| Lineup | SE Missouri State | PG - Freddie Ambrose (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SG - George Creagh (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Oscar Rushin (fresh) 8 pts. 2 stl. PF - Stephen Doyal (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. C - Thomas Kinzer (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Dale Buzbee (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Daniel Austin (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Johnson (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Kendrick Bookmiller (fresh) 2 reb. C - Steven Riddell (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | James Johnson inbounds the ball | 36-26 |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:36 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Riddell is hacked by Thomas Kinzer - foul #2 on Thomas Kinzer, team foul #1 | 36-26 |
| 19:18 | Northern Illinois University | Oscar Rushin takes the ball from Daniel Austin | 36-26 |
| 18:49 | SE Missouri State | Thomas Kinzer hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 36-26 |
| 18:48 | SE Missouri State | Oscar Rushin tips it home | 38-26 |
| 18:36 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Kinzer steps in front of the Steven Riddell pass | 38-26 |
| 18:22 | SE Missouri State | Steven Riddell swats the layup by Thomas Kinzer | 38-26 |
| 18:20 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Riddell gets the rebound | 38-26 |
| 18:05 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Austin connects on the 3 from the right wing set up by James Johnson | 38-29 |
| 17:47 | SE Missouri State | George Creagh misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 38-29 |
| 17:45 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Austin grabs the defensive rebound | 38-29 |
| 17:40 | Northern Illinois University | James Johnson misses badly on a shot from the free throw line | 38-29 |
| 17:38 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Austin gets the offensive rebound | 38-29 |
| 17:19 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Austin drills a 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Kendrick Bookmiller | 38-32 |
| 17:09 | SE Missouri State | Thomas Kinzer lays it in on a nice dish by George Creagh | 40-32 |
| 16:44 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Austin misses the 3pt shot from straight away | 40-32 |
| 16:42 | SE Missouri State | Oscar Rushin pulls down the rebound | 40-32 |
| 16:22 | SE Missouri State | Oscar Rushin buries a jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by George Creagh | 42-32 |
| 16:05 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Austin is hacked by Oscar Rushin - foul #1 on Oscar Rushin, team foul #2 | 42-32 |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Charles Ross (PG), Levi Raub (SG), Matt Sanders (SF), Gary Wynkoop (PF), Joseph Couture (C) Freddie Ambrose, George Creagh, Oscar Rushin, Stephen Doyal, Thomas Kinzer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Coppock (PG), Ernest Cook (SG), Hoyt Young (SF), John Shead (C) Dale Buzbee, Daniel Austin, James Johnson, Steven Riddell | |
| 16:00 | Northern Illinois University | John Shead hits the finger roll set up by Thomas Coppock and he's fouled by Joseph Couture - foul #1 on Joseph Couture, team foul #3 | 42-34 |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Sean Reinhold (C) Kendrick Bookmiller | |
| 16:00 | Northern Illinois University | John Shead makes the free throw | 42-35 |
| Lineup | SE Missouri State | PG - Charles Ross (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Levi Raub (fresh) SF - Matt Sanders (fresh) PF - Gary Wynkoop (fresh) C - Joseph Couture (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Thomas Coppock (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Ernest Cook (fresh) SF - Hoyt Young (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - John Shead (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. C - Sean Reinhold (fresh) 4 pts. 3 pf. | |
| 15:37 | SE Missouri State | Levi Raub misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 42-35 |
| 15:35 | SE Missouri State | Matt Sanders hits the follow up shot | 44-35 |
| 15:29 | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Cook is whistled for traveling | 44-35 |
| 15:14 | SE Missouri State | Sean Reinhold blocks the short jumper by Levi Raub | 44-35 |
