| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Christopher Oxford (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Howin Chu (fresh) 15 pts. SF - Norman Scott (fresh) 14 pts. PF - Wilson Lappin (fresh) 2 reb. 3 pf. C - Gregory Gaskin (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Willy Crigler (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Thomas Brown (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SF - James Allen (fresh) 13 pts. PF - Mark Hervey (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. C - Paul Summer (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen inbounds the ball | 35-43 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a halfcourt press/2-3 zone (+4) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (+2) | |
| 19:44 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey misses badly on a shot from the right block | 35-43 |
| 19:43 | Western Michigan | Norman Scott pulls down the rebound | 35-43 |
| 19:16 | Western Michigan | Christopher Oxford drills a 3 pointer from the left wing | 38-43 |
| 18:56 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey misses the runner in the lane | 38-43 |
| 18:55 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen gets the offensive rebound | 38-43 |
| 18:42 | Northern Illinois University | Howin Chu steals it from James Allen | 38-43 |
| 18:19 | Western Michigan | Norman Scott misses short on a fadeaway from the baseline but he's fouled by Thomas Brown - foul #1 on Thomas Brown, team foul #1 | 38-43 |
| 18:19 | Western Michigan | Norman Scott misses the 1st free throw | 38-43 |
| 18:19 | Western Michigan | Norman Scott misses the 2nd free throw | 38-43 |
| 18:19 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey grabs the defensive rebound | 38-43 |
| 17:58 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey is whistled for a carry | 38-43 |
| 17:39 | Western Michigan | Christopher Oxford misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 38-43 |
| 17:37 | Western Michigan | Wilson Lappin pulls down the offensive rebound | 38-43 |
| 17:17 | Western Michigan | Mark Hervey swats the short shot by Norman Scott | 38-43 |
| 17:16 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey grabs the defensive rebound | 38-43 |
| 17:13 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler's pass is intercepted by Howin Chu in the backcourt | 38-43 |
| 16:53 | Western Michigan | Gregory Gaskin misses short on a fadeaway in the paint | 38-43 |
| 16:51 | Western Michigan | Gregory Gaskin pulls down the offensive rebound | 38-43 |
| 16:39 | Western Michigan | Gregory Gaskin buries a fadeaway from close range on a great pass from Christopher Oxford and he's hacked by James Allen - foul #2 on James Allen, team foul #2 | 40-43 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Freeberg (PG), Charles Adams (SF), Jeremiah Miller (PF) Christopher Oxford, Norman Scott, Wilson Lappin | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (PG), Phillip Mongillo (SG), Benjamin Mahle (SF), Albert Woods (PF), James Jackson (C) Willy Crigler, Thomas Brown, James Allen, Mark Hervey, Paul Summer | |
| 16:39 | Western Michigan | Gregory Gaskin misses the free throw | 40-43 |
| 16:39 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods grabs the defensive rebound | 40-43 |
| 16:32 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away | 40-43 |
| 16:31 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson misses the tip | 40-43 |
| 16:30 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson grabs the offensive rebound | 40-43 |
| 16:16 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood clanks a 3 from the right wing | 40-43 |
| 16:15 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle grabs the offensive rebound | 40-43 |
| 16:02 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo knocks in the 3 from the right wing | 40-46 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Robert Freeberg (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Howin Chu (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 2 stl. SF - Charles Adams (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. PF - Jeremiah Miller (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Gregory Gaskin (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Mark Fullwood (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Phillip Mongillo (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Benjamin Mahle (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Albert Woods (fresh) 2 pts. C - James Jackson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:47 | Western Michigan | Howin Chu misses long on a jumper from the right block | 40-46 |
| 15:46 | Western Michigan | Jeremiah Miller grabs the offensive board | 40-46 |
| 15:24 | Western Michigan | Howin Chu hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 40-46 |
| 15:23 | Western Michigan | Robert Freeberg snags the offensive board | 40-46 |
| 15:07 | Western Michigan | Howin Chu misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 40-46 |
| 15:06 | Western Michigan | Jeremiah Miller gets the offensive rebound | 40-46 |
| 14:40 | Western Michigan | Gregory Gaskin misses the jumper in the lane | 40-46 |
| 14:38 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle grabs the board | 40-46 |
