| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Ernest Creason (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - Ralph Thibault (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Paul Hoffman (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. PF - Andrew Waugh (fresh) 2 pts. C - Timmy Sheffield (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Rider | PG - Richard McHardy (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Michael Knights (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Joseph Minder (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Steven Moore (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Jackie Smith (fresh) 7 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 20:00 | Rider | Joseph Minder inbounds the ball | 26-29 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Rider | Rider is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:45 | Rider | Michael Knights hits the front of the rim on the wide open 3 from the right wing | 26-29 |
| 19:44 | Western Michigan | Ernest Creason grabs the defensive rebound | 26-29 |
| 19:24 | Western Michigan | The jump hook by Andrew Waugh is blocked by Jackie Smith | 26-29 |
| 19:23 | Rider | Steven Moore pulls down the rebound | 26-29 |
| 19:08 | Rider | Michael Knights can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 26-29 |
| 19:07 | Western Michigan | Timmy Sheffield snags the defensive board | 26-29 |
| 18:52 | Western Michigan | Joseph Minder is called for the reach on Paul Hoffman - foul #2 on Joseph Minder, team foul #1 | 26-29 |
| 18:38 | Western Michigan | Andrew Waugh hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the baseline but he's hacked by Steven Moore - foul #1 on Steven Moore, team foul #2 | 26-29 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Raymond Radel (SF) Paul Hoffman | |
| Subs | Rider | | |
| 18:38 | Western Michigan | Andrew Waugh makes the 1st free throw | 27-29 |
| 18:38 | Western Michigan | Andrew Waugh makes the 2nd free throw | 28-29 |
| 18:20 | Rider | Michael Knights misses badly on the uncontested jumpshot from the left side | 28-29 |
| 18:18 | Western Michigan | Andrew Waugh snags the defensive board | 28-29 |
| 18:01 | Western Michigan | Timmy Sheffield scores on a jumpshot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Raymond Radel | 30-29 |
| 17:35 | Rider | Steven Moore is wide open and dunks the ball set up by Joseph Minder | 30-31 |
| 17:12 | Western Michigan | Ernest Creason misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 30-31 |
| 17:11 | Western Michigan | Raymond Radel grabs the offensive rebound | 30-31 |
| 16:56 | Western Michigan | Timmy Sheffield buries a shot from the free throw line on a great pass from Ernest Creason and he's fouled by Joseph Minder - foul #3 on Joseph Minder, team foul #3 | 32-31 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | David Potter (PG), Andrew Smith (SG), Paul Hoffman (SF), Darren Nickle (PF) Ernest Creason, Ralph Thibault, Raymond Radel, Andrew Waugh | |
| Subs | Rider | John Anderson (PG), Peter Young (SG), Billy Lim (SF), Leroy Scott (PF), Carl Fridley (C) Richard McHardy, Michael Knights, Joseph Minder, Steven Moore, Jackie Smith | |
| 16:56 | Western Michigan | Timmy Sheffield misses the free throw | 32-31 |
| 16:56 | Rider | The rebound goes to Leroy Scott | 32-31 |
| 16:54 | Rider | Peter Young throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 32-31 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Eugene Jones (C) Timmy Sheffield | |
| Subs | Rider | | |
| 16:35 | Western Michigan | Eugene Jones's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 32-31 |
| 16:33 | Rider | John Anderson double dribbles in the backcourt | 32-31 |
| 16:19 | Western Michigan | Andrew Smith comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 32-31 |
| 16:17 | Rider | Leroy Scott grabs the board | 32-31 |
| 16:11 | Rider | Peter Young scores on a shot from the free throw line set up by Carl Fridley | 32-33 |
| 15:58 | Western Michigan | Andrew Smith misses long on a fadeaway from the right wing | 32-33 |
