| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger Boyd (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - John Crampton (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Brad Redmond (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. PF - Anthony Arnold (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Greg Huffaker (fresh) 6 pts. | |
| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Ronald Hancock (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Randy McCabe (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Allan Tudor (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. PF - Jesse Staub (fresh) 7 pts. C - Jackie Isbell (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond inbounds the ball | 39-38 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 19:42 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond hits the front of the rim on the wide open shot from the right wing but he's fouled by Randy McCabe - foul #3 on Randy McCabe, team foul #1 | 39-38 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Gene Holman (SG) Randy McCabe | |
| 19:42 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond misses the 1st free throw | 39-38 |
| 19:42 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond misses the 2nd free throw | 39-38 |
| 19:42 | Northwestern State | Jesse Staub gets the rebound | 39-38 |
| 19:18 | Northwestern State | Ronald Hancock is fouled on the floor by Anthony Arnold - foul #2 on Anthony Arnold, team foul #1 | 39-38 |
| 19:04 | Northwestern State | Jackie Isbell lays it in on a great pass from Gene Holman and he's hacked by Greg Huffaker - foul #2 on Greg Huffaker, team foul #2 | 39-40 |
| 19:04 | Northwestern State | Jackie Isbell makes the free throw | 39-41 |
| 18:42 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd is hacked by Gene Holman - foul #1 on Gene Holman, team foul #2 | 39-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Alexander (PF) Anthony Arnold | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Ryan Meyer (SF), Oliver White (C) Allan Tudor, Jackie Isbell | |
| 18:24 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond connects on the 3pt shot from straight away set up by John Crampton | 42-41 |
| 18:06 | Northwestern State | Ronald Hancock is hacked by Greg Huffaker - foul #3 on Greg Huffaker, team foul #3 | 42-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Culberson (PG), Edwin Worcester (SF), William Hahn (C) Roger Boyd, Brad Redmond, Greg Huffaker | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Ernest Stipe (PG), Albert Drees (SF), John McCanless (C) Ronald Hancock, Gene Holman, Jesse Staub | |
| 17:54 | Northwestern State | Albert Drees is hacked by Edwin Worcester - foul #1 on Edwin Worcester, team foul #4 | 42-41 |
| 17:42 | Northwestern State | The short jumper by Oliver White is denied by Thomas Alexander | 42-41 |
| 17:41 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Alexander gets the rebound | 42-41 |
| 17:15 | Northern Illinois University | John Crampton can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 42-41 |
| 17:13 | Northwestern State | John McCanless gets the rebound | 42-41 |
| 17:07 | Northwestern State | Ryan Meyer misses badly on a runner in the lane but he's hacked by John Crampton - foul #2 on John Crampton, team foul #5 | 42-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Callahan (SF), Anthony Arnold (PF) John Crampton, Thomas Alexander | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Allan Tudor (SF), Jackie Isbell (C) Albert Drees, Oliver White | |
| 17:07 | Northwestern State | Ryan Meyer makes the 1st free throw | 42-42 |
| 17:07 | Northwestern State | Ryan Meyer makes the 2nd free throw | 42-43 |
| 17:05 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Arnold is fouled in the backcourt by Ernest Stipe - foul #1 on Ernest Stipe, team foul #3 | 42-43 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Ronald Hancock (PG) Ryan Meyer | |
| 16:50 | Northern Illinois University | Edwin Worcester hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Joseph Callahan | 45-43 |
| 16:30 | Northwestern State | Ernest Stipe knocks in the shot in the lane on a great pass from Ronald Hancock | 45-45 |
| 16:12 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Culberson clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 45-45 |
| 16:10 | Northwestern State | Jackie Isbell pulls down the rebound | 45-45 |
| 16:06 | Northwestern State | Allan Tudor comes up short on the fadeaway from just outside the lane | 45-45 |
| 16:05 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Arnold grabs the board | 45-45 |
| 16:00 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Culberson comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the left side | 45-45 |
