| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Christopher Chapman (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SG - Marvin Philson (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Andrew Anderson (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Delbert Harrold (fresh) C - Homer Penner (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Charles Mower (fresh) 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Mickey Dattilo (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SF - Lawrence Hale (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Michael Luciano (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Douglas Wathen (fresh) 5 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Western Michigan | Andrew Anderson inbounds the ball | 39-41 |
| 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 fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:40 | Western Michigan | Delbert Harrold can't connect on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 39-41 |
| 19:39 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Hale snags the defensive board | 39-41 |
| 19:22 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Mower misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 39-41 |
| 19:21 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Douglas Wathen | 39-41 |
| 19:14 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Hale misses long on an open 3 pointer from straight away | 39-41 |
| 19:12 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Luciano misses the tip | 39-41 |
| 19:10 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Hale hits the follow up shot | 39-43 |
| 18:56 | Western Michigan | Andrew Anderson drills a jumper from the right block | 41-43 |
| 18:39 | Northern Illinois University | Mickey Dattilo hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 41-46 |
| 18:24 | Western Michigan | Andrew Anderson misses short on a shot from the right block | 41-46 |
| 18:23 | Northern Illinois University | Douglas Wathen grabs the board | 41-46 |
| 18:18 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Hale misses long on a shot near the basket | 41-46 |
| 18:17 | Western Michigan | Homer Penner snags the defensive board | 41-46 |
| 17:53 | Western Michigan | Andrew Anderson banks in the layup | 43-46 |
| 17:48 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Chapman is called for the reach on Charles Mower - foul #1 on Christopher Chapman, team foul #1 | 43-46 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | David Gregor (PG), James Ball (SG), Carlos Plaster (SF), Wesley Donahue (PF), John Goguen (C) Christopher Chapman, Marvin Philson, Andrew Anderson, Delbert Harrold, Homer Penner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Thomas (PG), Dikembe Alghamdi (SG), Nolan Tapia (SF), Keith Fransen (PF), Ralph Gerth (C) Charles Mower, Mickey Dattilo, Lawrence Hale, Michael Luciano, Douglas Wathen | |
| 17:36 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Thomas is called for the offensive foul - foul #2 on Christopher Thomas, team foul #1 | 43-46 |
| 17:12 | Western Michigan | John Goguen misses long on a jump hook in the paint | 43-46 |
| 17:10 | Western Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Wesley Donahue | 43-46 |
| 16:47 | Western Michigan | James Ball buries a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from David Gregor | 46-46 |
| 16:28 | Northern Illinois University | James Ball takes the ball from Keith Fransen | 46-46 |
| 16:25 | Western Michigan | James Ball lays it in | 48-46 |
| 16:09 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Thomas misses short on a 3 from the left corner | 48-46 |
| 16:08 | Western Michigan | Carlos Plaster pulls down the rebound | 48-46 |
| 15:43 | Western Michigan | John Goguen drills a runner near the basket | 50-46 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - David Gregor (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - James Ball (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl. SF - Carlos Plaster (fairly fresh) 2 ast. PF - Wesley Donahue (fairly fresh) 5 reb. C - John Goguen (fairly fresh) 5 pts. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Thomas (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Dikembe Alghamdi (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SF - Nolan Tapia (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Keith Fransen (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. C - Ralph Gerth (fairly fresh) | |
| 15:27 | Northern Illinois University | Ralph Gerth can't finish the layup but he's fouled by Wesley Donahue - foul #3 on Wesley Donahue, team foul #2 | 50-46 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Chapman (PG), Marvin Philson (SG), Andrew Anderson (SF), Paul Greene (PF), Homer Penner (C) David Gregor, James Ball, Carlos Plaster, Wesley Donahue, John Goguen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Charles Mower (PG), Mickey Dattilo (SG), Lawrence Hale (SF), Douglas Wathen (C) Christopher Thomas, Dikembe Alghamdi, Nolan Tapia, Keith Fransen | |
