| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - William Sebastian (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Joseph Manfredi (fresh) 6 pts. SF - John Hammes (fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. PF - John Larsen (fresh) 5 pts. C - Elliott Thompson (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger Carr (fresh) 14 pts. 1 ast. SG - Jerry O'Shea (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Nathan Woods (fresh) PF - Tommy Holman (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Craig Andres (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods inbounds the ball | 39-46 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:49 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 39-46 |
| 19:20 | Western Michigan | William Sebastian drills a jumpshot from the free throw line on a nice dish by Joseph Manfredi | 41-46 |
| 19:02 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 41-46 |
| 19:01 | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi grabs the board | 41-46 |
| 18:49 | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi is whistled for a charge - foul #2 on Joseph Manfredi, team foul #1 | 41-46 |
| 18:37 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods hits a driving attempt near the basket set up by Jerry O'Shea and he's fouled by John Larsen - foul #3 on John Larsen, team foul #2 | 41-48 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito (SG), Scott Riveria (PF), Anthony Greene (C) Joseph Manfredi, John Larsen, Elliott Thompson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Buford (SG) Jerry O'Shea | |
| 18:37 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods makes the free throw | 41-49 |
| 18:21 | Western Michigan | John Hammes comes up short on the fadeaway from the left wing but he's hacked by Tommy Holman - foul #3 on Tommy Holman, team foul #1 | 41-49 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond (PF) William Sebastian | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm (SF), Forrest Morgan (PF), Dan Kiker (C) Nathan Woods, Tommy Holman, Craig Andres | |
| 18:21 | Western Michigan | John Hammes makes the 1st free throw | 42-49 |
| 18:21 | Western Michigan | John Hammes misses the 2nd free throw | 42-49 |
| 18:21 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan grabs the board | 42-49 |
| 18:19 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Vito picks off the pass by Roger Carr in the backcourt | 42-49 |
| 18:04 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond drills a fadeaway near the basket | 44-49 |
| 17:57 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker clanks a turnaround from the baseline | 44-49 |
| 17:56 | Western Michigan | Anthony Greene snags the defensive board | 44-49 |
| 17:52 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria clanks a shot from just outside the lane | 44-49 |
| 17:50 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria snags the offensive board | 44-49 |
| 17:33 | Western Michigan | Dennis Buford is called for the reach on Scott Riveria - foul #3 on Dennis Buford, team foul #2 | 44-49 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson (C) John Hammes | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange (PG), Jerry O'Shea (SG) Roger Carr, Dennis Buford | |
| 17:18 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria travels with the ball | 44-49 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Sebastian (PG), Joseph Manfredi (SG) Christopher Vito, Anthony Greene | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 17:00 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker comes up short on the fadeaway from the left wing but he's hacked by Elliott Thompson - foul #1 on Elliott Thompson, team foul #3 | 44-49 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods (SF), Craig Andres (C) Jonathan Rosenbalm, Forrest Morgan | |
| 17:00 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker makes the 1st free throw | 44-50 |
| 17:00 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker makes the 2nd free throw | 44-51 |
| 16:44 | Western Michigan | Robert Lange steals the ball from Elliott Thompson | 44-51 |
| 16:26 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea can't connect on a 3 from the right wing | 44-51 |
| 16:24 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker grabs the offensive rebound | 44-51 |
| 16:14 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods lays it up and in set up by Robert Lange | 44-53 |
| 15:58 | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 44-53 |
| 15:56 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres grabs the board | 44-53 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - William Sebastian (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Joseph Manfredi (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Rex Hammond (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Scott Riveria (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - Elliott Thompson (fairly fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Robert Lange (fairly fresh) 2 ast. SG - Jerry O'Shea (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SF - Nathan Woods (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Dan Kiker (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. C - Craig Andres (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 15:52 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods is open and scores on a 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Robert Lange | 44-56 |
| 15:28 | Western Michigan | Dan Kiker is called for the reach on Elliott Thompson - foul #2 on Dan Kiker, team foul #3 | 44-56 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito (PG), Monte Spicer (SG), John Hammes (SF), John Larsen (PF), Anthony Greene (C) William Sebastian, Joseph Manfredi, Rex Hammond, Scott Riveria, Elliott Thompson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr (PG), Dennis Buford (SG), Jonathan Rosenbalm (SF), Tommy Holman (PF), Forrest Morgan (C) Robert Lange, Jerry O'Shea, Nathan Woods, Dan Kiker, Craig Andres | |
