| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Louis Borski (fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast. SG - Carlos Kuehn (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - William Benavides (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Tyrone Pittard (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - James Cahoon (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Willy Crigler (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Thomas Brown (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Allen (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Mark Hervey (fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb. C - Paul Summer (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Central Michigan | William Benavides inbounds the ball | 39-34 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (-1) | |
| 19:51 | Central Michigan | William Benavides buries a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 42-34 |
| 19:25 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown hits a jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Willy Crigler and he's fouled by James Cahoon - foul #3 on James Cahoon, team foul #1 | 42-36 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Ronald Shepley (C) James Cahoon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle (SF), James Jackson (C) James Allen, Paul Summer | |
| 19:25 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown makes the free throw | 42-37 |
| 19:09 | Central Michigan | Ronald Shepley misses badly on a jumper in the paint | 42-37 |
| 19:08 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard snags the offensive board | 42-37 |
| 18:49 | Central Michigan | Thomas Brown is called for the reach on Louis Borski - foul #2 on Thomas Brown, team foul #1 | 42-37 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (SG), James Allen (SF), Albert Woods (PF), Paul Summer (C) Thomas Brown, Benjamin Mahle, Mark Hervey, James Jackson | |
| 18:30 | Central Michigan | Ronald Shepley buries a shot from the left block on a nice dish by William Benavides | 44-37 |
| 18:08 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler misses long on a jumper from just outside the lane but the foul's on Louis Borski - foul #1 on Louis Borski, team foul #2 | 44-37 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown (SG), Benjamin Mahle (SF), Mark Hervey (PF), James Jackson (C) Mark Fullwood, James Allen, Albert Woods, Paul Summer | |
| 18:08 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler misses the 1st free throw | 44-37 |
| 18:08 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler makes the 2nd free throw | 44-38 |
| 17:44 | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 44-38 |
| 17:42 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson grabs the defensive rebound | 44-38 |
| 17:20 | Northern Illinois University | The short jumper by Mark Hervey is denied by William Benavides | 44-38 |
| 17:19 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey gets the offensive rebound | 44-38 |
| 17:03 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 44-38 |
| 17:01 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey tips it back up and in | 44-40 |
| 16:43 | Central Michigan | William Benavides's corner 3pt jumper is blocked by Willy Crigler | 44-40 |
| 16:42 | Central Michigan | Ronald Shepley grabs the offensive board | 44-40 |
| 16:27 | Central Michigan | Louis Borski misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 44-40 |
| 16:25 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown gets the rebound | 44-40 |
| 16:19 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler makes the fadeaway jumper from the left side | 44-42 |
| 16:00 | Central Michigan | Ronald Shepley misses the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by James Jackson - foul #1 on James Jackson, team foul #2 | 44-42 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs (PG), Oscar Slaughter (SG), William Finch (SF), James Cahoon (C) Louis Borski, Carlos Kuehn, William Benavides, Tyrone Pittard | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (SG), James Allen (SF), Albert Woods (PF), Paul Summer (C) Thomas Brown, Benjamin Mahle, Mark Hervey, James Jackson | |
| 16:00 | Central Michigan | Ronald Shepley makes the 1st free throw | 45-42 |
| 16:00 | Central Michigan | Ronald Shepley makes the 2nd free throw | 46-42 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Steven Riggs (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Oscar Slaughter (fresh) 2 pts. SF - William Finch (fresh) PF - Ronald Shepley (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - James Cahoon (fresh) 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Willy Crigler (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Mark Fullwood (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Allen (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Albert Woods (fresh) 2 pts. C - Paul Summer (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 15:31 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 46-42 |
| 15:30 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Paul Summer | 46-42 |
| 15:19 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods misses the jumper from the baseline | 46-42 |
| 15:17 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods grabs the offensive board | 46-42 |
| 14:58 | Northern Illinois University | William Finch is called for the reach on James Allen - foul #1 on William Finch, team foul #3 | 46-42 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Louis Borski (PG), Michael Alley (PF) Steven Riggs, Ronald Shepley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown (SG), Mark Hervey (PF) Mark Fullwood, Albert Woods | |
| 14:36 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey hits a floater from the free throw line | 46-44 |
| 14:18 | Central Michigan | Thomas Brown steps in front of the Oscar Slaughter pass | 46-44 |
| 14:13 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 46-44 |
| 14:12 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon snags the defensive board | 46-44 |
