| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger Carr (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Jerry O'Shea (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Nathan Woods (fresh) 13 pts. 3 reb. PF - Jonathan Rosenbalm (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Harold Morgan (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | South Alabama | PG - Jimmy Smith (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Brandon Shinkle (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - William Phelps (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Robert Cleveland (fresh) 2 pts. C - Cory Tipler (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | South Alabama | William Phelps inbounds the ball | 37-36 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | South Alabama | South Alabama is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 19:42 | South Alabama | Brandon Shinkle comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 37-36 |
| 19:40 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan grabs the defensive rebound | 37-36 |
| 19:36 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods is called for a moving pick - foul #1 on Nathan Woods, team foul #1 | 37-36 |
| 19:21 | South Alabama | Cory Tipler misses long on a shot from the right wing but he's hacked by Roger Carr - foul #1 on Roger Carr, team foul #2 | 37-36 |
| 19:21 | South Alabama | Cory Tipler makes the 1st free throw | 37-37 |
| 19:21 | South Alabama | Cory Tipler misses the 2nd free throw | 37-37 |
| 19:21 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm snags the defensive board | 37-37 |
| 19:15 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr scores on a pull-up jumper from the left wing set up by Jerry O'Shea and the foul's on Brandon Shinkle - foul #1 on Brandon Shinkle, team foul #1 | 39-37 |
| 19:15 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr misses the free throw | 39-37 |
| 19:15 | South Alabama | Cory Tipler pulls down the rebound | 39-37 |
| 19:00 | South Alabama | Jimmy Smith misses the jumpshot from the left side | 39-37 |
| 18:58 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea grabs the defensive rebound | 39-37 |
| 18:54 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea knocks in the jump hook in the lane | 41-37 |
| 18:38 | South Alabama | Brandon Shinkle misses short on a jumper from the right block | 41-37 |
| 18:36 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods pulls down the rebound | 41-37 |
| 18:33 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr is hacked by Brandon Shinkle in the backcourt - foul #2 on Brandon Shinkle, team foul #2 | 41-37 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Brad Smith (PF), Robbie Shouse (C) Jonathan Rosenbalm, Harold Morgan | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Manuel Womack (PG), Greg Morgan (SG), James Arnold (PF), Henry Roundtree (C) Jimmy Smith, Brandon Shinkle, Robert Cleveland, Cory Tipler | |
| 18:08 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Smith makes the runner from close range on a great pass from Jerry O'Shea | 43-37 |
| 17:58 | South Alabama | James Arnold misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left wing but he's hacked by Brad Smith - foul #3 on Brad Smith, team foul #3 | 43-37 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange (PG), Dan Kiker (SG), Jesse Corby (SF), David Strohl (C) Roger Carr, Jerry O'Shea, Nathan Woods, Brad Smith | |
| Subs | South Alabama | | |
| 17:58 | South Alabama | James Arnold makes the 1st free throw | 43-38 |
| 17:58 | South Alabama | James Arnold makes the 2nd free throw | 43-39 |
| 17:34 | Northern Illinois University | Robbie Shouse hits a floater from the left side on a nice dish by Robert Lange | 45-39 |
| 17:20 | South Alabama | Greg Morgan makes the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 45-41 |
| 17:00 | Northern Illinois University | David Strohl misses the floater from the left block but the foul's on Henry Roundtree - foul #1 on Henry Roundtree, team foul #3 | 45-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr (PG), Nathan Woods (SF), Jonathan Rosenbalm (PF) Dan Kiker, Jesse Corby, Robbie Shouse | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Jimmy Smith (PG), Brandon Shinkle (SG), Robert Cleveland (PF), Cory Tipler (C) Manuel Womack, Greg Morgan, James Arnold, Henry Roundtree | |
| 17:00 | Northern Illinois University | David Strohl makes the 1st free throw | 46-41 |
| 17:00 | Northern Illinois University | David Strohl makes the 2nd free throw | 47-41 |
| 16:43 | South Alabama | William Phelps hits a driving attempt in the lane | 47-43 |
| 16:28 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm dunks the ball on a great pass from Roger Carr | 49-43 |
| 16:09 | South Alabama | Jimmy Smith misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 49-43 |
| 16:08 | South Alabama | William Phelps can't tip it in | 49-43 |
| 16:06 | South Alabama | Robert Cleveland grabs the offensive board | 49-43 |
| 15:49 | South Alabama | Brandon Shinkle misses the 3 pointer from the right corner | 49-43 |
