| Lineup | Ohio | PG - Douglas Meredith (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Jeremy Barber (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Stuart Sinquefield (fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast. PF - John Serna (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Gregory McPherren (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Alexander Keen (fresh) 1 ast. SG - William Hollomon (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Albert Ensign (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. PF - Richard Malizia (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Marty Disalvo (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Ohio | Stuart Sinquefield inbounds the ball | 40-36 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:46 | Ohio | Marty Disalvo steals the ball from Stuart Sinquefield | 40-36 |
| 19:25 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory McPherren swats the shot by Alexander Keen | 40-36 |
| 19:24 | Ohio | Gregory McPherren grabs the defensive rebound | 40-36 |
| 19:19 | Ohio | Jeremy Barber knocks in the pull-up jumper from the right side set up by Douglas Meredith and he's fouled by Marty Disalvo - foul #1 on Marty Disalvo, team foul #1 | 42-36 |
| 19:19 | Ohio | Jeremy Barber makes the free throw | 43-36 |
| 18:59 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the free throw line | 43-36 |
| 18:57 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign gets the offensive rebound | 43-36 |
| 18:46 | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon misses the floater in the paint | 43-36 |
| 18:45 | Ohio | Gregory McPherren grabs the board | 43-36 |
| 18:32 | Ohio | Gregory McPherren drills a runner from close range set up by Douglas Meredith | 45-36 |
| 18:05 | Northern Illinois University | Marty Disalvo drills a runner near the basket | 45-38 |
| 17:56 | Ohio | Gregory McPherren connects on the turnaround from the left block on a nice dish by Jeremy Barber | 47-38 |
| 17:31 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign is open and buries a 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from William Hollomon | 47-41 |
| 17:20 | Ohio | Stuart Sinquefield comes up short on the turnaround near the basket but the foul's on Albert Ensign - foul #1 on Albert Ensign, team foul #2 | 47-41 |
| Subs | Ohio | Christopher Dale (PF), Caleb Roberson (C) John Serna, Gregory McPherren | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Rodney Simmons (PG), Randolph Wallace (SF), Chris Tay (PF), Thomas Putt (C) Alexander Keen, Albert Ensign, Richard Malizia, Marty Disalvo | |
| 17:20 | Ohio | Stuart Sinquefield makes the 1st free throw | 48-41 |
| 17:20 | Ohio | Stuart Sinquefield makes the 2nd free throw | 49-41 |
| 17:01 | Northern Illinois University | Chris Tay misses the shot from the left wing | 49-41 |
| 17:00 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Putt grabs the offensive rebound | 49-41 |
| 16:53 | Northern Illinois University | Chris Tay comes up short on the fadeaway in the lane | 49-41 |
| 16:51 | Ohio | Caleb Roberson gets the rebound | 49-41 |
| 16:34 | Ohio | Jeremy Barber's pass is intercepted by Rodney Simmons | 49-41 |
| 16:31 | Northern Illinois University | Rodney Simmons can't finish the layup | 49-41 |
| 16:30 | Ohio | Caleb Roberson grabs the board | 49-41 |
| 16:08 | Ohio | Thomas Putt is called for the reach on Caleb Roberson - foul #2 on Thomas Putt, team foul #3 | 49-41 |
| Subs | Ohio | Frank Buckner (PG), Paul Hairston (SF) Douglas Meredith, Stuart Sinquefield | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign (SF), Richard Malizia (PF) William Hollomon, Thomas Putt | |
| 15:53 | Ohio | Frank Buckner drills a floater from the free throw line set up by Paul Hairston | 51-41 |
| Lineup | Ohio | PG - Frank Buckner (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Jeremy Barber (tiring) 10 pts. 2 ast. SF - Paul Hairston (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. PF - Christopher Dale (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. C - Caleb Roberson (fairly fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Randolph Wallace (fresh) SG - Rodney Simmons (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Albert Ensign (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. PF - Richard Malizia (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Chris Tay (fairly fresh) 3 pts. | |
