| Lineup | Western Carolina | PG - Justin Ruck (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Timothy Millikan (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - James Edmond (fresh) 7 pts. PF - William Lankford (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. C - Joseph Brozowski (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Greg Ronquillo (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Bradley Whistler (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Clyde Dimas (fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl. PF - Michael Bremer (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Lucas Able (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas inbounds the ball | 40-28 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:41 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Bremer's pass is intercepted by Justin Ruck | 40-28 |
| 19:37 | Western Carolina | Justin Ruck slams it home | 42-28 |
| 19:22 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas buries a runner from the right block | 42-30 |
| 19:06 | Western Carolina | James Edmond hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 42-30 |
| 19:04 | Western Carolina | William Lankford tips it back up and in | 44-30 |
| 18:41 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Bremer misses short on a driving attempt near the basket | 44-30 |
| 18:39 | Western Carolina | Joseph Brozowski gets the rebound | 44-30 |
| 18:35 | Western Carolina | Justin Ruck knocks in the floater from the free throw line on a nice dish by Timothy Millikan | 46-30 |
| 18:12 | Northern Illinois University | Bradley Whistler misses short on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 46-30 |
| 18:10 | Western Carolina | William Lankford grabs the defensive rebound | 46-30 |
| 17:55 | Western Carolina | James Edmond misses badly on a jump hook from the baseline | 46-30 |
| 17:53 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Michael Bremer | 46-30 |
| 17:48 | Northern Illinois University | Greg Ronquillo knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right corner set up by Bradley Whistler | 46-33 |
| 17:27 | Western Carolina | Justin Ruck makes the floater from just outside the lane set up by James Edmond | 48-33 |
| 17:23 | Northern Illinois University | Greg Ronquillo is hacked by Justin Ruck - foul #3 on Justin Ruck, team foul #1 | 48-33 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Willie Streeter (PG), Edwin Sica (SG), Brandon Chevez (SF), Jeff Cooper (C) Justin Ruck, Timothy Millikan, James Edmond, Joseph Brozowski | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Max Valdes (SG), Donald Dalegowski (SF), Robert Bieker (PF) Bradley Whistler, Clyde Dimas, Michael Bremer | |
| 17:15 | Northern Illinois University | Jeff Cooper steals it from Greg Ronquillo | 48-33 |
| 16:47 | Western Carolina | Brandon Chevez misses badly on a fadeaway from the left wing | 48-33 |
| 16:45 | Western Carolina | William Lankford tips it home | 50-33 |
| 16:41 | Northern Illinois University | Edwin Sica is called for the reach on Greg Ronquillo - foul #1 on Edwin Sica, team foul #2 | 50-33 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Gregory Banks (SF) William Lankford | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Aubrey Case (PG), Stephen Errico (C) Greg Ronquillo, Lucas Able | |
| 16:24 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Bieker misses short on a 3 from the left wing | 50-33 |
| 16:22 | Western Carolina | Gregory Banks grabs the defensive rebound | 50-33 |
| 16:05 | Western Carolina | Brandon Chevez drills a 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Willie Streeter | 53-33 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 16:00 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Dalegowski clanks a fadeaway from the right wing | 53-33 |
| 15:59 | Western Carolina | The rebound goes to Brandon Chevez | 53-33 |
| Lineup | Western Carolina | PG - Willie Streeter (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Edwin Sica (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Gregory Banks (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Brandon Chevez (fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. C - Jeff Cooper (fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Aubrey Case (fresh) SG - Max Valdes (fresh) SF - Donald Dalegowski (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Robert Bieker (fresh) 4 pts. C - Stephen Errico (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 15:34 | Western Carolina | Edwin Sica hits a 3 pointer from straight away | 56-33 |
| 15:25 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Bieker clanks a fadeaway from the left side | 56-33 |
| 15:24 | Western Carolina | Jeff Cooper grabs the defensive rebound | 56-33 |
| 15:07 | Western Carolina | Brandon Chevez is called for traveling | 56-33 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Justin Ruck (PG), Timothy Millikan (SG), James Edmond (SF), William Lankford (PF), Joseph Brozowski (C) Willie Streeter, Edwin Sica, Gregory Banks, Brandon Chevez, Jeff Cooper | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Greg Ronquillo (PG), Bradley Whistler (SG), Clyde Dimas (SF), Michael Bremer (PF), Lucas Able (C) Aubrey Case, Max Valdes, Donald Dalegowski, Robert Bieker, Stephen Errico | |
