| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Santo Ramirez (fresh) 4 ast. SG - Jackie Honeycutt (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Travis Daniel (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Alex Mann (fresh) 6 pts. C - Craig Robison (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - William Lathem (fresh) 2 pts. SG - William Telford (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Virgil Butler (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. PF - Wesley Latch (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - William Luz (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Western Michigan | Travis Daniel inbounds the ball | 36-33 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:42 | Western Michigan | Alex Mann clanks a fadeaway from the right wing | 36-33 |
| 19:41 | Northern Illinois University | William Telford grabs the defensive rebound | 36-33 |
| 19:21 | Northern Illinois University | William Luz is open and scores on a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by William Telford | 36-36 |
| 19:08 | Western Michigan | Jackie Honeycutt misses badly on a floater from close range | 36-36 |
| 19:07 | Western Michigan | Craig Robison tips it home | 38-36 |
| 18:50 | Northern Illinois University | William Lathem knocks in the 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Virgil Butler | 38-39 |
| 18:32 | Western Michigan | Craig Robison misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 38-39 |
| 18:30 | Northern Illinois University | Wesley Latch grabs the board | 38-39 |
| 18:28 | Northern Illinois University | Virgil Butler is called for a moving pick in the backcourt - foul #1 on Virgil Butler, team foul #1 | 38-39 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Raymond Davis (PG), Darrell Coleman (SF), Larry Sampson (PF), Christopher Bacon (C) Santo Ramirez, Travis Daniel, Alex Mann, Craig Robison | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gerard Glasco (PF), Keith Bryant (C) Wesley Latch, William Luz | |
| 18:11 | Western Michigan | Raymond Davis buries a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 40-39 |
| 17:55 | Northern Illinois University | Virgil Butler misses short on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 40-39 |
| 17:53 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Bryant gets the offensive rebound | 40-39 |
| 17:38 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Bryant clanks a shot from the right side | 40-39 |
| 17:37 | Western Michigan | Christopher Bacon gets the rebound | 40-39 |
| 17:13 | Western Michigan | Jackie Honeycutt throws a bad pass out of bounds | 40-39 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Santo Ramirez (PG), Travis Daniel (SF), Craig Robison (C) Raymond Davis, Darrell Coleman, Christopher Bacon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Birkland (PG), Jamie Hood (SG), James Kuhn (SF), Wesley Latch (PF) William Lathem, William Telford, Virgil Butler, Keith Bryant | |
| 16:59 | Northern Illinois University | Gerard Glasco throws a bad pass out of bounds | 40-39 |
| 16:38 | Western Michigan | Larry Sampson buries a 3 pointer from the right wing | 43-39 |
| 16:20 | Northern Illinois University | Wesley Latch is fouled on the floor by Larry Sampson - foul #2 on Larry Sampson, team foul #1 | 43-39 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Alex Mann (PF) Larry Sampson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Luz (C) Gerard Glasco | |
| 16:12 | Northern Illinois University | James Birkland misses short on an open 3pt attempt from straight away | 43-39 |
| 16:10 | Western Michigan | Travis Daniel grabs the defensive rebound | 43-39 |
| 15:42 | Western Michigan | Travis Daniel buries a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Santo Ramirez | 46-39 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Santo Ramirez (fairly fresh) 5 ast. SG - Jackie Honeycutt (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Travis Daniel (fairly fresh) 8 pts. PF - Alex Mann (fresh) 6 pts. C - Craig Robison (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - James Birkland (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Jamie Hood (fresh) 1 pts. SF - James Kuhn (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Wesley Latch (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - William Luz (fresh) 6 pts. | |
| 15:40 | Northern Illinois University | Alex Mann steps in front of the James Kuhn pass in the backcourt | 46-39 |
| 15:27 | Western Michigan | Jackie Honeycutt hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 46-39 |
| 15:25 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to William Luz | 46-39 |
| 15:23 | Northern Illinois University | James Birkland double dribbles in the backcourt | 46-39 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Raymond Davis (PG), Donald Scott (SG), Darrell Coleman (SF), Christopher Bacon (C) Santo Ramirez, Jackie Honeycutt, Travis Daniel, Craig Robison | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Lathem (PG), William Telford (SG), Virgil Butler (SF), Keith Bryant (PF) James Birkland, Jamie Hood, James Kuhn, Wesley Latch | |
