| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - James Broadhead (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Don Foster (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Joshua Pafford (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Robert Varnum (fresh) 4 pts. C - Jim Richardson (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - George Johnson (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - James Adams (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Jeffrey Ginsburg (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - Michael Walters (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Robert Gadberry (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Western Michigan | Joshua Pafford inbounds the ball | 44-39 |
| 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) | |
| 19:45 | Western Michigan | James Broadhead scores on a 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from Robert Varnum | 47-39 |
| 19:28 | Northern Illinois University | George Johnson misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Jim Richardson - foul #2 on Jim Richardson, team foul #1 | 47-39 |
| 19:28 | Northern Illinois University | George Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 47-40 |
| 19:28 | Northern Illinois University | George Johnson misses the 2nd free throw | 47-40 |
| 19:28 | Western Michigan | Jim Richardson grabs the defensive rebound | 47-40 |
| 19:11 | Western Michigan | Joshua Pafford can't connect on a floater from the right wing | 47-40 |
| 19:10 | Northern Illinois University | George Johnson grabs the defensive rebound | 47-40 |
| 18:53 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Walters misses short on a 3 from the left wing | 47-40 |
| 18:52 | Western Michigan | Robert Varnum grabs the defensive rebound | 47-40 |
| 18:27 | Western Michigan | Joshua Pafford misses the shot from close range | 47-40 |
| 18:26 | Western Michigan | James Broadhead grabs the offensive rebound | 47-40 |
| 18:05 | Western Michigan | James Broadhead buries a fadeaway jumper from the right side set up by Robert Varnum | 49-40 |
| 17:43 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Gadberry drills a turnaround in the paint set up by James Adams | 49-42 |
| 17:31 | Western Michigan | James Broadhead throws a bad pass out of bounds | 49-42 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Miramontes (PG), Jason Blount (SG), Earl Dobson (SF), James Busch (PF), Michael Schwartz (C) James Broadhead, Don Foster, Joshua Pafford, Robert Varnum, Jim Richardson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Courtemanche (PG), Samual Rink (SG), Vincent Caldwell (SF), Ted Perry (PF), Mark Gray (C) George Johnson, James Adams, Jeffrey Ginsburg, Michael Walters, Robert Gadberry | |
| 17:16 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Schwartz steals the ball from Vincent Caldwell | 49-42 |
| 17:03 | Western Michigan | James Busch scores on a fadeaway from the baseline | 51-42 |
| 17:00 | Northern Illinois University | Samual Rink is fouled in the backcourt by Jason Blount - foul #2 on Jason Blount, team foul #2 | 51-42 |
| 16:44 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Schwartz is called for the reach on Vincent Caldwell - foul #2 on Michael Schwartz, team foul #3 | 51-42 |
| 16:32 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Gray misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 51-42 |
| 16:30 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Perry grabs the offensive rebound | 51-42 |
| 16:14 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Perry misses long on a shot from the right side | 51-42 |
| 16:13 | Western Michigan | James Busch pulls down the rebound | 51-42 |
| 15:57 | Western Michigan | James Busch misses short on a 3 from the right wing | 51-42 |
| 15:55 | Western Michigan | Joseph Miramontes grabs the offensive rebound | 51-42 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Joseph Miramontes (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Jason Blount (fairly fresh) SF - Earl Dobson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - James Busch (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. C - Michael Schwartz (fairly fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Richard Courtemanche (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Samual Rink (fairly fresh) SF - Vincent Caldwell (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Ted Perry (fairly fresh) 1 pts. C - Mark Gray (fairly fresh) 3 pts. | |
| 15:36 | Western Michigan | James Busch hits a pull-up jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Earl Dobson | 53-42 |
| 15:34 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Miramontes steals the ball from Samual Rink in the backcourt | 53-42 |
| 15:33 | Western Michigan | Jason Blount banks in the layup on a nice dish by Joseph Miramontes | 55-42 |
| 15:15 | Northern Illinois University | Samual Rink drills a jump hook in the lane | 55-44 |
| 14:57 | Western Michigan | James Busch connects on the floater from the free throw line | 57-44 |
