| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Allen Moeller (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - William Hollomon (fresh) 9 pts. SF - Richard Malizia (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Kenneth Johnson (fresh) 6 pts. 9 reb. C - Marty Disalvo (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - James Lorkowski (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Douglas Wiseman (fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl. SF - Gary Mayfield (fresh) PF - Martin Richardson (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Mark Leisure (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Malizia inbounds the ball | 41-25 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 19:43 | Northern Illinois University | The jump hook by Richard Malizia is blocked by Martin Richardson | 41-25 |
| 19:41 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Johnson tips it in | 43-25 |
| 19:24 | Western Michigan | Gary Mayfield is whistled for traveling | 43-25 |
| 19:21 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Malizia is whistled for traveling in the backcourt | 43-25 |
| 19:05 | Western Michigan | James Lorkowski connects on the 3 pointer from straight away | 43-28 |
| 18:45 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Mayfield steals it from Kenneth Johnson | 43-28 |
| 18:40 | Western Michigan | James Lorkowski hits the finger roll on a great pass from Gary Mayfield | 43-30 |
| 18:20 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Malizia is hacked by Douglas Wiseman - foul #2 on Douglas Wiseman, team foul #1 | 43-30 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Shaun Nisbett (C) Marty Disalvo | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Junior Vest (SG), Tony Swanson (SF), John Lilly (PF), Richard Harrison (C) Douglas Wiseman, Gary Mayfield, Martin Richardson, Mark Leisure | |
| 18:00 | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller misses the wide open jumper from the right wing | 43-30 |
| 17:58 | Western Michigan | Tony Swanson pulls down the rebound | 43-30 |
| 17:41 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Johnson is called for the reach on John Lilly - foul #2 on Kenneth Johnson, team foul #1 | 43-30 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Keen (PG), Albert Ensign (SG), Randolph Wallace (SF), Frederick Owens (C) Allen Moeller, William Hollomon, Richard Malizia, Kenneth Johnson | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Troy Knox (SG) James Lorkowski | |
| 17:30 | Western Michigan | Richard Harrison misses the turnaround from the baseline | 43-30 |
| 17:29 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign grabs the board | 43-30 |
| 17:25 | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Keen is called for a moving pick in the backcourt - foul #1 on Alexander Keen, team foul #2 | 43-30 |
| 17:18 | Western Michigan | Frederick Owens steps in front of the Tony Swanson pass | 43-30 |
| 17:11 | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Wallace hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 43-30 |
| 17:10 | Northern Illinois University | Shaun Nisbett pulls down the offensive rebound | 43-30 |
| 17:00 | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens comes up short on the jumpshot from the right wing | 43-30 |
| 16:59 | Western Michigan | Junior Vest grabs the board | 43-30 |
| 16:39 | Western Michigan | Troy Knox can't finish the layup but he's fouled by Albert Ensign - foul #2 on Albert Ensign, team foul #3 | 43-30 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller (PG), Marty Disalvo (C) Alexander Keen, Frederick Owens | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Douglas Wiseman (SG), Anthony Steinmetz (SF), Martin Richardson (PF), Mark Leisure (C) Junior Vest, Tony Swanson, John Lilly, Richard Harrison | |
| 16:39 | Western Michigan | Troy Knox makes the 1st free throw | 43-31 |
| 16:39 | Western Michigan | Troy Knox makes the 2nd free throw | 43-32 |
| 16:37 | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 43-32 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon (SG), Richard Malizia (SF) Randolph Wallace, Shaun Nisbett | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Lorkowski (PG) Troy Knox | |
| 16:25 | Western Michigan | Anthony Steinmetz hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from close range | 43-32 |
| 16:24 | Western Michigan | Mark Leisure tips it home | 43-34 |
| 16:19 | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon misses short on an open pull-up jumper from the left side | 43-34 |
| 16:18 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Douglas Wiseman | 43-34 |
| 15:56 | Western Michigan | Anthony Steinmetz hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 43-34 |
| 15:54 | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon snags the defensive board | 43-34 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Allen Moeller (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - William Hollomon (fresh) 9 pts. SF - Richard Malizia (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Albert Ensign (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Marty Disalvo (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - James Lorkowski (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - Douglas Wiseman (fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl. SF - Anthony Steinmetz (fresh) PF - Martin Richardson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Mark Leisure (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:50 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Steinmetz steals it from Allen Moeller in the backcourt | 43-34 |