| 15:56 | Rider | Carl Fridley pulls down the rebound | 32-33 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - David Potter (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Andrew Smith (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Paul Hoffman (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. PF - Darren Nickle (fresh) C - Eugene Jones (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Rider | PG - John Anderson (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Peter Young (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Billy Lim (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Leroy Scott (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. C - Carl Fridley (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| 15:51 | Rider | Peter Young misses the easy layup but the foul's on Andrew Smith - foul #2 on Andrew Smith, team foul #1 | 32-33 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Raymond Radel (PG) Paul Hoffman | |
| Subs | Rider | | |
| 15:51 | Rider | Peter Young makes the 1st free throw | 32-34 |
| 15:51 | Rider | Peter Young makes the 2nd free throw | 32-35 |
| 15:27 | Western Michigan | Andrew Smith misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away | 32-35 |
| 15:26 | Western Michigan | Darren Nickle pulls down the offensive rebound | 32-35 |
| 15:13 | Western Michigan | Andrew Smith connects on the 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Raymond Radel | 35-35 |
| 14:51 | Rider | Carl Fridley makes the fadeaway from the baseline on a great pass from Billy Lim and he's fouled by Andrew Smith - foul #3 on Andrew Smith, team foul #2 | 35-37 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ralph Thibault (SG), Paul Hoffman (SF), Andrew Waugh (PF), Timmy Sheffield (C) Andrew Smith, David Potter, Darren Nickle, Eugene Jones | |
| Subs | Rider | Richard McHardy (PG), Michael Knights (SG), Steven Moore (PF) John Anderson, Peter Young, Leroy Scott | |
| 14:51 | Rider | Carl Fridley makes the free throw | 35-38 |
| 14:28 | Western Michigan | Michael Knights is called for the reach on Raymond Radel - foul #2 on Michael Knights, team foul #4 | 35-38 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ernest Creason (PG) Raymond Radel | |
| Subs | Rider | Joseph Minder (SF), Jackie Smith (C) Billy Lim, Carl Fridley | |
| 14:07 | Western Michigan | Paul Hoffman misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 35-38 |
| 14:06 | Western Michigan | Ralph Thibault tips it but misses | 35-38 |
| 14:05 | Western Michigan | Andrew Waugh grabs the offensive board | 35-38 |
| 13:45 | Western Michigan | Ralph Thibault misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 35-38 |
| 13:43 | Rider | Steven Moore snags the defensive board | 35-38 |
| 13:37 | Rider | Michael Knights buries a fadeaway from the free throw line on a nice dish by Richard McHardy | 35-40 |
| 13:13 | Western Michigan | Paul Hoffman comes up short on the floater from the left block but he's hacked by Richard McHardy - foul #1 on Richard McHardy, team foul #5 | 35-40 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Raymond Radel (PG), David Potter (SG), Eugene Jones (PF) Ernest Creason, Ralph Thibault, Andrew Waugh | |
| Subs | Rider | John Anderson (PG), Peter Young (SG), Billy Lim (SF), Leroy Scott (C) Richard McHardy, Michael Knights, Joseph Minder, Jackie Smith | |
| 13:13 | Western Michigan | Paul Hoffman makes the 1st free throw | 36-40 |
| 13:13 | Western Michigan | Paul Hoffman misses the 2nd free throw | 36-40 |
| 13:13 | Rider | Peter Young grabs the board | 36-40 |
| 12:53 | Rider | Leroy Scott misses short on a fadeaway from the baseline but he's fouled by Paul Hoffman - foul #2 on Paul Hoffman, team foul #3 | 36-40 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Andrew Smith (SG) Paul Hoffman | |
| Subs | Rider | | |
| 12:53 | Rider | Leroy Scott misses the 1st free throw | 36-40 |
| 12:53 | Rider | Leroy Scott misses the 2nd free throw | 36-40 |
| 12:53 | Rider | Billy Lim grabs the offensive rebound | 36-40 |
| 12:42 | Rider | John Anderson banks in the layup set up by Steven Moore and he's fouled by Raymond Radel - foul #2 on Raymond Radel, team foul #4 | 36-42 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Darren Nickle (PF) Timmy Sheffield | |
| Subs | Rider | | |
| 12:42 | Rider | John Anderson makes the free throw | 36-43 |
