| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Roger Barton (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Sadiki Banda (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Brian Hooten (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Harry Willis (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. C - Brian Cloer (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Frisina (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SG - Victor Bogan (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Anthony Pietsch (fresh) PF - Ronald Dukes (fresh) 3 pts. 7 reb. C - Danny Steele (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch inbounds the ball | 30-35 |
| 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) | |
| 19:55 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Barton steps in front of the Victor Bogan pass in the backcourt | 30-35 |
| 19:44 | Western Michigan | Brian Hooten misses long on a jump hook in the paint | 30-35 |
| 19:42 | Western Michigan | Sadiki Banda tips it back up and in | 32-35 |
| 19:32 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Steele makes the jumper from the baseline set up by Victor Bogan and the foul's on Brian Cloer - foul #3 on Brian Cloer, team foul #1 | 32-37 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Rolland Stickney (C) Brian Cloer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 19:32 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Steele misses the free throw | 32-37 |
| 19:32 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Harry Willis | 32-37 |
| 19:14 | Western Michigan | Sadiki Banda drills a floater from the right side set up by Roger Barton | 34-37 |
| 19:08 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Steele connects on the floater from the free throw line on a great pass from Victor Bogan | 34-39 |
| 18:53 | Western Michigan | Roger Barton misses the pull-up jumper from the free throw line but the foul's on Anthony Pietsch - foul #2 on Anthony Pietsch, team foul #1 | 34-39 |
| 18:53 | Western Michigan | Roger Barton makes the 1st free throw | 35-39 |
| 18:53 | Western Michigan | Roger Barton makes the 2nd free throw | 36-39 |
| 18:36 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch clanks a pull-up jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Brian Hooten - foul #1 on Brian Hooten, team foul #2 | 36-39 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Mike Sanches (SG), Brian Gatewood (PF), Ricardo Serrano (C) Sadiki Banda, Brian Hooten, Harry Willis | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 18:36 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch makes the 1st free throw | 36-40 |
| 18:36 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch misses the 2nd free throw | 36-40 |
| 18:36 | Western Michigan | Ricardo Serrano grabs the defensive rebound | 36-40 |
| 18:16 | Western Michigan | Roger Barton misses long on a floater from the left side | 36-40 |
| 18:15 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch grabs the board | 36-40 |
| 18:08 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 36-40 |
| 18:06 | Western Michigan | Ricardo Serrano grabs the board | 36-40 |
| 17:50 | Western Michigan | Mike Sanches misses long on a 3 from the left corner | 36-40 |
| 17:48 | Western Michigan | Brian Gatewood tips it home | 38-40 |
| 17:42 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan is called for a charge in the backcourt - foul #3 on Victor Bogan, team foul #2 | 38-40 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Loftis (PG), Chris Long (SG) Roger Barton, Rolland Stickney | |
| 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 | |
| 17:37 | Western Michigan | Brian Gatewood misses the fadeaway jumper from the right side but he's fouled by David Garrard - foul #3 on David Garrard, team foul #3 | 38-40 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes (PF) David Garrard | |
| 17:37 | Western Michigan | Brian Gatewood makes the 1st free throw | 39-40 |
| 17:37 | Western Michigan | Brian Gatewood misses the 2nd free throw | 39-40 |
| 17:37 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks grabs the defensive rebound | 39-40 |
| 17:21 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew loses the ball out of bounds | 39-40 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Sadiki Banda (PG), Brian Hooten (SF), Harry Willis (PF) Robert Loftis, Chris Long, Brian Gatewood | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 17:06 | Western Michigan | Harry Willis loses the dribble to Frances Cooper | 39-40 |
| 17:01 | Northern Illinois University | Mike Sanches steals it from Martin Crutchfield in the backcourt | 39-40 |
| 16:40 | Western Michigan | Brian Hooten misses the jumper from the left wing | 39-40 |
| 16:39 | Western Michigan | Ricardo Serrano snags the offensive board | 39-40 |
