| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Cory Parsons (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Alvin Wilson (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Frank Turner (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. PF - James Cary (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. C - Joseph Wilson (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Bobby Porras (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - John Sevigny (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SF - Christopher Harrison (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - John Tart (fresh) 3 pts. 7 reb. C - Antonio Rawlins (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Harrison inbounds the ball | 34-40 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 19:39 | Northern Illinois University | Bobby Porras comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 34-40 |
| 19:37 | Northern Illinois University | Antonio Rawlins tips it but misses | 34-40 |
| 19:35 | Northern Illinois University | John Tart tips it but misses | 34-40 |
| 19:34 | Western Michigan | Frank Turner grabs the board | 34-40 |
| 19:23 | Western Michigan | Joseph Wilson hits a driving attempt from the left block on a nice dish by James Cary and the foul's on Antonio Rawlins - foul #2 on Antonio Rawlins, team foul #1 | 36-40 |
| 19:23 | Western Michigan | Joseph Wilson makes the free throw | 37-40 |
| 19:04 | Northern Illinois University | John Tart misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away | 37-40 |
| 19:03 | Northern Illinois University | Antonio Rawlins tips it home | 37-42 |
| 18:40 | Western Michigan | James Cary hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left side | 37-42 |
| 18:39 | Northern Illinois University | John Sevigny grabs the defensive rebound | 37-42 |
| 18:24 | Northern Illinois University | Antonio Rawlins misses short on a shot from the free throw line | 37-42 |
| 18:22 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Joseph Wilson | 37-42 |
| 18:10 | Western Michigan | James Cary blows the layup | 37-42 |
| 18:08 | Northern Illinois University | John Sevigny pulls down the rebound | 37-42 |
| 18:04 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Harrison misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right side but he's hacked by Alvin Wilson - foul #3 on Alvin Wilson, team foul #1 | 37-42 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Andrew Chambers (PG), William Altieri (SG), Kenneth Gullette (SF), Dan Lane (PF), Greg Smith (C) Cory Parsons, Alvin Wilson, Frank Turner, James Cary, Joseph Wilson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ezra Rooks (PG), William Hock (PF), Kyle Moritz (C) Bobby Porras, John Tart, Antonio Rawlins | |
| 18:04 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Harrison makes the 1st free throw | 37-43 |
| 18:04 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Harrison makes the 2nd free throw | 37-44 |
| 17:49 | Western Michigan | Andrew Chambers knocks in the 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Greg Smith | 40-44 |
| 17:35 | Northern Illinois University | John Sevigny blows the layup | 40-44 |
| 17:33 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Harrison tips it back up and in | 40-46 |
| 17:12 | Western Michigan | William Altieri misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 40-46 |
| 17:11 | Western Michigan | Dan Lane can't tip it in | 40-46 |
| 17:09 | Northern Illinois University | John Sevigny grabs the board | 40-46 |
| 17:04 | Northern Illinois University | Ezra Rooks's fadeaway is rejected by Greg Smith | 40-46 |
| 17:03 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Gullette grabs the defensive rebound | 40-46 |
| 16:57 | Western Michigan | William Altieri misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 40-46 |
| 16:56 | Northern Illinois University | William Hock gets the rebound | 40-46 |
| 16:52 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Harrison connects on the open 3pt jumper from the right corner set up by John Sevigny | 40-49 |
| 16:32 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Gullette is denied on a layup by Kyle Moritz | 40-49 |
| 16:31 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to William Hock | 40-49 |
| 16:25 | Northern Illinois University | Kyle Moritz can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 40-49 |
| 16:24 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Kenneth Gullette | 40-49 |
| 16:15 | Western Michigan | Ezra Rooks picks off the pass by Andrew Chambers | 40-49 |
| 16:02 | Northern Illinois University | Kyle Moritz hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 40-49 |
