| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - David Swaim (fresh) SG - Edmond Fleeman (fresh) SF - Reuben Korn (fresh) PF - Harry Taylor (fresh) C - Brian Schaberg (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Richard Courtemanche (fresh) SG - James Adams (fresh) SF - Jeffrey Ginsburg (fresh) PF - Michael Walters (fresh) C - Robert Gadberry (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Gadberry wins the tip | 0-0 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 19:48 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Ginsburg jams it on a nice dish by James Adams | 0-2 |
| 19:39 | Central Michigan | Harry Taylor can't connect on a 3 from the right wing | 0-2 |
| 19:37 | Northern Illinois University | James Adams snags the defensive board | 0-2 |
| 19:32 | Northern Illinois University | The short jumper by Richard Courtemanche is denied by Reuben Korn | 0-2 |
| 19:31 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Gadberry tips it home | 0-4 |
| 19:13 | Central Michigan | Reuben Korn hits a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Edmond Fleeman | 3-4 |
| 18:58 | Northern Illinois University | James Adams is fouled on the floor by Edmond Fleeman - foul #1 on Edmond Fleeman, team foul #1 | 3-4 |
| 18:42 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Ginsburg comes up short on the fadeaway from the left wing | 3-4 |
| 18:40 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Gadberry tips it but misses | 3-4 |
| 18:38 | Central Michigan | Reuben Korn grabs the board | 3-4 |
| 18:33 | Central Michigan | David Swaim clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 3-4 |
| 18:32 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Gadberry grabs the board | 3-4 |
| 18:26 | Northern Illinois University | James Adams is whistled for a carry trying to escape the doubleteam | 3-4 |
| 18:10 | Central Michigan | Reuben Korn connects on the 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from Edmond Fleeman | 6-4 |
| 17:50 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Walters misses long on a jumper from just outside the lane | 6-4 |
| 17:49 | Central Michigan | Harry Taylor grabs the defensive rebound | 6-4 |
| 17:43 | Central Michigan | Jeffrey Ginsburg steps in front of the Brian Schaberg pass | 6-4 |
| 17:40 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Courtemanche can't finish the layup | 6-4 |
| 17:39 | Central Michigan | Harry Taylor grabs the defensive rebound | 6-4 |
| 17:28 | Central Michigan | Reuben Korn can't connect on a 3 from the left wing | 6-4 |
| 17:27 | Central Michigan | Brian Schaberg tips it home | 8-4 |
| 17:06 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Courtemanche hits a 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Michael Walters | 8-7 |
| 16:53 | Central Michigan | Brian Schaberg is whistled for traveling | 8-7 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | David Thompson (SF), John Hawley (PF), Joseph Joseph (C) Reuben Korn, Harry Taylor, Brian Schaberg | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Rankin (PG), George Johnson (SG), Vincent Caldwell (SF), Ted Perry (PF), Mark Gray (C) Richard Courtemanche, James Adams, Jeffrey Ginsburg, Michael Walters, Robert Gadberry | |
| 16:34 | Northern Illinois University | The jumper by George Johnson is denied by Joseph Joseph | 8-7 |
| 16:33 | Central Michigan | Joseph Joseph grabs the board | 8-7 |
| 16:25 | Central Michigan | David Swaim is hacked by John Rankin - foul #1 on John Rankin, team foul #1 | 8-7 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Jeffrey Galloway (SG), Victor Johnson (SF) David Swaim, Edmond Fleeman | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 16:19 | Central Michigan | Victor Johnson loses the dribble to George Johnson | 8-7 |
| 16:16 | Northern Illinois University | George Johnson lays it up and in | 8-9 |
| 16:05 | Central Michigan | John Hawley hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right wing | 8-9 |
| 16:03 | Central Michigan | John Hawley can't tip it in | 8-9 |
| 16:02 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Perry gets the rebound | 8-9 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - David Thompson (fresh) SG - Jeffrey Galloway (fresh) SF - Victor Johnson (fresh) PF - John Hawley (fresh) C - Joseph Joseph (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - John Rankin (fresh) SG - George Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Vincent Caldwell (fresh) PF - Ted Perry (fresh) C - Mark Gray (fresh) | |