| 14:51 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas misses badly on a jumper near the basket but the foul's on James Edmond - foul #2 on James Edmond, team foul #3 | 56-33 |
| 14:51 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas makes the 1st free throw | 56-34 |
| 14:51 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas makes the 2nd free throw | 56-35 |
| 14:30 | Western Carolina | Michael Bremer picks off the pass by William Lankford | 56-35 |
| 14:23 | Northern Illinois University | Bradley Whistler hits a 3 from the left wing | 56-38 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 14:08 | Western Carolina | Joseph Brozowski can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 56-38 |
| 14:06 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Michael Bremer | 56-38 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 13:50 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Bremer misses badly on a runner near the basket | 56-38 |
| 13:48 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas tips it back up and in | 56-40 |
| 13:27 | Western Carolina | Joseph Brozowski hits the finger roll on a great pass from Justin Ruck | 58-40 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 13:21 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas is hacked by James Edmond - foul #3 on James Edmond, team foul #4 | 58-40 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Bieker (C) Lucas Able | |
| 13:13 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Bremer knocks in the 3 pointer from the left wing on a great pass from Bradley Whistler | 58-43 |
| 13:06 | Western Carolina | James Edmond drills a runner in the lane set up by Timothy Millikan | 60-43 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 12:44 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Bremer buries a 3pt shot from the right wing | 60-46 |
| 12:34 | Western Carolina | Robert Bieker steps in front of the James Edmond pass | 60-46 |
| 12:08 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas knocks in the turnaround near the basket on a great pass from Michael Bremer | 60-48 |
| 11:49 | Western Carolina | William Lankford drills a floater from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Timothy Millikan | 62-48 |
| Lineup | Western Carolina | PG - Justin Ruck (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - Timothy Millikan (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 6 ast. SF - James Edmond (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 pf. PF - William Lankford (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 8 reb. C - Joseph Brozowski (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Greg Ronquillo (fairly fresh) 8 pts. SG - Bradley Whistler (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SF - Clyde Dimas (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 stl. PF - Michael Bremer (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. C - Robert Bieker (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| 11:43 | Northern Illinois University | Greg Ronquillo is fouled on the floor by William Lankford - foul #3 on William Lankford, team foul #5 | 62-48 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Willie Streeter (PG), Edwin Sica (SG), Gregory Banks (SF), Brandon Chevez (PF), Jeff Cooper (C) Justin Ruck, Timothy Millikan, James Edmond, William Lankford, Joseph Brozowski | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Aubrey Case (PG), Max Valdes (SG), Donald Dalegowski (SF), Lucas Able (C) Greg Ronquillo, Bradley Whistler, Clyde Dimas, Michael Bremer | |
| 11:28 | Northern Illinois University | Max Valdes misses long on a driving attempt from close range | 62-48 |
| 11:27 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Bieker tips it back up and in | 62-50 |
| 11:14 | Western Carolina | Edwin Sica's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 62-50 |
| 11:09 | Northern Illinois University | Willie Streeter takes the ball from Aubrey Case in the backcourt | 62-50 |
| 10:52 | Western Carolina | Willie Streeter comes up short on the shot from the left side | 62-50 |
| 10:50 | Northern Illinois University | Lucas Able pulls down the rebound | 62-50 |
| 10:42 | Northern Illinois University | Lucas Able comes up short on the shot in the lane but he's hacked by Edwin Sica - foul #2 on Edwin Sica, team foul #6 | 62-50 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | William Lankford (PF) Gregory Banks | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Errico (PF) Robert Bieker | |
| 10:42 | Northern Illinois University | Lucas Able makes the 1st free throw | 62-51 |
| 10:42 | Northern Illinois University | Lucas Able misses the 2nd free throw | 62-51 |
| 10:42 | Western Carolina | William Lankford gets the rebound | 62-51 |
| 10:16 | Western Carolina | Brandon Chevez buries a fadeaway from the right side on a nice dish by Willie Streeter | 64-51 |
