| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Dexter Goodman (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Joseph Pagel (fresh) 5 pts. SF - James Pittman (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Marshall Devinney (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - James Starkes (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Byron Anderson (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Felipe Nunez (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - Darryl Flickinger (fresh) PF - Tommy Frazier (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. C - Michael Franklin (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman inbounds the ball | 23-38 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 19:41 | Northern Illinois University | James Starkes double dribbles | 23-38 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Raymond Johnson (C) Michael Franklin | |
| 19:32 | Central Michigan | Felipe Nunez misses short on a fadeaway from the free throw line | 23-38 |
| 19:30 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Pagel gets the rebound | 23-38 |
| 19:26 | Northern Illinois University | Darryl Flickinger picks off the pass by James Pittman | 23-38 |
| 19:21 | Central Michigan | Byron Anderson buries a shot from the right wing on a great pass from Raymond Johnson | 23-40 |
| 19:06 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman buries a fadeaway from the baseline on a great pass from Joseph Pagel | 25-40 |
| 18:47 | Central Michigan | Darryl Flickinger steps out of bounds on the sideline | 25-40 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Paul Ransom (SF), Joe Bryant (PF), Michael Franklin (C) Darryl Flickinger, Tommy Frazier, Raymond Johnson | |
| 18:31 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Pagel misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 25-40 |
| 18:29 | Central Michigan | Joe Bryant pulls down the rebound | 25-40 |
| 18:08 | Central Michigan | Byron Anderson makes the shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Felipe Nunez and the foul's on James Pittman - foul #1 on James Pittman, team foul #1 | 25-42 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Darryl Flickinger (SF), Tommy Frazier (PF), Raymond Johnson (C) Paul Ransom, Joe Bryant, Michael Franklin | |
| 18:08 | Central Michigan | Byron Anderson makes the free throw | 25-43 |
| 17:52 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Tommy Frazier - foul #3 on Tommy Frazier, team foul #1 | 25-43 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Paul Ransom (SF), Joe Bryant (PF) Darryl Flickinger, Tommy Frazier | |
| 17:52 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney makes the 1st free throw | 26-43 |
| 17:52 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney makes the 2nd free throw | 27-43 |
| 17:27 | Central Michigan | Felipe Nunez comes up short on the floater from the left wing | 27-43 |
| 17:25 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to James Starkes | 27-43 |
| 17:21 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman drills a jumpshot from the right side set up by Joseph Pagel | 29-43 |
| 17:01 | Central Michigan | Raymond Johnson buries a driving attempt from the right block set up by Felipe Nunez | 29-45 |
| 16:43 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Pagel clanks a 3 pointer from straight away | 29-45 |
| 16:42 | Central Michigan | Raymond Johnson grabs the defensive rebound | 29-45 |
| 16:37 | Central Michigan | Felipe Nunez buries a 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Byron Anderson | 29-48 |
| 16:28 | Northern Illinois University | James Starkes can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 29-48 |
| 16:26 | Central Michigan | Paul Ransom gets the rebound | 29-48 |
| 16:07 | Central Michigan | Felipe Nunez misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 29-48 |
| 16:05 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman pulls down the rebound | 29-48 |
| 15:57 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Pagel misses the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 29-48 |
| 15:55 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman hits the follow up shot | 31-48 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Dexter Goodman (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Joseph Pagel (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - James Pittman (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. PF - Marshall Devinney (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - James Starkes (fairly fresh) | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Byron Anderson (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Felipe Nunez (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 5 ast. SF - Paul Ransom (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. PF - Joe Bryant (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. C - Raymond Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:37 | Central Michigan | Byron Anderson clanks a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 31-48 |
| 15:36 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney grabs the defensive rebound | 31-48 |
| 15:31 | Northern Illinois University | Byron Anderson takes the ball from James Pittman | 31-48 |
| 15:13 | Central Michigan | Paul Ransom hits a floater from close range on a nice dish by Raymond Johnson and he's fouled by James Pittman - foul #2 on James Pittman, team foul #2 | 31-50 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea (PG), Robert Forman (SG), Andrew Spears (SF), Johnnie Turner (PF), Timothy Stoneburner (C) Dexter Goodman, Joseph Pagel, James Pittman, Marshall Devinney, James Starkes | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Ernest Bruni (SG), Tommy Frazier (PF), Michael Franklin (C) Felipe Nunez, Joe Bryant, Raymond Johnson | |