| 15:59 | Northwestern State | John McCanless grabs the defensive rebound | 45-45 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Anthony Culberson (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - Edwin Worcester (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Joseph Callahan (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Anthony Arnold (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - William Hahn (fairly fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Ronald Hancock (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Ernest Stipe (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Allan Tudor (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. PF - John McCanless (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Jackie Isbell (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 15:43 | Northwestern State | Ronald Hancock can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 45-45 |
| 15:42 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Callahan grabs the defensive rebound | 45-45 |
| 15:22 | Northern Illinois University | Jackie Isbell is called for the reach on Anthony Culberson - foul #2 on Jackie Isbell, team foul #4 | 45-45 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd (PG), John Crampton (SG), Brad Redmond (SF), Thomas Alexander (PF), Greg Huffaker (C) Anthony Culberson, Edwin Worcester, Joseph Callahan, Anthony Arnold, William Hahn | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Gene Holman (PG), Randy McCabe (SG), Ryan Meyer (SF), Jesse Staub (PF), Oliver White (C) Ronald Hancock, Ernest Stipe, Allan Tudor, John McCanless, Jackie Isbell | |
| 15:10 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond misses the runner near the basket but the foul's on Ryan Meyer - foul #3 on Ryan Meyer, team foul #5 | 45-45 |
| 15:10 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond makes the 1st free throw | 46-45 |
| 15:10 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond makes the 2nd free throw | 47-45 |
| 14:50 | Northwestern State | Roger Boyd steals it from Ryan Meyer | 47-45 |
| 14:46 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Alexander banks in the layup set up by Roger Boyd | 49-45 |
| 14:26 | Northwestern State | Oliver White is whistled for traveling | 49-45 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Albert Drees (SF) Ryan Meyer | |
| 14:18 | Northern Illinois University | John Crampton is open and scores on a 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Brad Redmond | 52-45 |
| 13:54 | Northwestern State | Oliver White throws it down and he's hacked by Brad Redmond - foul #3 on Brad Redmond, team foul #6 | 52-47 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Arnold (PF) Thomas Alexander | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Ronald Hancock (PG) Gene Holman | |
| 13:54 | Northwestern State | Oliver White makes the free throw | 52-48 |
| 13:34 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Arnold knocks in the jump hook from the right block | 54-48 |
| 13:18 | Northwestern State | Ronald Hancock is called for a charge - foul #3 on Ronald Hancock, team foul #6 | 54-48 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Culberson (PG), Joseph Callahan (SF) Roger Boyd, Brad Redmond | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Allan Tudor (SF), Jackie Isbell (C) Albert Drees, Oliver White | |
| 13:03 | Northern Illinois University | Greg Huffaker misses the easy layup but he's fouled by Jackie Isbell - foul #3 on Jackie Isbell, team foul #7 | 54-48 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Edwin Worcester (SG), William Hahn (PF) John Crampton, Anthony Arnold | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Ryan Meyer (PF) Jesse Staub | |
| 13:03 | Northern Illinois University | Greg Huffaker makes the 1st free throw | 55-48 |
| 13:03 | Northern Illinois University | Greg Huffaker makes the 2nd free throw | 56-48 |
| 12:44 | Northwestern State | Randy McCabe hits a 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Ronald Hancock | 56-51 |
| 12:42 | Northern Illinois University | Edwin Worcester loses the dribble to Jackie Isbell in the backcourt | 56-51 |
| 12:37 | Northwestern State | Ryan Meyer misses the 3 pointer from the right corner | 56-51 |
| 12:36 | Northern Illinois University | Greg Huffaker gets the rebound | 56-51 |
| 12:34 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Culberson is hacked by Randy McCabe in the backcourt - foul #4 on Randy McCabe, team foul #8 | 56-51 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Alexander (PF) Greg Huffaker | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Ernest Stipe (PG), Gene Holman (SG) Ronald Hancock, Randy McCabe | |
| 12:34 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Culberson misses the 1st free throw | 56-51 |
| 12:34 | Northwestern State | Jackie Isbell grabs the defensive rebound | 56-51 |
| 12:12 | Northwestern State | Ryan Meyer lays it in on a great pass from Ernest Stipe | 56-53 |
