| Lineup | Ohio | PG - Mark Doxey (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Aaron Cleveland (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. SF - Larry Pantoja (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Lynn Hough (fresh) 4 pts. C - John Walker (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Willy Crigler (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SG - Thomas Brown (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. SF - James Allen (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Mark Hervey (fresh) 4 reb. C - Paul Summer (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Ohio | Larry Pantoja inbounds the ball | 26-38 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 19:38 | Ohio | Lynn Hough is called for the illegal screen - foul #1 on Lynn Hough, team foul #1 | 26-38 |
| Subs | Ohio | James Wheeler (SG), John Hoerner (C) Aaron Cleveland, John Walker | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (PG) Willy Crigler | |
| 19:16 | Northern Illinois University | Lynn Hough swats the shot by Mark Fullwood | 26-38 |
| 19:15 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown tips it back up and in | 26-40 |
| 18:51 | Ohio | Lynn Hough makes the fadeaway from close range | 28-40 |
| 18:47 | Northern Illinois University | Lynn Hough steals it from Mark Hervey | 28-40 |
| 18:26 | Ohio | Lynn Hough makes the turnaround in the lane on a great pass from James Wheeler and the foul's on Mark Hervey - foul #1 on Mark Hervey, team foul #1 | 30-40 |
| Subs | Ohio | Aaron Cleveland (SG), John Walker (C) James Wheeler, John Hoerner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler (PG), Albert Woods (PF), James Jackson (C) Mark Fullwood, Mark Hervey, Paul Summer | |
| 18:26 | Ohio | Lynn Hough makes the free throw | 31-40 |
| 18:14 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left wing | 31-40 |
| 18:13 | Ohio | John Walker snags the defensive board | 31-40 |
| 17:46 | Ohio | James Allen steals it from Lynn Hough | 31-40 |
| 17:40 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen hits a 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from Thomas Brown | 31-43 |
| 17:12 | Ohio | Mark Doxey is fouled on the floor by James Jackson - foul #3 on James Jackson, team foul #2 | 31-43 |
| Subs | Ohio | James Cargile (PF) Lynn Hough | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (PG), Mark Hervey (PF), Paul Summer (C) Willy Crigler, Albert Woods, James Jackson | |
| 16:49 | Ohio | Mark Doxey is fouled on the floor by Mark Fullwood - foul #1 on Mark Fullwood, team foul #3 | 31-43 |
| Subs | Ohio | Charles Augustus (SF), John Hoerner (C) Larry Pantoja, John Walker | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler (PG) Mark Fullwood | |
| 16:37 | Ohio | Aaron Cleveland drills a jumpshot from the right wing set up by Mark Doxey and he's hacked by Thomas Brown - foul #2 on Thomas Brown, team foul #4 | 33-43 |
| Subs | Ohio | Larry Pantoja (SF), John Walker (C) Charles Augustus, John Hoerner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 16:37 | Ohio | Aaron Cleveland makes the free throw | 34-43 |
| 16:30 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer buries a pull-up jumper from the right side | 34-45 |
| 16:07 | Ohio | Larry Pantoja can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away | 34-45 |
| 16:05 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen pulls down the rebound | 34-45 |
| 15:59 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen misses the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 34-45 |
| 15:58 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey misses the tip | 34-45 |
| 15:57 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Paul Summer | 34-45 |
| Lineup | Ohio | PG - Mark Doxey (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Aaron Cleveland (fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. SF - Larry Pantoja (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - James Cargile (fresh) 6 pts. C - John Walker (fresh) 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Willy Crigler (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SG - Thomas Brown (fresh) 7 pts. 5 ast. SF - James Allen (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. PF - Mark Hervey (fresh) 5 reb. C - Paul Summer (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:36 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 34-45 |
| 15:34 | Ohio | James Cargile grabs the defensive rebound | 34-45 |
| 15:05 | Ohio | Aaron Cleveland drills a jumper from the left wing | 36-45 |
| 15:01 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler is hacked by Mark Doxey in the backcourt - foul #3 on Mark Doxey, team foul #2 | 36-45 |
| Subs | Ohio | James Wheeler (SG), Charles Augustus (SF), Lynn Hough (PF), John Hoerner (C) Aaron Cleveland, Larry Pantoja, James Cargile, John Walker | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (PG), Benjamin Mahle (SF), James Jackson (C) Willy Crigler, James Allen, Paul Summer | |
