| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Gregory Miller (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SG - Oscar Slaughter (fresh) 3 pts. SF - William Finch (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Tyrone Pittard (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. C - James Cahoon (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Mark Fullwood (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Phillip Mongillo (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Benjamin Mahle (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Albert Woods (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Paul Summer (fresh) 15 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Central Michigan | William Finch inbounds the ball | 41-41 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 19:43 | Central Michigan | William Finch hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 41-41 |
| 19:41 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer grabs the defensive rebound | 41-41 |
| 19:35 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle scores on a jumpshot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Mark Fullwood | 41-43 |
| 19:21 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon is fouled on the floor by Paul Summer - foul #2 on Paul Summer, team foul #1 | 41-43 |
| 19:10 | Central Michigan | William Finch can't connect on a 3 pointer from straight away | 41-43 |
| 19:08 | Central Michigan | Gregory Miller gets the offensive rebound | 41-43 |
| 18:52 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon scores on a fadeaway from the left block on a great pass from William Finch | 43-43 |
| 18:47 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo hits a fadeaway from the left wing on a nice dish by Paul Summer | 43-45 |
| 18:32 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon knocks in the 3pt shot from the right wing | 46-45 |
| 18:18 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods buries a jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Phillip Mongillo | 46-47 |
| 17:57 | Central Michigan | William Finch makes the jumper from just outside the lane | 48-47 |
| 17:51 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle misses the shot from the left wing but he's hacked by William Finch - foul #2 on William Finch, team foul #1 | 48-47 |
| 17:51 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle misses the 1st free throw | 48-47 |
| 17:51 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle makes the 2nd free throw | 48-48 |
| 17:43 | Central Michigan | Gregory Miller makes the 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Oscar Slaughter | 51-48 |
| 17:30 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods connects on the jumper from the left block set up by Phillip Mongillo | 51-50 |
| 17:11 | Central Michigan | Oscar Slaughter misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 51-50 |
| 17:09 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods grabs the defensive rebound | 51-50 |
| 17:05 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 51-50 |
| 17:04 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to James Cahoon | 51-50 |
| 16:49 | Central Michigan | William Finch can't connect on a 3 from the right corner | 51-50 |
| 16:47 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo grabs the defensive rebound | 51-50 |
| 16:43 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle buries a floater from the free throw line set up by Mark Fullwood | 51-52 |
| 16:25 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner | 51-52 |
| 16:23 | Central Michigan | Oscar Slaughter gets the offensive rebound | 51-52 |
| 16:11 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon misses long on a turnaround in the lane | 51-52 |
| 16:09 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods gets the rebound | 51-52 |
| 16:03 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer misses short on a floater from the left side | 51-52 |
| 16:02 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Gregory Miller | 51-52 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Gregory Miller (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SG - Oscar Slaughter (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - William Finch (fairly fresh) 8 pts. PF - Tyrone Pittard (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. C - James Cahoon (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Mark Fullwood (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. SG - Phillip Mongillo (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SF - Benjamin Mahle (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. PF - Albert Woods (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. C - Paul Summer (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:56 | Central Michigan | Oscar Slaughter misses the jumper from just outside the lane | 51-52 |
| 15:55 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood snags the defensive board | 51-52 |