| 11:47 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Culberson buries a jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Edwin Worcester | 58-53 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Anthony Culberson (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SG - Edwin Worcester (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Joseph Callahan (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Thomas Alexander (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - William Hahn (fairly fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Ernest Stipe (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - Gene Holman (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SF - Allan Tudor (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. PF - Ryan Meyer (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 pf. C - Jackie Isbell (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 11:29 | Northwestern State | Jackie Isbell misses long on a 3 from the left wing | 58-53 |
| 11:27 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Culberson grabs the defensive rebound | 58-53 |
| 11:03 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Alexander misses long on a fadeaway from the right block | 58-53 |
| 11:01 | Northwestern State | Allan Tudor pulls down the rebound | 58-53 |
| 10:44 | Northwestern State | Allan Tudor is fouled on the floor by Joseph Callahan - foul #1 on Joseph Callahan, team foul #7 | 58-53 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd (PG), John Crampton (SG), Brad Redmond (SF), Anthony Arnold (PF), Greg Huffaker (C) Anthony Culberson, Edwin Worcester, Joseph Callahan, Thomas Alexander, William Hahn | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Ronald Hancock (PG), Jesse Staub (PF), Oliver White (C) Ernest Stipe, Ryan Meyer, Jackie Isbell | |
| 10:44 | Northwestern State | Allan Tudor makes the 1st free throw | 58-54 |
| 10:44 | Northwestern State | Allan Tudor makes the 2nd free throw | 58-55 |
| 10:35 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd makes the 3 pointer from the right wing set up by John Crampton | 61-55 |
| 10:17 | Northwestern State | Roger Boyd steps in front of the Ronald Hancock pass | 61-55 |
| 09:56 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Arnold hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left wing | 61-55 |
| 09:55 | Northwestern State | Oliver White grabs the defensive rebound | 61-55 |
| 09:41 | Northwestern State | Oliver White hits a driving attempt from close range set up by Gene Holman | 61-57 |
| 09:36 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd is fouled in the backcourt by Ronald Hancock - foul #4 on Ronald Hancock, team foul #9 | 61-57 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Ernest Stipe (PG), Albert Drees (SF), John McCanless (C) Ronald Hancock, Allan Tudor, Oliver White | |
| 09:36 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd misses the 1st free throw | 61-57 |
| 09:36 | Northwestern State | Jesse Staub snags the defensive board | 61-57 |
| 09:20 | Northwestern State | Jesse Staub clanks a 3 pointer from the left wing | 61-57 |
| 09:19 | Northwestern State | Gene Holman hits the follow up shot | 61-59 |
| 09:17 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Drees steals the ball from John Crampton in the backcourt | 61-59 |
| 09:05 | Northwestern State | Ernest Stipe misses short on a shot from the right side | 61-59 |
| 09:04 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond grabs the defensive rebound | 61-59 |
| 08:59 | Northern Illinois University | John Crampton blows the layup but the foul's on Jesse Staub - foul #1 on Jesse Staub, team foul #10 | 61-59 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Marc Happel (PG) Roger Boyd | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Ryan Meyer (SG) Gene Holman | |
| 08:59 | Northern Illinois University | John Crampton makes the 1st free throw | 62-59 |
| 08:59 | Northern Illinois University | John Crampton makes the 2nd free throw | 63-59 |
| 08:44 | Northwestern State | Albert Drees knocks in the jumpshot from the free throw line on a great pass from Ernest Stipe | 63-61 |
| 08:20 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond misses the lay-in | 63-61 |
| 08:18 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Greg Huffaker | 63-61 |
| 08:07 | Northern Illinois University | Marc Happel's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 63-61 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Culberson (PG), Edwin Worcester (SG), Joseph Callahan (SF), Thomas Alexander (PF), William Hahn (C) Marc Happel, John Crampton, Brad Redmond, Anthony Arnold, Greg Huffaker | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Gene Holman (PG), Allan Tudor (SF), Jackie Isbell (C) Ernest Stipe, Albert Drees, John McCanless | |