| 16:17 | Western Michigan | Brian Hooten drills a jumpshot from the right side on a great pass from Harry Willis | 41-40 |
| 16:01 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 41-40 |
| 16:00 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes snags the offensive board | 41-40 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Sadiki Banda (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. SG - Mike Sanches (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SF - Brian Hooten (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Harry Willis (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - Ricardo Serrano (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Frances Cooper (fresh) 3 pts. 2 stl. SG - Sammy Drew (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SF - Martin Crutchfield (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Ronald Dukes (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 8 reb. C - Michael Wicks (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:36 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks is whistled for a carry | 41-40 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Roger Barton (PG), Herbert Lujan (SG), Rolland Stickney (SF), Brian Gatewood (PF), Brian Cloer (C) Sadiki Banda, Mike Sanches, Brian Hooten, Harry Willis, Ricardo Serrano | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina (PG), Victor Bogan (SG), Jason Johnson (SF), David Garrard (PF), Danny Steele (C) Frances Cooper, Sammy Drew, Martin Crutchfield, Ronald Dukes, Michael Wicks | |
| 15:20 | Western Michigan | Herbert Lujan comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 41-40 |
| 15:19 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard pulls down the rebound | 41-40 |
| 15:08 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina scores on a 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Victor Bogan | 41-43 |
| 14:51 | Western Michigan | Brian Cloer is fouled on the floor by Christopher Frisina - foul #3 on Christopher Frisina, team foul #4 | 41-43 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch (SF) Jason Johnson | |
| 14:34 | Western Michigan | Anthony Pietsch is called for the reach on Rolland Stickney - foul #3 on Anthony Pietsch, team foul #5 | 41-43 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Brian Hooten (SF) Brian Gatewood | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 14:19 | Western Michigan | Herbert Lujan misses the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 41-43 |
| 14:18 | Western Michigan | Roger Barton tips it but misses | 41-43 |
| 14:16 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Steele pulls down the rebound | 41-43 |
| 13:57 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Steele is fouled on the floor by Herbert Lujan - foul #4 on Herbert Lujan, team foul #3 | 41-43 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Loftis (PG), Chris Long (SG), Harry Willis (PF) Roger Barton, Herbert Lujan, Rolland Stickney | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks (PF) David Garrard | |
| 13:40 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks is open but can't throw it down | 41-43 |
| 13:39 | Western Michigan | Harry Willis grabs the defensive rebound | 41-43 |
| 13:21 | Western Michigan | Danny Steele steals it from Brian Hooten | 41-43 |
| 13:04 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina clanks a 3 from the right wing | 41-43 |
| 13:02 | Western Michigan | Brian Cloer grabs the board | 41-43 |
| 12:44 | Western Michigan | Brian Hooten buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 44-43 |
| 12:42 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 44-43 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Sadiki Banda (SG), Rolland Stickney (SF), Brian Gatewood (PF), Ricardo Serrano (C) Chris Long, Brian Hooten, Harry Willis, Brian Cloer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (PG), Sammy Drew (SG), Martin Crutchfield (SF), Ronald Dukes (PF), David Garrard (C) Christopher Frisina, Victor Bogan, Anthony Pietsch, Michael Wicks, Danny Steele | |
| 12:25 | Western Michigan | Sadiki Banda misses badly on a 3pt shot from straight away | 44-43 |
| 12:24 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Crutchfield grabs the board | 44-43 |
| 12:12 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Loftis steals it from Sammy Drew | 44-43 |
| 11:49 | Western Michigan | Robert Loftis drills a 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Rolland Stickney | 47-43 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Robert Loftis (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Sadiki Banda (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. SF - Rolland Stickney (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Brian Gatewood (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - Ricardo Serrano (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Frances Cooper (fresh) 3 pts. 2 stl. SG - Sammy Drew (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Martin Crutchfield (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Ronald Dukes (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 8 reb. C - David Garrard (fresh) 2 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 11:39 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew drills a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 47-45 |
