| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Phillip Mongillo (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Alfred Brown (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Benjamin Mahle (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Albert Woods (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. C - Barry Simon (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Gregory Miller (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Oscar Slaughter (fresh) 5 pts. SF - William Benavides (fresh) 13 pts. PF - Tyrone Pittard (fresh) 2 reb. C - Joseph Warkentin (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 4 stl. | |
| 20:00 | Central Michigan | William Benavides inbounds the ball | 34-42 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 19:36 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 34-42 |
| 19:35 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon gets the rebound | 34-42 |
| 19:17 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle is hacked by Gregory Miller - foul #3 on Gregory Miller, team foul #1 | 34-42 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs (PG) Gregory Miller | |
| 19:08 | Northern Illinois University | Tyrone Pittard steals it from Albert Woods | 34-42 |
| 18:57 | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner | 34-42 |
| 18:56 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon grabs the board | 34-42 |
| 18:51 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods is hacked by William Benavides - foul #2 on William Benavides, team foul #2 | 34-42 |
| 18:43 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle misses long on a shot from the baseline but the foul's on William Benavides - foul #3 on William Benavides, team foul #3 | 34-42 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | William Finch (SF) William Benavides | |
| 18:43 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle makes the 1st free throw | 35-42 |
| 18:43 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle misses the 2nd free throw | 35-42 |
| 18:43 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to William Finch | 35-42 |
| 18:36 | Central Michigan | Oscar Slaughter hits a floater from the left wing on a nice dish by William Finch | 35-44 |
| 18:15 | Northern Illinois University | William Finch steals the ball from Phillip Mongillo | 35-44 |
| 17:52 | Central Michigan | Joseph Warkentin knocks in the 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from William Finch | 35-47 |
| 17:44 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle clanks a 3 pointer from straight away | 35-47 |
| 17:42 | Central Michigan | Joseph Warkentin gets the rebound | 35-47 |
| 17:35 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard can't connect on a floater from the right block | 35-47 |
| 17:34 | Central Michigan | Oscar Slaughter snags the offensive board | 35-47 |
| 17:13 | Central Michigan | William Finch makes the fadeaway in the lane on a great pass from Tyrone Pittard | 35-49 |
| 16:56 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon misses the 3pt attempt from straight away | 35-49 |
| 16:54 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle pulls down the offensive rebound | 35-49 |
| 16:48 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon is whistled for a carry | 35-49 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene (PG), Kevin Leavitt (SG), Steve Kasper (SF), James Jackson (PF), John Booth (C) Phillip Mongillo, Alfred Brown, Benjamin Mahle, Albert Woods, Barry Simon | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Gary Scharff (PG), Todd North (SG), Joshua Darden (PF), Larry Hollingsworth (C) Steven Riggs, Oscar Slaughter, Tyrone Pittard, Joseph Warkentin | |
| 16:28 | Central Michigan | William Finch comes up short on the driving attempt from close range | 35-49 |
| 16:27 | Central Michigan | William Finch hits the follow up shot | 35-51 |
| 16:15 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene's floater is tipped away by Joshua Darden | 35-51 |
| 16:13 | Northern Illinois University | John Booth gets the offensive rebound | 35-51 |
| 15:56 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Darden picks off the pass by Kevin Leavitt | 35-51 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Ted Greene (fresh) SG - Kevin Leavitt (fresh) SF - Steve Kasper (fresh) 3 pts. PF - James Jackson (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. C - John Booth (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Gary Scharff (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Todd North (fresh) 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - William Finch (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - Joshua Darden (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. C - Larry Hollingsworth (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:35 | Central Michigan | William Finch buries a fadeaway from the right wing on a great pass from Joshua Darden | 35-53 |
| 15:22 | Northern Illinois University | Steve Kasper misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away | 35-53 |
| 15:20 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Todd North | 35-53 |
| 15:16 | Central Michigan | Todd North's floater is knocked away by John Booth | 35-53 |
| 15:14 | Central Michigan | Larry Hollingsworth grabs the offensive rebound | 35-53 |
| 15:01 | Central Michigan | William Finch's fadeaway is rejected by James Jackson | 35-53 |
| 14:59 | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Leavitt snags the defensive board | 35-53 |
| 14:54 | Northern Illinois University | Steve Kasper comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 35-53 |
| 14:52 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Todd North | 35-53 |
| 14:32 | Central Michigan | William Finch connects on the 3 pointer from straight away set up by Gary Scharff | 35-56 |
| 14:28 | Northern Illinois University | Steve Kasper misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away | 35-56 |
