| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger Carr (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Jerry O'Shea (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Nathan Woods (fresh) PF - Jonathan Rosenbalm (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Harold Morgan (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Michael Lindahl (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Joseph Manfredi (fresh) 10 pts. SF - Gary Billings (fresh) PF - John Larsen (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. C - Anthony Greene (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods inbounds the ball | 29-46 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 19:58 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Lindahl steps in front of the Jerry O'Shea pass in the backcourt | 29-46 |
| 19:40 | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi makes the 3 from the left wing set up by Michael Lindahl | 29-49 |
| 19:26 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea misses short on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 29-49 |
| 19:25 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Michael Lindahl | 29-49 |
| 19:04 | Western Michigan | Nathan Woods takes the ball from Michael Lindahl | 29-49 |
| 19:02 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr is hacked by Michael Lindahl in the backcourt - foul #2 on Michael Lindahl, team foul #1 | 29-49 |
| 18:46 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea is alone and drills a shot from just outside the lane | 31-49 |
| 18:26 | Western Michigan | Michael Lindahl hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 31-52 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 18:09 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Lindahl takes the ball from Jonathan Rosenbalm | 31-52 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 17:41 | Western Michigan | Roger Carr picks off the pass by Anthony Greene | 31-52 |
| 17:38 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods lays it in on a nice dish by Roger Carr | 33-52 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 17:22 | Western Michigan | Michael Lindahl misses long on a fadeaway in the paint | 33-52 |
| 17:20 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm snags the defensive board | 33-52 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 17:14 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 33-52 |
| 17:13 | Western Michigan | Anthony Greene pulls down the rebound | 33-52 |
| 16:56 | Western Michigan | Anthony Greene blows the layup but he's fouled by Jonathan Rosenbalm - foul #2 on Jonathan Rosenbalm, team foul #1 | 33-52 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange (PG), Dan Kiker (SG), Jesse Corby (SF), Brad Smith (PF), Robbie Shouse (C) Roger Carr, Jerry O'Shea, Nathan Woods, Jonathan Rosenbalm, Harold Morgan | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito (PG), Monte Spicer (SG), John Stanberry (SF), Emmanuel Badger (PF) Michael Lindahl, Joseph Manfredi, Gary Billings, John Larsen | |
| 16:56 | Western Michigan | Anthony Greene makes the 1st free throw | 33-53 |
| 16:56 | Western Michigan | Anthony Greene makes the 2nd free throw | 33-54 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 16:53 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange is hacked by Monte Spicer in the backcourt - foul #1 on Monte Spicer, team foul #2 | 33-54 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Derek Winkle (C) Anthony Greene | |
| 16:37 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange misses long on an open jumper from the right side but he's hacked by Derek Winkle - foul #1 on Derek Winkle, team foul #3 | 33-54 |
| 16:37 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange makes the 1st free throw | 34-54 |
| 16:37 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange misses the 2nd free throw | 34-54 |
| 16:37 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Emmanuel Badger | 34-54 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 16:08 | Western Michigan | Emmanuel Badger clanks a fadeaway from the right block | 34-54 |
| 16:06 | Northern Illinois University | Robbie Shouse gets the rebound | 34-54 |
| 16:01 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker misses badly on a floater from the left side but he's hacked by Christopher Vito - foul #1 on Christopher Vito, team foul #4 | 34-54 |
| 16:01 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker misses the 1st free throw | 34-54 |
| 16:01 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker makes the 2nd free throw | 35-54 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Robert Lange (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Dan Kiker (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Jesse Corby (fresh) 1 pts. PF - Brad Smith (fresh) C - Robbie Shouse (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Christopher Vito (fresh) 8 pts. SG - Monte Spicer (fresh) 1 ast. SF - John Stanberry (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Emmanuel Badger (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - Derek Winkle (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| 15:43 | Western Michigan | Monte Spicer lays it up and in on a great pass from Christopher Vito and the foul's on Brad Smith - foul #2 on Brad Smith, team foul #2 | 35-56 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Anthony Greene (C) Derek Winkle | |
| 15:43 | Western Michigan | Monte Spicer makes the free throw | 35-57 |
| 15:41 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker is called for the illegal screen in the backcourt - foul #3 on Dan Kiker, team foul #3 | 35-57 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Strohl (C) Brad Smith | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Larsen (PF) Emmanuel Badger | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 15:12 | Western Michigan | Monte Spicer can't throw it down | 35-57 |
| 15:11 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange pulls down the rebound | 35-57 |
| 15:06 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby misses long on a jump hook in the paint | 35-57 |
| 15:04 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange gets the offensive rebound | 35-57 |
