| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Craig Seager (fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. SG - Roger French (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Keith Derrick (fresh) 1 ast. PF - James Cole (fresh) 6 pts. 3 pf. C - Frank Beyers (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | UC Riverside | PG - Steven Monico (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SG - Charles Cooley (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Richard Sinkler (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Timothy Burris (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Melvin Compton (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | UC Riverside | Richard Sinkler inbounds the ball | 44-38 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | UC Riverside | UC Riverside is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 19:39 | UC Riverside | Melvin Compton comes up short on the floater in the lane | 44-38 |
| 19:38 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole snags the defensive board | 44-38 |
| 19:12 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick can't connect on a runner in the paint but the foul's on Timothy Burris - foul #3 on Timothy Burris, team foul #1 | 44-38 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | UC Riverside | Fred Johnson (PF) Timothy Burris | |
| 19:12 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick makes the 1st free throw | 45-38 |
| 19:12 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick makes the 2nd free throw | 46-38 |
| 18:55 | UC Riverside | James Cole is called for the reach on Richard Sinkler - foul #4 on James Cole, team foul #1 | 46-38 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir (PF) James Cole | |
| Subs | UC Riverside | | |
| 18:38 | UC Riverside | Charles Cooley drills a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 46-41 |
| 18:25 | Northern Illinois University | Melvin Compton denies the turnaround by Frank Beyers | 46-41 |
| 18:23 | UC Riverside | Richard Sinkler grabs the board | 46-41 |
| 18:19 | UC Riverside | Steven Monico throws a bad pass out of bounds | 46-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | UC Riverside | Richard Hawk (PG) Steven Monico | |
| 18:16 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager is fouled in the backcourt by Melvin Compton - foul #1 on Melvin Compton, team foul #2 | 46-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | UC Riverside | Anthony Steiner (SG) Charles Cooley | |
| 17:59 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 46-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster (PG), Gerald Dean (C) Craig Seager, Frank Beyers | |
| Subs | UC Riverside | Chester Patrick (SF), Abraham Patton (PF), William Touchstone (C) Richard Sinkler, Fred Johnson, Melvin Compton | |
| 17:36 | UC Riverside | Abraham Patton comes up short on the floater from the baseline | 46-41 |
| 17:35 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Roger French | 46-41 |
| 17:31 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Steiner is called for the reach on Richard Sangster in the backcourt - foul #2 on Anthony Steiner, team foul #3 | 46-41 |
| 17:20 | Northern Illinois University | Gerald Dean connects on the fadeaway from the right block | 48-41 |
| 16:51 | UC Riverside | Roger French steals it from Chester Patrick | 48-41 |
| 16:49 | Northern Illinois University | William Touchstone steps in front of the Keith Derrick pass in the backcourt | 48-41 |
| 16:32 | UC Riverside | Richard Sangster is called for the reach on Richard Hawk - foul #1 on Richard Sangster, team foul #2 | 48-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager (PG), Chad Dawson (PF), Frank Beyers (C) Richard Sangster, Dennis Weir, Gerald Dean | |
| Subs | UC Riverside | Steven Monico (PG), Charles Cooley (SG), Richard Sinkler (SF), Fred Johnson (PF), Melvin Compton (C) Richard Hawk, Anthony Steiner, Chester Patrick, Abraham Patton, William Touchstone | |
| 16:24 | UC Riverside | Richard Sinkler makes the fadeaway jumper from the right wing set up by Steven Monico | 48-43 |
| 16:19 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick is whistled for traveling in the backcourt | 48-43 |
| 16:03 | UC Riverside | Steven Monico clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing | 48-43 |
| 16:01 | UC Riverside | Richard Sinkler grabs the offensive board | 48-43 |
| 15:48 | UC Riverside | Fred Johnson throws a bad pass out of bounds | 48-43 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff (SG), Daniel Perry (SF) Roger French, Keith Derrick | |
