| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger French (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. SG - Daniel Perry (fresh) 10 pts. SF - Scott Aragon (fresh) PF - James Cole (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. C - James Fender (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Warren Allen (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Brian Ray (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Johnny Patchett (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Calvin Stoltenberg (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. C - Robert Mankoski (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Northwestern State | Johnny Patchett inbounds the ball | 32-34 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 19:48 | Northwestern State | Roger French picks off the pass by Johnny Patchett | 32-34 |
| 19:43 | Northern Illinois University | Roger French lays it up and in | 34-34 |
| 19:20 | Northwestern State | Brian Ray misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 34-34 |
| 19:19 | Northern Illinois University | James Fender pulls down the rebound | 34-34 |
| 18:56 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Aragon is alone and drills a 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from James Cole | 37-34 |
| 18:38 | Northwestern State | Brian Ray hits a shot from just outside the lane | 37-36 |
| 18:36 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Ray is called for the reach on Daniel Perry in the backcourt - foul #2 on Brian Ray, team foul #1 | 37-36 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Justin Wellman (C) Robert Mankoski | |
| 18:15 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Aragon is open and buries a 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by Daniel Perry | 40-36 |
| 18:11 | Northwestern State | Johnny Patchett is whistled for traveling | 40-36 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Jennings (C) James Fender | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Arthur Geary (PG), Richard Beets (SG), Steve Sherron (PF), Eric Ogata (C) Warren Allen, Brian Ray, Johnny Patchett, Calvin Stoltenberg | |
| 17:46 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry misses the easy open layup | 40-36 |
| 17:45 | Northwestern State | Steve Sherron snags the defensive board | 40-36 |
| 17:39 | Northwestern State | Eric Ogata loses the dribble to James Cole | 40-36 |
| 17:12 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry is fouled on the floor by Justin Wellman - foul #2 on Justin Wellman, team foul #2 | 40-36 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse (PG), Keith Derrick (SG), Martin Comstock (SF), Chad Dawson (C) Roger French, Daniel Perry, Scott Aragon, James Cole | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Warren Allen (PG), Robert Mankoski (C) Arthur Geary, Eric Ogata | |
| 16:48 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse misses badly on a runner from the right block | 40-36 |
| 16:46 | Northwestern State | Steve Sherron grabs the defensive rebound | 40-36 |
| 16:41 | Northwestern State | Warren Allen connects on the jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Justin Wellman | 40-38 |
| 16:30 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt in the paint but he's fouled by Warren Allen - foul #2 on Warren Allen, team foul #3 | 40-38 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Fender (C) James Jennings | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Brian Ray (SG), Johnny Patchett (SF), Calvin Stoltenberg (PF) Richard Beets, Justin Wellman, Steve Sherron | |
| 16:30 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse makes the 1st free throw | 41-38 |
| 16:30 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse makes the 2nd free throw | 42-38 |
| 16:11 | Northwestern State | Chad Dawson is called for the reach on Johnny Patchett - foul #1 on Chad Dawson, team foul #1 | 42-38 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Arthur Geary (PG), Eric Ogata (C) Warren Allen, Robert Mankoski | |
| 16:02 | Northwestern State | Calvin Stoltenberg misses the fadeaway near the basket | 42-38 |
| 16:01 | Northwestern State | Calvin Stoltenberg pulls down the offensive rebound | 42-38 |
| 15:43 | Northwestern State | Arthur Geary's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 42-38 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry (SG), Scott Aragon (SF), James Cole (PF) Keith Derrick, Martin Comstock, Chad Dawson | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Benjamin Rouse (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Daniel Perry (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SF - Scott Aragon (fresh) 6 pts. PF - James Cole (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. C - James Fender (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Arthur Geary (fresh) SG - Brian Ray (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. SF - Johnny Patchett (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Calvin Stoltenberg (fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. C - Eric Ogata (fresh) | |
| 15:22 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Aragon's pass is intercepted by Brian Ray | 42-38 |
| 14:57 | Northwestern State | Arthur Geary's pass is intercepted by James Fender | 42-38 |
