| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Frisina (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SG - Victor Bogan (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Anthony Pietsch (fresh) PF - Ronald Dukes (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. C - Danny Steele (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Roger Barton (fresh) 12 pts. SG - Herbert Lujan (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Brian Hooten (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Harry Willis (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Brian Cloer (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Western Michigan | Brian Hooten inbounds the ball | 44-46 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 19:46 | Western Michigan | Brian Hooten knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Roger Barton | 44-49 |
| 19:27 | Northern Illinois University | Herbert Lujan is called for the reach on Ronald Dukes - foul #2 on Herbert Lujan, team foul #1 | 44-49 |
| 19:16 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes clanks a shot from the right side but he's fouled by Brian Hooten - foul #3 on Brian Hooten, team foul #2 | 44-49 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Rolland Stickney (SF) Brian Hooten | |
| 19:16 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes makes the 1st free throw | 45-49 |
| 19:16 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes makes the 2nd free throw | 46-49 |
| 19:00 | Western Michigan | Rolland Stickney misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 46-49 |
| 18:59 | Western Michigan | Harry Willis snags the offensive board | 46-49 |
| 18:44 | Western Michigan | Rolland Stickney can't connect on a shot from the left side | 46-49 |
| 18:43 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Anthony Pietsch | 46-49 |
| 18:40 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Barton takes the ball from Victor Bogan in the backcourt | 46-49 |
| 18:28 | Western Michigan | Rolland Stickney is hacked by Victor Bogan - foul #2 on Victor Bogan, team foul #1 | 46-49 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Martin Crutchfield (SF), David Garrard (PF), Michael Wicks (C) Anthony Pietsch, Ronald Dukes, Danny Steele | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Sadiki Banda (PG), Mike Sanches (SG), Brian Gatewood (PF), Ricardo Serrano (C) Roger Barton, Herbert Lujan, Harry Willis, Brian Cloer | |
| 18:13 | Western Michigan | Ricardo Serrano misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 46-49 |
| 18:12 | Western Michigan | Mike Sanches tips it home | 46-51 |
| 18:06 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks dunks the ball on a great pass from Victor Bogan and the foul's on Brian Gatewood - foul #2 on Brian Gatewood, team foul #3 | 48-51 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (PG), Sammy Drew (SG) Christopher Frisina, Victor Bogan | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 18:06 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks misses the free throw | 48-51 |
| 18:06 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Ricardo Serrano | 48-51 |
| 17:53 | Western Michigan | Sadiki Banda hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left wing but he's fouled by Frances Cooper - foul #1 on Frances Cooper, team foul #2 | 48-51 |
| 17:53 | Western Michigan | Sadiki Banda misses the 1st free throw | 48-51 |
| 17:53 | Western Michigan | Sadiki Banda makes the 2nd free throw | 48-52 |
| 17:42 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks is by himself and knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the left side | 50-52 |
| 17:38 | Western Michigan | Sadiki Banda is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 50-52 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Chris Long (SG) Rolland Stickney | |
| 17:17 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard travels with the ball | 50-52 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina (PG), Ronald Dukes (PF) Sammy Drew, Michael Wicks | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Roger Barton (PG), Rolland Stickney (SF), Brian Cloer (C) Sadiki Banda, Mike Sanches, Brian Gatewood | |
| 17:00 | Western Michigan | Ricardo Serrano loses the ball out of bounds | 50-52 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan (SG), Anthony Pietsch (SF), Danny Steele (C) Frances Cooper, Martin Crutchfield, David Garrard | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Herbert Lujan (SG), Harry Willis (PF) Chris Long, Ricardo Serrano | |
| 16:40 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away | 50-52 |
| 16:38 | Western Michigan | Harry Willis gets the rebound | 50-52 |
| 16:28 | Western Michigan | Christopher Frisina is called for the reach on Roger Barton - foul #1 on Christopher Frisina, team foul #3 | 50-52 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Chris Long (PG) Roger Barton | |
| 16:10 | Western Michigan | Harry Willis comes up short on the jumpshot from just outside the lane | 50-52 |
| 16:08 | Western Michigan | Harry Willis tips it in | 50-54 |
