| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Allen Moeller (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - William Hollomon (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Richard Malizia (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. PF - Kenneth Johnson (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Marty Disalvo (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | The Citadel | PG - Rafael Johnson (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Tyron John (fresh) SF - Eddy Reese (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Mitchell Huynh (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. C - Toby Crosley (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Malizia inbounds the ball | 33-29 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 19:56 | Northern Illinois University | Rafael Johnson is called for the reach on Allen Moeller in the backcourt - foul #3 on Rafael Johnson, team foul #1 | 33-29 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Nicholas Hanson (PG) Rafael Johnson | |
| 19:42 | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Eddy Reese - foul #3 on Eddy Reese, team foul #2 | 33-29 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | The Citadel | George Spikes (SF) Eddy Reese | |
| 19:42 | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller makes the 1st free throw | 34-29 |
| 19:42 | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller makes the 2nd free throw | 35-29 |
| 19:24 | The Citadel | Tyron John throws a bad pass out of bounds | 35-29 |
| 19:06 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Johnson can't connect on a jump hook in the lane but he's fouled by Mitchell Huynh - foul #1 on Mitchell Huynh, team foul #3 | 35-29 |
| 19:06 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Johnson misses the 1st free throw | 35-29 |
| 19:06 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 36-29 |
| 18:54 | The Citadel | Tyron John hits a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 36-32 |
| 18:33 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Malizia comes up short on the shot from the left side | 36-32 |
| 18:32 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Malizia tips it back up and in | 38-32 |
| 18:16 | The Citadel | George Spikes double dribbles | 38-32 |
| 17:59 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Johnson is called for 5 seconds | 38-32 |
| 17:40 | The Citadel | George Spikes makes the fadeaway jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Nicholas Hanson | 38-34 |
| 17:28 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Johnson scores on a floater near the basket on a great pass from William Hollomon | 40-34 |
| 17:17 | The Citadel | Nicholas Hanson knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by George Spikes | 40-37 |
| 17:08 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Johnson hits a 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Richard Malizia | 43-37 |
| 16:55 | The Citadel | Mitchell Huynh drills a jumper from close range on a great pass from Tyron John | 43-39 |
| 16:41 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Malizia travels with the ball | 43-39 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Shaun Nisbett (PF), Frederick Owens (C) Kenneth Johnson, Marty Disalvo | |
| Subs | The Citadel | William Griffin (SG), Terry Bullock (SF), William Sheldon (PF), Charles Jones (C) Tyron John, George Spikes, Mitchell Huynh, Toby Crosley | |
| 16:17 | The Citadel | Terry Bullock throws a bad pass out of bounds | 43-39 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Keen (PG), Albert Ensign (SG), Randolph Wallace (SF) Allen Moeller, William Hollomon, Richard Malizia | |
| Subs | The Citadel | | |
| 16:07 | Northern Illinois University | Shaun Nisbett misses the lay-in | 43-39 |
| 16:06 | The Citadel | The rebound goes to Charles Jones | 43-39 |
| 16:02 | The Citadel | Shaun Nisbett is called for the reach on William Griffin - foul #2 on Shaun Nisbett, team foul #1 | 43-39 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Tyron John (SG) Nicholas Hanson | |
| 15:43 | The Citadel | William Griffin connects on the 3 pointer from the left wing set up by William Sheldon | 43-42 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Alexander Keen (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Albert Ensign (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Randolph Wallace (fresh) 1 pts. PF - Shaun Nisbett (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Frederick Owens (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | The Citadel | PG - William Griffin (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Tyron John (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Terry Bullock (fresh) 4 pts. PF - William Sheldon (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Charles Jones (fresh) | |
| 15:27 | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens can't connect on a 3 from the right corner | 43-42 |
| 15:25 | The Citadel | William Griffin pulls down the rebound | 43-42 |
| 15:11 | The Citadel | Charles Jones hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway near the basket | 43-42 |
| 15:10 | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens pulls down the rebound | 43-42 |
| 15:06 | Northern Illinois University | Tyron John takes the ball from Randolph Wallace | 43-42 |
| 14:49 | The Citadel | Terry Bullock drills a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 43-44 |
| 14:29 | Northern Illinois University | William Sheldon steps in front of the Shaun Nisbett pass | 43-44 |
