| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Junior Vest (fresh) 10 pts. SG - Troy Knox (fresh) 8 pts. SF - Gary Mayfield (fresh) PF - Frederick Collins (fresh) 2 pts. C - Richard Harrison (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Rodney Simmons (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Randolph Wallace (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Albert Ensign (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Tracy Parker (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Frederick Owens (fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign inbounds the ball | 43-35 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion 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) | |
| 19:37 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign clanks a 3 from the left wing | 43-35 |
| 19:36 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Frederick Collins | 43-35 |
| 19:16 | Western Michigan | Frederick Collins hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Junior Vest | 45-35 |
| 19:14 | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens loses the dribble to Troy Knox in the backcourt | 45-35 |
| 19:02 | Western Michigan | Gary Mayfield drills a jumper in the paint on a nice dish by Troy Knox | 47-35 |
| 18:45 | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Wallace is hacked by Frederick Collins - foul #1 on Frederick Collins, team foul #1 | 47-35 |
| 18:32 | Northern Illinois University | Rodney Simmons connects on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 47-38 |
| 18:06 | Western Michigan | Albert Ensign swats the layup by Troy Knox | 47-38 |
| 18:04 | Northern Illinois University | Tracy Parker grabs the defensive rebound | 47-38 |
| 18:00 | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Wallace is fouled in the backcourt by Junior Vest - foul #1 on Junior Vest, team foul #2 | 47-38 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jon Brandon (PG), Tony Swanson (SF), Anthony Steinmetz (PF), Andrew Carrier (C) Junior Vest, Gary Mayfield, Frederick Collins, Richard Harrison | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Wisnowski (PG), Micheal England (SG), Chris Tay (PF), Thomas Putt (C) Rodney Simmons, Randolph Wallace, Tracy Parker, Frederick Owens | |
| 17:36 | Northern Illinois University | Micheal England can't connect on an uncontested 3 from straight away | 47-38 |
| 17:35 | Western Michigan | Anthony Steinmetz grabs the board | 47-38 |
| 17:25 | Western Michigan | Anthony Steinmetz misses the easy layup but he's hacked by Chris Tay - foul #3 on Chris Tay, team foul #1 | 47-38 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens (C) Chris Tay | |
| 17:25 | Western Michigan | Anthony Steinmetz makes the 1st free throw | 48-38 |
| 17:25 | Western Michigan | Anthony Steinmetz makes the 2nd free throw | 49-38 |
| 17:11 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign misses badly on a jumper from close range | 49-38 |
| 17:10 | Western Michigan | Andrew Carrier grabs the board | 49-38 |
| 16:46 | Western Michigan | Frederick Owens blocks the short jumper by Tony Swanson | 49-38 |
| 16:45 | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens grabs the board | 49-38 |
| 16:41 | Northern Illinois University | David Wisnowski hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the free throw line | 49-38 |
| 16:39 | Western Michigan | Tony Swanson grabs the defensive rebound | 49-38 |
| 16:31 | Western Michigan | Jon Brandon can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 49-38 |
| 16:30 | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens grabs the defensive rebound | 49-38 |
| 16:25 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign is hacked by Anthony Steinmetz - foul #1 on Anthony Steinmetz, team foul #3 | 49-38 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Junior Vest (PG), Greg Teer (PF), Richard Harrison (C) Jon Brandon, Anthony Steinmetz, Andrew Carrier | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Rodney Simmons (PG), Randolph Wallace (SG), Tracy Parker (PF) Micheal England, Albert Ensign, Frederick Owens | |
| 16:10 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Putt clanks a 3 pointer from the left wing | 49-38 |
| 16:08 | Western Michigan | Greg Teer gets the rebound | 49-38 |
| 15:41 | Western Michigan | Troy Knox misses badly on a driving attempt from the left block | 49-38 |
| 15:40 | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Wallace pulls down the rebound | 49-38 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Junior Vest (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SG - Troy Knox (tiring) 8 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Tony Swanson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Greg Teer (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Richard Harrison (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Rodney Simmons (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SG - Randolph Wallace (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - David Wisnowski (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Tracy Parker (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Thomas Putt (fairly fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 15:34 | Northern Illinois University | Tracy Parker knocks in the pull-up jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Rodney Simmons | 49-40 |
