| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Patrick Turnbow (fresh) 5 pts. SG - James Anselmo (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Damon Monte (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Albert Calvo (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Dale Beattie (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Santos Forgey (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Gan Yen (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - Bruce Hightower (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. PF - Thomas Walter (fresh) 2 pts. C - Todd Thompson (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Western Michigan | Bruce Hightower inbounds the ball | 35-30 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 19:40 | Western Michigan | Santos Forgey is called for a charge - foul #3 on Santos Forgey, team foul #1 | 35-30 |
| 19:29 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Calvo misses badly on a shot from the free throw line | 35-30 |
| 19:28 | Northern Illinois University | Damon Monte tips it home | 37-30 |
| 19:18 | Western Michigan | Patrick Turnbow takes the ball from Gan Yen | 37-30 |
| 18:50 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Turnbow is hacked by Todd Thompson - foul #2 on Todd Thompson, team foul #2 | 37-30 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Bellard (C) Todd Thompson | |
| 18:29 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Turnbow clanks a pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 37-30 |
| 18:27 | Western Michigan | Santos Forgey snags the defensive board | 37-30 |
| 18:22 | Western Michigan | Santos Forgey scores on a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Gan Yen | 37-33 |
| 18:16 | Northern Illinois University | Damon Monte is called for a charge - foul #1 on Damon Monte, team foul #1 | 37-33 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Freddie Frost (SG), Larry Marko (SF), Michael Sieg (PF), Joseph Sheridan (C) James Anselmo, Damon Monte, Albert Calvo, Dale Beattie | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Saul Pena (PG), Matthew Robinson (SG) Santos Forgey, Gan Yen | |
| 17:54 | Western Michigan | Saul Pena knocks in the 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Bruce Hightower | 37-36 |
| 17:48 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Turnbow misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 37-36 |
| 17:47 | Western Michigan | John Bellard pulls down the rebound | 37-36 |
| 17:27 | Western Michigan | Matthew Robinson misses the easy layup | 37-36 |
| 17:25 | Western Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Matthew Robinson | 37-36 |
| 17:10 | Western Michigan | Bruce Hightower can't connect on a 3 from the left wing | 37-36 |
| 17:08 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Sheridan grabs the defensive rebound | 37-36 |
| 16:53 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Sieg hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 37-36 |
| 16:52 | Western Michigan | Matthew Robinson grabs the board | 37-36 |
| 16:36 | Western Michigan | Matthew Robinson misses badly on a jumper from the left side | 37-36 |
| 16:35 | Western Michigan | John Bellard grabs the offensive board | 37-36 |
| 16:26 | Western Michigan | Larry Marko steals it from Matthew Robinson | 37-36 |
| 16:22 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Turnbow is hacked by Saul Pena in the backcourt - foul #3 on Saul Pena, team foul #3 | 37-36 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Smith (PG), James Anselmo (SG), Damon Monte (SF), Albert Calvo (PF), Dale Beattie (C) Patrick Turnbow, Freddie Frost, Larry Marko, Michael Sieg, Joseph Sheridan | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Santos Forgey (PG), Gan Yen (SG), Todd Thompson (C) Saul Pena, Matthew Robinson, John Bellard | |
| 16:16 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Walter steals it from John Smith | 37-36 |
| 16:01 | Western Michigan | Santos Forgey hits a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a nice dish by Gan Yen | 37-39 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - John Smith (fresh) 1 ast. SG - James Anselmo (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Damon Monte (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. PF - Albert Calvo (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Dale Beattie (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Santos Forgey (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Gan Yen (fresh) 8 pts. 5 ast. SF - Bruce Hightower (tiring) 4 pts. 3 ast. PF - Thomas Walter (tiring) 2 pts. 2 stl. C - Todd Thompson (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 15:54 | Northern Illinois University | John Smith scores on a 3 from straight away on a great pass from James Anselmo | 40-39 |
