| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Mitchell Younkin (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Alfred Johnson (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - David Krick (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Mark Shields (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. C - Carl Yoon (fresh) 4 pts. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Greg Ronquillo (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Bradley Whistler (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. SF - Clyde Dimas (fresh) 10 pts. PF - Michael Bremer (fresh) 1 pts. 4 reb. C - Lucas Able (fresh) 5 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas inbounds the ball | 44-35 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:39 | Northern Illinois University | Bradley Whistler loses the dribble to Mark Shields | 44-35 |
| 19:18 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson hits a fadeaway from close range set up by Mark Shields | 46-35 |
| 19:11 | Northern Illinois University | Bradley Whistler drills a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 46-38 |
| 18:59 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson banks in the layup set up by Mark Shields | 48-38 |
| 18:36 | Northern Illinois University | David Krick picks off the pass by Michael Bremer | 48-38 |
| 18:32 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson banks in the layup on a great pass from David Krick | 50-38 |
| 18:11 | Northern Illinois University | Bradley Whistler scores on a floater from the left side on a nice dish by Greg Ronquillo | 50-40 |
| 17:52 | Central Michigan | Mitchell Younkin knocks in the 3 from the left corner on a great pass from David Krick | 53-40 |
| 17:47 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas clanks a floater in the lane | 53-40 |
| 17:46 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Bremer misses the tip | 53-40 |
| 17:44 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson grabs the board | 53-40 |
| 17:41 | Central Michigan | Mitchell Younkin is called for the offensive foul in the backcourt - foul #1 on Mitchell Younkin, team foul #1 | 53-40 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Milan Giordano (C) Carl Yoon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 17:19 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas hits the front of the rim on the turnaround near the basket | 53-40 |
| 17:17 | Central Michigan | Milan Giordano gets the rebound | 53-40 |
| 16:50 | Central Michigan | Mitchell Younkin banks in the layup on a great pass from Alfred Johnson | 55-40 |
| 16:28 | Northern Illinois University | Greg Ronquillo comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the left side | 55-40 |
| 16:27 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Bremer tips it but misses | 55-40 |
| 16:26 | Central Michigan | David Krick snags the defensive board | 55-40 |
| 16:21 | Central Michigan | Mitchell Younkin drills a pull-up jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Milan Giordano | 57-40 |
| 16:06 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Bremer scores on a fadeaway jumper from the left side and he's fouled by Alfred Johnson - foul #3 on Alfred Johnson, team foul #2 | 57-42 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Willie Smith (PG), Ray Mayfield (SG), Carl Yoon (C) Mitchell Younkin, Alfred Johnson, Mark Shields | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Aubrey Case (PG), Max Valdes (SG), Donald Dalegowski (SF), Robert Bieker (C) Greg Ronquillo, Bradley Whistler, Clyde Dimas, Lucas Able | |
| 16:06 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Bremer makes the free throw | 57-43 |
| 15:48 | Central Michigan | Milan Giordano lays it up and in on a nice dish by Ray Mayfield and the foul's on Aubrey Case - foul #2 on Aubrey Case, team foul #1 | 59-43 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Errico (C) Michael Bremer | |
| 15:48 | Central Michigan | Milan Giordano makes the free throw | 60-43 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Willie Smith (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - Ray Mayfield (fresh) 5 pts. SF - David Krick (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Milan Giordano (fresh) 6 pts. C - Carl Yoon (fresh) 4 pts. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Aubrey Case (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Max Valdes (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Donald Dalegowski (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Robert Bieker (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Stephen Errico (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 15:31 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Dalegowski can't connect on a fadeaway near the basket but the foul's on David Krick - foul #2 on David Krick, team foul #3 | 60-43 |
| 15:31 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Dalegowski makes the 1st free throw | 60-44 |
| 15:31 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Dalegowski makes the 2nd free throw | 60-45 |
| 15:13 | Central Michigan | David Krick misses badly on a jumper from the left side | 60-45 |
| 15:11 | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Errico snags the defensive board | 60-45 |
| 15:05 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Dalegowski misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right side but he's hacked by David Krick - foul #3 on David Krick, team foul #4 | 60-45 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson (SG) David Krick | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 15:05 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Dalegowski makes the 1st free throw | 60-46 |
