| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger Boyd (fresh) 4 pts. SG - John Crampton (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Howard Ferguson (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Vince Carroll (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. C - Quentin Waters (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | La Salle | PG - Gary Lawton (fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl. SG - Andre Esposito (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Travis Barnhardt (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Randy Widmer (fresh) 3 pts. C - Bennie Saxon (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | La Salle | Travis Barnhardt inbounds the ball | 29-40 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | La Salle | La Salle is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 19:46 | La Salle | Randy Widmer lays it in | 29-42 |
| 19:30 | Northern Illinois University | Vince Carroll misses the shot from the right wing | 29-42 |
| 19:28 | La Salle | Bennie Saxon snags the defensive board | 29-42 |
| 19:23 | La Salle | Bennie Saxon is fouled on the floor by Quentin Waters - foul #1 on Quentin Waters, team foul #1 | 29-42 |
| 19:10 | La Salle | Quentin Waters swats the shot by Andre Esposito | 29-42 |
| 19:08 | La Salle | Travis Barnhardt tips it in | 29-44 |
| 18:52 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by Randy Widmer - foul #1 on Randy Widmer, team foul #1 | 29-44 |
| 18:52 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd misses the 1st free throw | 29-44 |
| 18:52 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd misses the 2nd free throw | 29-44 |
| 18:52 | La Salle | Bennie Saxon grabs the defensive rebound | 29-44 |
| 18:45 | La Salle | Travis Barnhardt's layup is rejected by Quentin Waters | 29-44 |
| 18:44 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to John Crampton | 29-44 |
| 18:38 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 29-44 |
| 18:37 | Northern Illinois University | Quentin Waters can't tip it in | 29-44 |
| 18:36 | La Salle | Randy Widmer grabs the board | 29-44 |
| 18:29 | La Salle | Randy Widmer knocks in the jump hook in the paint | 29-46 |
| 18:25 | Northern Illinois University | Quentin Waters is called for traveling in the backcourt | 29-46 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Culberson (PG), Paul McKinney (SF) Roger Boyd, Howard Ferguson | |
| Subs | La Salle | Uang Shih (SG), Troy Glick (SF), Reginald George (PF), Ricky Digregorio (C) Andre Esposito, Travis Barnhardt, Randy Widmer, Bennie Saxon | |
| 18:10 | La Salle | Gary Lawton clanks a 3 pointer from the right corner | 29-46 |
| 18:08 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Vince Carroll | 29-46 |
| 17:48 | Northern Illinois University | Quentin Waters misses short on a jumper in the lane | 29-46 |
| 17:47 | La Salle | Ricky Digregorio snags the defensive board | 29-46 |
| 17:42 | La Salle | Gary Lawton connects on the shot from the left block on a great pass from Ricky Digregorio | 29-48 |
| 17:19 | Northern Illinois University | John Crampton lays it up and in on a nice dish by Paul McKinney and he's hacked by Troy Glick - foul #2 on Troy Glick, team foul #2 | 31-48 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Walter Janelle (SF), Albert Matherly (C) Vince Carroll, Quentin Waters | |
| Subs | La Salle | Andre Esposito (SG), Travis Barnhardt (SF), Randy Widmer (PF), Bennie Saxon (C) Gary Lawton, Troy Glick, Reginald George, Ricky Digregorio | |
| 17:19 | Northern Illinois University | John Crampton makes the free throw | 32-48 |
| 17:03 | La Salle | Randy Widmer's pass is intercepted by Anthony Culberson | 32-48 |
| 17:00 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Culberson is hacked by Andre Esposito in the backcourt - foul #1 on Andre Esposito, team foul #3 | 32-48 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd (PG), Howard Ferguson (SF), Stephen Prather (C) John Crampton, Walter Janelle, Paul McKinney | |
| Subs | La Salle | | |
| 16:44 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ferguson misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 32-48 |
| 16:43 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Matherly snags the offensive board | 32-48 |
| 16:30 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Culberson hits a wide open jumpshot from the free throw line | 34-48 |
