| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - David Proper (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Dennis Baker (fresh) SF - Keith Hopping (fresh) PF - Aaron Wagner (fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. C - Pat Huntsman (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Randy Joy (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Richard Laguerre (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Darren Coward (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Harold Boykin (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - James Hobbs (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 3 blk. | |
| 20:00 | Western Michigan | Darren Coward inbounds the ball | 35-28 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 19:39 | Western Michigan | Randy Joy misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 35-28 |
| 19:38 | Western Michigan | James Hobbs misses the tip | 35-28 |
| 19:36 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Aaron Wagner | 35-28 |
| 19:31 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Huntsman is hacked by Darren Coward - foul #3 on Darren Coward, team foul #1 | 35-28 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Bobby Noble (SF) Darren Coward | |
| 19:15 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Baker can't connect on a shot from the left side but he's hacked by Richard Laguerre - foul #3 on Richard Laguerre, team foul #2 | 35-28 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Sam Morgan (SG) Richard Laguerre | |
| 19:15 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Baker makes the 1st free throw | 36-28 |
| 19:15 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Baker makes the 2nd free throw | 37-28 |
| 19:03 | Western Michigan | James Hobbs clanks a jumper from the left wing | 37-28 |
| 19:01 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to David Proper | 37-28 |
| 18:51 | Northern Illinois University | David Proper makes the fadeaway from the right side on a great pass from Aaron Wagner | 39-28 |
| 18:30 | Western Michigan | Sam Morgan misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 39-28 |
| 18:29 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Hopping pulls down the rebound | 39-28 |
| 18:24 | Northern Illinois University | Aaron Wagner can't connect on a shot in the paint but he's fouled by Sam Morgan - foul #2 on Sam Morgan, team foul #3 | 39-28 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Emil Peay (PG), William Arce (PF) Randy Joy, Harold Boykin | |
| 18:24 | Northern Illinois University | Aaron Wagner misses the 1st free throw | 39-28 |
| 18:24 | Northern Illinois University | Aaron Wagner misses the 2nd free throw | 39-28 |
| 18:24 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to James Hobbs | 39-28 |
| 18:13 | Western Michigan | Bobby Noble misses badly on a jump hook in the lane but the foul's on Keith Hopping - foul #2 on Keith Hopping, team foul #1 | 39-28 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Blanton (PG), Jason Sprenger (SF), John Fisher (PF), Robert Crawford (C) David Proper, Keith Hopping, Aaron Wagner, Pat Huntsman | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Leroy Leblanc (PF) James Hobbs | |
| 18:13 | Western Michigan | Bobby Noble misses the 1st free throw | 39-28 |
| 18:13 | Western Michigan | Bobby Noble makes the 2nd free throw | 39-29 |
| 18:06 | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Blanton misses short on a fadeaway from the right side | 39-29 |
| 18:05 | Western Michigan | Leroy Leblanc grabs the board | 39-29 |
| 17:47 | Western Michigan | Emil Peay makes the pull-up jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Sam Morgan | 39-31 |
| 17:43 | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Blanton misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 39-31 |
| 17:42 | Northern Illinois University | Jason Sprenger gets the offensive rebound | 39-31 |
| 17:29 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Crawford's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 39-31 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jessie Hartwell (SG) Dennis Baker | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Garrett Folse (SG), Harold Boykin (PF) Sam Morgan, Bobby Noble | |
| 17:14 | Western Michigan | Garrett Folse knocks in the 3 from straight away on a nice dish by William Arce | 39-34 |
| 17:07 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Boykin takes the ball from Jessie Hartwell | 39-34 |
| 16:53 | Western Michigan | Harold Boykin can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 39-34 |
| 16:51 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Crawford grabs the defensive rebound | 39-34 |
