| Lineup | Ball State | PG - James Nesbitt (fresh) 10 pts. SG - Edward Mounce (fresh) 4 ast. SF - Dino Russo (fresh) 7 pts. 2 blk. PF - Casey Jensen (fresh) 5 reb. C - Anthony Prather (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Claude James (fresh) 4 pts. 3 stl. SG - Robert Thomas (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Eugene Stringer (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Peter Koontz (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Justin Smith (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Ball State | Dino Russo inbounds the ball | 33-33 |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| 19:45 | Ball State | Anthony Prather hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left side but he's hacked by Eugene Stringer - foul #2 on Eugene Stringer, team foul #1 | 33-33 |
| 19:45 | Ball State | Anthony Prather makes the 1st free throw | 34-33 |
| 19:45 | Ball State | Anthony Prather makes the 2nd free throw | 35-33 |
| 19:26 | Eastern Michigan | Edward Mounce is called for the reach on Robert Thomas - foul #1 on Edward Mounce, team foul #1 | 35-33 |
| 19:07 | Eastern Michigan | Claude James connects on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 35-36 |
| 18:39 | Ball State | Edward Mounce drills a pull-up jumper from the right side | 37-36 |
| 18:26 | Eastern Michigan | Peter Koontz makes the 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Claude James | 37-39 |
| 18:15 | Ball State | James Nesbitt knocks in the fadeaway from the baseline on a nice dish by Edward Mounce | 39-39 |
| 17:59 | Eastern Michigan | Eugene Stringer misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away | 39-39 |
| 17:58 | Eastern Michigan | Justin Smith tips it home | 39-41 |
| 17:43 | Ball State | James Nesbitt can't connect on a 3 from straight away | 39-41 |
| 17:41 | Ball State | Dino Russo pulls down the offensive rebound | 39-41 |
| 17:25 | Ball State | Claude James picks off the pass by Casey Jensen | 39-41 |
| 17:02 | Eastern Michigan | Edward Mounce is called for the reach on Claude James - foul #2 on Edward Mounce, team foul #2 | 39-41 |
| Subs | Ball State | Long Hong (PG), Timothy Williams (PF), Woodrow Fagin (C) James Nesbitt, Casey Jensen, Anthony Prather | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Ronald McPeak (PG), Brent Pollman (SG), David Taylor (SF), Brett Meador (PF), Will Witt (C) Claude James, Robert Thomas, Eugene Stringer, Peter Koontz, Justin Smith | |
| 16:37 | Eastern Michigan | Brett Meador misses the 3pt shot from the right wing | 39-41 |
| 16:35 | Eastern Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Brett Meador | 39-41 |
| 16:16 | Eastern Michigan | Brett Meador clanks a fadeaway from the left side but he's fouled by Long Hong - foul #1 on Long Hong, team foul #3 | 39-41 |
| Subs | Ball State | Tony Fox (SG) Edward Mounce | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| 16:16 | Eastern Michigan | Brett Meador makes the 1st free throw | 39-42 |
| 16:16 | Eastern Michigan | Brett Meador makes the 2nd free throw | 39-43 |
| 15:50 | Ball State | Brent Pollman takes the ball from Timothy Williams | 39-43 |
| Lineup | Ball State | PG - Long Hong (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Tony Fox (fresh) 1 pts. SF - Dino Russo (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. PF - Timothy Williams (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. C - Woodrow Fagin (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Ronald McPeak (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Brent Pollman (fresh) 2 ast. SF - David Taylor (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Brett Meador (fresh) 5 pts. C - Will Witt (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 15:33 | Eastern Michigan | Will Witt clanks a driving attempt in the lane | 39-43 |
| 15:32 | Ball State | Woodrow Fagin pulls down the rebound | 39-43 |
| 15:16 | Ball State | Tony Fox comes up short on the jumper in the paint | 39-43 |