| 15:12 | SE Missouri State | Gary Wynkoop hits the follow up shot | 46-35 |
| 14:45 | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Cook hits the front of the rim on the floater near the basket | 46-35 |
| 14:44 | SE Missouri State | Joseph Couture snags the defensive board | 46-35 |
| 14:29 | SE Missouri State | The jumper by Levi Raub is denied by John Shead | 46-35 |
| 14:27 | SE Missouri State | Gary Wynkoop grabs the offensive board | 46-35 |
| 14:13 | SE Missouri State | Ernest Cook is called for the reach on Levi Raub - foul #2 on Ernest Cook, team foul #1 | 46-35 |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Freddie Ambrose (PG), George Creagh (SG), Oscar Rushin (SF), Stephen Doyal (PF), Thomas Kinzer (C) Charles Ross, Levi Raub, Matt Sanders, Gary Wynkoop, Joseph Couture | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dale Buzbee (PG), Daniel Austin (SG), James Johnson (SF), Kendrick Bookmiller (PF) Thomas Coppock, Ernest Cook, Hoyt Young, John Shead | |
| 13:58 | SE Missouri State | George Creagh scores on a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by Thomas Kinzer | 49-35 |
| 13:42 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Austin makes the 3pt jumper from the right corner set up by Dale Buzbee | 49-38 |
| 13:30 | SE Missouri State | Stephen Doyal comes up short on the jumpshot from the free throw line | 49-38 |
| 13:28 | SE Missouri State | Thomas Kinzer pulls down the offensive rebound | 49-38 |
| 13:06 | SE Missouri State | Oscar Rushin misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 49-38 |
| 13:05 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Kendrick Bookmiller | 49-38 |
| 12:59 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Austin can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 49-38 |
| 12:57 | SE Missouri State | Stephen Doyal snags the defensive board | 49-38 |
| 12:37 | SE Missouri State | Thomas Kinzer is fouled on the floor by Kendrick Bookmiller - foul #1 on Kendrick Bookmiller, team foul #2 | 49-38 |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Charles Ross (PG) Freddie Ambrose | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Steven Riddell (PF), John Shead (C) Kendrick Bookmiller, Sean Reinhold | |
| 12:23 | SE Missouri State | Thomas Kinzer lays it in on a nice dish by George Creagh and he's fouled by Dale Buzbee - foul #1 on Dale Buzbee, team foul #3 | 51-38 |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Coppock (SG) Daniel Austin | |
| 12:23 | SE Missouri State | Thomas Kinzer makes the free throw | 52-38 |
| 12:03 | Northern Illinois University | John Shead scores on a jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Thomas Coppock | 52-40 |
| Lineup | SE Missouri State | PG - Charles Ross (fresh) 4 pts. SG - George Creagh (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SF - Oscar Rushin (fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. 3 stl. PF - Stephen Doyal (fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. C - Thomas Kinzer (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Dale Buzbee (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Thomas Coppock (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - James Johnson (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Steven Riddell (fresh) 2 reb. 2 blk. C - John Shead (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 11:41 | SE Missouri State | Oscar Rushin misses the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 52-40 |
| 11:40 | Northern Illinois University | John Shead snags the defensive board | 52-40 |
| 11:33 | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Doyal is called for the reach on Dale Buzbee - foul #2 on Stephen Doyal, team foul #4 | 52-40 |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Freddie Ambrose (PG), Levi Raub (SF), Gary Wynkoop (PF), Joseph Couture (C) George Creagh, Oscar Rushin, Stephen Doyal, Thomas Kinzer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Cook (SG), Kendrick Bookmiller (PF) Dale Buzbee, John Shead | |
| 11:17 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Wynkoop is called for the reach on Kendrick Bookmiller - foul #3 on Gary Wynkoop, team foul #5 | 52-40 |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Austin (SG), Hoyt Young (SF) Ernest Cook, James Johnson | |
| 11:03 | Northern Illinois University | Hoyt Young hits the finger roll set up by Steven Riddell | 52-42 |