| 12:14 | Western Michigan | Andrew Smith misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 36-43 |
| 12:12 | Western Michigan | Darren Nickle snags the offensive board | 36-43 |
| 11:55 | Western Michigan | Raymond Radel connects on the floater from the baseline set up by Darren Nickle | 38-43 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Raymond Radel (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Andrew Smith (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - David Potter (fairly fresh) 2 ast. PF - Darren Nickle (fresh) 2 reb. C - Eugene Jones (fairly fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Rider | PG - John Anderson (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Peter Young (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Billy Lim (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Steven Moore (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Leroy Scott (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 11:39 | Rider | Darren Nickle is called for the reach on Leroy Scott - foul #1 on Darren Nickle, team foul #5 | 38-43 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ernest Creason (PG), Ralph Thibault (SG), Paul Hoffman (SF), Andrew Waugh (PF), Timmy Sheffield (C) Raymond Radel, Andrew Smith, David Potter, Darren Nickle, Eugene Jones | |
| Subs | Rider | Richard McHardy (PG), Michael Knights (SG) John Anderson, Peter Young | |
| 11:30 | Rider | Leroy Scott misses badly on a driving attempt from the baseline | 38-43 |
| 11:28 | Rider | Richard McHardy snags the offensive board | 38-43 |
| 11:11 | Rider | Timmy Sheffield steals the ball from Billy Lim | 38-43 |
| 10:49 | Western Michigan | Richard McHardy is called for the reach on Ernest Creason - foul #2 on Richard McHardy, team foul #6 | 38-43 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Rider | Joseph Minder (SF), Carl Fridley (PF), Jackie Smith (C) Billy Lim, Steven Moore, Leroy Scott | |
| 10:32 | Western Michigan | Timmy Sheffield misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 38-43 |
| 10:30 | Western Michigan | Andrew Waugh grabs the offensive rebound | 38-43 |
| 10:11 | Western Michigan | Andrew Waugh misses long on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 38-43 |
| 10:09 | Rider | The rebound goes to Michael Knights | 38-43 |
| 09:52 | Rider | Joseph Minder makes the shot from the right wing set up by Michael Knights | 38-45 |
| 09:34 | Western Michigan | Paul Hoffman hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing but he's fouled by Joseph Minder - foul #4 on Joseph Minder, team foul #7 | 38-45 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Raymond Radel (PG), David Potter (SG), Darren Nickle (PF), Eugene Jones (C) Ernest Creason, Ralph Thibault, Andrew Waugh, Timmy Sheffield | |
| Subs | Rider | John Anderson (PG), Peter Young (SG), Billy Lim (SF), Steven Moore (PF) Richard McHardy, Michael Knights, Joseph Minder, Carl Fridley | |
| 09:34 | Western Michigan | Paul Hoffman misses the 1st free throw | 38-45 |
| 09:34 | Western Michigan | Paul Hoffman makes the 2nd free throw | 39-45 |
| 09:34 | Western Michigan | Paul Hoffman makes the 3rd free throw | 40-45 |
| 09:19 | Rider | John Anderson throws a bad pass out of bounds | 40-45 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Andrew Smith (SG) Paul Hoffman | |
| Subs | Rider | Leroy Scott (C) Jackie Smith | |
| 09:17 | Western Michigan | Raymond Radel is fouled in the backcourt by Peter Young - foul #2 on Peter Young, team foul #8 | 40-45 |
| 09:17 | Western Michigan | Raymond Radel makes the 1st free throw | 41-45 |
| 09:17 | Western Michigan | Raymond Radel makes the 2nd free throw | 42-45 |
| 09:15 | Rider | John Anderson is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 42-45 |
| 09:09 | Western Michigan | Darren Nickle makes the 3 pointer from the left corner | 45-45 |
| 08:40 | Rider | John Anderson can't connect on a runner in the paint | 45-45 |
| 08:38 | Rider | Leroy Scott tips it back up and in | 45-47 |
| 08:29 | Western Michigan | Andrew Smith misses short on a 3 from the left wing | 45-47 |
| 08:27 | Rider | Steven Moore pulls down the rebound | 45-47 |
