| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Craig Seager (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Howard Ratliff (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Richard Sangster (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. PF - James Cole (fresh) 4 pts. C - Frank Beyers (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Akron | PG - Dema Gliwski (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Miro Grzywinski (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SF - Michael Cobb (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. PF - Donald Hobbs (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. C - Antonio Sanchez (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Akron | Michael Cobb inbounds the ball | 25-38 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 19:45 | Akron | Miro Grzywinski hits a fadeaway jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Dema Gliwski | 25-40 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 19:28 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing | 25-40 |
| 19:26 | Akron | Antonio Sanchez grabs the defensive rebound | 25-40 |
| 19:21 | Akron | Miro Grzywinski misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Howard Ratliff - foul #1 on Howard Ratliff, team foul #1 | 25-40 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Akron | Robert Elston (C) Antonio Sanchez | |
| 19:21 | Akron | Miro Grzywinski misses the 1st free throw | 25-40 |
| 19:21 | Akron | Miro Grzywinski misses the 2nd free throw | 25-40 |
| 19:21 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to James Cole | 25-40 |
| 19:03 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster misses short on a shot in the paint | 25-40 |
| 19:02 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers tips it home | 27-40 |
| 18:49 | Akron | Howard Ratliff steals it from Michael Cobb | 27-40 |
| 18:45 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster blows the layup | 27-40 |
| 18:44 | Akron | Robert Elston grabs the defensive rebound | 27-40 |
| 18:32 | Akron | Robert Elston's layup is rejected by Frank Beyers | 27-40 |
| 18:31 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers pulls down the rebound | 27-40 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 18:26 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager clanks a 3 pointer from the left wing | 27-40 |
| 18:24 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole tips it back up and in | 29-40 |
| 18:10 | Akron | Miro Grzywinski can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 29-40 |
| 18:08 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff grabs the board | 29-40 |
| 17:39 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 29-40 |
| 17:37 | Akron | Michael Cobb snags the defensive board | 29-40 |
| 17:17 | Akron | James Cole is called for the reach on Miro Grzywinski - foul #3 on James Cole, team foul #2 | 29-40 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir (PF) James Cole | |
| Subs | Akron | Dikembe Real (PG), William Rehberger (SG), Johnny Daniell (SF), Gerald Dulac (PF), Antonio Sanchez (C) Dema Gliwski, Miro Grzywinski, Michael Cobb, Donald Hobbs, Robert Elston | |
| 16:58 | Akron | William Rehberger comes up short on the floater from the left side | 29-40 |
| 16:56 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster grabs the board | 29-40 |
| 16:27 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff drills a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Frank Beyers | 32-40 |
| 16:06 | Akron | Gerald Dulac scores on a 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from William Rehberger | 32-43 |
| 15:41 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster knocks in the jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Howard Ratliff | 34-43 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Craig Seager (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Howard Ratliff (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Richard Sangster (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. PF - Dennis Weir (fresh) 3 pts. C - Frank Beyers (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Akron | PG - Dikembe Real (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SG - William Rehberger (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Johnny Daniell (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Gerald Dulac (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. C - Antonio Sanchez (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 15:25 | Akron | Antonio Sanchez's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 34-43 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Danny Wales (PG), Daniel Perry (SG), Benjamin Rouse (SF), James Cole (PF), Gerald Dean (C) Craig Seager, Howard Ratliff, Richard Sangster, Dennis Weir, Frank Beyers | |
