| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger Carr (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Jerry O'Shea (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Nathan Woods (fresh) 12 pts. PF - Jonathan Rosenbalm (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Harold Morgan (fresh) 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Saint Louis | PG - Willie Smith (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - Charles Woodland (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Dennis Williams (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. PF - Michael Williams (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Isaac Klemm (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods inbounds the ball | 33-27 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Saint Louis | Saint Louis is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:39 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm hits a runner from the right block set up by Roger Carr | 35-27 |
| 19:23 | Saint Louis | Willie Smith drills a 3pt shot from straight away set up by Charles Woodland | 35-30 |
| 19:18 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea hits a 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by Roger Carr | 38-30 |
| 19:00 | Saint Louis | Charles Woodland throws a bad pass out of bounds | 38-30 |
| 18:48 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods misses the easy layup | 38-30 |
| 18:46 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm tips it home | 40-30 |
| 18:25 | Saint Louis | Willie Smith clanks a 3 pointer from the right corner | 40-30 |
| 18:23 | Saint Louis | Isaac Klemm pulls down the offensive rebound | 40-30 |
| 18:04 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams misses short on a 3 from straight away | 40-30 |
| 18:02 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan pulls down the rebound | 40-30 |
| 17:58 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr scores on a driving attempt near the basket on a great pass from Jerry O'Shea | 42-30 |
| 17:44 | Saint Louis | Michael Williams hits a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a nice dish by Willie Smith | 42-33 |
| 17:39 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm throws a bad pass out of bounds | 42-33 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Brad Smith (C) Harold Morgan | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | David Spence (C) Isaac Klemm | |
| 17:22 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams can't connect on a 3 from the left wing | 42-33 |
| 17:21 | Saint Louis | Charles Woodland misses the tip | 42-33 |
| 17:20 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Brad Smith | 42-33 |
| 17:14 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods makes the floater from the left wing on a nice dish by Jonathan Rosenbalm | 44-33 |
| 16:54 | Saint Louis | David Spence misses the shot from the right side | 44-33 |
| 16:52 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Smith grabs the defensive rebound | 44-33 |
| 16:48 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods drills a 3pt shot from straight away set up by Roger Carr | 47-33 |
| 16:31 | Saint Louis | Jonathan Rosenbalm is called for the reach on Willie Smith - foul #1 on Jonathan Rosenbalm, team foul #1 | 47-33 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange (SG), Robbie Shouse (C) Jerry O'Shea, Jonathan Rosenbalm | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | James Walsh (PG), Dale Wells (SG), Timothy Bruce (SF) Willie Smith, Charles Woodland, Dennis Williams | |
| 16:20 | Saint Louis | James Walsh is fouled on the floor by Robert Lange - foul #1 on Robert Lange, team foul #2 | 47-33 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker (SG), Jesse Corby (SF), Harold Morgan (C) Roger Carr, Nathan Woods, Robbie Shouse | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | Isaac Klemm (PF) Michael Williams | |
| 16:00 | Saint Louis | Isaac Klemm blows the layup but he's hacked by Brad Smith - foul #2 on Brad Smith, team foul #3 | 47-33 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | William Begley (C) David Spence | |
| 16:00 | Saint Louis | Isaac Klemm misses the 1st free throw | 47-33 |
| 16:00 | Saint Louis | Isaac Klemm makes the 2nd free throw | 47-34 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Robert Lange (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Dan Kiker (fresh) 2 reb. SF - Jesse Corby (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Brad Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Harold Morgan (fresh) 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Saint Louis | PG - James Walsh (fresh) SG - Dale Wells (fresh) SF - Timothy Bruce (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Isaac Klemm (fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. C - William Begley (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. | |
| 15:44 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby misses short on a jump hook from the right block | 47-34 |
| 15:43 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan pulls down the offensive rebound | 47-34 |
| 15:27 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Wells steals the ball from Dan Kiker | 47-34 |
| 15:23 | Saint Louis | James Walsh lays it in set up by Dale Wells | 47-36 |
| 14:59 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker makes the 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Robert Lange | 50-36 |
