| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Chase Dalessio (fresh) 4 ast. SG - Shilin Chu (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jake McKamey (fresh) PF - Michael Reid (fresh) 4 pts. C - John Kovar (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Adam Darling (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Adolph Myles (fresh) 6 pts. SF - John Carson (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. PF - Stanley Baskin (fresh) C - William Yoakum (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Western Michigan | John Carson inbounds the ball | 35-31 |
| 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 (-2) | |
| 19:48 | Western Michigan | John Carson comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 35-31 |
| 19:47 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Reid pulls down the rebound | 35-31 |
| 19:42 | Northern Illinois University | Shilin Chu misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 35-31 |
| 19:41 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Reid tips it home | 37-31 |
| 19:23 | Western Michigan | John Kovar takes the ball from William Yoakum | 37-31 |
| 19:07 | Northern Illinois University | Shilin Chu buries a 3pt jumper from straight away | 40-31 |
| 18:52 | Western Michigan | John Kovar is called for the reach on Adam Darling - foul #1 on John Kovar, team foul #1 | 40-31 |
| 18:41 | Western Michigan | Adolph Myles misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away | 40-31 |
| 18:40 | Northern Illinois University | John Kovar pulls down the rebound | 40-31 |
| 18:38 | Northern Illinois University | Adolph Myles picks off the pass by Shilin Chu in the backcourt | 40-31 |
| 18:36 | Western Michigan | John Carson lays it up and in on a great pass from Adolph Myles | 40-33 |
| 18:23 | Northern Illinois University | Chase Dalessio connects on the open floater from the left side on a nice dish by Shilin Chu | 42-33 |
| 18:05 | Western Michigan | William Yoakum hits the finger roll on a nice dish by John Carson | 42-35 |
| 17:44 | Northern Illinois University | Shilin Chu clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner | 42-35 |
| 17:43 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Reid grabs the offensive rebound | 42-35 |
| 17:27 | Northern Illinois University | John Kovar is open and lays it up and in on a great pass from Chase Dalessio | 44-35 |
| 17:03 | Western Michigan | Adolph Myles can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 44-35 |
| 17:01 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Reid pulls down the rebound | 44-35 |
| 16:56 | Northern Illinois University | Shilin Chu makes the shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Jake McKamey | 46-35 |
| 16:42 | Western Michigan | William Yoakum misses long on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 46-35 |
| 16:41 | Northern Illinois University | John Kovar grabs the defensive rebound | 46-35 |
| 16:36 | Northern Illinois University | Chase Dalessio makes the 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Shilin Chu | 49-35 |
| 16:18 | Western Michigan | John Carson hits the front of the rim on the floater from close range | 49-35 |
| 16:17 | Western Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Stanley Baskin | 49-35 |
| 16:07 | Western Michigan | John Carson misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing but he's fouled by Jake McKamey - foul #3 on Jake McKamey, team foul #2 | 49-35 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Rance Banda (PG), Lyle Holloway (SG), Robert Washington (SF), David Clark (PF), Timothy Harris (C) Chase Dalessio, Shilin Chu, Jake McKamey, Michael Reid, John Kovar | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Peter Kushner (PG), Dante Crow (SG), Harris Boudreaux (PF), Joe Durkin (C) Adam Darling, Adolph Myles, Stanley Baskin, William Yoakum | |
| 16:07 | Western Michigan | John Carson makes the 1st free throw | 49-36 |
| 16:07 | Western Michigan | John Carson misses the 2nd free throw | 49-36 |
| 16:07 | Northern Illinois University | David Clark grabs the defensive rebound | 49-36 |
| 15:55 | Northern Illinois University | Lyle Holloway can't connect on an uncontested fadeaway from just outside the lane | 49-36 |
| 15:54 | Western Michigan | John Carson gets the rebound | 49-36 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Rance Banda (fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast. SG - Lyle Holloway (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Robert Washington (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - David Clark (fresh) 7 pts. 8 reb. C - Timothy Harris (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Peter Kushner (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Dante Crow (fresh) 5 pts. SF - John Carson (tiring) 5 pts. 7 reb. PF - Harris Boudreaux (fresh) 6 pts. C - Joe Durkin (fresh) 2 stl. | |
| 15:43 | Western Michigan | Peter Kushner hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner | 49-36 |