| 10:40 | SE Missouri State | The jump hook by Joseph Couture is blocked by Steven Riddell | 52-42 |
| 10:38 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Riddell grabs the defensive rebound | 52-42 |
| 10:33 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Coppock comes up short on the fadeaway from close range | 52-42 |
| 10:31 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Riddell pulls down the offensive rebound | 52-42 |
| 10:08 | Northern Illinois University | Kendrick Bookmiller is fouled on the floor by Gary Wynkoop - foul #4 on Gary Wynkoop, team foul #6 | 52-42 |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | George Creagh (SG), Oscar Rushin (SF), Stephen Doyal (PF) Charles Ross, Levi Raub, Gary Wynkoop | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dale Buzbee (PG), James Johnson (SF), Sean Reinhold (C) Thomas Coppock, Hoyt Young, Steven Riddell | |
| 09:58 | Northern Illinois University | Kendrick Bookmiller drills a floater from the left wing set up by Daniel Austin | 52-44 |
| 09:34 | SE Missouri State | James Johnson is called for the reach on Oscar Rushin - foul #2 on James Johnson, team foul #4 | 52-44 |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Charles Ross (PG), Thomas Kinzer (C) Freddie Ambrose, Joseph Couture | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Shead (PF) Kendrick Bookmiller | |
| 09:22 | SE Missouri State | George Creagh's fadeaway is rejected by Sean Reinhold | 52-44 |
| 09:20 | Northern Illinois University | James Johnson gets the rebound | 52-44 |
| 09:15 | Northern Illinois University | Sean Reinhold is fouled on the floor by Stephen Doyal - foul #3 on Stephen Doyal, team foul #7 | 52-44 |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Coppock (SG), Steven Riddell (PF) Daniel Austin, John Shead | |
| 09:15 | Northern Illinois University | Sean Reinhold makes the 1st free throw | 52-45 |
| 09:15 | Northern Illinois University | Sean Reinhold makes the 2nd free throw | 52-46 |
| 08:56 | SE Missouri State | Charles Ross clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner | 52-46 |
| 08:55 | SE Missouri State | Oscar Rushin tips it back up and in | 54-46 |
| 08:38 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Buzbee knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Thomas Coppock and he's fouled by Oscar Rushin - foul #2 on Oscar Rushin, team foul #8 | 54-48 |
| 08:38 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Buzbee makes the free throw | 54-49 |
| 08:21 | SE Missouri State | Oscar Rushin is hacked by Dale Buzbee - foul #2 on Dale Buzbee, team foul #5 | 54-49 |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Freddie Ambrose (PG) Charles Ross | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 07:59 | SE Missouri State | Thomas Kinzer misses the easy layup | 54-49 |
| 07:58 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Steven Riddell | 54-49 |
| Lineup | SE Missouri State | PG - Freddie Ambrose (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SG - George Creagh (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SF - Oscar Rushin (fresh) 14 pts. 4 reb. 3 stl. PF - Stephen Doyal (fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. C - Thomas Kinzer (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Dale Buzbee (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Thomas Coppock (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SF - James Johnson (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. PF - Steven Riddell (fresh) 5 reb. 3 blk. C - Sean Reinhold (fresh) 6 pts. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| 07:52 | Northern Illinois University | James Johnson is hacked by Thomas Kinzer - foul #3 on Thomas Kinzer, team foul #9 | 54-49 |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Levi Raub (SG), Gary Wynkoop (SF) George Creagh, Oscar Rushin | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Austin (SG), Kendrick Bookmiller (PF) Dale Buzbee, Steven Riddell | |
| 07:52 | Northern Illinois University | James Johnson misses the 1st free throw | 54-49 |
| 07:52 | SE Missouri State | Stephen Doyal gets the rebound | 54-49 |
| 07:31 | SE Missouri State | Levi Raub knocks in the fadeaway from the left wing on a nice dish by Freddie Ambrose | 56-49 |
| 07:17 | Northern Illinois University | Kendrick Bookmiller hits a 3 pointer from straight away | 56-52 |
