| Lineup | Norfolk State | PG - Julius Watkins (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - James Benedict (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Charles Stoughton (fresh) 5 pts. PF - James Whatley (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Jonathan Robinson (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Frisina (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Victor Bogan (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Anthony Pietsch (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Ronald Dukes (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Danny Steele (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch inbounds the ball | 33-35 |
| Game Plan | Norfolk State | Norfolk 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 (+2) | |
| 19:42 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes blows the dunk | 33-35 |
| 19:40 | Norfolk State | The rebound goes to Jonathan Robinson | 33-35 |
| 19:11 | Norfolk State | Charles Stoughton clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner | 33-35 |
| 19:09 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes grabs the defensive rebound | 33-35 |
| 19:05 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina knocks in the 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Victor Bogan | 33-38 |
| 18:43 | Norfolk State | James Whatley is whistled for a carry | 33-38 |
| 18:19 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan misses badly on a jumpshot from the right side | 33-38 |
| 18:17 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes tips it in | 33-40 |
| 18:05 | Norfolk State | James Whatley is hacked by Ronald Dukes - foul #1 on Ronald Dukes, team foul #1 | 33-40 |
| 17:50 | Norfolk State | Julius Watkins misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Victor Bogan - foul #1 on Victor Bogan, team foul #2 | 33-40 |
| 17:50 | Norfolk State | Julius Watkins makes the 1st free throw | 34-40 |
| 17:50 | Norfolk State | Julius Watkins misses the 2nd free throw | 34-40 |
| 17:50 | Norfolk State | Charles Stoughton grabs the offensive rebound | 34-40 |
| 17:38 | Norfolk State | Charles Stoughton drills a 3pt shot from the right corner | 37-40 |
| 17:24 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina misses the 3 pointer from the left corner | 37-40 |
| 17:22 | Norfolk State | James Whatley pulls down the rebound | 37-40 |
| 17:03 | Norfolk State | Julius Watkins scores on a floater from just outside the lane on a great pass from James Whatley | 39-40 |
| 16:47 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Steele misses short on a floater from the right block | 39-40 |
| 16:46 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch grabs the offensive rebound | 39-40 |
| 16:37 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan buries a shot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Danny Steele | 39-42 |
| 16:23 | Norfolk State | Charles Stoughton can't connect on a 3 from the left wing | 39-42 |
| 16:22 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina grabs the defensive rebound | 39-42 |
| 16:16 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 39-42 |
| 16:14 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch grabs the offensive rebound | 39-42 |
| 16:03 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan misses badly on a turnaround near the basket | 39-42 |
| 16:02 | Norfolk State | Charles Stoughton pulls down the rebound | 39-42 |
| Lineup | Norfolk State | PG - Julius Watkins (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SG - James Benedict (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Charles Stoughton (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. PF - James Whatley (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - Jonathan Robinson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Frisina (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - Victor Bogan (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SF - Anthony Pietsch (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Ronald Dukes (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. C - Danny Steele (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:39 | Norfolk State | Jonathan Robinson misses long on a runner from the baseline but he's fouled by Danny Steele - foul #3 on Danny Steele, team foul #3 | 39-42 |
| Subs | Norfolk State | William Parker (PG), Robert Leatham (SG), Terry White (SF), Bryan Jones (PF) Julius Watkins, James Benedict, Charles Stoughton, James Whatley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (PG), Sammy Drew (SG), Martin Crutchfield (SF), David Garrard (PF), Michael Wicks (C) Christopher Frisina, Victor Bogan, Anthony Pietsch, Ronald Dukes, Danny Steele | |
| 15:39 | Norfolk State | Jonathan Robinson makes the 1st free throw | 40-42 |
| 15:39 | Norfolk State | Jonathan Robinson makes the 2nd free throw | 41-42 |
| 15:21 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper connects on the 3pt attempt from straight away set up by Michael Wicks | 41-45 |
| 15:09 | Norfolk State | Bryan Jones misses badly on a shot from the free throw line | 41-45 |
| 15:07 | Norfolk State | Jonathan Robinson snags the offensive board | 41-45 |
