| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Robert Jacobo (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Sean Hsu (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Tyler Poling (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Brandon Wilkin (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. C - Mark Smoak (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Craig Seager (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - Roger French (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SF - Keith Derrick (fresh) PF - James Cole (fresh) 2 pts. C - Frank Beyers (fresh) 8 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Western Michigan | Tyler Poling inbounds the ball | 26-33 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 19:45 | Western Michigan | Mark Smoak misses badly on a jump hook from close range | 26-33 |
| 19:44 | Western Michigan | Tyler Poling tips it but misses | 26-33 |
| 19:42 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick pulls down the rebound | 26-33 |
| 19:22 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager connects on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 26-36 |
| 19:17 | Western Michigan | Sean Hsu knocks in the shot from the free throw line | 28-36 |
| 18:54 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers is open and scores on a fadeaway jumper from the right side on a great pass from Craig Seager | 28-38 |
| 18:34 | Western Michigan | Tyler Poling is hacked by Keith Derrick - foul #2 on Keith Derrick, team foul #1 | 28-38 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Richard Chandler (SF) Tyler Poling | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 18:17 | Western Michigan | Brandon Wilkin is bothered by a doubleteam and misses badly on a jump hook from close range | 28-38 |
| 18:15 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole snags the defensive board | 28-38 |
| 17:55 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers is open and lays it up and in set up by Roger French | 28-40 |
| 17:31 | Western Michigan | Brandon Wilkin works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left wing but he's fouled by Roger French - foul #2 on Roger French, team foul #2 | 28-40 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Samuel Lewis (PG), Leonard Schell (SG), Jacob Fletcher (C) Robert Jacobo, Sean Hsu, Mark Smoak | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster (PG), Howard Ratliff (SG), Daniel Perry (SF), Dennis Weir (PF), Gerald Dean (C) Craig Seager, Roger French, Keith Derrick, James Cole, Frank Beyers | |
| 17:31 | Western Michigan | Brandon Wilkin makes the 1st free throw | 29-40 |
| 17:31 | Western Michigan | Brandon Wilkin makes the 2nd free throw | 30-40 |
| 17:12 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry misses long on a jump hook in the paint | 30-40 |
| 17:10 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Gerald Dean | 30-40 |
| 16:48 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster comes up short on the jumper near the basket | 30-40 |
| 16:47 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir tips it in | 30-42 |
| 16:34 | Western Michigan | Brandon Wilkin misses short on a fadeaway from the left wing | 30-42 |
| 16:32 | Western Michigan | Jacob Fletcher grabs the offensive board | 30-42 |
| 16:21 | Western Michigan | Brandon Wilkin splits the doubleteam but misses short on a runner from the right block but the foul's on Dennis Weir - foul #1 on Dennis Weir, team foul #3 | 30-42 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Tyler Poling (SF) Richard Chandler | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 16:21 | Western Michigan | Brandon Wilkin makes the 1st free throw | 31-42 |
| 16:21 | Western Michigan | Brandon Wilkin makes the 2nd free throw | 32-42 |
| 16:00 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry loses the dribble to Brandon Wilkin | 32-42 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Samuel Lewis (fresh) SG - Leonard Schell (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Tyler Poling (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Brandon Wilkin (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. C - Jacob Fletcher (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Richard Sangster (fresh) 7 pts. SG - Howard Ratliff (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Daniel Perry (fresh) 2 pts. 3 stl. PF - Dennis Weir (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Gerald Dean (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:35 | Western Michigan | Gerald Dean is called for the reach on Samuel Lewis - foul #1 on Gerald Dean, team foul #4 | 32-42 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Divers (PG), Sean Hsu (SG), Bobby Madison (PF), Mark Smoak (C) Samuel Lewis, Leonard Schell, Brandon Wilkin, Jacob Fletcher | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager (PG), Roger French (SG), Keith Derrick (SF), James Cole (PF), Frank Beyers (C) Richard Sangster, Howard Ratliff, Daniel Perry, Dennis Weir, Gerald Dean | |
