| Lineup | Jackson State | PG - Richard Durrett (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - George Yip (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Alan Henning (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Billy Stiller (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Brian Osborn (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Edward Rogers (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. SG - Mark Guerrera (fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast. SF - Pat Jones (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Melvin Birdsell (fresh) 4 reb. C - John Kovar (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Jackson State | Alan Henning inbounds the ball | 25-38 |
| Game Plan | Jackson State | Jackson State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:45 | Jackson State | Alan Henning misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 25-38 |
| 19:43 | Jackson State | Brian Osborn tips it home | 27-38 |
| 19:19 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Jones clanks a 3pt shot from straight away | 27-38 |
| 19:17 | Jackson State | Brian Osborn grabs the defensive rebound | 27-38 |
| 18:57 | Jackson State | Brian Osborn hits a 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Richard Durrett | 30-38 |
| 18:50 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Rogers hits the front of the rim on the floater from the free throw line | 30-38 |
| 18:48 | Jackson State | George Yip grabs the defensive rebound | 30-38 |
| 18:21 | Jackson State | Richard Durrett's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 30-38 |
| 17:56 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Guerrera is fouled on the floor by Richard Durrett - foul #3 on Richard Durrett, team foul #1 | 30-38 |
| Subs | Jackson State | James Rasch (PG) Richard Durrett | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 17:44 | Northern Illinois University | George Yip is called for the reach on John Kovar - foul #1 on George Yip, team foul #2 | 30-38 |
| 17:24 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Jones misses badly on a 3 from the left corner | 30-38 |
| 17:22 | Jackson State | Billy Stiller grabs the board | 30-38 |
| 17:03 | Jackson State | James Rasch connects on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 33-38 |
| 16:59 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Rogers misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing but the foul's on George Yip - foul #2 on George Yip, team foul #3 | 33-38 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Clifford Schmitz (PF) Billy Stiller | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Kessinger (PF), David Clark (C) Melvin Birdsell, John Kovar | |
| 16:59 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Rogers makes the 1st free throw | 33-39 |
| 16:59 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Rogers makes the 2nd free throw | 33-40 |
| 16:36 | Jackson State | Clifford Schmitz comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the left wing | 33-40 |
| 16:34 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Kessinger gets the rebound | 33-40 |
| 16:29 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Guerrera is fouled on the floor by James Rasch - foul #1 on James Rasch, team foul #4 | 33-40 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Ivan Walsh (SG), Charlie Childs (PF), Micheal Garling (C) George Yip, Alan Henning, Brian Osborn | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Wade (PG), Michael Reid (SF), Timothy Harris (C) Edward Rogers, Mark Guerrera, Pat Jones | |
| 16:19 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Reid's pass is intercepted by Micheal Garling | 33-40 |
| 16:14 | Jackson State | Clifford Schmitz's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 33-40 |
| 15:54 | Northern Illinois University | Clifford Schmitz steals the ball from David Clark | 33-40 |
| Lineup | Jackson State | PG - James Rasch (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Ivan Walsh (fresh) SF - Clifford Schmitz (fresh) 4 reb. PF - Charlie Childs (fresh) 2 pts. C - Micheal Garling (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - James Wade (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Joshua Kessinger (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. SF - Michael Reid (fresh) PF - David Clark (fresh) 6 reb. C - Timothy Harris (fresh) | |
| 15:34 | Jackson State | James Rasch can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 33-40 |
| 15:33 | Northern Illinois University | David Clark grabs the defensive rebound | 33-40 |
| 15:28 | Northern Illinois University | James Wade double dribbles | 33-40 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Richard Durrett (PG), Alan Henning (SF), Billy Stiller (PF) Ivan Walsh, Charlie Childs, Micheal Garling | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Guerrera (SG), Melvin Birdsell (PF) Michael Reid, Timothy Harris | |
| 15:08 | Jackson State | The jump hook by Billy Stiller is blocked by Joshua Kessinger | 33-40 |