| 13:59 | Central Michigan | Mark Hervey is called for the reach on Louis Borski - foul #2 on Mark Hervey, team foul #3 | 46-44 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn (SG), William Benavides (SF) Oscar Slaughter, William Finch | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods (PF) Mark Hervey | |
| 13:44 | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn misses the lay-in | 46-44 |
| 13:42 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen grabs the defensive rebound | 46-44 |
| 13:35 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods throws a bad pass out of bounds | 46-44 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard (PF) Michael Alley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey (PF) Albert Woods | |
| 13:10 | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn misses short on an open jumpshot from just outside the lane | 46-44 |
| 13:08 | Central Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Carlos Kuehn | 46-44 |
| 12:55 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the right side | 46-44 |
| 12:54 | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn pulls down the offensive rebound | 46-44 |
| 12:45 | Central Michigan | William Benavides banks in the layup on a nice dish by Louis Borski | 48-44 |
| 12:33 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen scores on a fadeaway in the paint | 48-46 |
| 12:11 | Central Michigan | Louis Borski is hacked by Willy Crigler - foul #3 on Willy Crigler, team foul #4 | 48-46 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | William Finch (SF), Oscar Slaughter (C) William Benavides, James Cahoon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle (SF), Albert Woods (PF) James Allen, Mark Hervey | |
| 11:52 | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by Paul Summer - foul #1 on Paul Summer, team foul #5 | 48-46 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Michael Alley (PF) Tyrone Pittard | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (SG), Mark Hervey (C) Thomas Brown, Paul Summer | |
| 11:52 | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn makes the 1st free throw | 49-46 |
| 11:52 | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn makes the 2nd free throw | 50-46 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Louis Borski (fresh) 11 pts. 5 ast. SG - Carlos Kuehn (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - William Finch (fresh) PF - Michael Alley (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - Oscar Slaughter (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Willy Crigler (tiring) 5 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Mark Fullwood (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Benjamin Mahle (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Albert Woods (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Mark Hervey (fresh) 12 pts. 10 reb. | |
| 11:39 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey loses the dribble to Carlos Kuehn | 50-46 |
| 11:36 | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn misses the dunk attempt | 50-46 |
| 11:35 | Central Michigan | William Finch pulls down the offensive rebound | 50-46 |
| 11:20 | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn is open and scores on a runner from the right block on a great pass from Louis Borski | 52-46 |
| 11:02 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey comes up short on the turnaround near the basket but he's fouled by Carlos Kuehn - foul #1 on Carlos Kuehn, team foul #4 | 52-46 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs (PG), Ronald Shepley (C) Louis Borski, Carlos Kuehn | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown (SG), James Allen (SF), Paul Summer (C) Mark Fullwood, Benjamin Mahle, Albert Woods | |
| 11:02 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey makes the 1st free throw | 52-47 |
| 11:02 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey misses the 2nd free throw | 52-47 |
| 11:02 | Central Michigan | Ronald Shepley gets the rebound | 52-47 |
| 10:48 | Central Michigan | Oscar Slaughter misses the shot from the right side | 52-47 |
| 10:47 | Central Michigan | Oscar Slaughter gets the offensive rebound | 52-47 |
| 10:40 | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 52-47 |
| 10:39 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Paul Summer | 52-47 |
| 10:35 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 52-47 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | William Benavides (SF), Tyrone Pittard (PF) William Finch, Michael Alley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods (PF) Mark Hervey | |
| 10:13 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard is hacked by James Allen - foul #1 on James Allen, team foul #6 | 52-47 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Louis Borski (PG), James Cahoon (C) Steven Riggs, Ronald Shepley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle (SF) James Allen | |
| 09:53 | Central Michigan | Albert Woods steps in front of the Tyrone Pittard pass | 52-47 |
| 09:46 | Northern Illinois University | Oscar Slaughter steals the ball from Paul Summer | 52-47 |
| 09:42 | Central Michigan | Louis Borski misses the easy layup | 52-47 |
| 09:41 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer gets the rebound | 52-47 |
| 09:24 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown clanks a 3 from the right wing | 52-47 |
| 09:23 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer grabs the offensive rebound | 52-47 |
| 09:04 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods connects on the jumper near the basket on a great pass from Benjamin Mahle | 52-49 |
| 08:48 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon is hacked by Paul Summer - foul #2 on Paul Summer, team foul #7 | 52-49 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn (SG), Michael Alley (PF) Oscar Slaughter, Tyrone Pittard | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Allen (SF), Mark Hervey (PF), James Jackson (C) Benjamin Mahle, Albert Woods, Paul Summer | |
| 08:48 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon makes the 1st free throw | 53-49 |
| 08:48 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon makes the 2nd free throw | 54-49 |
| 08:24 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown connects on the 3 from the left wing | 54-52 |