| 08:23 | Rider | Peter Young drills a turnaround from the right block set up by Billy Lim | 45-49 |
| 08:15 | Western Michigan | David Potter misses the floater from the left side | 45-49 |
| 08:13 | Western Michigan | Darren Nickle misses the tip | 45-49 |
| 08:12 | Rider | Leroy Scott grabs the defensive rebound | 45-49 |
| 07:51 | Rider | Steven Moore misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Darren Nickle - foul #2 on Darren Nickle, team foul #6 | 45-49 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ralph Thibault (SG), Andrew Waugh (PF), Timmy Sheffield (C) David Potter, Darren Nickle, Eugene Jones | |
| Subs | Rider | Richard McHardy (PG), Michael Knights (SG), Joseph Minder (SF), Jackie Smith (C) John Anderson, Peter Young, Billy Lim, Leroy Scott | |
| 07:51 | Rider | Steven Moore makes the 1st free throw | 45-50 |
| 07:51 | Rider | Steven Moore misses the 2nd free throw | 45-50 |
| 07:51 | Rider | Jackie Smith gets the offensive rebound | 45-50 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Andrew Smith (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Ralph Thibault (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Raymond Radel (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. PF - Andrew Waugh (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Timmy Sheffield (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Rider | PG - Richard McHardy (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Michael Knights (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Joseph Minder (fresh) 4 pts. 4 pf. PF - Steven Moore (tiring) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Jackie Smith (fresh) 8 reb. 3 blk. | |
| 07:30 | Rider | Timmy Sheffield picks off the pass by Richard McHardy | 45-50 |
| 07:12 | Western Michigan | Andrew Smith knocks in the jumper from the baseline set up by Andrew Waugh and he's fouled by Richard McHardy - foul #3 on Richard McHardy, team foul #9 | 47-50 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ernest Creason (PG), Paul Hoffman (SF) Raymond Radel, Andrew Waugh | |
| Subs | Rider | Carl Fridley (PF) Steven Moore | |
| 07:12 | Western Michigan | Andrew Smith makes the free throw | 48-50 |
| 06:54 | Rider | Michael Knights knocks in the shot from the left block | 48-52 |
| 06:45 | Western Michigan | Joseph Minder takes the ball from Ralph Thibault | 48-52 |
| 06:41 | Rider | Richard McHardy lays it in on a nice dish by Joseph Minder | 48-54 |
| 06:29 | Western Michigan | Ernest Creason loses the dribble to Jackie Smith | 48-54 |
| 06:26 | Rider | Michael Knights loses the dribble to Timmy Sheffield in the backcourt | 48-54 |
| 06:08 | Western Michigan | Paul Hoffman buries a 3pt shot from the right wing | 51-54 |
| 05:46 | Rider | Carl Fridley comes up short on the runner from the left block | 51-54 |
| 05:44 | Western Michigan | Ernest Creason pulls down the rebound | 51-54 |
| 05:33 | Western Michigan | Andrew Smith drills a jumpshot from the left side set up by Ralph Thibault | 53-54 |
| 05:21 | Rider | Joseph Minder is fouled on the floor by Paul Hoffman - foul #3 on Paul Hoffman, team foul #7 | 53-54 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Raymond Radel (SG), David Potter (SF), Darren Nickle (PF), Eugene Jones (C) Ralph Thibault, Paul Hoffman, Andrew Smith, Timmy Sheffield | |
| Subs | Rider | John Anderson (PG), Peter Young (SG), Billy Lim (SF), Leroy Scott (C) Richard McHardy, Michael Knights, Carl Fridley, Jackie Smith | |
| 05:21 | Rider | Joseph Minder misses the 1st free throw | 53-54 |
| 05:21 | Rider | Leroy Scott grabs the offensive board | 53-54 |
| 04:56 | Rider | John Anderson misses the easy open layup | 53-54 |
| 04:54 | Rider | Billy Lim tips it home | 53-56 |
| 04:36 | Western Michigan | Joseph Minder picks off the pass by Darren Nickle | 53-56 |
| 04:22 | Rider | Peter Young is hacked by Raymond Radel - foul #3 on Raymond Radel, team foul #8 | 53-56 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ralph Thibault (SG) Ernest Creason | |
| Subs | Rider | Steven Moore (PF) Joseph Minder | |
| 04:22 | Rider | Peter Young misses the 1st free throw | 53-56 |
| 04:22 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Ralph Thibault | 53-56 |