| 15:48 | South Alabama | Cory Tipler grabs the offensive rebound | 49-43 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger Carr (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - Robert Lange (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Nathan Woods (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 4 reb. PF - Jonathan Rosenbalm (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. C - David Strohl (fairly fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | South Alabama | PG - Jimmy Smith (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Brandon Shinkle (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - William Phelps (tiring) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Robert Cleveland (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Cory Tipler (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 15:29 | South Alabama | Nathan Woods steals it from Jimmy Smith | 49-43 |
| 15:09 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods misses the wide open 3pt attempt from the left wing | 49-43 |
| 15:07 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr can't tip it in | 49-43 |
| 15:06 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm can't tip it in | 49-43 |
| 15:04 | South Alabama | The rebound goes to Brandon Shinkle | 49-43 |
| 14:57 | South Alabama | Brandon Shinkle's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 49-43 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Chad Lee (PG), Jerry O'Shea (SG), Jesse Corby (SF), Brad Smith (PF), Harold Morgan (C) Roger Carr, Robert Lange, Nathan Woods, Jonathan Rosenbalm, David Strohl | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Manuel Womack (PG), Greg Morgan (SG), Bradley Clardy (SF), James Arnold (PF), Henry Roundtree (C) Jimmy Smith, Brandon Shinkle, William Phelps, Robert Cleveland, Cory Tipler | |
| 14:39 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea buries a 3 from the left wing set up by Jesse Corby | 52-43 |
| 14:22 | South Alabama | Bradley Clardy knocks in the runner in the lane | 52-45 |
| 14:14 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby buries a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 54-45 |
| 13:58 | South Alabama | Bradley Clardy hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway in the paint but the foul's on Harold Morgan - foul #2 on Harold Morgan, team foul #4 | 54-45 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | South Alabama | John Dollinger (PG) Greg Morgan | |
| 13:58 | South Alabama | Bradley Clardy makes the 1st free throw | 54-46 |
| 13:58 | South Alabama | Bradley Clardy makes the 2nd free throw | 54-47 |
| 13:39 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Smith is open but comes up short on the turnaround from the right block but the foul's on John Dollinger - foul #3 on John Dollinger, team foul #4 | 54-47 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robbie Shouse (C) Harold Morgan | |
| Subs | South Alabama | | |
| 13:39 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Smith misses the 1st free throw | 54-47 |
| 13:39 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Smith misses the 2nd free throw | 54-47 |
| 13:39 | South Alabama | Henry Roundtree snags the defensive board | 54-47 |
| 13:12 | South Alabama | Bradley Clardy dunks the ball on a nice dish by Manuel Womack | 54-49 |
| 13:09 | Northern Illinois University | James Arnold steals the ball from Jerry O'Shea in the backcourt | 54-49 |
| 12:58 | South Alabama | Manuel Womack comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 54-49 |
| 12:56 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Jesse Corby | 54-49 |
| 12:52 | Northern Illinois University | Bradley Clardy picks off the pass by Jesse Corby in the backcourt | 54-49 |
| 12:31 | South Alabama | John Dollinger clanks a 3 from the left wing | 54-49 |
| 12:29 | Northern Illinois University | Robbie Shouse pulls down the rebound | 54-49 |
| 12:22 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby buries a driving attempt in the paint on a nice dish by Chad Lee | 56-49 |
| 12:07 | South Alabama | Robbie Shouse swats the short shot by Henry Roundtree | 56-49 |
| 12:05 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Brad Smith | 56-49 |
| 12:00 | Northern Illinois University | Chad Lee comes up short on the driving attempt in the paint | 56-49 |
| 11:59 | South Alabama | The rebound goes to James Arnold | 56-49 |
| 11:55 | South Alabama | Bradley Clardy hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left block | 56-49 |
| 11:53 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby pulls down the rebound | 56-49 |
| 11:51 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea's pass is intercepted by John Dollinger in the backcourt | 56-49 |
| 11:38 | South Alabama | Henry Roundtree makes the floater in the lane on a great pass from Bradley Clardy and the foul's on Robbie Shouse - foul #1 on Robbie Shouse, team foul #5 | 56-51 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr (PG), Robert Lange (SG), Nathan Woods (SF), Jonathan Rosenbalm (PF), Harold Morgan (C) Chad Lee, Jerry O'Shea, Jesse Corby, Brad Smith, Robbie Shouse | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Jimmy Smith (PG), Brandon Shinkle (SG), Greg Morgan (SF), Cory Tipler (C) John Dollinger, Manuel Womack, Bradley Clardy, James Arnold | |
