| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - James Edwards (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Samuel Lowry (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SF - Joel McLean (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Timothy Barks (fresh) C - Robert Jefferson (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Kent State | PG - Patrick Knudtson (fresh) 13 pts. 2 stl. SG - Alfred Skiles (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Leonard Horton (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Joe McGruder (fresh) 3 pts. 2 blk. C - Harvey Donoghue (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Central Michigan | Joel McLean inbounds the ball | 43-35 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 19:40 | Central Michigan | James Edwards buries a fadeaway jumper from the left side set up by Joel McLean | 45-35 |
| 19:13 | Kent State | Leonard Horton misses the fadeaway jumper from the right wing but the foul's on Samuel Lowry - foul #3 on Samuel Lowry, team foul #1 | 45-35 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Christopher Combs (SG) Samuel Lowry | |
| Subs | Kent State | | |
| 19:13 | Kent State | Leonard Horton makes the 1st free throw | 45-36 |
| 19:13 | Kent State | Leonard Horton makes the 2nd free throw | 45-37 |
| 18:48 | Central Michigan | James Edwards misses badly on a 3 from the right wing | 45-37 |
| 18:46 | Kent State | Harvey Donoghue snags the defensive board | 45-37 |
| 18:40 | Kent State | Alfred Skiles buries a 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from Patrick Knudtson | 45-40 |
| 18:33 | Central Michigan | Christopher Combs makes the jumpshot from the right wing | 47-40 |
| 18:17 | Kent State | Alfred Skiles buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Leonard Horton | 47-43 |
| 17:57 | Central Michigan | Robert Jefferson hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from straight away | 47-43 |
| 17:56 | Kent State | The rebound goes to Joe McGruder | 47-43 |
| 17:40 | Kent State | Harvey Donoghue misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right side | 47-43 |
| 17:39 | Kent State | Joe McGruder hits the follow up shot | 47-45 |
| 17:18 | Central Michigan | James Edwards is fouled on the floor by Harvey Donoghue - foul #2 on Harvey Donoghue, team foul #1 | 47-45 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Marc Morgan (SF), David Dow (PF) Joel McLean, Timothy Barks | |
| Subs | Kent State | Charles Pace (PG), Earl Jeffery (C) Patrick Knudtson, Harvey Donoghue | |
| 17:02 | Central Michigan | Robert Jefferson is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #1 on Robert Jefferson, team foul #2 | 47-45 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Jerry Fong (C) Robert Jefferson | |
| Subs | Kent State | Stevie Cole (SF) Leonard Horton | |
| 16:37 | Kent State | Stevie Cole hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner | 47-45 |
| 16:36 | Central Michigan | David Dow pulls down the rebound | 47-45 |
| 16:08 | Central Michigan | Jerry Fong misses long on a 3 from straight away | 47-45 |
| 16:07 | Central Michigan | David Dow misses the tip | 47-45 |
| 16:06 | Kent State | Stevie Cole grabs the defensive rebound | 47-45 |
| 16:00 | Kent State | David Dow is called for the reach on Stevie Cole - foul #2 on David Dow, team foul #3 | 47-45 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Samuel Lowry (PG), Dave Sharber (SG), Timothy Barks (PF), Robert Jefferson (C) James Edwards, Christopher Combs, David Dow, Jerry Fong | |
| Subs | Kent State | Patrick Knudtson (PG), Leonard Horton (SF), Harvey Donoghue (C) Charles Pace, Alfred Skiles, Joe McGruder | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Samuel Lowry (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Dave Sharber (fresh) 6 pts. 3 pf. SF - Marc Morgan (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Timothy Barks (fresh) C - Robert Jefferson (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Kent State | PG - Patrick Knudtson (fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Stevie Cole (fresh) SF - Leonard Horton (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Earl Jeffery (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Harvey Donoghue (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:44 | Kent State | Patrick Knudtson buries a floater from the baseline on a great pass from Stevie Cole | 47-47 |
| 15:40 | Central Michigan | Timothy Barks is hacked by Harvey Donoghue - foul #3 on Harvey Donoghue, team foul #2 | 47-47 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Joel McLean (SF) Marc Morgan | |
| Subs | Kent State | | |
| 15:18 | Central Michigan | Harvey Donoghue swats the layup by Dave Sharber | 47-47 |
| 15:17 | Kent State | Earl Jeffery gets the rebound | 47-47 |
| 15:00 | Kent State | Earl Jeffery's pass is intercepted by Dave Sharber | 47-47 |
