| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Willard Cook (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Robert Spence (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Thomas Snell (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Roger Minchew (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Issac Engles (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Central Florida | PG - Junior Stone (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - David Olinger (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Angelo Rodriguez (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Fred Touchstone (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Mario Gonzales (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Central Florida | Angelo Rodriguez inbounds the ball | 26-38 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Central Florida | Central Florida is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 19:42 | Central Florida | David Olinger scores on a jumpshot from the right wing on a nice dish by Junior Stone | 26-40 |
| 19:37 | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook comes up short on the 3 from the left wing | 26-40 |
| 19:36 | Central Florida | The rebound goes to Junior Stone | 26-40 |
| 19:16 | Central Florida | David Olinger clanks a 3pt shot from straight away | 26-40 |
| 19:15 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Minchew grabs the board | 26-40 |
| 19:10 | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook misses long on a jumpshot from the right side | 26-40 |
| 19:09 | Central Florida | The rebound goes to Angelo Rodriguez | 26-40 |
| 18:48 | Central Florida | David Olinger can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 26-40 |
| 18:46 | Central Florida | David Olinger grabs the offensive rebound | 26-40 |
| 18:20 | Central Florida | Mario Gonzales misses badly on a 3 from the left wing | 26-40 |
| 18:18 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Robert Spence | 26-40 |
| 18:12 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Minchew's fadeaway is rejected by Fred Touchstone | 26-40 |
| 18:11 | Central Florida | Mario Gonzales grabs the defensive rebound | 26-40 |
| 17:57 | Central Florida | Angelo Rodriguez drills a jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Junior Stone | 26-42 |
| 17:34 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Minchew misses short on a 3 from the left wing | 26-42 |
| 17:33 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Minchew grabs the offensive board | 26-42 |
| 17:12 | Northern Illinois University | Issac Engles blows the layup | 26-42 |
| 17:11 | Central Florida | Fred Touchstone grabs the defensive rebound | 26-42 |
| 16:51 | Central Florida | The short jumper by Mario Gonzales is denied by Issac Engles | 26-42 |
| 16:50 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Minchew grabs the defensive rebound | 26-42 |
| 16:46 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Minchew's pass is intercepted by Mario Gonzales | 26-42 |
| 16:29 | Central Florida | Angelo Rodriguez is called for a charge - foul #2 on Angelo Rodriguez, team foul #1 | 26-42 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Morgenthaler (PG), Jake Harris (SG), Michael Burke (SF), Arthur Woodard (PF), Steven Powell (C) Willard Cook, Robert Spence, Thomas Snell, Roger Minchew, Issac Engles | |
| Subs | Central Florida | Roger Panek (PG), Danny Sheckler (SG), Clarence Mason (SF), John Lackey (C) Junior Stone, David Olinger, Angelo Rodriguez, Mario Gonzales | |
| 16:09 | Northern Illinois University | Steven Powell makes the fadeaway from the free throw line set up by Nathan Morgenthaler | 28-42 |
| 15:59 | Central Florida | Danny Sheckler hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 28-42 |
| 15:58 | Central Florida | The offensive rebound goes to John Lackey | 28-42 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Nathan Morgenthaler (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Jake Harris (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Michael Burke (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - Arthur Woodard (fresh) C - Steven Powell (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Central Florida | PG - Roger Panek (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Danny Sheckler (fresh) SF - Clarence Mason (fresh) 5 pts. 3 stl. PF - Fred Touchstone (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. C - John Lackey (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:50 | Central Florida | Clarence Mason drills a fadeaway jumper from the right side set up by Roger Panek | 28-44 |
| 15:26 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Burke is fouled on the floor by Fred Touchstone - foul #2 on Fred Touchstone, team foul #2 | 28-44 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook (PG), Issac Engles (C) Nathan Morgenthaler, Steven Powell | |
| Subs | Central Florida | Mario Gonzales (C) Fred Touchstone | |
| 15:14 | Northern Illinois University | Issac Engles misses badly on a shot from the free throw line | 28-44 |
| 15:12 | Central Florida | John Lackey grabs the defensive rebound | 28-44 |
| 15:07 | Central Florida | Roger Panek comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 28-44 |
| 15:05 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Arthur Woodard | 28-44 |
| 15:01 | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 28-44 |
| 15:00 | Central Florida | John Lackey gets the rebound | 28-44 |