| 15:13 | Central Michigan | Paul Ransom misses the free throw | 31-50 |
| 15:13 | Northern Illinois University | Johnnie Turner snags the defensive board | 31-50 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 15:02 | Northern Illinois University | The pull-up jumper by Robert Forman is blocked by Tommy Frazier | 31-50 |
| 15:01 | Central Michigan | Byron Anderson snags the defensive board | 31-50 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| 14:32 | Central Michigan | Byron Anderson misses the dunk attempt but he's hacked by Andrew Spears - foul #2 on Andrew Spears, team foul #3 | 31-50 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Felipe Nunez (SG), Darryl Flickinger (SF) Ernest Bruni, Paul Ransom | |
| 14:32 | Central Michigan | Byron Anderson misses the 1st free throw | 31-50 |
| 14:32 | Central Michigan | Byron Anderson misses the 2nd free throw | 31-50 |
| 14:32 | Northern Illinois University | Johnnie Turner pulls down the rebound | 31-50 |
| 14:27 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea knocks in the 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by Robert Forman | 34-50 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 14:19 | Central Michigan | Robert Forman takes the ball from Michael Franklin | 34-50 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 13:58 | Northern Illinois University | Timothy Stoneburner's fadeaway is rejected by Tommy Frazier | 34-50 |
| 13:56 | Central Michigan | Tommy Frazier snags the defensive board | 34-50 |
| 13:30 | Central Michigan | Johnnie Turner blocks the short jumper by Tommy Frazier | 34-50 |
| 13:29 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman grabs the board | 34-50 |
| 13:23 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman buries a 3 from the left corner set up by Johnnie Turner | 37-50 |
| 13:09 | Central Michigan | Felipe Nunez misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 37-50 |
| 13:07 | Northern Illinois University | Johnnie Turner grabs the board | 37-50 |
| 13:03 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Frazier swats the short shot by Robert Forman | 37-50 |
| 13:01 | Northern Illinois University | Johnnie Turner tips it home | 39-50 |
| 12:45 | Central Michigan | Darryl Flickinger misses short on a fadeaway from close range | 39-50 |
| 12:43 | Northern Illinois University | Johnnie Turner snags the defensive board | 39-50 |
| 12:39 | Northern Illinois University | Tommy Frazier denies the turnaround by Jack Rea | 39-50 |
| 12:37 | Central Michigan | Tommy Frazier grabs the defensive rebound | 39-50 |
| 12:27 | Central Michigan | Michael Franklin misses badly on a shot from the left side but he's fouled by Jack Rea - foul #1 on Jack Rea, team foul #4 | 39-50 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman (PG), Joseph Pagel (SG), James Pittman (SF), Marshall Devinney (PF), James Starkes (C) Jack Rea, Robert Forman, Andrew Spears, Johnnie Turner, Timothy Stoneburner | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Ernest Bruni (SG) Felipe Nunez | |
| 12:27 | Central Michigan | Michael Franklin makes the 1st free throw | 39-51 |
| 12:27 | Central Michigan | Michael Franklin makes the 2nd free throw | 39-52 |
| 12:15 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman's floater is tipped away by Michael Franklin | 39-52 |
| 12:13 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to James Pittman | 39-52 |
| 12:00 | Northern Illinois University | James Starkes misses badly on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 39-52 |
| 11:58 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Pagel pulls down the offensive rebound | 39-52 |
| 11:42 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney misses short on a jumper from the left block but he's hacked by Tommy Frazier - foul #4 on Tommy Frazier, team foul #2 | 39-52 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Felipe Nunez (SG), Joe Bryant (PF), Raymond Johnson (C) Ernest Bruni, Tommy Frazier, Michael Franklin | |
| 11:42 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney makes the 1st free throw | 40-52 |
| 11:42 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney makes the 2nd free throw | 41-52 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Dexter Goodman (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Joseph Pagel (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - James Pittman (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. PF - Marshall Devinney (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. C - James Starkes (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Byron Anderson (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. SG - Felipe Nunez (fresh) 11 pts. 5 ast. SF - Darryl Flickinger (fresh) PF - Joe Bryant (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. C - Raymond Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:27 | Central Michigan | Dexter Goodman is called for the reach on Byron Anderson - foul #3 on Dexter Goodman, team foul #5 | 41-52 |
| 11:12 | Central Michigan | Darryl Flickinger misses the 3 from the right corner | 41-52 |
| 11:11 | Central Michigan | Raymond Johnson can't tip it in | 41-52 |
| 11:10 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney snags the defensive board | 41-52 |
| 10:52 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 41-52 |
| 10:50 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman snags the offensive board | 41-52 |
