| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Elmer McKale (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Kenneth Stewart (fresh) SF - Kenneth Hayden (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Kim Bisson (fresh) 2 pts. C - Luis Cruz (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | South Florida | PG - Randy Frampton (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Stephen Hunt (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - James Gregg (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Samuel Shake (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Donald Drummer (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Hayden inbounds the ball | 26-34 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | South Florida | South Florida is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 19:56 | Northern Illinois University | Kim Bisson is whistled for traveling in the backcourt | 26-34 |
| 19:44 | South Florida | James Gregg drills a 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Randy Frampton | 26-37 |
| 19:25 | Northern Illinois University | Luis Cruz misses short on a fadeaway from the left side but the foul's on Donald Drummer - foul #2 on Donald Drummer, team foul #1 | 26-37 |
| 19:25 | Northern Illinois University | Luis Cruz makes the 1st free throw | 27-37 |
| 19:25 | Northern Illinois University | Luis Cruz makes the 2nd free throw | 28-37 |
| 19:14 | South Florida | Donald Drummer can't connect on a jumpshot from the right side | 28-37 |
| 19:13 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Hayden grabs the board | 28-37 |
| 19:05 | Northern Illinois University | Luis Cruz knocks in the fadeaway from the right side set up by Elmer McKale | 30-37 |
| 18:59 | South Florida | Stephen Hunt misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 30-37 |
| 18:58 | South Florida | Donald Drummer snags the offensive board | 30-37 |
| 18:42 | South Florida | Donald Drummer hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Stephen Hunt | 30-39 |
| 18:13 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Drummer is called for the reach on Elmer McKale - foul #3 on Donald Drummer, team foul #2 | 30-39 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Paul Goudy (SG) Kenneth Stewart | |
| Subs | South Florida | Jim Rhem (SG), Michael Libbey (SF), Derek Allen (PF), Richard Bradley (C) Stephen Hunt, James Gregg, Samuel Shake, Donald Drummer | |
| 17:57 | Northern Illinois University | Kim Bisson can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 30-39 |
| 17:56 | South Florida | Derek Allen grabs the board | 30-39 |
| 17:41 | South Florida | Kim Bisson denies the turnaround by Richard Bradley | 30-39 |
| 17:40 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Kenneth Hayden | 30-39 |
| 17:13 | Northern Illinois University | Kim Bisson clanks a fadeaway from the left wing | 30-39 |
| 17:11 | South Florida | Richard Bradley snags the defensive board | 30-39 |
| 17:05 | South Florida | Jim Rhem misses the runner near the basket | 30-39 |
| 17:03 | South Florida | Michael Libbey tips it but misses | 30-39 |
| 17:01 | Northern Illinois University | Luis Cruz grabs the defensive rebound | 30-39 |
| 16:59 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Goudy's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 30-39 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Blansett (PG), Matthew Black (SF), Bruce Arguelles (PF), Jack Stebbins (C) Elmer McKale, Kenneth Hayden, Kim Bisson, Luis Cruz | |
| Subs | South Florida | Stephen Hunt (SG), James Gregg (SF), Samuel Shake (PF) Randy Frampton, Michael Libbey, Richard Bradley | |
| 16:46 | South Florida | Bruce Arguelles steals the ball from Samuel Shake | 30-39 |
| 16:39 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Goudy is hacked by Jim Rhem in the backcourt - foul #3 on Jim Rhem, team foul #3 | 30-39 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Stewart (SG) Paul Goudy | |
| Subs | South Florida | Brad Arden (PG), Richard Bradley (C) Jim Rhem, Derek Allen | |
| 16:21 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Stebbins hits the front of the rim on the jumper from close range | 30-39 |
| 16:19 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Arguelles pulls down the offensive rebound | 30-39 |
| 15:50 | Northern Illinois University | Brad Arden picks off the pass by Matthew Black | 30-39 |