| 11:13 | Western Michigan | Robert Loftis clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 47-45 |
| 11:11 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard snags the defensive board | 47-45 |
| 11:04 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 47-45 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Roger Barton (PG), Chris Long (SG), Mike Sanches (SF), Harry Willis (PF), Brian Cloer (C) Robert Loftis, Sadiki Banda, Rolland Stickney, Brian Gatewood, Ricardo Serrano | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina (PG), Victor Bogan (SG), Michael Wicks (SF), Danny Steele (C) Frances Cooper, Sammy Drew, Martin Crutchfield, David Garrard | |
| 10:50 | Western Michigan | Harry Willis is called for 5 seconds | 47-45 |
| 10:38 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina misses the 3 pointer from straight away | 47-45 |
| 10:37 | Western Michigan | Brian Cloer gets the rebound | 47-45 |
| 10:12 | Western Michigan | Roger Barton hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 47-45 |
| 10:11 | Western Michigan | Brian Cloer tips it in | 49-45 |
| 09:58 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina is alone and drills a fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Michael Wicks | 49-47 |
| 09:35 | Western Michigan | Mike Sanches knocks in the 3pt jumper from straight away | 52-47 |
| 09:26 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 52-47 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Sadiki Banda (SG), Brian Hooten (SF), Rolland Stickney (PF) Chris Long, Mike Sanches, Harry Willis | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (PG), Sammy Drew (SG), Anthony Pietsch (SF), David Garrard (PF) Christopher Frisina, Victor Bogan, Michael Wicks, Ronald Dukes | |
| 09:09 | Western Michigan | Sadiki Banda comes up short on the shot from just outside the lane | 52-47 |
| 09:08 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew snags the defensive board | 52-47 |
| 09:04 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 52-50 |
| 08:50 | Western Michigan | Roger Barton scores on a floater from the left side | 54-50 |
| 08:44 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Steele misses the wide open fadeaway from the right block | 54-50 |
| 08:43 | Western Michigan | Brian Cloer gets the rebound | 54-50 |
| 08:27 | Western Michigan | Sadiki Banda makes the 3 pointer from the right corner | 57-50 |
| 08:25 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper is hacked by Sadiki Banda in the backcourt - foul #1 on Sadiki Banda, team foul #4 | 57-50 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Loftis (PG), Brian Gatewood (PF), Ricardo Serrano (C) Roger Barton, Brian Hooten, Brian Cloer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina (PG), Martin Crutchfield (C) Sammy Drew, Danny Steele | |
| 08:04 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina is open and scores on a shot from close range set up by Anthony Pietsch | 57-52 |
| 07:45 | Western Michigan | Robert Loftis misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 57-52 |
| 07:43 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper gets the rebound | 57-52 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Robert Loftis (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Sadiki Banda (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 1 ast. SF - Rolland Stickney (fairly fresh) 4 pts. PF - Brian Gatewood (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - Ricardo Serrano (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Frisina (fresh) 16 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Frances Cooper (fresh) 3 pts. 2 stl. SF - Anthony Pietsch (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 3 pf. PF - David Garrard (fairly fresh) 3 reb. 3 pf. C - Martin Crutchfield (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:38 | Northern Illinois University | Ricardo Serrano swats the short shot by Christopher Frisina | 57-52 |
| 07:37 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch tips it back up and in | 57-54 |
| 07:17 | Western Michigan | Robert Loftis clanks a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 57-54 |
| 07:15 | Western Michigan | Brian Gatewood grabs the offensive board | 57-54 |
| 06:58 | Western Michigan | Anthony Pietsch steps in front of the Brian Gatewood pass | 57-54 |
| 06:55 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina throws it down on a great pass from Anthony Pietsch | 57-56 |