| 15:41 | Western Michigan | Harris Boudreaux misses the tip | 49-36 |
| 15:40 | Western Michigan | Joe Durkin snags the offensive board | 49-36 |
| 15:18 | Western Michigan | John Carson misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 49-36 |
| 15:16 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Washington grabs the board | 49-36 |
| 15:10 | Northern Illinois University | David Clark blows the layup but he's hacked by Joe Durkin - foul #2 on Joe Durkin, team foul #1 | 49-36 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Calvin Keeler (SG), Peter Eckles (SF) Dante Crow, John Carson | |
| 15:10 | Northern Illinois University | David Clark misses the 1st free throw | 49-36 |
| 15:10 | Northern Illinois University | David Clark misses the 2nd free throw | 49-36 |
| 15:10 | Western Michigan | Harris Boudreaux grabs the defensive rebound | 49-36 |
| 14:55 | Western Michigan | Joe Durkin clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 49-36 |
| 14:54 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Timothy Harris | 49-36 |
| 14:49 | Northern Illinois University | Rance Banda hits a 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by Robert Washington | 52-36 |
| 14:35 | Western Michigan | Calvin Keeler can't connect on a 3 from the right wing | 52-36 |
| 14:33 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Washington grabs the board | 52-36 |
| 14:28 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Durkin blocks the short jumper by Lyle Holloway | 52-36 |
| 14:26 | Western Michigan | Peter Kushner gets the rebound | 52-36 |
| 14:14 | Western Michigan | Peter Eckles makes the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 52-39 |
| 14:03 | Northern Illinois University | Rance Banda knocks in the jumper from just outside the lane | 54-39 |
| 13:44 | Western Michigan | Joe Durkin knocks in the jump hook from the baseline on a nice dish by Peter Kushner and he's fouled by Timothy Harris - foul #1 on Timothy Harris, team foul #3 | 54-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Chase Dalessio (PG), Shilin Chu (SG), Jake McKamey (SF), Michael Reid (PF), Craig Jones (C) Rance Banda, Lyle Holloway, Robert Washington, David Clark, Timothy Harris | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Adam Darling (PG), Dante Crow (SG), Brian Chowansky (C) Peter Kushner, Calvin Keeler, Harris Boudreaux | |
| 13:44 | Western Michigan | Joe Durkin makes the free throw | 54-42 |
| 13:21 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Reid's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 54-42 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Stanley Baskin (PF) Joe Durkin | |
| 12:59 | Western Michigan | Stanley Baskin buries a 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Adam Darling | 54-45 |
| 12:38 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Jones misses badly on a runner in the lane | 54-45 |
| 12:36 | Northern Illinois University | Jake McKamey tips it but misses | 54-45 |
| 12:34 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Stanley Baskin | 54-45 |
| 12:18 | Western Michigan | Brian Chowansky knocks in the fadeaway in the lane on a great pass from Adam Darling | 54-47 |
| 11:59 | Northern Illinois University | Chase Dalessio knocks in the 3 from straight away set up by Craig Jones | 57-47 |
| 11:41 | Western Michigan | Adam Darling comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away | 57-47 |
| 11:40 | Northern Illinois University | Shilin Chu grabs the board | 57-47 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Chase Dalessio (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 ast. SG - Shilin Chu (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast. SF - Jake McKamey (fairly fresh) 3 pf. PF - Michael Reid (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Craig Jones (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Adam Darling (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Dante Crow (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SF - Peter Eckles (tiring) 3 pts. PF - Stanley Baskin (tiring) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Brian Chowansky (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:19 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Reid misses badly on a jumper near the basket but the foul's on Stanley Baskin - foul #1 on Stanley Baskin, team foul #2 | 57-47 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Rance Banda (PG), Lyle Holloway (SG), Robert Washington (SF), David Clark (C) Chase Dalessio, Shilin Chu, Jake McKamey, Craig Jones | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Peter Kushner (PG), Calvin Keeler (SG), Adolph Myles (SF), Harris Boudreaux (PF), William Yoakum (C) Adam Darling, Dante Crow, Peter Eckles, Stanley Baskin, Brian Chowansky | |
| 11:19 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Reid misses the 1st free throw | 57-47 |
| 11:19 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Reid misses the 2nd free throw | 57-47 |
| 11:19 | Western Michigan | Harris Boudreaux pulls down the rebound | 57-47 |