| 15:46 | South Florida | Brad Arden lays it in | 30-41 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Vincent Blansett (fresh) 4 ast. SG - Kenneth Stewart (fresh) SF - Matthew Black (fresh) PF - Bruce Arguelles (fresh) 2 reb. C - Jack Stebbins (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | South Florida | PG - Brad Arden (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Stephen Hunt (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - James Gregg (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Samuel Shake (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Richard Bradley (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:24 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Bradley is called for the reach on Jack Stebbins - foul #3 on Richard Bradley, team foul #4 | 30-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Elmer McKale (PG), Paul Goudy (SG), Kenneth Hayden (SF) Vincent Blansett, Kenneth Stewart, Matthew Black | |
| Subs | South Florida | Randy Frampton (PG), Jim Rhem (SG), Michael Libbey (SF), Derek Allen (PF), Donald Drummer (C) Brad Arden, Stephen Hunt, James Gregg, Samuel Shake, Richard Bradley | |
| 15:06 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Stebbins can't finish the layup but the foul's on Jim Rhem - foul #4 on Jim Rhem, team foul #5 | 30-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kim Bisson (PF) Bruce Arguelles | |
| Subs | South Florida | Dwain Shafer (SG) Jim Rhem | |
| 15:06 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Stebbins makes the 1st free throw | 31-41 |
| 15:06 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Stebbins makes the 2nd free throw | 32-41 |
| 14:45 | South Florida | Michael Libbey misses the fadeaway in the paint | 32-41 |
| 14:43 | South Florida | The offensive rebound goes to Donald Drummer | 32-41 |
| 14:29 | South Florida | Donald Drummer is fouled on the floor by Paul Goudy - foul #2 on Paul Goudy, team foul #1 | 32-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Luis Cruz (C) Jack Stebbins | |
| Subs | South Florida | | |
| 14:24 | South Florida | Luis Cruz blocks the short jumper by Dwain Shafer | 32-41 |
| 14:23 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Hayden gets the rebound | 32-41 |
| 13:57 | Northern Illinois University | Kim Bisson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 32-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Stewart (SG), Bruce Arguelles (PF) Paul Goudy, Kim Bisson | |
| Subs | South Florida | Brad Arden (PG), James Gregg (SF) Randy Frampton, Derek Allen | |
| 13:45 | South Florida | Brad Arden is fouled on the floor by Luis Cruz - foul #2 on Luis Cruz, team foul #2 | 32-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Blansett (PG) Elmer McKale | |
| Subs | South Florida | Samuel Shake (PF), Richard Bradley (C) Michael Libbey, Donald Drummer | |
| 13:26 | South Florida | Richard Bradley throws a bad pass out of bounds | 32-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | South Florida | Stephen Hunt (SG) Dwain Shafer | |
| 13:06 | Northern Illinois University | Luis Cruz loses the dribble to Stephen Hunt | 32-41 |
| 12:45 | South Florida | Richard Bradley's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 32-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Elmer McKale (PG), Paul Goudy (SG), Matthew Black (SF), Kim Bisson (PF) Vincent Blansett, Kenneth Stewart, Kenneth Hayden, Bruce Arguelles | |
| Subs | South Florida | Randy Frampton (PG), Michael Libbey (SF), Donald Drummer (C) Brad Arden, James Gregg, Samuel Shake | |
| 12:20 | Northern Illinois University | Kim Bisson is fouled on the floor by Michael Libbey - foul #2 on Michael Libbey, team foul #6 | 32-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jack Stebbins (C) Luis Cruz | |
| Subs | South Florida | Dwain Shafer (SG), Derek Allen (PF) Stephen Hunt, Richard Bradley | |
| 12:10 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Stebbins lays it up and in | 34-41 |
| 11:55 | South Florida | Paul Goudy is called for the reach on Donald Drummer - foul #3 on Paul Goudy, team foul #3 | 34-41 |
| 11:45 | South Florida | Derek Allen misses long on a floater in the paint but he's hacked by Matthew Black - foul #1 on Matthew Black, team foul #4 | 34-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Hayden (SF) Matthew Black | |
| Subs | South Florida | Richard Bradley (C) Donald Drummer | |
