| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Michael Lindahl (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Christopher Vito (fresh) 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Gary Billings (fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl. PF - John Larsen (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - Anthony Greene (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger Carr (fresh) 4 ast. SG - Jerry O'Shea (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. SF - Nathan Woods (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. PF - Jonathan Rosenbalm (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - Harold Morgan (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods inbounds the ball | 40-33 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:53 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan misses long on a 3 from the left corner | 40-33 |
| 19:52 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to John Larsen | 40-33 |
| 19:37 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito knocks in the jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Gary Billings | 42-33 |
| 19:31 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Lindahl is called for the reach on Roger Carr in the backcourt - foul #1 on Michael Lindahl, team foul #1 | 42-33 |
| 19:13 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm is hacked by Christopher Vito - foul #1 on Christopher Vito, team foul #2 | 42-33 |
| 18:54 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr misses long on a jumper from just outside the lane | 42-33 |
| 18:52 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm can't tip it in | 42-33 |
| 18:51 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm hits the follow up shot | 42-35 |
| 18:46 | Western Michigan | Gary Billings comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 42-35 |
| 18:44 | Western Michigan | John Larsen can't tip it in | 42-35 |
| 18:43 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr pulls down the rebound | 42-35 |
| 18:35 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Greene is called for the reach on Roger Carr - foul #2 on Anthony Greene, team foul #3 | 42-35 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Monte Spicer (SG), John Stanberry (SF), Derek Winkle (C) Christopher Vito, Gary Billings, Anthony Greene | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Brad Smith (PF), Robbie Shouse (C) Jonathan Rosenbalm, Harold Morgan | |
| 18:30 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr is by himself and knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 42-37 |
| 18:20 | Western Michigan | John Larsen misses the easy layup | 42-37 |
| 18:18 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr grabs the defensive rebound | 42-37 |
| 18:16 | Northern Illinois University | Monte Spicer takes the ball from Nathan Woods in the backcourt | 42-37 |
| 18:14 | Western Michigan | John Stanberry blows the dunk | 42-37 |
| 18:13 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Brad Smith | 42-37 |
| 18:08 | Northern Illinois University | Monte Spicer is called for the reach on Jerry O'Shea in the backcourt - foul #2 on Monte Spicer, team foul #4 | 42-37 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Sebastian (SG), Emmanuel Badger (PF) Michael Lindahl, John Larsen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange (SG) Jerry O'Shea | |
| 17:54 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods is open and buries a turnaround near the basket on a great pass from Roger Carr | 42-39 |
| 17:41 | Western Michigan | John Stanberry can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 42-39 |
| 17:40 | Western Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to William Sebastian | 42-39 |
| 17:23 | Western Michigan | The jump hook by Monte Spicer is blocked by Robbie Shouse | 42-39 |
| 17:21 | Western Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Monte Spicer | 42-39 |
| 17:04 | Western Michigan | Monte Spicer clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 42-39 |
| 17:03 | Western Michigan | Emmanuel Badger hits the follow up shot | 44-39 |
| 16:59 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods is hacked by John Stanberry in the backcourt - foul #1 on John Stanberry, team foul #5 | 44-39 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Lindahl (PG), Christopher Vito (SG), Gary Billings (SF), Anthony Greene (C) Monte Spicer, William Sebastian, John Stanberry, Derek Winkle | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea (SG), Jesse Corby (SF), Jonathan Rosenbalm (PF), Harold Morgan (C) Roger Carr, Nathan Woods, Brad Smith, Robbie Shouse | |
| 16:43 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange misses long on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 44-39 |
| 16:42 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby snags the offensive board | 44-39 |
| 16:26 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan can't throw it down | 44-39 |
| 16:25 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm hits the follow up shot | 44-41 |
| 16:05 | Western Michigan | Emmanuel Badger is fouled on the floor by Jonathan Rosenbalm - foul #1 on Jonathan Rosenbalm, team foul #1 | 44-41 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Sebastian (SG), John Larsen (PF) Michael Lindahl, Emmanuel Badger | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Chad Lee (PG), David Strohl (C) Robert Lange, Harold Morgan | |
| 15:53 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito comes up short on the runner in the paint but the foul's on Jonathan Rosenbalm - foul #2 on Jonathan Rosenbalm, team foul #2 | 44-41 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi (SG), John Stanberry (SF) William Sebastian, Gary Billings | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker (SG) Jerry O'Shea | |
| 15:53 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito misses the 1st free throw | 44-41 |
| 15:53 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito misses the 2nd free throw | 44-41 |