| 14:48 | Central Florida | Mario Gonzales connects on the fadeaway from the baseline on a nice dish by Clarence Mason and he's fouled by Michael Burke - foul #1 on Michael Burke, team foul #1 | 28-46 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Spence (SG), Thomas Snell (SF), Roger Minchew (PF) Jake Harris, Michael Burke, Arthur Woodard | |
| Subs | Central Florida | Junior Stone (PG), David Olinger (SG) Roger Panek, Danny Sheckler | |
| 14:48 | Central Florida | Mario Gonzales misses the free throw | 28-46 |
| 14:48 | Northern Illinois University | Issac Engles gets the rebound | 28-46 |
| 14:28 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Spence comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 28-46 |
| 14:27 | Northern Illinois University | Issac Engles hits the follow up shot | 30-46 |
| 14:11 | Central Florida | Junior Stone misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 30-46 |
| 14:10 | Central Florida | John Lackey tips it back up and in | 30-48 |
| 14:06 | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 30-48 |
| 14:04 | Central Florida | John Lackey grabs the defensive rebound | 30-48 |
| 13:59 | Central Florida | Issac Engles steals the ball from David Olinger | 30-48 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Central Florida | Central Florida is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 13:53 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Spence misses badly on a shot from just outside the lane | 30-48 |
| 13:52 | Central Florida | Clarence Mason pulls down the rebound | 30-48 |
| 13:34 | Central Florida | Robert Spence picks off the pass by Mario Gonzales | 30-48 |
| 13:30 | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook lays it in on a great pass from Robert Spence | 32-48 |
| 13:06 | Central Florida | David Olinger hits a fadeaway from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Mario Gonzales | 32-50 |
| 12:59 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Spence is fouled on the floor by John Lackey - foul #1 on John Lackey, team foul #3 | 32-50 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris (PG), Michael Burke (C) Willard Cook, Issac Engles | |
| Subs | Central Florida | Roger Panek (PG), Angelo Rodriguez (SF), Fred Touchstone (PF) Junior Stone, Clarence Mason, John Lackey | |
| 12:52 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Snell clanks a jumper from the left side | 32-50 |
| 12:51 | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris grabs the offensive board | 32-50 |
| 12:38 | Northern Illinois University | Fred Touchstone is called for the reach on Jake Harris - foul #3 on Fred Touchstone, team foul #4 | 32-50 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Woodard (C) Thomas Snell | |
| Subs | Central Florida | | |
| 12:25 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Burke knocks in the shot from the right wing on a great pass from Robert Spence | 34-50 |
| 12:14 | Central Florida | Mario Gonzales hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 34-50 |
| 12:13 | Central Florida | Fred Touchstone grabs the offensive rebound | 34-50 |
| 12:01 | Central Florida | David Olinger comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 34-50 |
| 11:59 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Minchew grabs the board | 34-50 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Central Florida | Central Florida is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Jake Harris (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Robert Spence (fairly fresh) 3 ast. SF - Michael Burke (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. PF - Roger Minchew (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 8 reb. C - Arthur Woodard (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Central Florida | PG - Roger Panek (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SG - David Olinger (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. SF - Angelo Rodriguez (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Fred Touchstone (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - Mario Gonzales (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:55 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Woodard throws a bad pass out of bounds | 34-50 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook (PG), Sammy Caperton (SF) Robert Spence, Roger Minchew | |
| Subs | Central Florida | Junior Stone (PG) David Olinger | |
| 11:29 | Central Florida | Mario Gonzales connects on the runner from the baseline set up by Roger Panek | 34-52 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Central Florida | Central Florida is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 11:23 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Woodard's fadeaway is rejected by Fred Touchstone | 34-52 |
| 11:21 | Central Florida | Junior Stone grabs the board | 34-52 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Central Florida | Central Florida is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 10:54 | Central Florida | Junior Stone misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 34-52 |
| 10:52 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Woodard snags the defensive board | 34-52 |
| 10:44 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Woodard makes the runner near the basket on a great pass from Sammy Caperton and he's hacked by Junior Stone - foul #2 on Junior Stone, team foul #5 | 36-52 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Spence (SG), Thomas Snell (SF), Issac Engles (C) Jake Harris, Sammy Caperton, Michael Burke | |
| Subs | Central Florida | David Olinger (SG), John Lackey (C) Roger Panek, Mario Gonzales | |
