| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - David Proper (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. SG - Dennis Baker (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Keith Hopping (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Aaron Wagner (fresh) 7 pts. 8 reb. 4 blk. C - Pat Huntsman (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | The Citadel | PG - Melvin Philpot (fresh) 6 pts. 3 stl. SG - Bryan Pimentel (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Willard Scott (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Charles Lewis (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Edward Skeete (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Hopping inbounds the ball | 35-33 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 19:31 | Northern Illinois University | David Proper misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 35-33 |
| 19:29 | The Citadel | Bryan Pimentel pulls down the rebound | 35-33 |
| 19:13 | The Citadel | Charles Lewis comes up short on the 3 from the right wing but he's fouled by Keith Hopping - foul #2 on Keith Hopping, team foul #1 | 35-33 |
| 19:13 | The Citadel | Charles Lewis makes the 1st free throw | 35-34 |
| 19:13 | The Citadel | Charles Lewis makes the 2nd free throw | 35-35 |
| 19:13 | The Citadel | Charles Lewis makes the 3rd free throw | 35-36 |
| 19:09 | Northern Illinois University | Bryan Pimentel picks off the pass by David Proper in the backcourt | 35-36 |
| 18:57 | The Citadel | Aaron Wagner swats the layup by Edward Skeete | 35-36 |
| 18:55 | The Citadel | Charles Lewis gets the offensive rebound | 35-36 |
| 18:34 | The Citadel | Bryan Pimentel is hacked by Aaron Wagner - foul #2 on Aaron Wagner, team foul #2 | 35-36 |
| 18:24 | The Citadel | Charles Lewis clanks a 3 pointer from the left wing | 35-36 |
| 18:23 | Northern Illinois University | Aaron Wagner pulls down the rebound | 35-36 |
| 18:19 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Baker's pass is intercepted by Melvin Philpot | 35-36 |
| 18:05 | The Citadel | Melvin Philpot clanks a 3 from the right wing | 35-36 |
| 18:04 | Northern Illinois University | Aaron Wagner snags the defensive board | 35-36 |
| 17:59 | Northern Illinois University | David Proper misses short on a jumper from the free throw line | 35-36 |
| 17:57 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to David Proper | 35-36 |
| 17:41 | Northern Illinois University | Aaron Wagner misses long on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 35-36 |
| 17:40 | The Citadel | Bryan Pimentel grabs the board | 35-36 |
| 17:21 | The Citadel | Charles Lewis scores on a jumper from just outside the lane | 35-38 |
| 17:00 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Huntsman misses the fadeaway from the left block | 35-38 |
| 16:59 | Northern Illinois University | Aaron Wagner pulls down the offensive rebound | 35-38 |
| 16:54 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Lewis is called for the reach on Pat Huntsman - foul #2 on Charles Lewis, team foul #1 | 35-38 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Blanton (PG), Jessie Hartwell (SG), Jason Sprenger (SF), John Fisher (PF), Robert Crawford (C) David Proper, Dennis Baker, Keith Hopping, Aaron Wagner, Pat Huntsman | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Pete Steed (PG), James Foreman (SG), Timothy Vogt (SF), Donald Williams (PF), Stephen King (C) Melvin Philpot, Bryan Pimentel, Willard Scott, Charles Lewis, Edward Skeete | |
| 16:35 | Northern Illinois University | Stephen King denies the turnaround by Jessie Hartwell | 35-38 |
| 16:33 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to John Fisher | 35-38 |
| 16:16 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Crawford hits the front of the rim on the runner in the paint | 35-38 |
| 16:14 | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Blanton snags the offensive board | 35-38 |
| 16:08 | Northern Illinois University | James Foreman steals it from Jason Sprenger | 35-38 |
| 16:04 | The Citadel | James Foreman hits the finger roll | 35-40 |
| 15:58 | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Blanton scores on a 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Jessie Hartwell | 38-40 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Alexander Blanton (fresh) 7 pts. 2 stl. SG - Jessie Hartwell (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Jason Sprenger (fresh) 4 reb. PF - John Fisher (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Robert Crawford (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | The Citadel | PG - Pete Steed (fresh) 4 pts. SG - James Foreman (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Timothy Vogt (fresh) PF - Donald Williams (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. C - Stephen King (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 15:36 | The Citadel | James Foreman can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 38-40 |
| 15:34 | Northern Illinois University | Jason Sprenger gets the rebound | 38-40 |
| 15:29 | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Blanton hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 38-40 |
| 15:27 | The Citadel | Donald Williams grabs the board | 38-40 |
