| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Kenneth McCarren (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Orville Roberts (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Steve Ward (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Brian Hunter (fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. C - Rick Shelby (fresh) 2 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Alabama A&M | PG - Charles Morelock (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - Andrew Fricke (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Carmelo Macias (fresh) 4 pts. PF - James Owens (fresh) C - Ivan Kirwin (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Steve Ward inbounds the ball | 29-25 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Alabama A&M | Alabama A&M is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 19:46 | Northern Illinois University | Steve Ward misses short on a driving attempt in the lane | 29-25 |
| 19:44 | Alabama A&M | James Owens snags the defensive board | 29-25 |
| 19:16 | Alabama A&M | Ivan Kirwin is whistled for traveling | 29-25 |
| 18:56 | Northern Illinois University | Orville Roberts clanks a jumper from the left wing | 29-25 |
| 18:55 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Hunter tips it in | 31-25 |
| 18:31 | Alabama A&M | Andrew Fricke scores on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 31-27 |
| 18:04 | Northern Illinois University | Rick Shelby's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 31-27 |
| 17:48 | Alabama A&M | Carmelo Macias drills a fadeaway from the left block set up by Charles Morelock | 31-29 |
| 17:31 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth McCarren misses the fadeaway from the left wing | 31-29 |
| 17:30 | Alabama A&M | Ivan Kirwin gets the rebound | 31-29 |
| 17:07 | Alabama A&M | Andrew Fricke comes up short on the floater from the right wing | 31-29 |
| 17:05 | Alabama A&M | Ivan Kirwin grabs the offensive rebound | 31-29 |
| 16:57 | Alabama A&M | Carmelo Macias throws a bad pass out of bounds | 31-29 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Tom Holt (SG), Roger Huntley (SF), Frederick Dozier (C) Orville Roberts, Steve Ward, Rick Shelby | |
| Subs | Alabama A&M | Steve Walsh (SG), Anthony Turner (PF), Aaron Christy (C) Andrew Fricke, James Owens, Ivan Kirwin | |
| 16:36 | Northern Illinois University | Tom Holt misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 31-29 |
| 16:35 | Alabama A&M | The rebound goes to Aaron Christy | 31-29 |
| 16:20 | Alabama A&M | Carmelo Macias hits a turnaround in the lane on a nice dish by Steve Walsh | 31-31 |
| 15:55 | Northern Illinois University | Tom Holt scores on a 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Frederick Dozier | 34-31 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Kenneth McCarren (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Tom Holt (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Roger Huntley (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Brian Hunter (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 7 reb. C - Frederick Dozier (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Alabama A&M | PG - Charles Morelock (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SG - Steve Walsh (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Carmelo Macias (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Anthony Turner (fresh) C - Aaron Christy (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:37 | Alabama A&M | Steve Walsh scores on a 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Carmelo Macias | 34-34 |
| 15:17 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Hunter misses the dunk attempt but he's hacked by Charles Morelock - foul #1 on Charles Morelock, team foul #1 | 34-34 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Orville Roberts (SG), Steve Ward (SF), Rick Shelby (C) Kenneth McCarren, Roger Huntley, Frederick Dozier | |
| Subs | Alabama A&M | Andrew Fricke (SG), James Owens (PF), Ivan Kirwin (C) Charles Morelock, Anthony Turner, Aaron Christy | |
| 15:17 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Hunter makes the 1st free throw | 35-34 |
| 15:17 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Hunter makes the 2nd free throw | 36-34 |
| 15:00 | Alabama A&M | Steve Ward is called for the reach on Andrew Fricke - foul #1 on Steve Ward, team foul #1 | 36-34 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Atkinson (PF) Brian Hunter | |
| Subs | Alabama A&M | Bobby Gerace (SF) Carmelo Macias | |
| 14:39 | Alabama A&M | Ivan Kirwin drills a jump hook near the basket | 36-36 |
| 14:21 | Northern Illinois University | Tom Holt buries a 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Orville Roberts | 39-36 |
| 13:54 | Alabama A&M | Andrew Fricke throws a bad pass out of bounds | 39-36 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth McCarren (PG), Roger Huntley (SF) Tom Holt, Steve Ward | |
| Subs | Alabama A&M | Carmelo Macias (SF) Bobby Gerace | |
| 13:30 | Northern Illinois University | Orville Roberts is hacked by Steve Walsh - foul #1 on Steve Walsh, team foul #2 | 39-36 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Alabama A&M | Charles Morelock (PG) Steve Walsh | |