| 14:32 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood connects on the shot from the free throw line set up by Benjamin Mahle | 40-48 |
| 14:14 | Western Michigan | Albert Woods is called for the reach on Jeremiah Miller - foul #1 on Albert Woods, team foul #3 | 40-48 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Oxford (PG), Norman Scott (SF), Wilson Lappin (PF), Allen Weeks (C) Robert Freeberg, Howin Chu, Jeremiah Miller, Gregory Gaskin | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler (PG), Thomas Brown (SG), James Allen (SF), Mark Hervey (PF), Paul Summer (C) Mark Fullwood, Phillip Mongillo, Benjamin Mahle, Albert Woods, James Jackson | |
| 14:00 | Western Michigan | Charles Adams scores on a fadeaway from the right side set up by Christopher Oxford | 42-48 |
| 13:45 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 42-48 |
| 13:43 | Western Michigan | Wilson Lappin gets the rebound | 42-48 |
| 13:27 | Western Michigan | Charles Adams drills a jump hook from the left block set up by Christopher Oxford and he's hacked by James Allen - foul #3 on James Allen, team foul #4 | 44-48 |
| 13:27 | Western Michigan | Charles Adams makes the free throw | 45-48 |
| 13:04 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen clanks a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 45-48 |
| 13:02 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer tips it in | 45-50 |
| 12:45 | Western Michigan | Norman Scott can't connect on a shot from just outside the lane | 45-50 |
| 12:43 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown snags the defensive board | 45-50 |
| 12:39 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler buries a jumpshot from the left wing on a great pass from Thomas Brown | 45-52 |
| 12:21 | Western Michigan | Norman Scott drills a fadeaway in the paint | 47-52 |
| 12:17 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler misses long on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 47-52 |
| 12:15 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen hits the follow up shot | 47-54 |
| 11:59 | Western Michigan | Norman Scott comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the left side | 47-54 |
| 11:57 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen gets the rebound | 47-54 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Christopher Oxford (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SG - Charles Adams (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Norman Scott (fresh) 16 pts. 2 reb. PF - Wilson Lappin (fresh) 4 reb. 3 pf. C - Allen Weeks (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Willy Crigler (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Thomas Brown (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SF - James Allen (fresh) 15 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. PF - Mark Hervey (fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. C - Paul Summer (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 11:42 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 47-54 |
| 11:40 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Christopher Oxford | 47-54 |
| 11:23 | Western Michigan | Charles Adams is fouled on the floor by Mark Hervey - foul #2 on Mark Hervey, team foul #5 | 47-54 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Freeberg (PG), Howin Chu (SG), Jeremiah Miller (SF), Gregory Gaskin (C) Christopher Oxford, Charles Adams, Norman Scott, Allen Weeks | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle (SF) James Allen | |
| 11:01 | Western Michigan | Willy Crigler picks off the pass by Jeremiah Miller | 47-54 |
| 10:57 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown blows the layup | 47-54 |
| 10:55 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer hits the follow up shot | 47-56 |
| 10:39 | Western Michigan | Gregory Gaskin connects on the jumper from the baseline | 49-56 |
| 10:16 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown double dribbles | 49-56 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Oxford (PG), Norman Scott (SF) Robert Freeberg, Wilson Lappin | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (PG), Phillip Mongillo (SG), James Allen (SF), Albert Woods (PF), James Jackson (C) Willy Crigler, Thomas Brown, Benjamin Mahle, Mark Hervey, Paul Summer | |
| 09:55 | Western Michigan | Howin Chu misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 49-56 |
| 09:53 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson pulls down the rebound | 49-56 |
| 09:46 | Northern Illinois University | Howin Chu picks off the pass by Albert Woods | 49-56 |
| 09:30 | Western Michigan | Howin Chu drills a 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Gregory Gaskin | 52-56 |
| 09:22 | Northern Illinois University | Howin Chu steals the ball from Phillip Mongillo | 52-56 |
| 09:00 | Western Michigan | Norman Scott misses short on a jumper from just outside the lane | 52-56 |
| 08:59 | Western Michigan | Norman Scott snags the offensive board | 52-56 |
| 08:44 | Western Michigan | Howin Chu's pass is intercepted by Albert Woods | 52-56 |
| 08:39 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 52-56 |
| 08:38 | Western Michigan | Gregory Gaskin gets the rebound | 52-56 |