| 15:49 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #1 on Albert Woods, team foul #2 | 51-52 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Thomas Belford (PG), Steven Riggs (SG), William Benavides (SF), Michael Alley (PF), Joseph Warkentin (C) Gregory Miller, Oscar Slaughter, William Finch, Tyrone Pittard, James Cahoon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Leavitt (PG), Alfred Brown (SG), Steve Kasper (SF), James Jackson (PF), Barry Simon (C) Mark Fullwood, Phillip Mongillo, Benjamin Mahle, Albert Woods, Paul Summer | |
| 15:34 | Central Michigan | William Benavides lays it up and in on a nice dish by Michael Alley | 53-52 |
| 15:29 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner | 53-52 |
| 15:27 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Michael Alley | 53-52 |
| 15:12 | Central Michigan | Joseph Warkentin double dribbles | 53-52 |
| 14:51 | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Leavitt clanks a shot from just outside the lane | 53-52 |
| 14:50 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson tips it home | 53-54 |
| 14:34 | Central Michigan | William Benavides makes the fadeaway in the paint on a nice dish by Steven Riggs | 55-54 |
| 14:12 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson makes the fadeaway in the paint set up by Kevin Leavitt | 55-56 |
| 13:59 | Central Michigan | William Benavides misses short on a jumper near the basket but he's fouled by James Jackson - foul #3 on James Jackson, team foul #3 | 55-56 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (PG), Phillip Mongillo (SG), Paul Summer (SF) Kevin Leavitt, Alfred Brown, Steve Kasper | |
| 13:59 | Central Michigan | William Benavides misses the 1st free throw | 55-56 |
| 13:59 | Central Michigan | William Benavides misses the 2nd free throw | 55-56 |
| 13:59 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson grabs the board | 55-56 |
| 13:48 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood is fouled on the floor by Thomas Belford - foul #2 on Thomas Belford, team foul #2 | 55-56 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods (PF) James Jackson | |
| 13:37 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Belford is called for the reach on Mark Fullwood - foul #3 on Thomas Belford, team foul #3 | 55-56 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | James Cahoon (C) Joseph Warkentin | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle (SF) Barry Simon | |
| 13:20 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Alley is called for the reach on Benjamin Mahle - foul #2 on Michael Alley, team foul #4 | 55-56 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Charles Dugas (PG), Oscar Slaughter (SG), Tyrone Pittard (SF) Thomas Belford, Steven Riggs, William Benavides | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 13:03 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo misses the 3pt shot from the left wing | 55-56 |
| 13:02 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to James Cahoon | 55-56 |
| 12:50 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 55-56 |
| 12:49 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods grabs the board | 55-56 |
| 12:30 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left wing | 55-56 |
| 12:29 | Central Michigan | Oscar Slaughter grabs the defensive rebound | 55-56 |
| 12:22 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard knocks in the driving attempt from the baseline and he's hacked by Benjamin Mahle - foul #2 on Benjamin Mahle, team foul #4 | 57-56 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Gregory Miller (PG), William Benavides (SF) Charles Dugas, Michael Alley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon (C) Phillip Mongillo | |
| 12:22 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard makes the free throw | 58-56 |
| 12:09 | Northern Illinois University | James Cahoon is called for the reach on Benjamin Mahle - foul #3 on James Cahoon, team foul #5 | 58-56 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs (SG), Joseph Warkentin (C) Oscar Slaughter, James Cahoon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Steve Kasper (SF), James Jackson (PF) Benjamin Mahle, Albert Woods | |
| 11:59 | Northern Illinois University | Steve Kasper hits a fadeaway from the left wing on a great pass from Mark Fullwood | 58-58 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Gregory Miller (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SG - Steven Riggs (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. SF - William Benavides (fresh) 8 pts. 3 pf. PF - Tyrone Pittard (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. C - Joseph Warkentin (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Mark Fullwood (fresh) 6 pts. 5 ast. SG - Paul Summer (fresh) 15 pts. 4 reb. SF - Steve Kasper (fresh) 2 pts. PF - James Jackson (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. C - Barry Simon (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:34 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard clanks a turnaround from the right block | 58-58 |
| 11:33 | Central Michigan | Joseph Warkentin tips it back up and in | 60-58 |
| 11:11 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon is whistled for a charge - foul #1 on Barry Simon, team foul #5 | 60-58 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | James Cahoon (C) Tyrone Pittard | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Leavitt (PG), Phillip Mongillo (SG), Benjamin Mahle (SF) Mark Fullwood, Steve Kasper, Barry Simon | |