| 14:55 | Norfolk State | David Garrard steals the ball from Robert Leatham | 41-45 |
| 14:32 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Crutchfield is fouled on the floor by Bryan Jones - foul #4 on Bryan Jones, team foul #1 | 41-45 |
| Subs | Norfolk State | George Bucci (SF), Robert Allison (C) Bryan Jones, Jonathan Robinson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 14:24 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks is whistled for traveling | 41-45 |
| Subs | Norfolk State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina (PG), Victor Bogan (SG) Frances Cooper, Sammy Drew | |
| 14:04 | Norfolk State | Robert Leatham can't connect on a floater from the left side | 41-45 |
| 14:02 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard grabs the board | 41-45 |
| 13:55 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan buries a driving attempt from close range on a nice dish by Christopher Frisina and he's fouled by Robert Leatham - foul #1 on Robert Leatham, team foul #2 | 41-47 |
| Subs | Norfolk State | Julius Watkins (PG), James Benedict (SG) William Parker, Robert Leatham | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 13:55 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan misses the free throw | 41-47 |
| 13:55 | Norfolk State | Terry White grabs the board | 41-47 |
| 13:34 | Norfolk State | James Benedict misses the 3 from the right corner | 41-47 |
| 13:33 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Crutchfield snags the defensive board | 41-47 |
| 13:29 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina buries a 3pt shot from straight away on a nice dish by Martin Crutchfield | 41-50 |
| 13:08 | Norfolk State | George Bucci connects on the 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Julius Watkins | 44-50 |
| 12:41 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan misses short on a jumper from the left wing | 44-50 |
| 12:39 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan can't tip it in | 44-50 |
| 12:37 | Norfolk State | Robert Allison snags the defensive board | 44-50 |
| 12:25 | Norfolk State | Robert Allison is fouled on the floor by Michael Wicks - foul #2 on Michael Wicks, team foul #4 | 44-50 |
| Subs | Norfolk State | Charles Stoughton (SF), James Whatley (PF) George Bucci, Terry White | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (SG), Anthony Pietsch (SF), Ronald Dukes (PF), Danny Steele (C) Victor Bogan, Martin Crutchfield, David Garrard, Michael Wicks | |
| 12:07 | Norfolk State | Charles Stoughton is hacked by Christopher Frisina - foul #3 on Christopher Frisina, team foul #5 | 44-50 |
| Subs | Norfolk State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew (SG) Christopher Frisina | |
| 11:48 | Norfolk State | Robert Allison is whistled for traveling | 44-50 |
| Subs | Norfolk State | William Parker (PG), Jonathan Robinson (C) Julius Watkins, Robert Allison | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Lineup | Norfolk State | PG - William Parker (fresh) 2 pts. SG - James Benedict (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Charles Stoughton (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. PF - James Whatley (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - Jonathan Robinson (fresh) 6 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Frances Cooper (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Sammy Drew (fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast. SF - Anthony Pietsch (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Ronald Dukes (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. C - Danny Steele (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 11:32 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes misses the floater from the left side | 44-50 |
| 11:31 | Norfolk State | James Benedict pulls down the rebound | 44-50 |
| 11:20 | Norfolk State | Charles Stoughton misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 44-50 |
| 11:19 | Norfolk State | Jonathan Robinson misses the tip | 44-50 |
| 11:17 | Norfolk State | Charles Stoughton tips it in | 46-50 |
| 11:03 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Steele can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Jonathan Robinson - foul #3 on Jonathan Robinson, team foul #3 | 46-50 |
| Subs | Norfolk State | Robert Leatham (SG), Terry White (C) James Benedict, Jonathan Robinson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina (PG), Victor Bogan (SG) Frances Cooper, Sammy Drew | |
| 11:03 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Steele makes the 1st free throw | 46-51 |
| 11:03 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Steele makes the 2nd free throw | 46-52 |
| 10:44 | Norfolk State | Terry White misses short on a runner in the paint | 46-52 |
| 10:42 | Norfolk State | Terry White grabs the offensive rebound | 46-52 |
| 10:27 | Norfolk State | Terry White misses badly on a fadeaway from the baseline | 46-52 |
| 10:26 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Ronald Dukes | 46-52 |
| 09:59 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Stoughton is called for the reach on Ronald Dukes - foul #1 on Charles Stoughton, team foul #4 | 46-52 |