| 15:27 | Northern Illinois University | Ralph Gerth misses the 1st free throw | 50-46 |
| 15:27 | Northern Illinois University | Ralph Gerth misses the 2nd free throw | 50-46 |
| 15:27 | Western Michigan | Homer Penner grabs the defensive rebound | 50-46 |
| 15:04 | Western Michigan | Homer Penner knocks in the driving attempt from the baseline | 52-46 |
| 14:38 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Mower knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Lawrence Hale | 52-49 |
| 14:22 | Western Michigan | Marvin Philson can't connect on a 3 from the left corner | 52-49 |
| 14:21 | Western Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Homer Penner | 52-49 |
| 14:04 | Western Michigan | Marvin Philson clanks a 3 from the left corner | 52-49 |
| 14:03 | Northern Illinois University | Mickey Dattilo pulls down the rebound | 52-49 |
| 13:49 | Northern Illinois University | Mickey Dattilo comes up short on the 3 from the right wing | 52-49 |
| 13:47 | Western Michigan | Homer Penner grabs the board | 52-49 |
| 13:43 | Western Michigan | Marvin Philson connects on the 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Christopher Chapman | 55-49 |
| 13:34 | Northern Illinois University | Mickey Dattilo knocks in the pull-up jumper from the right side | 55-51 |
| 13:19 | Western Michigan | Andrew Anderson is hacked by Ralph Gerth - foul #2 on Ralph Gerth, team foul #2 | 55-51 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | David Gregor (PG), James Ball (SG), Carlos Plaster (SF), Delbert Harrold (PF), Wesley Donahue (C) Christopher Chapman, Marvin Philson, Andrew Anderson, Paul Greene, Homer Penner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Thomas (PG), Dikembe Alghamdi (SG), Nolan Tapia (SF), Michael Luciano (PF), Keith Fransen (C) Charles Mower, Mickey Dattilo, Lawrence Hale, Ralph Gerth, Douglas Wathen | |
| 13:14 | Western Michigan | Wesley Donahue is hacked by Keith Fransen - foul #1 on Keith Fransen, team foul #3 | 55-51 |
| 13:04 | Western Michigan | David Gregor travels with the ball | 55-51 |
| 13:01 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Thomas throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 55-51 |
| 12:40 | Western Michigan | Carlos Plaster is fouled on the floor by Michael Luciano - foul #1 on Michael Luciano, team foul #4 | 55-51 |
| 12:28 | Western Michigan | David Gregor can't connect on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 55-51 |
| 12:27 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Fransen pulls down the rebound | 55-51 |
| 12:22 | Northern Illinois University | Delbert Harrold is called for the reach on Christopher Thomas - foul #2 on Delbert Harrold, team foul #3 | 55-51 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Goguen (C) Wesley Donahue | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Douglas Wathen (C) Keith Fransen | |
| 12:10 | Northern Illinois University | David Gregor takes the ball from Christopher Thomas | 55-51 |
| 11:53 | Western Michigan | James Ball hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the left wing | 55-51 |
| 11:51 | Northern Illinois University | Douglas Wathen grabs the board | 55-51 |
| 11:48 | Northern Illinois University | Nolan Tapia loses the dribble to David Gregor in the backcourt | 55-51 |
| 11:46 | Western Michigan | Delbert Harrold lays it in set up by David Gregor | 57-51 |
| 11:44 | Northern Illinois University | David Gregor is called for the reach on Christopher Thomas in the backcourt - foul #2 on David Gregor, team foul #4 | 57-51 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Chapman (PG), Marvin Philson (SG), Troy Ugalde (SF) David Gregor, James Ball, Carlos Plaster | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Charles Mower (PG), Mickey Dattilo (SG), Lawrence Hale (SF) Christopher Thomas, Dikembe Alghamdi, Michael Luciano | |
| 11:29 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Hale is open and buries a turnaround from the right block on a nice dish by Charles Mower | 57-53 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Christopher Chapman (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SG - Marvin Philson (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SF - Troy Ugalde (fresh) PF - Delbert Harrold (fairly fresh) 2 pts. C - John Goguen (fresh) 5 pts. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Charles Mower (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Mickey Dattilo (fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast. SF - Lawrence Hale (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. PF - Nolan Tapia (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Douglas Wathen (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 11:00 | Western Michigan | Troy Ugalde is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #1 on Troy Ugalde, team foul #5 | 57-53 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Andrew Anderson (SF), Wesley Donahue (PF), Homer Penner (C) Troy Ugalde, Delbert Harrold, John Goguen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Keith Fransen (PF), Donald Clarke (C) Nolan Tapia, Douglas Wathen | |
