| Lineup | N. Central | PG - Phil Crossen (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - Richard Kirk (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SF - Joseph Hedman (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Christopher Peterson (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - Charles Franz (fresh) 10 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois Wesleyan | PG - Tony Alligood (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Alvin Holmes (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Darrin McBath (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Ronald Doane (fresh) 2 pts. C - Albert Walton (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 20:00 | N. Central | Joseph Hedman inbounds the ball | 40-30 |
| Game Plan | N. Central | N. Central is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois Wesleyan | Illinois Wesleyan is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:36 | N. Central | Richard Kirk can't connect on a fadeaway from the right wing | 40-30 |
| 19:34 | Illinois Wesleyan | Ronald Doane snags the defensive board | 40-30 |
| 19:14 | Illinois Wesleyan | Alvin Holmes throws it down on a great pass from Tony Alligood and the foul's on Richard Kirk - foul #3 on Richard Kirk, team foul #1 | 40-32 |
| Subs | N. Central | Aaron Hughes (SG) Richard Kirk | |
| Subs | Illinois Wesleyan | | |
| 19:14 | Illinois Wesleyan | Alvin Holmes misses the free throw | 40-32 |
| 19:14 | N. Central | Christopher Peterson gets the rebound | 40-32 |
| 18:57 | N. Central | Phil Crossen connects on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 42-32 |
| 18:36 | Illinois Wesleyan | Ronald Doane buries a 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by Tony Alligood | 42-35 |
| 18:17 | N. Central | Phil Crossen can't connect on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 42-35 |
| 18:16 | N. Central | Joseph Hedman snags the offensive board | 42-35 |
| 18:00 | N. Central | Phil Crossen hits a 3 pointer from the left wing on a great pass from Charles Franz | 45-35 |
| 17:35 | Illinois Wesleyan | Alvin Holmes drills a 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Tony Alligood | 45-38 |
| 17:18 | N. Central | Charles Franz misses long on a fadeaway from just outside the lane but the foul's on Darrin McBath - foul #2 on Darrin McBath, team foul #1 | 45-38 |
| Subs | N. Central | | |
| Subs | Illinois Wesleyan | Donald Lipscomb (SG), Phillip Fogel (SF) Alvin Holmes, Darrin McBath | |
| 17:18 | N. Central | Charles Franz makes the 1st free throw | 46-38 |
| 17:18 | N. Central | Charles Franz makes the 2nd free throw | 47-38 |
| 17:11 | Illinois Wesleyan | Phillip Fogel misses the driving attempt from close range but he's fouled by Joseph Hedman - foul #1 on Joseph Hedman, team foul #2 | 47-38 |
| Subs | N. Central | Norman Day (C) Charles Franz | |
| Subs | Illinois Wesleyan | James Odegaard (PF) Ronald Doane | |
| 17:11 | Illinois Wesleyan | Phillip Fogel makes the 1st free throw | 47-39 |
| 17:11 | Illinois Wesleyan | Phillip Fogel makes the 2nd free throw | 47-40 |
| 16:52 | N. Central | Phillip Fogel steps in front of the Christopher Peterson pass | 47-40 |
| 16:48 | Illinois Wesleyan | Donald Lipscomb hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Phillip Fogel | 47-42 |
| 16:31 | N. Central | Phil Crossen misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 47-42 |
| 16:30 | Illinois Wesleyan | Albert Walton snags the defensive board | 47-42 |
| 16:07 | Illinois Wesleyan | Donald Lipscomb misses the 3pt shot from the left wing | 47-42 |
| 16:05 | Illinois Wesleyan | Tony Alligood tips it but misses | 47-42 |
| 16:04 | N. Central | Joseph Hedman gets the rebound | 47-42 |
| 15:44 | N. Central | Aaron Hughes can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 47-42 |
| 15:43 | Illinois Wesleyan | Phillip Fogel gets the rebound | 47-42 |