| 14:38 | Northern Illinois University | Ted Perry buries a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 57-46 |
| 14:19 | Western Michigan | James Busch's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 57-46 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Broadhead (PG), Don Foster (SG), Joshua Pafford (SF), Robert Varnum (PF), Jim Richardson (C) Joseph Miramontes, Jason Blount, Earl Dobson, James Busch, Michael Schwartz | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | George Johnson (PG), James Adams (SG), Jeffrey Ginsburg (SF), Michael Walters (PF), Robert Gadberry (C) Richard Courtemanche, Samual Rink, Vincent Caldwell, Ted Perry, Mark Gray | |
| 14:15 | Northern Illinois University | James Adams is fouled in the backcourt by Don Foster - foul #1 on Don Foster, team foul #4 | 57-46 |
| 14:05 | Northern Illinois University | James Adams hits a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 57-49 |
| 13:57 | Western Michigan | Jim Richardson is hacked by Jeffrey Ginsburg - foul #2 on Jeffrey Ginsburg, team foul #1 | 57-49 |
| 13:39 | Western Michigan | George Johnson steals it from Joshua Pafford | 57-49 |
| 13:18 | Northern Illinois University | James Adams clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 57-49 |
| 13:16 | Western Michigan | Jim Richardson pulls down the rebound | 57-49 |
| 13:00 | Western Michigan | Joshua Pafford's fadeaway is rejected by Michael Walters | 57-49 |
| 12:59 | Western Michigan | Robert Varnum snags the offensive board | 57-49 |
| 12:34 | Western Michigan | Joshua Pafford is hacked by Michael Walters - foul #3 on Michael Walters, team foul #2 | 57-49 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Gilbert Kim (C) Jim Richardson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Martin Derr (SF), Jackie Unrein (C) Jeffrey Ginsburg, Robert Gadberry | |
| 12:19 | Western Michigan | Joshua Pafford makes the 3 pointer from the right wing | 60-49 |
| 12:04 | Northern Illinois University | James Adams is by himself and knocks in the 3 from straight away set up by Jackie Unrein | 60-52 |
| 11:40 | Western Michigan | Don Foster misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 60-52 |
| 11:39 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to James Adams | 60-52 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - James Broadhead (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Don Foster (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Joshua Pafford (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Robert Varnum (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Gilbert Kim (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - George Johnson (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - James Adams (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Martin Derr (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Michael Walters (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - Jackie Unrein (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:35 | Northern Illinois University | James Adams misses the 3pt shot from the left corner | 60-52 |
| 11:34 | Western Michigan | Robert Varnum pulls down the rebound | 60-52 |
| 11:30 | Western Michigan | James Broadhead clanks a fadeaway from the left wing | 60-52 |
| 11:29 | Western Michigan | Robert Varnum tips it but misses | 60-52 |
| 11:27 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Walters gets the rebound | 60-52 |
| 11:21 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Walters misses the lay-in but he's fouled by Robert Varnum - foul #1 on Robert Varnum, team foul #5 | 60-52 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Miramontes (SG), Jim Richardson (C) Don Foster, Gilbert Kim | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Ginsburg (SF) George Johnson | |
| 11:21 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Walters makes the 1st free throw | 60-53 |
| 11:21 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Walters makes the 2nd free throw | 60-54 |
| 10:59 | Western Michigan | Robert Varnum comes up short on the jumper from the left wing | 60-54 |
| 10:57 | Western Michigan | Jim Richardson tips it home | 62-54 |
| 10:44 | Northern Illinois University | Jackie Unrein knocks in the jumper from just outside the lane set up by Martin Derr | 62-56 |
| 10:30 | Western Michigan | Joshua Pafford can't connect on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 62-56 |
| 10:29 | Northern Illinois University | James Adams pulls down the rebound | 62-56 |
| 10:09 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Walters is alone and drills a 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from James Adams | 62-59 |
| 10:04 | Western Michigan | James Broadhead hits a 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Robert Varnum | 65-59 |