| 15:07 | Jackson State | Richard Durrett tips it back up and in | 35-40 |
| 14:49 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Guerrera misses long on a jumpshot from the right wing | 35-40 |
| 14:47 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Kessinger pulls down the offensive rebound | 35-40 |
| 14:34 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Guerrera hits a 3pt attempt from straight away set up by James Wade | 35-43 |
| 14:12 | Jackson State | Alan Henning blows the layup | 35-43 |
| 14:10 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Kessinger snags the defensive board | 35-43 |
| 14:05 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Guerrera comes up short on the floater from the right side but he's fouled by Richard Durrett - foul #4 on Richard Durrett, team foul #5 | 35-43 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Ivan Walsh (PG), George Yip (SG), Brian Osborn (C) Richard Durrett, James Rasch, Clifford Schmitz | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Edward Rogers (PG), Pat Jones (SF), John Kovar (C) James Wade, Joshua Kessinger, David Clark | |
| 14:05 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Guerrera makes the 1st free throw | 35-44 |
| 14:05 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Guerrera makes the 2nd free throw | 35-45 |
| 13:49 | Jackson State | George Yip knocks in the pull-up jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Ivan Walsh | 37-45 |
| 13:42 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Guerrera can't connect on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 37-45 |
| 13:41 | Jackson State | Billy Stiller pulls down the rebound | 37-45 |
| 13:23 | Jackson State | Brian Osborn misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 37-45 |
| 13:21 | Jackson State | Ivan Walsh tips it home | 39-45 |
| 13:16 | Northern Illinois University | John Kovar's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 39-45 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Matthew Horstman (SF), Charlie Childs (PF) Alan Henning, Billy Stiller | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Wade (SG), Michael Reid (PF) Mark Guerrera, Melvin Birdsell | |
| 13:02 | Jackson State | Brian Osborn hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 39-45 |
| 13:01 | Jackson State | Charlie Childs gets the offensive rebound | 39-45 |
| 12:53 | Jackson State | George Yip misses short on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 39-45 |
| 12:51 | Northern Illinois University | John Kovar gets the rebound | 39-45 |
| 12:35 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Rogers misses short on a jumper from the right side | 39-45 |
| 12:33 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Jones gets the offensive rebound | 39-45 |
| 12:20 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Jones can't connect on a turnaround near the basket but he's hacked by Matthew Horstman - foul #1 on Matthew Horstman, team foul #6 | 39-45 |
| Subs | Jackson State | James Rasch (PG), Alan Henning (SF), Clifford Schmitz (PF) Ivan Walsh, Matthew Horstman, Charlie Childs | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Kessinger (SG), David Clark (PF) James Wade, Michael Reid | |
| 12:20 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Jones misses the 1st free throw | 39-45 |
| 12:20 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Jones makes the 2nd free throw | 39-46 |
| 12:01 | Jackson State | Clifford Schmitz scores on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by James Rasch | 41-46 |
| 11:46 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Kessinger misses the 3pt shot from straight away | 41-46 |
| 11:44 | Northern Illinois University | John Kovar misses the tip | 41-46 |
| 11:42 | Jackson State | George Yip pulls down the rebound | 41-46 |
| Lineup | Jackson State | PG - James Rasch (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - George Yip (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Alan Henning (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Clifford Schmitz (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Brian Osborn (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Edward Rogers (fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast. SG - Joshua Kessinger (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. SF - Pat Jones (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - David Clark (fresh) 7 reb. C - John Kovar (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 11:38 | Jackson State | James Rasch comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 41-46 |
| 11:36 | Northern Illinois University | David Clark snags the defensive board | 41-46 |
| 11:31 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Rogers misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 41-46 |
| 11:29 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Jones tips it back up and in | 41-48 |