| 15:46 | Western Michigan | Gan Yen can't connect on a shot from the right side | 40-39 |
| 15:45 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Calvo snags the defensive board | 40-39 |
| 15:43 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Walter steps in front of the James Anselmo pass in the backcourt | 40-39 |
| 15:27 | Western Michigan | Gan Yen connects on the fadeaway from the right side on a great pass from Santos Forgey | 40-41 |
| 15:21 | Northern Illinois University | Damon Monte drills a fadeaway from just outside the lane set up by James Anselmo | 42-41 |
| 15:06 | Western Michigan | Todd Thompson misses the jumper from the right wing | 42-41 |
| 15:05 | Northern Illinois University | Damon Monte snags the defensive board | 42-41 |
| 15:03 | Northern Illinois University | John Smith loses the dribble to Santos Forgey in the backcourt | 42-41 |
| 14:46 | Western Michigan | Damon Monte takes the ball from Thomas Walter | 42-41 |
| 14:29 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Beattie hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 42-41 |
| 14:27 | Western Michigan | Thomas Walter gets the rebound | 42-41 |
| 14:04 | Western Michigan | Thomas Walter throws a bad pass out of bounds | 42-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ted Sample (PG), Freddie Frost (SG), Larry Marko (SF), Michael Sieg (PF), Karl Turgeon (C) John Smith, James Anselmo, Damon Monte, Albert Calvo, Dale Beattie | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Saul Pena (PG), Matthew Robinson (SG), Charles Breen (SF), Michael Johnson (PF), Douglas Tignor (C) Santos Forgey, Gan Yen, Bruce Hightower, Thomas Walter, Todd Thompson | |
| 13:43 | Northern Illinois University | Karl Turgeon loses the ball out of bounds | 42-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Turnbow (PG) Ted Sample | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 13:23 | Western Michigan | Saul Pena comes up short on the 3 from the right wing | 42-41 |
| 13:22 | Northern Illinois University | Larry Marko snags the defensive board | 42-41 |
| 13:11 | Northern Illinois University | Karl Turgeon hits a driving attempt from close range on a nice dish by Patrick Turnbow | 44-41 |
| 12:51 | Western Michigan | Matthew Robinson misses short on a floater in the paint | 44-41 |
| 12:50 | Northern Illinois University | Larry Marko grabs the board | 44-41 |
| 12:46 | Northern Illinois University | Freddie Frost comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 44-41 |
| 12:45 | Western Michigan | Saul Pena grabs the defensive rebound | 44-41 |
| 12:41 | Western Michigan | Michael Johnson can't connect on a floater from close range but the foul's on Patrick Turnbow - foul #1 on Patrick Turnbow, team foul #2 | 44-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Smith (SG) Larry Marko | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Santos Forgey (PG), Thomas Walter (PF), John Bellard (C) Saul Pena, Matthew Robinson, Douglas Tignor | |
| 12:41 | Western Michigan | Michael Johnson misses the 1st free throw | 44-41 |
| 12:41 | Western Michigan | Michael Johnson misses the 2nd free throw | 44-41 |
| 12:41 | Northern Illinois University | Karl Turgeon grabs the board | 44-41 |
| 12:26 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Turnbow drills a 3 from the right corner set up by Freddie Frost | 47-41 |
| 12:03 | Western Michigan | Santos Forgey misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 47-41 |
| 12:01 | Western Michigan | John Bellard gets the offensive rebound | 47-41 |
| 11:53 | Western Michigan | Santos Forgey misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 47-41 |
| 11:52 | Western Michigan | Charles Breen tips it home | 47-43 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Patrick Turnbow (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SG - John Smith (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Freddie Frost (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. PF - Michael Sieg (fairly fresh) 5 pts. C - Karl Turgeon (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Santos Forgey (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Michael Johnson (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Charles Breen (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Thomas Walter (tiring) 2 pts. 2 reb. 3 stl. C - John Bellard (fresh) 7 reb. | |
| 11:47 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Turnbow misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away | 47-43 |
| 11:46 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Karl Turgeon | 47-43 |