| 15:09 | Western Michigan | Tony Swanson lays it up and in on a nice dish by Junior Vest | 51-40 |
| 14:57 | Northern Illinois University | Rodney Simmons is whistled for traveling | 51-40 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jon Brandon (PG), Floyd Ruggles (SG), Gary Mayfield (SF), Frederick Collins (PF), Andrew Carrier (C) Junior Vest, Troy Knox, Tony Swanson, Greg Teer, Richard Harrison | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Micheal England (SG), Chris Tay (SF), Charles Tutt (PF), Frederick Owens (C) Randolph Wallace, David Wisnowski, Tracy Parker, Thomas Putt | |
| 14:28 | Western Michigan | Floyd Ruggles is called for traveling | 51-40 |
| 14:06 | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens misses the runner from the left block but he's fouled by Andrew Carrier - foul #2 on Andrew Carrier, team foul #4 | 51-40 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Junior Vest (PG) Jon Brandon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign (SF) Rodney Simmons | |
| 14:06 | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens misses the 1st free throw | 51-40 |
| 14:06 | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens makes the 2nd free throw | 51-41 |
| 13:59 | Western Michigan | Frederick Collins is hacked by Chris Tay - foul #4 on Chris Tay, team foul #2 | 51-41 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Richard Harrison (C) Andrew Carrier | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Rodney Simmons (PG), Randolph Wallace (SG) Chris Tay, Micheal England | |
| 13:46 | Western Michigan | Gary Mayfield knocks in the fadeaway from the right wing | 53-41 |
| 13:43 | Northern Illinois University | Gary Mayfield steps in front of the Rodney Simmons pass in the backcourt | 53-41 |
| 13:26 | Western Michigan | Junior Vest buries a jumpshot from the left side | 55-41 |
| 13:09 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign loses the dribble to Richard Harrison | 55-41 |
| 12:47 | Western Michigan | Richard Harrison misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 55-41 |
| 12:45 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Tutt gets the rebound | 55-41 |
| 12:41 | Northern Illinois University | Rodney Simmons misses short on a jumper from the left side | 55-41 |
| 12:40 | Western Michigan | Richard Harrison gets the rebound | 55-41 |
| 12:17 | Western Michigan | Junior Vest misses short on a fadeaway from the left wing | 55-41 |
| 12:16 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign grabs the defensive rebound | 55-41 |
| 12:14 | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Wallace is fouled in the backcourt by Floyd Ruggles - foul #4 on Floyd Ruggles, team foul #5 | 55-41 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jon Brandon (PG), Troy Knox (SG), Tony Swanson (SF), Anthony Steinmetz (PF), Andrew Carrier (C) Junior Vest, Floyd Ruggles, Gary Mayfield, Frederick Collins, Richard Harrison | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Wisnowski (PG), Micheal England (SG), Tracy Parker (PF), Thomas Putt (C) Rodney Simmons, Randolph Wallace, Charles Tutt, Frederick Owens | |
| 12:04 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Steinmetz steals the ball from Tracy Parker | 55-41 |
| 11:35 | Western Michigan | Troy Knox blows the layup | 55-41 |
| 11:34 | Western Michigan | Tony Swanson pulls down the offensive rebound | 55-41 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Jon Brandon (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Troy Knox (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Tony Swanson (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. PF - Anthony Steinmetz (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. C - Andrew Carrier (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - David Wisnowski (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Micheal England (fresh) SF - Albert Ensign (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. PF - Tracy Parker (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Thomas Putt (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 11:24 | Western Michigan | Andrew Carrier is called for traveling | 55-41 |
| 11:22 | Northern Illinois University | Troy Knox steals it from Micheal England in the backcourt | 55-41 |
| 11:20 | Western Michigan | Anthony Steinmetz blows the dunk | 55-41 |
| 11:19 | Western Michigan | Troy Knox grabs the offensive board | 55-41 |
| 11:04 | Western Michigan | David Wisnowski picks off the pass by Anthony Steinmetz | 55-41 |
