| Lineup | Ball State | PG - Richard Eubank (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Todd Harris (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Michael Amann (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Raymond Tomasini (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. C - Steven Ives (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - William Lathem (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - William Telford (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Virgil Butler (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. PF - Wesley Latch (fresh) 2 reb. C - William Luz (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Ball State | Michael Amann inbounds the ball | 36-29 |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:36 | Ball State | Raymond Tomasini can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away | 36-29 |
| 19:35 | Ball State | Michael Amann grabs the offensive rebound | 36-29 |
| 19:25 | Ball State | Raymond Tomasini can't connect on a jumper from the left block but he's hacked by Virgil Butler - foul #2 on Virgil Butler, team foul #1 | 36-29 |
| 19:25 | Ball State | Raymond Tomasini misses the 1st free throw | 36-29 |
| 19:25 | Ball State | Raymond Tomasini makes the 2nd free throw | 37-29 |
| 19:11 | Northern Illinois University | William Lathem scores on a jump hook from the baseline on a nice dish by William Luz and he's fouled by Steven Ives - foul #2 on Steven Ives, team foul #1 | 37-31 |
| 19:11 | Northern Illinois University | William Lathem misses the free throw | 37-31 |
| 19:11 | Ball State | Raymond Tomasini grabs the board | 37-31 |
| 18:44 | Ball State | Michael Amann buries a 3 pointer from straight away set up by Richard Eubank | 40-31 |
| 18:23 | Northern Illinois University | Wesley Latch buries a driving attempt from the right block on a great pass from William Lathem | 40-33 |
| 18:08 | Ball State | Todd Harris buries a 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Michael Amann | 43-33 |
| 17:48 | Northern Illinois University | William Lathem scores on a 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from William Luz | 43-36 |
| 17:30 | Ball State | Raymond Tomasini loses the ball out of bounds | 43-36 |
| Subs | Ball State | Joseph Sander (C) Steven Ives | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gerard Glasco (C) William Luz | |
| 17:15 | Northern Illinois University | Wesley Latch makes the fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a great pass from William Lathem | 43-38 |
| 16:54 | Ball State | Richard Eubank drills a 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Raymond Tomasini | 46-38 |
| 16:36 | Northern Illinois University | Wesley Latch misses badly on a floater near the basket | 46-38 |
| 16:35 | Ball State | The rebound goes to Joseph Sander | 46-38 |
| 16:27 | Ball State | Michael Amann can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 46-38 |
| 16:25 | Ball State | Todd Harris snags the offensive board | 46-38 |
| 16:07 | Ball State | Richard Eubank can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 46-38 |
| 16:06 | Northern Illinois University | Wesley Latch pulls down the rebound | 46-38 |
| 16:00 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Amann takes the ball from Virgil Butler | 46-38 |
| 15:56 | Ball State | Todd Harris lays it up and in on a nice dish by Michael Amann | 48-38 |
| Lineup | Ball State | PG - Richard Eubank (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. SG - Todd Harris (fairly fresh) 7 pts. SF - Michael Amann (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. PF - Raymond Tomasini (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. C - Joseph Sander (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - William Lathem (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. SG - William Telford (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SF - Virgil Butler (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. PF - Wesley Latch (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Gerard Glasco (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:45 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Sander denies the turnaround by Gerard Glasco | 48-38 |
| 15:43 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Gerard Glasco | 48-38 |
| 15:33 | Northern Illinois University | Virgil Butler's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 48-38 |
| Subs | Ball State | Warren Arner (PG), Dustin Penniman (SG), James Johnson (SF), Steven Ives (C) Richard Eubank, Todd Harris, Michael Amann, Raymond Tomasini | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Birkland (PG), Jamie Hood (SG), James Kuhn (SF), William Luz (C) William Lathem, William Telford, Virgil Butler, Wesley Latch | |
| 15:06 | Ball State | Steven Ives connects on the floater from just outside the lane | 50-38 |
| 14:47 | Northern Illinois University | Jamie Hood banks in the layup | 50-40 |
| 14:28 | Ball State | Warren Arner connects on the 3 pointer from the right corner set up by James Johnson | 53-40 |
| 14:09 | Northern Illinois University | James Kuhn comes up short on the turnaround from the left block | 53-40 |