| 06:59 | SE Missouri State | Levi Raub drills a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by Stephen Doyal | 59-52 |
| 06:32 | Northern Illinois University | Sean Reinhold scores on a fadeaway in the lane on a great pass from Thomas Coppock | 59-54 |
| 06:12 | SE Missouri State | Kendrick Bookmiller picks off the pass by Gary Wynkoop | 59-54 |
| 05:55 | Northern Illinois University | Sean Reinhold is called for a moving pick - foul #4 on Sean Reinhold, team foul #6 | 59-54 |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Charles Ross (PG), George Creagh (SG), Oscar Rushin (SF), Joseph Couture (C) Freddie Ambrose, Levi Raub, Stephen Doyal, Thomas Kinzer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dale Buzbee (PG), Hoyt Young (SF), Steven Riddell (C) Thomas Coppock, James Johnson, Sean Reinhold | |
| 05:38 | SE Missouri State | Joseph Couture is whistled for a carry | 59-54 |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Cook (SG), John Shead (C) Daniel Austin, Kendrick Bookmiller | |
| 05:25 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Buzbee misses long on a shot from the free throw line | 59-54 |
| 05:23 | SE Missouri State | The rebound goes to Joseph Couture | 59-54 |
| 05:01 | SE Missouri State | Gary Wynkoop knocks in the 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Joseph Couture | 62-54 |
| 04:45 | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Cook misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the right side but the foul's on George Creagh - foul #3 on George Creagh, team foul #10 | 62-54 |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Levi Raub (PF) Gary Wynkoop | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Coppock (SF) Hoyt Young | |
| 04:45 | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Cook makes the 1st free throw | 62-55 |
| 04:45 | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Cook makes the 2nd free throw | 62-56 |
| 04:42 | SE Missouri State | Charles Ross is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 62-56 |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Hoyt Young (SF) Ernest Cook | |
| 04:28 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Coppock misses short on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 62-56 |
| 04:26 | SE Missouri State | Levi Raub snags the defensive board | 62-56 |
| 04:11 | SE Missouri State | Oscar Rushin hits the front of the rim on the shot in the lane | 62-56 |
| 04:09 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Riddell grabs the board | 62-56 |
| 04:03 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Coppock can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 62-56 |
| 04:01 | Northern Illinois University | Hoyt Young can't tip it in | 62-56 |
| 03:59 | SE Missouri State | Joseph Couture pulls down the rebound | 62-56 |
| Lineup | SE Missouri State | PG - Charles Ross (fresh) 4 pts. SG - George Creagh (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SF - Oscar Rushin (fresh) 14 pts. 4 reb. 3 stl. PF - Levi Raub (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Joseph Couture (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Dale Buzbee (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Thomas Coppock (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. SF - Hoyt Young (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. PF - Steven Riddell (fresh) 6 reb. 3 blk. C - John Shead (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 03:37 | SE Missouri State | George Creagh misses the 3pt shot from the right wing | 62-56 |
| 03:36 | SE Missouri State | Joseph Couture snags the offensive board | 62-56 |
| 03:22 | SE Missouri State | Levi Raub connects on the floater from the left wing | 64-56 |
| 03:22 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 64-56 |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Freddie Ambrose (PG), Stephen Doyal (PF), Thomas Kinzer (C) Charles Ross, Levi Raub, Joseph Couture | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Austin (SG), James Johnson (SF), Kendrick Bookmiller (PF), Sean Reinhold (C) Thomas Coppock, Hoyt Young, Steven Riddell, John Shead | |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 03:11 | Northern Illinois University | Oscar Rushin steals it from James Johnson | 64-56 |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 02:48 | SE Missouri State | James Johnson steals the ball from Stephen Doyal | 64-56 |