| 15:05 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Dalegowski makes the 2nd free throw | 60-47 |
| 14:58 | Central Michigan | Ray Mayfield loses the ball out of bounds | 60-47 |
| 14:43 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Dalegowski misses long on a 3 from the right corner | 60-47 |
| 14:42 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson grabs the board | 60-47 |
| 14:26 | Central Michigan | Ray Mayfield drills a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Carl Yoon | 63-47 |
| 14:22 | Northern Illinois University | Ray Mayfield swats the shot by Aubrey Case | 63-47 |
| 14:20 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Dalegowski hits the follow up shot | 63-49 |
| 14:15 | Central Michigan | Ray Mayfield can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 63-49 |
| 14:14 | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Errico gets the rebound | 63-49 |
| 14:09 | Northern Illinois University | Max Valdes is called for a pushoff foul - foul #1 on Max Valdes, team foul #2 | 63-49 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Mitchell Younkin (PG), Mark Shields (PF), Lewis Giannone (C) Alfred Johnson, Milan Giordano, Carl Yoon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Greg Ronquillo (PG), Bradley Whistler (SG), Clyde Dimas (SF), Lucas Able (C) Aubrey Case, Max Valdes, Donald Dalegowski, Stephen Errico | |
| 13:58 | Central Michigan | Ray Mayfield misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 63-49 |
| 13:56 | Northern Illinois University | Lucas Able pulls down the rebound | 63-49 |
| 13:50 | Northern Illinois University | Greg Ronquillo lays it in set up by Clyde Dimas | 63-51 |
| 13:31 | Central Michigan | Mitchell Younkin is hacked by Bradley Whistler - foul #2 on Bradley Whistler, team foul #3 | 63-51 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Bremer (PF) Robert Bieker | |
| 13:12 | Central Michigan | Michael Bremer picks off the pass by Lewis Giannone | 63-51 |
| 12:52 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Bremer connects on the 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Greg Ronquillo | 63-54 |
| 12:33 | Central Michigan | Willie Smith makes the driving attempt from close range on a great pass from Mark Shields | 65-54 |
| 12:29 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas misses the dunk attempt | 65-54 |
| 12:28 | Central Michigan | Ray Mayfield grabs the board | 65-54 |
| 12:16 | Central Michigan | Mark Shields misses short on a shot from the right side | 65-54 |
| 12:14 | Central Michigan | Mark Shields gets the offensive rebound | 65-54 |
| 11:58 | Central Michigan | Mark Shields scores on a jumpshot from the right side on a nice dish by Mitchell Younkin | 67-54 |
| 11:37 | Northern Illinois University | Lucas Able scores on a jump hook in the lane and he's fouled by Lewis Giannone - foul #1 on Lewis Giannone, team foul #5 | 67-56 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson (SG), David Krick (SF), Milan Giordano (PF), Carl Yoon (C) Willie Smith, Ray Mayfield, Mark Shields, Lewis Giannone | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Max Valdes (SG), Donald Dalegowski (SF), Robert Bieker (PF) Bradley Whistler, Clyde Dimas, Michael Bremer | |
| 11:37 | Northern Illinois University | Lucas Able makes the free throw | 67-57 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Mitchell Younkin (fresh) 13 pts. 4 ast. SG - Alfred Johnson (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SF - David Krick (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. PF - Milan Giordano (fresh) 6 pts. C - Carl Yoon (fresh) 4 pts. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Greg Ronquillo (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Max Valdes (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Donald Dalegowski (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. PF - Robert Bieker (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Lucas Able (fairly fresh) 8 pts. | |
| 11:18 | Central Michigan | Mitchell Younkin hits a shot in the paint on a great pass from Carl Yoon and the foul's on Greg Ronquillo - foul #3 on Greg Ronquillo, team foul #4 | 69-57 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Aubrey Case (PG), Stephen Errico (C) Greg Ronquillo, Lucas Able | |
| 11:18 | Central Michigan | Mitchell Younkin makes the free throw | 70-57 |
| 11:02 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Bieker makes the jumpshot from the left side set up by Donald Dalegowski | 70-59 |
| 10:48 | Central Michigan | Mitchell Younkin clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 70-59 |
| 10:46 | Central Michigan | Milan Giordano tips it home | 72-59 |
| 10:29 | Northern Illinois University | Carl Yoon is called for the reach on Robert Bieker - foul #1 on Carl Yoon, team foul #6 | 72-59 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Greg Ronquillo (PG) Aubrey Case | |
| 10:22 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Dalegowski misses short on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 72-59 |
| 10:21 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson gets the rebound | 72-59 |
| 10:14 | Central Michigan | Mitchell Younkin misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 72-59 |
| 10:12 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Bieker grabs the board | 72-59 |
| 10:06 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Dalegowski misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 72-59 |
| 10:05 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson snags the defensive board | 72-59 |
| 09:59 | Central Michigan | Milan Giordano hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right block | 72-59 |