| 14:04 | The Citadel | William Sheldon drills a fadeaway from the baseline set up by William Griffin | 43-46 |
| 13:52 | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Wallace connects on the 3 from the right corner on a nice dish by Albert Ensign | 46-46 |
| 13:38 | The Citadel | Tyron John misses long on a 3 from straight away | 46-46 |
| 13:36 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Randolph Wallace | 46-46 |
| 13:30 | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Wallace makes the 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Alexander Keen | 49-46 |
| 13:11 | The Citadel | Charles Jones makes the shot in the lane on a great pass from Tyron John | 49-48 |
| 13:05 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign misses the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 49-48 |
| 13:04 | The Citadel | William Sheldon gets the rebound | 49-48 |
| 12:39 | The Citadel | Charles Jones can't finish the layup but the foul's on Frederick Owens - foul #1 on Frederick Owens, team foul #2 | 49-48 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller (PG), William Hollomon (SG), Richard Malizia (SF), Kenneth Johnson (PF), Marty Disalvo (C) Alexander Keen, Albert Ensign, Randolph Wallace, Shaun Nisbett, Frederick Owens | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Rafael Johnson (PG), Nicholas Hanson (SG), Eddy Reese (SF), Mitchell Huynh (PF) William Griffin, Tyron John, Terry Bullock, William Sheldon | |
| 12:39 | The Citadel | Charles Jones makes the 1st free throw | 49-49 |
| 12:39 | The Citadel | Charles Jones makes the 2nd free throw | 49-50 |
| 12:21 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Johnson misses badly on a turnaround in the lane | 49-50 |
| 12:19 | The Citadel | Rafael Johnson gets the rebound | 49-50 |
| 12:05 | The Citadel | Rafael Johnson clanks a fadeaway from the right wing | 49-50 |
| 12:03 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Marty Disalvo | 49-50 |
| 11:49 | Northern Illinois University | Marty Disalvo loses the dribble to Eddy Reese | 49-50 |
| 11:30 | The Citadel | Rafael Johnson is fouled on the floor by Allen Moeller - foul #2 on Allen Moeller, team foul #3 | 49-50 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Toby Crosley (C) Charles Jones | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Allen Moeller (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SG - William Hollomon (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SF - Richard Malizia (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. PF - Kenneth Johnson (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. C - Marty Disalvo (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | The Citadel | PG - Rafael Johnson (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Nicholas Hanson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Eddy Reese (fresh) 4 pts. 3 pf. PF - Mitchell Huynh (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Toby Crosley (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 11:16 | The Citadel | Rafael Johnson drills a shot near the basket set up by Eddy Reese and he's fouled by Allen Moeller - foul #3 on Allen Moeller, team foul #4 | 49-52 |
| 11:16 | The Citadel | Rafael Johnson makes the free throw | 49-53 |
| 11:04 | Northern Illinois University | Marty Disalvo misses badly on a 3 from the left wing | 49-53 |
| 11:03 | The Citadel | The rebound goes to Nicholas Hanson | 49-53 |
| 10:38 | The Citadel | Mitchell Huynh misses short on a jumper in the paint | 49-53 |
| 10:36 | The Citadel | Rafael Johnson grabs the offensive rebound | 49-53 |
| 10:07 | The Citadel | Rafael Johnson misses short on a fadeaway from the left side | 49-53 |
| 10:06 | Northern Illinois University | Marty Disalvo snags the defensive board | 49-53 |
| 10:01 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Malizia misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 49-53 |
| 09:59 | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon hits the follow up shot | 51-53 |
| 09:40 | The Citadel | Rafael Johnson hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 51-53 |
| 09:38 | The Citadel | Toby Crosley misses the tip | 51-53 |
| 09:36 | Northern Illinois University | Marty Disalvo grabs the board | 51-53 |
| 09:32 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Malizia buries a 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from William Hollomon | 54-53 |
| 09:23 | The Citadel | Mitchell Huynh is fouled on the floor by Marty Disalvo - foul #3 on Marty Disalvo, team foul #5 | 54-53 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign (SG), Randolph Wallace (SF), Shaun Nisbett (PF), Frederick Owens (C) William Hollomon, Richard Malizia, Kenneth Johnson, Marty Disalvo | |
| Subs | The Citadel | William Griffin (PG), Tyron John (SG), George Spikes (SF), William Sheldon (PF) Rafael Johnson, Nicholas Hanson, Eddy Reese, Mitchell Huynh | |
| 09:09 | The Citadel | William Sheldon's fadeaway is rejected by Allen Moeller | 54-53 |
| 09:07 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign gets the rebound | 54-53 |
| 09:02 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign can't connect on a driving attempt in the paint but the foul's on Toby Crosley - foul #2 on Toby Crosley, team foul #4 | 54-53 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Keen (PG) Allen Moeller | |
| Subs | The Citadel | | |
| 09:02 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign makes the 1st free throw | 55-53 |
| 09:02 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign makes the 2nd free throw | 56-53 |
| 08:45 | The Citadel | William Griffin misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 56-53 |