| 11:45 | South Florida | Derek Allen makes the 1st free throw | 34-42 |
| 11:45 | South Florida | Derek Allen makes the 2nd free throw | 34-43 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Elmer McKale (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Paul Goudy (fresh) 3 pf. SF - Kenneth Hayden (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. PF - Kim Bisson (fresh) 2 pts. C - Jack Stebbins (fresh) 14 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | South Florida | PG - Randy Frampton (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Dwain Shafer (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Michael Libbey (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Derek Allen (fresh) 6 pts. C - Richard Bradley (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 11:23 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Goudy is hacked by Derek Allen - foul #1 on Derek Allen, team foul #7 | 34-43 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Blansett (PG), Bruce Arguelles (PF) Elmer McKale, Kim Bisson | |
| Subs | South Florida | James Gregg (SF), Samuel Shake (PF) Michael Libbey, Derek Allen | |
| 11:23 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Goudy makes the 1st free throw | 35-43 |
| 11:23 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Goudy makes the 2nd free throw | 36-43 |
| 11:13 | South Florida | Samuel Shake throws a bad pass out of bounds | 36-43 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Stewart (SG) Paul Goudy | |
| Subs | South Florida | Brad Arden (PG) Randy Frampton | |
| 10:49 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Bradley steals the ball from Jack Stebbins | 36-43 |
| 10:36 | South Florida | Dwain Shafer scores on a fadeaway from the free throw line set up by Brad Arden | 36-45 |
| 10:33 | Northern Illinois University | Samuel Shake steals the ball from Jack Stebbins in the backcourt | 36-45 |
| 10:16 | South Florida | James Gregg misses short on a floater from the free throw line | 36-45 |
| 10:14 | South Florida | Richard Bradley tips it but misses | 36-45 |
| 10:12 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Hayden snags the defensive board | 36-45 |
| 10:09 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Stewart is hacked by Dwain Shafer in the backcourt - foul #1 on Dwain Shafer, team foul #8 | 36-45 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Elmer McKale (PG), Matthew Black (SF), Kim Bisson (PF), Luis Cruz (C) Vincent Blansett, Kenneth Hayden, Bruce Arguelles, Jack Stebbins | |
| Subs | South Florida | Randy Frampton (PG), Stephen Hunt (SG), Michael Libbey (SF), Derek Allen (PF), Donald Drummer (C) Brad Arden, Dwain Shafer, James Gregg, Samuel Shake, Richard Bradley | |
| 10:09 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Stewart makes the 1st free throw | 37-45 |
| 10:09 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Stewart makes the 2nd free throw | 38-45 |
| 09:51 | South Florida | Michael Libbey's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 38-45 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Paul Goudy (SG) Kenneth Stewart | |
| Subs | South Florida | | |
| 09:49 | Northern Illinois University | Elmer McKale travels in the backcourt | 38-45 |
| 09:35 | South Florida | Michael Libbey blows the layup but the foul's on Kim Bisson - foul #2 on Kim Bisson, team foul #5 | 38-45 |
| 09:35 | South Florida | Michael Libbey makes the 1st free throw | 38-46 |
| 09:35 | South Florida | Michael Libbey makes the 2nd free throw | 38-47 |
| 09:13 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Goudy misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 38-47 |
| 09:12 | South Florida | Donald Drummer gets the rebound | 38-47 |
| 08:47 | South Florida | Stephen Hunt comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 38-47 |
| 08:46 | South Florida | Donald Drummer tips it but misses | 38-47 |
| 08:45 | Northern Illinois University | Kim Bisson grabs the board | 38-47 |
| 08:23 | Northern Illinois University | Luis Cruz's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 38-47 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Blansett (PG), Kenneth Stewart (SG), Kenneth Hayden (SF), Bruce Arguelles (PF) Elmer McKale, Paul Goudy, Matthew Black, Kim Bisson | |
| Subs | South Florida | Brad Arden (PG), Dwain Shafer (SG), James Gregg (SF), Samuel Shake (PF), Richard Bradley (C) Randy Frampton, Stephen Hunt, Michael Libbey, Derek Allen, Donald Drummer | |