| 11:38 | South Alabama | Henry Roundtree makes the free throw | 56-52 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger Carr (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - Robert Lange (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Nathan Woods (fresh) 13 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. PF - Jonathan Rosenbalm (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. C - Harold Morgan (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | South Alabama | PG - Jimmy Smith (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Brandon Shinkle (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Greg Morgan (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Henry Roundtree (fairly fresh) 3 pts. C - Cory Tipler (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 11:35 | Northern Illinois University | Jimmy Smith steals it from Nathan Woods in the backcourt | 56-52 |
| 11:25 | South Alabama | Greg Morgan is hacked by Robert Lange - foul #1 on Robert Lange, team foul #6 | 56-52 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Robert Cleveland (PF) Henry Roundtree | |
| 11:16 | South Alabama | Jimmy Smith drills a shot from the free throw line | 56-54 |
| 11:10 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 56-54 |
| 11:08 | South Alabama | The rebound goes to Greg Morgan | 56-54 |
| 11:02 | South Alabama | Brandon Shinkle misses the 3 from straight away | 56-54 |
| 11:00 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr gets the rebound | 56-54 |
| 10:58 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr's pass is intercepted by Greg Morgan in the backcourt | 56-54 |
| 10:40 | South Alabama | Brandon Shinkle misses badly on a runner from close range | 56-54 |
| 10:39 | South Alabama | Cory Tipler hits the follow up shot | 56-56 |
| 10:35 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right wing | 56-56 |
| 10:34 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan tips it but misses | 56-56 |
| 10:32 | South Alabama | The rebound goes to Cory Tipler | 56-56 |
| 10:28 | South Alabama | Brandon Shinkle misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 56-56 |
| 10:27 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Harold Morgan | 56-56 |
| 10:24 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr is hacked by Brandon Shinkle in the backcourt - foul #3 on Brandon Shinkle, team foul #5 | 56-56 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker (SG), David Strohl (C) Robert Lange, Harold Morgan | |
| Subs | South Alabama | William Phelps (SF) Greg Morgan | |
| 10:11 | Northern Illinois University | David Strohl banks in the layup on a nice dish by Roger Carr and he's fouled by Jimmy Smith - foul #3 on Jimmy Smith, team foul #6 | 58-56 |
| 10:11 | Northern Illinois University | David Strohl makes the free throw | 59-56 |
| 10:03 | South Alabama | Robert Cleveland misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 59-56 |
| 10:01 | South Alabama | The offensive rebound goes to Brandon Shinkle | 59-56 |
| 09:49 | South Alabama | Brandon Shinkle misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 59-56 |
| 09:47 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Nathan Woods | 59-56 |
| 09:45 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 59-56 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea (SG) Jonathan Rosenbalm | |
| Subs | South Alabama | | |
| 09:36 | South Alabama | Jimmy Smith connects on the fadeaway from the left wing on a great pass from Cory Tipler | 59-58 |
| 09:23 | Northern Illinois University | Brandon Shinkle steals the ball from David Strohl | 59-58 |
| 09:01 | South Alabama | Cory Tipler banks in the layup on a nice dish by Jimmy Smith | 59-60 |
| 08:55 | Northern Illinois University | Brandon Shinkle is called for the reach on Jerry O'Shea in the backcourt - foul #4 on Brandon Shinkle, team foul #7 | 59-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange (PG), Robbie Shouse (PF), Harold Morgan (C) Roger Carr, Dan Kiker, David Strohl | |
| Subs | South Alabama | John Dollinger (PG), Manuel Womack (SG) Jimmy Smith, Brandon Shinkle | |
| 08:55 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea makes the 1st free throw | 60-60 |
| 08:55 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea misses the 2nd free throw | 60-60 |
| 08:55 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Robbie Shouse | 60-60 |
| 08:40 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan's floater is tipped away by Cory Tipler | 60-60 |
| 08:39 | Northern Illinois University | Robbie Shouse gets the offensive rebound | 60-60 |
| 08:30 | Northern Illinois University | Cory Tipler blocks the jumper by Robert Lange | 60-60 |
| 08:28 | Northern Illinois University | Robbie Shouse tips it home | 62-60 |