| 10:03 | Northern Illinois University | William Lankford picks off the pass by Lucas Able | 64-51 |
| 09:41 | Western Carolina | Jeff Cooper knocks in the jumper from just outside the lane set up by William Lankford | 66-51 |
| 09:27 | Northern Illinois University | Brandon Chevez takes the ball from Stephen Errico | 66-51 |
| 09:12 | Western Carolina | Willie Streeter connects on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 69-51 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 08:57 | Northern Illinois University | Lucas Able can't finish the layup | 69-51 |
| 08:56 | Western Carolina | William Lankford grabs the defensive rebound | 69-51 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 08:38 | Western Carolina | The short jumper by Brandon Chevez is denied by Stephen Errico | 69-51 |
| 08:37 | Western Carolina | Jeff Cooper tips it but misses | 69-51 |
| 08:35 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Max Valdes | 69-51 |
| 08:30 | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Errico can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 69-51 |
| 08:28 | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Errico gets the offensive rebound | 69-51 |
| 08:08 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Dalegowski knocks in the 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Max Valdes | 69-54 |
| 07:43 | Western Carolina | William Lankford hits a 3 from the right corner | 72-54 |
| Lineup | Western Carolina | PG - Willie Streeter (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. SG - Edwin Sica (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Brandon Chevez (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. PF - William Lankford (fairly fresh) 18 pts. 10 reb. 3 pf. C - Jeff Cooper (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Aubrey Case (fairly fresh) SG - Max Valdes (fairly fresh) 2 reb. SF - Donald Dalegowski (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Stephen Errico (fairly fresh) 4 reb. C - Lucas Able (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 07:25 | Northern Illinois University | Max Valdes hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from straight away | 72-54 |
| 07:24 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Dalegowski tips it home | 72-56 |
| 07:09 | Western Carolina | Willie Streeter misses badly on a fadeaway near the basket | 72-56 |
| 07:08 | Northern Illinois University | Lucas Able grabs the board | 72-56 |
| 07:03 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Dalegowski double dribbles | 72-56 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Justin Ruck (PG), Timothy Millikan (SG), James Edmond (SF), Dustin Swanson (PF), Joseph Brozowski (C) Willie Streeter, Edwin Sica, Brandon Chevez, William Lankford, Jeff Cooper | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Greg Ronquillo (PG), Bradley Whistler (SG), Clyde Dimas (SF), Michael Bremer (PF), Robert Bieker (C) Aubrey Case, Max Valdes, Donald Dalegowski, Stephen Errico, Lucas Able | |
| 06:37 | Western Carolina | Timothy Millikan can't connect on a floater from the right wing | 72-56 |
| 06:35 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas grabs the board | 72-56 |
| 06:30 | Northern Illinois University | Greg Ronquillo misses short on a jumpshot from the left side | 72-56 |
| 06:28 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Bieker tips it but misses | 72-56 |
| 06:27 | Western Carolina | Joseph Brozowski pulls down the rebound | 72-56 |
| 06:02 | Western Carolina | Joseph Brozowski knocks in the runner from close range on a nice dish by Timothy Millikan | 74-56 |
| 05:48 | Northern Illinois University | Bradley Whistler makes the 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Greg Ronquillo | 74-59 |
| 05:34 | Western Carolina | Bradley Whistler is called for the reach on Timothy Millikan - foul #3 on Bradley Whistler, team foul #1 | 74-59 |
| 05:11 | Western Carolina | Dustin Swanson drills a fadeaway from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Justin Ruck | 76-59 |
| 04:51 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas blows the layup | 76-59 |
| 04:50 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Bieker pulls down the offensive rebound | 76-59 |
| 04:42 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas lays it in on a nice dish by Bradley Whistler and he's hacked by James Edmond - foul #4 on James Edmond, team foul #7 | 76-61 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Gregory Banks (SF), William Lankford (PF) James Edmond, Dustin Swanson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lucas Able (C) Michael Bremer | |
| 04:42 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas makes the free throw | 76-62 |
| 04:13 | Western Carolina | Gregory Banks buries a floater from the right side set up by Timothy Millikan | 78-62 |
| 04:03 | Northern Illinois University | Lucas Able connects on the 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Bradley Whistler | 78-65 |
| 03:46 | Western Carolina | Gregory Banks clanks a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 78-65 |
