| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Raymond Deloach (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Michael Leahy (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - Nicholas Morejon (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Harold Atwell (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Gilbert Fackler (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Craig Seager (fresh) 10 pts. 2 stl. SG - Richard Sangster (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Benjamin Rouse (fresh) 1 ast. PF - James Cole (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. C - Frank Beyers (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse inbounds the ball | 36-42 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan 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 (0) | |
| 19:45 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left block | 36-42 |
| 19:43 | Eastern Michigan | Michael Leahy gets the rebound | 36-42 |
| 19:27 | Eastern Michigan | Raymond Deloach hits a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Michael Leahy | 39-42 |
| 19:08 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 39-42 |
| 18:43 | Eastern Michigan | Gilbert Fackler is called for a backcourt violation | 39-42 |
| 18:27 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster can't connect on a shot from close range | 39-42 |
| 18:26 | Eastern Michigan | Gilbert Fackler snags the defensive board | 39-42 |
| 18:21 | Eastern Michigan | Michael Leahy clanks a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 39-42 |
| 18:19 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers gets the rebound | 39-42 |
| 18:03 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager comes up short on the 3 from the left wing | 39-42 |
| 18:01 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers can't tip it in | 39-42 |
| 18:00 | Eastern Michigan | The rebound goes to Gilbert Fackler | 39-42 |
| 17:43 | Eastern Michigan | Gilbert Fackler is denied on a layup by Frank Beyers | 39-42 |
| 17:42 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole grabs the defensive rebound | 39-42 |
| 17:28 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by Benjamin Rouse | 39-45 |
| 17:02 | Eastern Michigan | Nicholas Morejon comes up short on the floater from the free throw line but he's hacked by Richard Sangster - foul #2 on Richard Sangster, team foul #1 | 39-45 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | James Cormier (PG), Lawrence McCormick (SG), William Bullock (PF), Charles Walker (C) Raymond Deloach, Michael Leahy, Harold Atwell, Gilbert Fackler | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff (PG), Danny Wales (SG), Daniel Perry (SF), Dennis Weir (PF), Gerald Dean (C) Craig Seager, Richard Sangster, Benjamin Rouse, James Cole, Frank Beyers | |
| 17:02 | Eastern Michigan | Nicholas Morejon makes the 1st free throw | 40-45 |
| 17:02 | Eastern Michigan | Nicholas Morejon misses the 2nd free throw | 40-45 |
| 17:02 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir grabs the board | 40-45 |
| 17:00 | Northern Illinois University | James Cormier steps in front of the Howard Ratliff pass in the backcourt | 40-45 |
| 16:41 | Eastern Michigan | Charles Walker knocks in the turnaround in the paint | 42-45 |
| 16:28 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 42-45 |
| 16:27 | Eastern Michigan | Charles Walker snags the defensive board | 42-45 |
| 16:22 | Eastern Michigan | James Cormier misses the 3pt shot from straight away | 42-45 |
| 16:21 | Eastern Michigan | Nicholas Morejon misses the tip | 42-45 |
| 16:20 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir snags the defensive board | 42-45 |
| 15:53 | Northern Illinois University | William Bullock blocks the jumper by Dennis Weir | 42-45 |
| 15:52 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir gets the offensive rebound | 42-45 |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - James Cormier (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Lawrence McCormick (fresh) SF - Nicholas Morejon (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. PF - William Bullock (fresh) 2 reb. C - Charles Walker (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Howard Ratliff (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SG - Danny Wales (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Daniel Perry (fresh) 1 ast. PF - Dennis Weir (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Gerald Dean (fresh) | |
| 15:40 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff clanks a 3 from the left corner | 42-45 |
| 15:38 | Eastern Michigan | Charles Walker snags the defensive board | 42-45 |
| 15:32 | Eastern Michigan | James Cormier's fadeaway is rejected by Gerald Dean | 42-45 |
| 15:31 | Eastern Michigan | Charles Walker pulls down the offensive rebound | 42-45 |
| 15:21 | Eastern Michigan | Nicholas Morejon is whistled for traveling | 42-45 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Kenneth Stillwell (PG), Michael Leahy (SG), Harold Atwell (PF) James Cormier, Nicholas Morejon, Charles Walker | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager (PG), Richard Sangster (SG), Benjamin Rouse (SF), James Cole (PF), Frank Beyers (C) Howard Ratliff, Danny Wales, Daniel Perry, Dennis Weir, Gerald Dean | |
| 15:08 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers can't connect on a runner from the baseline | 42-45 |
| 15:07 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager tips it home | 42-47 |
| 14:44 | Eastern Michigan | Kenneth Stillwell comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away | 42-47 |
| 14:43 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager grabs the defensive rebound | 42-47 |
| 14:19 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers can't connect on a floater from the left block | 42-47 |
