| Lineup | Jackson State | PG - Scott Brown (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - James Kincade (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Mark Seibold (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Earl Wilson (fresh) C - Robert Brunt (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Chad Lee (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. SG - Felix Andrews (fresh) SF - John Garrison (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Cary Fogle (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. C - Harold Morgan (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | John Garrison inbounds the ball | 36-33 |
| Game Plan | Jackson State | Jackson State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 19:34 | Northern Illinois University | Felix Andrews drills a 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Chad Lee | 36-36 |
| 19:18 | Jackson State | Chad Lee steps in front of the Scott Brown pass | 36-36 |
| 19:12 | Northern Illinois University | John Garrison connects on the pull-up jumper from the right wing set up by Chad Lee | 36-38 |
| 18:52 | Jackson State | Mark Seibold scores on a 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Scott Brown | 39-38 |
| 18:35 | Northern Illinois University | Earl Wilson steps in front of the Cary Fogle pass | 39-38 |
| 18:15 | Jackson State | Mark Seibold's pass is intercepted by Harold Morgan | 39-38 |
| 17:57 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Brunt blocks the short jumper by Chad Lee | 39-38 |
| 17:55 | Jackson State | Earl Wilson gets the rebound | 39-38 |
| 17:40 | Jackson State | Mark Seibold hits the front of the rim on the jumper from just outside the lane | 39-38 |
| 17:38 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan pulls down the rebound | 39-38 |
| 17:34 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Brown is called for the reach on Chad Lee - foul #1 on Scott Brown, team foul #1 | 39-38 |
| Subs | Jackson State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Douglas Parodi (SG), David Strohl (PF), Robbie Shouse (C) Felix Andrews, Cary Fogle, Harold Morgan | |
| 17:28 | Northern Illinois University | John Garrison misses long on a turnaround from close range but he's hacked by Robert Brunt - foul #1 on Robert Brunt, team foul #2 | 39-38 |
| 17:28 | Northern Illinois University | John Garrison misses the 1st free throw | 39-38 |
| 17:28 | Northern Illinois University | John Garrison makes the 2nd free throw | 39-39 |
| 17:08 | Jackson State | Scott Brown loses the dribble to John Garrison | 39-39 |
| 16:46 | Northern Illinois University | Robbie Shouse loses the dribble to James Kincade | 39-39 |
| 16:41 | Jackson State | Scott Brown lays it up and in on a nice dish by James Kincade | 41-39 |
| 16:19 | Northern Illinois University | Chad Lee clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 41-39 |
| 16:18 | Northern Illinois University | Robbie Shouse pulls down the offensive rebound | 41-39 |
| 15:58 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Brown steps in front of the Douglas Parodi pass | 41-39 |
| Lineup | Jackson State | PG - Scott Brown (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. SG - James Kincade (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Mark Seibold (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Earl Wilson (fairly fresh) 2 reb. C - Robert Brunt (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Chad Lee (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl. SG - Douglas Parodi (fresh) 3 pts. SF - John Garrison (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - David Strohl (fresh) 2 reb. C - Robbie Shouse (fresh) | |
| 15:36 | Jackson State | James Kincade hits a 3 from the right wing set up by Scott Brown | 44-39 |
| 15:22 | Northern Illinois University | Robbie Shouse can't connect on a jump hook in the lane but he's hacked by Robert Brunt - foul #2 on Robert Brunt, team foul #3 | 44-39 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Christopher Buczkowski (PG), Kevin Simpson (SG), Eddie Underwood (SF), Jeffrey Williams (PF), Jason Roberts (C) Scott Brown, James Kincade, Mark Seibold, Earl Wilson, Robert Brunt | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kennith Reid (PG), Felix Andrews (SG), Cary Fogle (PF) Chad Lee, John Garrison, David Strohl | |
| 15:22 | Northern Illinois University | Robbie Shouse makes the 1st free throw | 44-40 |