| 14:49 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey misses long on a driving attempt from the right block but he's hacked by Lynn Hough - foul #2 on Lynn Hough, team foul #3 | 36-45 |
| 14:49 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey makes the 1st free throw | 36-46 |
| 14:49 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey misses the 2nd free throw | 36-46 |
| 14:49 | Ohio | Lynn Hough snags the defensive board | 36-46 |
| 14:21 | Ohio | Lynn Hough can't connect on a runner from the right block | 36-46 |
| 14:20 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Thomas Brown | 36-46 |
| 14:16 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle can't connect on a floater from the right wing | 36-46 |
| 14:14 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey tips it home | 36-48 |
| 13:46 | Ohio | Mark Fullwood takes the ball from Mark Doxey | 36-48 |
| 13:43 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood misses the lay-in | 36-48 |
| 13:41 | Ohio | The rebound goes to John Hoerner | 36-48 |
| 13:16 | Ohio | Mark Doxey misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 36-48 |
| 13:14 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson grabs the board | 36-48 |
| 12:58 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Doxey is called for the reach on Benjamin Mahle - foul #4 on Mark Doxey, team foul #4 | 36-48 |
| Subs | Ohio | Aaron Cleveland (SG), Larry Pantoja (SF), John Walker (C) Mark Doxey, Charles Augustus, John Hoerner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler (PG), James Allen (SF), Albert Woods (PF), Paul Summer (C) Mark Fullwood, Benjamin Mahle, Mark Hervey, James Jackson | |
| 12:41 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler misses badly on a fadeaway from the right side but he's fouled by James Wheeler - foul #2 on James Wheeler, team foul #5 | 36-48 |
| 12:41 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler misses the 1st free throw | 36-48 |
| 12:41 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler makes the 2nd free throw | 36-49 |
| 12:30 | Ohio | Lynn Hough misses the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 36-49 |
| 12:28 | Ohio | Larry Pantoja tips it back up and in | 38-49 |
| 12:03 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 38-52 |
| 11:41 | Ohio | Aaron Cleveland misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 38-52 |
| 11:40 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen pulls down the rebound | 38-52 |
| Lineup | Ohio | PG - James Wheeler (fresh) 4 ast. SG - Aaron Cleveland (fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. SF - Larry Pantoja (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. PF - Lynn Hough (fresh) 9 pts. 2 blk. 2 stl. C - John Walker (fresh) 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Willy Crigler (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - Thomas Brown (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 5 ast. SF - James Allen (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. PF - Albert Woods (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Paul Summer (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:34 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen connects on the jumper in the paint and the foul's on Larry Pantoja - foul #1 on Larry Pantoja, team foul #6 | 38-54 |
| Subs | Ohio | James Cargile (PF), John Hoerner (C) Lynn Hough, John Walker | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey (PF) Albert Woods | |
| 11:34 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen makes the free throw | 38-55 |
| 11:19 | Ohio | James Cargile misses the jumpshot from the left side | 38-55 |
| 11:17 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey grabs the defensive rebound | 38-55 |
| 11:12 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler drills a 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Thomas Brown | 38-58 |
| 10:57 | Ohio | Aaron Cleveland's fadeaway is rejected by Paul Summer | 38-58 |
| 10:55 | Ohio | Aaron Cleveland tips it home | 40-58 |
| 10:39 | Northern Illinois University | John Hoerner steals it from Thomas Brown | 40-58 |
| 10:19 | Ohio | James Wheeler loses the ball out of bounds | 40-58 |
| Subs | Ohio | Lynn Hough (PF), John Walker (C) James Cargile, John Hoerner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods (PF) Mark Hervey | |
| 10:05 | Northern Illinois University | John Walker steps in front of the Paul Summer pass | 40-58 |
| 09:48 | Ohio | Lynn Hough hits a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 42-58 |
| 09:41 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods loses the ball out of bounds | 42-58 |