| 14:51 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Geary is called for the reach on Benjamin Rouse in the backcourt - foul #2 on Arthur Geary, team foul #4 | 42-38 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger French (PG), James Jennings (C) Benjamin Rouse, James Fender | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Warren Allen (PG), Richard Beets (SG), Ryan West (SF), Justin Wellman (PF), Robert Mankoski (C) Arthur Geary, Brian Ray, Johnny Patchett, Calvin Stoltenberg, Eric Ogata | |
| 14:30 | Northern Illinois University | Roger French makes the pull-up jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from James Cole | 44-38 |
| 14:09 | Northwestern State | Warren Allen is whistled for a charge - foul #3 on Warren Allen, team foul #5 | 44-38 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick (SG), Martin Comstock (SF), Chad Dawson (C) Daniel Perry, Scott Aragon, James Cole | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Steve Sherron (C) Robert Mankoski | |
| 13:50 | Northern Illinois University | Roger French misses badly on the uncontested floater from the right side | 44-38 |
| 13:49 | Northwestern State | Ryan West grabs the board | 44-38 |
| 13:24 | Northwestern State | Warren Allen comes up short on the jumpshot from just outside the lane | 44-38 |
| 13:23 | Northern Illinois University | James Jennings pulls down the rebound | 44-38 |
| 12:56 | Northern Illinois University | Roger French is fouled on the floor by Steve Sherron - foul #2 on Steve Sherron, team foul #6 | 44-38 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse (PG), Daniel Perry (SG), Scott Aragon (SF), James Cole (PF) Roger French, Keith Derrick, Martin Comstock, James Jennings | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Arthur Geary (PG), Brian Ray (SG), Johnny Patchett (SF), Calvin Stoltenberg (PF), Robert Mankoski (C) Warren Allen, Richard Beets, Ryan West, Justin Wellman, Steve Sherron | |
| 12:27 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry is by himself and knocks in the jump hook near the basket set up by Scott Aragon | 46-38 |
| 12:00 | Northwestern State | Arthur Geary misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 46-38 |
| 11:59 | Northwestern State | The offensive rebound goes to Robert Mankoski | 46-38 |
| 11:38 | Northwestern State | Robert Mankoski misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 46-38 |
| 11:36 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole pulls down the rebound | 46-38 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Benjamin Rouse (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Daniel Perry (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. SF - Scott Aragon (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. PF - James Cole (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. C - Chad Dawson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Arthur Geary (fairly fresh) SG - Brian Ray (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Johnny Patchett (fairly fresh) 5 pts. PF - Calvin Stoltenberg (fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. C - Robert Mankoski (fairly fresh) 4 pts. | |
| 11:17 | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from straight away | 46-38 |
| 11:15 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole tips it home | 48-38 |
| 10:46 | Northwestern State | Johnny Patchett misses badly on a floater from just outside the lane | 48-38 |
| 10:44 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry snags the defensive board | 48-38 |
| 10:22 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole can't connect on a jumper from the baseline | 48-38 |
| 10:20 | Northwestern State | Johnny Patchett grabs the defensive rebound | 48-38 |
| 10:01 | Northwestern State | Scott Aragon steps in front of the Calvin Stoltenberg pass | 48-38 |
| 09:32 | Northern Illinois University | Chad Dawson buries a runner in the paint | 50-38 |
| 09:27 | Northwestern State | Brian Ray buries a 3 pointer from the left corner | 50-41 |
| 09:03 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry misses the easy layup | 50-41 |
| 09:01 | Northwestern State | Johnny Patchett grabs the board | 50-41 |
| 08:55 | Northwestern State | Arthur Geary connects on the 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Brian Ray | 50-44 |
| 08:29 | Northern Illinois University | Johnny Patchett is called for the reach on James Cole - foul #1 on Johnny Patchett, team foul #7 | 50-44 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger French (PG), Keith Derrick (SG), Martin Comstock (SF), James Fender (C) Benjamin Rouse, Daniel Perry, Scott Aragon, Chad Dawson | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Warren Allen (PG), Richard Beets (SG), Justin Wellman (SF), Steve Sherron (PF), Eric Ogata (C) Arthur Geary, Brian Ray, Johnny Patchett, Calvin Stoltenberg, Robert Mankoski | |
| 08:29 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole misses the 1st free throw | 50-44 |
| 08:29 | Northwestern State | The rebound goes to Steve Sherron | 50-44 |
| 08:10 | Northwestern State | Warren Allen comes up short on the shot from the left wing | 50-44 |
| 08:09 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick grabs the defensive rebound | 50-44 |
