| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Steve Leonard (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - Steven Verde (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Combs (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Christopher Baum (fresh) 2 pts. C - Michael Morgan (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Loyola Chicago | PG - Johnny Edwards (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Timothy Byers (fresh) 5 pts. SF - David Debski (fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl. PF - David Blanton (fresh) 3 reb. C - Lee Knee (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northwestern State | John Combs inbounds the ball | 31-23 |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Loyola Chicago | Loyola Chicago is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 19:44 | Northwestern State | John Combs scores on a 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by Steve Leonard | 34-23 |
| 19:29 | Loyola Chicago | David Debski knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from Johnny Edwards | 34-26 |
| 19:06 | Northwestern State | David Blanton picks off the pass by Steven Verde | 34-26 |
| 19:04 | Loyola Chicago | David Debski loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt | 34-26 |
| 18:51 | Northwestern State | Christopher Baum clanks a runner from close range | 34-26 |
| 18:50 | Northwestern State | Steven Verde tips it back up and in | 36-26 |
| 18:48 | Loyola Chicago | John Combs is called for the reach on David Debski in the backcourt - foul #2 on John Combs, team foul #1 | 36-26 |
| 18:35 | Loyola Chicago | Johnny Edwards misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 36-26 |
| 18:34 | Northwestern State | Christopher Baum gets the rebound | 36-26 |
| 18:16 | Northwestern State | John Combs clanks a floater from the right wing | 36-26 |
| 18:14 | Loyola Chicago | Lee Knee grabs the board | 36-26 |
| 18:10 | Loyola Chicago | David Blanton connects on the floater from the left block on a nice dish by Lee Knee | 36-28 |
| 18:01 | Northwestern State | Michael Morgan lays it up and in on a nice dish by John Combs | 38-28 |
| 17:42 | Loyola Chicago | David Debski hits the easy wide open finger roll | 38-30 |
| 17:29 | Northwestern State | David Blanton blocks the short jumper by Steven Verde | 38-30 |
| 17:28 | Loyola Chicago | Johnny Edwards grabs the defensive rebound | 38-30 |
| 17:25 | Loyola Chicago | Christopher Baum steals the ball from Johnny Edwards in the backcourt | 38-30 |
| 17:07 | Northwestern State | Steve Leonard is hacked by Lee Knee - foul #2 on Lee Knee, team foul #1 | 38-30 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Steven Boston (PG), Robert Caron (SG), Mario Johnson (SF), Charles Bennett (PF), Charles Stroup (C) Steve Leonard, Steven Verde, John Combs, Christopher Baum, Michael Morgan | |
| Subs | Loyola Chicago | Jerry Mahoney (PG), Corey Newsom (SG), Steve Strader (SF), Sean Hurst (C) Johnny Edwards, Timothy Byers, David Debski, Lee Knee | |
| 16:53 | Northwestern State | Charles Bennett scores on a 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Steven Boston | 41-30 |
| 16:37 | Loyola Chicago | Steve Strader is wide open but clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 41-30 |
| 16:36 | Northwestern State | Steven Boston gets the rebound | 41-30 |
| 16:12 | Northwestern State | Robert Caron can't finish the layup but the foul's on Corey Newsom - foul #3 on Corey Newsom, team foul #2 | 41-30 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | | |
| Subs | Loyola Chicago | Timothy Byers (SG), Lee Knee (C) Corey Newsom, David Blanton | |
| 16:12 | Northwestern State | Robert Caron misses the 1st free throw | 41-30 |
| 16:12 | Northwestern State | Robert Caron makes the 2nd free throw | 42-30 |
| 15:55 | Loyola Chicago | Robert Caron steals the ball from Sean Hurst | 42-30 |
| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Steven Boston (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Robert Caron (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. SF - Mario Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Charles Bennett (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Charles Stroup (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Loyola Chicago | PG - Jerry Mahoney (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Timothy Byers (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SF - Steve Strader (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Sean Hurst (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. C - Lee Knee (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 15:36 | Northwestern State | Robert Caron is hacked by Jerry Mahoney - foul #1 on Jerry Mahoney, team foul #3 | 42-30 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | John Combs (SF), Christopher Baum (PF), Johnny Smith (C) Mario Johnson, Charles Bennett, Charles Stroup | |
| Subs | Loyola Chicago | Corey Newsom (SG) Timothy Byers | |
| 15:24 | Northwestern State | Robert Caron misses short on a runner from close range | 42-30 |
| 15:23 | Northwestern State | John Combs can't tip it in | 42-30 |
| 15:21 | Loyola Chicago | The rebound goes to Jerry Mahoney | 42-30 |
| 15:19 | Loyola Chicago | John Combs is called for the reach on Jerry Mahoney in the backcourt - foul #3 on John Combs, team foul #2 | 42-30 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Steve Leonard (PG), Steven Verde (SG) Steven Boston, Robert Caron | |
| Subs | Loyola Chicago | Johnny Edwards (PG), Johnny Little (SF), David Blanton (PF) Jerry Mahoney, Steve Strader, Sean Hurst | |
| 15:12 | Loyola Chicago | Johnny Edwards hits the finger roll | 42-32 |
| 14:43 | Northwestern State | Steve Leonard loses the dribble to Corey Newsom | 42-32 |
| 14:34 | Loyola Chicago | David Blanton lays it in | 42-34 |
| 14:10 | Northwestern State | Christopher Baum misses long on a shot from the right side | 42-34 |
| 14:08 | Loyola Chicago | The rebound goes to Lee Knee | 42-34 |
| 14:05 | Loyola Chicago | Steven Verde takes the ball from Johnny Edwards in the backcourt | 42-34 |
| 14:02 | Northwestern State | Steven Verde lays it in | 44-34 |
| 13:41 | Loyola Chicago | Johnny Little hits the front of the rim on the wide open 3 from straight away | 44-34 |
| 13:40 | Northwestern State | Johnny Smith gets the rebound | 44-34 |
| 13:24 | Northwestern State | Steven Verde misses the 3pt shot from the left wing | 44-34 |
| 13:22 | Loyola Chicago | The rebound goes to David Blanton | 44-34 |
| 13:00 | Loyola Chicago | Johnny Little misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 44-34 |
| 12:59 | Loyola Chicago | Corey Newsom misses the tip | 44-34 |
| 12:57 | Loyola Chicago | Lee Knee pulls down the offensive rebound | 44-34 |
| 12:38 | Loyola Chicago | Corey Newsom travels with the ball | 44-34 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Steven Boston (PG), Robert Caron (SG), Mario Johnson (SF), Charles Bennett (PF), Michael Morgan (C) Steve Leonard, Steven Verde, John Combs, Christopher Baum, Johnny Smith | |
| Subs | Loyola Chicago | Jerry Mahoney (PG), Timothy Byers (SG), David Debski (SF), Sean Hurst (C) Johnny Edwards, Corey Newsom, Johnny Little, Lee Knee | |
| 12:12 | Northwestern State | Steven Boston misses badly on a floater from the left wing but the foul's on David Blanton - foul #3 on David Blanton, team foul #4 | 44-34 |
| 12:12 | Northwestern State | Steven Boston makes the 1st free throw | 45-34 |
| 12:12 | Northwestern State | Steven Boston makes the 2nd free throw | 46-34 |
| 11:51 | Loyola Chicago | Jerry Mahoney scores on a pull-up jumper from the right wing set up by Timothy Byers | 46-36 |
| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Steven Boston (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Robert Caron (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. SF - Mario Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Charles Bennett (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Michael Morgan (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Loyola Chicago | PG - Jerry Mahoney (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Timothy Byers (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - David Debski (fresh) 7 pts. 2 stl. PF - David Blanton (tiring) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Sean Hurst (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 11:38 | Northwestern State | Michael Morgan double dribbles | 46-36 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | | |
| Subs | Loyola Chicago | Lee Knee (C) David Blanton | |
| 11:14 | Loyola Chicago | Timothy Byers knocks in the 3pt shot from straight away on a nice dish by Jerry Mahoney | 46-39 |
| 11:05 | Northwestern State | Charles Bennett hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line but he's hacked by Jerry Mahoney - foul #2 on Jerry Mahoney, team foul #5 | 46-39 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | John Combs (SF), Charles Stroup (C) Mario Johnson, Michael Morgan | |
| Subs | Loyola Chicago | Steve Strader (SF) David Debski | |
| 11:05 | Northwestern State | Charles Bennett makes the 1st free throw | 47-39 |
| 11:05 | Northwestern State | Charles Bennett makes the 2nd free throw | 48-39 |
| 11:03 | Loyola Chicago | Robert Caron is called for the reach on Timothy Byers in the backcourt - foul #1 on Robert Caron, team foul #3 | 48-39 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Michael Morgan (C) Charles Bennett | |
| Subs | Loyola Chicago | | |
| 10:54 | Loyola Chicago | Lee Knee hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left block | 48-39 |
| 10:52 | Northwestern State | Charles Stroup grabs the board | 48-39 |
| 10:33 | Northwestern State | Charles Stroup drills a jumper near the basket set up by Michael Morgan | 50-39 |
| 10:26 | Loyola Chicago | John Combs is called for the reach on Jerry Mahoney - foul #4 on John Combs, team foul #4 | 50-39 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Steve Leonard (PG), Steven Verde (SG) Steven Boston, John Combs | |
| Subs | Loyola Chicago | Corey Newsom (PG), David Blanton (PF) Jerry Mahoney, Sean Hurst | |
| 10:08 | Loyola Chicago | David Blanton's fadeaway is rejected by Charles Stroup | 50-39 |
| 10:07 | Northwestern State | Charles Stroup snags the defensive board | 50-39 |
| 09:45 | Northwestern State | Timothy Byers is called for the reach on Michael Morgan - foul #1 on Timothy Byers, team foul #6 | 50-39 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Charles Bennett (PF) Charles Stroup | |
| Subs | Loyola Chicago | David Debski (SF) Timothy Byers | |
| 09:36 | Northwestern State | Robert Caron knocks in the fadeaway from the left block | 52-39 |
| 09:22 | Loyola Chicago | Corey Newsom hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 52-39 |
| 09:21 | Northwestern State | Charles Bennett snags the defensive board | 52-39 |
| 09:03 | Northwestern State | Steven Verde hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 52-39 |
| 09:02 | Northwestern State | Steve Leonard gets the offensive rebound | 52-39 |
| 08:45 | Northwestern State | Steven Verde misses the easy layup | 52-39 |
| 08:43 | Loyola Chicago | David Debski gets the rebound | 52-39 |
| 08:27 | Loyola Chicago | Robert Caron steps in front of the David Debski pass | 52-39 |
| 08:22 | Northwestern State | Robert Caron lays it up and in | 54-39 |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Loyola Chicago | Loyola Chicago is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 08:19 | Loyola Chicago | Steve Leonard steals the ball from Corey Newsom in the backcourt | 54-39 |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Loyola Chicago | Loyola Chicago is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 08:02 | Northwestern State | Charles Bennett misses long on a jump hook from close range but he's fouled by Lee Knee - foul #3 on Lee Knee, team foul #7 | 54-39 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Steven Boston (SG), Mario Johnson (SF), Johnny Smith (C) Steven Verde, Robert Caron, Michael Morgan | |
| Subs | Loyola Chicago | Johnny Edwards (PG), Jerry Mahoney (SG), Johnny Little (SF), Sean Hurst (C) Corey Newsom, Steve Strader, David Debski, Lee Knee | |
| 08:02 | Northwestern State | Charles Bennett misses the 1st free throw | 54-39 |
| 08:02 | Northwestern State | Charles Bennett misses the 2nd free throw | 54-39 |
| 08:02 | Loyola Chicago | Johnny Little snags the defensive board | 54-39 |
| 07:49 | Loyola Chicago | David Blanton misses long on an open shot near the basket | 54-39 |
| 07:47 | Loyola Chicago | Jerry Mahoney snags the offensive board | 54-39 |
| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Steve Leonard (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Steven Boston (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Mario Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Charles Bennett (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. C - Johnny Smith (fresh) 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Loyola Chicago | PG - Johnny Edwards (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Jerry Mahoney (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SF - Johnny Little (fresh) 3 pts. PF - David Blanton (tired) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Sean Hurst (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 07:32 | Loyola Chicago | Jerry Mahoney misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 54-39 |
| 07:30 | Northwestern State | The rebound goes to Mario Johnson | 54-39 |
| 07:12 | Northwestern State | Charles Bennett clanks a driving attempt from the right block | 54-39 |
| 07:11 | Northwestern State | The offensive rebound goes to Johnny Smith | 54-39 |
| 06:49 | Northwestern State | Charles Bennett misses badly on a turnaround from the left block | 54-39 |
| 06:48 | Loyola Chicago | Johnny Little pulls down the rebound | 54-39 |
| 06:43 | Loyola Chicago | Charles Bennett blocks the short jumper by Jerry Mahoney | 54-39 |
| 06:42 | Northwestern State | Steve Leonard snags the defensive board | 54-39 |
| 06:16 | Northwestern State | Mario Johnson travels with the ball | 54-39 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Steven Verde (SG), John Combs (SF), Christopher Baum (PF), Charles Stroup (C) Steve Leonard, Mario Johnson, Charles Bennett, Johnny Smith | |
| Subs | Loyola Chicago | Corey Newsom (PG), Timothy Byers (SG), David Debski (SF), Lee Knee (C) Johnny Edwards, Jerry Mahoney, Johnny Little, David Blanton | |
| 06:13 | Loyola Chicago | Timothy Byers is hacked by Steven Boston in the backcourt - foul #2 on Steven Boston, team foul #5 | 54-39 |
| 05:56 | Loyola Chicago | Corey Newsom is open and buries a shot from the right side set up by Timothy Byers | 54-41 |
| 05:36 | Northwestern State | Steven Boston drills a pull-up jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Steven Verde | 56-41 |
| 05:21 | Loyola Chicago | Sean Hurst misses short on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 56-41 |
| 05:20 | Loyola Chicago | Sean Hurst grabs the offensive rebound | 56-41 |
| 05:02 | Loyola Chicago | Corey Newsom knocks in the pull-up jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Sean Hurst and he's hacked by Steven Boston - foul #3 on Steven Boston, team foul #6 | 56-43 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Steve Leonard (PG), Robert Caron (SG) Steven Boston, Steven Verde | |
| Subs | Loyola Chicago | Johnny Edwards (PG), Jerry Mahoney (SF) David Debski, Lee Knee | |
| 05:02 | Loyola Chicago | Corey Newsom misses the free throw | 56-43 |
| 05:02 | Loyola Chicago | Sean Hurst gets the offensive rebound | 56-43 |
| 04:49 | Loyola Chicago | Steve Leonard is called for the reach on Johnny Edwards - foul #2 on Steve Leonard, team foul #7 | 56-43 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Michael Morgan (C) Charles Stroup | |
| Subs | Loyola Chicago | David Blanton (PF) Corey Newsom | |
| 04:49 | Loyola Chicago | Johnny Edwards makes the 1st free throw | 56-44 |
| 04:49 | Loyola Chicago | Johnny Edwards makes the 2nd free throw | 56-45 |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Loyola Chicago | Loyola Chicago is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 04:28 | Northwestern State | John Combs buries a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 58-45 |
| 04:19 | Loyola Chicago | Johnny Edwards is open but comes up short on the shot from the free throw line | 58-45 |
| 04:17 | Northwestern State | John Combs gets the rebound | 58-45 |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Loyola Chicago | Loyola Chicago is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:57 | Northwestern State | John Combs knocks in the fadeaway from the right wing set up by Robert Caron and the foul's on Jerry Mahoney - foul #3 on Jerry Mahoney, team foul #8 | 60-45 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Mario Johnson (PG), Charles Bennett (PF), Johnny Smith (C) Steve Leonard, Christopher Baum, Michael Morgan | |