| 08:10 | Western Michigan | Jeremiah Miller drills a jumper from the free throw line set up by Howin Chu and he's hacked by Albert Woods - foul #2 on Albert Woods, team foul #6 | 54-56 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Freeberg (PG), Charles Adams (SF), Wilson Lappin (PF), Allen Weeks (C) Christopher Oxford, Howin Chu, Norman Scott, Gregory Gaskin | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler (PG), Thomas Brown (SG), Benjamin Mahle (SF), Mark Hervey (PF), Paul Summer (C) Mark Fullwood, Phillip Mongillo, James Allen, Albert Woods, James Jackson | |
| 08:10 | Western Michigan | Jeremiah Miller misses the free throw | 54-56 |
| 08:10 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey gets the rebound | 54-56 |
| 07:55 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 54-56 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Howin Chu (SG) Jeremiah Miller | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Robert Freeberg (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Howin Chu (fresh) 18 pts. 1 ast. 4 stl. SF - Charles Adams (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. PF - Wilson Lappin (fresh) 4 reb. 3 pf. C - Allen Weeks (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Willy Crigler (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Thomas Brown (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SF - Benjamin Mahle (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Mark Hervey (fresh) 7 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk. C - Paul Summer (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 07:31 | Western Michigan | Allen Weeks knocks in the jumper from the left block | 56-56 |
| 07:23 | Northern Illinois University | Allen Weeks steals it from Paul Summer | 56-56 |
| 07:06 | Western Michigan | Howin Chu clanks a 3 pointer from the left wing | 56-56 |
| 07:04 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Paul Summer | 56-56 |
| 07:00 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler scores on a fadeaway from the free throw line on a great pass from Benjamin Mahle | 56-58 |
| 06:37 | Western Michigan | Howin Chu clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 56-58 |
| 06:36 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Paul Summer | 56-58 |
| 06:18 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer is open and scores on a jumper from the right block on a great pass from Willy Crigler | 56-60 |
| 05:55 | Western Michigan | Charles Adams double dribbles | 56-60 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Oxford (PG), Jeremiah Miller (SG), Norman Scott (SF), Gregory Gaskin (C) Robert Freeberg, Howin Chu, Charles Adams, Allen Weeks | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Allen (SF) Benjamin Mahle | |
| 05:38 | Northern Illinois University | The jump hook by Thomas Brown is blocked by Wilson Lappin | 56-60 |
| 05:37 | Western Michigan | Gregory Gaskin snags the defensive board | 56-60 |
| 05:15 | Western Michigan | Christopher Oxford connects on the shot from the free throw line on a nice dish by Jeremiah Miller | 58-60 |
| 04:57 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown drills a 3pt attempt from straight away | 58-63 |
| 04:37 | Western Michigan | Norman Scott hits a jump hook from close range on a great pass from Christopher Oxford | 60-63 |
| 04:31 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown connects on the 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Willy Crigler | 60-66 |
| 04:16 | Western Michigan | Wilson Lappin jams it on a great pass from Jeremiah Miller | 62-66 |
| 03:54 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer is called for traveling | 62-66 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Howin Chu (SG) Wilson Lappin | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (PG), Phillip Mongillo (SG), Albert Woods (PF), James Jackson (C) Willy Crigler, Thomas Brown, Mark Hervey, Paul Summer | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Christopher Oxford (fresh) 5 pts. 5 ast. SG - Howin Chu (fresh) 18 pts. 1 ast. 4 stl. SF - Norman Scott (fresh) 18 pts. 3 reb. PF - Jeremiah Miller (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Gregory Gaskin (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Mark Fullwood (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SG - Phillip Mongillo (fresh) 3 pts. SF - James Allen (fresh) 15 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. PF - Albert Woods (fresh) 2 pts. C - James Jackson (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 03:41 | Western Michigan | Christopher Oxford loses the dribble to James Jackson | 62-66 |
| 03:31 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods is whistled for traveling | 62-66 |
| 03:14 | Western Michigan | Jeremiah Miller scores on a shot from the left wing | 64-66 |
| 03:05 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo is called for a pushoff foul - foul #1 on Phillip Mongillo, team foul #7 | 64-66 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Freeberg (PG), Charles Adams (SF), Wilson Lappin (PF), Allen Weeks (C) Christopher Oxford, Norman Scott, Jeremiah Miller, Gregory Gaskin | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle (SF) James Allen | |