| 14:42 | Central Michigan | Timothy Barks hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from the left block but he's fouled by Leonard Horton - foul #2 on Leonard Horton, team foul #3 | 47-47 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | James Edwards (PG) Samuel Lowry | |
| Subs | Kent State | Alfred Skiles (SG), Joe McGruder (PF) Stevie Cole, Earl Jeffery | |
| 14:42 | Central Michigan | Timothy Barks makes the 1st free throw | 48-47 |
| 14:42 | Central Michigan | Timothy Barks makes the 2nd free throw | 49-47 |
| 14:19 | Kent State | Alfred Skiles clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 49-47 |
| 14:18 | Central Michigan | James Edwards grabs the defensive rebound | 49-47 |
| 14:00 | Central Michigan | James Edwards misses long on a turnaround in the paint | 49-47 |
| 13:58 | Kent State | Joe McGruder gets the rebound | 49-47 |
| 13:52 | Kent State | Patrick Knudtson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 49-47 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Marc Morgan (SF), David Dow (PF), Jerry Fong (C) Joel McLean, Timothy Barks, Robert Jefferson | |
| Subs | Kent State | Charles Pace (PG), Stevie Cole (SF), Robert Reynolds (C) Patrick Knudtson, Leonard Horton, Harvey Donoghue | |
| 13:36 | Central Michigan | David Dow comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 49-47 |
| 13:35 | Central Michigan | Jerry Fong hits the follow up shot | 51-47 |
| 13:17 | Kent State | Dave Sharber is called for the reach on Alfred Skiles - foul #4 on Dave Sharber, team foul #4 | 51-47 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Samuel Lowry (SG) Dave Sharber | |
| Subs | Kent State | Earl Jeffery (C) Robert Reynolds | |
| 13:04 | Kent State | Charles Pace makes the 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by Stevie Cole | 51-50 |
| 12:49 | Central Michigan | Marc Morgan misses badly on a driving attempt near the basket but he's fouled by Stevie Cole - foul #2 on Stevie Cole, team foul #4 | 51-50 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Kent State | Robert Reynolds (SF), Harvey Donoghue (C) Alfred Skiles, Joe McGruder | |
| 12:49 | Central Michigan | Marc Morgan makes the 1st free throw | 52-50 |
| 12:49 | Central Michigan | Marc Morgan makes the 2nd free throw | 53-50 |
| 12:24 | Kent State | Charles Pace's pass is intercepted by James Edwards | 53-50 |
| 12:19 | Central Michigan | Samuel Lowry clanks a 3 from the left corner | 53-50 |
| 12:17 | Central Michigan | Jerry Fong grabs the offensive board | 53-50 |
| 12:03 | Central Michigan | Marc Morgan clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 53-50 |
| 12:02 | Central Michigan | David Dow tips it in | 55-50 |
| 12:00 | Kent State | Charles Pace throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 55-50 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Joel McLean (SF), Timothy Barks (PF), Robert Jefferson (C) Marc Morgan, David Dow, Jerry Fong | |
| Subs | Kent State | Patrick Knudtson (PG), Leonard Horton (SF) Charles Pace, Robert Reynolds | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - James Edwards (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Samuel Lowry (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Joel McLean (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Timothy Barks (fresh) 2 pts. C - Robert Jefferson (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Kent State | PG - Patrick Knudtson (fresh) 15 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Stevie Cole (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Leonard Horton (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Earl Jeffery (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Harvey Donoghue (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 11:37 | Central Michigan | Robert Jefferson knocks in the turnaround from the baseline on a great pass from James Edwards | 57-50 |
| 11:26 | Kent State | Stevie Cole lays it up and in | 57-52 |
| 11:12 | Central Michigan | James Edwards connects on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 60-52 |
| 10:51 | Kent State | The jump hook by Patrick Knudtson is blocked by Timothy Barks | 60-52 |
| 10:49 | Central Michigan | Robert Jefferson pulls down the rebound | 60-52 |
| 10:37 | Central Michigan | James Edwards misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 60-52 |
| 10:36 | Kent State | Stevie Cole grabs the defensive rebound | 60-52 |
| 10:27 | Kent State | Leonard Horton misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 60-52 |
| 10:25 | Central Michigan | James Edwards grabs the board | 60-52 |
| 09:56 | Central Michigan | Earl Jeffery swats the short shot by Robert Jefferson | 60-52 |
| 09:54 | Kent State | Earl Jeffery snags the defensive board | 60-52 |
| 09:40 | Kent State | Leonard Horton misses the easy layup | 60-52 |
| 09:38 | Kent State | Harvey Donoghue snags the offensive board | 60-52 |
