| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - James Wester (fresh) SG - Danny Howard (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. SF - Reginald Loggins (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - George Callahan (fresh) 2 reb. 2 blk. C - Milton Hanson (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Willard Cook (fresh) 1 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Jake Harris (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Kenneth Bak (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Clinton Smith (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - Leonardo Gallo (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Bak inbounds the ball | 32-33 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 19:46 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Bak misses short on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 32-33 |
| 19:45 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Smith grabs the offensive board | 32-33 |
| 19:31 | Northern Illinois University | Leonardo Gallo comes up short on the shot from the free throw line | 32-33 |
| 19:29 | Nicholls State | James Wester grabs the defensive rebound | 32-33 |
| 19:14 | Nicholls State | Reginald Loggins misses the dunk | 32-33 |
| 19:12 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Kenneth Bak | 32-33 |
| 19:06 | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris is fouled on the floor by Reginald Loggins - foul #2 on Reginald Loggins, team foul #1 | 32-33 |
| 18:48 | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris is whistled for a carry | 32-33 |
| 18:31 | Nicholls State | Reginald Loggins connects on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 35-33 |
| 18:12 | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook scores on a fadeaway in the paint on a great pass from Clinton Smith and he's fouled by Milton Hanson - foul #2 on Milton Hanson, team foul #2 | 35-35 |
| 18:12 | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook makes the free throw | 35-36 |
| 17:59 | Nicholls State | James Wester misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 35-36 |
| 17:57 | Northern Illinois University | Leonardo Gallo pulls down the rebound | 35-36 |
| 17:36 | Northern Illinois University | Leonardo Gallo makes the floater from just outside the lane set up by Willard Cook | 35-38 |
| 17:11 | Nicholls State | James Wester drills a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line and he's fouled by Willard Cook - foul #2 on Willard Cook, team foul #1 | 37-38 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Dennis Tate (SG), Clay Brewer (SF), John Bonilla (PF), Ralph Strub (C) Danny Howard, Reginald Loggins, George Callahan, Milton Hanson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Brian Barton (SG), Chad Sims (SF), John McBrown (PF), Clifford Hughes (C) Jake Harris, Kenneth Bak, Clinton Smith, Leonardo Gallo | |
| 17:11 | Nicholls State | James Wester makes the free throw | 38-38 |
| 16:58 | Northern Illinois University | Clifford Hughes misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 38-38 |
| 16:56 | Nicholls State | James Wester pulls down the rebound | 38-38 |
| 16:40 | Nicholls State | John Bonilla comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the right side | 38-38 |
| 16:39 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to John McBrown | 38-38 |
| 16:35 | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook clanks a pull-up jumper from the right side | 38-38 |
| 16:34 | Northern Illinois University | John McBrown tips it in | 38-40 |
| 16:12 | Nicholls State | John Bonilla is denied on a layup by Clifford Hughes | 38-40 |
| 16:11 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Clifford Hughes | 38-40 |
| 15:50 | Northern Illinois University | Chad Sims comes up short on the shot from the baseline but the foul's on Clay Brewer - foul #3 on Clay Brewer, team foul #3 | 38-40 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Danny Howard (SG), George Callahan (PF) James Wester, Clay Brewer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris (SG), Kenneth Bak (SF) Willard Cook, Clifford Hughes | |
| 15:50 | Northern Illinois University | Chad Sims makes the 1st free throw | 38-41 |
| 15:50 | Northern Illinois University | Chad Sims makes the 2nd free throw | 38-42 |
| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - Dennis Tate (fresh) 7 pts. 2 stl. SG - Danny Howard (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. SF - John Bonilla (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. PF - George Callahan (fresh) 2 reb. 2 blk. C - Ralph Strub (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Brian Barton (fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast. SG - Jake Harris (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Kenneth Bak (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Chad Sims (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - John McBrown (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 15:29 | Nicholls State | John McBrown is called for the reach on Danny Howard - foul #1 on John McBrown, team foul #2 | 38-42 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Reginald Loggins (SF), Milton Hanson (C) John Bonilla, Ralph Strub | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Smith (PF), Leonardo Gallo (C) Chad Sims, John McBrown | |
| 15:05 | Nicholls State | Danny Howard is fouled on the floor by Brian Barton - foul #2 on Brian Barton, team foul #3 | 38-42 |
| 14:56 | Nicholls State | Milton Hanson clanks a jump hook in the lane | 38-42 |
| 14:54 | Nicholls State | Reginald Loggins snags the offensive board | 38-42 |
| 14:36 | Nicholls State | George Callahan's layup is rejected by Kenneth Bak | 38-42 |
| 14:35 | Nicholls State | George Callahan grabs the offensive board | 38-42 |
| 14:08 | Nicholls State | Reginald Loggins comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 38-42 |