| Subs | Akron | Dema Gliwski (PG), Michael Cobb (SF), Donald Hobbs (PF), Robert Elston (C) Dikembe Real, Johnny Daniell, Gerald Dulac, Antonio Sanchez | |
| 15:06 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Wales buries a jumper from the free throw line set up by Benjamin Rouse | 36-43 |
| 14:45 | Akron | James Cole denies the turnaround by Michael Cobb | 36-43 |
| 14:43 | Akron | Michael Cobb hits the follow up shot | 36-45 |
| 14:21 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Wales's pass is intercepted by Dema Gliwski | 36-45 |
| 14:14 | Akron | Robert Elston connects on the runner from the baseline on a great pass from Michael Cobb | 36-47 |
| 13:47 | Northern Illinois University | Gerald Dean comes up short on the shot from the left wing but he's fouled by William Rehberger - foul #1 on William Rehberger, team foul #1 | 36-47 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff (PG), Dennis Weir (PF) Danny Wales, James Cole | |
| Subs | Akron | Edward Gragg (PG), Dikembe Real (SG), Johnny Daniell (SF), Gerald Dulac (PF), Antonio Sanchez (C) Dema Gliwski, William Rehberger, Michael Cobb, Donald Hobbs, Robert Elston | |
| 13:47 | Northern Illinois University | Gerald Dean makes the 1st free throw | 37-47 |
| 13:47 | Northern Illinois University | Gerald Dean makes the 2nd free throw | 38-47 |
| 13:33 | Akron | Gerald Dulac scores on a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 38-49 |
| 13:08 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Gragg picks off the pass by Howard Ratliff | 38-49 |
| 12:42 | Akron | Gerald Dulac shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 38-49 |
| 12:40 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Howard Ratliff | 38-49 |
| 12:36 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff makes the 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from Dennis Weir | 41-49 |
| 12:14 | Akron | Dikembe Real is hacked by Gerald Dean - foul #1 on Gerald Dean, team foul #3 | 41-49 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager (PG), Richard Sangster (SF), James Cole (PF), Frank Beyers (C) Daniel Perry, Benjamin Rouse, Dennis Weir, Gerald Dean | |
| Subs | Akron | Dema Gliwski (PG), Miro Grzywinski (SG), Michael Cobb (SF), Donald Hobbs (PF), Robert Elston (C) Edward Gragg, Dikembe Real, Johnny Daniell, Gerald Dulac, Antonio Sanchez | |
| 11:57 | Akron | James Cole is called for the reach on Donald Hobbs - foul #4 on James Cole, team foul #4 | 41-49 |
| 11:40 | Akron | Miro Grzywinski misses the jumpshot from the free throw line | 41-49 |
| 11:39 | Akron | Miro Grzywinski can't tip it in | 41-49 |
| 11:38 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Howard Ratliff | 41-49 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Craig Seager (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Howard Ratliff (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SF - Richard Sangster (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. PF - James Cole (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 4 pf. C - Frank Beyers (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Akron | PG - Dema Gliwski (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Miro Grzywinski (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SF - Michael Cobb (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. PF - Donald Hobbs (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. C - Robert Elston (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:13 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Miro Grzywinski - foul #2 on Miro Grzywinski, team foul #2 | 41-49 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Akron | Dikembe Real (SG), Gerald Dulac (C) Miro Grzywinski, Robert Elston | |
| 11:13 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers makes the 1st free throw | 42-49 |
| 11:13 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers misses the 2nd free throw | 42-49 |
| 11:13 | Akron | Gerald Dulac snags the defensive board | 42-49 |
| 10:56 | Akron | Michael Cobb comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 42-49 |
| 10:54 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole grabs the board | 42-49 |
| 10:50 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left wing but he's hacked by Gerald Dulac - foul #1 on Gerald Dulac, team foul #3 | 42-49 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Akron | Miro Grzywinski (SG), Robert Elston (C) Dikembe Real, Donald Hobbs | |
| 10:50 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster makes the 1st free throw | 43-49 |
| 10:50 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster makes the 2nd free throw | 44-49 |