| 10:48 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Mower is fouled on the floor by Christopher Chapman - foul #2 on Christopher Chapman, team foul #6 | 57-53 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Paul Greene (C) Homer Penner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 10:29 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Mower is fouled on the floor by Christopher Chapman - foul #3 on Christopher Chapman, team foul #7 | 57-53 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Carlos Plaster (SG) Marvin Philson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 10:29 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Mower makes the 1st free throw | 57-54 |
| 10:29 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Mower makes the 2nd free throw | 57-55 |
| 10:11 | Western Michigan | Christopher Chapman comes up short on the 3 from the right corner | 57-55 |
| 10:10 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Hale snags the defensive board | 57-55 |
| 09:45 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Clarke misses the wide open jump hook in the paint | 57-55 |
| 09:43 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Paul Greene | 57-55 |
| 09:23 | Western Michigan | Carlos Plaster drills a runner in the paint on a nice dish by Christopher Chapman | 59-55 |
| 09:08 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Hale drills a runner from the left block on a nice dish by Donald Clarke | 59-57 |
| 08:48 | Western Michigan | Paul Greene knocks in the floater from the free throw line on a nice dish by Christopher Chapman | 61-57 |
| 08:29 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Chapman steals it from Donald Clarke | 61-57 |
| 08:24 | Western Michigan | Andrew Anderson banks in the layup on a great pass from Christopher Chapman | 63-57 |
| 08:10 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Hale can't connect on an uncontested jumper from the left wing | 63-57 |
| 08:08 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Mower pulls down the offensive rebound | 63-57 |
| 07:59 | Northern Illinois University | A charge is called on Lawrence Hale - foul #1 on Lawrence Hale, team foul #5 | 63-57 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | David Gregor (PG), Marvin Philson (SG), Troy Ugalde (SF), Delbert Harrold (PF), Homer Penner (C) Christopher Chapman, Carlos Plaster, Andrew Anderson, Wesley Donahue, Paul Greene | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Thomas (PG), Dikembe Alghamdi (SG), Nolan Tapia (SF), Michael Luciano (PF), Douglas Wathen (C) Charles Mower, Mickey Dattilo, Lawrence Hale, Keith Fransen, Donald Clarke | |
| 07:44 | Western Michigan | David Gregor misses short on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 63-57 |
| 07:42 | Western Michigan | Homer Penner pulls down the offensive rebound | 63-57 |
| 07:28 | Western Michigan | Homer Penner can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 63-57 |
| 07:26 | Northern Illinois University | Dikembe Alghamdi gets the rebound | 63-57 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - David Gregor (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Marvin Philson (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SF - Troy Ugalde (fresh) PF - Delbert Harrold (fresh) 2 pts. C - Homer Penner (fresh) 9 pts. 10 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Thomas (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Dikembe Alghamdi (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SF - Nolan Tapia (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Michael Luciano (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Douglas Wathen (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:21 | Northern Illinois University | Dikembe Alghamdi blows the layup | 63-57 |
| 07:19 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Homer Penner | 63-57 |
| 07:01 | Western Michigan | Homer Penner knocks in the runner from the baseline on a nice dish by David Gregor and he's fouled by Douglas Wathen - foul #2 on Douglas Wathen, team foul #6 | 65-57 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Goguen (PF) Delbert Harrold | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 07:01 | Western Michigan | Homer Penner makes the free throw | 66-57 |
| 06:59 | Northern Illinois University | Nolan Tapia is hacked by John Goguen in the backcourt - foul #3 on John Goguen, team foul #8 | 66-57 |
| 06:59 | Northern Illinois University | Nolan Tapia makes the 1st free throw | 66-58 |
| 06:59 | Northern Illinois University | Nolan Tapia misses the 2nd free throw | 66-58 |