| 07:45 | Northwestern State | Allan Tudor banks in the layup | 63-63 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Anthony Culberson (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SG - Edwin Worcester (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Joseph Callahan (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Thomas Alexander (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - William Hahn (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Gene Holman (tiring) 5 pts. 4 ast. SG - Ryan Meyer (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 pf. SF - Allan Tudor (tiring) 6 pts. 6 reb. PF - Jesse Staub (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - Jackie Isbell (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 07:40 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Callahan hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 63-63 |
| 07:39 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Culberson hits the follow up shot | 65-63 |
| 07:35 | Northwestern State | Joseph Callahan is called for the reach on Allan Tudor - foul #2 on Joseph Callahan, team foul #8 | 65-63 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Ronald Hancock (PG), Randy McCabe (SG), Oliver White (C) Gene Holman, Ryan Meyer, Jackie Isbell | |
| 07:35 | Northwestern State | Allan Tudor makes the 1st free throw | 65-64 |
| 07:35 | Northwestern State | Allan Tudor misses the 2nd free throw | 65-64 |
| 07:35 | Northern Illinois University | William Hahn pulls down the rebound | 65-64 |
| 07:08 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Culberson is alone and drills a fadeaway from the left side set up by William Hahn | 67-64 |
| 06:45 | Northwestern State | Randy McCabe buries a 3 pointer from the left wing on a great pass from Oliver White | 67-67 |
| 06:20 | Northern Illinois University | Edwin Worcester's pass is intercepted by Allan Tudor | 67-67 |
| 06:15 | Northwestern State | Allan Tudor hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from just outside the lane but the foul's on Joseph Callahan - foul #3 on Joseph Callahan, team foul #9 | 67-67 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd (PG), John Crampton (SG), Brad Redmond (SF), Anthony Arnold (PF), Greg Huffaker (C) Anthony Culberson, Edwin Worcester, Joseph Callahan, Thomas Alexander, William Hahn | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | John McCanless (PF), Jackie Isbell (C) Jesse Staub, Oliver White | |
| 06:15 | Northwestern State | Allan Tudor misses the 1st free throw | 67-67 |
| 06:15 | Northwestern State | Allan Tudor makes the 2nd free throw | 67-68 |
| 05:59 | Northern Illinois University | Greg Huffaker is hacked by Allan Tudor - foul #2 on Allan Tudor, team foul #11 | 67-68 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Albert Drees (SF) Allan Tudor | |
| 05:59 | Northern Illinois University | Greg Huffaker makes the 1st free throw | 68-68 |
| 05:59 | Northern Illinois University | Greg Huffaker makes the 2nd free throw | 69-68 |
| 05:46 | Northwestern State | Ronald Hancock misses long on a shot from the left wing but the foul's on Roger Boyd - foul #3 on Roger Boyd, team foul #10 | 69-68 |
| 05:46 | Northwestern State | Ronald Hancock misses the 1st free throw | 69-68 |
| 05:46 | Northwestern State | Ronald Hancock makes the 2nd free throw | 69-69 |
| 05:34 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Arnold throws a bad pass out of bounds | 69-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Ryan Meyer (PF) John McCanless | |
| 05:17 | Northwestern State | Randy McCabe misses the 3 pointer from straight away | 69-69 |
| 05:15 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond pulls down the rebound | 69-69 |
| 05:08 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner | 69-69 |
| 05:06 | Northwestern State | Ryan Meyer pulls down the rebound | 69-69 |
| 04:42 | Northwestern State | Randy McCabe connects on the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Jackie Isbell | 69-72 |
| 04:19 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond hits a runner in the paint on a nice dish by John Crampton | 71-72 |
| 03:53 | Northwestern State | Ryan Meyer throws a bad pass out of bounds | 71-72 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Culberson (PG), Edwin Worcester (SG), Joseph Callahan (SF), Thomas Alexander (PF), William Hahn (C) Roger Boyd, John Crampton, Brad Redmond, Anthony Arnold, Greg Huffaker | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Ernest Stipe (PG), Allan Tudor (SF), Oliver White (PF), John McCanless (C) Ronald Hancock, Albert Drees, Ryan Meyer, Jackie Isbell | |
| 03:40 | Northern Illinois University | Allan Tudor takes the ball from William Hahn | 71-72 |
| 03:37 | Northwestern State | Ernest Stipe misses the lay-in | 71-72 |