| 15:17 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito can't connect on a jump hook near the basket but he's fouled by Roger Carr - foul #3 on Roger Carr, team foul #4 | 44-56 |
| 15:17 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito makes the 1st free throw | 45-56 |
| 15:17 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito misses the 2nd free throw | 45-56 |
| 15:17 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan pulls down the rebound | 45-56 |
| 15:01 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 45-56 |
| 14:59 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to John Hammes | 45-56 |
| 14:42 | Western Michigan | John Larsen drills a 3pt jumper from straight away set up by John Hammes | 48-56 |
| 14:27 | Northern Illinois University | John Larsen takes the ball from Jonathan Rosenbalm | 48-56 |
| 14:09 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito is hacked by Forrest Morgan - foul #1 on Forrest Morgan, team foul #5 | 48-56 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Lindahl (PG), Joseph Manfredi (SG), Elliott Thompson (C) Christopher Vito, Monte Spicer, Anthony Greene | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods (SF), Craig Andres (C) Jonathan Rosenbalm, Forrest Morgan | |
| 13:58 | Western Michigan | John Hammes knocks in the floater from the right block on a great pass from Michael Lindahl | 50-56 |
| 13:52 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres lays it up and in on a nice dish by Tommy Holman and the foul's on Elliott Thompson - foul #2 on Elliott Thompson, team foul #4 | 50-58 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Sebastian (PG) Michael Lindahl | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby (SG) Dennis Buford | |
| 13:52 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres makes the free throw | 50-59 |
| 13:30 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson jams it set up by William Sebastian | 52-59 |
| 13:17 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by Nathan Woods | 52-62 |
| 13:03 | Western Michigan | John Larsen drills a 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from Elliott Thompson | 55-62 |
| 12:47 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby misses badly on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 55-62 |
| 12:45 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres tips it home | 55-64 |
| 12:36 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing but the foul's on Craig Andres - foul #2 on Craig Andres, team foul #6 | 55-64 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito (PG), Monte Spicer (SG), Rex Hammond (SF), Scott Riveria (PF) William Sebastian, Joseph Manfredi, John Hammes, John Larsen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Buford (PG), Robert Lange (SG), Jonathan Rosenbalm (SF), Forrest Morgan (PF), Dan Kiker (C) Roger Carr, Jesse Corby, Nathan Woods, Tommy Holman, Craig Andres | |
| 12:36 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson misses the 1st free throw | 55-64 |
| 12:36 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson makes the 2nd free throw | 56-64 |
| 12:18 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm hits the front of the rim on the turnaround near the basket | 56-64 |
| 12:16 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Elliott Thompson | 56-64 |
| 12:07 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond clanks a 3pt shot from straight away | 56-64 |
| 12:05 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Buford snags the defensive board | 56-64 |
| 12:00 | Northern Illinois University | Elliott Thompson picks off the pass by Dennis Buford | 56-64 |
| 11:49 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria connects on the driving attempt in the paint on a nice dish by Christopher Vito | 58-64 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Christopher Vito (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Monte Spicer (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Rex Hammond (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Scott Riveria (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. C - Elliott Thompson (tiring) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Dennis Buford (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Robert Lange (fresh) 3 ast. SF - Jonathan Rosenbalm (fresh) 1 pts. PF - Forrest Morgan (fresh) 5 pts. 8 reb. C - Dan Kiker (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 11:43 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Buford is hacked by Christopher Vito in the backcourt - foul #2 on Christopher Vito, team foul #5 | 58-64 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi (SG), Anthony Greene (C) Christopher Vito, Elliott Thompson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea (SG) Robert Lange | |
| 11:34 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan misses badly on the uncontested 3pt attempt from the right wing | 58-64 |
| 11:33 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Anthony Greene | 58-64 |
| 11:16 | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 58-64 |
| 11:14 | Western Michigan | Anthony Greene can't tip it in | 58-64 |
| 11:13 | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi pulls down the offensive rebound | 58-64 |
| 10:55 | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 58-64 |
| 10:53 | Western Michigan | Anthony Greene misses the tip | 58-64 |
| 10:52 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond grabs the offensive rebound | 58-64 |