| 16:49 | Northern Illinois University | Jason Sprenger loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt | 39-34 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Proper (PG), Keith Hopping (SF), Aaron Wagner (PF), Pat Huntsman (C) Jessie Hartwell, Jason Sprenger, John Fisher, Robert Crawford | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Randy Joy (PG), Bobby Noble (SF), James Hobbs (C) Emil Peay, Leroy Leblanc, William Arce | |
| 16:36 | Western Michigan | Garrett Folse misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 39-34 |
| 16:35 | Western Michigan | James Hobbs snags the offensive board | 39-34 |
| 16:29 | Western Michigan | Garrett Folse hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 39-34 |
| 16:27 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Hopping snags the defensive board | 39-34 |
| 16:21 | Northern Illinois University | David Proper makes the pull-up jumper from the right wing set up by Alexander Blanton | 41-34 |
| 16:11 | Western Michigan | Garrett Folse hits a jumpshot from the left side on a nice dish by Bobby Noble and the foul's on Keith Hopping - foul #3 on Keith Hopping, team foul #2 | 41-36 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jessie Hartwell (SG), Gary Dilworth (SF) Alexander Blanton, Keith Hopping | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Sam Morgan (SG) Bobby Noble | |
| 16:11 | Western Michigan | Garrett Folse makes the free throw | 41-37 |
| 15:54 | Northern Illinois University | Jessie Hartwell misses the lay-in | 41-37 |
| 15:53 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Garrett Folse | 41-37 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - David Proper (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Jessie Hartwell (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Gary Dilworth (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Aaron Wagner (fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb. C - Pat Huntsman (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Randy Joy (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Sam Morgan (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Garrett Folse (fairly fresh) 6 pts. PF - Harold Boykin (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - James Hobbs (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. | |
| 15:34 | Western Michigan | Randy Joy throws a bad pass out of bounds | 41-37 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Baker (SG), Keith Hopping (SF), John Fisher (C) David Proper, Gary Dilworth, Pat Huntsman | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Richard Laguerre (SG), Darren Coward (SF), Leroy Leblanc (PF), William Arce (C) Sam Morgan, Garrett Folse, Harold Boykin, James Hobbs | |
| 15:32 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Baker is fouled in the backcourt by Richard Laguerre - foul #4 on Richard Laguerre, team foul #4 | 41-37 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Emil Peay (PG), Sam Morgan (SG) Randy Joy, Richard Laguerre | |
| 15:17 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Hopping makes the 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by Dennis Baker | 44-37 |
| 14:56 | Western Michigan | Leroy Leblanc travels with the ball | 44-37 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Blanton (PG), Jason Sprenger (C) Jessie Hartwell, Aaron Wagner | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 14:46 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Hopping clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner | 44-37 |
| 14:45 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to William Arce | 44-37 |
| 14:25 | Western Michigan | Leroy Leblanc misses badly on a 3pt shot from straight away | 44-37 |
| 14:24 | Northern Illinois University | Jason Sprenger grabs the defensive rebound | 44-37 |
| 14:20 | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Blanton scores on a 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from Dennis Baker | 47-37 |
| 14:04 | Western Michigan | Sam Morgan comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 47-37 |
| 14:03 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Hopping grabs the defensive rebound | 47-37 |
| 13:55 | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Blanton misses long on an open fadeaway from the right wing | 47-37 |
| 13:54 | Western Michigan | Darren Coward grabs the defensive rebound | 47-37 |
| 13:40 | Western Michigan | Emil Peay's pass is intercepted by John Fisher | 47-37 |
| 13:20 | Northern Illinois University | Jason Sprenger can't connect on a fadeaway in the paint | 47-37 |
| 13:18 | Northern Illinois University | Jason Sprenger grabs the offensive rebound | 47-37 |
| 13:11 | Northern Illinois University | The jumper by Keith Hopping is denied by William Arce | 47-37 |
| 13:10 | Northern Illinois University | John Fisher hits the follow up shot | 49-37 |
| 12:46 | Western Michigan | Darren Coward misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 49-37 |
| 12:45 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to John Fisher | 49-37 |