| 15:42 | Western Michigan | Douglas Wiseman misses badly on a 3pt shot from straight away | 43-34 |
| 15:41 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Richard Malizia | 43-34 |
| 15:39 | Northern Illinois University | James Lorkowski is called for the reach on Allen Moeller in the backcourt - foul #3 on James Lorkowski, team foul #2 | 43-34 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Johnson (PF) Albert Ensign | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Gary Mayfield (SF), John Lilly (PF) Anthony Steinmetz, Martin Richardson | |
| 15:21 | Northern Illinois University | Marty Disalvo banks in the wide open layup on a great pass from William Hollomon | 45-34 |
| 15:05 | Western Michigan | James Lorkowski lays it up and in on a great pass from Gary Mayfield | 45-36 |
| 14:45 | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller is fouled on the floor by James Lorkowski - foul #4 on James Lorkowski, team foul #3 | 45-36 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Keen (PG), Randolph Wallace (SF), Shaun Nisbett (C) Allen Moeller, Richard Malizia, Marty Disalvo | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Junior Vest (PG), Troy Knox (SG), Martin Richardson (PF), Richard Harrison (C) James Lorkowski, Douglas Wiseman, John Lilly, Mark Leisure | |
| 14:32 | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Keen hits a fadeaway from the free throw line set up by William Hollomon | 47-36 |
| 14:19 | Western Michigan | Martin Richardson misses short on a 3 from the left corner | 47-36 |
| 14:18 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Shaun Nisbett | 47-36 |
| 14:01 | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Keen knocks in the shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Kenneth Johnson and the foul's on Richard Harrison - foul #3 on Richard Harrison, team foul #4 | 49-36 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign (SG), Frederick Owens (C) William Hollomon, Kenneth Johnson | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Tony Swanson (SF) Gary Mayfield | |
| 14:01 | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Keen makes the free throw | 50-36 |
| 13:34 | Western Michigan | Martin Richardson lays it up and in set up by Troy Knox | 50-38 |
| 13:29 | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Wallace throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 50-38 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller (PG) Alexander Keen | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Lilly (PF), Mark Leisure (C) Martin Richardson, Richard Harrison | |
| 13:16 | Western Michigan | John Lilly can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by Albert Ensign - foul #3 on Albert Ensign, team foul #4 | 50-38 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Malizia (SF) Randolph Wallace | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Douglas Wiseman (SG) Junior Vest | |
| 13:16 | Western Michigan | John Lilly makes the 1st free throw | 50-39 |
| 13:16 | Western Michigan | John Lilly makes the 2nd free throw | 50-40 |
| 13:00 | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller drills a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 52-40 |
| 12:49 | Western Michigan | John Lilly hits the front of the rim on the runner from the right block but he's hacked by Shaun Nisbett - foul #2 on Shaun Nisbett, team foul #5 | 52-40 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Keen (SG), Tracy Parker (PF) Albert Ensign, Shaun Nisbett | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Junior Vest (PG) Troy Knox | |
| 12:49 | Western Michigan | John Lilly makes the 1st free throw | 52-41 |
| 12:49 | Western Michigan | John Lilly makes the 2nd free throw | 52-42 |
| 12:28 | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Keen hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the left side | 52-42 |
| 12:26 | Western Michigan | Tony Swanson gets the rebound | 52-42 |
| 12:22 | Western Michigan | Junior Vest hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right side | 52-42 |
| 12:21 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Malizia grabs the board | 52-42 |
| 12:16 | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller connects on the jumpshot from the left wing on a great pass from Frederick Owens and the foul's on John Lilly - foul #2 on John Lilly, team foul #5 | 54-42 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Wallace (SF), Kenneth Johnson (PF), Marty Disalvo (C) Richard Malizia, Tracy Parker, Frederick Owens | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Anthony Steinmetz (SF), Martin Richardson (PF) Tony Swanson, John Lilly | |
| 12:16 | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller misses the free throw | 54-42 |
| 12:16 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Mark Leisure | 54-42 |