| 15:17 | Western Michigan | Frank Beyers steals the ball from Joseph Divers | 32-42 |
| 15:15 | Northern Illinois University | Roger French is hacked by Tyler Poling in the backcourt - foul #2 on Tyler Poling, team foul #1 | 32-42 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Jacobo (PG) Joseph Divers | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 15:00 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager hits a wide open 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by James Cole | 32-45 |
| 14:48 | Western Michigan | Bobby Madison makes the 3pt shot from straight away | 35-45 |
| 14:22 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 35-45 |
| 14:20 | Western Michigan | Mark Smoak grabs the defensive rebound | 35-45 |
| 14:05 | Western Michigan | Tyler Poling drills a jump hook from the right block on a great pass from Robert Jacobo | 37-45 |
| 14:03 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager is called for the offensive foul in the backcourt - foul #1 on Craig Seager, team foul #5 | 37-45 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Samuel Lewis (PG), Leonard Schell (SG), Richard Chandler (SF), Jacob Fletcher (PF) Robert Jacobo, Sean Hsu, Tyler Poling, Mark Smoak | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff (SG), Daniel Perry (SF), Chad Dawson (PF) Roger French, Keith Derrick, James Cole | |
| 13:46 | Western Michigan | Samuel Lewis makes the 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by Richard Chandler | 40-45 |
| 13:21 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers hits the finger roll | 40-47 |
| 12:57 | Western Michigan | Jacob Fletcher knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 43-47 |
| 12:35 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager drills a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 43-50 |
| 12:11 | Western Michigan | Frank Beyers swats the short shot by Jacob Fletcher | 43-50 |
| 12:09 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Craig Seager | 43-50 |
| 11:45 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff is hacked by Leonard Schell - foul #2 on Leonard Schell, team foul #2 | 43-50 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Jacobo (PG), Sean Hsu (SG), Tyler Poling (SF), Brandon Wilkin (PF), Mark Smoak (C) Samuel Lewis, Leonard Schell, Richard Chandler, Jacob Fletcher, Bobby Madison | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster (PG), Roger French (SG), Keith Derrick (SF), James Cole (PF), Gerald Dean (C) Craig Seager, Howard Ratliff, Daniel Perry, Chad Dawson, Frank Beyers | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Robert Jacobo (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Sean Hsu (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Tyler Poling (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Brandon Wilkin (fresh) 14 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. C - Mark Smoak (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Richard Sangster (fresh) 7 pts. SG - Roger French (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. SF - Keith Derrick (fresh) PF - James Cole (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Gerald Dean (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 11:23 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster buries a turnaround in the lane and the foul's on Robert Jacobo - foul #3 on Robert Jacobo, team foul #3 | 43-52 |
| 11:23 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster makes the free throw | 43-53 |
| 11:12 | Western Michigan | Mark Smoak is alone and drills a fadeaway in the lane | 45-53 |
| 10:48 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster buries a floater near the basket on a great pass from James Cole | 45-55 |
| 10:30 | Western Michigan | Tyler Poling connects on the open floater from the left wing on a nice dish by a doubleteamed Brandon Wilkin | 47-55 |
| 10:07 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster can't finish the layup | 47-55 |
| 10:06 | Western Michigan | Brandon Wilkin grabs the defensive rebound | 47-55 |
| 10:01 | Western Michigan | Sean Hsu misses short on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 47-55 |
| 10:00 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Roger French | 47-55 |
| 09:58 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 47-55 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Divers (PG), Samuel Lewis (SG), Jacob Fletcher (PF) Robert Jacobo, Sean Hsu, Brandon Wilkin | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse (SF), Dennis Weir (PF), Chad Dawson (C) Keith Derrick, James Cole, Gerald Dean | |