| 09:52 | Northern Illinois University | James Adams comes up short on the fadeaway from just outside the lane but he's hacked by James Broadhead - foul #2 on James Broadhead, team foul #6 | 65-59 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Busch (PG), Don Foster (SG), Earl Dobson (SF), Michael Schwartz (PF), Gilbert Kim (C) James Broadhead, Joseph Miramontes, Joshua Pafford, Robert Varnum, Jim Richardson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Courtemanche (PG), Samual Rink (SF), Ted Perry (PF), Robert Gadberry (C) Martin Derr, Jeffrey Ginsburg, Michael Walters, Jackie Unrein | |
| 09:52 | Northern Illinois University | James Adams makes the 1st free throw | 65-60 |
| 09:52 | Northern Illinois University | James Adams makes the 2nd free throw | 65-61 |
| 09:27 | Western Michigan | James Busch can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Richard Courtemanche - foul #2 on Richard Courtemanche, team foul #3 | 65-61 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | George Johnson (PG) James Adams | |
| 09:27 | Western Michigan | James Busch misses the 1st free throw | 65-61 |
| 09:27 | Western Michigan | James Busch makes the 2nd free throw | 66-61 |
| 09:17 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Courtemanche misses the 3 from the right wing | 66-61 |
| 09:15 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Courtemanche grabs the offensive rebound | 66-61 |
| 08:57 | Northern Illinois University | George Johnson is open but comes up short on the turnaround from the left block | 66-61 |
| 08:55 | Western Michigan | Earl Dobson grabs the defensive rebound | 66-61 |
| 08:33 | Western Michigan | Don Foster misses badly on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 66-61 |
| 08:31 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Gadberry grabs the board | 66-61 |
| 08:29 | Northern Illinois University | George Johnson throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 66-61 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Miramontes (PG), Jason Blount (SG), Joshua Pafford (SF), Jim Richardson (C) Don Foster, Earl Dobson, Michael Schwartz, Gilbert Kim | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Ginsburg (SF), Mark Gray (C) Samual Rink, Robert Gadberry | |
| 08:10 | Western Michigan | Joseph Miramontes hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 66-61 |
| 08:08 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Gray pulls down the rebound | 66-61 |
| 08:03 | Northern Illinois University | George Johnson lays it up and in | 66-63 |
| 07:46 | Western Michigan | Joshua Pafford is called for traveling | 66-63 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Varnum (PF) James Busch | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Caldwell (SG), Michael Walters (PF) Richard Courtemanche, Ted Perry | |
| 07:26 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Gray is open but misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Jason Blount - foul #3 on Jason Blount, team foul #7 | 66-63 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Broadhead (PG), Earl Dobson (SF) Jason Blount, Joshua Pafford | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Samual Rink (PG) George Johnson | |
| 07:26 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Gray makes the 1st free throw | 66-64 |
| 07:26 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Gray makes the 2nd free throw | 66-65 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - James Broadhead (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Joseph Miramontes (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Earl Dobson (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. PF - Robert Varnum (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Jim Richardson (fresh) 10 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Samual Rink (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Vincent Caldwell (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. SF - Jeffrey Ginsburg (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - Michael Walters (tiring) 9 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - Mark Gray (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:11 | Western Michigan | James Broadhead is hacked by Michael Walters - foul #4 on Michael Walters, team foul #4 | 66-65 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Gadberry (C) Michael Walters | |
| 06:56 | Western Michigan | Robert Gadberry swats the short shot by Robert Varnum | 66-65 |
| 06:54 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Gray gets the rebound | 66-65 |
| 06:48 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Gray clanks a jump hook from the right block | 66-65 |
| 06:47 | Western Michigan | Earl Dobson pulls down the rebound | 66-65 |
| 06:34 | Western Michigan | Joseph Miramontes misses the 3 from the right corner | 66-65 |
| 06:32 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Gadberry gets the rebound | 66-65 |
| 06:27 | Northern Illinois University | Vincent Caldwell is whistled for a carry | 66-65 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Don Foster (SG), Joshua Pafford (SF), James Busch (PF), Gilbert Kim (C) Joseph Miramontes, Earl Dobson, Robert Varnum, Jim Richardson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Martin Derr (PG), James Adams (SG), Jackie Unrein (PF) Samual Rink, Jeffrey Ginsburg, Mark Gray | |