| 02:46 | Western Michigan | Charles Adams misses the easy layup | 64-66 |
| 02:44 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle pulls down the rebound | 64-66 |
| 02:44 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 64-66 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Oxford (PG), Norman Scott (SF), Gregory Gaskin (C) Robert Freeberg, Charles Adams, Allen Weeks | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler (PG), Thomas Brown (SG), James Allen (SF), Mark Hervey (PF), Paul Summer (C) Mark Fullwood, Phillip Mongillo, Benjamin Mahle, Albert Woods, James Jackson | |
| 02:20 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown buries a 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by James Allen | 64-69 |
| 01:51 | Western Michigan | Howin Chu misses long on a 3 from the right wing | 64-69 |
| 01:50 | Western Michigan | Wilson Lappin grabs the offensive board | 64-69 |
| 01:45 | Western Michigan | Mark Hervey steals it from Howin Chu | 64-69 |
| 01:33 | Northern Illinois University | Howin Chu is called for the reach on Thomas Brown - foul #2 on Howin Chu, team foul #1 | 64-69 |
| 01:21 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Gaskin is called for the reach on Paul Summer - foul #1 on Gregory Gaskin, team foul #2 | 64-69 |
| 01:10 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer is fouled on the floor by Christopher Oxford - foul #1 on Christopher Oxford, team foul #3 | 64-69 |
| 00:49 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown is hacked by Howin Chu - foul #3 on Howin Chu, team foul #4 | 64-69 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (+4) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+2) | |
| 00:47 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey is fouled on the floor by Wilson Lappin - foul #4 on Wilson Lappin, team foul #5 | 64-69 |
| 00:46 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler is hacked by Christopher Oxford - foul #2 on Christopher Oxford, team foul #6 | 64-69 |
| 00:44 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Oxford is called for the reach on Willy Crigler - foul #3 on Christopher Oxford, team foul #7 | 64-69 |
| 00:44 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler makes the 1st free throw | 64-70 |
| 00:44 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler makes the 2nd free throw | 64-71 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+4) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+2) | |
| 00:40 | Western Michigan | Howin Chu scores on a 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Christopher Oxford | 67-71 |
| 00:37 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown is hacked by Howin Chu in the backcourt - foul #4 on Howin Chu, team foul #8 | 67-71 |
| 00:37 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown makes the 1st free throw | 67-72 |
| 00:37 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown makes the 2nd free throw | 67-73 |
| 00:32 | Western Michigan | Norman Scott is hacked by Mark Hervey - foul #3 on Mark Hervey, team foul #8 | 67-73 |
| 00:32 | Western Michigan | Norman Scott misses the 1st free throw | 67-73 |
| 00:32 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown pulls down the rebound | 67-73 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+2) | |
| 00:29 | Northern Illinois University | Howin Chu is called for the reach on Thomas Brown in the backcourt - foul #5 on Howin Chu, team foul #9 | 67-73 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Charles Adams (SG) Howin Chu | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:29 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown makes the 1st free throw | 67-74 |
| 00:29 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown misses the 2nd free throw | 67-74 |
| 00:29 | Western Michigan | Wilson Lappin pulls down the rebound | 67-74 |
| 00:21 | Western Michigan | Christopher Oxford misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 67-74 |
| 00:20 | Western Michigan | Norman Scott pulls down the offensive rebound | 67-74 |
| 00:17 | Western Michigan | James Allen is called for the reach on Norman Scott - foul #4 on James Allen, team foul #9 | 67-74 |
| 00:17 | Western Michigan | Norman Scott misses the 1st free throw | 67-74 |
| 00:17 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer gets the rebound | 67-74 |
| 00:15 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Oxford is called for the reach on Paul Summer in the backcourt - foul #4 on Christopher Oxford, team foul #10 | 67-74 |
| 00:15 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer misses the 1st free throw | 67-74 |
| 00:15 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer makes the 2nd free throw | 67-75 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+4) | |
| 00:09 | Western Michigan | Charles Adams misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away | 67-75 |
| 00:07 | Western Michigan | Gregory Gaskin gets the offensive rebound | 67-75 |
| 00:05 | Western Michigan | Christopher Oxford clanks a 3 pointer from the left wing | 67-75 |
| 00:04 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown grabs the board | 67-75 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+4) | |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler runs out the clock | 67-75 |