| 15:14 | Eastern Michigan | David Taylor snags the defensive board | 39-43 |
| 15:05 | Eastern Michigan | David Taylor throws a bad pass out of bounds | 39-43 |
| Subs | Ball State | James Nesbitt (PG), Edward Mounce (SG), Dale Nathanson (SF), Casey Jensen (PF), Anthony Prather (C) Long Hong, Tony Fox, Dino Russo, Timothy Williams, Woodrow Fagin | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Claude James (PG), Robert Thomas (SG), Eugene Stringer (SF), Peter Koontz (PF), Justin Smith (C) Ronald McPeak, Brent Pollman, David Taylor, Brett Meador, Will Witt | |
| 14:41 | Ball State | The jump hook by Anthony Prather is blocked by Eugene Stringer | 39-43 |
| 14:40 | Eastern Michigan | Robert Thomas gets the rebound | 39-43 |
| 14:22 | Eastern Michigan | Claude James drills a pull-up jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Eugene Stringer | 39-45 |
| 14:05 | Ball State | James Nesbitt buries a fadeaway from the left wing on a nice dish by Casey Jensen | 41-45 |
| 13:49 | Eastern Michigan | Eugene Stringer comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 41-45 |
| 13:48 | Ball State | Casey Jensen gets the rebound | 41-45 |
| 13:44 | Ball State | James Nesbitt's floater is knocked away by Peter Koontz | 41-45 |
| 13:42 | Eastern Michigan | Claude James pulls down the rebound | 41-45 |
| 13:37 | Eastern Michigan | James Nesbitt steals it from Eugene Stringer | 41-45 |
| 13:33 | Ball State | Edward Mounce dunks the ball on a nice dish by James Nesbitt | 43-45 |
| 13:24 | Eastern Michigan | Claude James misses the 3pt shot from the left corner | 43-45 |
| 13:23 | Eastern Michigan | Justin Smith hits the follow up shot | 43-47 |
| 13:11 | Ball State | Edward Mounce is whistled for traveling | 43-47 |
| Subs | Ball State | Dino Russo (SF), Timothy Williams (PF), Woodrow Fagin (C) Dale Nathanson, Casey Jensen, Anthony Prather | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| 12:48 | Eastern Michigan | Claude James makes the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Robert Thomas | 43-50 |
| 12:26 | Ball State | Woodrow Fagin connects on the fadeaway jumper from the right wing set up by James Nesbitt | 45-50 |
| 11:58 | Eastern Michigan | Justin Smith is hacked by Edward Mounce - foul #3 on Edward Mounce, team foul #4 | 45-50 |
| Subs | Ball State | Long Hong (PG), Tony Fox (SG), Anthony Prather (C) James Nesbitt, Edward Mounce, Woodrow Fagin | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Ronald McPeak (PG), Brent Pollman (SG), David Taylor (SF), Brett Meador (PF), Will Witt (C) Claude James, Robert Thomas, Eugene Stringer, Peter Koontz, Justin Smith | |
| 11:45 | Eastern Michigan | David Taylor is fouled on the floor by Timothy Williams - foul #2 on Timothy Williams, team foul #5 | 45-50 |
| Subs | Ball State | Casey Jensen (PF) Timothy Williams | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| Lineup | Ball State | PG - Long Hong (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Tony Fox (fresh) 1 pts. SF - Dino Russo (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. PF - Casey Jensen (fresh) 6 reb. C - Anthony Prather (fresh) 5 pts. | |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Ronald McPeak (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Brent Pollman (fresh) 2 ast. SF - David Taylor (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Brett Meador (fresh) 5 pts. C - Will Witt (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 11:33 | Eastern Michigan | Brent Pollman scores on a 3 from the left wing set up by Ronald McPeak | 45-53 |
| 11:11 | Ball State | Dino Russo hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left wing | 45-53 |
| 11:09 | Eastern Michigan | Ronald McPeak snags the defensive board | 45-53 |
| 10:46 | Eastern Michigan | Brent Pollman can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 45-53 |
| 10:44 | Ball State | Long Hong grabs the defensive rebound | 45-53 |
| 10:23 | Ball State | Will Witt is called for the reach on Anthony Prather - foul #3 on Will Witt, team foul #2 | 45-53 |