| 10:57 | Western Michigan | William Yoakum throws a bad pass out of bounds | 57-47 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Timothy Harris (C) Michael Reid | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 10:37 | Northern Illinois University | David Clark can't connect on a shot in the paint | 57-47 |
| 10:35 | Western Michigan | Peter Kushner grabs the board | 57-47 |
| 10:25 | Western Michigan | Harris Boudreaux's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 57-47 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Kovar (C) Timothy Harris | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 10:04 | Northern Illinois University | Lyle Holloway comes up short on the runner in the lane | 57-47 |
| 10:02 | Western Michigan | Adolph Myles grabs the board | 57-47 |
| 09:47 | Western Michigan | Peter Kushner's fadeaway is rejected by Robert Washington | 57-47 |
| 09:46 | Western Michigan | Harris Boudreaux tips it home | 57-49 |
| 09:21 | Northern Illinois University | John Kovar hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from the baseline | 57-49 |
| 09:20 | Western Michigan | Peter Kushner grabs the defensive rebound | 57-49 |
| 09:14 | Western Michigan | Lyle Holloway takes the ball from Harris Boudreaux | 57-49 |
| 08:53 | Northern Illinois University | John Kovar scores on a fadeaway from the free throw line on a nice dish by Rance Banda | 59-49 |
| 08:36 | Western Michigan | Adolph Myles is whistled for a carry | 59-49 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Chase Dalessio (PG), Shilin Chu (SG), Jake McKamey (SF), Timothy Harris (PF), Craig Jones (C) Rance Banda, Lyle Holloway, Robert Washington, David Clark, John Kovar | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Adam Darling (PG), Dante Crow (SG), John Carson (SF), Joe Durkin (PF), Brian Chowansky (C) Peter Kushner, Calvin Keeler, Adolph Myles, Harris Boudreaux, William Yoakum | |
| 08:34 | Northern Illinois University | Jake McKamey is called for a charge in the backcourt - foul #4 on Jake McKamey, team foul #4 | 59-49 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Reid (PF) Jake McKamey | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 08:20 | Western Michigan | John Carson clanks a shot near the basket but he's hacked by Shilin Chu - foul #2 on Shilin Chu, team foul #5 | 59-49 |
| 08:20 | Western Michigan | John Carson makes the 1st free throw | 59-50 |
| 08:20 | Western Michigan | John Carson makes the 2nd free throw | 59-51 |
| 08:05 | Northern Illinois University | Timothy Harris hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 59-51 |
| 08:03 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Reid tips it back up and in | 61-51 |
| 07:52 | Western Michigan | Chase Dalessio takes the ball from Joe Durkin | 61-51 |
| 07:48 | Northern Illinois University | Chase Dalessio throws it down | 63-51 |
| 07:34 | Western Michigan | Craig Jones steals it from John Carson | 63-51 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Chase Dalessio (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 5 ast. SG - Shilin Chu (fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast. SF - Timothy Harris (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Michael Reid (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. C - Craig Jones (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Adam Darling (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Dante Crow (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SF - John Carson (fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. PF - Joe Durkin (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. C - Brian Chowansky (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:31 | Northern Illinois University | John Carson takes the ball from Chase Dalessio in the backcourt | 63-51 |
| 07:16 | Western Michigan | Brian Chowansky misses long on a jumpshot from the free throw line but he's hacked by Craig Jones - foul #1 on Craig Jones, team foul #6 | 63-51 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jake McKamey (SF) Michael Reid | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Calvin Keeler (SG), Stanley Baskin (PF) Dante Crow, Joe Durkin | |
| 07:16 | Western Michigan | Brian Chowansky misses the 1st free throw | 63-51 |
| 07:16 | Western Michigan | Brian Chowansky makes the 2nd free throw | 63-52 |
| 07:13 | Northern Illinois University | Jake McKamey is hacked by Stanley Baskin in the backcourt - foul #2 on Stanley Baskin, team foul #3 | 63-52 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Peter Eckles (SF), William Yoakum (C) John Carson, Brian Chowansky | |
| 06:51 | Northern Illinois University | Timothy Harris misses the easy open layup | 63-52 |
| 06:50 | Western Michigan | Stanley Baskin grabs the defensive rebound | 63-52 |
| 06:24 | Western Michigan | Stanley Baskin comes up short on the floater from the left wing | 63-52 |
| 06:23 | Western Michigan | Stanley Baskin tips it in | 63-54 |
| 06:20 | Northern Illinois University | Adam Darling steps in front of the Chase Dalessio pass in the backcourt | 63-54 |