| 07:52 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole buries a driving attempt in the lane set up by Keith Derrick and the foul's on Warren Allen - foul #4 on Warren Allen, team foul #8 | 52-44 |
| 07:52 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole misses the free throw | 52-44 |
| 07:52 | Northwestern State | Eric Ogata grabs the defensive rebound | 52-44 |
| 07:36 | Northwestern State | Keith Derrick is called for the reach on Richard Beets - foul #3 on Keith Derrick, team foul #2 | 52-44 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Jennings (PF) James Cole | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger French (fresh) 6 pts. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Keith Derrick (fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Martin Comstock (fresh) 3 reb. PF - James Jennings (fresh) 2 pts. C - James Fender (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Warren Allen (fresh) 6 pts. 4 pf. SG - Richard Beets (fresh) SF - Justin Wellman (fresh) 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Steve Sherron (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Eric Ogata (fresh) | |
| 07:13 | Northwestern State | Keith Derrick takes the ball from Warren Allen | 52-44 |
| 06:56 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Comstock misses short on an open floater from the right side | 52-44 |
| 06:55 | Northwestern State | Richard Beets grabs the board | 52-44 |
| 06:49 | Northwestern State | Steve Sherron scores on a fadeaway near the basket on a nice dish by Richard Beets | 52-46 |
| 06:47 | Northern Illinois University | Warren Allen steals the ball from James Fender in the backcourt | 52-46 |
| 06:39 | Northwestern State | Richard Beets connects on the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 52-48 |
| 06:35 | Northern Illinois University | Roger French's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 52-48 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry (SG), Scott Aragon (SF) Keith Derrick, Martin Comstock | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Brian Ray (SG), Ryan West (SF), Calvin Stoltenberg (PF) Richard Beets, Steve Sherron, Eric Ogata | |
| 06:23 | Northwestern State | Brian Ray misses badly on a 3 from the right corner | 52-48 |
| 06:21 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Aragon snags the defensive board | 52-48 |
| 05:58 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry is called for a charge - foul #2 on Daniel Perry, team foul #3 | 52-48 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Cole (PF) James Jennings | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | | |
| 05:34 | Northwestern State | Justin Wellman scores on a runner from the baseline set up by Warren Allen | 52-50 |
| 05:17 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Aragon can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 52-50 |
| 05:16 | Northwestern State | Calvin Stoltenberg gets the rebound | 52-50 |
| 05:12 | Northwestern State | Warren Allen clanks a 3 pointer from straight away | 52-50 |
| 05:11 | Northwestern State | Justin Wellman tips it home | 52-52 |
| 05:07 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Ray steps in front of the Roger French pass in the backcourt | 52-52 |
| 04:58 | Northwestern State | Calvin Stoltenberg misses long on a jumper from the right wing but he's fouled by James Cole - foul #2 on James Cole, team foul #4 | 52-52 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Keith Derrick (SG), Martin Comstock (SF) Daniel Perry, Scott Aragon | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Richard Beets (SG), Johnny Patchett (SF), Robert Mankoski (C) Brian Ray, Ryan West, Justin Wellman | |
| 04:58 | Northwestern State | Calvin Stoltenberg makes the 1st free throw | 52-53 |
| 04:58 | Northwestern State | Calvin Stoltenberg makes the 2nd free throw | 52-54 |
| 04:44 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole drills a turnaround from the right block on a great pass from Keith Derrick | 54-54 |
| 04:30 | Northwestern State | Robert Mankoski misses short on a shot from the left wing | 54-54 |
| 04:28 | Northwestern State | The offensive rebound goes to Calvin Stoltenberg | 54-54 |
| 04:14 | Northwestern State | Johnny Patchett can't connect on a runner from the baseline | 54-54 |
| 04:13 | Northwestern State | Robert Mankoski grabs the offensive board | 54-54 |
| 03:59 | Northwestern State | Johnny Patchett buries a driving attempt from close range on a great pass from Warren Allen | 54-56 |
| 03:32 | Northern Illinois University | James Fender is hacked by Robert Mankoski - foul #3 on Robert Mankoski, team foul #9 | 54-56 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Benjamin Rouse (PG), Daniel Perry (SG), James Jennings (PF) Roger French, Keith Derrick, James Cole | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Arthur Geary (PG), Brian Ray (SG), Steve Sherron (PF), Eric Ogata (C) Warren Allen, Richard Beets, Calvin Stoltenberg, Robert Mankoski | |
| 03:32 | Northern Illinois University | James Fender makes the 1st free throw | 55-56 |