| 08:09 | South Alabama | William Phelps clanks a shot in the lane but he's hacked by Nathan Woods - foul #2 on Nathan Woods, team foul #7 | 62-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Chad Lee (PG), Jesse Corby (SF), Jonathan Rosenbalm (PF) Robert Lange, Nathan Woods, Harold Morgan | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Greg Morgan (SG), James Arnold (PF) Manuel Womack, Robert Cleveland | |
| 08:09 | South Alabama | William Phelps misses the 1st free throw | 62-60 |
| 08:09 | South Alabama | William Phelps misses the 2nd free throw | 62-60 |
| 08:09 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Jonathan Rosenbalm | 62-60 |
| 07:48 | Northern Illinois University | Chad Lee hits the easy wide open finger roll | 64-60 |
| 07:31 | South Alabama | William Phelps misses short on a jumpshot from the right wing but he's fouled by Jerry O'Shea - foul #2 on Jerry O'Shea, team foul #8 | 64-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker (SG), Harold Morgan (C) Jerry O'Shea, Robbie Shouse | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Jimmy Smith (PG), Henry Roundtree (C) John Dollinger, Cory Tipler | |
| 07:31 | South Alabama | William Phelps makes the 1st free throw | 64-61 |
| 07:31 | South Alabama | William Phelps misses the 2nd free throw | 64-61 |
| 07:31 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan pulls down the rebound | 64-61 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Chad Lee (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - Dan Kiker (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Jesse Corby (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. PF - Jonathan Rosenbalm (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. C - Harold Morgan (fresh) 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | South Alabama | PG - Jimmy Smith (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Greg Morgan (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. SF - William Phelps (tiring) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - James Arnold (fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb. C - Henry Roundtree (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| 07:20 | Northern Illinois University | William Phelps is called for the reach on Jonathan Rosenbalm - foul #2 on William Phelps, team foul #8 | 64-61 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr (PG) Chad Lee | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Manuel Womack (PG), Bradley Clardy (SF) Jimmy Smith, William Phelps | |
| 07:20 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm misses the 1st free throw | 64-61 |
| 07:20 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan pulls down the offensive rebound | 64-61 |
| 07:12 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway near the basket | 64-61 |
| 07:11 | South Alabama | James Arnold gets the rebound | 64-61 |
| 07:06 | South Alabama | Bradley Clardy is whistled for a carry | 64-61 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange (SG), David Strohl (C) Jonathan Rosenbalm, Harold Morgan | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Jimmy Smith (PG) Greg Morgan | |
| 06:52 | Northern Illinois University | David Strohl drills a 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Roger Carr | 67-61 |
| 06:32 | South Alabama | Henry Roundtree makes the fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 67-63 |
| 06:11 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 67-63 |
| 06:09 | South Alabama | The rebound goes to Bradley Clardy | 67-63 |
| 05:55 | South Alabama | Manuel Womack travels with the ball | 67-63 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Chad Lee (PG), Jerry O'Shea (SG), Nathan Woods (SF), Brad Smith (PF), Harold Morgan (C) Roger Carr, Robert Lange, Jesse Corby, Dan Kiker, David Strohl | |
| Subs | South Alabama | John Dollinger (PG), Brandon Shinkle (SG), William Phelps (SF), Robert Cleveland (PF), Cory Tipler (C) Jimmy Smith, Manuel Womack, Bradley Clardy, Henry Roundtree, James Arnold | |
| 05:42 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea misses the 3pt shot from the left corner | 67-63 |
| 05:40 | South Alabama | Brandon Shinkle snags the defensive board | 67-63 |
| 05:33 | South Alabama | Robert Cleveland scores on a fadeaway from the left block set up by John Dollinger | 67-65 |
| 05:13 | Northern Illinois University | Chad Lee drills a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 69-65 |
| 04:46 | South Alabama | Cory Tipler makes the floater from close range on a nice dish by John Dollinger | 69-67 |
| 04:24 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan misses badly on a jumpshot from the free throw line but he's hacked by Cory Tipler - foul #2 on Cory Tipler, team foul #9 | 69-67 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr (PG), Dan Kiker (SG), Jonathan Rosenbalm (PF) Chad Lee, Jerry O'Shea, Brad Smith | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Jimmy Smith (PG), Greg Morgan (SG), Bradley Clardy (SF), Henry Roundtree (PF), James Arnold (C) John Dollinger, Brandon Shinkle, William Phelps, Robert Cleveland, Cory Tipler | |
| 04:24 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan makes the 1st free throw | 70-67 |