| 15:06 | The Citadel | Jason Sprenger steals the ball from Timothy Vogt | 38-40 |
| 14:55 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Williams steps in front of the Alexander Blanton pass | 38-40 |
| 14:34 | The Citadel | Stephen King misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away | 38-40 |
| 14:32 | The Citadel | Donald Williams grabs the offensive board | 38-40 |
| 14:21 | The Citadel | Timothy Vogt clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing | 38-40 |
| 14:19 | Northern Illinois University | John Fisher gets the rebound | 38-40 |
| 14:03 | Northern Illinois University | Jessie Hartwell misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing but he's hacked by James Foreman - foul #3 on James Foreman, team foul #2 | 38-40 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Baker (SG), Keith Hopping (SF), Aaron Wagner (PF), Pat Huntsman (C) Alexander Blanton, Jason Sprenger, John Fisher, Robert Crawford | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Melvin Philpot (PG), Bryan Pimentel (SG), Willard Scott (SF), Charles Lewis (PF), Edward Skeete (C) Pete Steed, James Foreman, Timothy Vogt, Donald Williams, Stephen King | |
| 14:03 | Northern Illinois University | Jessie Hartwell makes the 1st free throw | 39-40 |
| 14:03 | Northern Illinois University | Jessie Hartwell makes the 2nd free throw | 40-40 |
| 13:54 | The Citadel | Charles Lewis clanks a shot from the right wing but he's hacked by Aaron Wagner - foul #3 on Aaron Wagner, team foul #3 | 40-40 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Proper (PG) Jessie Hartwell | |
| Subs | The Citadel | | |
| 13:54 | The Citadel | Charles Lewis misses the 1st free throw | 40-40 |
| 13:54 | The Citadel | Charles Lewis makes the 2nd free throw | 40-41 |
| 13:31 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Huntsman's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 40-41 |
| 13:15 | The Citadel | Edward Skeete misses short on a shot from the left wing | 40-41 |
| 13:14 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Hopping snags the defensive board | 40-41 |
| 13:09 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Hopping loses the dribble to Edward Skeete | 40-41 |
| 12:53 | The Citadel | Melvin Philpot misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 40-41 |
| 12:51 | The Citadel | Edward Skeete tips it back up and in | 40-43 |
| 12:31 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Huntsman misses short on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 40-43 |
| 12:29 | Northern Illinois University | Aaron Wagner grabs the offensive rebound | 40-43 |
| 12:19 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Huntsman hits a runner from the left block on a great pass from Aaron Wagner | 42-43 |
| 12:09 | The Citadel | Charles Lewis can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 42-43 |
| 12:07 | The Citadel | Bryan Pimentel hits the follow up shot | 42-45 |
| 12:01 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Baker scores on a 3pt shot from straight away on a great pass from David Proper | 45-45 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - David Proper (fresh) 2 pts. 5 ast. SG - Dennis Baker (fresh) 8 pts. SF - Keith Hopping (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Aaron Wagner (fresh) 7 pts. 12 reb. 5 blk. 3 pf. C - Pat Huntsman (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | The Citadel | PG - Melvin Philpot (fresh) 6 pts. 4 stl. SG - Bryan Pimentel (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Willard Scott (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Charles Lewis (fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb. C - Edward Skeete (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:42 | The Citadel | Aaron Wagner is called for the reach on Bryan Pimentel - foul #4 on Aaron Wagner, team foul #4 | 45-45 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Fisher (PF) Aaron Wagner | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Donald Williams (C) Edward Skeete | |
| 11:29 | The Citadel | Charles Lewis misses long on a 3 from the left corner | 45-45 |
| 11:27 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Huntsman snags the defensive board | 45-45 |
| 11:20 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Baker hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 45-45 |
| 11:19 | The Citadel | Bryan Pimentel gets the rebound | 45-45 |
| 11:04 | The Citadel | Bryan Pimentel lays it up and in | 45-47 |
| 10:48 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Huntsman scores on a pull-up jumper from the left side set up by Keith Hopping | 47-47 |
| 10:30 | The Citadel | Willard Scott misses long on a jumper from the right block | 47-47 |
| 10:28 | Northern Illinois University | David Proper grabs the defensive rebound | 47-47 |
| 10:21 | Northern Illinois University | John Fisher hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 47-47 |
| 10:19 | The Citadel | The rebound goes to Donald Williams | 47-47 |
| 10:00 | The Citadel | Donald Williams connects on the turnaround from close range and he's fouled by Pat Huntsman - foul #2 on Pat Huntsman, team foul #5 | 47-49 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Blanton (PG), Jessie Hartwell (SG), Jason Sprenger (SF), Robert Crawford (C) David Proper, Dennis Baker, Keith Hopping, Pat Huntsman | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Pete Steed (PG), James Foreman (SG), Timothy Vogt (SF), Edward Skeete (C) Melvin Philpot, Bryan Pimentel, Willard Scott, Charles Lewis | |