| 16:25 | La Salle | Travis Barnhardt is hacked by Howard Ferguson - foul #3 on Howard Ferguson, team foul #2 | 34-48 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond (SG), Walter Janelle (SF) Anthony Culberson, Howard Ferguson | |
| Subs | La Salle | Michael Smith (PG), Troy Glick (SF), Ricky Digregorio (C) Uang Shih, Travis Barnhardt, Bennie Saxon | |
| 16:14 | La Salle | Troy Glick throws a bad pass out of bounds | 34-48 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Vince Carroll (PF) Stephen Prather | |
| Subs | La Salle | Reginald George (PF) Randy Widmer | |
| 16:00 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd misses the wide open floater from the right side | 34-48 |
| 15:58 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Matherly gets the offensive rebound | 34-48 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger Boyd (fairly fresh) 4 pts. SG - Brad Redmond (fresh) SF - Walter Janelle (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - Vince Carroll (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. C - Albert Matherly (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | La Salle | PG - Michael Smith (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Andre Esposito (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Troy Glick (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - Reginald George (fresh) C - Ricky Digregorio (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:45 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd clanks a jumper from the left block but he's fouled by Michael Smith - foul #1 on Michael Smith, team foul #4 | 34-48 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ferguson (SF), Paul McKinney (C) Walter Janelle, Albert Matherly | |
| Subs | La Salle | Donald Lantz (SG), Rick Robinson (C) Andre Esposito, Ricky Digregorio | |
| 15:45 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd makes the 1st free throw | 35-48 |
| 15:45 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd misses the 2nd free throw | 35-48 |
| 15:45 | La Salle | The rebound goes to Rick Robinson | 35-48 |
| 15:27 | La Salle | Troy Glick misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing but the foul's on Howard Ferguson - foul #4 on Howard Ferguson, team foul #3 | 35-48 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Walter Janelle (SF) Howard Ferguson | |
| Subs | La Salle | Gary Lawton (PG) Michael Smith | |
| 15:27 | La Salle | Troy Glick misses the 1st free throw | 35-48 |
| 15:27 | La Salle | Troy Glick makes the 2nd free throw | 35-49 |
| 15:25 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Lantz is called for the reach on Brad Redmond in the backcourt - foul #4 on Donald Lantz, team foul #5 | 35-49 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Crampton (SG) Brad Redmond | |
| Subs | La Salle | Andre Esposito (SG), Travis Barnhardt (SF), Bennie Saxon (PF) Donald Lantz, Troy Glick, Reginald George | |
| 15:10 | Northern Illinois University | Paul McKinney lays it in on a great pass from John Crampton | 37-49 |
| 15:05 | La Salle | Gary Lawton scores on a fadeaway from close range set up by Travis Barnhardt | 37-51 |
| 15:03 | Northern Illinois University | Andre Esposito steps in front of the Roger Boyd pass in the backcourt | 37-51 |
| 14:52 | La Salle | Rick Robinson hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the free throw line | 37-51 |
| 14:50 | La Salle | Gary Lawton snags the offensive board | 37-51 |
| 14:43 | La Salle | Andre Esposito misses the jumpshot from just outside the lane | 37-51 |
| 14:41 | La Salle | Rick Robinson snags the offensive board | 37-51 |
| 14:22 | La Salle | Gary Lawton hits a fadeaway from the free throw line | 37-53 |
| 14:13 | Northern Illinois University | Vince Carroll throws a bad pass out of bounds | 37-53 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Culberson (PG), Brad Redmond (SF), Albert Matherly (PF), Quentin Waters (C) Roger Boyd, Walter Janelle, Vince Carroll, Paul McKinney | |
| Subs | La Salle | Michael Smith (PG), Uang Shih (SG), Troy Glick (SF), Randy Widmer (PF) Gary Lawton, Andre Esposito, Travis Barnhardt, Bennie Saxon | |
| 13:55 | La Salle | Troy Glick buries a driving attempt from close range set up by Randy Widmer | 37-55 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | La Salle | La Salle is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 13:49 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Smith is called for the reach on Albert Matherly - foul #2 on Michael Smith, team foul #6 | 37-55 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | La Salle | Ricky Digregorio (C) Rick Robinson | |
