| Lineup | Washington | PG - Arthur Parrish (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Edgar Jennings (fresh) SF - Edward Edwards (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Anthony Cardinal (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - James McLafferty (fresh) 8 pts. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Richard Sangster (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Craig Seager (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. SF - Howard Ratliff (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. PF - Frank Beyers (fresh) 3 pts. C - James Cole (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Washington | Edward Edwards inbounds the ball | 31-29 |
| Game Plan | Washington | Washington is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-3) | |
| 19:36 | Washington | Anthony Cardinal steps out of bounds on the baseline | 31-29 |
| 19:08 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole misses short on a runner from close range but the foul's on Arthur Parrish - foul #2 on Arthur Parrish, team foul #1 | 31-29 |
| 19:08 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole misses the 1st free throw | 31-29 |
| 19:08 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole makes the 2nd free throw | 31-30 |
| 18:52 | Washington | Edward Edwards clanks a pull-up jumper from the right side | 31-30 |
| 18:51 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager gets the rebound | 31-30 |
| 18:49 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole is hacked by Edward Edwards in the backcourt - foul #2 on Edward Edwards, team foul #2 | 31-30 |
| 18:29 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff is open and buries a fadeaway from just outside the lane on a great pass from Richard Sangster | 31-32 |
| 18:00 | Washington | Edgar Jennings is alone and drills a floater from the right side on a nice dish by James McLafferty | 33-32 |
| 17:31 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager travels with the ball | 33-32 |
| Subs | Washington | Terry Ellman (SG), Earl Howard (PF) Edgar Jennings, Anthony Cardinal | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse (PG), Daniel Perry (SG), Dennis Weir (PF), Gerald Dean (C) Richard Sangster, Craig Seager, Frank Beyers, James Cole | |
| 17:10 | Washington | Gerald Dean swats the layup by Edward Edwards | 33-32 |
| 17:09 | Washington | James McLafferty pulls down the offensive rebound | 33-32 |
| 16:45 | Washington | Terry Ellman misses badly on the uncontested jump hook in the paint | 33-32 |
| 16:44 | Northern Illinois University | Gerald Dean snags the defensive board | 33-32 |
| 16:22 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Edwards is called for the reach on Dennis Weir - foul #3 on Edward Edwards, team foul #3 | 33-32 |
| Subs | Washington | Herman Mendenhall (PF) Edward Edwards | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster (PG), Craig Seager (SG), Frank Beyers (PF), James Cole (C) Daniel Perry, Howard Ratliff, Dennis Weir, Gerald Dean | |
| 16:00 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the left wing | 33-32 |
| 15:58 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole snags the offensive board | 33-32 |
| Lineup | Washington | PG - Arthur Parrish (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Terry Ellman (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Earl Howard (fresh) PF - Herman Mendenhall (fresh) 4 pts. C - James McLafferty (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Richard Sangster (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Craig Seager (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. SF - Benjamin Rouse (fresh) PF - Frank Beyers (fresh) 3 pts. C - James Cole (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:53 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers buries a floater from the left block on a great pass from Richard Sangster | 33-34 |
| 15:32 | Washington | James Cole picks off the pass by Arthur Parrish | 33-34 |
| 15:30 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster is called for the illegal screen in the backcourt - foul #1 on Richard Sangster, team foul #1 | 33-34 |
| Subs | Washington | Edgar Jennings (SG), Edward Edwards (SF), Anthony Cardinal (PF) Terry Ellman, Earl Howard, Herman Mendenhall | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 15:18 | Washington | Anthony Cardinal is fouled on the floor by Frank Beyers - foul #3 on Frank Beyers, team foul #2 | 33-34 |
| Subs | Washington | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff (SF) Benjamin Rouse | |
| 14:49 | Washington | James McLafferty lays it in despite the doubleteam on a nice dish by Edward Edwards and he's hacked by James Cole - foul #1 on James Cole, team foul #3 | 35-34 |
| Subs | Washington | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry (SG), Gerald Dean (C) Craig Seager, James Cole | |
| 14:49 | Washington | James McLafferty makes the free throw | 36-34 |
| 14:47 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry is called for a moving pick in the backcourt - foul #1 on Daniel Perry, team foul #4 | 36-34 |
| Subs | Washington | Herman Mendenhall (C) James McLafferty | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 14:32 | Washington | Herman Mendenhall misses the jumper from the right block | 36-34 |
| 14:31 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers grabs the defensive rebound | 36-34 |
| 14:05 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers is called for traveling | 36-34 |
| Subs | Washington | Earl Howard (PF) Anthony Cardinal | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse (PG), Dennis Weir (PF) Richard Sangster, Frank Beyers | |
| 13:49 | Washington | Gerald Dean blocks the short jumper by Herman Mendenhall | 36-34 |
| 13:48 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Dennis Weir | 36-34 |
| 13:25 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 36-34 |
| 13:23 | Washington | Edward Edwards grabs the defensive rebound | 36-34 |
| 12:59 | Washington | Edgar Jennings misses the shot in the paint | 36-34 |
| 12:58 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse pulls down the rebound | 36-34 |