| 15:05 | Western Michigan | Donald Scott misses the jumper from the left wing | 46-39 |
| 15:03 | Western Michigan | Donald Scott gets the offensive rebound | 46-39 |
| 14:39 | Western Michigan | Darrell Coleman clanks a 3 from the left corner | 46-39 |
| 14:38 | Western Michigan | Raymond Davis tips it home | 48-39 |
| 14:11 | Northern Illinois University | Virgil Butler buries a 3 pointer from the right wing | 48-42 |
| 13:56 | Western Michigan | Darrell Coleman buries a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 51-42 |
| 13:51 | Northern Illinois University | William Lathem is fouled in the backcourt by Raymond Davis - foul #2 on Raymond Davis, team foul #2 | 51-42 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Santo Ramirez (PG), Jackie Honeycutt (SG), Travis Daniel (SF), Larry Sampson (PF), Phillip Gillespie (C) Raymond Davis, Donald Scott, Darrell Coleman, Alex Mann, Christopher Bacon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Birkland (PG), Taylor Gathers (SG), Jamie Hood (SF), Gerard Glasco (PF) William Lathem, William Telford, Virgil Butler, William Luz | |
| 13:32 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Bryant misses the easy layup but he's hacked by Santo Ramirez - foul #2 on Santo Ramirez, team foul #3 | 51-42 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Kuhn (SF) Taylor Gathers | |
| 13:32 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Bryant makes the 1st free throw | 51-43 |
| 13:32 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Bryant misses the 2nd free throw | 51-43 |
| 13:32 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Larry Sampson | 51-43 |
| 13:15 | Western Michigan | Larry Sampson misses long on a shot from the left side | 51-43 |
| 13:13 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Jamie Hood | 51-43 |
| 13:10 | Northern Illinois University | Gerard Glasco's pass is intercepted by Jackie Honeycutt in the backcourt | 51-43 |
| 12:55 | Western Michigan | Jackie Honeycutt knocks in the runner from the right block on a great pass from Santo Ramirez | 53-43 |
| 12:53 | Northern Illinois University | Phillip Gillespie steals it from Keith Bryant in the backcourt | 53-43 |
| 12:48 | Western Michigan | Santo Ramirez connects on the 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Jackie Honeycutt | 56-43 |
| 12:30 | Northern Illinois University | Jamie Hood's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 56-43 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Donald Scott (PF), Craig Robison (C) Travis Daniel, Phillip Gillespie | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Lathem (PG), William Telford (SG), Virgil Butler (SF), Wesley Latch (PF) James Birkland, Jamie Hood, James Kuhn, Keith Bryant | |
| 12:13 | Western Michigan | Craig Robison scores on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 59-43 |
| 12:09 | Northern Illinois University | William Lathem can't connect on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 59-43 |
| 12:07 | Northern Illinois University | Gerard Glasco grabs the offensive board | 59-43 |
| 12:02 | Northern Illinois University | Virgil Butler misses the 3 pointer from the left wing | 59-43 |
| 12:00 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Craig Robison | 59-43 |
| 11:41 | Western Michigan | Larry Sampson knocks in the jumper from close range on a great pass from Jackie Honeycutt and he's hacked by Gerard Glasco - foul #2 on Gerard Glasco, team foul #2 | 61-43 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Raymond Davis (PG), Darrell Coleman (SF) Santo Ramirez, Jackie Honeycutt | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Danny Todd (C) Gerard Glasco | |
| 11:41 | Western Michigan | Larry Sampson makes the free throw | 62-43 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Raymond Davis (fresh) 10 pts. SG - Donald Scott (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. SF - Darrell Coleman (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Larry Sampson (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. C - Craig Robison (fresh) 7 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - William Lathem (fresh) 5 pts. SG - William Telford (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Virgil Butler (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. PF - Wesley Latch (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Danny Todd (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 11:39 | Northern Illinois University | William Telford throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 62-43 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Santo Ramirez (PG) Larry Sampson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 11:19 | Western Michigan | Raymond Davis clanks a jumper from the left block but the foul's on Virgil Butler - foul #2 on Virgil Butler, team foul #3 | 62-43 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Taylor Gathers (SG), James Kuhn (SF) William Telford, Virgil Butler | |