| 04:06 | Western Michigan | Darren Nickle clanks a floater from the left side | 53-56 |
| 04:04 | Western Michigan | Eugene Jones pulls down the offensive rebound | 53-56 |
| 03:56 | Western Michigan | Eugene Jones can't connect on a 3 from straight away | 53-56 |
| 03:55 | Rider | Billy Lim grabs the board | 53-56 |
| 03:39 | Rider | Peter Young misses the 3pt shot from the left wing | 53-56 |
| 03:38 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Darren Nickle | 53-56 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Raymond Radel (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Ralph Thibault (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - David Potter (fairly fresh) 2 ast. PF - Darren Nickle (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. C - Eugene Jones (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Rider | PG - John Anderson (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Peter Young (fresh) 9 pts. SF - Billy Lim (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. PF - Steven Moore (tiring) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Leroy Scott (fresh) 6 pts. 10 reb. | |
| 03:18 | Western Michigan | Raymond Radel can't connect on a jumper in the lane but he's hacked by Leroy Scott - foul #1 on Leroy Scott, team foul #10 | 53-56 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ernest Creason (PG), Andrew Waugh (PF), Timmy Sheffield (C) David Potter, Darren Nickle, Eugene Jones | |
| Subs | Rider | Richard McHardy (PG), Michael Knights (SG), Jackie Smith (C) John Anderson, Peter Young, Leroy Scott | |
| 03:18 | Western Michigan | Raymond Radel makes the 1st free throw | 54-56 |
| 03:18 | Western Michigan | Raymond Radel makes the 2nd free throw | 55-56 |
| 03:16 | Rider | Richard McHardy is hacked by Raymond Radel in the backcourt - foul #4 on Raymond Radel, team foul #9 | 55-56 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Paul Hoffman (SF) Raymond Radel | |
| Subs | Rider | | |
| 03:16 | Rider | Richard McHardy makes the 1st free throw | 55-57 |
| 03:16 | Rider | Richard McHardy makes the 2nd free throw | 55-58 |
| 02:53 | Western Michigan | Ernest Creason misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 55-58 |
| 02:52 | Western Michigan | Andrew Waugh gets the offensive rebound | 55-58 |
| 02:33 | Western Michigan | Paul Hoffman clanks a 3 from the left corner | 55-58 |
| 02:31 | Rider | Billy Lim gets the rebound | 55-58 |
| 02:29 | Rider | Michael Knights is fouled in the backcourt by Ralph Thibault - foul #3 on Ralph Thibault, team foul #10 | 55-58 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Andrew Smith (SG), Raymond Radel (SF) Ralph Thibault, Paul Hoffman | |
| Subs | Rider | Joseph Minder (SF) Billy Lim | |
| 02:29 | Rider | Michael Knights makes the 1st free throw | 55-59 |
| 02:29 | Rider | Michael Knights makes the 2nd free throw | 55-60 |
| 02:05 | Western Michigan | Andrew Waugh misses long on a 3 from the right corner | 55-60 |
| 02:04 | Rider | Jackie Smith gets the rebound | 55-60 |
| 01:41 | Rider | Timmy Sheffield is called for the reach on Jackie Smith - foul #1 on Timmy Sheffield, team foul #11 | 55-60 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ralph Thibault (SG), Paul Hoffman (SF) Andrew Smith, Raymond Radel | |
| Subs | Rider | | |
| 01:41 | Rider | Jackie Smith makes the 1st free throw | 55-61 |
| 01:41 | Rider | Jackie Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 55-62 |
| 01:18 | Western Michigan | Timmy Sheffield clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner | 55-62 |
| 01:17 | Rider | The rebound goes to Steven Moore | 55-62 |
| 01:02 | Rider | Richard McHardy is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #4 on Richard McHardy, team foul #11 | 55-62 |
| 01:00 | Western Michigan | Richard McHardy steps in front of the Ernest Creason pass in the backcourt | 55-62 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Rider | Rider is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:59 | Rider | Richard McHardy is hacked by Ernest Creason - foul #3 on Ernest Creason, team foul #12 | 55-62 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Rider | Peter Young (SF), Leroy Scott (C) Joseph Minder, Jackie Smith | |
