| Lineup | South Alabama | PG - Jacob Storms (fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast. SG - Herbert Geyer (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Les Jackson (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Jerome Isabelle (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. C - Charlie Lindner (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Frisina (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - Victor Bogan (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Anthony Pietsch (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. PF - Ronald Dukes (fresh) 4 reb. C - Joseph Smith (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch inbounds the ball | 44-47 |
| Game Plan | South Alabama | South Alabama is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 19:39 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina's fadeaway is rejected by Charlie Lindner | 44-47 |
| 19:37 | South Alabama | Herbert Geyer snags the defensive board | 44-47 |
| 19:31 | South Alabama | Jacob Storms scores on a fadeaway from just outside the lane set up by Herbert Geyer | 46-47 |
| 19:27 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina is fouled in the backcourt by Herbert Geyer - foul #3 on Herbert Geyer, team foul #1 | 46-47 |
| Subs | South Alabama | Joe Singer (SG) Herbert Geyer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 19:10 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 46-47 |
| 19:09 | South Alabama | Jerome Isabelle pulls down the rebound | 46-47 |
| 19:05 | South Alabama | Jerome Isabelle drills a floater from just outside the lane | 48-47 |
| 18:59 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes clanks a fadeaway in the paint but he's fouled by Jerome Isabelle - foul #1 on Jerome Isabelle, team foul #2 | 48-47 |
| 18:59 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes makes the 1st free throw | 48-48 |
| 18:59 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes makes the 2nd free throw | 48-49 |
| 18:39 | South Alabama | Jerome Isabelle clanks a 3 pointer from straight away | 48-49 |
| 18:37 | South Alabama | Les Jackson grabs the offensive board | 48-49 |
| 18:19 | South Alabama | Les Jackson connects on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 51-49 |
| 17:55 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina misses long on a 3 from straight away | 51-49 |
| 17:54 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch tips it but misses | 51-49 |
| 17:52 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch gets the offensive rebound | 51-49 |
| 17:39 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith can't connect on an uncontested driving attempt in the paint | 51-49 |
| 17:38 | South Alabama | Les Jackson gets the rebound | 51-49 |
| 17:32 | South Alabama | Ronald Dukes is called for the reach on Charlie Lindner - foul #3 on Ronald Dukes, team foul #1 | 51-49 |
| Subs | South Alabama | Gerald Comer (SG), Joey Agosto (SF), Joseph Ridenour (PF), Gregory Ancheta (C) Joe Singer, Les Jackson, Jerome Isabelle, Charlie Lindner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (PG), Sammy Drew (SG), Michael Wicks (SF), David Garrard (PF), Mark Tate (C) Christopher Frisina, Victor Bogan, Anthony Pietsch, Ronald Dukes, Joseph Smith | |
| 17:24 | South Alabama | Mark Tate steals it from Jacob Storms | 51-49 |
| 17:18 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew misses badly on the uncontested fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 51-49 |
| 17:16 | South Alabama | Joey Agosto gets the rebound | 51-49 |
| 17:11 | South Alabama | Joey Agosto can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 51-49 |
| 17:10 | South Alabama | Gregory Ancheta can't tip it in | 51-49 |
| 17:09 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Sammy Drew | 51-49 |
| 17:02 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew's fadeaway is rejected by Joseph Ridenour | 51-49 |
| 17:01 | South Alabama | Joey Agosto grabs the defensive rebound | 51-49 |
| 16:56 | South Alabama | Jacob Storms can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 51-49 |
| 16:54 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks snags the defensive board | 51-49 |
| 16:48 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks misses the lay-in | 51-49 |
| 16:46 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks tips it back up and in | 51-51 |