| 10:00 | The Citadel | Donald Williams makes the free throw | 47-50 |
| 09:46 | Northern Illinois University | Jessie Hartwell misses short on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 47-50 |
| 09:44 | The Citadel | Donald Williams gets the rebound | 47-50 |
| 09:27 | The Citadel | Timothy Vogt misses badly on a jumper in the paint | 47-50 |
| 09:26 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Crawford grabs the board | 47-50 |
| 09:21 | Northern Illinois University | Jessie Hartwell drills a 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Alexander Blanton | 50-50 |
| 08:59 | The Citadel | Jessie Hartwell steals it from Timothy Vogt | 50-50 |
| 08:41 | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Blanton scores on a 3 pointer from the right corner set up by Robert Crawford | 53-50 |
| 08:24 | The Citadel | Edward Skeete can't connect on a 3 from the right wing | 53-50 |
| 08:23 | Northern Illinois University | John Fisher grabs the board | 53-50 |
| 08:17 | Northern Illinois University | Jason Sprenger misses the dunk attempt | 53-50 |
| 08:16 | The Citadel | Donald Williams gets the rebound | 53-50 |
| 07:55 | The Citadel | Alexander Blanton is called for the reach on Pete Steed - foul #1 on Alexander Blanton, team foul #6 | 53-50 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Proper (PG), Dennis Baker (SG), Aaron Wagner (PF), Pat Huntsman (C) Alexander Blanton, Jessie Hartwell, John Fisher, Robert Crawford | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Melvin Philpot (PG), Bryan Pimentel (SG), Willard Scott (SF), Charles Lewis (PF), Stephen King (C) Pete Steed, James Foreman, Timothy Vogt, Donald Williams, Edward Skeete | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - David Proper (fresh) 2 pts. 5 ast. SG - Dennis Baker (fresh) 8 pts. SF - Jason Sprenger (fresh) 5 reb. PF - Aaron Wagner (fresh) 7 pts. 12 reb. 5 blk. 4 pf. C - Pat Huntsman (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | The Citadel | PG - Melvin Philpot (fresh) 6 pts. 4 stl. SG - Bryan Pimentel (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Willard Scott (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Charles Lewis (fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb. C - Stephen King (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 07:41 | The Citadel | Bryan Pimentel makes the 3pt shot from straight away on a nice dish by Stephen King | 53-53 |
| 07:29 | Northern Illinois University | Aaron Wagner makes the 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by Dennis Baker | 56-53 |
| 07:16 | The Citadel | Charles Lewis comes up short on the 3 from the left wing | 56-53 |
| 07:15 | The Citadel | Willard Scott tips it back up and in | 56-55 |
| 07:08 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Huntsman drills a 3 from straight away on a great pass from Jason Sprenger | 59-55 |
| 07:03 | The Citadel | Bryan Pimentel loses the dribble to Jason Sprenger | 59-55 |
| 06:58 | Northern Illinois University | Jason Sprenger banks in the layup | 61-55 |
| 06:42 | The Citadel | Dennis Baker steals the ball from Stephen King | 61-55 |
| 06:39 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Baker lays it in | 63-55 |
| 06:19 | The Citadel | Willard Scott's pass is intercepted by Aaron Wagner | 63-55 |
| 06:13 | Northern Illinois University | Jason Sprenger buries a jumpshot from the left side set up by Aaron Wagner | 65-55 |
| 05:48 | The Citadel | Melvin Philpot misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 65-55 |
| 05:47 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Huntsman pulls down the rebound | 65-55 |
| 05:40 | Northern Illinois University | Aaron Wagner clanks a shot from the left block | 65-55 |
| 05:39 | The Citadel | Willard Scott snags the defensive board | 65-55 |
| 05:32 | The Citadel | Bryan Pimentel can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 65-55 |
| 05:31 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Pat Huntsman | 65-55 |
| 05:27 | Northern Illinois University | David Proper loses the dribble to Charles Lewis | 65-55 |
| 05:22 | The Citadel | Willard Scott throws a bad pass out of bounds | 65-55 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Blanton (PG), Jessie Hartwell (SG), Keith Hopping (SF), Robert Crawford (C) David Proper, Dennis Baker, Jason Sprenger, Pat Huntsman | |
| Subs | The Citadel | James Foreman (SG), Timothy Vogt (SF), Donald Williams (PF), Edward Skeete (C) Bryan Pimentel, Willard Scott, Charles Lewis, Stephen King | |
| 05:02 | Northern Illinois University | James Foreman is called for the reach on Jessie Hartwell - foul #4 on James Foreman, team foul #3 | 65-55 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Fisher (PF) Aaron Wagner | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Pete Steed (PG) Melvin Philpot | |
| 04:53 | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Blanton hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing | 65-55 |
| 04:51 | The Citadel | The rebound goes to Timothy Vogt | 65-55 |
| 04:44 | The Citadel | Jessie Hartwell steals the ball from James Foreman | 65-55 |