| 14:17 | Eastern Michigan | Harold Atwell gets the rebound | 42-47 |
| 14:13 | Eastern Michigan | William Bullock throws a bad pass out of bounds | 42-47 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Raymond Deloach (PG), Gilbert Fackler (C) Lawrence McCormick, William Bullock | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir (PF) James Cole | |
| 14:00 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers hits a turnaround near the basket set up by Craig Seager | 42-49 |
| 13:46 | Eastern Michigan | Gilbert Fackler connects on the runner from close range on a nice dish by Raymond Deloach | 44-49 |
| 13:25 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers slams it home set up by Benjamin Rouse and the foul's on Gilbert Fackler - foul #3 on Gilbert Fackler, team foul #1 | 44-51 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Charles Walker (PF) Harold Atwell | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 13:25 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers makes the free throw | 44-52 |
| 13:14 | Eastern Michigan | Charles Walker's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 44-52 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Nicholas Morejon (SF) Kenneth Stillwell | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry (SF) Benjamin Rouse | |
| 13:02 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers is fouled on the floor by Raymond Deloach - foul #3 on Raymond Deloach, team foul #2 | 44-52 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Danny Wales (SG), James Cole (PF) Richard Sangster, Dennis Weir | |
| 12:57 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers banks in the layup on a nice dish by Craig Seager | 44-54 |
| 12:36 | Eastern Michigan | Charles Walker's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 44-54 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | William Bullock (PF) Gilbert Fackler | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff (PG) Craig Seager | |
| 12:18 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers can't throw it down but he's fouled by Nicholas Morejon - foul #1 on Nicholas Morejon, team foul #3 | 44-54 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Kenneth Stillwell (PG), James Cormier (SG) Raymond Deloach, Michael Leahy | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 12:18 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers misses the 1st free throw | 44-54 |
| 12:18 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers misses the 2nd free throw | 44-54 |
| 12:18 | Eastern Michigan | William Bullock gets the rebound | 44-54 |
| 11:51 | Eastern Michigan | Charles Walker connects on the fadeaway jumper from the right side on a nice dish by William Bullock and he's fouled by Frank Beyers - foul #1 on Frank Beyers, team foul #2 | 46-54 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Lawrence McCormick (SF) Nicholas Morejon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster (SG), Benjamin Rouse (SF), Gerald Dean (C) Danny Wales, Daniel Perry, Frank Beyers | |
| 11:51 | Eastern Michigan | Charles Walker makes the free throw | 47-54 |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Kenneth Stillwell (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. SG - James Cormier (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Lawrence McCormick (fresh) PF - Charles Walker (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - William Bullock (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Howard Ratliff (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SG - Richard Sangster (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Benjamin Rouse (fresh) 3 ast. PF - James Cole (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. C - Gerald Dean (fresh) | |
| 11:43 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff connects on the jumper from the right side on a great pass from Benjamin Rouse | 47-56 |
| 11:26 | Eastern Michigan | Lawrence McCormick is whistled for a carry | 47-56 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Harold Atwell (PF) William Bullock | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager (PG), Dennis Weir (PF) Howard Ratliff, James Cole | |
| 11:08 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse hits the finger roll set up by Craig Seager and he's hacked by Kenneth Stillwell - foul #4 on Kenneth Stillwell, team foul #4 | 47-58 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Michael Leahy (SG), Gilbert Fackler (C) Kenneth Stillwell, Charles Walker | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 11:08 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse makes the free throw | 47-59 |
| 11:00 | Eastern Michigan | Lawrence McCormick misses the fadeaway from the left wing | 47-59 |
| 10:59 | Eastern Michigan | Michael Leahy hits the follow up shot | 49-59 |
| 10:42 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster drills a turnaround from the left block on a nice dish by Benjamin Rouse | 49-61 |
| 10:22 | Eastern Michigan | Benjamin Rouse steps in front of the James Cormier pass | 49-61 |
| 09:58 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager's pass is intercepted by James Cormier | 49-61 |
| 09:49 | Eastern Michigan | James Cormier knocks in the 3 pointer from the left corner | 52-61 |
| 09:35 | Northern Illinois University | James Cormier is called for the reach on Benjamin Rouse - foul #2 on James Cormier, team foul #5 | 52-61 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Raymond Deloach (PG), Nicholas Morejon (SF), William Bullock (PF), Charles Walker (C) James Cormier, Lawrence McCormick, Harold Atwell, Gilbert Fackler | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff (PG), Danny Wales (SG), Daniel Perry (SF), James Cole (PF), Frank Beyers (C) Craig Seager, Richard Sangster, Benjamin Rouse, Dennis Weir, Gerald Dean | |