| 11:33 | Northern Illinois University | John Smith can't connect on an uncontested fadeaway from the right block | 47-43 |
| 11:31 | Northern Illinois University | Freddie Frost hits the follow up shot | 49-43 |
| 11:04 | Western Michigan | Charles Breen can't connect on a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 49-43 |
| 11:03 | Western Michigan | John Bellard snags the offensive board | 49-43 |
| 10:50 | Western Michigan | Michael Johnson hits a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Santos Forgey | 49-46 |
| 10:25 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Turnbow is whistled for a carry | 49-46 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ted Sample (PG), James Anselmo (SG), Damon Monte (SF), Albert Calvo (PF), Dale Beattie (C) Patrick Turnbow, John Smith, Freddie Frost, Michael Sieg, Karl Turgeon | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Saul Pena (PG), Gan Yen (SG), Bruce Hightower (SF), Douglas Tignor (PF), Todd Thompson (C) Santos Forgey, Michael Johnson, Charles Breen, Thomas Walter, John Bellard | |
| 10:04 | Western Michigan | Douglas Tignor makes the pull-up jumper from the left side set up by Saul Pena | 49-48 |
| 09:43 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Beattie's fadeaway is rejected by Todd Thompson | 49-48 |
| 09:42 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Douglas Tignor | 49-48 |
| 09:32 | Western Michigan | Saul Pena misses badly on a jumper from the left side | 49-48 |
| 09:30 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Beattie gets the rebound | 49-48 |
| 09:23 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Beattie misses the 3 pointer from the right wing | 49-48 |
| 09:22 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Calvo hits the follow up shot | 51-48 |
| 09:07 | Western Michigan | Saul Pena misses badly on a 3 from the right wing | 51-48 |
| 09:05 | Northern Illinois University | James Anselmo grabs the defensive rebound | 51-48 |
| 08:45 | Northern Illinois University | James Anselmo slams it home on a great pass from Ted Sample | 53-48 |
| 08:27 | Western Michigan | Gan Yen misses long on a fadeaway from the left side but he's hacked by Ted Sample - foul #1 on Ted Sample, team foul #3 | 53-48 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Smith (PG), Larry Marko (PF), Joseph Sheridan (C) Ted Sample, Albert Calvo, Dale Beattie | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Matthew Robinson (SG), Thomas Walter (PF) Saul Pena, Douglas Tignor | |
| 08:27 | Western Michigan | Gan Yen makes the 1st free throw | 53-49 |
| 08:27 | Western Michigan | Gan Yen misses the 2nd free throw | 53-49 |
| 08:27 | Western Michigan | Thomas Walter pulls down the offensive rebound | 53-49 |
| 08:22 | Western Michigan | Matthew Robinson makes the runner near the basket and the foul's on Larry Marko - foul #3 on Larry Marko, team foul #4 | 53-51 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Santos Forgey (PG) Gan Yen | |
| 08:22 | Western Michigan | Matthew Robinson makes the free throw | 53-52 |
| 08:20 | Northern Illinois University | Damon Monte loses the dribble to Thomas Walter in the backcourt | 53-52 |
| 08:07 | Western Michigan | Thomas Walter can't connect on a turnaround near the basket | 53-52 |
| 08:06 | Western Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Thomas Walter | 53-52 |
| 07:48 | Western Michigan | Santos Forgey knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 53-55 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - John Smith (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - James Anselmo (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - Damon Monte (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. PF - Larry Marko (fresh) 4 reb. 3 pf. C - Joseph Sheridan (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Santos Forgey (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Matthew Robinson (fresh) 8 pts. 2 stl. SF - Bruce Hightower (tired) 4 pts. 3 ast. PF - Thomas Walter (tired) 2 pts. 4 reb. 4 stl. C - Todd Thompson (tiring) 3 reb. | |
| 07:22 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Sheridan misses badly on the uncontested 3 from the left corner | 53-55 |
| 07:20 | Western Michigan | Thomas Walter grabs the defensive rebound | 53-55 |
| 07:06 | Western Michigan | Bruce Hightower buries a jumper from the right block set up by Santos Forgey | 53-57 |
| 07:04 | Northern Illinois University | John Smith is hacked by Santos Forgey in the backcourt - foul #4 on Santos Forgey, team foul #4 | 53-57 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Turnbow (PG), Freddie Frost (SF), Michael Sieg (PF), Karl Turgeon (C) James Anselmo, Damon Monte, Larry Marko, Joseph Sheridan | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Saul Pena (PG), Charles Breen (SF), Michael Johnson (PF), John Bellard (C) Santos Forgey, Bruce Hightower, Thomas Walter, Todd Thompson | |