| 15:22 | Northern Illinois University | Robbie Shouse makes the 2nd free throw | 44-41 |
| 15:04 | Jackson State | Christopher Buczkowski connects on the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Jason Roberts | 47-41 |
| 15:00 | Northern Illinois University | Cary Fogle buries a jump hook from close range set up by Felix Andrews | 47-43 |
| 14:38 | Jackson State | Jason Roberts misses short on a floater from the right side | 47-43 |
| 14:37 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Cary Fogle | 47-43 |
| 14:32 | Northern Illinois University | Cary Fogle can't finish the layup | 47-43 |
| 14:31 | Northern Illinois University | Cary Fogle misses the tip | 47-43 |
| 14:29 | Jackson State | Eddie Underwood grabs the board | 47-43 |
| 14:20 | Jackson State | Jason Roberts hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from the left block | 47-43 |
| 14:18 | Northern Illinois University | Robbie Shouse gets the rebound | 47-43 |
| 14:13 | Northern Illinois University | Douglas Parodi comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 47-43 |
| 14:12 | Northern Illinois University | Robbie Shouse snags the offensive board | 47-43 |
| 14:04 | Northern Illinois University | Robbie Shouse can't connect on a fadeaway near the basket | 47-43 |
| 14:02 | Jackson State | The rebound goes to Kevin Simpson | 47-43 |
| 13:37 | Jackson State | Robbie Shouse swats the short shot by Jason Roberts | 47-43 |
| 13:36 | Northern Illinois University | Kennith Reid gets the rebound | 47-43 |
| 13:30 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Williams is called for the reach on Felix Andrews - foul #2 on Jeffrey Williams, team foul #4 | 47-43 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Scott Brown (PG), Mark Seibold (SG) Christopher Buczkowski, Kevin Simpson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Chad Lee (PG), Bradley Cole (SF), Brad Smith (PF), Harold Morgan (C) Kennith Reid, Douglas Parodi, Cary Fogle, Robbie Shouse | |
| 13:18 | Northern Illinois University | Felix Andrews misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 47-43 |
| 13:16 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Smith misses the tip | 47-43 |
| 13:14 | Northern Illinois University | Chad Lee grabs the offensive rebound | 47-43 |
| 13:08 | Northern Illinois University | Jason Roberts steps in front of the Harold Morgan pass | 47-43 |
| 12:57 | Jackson State | Eddie Underwood clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 47-43 |
| 12:55 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Smith grabs the board | 47-43 |
| 12:49 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Smith misses the jump hook in the lane but he's hacked by Jeffrey Williams - foul #3 on Jeffrey Williams, team foul #5 | 47-43 |
| Subs | Jackson State | James Kincade (SG), Earl Wilson (PF), Robert Brunt (C) Mark Seibold, Jeffrey Williams, Jason Roberts | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kennith Reid (SG) Felix Andrews | |
| 12:49 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Smith makes the 1st free throw | 47-44 |
| 12:49 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Smith misses the 2nd free throw | 47-44 |
| 12:49 | Jackson State | Earl Wilson snags the defensive board | 47-44 |
| 12:40 | Jackson State | Eddie Underwood scores on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 50-44 |
| 12:26 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Brunt steals it from Kennith Reid | 50-44 |
| 12:15 | Jackson State | A charge is called on Robert Brunt - foul #3 on Robert Brunt, team foul #6 | 50-44 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Mark Seibold (SF) Eddie Underwood | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Garrison (SF) Bradley Cole | |
| 12:01 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Brunt is called for the reach on John Garrison - foul #4 on Robert Brunt, team foul #7 | 50-44 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Bo Segrest (C) Robert Brunt | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 12:01 | Northern Illinois University | John Garrison makes the 1st free throw | 50-45 |
| 12:01 | Northern Illinois University | John Garrison makes the 2nd free throw | 50-46 |