| 00:59 | Rider | Richard McHardy makes the 1st free throw | 55-63 |
| 00:59 | Rider | Richard McHardy makes the 2nd free throw | 55-64 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Rider | Rider is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:51 | Western Michigan | Ralph Thibault is hacked by Leroy Scott - foul #2 on Leroy Scott, team foul #12 | 55-64 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Rider | Joseph Minder (SF), Jackie Smith (C) Peter Young, Leroy Scott | |
| 00:51 | Western Michigan | Ralph Thibault makes the 1st free throw | 56-64 |
| 00:51 | Western Michigan | Ralph Thibault makes the 2nd free throw | 57-64 |
| 00:50 | Rider | Michael Knights is fouled in the backcourt by Ralph Thibault - foul #4 on Ralph Thibault, team foul #13 | 57-64 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Rider | Peter Young (SF), Leroy Scott (C) Joseph Minder, Jackie Smith | |
| 00:50 | Rider | Michael Knights makes the 1st free throw | 57-65 |
| 00:50 | Rider | Michael Knights misses the 2nd free throw | 57-65 |
| 00:50 | Western Michigan | Andrew Waugh snags the defensive board | 57-65 |
| 00:43 | Western Michigan | Paul Hoffman is fouled on the floor by Michael Knights - foul #3 on Michael Knights, team foul #13 | 57-65 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Rider | Joseph Minder (SF), Jackie Smith (C) Peter Young, Leroy Scott | |
| 00:43 | Western Michigan | Paul Hoffman misses the 1st free throw | 57-65 |
| 00:43 | Western Michigan | Paul Hoffman makes the 2nd free throw | 58-65 |
| 00:42 | Rider | Steven Moore is fouled in the backcourt by Ralph Thibault - foul #5 on Ralph Thibault, team foul #14 | 58-65 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Raymond Radel (SG) Ralph Thibault | |
| Subs | Rider | Peter Young (SF), Leroy Scott (C) Joseph Minder, Jackie Smith | |
| 00:42 | Rider | Steven Moore makes the 1st free throw | 58-66 |
| 00:42 | Rider | Steven Moore makes the 2nd free throw | 58-67 |
| 00:35 | Western Michigan | Raymond Radel can't connect on a 3 from the left wing | 58-67 |
| 00:34 | Rider | The rebound goes to Steven Moore | 58-67 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Rider | Rider is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:32 | Rider | Steven Moore is fouled in the backcourt by Ernest Creason - foul #4 on Ernest Creason, team foul #15 | 58-67 |
| 00:32 | Rider | Steven Moore makes the 1st free throw | 58-68 |
| 00:32 | Rider | Steven Moore makes the 2nd free throw | 58-69 |
| 00:25 | Western Michigan | Andrew Waugh knocks in the shot from the right block | 60-69 |
| 00:22 | Rider | Peter Young is hacked by Ernest Creason in the backcourt - foul #5 on Ernest Creason, team foul #16 | 60-69 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | David Potter (SG) Ernest Creason | |
| Subs | Rider | | |
| 00:22 | Rider | Peter Young makes the 1st free throw | 60-70 |
| 00:22 | Rider | Peter Young makes the 2nd free throw | 60-71 |
| 00:16 | Western Michigan | Raymond Radel drills a jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Timmy Sheffield | 62-71 |
| 00:15 | Rider | Peter Young is fouled in the backcourt by Raymond Radel - foul #5 on Raymond Radel, team foul #17 | 62-71 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Andrew Smith (SG) Raymond Radel | |
| Subs | Rider | | |
| 00:15 | Rider | Peter Young makes the 1st free throw | 62-72 |
| 00:15 | Rider | Peter Young misses the 2nd free throw | 62-72 |
| 00:15 | Western Michigan | Timmy Sheffield snags the defensive board | 62-72 |
| 00:08 | Western Michigan | Timmy Sheffield is fouled on the floor by Richard McHardy - foul #5 on Richard McHardy, team foul #14 | 62-72 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Eugene Jones (SF), Darren Nickle (PF) Paul Hoffman, Andrew Waugh | |
| Subs | Rider | John Anderson (PG), Joseph Minder (SF), Carl Fridley (C) Richard McHardy, Michael Knights, Steven Moore | |
| 00:08 | Western Michigan | Timmy Sheffield makes the 1st free throw | 63-72 |
| 00:08 | Western Michigan | Timmy Sheffield makes the 2nd free throw | 64-72 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Rider | Rider is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:00 | Rider | John Anderson runs out the clock | 64-72 |