| 11:19 | Western Michigan | Raymond Davis makes the 1st free throw | 63-43 |
| 11:19 | Western Michigan | Raymond Davis makes the 2nd free throw | 64-43 |
| 11:03 | Northern Illinois University | James Kuhn clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 64-43 |
| 11:01 | Northern Illinois University | William Lathem grabs the offensive rebound | 64-43 |
| 10:45 | Northern Illinois University | William Lathem is hacked by Santo Ramirez - foul #3 on Santo Ramirez, team foul #4 | 64-43 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jackie Honeycutt (SG), Alex Mann (PF), Christopher Bacon (C) Raymond Davis, Donald Scott, Craig Robison | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Birkland (PG), William Luz (C) William Lathem, Wesley Latch | |
| 10:25 | Northern Illinois University | James Birkland is hacked by Santo Ramirez - foul #4 on Santo Ramirez, team foul #5 | 64-43 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Raymond Davis (PG), Larry Sampson (SF) Santo Ramirez, Darrell Coleman | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Telford (SG), Jamie Hood (SF) Taylor Gathers, James Kuhn | |
| 10:12 | Northern Illinois University | William Luz buries a runner in the lane on a nice dish by William Telford | 64-45 |
| 09:54 | Western Michigan | Christopher Bacon can't connect on a 3 from straight away | 64-45 |
| 09:52 | Western Michigan | Larry Sampson misses the tip | 64-45 |
| 09:50 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Todd gets the rebound | 64-45 |
| 09:48 | Northern Illinois University | James Birkland is fouled in the backcourt by Jackie Honeycutt - foul #2 on Jackie Honeycutt, team foul #6 | 64-45 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Travis Daniel (SF) Alex Mann | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Lathem (PG), Virgil Butler (SF), Gerard Glasco (PF), Keith Bryant (C) James Birkland, Jamie Hood, Danny Todd, William Luz | |
| 09:40 | Northern Illinois University | William Telford misses the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 64-45 |
| 09:38 | Western Michigan | Larry Sampson gets the rebound | 64-45 |
| 09:18 | Western Michigan | Larry Sampson misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 64-45 |
| 09:17 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Bryant snags the defensive board | 64-45 |
| 09:09 | Northern Illinois University | William Telford misses long on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 64-45 |
| 09:08 | Western Michigan | Christopher Bacon grabs the board | 64-45 |
| 08:48 | Western Michigan | Larry Sampson connects on the jump hook from the right block | 66-45 |
| 08:30 | Northern Illinois University | Gerard Glasco can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 66-45 |
| 08:29 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Larry Sampson | 66-45 |
| 08:06 | Western Michigan | Travis Daniel misses the lay-in but the foul's on Virgil Butler - foul #3 on Virgil Butler, team foul #4 | 66-45 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Darrell Coleman (PG), Donald Scott (SG), Alex Mann (PF), Craig Robison (C) Raymond Davis, Jackie Honeycutt, Larry Sampson, Christopher Bacon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Birkland (PG), Jamie Hood (SG), James Kuhn (SF), Wesley Latch (PF), Danny Todd (C) William Lathem, William Telford, Virgil Butler, Gerard Glasco, Keith Bryant | |
| 08:06 | Western Michigan | Travis Daniel makes the 1st free throw | 67-45 |
| 08:06 | Western Michigan | Travis Daniel makes the 2nd free throw | 68-45 |
| 08:02 | Northern Illinois University | Jamie Hood is fouled in the backcourt by Donald Scott - foul #4 on Donald Scott, team foul #7 | 68-45 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jackie Honeycutt (SG) Donald Scott | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 08:02 | Northern Illinois University | Jamie Hood makes the 1st free throw | 68-46 |
| 08:02 | Northern Illinois University | Jamie Hood makes the 2nd free throw | 68-47 |
| 07:33 | Western Michigan | Jackie Honeycutt misses long on a 3 from the right corner | 68-47 |
| 07:31 | Northern Illinois University | James Kuhn grabs the board | 68-47 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Darrell Coleman (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. SG - Jackie Honeycutt (tiring) 7 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. SF - Travis Daniel (fairly fresh) 10 pts. PF - Alex Mann (fresh) 6 pts. 2 stl. C - Craig Robison (fresh) 7 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Jamie Hood (fresh) 3 pts. SG - James Birkland (fresh) 2 ast. SF - James Kuhn (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Wesley Latch (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Danny Todd (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:24 | Northern Illinois University | Wesley Latch clanks a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 68-47 |