| 02:36 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Austin hits a 3 pointer from the left wing on a great pass from Sean Reinhold | 64-59 |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 02:18 | SE Missouri State | Thomas Kinzer knocks in the jumper from the right block set up by Stephen Doyal | 66-59 |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 01:49 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Buzbee is fouled on the floor by Freddie Ambrose - foul #2 on Freddie Ambrose, team foul #11 | 66-59 |
| 01:49 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Buzbee makes the 1st free throw | 66-60 |
| 01:49 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Buzbee makes the 2nd free throw | 66-61 |
| 01:27 | SE Missouri State | Daniel Austin steals it from Oscar Rushin | 66-61 |
| 01:02 | Northern Illinois University | Kendrick Bookmiller clanks a fadeaway from the right side | 66-61 |
| 01:01 | SE Missouri State | The rebound goes to Thomas Kinzer | 66-61 |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:55 | SE Missouri State | Thomas Kinzer's fadeaway is rejected by James Johnson | 66-61 |
| 00:54 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Sean Reinhold | 66-61 |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:47 | Northern Illinois University | James Johnson hits a 3 pointer from straight away set up by Dale Buzbee | 66-64 |
| 00:26 | SE Missouri State | Stephen Doyal buries a floater from the free throw line on a great pass from George Creagh | 68-64 |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:22 | Northern Illinois University | James Johnson comes up short on the 3 from the right wing | 68-64 |
| 00:21 | SE Missouri State | Oscar Rushin snags the defensive board | 68-64 |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:19 | SE Missouri State | Oscar Rushin is hacked by Dale Buzbee in the backcourt - foul #3 on Dale Buzbee, team foul #7 | 68-64 |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Levi Raub (PF) Stephen Doyal | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:19 | SE Missouri State | Oscar Rushin makes the 1st free throw | 69-64 |
| 00:19 | SE Missouri State | Oscar Rushin misses the 2nd free throw | 69-64 |
| 00:19 | Northern Illinois University | James Johnson snags the defensive board | 69-64 |
| 00:12 | Northern Illinois University | James Johnson hits a 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from Dale Buzbee | 69-67 |
| 00:11 | SE Missouri State | George Creagh is fouled in the backcourt by Daniel Austin - foul #1 on Daniel Austin, team foul #8 | 69-67 |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Stephen Doyal (PF) Levi Raub | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:11 | SE Missouri State | George Creagh misses the 1st free throw | 69-67 |
| 00:11 | Northern Illinois University | Kendrick Bookmiller pulls down the rebound | 69-67 |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:01 | Northern Illinois University | James Johnson dunks the ball | 69-69 |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:00 | SE Missouri State | George Creagh comes up short on the fullcourt shot | 69-69 |
| Lineup | SE Missouri State | PG - Freddie Ambrose (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - George Creagh (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SF - Oscar Rushin (fresh) 15 pts. 5 reb. 4 stl. PF - Stephen Doyal (fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf. C - Thomas Kinzer (fresh) 12 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Dale Buzbee (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - Daniel Austin (fresh) 19 pts. 2 ast. SF - James Johnson (fresh) 15 pts. 5 reb. PF - Kendrick Bookmiller (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Sean Reinhold (fresh) 8 pts. 2 blk. 4 pf. | |
| 05:00 | Northern Illinois University | Sean Reinhold wins the tip | 69-69 |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 04:41 | Northern Illinois University | James Johnson is called for traveling | 69-69 |
| 04:24 | SE Missouri State | Freddie Ambrose can't connect on a driving attempt from the baseline but he's hacked by Dale Buzbee - foul #4 on Dale Buzbee, team foul #9 | 69-69 |
| 04:24 | SE Missouri State | Freddie Ambrose makes the 1st free throw | 70-69 |
| 04:24 | SE Missouri State | Freddie Ambrose misses the 2nd free throw | 70-69 |
| 04:24 | SE Missouri State | Stephen Doyal grabs the offensive board | 70-69 |