| 14:07 | Ball State | Joseph Sander pulls down the rebound | 53-40 |
| 14:01 | Ball State | James Johnson misses long on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 53-40 |
| 14:00 | Northern Illinois University | William Luz pulls down the rebound | 53-40 |
| 13:55 | Northern Illinois University | James Birkland scores on a jumpshot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by James Kuhn | 53-42 |
| 13:28 | Ball State | James Johnson can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 53-42 |
| 13:26 | Northern Illinois University | Gerard Glasco snags the defensive board | 53-42 |
| 13:19 | Northern Illinois University | James Kuhn is called for traveling | 53-42 |
| Subs | Ball State | Richard Eubank (PG), Todd Harris (SG), Michael Amann (SF), Raymond Tomasini (PF) Warren Arner, Dustin Penniman, Joseph Sander, Steven Ives | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Lathem (PG), William Telford (SG), Virgil Butler (SF), Wesley Latch (PF), Keith Bryant (C) James Birkland, Jamie Hood, James Kuhn, Gerard Glasco, William Luz | |
| 13:01 | Ball State | Todd Harris buries a turnaround in the lane | 55-42 |
| 12:47 | Northern Illinois University | William Lathem buries a jumpshot from the right wing | 55-44 |
| 12:28 | Ball State | Michael Amann knocks in the 3 pointer from the left wing on a great pass from Raymond Tomasini | 58-44 |
| 12:07 | Northern Illinois University | William Lathem clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right wing but he's fouled by James Johnson - foul #1 on James Johnson, team foul #2 | 58-44 |
| Subs | Ball State | Steven Ives (C) James Johnson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Luz (C) Keith Bryant | |
| 12:07 | Northern Illinois University | William Lathem makes the 1st free throw | 58-45 |
| 12:07 | Northern Illinois University | William Lathem makes the 2nd free throw | 58-46 |
| 11:48 | Ball State | Michael Amann connects on the 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Todd Harris | 61-46 |
| Lineup | Ball State | PG - Richard Eubank (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. SG - Todd Harris (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Michael Amann (fresh) 16 pts. 3 reb. PF - Raymond Tomasini (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. C - Steven Ives (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - William Lathem (fresh) 14 pts. 3 ast. SG - William Telford (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Virgil Butler (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. PF - Wesley Latch (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - William Luz (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:28 | Northern Illinois University | William Luz hits a floater from the left wing | 61-48 |
| 11:26 | Ball State | William Lathem steals it from Richard Eubank in the backcourt | 61-48 |
| 11:12 | Northern Illinois University | William Lathem can't connect on a 3 pointer from straight away | 61-48 |
| 11:10 | Northern Illinois University | Wesley Latch grabs the offensive rebound | 61-48 |
| 10:53 | Northern Illinois University | Wesley Latch's pass is intercepted by Richard Eubank | 61-48 |
| 10:34 | Ball State | Steven Ives travels with the ball | 61-48 |
| Subs | Ball State | Warren Arner (PG), James Johnson (SF), Joseph Sander (PF), Dustin Penniman (C) Richard Eubank, Michael Amann, Raymond Tomasini, Steven Ives | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gerard Glasco (PF), Keith Bryant (C) Wesley Latch, William Luz | |
| 10:19 | Northern Illinois University | William Telford hits a runner from the left block on a nice dish by William Lathem | 61-50 |
| 09:55 | Ball State | Dustin Penniman throws a bad pass out of bounds | 61-50 |
| Subs | Ball State | Raymond Tomasini (PF) Todd Harris | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Birkland (SG), Jamie Hood (SF) William Telford, Virgil Butler | |
| 09:41 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Bryant clanks a floater from the right block but he's hacked by James Johnson - foul #2 on James Johnson, team foul #3 | 61-50 |
| Subs | Ball State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Kuhn (SF) William Lathem | |
| 09:41 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Bryant makes the 1st free throw | 61-51 |
| 09:41 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Bryant misses the 2nd free throw | 61-51 |
| 09:41 | Ball State | Joseph Sander grabs the defensive rebound | 61-51 |
| 09:20 | Ball State | Joseph Sander connects on the driving attempt from the right block set up by Raymond Tomasini and he's hacked by Gerard Glasco - foul #1 on Gerard Glasco, team foul #2 | 63-51 |
| Subs | Ball State | Michael Amann (SF) James Johnson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 09:20 | Ball State | Joseph Sander makes the free throw | 64-51 |
| 08:57 | Northern Illinois University | James Birkland's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 64-51 |
| Subs | Ball State | Richard Eubank (PG), Steven Ives (C) Warren Arner, Joseph Sander | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Telford (SG), Virgil Butler (SF), William Luz (C) Jamie Hood, James Kuhn, Keith Bryant | |