| 14:35 | Saint Louis | James Walsh is fouled on the floor by Jesse Corby - foul #2 on Jesse Corby, team foul #4 | 50-36 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr (PG), Jerry O'Shea (SG), Nathan Woods (SF), Jonathan Rosenbalm (PF), Robbie Shouse (C) Robert Lange, Dan Kiker, Jesse Corby, Brad Smith, Harold Morgan | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | Willie Smith (PG), Charles Woodland (SG), Dennis Williams (SF) James Walsh, Dale Wells, Isaac Klemm | |
| 14:18 | Saint Louis | The short jumper by Charles Woodland is denied by Robbie Shouse | 50-36 |
| 14:16 | Northern Illinois University | Robbie Shouse grabs the defensive rebound | 50-36 |
| 14:10 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 50-36 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | Michael Williams (PF) Timothy Bruce | |
| 13:44 | Saint Louis | Charles Woodland is fouled on the floor by Robbie Shouse - foul #1 on Robbie Shouse, team foul #5 | 50-36 |
| 13:30 | Saint Louis | Charles Woodland misses the 3 from the left wing | 50-36 |
| 13:28 | Saint Louis | Willie Smith gets the offensive rebound | 50-36 |
| 13:23 | Saint Louis | Willie Smith scores on a 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Dennis Williams | 50-39 |
| 13:18 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr comes up short on the jumpshot from the left side | 50-39 |
| 13:16 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams snags the defensive board | 50-39 |
| 13:01 | Saint Louis | William Begley misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 50-39 |
| 13:00 | Northern Illinois University | Robbie Shouse gets the rebound | 50-39 |
| 12:56 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr misses badly on a jumper near the basket but the foul's on Willie Smith - foul #1 on Willie Smith, team foul #1 | 50-39 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan (C) Robbie Shouse | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | Isaac Klemm (C) William Begley | |
| 12:56 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr makes the 1st free throw | 51-39 |
| 12:56 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr misses the 2nd free throw | 51-39 |
| 12:56 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm grabs the offensive rebound | 51-39 |
| 12:47 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing but the foul's on Michael Williams - foul #2 on Michael Williams, team foul #2 | 51-39 |
| 12:47 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm misses the 1st free throw | 51-39 |
| 12:47 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm misses the 2nd free throw | 51-39 |
| 12:47 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams snags the defensive board | 51-39 |
| 12:39 | Saint Louis | Michael Williams clanks a fadeaway from the right side | 51-39 |
| 12:38 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods pulls down the rebound | 51-39 |
| 12:28 | Northern Illinois University | The short jumper by Roger Carr is denied by Michael Williams | 51-39 |
| 12:26 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods tips it but misses | 51-39 |
| 12:25 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams snags the defensive board | 51-39 |
| 12:00 | Saint Louis | Charles Woodland clanks a fadeaway from the left side | 51-39 |
| 11:58 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm gets the rebound | 51-39 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger Carr (fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. SG - Jerry O'Shea (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Nathan Woods (fresh) 17 pts. 3 reb. PF - Jonathan Rosenbalm (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 8 reb. C - Harold Morgan (fresh) 6 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Saint Louis | PG - Willie Smith (fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. SG - Charles Woodland (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SF - Dennis Williams (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. PF - Michael Williams (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. C - Isaac Klemm (fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 11:53 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 51-39 |
| 11:51 | Saint Louis | Charles Woodland pulls down the rebound | 51-39 |
| 11:39 | Saint Louis | Charles Woodland misses the floater from the right side | 51-39 |
| 11:38 | Saint Louis | Michael Williams tips it back up and in | 51-41 |
| 11:25 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea is hacked by Charles Woodland - foul #1 on Charles Woodland, team foul #3 | 51-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange (SG), Brad Smith (PF), Robbie Shouse (C) Jerry O'Shea, Jonathan Rosenbalm, Harold Morgan | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | Timothy Bruce (SF), David Spence (C) Dennis Williams, Isaac Klemm | |
| 11:02 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods can't connect on a shot from just outside the lane but he's hacked by David Spence - foul #1 on David Spence, team foul #4 | 51-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | James Walsh (PG), Dale Wells (SG), William Begley (C) Willie Smith, Charles Woodland, Michael Williams | |
| 11:02 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods makes the 1st free throw | 52-41 |
| 11:02 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods makes the 2nd free throw | 53-41 |
| 10:48 | Saint Louis | Timothy Bruce makes the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Dale Wells | 53-44 |
| 10:42 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Wells steals the ball from Robert Lange | 53-44 |
| 10:25 | Saint Louis | David Spence comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 53-44 |