| 08:11 | South Florida | Luis Cruz denies the turnaround by Brad Arden | 38-47 |
| 08:09 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Arguelles grabs the board | 38-47 |
| 07:48 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Blansett throws a bad pass out of bounds | 38-47 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jack Stebbins (C) Luis Cruz | |
| Subs | South Florida | Jim Rhem (PG) Brad Arden | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Vincent Blansett (fresh) 4 ast. SG - Kenneth Stewart (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Kenneth Hayden (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. PF - Bruce Arguelles (fresh) 3 reb. C - Jack Stebbins (fresh) 14 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | South Florida | PG - Jim Rhem (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. SG - Dwain Shafer (fresh) 7 pts. SF - James Gregg (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Samuel Shake (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Richard Bradley (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 07:33 | South Florida | Vincent Blansett steals the ball from Dwain Shafer | 38-47 |
| 07:11 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Stebbins misses the pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 38-47 |
| 07:09 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Blansett tips it back up and in | 40-47 |
| 06:49 | South Florida | Richard Bradley misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 40-47 |
| 06:47 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Bruce Arguelles | 40-47 |
| 06:24 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Arguelles hits a shot from close range on a great pass from Vincent Blansett | 42-47 |
| 06:06 | South Florida | Dwain Shafer misses the lay-in | 42-47 |
| 06:04 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Stewart grabs the defensive rebound | 42-47 |
| 05:58 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Blansett's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 42-47 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Elmer McKale (PG), Paul Goudy (SG), Kim Bisson (PF), Luis Cruz (C) Vincent Blansett, Kenneth Stewart, Bruce Arguelles, Jack Stebbins | |
| Subs | South Florida | Randy Frampton (PG), Stephen Hunt (SG), Michael Libbey (SF), Derek Allen (PF), Donald Drummer (C) Jim Rhem, Dwain Shafer, James Gregg, Samuel Shake, Richard Bradley | |
| 05:44 | South Florida | Derek Allen's pass is intercepted by Elmer McKale | 42-47 |
| 05:40 | Northern Illinois University | Elmer McKale misses the easy layup | 42-47 |
| 05:39 | South Florida | Randy Frampton gets the rebound | 42-47 |
| 05:25 | South Florida | Derek Allen comes up short on the jumpshot from just outside the lane | 42-47 |
| 05:23 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Goudy grabs the board | 42-47 |
| 04:54 | Northern Illinois University | Luis Cruz comes up short on the driving attempt from the baseline | 42-47 |
| 04:52 | Northern Illinois University | Kim Bisson tips it in | 44-47 |
| 04:39 | South Florida | Donald Drummer misses long on a jump hook from the left block | 44-47 |
| 04:37 | South Florida | Randy Frampton grabs the offensive board | 44-47 |
| 04:27 | South Florida | Michael Libbey clanks a floater from the right side but he's hacked by Kim Bisson - foul #3 on Kim Bisson, team foul #6 | 44-47 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Black (SF) Kenneth Hayden | |
| Subs | South Florida | Richard Bradley (PF) Derek Allen | |
| 04:27 | South Florida | Michael Libbey misses the 1st free throw | 44-47 |
| 04:27 | South Florida | Michael Libbey makes the 2nd free throw | 44-48 |
| 04:02 | Northern Illinois University | Randy Frampton steals it from Elmer McKale | 44-48 |
| 03:34 | South Florida | Randy Frampton misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 44-48 |