| 11:06 | Jackson State | John Kovar is called for the reach on Brian Osborn - foul #2 on John Kovar, team foul #1 | 41-48 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Billy Stiller (PF) Clifford Schmitz | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Wade (PG), Mark Guerrera (SG), Melvin Birdsell (PF) Edward Rogers, Joshua Kessinger, John Kovar | |
| 10:54 | Jackson State | Billy Stiller drills a shot in the lane | 43-48 |
| 10:29 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Guerrera clanks a 3 from the left corner | 43-48 |
| 10:28 | Jackson State | The rebound goes to Brian Osborn | 43-48 |
| 10:10 | Jackson State | George Yip hits a 3pt jumper from straight away | 46-48 |
| 10:04 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Osborn is called for the reach on James Wade - foul #3 on Brian Osborn, team foul #7 | 46-48 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Ivan Walsh (SG), Clifford Schmitz (SF), Charlie Childs (C) George Yip, Alan Henning, Brian Osborn | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Kessinger (SF) Pat Jones | |
| 10:04 | Northern Illinois University | James Wade makes the 1st free throw | 46-49 |
| 10:04 | Northern Illinois University | James Wade makes the 2nd free throw | 46-50 |
| 09:45 | Jackson State | Melvin Birdsell takes the ball from James Rasch | 46-50 |
| 09:37 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Kessinger misses the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane but the foul's on Clifford Schmitz - foul #2 on Clifford Schmitz, team foul #8 | 46-50 |
| Subs | Jackson State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Edward Rogers (PG), Timothy Harris (C) James Wade, David Clark | |
| 09:37 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Kessinger misses the 1st free throw | 46-50 |
| 09:37 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Kessinger makes the 2nd free throw | 46-51 |
| 09:23 | Jackson State | Charlie Childs is fouled on the floor by Melvin Birdsell - foul #2 on Melvin Birdsell, team foul #2 | 46-51 |
| Subs | Jackson State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Kovar (C) Timothy Harris | |
| 09:12 | Jackson State | Clifford Schmitz can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 46-51 |
| 09:11 | Northern Illinois University | John Kovar grabs the defensive rebound | 46-51 |
| 09:02 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Rogers is fouled on the floor by Ivan Walsh - foul #1 on Ivan Walsh, team foul #9 | 46-51 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Alan Henning (SF) Charlie Childs | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Wade (SF) Melvin Birdsell | |
| 09:02 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Rogers misses the 1st free throw | 46-51 |
| 09:02 | Jackson State | Clifford Schmitz grabs the board | 46-51 |
| 08:38 | Jackson State | Alan Henning is fouled on the floor by John Kovar - foul #3 on John Kovar, team foul #3 | 46-51 |
| Subs | Jackson State | George Yip (SG), Brian Osborn (C) James Rasch, Clifford Schmitz | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Pat Jones (SF) James Wade | |
| 08:24 | Jackson State | Joshua Kessinger blocks the short jumper by Ivan Walsh | 46-51 |
| 08:22 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to John Kovar | 46-51 |
| 08:16 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Kessinger loses the dribble to Brian Osborn | 46-51 |
| 07:54 | Jackson State | George Yip hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 46-51 |
| 07:52 | Jackson State | Ivan Walsh hits the follow up shot | 48-51 |
| 07:38 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Jones is denied on a layup by Alan Henning | 48-51 |
| 07:37 | Jackson State | Billy Stiller pulls down the rebound | 48-51 |
| Lineup | Jackson State | PG - Ivan Walsh (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - George Yip (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Alan Henning (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Billy Stiller (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. C - Brian Osborn (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Edward Rogers (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast. SG - Mark Guerrera (fresh) 16 pts. 4 ast. SF - Pat Jones (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Joshua Kessinger (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. C - John Kovar (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 07:18 | Jackson State | Billy Stiller misses long on a jumper from the baseline but he's fouled by Pat Jones - foul #1 on Pat Jones, team foul #4 | 48-51 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Richard Durrett (PG) Ivan Walsh | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Wade (PG), Melvin Birdsell (PF), David Clark (C) Edward Rogers, Mark Guerrera, John Kovar | |
| 07:18 | Jackson State | Billy Stiller makes the 1st free throw | 49-51 |
| 07:18 | Jackson State | Billy Stiller makes the 2nd free throw | 50-51 |