| 09:38 | Western Michigan | Tyler Poling throws a bad pass out of bounds | 47-55 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Leonard Schell (SG), Richard Chandler (SF) Joseph Divers, Tyler Poling | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager (PG), Howard Ratliff (SG) Richard Sangster, Roger French | |
| 09:35 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff is fouled in the backcourt by Samuel Lewis - foul #2 on Samuel Lewis, team foul #4 | 47-55 |
| 09:17 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the right side | 47-55 |
| 09:16 | Western Michigan | Mark Smoak grabs the board | 47-55 |
| 08:53 | Western Michigan | Mark Smoak misses long on a jumpshot from the right side | 47-55 |
| 08:52 | Western Michigan | Richard Chandler tips it in | 49-55 |
| 08:50 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff is fouled in the backcourt by Leonard Schell - foul #3 on Leonard Schell, team foul #5 | 49-55 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Bobby Madison (C) Mark Smoak | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry (SF), James Cole (PF), Frank Beyers (C) Craig Seager, Dennis Weir, Chad Dawson | |
| 08:37 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers is wide open but clanks a turnaround near the basket | 49-55 |
| 08:36 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry snags the offensive board | 49-55 |
| 08:15 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers hits the front of the rim on the shot near the basket | 49-55 |
| 08:14 | Western Michigan | Jacob Fletcher grabs the defensive rebound | 49-55 |
| 08:00 | Western Michigan | Bobby Madison clanks a jumper from the free throw line | 49-55 |
| 07:59 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole grabs the board | 49-55 |
| 07:56 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse is fouled in the backcourt by Samuel Lewis - foul #3 on Samuel Lewis, team foul #6 | 49-55 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Jacobo (PG), Sean Hsu (SG), Tyler Poling (SF), Brandon Wilkin (PF) Samuel Lewis, Leonard Schell, Richard Chandler, Jacob Fletcher | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster (PG), Roger French (SG), Keith Derrick (SF) Howard Ratliff, Benjamin Rouse, Daniel Perry | |
| 07:43 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster can't finish the layup but the foul's on Brandon Wilkin - foul #1 on Brandon Wilkin, team foul #7 | 49-55 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir (PF) James Cole | |
| 07:43 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster misses the 1st free throw | 49-55 |
| 07:43 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster makes the 2nd free throw | 49-56 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Robert Jacobo (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Sean Hsu (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Tyler Poling (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Brandon Wilkin (fresh) 14 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - Bobby Madison (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Richard Sangster (fresh) 13 pts. SG - Roger French (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. SF - Keith Derrick (fresh) PF - Dennis Weir (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Frank Beyers (fresh) 14 pts. 2 blk. 2 stl. | |
| 07:25 | Western Michigan | Tyler Poling misses the 3pt shot from the left corner | 49-56 |
| 07:24 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Dennis Weir | 49-56 |
| 07:07 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster is fouled on the floor by Sean Hsu - foul #1 on Sean Hsu, team foul #8 | 49-56 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Mark Smoak (C) Bobby Madison | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gerald Dean (C) Frank Beyers | |
| 07:07 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster makes the 1st free throw | 49-57 |
| 07:07 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster makes the 2nd free throw | 49-58 |
| 06:45 | Western Michigan | Gerald Dean steals the ball from Brandon Wilkin | 49-58 |
| 06:20 | Northern Illinois University | Gerald Dean throws a bad pass out of bounds | 49-58 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Divers (PG), Samuel Lewis (SG), Richard Chandler (SF), Jacob Fletcher (C) Robert Jacobo, Sean Hsu, Tyler Poling, Mark Smoak | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager (PG), Howard Ratliff (SG), James Cole (PF) Richard Sangster, Roger French, Dennis Weir | |
| 06:03 | Western Michigan | Richard Chandler's layup is rejected by James Cole | 49-58 |