| 16:40 | South Alabama | Jacob Storms can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Mark Tate - foul #2 on Mark Tate, team foul #2 | 51-51 |
| 16:40 | South Alabama | Jacob Storms makes the 1st free throw | 52-51 |
| 16:40 | South Alabama | Jacob Storms misses the 2nd free throw | 52-51 |
| 16:40 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Tate grabs the defensive rebound | 52-51 |
| 16:26 | Northern Illinois University | Gregory Ancheta swats the short shot by Mark Tate | 52-51 |
| 16:25 | South Alabama | Gerald Comer grabs the board | 52-51 |
| 16:19 | South Alabama | Joey Agosto misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 52-51 |
| 16:18 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard snags the defensive board | 52-51 |
| 16:16 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks is fouled in the backcourt by Joey Agosto - foul #2 on Joey Agosto, team foul #3 | 52-51 |
| Subs | South Alabama | Joe Singer (SG), Les Jackson (SF), Jerome Isabelle (PF), John Behan (C) Gerald Comer, Joey Agosto, Joseph Ridenour, Gregory Ancheta | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina (PG), Victor Bogan (SG) Frances Cooper, Sammy Drew | |
| 16:03 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan is by himself and knocks in the 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Christopher Frisina | 52-54 |
| 15:41 | South Alabama | Jacob Storms misses the 3pt shot from the left corner | 52-54 |
| 15:40 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina grabs the defensive rebound | 52-54 |
| Lineup | South Alabama | PG - Jacob Storms (tiring) 16 pts. 1 ast. SG - Joe Singer (fairly fresh) 3 pts. SF - Les Jackson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Jerome Isabelle (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - John Behan (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Frisina (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Victor Bogan (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Michael Wicks (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 5 reb. PF - David Garrard (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Mark Tate (fairly fresh) | |
| 15:37 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 52-54 |
| Subs | South Alabama | Herbert Geyer (PG), Curtis Johnson (SG) Jacob Storms, Joe Singer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jason Johnson (SF), Ronald Dukes (PF), Joseph Smith (C) Michael Wicks, David Garrard, Mark Tate | |
| 15:17 | South Alabama | Herbert Geyer is fouled on the floor by Christopher Frisina - foul #2 on Christopher Frisina, team foul #3 | 52-54 |
| Subs | South Alabama | Joey Agosto (SF) Les Jackson | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew (SF) Jason Johnson | |
| 15:05 | South Alabama | Christopher Frisina is called for the reach on Curtis Johnson - foul #3 on Christopher Frisina, team foul #4 | 52-54 |
| Subs | South Alabama | Joseph Ridenour (PF), Gregory Ancheta (C) Jerome Isabelle, John Behan | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (SG) Victor Bogan | |
| 14:55 | South Alabama | Curtis Johnson misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 52-54 |
| 14:54 | South Alabama | Joey Agosto gets the offensive rebound | 52-54 |
| 14:41 | South Alabama | Gregory Ancheta is called for the offensive foul - foul #1 on Gregory Ancheta, team foul #4 | 52-54 |
| Subs | South Alabama | Charlie Lindner (C) Gregory Ancheta | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch (SF) Christopher Frisina | |
| 14:20 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew misses badly on a 3 from the right wing | 52-54 |
| 14:19 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch tips it in | 52-56 |
| 14:05 | South Alabama | Curtis Johnson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 52-56 |
| Subs | South Alabama | Gerald Comer (SG), Les Jackson (SF), Gregory Ancheta (PF) Curtis Johnson, Joey Agosto, Joseph Ridenour | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan (SG), David Garrard (PF), Michael Wicks (C) Sammy Drew, Ronald Dukes, Joseph Smith | |
| 13:47 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks connects on the fadeaway in the paint on a nice dish by Frances Cooper | 52-58 |
| 13:26 | South Alabama | Les Jackson hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 52-58 |
| 13:24 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Anthony Pietsch | 52-58 |
| 13:20 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right side | 52-58 |
| 13:19 | South Alabama | Charlie Lindner snags the defensive board | 52-58 |