| 04:24 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan misses the 2nd free throw | 70-67 |
| 04:24 | South Alabama | Bradley Clardy grabs the board | 70-67 |
| 04:16 | South Alabama | Henry Roundtree can't finish the layup | 70-67 |
| 04:14 | South Alabama | James Arnold tips it home | 70-69 |
| 04:10 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing | 70-69 |
| 04:09 | South Alabama | James Arnold snags the defensive board | 70-69 |
| 04:04 | South Alabama | Henry Roundtree is fouled on the floor by Jonathan Rosenbalm - foul #2 on Jonathan Rosenbalm, team foul #9 | 70-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange (SG), Jesse Corby (SF), Robbie Shouse (C) Dan Kiker, Nathan Woods, Harold Morgan | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Manuel Womack (SG) Bradley Clardy | |
| 04:04 | South Alabama | Henry Roundtree misses the 1st free throw | 70-69 |
| 04:04 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Jonathan Rosenbalm | 70-69 |
| 03:46 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr buries a jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Jonathan Rosenbalm | 72-69 |
| 03:26 | South Alabama | James Arnold misses short on a driving attempt near the basket | 72-69 |
| 03:25 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm grabs the defensive rebound | 72-69 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger Carr (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. SG - Robert Lange (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jesse Corby (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. PF - Jonathan Rosenbalm (fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. C - Robbie Shouse (fresh) 6 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | South Alabama | PG - Jimmy Smith (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Manuel Womack (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SF - Greg Morgan (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Henry Roundtree (fairly fresh) 5 pts. C - James Arnold (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 10 reb. | |
| 03:19 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby clanks a driving attempt in the lane but he's fouled by Greg Morgan - foul #2 on Greg Morgan, team foul #10 | 72-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Brandon Shinkle (SG), Bradley Clardy (SF), Robert Cleveland (PF) Jimmy Smith, Greg Morgan, Henry Roundtree | |
| 03:19 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby makes the 1st free throw | 73-69 |
| 03:19 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby misses the 2nd free throw | 73-69 |
| 03:19 | South Alabama | James Arnold grabs the board | 73-69 |
| 02:51 | South Alabama | Manuel Womack is fouled on the floor by Jonathan Rosenbalm - foul #3 on Jonathan Rosenbalm, team foul #10 | 73-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker (SG), Nathan Woods (SF), David Strohl (C) Robert Lange, Jesse Corby, Jonathan Rosenbalm | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Cory Tipler (C) James Arnold | |
| 02:51 | South Alabama | Manuel Womack misses the 1st free throw | 73-69 |
| 02:51 | South Alabama | Manuel Womack makes the 2nd free throw | 73-70 |
| 02:46 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 73-70 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange (SG), Brad Smith (PF) Dan Kiker, David Strohl | |
| Subs | South Alabama | John Dollinger (PG), Greg Morgan (SF), Henry Roundtree (PF) Brandon Shinkle, Bradley Clardy, Robert Cleveland | |
| 02:36 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange scores on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Robbie Shouse | 75-70 |
| 02:36 | South Alabama | South Alabama calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 75-70 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea (SG), Jonathan Rosenbalm (PF) Robert Lange, Robbie Shouse | |
| Subs | South Alabama | William Phelps (SF) John Dollinger | |
| 02:13 | South Alabama | Jerry O'Shea picks off the pass by Cory Tipler | 75-70 |
| 01:48 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods misses long on a driving attempt from the baseline | 75-70 |
| 01:46 | South Alabama | Cory Tipler snags the defensive board | 75-70 |
| 01:46 | South Alabama | South Alabama calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 75-70 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan (C) Brad Smith | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Jimmy Smith (PG), Brandon Shinkle (SG), Robert Cleveland (PF) Manuel Womack, Greg Morgan, Henry Roundtree | |
| 01:28 | South Alabama | Cory Tipler misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 75-70 |
| 01:27 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan gets the rebound | 75-70 |
| 01:22 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea clanks a jumper near the basket but he's hacked by William Phelps - foul #3 on William Phelps, team foul #11 | 75-70 |
| 01:22 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea makes the 1st free throw | 76-70 |