| 10:44 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Woodard makes the free throw | 37-52 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Central Florida | Central Florida is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 10:15 | Central Florida | Angelo Rodriguez hits a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 37-55 |
| 09:59 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Spence connects on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 40-55 |
| 09:44 | Central Florida | Issac Engles swats the layup by Fred Touchstone | 40-55 |
| 09:42 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Issac Engles | 40-55 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Central Florida | Central Florida is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 09:36 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Spence makes the 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Arthur Woodard | 43-55 |
| 09:19 | Central Florida | Angelo Rodriguez connects on the 3 from straight away on a great pass from David Olinger | 43-58 |
| 08:57 | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook misses badly on a fadeaway from the right side but the foul's on David Olinger - foul #1 on David Olinger, team foul #6 | 43-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris (SG), Roger Minchew (PF) Robert Spence, Arthur Woodard | |
| Subs | Central Florida | Roger Panek (PG), Danny Sheckler (SG), Clarence Mason (SF), Mario Gonzales (C) Junior Stone, David Olinger, Angelo Rodriguez, John Lackey | |
| 08:57 | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook misses the 1st free throw | 43-58 |
| 08:57 | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook makes the 2nd free throw | 44-58 |
| 08:38 | Central Florida | Roger Panek can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away | 44-58 |
| 08:37 | Central Florida | Fred Touchstone tips it back up and in | 44-60 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Central Florida | Central Florida is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 08:25 | Northern Illinois University | Issac Engles hits a fadeaway from the free throw line on a nice dish by Willard Cook | 46-60 |
| 08:04 | Central Florida | Mario Gonzales clanks a floater from the right wing | 46-60 |
| 08:03 | Central Florida | Clarence Mason tips it in | 46-62 |
| 07:57 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Snell misses long on a driving attempt from the baseline | 46-62 |
| 07:56 | Northern Illinois University | Issac Engles tips it but misses | 46-62 |
| 07:55 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Snell misses the tip | 46-62 |
| 07:54 | Central Florida | Mario Gonzales pulls down the rebound | 46-62 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Willard Cook (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Jake Harris (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Thomas Snell (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Roger Minchew (fresh) 2 pts. 8 reb. C - Issac Engles (fresh) 11 pts. 10 reb. 4 blk. | |
| Lineup | Central Florida | PG - Roger Panek (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. SG - Danny Sheckler (fresh) SF - Clarence Mason (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. 3 stl. PF - Fred Touchstone (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb. 3 blk. 3 pf. C - Mario Gonzales (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Central Florida | Central Florida is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 07:30 | Central Florida | Roger Panek hits a 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Clarence Mason | 46-65 |
| 07:22 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Minchew makes the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Willard Cook | 49-65 |
| 06:55 | Central Florida | Danny Sheckler hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner | 49-65 |
| 06:53 | Central Florida | Fred Touchstone misses the tip | 49-65 |
| 06:52 | Central Florida | The offensive rebound goes to Roger Panek | 49-65 |
| 06:28 | Central Florida | Roger Panek misses short on a 3 from the right corner | 49-65 |
| 06:27 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Snell snags the defensive board | 49-65 |
| 06:22 | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook knocks in the jumpshot from the right side set up by Roger Minchew | 51-65 |
| 06:03 | Central Florida | Mario Gonzales hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right block | 51-65 |
| 06:01 | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook grabs the defensive rebound | 51-65 |
| 05:56 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Snell misses long on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 51-65 |
| 05:54 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Snell grabs the offensive rebound | 51-65 |
| 05:42 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Snell is fouled on the floor by Danny Sheckler - foul #1 on Danny Sheckler, team foul #7 | 51-65 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Morgenthaler (PG), Robert Spence (SG), Michael Burke (PF), Arthur Woodard (C) Willard Cook, Jake Harris, Roger Minchew, Issac Engles | |
| Subs | Central Florida | Junior Stone (PG), David Olinger (SG), Angelo Rodriguez (SF), John Lackey (C) Roger Panek, Danny Sheckler, Clarence Mason, Mario Gonzales | |
| 05:42 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Snell misses the 1st free throw | 51-65 |
| 05:42 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Michael Burke | 51-65 |
| 05:33 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Snell misses badly on a floater from the right side | 51-65 |