| 15:55 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch buries a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Christopher Frisina | 53-54 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Frisina (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - Victor Bogan (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SF - Anthony Pietsch (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Ronald Dukes (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. C - Danny Steele (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Chris Long (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Herbert Lujan (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SF - Rolland Stickney (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Harry Willis (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - Brian Cloer (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:36 | Western Michigan | Ronald Dukes steals the ball from Brian Cloer | 53-54 |
| 15:23 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan throws a bad pass out of bounds | 53-54 |
| 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 | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Roger Barton (PG), Sadiki Banda (SG), Brian Hooten (SF), Brian Gatewood (PF), Ricardo Serrano (C) Chris Long, Herbert Lujan, Rolland Stickney, Harry Willis, Brian Cloer | |
| 15:02 | Western Michigan | Sadiki Banda hits a 3 pointer from the right wing | 53-57 |
| 14:43 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Crutchfield misses long on a jumpshot from the left wing | 53-57 |
| 14:41 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper hits the follow up shot | 55-57 |
| 14:27 | Western Michigan | Sammy Drew is called for the reach on Sadiki Banda - foul #2 on Sammy Drew, team foul #4 | 55-57 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Danny Steele (C) Martin Crutchfield | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Mike Sanches (SG), Brian Cloer (C) Roger Barton, Brian Gatewood | |
| 14:09 | Western Michigan | Brian Cloer buries a 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Sadiki Banda | 55-60 |
| 14:07 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper is hacked by Sadiki Banda in the backcourt - foul #3 on Sadiki Banda, team foul #4 | 55-60 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan (SG) Sammy Drew | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Loftis (PG), Harry Willis (PF) Sadiki Banda, Ricardo Serrano | |
| 13:49 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper scores on a 3 from the left corner set up by Victor Bogan | 58-60 |
| 13:27 | Western Michigan | Robert Loftis comes up short on the floater from just outside the lane | 58-60 |
| 13:26 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Steele pulls down the rebound | 58-60 |
| 13:21 | Northern Illinois University | Mike Sanches takes the ball from David Garrard | 58-60 |
| 13:17 | Western Michigan | Mike Sanches hits the finger roll | 58-62 |
| 13:09 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Steele banks in the layup on a great pass from Frances Cooper | 60-62 |
| 12:49 | Western Michigan | Mike Sanches knocks in the 3 pointer from the left wing | 60-65 |
| 12:45 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 60-65 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina (PG), Sammy Drew (SG), Anthony Pietsch (SF), Ronald Dukes (PF), Martin Crutchfield (C) Frances Cooper, Victor Bogan, Michael Wicks, David Garrard, Danny Steele | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Roger Barton (PG), Herbert Lujan (SG), Rolland Stickney (SF), Brian Gatewood (PF), Ricardo Serrano (C) Robert Loftis, Mike Sanches, Brian Hooten, Harry Willis, Brian Cloer | |
| 12:31 | Western Michigan | Brian Gatewood's pass is intercepted by Sammy Drew | 60-65 |
| 12:16 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Crutchfield misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 60-65 |
| 12:14 | Western Michigan | Rolland Stickney snags the defensive board | 60-65 |
| 11:56 | Western Michigan | Rolland Stickney throws a bad pass out of bounds | 60-65 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Sadiki Banda (SG), Brian Hooten (SF), Brian Cloer (C) Herbert Lujan, Brian Gatewood, Ricardo Serrano | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Frisina (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - Sammy Drew (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Anthony Pietsch (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Ronald Dukes (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. C - Martin Crutchfield (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Roger Barton (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Sadiki Banda (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Brian Hooten (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Rolland Stickney (fairly fresh) 2 pts. C - Brian Cloer (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:31 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 60-65 |
| 11:30 | Western Michigan | Rolland Stickney grabs the board | 60-65 |
| 11:11 | Western Michigan | Rolland Stickney is fouled on the floor by Ronald Dukes - foul #3 on Ronald Dukes, team foul #5 | 60-65 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan (SG), Jason Johnson (SF), Danny Steele (C) Sammy Drew, Anthony Pietsch, Martin Crutchfield | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Loftis (PG), Harry Willis (PF) Roger Barton, Rolland Stickney | |