| 06:59 | Western Michigan | Homer Penner pulls down the rebound | 66-58 |
| 06:43 | Western Michigan | Homer Penner can't connect on a floater from just outside the lane | 66-58 |
| 06:41 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Luciano snags the defensive board | 66-58 |
| 06:36 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Thomas misses short on a floater from the right side | 66-58 |
| 06:35 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Thomas tips it home | 66-60 |
| 06:20 | Western Michigan | John Goguen loses the dribble to Dikembe Alghamdi | 66-60 |
| 06:01 | Northern Illinois University | Dikembe Alghamdi is open and scores on a 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by Christopher Thomas | 66-63 |
| 05:49 | Western Michigan | Douglas Wathen steals it from Troy Ugalde | 66-63 |
| 05:32 | Northern Illinois University | Dikembe Alghamdi is open and buries a 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by Christopher Thomas | 66-66 |
| 05:15 | Western Michigan | The short jumper by Homer Penner is denied by Douglas Wathen | 66-66 |
| 05:14 | Northern Illinois University | Douglas Wathen grabs the board | 66-66 |
| 05:11 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Thomas is hacked by David Gregor in the backcourt - foul #3 on David Gregor, team foul #9 | 66-66 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Chapman (PG), James Ball (SG), Carlos Plaster (SF), Delbert Harrold (PF) David Gregor, Marvin Philson, Troy Ugalde, John Goguen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mickey Dattilo (SG), Lawrence Hale (SF), Ralph Gerth (PF) Dikembe Alghamdi, Nolan Tapia, Michael Luciano | |
| 05:11 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Thomas makes the 1st free throw | 66-67 |
| 05:11 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Thomas misses the 2nd free throw | 66-67 |
| 05:11 | Western Michigan | Delbert Harrold grabs the defensive rebound | 66-67 |
| 04:47 | Western Michigan | James Ball drills a fadeaway jumper from the right side on a great pass from Delbert Harrold | 68-67 |
| 04:29 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Thomas loses the dribble to Christopher Chapman | 68-67 |
| 04:25 | Western Michigan | Christopher Chapman banks in the layup | 70-67 |
| 04:05 | Northern Illinois University | Mickey Dattilo can't connect on a turnaround from close range | 70-67 |
| 04:03 | Western Michigan | Homer Penner pulls down the rebound | 70-67 |
| 03:47 | Western Michigan | Douglas Wathen swats the layup by Delbert Harrold | 70-67 |
| 03:45 | Western Michigan | Carlos Plaster pulls down the offensive rebound | 70-67 |
| 03:32 | Western Michigan | Carlos Plaster misses badly on a runner from the baseline but the foul's on Lawrence Hale - foul #2 on Lawrence Hale, team foul #7 | 70-67 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Marvin Philson (SG), Andrew Anderson (SF), Wesley Donahue (C) Christopher Chapman, James Ball, Homer Penner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Charles Mower (PG), Dikembe Alghamdi (SG), Nolan Tapia (SF), Keith Fransen (PF) Christopher Thomas, Mickey Dattilo, Lawrence Hale, Douglas Wathen | |
| 03:32 | Western Michigan | Carlos Plaster misses the 1st free throw | 70-67 |
| 03:32 | Western Michigan | Carlos Plaster misses the 2nd free throw | 70-67 |
| 03:32 | Northern Illinois University | Ralph Gerth gets the rebound | 70-67 |
| 03:23 | Northern Illinois University | Nolan Tapia is called for traveling | 70-67 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Chapman (PG), Paul Greene (C) Carlos Plaster, Delbert Harrold | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Donald Clarke (C) Ralph Gerth | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Christopher Chapman (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Marvin Philson (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SF - Andrew Anderson (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. PF - Wesley Donahue (fresh) 5 reb. 3 pf. C - Paul Greene (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Charles Mower (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Dikembe Alghamdi (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. SF - Nolan Tapia (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Keith Fransen (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. C - Donald Clarke (fresh) | |
| 03:08 | Western Michigan | Andrew Anderson misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 70-67 |
| 03:07 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Mower grabs the board | 70-67 |
| 02:53 | Northern Illinois University | Dikembe Alghamdi can't connect on a 3 pointer from straight away | 70-67 |
| 02:52 | Western Michigan | Andrew Anderson grabs the board | 70-67 |
| 02:33 | Western Michigan | Marvin Philson drills a 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Andrew Anderson | 73-67 |