| 10:32 | Akron | Michael Cobb scores on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing set up by Miro Grzywinski | 44-51 |
| 10:03 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 44-51 |
| 10:02 | Akron | Michael Cobb gets the rebound | 44-51 |
| 09:37 | Akron | Michael Cobb hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 44-51 |
| 09:36 | Akron | Miro Grzywinski gets the offensive rebound | 44-51 |
| 09:23 | Akron | Miro Grzywinski is fouled on the floor by Frank Beyers - foul #1 on Frank Beyers, team foul #5 | 44-51 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry (SG), Benjamin Rouse (SF), Dennis Weir (PF) Howard Ratliff, Richard Sangster, James Cole | |
| Subs | Akron | Edward Gragg (PG), Dikembe Real (SG), Johnny Daniell (SF), Donald Hobbs (PF), Antonio Sanchez (C) Dema Gliwski, Miro Grzywinski, Michael Cobb, Gerald Dulac, Robert Elston | |
| 09:14 | Akron | Dikembe Real buries a 3 from the right wing | 44-54 |
| 08:50 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers knocks in the turnaround from close range | 46-54 |
| 08:32 | Akron | Donald Hobbs drills a fadeaway from the right block set up by Dikembe Real | 46-56 |
| 08:06 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir's floater is tipped away by Antonio Sanchez | 46-56 |
| 08:04 | Akron | Edward Gragg gets the rebound | 46-56 |
| 07:49 | Akron | Dennis Weir blocks the short jumper by Donald Hobbs | 46-56 |
| 07:48 | Akron | Antonio Sanchez grabs the offensive board | 46-56 |
| 07:30 | Akron | Antonio Sanchez is whistled for a carry | 46-56 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff (PG), Richard Sangster (SF), Gerald Dean (C) Craig Seager, Benjamin Rouse, Frank Beyers | |
| Subs | Akron | Dema Gliwski (PG), William Rehberger (SG), Michael Cobb (SF), Gerald Dulac (PF), Robert Elston (C) Edward Gragg, Dikembe Real, Johnny Daniell, Donald Hobbs, Antonio Sanchez | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Howard Ratliff (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SG - Daniel Perry (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Richard Sangster (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. PF - Dennis Weir (fresh) 3 pts. C - Gerald Dean (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Akron | PG - Dema Gliwski (fresh) 3 ast. SG - William Rehberger (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Michael Cobb (fresh) 14 pts. 2 ast. PF - Gerald Dulac (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. C - Robert Elston (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:12 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff buries a 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Gerald Dean | 49-56 |
| 06:53 | Akron | Gerald Dulac hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right side but he's fouled by Daniel Perry - foul #1 on Daniel Perry, team foul #6 | 49-56 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Danny Wales (PG), James Cole (PF) Daniel Perry, Dennis Weir | |
| Subs | Akron | Miro Grzywinski (SG), Donald Hobbs (PF) William Rehberger, Robert Elston | |
| 06:53 | Akron | Gerald Dulac makes the 1st free throw | 49-57 |
| 06:53 | Akron | Gerald Dulac makes the 2nd free throw | 49-58 |
| 06:24 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the right side | 49-58 |
| 06:23 | Akron | Michael Cobb pulls down the rebound | 49-58 |
| 06:07 | Akron | Miro Grzywinski misses short on a 3 from straight away | 49-58 |
| 06:06 | Northern Illinois University | Gerald Dean gets the rebound | 49-58 |
| 05:41 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff misses long on a floater from close range but the foul's on Gerald Dulac - foul #2 on Gerald Dulac, team foul #4 | 49-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry (SG), Frank Beyers (C) Danny Wales, Gerald Dean | |
| Subs | Akron | Edward Gragg (PG), William Rehberger (SG), Johnny Daniell (SF), Robert Elston (C) Dema Gliwski, Miro Grzywinski, Michael Cobb, Donald Hobbs | |
| 05:41 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff makes the 1st free throw | 50-58 |
| 05:41 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff makes the 2nd free throw | 51-58 |
| 05:14 | Akron | William Rehberger double dribbles | 51-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager (PG), Dennis Weir (PF) Daniel Perry, James Cole | |
| Subs | Akron | Dikembe Real (PG), Michael Cobb (SF), Donald Hobbs (PF), Antonio Sanchez (C) Edward Gragg, Johnny Daniell, Gerald Dulac, Robert Elston | |
| 04:52 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers scores on a fadeaway in the paint | 53-58 |
| 04:27 | Akron | Michael Cobb can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 53-58 |
| 04:26 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff grabs the board | 53-58 |