| 10:43 | Western Michigan | Anthony Greene makes the jumper in the paint set up by Monte Spicer and the foul's on Dan Kiker - foul #3 on Dan Kiker, team foul #7 | 60-64 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Sebastian (PG), Christopher Vito (SG), John Hammes (SF), John Larsen (PF) Monte Spicer, Joseph Manfredi, Rex Hammond, Scott Riveria | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr (PG), Robert Lange (SF), Tommy Holman (PF), Craig Andres (C) Dennis Buford, Jonathan Rosenbalm, Forrest Morgan, Dan Kiker | |
| 10:43 | Western Michigan | Anthony Greene misses the free throw | 60-64 |
| 10:43 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman grabs the board | 60-64 |
| 10:22 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman can't finish the layup | 60-64 |
| 10:21 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito grabs the board | 60-64 |
| 10:07 | Western Michigan | John Hammes is fouled on the floor by Robert Lange - foul #3 on Robert Lange, team foul #8 | 60-64 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson (C) Anthony Greene | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods (SF) Jerry O'Shea | |
| 10:07 | Western Michigan | John Hammes makes the 1st free throw | 61-64 |
| 10:07 | Western Michigan | John Hammes makes the 2nd free throw | 62-64 |
| 10:05 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange loses the dribble to Christopher Vito in the backcourt | 62-64 |
| 09:46 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito hits a 3pt shot from the left corner | 65-64 |
| 09:41 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr is hacked by Elliott Thompson in the backcourt - foul #3 on Elliott Thompson, team foul #6 | 65-64 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria (SG), Rex Hammond (SF) Christopher Vito, John Hammes | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 09:26 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr buries a runner from the left block and the foul's on William Sebastian - foul #3 on William Sebastian, team foul #7 | 65-66 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby (SG) Robert Lange | |
| 09:26 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr misses the free throw | 65-66 |
| 09:26 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson grabs the defensive rebound | 65-66 |
| 09:02 | Western Michigan | A charge is called on Scott Riveria - foul #2 on Scott Riveria, team foul #8 | 65-66 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Lindahl (PG), Joseph Manfredi (SG) William Sebastian, John Larsen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ricardo Rodriquez (PG), Dan Kiker (PF) Roger Carr, Tommy Holman | |
| 08:47 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 65-66 |
| 08:45 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria snags the defensive board | 65-66 |
| 08:36 | Western Michigan | Craig Andres blocks the short jumper by Elliott Thompson | 65-66 |
| 08:35 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria hits the follow up shot | 67-66 |
| 08:21 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods misses short on an open shot near the basket | 67-66 |
| 08:20 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria pulls down the rebound | 67-66 |
| 08:07 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria misses short on a jumper in the paint but the foul's on Craig Andres - foul #3 on Craig Andres, team foul #9 | 67-66 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Sebastian (PG), Christopher Vito (SG), John Hammes (SF), Anthony Greene (C) Michael Lindahl, Joseph Manfredi, Rex Hammond, Elliott Thompson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr (PG), Jerry O'Shea (SG), Jonathan Rosenbalm (SF), Forrest Morgan (PF) Ricardo Rodriquez, Jesse Corby, Nathan Woods, Craig Andres | |
| 08:07 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria makes the 1st free throw | 68-66 |
| 08:07 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria misses the 2nd free throw | 68-66 |
| 08:07 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Jerry O'Shea | 68-66 |
| 08:00 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker is fouled on the floor by Christopher Vito - foul #3 on Christopher Vito, team foul #9 | 68-66 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Larsen (PF) Scott Riveria | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 08:00 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker makes the 1st free throw | 68-67 |
| 08:00 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker makes the 2nd free throw | 68-68 |
| 07:53 | Western Michigan | John Larsen hits the finger roll set up by John Hammes | 70-68 |
| 07:35 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan is wide open but clanks a fadeaway near the basket | 70-68 |
| 07:34 | Western Michigan | John Hammes pulls down the rebound | 70-68 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - William Sebastian (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Christopher Vito (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf. SF - John Hammes (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 9 reb. PF - John Larsen (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Anthony Greene (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger Carr (fresh) 16 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Jerry O'Shea (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SF - Jonathan Rosenbalm (fresh) 1 pts. PF - Dan Kiker (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - Forrest Morgan (fresh) 5 pts. 8 reb. | |
| 07:18 | Western Michigan | John Larsen hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right side | 70-68 |
| 07:16 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan gets the rebound | 70-68 |