| 12:03 | Western Michigan | Mark Leisure double dribbles | 54-42 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon (SG) Allen Moeller | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 11:49 | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon connects on the open jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Marty Disalvo | 56-42 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Alexander Keen (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - William Hollomon (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SF - Randolph Wallace (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Kenneth Johnson (fresh) 8 pts. 10 reb. C - Marty Disalvo (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Junior Vest (fairly fresh) 7 pts. SG - Douglas Wiseman (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl. SF - Anthony Steinmetz (fresh) PF - Martin Richardson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Mark Leisure (tiring) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:29 | Western Michigan | Douglas Wiseman can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 56-42 |
| 11:28 | Western Michigan | Martin Richardson misses the tip | 56-42 |
| 11:27 | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Wallace grabs the board | 56-42 |
| 11:22 | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Wallace is open and buries a fadeaway jumper from the left side on a great pass from Alexander Keen | 58-42 |
| 10:58 | Western Michigan | Douglas Wiseman is hacked by William Hollomon - foul #1 on William Hollomon, team foul #6 | 58-42 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller (PG), Albert Ensign (SG), Richard Malizia (SF), Shaun Nisbett (PF), Tracy Parker (C) Alexander Keen, William Hollomon, Randolph Wallace, Kenneth Johnson, Marty Disalvo | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Troy Knox (PG), Gary Mayfield (SF), John Lilly (PF), Richard Harrison (C) Junior Vest, Anthony Steinmetz, Martin Richardson, Mark Leisure | |
| 10:52 | Western Michigan | Albert Ensign steals the ball from Douglas Wiseman | 58-42 |
| 10:48 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign lays it up and in | 60-42 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 10:34 | Western Michigan | Richard Harrison hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away | 60-42 |
| 10:32 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign grabs the board | 60-42 |
| 10:13 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign is called for the illegal screen - foul #4 on Albert Ensign, team foul #7 | 60-42 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Wallace (SG), Frederick Owens (C) Albert Ensign, Tracy Parker | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Tony Swanson (SG) Douglas Wiseman | |
| 09:57 | Western Michigan | Troy Knox drills a runner from close range and the foul's on Shaun Nisbett - foul #3 on Shaun Nisbett, team foul #8 | 60-44 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon (SG), Kenneth Johnson (PF) Randolph Wallace, Frederick Owens | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Anthony Steinmetz (SF) Gary Mayfield | |
| 09:57 | Western Michigan | Troy Knox makes the free throw | 60-45 |
| 09:38 | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon is open and scores on a fadeaway jumper from the right side on a great pass from Allen Moeller | 62-45 |
| 09:20 | Western Michigan | John Lilly buries a 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Anthony Steinmetz | 62-48 |
| 09:18 | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt | 62-48 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Keen (PG), Randolph Wallace (SF), Marty Disalvo (C) Allen Moeller, Richard Malizia, Shaun Nisbett | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Junior Vest (PG), Douglas Wiseman (SG), Gary Mayfield (SF), Martin Richardson (PF) Troy Knox, Tony Swanson, Anthony Steinmetz, Richard Harrison | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 08:56 | Western Michigan | Gary Mayfield hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the free throw line | 62-48 |
| 08:54 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Johnson gets the rebound | 62-48 |
| 08:29 | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon is fouled on the floor by Douglas Wiseman - foul #3 on Douglas Wiseman, team foul #6 | 62-48 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Tracy Parker (PF), Frederick Owens (C) Kenneth Johnson, Marty Disalvo | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Mark Leisure (C) John Lilly | |
| 08:18 | Northern Illinois University | Tracy Parker is called for a pushoff foul - foul #1 on Tracy Parker, team foul #9 | 62-48 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller (PG), Richard Malizia (SF) Alexander Keen, William Hollomon | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Anthony Steinmetz (SF) Gary Mayfield | |
| 08:01 | Western Michigan | Junior Vest makes the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Anthony Steinmetz | 62-50 |