| 12:36 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff knocks in the pull-up jumper from the left side | 36-36 |
| 12:15 | Washington | Herman Mendenhall misses long on a fadeaway near the basket | 36-36 |
| 12:14 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Dennis Weir | 36-36 |
| 11:53 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir hits a fadeaway from the right block set up by Daniel Perry | 36-38 |
| Lineup | Washington | PG - Arthur Parrish (tiring) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Edgar Jennings (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SF - Edward Edwards (tiring) 7 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Earl Howard (fresh) C - Herman Mendenhall (fairly fresh) 4 pts. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Benjamin Rouse (fairly fresh) SG - Daniel Perry (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SF - Howard Ratliff (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. PF - Dennis Weir (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Gerald Dean (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 11:26 | Washington | Arthur Parrish hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the right side but the foul's on Benjamin Rouse - foul #2 on Benjamin Rouse, team foul #5 | 36-38 |
| Subs | Washington | Terry Ellman (SG), Anthony Cardinal (PF), James McLafferty (C) Edgar Jennings, Earl Howard, Herman Mendenhall | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster (PG), Craig Seager (SG), Keith Derrick (SF), Frank Beyers (PF), James Cole (C) Benjamin Rouse, Daniel Perry, Howard Ratliff, Dennis Weir, Gerald Dean | |
| 11:26 | Washington | Arthur Parrish misses the 1st free throw | 36-38 |
| 11:26 | Washington | Arthur Parrish makes the 2nd free throw | 37-38 |
| 10:57 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Edwards is called for the reach on James Cole - foul #4 on Edward Edwards, team foul #4 | 37-38 |
| Subs | Washington | Louis Serna (PG), Johnny Burnett (SF) Arthur Parrish, Edward Edwards | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 10:36 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick can't connect on a runner in the paint | 37-38 |
| 10:34 | Washington | The rebound goes to Anthony Cardinal | 37-38 |
| 10:21 | Washington | James McLafferty is doubleteamed and called for traveling | 37-38 |
| 10:02 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers can't connect on a floater from the baseline but he's hacked by Terry Ellman - foul #2 on Terry Ellman, team foul #5 | 37-38 |
| Subs | Washington | Earl Howard (SF) Johnny Burnett | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 10:02 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers makes the 1st free throw | 37-39 |
| 10:02 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers makes the 2nd free throw | 37-40 |
| 09:41 | Washington | Anthony Cardinal blows the layup but he's hacked by Keith Derrick - foul #2 on Keith Derrick, team foul #6 | 37-40 |
| Subs | Washington | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff (SF) Keith Derrick | |
| 09:41 | Washington | Anthony Cardinal misses the 1st free throw | 37-40 |
| 09:41 | Washington | Anthony Cardinal makes the 2nd free throw | 38-40 |
| 09:16 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers connects on the jump hook in the lane | 38-42 |
| 08:50 | Washington | James McLafferty is bothered by a doubleteam and misses badly on a driving attempt from close range | 38-42 |
| 08:49 | Washington | Anthony Cardinal tips it back up and in | 40-42 |
| 08:34 | Northern Illinois University | Earl Howard is called for the reach on Howard Ratliff - foul #2 on Earl Howard, team foul #6 | 40-42 |
| Subs | Washington | Arthur Parrish (PG), Gary Timberlake (SG), Johnny Burnett (SF) Louis Serna, Terry Ellman, Earl Howard | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse (PG), Daniel Perry (SG), Dennis Weir (PF), Gerald Dean (C) Richard Sangster, Craig Seager, Frank Beyers, James Cole | |
| 08:18 | Northern Illinois University | The jump hook by Dennis Weir is blocked by James McLafferty | 40-42 |
| 08:17 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir pulls down the offensive rebound | 40-42 |
| 08:01 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir drills a runner from the baseline set up by Daniel Perry | 40-44 |
| 07:32 | Washington | Dennis Weir is called for the reach on Arthur Parrish - foul #2 on Dennis Weir, team foul #7 | 40-44 |
| Subs | Washington | Edgar Jennings (SG), Edward Edwards (SF), Earl Howard (PF) Gary Timberlake, Johnny Burnett, Anthony Cardinal | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick (SF) Howard Ratliff | |
| 07:32 | Washington | Arthur Parrish makes the 1st free throw | 41-44 |
| 07:32 | Washington | Arthur Parrish makes the 2nd free throw | 42-44 |
| Lineup | Washington | PG - Arthur Parrish (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast. SG - Edgar Jennings (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Edward Edwards (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 4 pf. PF - Earl Howard (fresh) C - James McLafferty (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Benjamin Rouse (fresh) SG - Daniel Perry (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Keith Derrick (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Dennis Weir (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Gerald Dean (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 07:16 | Northern Illinois University | Gerald Dean misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 42-44 |
| 07:14 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir tips it in | 42-46 |
| 06:47 | Washington | Edward Edwards blows the layup | 42-46 |
| 06:45 | Washington | Edgar Jennings snags the offensive board | 42-46 |
| 06:20 | Washington | James McLafferty hits a shot from the left wing | 44-46 |
| 05:52 | Northern Illinois University | The jumper by Daniel Perry is denied by Earl Howard | 44-46 |
| 05:50 | Washington | Earl Howard grabs the defensive rebound | 44-46 |
| 05:29 | Washington | Arthur Parrish hits a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by James McLafferty | 46-46 |