| Lineup | N. Central | PG - Phil Crossen (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. SG - Aaron Hughes (fairly fresh) 3 pts. SF - Joseph Hedman (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. PF - Christopher Peterson (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. C - Norman Day (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois Wesleyan | PG - Tony Alligood (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Donald Lipscomb (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. SF - Phillip Fogel (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - James Odegaard (fresh) C - Albert Walton (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 15:28 | Illinois Wesleyan | Donald Lipscomb connects on the floater near the basket on a great pass from Tony Alligood | 47-44 |
| 15:04 | N. Central | Norman Day comes up short on the runner from the right block but he's hacked by Albert Walton - foul #1 on Albert Walton, team foul #2 | 47-44 |
| Subs | N. Central | Brad Barnes (PG), Richard Kirk (SG), Michael Macklin (SF), Charles Franz (C) Phil Crossen, Aaron Hughes, Joseph Hedman, Christopher Peterson | |
| Subs | Illinois Wesleyan | George Malik (PG), Alvin Holmes (SG), Darrin McBath (SF), Ronald Doane (PF) Tony Alligood, Donald Lipscomb, Phillip Fogel, Albert Walton | |
| 15:04 | N. Central | Norman Day makes the 1st free throw | 48-44 |
| 15:04 | N. Central | Norman Day makes the 2nd free throw | 49-44 |
| 14:49 | Illinois Wesleyan | Ronald Doane blows the layup | 49-44 |
| 14:48 | Illinois Wesleyan | Darrin McBath tips it home | 49-46 |
| 14:33 | N. Central | Darrin McBath steals it from Norman Day | 49-46 |
| 14:10 | Illinois Wesleyan | Ronald Doane hits a driving attempt in the lane on a nice dish by George Malik and the foul's on Norman Day - foul #1 on Norman Day, team foul #3 | 49-48 |
| Subs | N. Central | William Elliot (SF) Norman Day | |
| Subs | Illinois Wesleyan | | |
| 14:10 | Illinois Wesleyan | Ronald Doane makes the free throw | 49-49 |
| 13:52 | N. Central | Ronald Doane is called for the reach on Michael Macklin - foul #3 on Ronald Doane, team foul #3 | 49-49 |
| Subs | N. Central | | |
| Subs | Illinois Wesleyan | Shane Mitchell (C) James Odegaard | |
| 13:38 | N. Central | Richard Kirk loses the dribble to Shane Mitchell | 49-49 |
| 13:21 | Illinois Wesleyan | George Malik hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the left side | 49-49 |
| 13:20 | N. Central | Charles Franz grabs the defensive rebound | 49-49 |
| 12:54 | N. Central | Richard Kirk can't connect on a fadeaway from the left side but he's fouled by Alvin Holmes - foul #1 on Alvin Holmes, team foul #4 | 49-49 |
| Subs | N. Central | Phil Crossen (PG), Joseph Hedman (SF), Christopher Peterson (PF), Norman Day (C) Brad Barnes, William Elliot, Michael Macklin, Charles Franz | |
| Subs | Illinois Wesleyan | Tony Alligood (PG), Albert Walton (C) George Malik, Shane Mitchell | |
| 12:54 | N. Central | Richard Kirk makes the 1st free throw | 50-49 |
| 12:54 | N. Central | Richard Kirk makes the 2nd free throw | 51-49 |
| 12:34 | Illinois Wesleyan | Phil Crossen picks off the pass by Tony Alligood | 51-49 |
| 12:31 | N. Central | Phil Crossen misses the easy layup | 51-49 |
| 12:30 | N. Central | Norman Day snags the offensive board | 51-49 |
| 12:10 | N. Central | Christopher Peterson comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 51-49 |
| 12:09 | Illinois Wesleyan | The rebound goes to Darrin McBath | 51-49 |
| 11:51 | Illinois Wesleyan | Tony Alligood is fouled on the floor by Phil Crossen - foul #3 on Phil Crossen, team foul #4 | 51-49 |
| Subs | N. Central | | |
| Subs | Illinois Wesleyan | Donald Lipscomb (SG), Phillip Fogel (SF), James Odegaard (PF) Alvin Holmes, Darrin McBath, Ronald Doane | |
| 11:36 | Illinois Wesleyan | James Odegaard misses short on a turnaround in the paint but he's hacked by Christopher Peterson - foul #1 on Christopher Peterson, team foul #5 | 51-49 |
| Subs | N. Central | Aaron Hughes (SG), Charles Franz (C) Richard Kirk, Norman Day | |
| Subs | Illinois Wesleyan | | |
| 11:36 | Illinois Wesleyan | James Odegaard misses the 1st free throw | 51-49 |