| 03:32 | Northern Illinois University | James Fender makes the 2nd free throw | 56-56 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Benjamin Rouse (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Daniel Perry (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. SF - Martin Comstock (fresh) 3 reb. PF - James Jennings (fresh) 2 pts. C - James Fender (tiring) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Arthur Geary (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Brian Ray (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. SF - Johnny Patchett (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Steve Sherron (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Eric Ogata (fresh) | |
| 03:20 | Northwestern State | Eric Ogata's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 56-56 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Scott Aragon (SF), Chad Dawson (C) Martin Comstock, James Fender | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | | |
| 02:56 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry makes the jumpshot from the right side on a great pass from Scott Aragon | 58-56 |
| 02:48 | Northwestern State | Steve Sherron is called for traveling | 58-56 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Ryan West (SG), Justin Wellman (SF) Brian Ray, Johnny Patchett | |
| 02:22 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry buries a jump hook from the baseline on a nice dish by Benjamin Rouse | 60-56 |
| 02:04 | Northwestern State | Ryan West steps out of bounds on the baseline | 60-56 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Martin Comstock (SF) Scott Aragon | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Warren Allen (PG), Brian Ray (SG), Robert Mankoski (C) Arthur Geary, Steve Sherron, Eric Ogata | |
| 02:00 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 60-56 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger French (PG), Scott Aragon (SF), James Cole (PF), James Fender (C) Benjamin Rouse, Martin Comstock, Chad Dawson, James Jennings | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Johnny Patchett (SF), Calvin Stoltenberg (PF) Ryan West, Justin Wellman | |
| 01:38 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry makes the runner near the basket on a nice dish by James Cole and he's hacked by Brian Ray - foul #3 on Brian Ray, team foul #10 | 62-56 |
| 01:38 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry misses the free throw | 62-56 |
| 01:38 | Northwestern State | Robert Mankoski grabs the board | 62-56 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+4) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 01:24 | Northwestern State | Calvin Stoltenberg loses the dribble to Roger French | 62-56 |
| 00:59 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole hits the front of the rim on the wide open fadeaway in the paint | 62-56 |
| 00:57 | Northwestern State | Johnny Patchett pulls down the rebound | 62-56 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+4) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+4) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:49 | Northwestern State | James Cole picks off the pass by Robert Mankoski | 62-56 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+4) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:47 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry is fouled in the backcourt by Brian Ray - foul #4 on Brian Ray, team foul #11 | 62-56 |
| 00:47 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry makes the 1st free throw | 63-56 |
| 00:47 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry makes the 2nd free throw | 64-56 |
| 00:43 | Northwestern State | Brian Ray clanks a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 64-56 |
| 00:42 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole pulls down the rebound | 64-56 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+4) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:39 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole is hacked by Warren Allen in the backcourt - foul #5 on Warren Allen, team foul #12 | 64-56 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Arthur Geary (PG) Warren Allen | |
| 00:39 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole misses the 1st free throw | 64-56 |
| 00:39 | Northern Illinois University | James Cole makes the 2nd free throw | 65-56 |
| 00:35 | Northwestern State | Roger French steals it from Arthur Geary in the backcourt | 65-56 |
| 00:34 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry is fouled on the floor by Brian Ray - foul #5 on Brian Ray, team foul #13 | 65-56 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Richard Beets (SG) Brian Ray | |
| 00:34 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry makes the 1st free throw | 66-56 |
| 00:34 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Perry misses the 2nd free throw | 66-56 |
| 00:34 | Northwestern State | Robert Mankoski grabs the defensive rebound | 66-56 |
| 00:27 | Northwestern State | Calvin Stoltenberg blows the layup | 66-56 |
| 00:25 | Northwestern State | Robert Mankoski grabs the offensive board | 66-56 |
| 00:22 | Northwestern State | James Fender is called for the reach on Calvin Stoltenberg - foul #2 on James Fender, team foul #5 | 66-56 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Justin Wellman (SF), Steve Sherron (PF), Eric Ogata (C) Johnny Patchett, Calvin Stoltenberg, Robert Mankoski | |
| 00:20 | Northwestern State | James Cole steals it from Richard Beets | 66-56 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+4) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Roger French runs out the clock | 66-56 |