| Subs | Norfolk State | Julius Watkins (PG), Jonathan Robinson (C) Robert Leatham, Terry White | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Martin Crutchfield (SF) Anthony Pietsch | |
| 09:44 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Crutchfield clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 46-52 |
| 09:43 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes can't tip it in | 46-52 |
| 09:42 | Norfolk State | The rebound goes to Jonathan Robinson | 46-52 |
| 09:27 | Norfolk State | Julius Watkins buries a jumper from the right wing on a great pass from James Whatley | 48-52 |
| 09:14 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Steele jams it on a great pass from Christopher Frisina | 48-54 |
| 08:54 | Norfolk State | Christopher Frisina steals it from Jonathan Robinson | 48-54 |
| 08:51 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Crutchfield dunks the ball on a great pass from Christopher Frisina | 48-56 |
| 08:36 | Norfolk State | Jonathan Robinson is hacked by Danny Steele - foul #4 on Danny Steele, team foul #6 | 48-56 |
| Subs | Norfolk State | James Benedict (SG), Terry White (SF), Robert Allison (PF) William Parker, Charles Stoughton, James Whatley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (PG), Anthony Pietsch (SF), David Garrard (PF) Christopher Frisina, Ronald Dukes, Danny Steele | |
| 08:31 | Norfolk State | Anthony Pietsch steps in front of the James Benedict pass | 48-56 |
| 08:19 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Crutchfield is fouled on the floor by Julius Watkins - foul #2 on Julius Watkins, team foul #5 | 48-56 |
| Subs | Norfolk State | George Bucci (SF) Jonathan Robinson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 08:03 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper drills a 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by Anthony Pietsch | 48-59 |
| 07:47 | Norfolk State | George Bucci misses badly on a 3 from the right corner | 48-59 |
| 07:46 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan pulls down the rebound | 48-59 |
| Lineup | Norfolk State | PG - Julius Watkins (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SG - James Benedict (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - George Bucci (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Terry White (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - Robert Allison (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Frances Cooper (fresh) 8 pts. SG - Victor Bogan (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - Anthony Pietsch (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - David Garrard (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Martin Crutchfield (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 07:40 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch loses the dribble to George Bucci | 48-59 |
| 07:36 | Norfolk State | James Benedict jams it on a nice dish by George Bucci | 50-59 |
| 07:31 | Northern Illinois University | James Benedict is called for the reach on Victor Bogan - foul #1 on James Benedict, team foul #6 | 50-59 |
| Subs | Norfolk State | Bryan Jones (PF) George Bucci | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina (PG), Michael Wicks (C) Victor Bogan, Martin Crutchfield | |
| 07:24 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper connects on the 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by Anthony Pietsch | 50-62 |
| 07:08 | Norfolk State | Robert Allison misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 50-62 |
| 07:07 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper grabs the defensive rebound | 50-62 |
| 07:00 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper makes the fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 50-64 |
| Game Plan | Norfolk State | Norfolk 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 (+2) | |
| 06:56 | Norfolk State | Terry White is hacked by David Garrard - foul #2 on David Garrard, team foul #7 | 50-64 |
| Subs | Norfolk State | Jonathan Robinson (C) Robert Allison | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes (PF) Anthony Pietsch | |
| 06:56 | Norfolk State | Terry White makes the 1st free throw | 51-64 |
| 06:56 | Norfolk State | Terry White makes the 2nd free throw | 52-64 |
| 06:44 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Christopher Frisina | 52-66 |
| 06:33 | Norfolk State | Julius Watkins is whistled for traveling | 52-66 |
| Subs | Norfolk State | William Parker (PG), Charles Stoughton (SF) Julius Watkins, Terry White | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan (SG), Danny Steele (C) Frances Cooper, David Garrard | |
| 06:16 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan misses short on a floater from the free throw line | 52-66 |
| 06:14 | Norfolk State | Jonathan Robinson grabs the defensive rebound | 52-66 |
| 06:09 | Norfolk State | William Parker hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away | 52-66 |
| 06:07 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes grabs the board | 52-66 |
| 06:01 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Steele blows the layup | 52-66 |