| 07:42 | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller is whistled for traveling | 62-50 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign (SG), Shaun Nisbett (PF) Randolph Wallace, Tracy Parker | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Lorkowski (PG), Troy Knox (SG), Tony Swanson (SF) Junior Vest, Douglas Wiseman, Anthony Steinmetz | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Allen Moeller (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. SG - Albert Ensign (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. 4 pf. SF - Richard Malizia (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. PF - Shaun Nisbett (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. C - Frederick Owens (fresh) 1 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - James Lorkowski (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. SG - Troy Knox (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Tony Swanson (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Martin Richardson (tiring) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Mark Leisure (tiring) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 07:19 | Western Michigan | Mark Leisure hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the left side | 62-50 |
| 07:17 | Western Michigan | Troy Knox misses the tip | 62-50 |
| 07:16 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign snags the defensive board | 62-50 |
| 07:11 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign misses badly on a jumper from the right side | 62-50 |
| 07:09 | Western Michigan | Martin Richardson grabs the board | 62-50 |
| 06:54 | Western Michigan | Mark Leisure misses the jump hook from close range | 62-50 |
| 06:52 | Western Michigan | Martin Richardson tips it in | 62-52 |
| 06:50 | Northern Illinois University | Troy Knox is called for the reach on Richard Malizia in the backcourt - foul #1 on Troy Knox, team foul #7 | 62-52 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Keen (PG), William Hollomon (SG), Kenneth Johnson (PF), Marty Disalvo (C) Allen Moeller, Albert Ensign, Shaun Nisbett, Frederick Owens | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Richard Harrison (PF), John Lilly (C) Martin Richardson, Mark Leisure | |
| 06:50 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Malizia makes the 1st free throw | 63-52 |
| 06:50 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Malizia makes the 2nd free throw | 64-52 |
| 06:24 | Western Michigan | John Lilly hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right side | 64-52 |
| 06:23 | Western Michigan | Richard Harrison misses the tip | 64-52 |
| 06:21 | Western Michigan | James Lorkowski tips it in | 64-54 |
| 05:59 | Northern Illinois University | Tony Swanson swats the shot by William Hollomon | 64-54 |
| 05:57 | Western Michigan | Richard Harrison pulls down the rebound | 64-54 |
| 05:52 | Western Michigan | James Lorkowski clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner | 64-54 |
| 05:51 | Northern Illinois University | Marty Disalvo grabs the defensive rebound | 64-54 |
| 05:44 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Malizia makes the 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Alexander Keen | 67-54 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 05:39 | Western Michigan | James Lorkowski lays it in on a nice dish by Troy Knox | 67-56 |
| 05:23 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Johnson connects on the fadeaway in the lane on a great pass from William Hollomon and he's fouled by John Lilly - foul #3 on John Lilly, team foul #8 | 69-56 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller (PG), Albert Ensign (SG), Randolph Wallace (SF), Shaun Nisbett (C) Alexander Keen, William Hollomon, Richard Malizia, Marty Disalvo | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Douglas Wiseman (SG), Gary Mayfield (SF), Mark Leisure (C) Troy Knox, Tony Swanson, Richard Harrison | |
| 05:23 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Johnson makes the free throw | 70-56 |
| 04:59 | Western Michigan | Gary Mayfield misses the easy layup | 70-56 |
| 04:57 | Western Michigan | James Lorkowski snags the offensive board | 70-56 |
| 04:42 | Western Michigan | James Lorkowski is whistled for a charge - foul #5 on James Lorkowski, team foul #9 | 70-56 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens (C) Kenneth Johnson | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Junior Vest (PG), Martin Richardson (PF) James Lorkowski, John Lilly | |
| 04:17 | Northern Illinois University | Junior Vest takes the ball from Shaun Nisbett | 70-56 |
| 04:14 | Western Michigan | Junior Vest lays it up and in | 70-58 |
| 03:53 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign is called for a charge - foul #5 on Albert Ensign, team foul #10 | 70-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon (SG), Marty Disalvo (C) Albert Ensign, Frederick Owens | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Anthony Steinmetz (SF) Gary Mayfield | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 03:38 | Western Michigan | Junior Vest misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 70-58 |
| 03:37 | Northern Illinois University | Marty Disalvo snags the defensive board | 70-58 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Allen Moeller (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. SG - William Hollomon (fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. SF - Randolph Wallace (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Shaun Nisbett (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. C - Marty Disalvo (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Junior Vest (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 stl. SG - Douglas Wiseman (tiring) 5 pts. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - Anthony Steinmetz (fresh) PF - Martin Richardson (tiring) 8 pts. 7 reb. C - Mark Leisure (tiring) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 03:35 | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon is hacked by Martin Richardson in the backcourt - foul #1 on Martin Richardson, team foul #10 | 70-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Keen (PG), Richard Malizia (SF), Tracy Parker (PF) Allen Moeller, Randolph Wallace, Shaun Nisbett | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Lilly (C) Mark Leisure | |
