| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Robert Forman (fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. SG - Earl Short (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Dwayne Williams (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. PF - Dominic Russo (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. C - Joseph Carini (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Manchester | PG - Manuel Hankerson (fresh) 9 pts. SG - Michael Hebron (fresh) 14 pts. SF - Scott Jenkins (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. PF - Trent Battles (fresh) 2 reb. C - Brian Long (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Dwayne Williams inbounds the ball | 44-39 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Manchester | Manchester is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 19:47 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Carini's dunk attempt is rejected by Trent Battles | 44-39 |
| 19:46 | Manchester | Trent Battles grabs the defensive rebound | 44-39 |
| 19:33 | Manchester | Manuel Hankerson knocks in the fadeaway from the right block on a great pass from Scott Jenkins | 44-41 |
| 19:16 | Northern Illinois University | Earl Short misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away | 44-41 |
| 19:15 | Manchester | Manuel Hankerson grabs the board | 44-41 |
| 19:08 | Manchester | Scott Jenkins misses the shot from close range | 44-41 |
| 19:06 | Northern Illinois University | Earl Short grabs the board | 44-41 |
| 18:49 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman connects on the pull-up jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Earl Short | 46-41 |
| 18:37 | Manchester | Michael Hebron misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 46-41 |
| 18:35 | Northern Illinois University | Dominic Russo grabs the board | 46-41 |
| 18:27 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Long steals it from Joseph Carini | 46-41 |
| 18:02 | Manchester | Michael Hebron connects on the 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Manuel Hankerson | 46-44 |
| 17:43 | Northern Illinois University | Dwayne Williams can't connect on a driving attempt from the left block but he's hacked by Scott Jenkins - foul #1 on Scott Jenkins, team foul #1 | 46-44 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Timothy Poythress (PF) Dominic Russo | |
| Subs | Manchester | Michael Byers (SG), Joseph Siegel (SF), Derek Prom (PF), Kevin Borquez (C) Michael Hebron, Scott Jenkins, Trent Battles, Brian Long | |
| 17:43 | Northern Illinois University | Dwayne Williams makes the 1st free throw | 47-44 |
| 17:43 | Northern Illinois University | Dwayne Williams misses the 2nd free throw | 47-44 |
| 17:43 | Manchester | The rebound goes to Derek Prom | 47-44 |
| 17:37 | Manchester | Kevin Borquez hits the finger roll | 47-46 |
| 17:16 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Siegel takes the ball from Robert Forman | 47-46 |
| 17:13 | Manchester | Manuel Hankerson is called for the illegal screen in the backcourt - foul #1 on Manuel Hankerson, team foul #2 | 47-46 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Johnson (PG), Ricky Spears (SG), Victor Charles (SF), Roy Kaler (C) Robert Forman, Earl Short, Dwayne Williams, Joseph Carini | |
| Subs | Manchester | | |
| 17:03 | Northern Illinois University | Timothy Poythress misses long on a floater from the right wing but the foul's on Derek Prom - foul #1 on Derek Prom, team foul #3 | 47-46 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Manchester | Thomas Polk (SG) Manuel Hankerson | |
| 17:03 | Northern Illinois University | Timothy Poythress makes the 1st free throw | 48-46 |
| 17:03 | Northern Illinois University | Timothy Poythress misses the 2nd free throw | 48-46 |
| 17:03 | Manchester | Kevin Borquez grabs the defensive rebound | 48-46 |
| 16:57 | Manchester | Kevin Borquez comes up short on the turnaround near the basket | 48-46 |
| 16:56 | Manchester | Kevin Borquez can't tip it in | 48-46 |
| 16:55 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Johnson pulls down the rebound | 48-46 |
| 16:50 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Johnson is hacked by Joseph Siegel - foul #1 on Joseph Siegel, team foul #4 | 48-46 |
| 16:37 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Kaler travels with the ball | 48-46 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dominic Russo (PF) Roy Kaler | |
| Subs | Manchester | Michael Hebron (SG), Scott Jenkins (SF) Thomas Polk, Joseph Siegel | |
| 16:20 | Manchester | Michael Hebron hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 48-49 |
| 16:07 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Johnson misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 48-49 |
| 16:05 | Northern Illinois University | Dominic Russo pulls down the offensive rebound | 48-49 |
| 15:47 | Northern Illinois University | Dominic Russo hits a fadeaway jumper from the right wing set up by Timothy Poythress and he's hacked by Derek Prom - foul #2 on Derek Prom, team foul #5 | 50-49 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman (PG), Earl Short (SG), Joseph Carini (C) Richard Johnson, Ricky Spears, Timothy Poythress | |