| 06:09 | Western Michigan | Stanley Baskin connects on the jumper from the right side set up by William Yoakum | 63-56 |
| 06:07 | Northern Illinois University | Jake McKamey travels in the backcourt | 63-56 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Rance Banda (PG), Lyle Holloway (SG), David Clark (PF), John Kovar (C) Chase Dalessio, Shilin Chu, Timothy Harris, Craig Jones | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Carson (SF), Harris Boudreaux (PF), Joe Durkin (C) Peter Eckles, Stanley Baskin, William Yoakum | |
| 05:51 | Western Michigan | John Carson lays it in on a great pass from Adam Darling | 63-58 |
| 05:32 | Northern Illinois University | Rance Banda hits a 3pt attempt from straight away | 66-58 |
| 05:15 | Western Michigan | Harris Boudreaux can't connect on a jump hook from the left block but the foul's on David Clark - foul #2 on David Clark, team foul #7 | 66-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Washington (SF), Michael Reid (PF) Jake McKamey, John Kovar | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Peter Kushner (PG), Adolph Myles (SG), Brian Chowansky (C) Adam Darling, Calvin Keeler, Joe Durkin | |
| 05:15 | Western Michigan | Harris Boudreaux makes the 1st free throw | 66-59 |
| 05:15 | Western Michigan | Harris Boudreaux misses the 2nd free throw | 66-59 |
| 05:15 | Northern Illinois University | David Clark pulls down the rebound | 66-59 |
| 05:02 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Washington is whistled for a charge - foul #1 on Robert Washington, team foul #8 | 66-59 |
| 04:45 | Western Michigan | Adolph Myles hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 66-59 |
| 04:43 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Robert Washington | 66-59 |
| 04:39 | Northern Illinois University | David Clark jams it on a nice dish by Lyle Holloway | 68-59 |
| 04:17 | Western Michigan | Peter Kushner connects on the 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by John Carson | 68-62 |
| 04:11 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Washington hits a floater from the free throw line set up by Rance Banda and the foul's on John Carson - foul #1 on John Carson, team foul #4 | 70-62 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Chase Dalessio (PG), Shilin Chu (SG), Timothy Harris (PF), Craig Jones (C) Rance Banda, Lyle Holloway, Michael Reid, David Clark | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Adam Darling (PG), Dante Crow (SG), Peter Eckles (SF), Stanley Baskin (PF), William Yoakum (C) Peter Kushner, Adolph Myles, John Carson, Harris Boudreaux, Brian Chowansky | |
| 04:11 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Washington makes the free throw | 71-62 |
| 03:51 | Western Michigan | Peter Eckles knocks in the 3 pointer from the right wing | 71-65 |
| 03:29 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Jones misses badly on a jumper from the right side but he's fouled by Stanley Baskin - foul #3 on Stanley Baskin, team foul #5 | 71-65 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jake McKamey (SF) Robert Washington | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joe Durkin (C) William Yoakum | |
| 03:29 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Jones misses the 1st free throw | 71-65 |
| 03:29 | Northern Illinois University | Craig Jones makes the 2nd free throw | 72-65 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Chase Dalessio (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 5 ast. SG - Shilin Chu (fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast. SF - Jake McKamey (fresh) 4 pf. PF - Timothy Harris (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Craig Jones (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Adam Darling (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. SG - Dante Crow (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Peter Eckles (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Stanley Baskin (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. C - Joe Durkin (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 03:12 | Western Michigan | Dante Crow hits a fadeaway jumper from the right side on a great pass from Adam Darling | 72-67 |
| 02:53 | Northern Illinois University | Shilin Chu hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right side | 72-67 |
| 02:51 | Northern Illinois University | Jake McKamey gets the offensive rebound | 72-67 |
| 02:51 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 72-67 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Rance Banda (PG), Michael Reid (PF), John Kovar (C) Chase Dalessio, Timothy Harris, Craig Jones | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Peter Kushner (PG), Adolph Myles (SG), John Carson (SF), Harris Boudreaux (C) Adam Darling, Dante Crow, Peter Eckles, Joe Durkin | |
| 02:42 | Northern Illinois University | Rance Banda is hacked by Harris Boudreaux - foul #2 on Harris Boudreaux, team foul #6 | 72-67 |