| 06:10 | Western Michigan | Joshua Pafford can't connect on a jumpshot from the right side | 66-65 |
| 06:08 | Western Michigan | Joshua Pafford grabs the offensive board | 66-65 |
| 05:55 | Western Michigan | Don Foster can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left side but he's hacked by James Adams - foul #1 on James Adams, team foul #5 | 66-65 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Schwartz (PF) James Busch | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | George Johnson (PG) Vincent Caldwell | |
| 05:55 | Western Michigan | Don Foster makes the 1st free throw | 67-65 |
| 05:55 | Western Michigan | Don Foster makes the 2nd free throw | 68-65 |
| 05:40 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Derr blows the layup | 68-65 |
| 05:39 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Derr tips it but misses | 68-65 |
| 05:37 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Gadberry tips it in | 68-67 |
| 05:21 | Western Michigan | Joshua Pafford lays it in set up by Don Foster | 70-67 |
| 05:17 | Northern Illinois University | George Johnson misses the runner from the left block | 70-67 |
| 05:15 | Western Michigan | Michael Schwartz grabs the board | 70-67 |
| 04:46 | Western Michigan | Don Foster loses the dribble to James Adams | 70-67 |
| 04:32 | Northern Illinois University | Jackie Unrein clanks a jumper from the left block | 70-67 |
| 04:31 | Western Michigan | Michael Schwartz pulls down the rebound | 70-67 |
| 04:17 | Western Michigan | George Johnson takes the ball from Joshua Pafford | 70-67 |
| 04:03 | Northern Illinois University | Jackie Unrein hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left side | 70-67 |
| 04:01 | Western Michigan | Michael Schwartz snags the defensive board | 70-67 |
| 03:41 | Western Michigan | Gilbert Kim scores on a shot from the left block on a great pass from James Broadhead | 72-67 |
| 03:24 | Northern Illinois University | George Johnson loses the ball out of bounds | 72-67 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Miramontes (PG), Jason Blount (SG), Earl Dobson (SF), James Busch (PF), Jim Richardson (C) James Broadhead, Don Foster, Joshua Pafford, Michael Schwartz, Gilbert Kim | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Courtemanche (PG), Samual Rink (SG), Jeffrey Ginsburg (SF), Ted Perry (PF), Mark Gray (C) George Johnson, James Adams, Martin Derr, Jackie Unrein, Robert Gadberry | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Joseph Miramontes (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Jason Blount (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. SF - Earl Dobson (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. PF - James Busch (fresh) 15 pts. 4 reb. C - Jim Richardson (fresh) 10 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Richard Courtemanche (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Samual Rink (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Jeffrey Ginsburg (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - Ted Perry (fresh) 3 pts. C - Mark Gray (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 03:10 | Western Michigan | James Busch buries a 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Earl Dobson | 75-67 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense 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) | |
| 03:00 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Courtemanche makes the 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Samual Rink | 75-70 |
| 02:34 | Western Michigan | Joseph Miramontes misses long on a shot from the right wing but the foul's on Richard Courtemanche - foul #3 on Richard Courtemanche, team foul #6 | 75-70 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Walters (PF) Ted Perry | |
| 02:34 | Western Michigan | Joseph Miramontes makes the 1st free throw | 76-70 |
| 02:34 | Western Michigan | Joseph Miramontes makes the 2nd free throw | 77-70 |
| 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) | |
| 02:32 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 77-70 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Varnum (PF) Earl Dobson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | George Johnson (PG), James Adams (SG) Richard Courtemanche, Samual Rink | |
| 02:11 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Ginsburg misses badly on a jump hook in the lane but he's hacked by James Busch - foul #2 on James Busch, team foul #8 | 77-70 |
| 02:11 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Ginsburg makes the 1st free throw | 77-71 |
| 02:11 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Ginsburg makes the 2nd free throw | 77-72 |
| 02:00 | Western Michigan | Jim Richardson comes up short on the runner from the baseline but he's hacked by Jeffrey Ginsburg - foul #3 on Jeffrey Ginsburg, team foul #7 | 77-72 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Broadhead (PG), Don Foster (SG), Joshua Pafford (SF) Joseph Miramontes, Jason Blount, James Busch | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Gadberry (C) Mark Gray | |