| 04:16 | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Blanton is hacked by Pete Steed - foul #1 on Pete Steed, team foul #4 | 65-55 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Baker (SG) Jessie Hartwell | |
| Subs | The Citadel | | |
| 04:01 | Northern Illinois University | John Fisher drills a jump hook from the baseline set up by Dennis Baker | 67-55 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:51 | The Citadel | James Foreman misses short on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 67-55 |
| 03:50 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Robert Crawford | 67-55 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Alexander Blanton (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Dennis Baker (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SF - Keith Hopping (fresh) 8 pts. PF - John Fisher (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Robert Crawford (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | The Citadel | PG - Pete Steed (fresh) 4 pts. SG - James Foreman (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. SF - Timothy Vogt (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Donald Williams (fresh) 6 pts. 8 reb. C - Edward Skeete (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 03:44 | Northern Illinois University | John Fisher drills a 3 pointer from the left wing on a great pass from Alexander Blanton | 70-55 |
| 03:28 | The Citadel | Pete Steed misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 70-55 |
| 03:27 | Northern Illinois University | John Fisher pulls down the rebound | 70-55 |
| 03:21 | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Blanton clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing | 70-55 |
| 03:19 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Crawford gets the offensive rebound | 70-55 |
| 03:06 | Northern Illinois University | John Fisher makes the 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Dennis Baker | 73-55 |
| 02:45 | The Citadel | James Foreman's floater is tipped away by John Fisher | 73-55 |
| 02:43 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Hopping pulls down the rebound | 73-55 |
| 02:38 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Hopping can't connect on a turnaround from close range | 73-55 |
| 02:37 | The Citadel | The rebound goes to Donald Williams | 73-55 |
| 02:20 | The Citadel | Timothy Vogt buries a 3 pointer from the right wing set up by James Foreman | 73-58 |
| 02:15 | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Blanton misses the floater from the right wing but he's fouled by Donald Williams - foul #1 on Donald Williams, team foul #5 | 73-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jessie Hartwell (SG), Gary Dilworth (SF), Jason Sprenger (C) Dennis Baker, Keith Hopping, Robert Crawford | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Eugene Swords (SF), Stephen King (PF), John O'Toole (C) Timothy Vogt, Donald Williams, Edward Skeete | |
| 02:15 | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Blanton misses the 1st free throw | 73-58 |
| 02:15 | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Blanton makes the 2nd free throw | 74-58 |
| 01:51 | The Citadel | Stephen King misses long on a fadeaway from the right block | 74-58 |
| 01:50 | Northern Illinois University | John Fisher grabs the defensive rebound | 74-58 |
| 01:35 | Northern Illinois University | Jessie Hartwell misses the 3pt shot from straight away | 74-58 |
| 01:34 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Dilworth snags the offensive board | 74-58 |
| 01:25 | Northern Illinois University | Jessie Hartwell makes the jump hook near the basket on a great pass from Jason Sprenger | 76-58 |
| 01:13 | The Citadel | James Foreman clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 76-58 |
| 01:11 | The Citadel | Pete Steed gets the offensive rebound | 76-58 |
| 00:51 | The Citadel | Eugene Swords comes up short on the turnaround near the basket | 76-58 |
| 00:49 | The Citadel | Stephen King gets the offensive rebound | 76-58 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:47 | The Citadel | Stephen King hits a fadeaway in the paint on a nice dish by Pete Steed and he's fouled by John Fisher - foul #1 on John Fisher, team foul #7 | 76-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Crawford (C) Gary Dilworth | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Timothy Vogt (SF), Donald Williams (C) Eugene Swords, John O'Toole | |
| 00:47 | The Citadel | Stephen King misses the free throw | 76-60 |
| 00:47 | Northern Illinois University | John Fisher grabs the defensive rebound | 76-60 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:22 | Northern Illinois University | John Fisher can't connect on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 76-60 |
| 00:20 | The Citadel | Donald Williams grabs the board | 76-60 |
| 00:13 | The Citadel | James Foreman misses the shot from close range but he's fouled by Jason Sprenger - foul #1 on Jason Sprenger, team foul #8 | 76-60 |
| 00:13 | The Citadel | James Foreman makes the 1st free throw | 76-61 |
| 00:13 | The Citadel | James Foreman makes the 2nd free throw | 76-62 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Blanton runs out the clock | 76-62 |