| 07:23 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Alex Mann | 68-47 |
| 07:03 | Western Michigan | Darrell Coleman misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 68-47 |
| 07:01 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to James Kuhn | 68-47 |
| 06:54 | Northern Illinois University | James Kuhn is wide open but clanks a floater from the left wing | 68-47 |
| 06:52 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Darrell Coleman | 68-47 |
| 06:36 | Western Michigan | Darrell Coleman buries a shot from the free throw line | 70-47 |
| 06:22 | Northern Illinois University | Darrell Coleman is called for the reach on Jamie Hood - foul #1 on Darrell Coleman, team foul #8 | 70-47 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Santo Ramirez (PG), Donald Scott (SG), Larry Sampson (SF), Phillip Gillespie (C) Darrell Coleman, Jackie Honeycutt, Travis Daniel, Craig Robison | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Lathem (PG), Virgil Butler (SF), Gerard Glasco (PF), William Luz (C) James Birkland, James Kuhn, Wesley Latch, Danny Todd | |
| 06:22 | Northern Illinois University | Jamie Hood makes the 1st free throw | 70-48 |
| 06:22 | Northern Illinois University | Jamie Hood makes the 2nd free throw | 70-49 |
| 05:59 | Western Michigan | Santo Ramirez buries a 3 pointer from the left wing on a great pass from Alex Mann | 73-49 |
| 05:48 | Northern Illinois University | Jamie Hood is denied on a layup by Phillip Gillespie | 73-49 |
| 05:46 | Western Michigan | Phillip Gillespie snags the defensive board | 73-49 |
| 05:28 | Western Michigan | Donald Scott misses long on a shot in the lane | 73-49 |
| 05:26 | Northern Illinois University | William Luz gets the rebound | 73-49 |
| 05:10 | Northern Illinois University | Jamie Hood connects on the open jumper from close range | 73-51 |
| 04:55 | Western Michigan | Alex Mann misses long on a driving attempt from the right block | 73-51 |
| 04:54 | Northern Illinois University | Gerard Glasco snags the defensive board | 73-51 |
| 04:49 | Northern Illinois University | William Lathem makes the 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Gerard Glasco | 73-54 |
| 04:31 | Western Michigan | Donald Scott travels with the ball | 73-54 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jackie Honeycutt (SG), Darrell Coleman (SF), Craig Robison (C) Donald Scott, Alex Mann, Phillip Gillespie | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Birkland (PG), William Telford (SG), James Kuhn (SF), Wesley Latch (PF), Keith Bryant (C) William Lathem, Jamie Hood, Virgil Butler, Gerard Glasco, William Luz | |
| 04:22 | Northern Illinois University | William Telford buries a 3pt shot from straight away | 73-57 |
| 04:06 | Western Michigan | William Telford is called for the reach on Darrell Coleman - foul #1 on William Telford, team foul #5 | 73-57 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Travis Daniel (SF) Larry Sampson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 03:49 | Western Michigan | Travis Daniel can't connect on a 3 from the left wing | 73-57 |
| 03:48 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Bryant gets the rebound | 73-57 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 03:46 | Northern Illinois University | James Kuhn is fouled in the backcourt by Travis Daniel - foul #1 on Travis Daniel, team foul #9 | 73-57 |
| 03:46 | Northern Illinois University | James Kuhn makes the 1st free throw | 73-58 |
| 03:46 | Northern Illinois University | James Kuhn makes the 2nd free throw | 73-59 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:34 | Western Michigan | Travis Daniel is hacked by James Kuhn - foul #1 on James Kuhn, team foul #6 | 73-59 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Raymond Davis (SG), Larry Sampson (PF) Jackie Honeycutt, Darrell Coleman | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Lathem (PG) James Kuhn | |
| 03:13 | Western Michigan | Raymond Davis is fouled on the floor by Wesley Latch - foul #1 on Wesley Latch, team foul #7 | 73-59 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Donald Scott (PF), Christopher Bacon (C) Larry Sampson, Craig Robison | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Gerard Glasco (PF) Wesley Latch | |
| 03:13 | Western Michigan | Raymond Davis misses the 1st free throw | 73-59 |
| 03:13 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Bryant gets the rebound | 73-59 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Santo Ramirez (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 ast. 4 pf. SG - Raymond Davis (fairly fresh) 12 pts. SF - Travis Daniel (fairly fresh) 10 pts. PF - Donald Scott (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 4 pf. C - Christopher Bacon (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - William Lathem (fresh) 8 pts. SG - William Telford (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SF - James Birkland (fresh) 2 ast. PF - Gerard Glasco (fresh) 3 reb. C - Keith Bryant (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 02:48 | Northern Illinois University | James Birkland hits a turnaround in the paint on a nice dish by William Lathem | 73-61 |