| 11:01 | Northern Illinois University | David Wisnowski throws it down | 55-43 |
| 10:40 | Western Michigan | Troy Knox hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from the left block | 55-43 |
| 10:39 | Western Michigan | Tony Swanson misses the tip | 55-43 |
| 10:37 | Northern Illinois University | Tracy Parker pulls down the rebound | 55-43 |
| 10:30 | Northern Illinois University | Tracy Parker hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 55-43 |
| 10:28 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign tips it back up and in | 55-45 |
| 10:17 | Western Michigan | Anthony Steinmetz misses short on a jumper from the right block | 55-45 |
| 10:16 | Northern Illinois University | Tracy Parker pulls down the rebound | 55-45 |
| 09:59 | Northern Illinois University | Tracy Parker clanks a jumpshot from the left wing but the foul's on Anthony Steinmetz - foul #2 on Anthony Steinmetz, team foul #6 | 55-45 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Junior Vest (PG), Gary Mayfield (SF), Greg Teer (PF), Richard Harrison (C) Jon Brandon, Tony Swanson, Anthony Steinmetz, Andrew Carrier | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Rodney Simmons (PG), Randolph Wallace (SG), Frederick Owens (C) David Wisnowski, Micheal England, Thomas Putt | |
| 09:59 | Northern Illinois University | Tracy Parker misses the 1st free throw | 55-45 |
| 09:59 | Northern Illinois University | Tracy Parker makes the 2nd free throw | 55-46 |
| 09:41 | Western Michigan | Richard Harrison misses short on a 3 from the left wing | 55-46 |
| 09:40 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Rodney Simmons | 55-46 |
| 09:34 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign misses the pull-up jumper from the right side | 55-46 |
| 09:33 | Northern Illinois University | Tracy Parker gets the offensive rebound | 55-46 |
| 09:16 | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens is denied on a layup by Richard Harrison | 55-46 |
| 09:15 | Western Michigan | Gary Mayfield snags the defensive board | 55-46 |
| 09:02 | Western Michigan | Troy Knox is fouled on the floor by Frederick Owens - foul #2 on Frederick Owens, team foul #3 | 55-46 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Frederick Collins (PF) Greg Teer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Charles Tutt (PF) Tracy Parker | |
| 08:52 | Western Michigan | Troy Knox scores on a runner from the left block on a nice dish by Gary Mayfield | 57-46 |
| 08:41 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign is open and scores on a floater from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Frederick Owens | 57-48 |
| 08:30 | Western Michigan | Frederick Collins misses long on a turnaround near the basket | 57-48 |
| 08:29 | Western Michigan | Richard Harrison hits the follow up shot | 59-48 |
| 08:12 | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 59-48 |
| 08:11 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Albert Ensign | 59-48 |
| 07:51 | Northern Illinois University | Rodney Simmons is open but comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 59-48 |
| 07:50 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Tutt misses the tip | 59-48 |
| 07:48 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Frederick Owens | 59-48 |
| 07:36 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Tutt scores on a jumper from close range on a great pass from Randolph Wallace | 59-50 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Junior Vest (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. SG - Troy Knox (tiring) 10 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. SF - Gary Mayfield (tiring) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Frederick Collins (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Richard Harrison (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Rodney Simmons (tiring) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - Randolph Wallace (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - Albert Ensign (tiring) 8 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. PF - Charles Tutt (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. C - Frederick Owens (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 7 reb. 3 blk. | |
| 07:13 | Western Michigan | Troy Knox dunks the ball set up by Gary Mayfield | 61-50 |
| 07:05 | Northern Illinois University | Rodney Simmons can't connect on an uncontested 3pt shot from the right corner | 61-50 |
| 07:04 | Western Michigan | Richard Harrison grabs the defensive rebound | 61-50 |
| 06:40 | Western Michigan | Richard Harrison misses the lay-in | 61-50 |
| 06:39 | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens snags the defensive board | 61-50 |
| 06:20 | Northern Illinois University | The jumper by Albert Ensign is denied by Gary Mayfield | 61-50 |
| 06:18 | Western Michigan | Frederick Collins snags the defensive board | 61-50 |