| 14:26 | Central Michigan | Todd North grabs the board | 35-56 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| 14:04 | Central Michigan | Todd North is fouled on the floor by James Jackson - foul #2 on James Jackson, team foul #1 | 35-56 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo (PG), Alfred Brown (SG), Benjamin Mahle (SF), Albert Woods (PF), Barry Simon (C) Ted Greene, Kevin Leavitt, Steve Kasper, James Jackson, John Booth | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Gregory Miller (PG), Oscar Slaughter (SG), William Benavides (SF), Tyrone Pittard (PF), Joseph Warkentin (C) Gary Scharff, Todd North, William Finch, Joshua Darden, Larry Hollingsworth | |
| 13:47 | Central Michigan | Joseph Warkentin can't finish the layup | 35-56 |
| 13:45 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods gets the rebound | 35-56 |
| 13:40 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away | 35-56 |
| 13:39 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods tips it back up and in | 37-56 |
| 13:17 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard hits the front of the rim on the runner from the left block but the foul's on Benjamin Mahle - foul #1 on Benjamin Mahle, team foul #2 | 37-56 |
| 13:17 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard misses the 1st free throw | 37-56 |
| 13:17 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard misses the 2nd free throw | 37-56 |
| 13:17 | Central Michigan | William Benavides snags the offensive board | 37-56 |
| 13:10 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard misses short on a shot from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Alfred Brown - foul #2 on Alfred Brown, team foul #3 | 37-56 |
| 13:10 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard misses the 1st free throw | 37-56 |
| 13:10 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard misses the 2nd free throw | 37-56 |
| 13:10 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Barry Simon | 37-56 |
| 12:55 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods clanks a fadeaway in the lane but the foul's on Gregory Miller - foul #4 on Gregory Miller, team foul #4 | 37-56 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs (PG) Gregory Miller | |
| 12:55 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods makes the 1st free throw | 38-56 |
| 12:55 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods makes the 2nd free throw | 39-56 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 12:37 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard lays it up and in set up by Steven Riggs | 39-58 |
| 12:25 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon misses short on a 3 from straight away | 39-58 |
| 12:24 | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs gets the rebound | 39-58 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| 12:07 | Central Michigan | Oscar Slaughter is called for a moving pick - foul #1 on Oscar Slaughter, team foul #5 | 39-58 |
| 11:50 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown is whistled for a carry | 39-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson (C) Barry Simon | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Phillip Mongillo (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Alfred Brown (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Benjamin Mahle (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. PF - Albert Woods (fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb. C - James Jackson (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Steven Riggs (fresh) 3 pts. 5 ast. SG - Oscar Slaughter (fresh) 7 pts. SF - William Benavides (fresh) 13 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - Tyrone Pittard (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Joseph Warkentin (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 4 stl. | |
| 11:28 | Central Michigan | Oscar Slaughter misses the easy layup | 39-58 |
| 11:27 | Central Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to William Benavides | 39-58 |
| 11:13 | Central Michigan | Phillip Mongillo takes the ball from William Benavides | 39-58 |
| 10:44 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo hits a 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Benjamin Mahle | 42-58 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 10:28 | Central Michigan | Joseph Warkentin banks in the layup on a great pass from Steven Riggs and the foul's on Alfred Brown - foul #3 on Alfred Brown, team foul #4 | 42-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene (PG), Kevin Leavitt (SG), Steve Kasper (SF), Barry Simon (C) Phillip Mongillo, Alfred Brown, Benjamin Mahle, Albert Woods | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Gary Scharff (PG), Todd North (SG), William Finch (SF), Joshua Darden (PF) Steven Riggs, Oscar Slaughter, William Benavides, Tyrone Pittard | |
| 10:28 | Central Michigan | Joseph Warkentin misses the free throw | 42-60 |
| 10:28 | Northern Illinois University | James Jackson grabs the defensive rebound | 42-60 |
| 10:14 | Northern Illinois University | Steve Kasper connects on the 3 from the left corner | 45-60 |
| 09:48 | Central Michigan | Todd North is hacked by Kevin Leavitt - foul #3 on Kevin Leavitt, team foul #5 | 45-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Downs (PF) James Jackson | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Larry Hollingsworth (C) Joseph Warkentin | |
| 09:38 | Central Michigan | Todd North knocks in the 3 from the left wing on a great pass from William Finch | 45-63 |
| 09:16 | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Leavitt clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner | 45-63 |