| 07:09 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr is fouled on the floor by William Sebastian - foul #4 on William Sebastian, team foul #10 | 70-68 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Monte Spicer (PG), Joseph Manfredi (SG), Scott Riveria (PF) William Sebastian, Christopher Vito, John Larsen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange (SF), Tommy Holman (PF) Jonathan Rosenbalm, Dan Kiker | |
| 07:09 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr makes the 1st free throw | 70-69 |
| 07:09 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr makes the 2nd free throw | 70-70 |
| 06:53 | Western Michigan | John Hammes knocks in the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Joseph Manfredi | 72-70 |
| 06:37 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr can't connect on an uncontested fadeaway from the right side | 72-70 |
| 06:36 | Western Michigan | Anthony Greene grabs the defensive rebound | 72-70 |
| 06:18 | Western Michigan | Anthony Greene misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 72-70 |
| 06:17 | Western Michigan | John Hammes hits the follow up shot | 74-70 |
| 06:00 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan misses the wide open jumper from close range but he's fouled by Anthony Greene - foul #1 on Anthony Greene, team foul #11 | 74-70 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Sebastian (PG), Rex Hammond (SF), John Larsen (PF), Elliott Thompson (C) Joseph Manfredi, John Hammes, Scott Riveria, Anthony Greene | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Buford (PG), Nathan Woods (SF), Jonathan Rosenbalm (C) Roger Carr, Jerry O'Shea, Tommy Holman | |
| 06:00 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan makes the 1st free throw | 74-71 |
| 06:00 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan makes the 2nd free throw | 74-72 |
| 05:41 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond buries a 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by William Sebastian | 77-72 |
| 05:31 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods can't throw it down but the foul's on John Larsen - foul #4 on John Larsen, team foul #12 | 77-72 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito (SG) Monte Spicer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby (SG), Dan Kiker (C) Robert Lange, Forrest Morgan | |
| 05:31 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods makes the 1st free throw | 77-73 |
| 05:31 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods makes the 2nd free throw | 77-74 |
| 05:08 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond hits the front of the rim on the jump hook near the basket but he's fouled by Nathan Woods - foul #1 on Nathan Woods, team foul #10 | 77-74 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria (PF) John Larsen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres (C) Jonathan Rosenbalm | |
| 05:08 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond makes the 1st free throw | 78-74 |
| 05:08 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond makes the 2nd free throw | 79-74 |
| 04:54 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 79-74 |
| 04:53 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson grabs the board | 79-74 |
| 04:39 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson misses short on a floater from the left side | 79-74 |
| 04:38 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Craig Andres | 79-74 |
| 04:33 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Buford misses long on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 79-74 |
| 04:32 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres grabs the offensive rebound | 79-74 |
| 04:18 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods connects on the runner from the baseline | 79-76 |
| 04:04 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson lays it in set up by Christopher Vito | 81-76 |
| 03:58 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Vito steps in front of the Dan Kiker pass | 81-76 |
| 03:44 | Western Michigan | Rex Hammond hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left wing | 81-76 |
| 03:43 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker snags the defensive board | 81-76 |
| 03:26 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Vito takes the ball from Nathan Woods | 81-76 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - William Sebastian (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. 4 pf. SG - Christopher Vito (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. 5 stl. 3 pf. SF - Rex Hammond (fairly fresh) 7 pts. PF - Scott Riveria (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 7 reb. C - Elliott Thompson (tiring) 5 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Dennis Buford (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Jesse Corby (fairly fresh) SF - Nathan Woods (fairly fresh) 12 pts. PF - Dan Kiker (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - Craig Andres (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 9 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| 03:11 | Western Michigan | Scott Riveria comes up short on the jumper from the baseline | 81-76 |
| 03:09 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby grabs the defensive rebound | 81-76 |
| 03:03 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres blows the layup | 81-76 |
| 03:01 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres tips it back up and in | 81-78 |
| 02:56 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 81-78 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Monte Spicer (PG), Joseph Manfredi (SG), John Hammes (SF), John Larsen (PF), Anthony Greene (C) William Sebastian, Christopher Vito, Rex Hammond, Scott Riveria, Elliott Thompson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr (PG), Jerry O'Shea (SG), Jonathan Rosenbalm (SF), Tommy Holman (PF), Forrest Morgan (C) Dennis Buford, Jesse Corby, Nathan Woods, Dan Kiker, Craig Andres | |
