |
| 03:58 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Calvo misses the jumper from the left block | 62-66 |
| 03:57 | Central Michigan | Dennis Breeden snags the defensive board | 62-66 |
| 03:33 | Central Michigan | Scott Bostick misses badly on a 3 from straight away | 62-66 |
| 03:32 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Damon Monte | 62-66 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Scott Bostick (fresh) 23 pts. 1 ast. SG - Solomon Pearson (fresh) 5 ast. SF - Nathan Myers (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. PF - Dennis Wareham (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. C - Dennis Breeden (fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Patrick Turnbow (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf. SG - James Anselmo (fresh) 12 pts. 5 ast. SF - Damon Monte (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. PF - Albert Calvo (fresh) 6 pts. C - Joseph Terrell (fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 03:14 | Northern Illinois University | James Anselmo dunks the ball | 62-68 |
| 03:00 | Central Michigan | Damon Monte steals the ball from Nathan Myers | 62-68 |
| 02:46 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Calvo misses the lay-in | 62-68 |
| 02:45 | Central Michigan | Dennis Wareham pulls down the rebound | 62-68 |
| 02:20 | Central Michigan | Scott Bostick comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 62-68 |
| 02:18 | Central Michigan | Nathan Myers grabs the offensive board | 62-68 |
| 02:00 | Central Michigan | Scott Bostick makes the 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from Dennis Breeden | 65-68 |
| 01:55 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Turnbow misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 65-68 |
| 01:53 | Central Michigan | Dennis Breeden pulls down the rebound | 65-68 |
| 01:46 | Central Michigan | Scott Bostick buries a 3pt shot from straight away on a great pass from Dennis Wareham | 68-68 |
| 01:23 | Northern Illinois University | Damon Monte clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing | 68-68 |
| 01:22 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Albert Calvo | 68-68 |
| 00:56 | Northern Illinois University | Damon Monte misses badly on a shot from the right wing | 68-68 |
| 00:55 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Dennis Breeden | 68-68 |
| 00:37 | Central Michigan | Scott Bostick misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 68-68 |
| 00:35 | Northern Illinois University | James Anselmo gets the rebound | 68-68 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:30 | Northern Illinois University | Damon Monte misses short on a 3 from the left wing | 68-68 |
| 00:29 | Central Michigan | Dennis Wareham snags the defensive board | 68-68 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:02 | Central Michigan | Nathan Myers misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 68-68 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Calvo grabs the defensive rebound | 68-68 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Scott Bostick (fresh) 29 pts. 1 ast. SG - Solomon Pearson (fresh) 5 ast. SF - Nathan Myers (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. PF - Dennis Wareham (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. C - Dennis Breeden (fresh) 5 pts. 9 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Patrick Turnbow (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf. SG - James Anselmo (fresh) 14 pts. 5 ast. SF - Damon Monte (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. PF - Albert Calvo (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Joseph Terrell (fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 05:00 | Central Michigan | Dennis Breeden wins the tip | 68-68 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 04:36 | Central Michigan | Scott Bostick clanks a 3pt shot from the right wing | 68-68 |
| 04:34 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Terrell snags the defensive board | 68-68 |
| 04:29 | Northern Illinois University | James Anselmo misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 68-68 |
| 04:27 | Central Michigan | Scott Bostick grabs the board | 68-68 |
| 04:10 | Central Michigan | Dennis Breeden misses long on a driving attempt from the left block | 68-68 |
| 04:08 | Central Michigan | Solomon Pearson tips it but misses | 68-68 |
| 04:06 | Northern Illinois University | Damon Monte pulls down the rebound | 68-68 |
| 04:02 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Wareham is called for the reach on Damon Monte - foul #3 on Dennis Wareham, team foul #7 | 68-68 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | John Becker (PF) Dennis Wareham | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Micheal Kelly (PF) Albert Calvo | |
| 04:02 | Northern Illinois University | Damon Monte makes the 1st free throw | 68-69 |
| 04:02 | Northern Illinois University | Damon Monte makes the 2nd free throw | 68-70 |
| 03:41 | Central Michigan | Joseph Terrell is called for the reach on Solomon Pearson - foul #2 on Joseph Terrell, team foul #6 | 68-70 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Irvin Walsh (SF) Nathan Myers | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Freddie Frost (SF) Damon Monte | |
| 03:14 | Central Michigan | A charge is called on Scott Bostick - foul #1 on Scott Bostick, team foul #8 | 68-70 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Michael Davidson (C) Dennis Breeden | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 02:50 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Bostick is called for the reach on Patrick Turnbow - foul #2 on Scott Bostick, team foul #9 | 68-70 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Dennis Wareham (PF) John Becker | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lester Schley (SG) James Anselmo | |
| 02:50 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Turnbow makes the 1st free throw | 68-71 |
| 02:50 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Turnbow makes the 2nd free throw | 68-72 |
| 02:48 | Central Michigan | Central Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 4 full remaining) | 68-72 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Nathan Myers (SF), Dennis Breeden (C) Irvin Walsh, Michael Davidson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Anselmo (SG), Damon Monte (SF), Albert Calvo (PF) Lester Schley, Freddie Frost, Micheal Kelly | |
| 02:25 | Central Michigan | Scott Bostick buries a 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Solomon Pearson | 71-72 |
| 02:12 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Myers steals it from James Anselmo | 71-72 |
| 01:44 | Central Michigan | Nathan Myers scores on a pull-up jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Scott Bostick | 73-72 |
| 01:29 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Terrell hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 73-72 |
| 01:27 | Northern Illinois University | Damon Monte grabs the offensive board | 73-72 |
| 01:06 | Northern Illinois University | James Anselmo comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 73-72 |
| 01:04 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Turnbow pulls down the offensive rebound | 73-72 |
| 00:54 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Turnbow knocks in the 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by Damon Monte | 73-75 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Scott Bostick (fresh) 32 pts. 2 ast. SG - Solomon Pearson (fresh) 6 ast. SF - Nathan Myers (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. PF - Dennis Wareham (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - Dennis Breeden (fresh) 5 pts. 9 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Patrick Turnbow (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf. SG - James Anselmo (fresh) 14 pts. 5 ast. SF - Damon Monte (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. PF - Albert Calvo (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Joseph Terrell (fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 00:28 | Central Michigan | Dennis Wareham is fouled on the floor by Joseph Terrell - foul #3 on Joseph Terrell, team foul #7 | 73-75 |
| 00:28 | Central Michigan | Dennis Wareham makes the 1st free throw | 74-75 |
| 00:28 | Central Michigan | Dennis Wareham makes the 2nd free throw | 75-75 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:03 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Terrell makes the runner in the paint set up by James Anselmo | 75-77 |
| 00:03 | Central Michigan | Central Michigan calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining) | 75-77 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:00 | Central Michigan | Scott Bostick hits the front of the rim on the halfcourt shot | 75-77 |