| 10:23 | Northern Illinois University | Robbie Shouse grabs the defensive rebound | 53-44 |
| 10:18 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange misses the jumpshot from the right side but the foul's on Dale Wells - foul #1 on Dale Wells, team foul #5 | 53-44 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea (SG), Jesse Corby (SF) Roger Carr, Nathan Woods | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | | |
| 10:18 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange makes the 1st free throw | 54-44 |
| 10:18 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange misses the 2nd free throw | 54-44 |
| 10:18 | Saint Louis | William Begley pulls down the rebound | 54-44 |
| 09:57 | Saint Louis | William Begley's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 54-44 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan (C) Robbie Shouse | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | Willie Smith (PG), Charles Woodland (SG), Dennis Williams (SF), Isaac Klemm (PF) James Walsh, Dale Wells, Timothy Bruce, David Spence | |
| 09:36 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 54-44 |
| 09:34 | Saint Louis | William Begley grabs the board | 54-44 |
| 09:18 | Saint Louis | Charles Woodland is whistled for a carry | 54-44 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr (PG), Nathan Woods (SF), Jonathan Rosenbalm (PF) Robert Lange, Jesse Corby, Brad Smith | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | David Spence (C) William Begley | |
| 09:08 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr connects on the driving attempt in the paint on a nice dish by Jerry O'Shea | 56-44 |
| 08:48 | Saint Louis | Willie Smith throws a bad pass out of bounds | 56-44 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | Michael Williams (PF) David Spence | |
| 08:29 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods makes the jumper from the right block set up by Roger Carr | 58-44 |
| 08:14 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams scores on a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Willie Smith | 58-47 |
| 07:58 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea hits a 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from Roger Carr | 61-47 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger Carr (fresh) 11 pts. 6 ast. SG - Jerry O'Shea (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Nathan Woods (fresh) 21 pts. 3 reb. PF - Jonathan Rosenbalm (fresh) 6 pts. 8 reb. C - Harold Morgan (fairly fresh) 6 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Saint Louis | PG - Willie Smith (fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. SG - Charles Woodland (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SF - Dennis Williams (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. PF - Michael Williams (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. C - Isaac Klemm (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 07:53 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams is fouled on the floor by Roger Carr - foul #3 on Roger Carr, team foul #6 | 61-47 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange (SG), Brad Smith (PF), Robbie Shouse (C) Jerry O'Shea, Jonathan Rosenbalm, Harold Morgan | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | James Walsh (PG), Timothy Bruce (SF), William Begley (C) Willie Smith, Dennis Williams, Isaac Klemm | |
| 07:28 | Saint Louis | Charles Woodland misses the jumper from close range | 61-47 |
| 07:27 | Saint Louis | William Begley grabs the offensive board | 61-47 |
| 07:17 | Saint Louis | Nathan Woods steals it from James Walsh | 61-47 |
| 07:07 | Northern Illinois University | Robbie Shouse connects on the jumpshot from the right side on a nice dish by Roger Carr | 63-47 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Saint Louis | Saint Louis is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 06:52 | Saint Louis | James Walsh can't connect on a floater from the free throw line but the foul's on Roger Carr - foul #4 on Roger Carr, team foul #7 | 63-47 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker (SG), Jesse Corby (SF), Jonathan Rosenbalm (PF) Roger Carr, Nathan Woods, Robbie Shouse | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | Willie Smith (PG), David Spence (PF) Charles Woodland, Michael Williams | |
| 06:52 | Saint Louis | James Walsh misses the 1st free throw | 63-47 |
| 06:52 | Saint Louis | James Walsh makes the 2nd free throw | 63-48 |
| 06:40 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange drills a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Brad Smith | 65-48 |
| 06:35 | Saint Louis | Willie Smith throws a bad pass out of bounds | 65-48 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea (SG) Dan Kiker | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams (SF) David Spence | |
| 06:18 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm misses short on a jumpshot from the left wing | 65-48 |
| 06:16 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm hits the follow up shot | 67-48 |
| 05:58 | Saint Louis | Timothy Bruce misses short on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 67-48 |
| 05:57 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Smith gets the rebound | 67-48 |
| 05:53 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby scores on a jump hook in the paint on a nice dish by Jonathan Rosenbalm | 69-48 |
| 05:36 | Saint Louis | Timothy Bruce connects on the 3 from the right wing | 69-51 |
| 05:26 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby can't finish the layup | 69-51 |
| 05:25 | Saint Louis | Timothy Bruce snags the defensive board | 69-51 |