| Subs | UC Riverside | Timothy Burris (PF) Fred Johnson | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Craig Seager (fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. SG - Howard Ratliff (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Daniel Perry (fresh) 1 ast. PF - Chad Dawson (fresh) C - Frank Beyers (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | UC Riverside | PG - Steven Monico (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - Charles Cooley (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Richard Sinkler (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. PF - Timothy Burris (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. C - Melvin Compton (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:29 | Northern Illinois University | The pull-up jumper by Craig Seager is blocked by Melvin Compton | 48-43 |
| 15:27 | UC Riverside | Timothy Burris grabs the defensive rebound | 48-43 |
| 15:12 | UC Riverside | Charles Cooley is bothered by a doubleteam and misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 48-43 |
| 15:11 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry grabs the defensive rebound | 48-43 |
| 15:05 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Cooley is called for the reach on Frank Beyers in the backcourt - foul #2 on Charles Cooley, team foul #4 | 48-43 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster (PG), Gerald Dean (C) Craig Seager, Frank Beyers | |
| Subs | UC Riverside | Chester Patrick (SF) Richard Sinkler | |
| 14:51 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster misses the runner in the paint but he's hacked by Steven Monico - foul #3 on Steven Monico, team foul #5 | 48-43 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir (PF) Chad Dawson | |
| Subs | UC Riverside | Anthony Steiner (PG), Charles Belue (SG), Fred Johnson (SF), Abraham Patton (C) Steven Monico, Charles Cooley, Chester Patrick, Melvin Compton | |
| 14:51 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster misses the 1st free throw | 48-43 |
| 14:51 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster makes the 2nd free throw | 49-43 |
| 14:26 | UC Riverside | Timothy Burris hits a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Abraham Patton | 49-45 |
| 14:22 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Belue is called for the reach on Howard Ratliff in the backcourt - foul #1 on Charles Belue, team foul #6 | 49-45 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger French (SG), Keith Derrick (SF) Howard Ratliff, Daniel Perry | |
| Subs | UC Riverside | | |
| 14:15 | Northern Illinois University | Gerald Dean is by himself and knocks in the pull-up jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Roger French | 51-45 |
| 13:58 | UC Riverside | Timothy Burris's layup is rejected by Gerald Dean | 51-45 |
| 13:56 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Dennis Weir | 51-45 |
| 13:54 | Northern Illinois University | Roger French is fouled in the backcourt by Charles Belue - foul #2 on Charles Belue, team foul #7 | 51-45 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager (PG), Frank Beyers (C) Richard Sangster, Gerald Dean | |
| Subs | UC Riverside | Richard Hawk (PG), Charles Cooley (SG), Richard Sinkler (SF), Melvin Compton (C) Anthony Steiner, Charles Belue, Fred Johnson, Timothy Burris | |
| 13:54 | Northern Illinois University | Roger French makes the 1st free throw | 52-45 |
| 13:54 | Northern Illinois University | Roger French makes the 2nd free throw | 53-45 |
| 13:39 | UC Riverside | Melvin Compton misses the lay-in | 53-45 |
| 13:38 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers snags the defensive board | 53-45 |
| 13:22 | Northern Illinois University | Abraham Patton swats the short shot by Frank Beyers | 53-45 |
| 13:20 | UC Riverside | Richard Sinkler gets the rebound | 53-45 |
| 13:07 | UC Riverside | Abraham Patton hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right wing | 53-45 |
| 13:05 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers grabs the board | 53-45 |
| 12:45 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers throws a bad pass out of bounds | 53-45 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff (SG), Daniel Perry (SF), James Cole (PF) Roger French, Keith Derrick, Dennis Weir | |
| Subs | UC Riverside | Steven Monico (PG), Charles Belue (SG), Chester Patrick (PF) Richard Hawk, Charles Cooley, Abraham Patton | |
| 12:24 | UC Riverside | Richard Sinkler clanks a fadeaway from the left side | 53-45 |
| 12:23 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager snags the defensive board | 53-45 |
| 12:21 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Monico steals it from Frank Beyers in the backcourt | 53-45 |
| 12:05 | UC Riverside | James Cole steps in front of the Charles Belue pass | 53-45 |
