| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Philip Buzzell (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Albert Bade (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Devin Jones (fresh) 10 pts. PF - Stanley Morgan (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Eric Mundo (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Mike Haakenson (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Thomas Mestas (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Lawrence Hale (fresh) 4 reb. PF - Everett Witherspoon (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Lance Clerk (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Hale inbounds the ball | 29-38 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:46 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Hale's pass is intercepted by Eric Mundo | 29-38 |
| 19:39 | Eastern Michigan | Philip Buzzell can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left side but the foul's on Mike Haakenson - foul #1 on Mike Haakenson, team foul #1 | 29-38 |
| 19:39 | Eastern Michigan | Philip Buzzell makes the 1st free throw | 30-38 |
| 19:39 | Eastern Michigan | Philip Buzzell makes the 2nd free throw | 31-38 |
| 19:25 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Hale banks in the layup on a nice dish by Thomas Mestas | 31-40 |
| 19:13 | Eastern Michigan | Albert Bade knocks in the fadeaway in the paint set up by Eric Mundo | 33-40 |
| 18:59 | Northern Illinois University | Lance Clerk clanks a turnaround from the right block but he's fouled by Eric Mundo - foul #2 on Eric Mundo, team foul #1 | 33-40 |
| 18:59 | Northern Illinois University | Lance Clerk makes the 1st free throw | 33-41 |
| 18:59 | Northern Illinois University | Lance Clerk makes the 2nd free throw | 33-42 |
| 18:38 | Eastern Michigan | Devin Jones is fouled on the floor by Lance Clerk - foul #1 on Lance Clerk, team foul #2 | 33-42 |
| 18:23 | Eastern Michigan | Philip Buzzell clanks a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 33-42 |
| 18:22 | Northern Illinois University | Lance Clerk snags the defensive board | 33-42 |
| 18:18 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Bade steals it from Everett Witherspoon | 33-42 |
| 18:14 | Eastern Michigan | Albert Bade banks in the layup | 35-42 |
| 17:54 | Northern Illinois University | Mike Haakenson comes up short on the floater from the left wing | 35-42 |
| 17:52 | Northern Illinois University | Lance Clerk tips it home | 35-44 |
| 17:36 | Eastern Michigan | Philip Buzzell connects on the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Albert Bade | 38-44 |
| 17:31 | Northern Illinois University | Mike Haakenson scores on a 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Thomas Mestas | 38-47 |
| 17:11 | Eastern Michigan | Lance Clerk blocks the short jumper by Devin Jones | 38-47 |
| 17:10 | Eastern Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Eric Mundo | 38-47 |
| 16:56 | Eastern Michigan | Eric Mundo is called for the offensive foul - foul #3 on Eric Mundo, team foul #2 | 38-47 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Willie Stoltz (PG), Alan Palma (SG), Casey Bahena (SF), Jeffry Drozd (PF), Mark Millard (C) Philip Buzzell, Albert Bade, Devin Jones, Stanley Morgan, Eric Mundo | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Charles Mower (PG), Dikembe Alghamdi (SG), Roger Ruggles (SF), Douglas Wathen (PF), Nolan Tapia (C) Mike Haakenson, Thomas Mestas, Lawrence Hale, Everett Witherspoon, Lance Clerk | |
| 16:48 | Northern Illinois University | Douglas Wathen double dribbles | 38-47 |
| 16:32 | Eastern Michigan | Willie Stoltz comes up short on the floater from the left side | 38-47 |
| 16:31 | Eastern Michigan | Jeffry Drozd tips it in | 40-47 |
| 16:18 | Northern Illinois University | Willie Stoltz steals the ball from Roger Ruggles | 40-47 |
| 15:54 | Eastern Michigan | Alan Palma misses long on a turnaround in the lane | 40-47 |
| 15:53 | Eastern Michigan | Alan Palma grabs the offensive board | 40-47 |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Willie Stoltz (fresh) SG - Alan Palma (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Casey Bahena (fresh) PF - Jeffry Drozd (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Mark Millard (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Charles Mower (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Dikembe Alghamdi (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Roger Ruggles (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Douglas Wathen (fresh) 4 pts. 2 blk. C - Nolan Tapia (fresh) | |
| 15:47 | Eastern Michigan | Willie Stoltz comes up short on the 3 from the right wing | 40-47 |
| 15:45 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Ruggles grabs the board | 40-47 |
| 15:39 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Mower scores on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 40-50 |