| 13:15 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Atkinson can't connect on a floater from close range but the foul's on James Owens - foul #2 on James Owens, team foul #3 | 39-36 |
| 13:15 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Atkinson misses the 1st free throw | 39-36 |
| 13:15 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Atkinson makes the 2nd free throw | 40-36 |
| 12:56 | Alabama A&M | Charles Morelock buries a 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Andrew Fricke | 40-39 |
| 12:37 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth McCarren misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 40-39 |
| 12:36 | Northern Illinois University | Rick Shelby grabs the offensive rebound | 40-39 |
| 12:21 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth McCarren misses short on a floater from the left wing but he's fouled by Charles Morelock - foul #2 on Charles Morelock, team foul #4 | 40-39 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Tom Holt (SG), Steve Ward (SF), Brian Hunter (PF), Frederick Dozier (C) Orville Roberts, Roger Huntley, Mark Atkinson, Rick Shelby | |
| Subs | Alabama A&M | Steve Walsh (SG), Bobby Gerace (PF), Anthony Turner (C) Andrew Fricke, James Owens, Ivan Kirwin | |
| 12:21 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth McCarren makes the 1st free throw | 41-39 |
| 12:21 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth McCarren makes the 2nd free throw | 42-39 |
| 12:05 | Alabama A&M | Anthony Turner is denied on a layup by Frederick Dozier | 42-39 |
| 12:03 | Alabama A&M | Anthony Turner tips it in | 42-41 |
| 11:34 | Northern Illinois University | Carmelo Macias is called for the reach on Brian Hunter - foul #2 on Carmelo Macias, team foul #5 | 42-41 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Kenneth McCarren (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Tom Holt (fresh) 9 pts. SF - Steve Ward (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Brian Hunter (fresh) 13 pts. 7 reb. C - Frederick Dozier (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Alabama A&M | PG - Charles Morelock (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SG - Steve Walsh (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Carmelo Macias (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Bobby Gerace (fresh) 3 pf. C - Anthony Turner (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:23 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Hunter hits the front of the rim on the shot from just outside the lane | 42-41 |
| 11:21 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Hunter snags the offensive board | 42-41 |
| 11:07 | Northern Illinois University | Tom Holt clanks a 3 pointer from straight away | 42-41 |
| 11:05 | Alabama A&M | Carmelo Macias snags the defensive board | 42-41 |
| 10:42 | Alabama A&M | Carmelo Macias's floater is tipped away by Frederick Dozier | 42-41 |
| 10:41 | Alabama A&M | Bobby Gerace hits the follow up shot | 42-43 |
| 10:22 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Hunter connects on the floater from the right block | 44-43 |
| 10:15 | Alabama A&M | Carmelo Macias banks in the layup on a great pass from Charles Morelock | 44-45 |
| 10:01 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth McCarren is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #4 on Kenneth McCarren, team foul #2 | 44-45 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Orville Roberts (SG), Roger Huntley (SF), Rick Shelby (C) Kenneth McCarren, Steve Ward, Frederick Dozier | |
| Subs | Alabama A&M | Andrew Fricke (SG), James Owens (PF), Ivan Kirwin (C) Charles Morelock, Bobby Gerace, Anthony Turner | |
| 09:36 | Alabama A&M | Andrew Fricke clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right side but the foul's on Rick Shelby - foul #4 on Rick Shelby, team foul #3 | 44-45 |
| 09:36 | Alabama A&M | Andrew Fricke makes the 1st free throw | 44-46 |
| 09:36 | Alabama A&M | Andrew Fricke makes the 2nd free throw | 44-47 |
| 09:20 | Northern Illinois University | Tom Holt buries a 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Orville Roberts | 47-47 |
| 09:00 | Alabama A&M | James Owens's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 47-47 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Hankerson (PG), Mark Atkinson (PF) Tom Holt, Brian Hunter | |
| Subs | Alabama A&M | Jean Spears (PG), Bobby Gerace (SF) Steve Walsh, Carmelo Macias | |
| 08:39 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Atkinson misses badly on a floater from the left side | 47-47 |
| 08:37 | Alabama A&M | Bobby Gerace grabs the board | 47-47 |
| 08:22 | Alabama A&M | Andrew Fricke buries a floater from the left wing set up by Jean Spears | 47-49 |
| 07:53 | Northern Illinois University | Orville Roberts makes the driving attempt from the baseline and he's fouled by Jean Spears - foul #1 on Jean Spears, team foul #6 | 49-49 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth McCarren (PG), Steve Ward (SF), Brian Hunter (PF) John Hankerson, Roger Huntley, Mark Atkinson | |
| Subs | Alabama A&M | Charles Morelock (PG), Carmelo Macias (SF) Jean Spears, Bobby Gerace | |