| 03:33 | South Florida | Richard Bradley tips it back up and in | 44-50 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Elmer McKale (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Paul Goudy (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. SF - Matthew Black (fresh) PF - Kim Bisson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. C - Luis Cruz (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 4 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | South Florida | PG - Randy Frampton (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Stephen Hunt (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. SF - Michael Libbey (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Richard Bradley (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. C - Donald Drummer (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | South Florida | South Florida is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 03:23 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Bradley denies the turnaround by Luis Cruz | 44-50 |
| 03:21 | South Florida | Richard Bradley grabs the board | 44-50 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | South Florida | South Florida is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 03:02 | South Florida | Matthew Black blocks the short jumper by Randy Frampton | 44-50 |
| 03:00 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Black snags the defensive board | 44-50 |
| 03:00 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 44-50 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Stewart (SG), Kenneth Hayden (SF), Jack Stebbins (C) Paul Goudy, Matthew Black, Luis Cruz | |
| Subs | South Florida | Jim Rhem (SG), James Gregg (SF), Samuel Shake (PF), Derek Allen (C) Stephen Hunt, Michael Libbey, Richard Bradley, Donald Drummer | |
| 02:50 | Northern Illinois University | The jump hook by Jack Stebbins is blocked by Derek Allen | 44-50 |
| 02:49 | South Florida | Derek Allen snags the defensive board | 44-50 |
| 02:49 | South Florida | South Florida calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 44-50 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Luis Cruz (C) Jack Stebbins | |
| Subs | South Florida | Stephen Hunt (SG), Donald Drummer (C) Jim Rhem, Derek Allen | |
| 02:24 | South Florida | Randy Frampton hits a 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Stephen Hunt | 44-53 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | South Florida | South Florida is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 02:03 | Northern Illinois University | Kim Bisson hits a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 46-53 |
| 01:47 | South Florida | Randy Frampton knocks in the jumper from the baseline | 46-55 |
| 01:33 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Stewart knocks in the turnaround from the baseline | 48-55 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | South Florida | South Florida is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 01:30 | South Florida | Kenneth Stewart is called for the reach on Randy Frampton in the backcourt - foul #1 on Kenneth Stewart, team foul #7 | 48-55 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | South Florida | Dwain Shafer (SF), Michael Libbey (PF) James Gregg, Samuel Shake | |
| 01:30 | South Florida | Randy Frampton makes the 1st free throw | 48-56 |
| 01:30 | South Florida | Randy Frampton makes the 2nd free throw | 48-57 |
| 01:19 | Northern Illinois University | Kim Bisson is wide open but clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 48-57 |
| 01:17 | South Florida | Michael Libbey pulls down the rebound | 48-57 |
| 01:17 | South Florida | South Florida calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 48-57 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | South Florida | South Florida is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 01:15 | South Florida | Elmer McKale is called for the reach on Randy Frampton in the backcourt - foul #2 on Elmer McKale, team foul #8 | 48-57 |
| 01:15 | South Florida | Randy Frampton misses the 1st free throw | 48-57 |
| 01:15 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Hayden grabs the board | 48-57 |
| 01:11 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Hayden throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 48-57 |
| 01:08 | South Florida | Kenneth Hayden is called for the reach on Randy Frampton - foul #1 on Kenneth Hayden, team foul #9 | 48-57 |
| 01:08 | South Florida | Randy Frampton misses the 1st free throw | 48-57 |
| 01:08 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Hayden grabs the defensive rebound | 48-57 |
| 00:58 | Northern Illinois University | Elmer McKale hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 48-57 |