| 02:33 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 73-67 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | David Gregor (PG), John Goguen (C) Christopher Chapman, Paul Greene | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mickey Dattilo (SG), Lawrence Hale (SF), Michael Luciano (PF) Dikembe Alghamdi, Nolan Tapia, Donald Clarke | |
| 02:31 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Mower is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 73-67 |
| 02:12 | Western Michigan | Michael Luciano is called for the reach on David Gregor - foul #2 on Michael Luciano, team foul #8 | 73-67 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Delbert Harrold (PF) John Goguen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Douglas Wathen (C) Keith Fransen | |
| 02:12 | Western Michigan | David Gregor misses the 1st free throw | 73-67 |
| 02:12 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Lawrence Hale | 73-67 |
| 01:54 | Northern Illinois University | Mickey Dattilo is wide open but clanks a shot from the free throw line but the foul's on Delbert Harrold - foul #3 on Delbert Harrold, team foul #10 | 73-67 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Chapman (PG), Homer Penner (C) David Gregor, Wesley Donahue | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 01:54 | Northern Illinois University | Mickey Dattilo makes the 1st free throw | 73-68 |
| 01:54 | Northern Illinois University | Mickey Dattilo makes the 2nd free throw | 73-69 |
| 01:31 | Western Michigan | Christopher Chapman misses the fadeaway from the free throw line | 73-69 |
| 01:30 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Hale pulls down the rebound | 73-69 |
| 01:25 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Mower is hacked by Christopher Chapman in the backcourt - foul #4 on Christopher Chapman, team foul #11 | 73-69 |
| 01:25 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Mower makes the 1st free throw | 73-70 |
| 01:25 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Mower makes the 2nd free throw | 73-71 |
| 01:05 | Western Michigan | Lawrence Hale steals it from Delbert Harrold | 73-71 |
| 00:49 | Northern Illinois University | Delbert Harrold is called for the reach on Michael Luciano - foul #4 on Delbert Harrold, team foul #12 | 73-71 |
| 00:49 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Luciano misses the 1st free throw | 73-71 |
| 00:49 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Luciano makes the 2nd free throw | 73-72 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:25 | Western Michigan | Homer Penner drills a floater from the left side | 75-72 |
| 00:01 | Northern Illinois University | Mickey Dattilo scores on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 75-75 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:00 | Western Michigan | Marvin Philson can't connect on a fullcourt shot | 75-75 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Christopher Chapman (fresh) 11 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf. SG - Marvin Philson (fresh) 14 pts. 2 ast. SF - Andrew Anderson (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. PF - Delbert Harrold (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 4 pf. C - Homer Penner (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 13 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Charles Mower (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Mickey Dattilo (fresh) 16 pts. 3 ast. SF - Lawrence Hale (fresh) 12 pts. 8 reb. 3 stl. PF - Michael Luciano (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - Douglas Wathen (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. | |
| 05:00 | Western Michigan | Homer Penner wins the tip | 75-75 |
| 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 fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 04:40 | Western Michigan | Douglas Wathen blocks the jumper by Christopher Chapman | 75-75 |
| 04:39 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Hale pulls down the rebound | 75-75 |
| 04:13 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Luciano hits the finger roll on a great pass from Charles Mower | 75-77 |
| 03:56 | Western Michigan | Marvin Philson misses long on a 3 from the left wing | 75-77 |
| 03:55 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Mickey Dattilo | 75-77 |
| 03:50 | Northern Illinois University | Mickey Dattilo hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing | 75-77 |
| 03:48 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Mower tips it home | 75-79 |
| 03:38 | Western Michigan | Michael Luciano denies the turnaround by Homer Penner | 75-79 |
| 03:37 | Western Michigan | Delbert Harrold tips it back up and in | 77-79 |