| 08:40 | Ball State | Dustin Penniman is denied on a layup by William Luz | 64-51 |
| 08:39 | Northern Illinois University | William Telford grabs the defensive rebound | 64-51 |
| 08:24 | Northern Illinois University | Gerard Glasco's pass is intercepted by Dustin Penniman | 64-51 |
| 08:19 | Ball State | Dustin Penniman lays it in | 66-51 |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 08:00 | Northern Illinois University | James Birkland knocks in the fadeaway near the basket set up by William Telford and the foul's on Dustin Penniman - foul #2 on Dustin Penniman, team foul #4 | 66-53 |
| Subs | Ball State | Todd Harris (SG), Joseph Sander (PF) Dustin Penniman, Raymond Tomasini | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Wesley Latch (PF) Gerard Glasco | |
| 08:00 | Northern Illinois University | James Birkland makes the free throw | 66-54 |
| 07:45 | Ball State | Steven Ives comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 66-54 |
| 07:43 | Northern Illinois University | William Telford pulls down the rebound | 66-54 |
| Lineup | Ball State | PG - Richard Eubank (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Todd Harris (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Michael Amann (fresh) 16 pts. 3 reb. PF - Joseph Sander (fresh) 5 pts. 8 reb. C - Steven Ives (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - James Birkland (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - William Telford (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Virgil Butler (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. PF - Wesley Latch (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - William Luz (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 07:38 | Northern Illinois University | William Telford's pass is intercepted by Michael Amann | 66-54 |
| 07:35 | Ball State | Michael Amann lays it in | 68-54 |
| 07:28 | Northern Illinois University | James Birkland banks in the layup on a great pass from Wesley Latch | 68-56 |
| 07:20 | Ball State | Steven Ives hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 68-56 |
| 07:19 | Northern Illinois University | Virgil Butler snags the defensive board | 68-56 |
| 07:15 | Northern Illinois University | William Telford misses long on a jumpshot from the right side | 68-56 |
| 07:14 | Ball State | The rebound goes to Joseph Sander | 68-56 |
| 06:58 | Ball State | Todd Harris clanks a fadeaway from the left block but he's fouled by Wesley Latch - foul #3 on Wesley Latch, team foul #3 | 68-56 |
| Subs | Ball State | Warren Arner (PG), James Johnson (SF), Dustin Penniman (C) Richard Eubank, Michael Amann, Steven Ives | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Lathem (PG), Jamie Hood (SF), Gerard Glasco (C) James Birkland, Virgil Butler, William Luz | |
| 06:58 | Ball State | Todd Harris makes the 1st free throw | 69-56 |
| 06:58 | Ball State | Todd Harris makes the 2nd free throw | 70-56 |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 06:35 | Northern Illinois University | William Telford hits the front of the rim on the floater from just outside the lane | 70-56 |
| 06:34 | Northern Illinois University | Jamie Hood can't tip it in | 70-56 |
| 06:33 | Northern Illinois University | Wesley Latch tips it back up and in | 70-58 |
| 06:19 | Ball State | Todd Harris misses short on a runner near the basket | 70-58 |
| 06:17 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Gerard Glasco | 70-58 |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 06:13 | Northern Illinois University | William Lathem misses the shot from the left side | 70-58 |
| 06:12 | Ball State | Warren Arner gets the rebound | 70-58 |
| 06:08 | Ball State | Gerard Glasco picks off the pass by James Johnson | 70-58 |
| 05:42 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Sander blocks the jumper by Gerard Glasco | 70-58 |
| 05:41 | Northern Illinois University | Gerard Glasco tips it back up and in | 70-60 |
| 05:20 | Ball State | Wesley Latch steals the ball from Warren Arner | 70-60 |
| 05:06 | Northern Illinois University | Jamie Hood misses the easy layup | 70-60 |
| 05:04 | Ball State | The rebound goes to Joseph Sander | 70-60 |
| 05:02 | Ball State | Ball State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 70-60 |
| Subs | Ball State | Richard Eubank (PG), Michael Amann (SF), Raymond Tomasini (PF), Steven Ives (C) Warren Arner, James Johnson, Joseph Sander, Dustin Penniman | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Virgil Butler (SF), William Luz (C) Jamie Hood, Gerard Glasco | |
| 04:46 | Ball State | Michael Amann clanks a 3 from the right wing | 70-60 |
| 04:45 | Northern Illinois University | William Telford pulls down the rebound | 70-60 |
| 04:39 | Northern Illinois University | Virgil Butler misses short on a jump hook from the baseline | 70-60 |
| 04:37 | Ball State | Raymond Tomasini gets the rebound | 70-60 |
| 04:28 | Ball State | Todd Harris lays it in on a great pass from Michael Amann | 72-60 |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 04:06 | Northern Illinois University | Wesley Latch misses short on a floater from the left block but he's hacked by Todd Harris - foul #2 on Todd Harris, team foul #5 | 72-60 |
