| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - John Lewis (fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast. SG - Joshua Simonton (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Donnell Wunder (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Newton Karlinsky (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Gary Costello (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Samuel Partin (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Elmer McKale (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Kenneth Stewart (fresh) PF - Kenneth Hayden (fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl. C - Kim Bisson (fresh) 8 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Western Michigan | Donnell Wunder inbounds the ball | 34-29 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+2) | |
| 19:49 | Western Michigan | Joshua Simonton misses long on a 3 from the left corner | 34-29 |
| 19:47 | Northern Illinois University | Kim Bisson grabs the defensive rebound | 34-29 |
| 19:18 | Northern Illinois University | Elmer McKale clanks a pull-up jumper from the right side | 34-29 |
| 19:17 | Western Michigan | Joshua Simonton pulls down the rebound | 34-29 |
| 19:13 | Western Michigan | John Lewis scores on a turnaround from close range on a nice dish by Newton Karlinsky | 36-29 |
| 18:58 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Stewart drills a jump hook from the right block and the foul's on Gary Costello - foul #1 on Gary Costello, team foul #1 | 36-31 |
| 18:58 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Stewart makes the free throw | 36-32 |
| 18:48 | Western Michigan | Joshua Simonton can't connect on a jumper from the right side but the foul's on Samuel Partin - foul #1 on Samuel Partin, team foul #1 | 36-32 |
| 18:48 | Western Michigan | Joshua Simonton makes the 1st free throw | 37-32 |
| 18:48 | Western Michigan | Joshua Simonton makes the 2nd free throw | 38-32 |
| 18:22 | Northern Illinois University | Kim Bisson can't connect on an uncontested driving attempt from close range | 38-32 |
| 18:21 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Stewart hits the follow up shot | 38-34 |
| 18:02 | Western Michigan | Gary Costello misses long on a floater from the left side | 38-34 |
| 18:00 | Western Michigan | John Lewis snags the offensive board | 38-34 |
| 17:47 | Western Michigan | John Lewis knocks in the fadeaway from the baseline on a nice dish by Joshua Simonton | 40-34 |
| 17:23 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Stewart hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the left side | 40-34 |
| 17:22 | Western Michigan | Donnell Wunder gets the rebound | 40-34 |
| 16:57 | Western Michigan | Gary Costello makes the floater from the right block on a nice dish by John Lewis and he's fouled by Samuel Partin - foul #2 on Samuel Partin, team foul #2 | 42-34 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Burton Jones (PG), Robert Maddocks (SG), Dennis Powers (SF), Kenneth Rogers (PF) John Lewis, Joshua Simonton, Donnell Wunder, Newton Karlinsky | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Paul Goudy (SG), Matthew Black (SF), Bruce Arguelles (PF), Luis Cruz (C) Elmer McKale, Kenneth Stewart, Kenneth Hayden, Kim Bisson | |
| 16:57 | Western Michigan | Gary Costello makes the free throw | 43-34 |
| 16:38 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Arguelles misses the easy layup | 43-34 |
| 16:37 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Arguelles misses the tip | 43-34 |
| 16:35 | Western Michigan | Gary Costello grabs the board | 43-34 |
| 16:29 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Rogers misses the floater near the basket | 43-34 |
| 16:28 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Rogers tips it home | 45-34 |
| 16:26 | Northern Illinois University | Burton Jones is called for the reach on Matthew Black in the backcourt - foul #1 on Burton Jones, team foul #2 | 45-34 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Donnell Wunder (SF) Gary Costello | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 16:13 | Northern Illinois University | Luis Cruz throws a bad pass out of bounds | 45-34 |
| 15:57 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Rogers's fadeaway is rejected by Bruce Arguelles | 45-34 |
| 15:55 | Northern Illinois University | Luis Cruz snags the defensive board | 45-34 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Burton Jones (fresh) 2 reb. SG - Robert Maddocks (fresh) SF - Donnell Wunder (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Dennis Powers (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. C - Kenneth Rogers (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Samuel Partin (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Paul Goudy (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Matthew Black (fresh) 3 reb. PF - Bruce Arguelles (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Luis Cruz (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 15:31 | Northern Illinois University | Luis Cruz blows the layup | 45-34 |
| 15:29 | Western Michigan | Dennis Powers grabs the board | 45-34 |
| 15:13 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Rogers scores on a turnaround in the paint on a great pass from Burton Jones and the foul's on Luis Cruz - foul #1 on Luis Cruz, team foul #3 | 47-34 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Mark Rosenberg (PG) Dennis Powers | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Blansett (PG), Elmer McKale (SG), Kenneth Hayden (SF) Samuel Partin, Paul Goudy, Matthew Black | |