| 14:54 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker is open and scores on a 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Robert Lange | 38-57 |
| 14:25 | Western Michigan | John Larsen misses long on a runner from close range | 38-57 |
| 14:24 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker gets the rebound | 38-57 |
| 14:15 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby is hacked by John Stanberry - foul #2 on John Stanberry, team foul #5 | 38-57 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr (PG), Jerry O'Shea (SG), Nathan Woods (SF), Jonathan Rosenbalm (PF), Brad Smith (C) Robert Lange, Dan Kiker, Jesse Corby, Robbie Shouse, David Strohl | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Lindahl (PG), William Sebastian (SG), Gary Billings (SF), Emmanuel Badger (PF), Derek Winkle (C) Christopher Vito, Monte Spicer, John Stanberry, John Larsen, Anthony Greene | |
| 14:00 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm banks in the layup on a nice dish by Roger Carr and he's hacked by Derek Winkle - foul #2 on Derek Winkle, team foul #6 | 40-57 |
| 14:00 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm makes the free throw | 41-57 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 13:44 | Western Michigan | Michael Lindahl is hacked by Nathan Woods - foul #2 on Nathan Woods, team foul #4 | 41-57 |
| 13:31 | Western Michigan | William Sebastian misses long on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 41-57 |
| 13:30 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm grabs the board | 41-57 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 13:24 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Smith is open but comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 41-57 |
| 13:23 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods hits the follow up shot | 43-57 |
| 13:14 | Western Michigan | Gary Billings buries a 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Michael Lindahl | 43-60 |
| 13:10 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr is fouled in the backcourt by Michael Lindahl - foul #3 on Michael Lindahl, team foul #7 | 43-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan (C) Brad Smith | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi (SG), John Larsen (PF) Michael Lindahl, Emmanuel Badger | |
| 13:10 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr misses the 1st free throw | 43-60 |
| 13:10 | Western Michigan | Derek Winkle snags the defensive board | 43-60 |
| 12:51 | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 43-60 |
| 12:49 | Western Michigan | John Larsen hits the follow up shot | 43-62 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 12:47 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 43-62 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Strohl (C) Harold Morgan | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Lindahl (PG), Anthony Greene (C) William Sebastian, Derek Winkle | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 12:28 | Western Michigan | John Larsen comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 43-62 |
| 12:26 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods grabs the defensive rebound | 43-62 |
| 12:22 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea connects on the fadeaway from the right side on a nice dish by Jonathan Rosenbalm | 45-62 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 12:14 | Western Michigan | John Larsen comes up short on the jumpshot from the left wing | 45-62 |
| 12:12 | Western Michigan | Gary Billings grabs the offensive board | 45-62 |
| 11:48 | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi buries a jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Michael Lindahl | 45-64 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger Carr (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Jerry O'Shea (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. SF - Nathan Woods (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Jonathan Rosenbalm (tiring) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - David Strohl (fairly fresh) 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Michael Lindahl (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 5 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf. SG - Joseph Manfredi (fairly fresh) 15 pts. SF - Gary Billings (tiring) 3 pts. PF - John Larsen (tiring) 8 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. C - Anthony Greene (tiring) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:33 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Greene is called for the reach on Roger Carr - foul #1 on Anthony Greene, team foul #8 | 45-64 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange (SG), Jesse Corby (SF), Dan Kiker (PF), Brad Smith (C) Jerry O'Shea, Nathan Woods, Jonathan Rosenbalm, David Strohl | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Monte Spicer (PG), William Sebastian (SG), John Stanberry (SF), Emmanuel Badger (PF), Derek Winkle (C) Michael Lindahl, Joseph Manfredi, Gary Billings, John Larsen, Anthony Greene | |
| 11:33 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr misses the 1st free throw | 45-64 |
| 11:33 | Western Michigan | Emmanuel Badger grabs the defensive rebound | 45-64 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 11:11 | Western Michigan | Brad Smith steals it from Monte Spicer | 45-64 |
| 11:05 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby misses long on a turnaround in the paint | 45-64 |
| 11:03 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby grabs the offensive rebound | 45-64 |
| 10:51 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 45-64 |
| 10:50 | Western Michigan | Derek Winkle grabs the board | 45-64 |
| 10:21 | Western Michigan | Robert Lange takes the ball from William Sebastian | 45-64 |
| 10:18 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby lays it up and in set up by Robert Lange | 47-64 |
| 09:58 | Western Michigan | Derek Winkle clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 47-64 |
| 09:56 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr grabs the defensive rebound | 47-64 |