| 06:45 | Northern Illinois University | Karl Turgeon knocks in the jump hook from the right block on a great pass from Patrick Turnbow | 55-57 |
| 06:27 | Western Michigan | Patrick Turnbow is called for the reach on Charles Breen - foul #2 on Patrick Turnbow, team foul #5 | 55-57 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Anselmo (SG), Dale Beattie (C) John Smith, Karl Turgeon | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Gan Yen (SG), Douglas Tignor (PF) Matthew Robinson, Michael Johnson | |
| 06:17 | Western Michigan | Douglas Tignor misses long on a shot from the right wing but he's fouled by James Anselmo - foul #3 on James Anselmo, team foul #6 | 55-57 |
| 06:17 | Western Michigan | Douglas Tignor makes the 1st free throw | 55-58 |
| 06:17 | Western Michigan | Douglas Tignor misses the 2nd free throw | 55-58 |
| 06:17 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Beattie pulls down the rebound | 55-58 |
| 05:54 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Turnbow misses short on a jumper from the right wing | 55-58 |
| 05:53 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Saul Pena | 55-58 |
| 05:36 | Western Michigan | Saul Pena makes the shot from the left side set up by Gan Yen | 55-60 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 05:28 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Sieg misses long on a runner in the lane | 55-60 |
| 05:26 | Western Michigan | John Bellard grabs the defensive rebound | 55-60 |
| 05:05 | Western Michigan | Saul Pena hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left wing | 55-60 |
| 05:04 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Beattie snags the defensive board | 55-60 |
| 05:02 | Northern Illinois University | Saul Pena is called for the reach on Dale Beattie in the backcourt - foul #4 on Saul Pena, team foul #5 | 55-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ted Sample (PG), John Smith (SG), Larry Marko (SF), Albert Calvo (PF), Karl Turgeon (C) Patrick Turnbow, James Anselmo, Freddie Frost, Michael Sieg, Dale Beattie | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Santos Forgey (PG), Matthew Robinson (SG), Bruce Hightower (SF), Michael Johnson (PF) Saul Pena, Gan Yen, Charles Breen, Douglas Tignor | |
| 04:40 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Calvo blows the layup | 55-60 |
| 04:38 | Western Michigan | Matthew Robinson grabs the defensive rebound | 55-60 |
| 04:10 | Western Michigan | Albert Calvo is called for the reach on Michael Johnson - foul #1 on Albert Calvo, team foul #7 | 55-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Thomas Walter (PF), Todd Thompson (C) Bruce Hightower, John Bellard | |
| 04:10 | Western Michigan | Michael Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 55-61 |
| 04:10 | Western Michigan | Michael Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 55-62 |
| 04:08 | Northern Illinois University | Larry Marko is fouled in the backcourt by Todd Thompson - foul #3 on Todd Thompson, team foul #6 | 55-62 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Freddie Frost (SG) Ted Sample | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 04:01 | Northern Illinois University | John Smith hits the finger roll on a great pass from Karl Turgeon | 57-62 |
| 03:42 | Western Michigan | Matthew Robinson misses long on a jumper from the free throw line | 57-62 |
| 03:40 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Calvo grabs the defensive rebound | 57-62 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - John Smith (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Freddie Frost (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Larry Marko (fresh) 4 reb. 3 pf. PF - Albert Calvo (fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. C - Karl Turgeon (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Santos Forgey (fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. 4 pf. SG - Matthew Robinson (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 stl. SF - Michael Johnson (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. PF - Thomas Walter (tiring) 2 pts. 5 reb. 4 stl. C - Todd Thompson (tiring) 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 03:34 | Northern Illinois University | Santos Forgey picks off the pass by Karl Turgeon | 57-62 |