| 10:48 | Central Michigan | Paul Summer swats the layup by Joseph Warkentin | 60-58 |
| 10:47 | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs hits the follow up shot | 62-58 |
| 10:32 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Riggs picks off the pass by Phillip Mongillo | 62-58 |
| 10:04 | Central Michigan | William Benavides comes up short on the shot in the paint | 62-58 |
| 10:03 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle snags the defensive board | 62-58 |
| 09:59 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle connects on the runner in the paint set up by Kevin Leavitt | 62-60 |
| 09:39 | Central Michigan | Paul Summer denies the turnaround by James Cahoon | 62-60 |
| 09:37 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer snags the defensive board | 62-60 |
| 09:33 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo hits a 3pt jumper from the right corner set up by Benjamin Mahle | 62-63 |
| 09:16 | Central Michigan | William Benavides can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 62-63 |
| 09:14 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson grabs the board | 62-63 |
| 09:08 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle's pass is intercepted by Gregory Miller | 62-63 |
| 08:51 | Central Michigan | Joseph Warkentin buries a driving attempt near the basket set up by Steven Riggs and the foul's on Benjamin Mahle - foul #3 on Benjamin Mahle, team foul #6 | 64-63 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Thomas Belford (PG), Oscar Slaughter (SG), William Finch (SF), Tyrone Pittard (PF) Gregory Miller, Steven Riggs, William Benavides, James Cahoon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (PG), Alfred Brown (SG), Steve Kasper (SF), Albert Woods (PF), Barry Simon (C) Kevin Leavitt, Phillip Mongillo, Benjamin Mahle, James Jackson, Paul Summer | |
| 08:51 | Central Michigan | Joseph Warkentin misses the free throw | 64-63 |
| 08:51 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon grabs the board | 64-63 |
| 08:32 | Northern Illinois University | The jump hook by Albert Woods is blocked by Joseph Warkentin | 64-63 |
| 08:30 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard grabs the defensive rebound | 64-63 |
| 08:16 | Central Michigan | Oscar Slaughter misses short on a 3 from the left corner | 64-63 |
| 08:15 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon grabs the board | 64-63 |
| 08:00 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods can't connect on a jumper from the right wing | 64-63 |
| 07:58 | Central Michigan | Oscar Slaughter snags the defensive board | 64-63 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Thomas Belford (fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Oscar Slaughter (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - William Finch (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Tyrone Pittard (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. C - Joseph Warkentin (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Mark Fullwood (fresh) 6 pts. 5 ast. SG - Alfred Brown (fresh) SF - Steve Kasper (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Albert Woods (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. C - Barry Simon (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 07:29 | Central Michigan | William Finch comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 64-63 |
| 07:27 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown grabs the board | 64-63 |
| 06:58 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon lays it in | 64-65 |
| 06:43 | Central Michigan | Alfred Brown steps in front of the William Finch pass | 64-65 |
| 06:38 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood lays it up and in on a nice dish by Alfred Brown | 64-67 |
| 06:21 | Central Michigan | William Finch clanks a shot from the left side but the foul's on Steve Kasper - foul #1 on Steve Kasper, team foul #7 | 64-67 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Gregory Miller (PG), William Benavides (SF), Michael Alley (PF), James Cahoon (C) Thomas Belford, Oscar Slaughter, Tyrone Pittard, Joseph Warkentin | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo (SG), Benjamin Mahle (SF), Paul Summer (C) Alfred Brown, Steve Kasper, Barry Simon | |
| 06:21 | Central Michigan | William Finch makes the 1st free throw | 65-67 |
| 06:21 | Central Michigan | William Finch makes the 2nd free throw | 66-67 |
| 05:58 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Alley steals it from Benjamin Mahle | 66-67 |
| 05:32 | Central Michigan | Gregory Miller misses short on a jumpshot from the right side but the foul's on Benjamin Mahle - foul #4 on Benjamin Mahle, team foul #8 | 66-67 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs (SG) William Finch | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Leavitt (PG), James Jackson (PF) Mark Fullwood, Albert Woods | |
| 05:32 | Central Michigan | Gregory Miller makes the 1st free throw | 67-67 |
| 05:32 | Central Michigan | Gregory Miller makes the 2nd free throw | 68-67 |