| 13:38 | Northern Illinois University | Ricky Digregorio blocks the short jumper by Quentin Waters | 37-55 |
| 13:37 | Northern Illinois University | Quentin Waters tips it in | 39-55 |
| 13:21 | La Salle | Troy Glick misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 39-55 |
| 13:20 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Matherly gets the rebound | 39-55 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | La Salle | La Salle is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 13:15 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Culberson connects on the open 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Brad Redmond | 42-55 |
| 12:59 | La Salle | Anthony Culberson picks off the pass by Ricky Digregorio | 42-55 |
| 12:50 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond can't connect on a runner in the paint but he's fouled by Troy Glick - foul #3 on Troy Glick, team foul #7 | 42-55 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Walter Janelle (SF), Vince Carroll (PF) John Crampton, Albert Matherly | |
| Subs | La Salle | Gary Lawton (PG), Reginald George (SF) Michael Smith, Troy Glick | |
| 12:50 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond makes the 1st free throw | 43-55 |
| 12:50 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond makes the 2nd free throw | 44-55 |
| 12:34 | La Salle | Uang Shih can't connect on a 3 pointer from straight away | 44-55 |
| 12:32 | La Salle | Randy Widmer hits the follow up shot | 44-57 |
| 12:28 | Northern Illinois University | Quentin Waters lays it in set up by Brad Redmond and the foul's on Reginald George - foul #1 on Reginald George, team foul #8 | 46-57 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd (PG), John Crampton (SG) Anthony Culberson, Brad Redmond | |
| Subs | La Salle | Andre Esposito (SG), Travis Barnhardt (SF), Bennie Saxon (PF), Rick Robinson (C) Uang Shih, Reginald George, Randy Widmer, Ricky Digregorio | |
| 12:28 | Northern Illinois University | Quentin Waters makes the free throw | 47-57 |
| 12:11 | La Salle | Travis Barnhardt misses badly on a driving attempt from close range | 47-57 |
| 12:09 | Northern Illinois University | Quentin Waters pulls down the rebound | 47-57 |
| 12:07 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 47-57 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Prather (C) Quentin Waters | |
| Subs | La Salle | | |
| 12:00 | La Salle | Andre Esposito misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the left side but he's hacked by Roger Boyd - foul #2 on Roger Boyd, team foul #4 | 47-57 |
| 12:00 | La Salle | Andre Esposito makes the 1st free throw | 47-58 |
| 12:00 | La Salle | Andre Esposito makes the 2nd free throw | 47-59 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger Boyd (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SG - John Crampton (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SF - Walter Janelle (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - Vince Carroll (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. C - Stephen Prather (fresh) 6 pts. | |
| Lineup | La Salle | PG - Gary Lawton (fresh) 11 pts. 2 stl. SG - Andre Esposito (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Travis Barnhardt (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. PF - Bennie Saxon (fresh) 5 reb. C - Rick Robinson (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 11:48 | Northern Illinois University | Vince Carroll can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 47-59 |
| 11:47 | La Salle | Travis Barnhardt grabs the defensive rebound | 47-59 |
| 11:29 | La Salle | Andre Esposito drills a jumpshot from the right side set up by Gary Lawton | 47-61 |
| 11:09 | Northern Illinois University | John Crampton hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner | 47-61 |
| 11:08 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Walter Janelle | 47-61 |
| 10:47 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd drills a jumper from the right wing set up by Walter Janelle | 49-61 |
| 10:41 | La Salle | Gary Lawton hits a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Andre Esposito | 49-64 |
| 10:19 | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Prather hits a driving attempt in the paint on a great pass from Roger Boyd | 51-64 |
| 10:14 | La Salle | Walter Janelle picks off the pass by Andre Esposito | 51-64 |