| 15:16 | Eastern Michigan | Mark Millard knocks in the runner from the left block and he's hacked by Dikembe Alghamdi - foul #1 on Dikembe Alghamdi, team foul #3 | 42-50 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Albert Bade (SG), Devin Jones (SF), Stanley Morgan (PF) Alan Palma, Casey Bahena, Jeffry Drozd | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jerry Shillings (PG), Thomas Mestas (SG), Mike Haakenson (SF), Everett Witherspoon (PF), Lance Clerk (C) Charles Mower, Dikembe Alghamdi, Roger Ruggles, Douglas Wathen, Nolan Tapia | |
| 15:16 | Eastern Michigan | Mark Millard makes the free throw | 43-50 |
| 15:03 | Northern Illinois University | Stanley Morgan steals it from Jerry Shillings | 43-50 |
| 14:43 | Eastern Michigan | The short jumper by Stanley Morgan is denied by Lance Clerk | 43-50 |
| 14:41 | Eastern Michigan | Devin Jones can't tip it in | 43-50 |
| 14:39 | Northern Illinois University | Mike Haakenson gets the rebound | 43-50 |
| 14:32 | Northern Illinois University | Lance Clerk is called for the illegal screen - foul #2 on Lance Clerk, team foul #4 | 43-50 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Philip Buzzell (PG), Eric Mundo (C) Willie Stoltz, Mark Millard | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Hale (SF) Mike Haakenson | |
| 14:12 | Eastern Michigan | Eric Mundo clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 43-50 |
| 14:10 | Northern Illinois University | Everett Witherspoon grabs the defensive rebound | 43-50 |
| 14:05 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Mestas can't finish the layup | 43-50 |
| 14:04 | Eastern Michigan | The rebound goes to Eric Mundo | 43-50 |
| 13:50 | Eastern Michigan | Thomas Mestas is called for the reach on Albert Bade - foul #2 on Thomas Mestas, team foul #5 | 43-50 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Douglas Wathen (C) Lance Clerk | |
| 13:40 | Eastern Michigan | Lawrence Hale is called for the reach on Eric Mundo - foul #1 on Lawrence Hale, team foul #6 | 43-50 |
| 13:25 | Eastern Michigan | Philip Buzzell hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 43-50 |
| 13:24 | Eastern Michigan | Eric Mundo pulls down the offensive rebound | 43-50 |
| 13:06 | Eastern Michigan | Albert Bade misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 43-50 |
| 13:05 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Jerry Shillings | 43-50 |
| 12:43 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Mestas hits the finger roll on a great pass from Lawrence Hale | 43-52 |
| 12:30 | Eastern Michigan | Stanley Morgan hits a jumpshot from the right side set up by Devin Jones | 45-52 |
| 12:01 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Hale hits a shot near the basket set up by Jerry Shillings | 45-54 |
| 11:41 | Eastern Michigan | Albert Bade comes up short on the jumper from the free throw line | 45-54 |
| 11:39 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Douglas Wathen | 45-54 |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Philip Buzzell (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SG - Albert Bade (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Devin Jones (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. PF - Stanley Morgan (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. C - Eric Mundo (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Jerry Shillings (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Thomas Mestas (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. SF - Lawrence Hale (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. PF - Everett Witherspoon (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Douglas Wathen (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 11:32 | Northern Illinois University | Everett Witherspoon comes up short on the fadeaway in the paint | 45-54 |
| 11:31 | Eastern Michigan | Devin Jones grabs the board | 45-54 |
| 11:19 | Eastern Michigan | Stanley Morgan misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 45-54 |
| 11:18 | Eastern Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Stanley Morgan | 45-54 |
| 11:03 | Eastern Michigan | Albert Bade blows the layup but the foul's on Lawrence Hale - foul #2 on Lawrence Hale, team foul #7 | 45-54 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Willie Stoltz (PG), Casey Bahena (SF), Jeffry Drozd (PF), Mark Millard (C) Philip Buzzell, Devin Jones, Stanley Morgan, Eric Mundo | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mike Haakenson (PG), Charles Mower (SG), Roger Ruggles (SF), Nolan Tapia (PF), Lance Clerk (C) Jerry Shillings, Thomas Mestas, Lawrence Hale, Everett Witherspoon, Douglas Wathen | |
| 11:03 | Eastern Michigan | Albert Bade makes the 1st free throw | 46-54 |
| 11:03 | Eastern Michigan | Albert Bade misses the 2nd free throw | 46-54 |
| 11:03 | Northern Illinois University | Lance Clerk snags the defensive board | 46-54 |