| 13:15 | South Alabama | Victor Bogan steals the ball from Herbert Geyer | 52-58 |
| 13:07 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks knocks in the floater in the paint set up by Victor Bogan | 52-60 |
| 12:50 | South Alabama | Charlie Lindner is whistled for traveling | 52-60 |
| Subs | South Alabama | Jacob Storms (PG), Curtis Johnson (SG), Joe Singer (SF), Jerome Isabelle (PF), John Behan (C) Herbert Geyer, Gerald Comer, Les Jackson, Gregory Ancheta, Charlie Lindner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina (PG), Jason Johnson (SF), Ronald Dukes (PF), Mark Tate (C) Frances Cooper, Anthony Pietsch, David Garrard, Michael Wicks | |
| 12:34 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan is alone and drills a jumper from the free throw line set up by Christopher Frisina | 52-62 |
| 12:24 | South Alabama | Jacob Storms comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 52-62 |
| 12:23 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes gets the rebound | 52-62 |
| 12:03 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes hits the finger roll set up by Christopher Frisina | 52-64 |
| 11:40 | South Alabama | Ronald Dukes steals the ball from Jerome Isabelle | 52-64 |
| Lineup | South Alabama | PG - Jacob Storms (tiring) 16 pts. 1 ast. SG - Curtis Johnson (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Joe Singer (fairly fresh) 3 pts. PF - Jerome Isabelle (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - John Behan (fairly fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Frisina (fresh) 8 pts. 5 ast. 3 pf. SG - Victor Bogan (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Jason Johnson (fresh) PF - Ronald Dukes (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Mark Tate (fresh) | |
| 11:15 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina hits the front of the rim on the wide open 3 from the left corner | 52-64 |
| 11:14 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Tate tips it back up and in | 52-66 |
| 10:59 | South Alabama | Jerome Isabelle travels with the ball | 52-66 |
| Subs | South Alabama | Herbert Geyer (PG), Gerald Comer (SG), Joey Agosto (SF), Joseph Ridenour (PF), Charlie Lindner (C) Jacob Storms, Curtis Johnson, Joe Singer, Jerome Isabelle, John Behan | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (SG), Michael Wicks (SF), Patrick Harvey (PF), David Garrard (C) Victor Bogan, Jason Johnson, Ronald Dukes, Mark Tate | |
| 10:44 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Harvey blows the layup but he's fouled by Joseph Ridenour - foul #2 on Joseph Ridenour, team foul #5 | 52-66 |
| Subs | South Alabama | Gregory Ancheta (PF) Herbert Geyer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew (SG), Joseph Smith (C) Christopher Frisina, David Garrard | |
| 10:44 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Harvey makes the 1st free throw | 52-67 |
| 10:44 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Harvey makes the 2nd free throw | 52-68 |
| 10:35 | South Alabama | Joey Agosto misses the jump hook from the baseline | 52-68 |
| 10:33 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Michael Wicks | 52-68 |
| 10:31 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper is fouled in the backcourt by Gerald Comer - foul #1 on Gerald Comer, team foul #6 | 52-68 |
| Subs | South Alabama | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch (SF), David Garrard (PF) Michael Wicks, Patrick Harvey | |
| 10:20 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard misses the dunk but he's hacked by Gregory Ancheta - foul #2 on Gregory Ancheta, team foul #7 | 52-68 |
| 10:20 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard makes the 1st free throw | 52-69 |
| 10:20 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard misses the 2nd free throw | 52-69 |
| 10:20 | South Alabama | Charlie Lindner snags the defensive board | 52-69 |
| Game Plan | South Alabama | South Alabama is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 09:58 | South Alabama | Charlie Lindner misses long on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 52-69 |
| 09:57 | South Alabama | Joey Agosto grabs the offensive rebound | 52-69 |
| 09:38 | South Alabama | Charlie Lindner scores on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 55-69 |
| 09:28 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith double dribbles | 55-69 |