| 10:39 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Bryant is called for the reach on James Pittman - foul #2 on Joe Bryant, team foul #3 | 41-52 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Dwayne Sisk (C) Joe Bryant | |
| 10:21 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Dexter Goodman | 44-52 |
| 10:04 | Central Michigan | Felipe Nunez drills a 3pt shot from the left wing set up by Darryl Flickinger | 44-55 |
| 10:00 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman misses long on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 44-55 |
| 09:58 | Central Michigan | Dwayne Sisk pulls down the rebound | 44-55 |
| 09:41 | Central Michigan | Darryl Flickinger makes the shot from close range on a great pass from Felipe Nunez and he's fouled by James Pittman - foul #3 on James Pittman, team foul #6 | 44-57 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea (SG), Andrew Spears (SF), Johnnie Turner (PF) Joseph Pagel, James Pittman, Marshall Devinney | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Ernest Bruni (SG), Joe Bryant (PF), Michael Franklin (C) Felipe Nunez, Raymond Johnson, Dwayne Sisk | |
| 09:41 | Central Michigan | Darryl Flickinger makes the free throw | 44-58 |
| 09:22 | Northern Illinois University | James Starkes misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right side but the foul's on Michael Franklin - foul #1 on Michael Franklin, team foul #4 | 44-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman (SG) Dexter Goodman | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Felipe Nunez (PG), Paul Ransom (SF), Dwayne Sisk (C) Byron Anderson, Darryl Flickinger, Michael Franklin | |
| 09:22 | Northern Illinois University | James Starkes makes the 1st free throw | 45-58 |
| 09:22 | Northern Illinois University | James Starkes misses the 2nd free throw | 45-58 |
| 09:22 | Central Michigan | Dwayne Sisk grabs the board | 45-58 |
| 09:00 | Central Michigan | Paul Ransom is fouled on the floor by Jack Rea - foul #2 on Jack Rea, team foul #7 | 45-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Timothy Stoneburner (C) James Starkes | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Byron Anderson (PG), Michael Franklin (C) Ernest Bruni, Dwayne Sisk | |
| 09:00 | Central Michigan | Paul Ransom makes the 1st free throw | 45-59 |
| 09:00 | Central Michigan | Paul Ransom makes the 2nd free throw | 45-60 |
| 08:42 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea is hacked by Paul Ransom - foul #1 on Paul Ransom, team foul #5 | 45-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Pagel (SG), James Pittman (SF) Robert Forman, Timothy Stoneburner | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Ernest Bruni (SG), Darryl Flickinger (SF), Raymond Johnson (PF), Dwayne Sisk (C) Felipe Nunez, Paul Ransom, Joe Bryant, Michael Franklin | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 08:23 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman makes the floater from the left side on a great pass from Johnnie Turner | 47-60 |
| 07:58 | Central Michigan | Byron Anderson misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 47-60 |
| 07:56 | Central Michigan | Byron Anderson snags the offensive board | 47-60 |
| 07:43 | Central Michigan | Darryl Flickinger misses the 3 pointer from the left corner | 47-60 |
| 07:41 | Central Michigan | Byron Anderson gets the offensive rebound | 47-60 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Jack Rea (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Joseph Pagel (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - James Pittman (fresh) 15 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. PF - Johnnie Turner (fresh) 6 pts. 8 reb. 2 stl. C - Andrew Spears (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Byron Anderson (tiring) 16 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. SG - Ernest Bruni (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Darryl Flickinger (fairly fresh) 3 pts. PF - Raymond Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Dwayne Sisk (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| 07:22 | Central Michigan | Ernest Bruni loses the dribble to Andrew Spears | 47-60 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 07:04 | Northern Illinois University | Raymond Johnson steals it from Andrew Spears | 47-60 |
| 06:47 | Central Michigan | Raymond Johnson hits a fadeaway from close range set up by Darryl Flickinger and the foul's on Johnnie Turner - foul #1 on Johnnie Turner, team foul #8 | 47-62 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman (PG), Robert Forman (SG), Dwayne Williams (SF), Marshall Devinney (PF), James Starkes (C) Jack Rea, Joseph Pagel, James Pittman, Johnnie Turner, Andrew Spears | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Felipe Nunez (PG), Paul Ransom (SF), Tommy Frazier (PF) Byron Anderson, Darryl Flickinger, Dwayne Sisk | |
| 06:47 | Central Michigan | Raymond Johnson misses the free throw | 47-62 |
| 06:47 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to James Starkes | 47-62 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 06:33 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman knocks in the 3 from the left wing | 50-62 |
| 06:25 | Central Michigan | Felipe Nunez makes the jumpshot from the left side | 50-64 |
| 06:16 | Northern Illinois University | Marshall Devinney can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 50-64 |
| 06:15 | Central Michigan | Raymond Johnson gets the rebound | 50-64 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| 06:00 | Central Michigan | Felipe Nunez banks in the layup on a nice dish by Paul Ransom | 50-66 |