| 06:01 | Western Michigan | Brandon Wilkin hits the follow up shot | 51-58 |
| 05:40 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager hits a wide open 3 pointer from the left corner | 51-61 |
| 05:25 | Western Michigan | Samuel Lewis misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 51-61 |
| 05:24 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole grabs the defensive rebound | 51-61 |
| 04:58 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff misses long on a shot from the left side but the foul's on Samuel Lewis - foul #4 on Samuel Lewis, team foul #9 | 51-61 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Jacobo (PG), Leonard Schell (SG), Tyler Poling (SF), Bobby Madison (PF), Mark Smoak (C) Joseph Divers, Samuel Lewis, Richard Chandler, Brandon Wilkin, Jacob Fletcher | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry (SF), Dennis Weir (PF), Frank Beyers (C) Keith Derrick, James Cole, Gerald Dean | |
| 04:58 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff makes the 1st free throw | 51-62 |
| 04:58 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff makes the 2nd free throw | 51-63 |
| 04:41 | Western Michigan | Mark Smoak makes the shot from the baseline on a great pass from Tyler Poling and the foul's on Frank Beyers - foul #1 on Frank Beyers, team foul #6 | 53-63 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger French (SG) Howard Ratliff | |
| 04:41 | Western Michigan | Mark Smoak misses the free throw | 53-63 |
| 04:41 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Dennis Weir | 53-63 |
| 04:21 | Northern Illinois University | Tyler Poling picks off the pass by Dennis Weir | 53-63 |
| 04:12 | Western Michigan | Bobby Madison knocks in the floater from the baseline | 55-63 |
| 03:44 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry hits the finger roll and he's hacked by Leonard Schell - foul #4 on Leonard Schell, team foul #10 | 55-65 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Samuel Lewis (PG), Sean Hsu (SG), Jacob Fletcher (PF) Robert Jacobo, Tyler Poling, Mark Smoak | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster (PG), James Cole (PF) Craig Seager, Dennis Weir | |
| 03:44 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry makes the free throw | 55-66 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Samuel Lewis (fresh) 3 pts. 4 pf. SG - Sean Hsu (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Leonard Schell (fresh) 4 pts. 4 pf. PF - Jacob Fletcher (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Bobby Madison (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Richard Sangster (fresh) 15 pts. SG - Roger French (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. SF - Daniel Perry (fresh) 5 pts. 3 stl. PF - James Cole (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Frank Beyers (fresh) 14 pts. 2 blk. 2 stl. | |
| 03:29 | Western Michigan | Samuel Lewis misses badly on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 55-66 |
| 03:28 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole grabs the board | 55-66 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:26 | Northern Illinois University | Leonard Schell picks off the pass by Richard Sangster in the backcourt | 55-66 |
| 03:12 | Western Michigan | Jacob Fletcher loses the dribble to James Cole | 55-66 |
| 03:09 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster is fouled in the backcourt by Samuel Lewis - foul #5 on Samuel Lewis, team foul #11 | 55-66 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Divers (PG), Richard Chandler (SF), Brandon Wilkin (PF) Samuel Lewis, Leonard Schell, Bobby Madison | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse (SF) Daniel Perry | |
| 03:09 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster makes the 1st free throw | 55-67 |
| 03:09 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster makes the 2nd free throw | 55-68 |
| 02:51 | Western Michigan | Richard Chandler drills a runner in the paint on a nice dish by Joseph Divers | 57-68 |
| 02:51 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 57-68 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Jacobo (PG), Mark Smoak (C) Joseph Divers, Jacob Fletcher | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager (PG), Keith Derrick (SF) Richard Sangster, Benjamin Rouse | |
| 02:22 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick connects on the open jump hook in the paint set up by Craig Seager | 57-70 |
| 01:56 | Western Michigan | Brandon Wilkin evades the doubleteam but misses long on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 57-70 |
| 01:55 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick pulls down the rebound | 57-70 |