| Subs | Ohio | Mark Doxey (PG) James Wheeler | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (PG), Mark Hervey (PF) Willy Crigler, Albert Woods | |
| 09:26 | Ohio | Lynn Hough misses the floater from the baseline | 42-58 |
| 09:25 | Ohio | John Walker tips it home | 44-58 |
| 09:14 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey scores on a shot in the paint on a nice dish by Thomas Brown | 44-60 |
| 08:49 | Ohio | Lynn Hough misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right side but he's hacked by Mark Fullwood - foul #2 on Mark Fullwood, team foul #5 | 44-60 |
| Subs | Ohio | James Cargile (PF) Mark Doxey | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler (PG), Albert Woods (PF) Mark Fullwood, Paul Summer | |
| 08:49 | Ohio | Lynn Hough misses the 1st free throw | 44-60 |
| 08:49 | Ohio | Lynn Hough makes the 2nd free throw | 45-60 |
| 08:36 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 45-60 |
| 08:34 | Ohio | James Cargile snags the defensive board | 45-60 |
| 08:12 | Ohio | Lynn Hough throws a bad pass out of bounds | 45-60 |
| Subs | Ohio | James Wheeler (PG), John Hoerner (C) Lynn Hough, John Walker | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer (C) Mark Hervey | |
| 07:57 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer can't finish the layup | 45-60 |
| 07:55 | Ohio | James Cargile pulls down the rebound | 45-60 |
| 07:32 | Ohio | Aaron Cleveland drills a 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from James Wheeler | 48-60 |
| Lineup | Ohio | PG - James Wheeler (fresh) 5 ast. SG - Aaron Cleveland (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 4 ast. SF - Larry Pantoja (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. PF - James Cargile (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - John Hoerner (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Willy Crigler (fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. SG - Thomas Brown (tiring) 10 pts. 7 ast. SF - James Allen (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 5 reb. PF - Albert Woods (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Paul Summer (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:16 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown misses short on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 48-60 |
| 07:14 | Ohio | James Cargile pulls down the rebound | 48-60 |
| 06:52 | Ohio | Thomas Brown steals it from Larry Pantoja | 48-60 |
| 06:49 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown slams it home | 48-62 |
| 06:28 | Ohio | Aaron Cleveland hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a great pass from James Wheeler | 51-62 |
| 06:12 | Northern Illinois University | James Cargile denies the turnaround by Paul Summer | 51-62 |
| 06:10 | Ohio | John Hoerner snags the defensive board | 51-62 |
| 05:50 | Ohio | Aaron Cleveland clanks a jumper from the right wing | 51-62 |
| 05:48 | Ohio | James Cargile tips it back up and in | 53-62 |
| 05:46 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler's pass is intercepted by James Wheeler in the backcourt | 53-62 |
| 05:44 | Ohio | James Wheeler hits the finger roll | 55-62 |
| 05:31 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen clanks a shot in the paint | 55-62 |
| 05:30 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer tips it but misses | 55-62 |
| 05:29 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen tips it in | 55-64 |
| 05:29 | Ohio | Ohio calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 55-64 |
| Subs | Ohio | Mark Doxey (PG), Charles Augustus (SF), Lynn Hough (PF), John Walker (C) James Wheeler, Larry Pantoja, James Cargile, John Hoerner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (PG), Benjamin Mahle (SF), Mark Hervey (PF), James Jackson (C) Willy Crigler, James Allen, Albert Woods, Paul Summer | |
| 05:00 | Ohio | Mark Fullwood steps in front of the Aaron Cleveland pass | 55-64 |
| 04:48 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 55-64 |
| 04:46 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson pulls down the offensive rebound | 55-64 |
| 04:29 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown connects on the 3 from straight away set up by Benjamin Mahle | 55-67 |
| 04:08 | Ohio | Lynn Hough hits the finger roll set up by Charles Augustus | 57-67 |
| 03:50 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown misses the 3 pointer from the left corner | 57-67 |
| 03:49 | Ohio | Lynn Hough pulls down the rebound | 57-67 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (+4) | |
| 03:39 | Ohio | Aaron Cleveland can't connect on a shot from the right wing | 57-67 |
| 03:37 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Mark Hervey | 57-67 |
| 03:30 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown clanks a 3 from the left wing | 57-67 |
| 03:29 | Ohio | The rebound goes to John Walker | 57-67 |