| 05:42 | Northern Illinois University | James Starkes comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 50-66 |
| 05:41 | Northern Illinois University | Dwayne Williams grabs the offensive rebound | 50-66 |
| 05:33 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman scores on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 53-66 |
| 05:19 | Central Michigan | Felipe Nunez misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 53-66 |
| 05:17 | Northern Illinois University | Dwayne Williams grabs the board | 53-66 |
| 05:03 | Northern Illinois University | Dwayne Williams hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left side | 53-66 |
| 05:02 | Northern Illinois University | James Starkes tips it back up and in | 55-66 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 04:47 | Central Michigan | Marshall Devinney steals the ball from Felipe Nunez | 55-66 |
| 04:47 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 55-66 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Pagel (SG), James Pittman (SF) Robert Forman, Dwayne Williams | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Byron Anderson (PG), Darryl Flickinger (SF), Michael Franklin (C) Ernest Bruni, Paul Ransom, Raymond Johnson | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 04:26 | Northern Illinois University | Byron Anderson steals the ball from James Starkes | 55-66 |
| 04:06 | Central Michigan | Felipe Nunez comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 55-66 |
| 04:05 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman grabs the defensive rebound | 55-66 |
| 03:58 | Northern Illinois University | James Starkes misses short on a driving attempt from the baseline but he's hacked by Michael Franklin - foul #2 on Michael Franklin, team foul #6 | 55-66 |
| 03:58 | Northern Illinois University | James Starkes makes the 1st free throw | 56-66 |
| 03:58 | Northern Illinois University | James Starkes makes the 2nd free throw | 57-66 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| 03:34 | Central Michigan | Joseph Pagel steals it from Tommy Frazier | 57-66 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Dexter Goodman (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Joseph Pagel (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - James Pittman (fresh) 15 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. PF - Marshall Devinney (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. C - James Starkes (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Byron Anderson (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 2 ast. 4 stl. SG - Felipe Nunez (fresh) 18 pts. 6 ast. SF - Darryl Flickinger (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Tommy Frazier (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. 4 blk. 2 stl. 4 pf. C - Michael Franklin (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:28 | Northern Illinois University | Felipe Nunez steals it from Marshall Devinney | 57-66 |
| 03:02 | Central Michigan | Darryl Flickinger makes the driving attempt from close range on a nice dish by Byron Anderson | 57-68 |
| 02:40 | Northern Illinois University | James Starkes is fouled on the floor by Michael Franklin - foul #3 on Michael Franklin, team foul #7 | 57-68 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Paul Ransom (SF) Darryl Flickinger | |
| 02:40 | Northern Illinois University | James Starkes misses the 1st free throw | 57-68 |
| 02:40 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Michael Franklin | 57-68 |
| 02:12 | Central Michigan | Michael Franklin hits a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Byron Anderson | 57-71 |
| 01:58 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman misses the 3 pointer from the left corner | 57-71 |
| 01:57 | Central Michigan | Michael Franklin grabs the defensive rebound | 57-71 |
| 01:32 | Central Michigan | Tommy Frazier misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 57-71 |
| 01:30 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman grabs the defensive rebound | 57-71 |
| 01:26 | Northern Illinois University | Dexter Goodman misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 57-71 |
| 01:24 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Pagel misses the tip | 57-71 |
| 01:22 | Central Michigan | Tommy Frazier grabs the defensive rebound | 57-71 |
| 01:03 | Central Michigan | Tommy Frazier misses the 3 from straight away | 57-71 |
| 01:01 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to James Starkes | 57-71 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:55 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman misses short on a 3 from straight away | 57-71 |
| 00:54 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to James Starkes | 57-71 |
| 00:50 | Northern Illinois University | James Starkes connects on the floater from the right wing | 59-71 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:28 | Central Michigan | James Starkes steals it from Felipe Nunez | 59-71 |
| 00:22 | Northern Illinois University | James Pittman travels with the ball | 59-71 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jack Rea (PG), Robert Forman (SG), Andrew Spears (SF), Johnnie Turner (PF), Timothy Stoneburner (C) Dexter Goodman, Joseph Pagel, James Pittman, Marshall Devinney, James Starkes | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Trenton Jackson (PG), Ernest Bruni (SG), Joe Bryant (PF), Raymond Johnson (C) Byron Anderson, Felipe Nunez, Tommy Frazier, Michael Franklin | |
| 00:00 | Central Michigan | Trenton Jackson runs out the clock | 59-71 |