| 14:07 | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris grabs the board | 38-42 |
| 14:02 | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris connects on the 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Brian Barton | 38-45 |
| 13:43 | Nicholls State | George Callahan's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 38-45 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | James Wester (PG), Henry Marez (SG), Clay Brewer (SF), John Bonilla (PF), Ralph Strub (C) Dennis Tate, Danny Howard, Reginald Loggins, George Callahan, Milton Hanson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook (PG), Nathan Morgenthaler (SG), Chad Sims (SF), John McBrown (PF), Clifford Hughes (C) Brian Barton, Jake Harris, Kenneth Bak, Clinton Smith, Leonardo Gallo | |
| 13:26 | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook drills a shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Nathan Morgenthaler and he's fouled by Clay Brewer - foul #4 on Clay Brewer, team foul #4 | 38-47 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Joseph Lee (C) Clay Brewer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 13:26 | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook makes the free throw | 38-48 |
| 13:06 | Nicholls State | Henry Marez misses the jumper from the left wing | 38-48 |
| 13:05 | Nicholls State | Joseph Lee misses the tip | 38-48 |
| 13:04 | Northern Illinois University | Clifford Hughes pulls down the rebound | 38-48 |
| 13:00 | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook is fouled on the floor by John Bonilla - foul #2 on John Bonilla, team foul #5 | 38-48 |
| 12:40 | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 38-48 |
| 12:39 | Nicholls State | The rebound goes to Joseph Lee | 38-48 |
| 12:28 | Nicholls State | Joseph Lee is whistled for a carry | 38-48 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Danny Howard (SG), Reginald Loggins (SF), Milton Hanson (C) Henry Marez, Ralph Strub, Joseph Lee | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris (SG), Clinton Smith (PF), Leonardo Gallo (C) Nathan Morgenthaler, Chad Sims, Clifford Hughes | |
| 12:14 | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook hits a fadeaway jumper from the left side on a great pass from Jake Harris | 38-50 |
| 11:50 | Nicholls State | Danny Howard scores on a shot from the left side set up by John Bonilla | 40-50 |
| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - James Wester (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Danny Howard (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. SF - Reginald Loggins (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. PF - John Bonilla (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. C - Milton Hanson (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Willard Cook (fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Jake Harris (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - John McBrown (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Clinton Smith (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. C - Leonardo Gallo (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:28 | Northern Illinois University | Leonardo Gallo can't connect on a turnaround from the right block | 40-50 |
| 11:27 | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook tips it in | 40-52 |
| 11:13 | Nicholls State | Milton Hanson misses short on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 40-52 |
| 11:12 | Nicholls State | Milton Hanson grabs the offensive board | 40-52 |
| 10:55 | Nicholls State | John Bonilla knocks in the shot in the paint on a nice dish by James Wester | 42-52 |
| 10:38 | Northern Illinois University | Reginald Loggins takes the ball from Willard Cook | 42-52 |
| 10:24 | Nicholls State | Reginald Loggins misses short on a 3 from the left corner | 42-52 |
| 10:22 | Northern Illinois University | Leonardo Gallo grabs the defensive rebound | 42-52 |
| 10:17 | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris clanks a floater from the free throw line | 42-52 |
| 10:15 | Nicholls State | John Bonilla grabs the board | 42-52 |
| 09:55 | Nicholls State | James Wester misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 42-52 |
| 09:53 | Northern Illinois University | John McBrown pulls down the rebound | 42-52 |
| 09:34 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Howard is called for the reach on Jake Harris - foul #1 on Danny Howard, team foul #6 | 42-52 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Dennis Tate (PG), Henry Marez (SG), George Callahan (PF), Ralph Strub (C) James Wester, Danny Howard, John Bonilla, Milton Hanson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Brian Barton (PG), Nathan Morgenthaler (SG), Kenneth Bak (SF), Clifford Hughes (PF), Chad Sims (C) Willard Cook, Jake Harris, John McBrown, Clinton Smith, Leonardo Gallo | |
| 09:23 | Northern Illinois University | Henry Marez takes the ball from Chad Sims | 42-52 |
| 09:19 | Nicholls State | Henry Marez lays it up and in | 44-52 |
| 08:58 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Bak drills a jumpshot from the free throw line on a great pass from Nathan Morgenthaler | 44-54 |
| 08:39 | Nicholls State | Reginald Loggins misses the 3 from the right corner | 44-54 |
| 08:38 | Northern Illinois University | Chad Sims snags the defensive board | 44-54 |
| 08:32 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Bak misses the jumper in the paint | 44-54 |
| 08:30 | Northern Illinois University | Chad Sims tips it home | 44-56 |
| 08:09 | Nicholls State | Clifford Hughes is called for the reach on Dennis Tate - foul #2 on Clifford Hughes, team foul #4 | 44-56 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook (PG) Nathan Morgenthaler | |
| 08:02 | Nicholls State | Dennis Tate misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 44-56 |