| Subs | Ball State | James Nesbitt (PG), Edward Mounce (SG), Timothy Williams (PF), Woodrow Fagin (C) Long Hong, Tony Fox, Casey Jensen, Anthony Prather | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Claude James (PG), Robert Thomas (SG), Peter Koontz (PF), Justin Smith (C) Ronald McPeak, David Taylor, Brett Meador, Will Witt | |
| 10:02 | Ball State | James Nesbitt knocks in the 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Edward Mounce | 48-53 |
| 10:00 | Eastern Michigan | James Nesbitt steps in front of the Claude James pass in the backcourt | 48-53 |
| 09:42 | Ball State | Timothy Williams is fouled on the floor by Peter Koontz - foul #2 on Peter Koontz, team foul #3 | 48-53 |
| Subs | Ball State | | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Eugene Stringer (SF) Brent Pollman | |
| 09:26 | Ball State | Dino Russo scores on a fadeaway in the lane on a nice dish by Edward Mounce | 50-53 |
| 09:08 | Eastern Michigan | Justin Smith blows the dunk | 50-53 |
| 09:07 | Ball State | Woodrow Fagin pulls down the rebound | 50-53 |
| 09:00 | Ball State | Woodrow Fagin is hacked by Justin Smith - foul #2 on Justin Smith, team foul #4 | 50-53 |
| Subs | Ball State | Casey Jensen (PF), Anthony Prather (C) Timothy Williams, Woodrow Fagin | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| 08:50 | Ball State | James Nesbitt is called for traveling | 50-53 |
| Subs | Ball State | Dale Nathanson (SF) Dino Russo | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| 08:37 | Eastern Michigan | Eugene Stringer knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Peter Koontz | 50-56 |
| 08:24 | Ball State | Anthony Prather slams it home on a nice dish by James Nesbitt | 52-56 |
| 08:19 | Eastern Michigan | Robert Thomas can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 52-56 |
| 08:18 | Eastern Michigan | Eugene Stringer tips it back up and in | 52-58 |
| 07:50 | Ball State | Edward Mounce connects on the runner in the lane set up by Dale Nathanson and the foul's on Robert Thomas - foul #1 on Robert Thomas, team foul #5 | 54-58 |
| Subs | Ball State | Long Hong (PG), Dino Russo (SF) James Nesbitt, Dale Nathanson | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Brent Pollman (SG), Brett Meador (PF), Will Witt (C) Robert Thomas, Peter Koontz, Justin Smith | |
| 07:50 | Ball State | Edward Mounce makes the free throw | 55-58 |
| 07:23 | Eastern Michigan | Edward Mounce steps in front of the Brent Pollman pass | 55-58 |
| Lineup | Ball State | PG - Long Hong (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Edward Mounce (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 7 ast. 3 pf. SF - Dino Russo (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. PF - Casey Jensen (fresh) 6 reb. C - Anthony Prather (fairly fresh) 7 pts. | |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Claude James (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. 4 stl. SG - Brent Pollman (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Eugene Stringer (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. PF - Brett Meador (fresh) 5 pts. C - Will Witt (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. | |
| 07:10 | Ball State | Long Hong is hacked by Claude James - foul #3 on Claude James, team foul #6 | 55-58 |
| Subs | Ball State | Tony Fox (SG), Timothy Williams (PF), Woodrow Fagin (C) Edward Mounce, Casey Jensen, Anthony Prather | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Ronald McPeak (PG), David Taylor (SF) Claude James, Eugene Stringer | |
| 06:53 | Ball State | Tony Fox misses badly on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 55-58 |
| 06:52 | Eastern Michigan | Brett Meador grabs the board | 55-58 |
| 06:41 | Eastern Michigan | David Taylor misses badly on a jumper from the free throw line | 55-58 |
| 06:39 | Ball State | Timothy Williams pulls down the rebound | 55-58 |
| 06:26 | Ball State | Woodrow Fagin can't finish the layup | 55-58 |
| 06:25 | Eastern Michigan | David Taylor grabs the defensive rebound | 55-58 |