| 16:00 | Western Michigan | Dan Lane gets the rebound | 40-49 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Andrew Chambers (fairly fresh) 7 pts. SG - William Altieri (fairly fresh) 3 pts. SF - Kenneth Gullette (fairly fresh) 3 reb. PF - Dan Lane (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Greg Smith (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Ezra Rooks (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl. SG - John Sevigny (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SF - Christopher Harrison (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 3 reb. PF - William Hock (fairly fresh) 4 reb. C - Kyle Moritz (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:40 | Western Michigan | William Altieri buries a 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Andrew Chambers | 43-49 |
| 15:33 | Northern Illinois University | William Hock comes up short on the driving attempt from the baseline but he's hacked by Dan Lane - foul #3 on Dan Lane, team foul #2 | 43-49 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Cory Parsons (PG), Alvin Wilson (SG), Frank Turner (SF), James Cary (PF), Joseph Wilson (C) Andrew Chambers, William Altieri, Kenneth Gullette, Dan Lane, Greg Smith | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Bobby Porras (PG), Nolan Shields (SG), John Tart (PF), Antonio Rawlins (C) Ezra Rooks, John Sevigny, Christopher Harrison, Kyle Moritz | |
| 15:33 | Northern Illinois University | William Hock makes the 1st free throw | 43-50 |
| 15:33 | Northern Illinois University | William Hock misses the 2nd free throw | 43-50 |
| 15:33 | Western Michigan | Joseph Wilson grabs the board | 43-50 |
| 15:14 | Western Michigan | James Cary's floater is tipped away by Antonio Rawlins | 43-50 |
| 15:13 | Northern Illinois University | Nolan Shields pulls down the rebound | 43-50 |
| 15:07 | Northern Illinois University | Antonio Rawlins's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 43-50 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Harold Coleman (SG) William Hock | |
| 14:49 | Western Michigan | James Cary hits a jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Joseph Wilson | 45-50 |
| 14:34 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Coleman is called for traveling | 45-50 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Harrison (SF) Harold Coleman | |
| 14:23 | Western Michigan | Cory Parsons is fouled on the floor by Nolan Shields - foul #3 on Nolan Shields, team foul #2 | 45-50 |
| 13:59 | Western Michigan | Bobby Porras steals the ball from James Cary | 45-50 |
| 13:37 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Harrison's pass is intercepted by Frank Turner | 45-50 |
| 13:17 | Western Michigan | Joseph Wilson hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left side | 45-50 |
| 13:16 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Antonio Rawlins | 45-50 |
| 12:59 | Northern Illinois University | Nolan Shields drills a 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Bobby Porras | 45-53 |
| 12:40 | Western Michigan | Cory Parsons comes up short on the 3 from the left wing | 45-53 |
| 12:38 | Northern Illinois University | Nolan Shields snags the defensive board | 45-53 |
| 12:12 | Northern Illinois University | John Tart makes the fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Bobby Porras | 45-55 |
| 12:03 | Western Michigan | Frank Turner buries a 3pt shot from the right corner | 48-55 |
| 11:59 | Northern Illinois University | Bobby Porras comes up short on the turnaround near the basket | 48-55 |
| 11:57 | Northern Illinois University | Nolan Shields misses the tip | 48-55 |
| 11:56 | Northern Illinois University | John Tart can't tip it in | 48-55 |
| 11:55 | Western Michigan | Joseph Wilson pulls down the rebound | 48-55 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Cory Parsons (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Alvin Wilson (tiring) 6 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Frank Turner (tiring) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - James Cary (tiring) 11 pts. 3 reb. C - Joseph Wilson (tiring) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Bobby Porras (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Nolan Shields (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. SF - Christopher Harrison (tiring) 15 pts. 3 reb. PF - John Tart (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 9 reb. C - Antonio Rawlins (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 11:48 | Western Michigan | Cory Parsons drills a 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from James Cary | 51-55 |
| 11:26 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Harrison misses badly on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 51-55 |
| 11:25 | Western Michigan | Joseph Wilson grabs the defensive rebound | 51-55 |
| 11:20 | Western Michigan | Alvin Wilson misses the 3pt shot from the left corner | 51-55 |
| 11:18 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Harrison pulls down the rebound | 51-55 |
| 11:11 | Northern Illinois University | Antonio Rawlins misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 51-55 |
| 11:09 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Joseph Wilson | 51-55 |