| 15:49 | Northern Illinois University | Jeremy Barber takes the ball from Randolph Wallace in the backcourt | 51-41 |
| 15:47 | Ohio | Frank Buckner lays it up and in set up by Jeremy Barber | 53-41 |
| 15:43 | Northern Illinois University | Rodney Simmons is open but comes up short on the jumpshot from the right side | 53-41 |
| 15:41 | Ohio | The rebound goes to Christopher Dale | 53-41 |
| 15:36 | Ohio | Christopher Dale's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 53-41 |
| Subs | Ohio | John Serna (PF), Matthew Galles (C) Christopher Dale, Caleb Roberson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Tracy Parker (PF), Frederick Owens (C) Rodney Simmons, Chris Tay | |
| 15:27 | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Wallace hits a fadeaway jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Richard Malizia | 53-43 |
| 15:12 | Ohio | Frank Buckner hits a runner in the lane on a great pass from Matthew Galles | 55-43 |
| 15:10 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Hairston picks off the pass by Randolph Wallace in the backcourt | 55-43 |
| 15:09 | Ohio | Jeremy Barber throws it down set up by Paul Hairston | 57-43 |
| 14:58 | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens misses the turnaround in the lane | 57-43 |
| 14:57 | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens grabs the offensive board | 57-43 |
| 14:37 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign hits a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Tracy Parker | 57-45 |
| 14:20 | Ohio | Matthew Galles knocks in the jump hook from the baseline on a nice dish by Paul Hairston and the foul's on Frederick Owens - foul #4 on Frederick Owens, team foul #4 | 59-45 |
| Subs | Ohio | Douglas Meredith (PG), Larry Vinson (SG), Gregory McPherren (C) Frank Buckner, Paul Hairston, John Serna | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Keen (PG), Rodney Simmons (SG), Marty Disalvo (C) Randolph Wallace, Richard Malizia, Frederick Owens | |
| 14:20 | Ohio | Matthew Galles makes the free throw | 60-45 |
| 14:02 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign buries a floater in the paint on a great pass from Alexander Keen and the foul's on Jeremy Barber - foul #3 on Jeremy Barber, team foul #1 | 60-47 |
| Subs | Ohio | Stuart Sinquefield (SF), Christopher Dale (PF) Jeremy Barber, Matthew Galles | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon (SG) Rodney Simmons | |
| 14:02 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign makes the free throw | 60-48 |
| 13:44 | Ohio | Christopher Dale knocks in the floater from the left wing set up by Larry Vinson | 62-48 |
| 13:18 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign misses the pull-up jumper from the left side | 62-48 |
| 13:17 | Ohio | Christopher Dale grabs the defensive rebound | 62-48 |
| 12:59 | Ohio | Gregory McPherren is hacked by Albert Ensign - foul #2 on Albert Ensign, team foul #5 | 62-48 |
| Subs | Ohio | Frank Buckner (PG), Jeremy Barber (SF), John Serna (PF) Douglas Meredith, Stuart Sinquefield, Christopher Dale | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Richard Malizia (SF), Chris Tay (C) Albert Ensign, Marty Disalvo | |
| 12:44 | Ohio | Jeremy Barber misses badly on a fadeaway from the left wing | 62-48 |
| 12:42 | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Keen snags the defensive board | 62-48 |
| 12:37 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Malizia's pass is intercepted by Gregory McPherren | 62-48 |
| 12:22 | Ohio | Larry Vinson scores on a shot from the free throw line on a nice dish by John Serna | 64-48 |
| 12:20 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Buckner is called for the reach on Richard Malizia in the backcourt - foul #3 on Frank Buckner, team foul #2 | 64-48 |
| Subs | Ohio | Paul Hairston (SF), Caleb Roberson (C) Larry Vinson, Gregory McPherren | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Rodney Simmons (PG), Randolph Wallace (SF) Alexander Keen, Tracy Parker | |
| 12:04 | Northern Illinois University | Jeremy Barber is called for the reach on Richard Malizia - foul #4 on Jeremy Barber, team foul #3 | 64-48 |
| Subs | Ohio | Darin Nadel (SG) Jeremy Barber | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 11:53 | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon misses long on a jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by Caleb Roberson - foul #1 on Caleb Roberson, team foul #4 | 64-48 |
| 11:53 | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon makes the 1st free throw | 64-49 |