| 03:35 | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon makes the 1st free throw | 71-58 |
| 03:35 | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon makes the 2nd free throw | 72-58 |
| 03:24 | Western Michigan | Martin Richardson can't finish the layup but he's hacked by William Hollomon - foul #2 on William Hollomon, team foul #11 | 72-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Richard Harrison (C) John Lilly | |
| 03:24 | Western Michigan | Martin Richardson makes the 1st free throw | 72-59 |
| 03:24 | Western Michigan | Martin Richardson makes the 2nd free throw | 72-60 |
| 03:11 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Malizia is wide open but clanks a jumpshot from the left side | 72-60 |
| 03:10 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Malizia grabs the offensive board | 72-60 |
| 02:53 | Northern Illinois University | Marty Disalvo misses the fadeaway in the lane | 72-60 |
| 02:52 | Northern Illinois University | Marty Disalvo tips it in | 74-60 |
| 02:34 | Western Michigan | Anthony Steinmetz misses the 3 pointer from straight away | 74-60 |
| 02:33 | Western Michigan | Martin Richardson gets the offensive rebound | 74-60 |
| 02:23 | Western Michigan | Douglas Wiseman buries a 3pt shot from the left wing | 74-63 |
| 02:23 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 74-63 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Allen Moeller (PG), Kenneth Johnson (PF) Alexander Keen, Tracy Parker | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Troy Knox (PG), Tony Swanson (SG), Gary Mayfield (SF), John Lilly (C) Junior Vest, Douglas Wiseman, Anthony Steinmetz, Martin Richardson | |
| 02:02 | Northern Illinois University | Marty Disalvo connects on the turnaround from the baseline on a nice dish by Allen Moeller | 76-63 |
| 01:55 | Western Michigan | John Lilly hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 76-63 |
| 01:54 | Western Michigan | John Lilly gets the offensive rebound | 76-63 |
| 01:48 | Western Michigan | Richard Harrison scores on a jumper in the lane and he's hacked by William Hollomon - foul #3 on William Hollomon, team foul #12 | 76-65 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lovely (PG), Alexander Keen (SG), Randolph Wallace (SF), Shaun Nisbett (PF), Frederick Owens (C) Allen Moeller, William Hollomon, Richard Malizia, Kenneth Johnson, Marty Disalvo | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Junior Vest (PG) Gary Mayfield | |
| 01:48 | Western Michigan | Richard Harrison misses the free throw | 76-65 |
| 01:48 | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens pulls down the rebound | 76-65 |
| 01:26 | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Wallace misses badly on a fadeaway from the right block but he's fouled by Tony Swanson - foul #1 on Tony Swanson, team foul #11 | 76-65 |
| 01:26 | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Wallace makes the 1st free throw | 77-65 |
| 01:26 | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Wallace misses the 2nd free throw | 77-65 |
| 01:26 | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens gets the offensive rebound | 77-65 |
| 01:16 | Northern Illinois University | Shaun Nisbett throws a bad pass out of bounds | 77-65 |
| 01:08 | Western Michigan | Junior Vest makes the jumper from the right wing | 77-67 |
| 01:03 | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Keen can't connect on a floater from the left wing | 77-67 |
| 01:02 | Western Michigan | Tony Swanson grabs the defensive rebound | 77-67 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:56 | Western Michigan | Tony Swanson misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 77-67 |
| 00:54 | Northern Illinois University | Shaun Nisbett snags the defensive board | 77-67 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:53 | Northern Illinois University | Shaun Nisbett is fouled in the backcourt by Troy Knox - foul #2 on Troy Knox, team foul #12 | 77-67 |
| 00:53 | Northern Illinois University | Shaun Nisbett makes the 1st free throw | 78-67 |
| 00:53 | Northern Illinois University | Shaun Nisbett makes the 2nd free throw | 79-67 |
| 00:48 | Western Michigan | Joseph Lovely steps in front of the Richard Harrison pass | 79-67 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:20 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lovely misses short on a floater from the left wing but he's fouled by John Lilly - foul #4 on John Lilly, team foul #13 | 79-67 |
| 00:20 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lovely makes the 1st free throw | 80-67 |
| 00:20 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lovely makes the 2nd free throw | 81-67 |
| 00:15 | Western Michigan | Randolph Wallace takes the ball from John Lilly | 81-67 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Lovely runs out the clock | 81-67 |