| 02:49 | Western Michigan | John Hammes hits a 3pt shot from the left wing set up by Monte Spicer | 84-78 |
| 02:49 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 84-78 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Sebastian (PG) Monte Spicer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 02:36 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm's fadeaway is rejected by Anthony Greene | 84-78 |
| 02:35 | Western Michigan | John Hammes gets the rebound | 84-78 |
| 02:24 | Western Michigan | Anthony Greene misses the shot from close range | 84-78 |
| 02:23 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman grabs the board | 84-78 |
| 02:18 | Northern Illinois University | The jump hook by Roger Carr is blocked by John Hammes | 84-78 |
| 02:17 | Northern Illinois University | Forrest Morgan grabs the offensive board | 84-78 |
| 02:17 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 84-78 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods (SF), Craig Andres (C) Jonathan Rosenbalm, Forrest Morgan | |
| 02:06 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr is fouled on the floor by William Sebastian - foul #5 on William Sebastian, team foul #13 | 84-78 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito (PG) William Sebastian | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 02:06 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr makes the 1st free throw | 84-79 |
| 02:06 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr makes the 2nd free throw | 84-80 |
| 02:04 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 84-80 |
| 01:54 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito is fouled on the floor by Craig Andres - foul #4 on Craig Andres, team foul #11 | 84-80 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson (C) Anthony Greene | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 01:54 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito makes the 1st free throw | 85-80 |
| 01:54 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito misses the 2nd free throw | 85-80 |
| 01:54 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman pulls down the rebound | 85-80 |
| 01:52 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr is fouled in the backcourt by Christopher Vito - foul #4 on Christopher Vito, team foul #14 | 85-80 |
| 01:52 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr makes the 1st free throw | 85-81 |
| 01:52 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr misses the 2nd free throw | 85-81 |
| 01:52 | Western Michigan | Elliott Thompson grabs the defensive rebound | 85-81 |
| 01:37 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito is called for a pushoff foul - foul #5 on Christopher Vito, team foul #15 | 85-81 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Monte Spicer (PG) Christopher Vito | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 01:21 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman drills a fadeaway in the lane set up by Jerry O'Shea | 85-83 |
| 00:55 | Western Michigan | John Hammes makes the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from John Larsen | 87-83 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:38 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres is alone and drills a jump hook in the paint on a nice dish by Tommy Holman | 87-85 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:37 | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi is fouled in the backcourt by Roger Carr - foul #4 on Roger Carr, team foul #12 | 87-85 |
| 00:37 | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi makes the 1st free throw | 88-85 |
| 00:37 | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi misses the 2nd free throw | 88-85 |
| 00:37 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods pulls down the rebound | 88-85 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:30 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 88-85 |
| 00:29 | Western Michigan | John Larsen gets the rebound | 88-85 |
| 00:26 | Western Michigan | Jerry O'Shea is called for the reach on John Larsen in the backcourt - foul #2 on Jerry O'Shea, team foul #13 | 88-85 |
| 00:26 | Western Michigan | John Larsen misses the 1st free throw | 88-85 |
| 00:26 | Western Michigan | John Larsen makes the 2nd free throw | 89-85 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:19 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea clanks a 3pt shot from the right wing | 89-85 |
| 00:17 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Andres grabs the offensive board | 89-85 |
| 00:13 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Holman makes the 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Nathan Woods | 89-88 |
| 00:12 | Western Michigan | John Larsen is fouled in the backcourt by Roger Carr - foul #5 on Roger Carr, team foul #14 | 89-88 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Buford (PG) Roger Carr | |
| 00:12 | Western Michigan | John Larsen makes the 1st free throw | 90-88 |
| 00:12 | Western Michigan | John Larsen makes the 2nd free throw | 91-88 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Manfredi picks off the pass by Dennis Buford in the backcourt | 91-88 |
| 00:06 | Western Michigan | Tommy Holman is called for the reach on John Larsen - foul #4 on Tommy Holman, team foul #15 | 91-88 |
| 00:06 | Western Michigan | John Larsen makes the 1st free throw | 92-88 |
| 00:06 | Western Michigan | John Larsen makes the 2nd free throw | 93-88 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:02 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away | 93-88 |
| 00:00 | Western Michigan | John Hammes grabs the defensive rebound | 93-88 |