| 15:13 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Rogers makes the free throw | 48-34 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a flex offense and a 3-2 zone (+2) | |
| 14:55 | Northern Illinois University | Luis Cruz connects on the jumper in the paint set up by Vincent Blansett | 48-36 |
| 14:32 | Western Michigan | Donnell Wunder can't connect on a fadeaway from the left side but he's hacked by Kenneth Hayden - foul #1 on Kenneth Hayden, team foul #4 | 48-36 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Lewis (PG), Joshua Simonton (SG), Newton Karlinsky (PF), Gary Costello (C) Mark Rosenberg, Robert Maddocks, Kenneth Rogers, Burton Jones | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kim Bisson (C) Luis Cruz | |
| 14:32 | Western Michigan | Donnell Wunder makes the 1st free throw | 49-36 |
| 14:32 | Western Michigan | Donnell Wunder misses the 2nd free throw | 49-36 |
| 14:32 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Arguelles grabs the board | 49-36 |
| 14:07 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Blansett comes up short on the fadeaway from just outside the lane | 49-36 |
| 14:05 | Western Michigan | Gary Costello grabs the board | 49-36 |
| 13:55 | Western Michigan | Newton Karlinsky lays it in and he's fouled by Kenneth Hayden - foul #2 on Kenneth Hayden, team foul #5 | 51-36 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Mark Rosenberg (SF), Dennis Powers (C) Donnell Wunder, Gary Costello | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Black (SF) Bruce Arguelles | |
| 13:55 | Western Michigan | Newton Karlinsky makes the free throw | 52-36 |
| 13:48 | Northern Illinois University | Kim Bisson misses long on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 52-36 |
| 13:46 | Western Michigan | John Lewis snags the defensive board | 52-36 |
| 13:23 | Western Michigan | Dennis Powers scores on a fadeaway from the left block set up by John Lewis | 54-36 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (+2) | |
| 13:20 | Northern Illinois University | Elmer McKale loses the dribble to Mark Rosenberg in the backcourt | 54-36 |
| 13:18 | Western Michigan | Mark Rosenberg lays it up and in | 56-36 |
| 12:49 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Blansett comes up short on the floater from the left side but he's hacked by John Lewis - foul #1 on John Lewis, team foul #3 | 56-36 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Maddocks (SG), Donnell Wunder (SF), Kenneth Rogers (PF), Burton Jones (C) John Lewis, Joshua Simonton, Newton Karlinsky, Dennis Powers | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Paul Goudy (SG), Kenneth Stewart (SF), Bruce Arguelles (PF), Luis Cruz (C) Elmer McKale, Matthew Black, Kenneth Hayden, Kim Bisson | |
| 12:49 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Blansett makes the 1st free throw | 56-37 |
| 12:49 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Blansett makes the 2nd free throw | 56-38 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (+2) | |
| 12:28 | Western Michigan | Vincent Blansett is called for the reach on Robert Maddocks - foul #4 on Vincent Blansett, team foul #6 | 56-38 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Samuel Partin (PG) Vincent Blansett | |
| 12:12 | Western Michigan | Donnell Wunder misses long on a jumper from just outside the lane | 56-38 |
| 12:11 | Northern Illinois University | Luis Cruz snags the defensive board | 56-38 |
| 12:07 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Stewart is fouled in the backcourt by Robert Maddocks - foul #3 on Robert Maddocks, team foul #4 | 56-38 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Gary Costello (C) Mark Rosenberg | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 11:52 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Stewart makes the turnaround from the right block set up by Samuel Partin | 56-40 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Burton Jones (fresh) 2 reb. SG - Robert Maddocks (fresh) 3 pf. SF - Donnell Wunder (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Kenneth Rogers (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Gary Costello (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Samuel Partin (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Paul Goudy (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Kenneth Stewart (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Bruce Arguelles (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Luis Cruz (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (+2) | |
| 11:31 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Rogers connects on the jumper in the lane set up by Burton Jones | 58-40 |
| 11:17 | Northern Illinois University | Luis Cruz can't connect on an uncontested driving attempt near the basket | 58-40 |
| 11:16 | Western Michigan | Donnell Wunder snags the defensive board | 58-40 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (+2) | |
| 10:58 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Rogers misses short on a jumper near the basket | 58-40 |
| 10:57 | Western Michigan | Robert Maddocks tips it back up and in | 60-40 |
| 10:44 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Goudy misses badly on a 3 from the right wing | 60-40 |
| 10:43 | Northern Illinois University | Luis Cruz tips it but misses | 60-40 |
| 10:41 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Gary Costello | 60-40 |
| 10:18 | Western Michigan | Burton Jones scores on a jumpshot from the right side on a nice dish by Robert Maddocks | 62-40 |