| 15:43 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Perry drills a 3 pointer from straight away | 8-12 |
| 15:23 | Central Michigan | Jeffrey Galloway is fouled on the floor by Ted Perry - foul #1 on Ted Perry, team foul #2 | 8-12 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | David Swaim (PG), Edmond Fleeman (SG), Reuben Korn (SF), Harry Taylor (PF), Brian Schaberg (C) David Thompson, Jeffrey Galloway, Victor Johnson, John Hawley, Joseph Joseph | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Adams (SG) George Johnson | |
| 15:05 | Central Michigan | Harry Taylor misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 8-12 |
| 15:03 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Caldwell grabs the defensive rebound | 8-12 |
| 14:57 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Schaberg swats the short shot by James Adams | 8-12 |
| 14:55 | Central Michigan | Harry Taylor snags the defensive board | 8-12 |
| 14:42 | Central Michigan | Reuben Korn misses the 3 pointer from the left corner | 8-12 |
| 14:41 | Central Michigan | Brian Schaberg grabs the offensive rebound | 8-12 |
| 14:29 | Central Michigan | Vincent Caldwell steps in front of the Edmond Fleeman pass | 8-12 |
| 14:06 | Northern Illinois University | James Adams's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 8-12 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Joseph Joseph (C) Brian Schaberg | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Courtemanche (PG), Jeffrey Ginsburg (SF), Michael Walters (PF), Robert Gadberry (C) John Rankin, Vincent Caldwell, Ted Perry, Mark Gray | |
| 13:55 | Central Michigan | Reuben Korn throws a bad pass out of bounds | 8-12 |
| 13:32 | Northern Illinois University | Edmond Fleeman takes the ball from Richard Courtemanche | 8-12 |
| 13:18 | Central Michigan | Joseph Joseph hits the front of the rim on the turnaround in the paint but he's hacked by Michael Walters - foul #1 on Michael Walters, team foul #3 | 8-12 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | David Thompson (PG), Jeffrey Galloway (SG) David Swaim, Edmond Fleeman | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 13:18 | Central Michigan | Joseph Joseph makes the 1st free throw | 9-12 |
| 13:18 | Central Michigan | Joseph Joseph makes the 2nd free throw | 10-12 |
| 12:53 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Joseph picks off the pass by Jeffrey Ginsburg | 10-12 |
| 12:44 | Central Michigan | Jeffrey Galloway lays it in on a nice dish by Reuben Korn and the foul's on Jeffrey Ginsburg - foul #1 on Jeffrey Ginsburg, team foul #4 | 12-12 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | John Hawley (PF), Brian Schaberg (C) Harry Taylor, Joseph Joseph | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Rankin (PG), George Johnson (SG), Martin Derr (C) Richard Courtemanche, James Adams, Robert Gadberry | |
| 12:44 | Central Michigan | Jeffrey Galloway makes the free throw | 13-12 |
| 12:34 | Northern Illinois University | John Rankin misses the 3pt shot from the left wing | 13-12 |
| 12:32 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to John Hawley | 13-12 |
| 12:15 | Central Michigan | Brian Schaberg can't connect on a driving attempt in the lane but he's fouled by Michael Walters - foul #2 on Michael Walters, team foul #5 | 13-12 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | David Swaim (PG), Edmond Fleeman (SG) Jeffrey Galloway, Reuben Korn | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Gray (PF) Michael Walters | |
| 12:15 | Central Michigan | Brian Schaberg makes the 1st free throw | 14-12 |
| 12:15 | Central Michigan | Brian Schaberg makes the 2nd free throw | 15-12 |
| 11:49 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Ginsburg clanks a runner in the paint but the foul's on Brian Schaberg - foul #1 on Brian Schaberg, team foul #2 | 15-12 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Adams (SG) George Johnson | |
| 11:49 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Ginsburg makes the 1st free throw | 15-13 |