| 06:12 | Western Michigan | Richard Harrison makes the driving attempt from close range on a great pass from Junior Vest | 63-50 |
| 06:06 | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens comes up short on the shot from the right wing | 63-50 |
| 06:05 | Western Michigan | Junior Vest pulls down the rebound | 63-50 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 05:36 | Western Michigan | Richard Harrison can't finish the layup | 63-50 |
| 05:34 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Randolph Wallace | 63-50 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion 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 (+2) | |
| 05:24 | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens lays it in on a nice dish by Randolph Wallace | 63-52 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion 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) | |
| 04:58 | Western Michigan | Frederick Collins's fadeaway is rejected by Charles Tutt | 63-52 |
| 04:56 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Tutt snags the defensive board | 63-52 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion 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) | |
| 04:50 | Northern Illinois University | The short jumper by Charles Tutt is denied by Richard Harrison | 63-52 |
| 04:49 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Richard Harrison | 63-52 |
| 04:37 | Western Michigan | Troy Knox misses short on a fadeaway from the left wing but he's hacked by Randolph Wallace - foul #2 on Randolph Wallace, team foul #4 | 63-52 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Floyd Ruggles (SG), Tony Swanson (SF), Anthony Steinmetz (PF), Andrew Carrier (C) Junior Vest, Gary Mayfield, Frederick Collins, Richard Harrison | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Wisnowski (PG), Micheal England (SG), Chris Tay (SF), Tracy Parker (PF), Thomas Putt (C) Rodney Simmons, Randolph Wallace, Albert Ensign, Charles Tutt, Frederick Owens | |
| 04:37 | Western Michigan | Troy Knox misses the 1st free throw | 63-52 |
| 04:37 | Western Michigan | Troy Knox makes the 2nd free throw | 64-52 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion 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) | |
| 04:35 | Northern Illinois University | Troy Knox takes the ball from David Wisnowski in the backcourt | 64-52 |
| 04:34 | Western Michigan | Tony Swanson banks in the layup on a nice dish by Troy Knox | 66-52 |
| 04:19 | Northern Illinois University | Tracy Parker banks in the wide open layup on a great pass from David Wisnowski | 66-54 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion 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 (+2) | |
| 03:52 | Western Michigan | Tony Swanson blows the layup but the foul's on Chris Tay - foul #5 on Chris Tay, team foul #5 | 66-54 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jon Brandon (PG) Troy Knox | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Moye (SG) Chris Tay | |
| 03:52 | Western Michigan | Tony Swanson misses the 1st free throw | 66-54 |
| 03:52 | Western Michigan | Tony Swanson misses the 2nd free throw | 66-54 |
| 03:52 | Northern Illinois University | Micheal England snags the defensive board | 66-54 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion 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 (+2) | |
| 03:48 | Northern Illinois University | David Wisnowski can't connect on a 3 from straight away | 66-54 |
| 03:47 | Northern Illinois University | Micheal England grabs the offensive rebound | 66-54 |
| 03:38 | Northern Illinois University | Tracy Parker drills a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 66-57 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion 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) | |
| 03:12 | Western Michigan | Anthony Steinmetz hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from the right block | 66-57 |
| 03:10 | Northern Illinois University | David Wisnowski snags the defensive board | 66-57 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Jon Brandon (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Floyd Ruggles (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 4 pf. SF - Tony Swanson (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. PF - Anthony Steinmetz (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. C - Andrew Carrier (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - David Wisnowski (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Ronald Moye (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Micheal England (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Tracy Parker (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. C - Thomas Putt (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 03:04 | Northern Illinois University | Micheal England can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 66-57 |
| 03:02 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Andrew Carrier | 66-57 |