| 05:22 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo throws a bad pass out of bounds | 68-67 |
| 05:07 | Central Michigan | William Benavides knocks in the fadeaway in the lane on a great pass from James Cahoon | 70-67 |
| 04:53 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 70-67 |
| 04:52 | Central Michigan | Michael Alley grabs the board | 70-67 |
| 04:24 | Central Michigan | William Benavides misses the easy layup but he's hacked by Benjamin Mahle - foul #5 on Benjamin Mahle, team foul #9 | 70-67 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Oscar Slaughter (SG), Tyrone Pittard (PF) Gregory Miller, Michael Alley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood (PG), Barry Simon (C) Kevin Leavitt, Benjamin Mahle | |
| 04:24 | Central Michigan | William Benavides makes the 1st free throw | 71-67 |
| 04:24 | Central Michigan | William Benavides misses the 2nd free throw | 71-67 |
| 04:24 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to James Jackson | 71-67 |
| 04:08 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer comes up short on the fadeaway from the left wing | 71-67 |
| 04:06 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard pulls down the rebound | 71-67 |
| 03:54 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard is fouled on the floor by Phillip Mongillo - foul #3 on Phillip Mongillo, team foul #10 | 71-67 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Thomas Belford (SF), Michael Alley (PF) William Benavides, James Cahoon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods (PF) James Jackson | |
| 03:54 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard makes the 1st free throw | 72-67 |
| 03:54 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard makes the 2nd free throw | 73-67 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Steven Riggs (fresh) 9 pts. 5 ast. SG - Oscar Slaughter (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Thomas Belford (fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf. PF - Michael Alley (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Tyrone Pittard (fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Mark Fullwood (fresh) 8 pts. 5 ast. SG - Phillip Mongillo (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SF - Paul Summer (fresh) 15 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. PF - Albert Woods (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. C - Barry Simon (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 03:33 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo clanks a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 73-67 |
| 03:32 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon snags the offensive board | 73-67 |
| 03:27 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer loses the dribble to Oscar Slaughter | 73-67 |
| 03:24 | Central Michigan | Oscar Slaughter hits the finger roll | 75-67 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 03:01 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer comes up short on the jump hook from the right block | 75-67 |
| 02:59 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods grabs the offensive board | 75-67 |
| 02:54 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer hits the finger roll set up by Albert Woods | 75-69 |
| 02:54 | Central Michigan | Central Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 75-69 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Gregory Miller (PG), William Benavides (SF), James Cahoon (C) Steven Riggs, Thomas Belford, Michael Alley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (-5) | |
| 02:35 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard clanks a shot from the left wing | 75-69 |
| 02:33 | Central Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to William Benavides | 75-69 |
| 02:17 | Central Michigan | Albert Woods is called for the reach on William Benavides - foul #2 on Albert Woods, team foul #11 | 75-69 |
| 02:17 | Central Michigan | William Benavides makes the 1st free throw | 76-69 |
| 02:17 | Central Michigan | William Benavides makes the 2nd free throw | 77-69 |
| 02:00 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo makes the 3 from the right wing | 77-72 |
| 01:47 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard misses long on a runner near the basket | 77-72 |
| 01:46 | Central Michigan | William Benavides tips it but misses | 77-72 |
| 01:44 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Paul Summer | 77-72 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (-5) | |
| 01:39 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer comes up short on the turnaround in the paint | 77-72 |
| 01:37 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard gets the rebound | 77-72 |
| 01:19 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard hits a 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Gregory Miller | 80-72 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (-5) | |
| 01:03 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo loses the dribble to Oscar Slaughter | 80-72 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-5) | |