| 10:45 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Ruggles is fouled on the floor by Albert Bade - foul #1 on Albert Bade, team foul #3 | 46-54 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Alan Palma (SG) Albert Bade | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 10:24 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Ruggles can't connect on a jumper from the free throw line | 46-54 |
| 10:22 | Eastern Michigan | Mark Millard grabs the defensive rebound | 46-54 |
| 10:15 | Eastern Michigan | Jeffry Drozd misses long on a jump hook from the right block but the foul's on Nolan Tapia - foul #1 on Nolan Tapia, team foul #8 | 46-54 |
| 10:15 | Eastern Michigan | Jeffry Drozd misses the 1st free throw | 46-54 |
| 10:15 | Eastern Michigan | Jeffry Drozd makes the 2nd free throw | 47-54 |
| 10:04 | Northern Illinois University | Alan Palma is called for the reach on Charles Mower - foul #1 on Alan Palma, team foul #4 | 47-54 |
| 09:50 | Northern Illinois University | Lance Clerk misses the driving attempt near the basket | 47-54 |
| 09:49 | Eastern Michigan | Jeffry Drozd gets the rebound | 47-54 |
| 09:34 | Eastern Michigan | Mark Millard drills a fadeaway from the baseline | 49-54 |
| 09:10 | Northern Illinois University | Lance Clerk's pass is intercepted by Willie Stoltz | 49-54 |
| 08:51 | Eastern Michigan | Casey Bahena blows the layup | 49-54 |
| 08:49 | Eastern Michigan | Mark Millard tips it in | 51-54 |
| 08:31 | Northern Illinois University | Nolan Tapia is hacked by Willie Stoltz - foul #3 on Willie Stoltz, team foul #5 | 51-54 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Jason Hagan (PG), Albert Bade (SG), Devin Jones (SF), Stanley Morgan (PF), Tony Byrd (C) Willie Stoltz, Alan Palma, Casey Bahena, Jeffry Drozd, Mark Millard | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jerry Shillings (PG), Thomas Mestas (SG), Lawrence Hale (SF), Everett Witherspoon (PF), Douglas Wathen (C) Mike Haakenson, Charles Mower, Roger Ruggles, Nolan Tapia, Lance Clerk | |
| 08:18 | Northern Illinois University | Everett Witherspoon banks in the layup on a great pass from Thomas Mestas | 51-56 |
| 08:00 | Eastern Michigan | Albert Bade makes the 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Devin Jones | 54-56 |
| 07:54 | Northern Illinois University | Douglas Wathen is hacked by Tony Byrd - foul #1 on Tony Byrd, team foul #6 | 54-56 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Philip Buzzell (PG) Jason Hagan | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 07:41 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Mestas misses the easy layup but the foul's on Stanley Morgan - foul #3 on Stanley Morgan, team foul #7 | 54-56 |
| 07:41 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Mestas misses the 1st free throw | 54-56 |
| 07:41 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Mestas makes the 2nd free throw | 54-57 |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Philip Buzzell (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SG - Albert Bade (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Devin Jones (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. PF - Stanley Morgan (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - Tony Byrd (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Jerry Shillings (fresh) 7 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Thomas Mestas (fresh) 11 pts. 5 ast. SF - Lawrence Hale (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. PF - Everett Witherspoon (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - Douglas Wathen (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 07:19 | Eastern Michigan | Devin Jones can't connect on a 3 from straight away | 54-57 |
| 07:17 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry Shillings gets the rebound | 54-57 |
| 07:11 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Mestas can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 54-57 |
| 07:09 | Northern Illinois University | Everett Witherspoon tips it home | 54-59 |
| 06:49 | Eastern Michigan | Albert Bade comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 54-59 |
| 06:48 | Northern Illinois University | Everett Witherspoon pulls down the rebound | 54-59 |
| 06:42 | Northern Illinois University | Douglas Wathen hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 54-59 |
| 06:41 | Eastern Michigan | Devin Jones gets the rebound | 54-59 |
| 06:35 | Eastern Michigan | Albert Bade misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the right side but he's hacked by Lawrence Hale - foul #3 on Lawrence Hale, team foul #9 | 54-59 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Willie Stoltz (PG), Eric Mundo (C) Philip Buzzell, Tony Byrd | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mike Haakenson (SF), Lance Clerk (C) Lawrence Hale, Douglas Wathen | |
| 06:35 | Eastern Michigan | Albert Bade misses the 1st free throw | 54-59 |
| 06:35 | Eastern Michigan | Albert Bade makes the 2nd free throw | 55-59 |