| 11:02 | Western Michigan | Brian Hooten hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 60-65 |
| 11:00 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Steele gets the rebound | 60-65 |
| 10:49 | Northern Illinois University | Harry Willis is called for the reach on Christopher Frisina - foul #2 on Harry Willis, team foul #5 | 60-65 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (PG) Christopher Frisina | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Herbert Lujan (SG), Mike Sanches (SF), Ricardo Serrano (C) Robert Loftis, Brian Hooten, Brian Cloer | |
| 10:39 | Northern Illinois University | Mike Sanches steals it from Danny Steele | 60-65 |
| 10:21 | Western Michigan | Ricardo Serrano's pass is intercepted by Frances Cooper | 60-65 |
| 10:14 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Steele's fadeaway is rejected by Mike Sanches | 60-65 |
| 10:13 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Jason Johnson | 60-65 |
| 09:58 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Steele dunks the ball on a great pass from Frances Cooper | 62-65 |
| 09:41 | Western Michigan | Victor Bogan picks off the pass by Harry Willis | 62-65 |
| 09:36 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan jams it | 64-65 |
| 09:20 | Western Michigan | Mike Sanches's pass is intercepted by Jason Johnson | 64-65 |
| 09:18 | Northern Illinois University | Sadiki Banda is called for the reach on Frances Cooper in the backcourt - foul #4 on Sadiki Banda, team foul #6 | 64-65 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina (PG), Michael Wicks (SF), David Garrard (C) Frances Cooper, Jason Johnson, Danny Steele | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Roger Barton (PG), Chris Long (SG), Rolland Stickney (SF), Brian Gatewood (PF), Brian Cloer (C) Sadiki Banda, Herbert Lujan, Mike Sanches, Harry Willis, Ricardo Serrano | |
| 09:02 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard is open and scores on a jump hook in the lane | 66-65 |
| 08:54 | Western Michigan | Roger Barton's pass is intercepted by David Garrard | 66-65 |
| 08:41 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 66-65 |
| 08:40 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Rolland Stickney | 66-65 |
| 08:35 | Western Michigan | Roger Barton misses the easy layup but he's fouled by David Garrard - foul #2 on David Garrard, team foul #6 | 66-65 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew (SG), Anthony Pietsch (SF), Martin Crutchfield (C) Victor Bogan, Michael Wicks, Ronald Dukes | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Brian Hooten (SF) Brian Cloer | |
| 08:35 | Western Michigan | Roger Barton misses the 1st free throw | 66-65 |
| 08:35 | Western Michigan | Roger Barton misses the 2nd free throw | 66-65 |
| 08:35 | Western Michigan | Rolland Stickney pulls down the offensive rebound | 66-65 |
| 08:26 | Western Michigan | Brian Hooten misses the fadeaway jumper from the left side | 66-65 |
| 08:24 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch gets the rebound | 66-65 |
| 08:19 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina scores on a 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from Anthony Pietsch | 69-65 |
| 08:05 | Western Michigan | Brian Hooten can't connect on a turnaround in the paint | 69-65 |
| 08:03 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Crutchfield grabs the board | 69-65 |
| 07:58 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Crutchfield hits a runner from the left block set up by Christopher Frisina | 71-65 |
| 07:50 | Western Michigan | Chris Long misses short on a 3 from the left corner | 71-65 |
| 07:48 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch gets the rebound | 71-65 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Frisina (fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. SG - Sammy Drew (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Anthony Pietsch (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. PF - David Garrard (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl. C - Martin Crutchfield (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Roger Barton (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Chris Long (fairly fresh) 2 ast. SF - Brian Hooten (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Rolland Stickney (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Brian Gatewood (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:42 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch is called for traveling | 71-65 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (SG), Michael Wicks (C) Sammy Drew, David Garrard | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Loftis (PG), Herbert Lujan (SG), Brian Cloer (C) Roger Barton, Chris Long, Brian Gatewood | |
| 07:35 | Western Michigan | Christopher Frisina steps in front of the Herbert Lujan pass | 71-65 |
| 07:29 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch throws a bad pass out of bounds | 71-65 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Danny Steele (C) Martin Crutchfield | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ricardo Serrano (PF) Rolland Stickney | |
| 07:14 | Western Michigan | Herbert Lujan is hacked by Frances Cooper - foul #2 on Frances Cooper, team foul #7 | 71-65 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jason Johnson (SF) Anthony Pietsch | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Mike Sanches (SF) Brian Hooten | |