| 05:31 | Central Florida | Fred Touchstone grabs the board | 51-65 |
| 05:02 | Central Florida | John Lackey hits a jump hook near the basket on a nice dish by David Olinger | 51-67 |
| 04:40 | Northern Illinois University | Angelo Rodriguez takes the ball from Thomas Snell | 51-67 |
| 04:36 | Central Florida | Angelo Rodriguez lays it in | 51-69 |
| 04:19 | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Morgenthaler scores on a fadeaway from the left wing set up by Arthur Woodard | 53-69 |
| 03:51 | Central Florida | Fred Touchstone is denied on a layup by Arthur Woodard | 53-69 |
| 03:50 | Central Florida | David Olinger grabs the offensive rebound | 53-69 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Nathan Morgenthaler (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Robert Spence (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SF - Thomas Snell (tiring) 7 pts. 5 reb. PF - Michael Burke (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Arthur Woodard (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Central Florida | PG - Junior Stone (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - David Olinger (fresh) 12 pts. 4 ast. SF - Angelo Rodriguez (fresh) 13 pts. PF - Fred Touchstone (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 10 reb. 3 blk. 3 pf. C - John Lackey (fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Central Florida | Central Florida is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:32 | Central Florida | Angelo Rodriguez hits the finger roll on a great pass from David Olinger | 53-71 |
| 03:24 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Burke misses the 3 from the right wing | 53-71 |
| 03:23 | Central Florida | John Lackey snags the defensive board | 53-71 |
| 03:12 | Central Florida | Junior Stone drills a 3 from straight away on a great pass from David Olinger | 53-74 |
| 02:51 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Woodard misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 53-74 |
| 02:49 | Central Florida | Junior Stone pulls down the rebound | 53-74 |
| 02:31 | Central Florida | Arthur Woodard swats the shot by Junior Stone | 53-74 |
| 02:29 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Burke pulls down the rebound | 53-74 |
| 02:23 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Woodard is called for traveling | 53-74 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris (PG), Sammy Caperton (SG), Kenneth Bak (SF), Steven Powell (C) Nathan Morgenthaler, Robert Spence, Thomas Snell, Arthur Woodard | |
| Subs | Central Florida | David Haldeman (PG), Danny Sheckler (SG), Clarence Mason (SF), Roger Panek (PF) Junior Stone, David Olinger, Angelo Rodriguez, Fred Touchstone | |
| 02:06 | Central Florida | Danny Sheckler loses the dribble to Sammy Caperton | 53-74 |
| 02:00 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Burke hits the front of the rim on the shot in the paint | 53-74 |
| 01:58 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Burke gets the offensive rebound | 53-74 |
| 01:48 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Bak misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 53-74 |
| 01:47 | Central Florida | John Lackey grabs the defensive rebound | 53-74 |
| 01:26 | Central Florida | John Lackey clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 53-74 |
| 01:24 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Bak grabs the board | 53-74 |
| 01:19 | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris misses long on a fadeaway from just outside the lane but the foul's on David Haldeman - foul #1 on David Haldeman, team foul #8 | 53-74 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Morgenthaler (PG), Arthur Woodard (C) Kenneth Bak, Steven Powell | |
| Subs | Central Florida | | |
| 01:19 | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris makes the 1st free throw | 54-74 |
| 01:19 | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris makes the 2nd free throw | 55-74 |
| 01:05 | Central Florida | David Haldeman knocks in the jumpshot from the left side set up by Clarence Mason | 55-76 |
| 00:54 | Northern Illinois University | David Haldeman is called for the reach on Jake Harris - foul #2 on David Haldeman, team foul #9 | 55-76 |
| 00:54 | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris makes the 1st free throw | 56-76 |
| 00:54 | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris misses the 2nd free throw | 56-76 |
| 00:54 | Central Florida | John Lackey snags the defensive board | 56-76 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Central Florida | Central Florida is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:34 | Central Florida | John Lackey misses short on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 56-76 |
| 00:32 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Burke grabs the defensive rebound | 56-76 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Central Florida | Central Florida is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:26 | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris misses short on a shot from the left side | 56-76 |
| 00:25 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Burke snags the offensive board | 56-76 |
| 00:22 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Caperton is hacked by Clarence Mason - foul #2 on Clarence Mason, team foul #10 | 56-76 |
| 00:22 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Caperton makes the 1st free throw | 57-76 |
| 00:22 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Caperton makes the 2nd free throw | 58-76 |
| 00:00 | Central Florida | David Haldeman runs out the clock | 58-76 |