| 11:49 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Ginsburg makes the 2nd free throw | 15-14 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - David Swaim (fresh) SG - Edmond Fleeman (fresh) 2 ast. SF - David Thompson (fresh) PF - John Hawley (fresh) 2 reb. C - Brian Schaberg (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - John Rankin (fresh) SG - James Adams (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Jeffrey Ginsburg (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Mark Gray (fresh) C - Martin Derr (fresh) | |
| 11:23 | Central Michigan | David Thompson hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 15-14 |
| 11:22 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Ginsburg grabs the defensive rebound | 15-14 |
| 11:05 | Northern Illinois University | David Thompson steps in front of the Mark Gray pass | 15-14 |
| 11:01 | Central Michigan | David Thompson hits the finger roll | 17-14 |
| 10:42 | Northern Illinois University | James Adams evades the doubleteam and hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 17-17 |
| 10:34 | Central Michigan | John Hawley can't finish the layup | 17-17 |
| 10:33 | Central Michigan | David Thompson tips it but misses | 17-17 |
| 10:31 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Mark Gray | 17-17 |
| 10:26 | Northern Illinois University | John Rankin can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away | 17-17 |
| 10:25 | Central Michigan | David Thompson snags the defensive board | 17-17 |
| 10:11 | Central Michigan | John Hawley blows the layup | 17-17 |
| 10:09 | Central Michigan | Brian Schaberg gets the offensive rebound | 17-17 |
| 10:04 | Central Michigan | David Thompson hits a 3 from the left wing on a great pass from David Swaim | 20-17 |
| 09:48 | Northern Illinois University | David Thompson takes the ball from John Rankin | 20-17 |
| 09:28 | Central Michigan | John Hawley lays it in and the foul's on Mark Gray - foul #1 on Mark Gray, team foul #6 | 22-17 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Victor Johnson (PG), Jeffrey Galloway (SG), Reuben Korn (SF), Joseph Joseph (C) David Swaim, Edmond Fleeman, David Thompson, Brian Schaberg | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Courtemanche (PG), George Johnson (SG), Vincent Caldwell (SF), Ted Perry (PF), Robert Gadberry (C) John Rankin, James Adams, Jeffrey Ginsburg, Mark Gray, Martin Derr | |
| 09:28 | Central Michigan | John Hawley makes the free throw | 23-17 |
| 09:15 | Northern Illinois University | John Hawley is called for the reach on Vincent Caldwell - foul #1 on John Hawley, team foul #3 | 23-17 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Harry Taylor (PF) John Hawley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 09:09 | Northern Illinois University | George Johnson misses short on a jumpshot from the right side | 23-17 |
| 09:08 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Gadberry tips it back up and in | 23-19 |
| 08:50 | Central Michigan | Reuben Korn knocks in the 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Jeffrey Galloway | 26-19 |
| 08:27 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Perry misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the right side but the foul's on Jeffrey Galloway - foul #1 on Jeffrey Galloway, team foul #4 | 26-19 |
| 08:27 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Perry makes the 1st free throw | 26-20 |
| 08:27 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Perry makes the 2nd free throw | 26-21 |
| 08:04 | Central Michigan | Reuben Korn misses badly on a 3 from the right wing | 26-21 |
| 08:02 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Gadberry grabs the defensive rebound | 26-21 |
| 07:54 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Gadberry misses short on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 26-21 |
| 07:52 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Perry snags the offensive board | 26-21 |
| 07:34 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Galloway picks off the pass by George Johnson | 26-21 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Victor Johnson (fresh) SG - Jeffrey Galloway (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Reuben Korn (fresh) 9 pts. PF - Harry Taylor (fresh) 3 reb. C - Joseph Joseph (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Richard Courtemanche (fresh) 3 pts. SG - George Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Vincent Caldwell (fresh) PF - Ted Perry (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Robert Gadberry (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 07:15 | Central Michigan | Reuben Korn comes up short on the 3 from straight away | 26-21 |