| 01:34 | Northern Illinois University | Roger French is fouled on the floor by Mark Smoak - foul #3 on Mark Smoak, team foul #12 | 57-70 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Divers (PG), Leonard Schell (SG), Jacob Fletcher (PF), Bobby Madison (C) Robert Jacobo, Sean Hsu, Brandon Wilkin, Mark Smoak | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 01:34 | Northern Illinois University | Roger French misses the 1st free throw | 57-70 |
| 01:34 | Northern Illinois University | Roger French misses the 2nd free throw | 57-70 |
| 01:34 | Western Michigan | Bobby Madison grabs the board | 57-70 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+4) | |
| 01:15 | Western Michigan | Bobby Madison hits a floater from just outside the lane set up by Joseph Divers and he's fouled by Roger French - foul #3 on Roger French, team foul #7 | 59-70 |
| 01:15 | Western Michigan | Bobby Madison makes the free throw | 60-70 |
| 00:50 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager is open but comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 60-70 |
| 00:48 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole can't tip it in | 60-70 |
| 00:47 | Western Michigan | Richard Chandler grabs the board | 60-70 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+4) | |
| 00:42 | Western Michigan | Richard Chandler misses long on a fadeaway from close range but the foul's on Keith Derrick - foul #3 on Keith Derrick, team foul #8 | 60-70 |
| 00:42 | Western Michigan | Richard Chandler misses the 1st free throw | 60-70 |
| 00:42 | Western Michigan | Richard Chandler makes the 2nd free throw | 61-70 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+4) | |
| 00:41 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick is fouled in the backcourt by Leonard Schell - foul #5 on Leonard Schell, team foul #13 | 61-70 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Jacobo (PG), Sean Hsu (SG), Tyler Poling (SF), Brandon Wilkin (PF), Mark Smoak (C) Joseph Divers, Leonard Schell, Richard Chandler, Jacob Fletcher, Bobby Madison | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff (SG), Dennis Weir (PF) Roger French, James Cole | |
| 00:41 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick misses the 1st free throw | 61-70 |
| 00:41 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick misses the 2nd free throw | 61-70 |
| 00:41 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Mark Smoak | 61-70 |
| 00:36 | Western Michigan | Brandon Wilkin shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the 3 from straight away | 61-70 |
| 00:34 | Western Michigan | Mark Smoak grabs the offensive rebound | 61-70 |
| 00:31 | Western Michigan | Tyler Poling drills a 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Robert Jacobo | 64-70 |
| 00:31 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 64-70 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+4) | |
| 00:29 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff is hacked by Sean Hsu in the backcourt - foul #2 on Sean Hsu, team foul #14 | 64-70 |
| 00:29 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff makes the 1st free throw | 64-71 |
| 00:29 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff makes the 2nd free throw | 64-72 |
| 00:23 | Western Michigan | Sean Hsu is called for a pushoff foul - foul #3 on Sean Hsu, team foul #15 | 64-72 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+4) | |
| 00:21 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick is hacked by Sean Hsu in the backcourt - foul #4 on Sean Hsu, team foul #16 | 64-72 |
| 00:21 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick makes the 1st free throw | 64-73 |
| 00:21 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick misses the 2nd free throw | 64-73 |
| 00:21 | Western Michigan | Brandon Wilkin gets the rebound | 64-73 |
| 00:16 | Western Michigan | Brandon Wilkin is bothered by a doubleteam and misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 64-73 |
| 00:14 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir snags the defensive board | 64-73 |
| 00:14 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 64-73 |
| 00:13 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff is hacked by Sean Hsu in the backcourt - foul #5 on Sean Hsu, team foul #17 | 64-73 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Bobby Madison (SG) Sean Hsu | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:13 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff misses the 1st free throw | 64-73 |
| 00:13 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff makes the 2nd free throw | 64-74 |
| 00:07 | Western Michigan | Frank Beyers takes the ball from Bobby Madison | 64-74 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+4) | |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager runs out the clock | 64-74 |