| 10:10 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Lawton steps in front of the Walter Janelle pass in the backcourt | 51-64 |
| 10:09 | La Salle | Andre Esposito lays it in on a nice dish by Gary Lawton | 51-66 |
| 10:07 | Northern Illinois University | Travis Barnhardt picks off the pass by John Crampton in the backcourt | 51-66 |
| 09:44 | La Salle | Andre Esposito scores on a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 51-68 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | La Salle | La Salle is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 09:22 | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Prather is open and buries a runner in the paint | 53-68 |
| 09:03 | La Salle | Rick Robinson's pass is intercepted by Stephen Prather | 53-68 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | La Salle | La Salle is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 09:01 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd's pass is intercepted by Gary Lawton in the backcourt | 53-68 |
| 08:59 | La Salle | Bennie Saxon hits the finger roll on a great pass from Gary Lawton | 53-70 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | La Salle | La Salle is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 08:45 | Northern Illinois University | Walter Janelle knocks in the jumpshot from the left wing set up by Roger Boyd | 55-70 |
| 08:34 | La Salle | Travis Barnhardt misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 55-70 |
| 08:33 | Northern Illinois University | Vince Carroll snags the defensive board | 55-70 |
| 08:27 | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Prather misses long on a turnaround from the left block | 55-70 |
| 08:26 | La Salle | Gary Lawton grabs the board | 55-70 |
| 08:21 | La Salle | Gary Lawton is fouled on the floor by Stephen Prather - foul #1 on Stephen Prather, team foul #5 | 55-70 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Culberson (PG), Brad Redmond (SG), Paul McKinney (SF), Albert Matherly (PF), Quentin Waters (C) Roger Boyd, John Crampton, Walter Janelle, Vince Carroll, Stephen Prather | |
| Subs | La Salle | Michael Smith (PG), Uang Shih (SG), Troy Glick (SF), Randy Widmer (PF), Ricky Digregorio (C) Gary Lawton, Andre Esposito, Travis Barnhardt, Bennie Saxon, Rick Robinson | |
| 08:02 | La Salle | Quentin Waters steps in front of the Troy Glick pass | 55-70 |
| 07:58 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Matherly is hacked by Randy Widmer - foul #2 on Randy Widmer, team foul #9 | 55-70 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ferguson (SF) Paul McKinney | |
| Subs | La Salle | Donald Lantz (SG) Michael Smith | |
| 07:58 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Matherly makes the 1st free throw | 56-70 |
| 07:58 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Matherly makes the 2nd free throw | 57-70 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Anthony Culberson (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Brad Redmond (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Howard Ferguson (fresh) 5 pts. 4 pf. PF - Albert Matherly (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. C - Quentin Waters (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | La Salle | PG - Uang Shih (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Donald Lantz (fresh) 5 pts. 4 pf. SF - Troy Glick (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. PF - Randy Widmer (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. C - Ricky Digregorio (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:29 | La Salle | Quentin Waters steals the ball from Uang Shih | 57-70 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | La Salle | La Salle is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 07:24 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Culberson is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 57-70 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Paul McKinney (PF) Albert Matherly | |
| Subs | La Salle | | |
| 07:10 | La Salle | Paul McKinney steals it from Donald Lantz | 57-70 |
| 07:04 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Lantz steps in front of the Brad Redmond pass | 57-70 |