| 03:30 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Luciano loses the ball out of bounds | 77-79 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | David Gregor (PG), James Ball (SG), Carlos Plaster (SF), Wesley Donahue (PF), John Goguen (C) Christopher Chapman, Marvin Philson, Andrew Anderson, Delbert Harrold, Homer Penner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Thomas (PG), Keith Fransen (PF) Charles Mower, Michael Luciano | |
| 03:20 | Western Michigan | Keith Fransen takes the ball from Carlos Plaster | 77-79 |
| 03:16 | Northern Illinois University | David Gregor takes the ball from Douglas Wathen in the backcourt | 77-79 |
| 03:05 | Western Michigan | John Goguen buries a jumper in the lane on a great pass from Wesley Donahue and the foul's on Douglas Wathen - foul #3 on Douglas Wathen, team foul #9 | 79-79 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dikembe Alghamdi (SG), Ralph Gerth (PF) Mickey Dattilo, Lawrence Hale | |
| 03:05 | Western Michigan | John Goguen makes the free throw | 80-79 |
| 03:02 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Thomas loses the dribble to James Ball in the backcourt | 80-79 |
| 03:01 | Western Michigan | James Ball lays it in | 82-79 |
| 02:59 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 82-79 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Charles Mower (PG), Mickey Dattilo (SG), Lawrence Hale (SF) Christopher Thomas, Dikembe Alghamdi, Ralph Gerth | |
| 02:53 | Northern Illinois University | Mickey Dattilo misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 82-79 |
| 02:51 | Western Michigan | John Goguen grabs the defensive rebound | 82-79 |
| 02:51 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 4 full remaining) | 82-79 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Chapman (PG), Marvin Philson (SG), Andrew Anderson (SF) David Gregor, James Ball, Carlos Plaster | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Luciano (PF) Keith Fransen | |
| 02:46 | Western Michigan | Christopher Chapman is called for traveling in the backcourt | 82-79 |
| 02:31 | Northern Illinois University | Mickey Dattilo misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 82-79 |
| 02:29 | Northern Illinois University | Douglas Wathen snags the offensive board | 82-79 |
| 02:14 | Northern Illinois University | Douglas Wathen comes up short on the turnaround in the lane | 82-79 |
| 02:13 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Hale can't tip it in | 82-79 |
| 02:12 | Western Michigan | Andrew Anderson grabs the defensive rebound | 82-79 |
| 02:12 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 82-79 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Delbert Harrold (PF) John Goguen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 01:54 | Western Michigan | Marvin Philson misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 82-79 |
| 01:53 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Douglas Wathen | 82-79 |
| 01:49 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Chapman is called for the reach on Lawrence Hale - foul #5 on Christopher Chapman, team foul #13 | 82-79 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | David Gregor (PG), Homer Penner (C) Christopher Chapman, Wesley Donahue | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 01:49 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Hale misses the 1st free throw | 82-79 |
| 01:49 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Hale makes the 2nd free throw | 82-80 |
| 01:32 | Western Michigan | Delbert Harrold buries a pull-up jumper from the left side | 84-80 |
| 01:28 | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Philson is called for the reach on Charles Mower in the backcourt - foul #2 on Marvin Philson, team foul #14 | 84-80 |
| 01:28 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Mower makes the 1st free throw | 84-81 |
| 01:28 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Mower makes the 2nd free throw | 84-82 |
| 01:19 | Western Michigan | Marvin Philson clanks a 3 from the right corner | 84-82 |
| 01:17 | Western Michigan | David Gregor tips it home | 86-82 |
| 01:12 | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Philson steals it from Charles Mower in the backcourt | 86-82 |
| 01:04 | Western Michigan | David Gregor misses short on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 86-82 |
| 01:03 | Northern Illinois University | Mickey Dattilo gets the rebound | 86-82 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - David Gregor (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf. SG - Marvin Philson (fresh) 14 pts. 2 ast. SF - Andrew Anderson (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. PF - Delbert Harrold (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 4 pf. C - Homer Penner (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 13 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Charles Mower (fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Mickey Dattilo (fresh) 16 pts. 3 ast. SF - Lawrence Hale (fresh) 13 pts. 10 reb. 3 stl. PF - Michael Luciano (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. C - Douglas Wathen (fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb. 4 blk. 3 pf. | |