| 03:45 | Western Carolina | Joseph Brozowski misses the tip | 78-65 |
| 03:43 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Robert Bieker | 78-65 |
| Lineup | Western Carolina | PG - Justin Ruck (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 5 ast. 3 pf. SG - Timothy Millikan (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 8 ast. SF - Gregory Banks (fresh) 5 pts. PF - William Lankford (fresh) 18 pts. 10 reb. 3 pf. C - Joseph Brozowski (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Greg Ronquillo (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SG - Bradley Whistler (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 ast. 3 pf. SF - Clyde Dimas (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Robert Bieker (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Lucas Able (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 03:27 | Northern Illinois University | Bradley Whistler misses short on a fadeaway from the left wing | 78-65 |
| 03:26 | Western Carolina | Joseph Brozowski grabs the board | 78-65 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:03 | Western Carolina | William Lankford misses the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 78-65 |
| 03:02 | Northern Illinois University | Lucas Able grabs the defensive rebound | 78-65 |
| 02:58 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 78-65 |
| 02:56 | Western Carolina | Joseph Brozowski snags the defensive board | 78-65 |
| 02:50 | Western Carolina | Joseph Brozowski loses the dribble to Clyde Dimas | 78-65 |
| 02:47 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Bieker lays it in set up by Clyde Dimas | 78-67 |
| 02:24 | Western Carolina | Justin Ruck misses the floater from the free throw line | 78-67 |
| 02:23 | Western Carolina | William Lankford can't tip it in | 78-67 |
| 02:21 | Western Carolina | Joseph Brozowski tips it back up and in | 80-67 |
| 02:16 | Northern Illinois University | Greg Ronquillo's layup is rejected by William Lankford | 80-67 |
| 02:14 | Northern Illinois University | Bradley Whistler grabs the offensive board | 80-67 |
| 02:04 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway near the basket | 80-67 |
| 02:03 | Western Carolina | Justin Ruck pulls down the rebound | 80-67 |
| 01:44 | Western Carolina | Gregory Banks is hacked by Clyde Dimas - foul #1 on Clyde Dimas, team foul #2 | 80-67 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Willie Streeter (PG), Edwin Sica (SG), Brandon Chevez (PF), Jeff Cooper (C) Justin Ruck, Timothy Millikan, William Lankford, Joseph Brozowski | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Aubrey Case (PG), Max Valdes (SG), Donald Dalegowski (SF), Stephen Errico (C) Greg Ronquillo, Bradley Whistler, Clyde Dimas, Lucas Able | |
| 01:30 | Western Carolina | Willie Streeter hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 80-67 |
| 01:29 | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Errico grabs the defensive rebound | 80-67 |
| 01:17 | Northern Illinois University | Max Valdes drills a driving attempt from close range on a great pass from Donald Dalegowski | 80-69 |
| 00:49 | Western Carolina | Willie Streeter is called for the offensive foul - foul #1 on Willie Streeter, team foul #8 | 80-69 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:45 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Banks is called for the reach on Donald Dalegowski - foul #2 on Gregory Banks, team foul #9 | 80-69 |
| 00:45 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Dalegowski makes the 1st free throw | 80-70 |
| 00:45 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Dalegowski misses the 2nd free throw | 80-70 |
| 00:45 | Western Carolina | Jeff Cooper pulls down the rebound | 80-70 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:42 | Western Carolina | Jeff Cooper is hacked by Aubrey Case in the backcourt - foul #3 on Aubrey Case, team foul #3 | 80-70 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:14 | Western Carolina | Brandon Chevez banks in the layup on a great pass from Willie Streeter | 82-70 |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | Max Valdes buries a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 82-73 |
| 00:09 | Western Carolina | Western Carolina calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 82-73 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Justin Ruck (PG), Timothy Millikan (SG), James Edmond (SF), William Lankford (PF), Joseph Brozowski (C) Willie Streeter, Edwin Sica, Gregory Banks, Jeff Cooper, Brandon Chevez | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Greg Ronquillo (PG), Bradley Whistler (SG), Clyde Dimas (SF), Michael Bremer (PF), Lucas Able (C) Aubrey Case, Max Valdes, Donald Dalegowski, Robert Bieker, Stephen Errico | |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:08 | Western Carolina | James Edmond is hacked by Greg Ronquillo in the backcourt - foul #3 on Greg Ronquillo, team foul #4 | 82-73 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:00 | Western Carolina | Justin Ruck runs out the clock | 82-73 |