| 10:15 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Maddocks is called for the reach on Paul Goudy in the backcourt - foul #4 on Robert Maddocks, team foul #5 | 62-40 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Lewis (PG), Joshua Simonton (SG), Mark Rosenberg (SF), Newton Karlinsky (PF), Dennis Powers (C) Burton Jones, Robert Maddocks, Donnell Wunder, Kenneth Rogers, Gary Costello | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Elmer McKale (SG), Matthew Black (SF), Kenneth Hayden (PF), Kim Bisson (C) Paul Goudy, Kenneth Stewart, Bruce Arguelles, Luis Cruz | |
| 10:05 | Northern Illinois University | John Lewis steps in front of the Kenneth Hayden pass | 62-40 |
| 10:02 | Western Michigan | John Lewis jams it | 64-40 |
| 09:43 | Northern Illinois University | Samuel Partin misses the jumper from close range | 64-40 |
| 09:41 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Black can't tip it in | 64-40 |
| 09:40 | Western Michigan | Joshua Simonton pulls down the rebound | 64-40 |
| 09:34 | Western Michigan | Mark Rosenberg misses the lay-in | 64-40 |
| 09:33 | Western Michigan | Mark Rosenberg hits the follow up shot | 66-40 |
| 09:20 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Hayden blows the layup but he's hacked by Newton Karlinsky - foul #3 on Newton Karlinsky, team foul #6 | 66-40 |
| 09:20 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Hayden makes the 1st free throw | 66-41 |
| 09:20 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Hayden misses the 2nd free throw | 66-41 |
| 09:20 | Western Michigan | Joshua Simonton gets the rebound | 66-41 |
| 08:57 | Western Michigan | Joshua Simonton connects on the shot from the free throw line set up by John Lewis | 68-41 |
| 08:55 | Northern Illinois University | Elmer McKale's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 68-41 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Gary Costello (C) Newton Karlinsky | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 08:35 | Western Michigan | Mark Rosenberg hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 68-41 |
| 08:33 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Kenneth Hayden | 68-41 |
| 08:28 | Northern Illinois University | Elmer McKale misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 68-41 |
| 08:27 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Gary Costello | 68-41 |
| 08:02 | Western Michigan | Mark Rosenberg double dribbles | 68-41 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Nickerson (SG), Donnell Wunder (SF), Burton Jones (PF) Joshua Simonton, Mark Rosenberg, Dennis Powers | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Paul Goudy (PG), Bruce Arguelles (PF), Jack Stebbins (C) Samuel Partin, Matthew Black, Kim Bisson | |
| 07:59 | Northern Illinois University | John Lewis steals it from Paul Goudy in the backcourt | 68-41 |
| 07:39 | Western Michigan | John Lewis's floater is knocked away by Jack Stebbins | 68-41 |
| 07:38 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Hayden grabs the defensive rebound | 68-41 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - John Lewis (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 7 ast. 3 stl. SG - James Nickerson (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Donnell Wunder (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Burton Jones (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Gary Costello (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Paul Goudy (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Elmer McKale (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Kenneth Hayden (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Bruce Arguelles (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Jack Stebbins (fresh) | |
| 07:34 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Goudy is open and buries a 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by Bruce Arguelles | 68-44 |
| 07:29 | Western Michigan | Donnell Wunder makes the floater near the basket on a great pass from James Nickerson | 70-44 |
| 07:14 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Stebbins misses the turnaround in the paint but he's fouled by James Nickerson - foul #1 on James Nickerson, team foul #7 | 70-44 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Maddocks (SG), Newton Karlinsky (PF), Kenneth Rogers (C) John Lewis, James Nickerson, Gary Costello | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Blansett (PG), Kenneth Stewart (SF) Elmer McKale, Kenneth Hayden | |
| 07:14 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Stebbins makes the 1st free throw | 70-45 |
| 07:14 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Stebbins makes the 2nd free throw | 70-46 |
| 06:51 | Western Michigan | Newton Karlinsky hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the left side | 70-46 |
| 06:49 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Arguelles grabs the defensive rebound | 70-46 |
| 06:43 | Northern Illinois University | Jack Stebbins's pass is intercepted by Kenneth Rogers | 70-46 |
| 06:16 | Western Michigan | Donnell Wunder can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 70-46 |
| 06:15 | Western Michigan | Robert Maddocks snags the offensive board | 70-46 |
| 05:56 | Western Michigan | Robert Maddocks hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from the left block | 70-46 |
| 05:55 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Arguelles gets the rebound | 70-46 |
| 05:47 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Arguelles's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 70-46 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Mark Rosenberg (PG), James Nickerson (SG), Dennis Powers (PF) Burton Jones, Donnell Wunder, Newton Karlinsky | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Samuel Partin (PG), Matthew Black (SF), Luis Cruz (C) Vincent Blansett, Kenneth Stewart, Jack Stebbins | |