| 08:00 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Bak pulls down the rebound | 44-56 |
| 07:54 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Barton misses long on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 44-56 |
| 07:53 | Nicholls State | The rebound goes to George Callahan | 44-56 |
| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - Dennis Tate (fresh) 7 pts. 2 stl. SG - Henry Marez (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Reginald Loggins (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - George Callahan (fresh) 4 reb. 2 blk. C - Ralph Strub (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Willard Cook (fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Brian Barton (fresh) 1 pts. 2 ast. SF - Kenneth Bak (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. PF - Clifford Hughes (fresh) 5 reb. C - Chad Sims (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 07:47 | Nicholls State | Dennis Tate can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 44-56 |
| 07:46 | Nicholls State | Henry Marez tips it but misses | 44-56 |
| 07:45 | Northern Illinois University | Clifford Hughes gets the rebound | 44-56 |
| 07:39 | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook is fouled on the floor by George Callahan - foul #3 on George Callahan, team foul #7 | 44-56 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | James Wester (PG), Danny Howard (SG), John Bonilla (SF), Joseph Lee (C) Dennis Tate, Henry Marez, Reginald Loggins, Ralph Strub | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John McBrown (PF) Chad Sims | |
| 07:39 | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook makes the 1st free throw | 44-57 |
| 07:39 | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook makes the 2nd free throw | 44-58 |
| 07:18 | Nicholls State | John Bonilla buries a 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Danny Howard | 47-58 |
| 07:11 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Bak knocks in the jumpshot from the free throw line on a great pass from Brian Barton | 47-60 |
| 06:52 | Nicholls State | Danny Howard hits a fadeaway jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Joseph Lee | 49-60 |
| 06:24 | Northern Illinois University | Clifford Hughes misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 49-60 |
| 06:23 | Northern Illinois University | John McBrown tips it but misses | 49-60 |
| 06:22 | Nicholls State | The rebound goes to Danny Howard | 49-60 |
| 05:55 | Nicholls State | James Wester drills a turnaround in the paint on a great pass from John Bonilla | 51-60 |
| 05:55 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 51-60 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Milton Hanson (C) Joseph Lee | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris (SG), Clinton Smith (PF), Leonardo Gallo (C) Brian Barton, John McBrown, Clifford Hughes | |
| 05:30 | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook makes the 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by Jake Harris | 51-63 |
| 05:23 | Nicholls State | Danny Howard buries a 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Milton Hanson | 54-63 |
| 05:17 | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris misses short on a jumpshot from the right side but the foul's on Danny Howard - foul #2 on Danny Howard, team foul #8 | 54-63 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Reginald Loggins (SF) George Callahan | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John McBrown (SF) Kenneth Bak | |
| 05:17 | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris misses the 1st free throw | 54-63 |
| 05:17 | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris makes the 2nd free throw | 54-64 |
| 04:51 | Nicholls State | Danny Howard connects on the 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Reginald Loggins | 57-64 |
| 04:29 | Northern Illinois University | Leonardo Gallo dunks the ball | 57-66 |
| 04:19 | Nicholls State | Reginald Loggins is whistled for traveling | 57-66 |
| 04:08 | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris scores on a floater from the right side on a great pass from John McBrown | 57-68 |
| 03:51 | Nicholls State | Milton Hanson hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left block | 57-68 |
| 03:50 | Northern Illinois University | Leonardo Gallo grabs the defensive rebound | 57-68 |
| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - James Wester (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Danny Howard (fresh) 14 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. SF - Reginald Loggins (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - John Bonilla (fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. C - Milton Hanson (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Willard Cook (fresh) 16 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Jake Harris (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SF - John McBrown (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. PF - Clinton Smith (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. C - Leonardo Gallo (fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State 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 (0) | |
| 03:43 | Northern Illinois University | Leonardo Gallo loses the dribble to Danny Howard | 57-68 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:31 | Nicholls State | Reginald Loggins scores on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Danny Howard | 59-68 |
| 03:18 | Northern Illinois University | John McBrown hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right wing | 59-68 |
| 03:17 | Nicholls State | Reginald Loggins snags the defensive board | 59-68 |