| Lineup | Jackson State | PG - Scott Brown (fresh) 7 pts. 5 ast. SG - James Kincade (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Mark Seibold (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Earl Wilson (fresh) 3 reb. C - Bo Segrest (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Chad Lee (fresh) 6 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl. SG - Kennith Reid (fresh) 2 pts. SF - John Garrison (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Brad Smith (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. C - Harold Morgan (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. | |
| 11:45 | Jackson State | Bo Segrest knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 53-46 |
| 11:28 | Northern Illinois University | John Garrison can't connect on a 3 from the left corner | 53-46 |
| 11:26 | Jackson State | Mark Seibold gets the rebound | 53-46 |
| 11:22 | Jackson State | Scott Brown knocks in the 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Bo Segrest | 56-46 |
| 11:09 | Northern Illinois University | Kennith Reid can't connect on a 3 from the left corner | 56-46 |
| 11:07 | Jackson State | Scott Brown gets the rebound | 56-46 |
| 11:03 | Jackson State | James Kincade scores on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 59-46 |
| 10:59 | Northern Illinois University | Chad Lee hits the finger roll | 59-48 |
| 10:42 | Jackson State | Earl Wilson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 59-48 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Eddie Underwood (SF), Jeffrey Williams (PF), Jason Roberts (C) James Kincade, Earl Wilson, Bo Segrest | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Everett Abbott (PG), Felix Andrews (SG), Cary Fogle (PF), David Strohl (C) Chad Lee, Kennith Reid, Brad Smith, Harold Morgan | |
| 10:32 | Northern Illinois University | Cary Fogle clanks a 3 from the right corner | 59-48 |
| 10:31 | Northern Illinois University | Cary Fogle grabs the offensive board | 59-48 |
| 10:16 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Seibold steals it from Everett Abbott | 59-48 |
| 10:13 | Jackson State | Mark Seibold lays it up and in | 61-48 |
| 09:46 | Northern Illinois University | Cary Fogle misses badly on a 3 from the right corner | 61-48 |
| 09:45 | Jackson State | The rebound goes to Mark Seibold | 61-48 |
| 09:26 | Jackson State | Scott Brown hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from just outside the lane | 61-48 |
| 09:25 | Northern Illinois University | David Strohl grabs the defensive rebound | 61-48 |
| 09:07 | Northern Illinois University | David Strohl knocks in the 3 pointer from straight away | 61-51 |
| 08:48 | Jackson State | David Strohl takes the ball from Eddie Underwood | 61-51 |
| 08:24 | Northern Illinois University | Everett Abbott connects on the driving attempt from the left block | 61-53 |
| 08:06 | Jackson State | Jeffrey Williams hits a 3pt attempt from straight away | 64-53 |
| 07:50 | Northern Illinois University | Cary Fogle comes up short on the 3 from straight away | 64-53 |
| 07:48 | Jackson State | Mark Seibold grabs the board | 64-53 |
| Lineup | Jackson State | PG - Scott Brown (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 5 ast. SG - Mark Seibold (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. SF - Eddie Underwood (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - Jeffrey Williams (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 pf. C - Jason Roberts (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 3 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Everett Abbott (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SG - Felix Andrews (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Garrison (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Cary Fogle (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 5 reb. C - David Strohl (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:42 | Jackson State | Jason Roberts clanks a turnaround near the basket | 64-53 |
| 07:41 | Jackson State | Jason Roberts misses the tip | 64-53 |
| 07:40 | Northern Illinois University | Everett Abbott snags the defensive board | 64-53 |
| 07:35 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Brown picks off the pass by Felix Andrews | 64-53 |
| 07:10 | Jackson State | Mark Seibold comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 64-53 |
| 07:09 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to David Strohl | 64-53 |
| 07:04 | Northern Illinois University | John Garrison clanks a shot from the right wing | 64-53 |
| 07:02 | Jackson State | Jason Roberts snags the defensive board | 64-53 |