| 07:53 | Northern Illinois University | Orville Roberts makes the free throw | 50-49 |
| 07:35 | Alabama A&M | James Owens clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 50-49 |
| 07:33 | Alabama A&M | Ivan Kirwin tips it in | 50-51 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Kenneth McCarren (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. 4 pf. SG - Orville Roberts (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SF - Steve Ward (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Brian Hunter (fresh) 15 pts. 8 reb. C - Rick Shelby (fresh) 3 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | Alabama A&M | PG - Charles Morelock (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. SG - Andrew Fricke (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Carmelo Macias (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. PF - James Owens (fresh) C - Ivan Kirwin (fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 07:15 | Northern Illinois University | 3 seconds is called on Steve Ward | 50-51 |
| 07:03 | Alabama A&M | Andrew Fricke's fadeaway is rejected by Brian Hunter | 50-51 |
| 07:01 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth McCarren gets the rebound | 50-51 |
| 06:38 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Hunter misses short on a jumper from just outside the lane | 50-51 |
| 06:36 | Alabama A&M | Ivan Kirwin snags the defensive board | 50-51 |
| 06:14 | Alabama A&M | Ivan Kirwin's pass is intercepted by Rick Shelby | 50-51 |
| 05:52 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Hunter hits a fadeaway in the lane on a nice dish by Kenneth McCarren | 52-51 |
| 05:41 | Alabama A&M | Carmelo Macias blows the dunk but the foul's on Orville Roberts - foul #2 on Orville Roberts, team foul #4 | 52-51 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Tom Holt (SG), Roger Huntley (SF), Mark Atkinson (PF), Frederick Dozier (C) Orville Roberts, Steve Ward, Brian Hunter, Rick Shelby | |
| Subs | Alabama A&M | Steve Walsh (SG), Bobby Gerace (PF), Anthony Turner (C) Andrew Fricke, James Owens, Ivan Kirwin | |
| 05:41 | Alabama A&M | Carmelo Macias misses the 1st free throw | 52-51 |
| 05:41 | Alabama A&M | Carmelo Macias makes the 2nd free throw | 52-52 |
| 05:16 | Northern Illinois University | Tom Holt clanks a 3pt shot from straight away | 52-52 |
| 05:14 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Huntley tips it home | 54-52 |
| 05:05 | Alabama A&M | Bobby Gerace can't finish the layup | 54-52 |
| 05:03 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Huntley gets the rebound | 54-52 |
| 04:41 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Atkinson can't connect on a floater from the left side | 54-52 |
| 04:40 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Huntley grabs the offensive board | 54-52 |
| 04:26 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth McCarren is fouled on the floor by Bobby Gerace - foul #4 on Bobby Gerace, team foul #7 | 54-52 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Brian Hunter (PF) Mark Atkinson | |
| Subs | Alabama A&M | Jean Spears (PG) Charles Morelock | |
| 04:26 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth McCarren makes the 1st free throw | 55-52 |
| 04:26 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth McCarren makes the 2nd free throw | 56-52 |
| 04:10 | Alabama A&M | Jean Spears is hacked by Frederick Dozier - foul #1 on Frederick Dozier, team foul #5 | 56-52 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Hankerson (SG), Steve Ward (SF) Kenneth McCarren, Roger Huntley | |
| Subs | Alabama A&M | | |
| 03:47 | Alabama A&M | Anthony Turner double dribbles | 56-52 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Orville Roberts (SG), Rick Shelby (C) John Hankerson, Frederick Dozier | |
| Subs | Alabama A&M | Andrew Fricke (SG), James Owens (PF), Ivan Kirwin (C) Jean Spears, Bobby Gerace, Anthony Turner | |
| 03:24 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Hunter makes the jumper in the lane | 58-52 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Tom Holt (fresh) 12 pts. SG - Orville Roberts (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SF - Steve Ward (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Brian Hunter (fresh) 19 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk. C - Rick Shelby (fresh) 3 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | Alabama A&M | PG - Steve Walsh (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SG - Andrew Fricke (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Carmelo Macias (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. PF - James Owens (fresh) C - Ivan Kirwin (fresh) 9 pts. 8 reb. | |
| 02:58 | Alabama A&M | Ivan Kirwin clanks a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 58-52 |
| 02:56 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Orville Roberts | 58-52 |
| 02:34 | Northern Illinois University | Steve Ward clanks a shot from the left wing | 58-52 |
| 02:33 | Alabama A&M | James Owens snags the defensive board | 58-52 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+4) | |
| Game Plan | Alabama A&M | Alabama A&M is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 02:14 | Alabama A&M | Ivan Kirwin hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 58-52 |