| 11:03 | Western Michigan | John Tart denies the turnaround by Frank Turner | 51-55 |
| 11:02 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Harrison gets the rebound | 51-55 |
| 10:58 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Harrison knocks in the jumpshot from the right side on a great pass from John Tart | 51-57 |
| 10:34 | Western Michigan | James Cary misses badly on a jumper from the right side | 51-57 |
| 10:33 | Western Michigan | Joseph Wilson tips it in | 53-57 |
| 10:31 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Wilson is called for the reach on Christopher Harrison in the backcourt - foul #1 on Joseph Wilson, team foul #3 | 53-57 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Andrew Chambers (PG), William Altieri (SG), Kenneth Gullette (SF), Dan Lane (PF), Greg Smith (C) Cory Parsons, Alvin Wilson, Frank Turner, James Cary, Joseph Wilson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ezra Rooks (PG), John Sevigny (SG), William Hock (SF), Kyle Moritz (PF), Roger Kotter (C) Bobby Porras, Nolan Shields, Christopher Harrison, John Tart, Antonio Rawlins | |
| 10:25 | Northern Illinois University | John Sevigny clanks a fadeaway in the lane but he's hacked by Greg Smith - foul #2 on Greg Smith, team foul #4 | 53-57 |
| 10:25 | Northern Illinois University | John Sevigny misses the 1st free throw | 53-57 |
| 10:25 | Northern Illinois University | John Sevigny makes the 2nd free throw | 53-58 |
| 10:15 | Western Michigan | Greg Smith hits the finger roll | 55-58 |
| 10:12 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Chambers steals it from William Hock in the backcourt | 55-58 |
| 10:06 | Western Michigan | Dan Lane lays it up and in | 57-58 |
| 10:00 | Northern Illinois University | William Altieri is called for the reach on John Sevigny in the backcourt - foul #1 on William Altieri, team foul #5 | 57-58 |
| 09:48 | Northern Illinois University | Ezra Rooks hits the front of the rim on the wide open floater from the baseline | 57-58 |
| 09:47 | Northern Illinois University | John Sevigny grabs the offensive rebound | 57-58 |
| 09:32 | Northern Illinois University | John Sevigny throws a bad pass out of bounds | 57-58 |
| 09:12 | Western Michigan | Kyle Moritz swats the layup by Kenneth Gullette | 57-58 |
| 09:11 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Gullette snags the offensive board | 57-58 |
| 08:56 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Gullette hits a 3 from the right corner | 60-58 |
| 08:50 | Northern Illinois University | Ezra Rooks is fouled on the floor by Kenneth Gullette - foul #1 on Kenneth Gullette, team foul #6 | 60-58 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Thomas Patterson (PG), Scott Mallard (SF), Joseph Wilson (C) William Altieri, Dan Lane, Greg Smith | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Clifford Whitney (PG), John Tart (PF), Antonio Rawlins (C) Ezra Rooks, Kyle Moritz, Roger Kotter | |
| 08:36 | Northern Illinois University | William Hock jams it and he's fouled by Andrew Chambers - foul #1 on Andrew Chambers, team foul #7 | 60-60 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Cory Parsons (PG) Andrew Chambers | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 08:36 | Northern Illinois University | William Hock makes the free throw | 60-61 |
| 08:13 | Western Michigan | Thomas Patterson's pass is intercepted by William Hock | 60-61 |
| 07:58 | Northern Illinois University | Antonio Rawlins steps out of bounds on the sideline | 60-61 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Alvin Wilson (SG), James Cary (PF) Cory Parsons, Joseph Wilson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Harold Coleman (SG), Christopher Harrison (SF) John Sevigny, William Hock | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Thomas Patterson (fresh) SG - Alvin Wilson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Scott Mallard (fresh) 2 reb. PF - James Cary (tiring) 11 pts. 3 reb. C - Kenneth Gullette (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Clifford Whitney (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Harold Coleman (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Christopher Harrison (fairly fresh) 17 pts. 5 reb. PF - John Tart (tiring) 5 pts. 9 reb. 2 blk. C - Antonio Rawlins (tiring) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 07:38 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Gullette buries a jump hook from close range on a nice dish by Alvin Wilson and he's hacked by Antonio Rawlins - foul #3 on Antonio Rawlins, team foul #3 | 62-61 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ezra Rooks (PG), Kyle Moritz (C) Clifford Whitney, Antonio Rawlins | |
| 07:38 | Western Michigan | Kenneth Gullette makes the free throw | 63-61 |
| 07:36 | Northern Illinois University | Scott Mallard is called for the reach on Ezra Rooks in the backcourt - foul #2 on Scott Mallard, team foul #8 | 63-61 |