| 06:56 | Jackson State | Eddie Underwood misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 64-53 |
| 06:54 | Northern Illinois University | Cary Fogle pulls down the rebound | 64-53 |
| 06:50 | Northern Illinois University | John Garrison misses short on a jumpshot from the left wing but he's fouled by Eddie Underwood - foul #4 on Eddie Underwood, team foul #8 | 64-53 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Christopher Buczkowski (PG), James Kincade (SG), Gary Solar (SF), Earl Wilson (PF), Robert Brunt (C) Scott Brown, Mark Seibold, Eddie Underwood, Jeffrey Williams, Jason Roberts | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Chad Lee (PG), Douglas Parodi (SG), Brad Smith (PF), Harold Morgan (C) Everett Abbott, Felix Andrews, Cary Fogle, David Strohl | |
| 06:50 | Northern Illinois University | John Garrison misses the 1st free throw | 64-53 |
| 06:50 | Northern Illinois University | John Garrison makes the 2nd free throw | 64-54 |
| 06:31 | Jackson State | Gary Solar misses the shot from just outside the lane | 64-54 |
| 06:29 | Jackson State | James Kincade grabs the offensive rebound | 64-54 |
| 06:23 | Jackson State | Brad Smith swats the layup by Robert Brunt | 64-54 |
| 06:22 | Northern Illinois University | John Garrison gets the rebound | 64-54 |
| 06:15 | Northern Illinois University | John Garrison knocks in the 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Chad Lee | 64-57 |
| 06:10 | Jackson State | James Kincade can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 64-57 |
| 06:09 | Jackson State | Robert Brunt grabs the offensive board | 64-57 |
| 05:48 | Jackson State | Earl Wilson clanks a shot from the left side | 64-57 |
| 05:46 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan grabs the defensive rebound | 64-57 |
| 05:42 | Northern Illinois University | Douglas Parodi's pass is intercepted by Christopher Buczkowski | 64-57 |
| 05:39 | Jackson State | Christopher Buczkowski misses the lay-in | 64-57 |
| 05:37 | Jackson State | Gary Solar tips it but misses | 64-57 |
| 05:36 | Jackson State | Gary Solar misses the tip | 64-57 |
| 05:34 | Jackson State | Robert Brunt tips it in | 66-57 |
| 05:29 | Northern Illinois University | John Garrison misses long on a shot from just outside the lane | 66-57 |
| 05:28 | Jackson State | Earl Wilson grabs the defensive rebound | 66-57 |
| 05:18 | Jackson State | Robert Brunt misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 66-57 |
| 05:16 | Jackson State | Christopher Buczkowski tips it in | 68-57 |
| 04:55 | Northern Illinois University | John Garrison misses the 3 from straight away | 68-57 |
| 04:54 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan tips it home | 68-59 |
| 04:31 | Jackson State | Gary Solar misses the 3pt shot from the left wing | 68-59 |
| 04:29 | Jackson State | Robert Brunt hits the follow up shot | 70-59 |
| 04:23 | Northern Illinois University | Chad Lee knocks in the shot from the right block on a great pass from Brad Smith | 70-61 |
| 04:06 | Jackson State | Christopher Buczkowski's pass is intercepted by Douglas Parodi | 70-61 |
| 04:02 | Northern Illinois University | Chad Lee misses the 3 pointer from the right wing | 70-61 |
| 04:01 | Jackson State | Gary Solar pulls down the rebound | 70-61 |
| 04:01 | Jackson State | Jackson State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 70-61 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Scott Brown (PG), Eddie Underwood (SF) Christopher Buczkowski, Gary Solar | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Felix Andrews (SG), Cary Fogle (PF) John Garrison, Brad Smith | |
| Game Plan | Jackson State | Jackson State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:32 | Jackson State | Earl Wilson comes up short on the driving attempt in the lane | 70-61 |
| 03:31 | Northern Illinois University | Chad Lee snags the defensive board | 70-61 |
| Lineup | Jackson State | PG - Scott Brown (fresh) 10 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. SG - James Kincade (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. SF - Eddie Underwood (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 4 pf. PF - Earl Wilson (fresh) 4 reb. C - Robert Brunt (fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Chad Lee (fresh) 10 pts. 7 ast. 2 stl. SG - Felix Andrews (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Douglas Parodi (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Cary Fogle (fresh) 13 pts. 6 reb. C - Harold Morgan (fresh) 6 pts. 9 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. | |