| 03:35 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Alexander grabs the board | 71-72 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Anthony Culberson (fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast. SG - Edwin Worcester (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Joseph Callahan (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. PF - Thomas Alexander (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - William Hahn (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Ernest Stipe (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SG - Randy McCabe (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. SF - Allan Tudor (tiring) 8 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. PF - Oliver White (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. C - John McCanless (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 03:11 | Northern Illinois University | Oliver White steals it from Thomas Alexander | 71-72 |
| 02:52 | Northwestern State | Allan Tudor drills a 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Randy McCabe | 71-75 |
| 02:52 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 71-75 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd (PG), John Crampton (SG) Anthony Culberson, Joseph Callahan | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Gene Holman (SG), Albert Drees (SF) Randy McCabe, Allan Tudor | |
| 02:36 | Northern Illinois University | John Crampton connects on the runner from close range set up by Edwin Worcester | 73-75 |
| 02:36 | Northwestern State | Northwestern State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 73-75 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond (SF) Edwin Worcester | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Ronald Hancock (PG), Randy McCabe (SG), Jesse Staub (PF) Ernest Stipe, Albert Drees, John McCanless | |
| 02:11 | Northwestern State | Jesse Staub makes the floater from the baseline | 73-77 |
| 01:55 | Northern Illinois University | Jesse Staub is called for the reach on Brad Redmond - foul #2 on Jesse Staub, team foul #12 | 73-77 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Arnold (PF), Greg Huffaker (C) Thomas Alexander, William Hahn | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Allan Tudor (SF), Jackie Isbell (C) Gene Holman, Oliver White | |
| 01:55 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond makes the 1st free throw | 74-77 |
| 01:55 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond misses the 2nd free throw | 74-77 |
| 01:55 | Northwestern State | Jackie Isbell gets the rebound | 74-77 |
| 01:41 | Northwestern State | Jesse Staub double dribbles | 74-77 |
| 01:25 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond lays it in uncontested | 76-77 |
| 01:08 | Northwestern State | Randy McCabe misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 76-77 |
| 01:07 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond grabs the defensive rebound | 76-77 |
| 01:01 | Northern Illinois University | Greg Huffaker clanks a runner from the right block | 76-77 |
| 01:00 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Arnold hits the follow up shot | 78-77 |
| 00:51 | Northwestern State | Allan Tudor's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 78-77 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 00:28 | Northern Illinois University | Greg Huffaker misses the shot in the lane | 78-77 |
| 00:26 | Northwestern State | Jesse Staub grabs the board | 78-77 |
| 00:20 | Northwestern State | Jesse Staub is whistled for traveling | 78-77 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:18 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Hancock is called for the reach on John Crampton in the backcourt - foul #5 on Ronald Hancock, team foul #13 | 78-77 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Gene Holman (PG) Ronald Hancock | |
| 00:18 | Northern Illinois University | John Crampton makes the 1st free throw | 79-77 |
| 00:18 | Northern Illinois University | John Crampton misses the 2nd free throw | 79-77 |
| 00:18 | Northwestern State | Jackie Isbell pulls down the rebound | 79-77 |
| 00:13 | Northwestern State | Allan Tudor knocks in the floater from close range on a great pass from Gene Holman | 79-79 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 00:06 | Northern Illinois University | John Crampton makes the wide open driving attempt from the right block on a nice dish by Anthony Arnold | 81-79 |
| 00:06 | Northwestern State | Northwestern State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 2 full remaining) | 81-79 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 00:00 | Northwestern State | Allan Tudor hits a shot from the left wing | 81-81 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger Boyd (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - John Crampton (fresh) 17 pts. 4 ast. SF - Brad Redmond (fresh) 17 pts. 9 reb. 3 pf. PF - Anthony Arnold (tiring) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Greg Huffaker (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Gene Holman (fresh) 5 pts. 5 ast. SG - Randy McCabe (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. SF - Allan Tudor (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. PF - Jesse Staub (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. C - Jackie Isbell (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 10 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 05:00 | Northern Illinois University | Greg Huffaker wins the tip | 81-81 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 04:37 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond comes up short on the jumper from close range but he's fouled by Allan Tudor - foul #3 on Allan Tudor, team foul #14 | 81-81 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Alexander (PF), William Hahn (C) Anthony Arnold, Greg Huffaker | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Ryan Meyer (SF), Oliver White (C) Allan Tudor, Jackie Isbell | |
| 04:37 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond makes the 1st free throw | 82-81 |
| 04:37 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond makes the 2nd free throw | 83-81 |
| 04:26 | Northwestern State | Ryan Meyer makes the pull-up jumper from the left side on a great pass from Randy McCabe | 83-83 |
| 04:01 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 83-83 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Culberson (PG) Roger Boyd | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | John McCanless (C) Jesse Staub | |
| 03:47 | Northwestern State | Randy McCabe misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 83-83 |
| 03:46 | Northwestern State | Gene Holman gets the offensive rebound | 83-83 |
| 03:34 | Northwestern State | Randy McCabe knocks in the 3pt shot from straight away set up by Oliver White | 83-86 |
| 03:32 | Northern Illinois University | Gene Holman steps in front of the William Hahn pass in the backcourt | 83-86 |
| 03:30 | Northwestern State | Gene Holman misses the lay-in | 83-86 |
| 03:28 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond snags the defensive board | 83-86 |
| 03:23 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Culberson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 83-86 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Edwin Worcester (SF) Brad Redmond | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Ernest Stipe (PG), Albert Drees (SF) Gene Holman, Ryan Meyer | |
| 03:02 | Northwestern State | Randy McCabe makes the jumpshot from the free throw line | 83-88 |
| 02:59 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 83-88 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd (PG), Brad Redmond (SF) Anthony Culberson, Edwin Worcester | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Gene Holman (PG), Allan Tudor (SF), Jesse Staub (PF) Ernest Stipe, Albert Drees, John McCanless | |
| 02:57 | Northern Illinois University | John Crampton is open but can't throw it down | 83-88 |
| 02:55 | Northwestern State | Randy McCabe grabs the defensive rebound | 83-88 |
| 02:55 | Northwestern State | Northwestern State calls a full timeout (1 :30 2 full remaining) | 83-88 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Jackie Isbell (C) Oliver White | |
| 02:38 | Northwestern State | Allan Tudor clanks a 3 from the left corner | 83-88 |
| 02:37 | Northwestern State | Jackie Isbell pulls down the offensive rebound | 83-88 |
| 02:21 | Northwestern State | Jackie Isbell misses long on a 3 from the right wing | 83-88 |
| 02:20 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd grabs the defensive rebound | 83-88 |
| 02:20 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 83-88 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Arnold (PF), Greg Huffaker (C) Thomas Alexander, William Hahn | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | | |
| 02:05 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd makes the 3 from the right wing set up by Brad Redmond | 86-88 |
| 01:39 | Northwestern State | Allan Tudor knocks in the turnaround from the left block set up by Gene Holman | 86-90 |
| 01:37 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd is hacked by Allan Tudor in the backcourt - foul #4 on Allan Tudor, team foul #15 | 86-90 |
| 01:37 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd makes the 1st free throw | 87-90 |
| 01:37 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd makes the 2nd free throw | 88-90 |
| 01:23 | Northwestern State | Jackie Isbell hits a 3pt shot from the left wing set up by Gene Holman | 88-93 |
| 01:10 | Northern Illinois University | Jackie Isbell is called for the reach on Roger Boyd - foul #4 on Jackie Isbell, team foul #16 | 88-93 |
| 01:10 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd makes the 1st free throw | 89-93 |
| 01:10 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd makes the 2nd free throw | 90-93 |