| 03:18 | Western Michigan | Michael Johnson knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right corner on a great pass from Santos Forgey | 57-65 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 03:15 | Northern Illinois University | Santos Forgey steps in front of the Freddie Frost pass in the backcourt | 57-65 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 02:47 | Western Michigan | Michael Johnson loses the dribble to Freddie Frost | 57-65 |
| 02:44 | Northern Illinois University | John Smith lays it up and in set up by Freddie Frost | 59-65 |
| 02:44 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 59-65 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Turnbow (PG), James Anselmo (SG), Damon Monte (SF), Michael Sieg (PF), Dale Beattie (C) John Smith, Freddie Frost, Larry Marko, Albert Calvo, Karl Turgeon | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Gan Yen (SG), Bruce Hightower (SF), Douglas Tignor (C) Matthew Robinson, Thomas Walter, Todd Thompson | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 02:20 | Western Michigan | Douglas Tignor comes up short on the shot near the basket but he's fouled by Michael Sieg - foul #2 on Michael Sieg, team foul #8 | 59-65 |
| 02:20 | Western Michigan | Douglas Tignor makes the 1st free throw | 59-66 |
| 02:20 | Western Michigan | Douglas Tignor makes the 2nd free throw | 59-67 |
| 02:17 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Hightower picks off the pass by Dale Beattie in the backcourt | 59-67 |
| 02:15 | Western Michigan | Michael Johnson lays it in on a great pass from Bruce Hightower | 59-69 |
| 02:15 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 59-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Albert Calvo (PF), Karl Turgeon (C) Michael Sieg, Dale Beattie | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Thomas Walter (PF), John Bellard (C) Michael Johnson, Douglas Tignor | |
| 02:11 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Hightower is called for the reach on Damon Monte in the backcourt - foul #2 on Bruce Hightower, team foul #7 | 59-69 |
| 02:11 | Northern Illinois University | Damon Monte misses the 1st free throw | 59-69 |
| 02:11 | Northern Illinois University | Karl Turgeon snags the offensive board | 59-69 |
| 01:54 | Northern Illinois University | Damon Monte's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 59-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Smith (PG), Freddie Frost (SG), Larry Marko (SF), Michael Sieg (PF), Dale Beattie (C) Patrick Turnbow, James Anselmo, Damon Monte, Albert Calvo, Karl Turgeon | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Todd Thompson (C) John Bellard | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 01:27 | Western Michigan | Santos Forgey is fouled on the floor by Dale Beattie - foul #1 on Dale Beattie, team foul #9 | 59-69 |
| 01:27 | Western Michigan | Santos Forgey makes the 1st free throw | 59-70 |
| 01:27 | Western Michigan | Santos Forgey misses the 2nd free throw | 59-70 |
| 01:27 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Beattie grabs the defensive rebound | 59-70 |
| 01:08 | Northern Illinois University | John Smith drills a fadeaway from the free throw line on a nice dish by Michael Sieg | 61-70 |
| 00:40 | Western Michigan | Todd Thompson is hacked by Larry Marko - foul #4 on Larry Marko, team foul #10 | 61-70 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Turnbow (PG), James Anselmo (SG), Damon Monte (SF), Albert Calvo (PF), Karl Turgeon (C) John Smith, Freddie Frost, Larry Marko, Michael Sieg, Dale Beattie | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 00:40 | Western Michigan | Todd Thompson makes the 1st free throw | 61-71 |
| 00:40 | Western Michigan | Todd Thompson makes the 2nd free throw | 61-72 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 00:36 | Northern Illinois University | James Anselmo is whistled for traveling in the backcourt | 61-72 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Smith (PG), Freddie Frost (SG), Larry Marko (SF), Michael Sieg (PF), Dale Beattie (C) Patrick Turnbow, James Anselmo, Damon Monte, Albert Calvo, Karl Turgeon | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 00:10 | Western Michigan | Bruce Hightower comes up short on the jumper from the left side but he's hacked by Larry Marko - foul #5 on Larry Marko, team foul #11 | 61-72 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Sheridan (C) Larry Marko | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 00:10 | Western Michigan | Bruce Hightower misses the 1st free throw | 61-72 |
| 00:10 | Western Michigan | Bruce Hightower makes the 2nd free throw | 61-73 |
| 00:04 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Sheridan hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left block | 61-73 |
| 00:02 | Western Michigan | Gan Yen grabs the board | 61-73 |
| 00:00 | Western Michigan | Gan Yen runs out the clock | 61-73 |