| 11:53 | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon makes the 2nd free throw | 64-50 |
| Lineup | Ohio | PG - Frank Buckner (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Darin Nadel (fresh) SF - Paul Hairston (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. PF - John Serna (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Caleb Roberson (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Rodney Simmons (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - William Hollomon (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SF - Randolph Wallace (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Richard Malizia (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Chris Tay (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| 11:31 | Ohio | John Serna connects on the shot from the right wing on a great pass from Darin Nadel | 66-50 |
| 11:08 | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Wallace comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 66-50 |
| 11:06 | Ohio | John Serna gets the rebound | 66-50 |
| 10:59 | Ohio | John Serna makes the pull-up jumper from the left side set up by Paul Hairston and he's hacked by Randolph Wallace - foul #2 on Randolph Wallace, team foul #6 | 68-50 |
| Subs | Ohio | Douglas Meredith (PG), Larry Vinson (SG), Stuart Sinquefield (SF), Gregory McPherren (C) Frank Buckner, Darin Nadel, Paul Hairston, Caleb Roberson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Keen (PG), Albert Ensign (SF), Tracy Parker (PF), Marty Disalvo (C) William Hollomon, Randolph Wallace, Richard Malizia, Chris Tay | |
| 10:59 | Ohio | John Serna misses the free throw | 68-50 |
| 10:59 | Northern Illinois University | Marty Disalvo gets the rebound | 68-50 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a flex 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) | |
| 10:46 | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Keen hits a jumper from the right side | 68-52 |
| 10:32 | Ohio | Stuart Sinquefield can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 68-52 |
| 10:31 | Northern Illinois University | Marty Disalvo grabs the defensive rebound | 68-52 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 10:25 | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Keen's pass is intercepted by Stuart Sinquefield in the backcourt | 68-52 |
| 10:24 | Ohio | Larry Vinson hits the finger roll set up by Stuart Sinquefield | 70-52 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a flex 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) | |
| 10:11 | Northern Illinois University | Marty Disalvo can't finish the layup but he's fouled by John Serna - foul #2 on John Serna, team foul #5 | 70-52 |
| Subs | Ohio | Jeremy Barber (SG), Christopher Dale (PF), Matthew Galles (C) Larry Vinson, John Serna, Gregory McPherren | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon (SG) Rodney Simmons | |
| 10:11 | Northern Illinois University | Marty Disalvo makes the 1st free throw | 70-53 |
| 10:11 | Northern Illinois University | Marty Disalvo misses the 2nd free throw | 70-53 |
| 10:11 | Ohio | Christopher Dale grabs the board | 70-53 |
| 09:52 | Ohio | The jumper by Jeremy Barber is denied by Marty Disalvo | 70-53 |
| 09:51 | Ohio | Douglas Meredith tips it but misses | 70-53 |
| 09:50 | Ohio | Christopher Dale grabs the offensive board | 70-53 |
| 09:36 | Ohio | Christopher Dale buries a floater from the right block on a great pass from Douglas Meredith | 72-53 |
| 09:19 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign drills a 3 from the right corner set up by William Hollomon | 72-56 |
| 09:08 | Ohio | Jeremy Barber can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 72-56 |
| 09:07 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign gets the rebound | 72-56 |
| 09:02 | Northern Illinois University | Tracy Parker buries a 3 pointer from straight away set up by William Hollomon | 72-59 |
| 08:36 | Ohio | Christopher Dale is whistled for a carry | 72-59 |
| Subs | Ohio | Frank Buckner (PG), Larry Vinson (SG), Paul Hairston (SF), John Serna (PF), Gregory McPherren (C) Douglas Meredith, Jeremy Barber, Stuart Sinquefield, Christopher Dale, Matthew Galles | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Wallace (PG), Richard Malizia (SF), Chris Tay (PF), Thomas Putt (C) Alexander Keen, Albert Ensign, Tracy Parker, Marty Disalvo | |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 08:21 | Northern Illinois University | Chris Tay hits the finger roll | 72-61 |