| 09:58 | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Errico snags the defensive board | 72-59 |
| 09:46 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Johnson is called for the reach on Max Valdes - foul #4 on Alfred Johnson, team foul #7 | 72-59 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Ray Mayfield (SG) Alfred Johnson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas (SF), Michael Bremer (PF), Lucas Able (C) Donald Dalegowski, Robert Bieker, Stephen Errico | |
| 09:46 | Northern Illinois University | Max Valdes misses the 1st free throw | 72-59 |
| 09:46 | Central Michigan | Carl Yoon grabs the defensive rebound | 72-59 |
| 09:25 | Central Michigan | Ray Mayfield makes the floater from the left wing on a nice dish by Carl Yoon | 74-59 |
| 09:17 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas misses the fadeaway from the baseline but he's fouled by Milan Giordano - foul #2 on Milan Giordano, team foul #8 | 74-59 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Willie Smith (PG), Mark Shields (PF) Mitchell Younkin, Carl Yoon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Bradley Whistler (SG) Max Valdes | |
| 09:17 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas misses the 1st free throw | 74-59 |
| 09:17 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas makes the 2nd free throw | 74-60 |
| 08:58 | Central Michigan | Mark Shields scores on a 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Milan Giordano | 77-60 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense 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) | |
| 08:45 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 77-60 |
| 08:43 | Central Michigan | Mark Shields gets the rebound | 77-60 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan 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) | |
| 08:20 | Central Michigan | Mark Shields misses short on a floater in the paint | 77-60 |
| 08:18 | Central Michigan | Ray Mayfield grabs the offensive rebound | 77-60 |
| 07:57 | Central Michigan | Michael Bremer is called for the reach on Mark Shields - foul #1 on Michael Bremer, team foul #5 | 77-60 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson (SG), Lewis Giannone (C) Ray Mayfield, Milan Giordano | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Aubrey Case (PG), Robert Bieker (PF) Greg Ronquillo, Michael Bremer | |
| 07:43 | Central Michigan | Willie Smith misses the lay-in | 77-60 |
| 07:41 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Bieker grabs the defensive rebound | 77-60 |
| 07:36 | Northern Illinois University | Aubrey Case knocks in the runner from the baseline on a nice dish by Bradley Whistler | 77-62 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Willie Smith (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - Alfred Johnson (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. 4 pf. SF - David Krick (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. PF - Mark Shields (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl. C - Lewis Giannone (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Aubrey Case (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Bradley Whistler (fresh) 7 pts. 5 ast. SF - Clyde Dimas (fresh) 11 pts. PF - Robert Bieker (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Lucas Able (fairly fresh) 8 pts. | |
| 07:16 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson's 3 pointer is rejected by Lucas Able | 77-62 |
| 07:14 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Bieker gets the rebound | 77-62 |
| 07:09 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas makes the jump hook from the left block on a great pass from Robert Bieker | 77-64 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense 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) | |
| 06:52 | Central Michigan | Mark Shields hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 77-64 |
| 06:51 | Central Michigan | David Krick tips it home | 79-64 |
| 06:33 | Northern Illinois University | Bradley Whistler hits a fadeaway from the free throw line | 79-66 |
| 06:12 | Central Michigan | Lucas Able steals it from Alfred Johnson | 79-66 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 06:06 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas blows the layup | 79-66 |
| 06:04 | Central Michigan | Mark Shields grabs the defensive rebound | 79-66 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan 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 and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 05:42 | Central Michigan | Lewis Giannone misses badly on a shot from the left side | 79-66 |
| 05:41 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Lucas Able | 79-66 |
| 05:41 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 79-66 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Mitchell Younkin (PG), Ray Mayfield (SF), Milan Giordano (PF), Carl Yoon (C) Willie Smith, David Krick, Mark Shields, Lewis Giannone | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Greg Ronquillo (PG), Max Valdes (SG), Michael Bremer (PF) Aubrey Case, Bradley Whistler, Lucas Able | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan 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) | |
| 05:26 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Bremer misses the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 79-66 |
| 05:25 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson grabs the board | 79-66 |
| 05:01 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson scores on a 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Mitchell Younkin | 82-66 |
| 04:50 | Northern Illinois University | Greg Ronquillo drills a jumpshot from the left wing set up by Michael Bremer | 82-68 |