| Subs | Manchester | Manuel Hankerson (PG), Trent Battles (PF), Brian Long (C) Michael Byers, Derek Prom, Kevin Borquez | |
| 15:47 | Northern Illinois University | Dominic Russo misses the free throw | 50-49 |
| 15:47 | Manchester | Brian Long grabs the defensive rebound | 50-49 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Robert Forman (fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast. SG - Earl Short (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SF - Victor Charles (fresh) 3 reb. PF - Dominic Russo (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - Joseph Carini (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Manchester | PG - Manuel Hankerson (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. SG - Michael Hebron (fresh) 20 pts. SF - Scott Jenkins (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. 3 stl. PF - Trent Battles (fresh) 3 reb. C - Brian Long (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:26 | Manchester | Michael Hebron misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 50-49 |
| 15:24 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Charles gets the rebound | 50-49 |
| 15:19 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Charles is fouled on the floor by Scott Jenkins - foul #2 on Scott Jenkins, team foul #6 | 50-49 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dwayne Williams (SF), Roy Kaler (PF) Victor Charles, Dominic Russo | |
| Subs | Manchester | Michael Byers (SG), Joseph Siegel (SF) Michael Hebron, Scott Jenkins | |
| 15:11 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Kaler's floater is tipped away by Trent Battles | 50-49 |
| 15:09 | Manchester | Brian Long gets the rebound | 50-49 |
| 15:02 | Manchester | Manuel Hankerson clanks a driving attempt near the basket | 50-49 |
| 15:00 | Manchester | Trent Battles gets the offensive rebound | 50-49 |
| 14:51 | Manchester | Manuel Hankerson drills a shot from the right side on a great pass from Joseph Siegel | 50-51 |
| 14:46 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman knocks in the driving attempt near the basket on a great pass from Dwayne Williams | 52-51 |
| 14:39 | Manchester | Manuel Hankerson comes up short on the fadeaway from just outside the lane | 52-51 |
| 14:37 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Kaler gets the rebound | 52-51 |
| 14:32 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman connects on the jumper in the paint on a great pass from Dwayne Williams | 54-51 |
| 14:19 | Manchester | Brian Long is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #3 on Brian Long, team foul #7 | 54-51 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Timothy Poythress (PF) Roy Kaler | |
| Subs | Manchester | | |
| 14:04 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman's fadeaway is rejected by Brian Long | 54-51 |
| 14:02 | Manchester | Trent Battles grabs the board | 54-51 |
| 13:51 | Manchester | Manuel Hankerson comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 54-51 |
| 13:50 | Northern Illinois University | Earl Short grabs the defensive rebound | 54-51 |
| 13:33 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman makes the 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Dwayne Williams | 57-51 |
| 13:18 | Manchester | Manuel Hankerson comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the right side but he's hacked by Robert Forman - foul #2 on Robert Forman, team foul #1 | 57-51 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Johnson (PG), Ricky Spears (SG), Victor Charles (SF), Dominic Russo (PF) Robert Forman, Earl Short, Dwayne Williams, Joseph Carini | |
| Subs | Manchester | Michael Hebron (SG), Scott Jenkins (SF), Derek Prom (PF), Kevin Borquez (C) Michael Byers, Joseph Siegel, Trent Battles, Brian Long | |
| 13:18 | Manchester | Manuel Hankerson makes the 1st free throw | 57-52 |
| 13:18 | Manchester | Manuel Hankerson makes the 2nd free throw | 57-53 |
| 13:01 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Charles misses long on a fadeaway in the lane | 57-53 |
| 13:00 | Manchester | Kevin Borquez grabs the defensive rebound | 57-53 |
| 12:49 | Manchester | Kevin Borquez knocks in the jump hook in the paint set up by Michael Hebron and he's fouled by Ricky Spears - foul #1 on Ricky Spears, team foul #2 | 57-55 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Manchester | Thomas Polk (PG) Manuel Hankerson | |
| 12:49 | Manchester | Kevin Borquez makes the free throw | 57-56 |
| 12:25 | Northern Illinois University | Timothy Poythress can't connect on a jump hook near the basket but he's hacked by Kevin Borquez - foul #1 on Kevin Borquez, team foul #8 | 57-56 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Earl Short (SG) Ricky Spears | |
| Subs | Manchester | | |
| 12:25 | Northern Illinois University | Timothy Poythress misses the 1st free throw | 57-56 |
| 12:25 | Northern Illinois University | Timothy Poythress misses the 2nd free throw | 57-56 |
| 12:25 | Manchester | The rebound goes to Kevin Borquez | 57-56 |
| 12:04 | Manchester | Thomas Polk hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 57-56 |
| 12:02 | Manchester | Scott Jenkins grabs the offensive board | 57-56 |