| 11:45 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Belue takes the ball from Craig Seager | 53-45 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Craig Seager (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. SG - Howard Ratliff (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Daniel Perry (fresh) 1 ast. PF - James Cole (fresh) 6 pts. 2 stl. 4 pf. C - Frank Beyers (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | UC Riverside | PG - Steven Monico (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Charles Belue (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Richard Sinkler (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. PF - Chester Patrick (fresh) C - Melvin Compton (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 11:19 | UC Riverside | Howard Ratliff is called for the reach on Melvin Compton - foul #1 on Howard Ratliff, team foul #3 | 53-45 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster (PG), Roger French (SG), Benjamin Rouse (SF), Gerald Dean (C) Craig Seager, Howard Ratliff, Daniel Perry, Frank Beyers | |
| Subs | UC Riverside | Anthony Steiner (PG), Charles Cooley (SG), Fred Johnson (SF), Timothy Burris (PF), Abraham Patton (C) Steven Monico, Charles Belue, Richard Sinkler, Chester Patrick, Melvin Compton | |
| 11:13 | UC Riverside | Fred Johnson misses short on a turnaround from the baseline but he's fouled by Benjamin Rouse - foul #1 on Benjamin Rouse, team foul #4 | 53-45 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Chad Dawson (PF) James Cole | |
| Subs | UC Riverside | | |
| 11:13 | UC Riverside | Fred Johnson misses the 1st free throw | 53-45 |
| 11:13 | UC Riverside | Fred Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 53-46 |
| 11:02 | Northern Illinois University | Roger French misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 53-46 |
| 11:01 | Northern Illinois University | Gerald Dean can't tip it in | 53-46 |
| 11:00 | UC Riverside | Charles Cooley grabs the board | 53-46 |
| 10:34 | UC Riverside | Abraham Patton connects on the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Anthony Steiner | 53-49 |
| 10:08 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster buries a jumper from the left side | 55-49 |
| 09:45 | UC Riverside | Gerald Dean takes the ball from Charles Cooley | 55-49 |
| 09:16 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster drills a jump hook from the baseline on a nice dish by Chad Dawson | 57-49 |
| 09:07 | UC Riverside | Charles Cooley is hacked by Chad Dawson - foul #1 on Chad Dawson, team foul #5 | 57-49 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager (PG), Howard Ratliff (SG), Keith Derrick (SF), James Cole (PF), Frank Beyers (C) Richard Sangster, Roger French, Benjamin Rouse, Chad Dawson, Gerald Dean | |
| Subs | UC Riverside | Steven Monico (PG), Richard Hawk (SG), Richard Sinkler (SF), Chester Patrick (PF), Melvin Compton (C) Anthony Steiner, Charles Cooley, Fred Johnson, Timothy Burris, Abraham Patton | |
| 08:50 | UC Riverside | Melvin Compton misses long on a 3 from the left wing | 57-49 |
| 08:49 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers snags the defensive board | 57-49 |
| 08:27 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager misses the 3 from the right wing | 57-49 |
| 08:25 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole tips it home | 59-49 |
| 08:07 | UC Riverside | Richard Hawk misses long on a jump hook in the paint | 59-49 |
| 08:06 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager grabs the board | 59-49 |
| 08:03 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Monico is called for the reach on Keith Derrick in the backcourt - foul #4 on Steven Monico, team foul #8 | 59-49 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | UC Riverside | Charles Belue (SG) Steven Monico | |
| 08:03 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick makes the 1st free throw | 60-49 |
| 08:03 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick makes the 2nd free throw | 61-49 |
| 07:49 | UC Riverside | Richard Hawk buries a floater from the right block on a great pass from Melvin Compton | 61-51 |
| 07:22 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager misses long on an open 3pt shot from straight away | 61-51 |
| 07:21 | UC Riverside | The rebound goes to Chester Patrick | 61-51 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Craig Seager (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. SG - Howard Ratliff (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Keith Derrick (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. PF - James Cole (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. 4 pf. C - Frank Beyers (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | UC Riverside | PG - Richard Hawk (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Charles Belue (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Richard Sinkler (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. PF - Chester Patrick (fairly fresh) C - Melvin Compton (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 07:14 | UC Riverside | Richard Sinkler can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 61-51 |