| Game Plan | Jackson State | Jackson State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:26 | Northern Illinois University | Chad Lee clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 70-61 |
| 03:25 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Morgan tips it back up and in | 70-63 |
| Game Plan | Jackson State | Jackson State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 02:59 | Jackson State | Scott Brown banks in the layup on a nice dish by James Kincade | 72-63 |
| 02:49 | Northern Illinois University | The jump hook by Cary Fogle is blocked by Earl Wilson | 72-63 |
| 02:47 | Northern Illinois University | Cary Fogle tips it in | 72-65 |
| 02:42 | Jackson State | James Kincade comes up short on the 3 from the left corner | 72-65 |
| 02:41 | Northern Illinois University | Cary Fogle grabs the board | 72-65 |
| Game Plan | Jackson State | Jackson State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 02:34 | Northern Illinois University | Cary Fogle misses the fadeaway from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Scott Brown - foul #2 on Scott Brown, team foul #9 | 72-65 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Mark Seibold (SG), Jeffrey Williams (PF) James Kincade, Earl Wilson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Bradley Cole (SF), Brad Smith (C) Douglas Parodi, Harold Morgan | |
| 02:34 | Northern Illinois University | Cary Fogle makes the 1st free throw | 72-66 |
| 02:34 | Northern Illinois University | Cary Fogle misses the 2nd free throw | 72-66 |
| 02:34 | Jackson State | Robert Brunt gets the rebound | 72-66 |
| 02:34 | Jackson State | Jackson State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 72-66 |
| 02:07 | Jackson State | Mark Seibold scores on a 3 pointer from straight away set up by Robert Brunt | 75-66 |
| 02:07 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 75-66 |
| Subs | Jackson State | James Kincade (SG), Earl Wilson (PF) Mark Seibold, Jeffrey Williams | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Douglas Parodi (SF), Harold Morgan (C) Bradley Cole, Brad Smith | |
| Game Plan | Jackson State | Jackson State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 02:00 | Northern Illinois University | Eddie Underwood takes the ball from Cary Fogle | 75-66 |
| 01:56 | Jackson State | James Kincade jams it on a nice dish by Eddie Underwood | 77-66 |
| 01:47 | Northern Illinois University | Cary Fogle's floater is tipped away by Earl Wilson | 77-66 |
| 01:46 | Jackson State | The rebound goes to James Kincade | 77-66 |
| Game Plan | Jackson State | Jackson State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 01:23 | Jackson State | Eddie Underwood connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Robert Brunt | 80-66 |
| 01:08 | Northern Illinois University | Douglas Parodi hits a 3pt jumper from the right corner set up by Cary Fogle | 80-69 |
| 00:53 | Jackson State | Scott Brown drills a 3 pointer from the right wing | 83-69 |
| Game Plan | Jackson State | Jackson State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:47 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Brunt blocks the jumper by Harold Morgan | 83-69 |
| 00:45 | Jackson State | James Kincade snags the defensive board | 83-69 |
| Game Plan | Jackson State | Jackson State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:25 | Jackson State | Scott Brown misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Douglas Parodi - foul #3 on Douglas Parodi, team foul #1 | 83-69 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Mark Seibold (SG), Gary Solar (SF), Jeffrey Williams (PF), Jason Roberts (C) James Kincade, Eddie Underwood, Earl Wilson, Robert Brunt | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kennith Reid (PG), Bradley Cole (SF), Brad Smith (PF), David Strohl (C) Chad Lee, Felix Andrews, Cary Fogle, Harold Morgan | |
| 00:25 | Jackson State | Scott Brown makes the 1st free throw | 84-69 |
| 00:25 | Jackson State | Scott Brown makes the 2nd free throw | 85-69 |
| 00:19 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Smith comes up short on the driving attempt from the baseline | 85-69 |
| 00:17 | Jackson State | Jeffrey Williams grabs the board | 85-69 |
| 00:00 | Jackson State | Scott Brown runs out the clock | 85-69 |