| 06:59 | La Salle | Troy Glick connects on the jump hook from the left block on a great pass from Ricky Digregorio | 57-72 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | La Salle | La Salle is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 06:46 | Northern Illinois University | Paul McKinney is fouled on the floor by Randy Widmer - foul #3 on Randy Widmer, team foul #10 | 57-72 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Crampton (SG), Albert Matherly (C) Brad Redmond, Quentin Waters | |
| Subs | La Salle | Michael Smith (PG), Reginald George (SF), Rick Robinson (C) Donald Lantz, Troy Glick, Ricky Digregorio | |
| 06:46 | Northern Illinois University | Paul McKinney makes the 1st free throw | 58-72 |
| 06:46 | Northern Illinois University | Paul McKinney misses the 2nd free throw | 58-72 |
| 06:46 | La Salle | Rick Robinson snags the defensive board | 58-72 |
| 06:39 | La Salle | Rick Robinson misses short on a floater from close range | 58-72 |
| 06:37 | Northern Illinois University | Paul McKinney snags the defensive board | 58-72 |
| 06:32 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ferguson makes the wide open runner from the baseline set up by Anthony Culberson | 60-72 |
| 06:14 | La Salle | Rick Robinson misses long on a jumper from the right side | 60-72 |
| 06:12 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Paul McKinney | 60-72 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | La Salle | La Salle is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 06:08 | Northern Illinois University | Reginald George steals it from Anthony Culberson | 60-72 |
| 05:39 | La Salle | Anthony Culberson is called for the reach on Uang Shih - foul #2 on Anthony Culberson, team foul #6 | 60-72 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd (PG), Brad Redmond (SG), Vince Carroll (PF), Quentin Waters (C) Anthony Culberson, John Crampton, Paul McKinney, Albert Matherly | |
| Subs | La Salle | Gary Lawton (PG) Uang Shih | |
| 05:26 | La Salle | Gary Lawton misses the lay-in | 60-72 |
| 05:24 | Northern Illinois University | Vince Carroll grabs the board | 60-72 |
| 05:22 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ferguson is hacked by Reginald George in the backcourt - foul #2 on Reginald George, team foul #11 | 60-72 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | La Salle | Andre Esposito (SG), Troy Glick (SF) Michael Smith, Reginald George | |
| 05:22 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ferguson makes the 1st free throw | 61-72 |
| 05:22 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ferguson makes the 2nd free throw | 62-72 |
| 05:03 | La Salle | Andre Esposito buries a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Gary Lawton | 62-75 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | La Salle | La Salle is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 04:57 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond hits the easy wide open finger roll | 64-75 |
| 04:53 | La Salle | Brad Redmond is called for the reach on Andre Esposito - foul #3 on Brad Redmond, team foul #7 | 64-75 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | La Salle | Donald Lantz (SF), Ricky Digregorio (C) Randy Widmer, Rick Robinson | |
| 04:53 | La Salle | Andre Esposito misses the 1st free throw | 64-75 |
| 04:53 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Vince Carroll | 64-75 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | La Salle | La Salle is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 04:49 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 64-75 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | La Salle | Randy Widmer (PF) Andre Esposito | |
| 04:41 | La Salle | Ricky Digregorio clanks a 3 pointer from straight away | 64-75 |
| 04:39 | Northern Illinois University | Vince Carroll gets the rebound | 64-75 |
| 04:24 | Northern Illinois University | Vince Carroll hits a jumper from the free throw line | 66-75 |
| 04:18 | La Salle | Donald Lantz connects on the jump hook from close range | 66-77 |
| 04:07 | Northern Illinois University | Quentin Waters misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 66-77 |
| 04:06 | La Salle | Troy Glick pulls down the rebound | 66-77 |
| 04:01 | La Salle | Gary Lawton can't connect on a 3 from the right corner | 66-77 |