| 05:17 | Saint Louis | William Begley hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 69-51 |
| 05:16 | Saint Louis | James Walsh tips it home | 69-53 |
| 05:01 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm can't connect on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 69-53 |
| 05:00 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams grabs the board | 69-53 |
| 04:45 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams drills a runner in the paint | 69-55 |
| 04:45 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 69-55 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr (PG), Nathan Woods (SF), Harold Morgan (C) Robert Lange, Jesse Corby, Brad Smith | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | Charles Woodland (SG), Michael Williams (PF), Isaac Klemm (C) James Walsh, Timothy Bruce, William Begley | |
| 04:29 | Northern Illinois University | Willie Smith steps in front of the Nathan Woods pass | 69-55 |
| 04:17 | Saint Louis | Willie Smith banks in the layup set up by Dennis Williams | 69-57 |
| 04:10 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr comes up short on the 3 from the right wing | 69-57 |
| 04:09 | Saint Louis | Charles Woodland snags the defensive board | 69-57 |
| 04:01 | Saint Louis | Charles Woodland hits a 3pt attempt from straight away | 69-60 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger Carr (fresh) 11 pts. 7 ast. 4 pf. SG - Jerry O'Shea (fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Nathan Woods (fresh) 21 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Jonathan Rosenbalm (fresh) 8 pts. 9 reb. C - Harold Morgan (fresh) 6 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Saint Louis | PG - Willie Smith (fresh) 15 pts. 3 ast. SG - Charles Woodland (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - Dennis Williams (fresh) 11 pts. 8 reb. PF - Michael Williams (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. C - Isaac Klemm (fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Saint Louis | Saint Louis is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:55 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 69-60 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Saint Louis | Saint Louis is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:31 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 69-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Brad Smith (PF) Jonathan Rosenbalm | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | | |
| 03:10 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Roger Carr | 72-60 |
| 02:50 | Saint Louis | Willie Smith hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner | 72-60 |
| 02:48 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea snags the defensive board | 72-60 |
| 02:44 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea double dribbles | 72-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | Timothy Bruce (SF), William Begley (C) Dennis Williams, Isaac Klemm | |
| 02:31 | Saint Louis | Nathan Woods is called for the reach on Michael Williams - foul #1 on Nathan Woods, team foul #8 | 72-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange (SG), Robbie Shouse (C) Jerry O'Shea, Harold Morgan | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | James Walsh (PG) Willie Smith | |
| 02:31 | Saint Louis | Michael Williams makes the 1st free throw | 72-61 |
| 02:31 | Saint Louis | Michael Williams makes the 2nd free throw | 72-62 |
| 02:29 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 72-62 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea (SG), Jonathan Rosenbalm (PF), Harold Morgan (C) Robert Lange, Brad Smith, Robbie Shouse | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | Willie Smith (PG), Dennis Williams (SF) James Walsh, Timothy Bruce | |
| 02:18 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr hits the finger roll | 74-62 |
| 01:58 | Saint Louis | Willie Smith drills a floater from the right side on a nice dish by Charles Woodland | 74-64 |
| 01:46 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 74-64 |
| 01:44 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Jerry O'Shea | 74-64 |
| 01:30 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods comes up short on the shot from the right side | 74-64 |
| 01:29 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods hits the follow up shot | 76-64 |
| 01:09 | Saint Louis | William Begley's pass is intercepted by Jerry O'Shea | 76-64 |
| 01:06 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr lays it in on a great pass from Jerry O'Shea | 78-64 |
| 00:48 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 78-64 |
| 00:47 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams grabs the offensive rebound | 78-64 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Saint Louis | Saint Louis is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:44 | Saint Louis | Charles Woodland hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the left block | 78-64 |
| 00:43 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Nathan Woods | 78-64 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Saint Louis | Saint Louis is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:16 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm scores on a fadeaway from the free throw line on a great pass from Roger Carr | 80-64 |
| 00:12 | Saint Louis | Willie Smith can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 80-64 |
| 00:11 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea grabs the board | 80-64 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr runs out the clock | 80-64 |