| 08:14 | Ohio | Larry Vinson hits a fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Frank Buckner and he's hacked by Randolph Wallace - foul #3 on Randolph Wallace, team foul #7 | 74-61 |
| Subs | Ohio | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Rodney Simmons (SG) William Hollomon | |
| 08:14 | Ohio | Larry Vinson makes the free throw | 75-61 |
| 07:50 | Northern Illinois University | Chris Tay misses long on a shot in the lane but he's fouled by Larry Vinson - foul #1 on Larry Vinson, team foul #6 | 75-61 |
| Subs | Ohio | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens (C) Thomas Putt | |
| 07:50 | Northern Illinois University | Chris Tay misses the 1st free throw | 75-61 |
| 07:50 | Northern Illinois University | Chris Tay misses the 2nd free throw | 75-61 |
| 07:50 | Ohio | The rebound goes to Gregory McPherren | 75-61 |
| Lineup | Ohio | PG - Frank Buckner (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - Larry Vinson (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SF - Paul Hairston (fresh) 3 pts. 5 ast. PF - John Serna (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. C - Gregory McPherren (fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Randolph Wallace (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. SG - Rodney Simmons (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Chris Tay (fairly fresh) 5 pts. PF - Richard Malizia (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Frederick Owens (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 4 pf. | |
| 07:36 | Ohio | Larry Vinson can't connect on a fadeaway from the right side | 75-61 |
| 07:34 | Northern Illinois University | Chris Tay grabs the board | 75-61 |
| 07:28 | Northern Illinois University | Rodney Simmons buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Richard Malizia | 75-64 |
| 07:08 | Ohio | Richard Malizia swats the layup by John Serna | 75-64 |
| 07:07 | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Wallace grabs the defensive rebound | 75-64 |
| 07:00 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Malizia knocks in the 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Chris Tay | 75-67 |
| 06:43 | Ohio | Paul Hairston misses the lay-in | 75-67 |
| 06:42 | Ohio | John Serna grabs the offensive rebound | 75-67 |
| 06:29 | Ohio | Gregory McPherren is denied on a layup by Frederick Owens | 75-67 |
| 06:28 | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens snags the defensive board | 75-67 |
| 06:25 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Buckner steps in front of the Randolph Wallace pass in the backcourt | 75-67 |
| 06:12 | Ohio | The jump hook by Gregory McPherren is blocked by Frederick Owens | 75-67 |
| 06:10 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Frederick Owens | 75-67 |
| 06:02 | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens makes the jumpshot from the free throw line on a nice dish by Randolph Wallace | 75-69 |
| 05:43 | Ohio | John Serna connects on the driving attempt from the left block | 77-69 |
| 05:40 | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Wallace loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt | 77-69 |
| Subs | Ohio | Douglas Meredith (PG), Jeremy Barber (SG), Stuart Sinquefield (SF), Christopher Dale (PF), Caleb Roberson (C) Frank Buckner, Larry Vinson, Paul Hairston, John Serna, Gregory McPherren | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Keen (PG), William Hollomon (SG), Albert Ensign (SF), Tracy Parker (PF), Marty Disalvo (C) Randolph Wallace, Rodney Simmons, Chris Tay, Richard Malizia, Frederick Owens | |
| 05:15 | Ohio | Christopher Dale scores on a fadeaway from the left wing set up by Jeremy Barber | 79-69 |
| 04:59 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Dale is called for the reach on Tracy Parker - foul #1 on Christopher Dale, team foul #7 | 79-69 |
| 04:59 | Northern Illinois University | Tracy Parker misses the 1st free throw | 79-69 |
| 04:59 | Ohio | Caleb Roberson gets the rebound | 79-69 |
| 04:35 | Ohio | Christopher Dale lays it up and in | 81-69 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a flex 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) | |
| 04:13 | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon is fouled on the floor by Douglas Meredith - foul #1 on Douglas Meredith, team foul #8 | 81-69 |