| 08:44 | The Citadel | William Sheldon grabs the offensive board | 56-53 |
| 08:26 | The Citadel | William Griffin misses the easy layup | 56-53 |
| 08:24 | Northern Illinois University | Shaun Nisbett snags the defensive board | 56-53 |
| 08:20 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 56-53 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon (SG), Richard Malizia (SF) Albert Ensign, Randolph Wallace | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Nicholas Hanson (PG) Toby Crosley | |
| 08:05 | The Citadel | William Griffin comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away | 56-53 |
| 08:03 | The Citadel | George Spikes tips it back up and in | 56-55 |
| 07:47 | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon loses the ball out of bounds | 56-55 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller (PG), Kenneth Johnson (PF) Alexander Keen, Frederick Owens | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Rafael Johnson (PG), Mitchell Huynh (PF) Nicholas Hanson, William Sheldon | |
| 07:32 | The Citadel | George Spikes comes up short on the jumper in the paint but the foul's on Shaun Nisbett - foul #3 on Shaun Nisbett, team foul #6 | 56-55 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Marty Disalvo (C) Shaun Nisbett | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Eddy Reese (SF) William Griffin | |
| 07:32 | The Citadel | George Spikes misses the 1st free throw | 56-55 |
| 07:32 | The Citadel | George Spikes misses the 2nd free throw | 56-55 |
| 07:32 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Johnson grabs the defensive rebound | 56-55 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Allen Moeller (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - William Hollomon (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. SF - Richard Malizia (fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. PF - Kenneth Johnson (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. C - Marty Disalvo (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | The Citadel | PG - Rafael Johnson (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Tyron John (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Eddy Reese (fresh) 4 pts. 3 pf. PF - Mitchell Huynh (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - George Spikes (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:17 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Johnson misses short on a turnaround from the baseline | 56-55 |
| 07:15 | Northern Illinois University | Marty Disalvo tips it back up and in | 58-55 |
| 06:57 | The Citadel | Eddy Reese drills a 3 from the right corner | 58-58 |
| 06:37 | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 58-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Toby Crosley (C) George Spikes | |
| 06:22 | The Citadel | Tyron John hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from just outside the lane | 58-58 |
| 06:21 | The Citadel | Rafael Johnson snags the offensive board | 58-58 |
| 06:06 | The Citadel | Allen Moeller is called for the reach on Tyron John - foul #4 on Allen Moeller, team foul #7 | 58-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign (SG), Randolph Wallace (SF) William Hollomon, Richard Malizia | |
| Subs | The Citadel | | |
| 06:06 | The Citadel | Tyron John makes the 1st free throw | 58-59 |
| 06:06 | The Citadel | Tyron John misses the 2nd free throw | 58-59 |
| 06:06 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Johnson gets the rebound | 58-59 |
| 05:39 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away | 58-59 |
| 05:37 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Randolph Wallace | 58-59 |
| 05:20 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 58-59 |
| 05:19 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Kenneth Johnson | 58-59 |
| 05:05 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Johnson scores on a jumper from the left wing set up by Allen Moeller | 60-59 |
| 04:49 | The Citadel | Mitchell Huynh is called for the illegal screen - foul #2 on Mitchell Huynh, team foul #5 | 60-59 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon (SG), Richard Malizia (SF), Shaun Nisbett (PF), Frederick Owens (C) Albert Ensign, Randolph Wallace, Kenneth Johnson, Marty Disalvo | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Nicholas Hanson (PG), William Griffin (SG), George Spikes (SF), William Sheldon (PF) Rafael Johnson, Tyron John, Eddy Reese, Mitchell Huynh | |
| 04:29 | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the right side on a great pass from Shaun Nisbett and he's fouled by William Griffin - foul #2 on William Griffin, team foul #6 | 62-59 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Keen (PG) Allen Moeller | |
| Subs | The Citadel | | |
| 04:29 | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens makes the free throw | 63-59 |
| 04:03 | The Citadel | William Sheldon scores on a fadeaway in the lane on a nice dish by William Griffin | 63-61 |
| 03:48 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Malizia connects on the 3 from the left wing set up by William Hollomon | 66-61 |
| 03:32 | The Citadel | William Griffin hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 66-61 |