| 06:34 | Western Michigan | Christopher Frisina is called for the reach on Robert Loftis - foul #4 on Christopher Frisina, team foul #6 | 57-56 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Chris Long (PG), Herbert Lujan (SG), Mike Sanches (SF), Harry Willis (PF), Brian Cloer (C) Robert Loftis, Sadiki Banda, Rolland Stickney, Brian Gatewood, Ricardo Serrano | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew (PG), Victor Bogan (SG), Jason Johnson (SF), Ronald Dukes (PF), Michael Wicks (C) Christopher Frisina, Frances Cooper, Anthony Pietsch, David Garrard, Martin Crutchfield | |
| 06:16 | Western Michigan | Mike Sanches hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 57-56 |
| 06:14 | Western Michigan | Harry Willis tips it in | 59-56 |
| 05:57 | Northern Illinois University | Jason Johnson misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 59-56 |
| 05:55 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks tips it back up and in | 59-58 |
| 05:31 | Western Michigan | Herbert Lujan is fouled on the floor by Victor Bogan - foul #4 on Victor Bogan, team foul #7 | 59-58 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Roger Barton (PG), Brian Hooten (SF) Chris Long, Mike Sanches | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina (PG), Danny Steele (C) Sammy Drew, Jason Johnson | |
| 05:31 | Western Michigan | Herbert Lujan makes the 1st free throw | 60-58 |
| 05:31 | Western Michigan | Herbert Lujan makes the 2nd free throw | 61-58 |
| 05:17 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes banks in the layup | 61-60 |
| 04:51 | Western Michigan | Herbert Lujan knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Brian Hooten | 64-60 |
| 04:48 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 64-60 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Mike Sanches (SG), Ricardo Serrano (PF) Herbert Lujan, Harry Willis | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jason Johnson (SF) Michael Wicks | |
| 04:33 | Western Michigan | Ricardo Serrano misses short on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 64-60 |
| 04:31 | Western Michigan | Brian Hooten tips it in | 66-60 |
| 04:19 | Northern Illinois University | Mike Sanches is called for the reach on Victor Bogan - foul #2 on Mike Sanches, team foul #5 | 66-60 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Rolland Stickney (PF) Brian Cloer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (PG), Sammy Drew (SG), Martin Crutchfield (PF), David Garrard (C) Christopher Frisina, Victor Bogan, Ronald Dukes, Danny Steele | |
| 04:14 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the left wing | 66-60 |
| 04:12 | Western Michigan | Ricardo Serrano snags the defensive board | 66-60 |
| 04:07 | Western Michigan | Mike Sanches misses the 3 from the left wing | 66-60 |
| 04:05 | Western Michigan | Rolland Stickney grabs the offensive board | 66-60 |
| 03:59 | Western Michigan | Roger Barton misses the 3 from the left corner | 66-60 |
| 03:58 | Western Michigan | Roger Barton pulls down the offensive rebound | 66-60 |
| 03:43 | Western Michigan | Mike Sanches drills a 3 from the right wing set up by Roger Barton | 69-60 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Roger Barton (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Mike Sanches (fairly fresh) 8 pts. SF - Brian Hooten (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. PF - Rolland Stickney (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Ricardo Serrano (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Frances Cooper (fresh) 3 pts. 2 stl. SG - Sammy Drew (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Jason Johnson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Martin Crutchfield (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - David Garrard (fresh) 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 03:28 | Northern Illinois University | Jason Johnson misses the jumper from the left wing | 69-60 |
| 03:26 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Brian Hooten | 69-60 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:10 | Western Michigan | Roger Barton misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the left wing but the foul's on Frances Cooper - foul #2 on Frances Cooper, team foul #8 | 69-60 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Herbert Lujan (SG), Harry Willis (PF), Brian Gatewood (C) Mike Sanches, Rolland Stickney, Ricardo Serrano | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina (PG), Victor Bogan (SG), Anthony Pietsch (SF), Michael Wicks (PF), Danny Steele (C) Frances Cooper, Sammy Drew, Jason Johnson, Martin Crutchfield, David Garrard | |
| 03:10 | Western Michigan | Roger Barton makes the 1st free throw | 70-60 |
| 03:10 | Western Michigan | Roger Barton makes the 2nd free throw | 71-60 |