| Subs | South Alabama | Herbert Geyer (PG), Curtis Johnson (SG), Les Jackson (SF), Jerome Isabelle (PF) Joseph Ridenour, Gerald Comer, Joey Agosto, Gregory Ancheta | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina (PG), Michael Wicks (SF), Patrick Harvey (PF) Frances Cooper, Anthony Pietsch, Joseph Smith | |
| Game Plan | South Alabama | South Alabama is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 09:13 | South Alabama | Jerome Isabelle can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 55-69 |
| 09:12 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks snags the defensive board | 55-69 |
| 09:06 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard misses short on a floater from close range | 55-69 |
| 09:04 | South Alabama | Jerome Isabelle grabs the defensive rebound | 55-69 |
| 09:00 | South Alabama | Michael Wicks steps in front of the Herbert Geyer pass | 55-69 |
| 08:48 | Northern Illinois University | Charlie Lindner steals it from David Garrard | 55-69 |
| 08:44 | South Alabama | Curtis Johnson buries a shot from the right side on a nice dish by Herbert Geyer | 57-69 |
| 08:34 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew is alone and drills a jumper from the right side | 57-71 |
| 08:27 | South Alabama | Jerome Isabelle comes up short on the jumper from close range | 57-71 |
| 08:25 | South Alabama | The offensive rebound goes to Charlie Lindner | 57-71 |
| 08:20 | South Alabama | Les Jackson misses short on a 3 from the left corner | 57-71 |
| 08:18 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Harvey gets the rebound | 57-71 |
| 08:04 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Harvey misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 57-71 |
| 08:02 | South Alabama | Les Jackson grabs the board | 57-71 |
| 07:49 | South Alabama | Les Jackson drills a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 60-71 |
| 07:47 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks is hacked by Herbert Geyer in the backcourt - foul #4 on Herbert Geyer, team foul #8 | 60-71 |
| Subs | South Alabama | Joe Singer (PG), Gerald Comer (SG), Joey Agosto (SF), Joseph Ridenour (PF), John Behan (C) Herbert Geyer, Curtis Johnson, Les Jackson, Jerome Isabelle, Charlie Lindner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (PG), Victor Bogan (SG), Anthony Pietsch (SF), Ronald Dukes (PF) Christopher Frisina, Sammy Drew, Patrick Harvey, David Garrard | |
| 07:47 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks misses the 1st free throw | 60-71 |
| 07:47 | South Alabama | The rebound goes to Joseph Ridenour | 60-71 |
| 07:36 | South Alabama | Gerald Comer's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 60-71 |
| Subs | South Alabama | Gregory Ancheta (PF) Gerald Comer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith (C) Michael Wicks | |
| Lineup | South Alabama | PG - Joseph Ridenour (fresh) SG - Joe Singer (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Joey Agosto (fresh) 4 reb. PF - Gregory Ancheta (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - John Behan (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Frances Cooper (fresh) 1 pts. 5 ast. SG - Victor Bogan (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Anthony Pietsch (fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb. PF - Ronald Dukes (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Joseph Smith (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:17 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith knocks in the jump hook in the lane on a great pass from Victor Bogan | 60-73 |
| 06:51 | South Alabama | Gregory Ancheta loses the dribble to Anthony Pietsch | 60-73 |
| 06:42 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith throws it down set up by Ronald Dukes | 60-75 |
| Game Plan | South Alabama | South Alabama is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 06:29 | South Alabama | Joey Agosto's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 60-75 |
| Subs | South Alabama | Jacob Storms (PG), Gerald Comer (SG), Herbert Geyer (SF), Charlie Lindner (C) Joe Singer, Joey Agosto, Gregory Ancheta, John Behan | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina (PG), Michael Wicks (SF), Mark Tate (C) Frances Cooper, Anthony Pietsch, Joseph Smith | |
| 06:27 | Northern Illinois University | Herbert Geyer takes the ball from Christopher Frisina in the backcourt | 60-75 |
| 06:22 | South Alabama | Gerald Comer misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 60-75 |