| 06:00 | Eastern Michigan | Brett Meador scores on a driving attempt from the left block set up by Will Witt | 55-60 |
| 05:31 | Ball State | Tony Fox misses short on a jump hook near the basket | 55-60 |
| 05:30 | Ball State | Timothy Williams grabs the offensive board | 55-60 |
| 05:23 | Ball State | Woodrow Fagin throws a bad pass out of bounds | 55-60 |
| Subs | Ball State | James Nesbitt (PG), Edward Mounce (SG), Casey Jensen (PF), Anthony Prather (C) Long Hong, Tony Fox, Timothy Williams, Woodrow Fagin | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Claude James (PG), Robert Thomas (SG), Eugene Stringer (SF), Peter Koontz (PF), Justin Smith (C) Ronald McPeak, Brent Pollman, David Taylor, Brett Meador, Will Witt | |
| 04:54 | Eastern Michigan | Eugene Stringer misses the 3 pointer from the left corner | 55-60 |
| 04:53 | Eastern Michigan | Justin Smith can't tip it in | 55-60 |
| 04:51 | Eastern Michigan | Eugene Stringer gets the offensive rebound | 55-60 |
| 04:27 | Eastern Michigan | Robert Thomas loses the ball out of bounds | 55-60 |
| 04:02 | Ball State | The short jumper by James Nesbitt is denied by Peter Koontz | 55-60 |
| 04:01 | Ball State | Casey Jensen tips it home | 57-60 |
| 03:48 | Eastern Michigan | Claude James is hacked by James Nesbitt - foul #2 on James Nesbitt, team foul #6 | 57-60 |
| Subs | Ball State | Dale Nathanson (SF), Timothy Williams (C) Dino Russo, Anthony Prather | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| 03:38 | Eastern Michigan | Robert Thomas connects on the jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Claude James | 57-62 |
| 03:16 | Ball State | Timothy Williams misses the floater from just outside the lane | 57-62 |
| 03:15 | Eastern Michigan | Peter Koontz gets the rebound | 57-62 |
| Lineup | Ball State | PG - James Nesbitt (fresh) 17 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Edward Mounce (fresh) 7 pts. 7 ast. 3 pf. SF - Dale Nathanson (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. PF - Casey Jensen (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. C - Timothy Williams (fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Claude James (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. 4 stl. 3 pf. SG - Robert Thomas (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - Eugene Stringer (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. PF - Peter Koontz (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. 3 blk. C - Justin Smith (fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 02:46 | Eastern Michigan | James Nesbitt steals the ball from Claude James | 57-62 |
| 02:43 | Ball State | Dale Nathanson lays it up and in set up by James Nesbitt | 59-62 |
| 02:26 | Eastern Michigan | Peter Koontz misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 59-62 |
| 02:25 | Ball State | The rebound goes to Timothy Williams | 59-62 |
| 02:25 | Ball State | Ball State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 59-62 |
| Subs | Ball State | Dino Russo (SF), Anthony Prather (C) Dale Nathanson, Timothy Williams | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| 02:08 | Ball State | Anthony Prather hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 59-62 |
| 02:07 | Ball State | Dino Russo snags the offensive board | 59-62 |
| 01:46 | Ball State | Dino Russo drills a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from James Nesbitt | 62-62 |
| 01:25 | Eastern Michigan | Justin Smith misses the jumper from just outside the lane | 62-62 |
| 01:23 | Ball State | Edward Mounce snags the defensive board | 62-62 |
| 00:55 | Ball State | Edward Mounce can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 62-62 |
| 00:54 | Eastern Michigan | Eugene Stringer gets the rebound | 62-62 |
| 00:39 | Eastern Michigan | Claude James knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 62-65 |
| 00:24 | Ball State | Claude James is called for the reach on James Nesbitt - foul #4 on Claude James, team foul #7 | 62-65 |