| 03:30 | The Citadel | Toby Crosley tips it home | 66-63 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Alexander Keen (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - William Hollomon (fresh) 6 pts. 5 ast. SF - Richard Malizia (fresh) 12 pts. 6 reb. PF - Shaun Nisbett (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. C - Frederick Owens (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | The Citadel | PG - Nicholas Hanson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - William Griffin (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - George Spikes (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - William Sheldon (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. C - Toby Crosley (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 8 reb. | |
| 03:01 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Malizia hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the left side | 66-63 |
| 02:59 | The Citadel | Toby Crosley pulls down the rebound | 66-63 |
| 02:59 | The Citadel | The Citadel calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 66-63 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller (PG), Kenneth Johnson (PF), Marty Disalvo (C) Alexander Keen, Shaun Nisbett, Frederick Owens | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Rafael Johnson (PG), Tyron John (SG), Eddy Reese (SF), Mitchell Huynh (PF) Nicholas Hanson, William Griffin, George Spikes, William Sheldon | |
| 02:39 | The Citadel | Tyron John lays it up and in on a nice dish by Eddy Reese | 66-65 |
| 02:36 | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 66-65 |
| 02:28 | The Citadel | Eddy Reese connects on the 3 pointer from the left wing on a great pass from Rafael Johnson | 66-68 |
| 02:10 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Malizia connects on the fadeaway from the left side set up by Allen Moeller and the foul's on Eddy Reese - foul #4 on Eddy Reese, team foul #7 | 68-68 |
| 02:10 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Malizia misses the free throw | 68-68 |
| 02:10 | The Citadel | Mitchell Huynh grabs the defensive rebound | 68-68 |
| 01:57 | The Citadel | Rafael Johnson makes the jumpshot from the left wing on a nice dish by Toby Crosley | 68-70 |
| 01:33 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Johnson's fadeaway is rejected by Toby Crosley | 68-70 |
| 01:31 | The Citadel | Toby Crosley gets the rebound | 68-70 |
| 01:02 | The Citadel | Mitchell Huynh scores on a 3pt shot from the left wing set up by Rafael Johnson | 68-73 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:56 | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller can't connect on a shot from the right wing | 68-73 |
| 00:54 | The Citadel | Toby Crosley grabs the defensive rebound | 68-73 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:32 | The Citadel | Richard Malizia picks off the pass by Eddy Reese | 68-73 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:26 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Malizia misses long on a turnaround from the right block but he's hacked by Eddy Reese - foul #5 on Eddy Reese, team foul #8 | 68-73 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | The Citadel | George Spikes (SF) Eddy Reese | |
| 00:26 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Malizia misses the 1st free throw | 68-73 |
| 00:26 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Malizia misses the 2nd free throw | 68-73 |
| 00:26 | The Citadel | The rebound goes to George Spikes | 68-73 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:24 | The Citadel | Allen Moeller is called for the reach on George Spikes in the backcourt - foul #5 on Allen Moeller, team foul #8 | 68-73 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Keen (PG) Allen Moeller | |
| Subs | The Citadel | William Griffin (SF), William Sheldon (C) Mitchell Huynh, Toby Crosley | |
| 00:24 | The Citadel | George Spikes makes the 1st free throw | 68-74 |
| 00:24 | The Citadel | George Spikes makes the 2nd free throw | 68-75 |
| 00:19 | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Keen hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 68-75 |
| 00:17 | The Citadel | Tyron John grabs the board | 68-75 |
| 00:17 | The Citadel | The Citadel calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 68-75 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Toby Crosley (C) George Spikes | |
| 00:14 | The Citadel | William Griffin is hacked by Alexander Keen in the backcourt - foul #1 on Alexander Keen, team foul #9 | 68-75 |
| 00:14 | The Citadel | William Griffin makes the 1st free throw | 68-76 |
| 00:14 | The Citadel | William Griffin makes the 2nd free throw | 68-77 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:07 | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon is hacked by Tyron John - foul #3 on Tyron John, team foul #9 | 68-77 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | The Citadel | George Spikes (SF), Mitchell Huynh (PF) William Griffin, William Sheldon | |
| 00:07 | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon misses the 1st free throw | 68-77 |
| 00:07 | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon pulls down the offensive rebound | 68-77 |
| 00:04 | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon knocks in the 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Alexander Keen | 71-77 |
| 00:03 | The Citadel | Tyron John is hacked by William Hollomon in the backcourt - foul #3 on William Hollomon, team foul #10 | 71-77 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | The Citadel | William Griffin (SF), William Sheldon (C) George Spikes, Toby Crosley | |
| 00:03 | The Citadel | Tyron John makes the 1st free throw | 71-78 |
| 00:03 | The Citadel | Tyron John misses the 2nd free throw | 71-78 |
| 00:03 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Kenneth Johnson | 71-78 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Johnson can't connect on a halfcourt shot | 71-78 |