| 07:14 | Western Michigan | Herbert Lujan makes the 1st free throw | 71-66 |
| 07:14 | Western Michigan | Herbert Lujan makes the 2nd free throw | 71-67 |
| 07:01 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper is open and buries a 3 from the left corner | 74-67 |
| 06:42 | Western Michigan | Michael Wicks swats the short shot by Robert Loftis | 74-67 |
| 06:40 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Steele gets the rebound | 74-67 |
| 06:34 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt in the lane | 74-67 |
| 06:32 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Steele snags the offensive board | 74-67 |
| 06:25 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper loses the ball out of bounds | 74-67 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew (PG), Victor Bogan (SG), Ronald Dukes (PF), David Garrard (C) Christopher Frisina, Frances Cooper, Jason Johnson, Danny Steele | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Roger Barton (PG), Brian Hooten (SF), Harry Willis (PF) Robert Loftis, Mike Sanches, Ricardo Serrano | |
| 06:07 | Western Michigan | Brian Hooten scores on a jumper from the right block on a great pass from Roger Barton | 74-69 |
| 05:40 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 74-69 |
| 05:38 | Western Michigan | Herbert Lujan grabs the defensive rebound | 74-69 |
| 05:11 | Western Michigan | Michael Wicks picks off the pass by Harry Willis | 74-69 |
| 05:07 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew banks in the layup set up by Michael Wicks | 76-69 |
| 04:54 | Western Michigan | Harry Willis misses the easy layup | 76-69 |
| 04:53 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes pulls down the rebound | 76-69 |
| 04:37 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Cloer blocks the short jumper by Michael Wicks | 76-69 |
| 04:36 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes tips it in | 78-69 |
| 04:08 | Western Michigan | Harry Willis is fouled on the floor by Ronald Dukes - foul #4 on Ronald Dukes, team foul #8 | 78-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina (PG), Frances Cooper (SG), Anthony Pietsch (SF), Martin Crutchfield (PF), Danny Steele (C) Sammy Drew, Victor Bogan, Michael Wicks, Ronald Dukes, David Garrard | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Sadiki Banda (PG), Mike Sanches (SG), Rolland Stickney (SF), Brian Gatewood (C) Roger Barton, Herbert Lujan, Brian Hooten, Brian Cloer | |
| 04:08 | Western Michigan | Harry Willis misses the 1st free throw | 78-69 |
| 04:08 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Crutchfield gets the rebound | 78-69 |
| 03:48 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper misses badly on a fadeaway from the left side | 78-69 |
| 03:46 | Western Michigan | Rolland Stickney snags the defensive board | 78-69 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Frisina (fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Frances Cooper (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SF - Anthony Pietsch (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. PF - Martin Crutchfield (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Danny Steele (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Sadiki Banda (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. SG - Mike Sanches (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. SF - Rolland Stickney (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. PF - Harry Willis (tiring) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - Brian Gatewood (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 03:29 | Western Michigan | Mike Sanches can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away | 78-69 |
| 03:27 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch grabs the defensive rebound | 78-69 |
| 03:22 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina is whistled for a carry | 78-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Loftis (PG) Harry Willis | |
| 03:14 | Western Michigan | Brian Gatewood's fadeaway is rejected by Martin Crutchfield | 78-69 |
| 03:12 | Northern Illinois University | Danny Steele grabs the board | 78-69 |
| 03:08 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper misses long on a 3 from the left wing | 78-69 |
| 03:07 | Western Michigan | Rolland Stickney snags the defensive board | 78-69 |
| 02:53 | Western Michigan | Frances Cooper is called for the reach on Sadiki Banda - foul #3 on Frances Cooper, team foul #9 | 78-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes (PF) Martin Crutchfield | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Ricardo Serrano (PF), Brian Cloer (C) Mike Sanches, Brian Gatewood | |
| 02:53 | Western Michigan | Sadiki Banda makes the 1st free throw | 78-70 |
| 02:53 | Western Michigan | Sadiki Banda misses the 2nd free throw | 78-70 |
| 02:53 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Ronald Dukes | 78-70 |
| 02:41 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Danny Steele | 80-70 |
| 02:14 | Western Michigan | Robert Loftis double dribbles | 80-70 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan (SG), Jason Johnson (SF), David Garrard (C) Frances Cooper, Anthony Pietsch, Danny Steele | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Chris Long (SG), Brian Hooten (SF) Sadiki Banda, Brian Cloer | |