| 09:11 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry scores on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line set up by Howard Ratliff | 52-63 |
| 09:02 | Eastern Michigan | William Bullock can't connect on a jumper from the left block | 52-63 |
| 09:01 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Wales pulls down the rebound | 52-63 |
| 08:47 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff can't connect on a shot from the left side | 52-63 |
| 08:46 | Eastern Michigan | The rebound goes to William Bullock | 52-63 |
| 08:42 | Eastern Michigan | Raymond Deloach drills a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by Nicholas Morejon | 55-63 |
| 08:20 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers travels with the ball | 55-63 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | James Cormier (SG) Michael Leahy | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager (PG), Benjamin Rouse (SF) Howard Ratliff, Daniel Perry | |
| 07:59 | Eastern Michigan | William Bullock knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the right side on a great pass from James Cormier | 57-63 |
| 07:57 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 57-63 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Kenneth Stillwell (SG), Harold Atwell (PF) James Cormier, Charles Walker | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster (SG), Dennis Weir (PF) Danny Wales, James Cole | |
| 07:42 | Eastern Michigan | Dennis Weir is called for the reach on Kenneth Stillwell - foul #2 on Dennis Weir, team foul #3 | 57-63 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Gilbert Fackler (C) William Bullock | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Raymond Deloach (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Kenneth Stillwell (fresh) 3 pts. 4 pf. SF - Nicholas Morejon (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. PF - Harold Atwell (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Gilbert Fackler (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Craig Seager (fresh) 15 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Richard Sangster (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Benjamin Rouse (fresh) 3 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. PF - Dennis Weir (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Frank Beyers (fresh) 15 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 07:27 | Eastern Michigan | Harold Atwell can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 57-63 |
| 07:25 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Frank Beyers | 57-63 |
| 07:07 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir misses the easy layup | 57-63 |
| 07:05 | Eastern Michigan | Nicholas Morejon grabs the defensive rebound | 57-63 |
| 06:47 | Eastern Michigan | Kenneth Stillwell scores on a turnaround in the paint on a nice dish by Nicholas Morejon | 59-63 |
| 06:30 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster makes the shot from the baseline and the foul's on Nicholas Morejon - foul #2 on Nicholas Morejon, team foul #6 | 59-65 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Michael Leahy (SG), Lawrence McCormick (SF), William Bullock (C) Raymond Deloach, Nicholas Morejon, Gilbert Fackler | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff (PG), Daniel Perry (SF), James Cole (PF), Gerald Dean (C) Craig Seager, Benjamin Rouse, Dennis Weir, Frank Beyers | |
| 06:30 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster makes the free throw | 59-66 |
| 06:14 | Eastern Michigan | Harold Atwell is called for traveling | 59-66 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Charles Walker (C) Harold Atwell | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Danny Wales (SG) Richard Sangster | |
| 06:00 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff's layup is rejected by Charles Walker | 59-66 |
| 05:58 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole tips it in | 59-68 |
| 05:45 | Eastern Michigan | Michael Leahy connects on the shot from the free throw line on a great pass from Charles Walker | 61-68 |
| 05:27 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff misses long on a runner from the baseline | 61-68 |
| 05:26 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole grabs the offensive rebound | 61-68 |
| 05:12 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry double dribbles | 61-68 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | James Cormier (PG), Nicholas Morejon (SF) Kenneth Stillwell, Lawrence McCormick | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager (PG), Richard Sangster (SG), Frank Beyers (C) Howard Ratliff, Danny Wales, Gerald Dean | |
| 04:55 | Eastern Michigan | James Cormier comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 61-68 |
| 04:53 | Eastern Michigan | Charles Walker tips it but misses | 61-68 |
| 04:51 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole grabs the defensive rebound | 61-68 |
| 04:22 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers buries a shot in the paint set up by Craig Seager | 61-70 |
| 04:10 | Eastern Michigan | Frank Beyers denies the turnaround by William Bullock | 61-70 |
| 04:09 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to James Cole | 61-70 |
| 03:45 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager drills a jump hook from the baseline on a great pass from Richard Sangster and the foul's on William Bullock - foul #2 on William Bullock, team foul #7 | 61-72 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Raymond Deloach (PG), Kenneth Stillwell (SG), Lawrence McCormick (SF), Harold Atwell (PF), Gilbert Fackler (C) James Cormier, Michael Leahy, Nicholas Morejon, William Bullock, Charles Walker | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Danny Wales (SG), Benjamin Rouse (SF), Dennis Weir (PF) Richard Sangster, Daniel Perry, James Cole | |