| 03:59 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ferguson gets the rebound | 66-77 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | La Salle | La Salle is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger Boyd (tired) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Brad Redmond (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 pf. SF - Howard Ferguson (tiring) 9 pts. 4 pf. PF - Vince Carroll (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 9 reb. 2 blk. C - Quentin Waters (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | La Salle | PG - Gary Lawton (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 4 ast. 4 stl. SG - Donald Lantz (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 stl. 4 pf. SF - Troy Glick (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. PF - Randy Widmer (tiring) 9 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. C - Ricky Digregorio (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 03:38 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Lantz steals the ball from Vince Carroll | 66-77 |
| 03:33 | La Salle | Donald Lantz lays it up and in | 66-79 |
| 03:29 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ferguson hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 66-79 |
| 03:28 | La Salle | Donald Lantz grabs the board | 66-79 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | La Salle | La Salle is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 03:09 | La Salle | Vince Carroll denies the turnaround by Donald Lantz | 66-79 |
| 03:08 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ferguson pulls down the rebound | 66-79 |
| 03:03 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond clanks a floater near the basket | 66-79 |
| 03:02 | Northern Illinois University | Quentin Waters hits the follow up shot | 68-79 |
| 02:58 | La Salle | La Salle calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 68-79 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Culberson (PG), John Crampton (SG), Walter Janelle (SF), Paul McKinney (PF), Albert Matherly (C) Roger Boyd, Brad Redmond, Howard Ferguson, Vince Carroll, Quentin Waters | |
| Subs | La Salle | Michael Smith (PG), Uang Shih (SG), Travis Barnhardt (SF), Reginald George (PF), Bennie Saxon (C) Gary Lawton, Donald Lantz, Troy Glick, Randy Widmer, Ricky Digregorio | |
| 02:45 | La Salle | Paul McKinney denies the turnaround by Bennie Saxon | 68-79 |
| 02:43 | Northern Illinois University | Walter Janelle gets the rebound | 68-79 |
| 02:43 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 68-79 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Vince Carroll (PF) Walter Janelle | |
| Subs | La Salle | Andre Esposito (SG), Rick Robinson (C) Michael Smith, Reginald George | |
| 02:41 | Northern Illinois University | Uang Shih is called for the reach on Anthony Culberson in the backcourt - foul #2 on Uang Shih, team foul #12 | 68-79 |
| 02:41 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Culberson makes the 1st free throw | 69-79 |
| 02:41 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Culberson makes the 2nd free throw | 70-79 |
| 02:25 | La Salle | Travis Barnhardt is fouled on the floor by Paul McKinney - foul #2 on Paul McKinney, team foul #8 | 70-79 |
| 02:25 | La Salle | Travis Barnhardt makes the 1st free throw | 70-80 |
| 02:25 | La Salle | Travis Barnhardt makes the 2nd free throw | 70-81 |
| 02:07 | Northern Illinois University | Vince Carroll buries a driving attempt from the left block on a great pass from Albert Matherly and he's hacked by Bennie Saxon - foul #1 on Bennie Saxon, team foul #13 | 72-81 |
| 02:07 | Northern Illinois University | Vince Carroll misses the free throw | 72-81 |
| 02:07 | La Salle | Rick Robinson grabs the defensive rebound | 72-81 |
| 02:07 | La Salle | La Salle calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 72-81 |
| 01:44 | La Salle | Andre Esposito is fouled on the floor by Anthony Culberson - foul #3 on Anthony Culberson, team foul #9 | 72-81 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd (PG), Howard Ferguson (SF), Quentin Waters (C) Anthony Culberson, Paul McKinney, Albert Matherly | |
| Subs | La Salle | Gary Lawton (PG), Randy Widmer (PF) Uang Shih, Bennie Saxon | |
| 01:44 | La Salle | Andre Esposito makes the 1st free throw | 72-82 |
| 01:44 | La Salle | Andre Esposito makes the 2nd free throw | 72-83 |
| 01:30 | Northern Illinois University | John Crampton scores on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 75-83 |
| 01:09 | La Salle | Andre Esposito misses badly on a floater from the right wing | 75-83 |
| 01:08 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Vince Carroll | 75-83 |
| 01:03 | Northern Illinois University | John Crampton blows the wide open layup | 75-83 |