| 02:12 | Alabama A&M | Carmelo Macias snags the offensive board | 58-52 |
| 02:05 | Alabama A&M | Brian Hunter steps in front of the Ivan Kirwin pass | 58-52 |
| 01:43 | Northern Illinois University | Tom Holt drills a 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Brian Hunter | 61-52 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+4) | |
| Game Plan | Alabama A&M | Alabama A&M is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 01:35 | Alabama A&M | Tom Holt is called for the reach on Andrew Fricke - foul #1 on Tom Holt, team foul #6 | 61-52 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth McCarren (PG) Tom Holt | |
| Subs | Alabama A&M | Charles Morelock (PG) Steve Walsh | |
| 01:19 | Alabama A&M | Steve Ward takes the ball from Carmelo Macias | 61-52 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+4) | |
| Game Plan | Alabama A&M | Alabama A&M is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 01:07 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Hunter misses the lay-in | 61-52 |
| 01:05 | Alabama A&M | Ivan Kirwin snags the defensive board | 61-52 |
| 00:49 | Alabama A&M | Steve Ward steps in front of the Andrew Fricke pass | 61-52 |
| 00:45 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth McCarren banks in the layup on a great pass from Steve Ward | 63-52 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+4) | |
| Game Plan | Alabama A&M | Alabama A&M is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:38 | Alabama A&M | Orville Roberts is called for the reach on Charles Morelock - foul #3 on Orville Roberts, team foul #7 | 63-52 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Tom Holt (PG), John Hankerson (SG), Roger Huntley (SF), Mark Atkinson (PF), Frederick Dozier (C) Kenneth McCarren, Orville Roberts, Steve Ward, Brian Hunter, Rick Shelby | |
| Subs | Alabama A&M | Steve Walsh (SG), Aaron Christy (SF), Bobby Gerace (PF), Anthony Turner (C) Andrew Fricke, Carmelo Macias, James Owens, Ivan Kirwin | |
| 00:38 | Alabama A&M | Charles Morelock makes the 1st free throw | 63-53 |
| 00:38 | Alabama A&M | Charles Morelock makes the 2nd free throw | 63-54 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+4) | |
| Game Plan | Alabama A&M | Alabama A&M is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:35 | Northern Illinois University | Tom Holt is fouled in the backcourt by Charles Morelock - foul #3 on Charles Morelock, team foul #8 | 63-54 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth McCarren (PG), Brian Hunter (PF), Jessie Zuercher (C) John Hankerson, Mark Atkinson, Frederick Dozier | |
| Subs | Alabama A&M | Andrew Fricke (SG), Carmelo Macias (SF), James Owens (PF), Ivan Kirwin (C) Steve Walsh, Aaron Christy, Bobby Gerace, Anthony Turner | |
| 00:35 | Northern Illinois University | Tom Holt misses the 1st free throw | 63-54 |
| 00:35 | Alabama A&M | Ivan Kirwin grabs the board | 63-54 |
| 00:29 | Alabama A&M | Andrew Fricke buries a 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Carmelo Macias | 63-57 |
| 00:29 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 63-57 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+4) | |
| Game Plan | Alabama A&M | Alabama A&M is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:26 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Morelock is called for the reach on Kenneth McCarren in the backcourt - foul #4 on Charles Morelock, team foul #9 | 63-57 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Orville Roberts (SG) Brian Hunter | |
| Subs | Alabama A&M | | |
| 00:26 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth McCarren makes the 1st free throw | 64-57 |
| 00:26 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth McCarren makes the 2nd free throw | 65-57 |
| 00:22 | Alabama A&M | Charles Morelock comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 65-57 |
| 00:21 | Alabama A&M | The offensive rebound goes to James Owens | 65-57 |
| 00:17 | Alabama A&M | Andrew Fricke loses the dribble to Jessie Zuercher | 65-57 |
| 00:17 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 65-57 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Brian Hunter (PF) Tom Holt | |
| Subs | Alabama A&M | | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+4) | |
| Game Plan | Alabama A&M | Alabama A&M is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:15 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Huntley is hacked by Andrew Fricke in the backcourt - foul #3 on Andrew Fricke, team foul #10 | 65-57 |
| 00:15 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Huntley makes the 1st free throw | 66-57 |
| 00:15 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Huntley misses the 2nd free throw | 66-57 |
| 00:15 | Alabama A&M | James Owens grabs the board | 66-57 |
| 00:10 | Alabama A&M | Charles Morelock misses badly on a 3 pointer from straight away | 66-57 |
| 00:08 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Brian Hunter | 66-57 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+4) | |
| Game Plan | Alabama A&M | Alabama A&M is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth McCarren runs out the clock | 66-57 |