| 00:49 | Northwestern State | Gene Holman knocks in the 3 pointer from the right corner | 90-96 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Roger Boyd (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - John Crampton (fresh) 17 pts. 4 ast. SF - Brad Redmond (fresh) 19 pts. 10 reb. 3 pf. PF - Anthony Arnold (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Greg Huffaker (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Gene Holman (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 7 ast. SG - Randy McCabe (fresh) 16 pts. 3 ast. 4 pf. SF - Allan Tudor (fairly fresh) 17 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. 4 pf. PF - Jesse Staub (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. C - Jackie Isbell (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 11 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 00:43 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond hits the front of the rim on the wide open 3 pointer from the right corner | 90-96 |
| 00:42 | Northwestern State | Randy McCabe grabs the board | 90-96 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 00:41 | Northwestern State | Randy McCabe is fouled in the backcourt by John Crampton - foul #3 on John Crampton, team foul #11 | 90-96 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Ernest Stipe (PG), Oliver White (C) Gene Holman, Jackie Isbell | |
| 00:41 | Northwestern State | Randy McCabe makes the 1st free throw | 90-97 |
| 00:41 | Northwestern State | Randy McCabe makes the 2nd free throw | 90-98 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:36 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond is fouled on the floor by Allan Tudor - foul #5 on Allan Tudor, team foul #17 | 90-98 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Gene Holman (PG), Ryan Meyer (SF), Jackie Isbell (C) Ernest Stipe, Allan Tudor, Oliver White | |
| 00:36 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond misses the 1st free throw | 90-98 |
| 00:36 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Redmond makes the 2nd free throw | 91-98 |
| 00:35 | Northwestern State | Roger Boyd is called for the reach on Randy McCabe in the backcourt - foul #4 on Roger Boyd, team foul #12 | 91-98 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Ernest Stipe (PG), Oliver White (C) Gene Holman, Jackie Isbell | |
| 00:35 | Northwestern State | Randy McCabe misses the 1st free throw | 91-98 |
| 00:35 | Northwestern State | Randy McCabe makes the 2nd free throw | 91-99 |
| 00:31 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Boyd misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away | 91-99 |
| 00:30 | Northwestern State | Randy McCabe gets the rebound | 91-99 |
| 00:30 | Northwestern State | Northwestern State calls a full timeout (1 :30 1 full remaining) | 91-99 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:28 | Northwestern State | Ernest Stipe is hacked by Roger Boyd in the backcourt - foul #5 on Roger Boyd, team foul #13 | 91-99 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Culberson (PG) Roger Boyd | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | | |
| 00:28 | Northwestern State | Ernest Stipe misses the 1st free throw | 91-99 |
| 00:28 | Northwestern State | Ernest Stipe misses the 2nd free throw | 91-99 |
| 00:28 | Northern Illinois University | John Crampton gets the rebound | 91-99 |
| 00:22 | Northern Illinois University | John Crampton knocks in the 3pt shot from the left corner | 94-99 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:21 | Northwestern State | Randy McCabe is hacked by Anthony Culberson in the backcourt - foul #1 on Anthony Culberson, team foul #14 | 94-99 |
| 00:21 | Northwestern State | Randy McCabe makes the 1st free throw | 94-100 |
| 00:21 | Northwestern State | Randy McCabe makes the 2nd free throw | 94-101 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 00:14 | Northern Illinois University | John Crampton is wide open but clanks a 3 from the left corner | 94-101 |
| 00:13 | Northwestern State | The rebound goes to Oliver White | 94-101 |
| 00:13 | Northwestern State | Northwestern State calls a full timeout (1 :30 remaining) | 94-101 |
| 00:11 | Northwestern State | Anthony Culberson is called for the reach on Oliver White in the backcourt - foul #2 on Anthony Culberson, team foul #15 | 94-101 |
| 00:11 | Northwestern State | Oliver White makes the 1st free throw | 94-102 |
| 00:11 | Northwestern State | Oliver White makes the 2nd free throw | 94-103 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:06 | Northern Illinois University | John Crampton hits a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Brad Redmond | 97-103 |
| 00:04 | Northwestern State | Randy McCabe is hacked by John Crampton in the backcourt - foul #4 on John Crampton, team foul #16 | 97-103 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Gene Holman (PG) Ernest Stipe | |
| 00:04 | Northwestern State | Randy McCabe misses the 1st free throw | 97-103 |
| 00:04 | Northwestern State | Randy McCabe makes the 2nd free throw | 97-104 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Culberson misses the halfcourt shot | 97-104 |