| 07:13 | Central Michigan | Harry Taylor tips it back up and in | 28-21 |
| 07:09 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Perry is called for a charge - foul #2 on Ted Perry, team foul #7 | 28-21 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | David Swaim (PG), Edmond Fleeman (SG), John Hawley (C) Victor Johnson, Jeffrey Galloway, Joseph Joseph | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Adams (SG), John Rankin (SF), Mark Gray (PF), Martin Derr (C) Richard Courtemanche, Vincent Caldwell, Ted Perry, Robert Gadberry | |
| 06:59 | Central Michigan | Reuben Korn buries a 3pt shot from the right wing | 31-21 |
| 06:44 | Northern Illinois University | George Johnson misses long on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane but the foul's on Harry Taylor - foul #1 on Harry Taylor, team foul #5 | 31-21 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | David Thompson (SF), Brian Schaberg (C) Reuben Korn, John Hawley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Ginsburg (SF) John Rankin | |
| 06:44 | Northern Illinois University | George Johnson misses the 1st free throw | 31-21 |
| 06:44 | Northern Illinois University | George Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 31-22 |
| 06:19 | Central Michigan | David Thompson misses long on a shot from just outside the lane | 31-22 |
| 06:17 | Central Michigan | Harry Taylor tips it in | 33-22 |
| 06:12 | Northern Illinois University | George Johnson connects on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from James Adams | 33-24 |
| 05:59 | Central Michigan | Harry Taylor misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 33-24 |
| 05:57 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Gray gets the rebound | 33-24 |
| 05:49 | Northern Illinois University | James Adams splits the doubleteam but misses short on a floater in the lane | 33-24 |
| 05:47 | Central Michigan | Brian Schaberg pulls down the rebound | 33-24 |
| 05:29 | Central Michigan | David Swaim's pass is intercepted by Jeffrey Ginsburg | 33-24 |
| 05:18 | Northern Illinois University | David Thompson is called for the reach on Mark Gray - foul #1 on David Thompson, team foul #6 | 33-24 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Reuben Korn (SF), John Hawley (PF), Joseph Joseph (C) David Thompson, Harry Taylor, Brian Schaberg | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Courtemanche (PG), John Rankin (SF), Robert Gadberry (C) George Johnson, Jeffrey Ginsburg, Martin Derr | |
| 04:56 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Courtemanche loses the dribble to David Swaim | 33-24 |
| 04:52 | Central Michigan | Reuben Korn lays it in on a nice dish by David Swaim | 35-24 |
| 04:29 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Courtemanche is hacked by John Hawley - foul #2 on John Hawley, team foul #7 | 35-24 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | David Thompson (SF) John Hawley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 04:29 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Courtemanche misses the 1st free throw | 35-24 |
| 04:29 | Central Michigan | Joseph Joseph grabs the defensive rebound | 35-24 |
| 04:20 | Central Michigan | Robert Gadberry is called for the reach on David Thompson - foul #1 on Robert Gadberry, team foul #8 | 35-24 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Harry Taylor (PF) David Swaim | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 04:20 | Central Michigan | David Thompson makes the 1st free throw | 36-24 |
| 04:20 | Central Michigan | David Thompson makes the 2nd free throw | 37-24 |
| 04:07 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Joseph denies the turnaround by John Rankin | 37-24 |
| 04:06 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Gadberry tips it back up and in | 37-26 |
| 03:47 | Central Michigan | Joseph Joseph buries a shot in the paint on a great pass from David Thompson and he's hacked by Robert Gadberry - foul #2 on Robert Gadberry, team foul #9 | 39-26 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Jeffrey Galloway (SG), John Hawley (PF) Edmond Fleeman, Harry Taylor | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Caldwell (SG), Jeffrey Ginsburg (SF), Michael Walters (PF), Ted Perry (C) Richard Courtemanche, James Adams, Mark Gray, Robert Gadberry | |
| 03:47 | Central Michigan | Joseph Joseph makes the free throw | 40-26 |