| 11:36 | Illinois Wesleyan | James Odegaard misses the 2nd free throw | 51-49 |
| 11:36 | N. Central | Christopher Peterson pulls down the rebound | 51-49 |
| Lineup | N. Central | PG - Phil Crossen (fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Aaron Hughes (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Joseph Hedman (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. PF - Christopher Peterson (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. C - Charles Franz (fresh) 12 pts. 9 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois Wesleyan | PG - Tony Alligood (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SG - Donald Lipscomb (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. SF - Phillip Fogel (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - James Odegaard (fresh) C - Albert Walton (fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 11:24 | N. Central | Joseph Hedman is whistled for a carry | 51-49 |
| 11:16 | Illinois Wesleyan | Phil Crossen picks off the pass by Tony Alligood | 51-49 |
| 11:00 | N. Central | Aaron Hughes hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 54-49 |
| 10:45 | Illinois Wesleyan | Donald Lipscomb drills a turnaround from the baseline on a nice dish by Phillip Fogel | 54-51 |
| 10:23 | N. Central | Aaron Hughes misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 54-51 |
| 10:21 | Illinois Wesleyan | James Odegaard gets the rebound | 54-51 |
| 10:01 | Illinois Wesleyan | Donald Lipscomb clanks a floater from the left side but the foul's on Phil Crossen - foul #4 on Phil Crossen, team foul #6 | 54-51 |
| Subs | N. Central | Brad Barnes (PG), Richard Kirk (SG), William Elliot (SF), Michael Macklin (PF), Norman Day (C) Phil Crossen, Aaron Hughes, Joseph Hedman, Christopher Peterson, Charles Franz | |
| Subs | Illinois Wesleyan | Darrin McBath (SF), Ronald Doane (PF) Phillip Fogel, Albert Walton | |
| 10:01 | Illinois Wesleyan | Donald Lipscomb makes the 1st free throw | 54-52 |
| 10:01 | Illinois Wesleyan | Donald Lipscomb makes the 2nd free throw | 54-53 |
| 09:51 | N. Central | William Elliot clanks a floater from the free throw line | 54-53 |
| 09:50 | Illinois Wesleyan | Ronald Doane grabs the board | 54-53 |
| 09:28 | Illinois Wesleyan | Darrin McBath misses badly on a jumpshot from the right side but the foul's on Richard Kirk - foul #4 on Richard Kirk, team foul #7 | 54-53 |
| Subs | N. Central | Aaron Hughes (SG) Richard Kirk | |
| Subs | Illinois Wesleyan | George Malik (PG), Alvin Holmes (SG) Tony Alligood, Donald Lipscomb | |
| 09:28 | Illinois Wesleyan | Darrin McBath makes the 1st free throw | 54-54 |
| 09:28 | Illinois Wesleyan | Darrin McBath makes the 2nd free throw | 54-55 |
| 09:13 | N. Central | Aaron Hughes hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 54-55 |
| 09:11 | Illinois Wesleyan | The rebound goes to James Odegaard | 54-55 |
| 09:03 | Illinois Wesleyan | George Malik misses long on a shot from the left wing | 54-55 |
| 09:01 | N. Central | Norman Day snags the defensive board | 54-55 |
| 08:56 | N. Central | Aaron Hughes loses the dribble to James Odegaard | 54-55 |
| 08:31 | Illinois Wesleyan | George Malik lays it in | 54-57 |
| 08:10 | N. Central | Aaron Hughes makes the fadeaway from the left wing on a nice dish by Michael Macklin | 56-57 |
| 07:49 | Illinois Wesleyan | Ronald Doane throws a bad pass out of bounds | 56-57 |
| Subs | N. Central | Phil Crossen (PG), Richard Kirk (SG), Joseph Hedman (SF), Christopher Peterson (PF), Charles Franz (C) Brad Barnes, Aaron Hughes, William Elliot, Michael Macklin, Norman Day | |
| Subs | Illinois Wesleyan | Tony Alligood (PG), Donald Lipscomb (SF), Albert Walton (C) George Malik, Darrin McBath, James Odegaard | |
| 07:37 | N. Central | Joseph Hedman's dunk attempt is rejected by Albert Walton | 56-57 |
| 07:36 | Illinois Wesleyan | Alvin Holmes snags the defensive board | 56-57 |