| 01:02 | La Salle | Gary Lawton snags the defensive board | 75-83 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | La Salle | La Salle is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:57 | La Salle | Gary Lawton is hacked by Quentin Waters - foul #2 on Quentin Waters, team foul #10 | 75-83 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | La Salle | Michael Smith (SG) Andre Esposito | |
| 00:57 | La Salle | Gary Lawton makes the 1st free throw | 75-84 |
| 00:57 | La Salle | Gary Lawton misses the 2nd free throw | 75-84 |
| 00:57 | Northern Illinois University | Quentin Waters pulls down the rebound | 75-84 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | La Salle | La Salle is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:50 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd throws a bad pass out of bounds | 75-84 |
| 00:49 | La Salle | Michael Smith is hacked by Roger Boyd in the backcourt - foul #3 on Roger Boyd, team foul #11 | 75-84 |
| 00:49 | La Salle | Michael Smith makes the 1st free throw | 75-85 |
| 00:49 | La Salle | Michael Smith misses the 2nd free throw | 75-85 |
| 00:49 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ferguson pulls down the rebound | 75-85 |
| 00:43 | Northern Illinois University | Vince Carroll clanks a fadeaway from the left block | 75-85 |
| 00:42 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ferguson tips it in | 77-85 |
| 00:40 | La Salle | Roger Boyd is called for the reach on Michael Smith in the backcourt - foul #4 on Roger Boyd, team foul #12 | 77-85 |
| 00:40 | La Salle | Michael Smith makes the 1st free throw | 77-86 |
| 00:40 | La Salle | Michael Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 77-87 |
| 00:34 | Northern Illinois University | Rick Robinson swats the shot by Roger Boyd | 77-87 |
| 00:33 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ferguson tips it home | 79-87 |
| 00:31 | La Salle | Roger Boyd is called for the reach on Randy Widmer in the backcourt - foul #5 on Roger Boyd, team foul #13 | 79-87 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Culberson (PG) Roger Boyd | |
| Subs | La Salle | | |
| 00:31 | La Salle | Randy Widmer makes the 1st free throw | 79-88 |
| 00:31 | La Salle | Randy Widmer makes the 2nd free throw | 79-89 |
| 00:26 | Northern Illinois University | John Crampton connects on the open 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Anthony Culberson | 82-89 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | La Salle | La Salle is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:25 | La Salle | Michael Smith is fouled in the backcourt by Anthony Culberson - foul #4 on Anthony Culberson, team foul #14 | 82-89 |
| 00:25 | La Salle | Michael Smith makes the 1st free throw | 82-90 |
| 00:25 | La Salle | Michael Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 82-91 |
| 00:19 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ferguson connects on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 85-91 |
| 00:18 | La Salle | Michael Smith is hacked by John Crampton in the backcourt - foul #3 on John Crampton, team foul #15 | 85-91 |
| 00:18 | La Salle | Michael Smith makes the 1st free throw | 85-92 |
| 00:18 | La Salle | Michael Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 85-93 |
| 00:12 | Northern Illinois University | Vince Carroll is open but comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 85-93 |
| 00:10 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ferguson pulls down the offensive rebound | 85-93 |
| 00:06 | Northern Illinois University | John Crampton is hacked by Michael Smith - foul #3 on Michael Smith, team foul #14 | 85-93 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | La Salle | Andre Esposito (SG) Michael Smith | |
| 00:06 | Northern Illinois University | John Crampton makes the 1st free throw | 86-93 |
| 00:06 | Northern Illinois University | John Crampton misses the 2nd free throw | 86-93 |
| 00:06 | Northern Illinois University | Vince Carroll gets the offensive rebound | 86-93 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | La Salle | La Salle is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 00:03 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Ferguson comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 86-93 |
| 00:01 | La Salle | Randy Widmer snags the defensive board | 86-93 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | La Salle | La Salle is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 00:00 | La Salle | Randy Widmer runs out the clock | 86-93 |