| 09:24 | Kent State | Robert Jefferson is called for the reach on Harvey Donoghue - foul #2 on Robert Jefferson, team foul #5 | 60-52 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Christopher Combs (PG), Mike Hayden (SG), Marc Morgan (SF), David Dow (PF), Jerry Fong (C) James Edwards, Samuel Lowry, Joel McLean, Timothy Barks, Robert Jefferson | |
| Subs | Kent State | Charles Pace (PG), Alfred Skiles (SG), Robert Reynolds (SF), Joe McGruder (PF) Patrick Knudtson, Stevie Cole, Leonard Horton, Earl Jeffery | |
| 09:11 | Kent State | Joe McGruder's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 60-52 |
| 08:48 | Central Michigan | Christopher Combs misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 60-52 |
| 08:46 | Kent State | Harvey Donoghue pulls down the rebound | 60-52 |
| 08:40 | Kent State | David Dow denies the turnaround by Alfred Skiles | 60-52 |
| 08:38 | Central Michigan | Jerry Fong grabs the board | 60-52 |
| 08:18 | Central Michigan | David Dow scores on a 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Mike Hayden | 63-52 |
| 08:00 | Kent State | Joe McGruder's layup is rejected by Jerry Fong | 63-52 |
| 07:59 | Central Michigan | Marc Morgan grabs the defensive rebound | 63-52 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Christopher Combs (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Mike Hayden (fresh) SF - Marc Morgan (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. PF - David Dow (fresh) 13 pts. 5 reb. C - Jerry Fong (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Kent State | PG - Charles Pace (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Alfred Skiles (fresh) 14 pts. 2 ast. SF - Robert Reynolds (fresh) 2 ast. PF - Joe McGruder (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. C - Harvey Donoghue (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 07:44 | Central Michigan | David Dow hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from close range but the foul's on Alfred Skiles - foul #1 on Alfred Skiles, team foul #5 | 63-52 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | James Edwards (PG), Dave Sharber (SG), Robert Jefferson (C) Christopher Combs, Mike Hayden, Jerry Fong | |
| Subs | Kent State | Patrick Knudtson (PG), Leonard Horton (SF), Stevie Cole (C) Charles Pace, Robert Reynolds, Harvey Donoghue | |
| 07:44 | Central Michigan | David Dow makes the 1st free throw | 64-52 |
| 07:44 | Central Michigan | David Dow misses the 2nd free throw | 64-52 |
| 07:44 | Central Michigan | Marc Morgan snags the offensive board | 64-52 |
| 07:22 | Central Michigan | Patrick Knudtson steals the ball from David Dow | 64-52 |
| 07:09 | Kent State | Robert Jefferson swats the short shot by Joe McGruder | 64-52 |
| 07:07 | Central Michigan | Marc Morgan snags the defensive board | 64-52 |
| 06:43 | Central Michigan | Robert Jefferson lays it up and in | 66-52 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 06:30 | Kent State | Alfred Skiles hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from straight away | 66-52 |
| 06:29 | Kent State | Leonard Horton can't tip it in | 66-52 |
| 06:27 | Kent State | Patrick Knudtson gets the offensive rebound | 66-52 |
| 06:11 | Kent State | Leonard Horton misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 66-52 |
| 06:10 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to David Dow | 66-52 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 06:04 | Central Michigan | Robert Jefferson misses short on a jump hook from close range but the foul's on Joe McGruder - foul #2 on Joe McGruder, team foul #6 | 66-52 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Joel McLean (SF), Timothy Barks (PF) Marc Morgan, David Dow | |
| Subs | Kent State | Charles Pace (PG), Earl Jeffery (PF), Robert Reynolds (C) Patrick Knudtson, Alfred Skiles, Joe McGruder | |
| 06:04 | Central Michigan | Robert Jefferson makes the 1st free throw | 67-52 |
| 06:04 | Central Michigan | Robert Jefferson makes the 2nd free throw | 68-52 |
| 05:49 | Kent State | Leonard Horton scores on a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Charles Pace | 68-55 |
| 05:27 | Central Michigan | James Edwards comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the right side but the foul's on Robert Reynolds - foul #1 on Robert Reynolds, team foul #7 | 68-55 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Kent State | Andrew Rake (SG), Walter Rock (PF) Stevie Cole, Leonard Horton | |
| 05:27 | Central Michigan | James Edwards misses the 1st free throw | 68-55 |
| 05:27 | Central Michigan | James Edwards makes the 2nd free throw | 69-55 |
| 05:19 | Kent State | Robert Reynolds throws it down | 69-57 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 05:04 | Central Michigan | James Edwards's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 69-57 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Jerry Fong (C) Robert Jefferson | |
| Subs | Kent State | Alfred Skiles (SG), Joe McGruder (PF) Andrew Rake, Walter Rock | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 04:52 | Kent State | Alfred Skiles hits the front of the rim on the shot from the free throw line | 69-57 |