| 06:20 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Tate snags the defensive board | 60-75 |
| 06:05 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes slams it home on a great pass from Victor Bogan | 60-77 |
| 06:01 | South Alabama | Jacob Storms misses short on a 3 from the right wing | 60-77 |
| 06:00 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina gets the rebound | 60-77 |
| 05:56 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina buries a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Michael Wicks | 60-80 |
| 05:48 | South Alabama | Jacob Storms's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 60-80 |
| Subs | South Alabama | Jerome Isabelle (PF) Joseph Ridenour | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (SG), Patrick Harvey (PF) Victor Bogan, Ronald Dukes | |
| 05:30 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Harvey is alone and drills a jumper from the baseline on a great pass from Frances Cooper | 60-82 |
| 05:12 | South Alabama | Jacob Storms misses long on a shot from the right wing | 60-82 |
| 05:11 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Mark Tate | 60-82 |
| 05:09 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper loses the dribble to Jacob Storms in the backcourt | 60-82 |
| 05:04 | South Alabama | Jacob Storms hits a jumpshot from the left side set up by Gerald Comer | 62-82 |
| 05:02 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 62-82 |
| Subs | South Alabama | Curtis Johnson (SG), Les Jackson (SF) Gerald Comer, Herbert Geyer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jason Johnson (SF), David Garrard (C) Michael Wicks, Mark Tate | |
| 04:47 | South Alabama | Jacob Storms misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 62-82 |
| 04:46 | South Alabama | Jerome Isabelle tips it back up and in | 64-82 |
| 04:36 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard misses short on a runner from the left block | 64-82 |
| 04:34 | South Alabama | Jerome Isabelle grabs the defensive rebound | 64-82 |
| 04:21 | South Alabama | Charlie Lindner's pass is intercepted by David Garrard | 64-82 |
| 03:58 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away | 64-82 |
| 03:57 | South Alabama | Les Jackson gets the rebound | 64-82 |
| 03:51 | South Alabama | Charlie Lindner knocks in the turnaround from the left block set up by Curtis Johnson | 66-82 |
| 03:51 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 66-82 |
| Subs | South Alabama | Herbert Geyer (PG), Joe Singer (SG), Joey Agosto (SF), Joseph Ridenour (PF), Gregory Ancheta (C) Jacob Storms, Curtis Johnson, Les Jackson, Jerome Isabelle, Charlie Lindner | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan (SG), Anthony Pietsch (SF), Ronald Dukes (PF), Joseph Smith (C) Frances Cooper, Jason Johnson, Patrick Harvey, David Garrard | |
| Game Plan | South Alabama | South Alabama is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:49 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 66-82 |
| 03:34 | South Alabama | Joe Singer can't connect on a 3 pointer from straight away | 66-82 |
| 03:33 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Anthony Pietsch | 66-82 |
| Lineup | South Alabama | PG - Herbert Geyer (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 4 pf. SG - Joe Singer (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Joey Agosto (fresh) 4 reb. PF - Joseph Ridenour (fresh) C - Gregory Ancheta (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Frisina (fresh) 11 pts. 5 ast. 3 pf. SG - Victor Bogan (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Anthony Pietsch (fresh) 8 pts. 9 reb. PF - Ronald Dukes (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Joseph Smith (fresh) 13 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 03:28 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina is alone and drills a fadeaway from the right wing on a great pass from Anthony Pietsch | 66-84 |
| 03:22 | South Alabama | Joey Agosto is hacked by Anthony Pietsch - foul #1 on Anthony Pietsch, team foul #5 | 66-84 |
| 03:06 | South Alabama | Joey Agosto misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 66-84 |
| 03:05 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith grabs the defensive rebound | 66-84 |
| 03:01 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina is fouled in the backcourt by Gregory Ancheta - foul #3 on Gregory Ancheta, team foul #9 | 66-84 |