| 07:12 | UC Riverside | Melvin Compton tips it in | 61-53 |
| 06:51 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers jams it on a nice dish by Howard Ratliff | 63-53 |
| 06:37 | UC Riverside | Charles Belue misses the dunk but he's fouled by Keith Derrick - foul #1 on Keith Derrick, team foul #6 | 63-53 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster (PG), Roger French (SG), Daniel Perry (SF), Dennis Weir (PF), Gerald Dean (C) Craig Seager, Howard Ratliff, Keith Derrick, James Cole, Frank Beyers | |
| Subs | UC Riverside | Steven Monico (PG), Charles Cooley (SG), Timothy Burris (PF), Abraham Patton (C) Richard Hawk, Richard Sinkler, Chester Patrick, Melvin Compton | |
| 06:37 | UC Riverside | Charles Belue misses the 1st free throw | 63-53 |
| 06:37 | UC Riverside | Charles Belue makes the 2nd free throw | 63-54 |
| 06:15 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster is by himself and knocks in the jumper from the right wing set up by Daniel Perry | 65-54 |
| 06:08 | UC Riverside | Steven Monico misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 65-54 |
| 06:06 | UC Riverside | Charles Belue hits the follow up shot | 65-56 |
| 05:55 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir comes up short on the driving attempt from the baseline but the foul's on Timothy Burris - foul #4 on Timothy Burris, team foul #9 | 65-56 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | UC Riverside | Fred Johnson (SF) Charles Belue | |
| 05:55 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir makes the 1st free throw | 66-56 |
| 05:55 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir makes the 2nd free throw | 67-56 |
| 05:31 | UC Riverside | Charles Cooley shoots over the doubleteam and knocks in the fadeaway in the lane on a great pass from Steven Monico and he's fouled by Richard Sangster - foul #2 on Richard Sangster, team foul #7 | 67-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick (SF), Chad Dawson (C) Daniel Perry, Gerald Dean | |
| Subs | UC Riverside | William Touchstone (C) Abraham Patton | |
| 05:31 | UC Riverside | Charles Cooley misses the free throw | 67-58 |
| 05:31 | Northern Illinois University | Chad Dawson gets the rebound | 67-58 |
| 05:05 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir buries a shot from the left block | 69-58 |
| 04:46 | UC Riverside | Charles Cooley's pass is intercepted by Keith Derrick | 69-58 |
| 04:17 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir connects on the shot from the free throw line | 71-58 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | UC Riverside | UC Riverside is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 03:59 | UC Riverside | Steven Monico comes up short on the 3 from the left corner | 71-58 |
| 03:58 | UC Riverside | William Touchstone tips it back up and in | 71-60 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | UC Riverside | UC Riverside is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 03:29 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster hits the front of the rim on the shot from the baseline | 71-60 |
| 03:28 | UC Riverside | Timothy Burris grabs the board | 71-60 |
| 03:28 | UC Riverside | UC Riverside calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 71-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager (PG), Howard Ratliff (SG), Daniel Perry (SF), James Cole (PF), Frank Beyers (C) Richard Sangster, Roger French, Keith Derrick, Dennis Weir, Chad Dawson | |
| Subs | UC Riverside | Richard Hawk (PG), Anthony Steiner (SG), Richard Sinkler (SF), Abraham Patton (PF), Melvin Compton (C) Steven Monico, Charles Cooley, Fred Johnson, Timothy Burris, William Touchstone | |
| 03:11 | UC Riverside | Abraham Patton comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 71-60 |
| 03:10 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Howard Ratliff | 71-60 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Craig Seager (fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. SG - Howard Ratliff (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Daniel Perry (fresh) 2 ast. PF - James Cole (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. 4 pf. C - Frank Beyers (fresh) 11 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | UC Riverside | PG - Richard Hawk (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Anthony Steiner (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Richard Sinkler (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. PF - Abraham Patton (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Melvin Compton (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 03:06 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Hawk steps in front of the Howard Ratliff pass in the backcourt | 71-60 |
| 02:58 | UC Riverside | Abraham Patton misses the easy layup | 71-60 |