| 02:33 | Western Michigan | Christopher Bacon misses long on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 73-61 |
| 02:31 | Western Michigan | Travis Daniel pulls down the offensive rebound | 73-61 |
| 02:17 | Western Michigan | Christopher Bacon is hacked by Gerard Glasco - foul #3 on Gerard Glasco, team foul #8 | 73-61 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Darrell Coleman (PG), Larry Sampson (SF) Santo Ramirez, Travis Daniel | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Taylor Gathers (PG), James Kuhn (SF), Danny Todd (C) William Lathem, William Telford, Keith Bryant | |
| 02:17 | Western Michigan | Christopher Bacon makes the 1st free throw | 74-61 |
| 02:17 | Western Michigan | Christopher Bacon makes the 2nd free throw | 75-61 |
| 02:06 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Todd banks in the layup | 75-63 |
| 01:46 | Western Michigan | Christopher Bacon's layup is rejected by Gerard Glasco | 75-63 |
| 01:44 | Northern Illinois University | James Birkland pulls down the rebound | 75-63 |
| 01:42 | Northern Illinois University | Larry Sampson is called for the reach on James Kuhn in the backcourt - foul #3 on Larry Sampson, team foul #10 | 75-63 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jamie Hood (SG), Keith Bryant (C) Taylor Gathers, Danny Todd | |
| 01:42 | Northern Illinois University | James Kuhn makes the 1st free throw | 75-64 |
| 01:42 | Northern Illinois University | James Kuhn makes the 2nd free throw | 75-65 |
| 01:20 | Western Michigan | Raymond Davis is fouled on the floor by James Birkland - foul #1 on James Birkland, team foul #9 | 75-65 |
| 01:20 | Western Michigan | Raymond Davis misses the 1st free throw | 75-65 |
| 01:20 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Keith Bryant | 75-65 |
| 01:14 | Northern Illinois University | Jamie Hood misses short on a floater from close range | 75-65 |
| 01:12 | Western Michigan | Donald Scott snags the defensive board | 75-65 |
| 00:51 | Western Michigan | Donald Scott can't connect on a jumper from the left side | 75-65 |
| 00:50 | Western Michigan | Donald Scott tips it home | 77-65 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:48 | Northern Illinois University | James Birkland is hacked by Raymond Davis in the backcourt - foul #3 on Raymond Davis, team foul #11 | 77-65 |
| 00:48 | Northern Illinois University | James Birkland misses the 1st free throw | 77-65 |
| 00:48 | Northern Illinois University | James Birkland makes the 2nd free throw | 77-66 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:28 | Western Michigan | Larry Sampson loses the dribble to Jamie Hood | 77-66 |
| 00:22 | Northern Illinois University | Gerard Glasco misses the shot from the left side | 77-66 |
| 00:20 | Northern Illinois University | James Kuhn gets the offensive rebound | 77-66 |
| 00:17 | Northern Illinois University | Jamie Hood is by himself and knocks in the driving attempt near the basket on a great pass from Keith Bryant | 77-68 |
| 00:17 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 77-68 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Santo Ramirez (PG), Jackie Honeycutt (SG), Travis Daniel (SF), Alex Mann (PF), Craig Robison (C) Raymond Davis, Donald Scott, Darrell Coleman, Larry Sampson, Christopher Bacon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Lathem (PG), William Telford (SG), Virgil Butler (SF), Wesley Latch (PF), William Luz (C) James Birkland, Jamie Hood, James Kuhn, Gerard Glasco, Keith Bryant | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:16 | Western Michigan | Travis Daniel is fouled in the backcourt by William Lathem - foul #1 on William Lathem, team foul #10 | 77-68 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Christopher Bacon (C) Craig Robison | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:16 | Western Michigan | Travis Daniel makes the 1st free throw | 78-68 |
| 00:16 | Western Michigan | Travis Daniel makes the 2nd free throw | 79-68 |
| 00:11 | Northern Illinois University | Travis Daniel steps in front of the William Lathem pass | 79-68 |
| 00:08 | Western Michigan | Travis Daniel hits the finger roll | 81-68 |
| 00:06 | Northern Illinois University | William Lathem's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 81-68 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Raymond Davis (PG), Donald Scott (SG), Darrell Coleman (SF), Larry Sampson (PF) Santo Ramirez, Jackie Honeycutt, Travis Daniel, Alex Mann | |
| 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 | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:00 | Western Michigan | Raymond Davis runs out the clock | 81-68 |