| 06:18 | Northern Illinois University | Mike Haakenson connects on the turnaround from the baseline | 55-61 |
| 05:54 | Eastern Michigan | Willie Stoltz misses badly on a 3 from straight away | 55-61 |
| 05:53 | Eastern Michigan | Eric Mundo snags the offensive board | 55-61 |
| 05:35 | Eastern Michigan | Albert Bade makes the fadeaway jumper from the right side | 57-61 |
| 05:17 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry Shillings comes up short on the floater from the free throw line but he's hacked by Willie Stoltz - foul #4 on Willie Stoltz, team foul #8 | 57-61 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Philip Buzzell (PG), Casey Bahena (SF), Jeffry Drozd (PF) Albert Bade, Devin Jones, Stanley Morgan | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Ruggles (SF), Douglas Wathen (PF) Thomas Mestas, Everett Witherspoon | |
| 05:17 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry Shillings makes the 1st free throw | 57-62 |
| 05:17 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry Shillings makes the 2nd free throw | 57-63 |
| 05:01 | Eastern Michigan | Eric Mundo misses badly on a jumper from the right block but the foul's on Jerry Shillings - foul #4 on Jerry Shillings, team foul #10 | 57-63 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Charles Mower (SG), Lawrence Hale (SF) Jerry Shillings, Roger Ruggles | |
| 05:01 | Eastern Michigan | Eric Mundo makes the 1st free throw | 58-63 |
| 05:01 | Eastern Michigan | Eric Mundo makes the 2nd free throw | 59-63 |
| 04:47 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Hale knocks in the floater from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Charles Mower | 59-65 |
| 04:35 | Eastern Michigan | Willie Stoltz makes the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 62-65 |
| 04:23 | Northern Illinois University | Douglas Wathen hits the front of the rim on the floater from close range | 62-65 |
| 04:22 | Northern Illinois University | Douglas Wathen tips it back up and in | 62-67 |
| 04:20 | Eastern Michigan | Philip Buzzell loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt | 62-67 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Devin Jones (SF), Stanley Morgan (PF) Casey Bahena, Eric Mundo | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 04:09 | Northern Illinois University | Lance Clerk hits the finger roll on a great pass from Charles Mower | 62-69 |
| 03:49 | Eastern Michigan | Willie Stoltz misses short on a jumpshot from just outside the lane but the foul's on Douglas Wathen - foul #1 on Douglas Wathen, team foul #11 | 62-69 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Albert Bade (SG) Philip Buzzell | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jerry Shillings (PG), Thomas Mestas (SG), Everett Witherspoon (PF) Mike Haakenson, Charles Mower, Lance Clerk | |
| 03:49 | Eastern Michigan | Willie Stoltz makes the 1st free throw | 63-69 |
| 03:49 | Eastern Michigan | Willie Stoltz makes the 2nd free throw | 64-69 |
| 03:34 | Northern Illinois University | Douglas Wathen blows the layup | 64-69 |
| 03:32 | Eastern Michigan | Devin Jones gets the rebound | 64-69 |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Willie Stoltz (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl. 4 pf. SG - Albert Bade (fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Devin Jones (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. PF - Stanley Morgan (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - Jeffry Drozd (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Jerry Shillings (fresh) 9 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf. SG - Thomas Mestas (fresh) 11 pts. 5 ast. SF - Lawrence Hale (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. PF - Everett Witherspoon (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. C - Douglas Wathen (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 03:28 | Eastern Michigan | Devin Jones misses the 3 pointer from the left wing | 64-69 |
| 03:26 | Eastern Michigan | Albert Bade gets the offensive rebound | 64-69 |
| 03:09 | Eastern Michigan | Devin Jones's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 64-69 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Jason Hagan (PG) Willie Stoltz | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Ruggles (SF), Nolan Tapia (C) Lawrence Hale, Douglas Wathen | |
| 02:51 | Northern Illinois University | Nolan Tapia is called for traveling | 64-69 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Eric Mundo (C) Jeffry Drozd | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 02:34 | Eastern Michigan | Albert Bade misses badly on a 3 from the left wing | 64-69 |
| 02:33 | Northern Illinois University | Everett Witherspoon grabs the board | 64-69 |
| 02:33 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 64-69 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Philip Buzzell (PG) Jason Hagan | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Hale (SF), Lance Clerk (C) Roger Ruggles, Nolan Tapia | |