| 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 fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:56 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Anderson is called for the reach on Michael Luciano - foul #1 on Andrew Anderson, team foul #15 | 86-82 |
| 00:56 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Luciano makes the 1st free throw | 86-83 |
| 00:56 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Luciano misses the 2nd free throw | 86-83 |
| 00:56 | Western Michigan | Marvin Philson gets the rebound | 86-83 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:28 | Western Michigan | Douglas Wathen swats the layup by Homer Penner | 86-83 |
| 00:26 | Western Michigan | David Gregor snags the offensive board | 86-83 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:24 | Western Michigan | David Gregor is fouled on the floor by Charles Mower - foul #2 on Charles Mower, team foul #10 | 86-83 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Goguen (PF) Delbert Harrold | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:24 | Western Michigan | David Gregor makes the 1st free throw | 87-83 |
| 00:24 | Western Michigan | David Gregor makes the 2nd free throw | 88-83 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:18 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Hale connects on the 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from Charles Mower | 88-86 |
| 00:18 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 88-86 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Delbert Harrold (PF) John Goguen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:15 | Western Michigan | Mickey Dattilo is called for the reach on Delbert Harrold in the backcourt - foul #1 on Mickey Dattilo, team foul #11 | 88-86 |
| 00:15 | Western Michigan | Delbert Harrold makes the 1st free throw | 89-86 |
| 00:15 | Western Michigan | Delbert Harrold misses the 2nd free throw | 89-86 |
| 00:15 | Northern Illinois University | Douglas Wathen pulls down the rebound | 89-86 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:01 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Mower scores on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 89-89 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:00 | Western Michigan | David Gregor clanks a fullcourt shot | 89-89 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - David Gregor (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf. SG - Marvin Philson (fresh) 14 pts. 2 ast. SF - Andrew Anderson (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. PF - Delbert Harrold (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 4 pf. C - Homer Penner (fresh) 14 pts. 13 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Charles Mower (fresh) 14 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. SG - Mickey Dattilo (fresh) 16 pts. 3 ast. SF - Lawrence Hale (fresh) 16 pts. 10 reb. 3 stl. PF - Michael Luciano (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. C - Douglas Wathen (fresh) 5 pts. 8 reb. 5 blk. 3 pf. | |
| 05:00 | Western Michigan | Homer Penner wins the tip | 89-89 |
| 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 fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 04:45 | Western Michigan | Andrew Anderson hits a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 92-89 |
| 04:23 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Hale is hacked by Andrew Anderson - foul #2 on Andrew Anderson, team foul #16 | 92-89 |
| 04:23 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Hale makes the 1st free throw | 92-90 |
| 04:23 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Hale misses the 2nd free throw | 92-90 |
| 04:23 | Western Michigan | Delbert Harrold grabs the board | 92-90 |
| 04:01 | Western Michigan | David Gregor knocks in the 3 from the right corner | 95-90 |
| 03:53 | Northern Illinois University | Mickey Dattilo makes the jump hook in the paint on a nice dish by Douglas Wathen | 95-92 |
| 03:31 | Western Michigan | Homer Penner misses long on a driving attempt from the right block | 95-92 |
| 03:29 | Western Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Marvin Philson | 95-92 |
| 03:18 | Western Michigan | David Gregor comes up short on the 3 from the right wing | 95-92 |
| 03:16 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Luciano pulls down the rebound | 95-92 |
| 03:12 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Hale is by himself and knocks in the 3 pointer from the right corner set up by Mickey Dattilo | 95-95 |
| 02:57 | Western Michigan | Andrew Anderson knocks in the jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from David Gregor | 97-95 |