| 04:19 | SE Missouri State | Oscar Rushin misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 70-69 |
| 04:18 | SE Missouri State | Stephen Doyal tips it in | 72-69 |
| 04:02 | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Doyal steals it from Dale Buzbee | 72-69 |
| 03:46 | SE Missouri State | Oscar Rushin banks in the layup on a nice dish by Freddie Ambrose | 74-69 |
| 03:34 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Buzbee knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Daniel Austin | 74-72 |
| 03:17 | SE Missouri State | Thomas Kinzer hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the left wing | 74-72 |
| 03:15 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Austin snags the defensive board | 74-72 |
| 03:10 | Northern Illinois University | Oscar Rushin is called for the reach on James Johnson - foul #3 on Oscar Rushin, team foul #12 | 74-72 |
| 03:10 | Northern Illinois University | James Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 74-73 |
| 03:10 | Northern Illinois University | James Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 74-74 |
| 02:52 | SE Missouri State | Thomas Kinzer misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 74-74 |
| 02:51 | SE Missouri State | Oscar Rushin tips it but misses | 74-74 |
| 02:49 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Austin gets the rebound | 74-74 |
| 02:45 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Buzbee drills a fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Kendrick Bookmiller | 74-76 |
| 02:38 | SE Missouri State | Thomas Kinzer double dribbles | 74-76 |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Steven Riddell (C) Sean Reinhold | |
| 02:15 | Northern Illinois University | Daniel Austin misses badly on a 3 from the left corner | 74-76 |
| 02:14 | SE Missouri State | Thomas Kinzer grabs the defensive rebound | 74-76 |
| 02:09 | SE Missouri State | Freddie Ambrose drills a fadeaway from the right wing and he's fouled by Daniel Austin - foul #2 on Daniel Austin, team foul #10 | 76-76 |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Levi Raub (SG), Gary Wynkoop (C) George Creagh, Thomas Kinzer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Coppock (PG), Ernest Cook (SG), John Shead (C) Dale Buzbee, Daniel Austin, Kendrick Bookmiller | |
| 02:09 | SE Missouri State | Freddie Ambrose makes the free throw | 77-76 |
| 02:06 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 77-76 |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | George Creagh (SG), Thomas Kinzer (C) Levi Raub, Gary Wynkoop | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Dale Buzbee (PG), Daniel Austin (SG), Kendrick Bookmiller (PF), Sean Reinhold (C) Thomas Coppock, Ernest Cook, Steven Riddell, John Shead | |
| 01:43 | Northern Illinois University | Dale Buzbee misses short on a 3 from the right corner | 77-76 |
| 01:41 | Northern Illinois University | Sean Reinhold grabs the offensive rebound | 77-76 |
| 01:34 | Northern Illinois University | Sean Reinhold loses the ball out of bounds | 77-76 |
| 01:18 | SE Missouri State | Dale Buzbee is called for the reach on George Creagh - foul #5 on Dale Buzbee, team foul #11 | 77-76 |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Coppock (PG) Dale Buzbee | |
| 01:18 | SE Missouri State | George Creagh misses the 1st free throw | 77-76 |
| 01:18 | SE Missouri State | George Creagh makes the 2nd free throw | 78-76 |
| 01:03 | Northern Illinois University | Sean Reinhold drills a runner from the right block set up by James Johnson and he's hacked by Oscar Rushin - foul #4 on Oscar Rushin, team foul #13 | 78-78 |
| 01:03 | Northern Illinois University | Sean Reinhold misses the free throw | 78-78 |
| 01:03 | SE Missouri State | Thomas Kinzer grabs the defensive rebound | 78-78 |
| Lineup | SE Missouri State | PG - Freddie Ambrose (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. SG - George Creagh (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SF - Oscar Rushin (fresh) 17 pts. 6 reb. 4 stl. 4 pf. PF - Stephen Doyal (fresh) 7 pts. 9 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Thomas Kinzer (fresh) 12 pts. 9 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Thomas Coppock (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. SG - Daniel Austin (fresh) 19 pts. 3 ast. SF - James Johnson (fresh) 17 pts. 5 reb. PF - Kendrick Bookmiller (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Sean Reinhold (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. 4 pf. | |