| 00:24 | Ball State | James Nesbitt makes the 1st free throw | 63-65 |
| 00:24 | Ball State | James Nesbitt makes the 2nd free throw | 64-65 |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a triangle offense and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:21 | Eastern Michigan | Peter Koontz is hacked by James Nesbitt in the backcourt - foul #3 on James Nesbitt, team foul #7 | 64-65 |
| 00:21 | Eastern Michigan | Peter Koontz makes the 1st free throw | 64-66 |
| 00:21 | Eastern Michigan | Peter Koontz misses the 2nd free throw | 64-66 |
| 00:21 | Ball State | Dino Russo grabs the defensive rebound | 64-66 |
| 00:15 | Ball State | Dino Russo lays it in | 66-66 |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:02 | Eastern Michigan | James Nesbitt steals it from Claude James | 66-66 |
| 00:02 | Ball State | Ball State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 66-66 |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:00 | Ball State | Edward Mounce comes up short on the fullcourt shot | 66-66 |
| Lineup | Ball State | PG - James Nesbitt (fresh) 19 pts. 5 ast. 4 stl. 3 pf. SG - Edward Mounce (fresh) 7 pts. 7 ast. 3 pf. SF - Dino Russo (fresh) 14 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. PF - Casey Jensen (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. C - Anthony Prather (fresh) 7 pts. | |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Claude James (fresh) 15 pts. 2 ast. 4 stl. 4 pf. SG - Robert Thomas (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - Eugene Stringer (fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb. PF - Peter Koontz (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. 3 blk. C - Justin Smith (fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 05:00 | Eastern Michigan | Justin Smith wins the tip | 66-66 |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| 04:44 | Eastern Michigan | Peter Koontz clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 66-66 |
| 04:43 | Eastern Michigan | Claude James tips it but misses | 66-66 |
| 04:41 | Ball State | Edward Mounce grabs the board | 66-66 |
| 04:17 | Ball State | Dino Russo comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 66-66 |
| 04:16 | Ball State | Dino Russo gets the offensive rebound | 66-66 |
| 04:04 | Ball State | James Nesbitt hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 66-66 |
| 04:03 | Eastern Michigan | Eugene Stringer grabs the defensive rebound | 66-66 |
| 03:48 | Eastern Michigan | Claude James knocks in the jumper from the right side set up by Robert Thomas | 66-68 |
| 03:42 | Ball State | James Nesbitt knocks in the pull-up jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Edward Mounce | 68-68 |
| 03:23 | Eastern Michigan | Justin Smith hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner | 68-68 |
| 03:22 | Eastern Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Peter Koontz | 68-68 |
| 03:12 | Eastern Michigan | Claude James drills a 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Robert Thomas | 68-71 |
| 02:53 | Ball State | Edward Mounce can't connect on a fadeaway from the free throw line but he's hacked by Justin Smith - foul #3 on Justin Smith, team foul #8 | 68-71 |
| Subs | Ball State | Timothy Williams (PF) Casey Jensen | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Brent Pollman (SF) Eugene Stringer | |
| 02:53 | Ball State | Edward Mounce misses the 1st free throw | 68-71 |
| 02:53 | Ball State | Edward Mounce makes the 2nd free throw | 69-71 |
| 02:25 | Eastern Michigan | Brent Pollman misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 69-71 |
| 02:23 | Eastern Michigan | Robert Thomas grabs the offensive board | 69-71 |
| 02:09 | Eastern Michigan | Robert Thomas hits a 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Justin Smith | 69-74 |
| 01:57 | Ball State | Peter Koontz steals it from Timothy Williams | 69-74 |
| 01:42 | Eastern Michigan | Peter Koontz comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 69-74 |