| 15:53 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm snags the defensive board | 44-41 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Christopher Vito (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Joseph Manfredi (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SF - John Stanberry (fresh) 6 pts. PF - John Larsen (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. C - Anthony Greene (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Chad Lee (fresh) SG - Dan Kiker (fresh) SF - Jesse Corby (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Jonathan Rosenbalm (fresh) 11 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl. C - David Strohl (fresh) | |
| 15:25 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker knocks in the fadeaway from just outside the lane on a great pass from David Strohl | 44-43 |
| 15:06 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Rosenbalm denies the turnaround by Anthony Greene | 44-43 |
| 15:05 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Chad Lee | 44-43 |
| 14:50 | Northern Illinois University | John Larsen is called for the reach on David Strohl - foul #2 on John Larsen, team foul #6 | 44-43 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Lindahl (PG), Gary Billings (SF), Derek Winkle (C) Christopher Vito, John Stanberry, Anthony Greene | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr (PG), Jerry O'Shea (SG), Nathan Woods (SF), Brad Smith (PF), Robbie Shouse (C) Chad Lee, Dan Kiker, Jesse Corby, Jonathan Rosenbalm, David Strohl | |
| 14:29 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea connects on the open 3 from the right wing set up by Brad Smith | 44-46 |
| 14:08 | Western Michigan | John Larsen hits a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line set up by Joseph Manfredi and he's fouled by Brad Smith - foul #3 on Brad Smith, team foul #3 | 46-46 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Monte Spicer (SG), Emmanuel Badger (C) Joseph Manfredi, Derek Winkle | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan (C) Robbie Shouse | |
| 14:08 | Western Michigan | John Larsen misses the free throw | 46-46 |
| 14:08 | Western Michigan | Gary Billings pulls down the offensive rebound | 46-46 |
| 13:39 | Western Michigan | Michael Lindahl makes the shot from the left wing set up by Emmanuel Badger | 48-46 |
| 13:29 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr misses short on a jump hook near the basket | 48-46 |
| 13:28 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Emmanuel Badger | 48-46 |
| 13:11 | Western Michigan | Michael Lindahl is fouled on the floor by Roger Carr - foul #1 on Roger Carr, team foul #4 | 48-46 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Sebastian (SG), John Stanberry (SF), Anthony Greene (C) Michael Lindahl, Gary Billings, Emmanuel Badger | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange (SG), Robbie Shouse (PF) Jerry O'Shea, Brad Smith | |
| 12:54 | Western Michigan | Nathan Woods steps in front of the Anthony Greene pass | 48-46 |
| 12:52 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr is hacked by William Sebastian in the backcourt - foul #3 on William Sebastian, team foul #7 | 48-46 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito (PG), Derek Winkle (PF) William Sebastian, John Larsen | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby (SF), David Strohl (C) Nathan Woods, Harold Morgan | |
| 12:52 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr misses the 1st free throw | 48-46 |
| 12:52 | Western Michigan | Anthony Greene grabs the board | 48-46 |
| 12:34 | Western Michigan | John Stanberry makes the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 51-46 |
| 12:11 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange is open but comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 51-46 |
| 12:09 | Western Michigan | Derek Winkle grabs the board | 51-46 |
| 11:56 | Western Michigan | Derek Winkle misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 51-46 |
| 11:55 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr snags the defensive board | 51-46 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Christopher Vito (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Monte Spicer (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SF - John Stanberry (fresh) 9 pts. PF - Derek Winkle (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Anthony Greene (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger Carr (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 ast. SG - Robert Lange (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jesse Corby (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Robbie Shouse (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - David Strohl (fresh) | |
| 11:50 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby misses short on an open jumper from close range | 51-46 |
| 11:49 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito gets the rebound | 51-46 |
| 11:34 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito misses short on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 51-46 |
| 11:33 | Northern Illinois University | David Strohl grabs the defensive rebound | 51-46 |
| 11:18 | Northern Illinois University | Robbie Shouse misses badly on a fadeaway in the paint but the foul's on Derek Winkle - foul #1 on Derek Winkle, team foul #8 | 51-46 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Lindahl (PG), Joseph Manfredi (SG), Gary Billings (SF), Emmanuel Badger (PF) Christopher Vito, Monte Spicer, John Stanberry, Derek Winkle | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea (SG), Nathan Woods (SF), Harold Morgan (C) Roger Carr, Robert Lange, David Strohl | |
| 11:18 | Northern Illinois University | Robbie Shouse misses the 1st free throw | 51-46 |
| 11:18 | Northern Illinois University | Robbie Shouse misses the 2nd free throw | 51-46 |
| 11:18 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Anthony Greene | 51-46 |
| 11:04 | Western Michigan | Michael Lindahl drills a floater from the right wing | 53-46 |
| 10:51 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 53-46 |
| 10:50 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Anthony Greene | 53-46 |
| 10:35 | Western Michigan | Gary Billings is whistled for a carry | 53-46 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Chad Lee (PG), Jonathan Rosenbalm (PF) Jesse Corby, Robbie Shouse | |
| 10:10 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Manfredi picks off the pass by Jerry O'Shea | 53-46 |