| 12:38 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Baker misses long on an open 3pt attempt from the left corner | 49-37 |
| 12:36 | Northern Illinois University | John Fisher tips it in | 51-37 |
| 12:22 | Western Michigan | Emil Peay buries a floater from close range on a great pass from Darren Coward | 51-39 |
| 12:08 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Hopping drills a jump hook from the right block set up by John Fisher and the foul's on Emil Peay - foul #2 on Emil Peay, team foul #5 | 53-39 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Proper (PG), Jessie Hartwell (SG), Aaron Wagner (PF), Pat Huntsman (C) Alexander Blanton, Dennis Baker, John Fisher, Jason Sprenger | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Randy Joy (PG), Garrett Folse (SG), Bobby Noble (SF), Harold Boykin (PF), James Hobbs (C) Emil Peay, Sam Morgan, Darren Coward, Leroy Leblanc, William Arce | |
| 12:08 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Hopping makes the free throw | 54-39 |
| 11:49 | Western Michigan | Harold Boykin's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 54-39 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Crawford (SF) Keith Hopping | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - David Proper (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Jessie Hartwell (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Robert Crawford (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Aaron Wagner (fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb. C - Pat Huntsman (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Randy Joy (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Garrett Folse (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Bobby Noble (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Harold Boykin (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - James Hobbs (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. | |
| 11:44 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Crawford travels in the backcourt | 54-39 |
| 11:26 | Western Michigan | Randy Joy makes the jumper from the free throw line set up by Garrett Folse | 54-41 |
| 11:20 | Northern Illinois University | Jessie Hartwell hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 54-41 |
| 11:19 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Harold Boykin | 54-41 |
| 10:58 | Western Michigan | James Hobbs misses the shot from the free throw line | 54-41 |
| 10:56 | Northern Illinois University | Aaron Wagner gets the rebound | 54-41 |
| 10:38 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Crawford connects on the open floater from the right wing on a nice dish by Aaron Wagner | 56-41 |
| 10:23 | Western Michigan | Bobby Noble clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 56-41 |
| 10:21 | Western Michigan | James Hobbs pulls down the offensive rebound | 56-41 |
| 10:09 | Western Michigan | Bobby Noble clanks a turnaround in the paint | 56-41 |
| 10:08 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Huntsman pulls down the rebound | 56-41 |
| 10:05 | Northern Illinois University | Garrett Folse takes the ball from Pat Huntsman in the backcourt | 56-41 |
| 09:48 | Western Michigan | Randy Joy is hacked by Aaron Wagner - foul #1 on Aaron Wagner, team foul #3 | 56-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Matas (PG), Dennis Baker (SG), Gary Dilworth (SF) David Proper, Jessie Hartwell, Robert Crawford | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Sam Morgan (SG), Darren Coward (SF) Garrett Folse, Bobby Noble | |
| 09:33 | Western Michigan | Randy Joy misses long on a fadeaway from the left side but he's hacked by Robert Matas - foul #1 on Robert Matas, team foul #4 | 56-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Arce (PF) Harold Boykin | |
| 09:33 | Western Michigan | Randy Joy makes the 1st free throw | 56-42 |
| 09:33 | Western Michigan | Randy Joy makes the 2nd free throw | 56-43 |
| 09:31 | Northern Illinois University | Aaron Wagner is whistled for traveling in the backcourt | 56-43 |
| 09:17 | Western Michigan | Darren Coward hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 56-43 |
| 09:16 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Dilworth grabs the board | 56-43 |
| 09:14 | Northern Illinois University | Aaron Wagner is fouled in the backcourt by William Arce - foul #2 on William Arce, team foul #6 | 56-43 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Blanton (PG) Robert Matas | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Emil Peay (PG) Randy Joy | |
| 09:06 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Dilworth misses long on a floater from the left wing | 56-43 |
| 09:04 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Huntsman tips it home | 58-43 |
| 08:40 | Western Michigan | Sam Morgan drills a 3pt shot from the left wing | 58-46 |
| 08:15 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Huntsman banks in the wide open layup on a great pass from Aaron Wagner | 60-46 |