| 07:36 | Northern Illinois University | Ezra Rooks makes the 1st free throw | 63-62 |
| 07:36 | Northern Illinois University | Ezra Rooks makes the 2nd free throw | 63-63 |
| 07:10 | Western Michigan | Christopher Harrison picks off the pass by Kenneth Gullette | 63-63 |
| 07:06 | Northern Illinois University | Ezra Rooks lays it up and in set up by Christopher Harrison | 63-65 |
| 06:47 | Western Michigan | Alvin Wilson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 63-65 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Andrew Chambers (PG), William Altieri (SG), Frank Turner (SF), Dan Lane (PF), Greg Smith (C) Thomas Patterson, Alvin Wilson, Scott Mallard, James Cary, Kenneth Gullette | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Sevigny (SG), Roger Kotter (C) Harold Coleman, John Tart | |
| 06:26 | Northern Illinois University | Kyle Moritz knocks in the 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by Christopher Harrison | 63-68 |
| 06:08 | Western Michigan | Andrew Chambers connects on the runner from close range | 65-68 |
| 05:43 | Northern Illinois University | Andrew Chambers picks off the pass by Christopher Harrison | 65-68 |
| 05:27 | Western Michigan | William Altieri misses short on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 65-68 |
| 05:26 | Western Michigan | Dan Lane tips it home | 67-68 |
| 05:11 | Northern Illinois University | Ezra Rooks is hacked by Andrew Chambers - foul #2 on Andrew Chambers, team foul #9 | 67-68 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Cory Parsons (PG), Thomas Patterson (SG), Scott Mallard (SF), James Cary (PF), Joseph Wilson (C) Andrew Chambers, William Altieri, Frank Turner, Dan Lane, Greg Smith | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Harold Coleman (SG), William Hock (SF), Nolan Shields (PF), Antonio Rawlins (C) John Sevigny, Christopher Harrison, Kyle Moritz, Roger Kotter | |
| 05:11 | Northern Illinois University | Ezra Rooks makes the 1st free throw | 67-69 |
| 05:11 | Northern Illinois University | Ezra Rooks makes the 2nd free throw | 67-70 |
| 04:57 | Western Michigan | Cory Parsons misses short on a shot from just outside the lane but the foul's on Ezra Rooks - foul #3 on Ezra Rooks, team foul #4 | 67-70 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Bobby Porras (PG) Ezra Rooks | |
| 04:57 | Western Michigan | Cory Parsons misses the 1st free throw | 67-70 |
| 04:57 | Western Michigan | Cory Parsons misses the 2nd free throw | 67-70 |
| 04:57 | Northern Illinois University | Antonio Rawlins pulls down the rebound | 67-70 |
| 04:51 | Northern Illinois University | William Hock is hacked by Cory Parsons in the backcourt - foul #3 on Cory Parsons, team foul #10 | 67-70 |
| 04:51 | Northern Illinois University | William Hock makes the 1st free throw | 67-71 |
| 04:51 | Northern Illinois University | William Hock misses the 2nd free throw | 67-71 |
| 04:51 | Western Michigan | Scott Mallard gets the rebound | 67-71 |
| 04:38 | Western Michigan | Cory Parsons connects on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 70-71 |
| 04:35 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Patterson takes the ball from Harold Coleman in the backcourt | 70-71 |
| 04:34 | Western Michigan | Thomas Patterson misses the easy layup | 70-71 |
| 04:33 | Western Michigan | Joseph Wilson grabs the offensive rebound | 70-71 |
| 04:11 | Western Michigan | Cory Parsons can't connect on a 3 from the right wing | 70-71 |
| 04:09 | Northern Illinois University | Bobby Porras grabs the board | 70-71 |
| 04:04 | Northern Illinois University | Bobby Porras buries a fadeaway jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Harold Coleman | 70-73 |
| 03:48 | Western Michigan | Cory Parsons misses the jumpshot from the left side | 70-73 |
| 03:47 | Western Michigan | James Cary snags the offensive board | 70-73 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Cory Parsons (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Thomas Patterson (fairly fresh) SF - Scott Mallard (fairly fresh) 3 reb. PF - James Cary (tiring) 11 pts. 4 reb. C - Joseph Wilson (tiring) 7 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Bobby Porras (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Harold Coleman (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - William Hock (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. PF - Nolan Shields (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. C - Antonio Rawlins (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| 03:33 | Western Michigan | Scott Mallard's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 70-73 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Andrew Chambers (PG), William Altieri (SG), Frank Turner (SF), Dan Lane (PF), Greg Smith (C) Cory Parsons, Thomas Patterson, Scott Mallard, James Cary, Joseph Wilson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Sevigny (SG), John Tart (PF) Harold Coleman, Nolan Shields | |