| 02:55 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Hale is called for the illegal screen in the backcourt - foul #3 on Lawrence Hale, team foul #12 | 97-95 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Ball (PG), Carlos Plaster (SF), Wesley Donahue (PF), John Goguen (C) David Gregor, Andrew Anderson, Delbert Harrold, Homer Penner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Thomas (PG), Dikembe Alghamdi (SG), Nolan Tapia (SF), Keith Fransen (PF), Ralph Gerth (C) Charles Mower, Mickey Dattilo, Lawrence Hale, Michael Luciano, Douglas Wathen | |
| 02:38 | Western Michigan | Ralph Gerth is called for the reach on Marvin Philson - foul #3 on Ralph Gerth, team foul #13 | 97-95 |
| 02:38 | Western Michigan | Marvin Philson makes the 1st free throw | 98-95 |
| 02:38 | Western Michigan | Marvin Philson makes the 2nd free throw | 99-95 |
| 02:36 | Northern Illinois University | James Ball is called for the reach on Christopher Thomas in the backcourt - foul #3 on James Ball, team foul #17 | 99-95 |
| 02:36 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Thomas makes the 1st free throw | 99-96 |
| 02:36 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Thomas misses the 2nd free throw | 99-96 |
| 02:36 | Western Michigan | Carlos Plaster grabs the board | 99-96 |
| 02:36 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 99-96 |
| 02:17 | Western Michigan | Wesley Donahue misses long on a shot from the left block | 99-96 |
| 02:16 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Thomas grabs the defensive rebound | 99-96 |
| 02:16 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 99-96 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | David Gregor (PG), Andrew Anderson (SF), Delbert Harrold (PF), Homer Penner (C) James Ball, Carlos Plaster, Wesley Donahue, John Goguen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Charles Mower (PG), Mickey Dattilo (SG), Lawrence Hale (SF), Michael Luciano (PF), Douglas Wathen (C) Christopher Thomas, Dikembe Alghamdi, Nolan Tapia, Keith Fransen, Ralph Gerth | |
| 02:06 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Luciano comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 99-96 |
| 02:04 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Marvin Philson | 99-96 |
| 01:58 | Western Michigan | Douglas Wathen is called for the reach on Delbert Harrold - foul #4 on Douglas Wathen, team foul #14 | 99-96 |
| 01:58 | Western Michigan | Delbert Harrold misses the 1st free throw | 99-96 |
| 01:58 | Western Michigan | Delbert Harrold makes the 2nd free throw | 100-96 |
| 01:56 | Northern Illinois University | Marvin Philson is called for the reach on Mickey Dattilo in the backcourt - foul #3 on Marvin Philson, team foul #18 | 100-96 |
| 01:56 | Northern Illinois University | Mickey Dattilo misses the 1st free throw | 100-96 |
| 01:56 | Northern Illinois University | Mickey Dattilo makes the 2nd free throw | 100-97 |
| 01:47 | Western Michigan | Marvin Philson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 100-97 |
| 01:24 | Northern Illinois University | Mickey Dattilo is whistled for traveling | 100-97 |
| 01:03 | Western Michigan | Michael Luciano picks off the pass by Delbert Harrold | 100-97 |
| 00:43 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Hale makes the runner near the basket set up by Charles Mower and he's fouled by Andrew Anderson - foul #3 on Andrew Anderson, team foul #19 | 100-99 |
| 00:43 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Hale makes the free throw | 100-100 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - David Gregor (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 4 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf. SG - Marvin Philson (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Andrew Anderson (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. PF - Delbert Harrold (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. 4 pf. C - Homer Penner (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 13 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Charles Mower (fresh) 14 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl. SG - Mickey Dattilo (fresh) 19 pts. 4 ast. SF - Lawrence Hale (fresh) 23 pts. 10 reb. 3 stl. 3 pf. PF - Michael Luciano (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. C - Douglas Wathen (fresh) 5 pts. 8 reb. 5 blk. 4 pf. | |
| 00:24 | Western Michigan | Homer Penner knocks in the runner in the lane on a nice dish by David Gregor | 102-100 |
| 00:11 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Hale is open and buries a fadeaway from the left block on a great pass from Charles Mower | 102-102 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:02 | Western Michigan | Marvin Philson buries a driving attempt from the baseline | 104-102 |
| 00:02 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 104-102 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Mickey Dattilo misses short on a halfcourt shot | 104-102 |