| Lineup | Ohio | PG - Mark Doxey (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. SG - Aaron Cleveland (fairly fresh) 18 pts. 4 ast. SF - Charles Augustus (fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast. PF - Lynn Hough (fresh) 14 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. C - John Walker (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Mark Fullwood (fresh) 3 pts. 2 stl. SG - Thomas Brown (tiring) 15 pts. 7 ast. SF - Benjamin Mahle (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Mark Hervey (fresh) 5 pts. 8 reb. C - James Jackson (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 03:20 | Ohio | Aaron Cleveland drills a 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Charles Augustus | 60-67 |
| 03:01 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 60-67 |
| Subs | Ohio | Larry Pantoja (SF) Charles Augustus | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler (PG), James Allen (SF), Paul Summer (C) Thomas Brown, Benjamin Mahle, James Jackson | |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 02:49 | Ohio | Aaron Cleveland can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 60-67 |
| 02:47 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey snags the defensive board | 60-67 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 02:41 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood loses the dribble to John Walker | 60-67 |
| 02:18 | Ohio | Lynn Hough can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 60-67 |
| 02:17 | Ohio | Lynn Hough tips it back up and in | 62-67 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 02:00 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen scores on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 62-70 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (+4) | |
| 01:48 | Ohio | Larry Pantoja is fouled on the floor by James Allen - foul #1 on James Allen, team foul #6 | 62-70 |
| Subs | Ohio | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown (SG) Mark Fullwood | |
| 01:35 | Ohio | Larry Pantoja can't finish the layup | 62-70 |
| 01:34 | Ohio | Larry Pantoja can't tip it in | 62-70 |
| 01:33 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer grabs the defensive rebound | 62-70 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (+4) | |
| 01:17 | Northern Illinois University | John Walker denies the turnaround by James Allen | 62-70 |
| 01:16 | Ohio | Lynn Hough grabs the board | 62-70 |
| 00:58 | Ohio | Larry Pantoja can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 62-70 |
| 00:57 | Ohio | Lynn Hough pulls down the offensive rebound | 62-70 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (+4) | |
| 00:55 | Ohio | Aaron Cleveland clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing | 62-70 |
| 00:54 | Ohio | Larry Pantoja gets the offensive rebound | 62-70 |
| 00:52 | Ohio | Aaron Cleveland misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 62-70 |
| 00:51 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey pulls down the rebound | 62-70 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+4) | |
| 00:49 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey is hacked by Aaron Cleveland in the backcourt - foul #3 on Aaron Cleveland, team foul #7 | 62-70 |
| 00:49 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey makes the 1st free throw | 62-71 |
| 00:49 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey makes the 2nd free throw | 62-72 |
| 00:41 | Ohio | John Walker double dribbles | 62-72 |
| Subs | Ohio | | |
| 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 | |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+4) | |
| 00:17 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood clanks a jumper from the right side | 62-72 |
| 00:15 | Ohio | The rebound goes to Lynn Hough | 62-72 |
| 00:09 | Ohio | Lynn Hough makes the floater from close range set up by Mark Doxey and he's fouled by Albert Woods - foul #2 on Albert Woods, team foul #7 | 64-72 |
| Subs | Ohio | | |
| 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 | |
| 00:09 | Ohio | Lynn Hough misses the free throw | 64-72 |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown grabs the defensive rebound | 64-72 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+4) | |
| 00:08 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Doxey is called for the reach on Thomas Brown in the backcourt - foul #5 on Mark Doxey, team foul #8 | 64-72 |
| Subs | Ohio | James Wheeler (PG) Mark Doxey | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:08 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown misses the 1st free throw | 64-72 |
| 00:08 | Ohio | John Walker grabs the board | 64-72 |
| 00:02 | Ohio | Larry Pantoja connects on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 67-72 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 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 | 67-72 |