| Lineup | N. Central | PG - Phil Crossen (fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. 4 pf. SG - Richard Kirk (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. 4 pf. SF - Joseph Hedman (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. PF - Christopher Peterson (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. C - Charles Franz (fresh) 12 pts. 9 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois Wesleyan | PG - Tony Alligood (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SG - Alvin Holmes (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Donald Lipscomb (fresh) 13 pts. 2 reb. PF - Ronald Doane (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. C - Albert Walton (fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 07:23 | Illinois Wesleyan | Alvin Holmes comes up short on the 3 from the left wing | 56-57 |
| 07:22 | N. Central | Christopher Peterson gets the rebound | 56-57 |
| 07:10 | N. Central | Christopher Peterson misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 56-57 |
| 07:09 | N. Central | Joseph Hedman grabs the offensive rebound | 56-57 |
| 06:53 | N. Central | Joseph Hedman misses long on a jump hook from the left block | 56-57 |
| 06:51 | N. Central | Christopher Peterson tips it but misses | 56-57 |
| 06:49 | Illinois Wesleyan | The rebound goes to Donald Lipscomb | 56-57 |
| 06:32 | Illinois Wesleyan | Alvin Holmes clanks a 3 pointer from straight away | 56-57 |
| 06:30 | N. Central | Phil Crossen snags the defensive board | 56-57 |
| 06:07 | N. Central | Christopher Peterson makes the driving attempt near the basket set up by Phil Crossen | 58-57 |
| 05:55 | Illinois Wesleyan | Charles Franz takes the ball from Alvin Holmes | 58-57 |
| 05:36 | N. Central | Richard Kirk is hacked by Alvin Holmes - foul #2 on Alvin Holmes, team foul #5 | 58-57 |
| Subs | N. Central | | |
| Subs | Illinois Wesleyan | Darrin McBath (SF), James Odegaard (PF) Alvin Holmes, Ronald Doane | |
| 05:20 | N. Central | Christopher Peterson can't finish the layup | 58-57 |
| 05:18 | N. Central | Charles Franz can't tip it in | 58-57 |
| 05:16 | N. Central | Phil Crossen tips it home | 60-57 |
| 04:49 | Illinois Wesleyan | Tony Alligood double dribbles | 60-57 |
| Subs | N. Central | Michael Macklin (PF), Norman Day (C) Christopher Peterson, Charles Franz | |
| Subs | Illinois Wesleyan | | |
| 04:33 | N. Central | Norman Day is fouled on the floor by Albert Walton - foul #2 on Albert Walton, team foul #6 | 60-57 |
| Subs | N. Central | Aaron Hughes (SG), William Elliot (SF) Richard Kirk, Joseph Hedman | |
| Subs | Illinois Wesleyan | George Malik (SG), Shane Mitchell (C) Donald Lipscomb, Albert Walton | |
| 04:23 | N. Central | William Elliot can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 60-57 |
| 04:22 | N. Central | Norman Day grabs the offensive board | 60-57 |
| 04:05 | N. Central | Aaron Hughes hits a 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Michael Macklin | 63-57 |
| 03:54 | Illinois Wesleyan | James Odegaard drills a 3 from the right wing set up by Darrin McBath | 63-60 |
| 03:31 | N. Central | Phil Crossen's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 63-60 |
| Subs | N. Central | Brad Barnes (PG), Richard Kirk (SG), Joseph Hedman (SF), Christopher Peterson (PF) Phil Crossen, Aaron Hughes, William Elliot, Michael Macklin | |
| Subs | Illinois Wesleyan | Donald Lipscomb (SG), Albert Walton (C) Tony Alligood, Shane Mitchell | |
| Lineup | N. Central | PG - Brad Barnes (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Richard Kirk (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. 4 pf. SF - Joseph Hedman (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. PF - Christopher Peterson (fresh) 9 pts. 8 reb. C - Norman Day (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Illinois Wesleyan | PG - George Malik (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - Donald Lipscomb (fresh) 13 pts. 3 reb. SF - Darrin McBath (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. PF - James Odegaard (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Albert Walton (fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 03:14 | Illinois Wesleyan | Albert Walton is hacked by Norman Day - foul #2 on Norman Day, team foul #8 | 63-60 |