| 09:51 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr hits a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Robert Lange | 50-64 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 09:33 | Western Michigan | Derek Winkle's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 50-64 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Chad Lee (PG), Jerry O'Shea (SG), Nathan Woods (SF), Robbie Shouse (PF), Harold Morgan (C) Roger Carr, Robert Lange, Jesse Corby, Dan Kiker, Brad Smith | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Lindahl (PG), Joseph Manfredi (SG), Christopher Vito (SF), John Larsen (PF), Anthony Greene (C) Monte Spicer, William Sebastian, John Stanberry, Emmanuel Badger, Derek Winkle | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 09:13 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods scores on a 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Jerry O'Shea | 53-64 |
| 08:59 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 53-64 |
| 08:57 | Northern Illinois University | Chad Lee grabs the defensive rebound | 53-64 |
| 08:49 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan is hacked by Anthony Greene - foul #2 on Anthony Greene, team foul #9 | 53-64 |
| 08:49 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan misses the 1st free throw | 53-64 |
| 08:49 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan grabs the offensive rebound | 53-64 |
| 08:23 | Northern Illinois University | Robbie Shouse scores on a jump hook from the right block | 55-64 |
| 08:16 | Western Michigan | John Larsen hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 55-64 |
| 08:14 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan pulls down the rebound | 55-64 |
| 08:12 | Northern Illinois University | Chad Lee loses the dribble to Joseph Manfredi in the backcourt | 55-64 |
| 07:56 | Western Michigan | Anthony Greene misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 55-64 |
| 07:55 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan gets the rebound | 55-64 |
| 07:49 | Northern Illinois University | Chad Lee misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 55-64 |
| 07:47 | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi grabs the defensive rebound | 55-64 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Chad Lee (fairly fresh) SG - Jerry O'Shea (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. SF - Nathan Woods (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Robbie Shouse (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Harold Morgan (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 9 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Michael Lindahl (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 5 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf. SG - Joseph Manfredi (fairly fresh) 15 pts. SF - Christopher Vito (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. PF - John Larsen (tiring) 8 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. C - Anthony Greene (tiring) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:42 | Western Michigan | Harold Morgan swats the layup by Michael Lindahl | 55-64 |
| 07:41 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito tips it but misses | 55-64 |
| 07:40 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods snags the defensive board | 55-64 |
| 07:32 | Northern Illinois University | Robbie Shouse lays it in set up by Nathan Woods | 57-64 |
| 07:06 | Western Michigan | Anthony Greene is whistled for a charge - foul #3 on Anthony Greene, team foul #10 | 57-64 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange (PG), Dan Kiker (SG), Jesse Corby (SF), Jonathan Rosenbalm (PF), David Strohl (C) Chad Lee, Jerry O'Shea, Nathan Woods, Robbie Shouse, Harold Morgan | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Monte Spicer (PG), William Sebastian (SG), John Stanberry (SF), Emmanuel Badger (PF), Derek Winkle (C) Michael Lindahl, Joseph Manfredi, Christopher Vito, John Larsen, Anthony Greene | |
| 06:58 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 57-64 |
| 06:56 | Western Michigan | Derek Winkle grabs the defensive rebound | 57-64 |
| 06:40 | Western Michigan | Derek Winkle banks in the layup on a great pass from Emmanuel Badger | 57-66 |
| 06:11 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm clanks a pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 57-66 |
| 06:10 | Western Michigan | John Stanberry gets the rebound | 57-66 |
| 06:05 | Western Michigan | William Sebastian misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away | 57-66 |
| 06:03 | Western Michigan | Derek Winkle grabs the offensive board | 57-66 |
| 05:56 | Western Michigan | William Sebastian comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 57-66 |
| 05:55 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm pulls down the rebound | 57-66 |
| 05:50 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker drills a fadeaway from the free throw line | 59-66 |
| 05:43 | Western Michigan | Emmanuel Badger buries a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by William Sebastian | 59-69 |
| 05:41 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 59-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr (PG), Nathan Woods (SF), Brad Smith (C) Robert Lange, Jonathan Rosenbalm, David Strohl | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Lindahl (PG), Joseph Manfredi (SG), Gary Billings (SF), Anthony Greene (C) Monte Spicer, William Sebastian, John Stanberry, Derek Winkle | |
| 05:23 | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi is called for a charge - foul #2 on Joseph Manfredi, team foul #11 | 59-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea (SG), Harold Morgan (C) Jesse Corby, Dan Kiker | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Larsen (PF) Emmanuel Badger | |
| 05:01 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea is fouled on the floor by Joseph Manfredi - foul #3 on Joseph Manfredi, team foul #12 | 59-69 |
| 05:01 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea misses the 1st free throw | 59-69 |
| 05:01 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry O'Shea misses the 2nd free throw | 59-69 |
| 05:01 | Western Michigan | Anthony Greene pulls down the rebound | 59-69 |
| 04:45 | Western Michigan | John Larsen misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 59-69 |