| 02:00 | Western Michigan | Jim Richardson makes the 1st free throw | 78-72 |
| 02:00 | Western Michigan | Jim Richardson makes the 2nd free throw | 79-72 |
| 01:40 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Ginsburg hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Joshua Pafford - foul #3 on Joshua Pafford, team foul #9 | 79-72 |
| 01:40 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Ginsburg misses the 1st free throw | 79-72 |
| 01:40 | Northern Illinois University | Jeffrey Ginsburg makes the 2nd free throw | 79-73 |
| 01:16 | Western Michigan | Robert Gadberry swats the short shot by Robert Varnum | 79-73 |
| 01:14 | Western Michigan | Joshua Pafford snags the offensive board | 79-73 |
| 00:54 | Western Michigan | Robert Varnum scores on a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a nice dish by James Broadhead | 82-73 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense 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 (+2) | |
| 00:48 | Northern Illinois University | George Johnson buries a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a great pass from James Adams | 82-76 |
| 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 (+2) | |
| 00:47 | Western Michigan | George Johnson is called for the reach on James Broadhead in the backcourt - foul #2 on George Johnson, team foul #8 | 82-76 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Busch (SF), Michael Schwartz (C) Joshua Pafford, Jim Richardson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:47 | Western Michigan | James Broadhead makes the 1st free throw | 83-76 |
| 00:47 | Western Michigan | James Broadhead makes the 2nd free throw | 84-76 |
| 00:43 | Northern Illinois University | James Adams misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 84-76 |
| 00:42 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Robert Gadberry | 84-76 |
| 00:39 | Northern Illinois University | James Adams knocks in the 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by George Johnson | 84-79 |
| 00:36 | Western Michigan | George Johnson is called for the reach on James Broadhead in the backcourt - foul #3 on George Johnson, team foul #9 | 84-79 |
| 00:36 | Western Michigan | James Broadhead makes the 1st free throw | 85-79 |
| 00:36 | Western Michigan | James Broadhead makes the 2nd free throw | 86-79 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:31 | Northern Illinois University | James Adams buries a 3 from the left wing set up by George Johnson | 86-82 |
| 00:29 | Western Michigan | Don Foster is fouled in the backcourt by George Johnson - foul #4 on George Johnson, team foul #10 | 86-82 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joshua Pafford (SF), Jim Richardson (C) Robert Varnum, Michael Schwartz | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:29 | Western Michigan | Don Foster makes the 1st free throw | 87-82 |
| 00:29 | Western Michigan | Don Foster makes the 2nd free throw | 88-82 |
| 00:25 | Northern Illinois University | James Broadhead picks off the pass by Robert Gadberry | 88-82 |
| 00:23 | Western Michigan | George Johnson is called for the reach on James Busch in the backcourt - foul #5 on George Johnson, team foul #11 | 88-82 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Miramontes (SG), Robert Varnum (PF), Michael Schwartz (C) Don Foster, Joshua Pafford, Jim Richardson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Courtemanche (PG) George Johnson | |
| 00:23 | Western Michigan | James Busch makes the 1st free throw | 89-82 |
| 00:23 | Western Michigan | James Busch makes the 2nd free throw | 90-82 |
| 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 (+2) | |
| 00:19 | Northern Illinois University | James Adams comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 90-82 |
| 00:18 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Courtemanche grabs the offensive board | 90-82 |
| 00:14 | Northern Illinois University | James Adams misses the 3pt shot from the right wing | 90-82 |
| 00:12 | Western Michigan | James Busch gets the rebound | 90-82 |
| 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) | |
| 00:09 | Western Michigan | Richard Courtemanche is called for the reach on James Busch in the backcourt - foul #4 on Richard Courtemanche, team foul #12 | 90-82 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Don Foster (SG) Joseph Miramontes | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:09 | Western Michigan | James Busch misses the 1st free throw | 90-82 |
| 00:09 | Western Michigan | James Busch misses the 2nd free throw | 90-82 |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Walters gets the rebound | 90-82 |
| 00:07 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Courtemanche loses the dribble to James Busch in the backcourt | 90-82 |
| 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 | James Broadhead runs out the clock | 90-82 |