| Subs | South Alabama | Gerald Comer (SG), John Behan (C) Herbert Geyer, Joseph Ridenour | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (SG), Michael Wicks (SF), David Garrard (PF), Mark Tate (C) Victor Bogan, Anthony Pietsch, Ronald Dukes, Joseph Smith | |
| 03:01 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina makes the 1st free throw | 66-85 |
| 03:01 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina makes the 2nd free throw | 66-86 |
| 02:52 | South Alabama | Joe Singer throws a bad pass out of bounds | 66-86 |
| Subs | South Alabama | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew (SG) Christopher Frisina | |
| 02:30 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Tate is fouled on the floor by Gerald Comer - foul #2 on Gerald Comer, team foul #10 | 66-86 |
| Subs | South Alabama | Herbert Geyer (PG), Joseph Ridenour (PF) Joe Singer, Gregory Ancheta | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 02:30 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Tate misses the 1st free throw | 66-86 |
| 02:30 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Tate makes the 2nd free throw | 66-87 |
| 02:16 | South Alabama | Joseph Ridenour drills a shot from the right side on a nice dish by Herbert Geyer and he's hacked by Sammy Drew - foul #2 on Sammy Drew, team foul #6 | 68-87 |
| 02:16 | South Alabama | Joseph Ridenour makes the free throw | 69-87 |
| 01:54 | Northern Illinois University | John Behan is called for the reach on Sammy Drew - foul #1 on John Behan, team foul #11 | 69-87 |
| Subs | South Alabama | Joe Singer (SG), Gregory Ancheta (C) Gerald Comer, John Behan | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 01:54 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew makes the 1st free throw | 69-88 |
| 01:54 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew misses the 2nd free throw | 69-88 |
| 01:54 | South Alabama | Joe Singer gets the rebound | 69-88 |
| 01:33 | South Alabama | Joe Singer misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away | 69-88 |
| 01:32 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Tate snags the defensive board | 69-88 |
| 01:20 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks misses short on a fadeaway near the basket | 69-88 |
| 01:18 | South Alabama | Joey Agosto pulls down the rebound | 69-88 |
| 01:13 | South Alabama | Joe Singer hits a 3pt shot from the right corner | 72-88 |
| 00:55 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew's pass is intercepted by Joseph Ridenour | 72-88 |
| Game Plan | South Alabama | South Alabama is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:50 | South Alabama | Gregory Ancheta misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 72-88 |
| 00:48 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew grabs the board | 72-88 |
| Game Plan | South Alabama | South Alabama is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:43 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper scores on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing set up by David Garrard | 72-90 |
| 00:39 | South Alabama | Herbert Geyer knocks in the 3pt shot from the right corner | 75-90 |
| 00:37 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew is fouled in the backcourt by Joseph Ridenour - foul #3 on Joseph Ridenour, team foul #12 | 75-90 |
| 00:37 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew makes the 1st free throw | 75-91 |
| 00:37 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew misses the 2nd free throw | 75-91 |
| 00:37 | South Alabama | Joe Singer gets the rebound | 75-91 |
| 00:31 | South Alabama | Gregory Ancheta hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from close range but he's hacked by Frances Cooper - foul #3 on Frances Cooper, team foul #7 | 75-91 |
| 00:31 | South Alabama | Gregory Ancheta makes the 1st free throw | 76-91 |
| 00:31 | South Alabama | Gregory Ancheta misses the 2nd free throw | 76-91 |
| 00:31 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard grabs the board | 76-91 |
| 00:29 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard's pass is intercepted by Gregory Ancheta in the backcourt | 76-91 |
| 00:27 | South Alabama | Joseph Ridenour is fouled on the floor by Mark Tate - foul #3 on Mark Tate, team foul #8 | 76-91 |
| 00:27 | South Alabama | Joseph Ridenour misses the 1st free throw | 76-91 |
| 00:27 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Tate pulls down the rebound | 76-91 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper runs out the clock | 76-91 |