| 01:57 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 80-70 |
| 01:55 | Western Michigan | Rolland Stickney pulls down the rebound | 80-70 |
| 01:49 | Western Michigan | Robert Loftis is hacked by David Garrard - foul #3 on David Garrard, team foul #10 | 80-70 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (PG), Sammy Drew (SG), Martin Crutchfield (SF), Michael Wicks (C) Christopher Frisina, Victor Bogan, Jason Johnson, Ronald Dukes | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Sadiki Banda (SG), Mike Sanches (SF), Brian Gatewood (C) Chris Long, Brian Hooten, Ricardo Serrano | |
| 01:49 | Western Michigan | Robert Loftis makes the 1st free throw | 80-71 |
| 01:49 | Western Michigan | Robert Loftis makes the 2nd free throw | 80-72 |
| 01:47 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 80-72 |
| 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 | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Roger Barton (PG), Herbert Lujan (SG), Brian Hooten (SF), Harry Willis (PF), Brian Cloer (C) Robert Loftis, Sadiki Banda, Mike Sanches, Rolland Stickney, Brian Gatewood | |
| 01:27 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from the left block but he's fouled by Brian Cloer - foul #2 on Brian Cloer, team foul #7 | 80-72 |
| 01:27 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan makes the 1st free throw | 81-72 |
| 01:27 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan makes the 2nd free throw | 82-72 |
| 01:12 | Western Michigan | Brian Hooten misses the fadeaway jumper from the right side but he's fouled by Anthony Pietsch - foul #2 on Anthony Pietsch, team foul #11 | 82-72 |
| 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 | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Sadiki Banda (PG), Mike Sanches (SG), Rolland Stickney (PF), Brian Gatewood (C) Roger Barton, Herbert Lujan, Harry Willis, Brian Cloer | |
| 01:12 | Western Michigan | Brian Hooten makes the 1st free throw | 82-73 |
| 01:12 | Western Michigan | Brian Hooten makes the 2nd free throw | 82-74 |
| 01:09 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 82-74 |
| 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 | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Roger Barton (PG), Herbert Lujan (SG), Harry Willis (PF), Brian Cloer (C) Sadiki Banda, Mike Sanches, Rolland Stickney, Brian Gatewood | |
| 01:01 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes buries a 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Christopher Frisina | 85-74 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:54 | Western Michigan | Brian Hooten is hacked by Anthony Pietsch - foul #3 on Anthony Pietsch, team foul #12 | 85-74 |
| 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 | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Sadiki Banda (PG), Mike Sanches (SG), Rolland Stickney (PF), Brian Gatewood (C) Roger Barton, Herbert Lujan, Harry Willis, Brian Cloer | |
| 00:54 | Western Michigan | Brian Hooten makes the 1st free throw | 85-75 |
| 00:54 | Western Michigan | Brian Hooten makes the 2nd free throw | 85-76 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:53 | Northern Illinois University | Mike Sanches is called for the reach on Martin Crutchfield in the backcourt - foul #2 on Mike Sanches, team foul #8 | 85-76 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina (PG), Victor Bogan (SG), Ronald Dukes (PF), Danny Steele (C) Frances Cooper, Sammy Drew, David Garrard, Michael Wicks | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Roger Barton (PG), Herbert Lujan (SG), Harry Willis (PF), Brian Cloer (C) Sadiki Banda, Mike Sanches, Rolland Stickney, Brian Gatewood | |
| 00:53 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Crutchfield makes the 1st free throw | 86-76 |
| 00:53 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Crutchfield makes the 2nd free throw | 87-76 |
| 00:48 | Western Michigan | Brian Hooten is whistled for traveling | 87-76 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (PG), Sammy Drew (SG), David Garrard (PF), Michael Wicks (C) Christopher Frisina, Victor Bogan, Ronald Dukes, Danny Steele | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Robert Loftis (PG), Sadiki Banda (SG), Mike Sanches (SF), Rolland Stickney (PF), Brian Gatewood (C) Roger Barton, Herbert Lujan, Brian Hooten, Harry Willis, Brian Cloer | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:24 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks comes up short on the turnaround from close range but he's fouled by Rolland Stickney - foul #3 on Rolland Stickney, team foul #9 | 87-76 |
| 00:24 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks makes the 1st free throw | 88-76 |
| 00:24 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks makes the 2nd free throw | 89-76 |
| 00:18 | Western Michigan | Sadiki Banda misses long on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 89-76 |
| 00:16 | Western Michigan | Rolland Stickney gets the offensive rebound | 89-76 |
| 00:14 | Western Michigan | Rolland Stickney knocks in the jumper from the left wing | 89-78 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper runs out the clock | 89-78 |