| 04:43 | Western Michigan | Gary Billings tips it home | 59-71 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 04:40 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Lindahl is called for the reach on Roger Carr in the backcourt - foul #4 on Michael Lindahl, team foul #13 | 59-71 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm (PF) Harold Morgan | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Monte Spicer (SG), Christopher Vito (C) Joseph Manfredi, Anthony Greene | |
| 04:40 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr makes the 1st free throw | 60-71 |
| 04:40 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr misses the 2nd free throw | 60-71 |
| 04:40 | Western Michigan | John Larsen snags the defensive board | 60-71 |
| 04:30 | Western Michigan | Michael Lindahl connects on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 60-74 |
| 04:19 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods knocks in the 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Jerry O'Shea | 63-74 |
| 04:13 | Western Michigan | Gary Billings lays it up and in on a great pass from Monte Spicer | 63-76 |
| 04:10 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Billings steals the ball from Jerry O'Shea in the backcourt | 63-76 |
| 04:09 | Western Michigan | Gary Billings lays it up and in | 63-78 |
| 04:05 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Carr is called for the offensive foul in the backcourt - foul #3 on Roger Carr, team foul #5 | 63-78 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker (SG), Jesse Corby (SF), Robbie Shouse (PF), David Strohl (C) Jerry O'Shea, Nathan Woods, Jonathan Rosenbalm, Brad Smith | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Sebastian (SG), John Stanberry (SF), Emmanuel Badger (PF) Michael Lindahl, Gary Billings, John Larsen | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 03:48 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito scores on a pull-up jumper from the right side on a nice dish by John Stanberry | 63-80 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger Carr (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Dan Kiker (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. SF - Jesse Corby (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Robbie Shouse (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. C - David Strohl (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Monte Spicer (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - William Sebastian (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Stanberry (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Emmanuel Badger (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. C - Christopher Vito (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. | |
| 03:39 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby scores on a turnaround near the basket on a great pass from Roger Carr | 65-80 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 03:19 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito misses short on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 65-80 |
| 03:17 | Northern Illinois University | Robbie Shouse grabs the defensive rebound | 65-80 |
| 03:15 | Northern Illinois University | William Sebastian picks off the pass by Dan Kiker in the backcourt | 65-80 |
| 02:54 | Western Michigan | Monte Spicer is fouled on the floor by Robbie Shouse - foul #1 on Robbie Shouse, team foul #6 | 65-80 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Chad Lee (PG), Robert Lange (SG), Nathan Woods (SF), Jonathan Rosenbalm (PF), Harold Morgan (C) Roger Carr, Dan Kiker, Jesse Corby, Robbie Shouse, David Strohl | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Lindahl (PG), Joseph Manfredi (SG), Gary Billings (SF), John Larsen (PF), Anthony Greene (C) Monte Spicer, William Sebastian, John Stanberry, Emmanuel Badger, Christopher Vito | |
| 02:33 | Western Michigan | Michael Lindahl knocks in the jumper from close range | 65-82 |
| 02:19 | Northern Illinois University | Jonathan Rosenbalm is by himself and knocks in the shot from the right block set up by Chad Lee | 67-82 |
| 01:53 | Western Michigan | Michael Lindahl hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the right side | 67-82 |
| 01:51 | Western Michigan | Gary Billings tips it back up and in | 67-84 |
| 01:38 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods makes the jumper near the basket on a nice dish by Chad Lee | 69-84 |
| 01:19 | Western Michigan | Joseph Manfredi misses the 3 from the left wing | 69-84 |
| 01:18 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Woods grabs the board | 69-84 |
| 01:15 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange is fouled in the backcourt by Anthony Greene - foul #4 on Anthony Greene, team foul #14 | 69-84 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker (SG), Jesse Corby (SF), Brad Smith (PF), Robbie Shouse (C) Chad Lee, Nathan Woods, Jonathan Rosenbalm, Harold Morgan | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito (PG), Monte Spicer (SG), John Stanberry (SF), Emmanuel Badger (PF), Derek Winkle (C) Michael Lindahl, Joseph Manfredi, Gary Billings, John Larsen, Anthony Greene | |
| 01:15 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange makes the 1st free throw | 70-84 |
| 01:15 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Lange makes the 2nd free throw | 71-84 |
| 01:03 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito buries a 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by Emmanuel Badger | 71-87 |
| 01:01 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Corby is whistled for traveling in the backcourt | 71-87 |
| 00:40 | Western Michigan | Emmanuel Badger buries a floater from the left wing on a great pass from Christopher Vito | 71-89 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:34 | Northern Illinois University | Dan Kiker travels with the ball | 71-89 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:13 | Western Michigan | John Stanberry lays it in and he's hacked by Robert Lange - foul #3 on Robert Lange, team foul #7 | 71-91 |
| 00:13 | Western Michigan | John Stanberry makes the free throw | 71-92 |
| 00:05 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Smith hits the easy wide open finger roll on a great pass from Robbie Shouse | 73-92 |
| 00:00 | Western Michigan | Christopher Vito runs out the clock | 73-92 |