| 04:04 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff misses long on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane but the foul's on William Rehberger - foul #2 on William Rehberger, team foul #5 | 53-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse (SF) Richard Sangster | |
| Subs | Akron | Dema Gliwski (PG), Miro Grzywinski (SG), Johnny Daniell (SF), Gerald Dulac (PF), Robert Elston (C) Dikembe Real, William Rehberger, Michael Cobb, Donald Hobbs, Antonio Sanchez | |
| 04:04 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff makes the 1st free throw | 54-58 |
| 04:04 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff makes the 2nd free throw | 55-58 |
| 03:43 | Akron | Robert Elston hits a floater in the lane | 55-60 |
| 03:17 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers can't connect on a jumpshot from the left wing | 55-60 |
| 03:15 | Akron | Robert Elston pulls down the rebound | 55-60 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Craig Seager (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Howard Ratliff (fairly fresh) 18 pts. 2 ast. SF - Benjamin Rouse (fresh) 1 ast. PF - Dennis Weir (fresh) 3 pts. C - Frank Beyers (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Akron | PG - Dema Gliwski (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Miro Grzywinski (fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. SF - Johnny Daniell (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Gerald Dulac (fresh) 13 pts. 3 reb. C - Robert Elston (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 03:11 | Akron | Dema Gliwski can't connect on an uncontested 3pt shot from straight away | 55-60 |
| 03:09 | Akron | Gerald Dulac tips it in | 55-62 |
| 02:52 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers can't connect on a turnaround in the paint | 55-62 |
| 02:50 | Akron | Robert Elston grabs the defensive rebound | 55-62 |
| 02:37 | Akron | Johnny Daniell comes up short on the fadeaway from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Craig Seager - foul #1 on Craig Seager, team foul #7 | 55-62 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Danny Wales (PG), Daniel Perry (SG), Richard Sangster (SF), James Cole (PF), Gerald Dean (C) Craig Seager, Howard Ratliff, Benjamin Rouse, Dennis Weir, Frank Beyers | |
| Subs | Akron | Edward Gragg (PG), William Rehberger (SG), Donald Hobbs (PF), Antonio Sanchez (C) Dema Gliwski, Miro Grzywinski, Gerald Dulac, Robert Elston | |
| 02:37 | Akron | Johnny Daniell makes the 1st free throw | 55-63 |
| 02:37 | Akron | Johnny Daniell makes the 2nd free throw | 55-64 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 02:33 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 55-64 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager (PG), Howard Ratliff (SG) Danny Wales, Daniel Perry | |
| Subs | Akron | Dikembe Real (SG), Michael Cobb (SF) William Rehberger, Johnny Daniell | |
| 02:18 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff misses badly on a 3pt shot from straight away but he's fouled by Antonio Sanchez - foul #2 on Antonio Sanchez, team foul #6 | 55-64 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers (C) Gerald Dean | |
| Subs | Akron | Dema Gliwski (PG), William Rehberger (SG) Edward Gragg, Dikembe Real | |
| 02:18 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff makes the 1st free throw | 56-64 |
| 02:18 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff makes the 2nd free throw | 57-64 |
| 02:18 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff makes the 3rd free throw | 58-64 |
| 02:03 | Akron | Donald Hobbs misses the easy layup but the foul's on James Cole - foul #5 on James Cole, team foul #8 | 58-64 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir (PF) James Cole | |
| Subs | Akron | Edward Gragg (PG), Dikembe Real (SG) Dema Gliwski, William Rehberger | |
| 02:03 | Akron | Donald Hobbs misses the 1st free throw | 58-64 |
| 02:03 | Akron | Donald Hobbs makes the 2nd free throw | 58-65 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 01:51 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers drills a jump hook near the basket on a nice dish by Howard Ratliff | 60-65 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 01:49 | Akron | Michael Cobb is fouled in the backcourt by Craig Seager - foul #2 on Craig Seager, team foul #9 | 60-65 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Akron | Dema Gliwski (PG), William Rehberger (SG), Robert Elston (C) Edward Gragg, Dikembe Real, Antonio Sanchez | |
| 01:49 | Akron | Michael Cobb makes the 1st free throw | 60-66 |
| 01:49 | Akron | Michael Cobb makes the 2nd free throw | 60-67 |
| 01:32 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff connects on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 63-67 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 01:19 | Akron | Dema Gliwski can't connect on a turnaround near the basket | 63-67 |