| 00:46 | SE Missouri State | George Creagh misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 78-78 |
| 00:45 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Kendrick Bookmiller | 78-78 |
| 00:39 | Northern Illinois University | Kendrick Bookmiller is called for a moving pick - foul #2 on Kendrick Bookmiller, team foul #12 | 78-78 |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:13 | SE Missouri State | Thomas Kinzer blows the dunk | 78-78 |
| 00:12 | Northern Illinois University | Sean Reinhold grabs the defensive rebound | 78-78 |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:05 | Northern Illinois University | James Johnson misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 78-78 |
| 00:04 | SE Missouri State | Freddie Ambrose snags the defensive board | 78-78 |
| 00:04 | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 5 full remaining) | 78-78 |
| 00:00 | SE Missouri State | Freddie Ambrose hits the front of the rim on the halfcourt shot | 78-78 |
| Lineup | SE Missouri State | PG - Freddie Ambrose (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. SG - George Creagh (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SF - Oscar Rushin (fresh) 17 pts. 6 reb. 4 stl. 4 pf. PF - Stephen Doyal (fresh) 7 pts. 9 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Thomas Kinzer (fresh) 12 pts. 9 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Thomas Coppock (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. SG - Daniel Austin (fresh) 19 pts. 3 ast. SF - James Johnson (fresh) 17 pts. 5 reb. PF - Kendrick Bookmiller (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - Sean Reinhold (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. 4 pf. | |
| 05:00 | SE Missouri State | Stephen Doyal wins the tip | 78-78 |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 04:37 | SE Missouri State | Freddie Ambrose comes up short on the 3pt shot from straight away | 78-78 |
| 04:36 | Northern Illinois University | Kendrick Bookmiller gets the rebound | 78-78 |
| 04:32 | Northern Illinois University | James Johnson misses the jumper near the basket but he's fouled by Thomas Kinzer - foul #4 on Thomas Kinzer, team foul #14 | 78-78 |
| 04:32 | Northern Illinois University | James Johnson misses the 1st free throw | 78-78 |
| 04:32 | Northern Illinois University | James Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 78-79 |
| 04:13 | SE Missouri State | Thomas Kinzer misses the shot from the left side | 78-79 |
| 04:11 | Northern Illinois University | James Johnson gets the rebound | 78-79 |
| 04:05 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Coppock misses long on a 3 from the left wing | 78-79 |
| 04:04 | SE Missouri State | Thomas Kinzer grabs the defensive rebound | 78-79 |
| 03:51 | SE Missouri State | George Creagh's fadeaway is rejected by Kendrick Bookmiller | 78-79 |
| 03:50 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Sean Reinhold | 78-79 |
| 03:45 | Northern Illinois University | Sean Reinhold clanks a fadeaway in the lane | 78-79 |
| 03:44 | SE Missouri State | George Creagh grabs the defensive rebound | 78-79 |
| 03:31 | SE Missouri State | Freddie Ambrose misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 78-79 |
| 03:29 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Daniel Austin | 78-79 |
| 03:25 | Northern Illinois University | James Johnson connects on the 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Daniel Austin | 78-82 |
| 03:08 | SE Missouri State | Stephen Doyal connects on the turnaround from the baseline set up by Freddie Ambrose and he's hacked by James Johnson - foul #3 on James Johnson, team foul #13 | 80-82 |
| 03:08 | SE Missouri State | Stephen Doyal misses the free throw | 80-82 |
| 03:08 | Northern Illinois University | Sean Reinhold pulls down the rebound | 80-82 |
| 02:52 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Coppock buries a jumpshot from just outside the lane set up by Daniel Austin | 80-84 |
| 02:33 | SE Missouri State | Thomas Coppock picks off the pass by Stephen Doyal | 80-84 |
| 02:30 | Northern Illinois University | James Johnson banks in the layup on a great pass from Thomas Coppock | 80-86 |
| 02:13 | SE Missouri State | George Creagh clanks a 3 from the left wing | 80-86 |