| 07:55 | Western Michigan | William Arce loses the ball out of bounds | 60-46 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Proper (PG), Jessie Hartwell (SG), Jason Sprenger (SF), Robert Crawford (C) Alexander Blanton, Dennis Baker, Gary Dilworth, Pat Huntsman | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Randy Joy (PG), Richard Laguerre (SG), Harold Boykin (PF) Emil Peay, Sam Morgan, William Arce | |
| 07:52 | Northern Illinois University | Randy Joy is called for the reach on David Proper in the backcourt - foul #2 on Randy Joy, team foul #7 | 60-46 |
| 07:52 | Northern Illinois University | David Proper makes the 1st free throw | 61-46 |
| 07:52 | Northern Illinois University | David Proper makes the 2nd free throw | 62-46 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - David Proper (fresh) 8 pts. SG - Jessie Hartwell (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jason Sprenger (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. PF - Aaron Wagner (tiring) 12 pts. 5 reb. C - Robert Crawford (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Randy Joy (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Richard Laguerre (fresh) 2 pts. 4 pf. SF - Darren Coward (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - Harold Boykin (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - James Hobbs (tiring) 4 pts. 6 reb. 3 blk. | |
| 07:37 | Western Michigan | Harold Boykin misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Aaron Wagner - foul #2 on Aaron Wagner, team foul #5 | 62-46 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Keith Hopping (SF) Aaron Wagner | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 07:37 | Western Michigan | Harold Boykin makes the 1st free throw | 62-47 |
| 07:37 | Western Michigan | Harold Boykin makes the 2nd free throw | 62-48 |
| 07:25 | Northern Illinois University | Randy Joy is called for the reach on Jessie Hartwell - foul #3 on Randy Joy, team foul #8 | 62-48 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | William Arce (C) James Hobbs | |
| 07:25 | Northern Illinois University | Jessie Hartwell makes the 1st free throw | 63-48 |
| 07:25 | Northern Illinois University | Jessie Hartwell makes the 2nd free throw | 64-48 |
| 07:09 | Western Michigan | Richard Laguerre misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 64-48 |
| 07:08 | Western Michigan | William Arce misses the tip | 64-48 |
| 07:06 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Hopping gets the rebound | 64-48 |
| 07:02 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Hopping buries a floater from the baseline on a nice dish by David Proper | 66-48 |
| 06:38 | Western Michigan | Darren Coward connects on the jumpshot from the right wing on a great pass from Randy Joy | 66-50 |
| 06:34 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Laguerre is called for the reach on David Proper in the backcourt - foul #5 on Richard Laguerre, team foul #9 | 66-50 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Blanton (SG), Gary Dilworth (SF), John Fisher (PF), Pat Huntsman (C) Jessie Hartwell, Keith Hopping, Jason Sprenger, Robert Crawford | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Emil Peay (PG), Garrett Folse (SG), Leroy Leblanc (SF), Bobby Noble (C) Randy Joy, Richard Laguerre, Darren Coward, William Arce | |
| 06:34 | Northern Illinois University | David Proper misses the 1st free throw | 66-50 |
| 06:34 | Western Michigan | Bobby Noble grabs the board | 66-50 |
| 06:12 | Western Michigan | Harold Boykin travels with the ball | 66-50 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jessie Hartwell (SG) David Proper | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 06:02 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Dilworth connects on the open floater from the right block set up by Jessie Hartwell | 68-50 |
| 05:55 | Western Michigan | Bobby Noble misses short on a shot in the lane | 68-50 |
| 05:54 | Western Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Leroy Leblanc | 68-50 |
| 05:49 | Western Michigan | Emil Peay hits a fadeaway from the right wing | 68-52 |
| 05:26 | Northern Illinois University | Jessie Hartwell misses badly on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 68-52 |
| 05:24 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Bobby Noble | 68-52 |
| 05:17 | Western Michigan | Emil Peay misses badly on a shot from the right wing | 68-52 |
| 05:16 | Western Michigan | Emil Peay tips it back up and in | 68-54 |
| 05:14 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Dilworth loses the dribble to Garrett Folse in the backcourt | 68-54 |