| 01:22 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea makes the 2nd free throw | 77-70 |
| 01:04 | South Alabama | William Phelps travels with the ball | 77-70 |
| 00:50 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan hits a fadeaway jumper from the right wing set up by Jerry O'Shea | 79-70 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | South Alabama | South Alabama is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:43 | South Alabama | Brandon Shinkle scores on a 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Jimmy Smith | 79-73 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | South Alabama | South Alabama is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:41 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods is hacked by Brandon Shinkle in the backcourt - foul #5 on Brandon Shinkle, team foul #12 | 79-73 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker (PF), Robbie Shouse (C) Jonathan Rosenbalm, Harold Morgan | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Manuel Womack (SG) Brandon Shinkle | |
| 00:41 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods makes the 1st free throw | 80-73 |
| 00:41 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods makes the 2nd free throw | 81-73 |
| 00:39 | South Alabama | Roger Carr is called for the reach on Jimmy Smith in the backcourt - foul #2 on Roger Carr, team foul #11 | 81-73 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm (PF), Harold Morgan (C) Dan Kiker, Robbie Shouse | |
| Subs | South Alabama | | |
| 00:39 | South Alabama | Jimmy Smith makes the 1st free throw | 81-74 |
| 00:39 | South Alabama | Jimmy Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 81-75 |
| 00:38 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea is hacked by Manuel Womack in the backcourt - foul #1 on Manuel Womack, team foul #13 | 81-75 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker (PF), Robbie Shouse (C) Jonathan Rosenbalm, Harold Morgan | |
| Subs | South Alabama | | |
| 00:38 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea makes the 1st free throw | 82-75 |
| 00:38 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea makes the 2nd free throw | 83-75 |
| 00:30 | South Alabama | William Phelps scores on a 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Jimmy Smith | 83-78 |
| 00:30 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 83-78 |
| 00:28 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker is fouled in the backcourt by Jimmy Smith - foul #4 on Jimmy Smith, team foul #14 | 83-78 |
| 00:28 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker misses the 1st free throw | 83-78 |
| 00:28 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker makes the 2nd free throw | 84-78 |
| 00:21 | South Alabama | Manuel Womack is fouled on the floor by Dan Kiker - foul #1 on Dan Kiker, team foul #12 | 84-78 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm (PF), Harold Morgan (C) Dan Kiker, Robbie Shouse | |
| Subs | South Alabama | | |
| 00:21 | South Alabama | Manuel Womack makes the 1st free throw | 84-79 |
| 00:21 | South Alabama | Manuel Womack misses the 2nd free throw | 84-79 |
| 00:21 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm grabs the defensive rebound | 84-79 |
| 00:20 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm is fouled in the backcourt by Jimmy Smith - foul #5 on Jimmy Smith, team foul #15 | 84-79 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robbie Shouse (C) Harold Morgan | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Greg Morgan (SG) Jimmy Smith | |
| 00:20 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm makes the 1st free throw | 85-79 |
| 00:20 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm makes the 2nd free throw | 86-79 |
| 00:16 | South Alabama | South Alabama calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 86-79 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan (C) Robbie Shouse | |
| Subs | South Alabama | | |
| 00:12 | South Alabama | Greg Morgan hits a 3 from the left corner | 86-82 |
| 00:11 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr is hacked by Manuel Womack in the backcourt - foul #2 on Manuel Womack, team foul #16 | 86-82 |
| 00:11 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr makes the 1st free throw | 87-82 |
| 00:11 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr misses the 2nd free throw | 87-82 |
| 00:11 | South Alabama | Manuel Womack gets the rebound | 87-82 |
| 00:04 | South Alabama | Greg Morgan is whistled for traveling | 87-82 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker (PF), Robbie Shouse (C) Jonathan Rosenbalm, Harold Morgan | |
| Subs | South Alabama | | |
| 00:01 | Northern Illinois University | Greg Morgan is called for the reach on Dan Kiker in the backcourt - foul #3 on Greg Morgan, team foul #17 | 87-82 |
| 00:01 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker misses the 1st free throw | 87-82 |
| 00:01 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker makes the 2nd free throw | 88-82 |
| 00:00 | South Alabama | Manuel Womack misses short on a fullcourt shot | 88-82 |