| 09:15 | Central Michigan | Joshua Darden grabs the defensive rebound | 45-63 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| 08:56 | Central Michigan | Larry Hollingsworth is fouled on the floor by Anthony Downs - foul #1 on Anthony Downs, team foul #6 | 45-63 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo (PG), Benjamin Mahle (SF), Albert Woods (PF) Ted Greene, Steve Kasper, Anthony Downs | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs (PG), William Benavides (SF) Gary Scharff, William Finch | |
| 08:38 | Central Michigan | William Benavides is hacked by Benjamin Mahle - foul #2 on Benjamin Mahle, team foul #7 | 45-63 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Booth (C) Barry Simon | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| 08:38 | Central Michigan | William Benavides makes the 1st free throw | 45-64 |
| 08:38 | Central Michigan | William Benavides misses the 2nd free throw | 45-64 |
| 08:38 | Northern Illinois University | John Booth grabs the defensive rebound | 45-64 |
| 08:24 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods drills a 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Benjamin Mahle | 48-64 |
| 07:59 | Central Michigan | The jump hook by Larry Hollingsworth is blocked by Albert Woods | 48-64 |
| 07:58 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods grabs the defensive rebound | 48-64 |
| 07:53 | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Leavitt makes the 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from Benjamin Mahle | 51-64 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 07:35 | Central Michigan | John Booth takes the ball from Joshua Darden | 51-64 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Phillip Mongillo (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Kevin Leavitt (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. SF - Benjamin Mahle (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. PF - Albert Woods (fresh) 14 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. C - John Booth (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Steven Riggs (fresh) 3 pts. 6 ast. SG - Todd North (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - William Benavides (fresh) 14 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Joshua Darden (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. C - Larry Hollingsworth (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:15 | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Leavitt misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 51-64 |
| 07:13 | Central Michigan | Joshua Darden snags the defensive board | 51-64 |
| 06:54 | Central Michigan | William Benavides misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 51-64 |
| 06:52 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods grabs the board | 51-64 |
| 06:39 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away | 51-64 |
| 06:37 | Central Michigan | Joshua Darden grabs the defensive rebound | 51-64 |
| 06:20 | Central Michigan | Benjamin Mahle picks off the pass by Todd North | 51-64 |
| 06:05 | Northern Illinois University | John Booth's pass is intercepted by Steven Riggs | 51-64 |
| 06:02 | Central Michigan | Todd North lays it up and in on a great pass from Steven Riggs | 51-66 |
| 05:59 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 51-66 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown (SG), Barry Simon (C) Kevin Leavitt, John Booth | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Gregory Miller (PG), Oscar Slaughter (SG), Tyrone Pittard (PF), Joseph Warkentin (C) Steven Riggs, Todd North, Joshua Darden, Larry Hollingsworth | |
| 05:54 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon misses the jumper from just outside the lane | 51-66 |
| 05:53 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods hits the follow up shot | 53-66 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| 05:32 | Central Michigan | Gregory Miller clanks a 3pt shot from the right wing | 53-66 |
| 05:31 | Central Michigan | Oscar Slaughter tips it in | 53-68 |
| 05:13 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 53-68 |
| 05:11 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to William Benavides | 53-68 |
| 04:50 | Central Michigan | William Benavides comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 53-68 |
| 04:49 | Central Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Tyrone Pittard | 53-68 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (-5) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| 04:32 | Central Michigan | Tyrone Pittard knocks in the shot from the free throw line set up by William Benavides | 53-70 |
| 04:13 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown misses the 3 pointer from the right wing | 53-70 |
| 04:12 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to William Benavides | 53-70 |
| 03:52 | Central Michigan | Gregory Miller misses long on a floater from the left side | 53-70 |
| 03:50 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods gets the rebound | 53-70 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (-5) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:28 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown makes the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 56-70 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Phillip Mongillo (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Alfred Brown (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 pf. SF - Benjamin Mahle (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. PF - Albert Woods (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk. C - Barry Simon (fairly fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Gregory Miller (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 pf. SG - Oscar Slaughter (fairly fresh) 9 pts. SF - William Benavides (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. PF - Tyrone Pittard (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Joseph Warkentin (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 5 reb. 4 stl. | |