| 02:37 | Western Michigan | Anthony Steinmetz is called for traveling | 66-57 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Greg Teer (C) Andrew Carrier | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Albert Ensign (SF), Frederick Owens (C) Micheal England, Thomas Putt | |
| 02:22 | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens hits a wide open fadeaway from the right wing set up by David Wisnowski | 66-59 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion 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) | |
| 01:59 | Western Michigan | Tony Swanson travels with the ball | 66-59 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Junior Vest (PG), Gary Mayfield (SF), Frederick Collins (PF), Richard Harrison (C) Jon Brandon, Tony Swanson, Anthony Steinmetz, Greg Teer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Rodney Simmons (PG), Randolph Wallace (SG) David Wisnowski, Ronald Moye | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion 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) | |
| 01:44 | Northern Illinois University | Randolph Wallace is denied on a layup by Frederick Collins | 66-59 |
| 01:43 | Western Michigan | Gary Mayfield gets the rebound | 66-59 |
| 01:28 | Western Michigan | Junior Vest misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing but he's fouled by Rodney Simmons - foul #2 on Rodney Simmons, team foul #6 | 66-59 |
| 01:28 | Western Michigan | Junior Vest makes the 1st free throw | 67-59 |
| 01:28 | Western Michigan | Junior Vest makes the 2nd free throw | 68-59 |
| 01:28 | Western Michigan | Junior Vest makes the 3rd free throw | 69-59 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion 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) | |
| 01:25 | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens is fouled in the backcourt by Floyd Ruggles - foul #5 on Floyd Ruggles, team foul #7 | 69-59 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Jon Brandon (PG), Troy Knox (SG), Tony Swanson (SF), Anthony Steinmetz (PF), Andrew Carrier (C) Junior Vest, Floyd Ruggles, Gary Mayfield, Frederick Collins, Richard Harrison | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Wisnowski (PG), Ronald Moye (SG), Micheal England (SF), Charles Tutt (PF) Rodney Simmons, Randolph Wallace, Albert Ensign, Tracy Parker | |
| 01:25 | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens makes the 1st free throw | 69-60 |
| 01:25 | Northern Illinois University | Frederick Owens makes the 2nd free throw | 69-61 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion 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) | |
| 01:09 | Western Michigan | Troy Knox connects on the floater from just outside the lane on a great pass from Tony Swanson | 71-61 |
| 01:05 | Northern Illinois University | David Wisnowski misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 71-61 |
| 01:04 | Western Michigan | Tony Swanson snags the defensive board | 71-61 |
| 00:58 | Western Michigan | Jon Brandon clanks a 3 pointer from straight away | 71-61 |
| 00:57 | Western Michigan | Andrew Carrier pulls down the offensive rebound | 71-61 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:55 | Western Michigan | Andrew Carrier is hacked by Frederick Owens - foul #3 on Frederick Owens, team foul #7 | 71-61 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Putt (C) Frederick Owens | |
| 00:55 | Western Michigan | Andrew Carrier makes the 1st free throw | 72-61 |
| 00:55 | Western Michigan | Andrew Carrier makes the 2nd free throw | 73-61 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan 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 intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:49 | Northern Illinois University | David Wisnowski misses badly on a shot in the paint but he's hacked by Andrew Carrier - foul #3 on Andrew Carrier, team foul #8 | 73-61 |
| 00:49 | Northern Illinois University | David Wisnowski makes the 1st free throw | 73-62 |
| 00:49 | Northern Illinois University | David Wisnowski makes the 2nd free throw | 73-63 |
| 00:48 | Western Michigan | Ronald Moye is called for the reach on Troy Knox in the backcourt - foul #2 on Ronald Moye, team foul #8 | 73-63 |
| 00:48 | Western Michigan | Troy Knox makes the 1st free throw | 74-63 |
| 00:48 | Western Michigan | Troy Knox makes the 2nd free throw | 75-63 |
| 00:44 | Northern Illinois University | David Wisnowski's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 75-63 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan 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) | |
| 00:16 | Western Michigan | Tony Swanson hits a jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Jon Brandon | 77-63 |
| 00:12 | Northern Illinois University | Micheal England drills a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from David Wisnowski | 77-66 |
| 00:00 | Western Michigan | Jon Brandon runs out the clock | 77-66 |