| 10:03 | Western Michigan | Anthony Greene connects on the floater in the paint set up by Gary Billings | 55-46 |
| 09:40 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Lindahl is called for the reach on Chad Lee - foul #2 on Michael Lindahl, team foul #9 | 55-46 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Sebastian (SG), John Stanberry (SF), John Larsen (PF), Derek Winkle (C) Joseph Manfredi, Gary Billings, Emmanuel Badger, Anthony Greene | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange (SG), Brad Smith (C) Jerry O'Shea, Harold Morgan | |
| 09:40 | Northern Illinois University | Chad Lee makes the 1st free throw | 55-47 |
| 09:40 | Northern Illinois University | Chad Lee makes the 2nd free throw | 55-48 |
| 09:31 | Western Michigan | John Larsen scores on a fadeaway in the paint set up by Michael Lindahl | 57-48 |
| 09:15 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 57-48 |
| 09:14 | Western Michigan | John Larsen grabs the board | 57-48 |
| 08:50 | Western Michigan | William Sebastian makes the pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 59-48 |
| 08:31 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods's floater is tipped away by Derek Winkle | 59-48 |
| 08:29 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods snags the offensive board | 59-48 |
| 08:20 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm is denied on a layup by John Larsen | 59-48 |
| 08:18 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Smith misses the tip | 59-48 |
| 08:17 | Western Michigan | Derek Winkle gets the rebound | 59-48 |
| 08:10 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Rosenbalm picks off the pass by Derek Winkle | 59-48 |
| 08:07 | Northern Illinois University | Chad Lee is fouled in the backcourt by Michael Lindahl - foul #3 on Michael Lindahl, team foul #10 | 59-48 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Monte Spicer (PG), Joseph Manfredi (SG), Christopher Vito (SF), Emmanuel Badger (PF), Anthony Greene (C) Michael Lindahl, William Sebastian, John Stanberry, John Larsen, Derek Winkle | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea (SG), Jesse Corby (SF), Dan Kiker (PF), David Strohl (C) Robert Lange, Nathan Woods, Jonathan Rosenbalm, Brad Smith | |
| 08:07 | Northern Illinois University | Chad Lee makes the 1st free throw | 59-49 |
| 08:07 | Northern Illinois University | Chad Lee misses the 2nd free throw | 59-49 |
| 08:07 | Western Michigan | Anthony Greene grabs the defensive rebound | 59-49 |
| 08:01 | Western Michigan | Jerry O'Shea takes the ball from Emmanuel Badger | 59-49 |
| 07:58 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea hits the finger roll | 59-51 |
| 07:47 | Western Michigan | Monte Spicer is fouled on the floor by Chad Lee - foul #3 on Chad Lee, team foul #5 | 59-51 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr (PG) Chad Lee | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Monte Spicer (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Joseph Manfredi (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SF - Christopher Vito (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. PF - Emmanuel Badger (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Anthony Greene (tiring) 4 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger Carr (fresh) 2 pts. 5 ast. SG - Jerry O'Shea (fresh) 17 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Jesse Corby (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Dan Kiker (fresh) 2 pts. C - David Strohl (fresh) | |
| 07:31 | Western Michigan | Monte Spicer buries a fadeaway from close range and he's fouled by Dan Kiker - foul #1 on Dan Kiker, team foul #6 | 61-51 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Gary Billings (SF) Anthony Greene | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 07:31 | Western Michigan | Monte Spicer makes the free throw | 62-51 |
| 07:16 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea is whistled for traveling | 62-51 |
| 06:53 | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi makes the jump hook from the left block on a great pass from Monte Spicer | 64-51 |
| 06:32 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker drills a 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by David Strohl | 64-54 |
| 06:11 | Western Michigan | Monte Spicer scores on a 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from Christopher Vito | 67-54 |
| 06:08 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Billings steals the ball from Roger Carr in the backcourt | 67-54 |
| 05:53 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito misses the dunk | 67-54 |
| 05:52 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker pulls down the rebound | 67-54 |
| 05:52 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 67-54 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Lindahl (PG), John Stanberry (SF), John Larsen (PF) Joseph Manfredi, Gary Billings, Emmanuel Badger | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods (SF), Jonathan Rosenbalm (PF), Harold Morgan (C) Jesse Corby, Dan Kiker, David Strohl | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 05:50 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Vito is called for the reach on Roger Carr in the backcourt - foul #2 on Christopher Vito, team foul #11 | 67-54 |
| 05:50 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr makes the 1st free throw | 67-55 |
| 05:50 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr makes the 2nd free throw | 67-56 |
| 05:42 | Western Michigan | Michael Lindahl misses short on a shot from the right wing | 67-56 |
| 05:40 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm pulls down the rebound | 67-56 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 05:25 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 67-56 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Derek Winkle (C) Christopher Vito | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 05:13 | Western Michigan | John Larsen makes the floater from the right side on a nice dish by Michael Lindahl and the foul's on Jonathan Rosenbalm - foul #3 on Jonathan Rosenbalm, team foul #7 | 69-56 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Sebastian (SG) Monte Spicer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange (SG) Jerry O'Shea | |