| 03:03 | Nicholls State | James Wester is hacked by Jake Harris - foul #2 on Jake Harris, team foul #5 | 59-68 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Dennis Tate (PG), Henry Marez (SG), Clay Brewer (SF), George Callahan (PF), Ralph Strub (C) James Wester, Danny Howard, Reginald Loggins, John Bonilla, Milton Hanson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Brian Barton (SG), Kenneth Bak (SF), Clifford Hughes (C) Jake Harris, Clinton Smith, Leonardo Gallo | |
| 02:51 | Nicholls State | Dennis Tate connects on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 62-68 |
| 02:51 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 62-68 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | James Wester (PG), Danny Howard (SG), John Bonilla (SF), Milton Hanson (C) Dennis Tate, Henry Marez, Clay Brewer, Ralph Strub | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris (SG), Clinton Smith (PF), Leonardo Gallo (C) Brian Barton, John McBrown, Clifford Hughes | |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 02:37 | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris connects on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Willard Cook | 62-70 |
| 02:32 | Nicholls State | James Wester buries a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from John Bonilla | 65-70 |
| 02:12 | Northern Illinois University | 3 seconds is called on Kenneth Bak | 65-70 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Reginald Loggins (SF) John Bonilla | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 01:51 | Nicholls State | Danny Howard misses short on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 65-70 |
| 01:50 | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris pulls down the rebound | 65-70 |
| 01:46 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Bak is called for traveling | 65-70 |
| 01:32 | Nicholls State | Reginald Loggins misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 65-70 |
| 01:30 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Smith pulls down the rebound | 65-70 |
| 01:23 | Northern Illinois University | A charge is called on Kenneth Bak - foul #1 on Kenneth Bak, team foul #6 | 65-70 |
| 01:03 | Nicholls State | George Callahan is called for a charge - foul #4 on George Callahan, team foul #9 | 65-70 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:37 | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook makes the jump hook in the lane on a great pass from Kenneth Bak | 65-72 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:31 | Nicholls State | Danny Howard clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 65-72 |
| 00:29 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Bak gets the rebound | 65-72 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State 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 (0) | |
| 00:27 | Northern Illinois University | James Wester is called for the reach on Kenneth Bak in the backcourt - foul #3 on James Wester, team foul #10 | 65-72 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Brian Barton (PG), John McBrown (C) Willard Cook, Leonardo Gallo | |
| 00:27 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Bak makes the 1st free throw | 65-73 |
| 00:27 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Bak makes the 2nd free throw | 65-74 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State 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 (+1) | |
| 00:21 | Nicholls State | Reginald Loggins comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 65-74 |
| 00:20 | Nicholls State | The offensive rebound goes to Milton Hanson | 65-74 |
| 00:18 | Nicholls State | James Wester misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 65-74 |
| 00:16 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Kenneth Bak | 65-74 |
| 00:16 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 65-74 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Leonardo Gallo (C) Kenneth Bak | |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:13 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Barton is hacked by James Wester in the backcourt - foul #4 on James Wester, team foul #11 | 65-74 |
| 00:13 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Barton misses the 1st free throw | 65-74 |
| 00:13 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Barton misses the 2nd free throw | 65-74 |
| 00:13 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Clinton Smith | 65-74 |
| 00:10 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Smith is hacked by George Callahan - foul #5 on George Callahan, team foul #12 | 65-74 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | John Bonilla (PF) George Callahan | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Bak (SF) Leonardo Gallo | |
| 00:10 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Smith misses the 1st free throw | 65-74 |
| 00:10 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Smith misses the 2nd free throw | 65-74 |
| 00:10 | Nicholls State | Milton Hanson snags the defensive board | 65-74 |
| 00:04 | Nicholls State | Danny Howard drills a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from James Wester | 68-74 |
| 00:04 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 remaining) | 68-74 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook (PG) Brian Barton | |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State 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 (+1) | |
| 00:02 | Northern Illinois University | James Wester is called for the reach on Clinton Smith in the backcourt - foul #5 on James Wester, team foul #13 | 68-74 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Dennis Tate (PG) James Wester | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:02 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Smith makes the 1st free throw | 68-75 |
| 00:02 | Northern Illinois University | Clinton Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 68-76 |
| 00:00 | Nicholls State | Danny Howard misses the halfcourt shot | 68-76 |