| 06:58 | Northern Illinois University | Melvin Birdsell is called for 3 seconds | 50-51 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Clifford Schmitz (SF), Charlie Childs (PF), Micheal Garling (C) Alan Henning, Billy Stiller, Brian Osborn | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lyle Holloway (SG), Michael Reid (SF) Joshua Kessinger, Pat Jones | |
| 06:36 | Jackson State | Micheal Garling clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner | 50-51 |
| 06:34 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Reid pulls down the rebound | 50-51 |
| 06:29 | Northern Illinois University | James Wade misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 50-51 |
| 06:28 | Jackson State | George Yip grabs the defensive rebound | 50-51 |
| 06:21 | Jackson State | Charlie Childs misses short on a driving attempt from the left block | 50-51 |
| 06:20 | Jackson State | Charlie Childs gets the offensive rebound | 50-51 |
| 06:09 | Jackson State | David Clark denies the turnaround by Micheal Garling | 50-51 |
| 06:08 | Northern Illinois University | Melvin Birdsell grabs the defensive rebound | 50-51 |
| 06:02 | Northern Illinois University | David Clark connects on the runner from the left block on a great pass from Lyle Holloway and he's fouled by Micheal Garling - foul #1 on Micheal Garling, team foul #10 | 50-53 |
| Subs | Jackson State | James Rasch (SG), Alan Henning (SF), Brian Osborn (C) George Yip, Charlie Childs, Micheal Garling | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Guerrera (SG), Pat Jones (SF) Lyle Holloway, Michael Reid | |
| 06:02 | Northern Illinois University | David Clark makes the free throw | 50-54 |
| 05:44 | Jackson State | Clifford Schmitz hits the finger roll on a great pass from Brian Osborn | 52-54 |
| 05:37 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Jones hits a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Melvin Birdsell | 52-57 |
| 05:16 | Jackson State | Richard Durrett knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by James Rasch | 55-57 |
| 05:01 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Jones's pass is intercepted by James Rasch | 55-57 |
| 04:47 | Jackson State | Richard Durrett is hacked by Pat Jones - foul #2 on Pat Jones, team foul #5 | 55-57 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Billy Stiller (PF) Clifford Schmitz | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Edward Rogers (PG), Joshua Kessinger (PF), John Kovar (C) James Wade, Melvin Birdsell, David Clark | |
| 04:38 | Jackson State | Billy Stiller scores on a 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by James Rasch | 58-57 |
| 04:19 | Northern Illinois University | John Kovar misses the fadeaway from close range but the foul's on Richard Durrett - foul #5 on Richard Durrett, team foul #11 | 58-57 |
| Subs | Jackson State | George Yip (SG), Charlie Childs (C) Richard Durrett, Brian Osborn | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Reid (PF) Pat Jones | |
| 04:19 | Northern Illinois University | John Kovar misses the 1st free throw | 58-57 |
| 04:19 | Northern Illinois University | John Kovar makes the 2nd free throw | 58-58 |
| 03:57 | Jackson State | James Rasch is hacked by Michael Reid - foul #1 on Michael Reid, team foul #6 | 58-58 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Clifford Schmitz (SF) Alan Henning | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Wade (SF), David Clark (PF) Mark Guerrera, Michael Reid | |
| 03:43 | Jackson State | George Yip is fouled on the floor by John Kovar - foul #4 on John Kovar, team foul #7 | 58-58 |
| 03:43 | Jackson State | George Yip makes the 1st free throw | 59-58 |
| 03:43 | Jackson State | George Yip makes the 2nd free throw | 60-58 |
| 03:28 | Northern Illinois University | George Yip is called for the reach on Joshua Kessinger - foul #3 on George Yip, team foul #12 | 60-58 |
| 03:28 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Kessinger misses the 1st free throw | 60-58 |
| 03:28 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Kessinger makes the 2nd free throw | 60-59 |
| Lineup | Jackson State | PG - James Rasch (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - George Yip (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Clifford Schmitz (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. PF - Billy Stiller (fresh) 13 pts. 7 reb. C - Charlie Childs (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Edward Rogers (fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast. SG - Joshua Kessinger (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. SF - James Wade (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. PF - David Clark (fresh) 3 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk. C - John Kovar (fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. 4 pf. | |
| 03:07 | Jackson State | Clifford Schmitz clanks a driving attempt near the basket but the foul's on James Wade - foul #2 on James Wade, team foul #8 | 60-59 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Brian Osborn (C) Charlie Childs | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Pat Jones (SF), Melvin Birdsell (PF) James Wade, David Clark | |