| 06:00 | Norfolk State | Jonathan Robinson grabs the defensive rebound | 52-66 |
| 05:50 | Norfolk State | Bryan Jones misses badly on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 52-66 |
| 05:48 | Norfolk State | James Benedict gets the offensive rebound | 52-66 |
| 05:30 | Norfolk State | Bryan Jones misses the easy layup but he's fouled by Michael Wicks - foul #3 on Michael Wicks, team foul #8 | 52-66 |
| Subs | Norfolk State | Julius Watkins (PG) James Benedict | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch (SF) Michael Wicks | |
| 05:30 | Norfolk State | Bryan Jones makes the 1st free throw | 53-66 |
| 05:30 | Norfolk State | Bryan Jones makes the 2nd free throw | 54-66 |
| 05:09 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes lays it in on a nice dish by Christopher Frisina | 54-68 |
| 04:59 | Norfolk State | Julius Watkins misses the fadeaway from the right side | 54-68 |
| 04:57 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes gets the rebound | 54-68 |
| 04:53 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Steele is whistled for traveling | 54-68 |
| Subs | Norfolk State | James Whatley (C) Jonathan Robinson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (PG), David Garrard (PF), Martin Crutchfield (C) Christopher Frisina, Ronald Dukes, Danny Steele | |
| 04:32 | Norfolk State | Julius Watkins comes up short on the 3 from the left wing | 54-68 |
| 04:31 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Crutchfield gets the rebound | 54-68 |
| 04:15 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the right side | 54-68 |
| 04:14 | Norfolk State | James Whatley pulls down the rebound | 54-68 |
| 03:55 | Norfolk State | William Parker misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 54-68 |
| 03:54 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper gets the rebound | 54-68 |
| Game Plan | Norfolk State | Norfolk 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 (+2) | |
| 03:49 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch can't connect on a floater from the left wing but the foul's on Julius Watkins - foul #3 on Julius Watkins, team foul #7 | 54-68 |
| Subs | Norfolk State | Robert Leatham (PG), James Benedict (SG), Terry White (PF), Robert Allison (C) Julius Watkins, William Parker, Charles Stoughton, Bryan Jones | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina (PG), Danny Steele (C) Victor Bogan, Martin Crutchfield | |
| 03:49 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch makes the 1st free throw | 54-69 |
| 03:49 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch misses the 2nd free throw | 54-69 |
| 03:49 | Norfolk State | James Whatley gets the rebound | 54-69 |
| Game Plan | Norfolk State | Norfolk 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) | |
| 03:42 | Norfolk State | Anthony Pietsch is called for the reach on Robert Leatham - foul #3 on Anthony Pietsch, team foul #9 | 54-69 |
| Subs | Norfolk State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Martin Crutchfield (SF), Ronald Dukes (PF) Anthony Pietsch, David Garrard | |
| 03:42 | Norfolk State | Robert Leatham makes the 1st free throw | 55-69 |
| 03:42 | Norfolk State | Robert Leatham makes the 2nd free throw | 56-69 |
| Lineup | Norfolk State | PG - Robert Leatham (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - James Benedict (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - James Whatley (fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb. PF - Terry White (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. C - Robert Allison (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Frisina (fresh) 13 pts. 7 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Frances Cooper (fresh) 15 pts. SF - Martin Crutchfield (fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb. PF - Ronald Dukes (fresh) 6 pts. 10 reb. C - Danny Steele (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 4 pf. | |
| 03:28 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 56-69 |
| 03:27 | Norfolk State | Terry White grabs the board | 56-69 |
| 03:22 | Norfolk State | Terry White can't throw it down | 56-69 |
| 03:21 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Crutchfield pulls down the rebound | 56-69 |
| 03:00 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Steele is called for a backcourt violation | 56-69 |
| Subs | Norfolk State | Jonathan Robinson (C) Robert Allison | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 02:57 | Norfolk State | Norfolk State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 56-69 |
| Subs | Norfolk State | Julius Watkins (PG), Charles Stoughton (SF), Bryan Jones (PF) Robert Leatham, James Whatley, Terry White | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan (SG), Anthony Pietsch (SF) Frances Cooper, Martin Crutchfield | |
| 02:43 | Norfolk State | Julius Watkins knocks in the 3pt jumper from straight away | 59-69 |
| 02:25 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina comes up short on the 3 from straight away | 59-69 |
| 02:24 | Norfolk State | Bryan Jones snags the defensive board | 59-69 |
| 02:11 | Norfolk State | Charles Stoughton can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 59-69 |