| 03:06 | Northern Illinois University | Herbert Lujan is called for the reach on Victor Bogan in the backcourt - foul #5 on Herbert Lujan, team foul #6 | 71-60 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Loftis (PG), Chris Long (SG) Roger Barton, Herbert Lujan | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 03:01 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina comes up short on the shot from the left side | 71-60 |
| 03:00 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch misses the tip | 71-60 |
| 02:58 | Western Michigan | Brian Gatewood pulls down the rebound | 71-60 |
| 02:58 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 71-60 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Sadiki Banda (SG), Rolland Stickney (SF) Chris Long, Brian Hooten | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard (PF), Martin Crutchfield (C) Michael Wicks, Danny Steele | |
| 02:42 | Western Michigan | Sadiki Banda misses badly on a jumpshot from the left wing | 71-60 |
| 02:41 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard gets the rebound | 71-60 |
| 02:41 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 71-60 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Roger Barton (PG), Brian Hooten (SF), Brian Cloer (C) Robert Loftis, Rolland Stickney, Brian Gatewood | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes (PF) Martin Crutchfield | |
| 02:23 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina connects on the jumper from the right side set up by David Garrard | 71-62 |
| 01:56 | Western Michigan | The jump hook by Roger Barton is blocked by David Garrard | 71-62 |
| 01:54 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch grabs the board | 71-62 |
| 01:50 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina loses the dribble to Sadiki Banda in the backcourt | 71-62 |
| 01:21 | Western Michigan | Brian Cloer drills a 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Sadiki Banda | 74-62 |
| 01:13 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan is hacked by Harry Willis - foul #1 on Harry Willis, team foul #7 | 74-62 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Loftis (PG), Mike Sanches (SF), Rolland Stickney (PF), Brian Gatewood (C) Roger Barton, Brian Hooten, Harry Willis, Brian Cloer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (PG), Martin Crutchfield (SF), Michael Wicks (C) Christopher Frisina, Anthony Pietsch, Ronald Dukes | |
| 01:13 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan makes the 1st free throw | 74-63 |
| 01:13 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan makes the 2nd free throw | 74-64 |
| 00:50 | Western Michigan | Robert Loftis hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right wing | 74-64 |
| 00:49 | Western Michigan | Rolland Stickney gets the offensive rebound | 74-64 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:46 | Western Michigan | David Garrard is called for the reach on Rolland Stickney - foul #4 on David Garrard, team foul #9 | 74-64 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ricardo Serrano (C) Mike Sanches | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew (SG) Victor Bogan | |
| 00:46 | Western Michigan | Rolland Stickney makes the 1st free throw | 75-64 |
| 00:46 | Western Michigan | Rolland Stickney makes the 2nd free throw | 76-64 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:38 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 76-64 |
| 00:37 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks snags the offensive board | 76-64 |
| 00:34 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard drills a jumper from the right side on a great pass from Frances Cooper and the foul's on Brian Gatewood - foul #1 on Brian Gatewood, team foul #8 | 76-66 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Mike Sanches (SF) Ricardo Serrano | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:34 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard makes the free throw | 76-67 |
| 00:32 | Western Michigan | Sadiki Banda is fouled in the backcourt by Sammy Drew - foul #1 on Sammy Drew, team foul #10 | 76-67 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Brian Hooten (SF), Brian Cloer (C) Mike Sanches, Rolland Stickney | |
| 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 | |
| 00:32 | Western Michigan | Sadiki Banda makes the 1st free throw | 77-67 |
| 00:32 | Western Michigan | Sadiki Banda misses the 2nd free throw | 77-67 |
| 00:32 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes pulls down the rebound | 77-67 |
| 00:25 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan is wide open but clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 77-67 |
| 00:23 | Western Michigan | Brian Gatewood grabs the defensive rebound | 77-67 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:00 | Western Michigan | Robert Loftis runs out the clock | 77-67 |