| 03:07 | Jackson State | Clifford Schmitz makes the 1st free throw | 61-59 |
| 03:07 | Jackson State | Clifford Schmitz makes the 2nd free throw | 62-59 |
| 02:44 | Northern Illinois University | John Kovar misses short on a floater from the right wing | 62-59 |
| 02:42 | Jackson State | George Yip grabs the defensive rebound | 62-59 |
| 02:42 | Jackson State | Jackson State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 62-59 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Alan Henning (SF) Clifford Schmitz | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Guerrera (SG) Joshua Kessinger | |
| 02:17 | Jackson State | Billy Stiller clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner | 62-59 |
| 02:16 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Edward Rogers | 62-59 |
| 01:59 | Northern Illinois University | Alan Henning is called for the reach on Melvin Birdsell - foul #1 on Alan Henning, team foul #13 | 62-59 |
| 01:59 | Northern Illinois University | Melvin Birdsell misses the 1st free throw | 62-59 |
| 01:59 | Northern Illinois University | Melvin Birdsell misses the 2nd free throw | 62-59 |
| 01:59 | Jackson State | Billy Stiller grabs the defensive rebound | 62-59 |
| 01:34 | Jackson State | Mark Guerrera picks off the pass by Brian Osborn | 62-59 |
| 01:31 | Northern Illinois University | Pat Jones lays it up and in on a nice dish by Mark Guerrera | 62-61 |
| 01:16 | Jackson State | Alan Henning comes up short on the floater from the right wing | 62-61 |
| 01:15 | Northern Illinois University | John Kovar grabs the board | 62-61 |
| 01:09 | Northern Illinois University | John Kovar travels with the ball | 62-61 |
| 00:47 | Jackson State | George Yip misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 62-61 |
| 00:46 | Jackson State | Brian Osborn hits the follow up shot | 64-61 |
| 00:36 | Northern Illinois University | James Rasch is called for the reach on Edward Rogers - foul #2 on James Rasch, team foul #14 | 64-61 |
| 00:36 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Rogers makes the 1st free throw | 64-62 |
| 00:36 | Northern Illinois University | Edward Rogers makes the 2nd free throw | 64-63 |
| Game Plan | Jackson State | Jackson State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:33 | Jackson State | James Rasch is hacked by Edward Rogers in the backcourt - foul #2 on Edward Rogers, team foul #9 | 64-63 |
| 00:33 | Jackson State | James Rasch makes the 1st free throw | 65-63 |
| 00:33 | Jackson State | James Rasch makes the 2nd free throw | 66-63 |
| 00:26 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Osborn is called for the reach on Mark Guerrera - foul #4 on Brian Osborn, team foul #15 | 66-63 |
| 00:26 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Guerrera misses the 1st free throw | 66-63 |
| 00:26 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Guerrera misses the 2nd free throw | 66-63 |
| 00:26 | Jackson State | Billy Stiller grabs the board | 66-63 |
| 00:24 | Jackson State | Edward Rogers is called for the reach on Billy Stiller in the backcourt - foul #3 on Edward Rogers, team foul #10 | 66-63 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Clifford Schmitz (SF) Alan Henning | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:24 | Jackson State | Billy Stiller makes the 1st free throw | 67-63 |
| 00:24 | Jackson State | Billy Stiller makes the 2nd free throw | 68-63 |
| Game Plan | Jackson State | Jackson State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:18 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Guerrera can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 68-63 |
| 00:17 | Jackson State | Clifford Schmitz grabs the defensive rebound | 68-63 |
| 00:17 | Jackson State | Jackson State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 68-63 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Ivan Walsh (SG), Alan Henning (SF), Charlie Childs (C) George Yip, Billy Stiller, Brian Osborn | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:15 | Jackson State | Mark Guerrera is called for the reach on Alan Henning in the backcourt - foul #1 on Mark Guerrera, team foul #11 | 68-63 |
| 00:15 | Jackson State | Alan Henning makes the 1st free throw | 69-63 |
| 00:15 | Jackson State | Alan Henning makes the 2nd free throw | 70-63 |
| 00:11 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Guerrera scores on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 70-66 |
| 00:08 | Jackson State | James Rasch is fouled in the backcourt by Edward Rogers - foul #4 on Edward Rogers, team foul #12 | 70-66 |
| Subs | Jackson State | George Yip (SG), Brian Osborn (C) Alan Henning, Charlie Childs | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:08 | Jackson State | James Rasch makes the 1st free throw | 71-66 |
| 00:08 | Jackson State | James Rasch makes the 2nd free throw | 72-66 |
| 00:02 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Guerrera misses the 3 pointer from straight away | 72-66 |
| 00:00 | Jackson State | Ivan Walsh grabs the board | 72-66 |