| 05:07 | Western Michigan | Emil Peay misses the jumper from the left wing but he's hacked by Pat Huntsman - foul #3 on Pat Huntsman, team foul #6 | 68-54 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Matas (PG), Dennis Baker (SG), Keith Hopping (SF), Aaron Wagner (PF), Robert Crawford (C) Alexander Blanton, Jessie Hartwell, Gary Dilworth, John Fisher, Pat Huntsman | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Sam Morgan (SG), Darren Coward (SF), William Arce (PF), James Hobbs (C) Garrett Folse, Leroy Leblanc, Harold Boykin, Bobby Noble | |
| 05:07 | Western Michigan | Emil Peay makes the 1st free throw | 68-55 |
| 05:07 | Western Michigan | Emil Peay makes the 2nd free throw | 68-56 |
| 04:45 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Crawford scores on a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by Dennis Baker | 71-56 |
| 04:30 | Western Michigan | James Hobbs buries a 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by Darren Coward | 71-59 |
| 04:23 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Hopping's pass is intercepted by Sam Morgan in the backcourt | 71-59 |
| 04:22 | Western Michigan | Sam Morgan hits the finger roll | 71-61 |
| 04:09 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Baker hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left side | 71-61 |
| 04:08 | Western Michigan | James Hobbs grabs the board | 71-61 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 03:48 | Western Michigan | Emil Peay misses the easy layup | 71-61 |
| 03:46 | Western Michigan | Darren Coward grabs the offensive rebound | 71-61 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Robert Matas (fresh) SG - Dennis Baker (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SF - Keith Hopping (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. PF - Aaron Wagner (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb. C - Robert Crawford (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Emil Peay (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 3 stl. SG - Sam Morgan (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Darren Coward (tiring) 5 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - William Arce (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - James Hobbs (tiring) 7 pts. 7 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 03:29 | Western Michigan | William Arce misses long on a floater from the baseline | 71-61 |
| 03:27 | Western Michigan | James Hobbs tips it back up and in | 71-63 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 03:14 | Northern Illinois University | Aaron Wagner's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 71-63 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Proper (PG), Alexander Blanton (SG), Jason Sprenger (SF), John Fisher (PF), Pat Huntsman (C) Robert Matas, Dennis Baker, Keith Hopping, Aaron Wagner, Robert Crawford | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Randy Joy (PG), Garrett Folse (SG), Leroy Leblanc (SF), Harold Boykin (PF) Emil Peay, Sam Morgan, Darren Coward, William Arce | |
| 03:01 | Western Michigan | James Hobbs hits a fadeaway from the free throw line and the foul's on John Fisher - foul #1 on John Fisher, team foul #7 | 71-65 |
| 03:01 | Western Michigan | James Hobbs makes the free throw | 71-66 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 02:59 | Northern Illinois University | Jason Sprenger throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 71-66 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 02:40 | Western Michigan | Randy Joy connects on the 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Leroy Leblanc | 71-69 |
| 02:40 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 71-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Baker (SG) Alexander Blanton | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Bobby Noble (C) James Hobbs | |
| 02:23 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Huntsman blows the wide open layup | 71-69 |
| 02:21 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Huntsman snags the offensive board | 71-69 |
| 02:07 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Huntsman buries a floater from the left side set up by Jason Sprenger | 73-69 |
| 01:43 | Western Michigan | Leroy Leblanc misses short on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 73-69 |
| 01:42 | Northern Illinois University | John Fisher pulls down the rebound | 73-69 |
| 01:42 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 73-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Keith Hopping (SF), Aaron Wagner (PF) Jason Sprenger, John Fisher | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Sam Morgan (SG), Darren Coward (SF), James Hobbs (C) Garrett Folse, Leroy Leblanc, Bobby Noble | |
| 01:22 | Northern Illinois University | Aaron Wagner is open but misses the lay-in | 73-69 |
| 01:20 | Western Michigan | Darren Coward snags the defensive board | 73-69 |
| 01:09 | Western Michigan | James Hobbs knocks in the floater from the left side on a great pass from Darren Coward | 73-71 |
| 01:03 | Northern Illinois University | Sam Morgan is called for the reach on Dennis Baker in the backcourt - foul #3 on Sam Morgan, team foul #10 | 73-71 |