| 01:01 | Central Michigan | William Benavides is fouled in the backcourt by Mark Fullwood - foul #1 on Mark Fullwood, team foul #12 | 80-72 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs (SG) Oscar Slaughter | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 01:01 | Central Michigan | William Benavides misses the 1st free throw | 80-72 |
| 01:01 | Central Michigan | William Benavides makes the 2nd free throw | 81-72 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-5) | |
| 00:55 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood buries a 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Paul Summer | 81-75 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-5) | |
| 00:52 | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs is fouled in the backcourt by Phillip Mongillo - foul #4 on Phillip Mongillo, team foul #13 | 81-75 |
| 00:52 | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs makes the 1st free throw | 82-75 |
| 00:52 | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs makes the 2nd free throw | 83-75 |
| 00:47 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood misses the 3 from the right wing | 83-75 |
| 00:46 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard grabs the defensive rebound | 83-75 |
| 00:45 | Central Michigan | Phillip Mongillo is called for the reach on Tyrone Pittard in the backcourt - foul #5 on Phillip Mongillo, team foul #14 | 83-75 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Steve Kasper (SF) Phillip Mongillo | |
| 00:45 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard misses the 1st free throw | 83-75 |
| 00:45 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard makes the 2nd free throw | 84-75 |
| 00:41 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 84-75 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Oscar Slaughter (SG) Steven Riggs | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:38 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood double dribbles | 84-75 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs (SG) Oscar Slaughter | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:35 | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs is fouled in the backcourt by Paul Summer - foul #3 on Paul Summer, team foul #15 | 84-75 |
| 00:35 | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs misses the 1st free throw | 84-75 |
| 00:35 | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs makes the 2nd free throw | 85-75 |
| 00:31 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer knocks in the jump hook from the right block set up by Barry Simon and the foul's on Tyrone Pittard - foul #1 on Tyrone Pittard, team foul #6 | 85-77 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Oscar Slaughter (SG) Steven Riggs | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:31 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Summer makes the free throw | 85-78 |
| 00:30 | Central Michigan | Mark Fullwood is called for the reach on William Benavides in the backcourt - foul #2 on Mark Fullwood, team foul #16 | 85-78 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs (SG) Oscar Slaughter | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:30 | Central Michigan | William Benavides makes the 1st free throw | 86-78 |
| 00:30 | Central Michigan | William Benavides misses the 2nd free throw | 86-78 |
| 00:30 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon pulls down the rebound | 86-78 |
| 00:30 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 86-78 |
| 00:24 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 86-78 |
| 00:23 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon grabs the offensive rebound | 86-78 |
| 00:19 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fullwood hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 86-78 |
| 00:17 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon grabs the board | 86-78 |
| 00:14 | Central Michigan | Mark Fullwood is called for the reach on James Cahoon in the backcourt - foul #3 on Mark Fullwood, team foul #17 | 86-78 |
| 00:14 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon makes the 1st free throw | 87-78 |
| 00:14 | Central Michigan | James Cahoon makes the 2nd free throw | 88-78 |
| 00:08 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt in the paint | 88-78 |
| 00:07 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon snags the offensive board | 88-78 |
| 00:04 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon clanks a jumper from the right wing but the foul's on William Benavides - foul #4 on William Benavides, team foul #7 | 88-78 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Thomas Belford (PG), William Finch (SF), Michael Alley (PF), Joseph Warkentin (C) Gregory Miller, William Benavides, Tyrone Pittard, James Cahoon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:04 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon makes the 1st free throw | 88-79 |
| 00:04 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon misses the 2nd free throw | 88-79 |
| 00:04 | Central Michigan | Michael Alley snags the defensive board | 88-79 |
| 00:04 | Central Michigan | Central Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 88-79 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (-5) | |
| 00:00 | Central Michigan | Thomas Belford runs out the clock | 88-79 |