| 05:13 | Western Michigan | John Larsen makes the free throw | 70-56 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 05:10 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr is fouled in the backcourt by Michael Lindahl - foul #4 on Michael Lindahl, team foul #12 | 70-56 |
| 05:10 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr makes the 1st free throw | 70-57 |
| 05:10 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr misses the 2nd free throw | 70-57 |
| 05:10 | Western Michigan | John Stanberry gets the rebound | 70-57 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 04:51 | Western Michigan | Michael Lindahl double dribbles | 70-57 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Anthony Greene (C) Derek Winkle | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 04:31 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan comes up short on the shot from the left block | 70-57 |
| 04:29 | Western Michigan | Anthony Greene grabs the defensive rebound | 70-57 |
| 04:03 | Western Michigan | John Stanberry misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 70-57 |
| 04:02 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan gets the rebound | 70-57 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 03:50 | Northern Illinois University | John Stanberry steals it from Nathan Woods | 70-57 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Michael Lindahl (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. 4 pf. SG - William Sebastian (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - John Stanberry (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. PF - John Larsen (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. C - Anthony Greene (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 9 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger Carr (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 ast. SG - Robert Lange (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Nathan Woods (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. PF - Jonathan Rosenbalm (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 8 reb. 3 stl. 3 pf. C - Harold Morgan (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 03:21 | Western Michigan | William Sebastian makes the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from John Larsen and he's fouled by Harold Morgan - foul #1 on Harold Morgan, team foul #8 | 72-57 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi (SG), Gary Billings (SF), Emmanuel Badger (PF), Derek Winkle (C) Michael Lindahl, John Stanberry, John Larsen, Anthony Greene | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Chad Lee (PG), Jerry O'Shea (SG), Jesse Corby (SF), Brad Smith (PF), Robbie Shouse (C) Roger Carr, Robert Lange, Nathan Woods, Jonathan Rosenbalm, Harold Morgan | |
| 03:21 | Western Michigan | William Sebastian makes the free throw | 73-57 |
| 03:08 | Northern Illinois University | Robbie Shouse misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 73-57 |
| 03:06 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby grabs the offensive rebound | 73-57 |
| 02:57 | Northern Illinois University | Robbie Shouse knocks in the floater from close range set up by Jerry O'Shea | 73-59 |
| 02:57 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 73-59 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Lindahl (PG) William Sebastian | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr (PG), Nathan Woods (SF) Chad Lee, Jesse Corby | |
| 02:46 | Western Michigan | Gary Billings misses the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 73-59 |
| 02:45 | Northern Illinois University | Robbie Shouse gets the rebound | 73-59 |
| 02:30 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods loses the dribble to Gary Billings | 73-59 |
| 02:01 | Western Michigan | Gary Billings misses badly on a jumper from the left wing | 73-59 |
| 02:00 | Northern Illinois University | Robbie Shouse snags the defensive board | 73-59 |
| 01:52 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Smith buries a driving attempt from close range on a nice dish by Roger Carr | 73-61 |
| 01:32 | Western Michigan | Derek Winkle loses the ball out of bounds | 73-61 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito (PG), Monte Spicer (SG), John Stanberry (SF) Michael Lindahl, Joseph Manfredi, Gary Billings | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange (PG), Dan Kiker (SG), Jesse Corby (SF) Roger Carr, Jerry O'Shea, Nathan Woods | |
| 01:19 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange hits a pull-up jumper from the left side on a great pass from Dan Kiker | 73-63 |
| 00:50 | Western Michigan | John Stanberry can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 73-63 |
| 00:49 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker pulls down the rebound | 73-63 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:47 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt | 73-63 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:46 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito is fouled on the floor by Brad Smith - foul #4 on Brad Smith, team foul #9 | 73-63 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Sebastian (SG) Monte Spicer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:46 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito makes the 1st free throw | 74-63 |
| 00:46 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito makes the 2nd free throw | 75-63 |
| 00:39 | Northern Illinois University | Robbie Shouse misses the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 75-63 |
| 00:38 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Smith grabs the offensive rebound | 75-63 |
| 00:34 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 75-63 |
| 00:32 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to John Stanberry | 75-63 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:06 | Western Michigan | William Sebastian misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right side | 75-63 |
| 00:04 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby gets the rebound | 75-63 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby misses badly on a halfcourt shot | 75-63 |