| 02:11 | SE Missouri State | Oscar Rushin snags the offensive board | 80-86 |
| 01:51 | SE Missouri State | Freddie Ambrose clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 80-86 |
| 01:49 | Northern Illinois University | James Johnson snags the defensive board | 80-86 |
| 01:24 | Northern Illinois University | Sean Reinhold knocks in the jumpshot from the left side set up by Daniel Austin | 80-88 |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 01:02 | SE Missouri State | Thomas Kinzer is hacked by Thomas Coppock - foul #3 on Thomas Coppock, team foul #14 | 80-88 |
| 01:02 | SE Missouri State | Thomas Kinzer makes the 1st free throw | 81-88 |
| 01:02 | SE Missouri State | Thomas Kinzer makes the 2nd free throw | 82-88 |
| Lineup | SE Missouri State | PG - Freddie Ambrose (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 4 ast. SG - George Creagh (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SF - Oscar Rushin (fairly fresh) 17 pts. 7 reb. 4 stl. 4 pf. PF - Stephen Doyal (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 9 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Thomas Kinzer (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 10 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Thomas Coppock (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 ast. 3 pf. SG - Daniel Austin (fairly fresh) 19 pts. 6 ast. SF - James Johnson (fairly fresh) 23 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf. PF - Kendrick Bookmiller (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. C - Sean Reinhold (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. 4 pf. | |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:59 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Coppock is hacked by Freddie Ambrose - foul #3 on Freddie Ambrose, team foul #15 | 82-88 |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Steven Riddell (PF), John Shead (C) Kendrick Bookmiller, Sean Reinhold | |
| 00:59 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Coppock makes the 1st free throw | 82-89 |
| 00:59 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Coppock makes the 2nd free throw | 82-90 |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:53 | SE Missouri State | Freddie Ambrose knocks in the 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from Thomas Kinzer | 85-90 |
| 00:53 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 85-90 |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:24 | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Doyal is called for the reach on John Shead - foul #4 on Stephen Doyal, team foul #16 | 85-90 |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Sean Reinhold (C) Steven Riddell | |
| 00:24 | Northern Illinois University | John Shead makes the 1st free throw | 85-91 |
| 00:24 | Northern Illinois University | John Shead makes the 2nd free throw | 85-92 |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:16 | SE Missouri State | George Creagh knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Freddie Ambrose | 88-92 |
| 00:16 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 88-92 |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kendrick Bookmiller (PF) John Shead | |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:14 | Northern Illinois University | Freddie Ambrose is called for the reach on James Johnson in the backcourt - foul #4 on Freddie Ambrose, team foul #17 | 88-92 |
| 00:14 | Northern Illinois University | James Johnson misses the 1st free throw | 88-92 |
| 00:14 | Northern Illinois University | James Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 88-93 |
| 00:07 | SE Missouri State | Kendrick Bookmiller steps in front of the George Creagh pass | 88-93 |
| 00:06 | Northern Illinois University | Freddie Ambrose is called for the reach on James Johnson in the backcourt - foul #5 on Freddie Ambrose, team foul #18 | 88-93 |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Charles Ross (PG) Freddie Ambrose | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Shead (PF), Steven Riddell (C) Kendrick Bookmiller, Sean Reinhold | |
| 00:06 | Northern Illinois University | James Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 88-94 |
| 00:06 | Northern Illinois University | James Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 88-95 |
| 00:00 | SE Missouri State | Oscar Rushin scores on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 91-95 |