| 03:24 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Caldwell misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 40-26 |
| 03:23 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Ginsburg gets the offensive rebound | 40-26 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - David Thompson (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Jeffrey Galloway (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Reuben Korn (fresh) 14 pts. PF - John Hawley (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Joseph Joseph (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - John Rankin (fresh) SG - Vincent Caldwell (fresh) SF - Jeffrey Ginsburg (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Michael Walters (fresh) C - Ted Perry (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 03:01 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Ginsburg can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 40-26 |
| 02:59 | Central Michigan | Jeffrey Galloway gets the rebound | 40-26 |
| 02:53 | Central Michigan | Reuben Korn drills a 3 from the right corner set up by Jeffrey Galloway | 43-26 |
| 02:34 | Northern Illinois University | Reuben Korn steals it from Vincent Caldwell | 43-26 |
| 02:21 | Central Michigan | Joseph Joseph drills a jumper in the lane on a great pass from Jeffrey Galloway | 45-26 |
| 02:07 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Walters clanks a runner in the paint | 45-26 |
| 02:05 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Walters tips it but misses | 45-26 |
| 02:04 | Central Michigan | Reuben Korn grabs the defensive rebound | 45-26 |
| 01:59 | Central Michigan | Reuben Korn loses the dribble to John Rankin | 45-26 |
| 01:39 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Walters hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the free throw line | 45-26 |
| 01:38 | Central Michigan | Joseph Joseph gets the rebound | 45-26 |
| 01:32 | Central Michigan | John Hawley is hacked by Michael Walters - foul #3 on Michael Walters, team foul #10 | 45-26 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | David Swaim (PG), Edmond Fleeman (SG), Brian Schaberg (C) Jeffrey Galloway, Reuben Korn, Joseph Joseph | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Courtemanche (PG), James Adams (SG), Martin Derr (PF), Robert Gadberry (C) John Rankin, Vincent Caldwell, Michael Walters, Ted Perry | |
| 01:32 | Central Michigan | John Hawley makes the 1st free throw | 46-26 |
| 01:32 | Central Michigan | John Hawley makes the 2nd free throw | 47-26 |
| 01:18 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Gadberry knocks in the floater from the right block on a great pass from James Adams out of a doubleteam | 47-28 |
| 01:05 | Central Michigan | Brian Schaberg connects on the jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by David Thompson | 49-28 |
| 01:00 | Northern Illinois University | Edmond Fleeman is called for the reach on James Adams - foul #2 on Edmond Fleeman, team foul #8 | 49-28 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Victor Johnson (SF), Harry Taylor (PF) David Thompson, John Hawley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Gray (PF) Jeffrey Ginsburg | |
| 01:00 | Northern Illinois University | James Adams makes the 1st free throw | 49-29 |
| 01:00 | Northern Illinois University | James Adams makes the 2nd free throw | 49-30 |
| 00:40 | Central Michigan | David Swaim can't connect on a floater from the right side but he's hacked by Martin Derr - foul #1 on Martin Derr, team foul #11 | 49-30 |
| 00:40 | Central Michigan | David Swaim makes the 1st free throw | 50-30 |
| 00:40 | Central Michigan | David Swaim makes the 2nd free throw | 51-30 |
| 00:24 | Northern Illinois University | James Adams splits the doubleteam and buries a runner from close range set up by Mark Gray and he's hacked by Edmond Fleeman - foul #3 on Edmond Fleeman, team foul #9 | 51-32 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Jeffrey Galloway (SG) Edmond Fleeman | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Caldwell (SF) Martin Derr | |
| 00:24 | Northern Illinois University | James Adams misses the free throw | 51-32 |
| 00:24 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Brian Schaberg | 51-32 |
| 00:00 | Central Michigan | Brian Schaberg hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the free throw line | 51-32 |