| 11:56 | Manchester | Kevin Borquez connects on the jump hook from the left block set up by Scott Jenkins | 57-58 |
| 11:35 | Northern Illinois University | Earl Short misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away | 57-58 |
| 11:34 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Charles snags the offensive board | 57-58 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Richard Johnson (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Earl Short (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SF - Victor Charles (fresh) 5 reb. PF - Dominic Russo (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - Timothy Poythress (fairly fresh) 3 pts. | |
| Lineup | Manchester | PG - Thomas Polk (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Michael Hebron (fresh) 20 pts. 1 ast. SF - Scott Jenkins (fresh) 2 pts. 5 ast. 3 stl. PF - Derek Prom (fresh) 2 reb. C - Kevin Borquez (fresh) 15 pts. 8 reb. | |
| 11:23 | Northern Illinois University | Kevin Borquez denies the turnaround by Richard Johnson | 57-58 |
| 11:22 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Johnson hits the follow up shot | 59-58 |
| 10:57 | Manchester | Kevin Borquez misses the easy layup | 59-58 |
| 10:55 | Manchester | Kevin Borquez tips it in | 59-60 |
| 10:39 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Johnson is hacked by Thomas Polk - foul #1 on Thomas Polk, team foul #9 | 59-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman (PG), Dwayne Williams (SF), Roy Kaler (PF), Joseph Carini (C) Earl Short, Victor Charles, Dominic Russo, Timothy Poythress | |
| Subs | Manchester | Manuel Hankerson (PG), Michael Byers (SG), Joseph Siegel (SF), Trent Battles (PF), Brian Long (C) Thomas Polk, Michael Hebron, Scott Jenkins, Derek Prom, Kevin Borquez | |
| 10:39 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Johnson misses the 1st free throw | 59-60 |
| 10:39 | Manchester | Trent Battles grabs the board | 59-60 |
| 10:32 | Manchester | Michael Byers is hacked by Richard Johnson - foul #2 on Richard Johnson, team foul #3 | 59-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Spears (SG) Richard Johnson | |
| Subs | Manchester | | |
| 10:18 | Manchester | Manuel Hankerson can't connect on a jumpshot from the right side | 59-60 |
| 10:17 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Robert Forman | 59-60 |
| 10:13 | Northern Illinois University | Dwayne Williams hits a 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Robert Forman | 62-60 |
| 09:59 | Manchester | Manuel Hankerson misses long on a runner from the right block | 62-60 |
| 09:57 | Manchester | Trent Battles gets the offensive rebound | 62-60 |
| 09:39 | Manchester | Manuel Hankerson clanks a jump hook in the paint | 62-60 |
| 09:38 | Manchester | Trent Battles hits the follow up shot | 62-62 |
| 09:21 | Northern Illinois University | Roy Kaler can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 62-62 |
| 09:20 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Carini snags the offensive board | 62-62 |
| 09:06 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman comes up short on the turnaround from the left block but he's fouled by Manuel Hankerson - foul #2 on Manuel Hankerson, team foul #10 | 62-62 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Earl Short (SG), Dominic Russo (PF) Ricky Spears, Roy Kaler | |
| Subs | Manchester | Michael Hebron (SG), Scott Jenkins (SF) Michael Byers, Joseph Siegel | |
| 09:06 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman makes the 1st free throw | 63-62 |
| 09:06 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman makes the 2nd free throw | 64-62 |
| 08:59 | Manchester | Michael Hebron hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right side | 64-62 |
| 08:58 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Dwayne Williams | 64-62 |
| 08:54 | Northern Illinois University | Manuel Hankerson is called for the reach on Robert Forman in the backcourt - foul #3 on Manuel Hankerson, team foul #11 | 64-62 |
| 08:54 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman misses the 1st free throw | 64-62 |
| 08:54 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman misses the 2nd free throw | 64-62 |
| 08:54 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Carini grabs the offensive rebound | 64-62 |
| 08:45 | Northern Illinois University | Manuel Hankerson is called for the reach on Robert Forman - foul #4 on Manuel Hankerson, team foul #12 | 64-62 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Manchester | Michael Byers (PG), Kevin Borquez (PF) Manuel Hankerson, Trent Battles | |
| 08:45 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman misses the 1st free throw | 64-62 |
| 08:45 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman makes the 2nd free throw | 65-62 |
| 08:23 | Manchester | Robert Forman takes the ball from Michael Hebron | 65-62 |
| 08:03 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Hebron is called for the reach on Earl Short - foul #3 on Michael Hebron, team foul #13 | 65-62 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Johnson (PG), Victor Charles (SF), Timothy Poythress (C) Robert Forman, Dwayne Williams, Joseph Carini | |
| Subs | Manchester | Derek Prom (PF) Brian Long | |