| 02:14 | Northern Illinois University | Lance Clerk is fouled on the floor by Eric Mundo - foul #4 on Eric Mundo, team foul #9 | 64-69 |
| 02:14 | Northern Illinois University | Lance Clerk makes the 1st free throw | 64-70 |
| 02:14 | Northern Illinois University | Lance Clerk makes the 2nd free throw | 64-71 |
| 01:52 | Eastern Michigan | Eric Mundo comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 64-71 |
| 01:50 | Northern Illinois University | Everett Witherspoon grabs the defensive rebound | 64-71 |
| 01:32 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Mestas misses the 3 pointer from the right wing | 64-71 |
| 01:31 | Eastern Michigan | Stanley Morgan pulls down the rebound | 64-71 |
| 01:09 | Eastern Michigan | Eric Mundo connects on the jumper from the free throw line | 66-71 |
| 00:42 | Northern Illinois University | Everett Witherspoon misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 66-71 |
| 00:41 | Eastern Michigan | The rebound goes to Eric Mundo | 66-71 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:36 | Eastern Michigan | Philip Buzzell comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 66-71 |
| 00:34 | Northern Illinois University | Everett Witherspoon grabs the board | 66-71 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan 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 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:32 | Northern Illinois University | Everett Witherspoon is fouled in the backcourt by Albert Bade - foul #2 on Albert Bade, team foul #10 | 66-71 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Charles Mower (PG), Mike Haakenson (SF), Nolan Tapia (C) Jerry Shillings, Lawrence Hale, Lance Clerk | |
| 00:32 | Northern Illinois University | Everett Witherspoon makes the 1st free throw | 66-72 |
| 00:32 | Northern Illinois University | Everett Witherspoon makes the 2nd free throw | 66-73 |
| 00:27 | Eastern Michigan | Thomas Mestas is called for the reach on Albert Bade - foul #3 on Thomas Mestas, team foul #12 | 66-73 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jerry Shillings (PG), Lawrence Hale (SF), Lance Clerk (C) Charles Mower, Mike Haakenson, Nolan Tapia | |
| 00:27 | Eastern Michigan | Albert Bade makes the 1st free throw | 67-73 |
| 00:27 | Eastern Michigan | Albert Bade makes the 2nd free throw | 68-73 |
| 00:25 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Bade is called for the reach on Thomas Mestas in the backcourt - foul #3 on Albert Bade, team foul #11 | 68-73 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Charles Mower (PG), Mike Haakenson (SF), Nolan Tapia (PF) Jerry Shillings, Lawrence Hale, Everett Witherspoon | |
| 00:25 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Mestas makes the 1st free throw | 68-74 |
| 00:25 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Mestas makes the 2nd free throw | 68-75 |
| 00:19 | Eastern Michigan | Devin Jones misses the 3 from the left corner | 68-75 |
| 00:18 | Northern Illinois University | Nolan Tapia gets the rebound | 68-75 |
| 00:18 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 68-75 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jerry Shillings (PG) Charles Mower | |
| 00:17 | Northern Illinois University | Nolan Tapia is fouled in the backcourt by Philip Buzzell - foul #3 on Philip Buzzell, team foul #12 | 68-75 |
| 00:17 | Northern Illinois University | Nolan Tapia makes the 1st free throw | 68-76 |
| 00:17 | Northern Illinois University | Nolan Tapia makes the 2nd free throw | 68-77 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan 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 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:13 | Eastern Michigan | Thomas Mestas steals it from Albert Bade | 68-77 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:11 | Northern Illinois University | Philip Buzzell is called for the reach on Mike Haakenson in the backcourt - foul #4 on Philip Buzzell, team foul #13 | 68-77 |
| 00:11 | Northern Illinois University | Mike Haakenson misses the 1st free throw | 68-77 |
| 00:11 | Northern Illinois University | Mike Haakenson misses the 2nd free throw | 68-77 |
| 00:11 | Northern Illinois University | Lance Clerk pulls down the offensive rebound | 68-77 |
| 00:10 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Mundo is called for the reach on Lance Clerk - foul #5 on Eric Mundo, team foul #14 | 68-77 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Jeffry Drozd (C) Eric Mundo | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:10 | Northern Illinois University | Lance Clerk makes the 1st free throw | 68-78 |
| 00:10 | Northern Illinois University | Lance Clerk makes the 2nd free throw | 68-79 |
| 00:04 | Eastern Michigan | Philip Buzzell comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 68-79 |
| 00:02 | Eastern Michigan | Devin Jones gets the offensive rebound | 68-79 |
| 00:00 | Eastern Michigan | The clock runs out | 68-79 |