| Subs | Loyola Chicago | Steve Strader (PG), Johnny Little (SF) Johnny Edwards, Timothy Byers | |
| 03:57 | Northwestern State | John Combs misses the free throw | 60-45 |
| 03:57 | Loyola Chicago | Jerry Mahoney gets the rebound | 60-45 |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Loyola Chicago | Loyola Chicago is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:50 | Loyola Chicago | Sean Hurst misses short on a fadeaway in the paint | 60-45 |
| 03:49 | Northwestern State | Mario Johnson pulls down the rebound | 60-45 |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Loyola Chicago | Loyola Chicago is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Lineup | Northwestern State | PG - Mario Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. SG - Robert Caron (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. SF - John Combs (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. 4 pf. PF - Charles Bennett (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. C - Johnny Smith (fresh) 6 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Loyola Chicago | PG - Steve Strader (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Jerry Mahoney (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SF - Johnny Little (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - David Blanton (tired) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Sean Hurst (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 03:20 | Northwestern State | Robert Caron knocks in the turnaround from the right block and he's fouled by Steve Strader - foul #2 on Steve Strader, team foul #9 | 62-45 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Steven Boston (PG), Charles Stroup (PF) John Combs, Charles Bennett | |
| Subs | Loyola Chicago | Corey Newsom (PG), Lee Knee (C) Jerry Mahoney, David Blanton | |
| 03:20 | Northwestern State | Robert Caron makes the free throw | 63-45 |
| 02:58 | Loyola Chicago | Lee Knee drills a fadeaway in the paint | 63-47 |
| 02:36 | Northwestern State | Steven Boston buries a fadeaway from the left wing | 65-47 |
| 02:18 | Loyola Chicago | Steve Strader hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 65-47 |
| 02:16 | Northwestern State | Robert Caron pulls down the rebound | 65-47 |
| 01:51 | Northwestern State | 3 seconds is called on Robert Caron | 65-47 |
| Subs | Northwestern State | Charles Bennett (PF) Charles Stroup | |
| Subs | Loyola Chicago | Jerry Mahoney (PG) Johnny Little | |
| 01:41 | Loyola Chicago | Steve Strader makes the 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Corey Newsom | 65-50 |
| 01:18 | Northwestern State | Mario Johnson misses the easy layup but he's fouled by Steve Strader - foul #3 on Steve Strader, team foul #10 | 65-50 |
| 01:18 | Northwestern State | Mario Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 66-50 |
| 01:18 | Northwestern State | Mario Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 67-50 |
| 01:05 | Loyola Chicago | Sean Hurst misses badly on the uncontested turnaround in the lane | 67-50 |
| 01:03 | Northwestern State | Charles Bennett grabs the defensive rebound | 67-50 |
| 00:34 | Northwestern State | Johnny Smith blows the layup but the foul's on Lee Knee - foul #4 on Lee Knee, team foul #11 | 67-50 |
| 00:34 | Northwestern State | Johnny Smith misses the 1st free throw | 67-50 |
| 00:34 | Northwestern State | Johnny Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 68-50 |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Loyola Chicago | Loyola Chicago is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:28 | Loyola Chicago | Sean Hurst misses long on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 68-50 |
| 00:27 | Northwestern State | Johnny Smith grabs the board | 68-50 |
| Game Plan | Northwestern State | Northwestern State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Loyola Chicago | Loyola Chicago is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:00 | Northwestern State | Steven Boston runs out the clock | 68-50 |