| 08:03 | Northern Illinois University | Earl Short makes the 1st free throw | 66-62 |
| 08:03 | Northern Illinois University | Earl Short makes the 2nd free throw | 67-62 |
| 07:49 | Manchester | Dominic Russo steals the ball from Derek Prom | 67-62 |
| 07:32 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Charles misses long on a shot from the right wing | 67-62 |
| 07:31 | Northern Illinois University | Dominic Russo tips it but misses | 67-62 |
| 07:30 | Manchester | Michael Byers grabs the board | 67-62 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Richard Johnson (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Earl Short (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SF - Victor Charles (fresh) 5 reb. PF - Dominic Russo (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. C - Timothy Poythress (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| Lineup | Manchester | PG - Michael Byers (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Michael Hebron (fairly fresh) 20 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Scott Jenkins (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 ast. 3 stl. PF - Derek Prom (fresh) 2 reb. C - Kevin Borquez (fresh) 17 pts. 9 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 07:12 | Manchester | Michael Hebron hits a shot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Derek Prom | 67-64 |
| 06:44 | Northern Illinois University | Dominic Russo comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 67-64 |
| 06:42 | Northern Illinois University | Timothy Poythress tips it back up and in | 69-64 |
| 06:18 | Manchester | Victor Charles denies the turnaround by Michael Byers | 69-64 |
| 06:17 | Manchester | Derek Prom grabs the offensive board | 69-64 |
| 05:54 | Manchester | Kevin Borquez hits a jumper from the right block on a nice dish by Michael Byers | 69-66 |
| 05:54 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 69-66 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman (PG), Dwayne Williams (SF), Joseph Carini (C) Richard Johnson, Victor Charles, Dominic Russo | |
| Subs | Manchester | Manuel Hankerson (PG), Joseph Siegel (SF), Trent Battles (PF), Brian Long (C) Michael Hebron, Scott Jenkins, Derek Prom, Kevin Borquez | |
| 05:46 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman clanks a 3pt shot from the right wing | 69-66 |
| 05:45 | Northern Illinois University | Dwayne Williams tips it back up and in | 71-66 |
| 05:37 | Manchester | Manuel Hankerson scores on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 71-68 |
| 05:19 | Northern Illinois University | Earl Short is whistled for a carry | 71-68 |
| 05:02 | Manchester | Manuel Hankerson buries a jump hook from the left block on a great pass from Trent Battles | 71-70 |
| 04:39 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman scores on a shot from the right wing on a great pass from Dwayne Williams and he's fouled by Michael Byers - foul #2 on Michael Byers, team foul #14 | 73-70 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Manchester | Thomas Polk (SG) Michael Byers | |
| 04:39 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman makes the free throw | 74-70 |
| 04:20 | Manchester | Manuel Hankerson travels with the ball | 74-70 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Johnson (SG), Dominic Russo (PF) Earl Short, Timothy Poythress | |
| Subs | Manchester | | |
| 04:10 | Northern Illinois University | Dwayne Williams blows the dunk | 74-70 |
| 04:08 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Johnson grabs the offensive rebound | 74-70 |
| 03:52 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Johnson drills a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Dwayne Williams | 77-70 |
| 03:29 | Manchester | Manuel Hankerson hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Dominic Russo - foul #2 on Dominic Russo, team foul #4 | 77-70 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Earl Short (SG), Victor Charles (SF) Richard Johnson, Dwayne Williams | |
| Subs | Manchester | Michael Hebron (SG), Scott Jenkins (SF), Derek Prom (PF), Kevin Borquez (C) Thomas Polk, Joseph Siegel, Trent Battles, Brian Long | |
| 03:29 | Manchester | Manuel Hankerson makes the 1st free throw | 77-71 |
| 03:29 | Manchester | Manuel Hankerson makes the 2nd free throw | 77-72 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Robert Forman (fresh) 24 pts. 5 ast. SG - Earl Short (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SF - Victor Charles (fresh) 5 reb. PF - Dominic Russo (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. C - Joseph Carini (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Manchester | PG - Manuel Hankerson (fresh) 21 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. SG - Michael Hebron (fresh) 22 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Scott Jenkins (fresh) 2 pts. 5 ast. 3 stl. PF - Derek Prom (fresh) 3 reb. C - Kevin Borquez (fresh) 19 pts. 9 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 03:14 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman misses badly on a jumper from the left wing | 77-72 |
| 03:13 | Manchester | Derek Prom grabs the board | 77-72 |