| 04:21 | Central Michigan | Milan Giordano scores on a driving attempt from the baseline on a great pass from Carl Yoon | 84-68 |
| 04:04 | Northern Illinois University | Greg Ronquillo is whistled for traveling | 84-68 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | David Krick (SF), Mark Shields (PF) Ray Mayfield, Milan Giordano | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Bradley Whistler (SG), Donald Dalegowski (SF), Lucas Able (C) Max Valdes, Clyde Dimas, Robert Bieker | |
| 03:50 | Central Michigan | Mitchell Younkin's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 84-68 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan 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) | |
| 03:32 | Northern Illinois University | Lucas Able is called for traveling | 84-68 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Ray Mayfield (SG), Milan Giordano (C) Alfred Johnson, Carl Yoon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Mitchell Younkin (fresh) 16 pts. 5 ast. SG - Ray Mayfield (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. SF - David Krick (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. PF - Mark Shields (fresh) 12 pts. 8 reb. 2 stl. C - Milan Giordano (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Greg Ronquillo (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Bradley Whistler (fresh) 9 pts. 5 ast. SF - Donald Dalegowski (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. PF - Michael Bremer (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. C - Lucas Able (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan 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) | |
| 03:10 | Central Michigan | Mitchell Younkin misses long on a shot from the right wing | 84-68 |
| 03:09 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Bremer snags the defensive board | 84-68 |
| 03:04 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Dalegowski can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 84-68 |
| 03:02 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Mark Shields | 84-68 |
| 03:00 | Central Michigan | Central Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 84-68 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson (SG), Carl Yoon (C) Ray Mayfield, Milan Giordano | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas (SF) Donald Dalegowski | |
| 02:40 | Central Michigan | Mitchell Younkin's layup is rejected by Michael Bremer | 84-68 |
| 02:38 | Northern Illinois University | Greg Ronquillo gets the rebound | 84-68 |
| 02:31 | Northern Illinois University | Mitchell Younkin is called for the reach on Lucas Able - foul #2 on Mitchell Younkin, team foul #9 | 84-68 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Willie Smith (PG), Ray Mayfield (SG), Milan Giordano (SF), Lewis Giannone (PF), David Carver (C) Mitchell Younkin, Alfred Johnson, David Krick, Mark Shields, Carl Yoon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Aubrey Case (PG), Max Valdes (SG), Donald Dalegowski (SF), Robert Bieker (PF) Greg Ronquillo, Bradley Whistler, Clyde Dimas, Michael Bremer | |
| 02:31 | Northern Illinois University | Lucas Able misses the 1st free throw | 84-68 |
| 02:31 | Central Michigan | David Carver grabs the board | 84-68 |
| 02:06 | Central Michigan | Ray Mayfield buries a turnaround from the left block set up by Milan Giordano | 86-68 |
| 01:53 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Dalegowski is hacked by Willie Smith - foul #2 on Willie Smith, team foul #10 | 86-68 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Errico (C) Lucas Able | |
| 01:53 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Dalegowski makes the 1st free throw | 86-69 |
| 01:53 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Dalegowski misses the 2nd free throw | 86-69 |
| 01:53 | Central Michigan | Lewis Giannone grabs the board | 86-69 |
| 01:28 | Central Michigan | Lewis Giannone can't connect on a jumper from the right block but he's hacked by Stephen Errico - foul #1 on Stephen Errico, team foul #6 | 86-69 |
| 01:28 | Central Michigan | Lewis Giannone makes the 1st free throw | 87-69 |
| 01:28 | Central Michigan | Lewis Giannone misses the 2nd free throw | 87-69 |
| 01:28 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Stephen Errico | 87-69 |
| 01:17 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Bieker's pass is intercepted by Milan Giordano | 87-69 |
| 01:13 | Central Michigan | Ray Mayfield throws it down on a nice dish by Milan Giordano | 89-69 |
| 00:52 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Dalegowski misses long on a jumper from the left side | 89-69 |
| 00:50 | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Errico grabs the offensive rebound | 89-69 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan 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) | |
| 00:47 | Northern Illinois University | Max Valdes clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner | 89-69 |
| 00:46 | Central Michigan | Lewis Giannone gets the rebound | 89-69 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan 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) | |
| 00:20 | Central Michigan | Ray Mayfield clanks a shot from the left side but he's hacked by Stephen Errico - foul #2 on Stephen Errico, team foul #7 | 89-69 |
| 00:20 | Central Michigan | Ray Mayfield makes the 1st free throw | 90-69 |
| 00:20 | Central Michigan | Ray Mayfield makes the 2nd free throw | 91-69 |
| 00:15 | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Errico buries a driving attempt in the paint on a nice dish by Aubrey Case | 91-71 |
| 00:00 | Central Michigan | Willie Smith runs out the clock | 91-71 |