| 01:40 | Ball State | Edward Mounce snags the defensive board | 69-74 |
| 01:25 | Ball State | Anthony Prather misses badly on a jumper from the left block | 69-74 |
| 01:23 | Ball State | Dino Russo grabs the offensive board | 69-74 |
| 01:09 | Ball State | Dino Russo hits a fadeaway in the lane | 71-74 |
| 00:50 | Eastern Michigan | Robert Thomas knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Peter Koontz | 71-77 |
| Lineup | Ball State | PG - James Nesbitt (fairly fresh) 21 pts. 5 ast. 4 stl. 3 pf. SG - Edward Mounce (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 8 ast. 3 pf. SF - Dino Russo (fresh) 16 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. PF - Timothy Williams (fresh) 3 pts. 7 reb. C - Anthony Prather (fairly fresh) 7 pts. | |
| Lineup | Eastern Michigan | PG - Claude James (fairly fresh) 20 pts. 2 ast. 4 stl. 4 pf. SG - Robert Thomas (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 5 ast. SF - Brent Pollman (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. PF - Peter Koontz (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. 2 stl. C - Justin Smith (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:44 | Ball State | James Nesbitt misses long on a jumper from just outside the lane | 71-77 |
| 00:43 | Eastern Michigan | The rebound goes to Peter Koontz | 71-77 |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:42 | Eastern Michigan | Peter Koontz is fouled in the backcourt by Edward Mounce - foul #4 on Edward Mounce, team foul #8 | 71-77 |
| Subs | Ball State | Casey Jensen (PF) Timothy Williams | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | David Taylor (SG), Will Witt (C) Robert Thomas, Justin Smith | |
| 00:42 | Eastern Michigan | Peter Koontz makes the 1st free throw | 71-78 |
| 00:42 | Eastern Michigan | Peter Koontz makes the 2nd free throw | 71-79 |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:35 | Ball State | James Nesbitt hits a 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Casey Jensen | 74-79 |
| 00:35 | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 4 full remaining) | 74-79 |
| Subs | Ball State | | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | Robert Thomas (SG) David Taylor | |
| 00:32 | Eastern Michigan | Brent Pollman is hacked by Edward Mounce in the backcourt - foul #5 on Edward Mounce, team foul #9 | 74-79 |
| Subs | Ball State | Long Hong (SG) Edward Mounce | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | | |
| 00:32 | Eastern Michigan | Brent Pollman makes the 1st free throw | 74-80 |
| 00:32 | Eastern Michigan | Brent Pollman makes the 2nd free throw | 74-81 |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:25 | Ball State | Dino Russo comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 74-81 |
| 00:24 | Ball State | Dino Russo snags the offensive board | 74-81 |
| 00:22 | Ball State | Peter Koontz steps in front of the Casey Jensen pass | 74-81 |
| 00:22 | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 74-81 |
| Subs | Ball State | | |
| Subs | Eastern Michigan | David Taylor (SG) Robert Thomas | |
| 00:19 | Eastern Michigan | James Nesbitt is called for the reach on Brent Pollman in the backcourt - foul #4 on James Nesbitt, team foul #10 | 74-81 |
| 00:19 | Eastern Michigan | Brent Pollman misses the 1st free throw | 74-81 |
| 00:19 | Eastern Michigan | Brent Pollman makes the 2nd free throw | 74-82 |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:14 | Ball State | James Nesbitt hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 74-82 |
| 00:12 | Ball State | Dino Russo grabs the offensive rebound | 74-82 |
| 00:08 | Ball State | Dino Russo misses the 3 pointer from the right corner | 74-82 |
| 00:07 | Eastern Michigan | Claude James gets the rebound | 74-82 |
| 00:07 | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 74-82 |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Michigan | Eastern Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:00 | Eastern Michigan | Claude James runs out the clock | 74-82 |