| 03:07 | Manchester | Michael Hebron misses badly on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 77-72 |
| 03:05 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Charles grabs the board | 77-72 |
| 03:01 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman comes up short on the fadeaway from the left wing | 77-72 |
| 02:59 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Charles tips it but misses | 77-72 |
| 02:57 | Manchester | Manuel Hankerson gets the rebound | 77-72 |
| 02:57 | Manchester | Manchester calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 77-72 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dwayne Williams (SF) Victor Charles | |
| Subs | Manchester | Trent Battles (PF), Brian Long (C) Derek Prom, Kevin Borquez | |
| 02:38 | Manchester | Michael Hebron misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 77-72 |
| 02:37 | Northern Illinois University | Dominic Russo gets the rebound | 77-72 |
| 02:31 | Northern Illinois University | Dominic Russo misses badly on a 3 from the left wing | 77-72 |
| 02:29 | Manchester | Brian Long snags the defensive board | 77-72 |
| 02:08 | Manchester | Manuel Hankerson misses the jumpshot from the left wing | 77-72 |
| 02:06 | Northern Illinois University | Earl Short gets the rebound | 77-72 |
| 01:58 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman makes the floater from the right wing set up by Dwayne Williams | 79-72 |
| 01:42 | Manchester | Michael Hebron hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 79-72 |
| 01:41 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Carini snags the defensive board | 79-72 |
| 01:38 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman is hacked by Manuel Hankerson in the backcourt - foul #5 on Manuel Hankerson, team foul #15 | 79-72 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Manchester | Michael Byers (PG) Manuel Hankerson | |
| 01:38 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman makes the 1st free throw | 80-72 |
| 01:38 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman misses the 2nd free throw | 80-72 |
| 01:38 | Manchester | Brian Long snags the defensive board | 80-72 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Manchester | Manchester is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 01:18 | Manchester | Michael Hebron misses the 3pt shot from the left corner | 80-72 |
| 01:17 | Manchester | Brian Long tips it in | 80-74 |
| 01:10 | Northern Illinois University | Earl Short can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 80-74 |
| 01:09 | Manchester | Trent Battles snags the defensive board | 80-74 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Manchester | Manchester is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 01:04 | Manchester | Michael Hebron comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 80-74 |
| 01:03 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman gets the rebound | 80-74 |
| 00:58 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman is fouled on the floor by Trent Battles - foul #1 on Trent Battles, team foul #16 | 80-74 |
| 00:58 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman makes the 1st free throw | 81-74 |
| 00:58 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman misses the 2nd free throw | 81-74 |
| 00:58 | Manchester | Trent Battles grabs the board | 81-74 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Manchester | Manchester is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:38 | Manchester | Dwayne Williams steps in front of the Michael Hebron pass | 81-74 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Manchester | Manchester is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:37 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman is fouled in the backcourt by Michael Byers - foul #3 on Michael Byers, team foul #17 | 81-74 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Victor Charles (SF), Timothy Poythress (PF) Dwayne Williams, Dominic Russo | |
| Subs | Manchester | | |
| 00:37 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman makes the 1st free throw | 82-74 |
| 00:37 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman makes the 2nd free throw | 83-74 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Manchester | Manchester is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:31 | Manchester | Trent Battles's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 83-74 |
| 00:30 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Hebron is called for the reach on Earl Short in the backcourt - foul #4 on Michael Hebron, team foul #18 | 83-74 |
| 00:30 | Northern Illinois University | Earl Short makes the 1st free throw | 84-74 |
| 00:30 | Northern Illinois University | Earl Short misses the 2nd free throw | 84-74 |
| 00:30 | Manchester | The rebound goes to Trent Battles | 84-74 |
| 00:24 | Manchester | Michael Hebron misses the 3 from the left wing | 84-74 |
| 00:22 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman grabs the board | 84-74 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Manchester | Manchester is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-3) | |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Forman runs out the clock | 84-74 |