| 03:45 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager makes the free throw | 61-73 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 03:27 | Eastern Michigan | Gilbert Fackler lays it in set up by Raymond Deloach and the foul's on Frank Beyers - foul #2 on Frank Beyers, team foul #4 | 63-73 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff (PG) Craig Seager | |
| 03:27 | Eastern Michigan | Gilbert Fackler makes the free throw | 64-73 |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Raymond Deloach (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Kenneth Stillwell (fresh) 5 pts. 4 pf. SF - Lawrence McCormick (fresh) PF - Harold Atwell (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Gilbert Fackler (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Howard Ratliff (fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast. SG - Danny Wales (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Benjamin Rouse (fresh) 3 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. PF - Dennis Weir (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Frank Beyers (fresh) 17 pts. 8 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| 03:06 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff buries a turnaround near the basket on a nice dish by Dennis Weir and he's hacked by Gilbert Fackler - foul #4 on Gilbert Fackler, team foul #8 | 64-75 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gerald Dean (C) Frank Beyers | |
| 03:06 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff misses the free throw | 64-75 |
| 03:06 | Eastern Michigan | Harold Atwell snags the defensive board | 64-75 |
| 03:00 | Eastern Michigan | Gilbert Fackler throws a bad pass out of bounds | 64-75 |
| 02:58 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 64-75 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Michael Leahy (SG), Nicholas Morejon (SF) Kenneth Stillwell, Lawrence McCormick | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager (PG), Richard Sangster (SG), Frank Beyers (C) Howard Ratliff, Danny Wales, Gerald Dean | |
| 02:31 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager comes up short on the jumper from just outside the lane but the foul's on Gilbert Fackler - foul #5 on Gilbert Fackler, team foul #9 | 64-75 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | William Bullock (C) Gilbert Fackler | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Cole (PF) Dennis Weir | |
| 02:31 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager makes the 1st free throw | 64-76 |
| 02:31 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager misses the 2nd free throw | 64-76 |
| 02:31 | Eastern Michigan | William Bullock gets the rebound | 64-76 |
| 02:16 | Eastern Michigan | Nicholas Morejon connects on the jump hook in the paint on a great pass from Harold Atwell | 66-76 |
| 02:01 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster buries a shot from the right block set up by Frank Beyers | 66-78 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) | |
| 01:53 | Eastern Michigan | Harold Atwell throws a bad pass out of bounds | 66-78 |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Kenneth Stillwell (PG), James Cormier (SG), Lawrence McCormick (SF), Charles Walker (C) Raymond Deloach, Michael Leahy, Nicholas Morejon, Harold Atwell | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff (PG), Danny Wales (SG), Daniel Perry (SF), Dennis Weir (PF), Gerald Dean (C) Craig Seager, Richard Sangster, Benjamin Rouse, James Cole, Frank Beyers | |
| 01:29 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Wales is fouled on the floor by Charles Walker - foul #1 on Charles Walker, team foul #10 | 66-78 |
| 01:29 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Wales makes the 1st free throw | 66-79 |
| 01:29 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Wales makes the 2nd free throw | 66-80 |
| 01:14 | Eastern Michigan | James Cormier's fadeaway is rejected by Dennis Weir | 66-80 |
| 01:13 | Northern Illinois University | Gerald Dean grabs the defensive rebound | 66-80 |
| 00:51 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff is fouled on the floor by Lawrence McCormick - foul #2 on Lawrence McCormick, team foul #11 | 66-80 |
| 00:51 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff misses the 1st free throw | 66-80 |
| 00:51 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff makes the 2nd free throw | 66-81 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern 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 motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) | |
| 00:46 | Eastern Michigan | Lawrence McCormick's floater is tipped away by Dennis Weir | 66-81 |
| 00:45 | Eastern Michigan | Charles Walker tips it home | 68-81 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern 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 man to man (+3) | |
| 00:25 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Wales hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left side but he's fouled by James Cormier - foul #3 on James Cormier, team foul #12 | 68-81 |
| 00:25 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Wales makes the 1st free throw | 68-82 |
| 00:25 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Wales misses the 2nd free throw | 68-82 |
| 00:25 | Eastern Michigan | Charles Walker pulls down the rebound | 68-82 |
| 00:17 | Eastern Michigan | James Cormier misses short on a jumpshot from the right side | 68-82 |
| 00:16 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir pulls down the rebound | 68-82 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff runs out the clock | 68-82 |