| Subs | Ohio | Larry Vinson (SG), Matthew Galles (C) Jeremy Barber, Caleb Roberson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Aaron Langlinais (PG), Richard Malizia (PF), Thomas Putt (C) Alexander Keen, Tracy Parker, Marty Disalvo | |
| 04:13 | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon makes the 1st free throw | 81-70 |
| 04:13 | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon misses the 2nd free throw | 81-70 |
| 04:13 | Ohio | Matthew Galles pulls down the rebound | 81-70 |
| 03:52 | Ohio | Aaron Langlinais is called for the reach on Stuart Sinquefield - foul #1 on Aaron Langlinais, team foul #8 | 81-70 |
| Subs | Ohio | Frank Buckner (PG), John Serna (PF) Douglas Meredith, Christopher Dale | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens (PF) Albert Ensign | |
| 03:52 | Ohio | Stuart Sinquefield makes the 1st free throw | 82-70 |
| 03:52 | Ohio | Stuart Sinquefield makes the 2nd free throw | 83-70 |
| Lineup | Ohio | PG - Frank Buckner (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - Larry Vinson (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SF - Stuart Sinquefield (fairly fresh) 17 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. PF - John Serna (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. C - Matthew Galles (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Aaron Langlinais (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - William Hollomon (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. SF - Richard Malizia (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. PF - Frederick Owens (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. 4 pf. C - Thomas Putt (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 03:37 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Putt misses short on a 3 from straight away | 83-70 |
| 03:35 | Ohio | Stuart Sinquefield snags the defensive board | 83-70 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a flex 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 (-1) | |
| 03:06 | Ohio | Stuart Sinquefield scores on a 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by John Serna | 86-70 |
| 02:48 | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon's dunk attempt is rejected by John Serna | 86-70 |
| 02:46 | Ohio | Stuart Sinquefield grabs the board | 86-70 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a flex 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) | |
| 02:18 | Ohio | John Serna connects on the floater from the left side on a nice dish by Larry Vinson | 88-70 |
| 02:05 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Putt's floater is tipped away by Matthew Galles | 88-70 |
| 02:04 | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon snags the offensive board | 88-70 |
| 01:45 | Northern Illinois University | Aaron Langlinais clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner | 88-70 |
| 01:44 | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens pulls down the offensive rebound | 88-70 |
| 01:32 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Putt can't connect on a jumpshot from the right wing | 88-70 |
| 01:30 | Ohio | Stuart Sinquefield gets the rebound | 88-70 |
| 01:06 | Ohio | The short jumper by John Serna is denied by Richard Malizia | 88-70 |
| 01:04 | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens grabs the board | 88-70 |
| 00:59 | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens loses the dribble to Frank Buckner | 88-70 |
| 00:54 | Ohio | Frank Buckner banks in the layup | 90-70 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a flex 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 | Thomas Putt can't connect on an uncontested 3pt jumper from the left corner | 90-70 |
| 00:47 | Ohio | Matthew Galles grabs the board | 90-70 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio 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) | |
| 00:21 | Ohio | Larry Vinson misses the shot from the right side | 90-70 |
| 00:20 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Malizia pulls down the rebound | 90-70 |
| 00:15 | Northern Illinois University | William Hollomon is whistled for a carry | 90-70 |
| Subs | Ohio | Douglas Meredith (PG), Jeremy Barber (SG), Gregory McPherren (C) Frank Buckner, Larry Vinson, Matthew Galles | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Wallace (PG), Rodney Simmons (SG), Chris Tay (C) Aaron Langlinais, William Hollomon, Thomas Putt | |
| 00:00 | Ohio | Douglas Meredith runs out the clock | 90-70 |