| 01:17 | Akron | Robert Elston tips it home | 63-69 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:55 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster clanks a jumpshot from the right wing | 63-69 |
| 00:54 | Akron | Dema Gliwski gets the rebound | 63-69 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:53 | Akron | Howard Ratliff is called for the reach on Dema Gliwski in the backcourt - foul #2 on Howard Ratliff, team foul #10 | 63-69 |
| 00:53 | Akron | Dema Gliwski misses the 1st free throw | 63-69 |
| 00:53 | Akron | Dema Gliwski makes the 2nd free throw | 63-70 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:48 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir misses short on a jumpshot from the left wing but he's hacked by Donald Hobbs - foul #1 on Donald Hobbs, team foul #7 | 63-70 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Akron | Miro Grzywinski (SG), Antonio Sanchez (C) William Rehberger, Robert Elston | |
| 00:48 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir makes the 1st free throw | 64-70 |
| 00:48 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir makes the 2nd free throw | 65-70 |
| 00:46 | Akron | Howard Ratliff is called for the reach on Michael Cobb in the backcourt - foul #3 on Howard Ratliff, team foul #11 | 65-70 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Akron | William Rehberger (SG), Robert Elston (C) Miro Grzywinski, Antonio Sanchez | |
| 00:46 | Akron | Michael Cobb makes the 1st free throw | 65-71 |
| 00:46 | Akron | Michael Cobb makes the 2nd free throw | 65-72 |
| 00:41 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir is whistled for a charge - foul #1 on Dennis Weir, team foul #12 | 65-72 |
| 00:39 | Akron | Robert Elston is hacked by Craig Seager in the backcourt - foul #3 on Craig Seager, team foul #13 | 65-72 |
| 00:39 | Akron | Robert Elston makes the 1st free throw | 65-73 |
| 00:39 | Akron | Robert Elston makes the 2nd free throw | 65-74 |
| 00:33 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff scores on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 68-74 |
| 00:32 | Akron | Dema Gliwski is hacked by Craig Seager in the backcourt - foul #4 on Craig Seager, team foul #14 | 68-74 |
| 00:32 | Akron | Dema Gliwski makes the 1st free throw | 68-75 |
| 00:32 | Akron | Dema Gliwski misses the 2nd free throw | 68-75 |
| 00:32 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir pulls down the rebound | 68-75 |
| 00:26 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 68-75 |
| 00:24 | Akron | Robert Elston snags the defensive board | 68-75 |
| 00:21 | Akron | Craig Seager is called for the reach on Robert Elston in the backcourt - foul #5 on Craig Seager, team foul #15 | 68-75 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry (SG) Craig Seager | |
| Subs | Akron | | |
| 00:21 | Akron | Robert Elston misses the 1st free throw | 68-75 |
| 00:21 | Akron | Robert Elston makes the 2nd free throw | 68-76 |
| 00:18 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 68-76 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Akron | Miro Grzywinski (SG), Antonio Sanchez (C) William Rehberger, Robert Elston | |
| 00:16 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff hits a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Dennis Weir | 71-76 |
| 00:15 | Akron | Donald Hobbs is fouled in the backcourt by Daniel Perry - foul #2 on Daniel Perry, team foul #16 | 71-76 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Akron | William Rehberger (SG), Robert Elston (C) Miro Grzywinski, Antonio Sanchez | |
| 00:15 | Akron | Donald Hobbs misses the 1st free throw | 71-76 |
| 00:15 | Akron | Donald Hobbs makes the 2nd free throw | 71-77 |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff misses the 3pt shot from the left wing | 71-77 |
| 00:07 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry snags the offensive board | 71-77 |
| 00:07 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 71-77 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Akron | Miro Grzywinski (SG), Antonio Sanchez (C) William Rehberger, Robert Elston | |
| 00:05 | Northern Illinois University | Dema Gliwski steals the ball from Howard Ratliff | 71-77 |
| 00:04 | Akron | Dema Gliwski is fouled in the backcourt by Howard Ratliff - foul #4 on Howard Ratliff, team foul #17 | 71-77 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Akron | William Rehberger (SG), Robert Elston (C) Miro Grzywinski, Antonio Sanchez | |
| 00:04 | Akron | Dema Gliwski makes the 1st free throw | 71-78 |
| 00:04 | Akron | Dema Gliwski makes the 2nd free throw | 71-79 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff misses badly on a halfcourt shot | 71-79 |