| 05:29 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 46-46 |
| Subs | Washington | Anthony Cardinal (PF), Herman Mendenhall (C) Earl Howard, James McLafferty | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster (PG), Craig Seager (SG), Howard Ratliff (SF), Frank Beyers (PF), James Cole (C) Benjamin Rouse, Daniel Perry, Keith Derrick, Dennis Weir, Gerald Dean | |
| 05:24 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster is hacked by Arthur Parrish in the backcourt - foul #3 on Arthur Parrish, team foul #7 | 46-46 |
| 05:24 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster makes the 1st free throw | 46-47 |
| 05:24 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster makes the 2nd free throw | 46-48 |
| 04:55 | Washington | Edward Edwards clanks a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 46-48 |
| 04:53 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers grabs the defensive rebound | 46-48 |
| 04:31 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster is called for traveling | 46-48 |
| Subs | Washington | Terry Ellman (SG) Edgar Jennings | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 04:09 | Washington | Anthony Cardinal's layup is rejected by Frank Beyers | 46-48 |
| 04:08 | Washington | Anthony Cardinal tips it in | 48-48 |
| 03:51 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager is open but comes up short on the 3 from the right corner | 48-48 |
| 03:49 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Beyers gets the offensive rebound | 48-48 |
| 03:30 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole is called for traveling | 48-48 |
| Subs | Washington | Earl Howard (PF), James McLafferty (C) Anthony Cardinal, Herman Mendenhall | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Lineup | Washington | PG - Arthur Parrish (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Terry Ellman (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Edward Edwards (tiring) 7 pts. 3 reb. 4 pf. PF - Earl Howard (fresh) C - James McLafferty (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 2 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Richard Sangster (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. SG - Craig Seager (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. SF - Howard Ratliff (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. PF - Frank Beyers (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. C - James Cole (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 03:15 | Washington | James McLafferty shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the right side | 48-48 |
| 03:13 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole grabs the defensive rebound | 48-48 |
| 02:58 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 48-48 |
| Subs | Washington | Edgar Jennings (SG) Terry Ellman | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse (PG), Daniel Perry (SG), Dennis Weir (PF), Gerald Dean (C) Richard Sangster, Craig Seager, Frank Beyers, James Cole | |
| 02:30 | Washington | Edward Edwards comes up short on the floater from the left side | 48-48 |
| 02:29 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Weir pulls down the rebound | 48-48 |
| 02:29 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 48-48 |
| Subs | Washington | Anthony Cardinal (PF) Earl Howard | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster (PG), Craig Seager (SG), Frank Beyers (PF), James Cole (C) Benjamin Rouse, Daniel Perry, Dennis Weir, Gerald Dean | |
| 02:02 | Northern Illinois University | James McLafferty is called for the reach on James Cole - foul #2 on James McLafferty, team foul #8 | 48-48 |
| 02:02 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole misses the 1st free throw | 48-48 |
| 02:02 | Washington | James McLafferty snags the defensive board | 48-48 |
| 01:43 | Washington | Edward Edwards scores on a fadeaway from close range on a nice dish by Edgar Jennings | 50-48 |
| 01:38 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster is hacked by Edgar Jennings in the backcourt - foul #3 on Edgar Jennings, team foul #9 | 50-48 |
| 01:38 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Sangster misses the 1st free throw | 50-48 |
| 01:38 | Washington | James McLafferty grabs the defensive rebound | 50-48 |
| 01:09 | Washington | Anthony Cardinal jams it set up by Arthur Parrish | 52-48 |
| 00:44 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole misses the easy layup | 52-48 |
| 00:42 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff tips it home | 52-50 |
| Game Plan | Washington | Washington is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-3) | |
| 00:19 | Washington | Edgar Jennings misses the jumper from the left wing | 52-50 |
| 00:18 | Washington | Edgar Jennings tips it back up and in | 54-50 |
| Game Plan | Washington | Washington is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-3) | |
| 00:10 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager connects on the 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from Richard Sangster | 54-53 |
| Game Plan | Washington | Washington is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-3) | |
| 00:09 | Washington | James McLafferty is fouled in the backcourt by Craig Seager - foul #2 on Craig Seager, team foul #8 | 54-53 |
| 00:09 | Washington | James McLafferty makes the 1st free throw | 55-53 |
| 00:09 | Washington | James McLafferty makes the 2nd free throw | 56-53 |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 2 full remaining) | 56-53 |
| Game Plan | Washington | Washington is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and intentionally fouling (-3) | |
| 00:04 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ratliff misses short on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 56-53 |
| 00:03 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager pulls down the offensive rebound | 56-53 |
| Game Plan | Washington | Washington is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-3) | |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Seager misses the wide open 3pt jumper from the left corner | 56-53 |