| 03:10 | Central Michigan | Gregory Miller travels with the ball | 56-70 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ted Greene (PG), Kevin Leavitt (SG), Steve Kasper (SF), James Jackson (PF), John Booth (C) Phillip Mongillo, Alfred Brown, Benjamin Mahle, Albert Woods, Barry Simon | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs (PG), Todd North (SG), William Finch (SF), Joshua Darden (PF), Larry Hollingsworth (C) Gregory Miller, Oscar Slaughter, William Benavides, Tyrone Pittard, Joseph Warkentin | |
| 02:54 | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Leavitt's corner 3pt jumper is blocked by Joshua Darden | 56-70 |
| 02:53 | Central Michigan | Larry Hollingsworth gets the rebound | 56-70 |
| 02:49 | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs clanks a floater from the right side | 56-70 |
| 02:48 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Steve Kasper | 56-70 |
| 02:42 | Northern Illinois University | John Booth travels with the ball | 56-70 |
| 02:25 | Central Michigan | Larry Hollingsworth is fouled on the floor by John Booth - foul #3 on John Booth, team foul #8 | 56-70 |
| 02:25 | Central Michigan | Larry Hollingsworth makes the 1st free throw | 56-71 |
| 02:25 | Central Michigan | Larry Hollingsworth misses the 2nd free throw | 56-71 |
| 02:25 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to John Booth | 56-71 |
| 02:20 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Darden steps in front of the Kevin Leavitt pass | 56-71 |
| 02:06 | Central Michigan | Larry Hollingsworth loses the dribble to John Booth | 56-71 |
| 01:48 | Northern Illinois University | Steve Kasper connects on the 3pt shot from the left wing set up by James Jackson | 59-71 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-5) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 01:46 | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs is hacked by Ted Greene in the backcourt - foul #2 on Ted Greene, team foul #9 | 59-71 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo (PG), Alfred Brown (SG), Benjamin Mahle (SF), Albert Woods (PF), Barry Simon (C) Ted Greene, Kevin Leavitt, Steve Kasper, James Jackson, John Booth | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| 01:46 | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs makes the 1st free throw | 59-72 |
| 01:46 | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs makes the 2nd free throw | 59-73 |
| 01:30 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo comes up short on the 3 from the left corner | 59-73 |
| 01:29 | Northern Illinois University | Barry Simon tips it back up and in | 61-73 |
| 01:27 | Central Michigan | Phillip Mongillo is called for the reach on Steven Riggs in the backcourt - foul #1 on Phillip Mongillo, team foul #10 | 61-73 |
| 01:27 | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs makes the 1st free throw | 61-74 |
| 01:27 | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs misses the 2nd free throw | 61-74 |
| 01:27 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Albert Woods | 61-74 |
| 01:10 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle drills a 3 from the right corner | 64-74 |
| 01:08 | Central Michigan | Phillip Mongillo is called for the reach on Steven Riggs in the backcourt - foul #2 on Phillip Mongillo, team foul #11 | 64-74 |
| 01:08 | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs misses the 1st free throw | 64-74 |
| 01:08 | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs makes the 2nd free throw | 64-75 |
| 00:50 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown connects on the 3 from the right wing set up by Phillip Mongillo | 67-75 |
| 00:50 | Central Michigan | Central Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 67-75 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Gregory Miller (PG), William Benavides (SG), Tyrone Pittard (PF), Joseph Warkentin (C) Steven Riggs, Todd North, Joshua Darden, Larry Hollingsworth | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-5) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:48 | Central Michigan | William Finch is fouled in the backcourt by Alfred Brown - foul #4 on Alfred Brown, team foul #12 | 67-75 |
| 00:48 | Central Michigan | William Finch misses the 1st free throw | 67-75 |
| 00:48 | Central Michigan | William Finch makes the 2nd free throw | 67-76 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-5) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:43 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Woods misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 67-76 |
| 00:42 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Albert Woods | 67-76 |
| 00:40 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Mahle is fouled on the floor by William Benavides - foul #4 on William Benavides, team foul #6 | 67-76 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Oscar Slaughter (SG) William Finch | |
| 00:36 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Brown clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 67-76 |
| 00:35 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to William Benavides | 67-76 |
| 00:34 | Central Michigan | William Benavides is fouled in the backcourt by Phillip Mongillo - foul #3 on Phillip Mongillo, team foul #13 | 67-76 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | William Finch (SF) Oscar Slaughter | |
| 00:34 | Central Michigan | William Benavides makes the 1st free throw | 67-77 |
| 00:34 | Central Michigan | William Benavides makes the 2nd free throw | 67-78 |
| 00:28 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Mongillo is whistled for a charge - foul #4 on Phillip Mongillo, team foul #14 | 67-78 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs (PG), Todd North (SG), Joshua Darden (PF), Larry Hollingsworth (C) Gregory Miller, William Benavides, Tyrone Pittard, Joseph Warkentin | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (-5) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:00 | Central Michigan | Steven Riggs runs out the clock | 67-78 |