| 02:10 | Norfolk State | The offensive rebound goes to Bryan Jones | 59-69 |
| 02:01 | Norfolk State | Julius Watkins misses short on a floater from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Christopher Frisina - foul #4 on Christopher Frisina, team foul #10 | 59-69 |
| Subs | Norfolk State | William Parker (SG), James Whatley (SF), Terry White (PF), Robert Allison (C) James Benedict, Charles Stoughton, Bryan Jones, Jonathan Robinson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (PG), Sammy Drew (SG), Martin Crutchfield (SF), David Garrard (PF), Michael Wicks (C) Christopher Frisina, Victor Bogan, Anthony Pietsch, Ronald Dukes, Danny Steele | |
| 02:01 | Norfolk State | Julius Watkins makes the 1st free throw | 60-69 |
| 02:01 | Norfolk State | Julius Watkins makes the 2nd free throw | 61-69 |
| 01:59 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 61-69 |
| Subs | Norfolk State | James Benedict (SG), Charles Stoughton (SF), Bryan Jones (PF), Jonathan Robinson (C) William Parker, James Whatley, Terry White, Robert Allison | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina (PG), Victor Bogan (SG), Anthony Pietsch (SF), Ronald Dukes (PF), Danny Steele (C) Frances Cooper, Sammy Drew, Martin Crutchfield, David Garrard, Michael Wicks | |
| 01:49 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina hits a jumpshot from the left wing on a great pass from Anthony Pietsch | 61-71 |
| 01:38 | Norfolk State | James Benedict double dribbles | 61-71 |
| Subs | Norfolk State | William Parker (PG), Robert Leatham (SG), James Whatley (SF), Terry White (PF), Robert Allison (C) Julius Watkins, James Benedict, Charles Stoughton, Bryan Jones, Jonathan Robinson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (PG), Sammy Drew (SG), Martin Crutchfield (SF), David Garrard (PF), Michael Wicks (C) Christopher Frisina, Victor Bogan, Anthony Pietsch, Ronald Dukes, Danny Steele | |
| 01:21 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Crutchfield buries a 3pt jumper from straight away | 61-74 |
| 01:02 | Norfolk State | Robert Leatham misses badly on a 3 from the left corner | 61-74 |
| 01:00 | Norfolk State | James Whatley hits the follow up shot | 63-74 |
| Game Plan | Norfolk State | Norfolk State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) 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) | |
| 00:57 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Leatham is called for the reach on Frances Cooper in the backcourt - foul #2 on Robert Leatham, team foul #8 | 63-74 |
| 00:57 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper misses the 1st free throw | 63-74 |
| 00:57 | Norfolk State | Terry White grabs the board | 63-74 |
| Game Plan | Norfolk State | Norfolk 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) | |
| 00:51 | Norfolk State | James Whatley dunks the ball | 65-74 |
| 00:51 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 65-74 |
| Subs | Norfolk State | Julius Watkins (PG), James Benedict (SG), Charles Stoughton (SF), Bryan Jones (PF), Jonathan Robinson (C) William Parker, Robert Leatham, James Whatley, Terry White, Robert Allison | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina (PG), Victor Bogan (SG), Anthony Pietsch (SF), Ronald Dukes (PF), Danny Steele (C) Frances Cooper, Sammy Drew, Martin Crutchfield, David Garrard, Michael Wicks | |
| 00:49 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina is hacked by Julius Watkins in the backcourt - foul #4 on Julius Watkins, team foul #9 | 65-74 |
| 00:49 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina makes the 1st free throw | 65-75 |
| 00:49 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina makes the 2nd free throw | 65-76 |
| 00:43 | Norfolk State | Charles Stoughton buries a 3 from straight away | 68-76 |
| 00:41 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina is hacked by Julius Watkins in the backcourt - foul #5 on Julius Watkins, team foul #10 | 68-76 |
| Subs | Norfolk State | William Parker (PG) Julius Watkins | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:41 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina makes the 1st free throw | 68-77 |
| 00:41 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina misses the 2nd free throw | 68-77 |
| 00:41 | Norfolk State | The rebound goes to Bryan Jones | 68-77 |
| 00:36 | Norfolk State | Charles Stoughton can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 68-77 |
| 00:35 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes grabs the board | 68-77 |
| 00:33 | Northern Illinois University | William Parker is called for the reach on Ronald Dukes in the backcourt - foul #2 on William Parker, team foul #11 | 68-77 |
| 00:33 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes misses the 1st free throw | 68-77 |
| 00:33 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes makes the 2nd free throw | 68-78 |
| 00:27 | Norfolk State | William Parker misses short on a fadeaway from the right wing | 68-78 |
| 00:26 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan grabs the board | 68-78 |
| Game Plan | Norfolk State | Norfolk State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina runs out the clock | 68-78 |