| 05:24 | Western Michigan | James Nickerson is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #2 on James Nickerson, team foul #8 | 70-46 |
| 05:15 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Arguelles banks in the layup and he's fouled by James Nickerson - foul #3 on James Nickerson, team foul #9 | 70-48 |
| 05:15 | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Arguelles makes the free throw | 70-49 |
| 04:53 | Western Michigan | James Nickerson clanks a 3 from the right corner | 70-49 |
| 04:52 | Western Michigan | Mark Rosenberg snags the offensive board | 70-49 |
| 04:29 | Western Michigan | Dennis Powers misses short on a driving attempt from the left block | 70-49 |
| 04:28 | Western Michigan | Dennis Powers grabs the offensive board | 70-49 |
| 04:07 | Western Michigan | Robert Maddocks knocks in the jumper from the baseline | 72-49 |
| 03:56 | Northern Illinois University | Luis Cruz misses the driving attempt from the baseline but he's fouled by Kenneth Rogers - foul #1 on Kenneth Rogers, team foul #10 | 72-49 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Burton Jones (PF) James Nickerson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jack Stebbins (C) Bruce Arguelles | |
| 03:56 | Northern Illinois University | Luis Cruz makes the 1st free throw | 72-50 |
| 03:56 | Northern Illinois University | Luis Cruz makes the 2nd free throw | 72-51 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:32 | Western Michigan | Robert Maddocks hits the front of the rim on the shot from the free throw line | 72-51 |
| 03:31 | Western Michigan | Robert Maddocks can't tip it in | 72-51 |
| 03:30 | Western Michigan | Robert Maddocks grabs the offensive board | 72-51 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Mark Rosenberg (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Robert Maddocks (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 4 pf. SF - Dennis Powers (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. PF - Burton Jones (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Kenneth Rogers (tiring) 7 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Samuel Partin (tiring) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Paul Goudy (tiring) 7 pts. SF - Matthew Black (fairly fresh) 4 reb. PF - Luis Cruz (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Jack Stebbins (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 03:12 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Rogers comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 72-51 |
| 03:10 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Matthew Black | 72-51 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:04 | Northern Illinois University | Samuel Partin loses the ball out of bounds | 72-51 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Bruce Arguelles (PF) Luis Cruz | |
| 02:40 | Western Michigan | Dennis Powers drills a floater in the lane on a nice dish by Burton Jones | 74-51 |
| 02:33 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Goudy drills a 3 from straight away | 74-54 |
| 02:24 | Western Michigan | Mark Rosenberg is fouled on the floor by Samuel Partin - foul #3 on Samuel Partin, team foul #7 | 74-54 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Nickerson (SG) Robert Maddocks | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Luis Cruz (C) Jack Stebbins | |
| 02:24 | Western Michigan | Mark Rosenberg makes the 1st free throw | 75-54 |
| 02:24 | Western Michigan | Mark Rosenberg makes the 2nd free throw | 76-54 |
| 02:00 | Northern Illinois University | Burton Jones swats the layup by Paul Goudy | 76-54 |
| 01:58 | Western Michigan | Burton Jones grabs the board | 76-54 |
| 01:51 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Rogers makes the fadeaway in the paint set up by James Nickerson | 78-54 |
| 01:35 | Northern Illinois University | Luis Cruz clanks a pull-up jumper from the left side | 78-54 |
| 01:34 | Western Michigan | Burton Jones grabs the board | 78-54 |
| 01:32 | Western Michigan | Mark Rosenberg is hacked by Samuel Partin in the backcourt - foul #4 on Samuel Partin, team foul #8 | 78-54 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Maddocks (SG) James Nickerson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 01:32 | Western Michigan | Mark Rosenberg makes the 1st free throw | 79-54 |
| 01:32 | Western Michigan | Mark Rosenberg makes the 2nd free throw | 80-54 |
| 01:20 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Goudy hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the free throw line | 80-54 |
| 01:19 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Black grabs the offensive board | 80-54 |
| 01:11 | Northern Illinois University | Luis Cruz misses the turnaround in the paint | 80-54 |
| 01:09 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Dennis Powers | 80-54 |
| 00:41 | Western Michigan | Mark Rosenberg knocks in the 3 pointer from straight away | 83-54 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:39 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Maddocks steals it from Matthew Black in the backcourt | 83-54 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:13 | Western Michigan | Dennis Powers can't throw it down | 83-54 |
| 00:11 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Bruce Arguelles | 83-54 |
| 00:05 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Goudy buries a 3pt shot from the right corner | 83-57 |
| 00:00 | Western Michigan | Mark Rosenberg runs out the clock | 83-57 |