| Subs | N. Central | Charles Franz (C) Norman Day | |
| Subs | Illinois Wesleyan | Ronald Doane (PF) James Odegaard | |
| 03:14 | Illinois Wesleyan | Albert Walton misses the 1st free throw | 63-60 |
| 03:14 | N. Central | Christopher Peterson snags the defensive board | 63-60 |
| 02:52 | N. Central | Christopher Peterson's pass is intercepted by Darrin McBath | 63-60 |
| 02:52 | Illinois Wesleyan | Illinois Wesleyan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 63-60 |
| Subs | N. Central | Phil Crossen (PG) Brad Barnes | |
| Subs | Illinois Wesleyan | Tony Alligood (PG), Alvin Holmes (SG) George Malik, Donald Lipscomb | |
| 02:37 | Illinois Wesleyan | Ronald Doane hits the finger roll | 63-62 |
| 02:24 | N. Central | Charles Franz knocks in the jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Richard Kirk | 65-62 |
| 02:17 | Illinois Wesleyan | Ronald Doane can't connect on a turnaround in the lane | 65-62 |
| 02:16 | Illinois Wesleyan | Alvin Holmes tips it back up and in | 65-64 |
| 01:56 | N. Central | Darrin McBath steps in front of the Joseph Hedman pass | 65-64 |
| 01:53 | Illinois Wesleyan | Alvin Holmes hits the finger roll on a great pass from Darrin McBath | 65-66 |
| 01:38 | N. Central | Christopher Peterson hits a jumper in the lane on a nice dish by Richard Kirk | 67-66 |
| 01:12 | Illinois Wesleyan | Tony Alligood can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing but the foul's on Richard Kirk - foul #5 on Richard Kirk, team foul #9 | 67-66 |
| Subs | N. Central | Aaron Hughes (SG) Richard Kirk | |
| Subs | Illinois Wesleyan | | |
| 01:12 | Illinois Wesleyan | Tony Alligood makes the 1st free throw | 67-67 |
| 01:12 | Illinois Wesleyan | Tony Alligood makes the 2nd free throw | 67-68 |
| 00:51 | N. Central | Phil Crossen misses the shot from the free throw line | 67-68 |
| 00:49 | Illinois Wesleyan | Darrin McBath snags the defensive board | 67-68 |
| Game Plan | N. Central | N. Central is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois Wesleyan | Illinois Wesleyan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:21 | Illinois Wesleyan | Darrin McBath scores on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Tony Alligood | 67-70 |
| 00:15 | N. Central | Alvin Holmes is called for the reach on Phil Crossen in the backcourt - foul #3 on Alvin Holmes, team foul #7 | 67-70 |
| 00:15 | N. Central | Phil Crossen makes the 1st free throw | 68-70 |
| 00:15 | N. Central | Phil Crossen makes the 2nd free throw | 69-70 |
| Game Plan | N. Central | N. Central is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois Wesleyan | Illinois Wesleyan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:13 | Illinois Wesleyan | Tony Alligood is hacked by Phil Crossen in the backcourt - foul #5 on Phil Crossen, team foul #10 | 69-70 |
| Subs | N. Central | Brad Barnes (PG) Phil Crossen | |
| Subs | Illinois Wesleyan | | |
| 00:13 | Illinois Wesleyan | Tony Alligood makes the 1st free throw | 69-71 |
| 00:13 | Illinois Wesleyan | Tony Alligood makes the 2nd free throw | 69-72 |
| 00:08 | N. Central | N. Central calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 69-72 |
| 00:06 | N. Central | Aaron Hughes comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 69-72 |
| 00:05 | Illinois Wesleyan | Ronald Doane gets the rebound | 69-72 |
| 00:04 | Illinois Wesleyan | Ronald Doane is hacked by Brad Barnes in the backcourt - foul #2 on Brad Barnes, team foul #11 | 69-72 |
| 00:04 | Illinois Wesleyan | Ronald Doane makes the 1st free throw | 69-73 |
| 00:04 | Illinois Wesleyan | Ronald Doane makes the 2nd free throw | 69-74 |
| Game Plan | N. Central | N. Central is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Illinois Wesleyan | Illinois Wesleyan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:00 | N. Central | Brad Barnes misses short on a halfcourt shot | 69-74 |