| 00:57 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Luis Cruz | 48-57 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | South Florida | South Florida is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:53 | Northern Illinois University | Kim Bisson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 48-57 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | South Florida | South Florida is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:50 | South Florida | Elmer McKale is called for the reach on Stephen Hunt in the backcourt - foul #3 on Elmer McKale, team foul #10 | 48-57 |
| 00:50 | South Florida | Stephen Hunt misses the 1st free throw | 48-57 |
| 00:50 | South Florida | Stephen Hunt makes the 2nd free throw | 48-58 |
| 00:44 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Stewart misses the turnaround in the lane but the foul's on Michael Libbey - foul #3 on Michael Libbey, team foul #9 | 48-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Blansett (PG), Matthew Black (SF), Bruce Arguelles (PF), Jack Stebbins (C) Elmer McKale, Kenneth Hayden, Kim Bisson, Luis Cruz | |
| Subs | South Florida | Jim Rhem (PG), Derek Allen (PF), Richard Bradley (C) Randy Frampton, Stephen Hunt, Donald Drummer | |
| 00:44 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Stewart makes the 1st free throw | 49-58 |
| 00:44 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Stewart misses the 2nd free throw | 49-58 |
| 00:44 | South Florida | Richard Bradley pulls down the rebound | 49-58 |
| 00:44 | South Florida | South Florida calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 49-58 |
| 00:42 | South Florida | Dwain Shafer is fouled in the backcourt by Vincent Blansett - foul #1 on Vincent Blansett, team foul #11 | 49-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Elmer McKale (PG), Kenneth Hayden (SF), Kim Bisson (PF), Luis Cruz (C) Vincent Blansett, Matthew Black, Bruce Arguelles, Jack Stebbins | |
| Subs | South Florida | Randy Frampton (PG), Stephen Hunt (SG), Donald Drummer (C) Jim Rhem, Derek Allen, Richard Bradley | |
| 00:42 | South Florida | Dwain Shafer makes the 1st free throw | 49-59 |
| 00:42 | South Florida | Dwain Shafer makes the 2nd free throw | 49-60 |
| 00:38 | Northern Illinois University | Elmer McKale is hacked by Stephen Hunt in the backcourt - foul #2 on Stephen Hunt, team foul #10 | 49-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Paul Goudy (SG), Matthew Black (SF), Bruce Arguelles (PF), Jack Stebbins (C) Kenneth Stewart, Kenneth Hayden, Kim Bisson, Luis Cruz | |
| Subs | South Florida | Jim Rhem (PG), Derek Allen (PF), Richard Bradley (C) Randy Frampton, Stephen Hunt, Donald Drummer | |
| 00:38 | Northern Illinois University | Elmer McKale makes the 1st free throw | 50-60 |
| 00:38 | Northern Illinois University | Elmer McKale makes the 2nd free throw | 51-60 |
| 00:37 | South Florida | Elmer McKale is called for the reach on Jim Rhem in the backcourt - foul #4 on Elmer McKale, team foul #12 | 51-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Stewart (SG), Kenneth Hayden (SF), Kim Bisson (PF), Luis Cruz (C) Paul Goudy, Matthew Black, Bruce Arguelles, Jack Stebbins | |
| Subs | South Florida | Randy Frampton (PG), Donald Drummer (C) Derek Allen, Richard Bradley | |
| 00:37 | South Florida | Jim Rhem makes the 1st free throw | 51-61 |
| 00:37 | South Florida | Jim Rhem makes the 2nd free throw | 51-62 |
| 00:31 | Northern Illinois University | Luis Cruz blows the layup but the foul's on Donald Drummer - foul #4 on Donald Drummer, team foul #11 | 51-62 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Blansett (PG), Paul Goudy (SG), Matthew Black (SF), Bruce Arguelles (PF) Elmer McKale, Kenneth Stewart, Kenneth Hayden, Kim Bisson | |
| Subs | South Florida | Derek Allen (PF), Richard Bradley (C) Randy Frampton, Donald Drummer | |
| 00:31 | Northern Illinois University | Luis Cruz misses the 1st free throw | 51-62 |
| 00:31 | Northern Illinois University | Luis Cruz misses the 2nd free throw | 51-62 |
| 00:31 | South Florida | Richard Bradley snags the defensive board | 51-62 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | South Florida | South Florida is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:11 | South Florida | Michael Libbey buries a shot from close range set up by Derek Allen | 51-64 |
| 00:04 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Arguelles makes the runner from the baseline | 53-64 |
| 00:00 | South Florida | Jim Rhem runs out the clock | 53-64 |