| 08:08 | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn is hacked by Thomas Brown - foul #3 on Thomas Brown, team foul #8 | 54-52 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | William Finch (SF), Ronald Shepley (C) William Benavides, James Cahoon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer (C) James Jackson | |
| 08:08 | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn misses the 1st free throw | 54-52 |
| 08:08 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey gets the rebound | 54-52 |
| 08:04 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown misses badly on a 3 from straight away | 54-52 |
| 08:02 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Ronald Shepley | 54-52 |
| 07:37 | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn makes the fadeaway jumper from the left side set up by Louis Borski | 56-52 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Louis Borski (fresh) 11 pts. 7 ast. SG - Carlos Kuehn (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. SF - William Finch (fresh) PF - Michael Alley (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - Ronald Shepley (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Willy Crigler (tiring) 5 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Thomas Brown (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - James Allen (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Mark Hervey (fresh) 13 pts. 11 reb. C - Paul Summer (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 07:31 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey misses the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but the foul's on Carlos Kuehn - foul #2 on Carlos Kuehn, team foul #5 | 56-52 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard (PF) Michael Alley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (SG) Thomas Brown | |
| 07:31 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey makes the 1st free throw | 56-53 |
| 07:31 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey makes the 2nd free throw | 56-54 |
| 07:16 | Central Michigan | Willy Crigler picks off the pass by Louis Borski | 56-54 |
| 06:59 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen's dunk attempt is rejected by Ronald Shepley | 56-54 |
| 06:58 | Central Michigan | Ronald Shepley gets the rebound | 56-54 |
| 06:44 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard buries a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Ronald Shepley | 59-54 |
| 06:42 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler is whistled for traveling in the backcourt | 59-54 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs (PG), William Benavides (SF), James Cahoon (C) Louis Borski, William Finch, Ronald Shepley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown (SG), Benjamin Mahle (SF), James Jackson (C) Mark Fullwood, James Allen, Paul Summer | |
| 06:28 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard misses the fadeaway in the lane | 59-54 |
| 06:26 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon snags the offensive board | 59-54 |
| 06:00 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon drills a floater in the lane set up by Carlos Kuehn | 61-54 |
| 05:38 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler connects on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 61-57 |
| 05:19 | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn drills a floater from the free throw line | 63-57 |
| 05:04 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler misses long on a runner in the lane but the foul's on Steven Riggs - foul #2 on Steven Riggs, team foul #6 | 63-57 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Louis Borski (PG), Oscar Slaughter (SG), Michael Alley (PF), Ronald Shepley (C) Steven Riggs, Carlos Kuehn, Tyrone Pittard, James Cahoon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Allen (SF), Albert Woods (PF), Paul Summer (C) Benjamin Mahle, Mark Hervey, James Jackson | |
| 05:04 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler makes the 1st free throw | 63-58 |
| 05:04 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler misses the 2nd free throw | 63-58 |
| 05:04 | Central Michigan | Oscar Slaughter gets the rebound | 63-58 |
| 04:50 | Central Michigan | Ronald Shepley travels with the ball | 63-58 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | William Finch (SF) William Benavides | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 04:34 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from close range but he's hacked by Ronald Shepley - foul #1 on Ronald Shepley, team foul #7 | 63-58 |
| 04:34 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer makes the 1st free throw | 63-59 |
| 04:34 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer makes the 2nd free throw | 63-60 |
| 04:19 | Central Michigan | Ronald Shepley clanks a driving attempt from the right block but he's fouled by Albert Woods - foul #2 on Albert Woods, team foul #9 | 63-60 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey (PF) Albert Woods | |
| 04:19 | Central Michigan | Ronald Shepley makes the 1st free throw | 64-60 |
| 04:19 | Central Michigan | Ronald Shepley misses the 2nd free throw | 64-60 |
| 04:19 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey gets the rebound | 64-60 |
| 04:14 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler buries a jumper from the left side set up by Mark Hervey | 64-62 |
| 03:48 | Central Michigan | Michael Alley lays it up and in and he's fouled by Thomas Brown - foul #4 on Thomas Brown, team foul #10 | 66-62 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn (SG), William Benavides (SF), James Cahoon (C) Oscar Slaughter, William Finch, Ronald Shepley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods (PF) Mark Hervey | |
| 03:48 | Central Michigan | Michael Alley makes the free throw | 67-62 |
| 03:31 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 67-62 |