| 02:57 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole pulls down the rebound | 71-60 |
| 02:57 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 71-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger French (SG), Keith Derrick (SF) Howard Ratliff, Daniel Perry | |
| Subs | UC Riverside | Charles Cooley (SG), Timothy Burris (PF) Anthony Steiner, Abraham Patton | |
| 02:55 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Cooley steals the ball from Roger French in the backcourt | 71-60 |
| 02:43 | UC Riverside | Timothy Burris makes the floater in the paint on a great pass from Melvin Compton | 71-62 |
| 02:38 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager is fouled in the backcourt by Richard Hawk - foul #1 on Richard Hawk, team foul #10 | 71-62 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | UC Riverside | Steven Monico (PG) Richard Hawk | |
| 02:38 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager makes the 1st free throw | 72-62 |
| 02:38 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager makes the 2nd free throw | 73-62 |
| 02:19 | UC Riverside | Steven Monico is hacked by Roger French - foul #4 on Roger French, team foul #8 | 73-62 |
| 02:19 | UC Riverside | Steven Monico makes the 1st free throw | 73-63 |
| 02:19 | UC Riverside | Steven Monico misses the 2nd free throw | 73-63 |
| 02:19 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers grabs the board | 73-63 |
| 02:15 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager is called for the illegal screen in the backcourt - foul #1 on Craig Seager, team foul #9 | 73-63 |
| 02:01 | UC Riverside | Melvin Compton misses badly on a fadeaway from the right wing | 73-63 |
| 01:59 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Craig Seager | 73-63 |
| 01:54 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Monico is called for the reach on Craig Seager - foul #5 on Steven Monico, team foul #11 | 73-63 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | UC Riverside | Richard Hawk (PG), Anthony Steiner (SG), Chester Patrick (SF), Fred Johnson (PF), Abraham Patton (C) Steven Monico, Charles Cooley, Richard Sinkler, Timothy Burris, Melvin Compton | |
| 01:54 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager makes the 1st free throw | 74-63 |
| 01:54 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager makes the 2nd free throw | 75-63 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+4) | |
| Game Plan | UC Riverside | UC Riverside is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 01:43 | UC Riverside | Fred Johnson can't connect on a floater from the left side | 75-63 |
| 01:42 | UC Riverside | The offensive rebound goes to Abraham Patton | 75-63 |
| 01:27 | UC Riverside | Abraham Patton drills a runner near the basket on a nice dish by Richard Hawk | 75-65 |
| 01:25 | Northern Illinois University | Roger French is hacked by Anthony Steiner in the backcourt - foul #3 on Anthony Steiner, team foul #12 | 75-65 |
| 01:25 | Northern Illinois University | Roger French makes the 1st free throw | 76-65 |
| 01:25 | Northern Illinois University | Roger French misses the 2nd free throw | 76-65 |
| 01:25 | UC Riverside | The rebound goes to Fred Johnson | 76-65 |
| 01:10 | UC Riverside | Keith Derrick steals it from Chester Patrick | 76-65 |
| 00:43 | Northern Illinois University | Roger French misses badly on the uncontested fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 76-65 |
| 00:42 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager hits the follow up shot | 78-65 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+4) | |
| Game Plan | UC Riverside | UC Riverside is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:36 | UC Riverside | Fred Johnson hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right side | 78-65 |
| 00:34 | UC Riverside | Abraham Patton grabs the offensive rebound | 78-65 |
| 00:31 | UC Riverside | James Cole is called for the reach on Richard Hawk - foul #5 on James Cole, team foul #10 | 78-65 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir (PF) James Cole | |
| Subs | UC Riverside | | |
| 00:31 | UC Riverside | Richard Hawk misses the 1st free throw | 78-65 |
| 00:31 | UC Riverside | Richard Hawk makes the 2nd free throw | 78-66 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+4) | |
| Game Plan | UC Riverside | UC Riverside is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir is fouled on the floor by Fred Johnson - foul #1 on Fred Johnson, team foul #13 | 78-66 |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir misses the 1st free throw | 78-66 |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir makes the 2nd free throw | 79-66 |
| 00:04 | UC Riverside | Anthony Steiner knocks in the jumper from just outside the lane | 79-68 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager runs out the clock | 79-68 |