| Subs | Ball State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Birkland (SG) William Telford | |
| 04:06 | Northern Illinois University | Wesley Latch makes the 1st free throw | 72-61 |
| 04:06 | Northern Illinois University | Wesley Latch makes the 2nd free throw | 72-62 |
| 03:52 | Ball State | William Luz swats the dunk try by Raymond Tomasini | 72-62 |
| 03:51 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Virgil Butler | 72-62 |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 03:37 | Northern Illinois University | Virgil Butler makes the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Wesley Latch | 72-64 |
| Lineup | Ball State | PG - Richard Eubank (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Todd Harris (fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast. SF - Michael Amann (fresh) 18 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Raymond Tomasini (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. C - Steven Ives (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - William Lathem (fresh) 14 pts. 4 ast. SG - James Birkland (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SF - Virgil Butler (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. PF - Wesley Latch (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - William Luz (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:23 | Ball State | Richard Eubank is whistled for a carry | 72-64 |
| Subs | Ball State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gerard Glasco (PF) Wesley Latch | |
| 03:13 | Northern Illinois University | Virgil Butler makes the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from William Lathem | 72-66 |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 03:07 | Ball State | Todd Harris is hacked by James Birkland - foul #1 on James Birkland, team foul #4 | 72-66 |
| Subs | Ball State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Telford (SG) James Birkland | |
| 03:01 | Ball State | Todd Harris misses the dunk attempt | 72-66 |
| 03:00 | Northern Illinois University | William Luz grabs the board | 72-66 |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 02:54 | Northern Illinois University | William Luz misses short on a driving attempt from the baseline | 72-66 |
| 02:52 | Ball State | Richard Eubank grabs the defensive rebound | 72-66 |
| 02:34 | Ball State | Steven Ives is fouled on the floor by William Luz - foul #2 on William Luz, team foul #5 | 72-66 |
| Subs | Ball State | Dustin Penniman (SG), Joseph Sander (C) Todd Harris, Steven Ives | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Keith Bryant (C) William Luz | |
| 02:18 | Ball State | Michael Amann hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 72-66 |
| 02:16 | Ball State | Raymond Tomasini snags the offensive board | 72-66 |
| 02:16 | Ball State | Ball State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 72-66 |
| Subs | Ball State | Todd Harris (SG), Steven Ives (C) Dustin Penniman, Joseph Sander | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Wesley Latch (PF), William Luz (C) Gerard Glasco, Keith Bryant | |
| 01:57 | Ball State | Raymond Tomasini hits a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 75-66 |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 01:50 | Northern Illinois University | William Luz blows the dunk | 75-66 |
| 01:49 | Ball State | Steven Ives gets the rebound | 75-66 |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 01:34 | Ball State | Michael Amann buries a fadeaway jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Todd Harris | 77-66 |
| 01:10 | Northern Illinois University | William Luz double dribbles | 77-66 |
| Subs | Ball State | Warren Arner (PG), Dustin Penniman (SG), Christopher Crissman (SF), Joseph Sander (PF), James Johnson (C) Richard Eubank, Todd Harris, Michael Amann, Raymond Tomasini, Steven Ives | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Birkland (PG), Jamie Hood (SG), James Kuhn (SF), Gerard Glasco (PF), Keith Bryant (C) William Lathem, William Telford, Virgil Butler, Wesley Latch, William Luz | |
| 00:41 | Ball State | Gerard Glasco swats the layup by James Johnson | 77-66 |
| 00:40 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Gerard Glasco | 77-66 |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:34 | Northern Illinois University | Warren Arner steps in front of the Keith Bryant pass | 77-66 |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:11 | Ball State | Joseph Sander can't connect on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 77-66 |
| 00:10 | Northern Illinois University | Gerard Glasco grabs the defensive rebound | 77-66 |
| 00:06 | Northern Illinois University | Jamie Hood misses the lay-in but the foul's on Dustin Penniman - foul #3 on Dustin Penniman, team foul #6 | 77-66 |
| 00:06 | Northern Illinois University | Jamie Hood misses the 1st free throw | 77-66 |
| 00:06 | Northern Illinois University | Jamie Hood makes the 2nd free throw | 77-67 |
| 00:00 | Ball State | Warren Arner runs out the clock | 77-67 |