| 03:30 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen grabs the offensive board | 67-62 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Louis Borski (fresh) 11 pts. 7 ast. SG - Carlos Kuehn (fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. SF - William Benavides (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Michael Alley (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. C - James Cahoon (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Willy Crigler (tired) 11 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Thomas Brown (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. SF - James Allen (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. PF - Albert Woods (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Paul Summer (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 03:11 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 67-62 |
| 03:10 | Central Michigan | Michael Alley gets the rebound | 67-62 |
| 02:57 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon misses short on a shot in the lane | 67-62 |
| 02:56 | Central Michigan | Carlos Kuehn snags the offensive board | 67-62 |
| 02:37 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 67-62 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard (PF) Michael Alley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (SG), Benjamin Mahle (SF), Mark Hervey (PF) Thomas Brown, James Allen, Albert Woods | |
| 02:28 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood is hacked by Carlos Kuehn - foul #3 on Carlos Kuehn, team foul #8 | 67-62 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown (SG) Willy Crigler | |
| 02:28 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood misses the 1st free throw | 67-62 |
| 02:28 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard gets the rebound | 67-62 |
| 02:13 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon travels with the ball | 67-62 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | William Finch (SF), Ronald Shepley (C) William Benavides, James Cahoon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler (PG) Thomas Brown | |
| 01:48 | Northern Illinois University | Willy Crigler comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 67-62 |
| 01:47 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard gets the rebound | 67-62 |
| 01:47 | Central Michigan | Central Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 67-62 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | William Benavides (SF), James Cahoon (C) William Finch, Ronald Shepley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Brown (SG), James Allen (SF) Mark Fullwood, Benjamin Mahle | |
| 01:23 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard buries a jumper from the left wing set up by Carlos Kuehn | 69-62 |
| 00:58 | Northern Illinois University | James Cahoon swats the layup by Mark Hervey | 69-62 |
| 00:56 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard grabs the board | 69-62 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:55 | Central Michigan | Willy Crigler is called for the reach on Tyrone Pittard in the backcourt - foul #4 on Willy Crigler, team foul #11 | 69-62 |
| 00:55 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard makes the 1st free throw | 70-62 |
| 00:55 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard makes the 2nd free throw | 71-62 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:51 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen connects on the 3 from straight away | 71-65 |
| 00:48 | Central Michigan | Thomas Brown is called for the reach on James Cahoon in the backcourt - foul #5 on Thomas Brown, team foul #12 | 71-65 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (SG) Thomas Brown | |
| 00:48 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon makes the 1st free throw | 72-65 |
| 00:48 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon makes the 2nd free throw | 73-65 |
| 00:43 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen can't connect on a 3 from the right corner | 73-65 |
| 00:41 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard grabs the board | 73-65 |
| 00:39 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard is hacked by Willy Crigler in the backcourt - foul #5 on Willy Crigler, team foul #13 | 73-65 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo (SG) Willy Crigler | |
| 00:39 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard makes the 1st free throw | 74-65 |
| 00:39 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard misses the 2nd free throw | 74-65 |
| 00:39 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen grabs the board | 74-65 |
| 00:32 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood is fouled on the floor by Carlos Kuehn - foul #4 on Carlos Kuehn, team foul #9 | 74-65 |
| 00:32 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood makes the 1st free throw | 74-66 |
| 00:32 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood misses the 2nd free throw | 74-66 |
| 00:32 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard grabs the board | 74-66 |
| 00:31 | Central Michigan | Mark Fullwood is called for the reach on Tyrone Pittard in the backcourt - foul #2 on Mark Fullwood, team foul #14 | 74-66 |
| 00:31 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard misses the 1st free throw | 74-66 |
| 00:31 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard misses the 2nd free throw | 74-66 |
| 00:31 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey grabs the board | 74-66 |
| 00:25 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen's pass is intercepted by Louis Borski | 74-66 |
| 00:21 | Central Michigan | William Benavides lays it in on a great pass from Louis Borski | 76-66 |
| 00:17 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood clanks a 3 from straight away | 76-66 |
| 00:15 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Hervey grabs the offensive board | 76-66 |
| 00:12 | Northern Illinois University | James Allen throws a bad pass out of bounds | 76-66 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs (PG), Oscar Slaughter (SG), William Finch (SF), Michael Alley (PF), Ronald Shepley (C) Louis Borski, Carlos Kuehn, William Benavides, Tyrone Pittard, James Cahoon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle (SF), Albert Woods (PF), James Jackson (C) James Allen, Mark Hervey, Paul Summer | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (-1) | |
| 00:00 | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs runs out the clock | 76-66 |