| 01:03 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Baker makes the 1st free throw | 74-71 |
| 01:03 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Baker makes the 2nd free throw | 75-71 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:53 | Western Michigan | Harold Boykin misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 75-71 |
| 00:52 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Baker grabs the board | 75-71 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:48 | Northern Illinois University | Sam Morgan is called for the reach on Dennis Baker in the backcourt - foul #4 on Sam Morgan, team foul #11 | 75-71 |
| 00:48 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Baker makes the 1st free throw | 76-71 |
| 00:48 | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Baker misses the 2nd free throw | 76-71 |
| 00:48 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Pat Huntsman | 76-71 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:45 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Huntsman is fouled on the floor by Darren Coward - foul #4 on Darren Coward, team foul #12 | 76-71 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Blanton (SG), Robert Crawford (PF) Dennis Baker, Aaron Wagner | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 00:45 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Huntsman makes the 1st free throw | 77-71 |
| 00:45 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Huntsman makes the 2nd free throw | 78-71 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:39 | Western Michigan | Harold Boykin scores on a fadeaway from the right wing on a great pass from Randy Joy | 78-73 |
| 00:39 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 78-73 |
| 00:38 | Northern Illinois University | Randy Joy is called for the reach on Pat Huntsman in the backcourt - foul #4 on Randy Joy, team foul #13 | 78-73 |
| 00:38 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Huntsman makes the 1st free throw | 79-73 |
| 00:38 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Huntsman misses the 2nd free throw | 79-73 |
| 00:38 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Crawford pulls down the offensive rebound | 79-73 |
| 00:35 | Northern Illinois University | Darren Coward is called for the reach on Robert Crawford - foul #5 on Darren Coward, team foul #14 | 79-73 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Matas (SG) David Proper | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Bobby Noble (SF) Darren Coward | |
| 00:35 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Crawford makes the 1st free throw | 80-73 |
| 00:35 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Crawford misses the 2nd free throw | 80-73 |
| 00:35 | Western Michigan | James Hobbs grabs the board | 80-73 |
| 00:35 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 80-73 |
| 00:29 | Western Michigan | James Hobbs throws a bad pass out of bounds | 80-73 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Proper (PG) Robert Matas | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 00:28 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Hopping is hacked by Randy Joy in the backcourt - foul #5 on Randy Joy, team foul #15 | 80-73 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Emil Peay (PG) Randy Joy | |
| 00:28 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Hopping makes the 1st free throw | 81-73 |
| 00:28 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Hopping makes the 2nd free throw | 82-73 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:24 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 82-73 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dennis Baker (SG), Aaron Wagner (PF) Alexander Blanton, Robert Crawford | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 00:22 | Western Michigan | Sam Morgan hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 82-73 |
| 00:21 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Aaron Wagner | 82-73 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:18 | Northern Illinois University | Emil Peay is called for the reach on Aaron Wagner in the backcourt - foul #3 on Emil Peay, team foul #16 | 82-73 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alexander Blanton (SG), Robert Crawford (C) Dennis Baker, Pat Huntsman | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 00:18 | Northern Illinois University | Aaron Wagner makes the 1st free throw | 83-73 |
| 00:18 | Northern Illinois University | Aaron Wagner misses the 2nd free throw | 83-73 |
| 00:18 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Harold Boykin | 83-73 |
| 00:14 | Western Michigan | Keith Hopping picks off the pass by James Hobbs | 83-73 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | David Proper runs out the clock | 83-73 |