| 03:29 | Northern Illinois University | Bobby Porras is fouled in the backcourt by Andrew Chambers - foul #3 on Andrew Chambers, team foul #11 | 70-73 |
| 03:29 | Northern Illinois University | Bobby Porras makes the 1st free throw | 70-74 |
| 03:29 | Northern Illinois University | Bobby Porras misses the 2nd free throw | 70-74 |
| 03:29 | Western Michigan | Dan Lane grabs the board | 70-74 |
| 03:16 | Western Michigan | Greg Smith drills a shot from just outside the lane set up by Andrew Chambers | 72-74 |
| 03:12 | Northern Illinois University | William Altieri is called for the reach on John Sevigny in the backcourt - foul #2 on William Altieri, team foul #12 | 72-74 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Clifford Whitney (PG), Christopher Harrison (SF) Bobby Porras, William Hock | |
| 03:12 | Northern Illinois University | John Sevigny makes the 1st free throw | 72-75 |
| 03:12 | Northern Illinois University | John Sevigny makes the 2nd free throw | 72-76 |
| 02:49 | Western Michigan | Greg Smith is fouled on the floor by Clifford Whitney - foul #2 on Clifford Whitney, team foul #5 | 72-76 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Alvin Wilson (SG) William Altieri | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kyle Moritz (SF), Roger Kotter (C) Christopher Harrison, Antonio Rawlins | |
| 02:39 | Western Michigan | Dan Lane misses long on a shot from the right side | 72-76 |
| 02:38 | Western Michigan | Frank Turner misses the tip | 72-76 |
| 02:37 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to John Tart | 72-76 |
| 02:33 | Northern Illinois University | John Sevigny clanks a shot from just outside the lane | 72-76 |
| 02:32 | Western Michigan | Dan Lane gets the rebound | 72-76 |
| 02:09 | Western Michigan | Andrew Chambers's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 72-76 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Cory Parsons (PG), Kenneth Gullette (PF), Joseph Wilson (C) Andrew Chambers, Dan Lane, Greg Smith | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Bobby Porras (PG), Nolan Shields (PF) Clifford Whitney, John Tart | |
| 02:04 | Northern Illinois University | Alvin Wilson steps in front of the Bobby Porras pass in the backcourt | 72-76 |
| 01:59 | Western Michigan | Alvin Wilson clanks a jumper from the left wing | 72-76 |
| 01:57 | Northern Illinois University | Bobby Porras grabs the defensive rebound | 72-76 |
| 01:52 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Kotter loses the dribble to Alvin Wilson | 72-76 |
| 01:38 | Western Michigan | Cory Parsons is hacked by Kyle Moritz - foul #1 on Kyle Moritz, team foul #6 | 72-76 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Cary (PF) Kenneth Gullette | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Harrison (SF), John Tart (PF), Antonio Rawlins (C) Kyle Moritz, Nolan Shields, Roger Kotter | |
| 01:27 | Western Michigan | Joseph Wilson hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner | 72-76 |
| 01:25 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Harrison grabs the board | 72-76 |
| 01:22 | Northern Illinois University | John Sevigny's pass is intercepted by Frank Turner in the backcourt | 72-76 |
| 01:21 | Western Michigan | Alvin Wilson lays it up and in on a great pass from Frank Turner | 74-76 |
| 01:14 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Harrison hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away | 74-76 |
| 01:12 | Western Michigan | Alvin Wilson gets the rebound | 74-76 |
| 01:08 | Western Michigan | Cory Parsons is whistled for traveling | 74-76 |
| 01:06 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Harrison is hacked by Alvin Wilson in the backcourt - foul #4 on Alvin Wilson, team foul #13 | 74-76 |
| 01:06 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Harrison makes the 1st free throw | 74-77 |
| 01:06 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Harrison makes the 2nd free throw | 74-78 |
| 00:50 | Western Michigan | Alvin Wilson throws a bad pass out of bounds | 74-78 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:23 | Northern Illinois University | A charge is called on Antonio Rawlins - foul #4 on Antonio Rawlins, team foul #7 | 74-78 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:17 | Western Michigan | Cory Parsons buries a 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Alvin Wilson | 77-78 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:14 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Harrison is hacked by Cory Parsons in the backcourt - foul #4 on Cory Parsons, team foul #14 | 77-78 |
| 00:14 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Harrison makes the 1st free throw | 77-79 |
| 00:14 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Harrison makes the 2nd free throw | 77-80 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:01 | Western Michigan | Cory Parsons hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 77-80 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Antonio Rawlins | 77-80 |