| 04:50 | Kent State | Earl Jeffery tips it back up and in | 69-59 |
| 04:27 | Central Michigan | Robert Reynolds swats the dunk try by Timothy Barks | 69-59 |
| 04:25 | Central Michigan | Dave Sharber tips it in | 71-59 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 04:09 | Kent State | Robert Reynolds hits a runner in the paint on a great pass from Earl Jeffery | 71-61 |
| 03:47 | Central Michigan | Dave Sharber clanks a 3pt shot from straight away | 71-61 |
| 03:45 | Kent State | Robert Reynolds grabs the defensive rebound | 71-61 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - James Edwards (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Dave Sharber (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 pf. SF - Joel McLean (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Timothy Barks (fresh) 2 pts. C - Jerry Fong (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Kent State | PG - Charles Pace (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Alfred Skiles (fresh) 14 pts. 2 ast. SF - Robert Reynolds (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. PF - Joe McGruder (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. C - Earl Jeffery (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:32 | Kent State | Charles Pace is hacked by James Edwards - foul #1 on James Edwards, team foul #6 | 71-61 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Samuel Lowry (PG), Christopher Combs (SG), Marc Morgan (SF), David Dow (PF), Robert Jefferson (C) James Edwards, Dave Sharber, Joel McLean, Timothy Barks, Jerry Fong | |
| Subs | Kent State | Patrick Knudtson (PG), Leonard Horton (SF), Harvey Donoghue (C) Charles Pace, Robert Reynolds, Earl Jeffery | |
| 03:19 | Kent State | Christopher Combs steps in front of the Alfred Skiles pass | 71-61 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:01 | Central Michigan | Robert Jefferson can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 71-61 |
| 03:00 | Central Michigan | Robert Jefferson grabs the offensive board | 71-61 |
| 03:00 | Central Michigan | Central Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 71-61 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | James Edwards (PG), Dave Sharber (SG), Joel McLean (SF), Timothy Barks (PF) Samuel Lowry, Christopher Combs, Marc Morgan, David Dow | |
| Subs | Kent State | | |
| 02:42 | Central Michigan | Robert Jefferson is hacked by Harvey Donoghue - foul #4 on Harvey Donoghue, team foul #8 | 71-61 |
| 02:42 | Central Michigan | Robert Jefferson makes the 1st free throw | 72-61 |
| 02:42 | Central Michigan | Robert Jefferson misses the 2nd free throw | 72-61 |
| 02:42 | Kent State | Joe McGruder pulls down the rebound | 72-61 |
| 02:24 | Kent State | Leonard Horton drills a fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Alfred Skiles | 72-63 |
| 02:02 | Central Michigan | James Edwards misses long on a runner from the left block | 72-63 |
| 02:01 | Central Michigan | Robert Jefferson tips it back up and in | 74-63 |
| 01:55 | Kent State | Joe McGruder knocks in the jumper from the baseline on a nice dish by Alfred Skiles and the foul's on Timothy Barks - foul #2 on Timothy Barks, team foul #7 | 74-65 |
| 01:55 | Kent State | Joe McGruder makes the free throw | 74-66 |
| 01:26 | Central Michigan | Patrick Knudtson is called for the reach on Dave Sharber - foul #3 on Patrick Knudtson, team foul #9 | 74-66 |
| 01:26 | Central Michigan | Dave Sharber makes the 1st free throw | 75-66 |
| 01:26 | Central Michigan | Dave Sharber makes the 2nd free throw | 76-66 |
| 01:07 | Kent State | Patrick Knudtson throws a bad pass out of bounds | 76-66 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Samuel Lowry (PG), Christopher Combs (SG), Marc Morgan (SF), David Dow (PF), Jerry Fong (C) James Edwards, Dave Sharber, Joel McLean, Timothy Barks, Robert Jefferson | |
| Subs | Kent State | Charles Pace (PG), Stevie Cole (SG), Robert Reynolds (SF), Walter Rock (PF), Earl Jeffery (C) Patrick Knudtson, Alfred Skiles, Leonard Horton, Joe McGruder, Harvey Donoghue | |
| 00:48 | Central Michigan | David Dow drills a shot from the right block set up by Samuel Lowry | 78-66 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:42 | Kent State | Stevie Cole's pass is intercepted by Samuel Lowry | 78-66 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:15 | Central Michigan | David Dow misses the easy layup but the foul's on Walter Rock - foul #1 on Walter Rock, team foul #10 | 78-66 |
| 00:15 | Central Michigan | David Dow makes the 1st free throw | 79-66 |
| 00:15 | Central Michigan | David Dow makes the 2nd free throw | 80-66 |
| 00:09 | Kent State | Earl Jeffery clanks a driving attempt from the right block | 80-66 |
| 00:08 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to David Dow | 80-66 |
| 00:00 | Central Michigan | Samuel Lowry runs out the clock | 80-66 |