| 02:28 | Northern Illinois University | Jake McKamey loses the ball out of bounds | 72-67 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joe Durkin (C) Stanley Baskin | |
| 02:26 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 72-67 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Adam Darling (PG), Calvin Keeler (SG), Stanley Baskin (PF), William Yoakum (C) Peter Kushner, Adolph Myles, Harris Boudreaux, Joe Durkin | |
| 02:11 | Western Michigan | Stanley Baskin blows the dunk but the foul's on Jake McKamey - foul #5 on Jake McKamey, team foul #9 | 72-67 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Washington (SF) Jake McKamey | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 02:11 | Western Michigan | Stanley Baskin makes the 1st free throw | 72-68 |
| 02:11 | Western Michigan | Stanley Baskin makes the 2nd free throw | 72-69 |
| 02:09 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 72-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Chase Dalessio (PG) Rance Banda | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 01:55 | Northern Illinois University | Shilin Chu makes the wide open 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Chase Dalessio | 75-69 |
| 01:41 | Western Michigan | Calvin Keeler buries a 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Adam Darling | 75-72 |
| 01:27 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Washington makes the turnaround from the right block on a nice dish by Shilin Chu and he's fouled by Adam Darling - foul #3 on Adam Darling, team foul #7 | 77-72 |
| 01:27 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Washington makes the free throw | 78-72 |
| 01:05 | Western Michigan | Calvin Keeler misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 78-72 |
| 01:03 | Western Michigan | Stanley Baskin tips it in | 78-74 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:37 | Northern Illinois University | Chase Dalessio misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 78-74 |
| 00:35 | Western Michigan | William Yoakum snags the defensive board | 78-74 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:29 | Western Michigan | Adam Darling hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from the right block but he's hacked by Chase Dalessio - foul #3 on Chase Dalessio, team foul #10 | 78-74 |
| 00:29 | Western Michigan | Adam Darling makes the 1st free throw | 78-75 |
| 00:29 | Western Michigan | Adam Darling makes the 2nd free throw | 78-76 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:27 | Northern Illinois University | Adam Darling is called for the reach on Michael Reid in the backcourt - foul #4 on Adam Darling, team foul #8 | 78-76 |
| 00:27 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Reid misses the 1st free throw | 78-76 |
| 00:27 | Western Michigan | William Yoakum grabs the board | 78-76 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:17 | Western Michigan | Stanley Baskin scores on a shot from the baseline | 78-78 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:15 | Northern Illinois University | Chase Dalessio is hacked by John Carson in the backcourt - foul #2 on John Carson, team foul #9 | 78-78 |
| 00:15 | Northern Illinois University | Chase Dalessio makes the 1st free throw | 79-78 |
| 00:15 | Northern Illinois University | Chase Dalessio makes the 2nd free throw | 80-78 |
| 00:07 | Western Michigan | John Carson hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right wing | 80-78 |
| 00:05 | Western Michigan | Stanley Baskin grabs the offensive board | 80-78 |
| 00:03 | Western Michigan | Adam Darling makes the fadeaway from the free throw line on a nice dish by Calvin Keeler | 80-80 |
| 00:03 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 2 full remaining) | 80-80 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Washington can't connect on a halfcourt shot | 80-80 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Chase Dalessio (fresh) 12 pts. 6 ast. 3 pf. SG - Shilin Chu (fresh) 14 pts. 4 ast. SF - Robert Washington (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. PF - Michael Reid (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. C - John Kovar (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Adam Darling (fresh) 6 pts. 6 ast. 4 pf. SG - Calvin Keeler (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - John Carson (fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl. PF - Stanley Baskin (fresh) 13 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. C - William Yoakum (fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 05:00 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Washington wins the tip | 80-80 |
| 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 (-2) | |
| 04:58 | Northern Illinois University | Chase Dalessio is fouled in the backcourt by Calvin Keeler - foul #4 on Calvin Keeler, team foul #10 | 80-80 |
| 04:58 | Northern Illinois University | Chase Dalessio makes the 1st free throw | 81-80 |
| 04:58 | Northern Illinois University | Chase Dalessio makes the 2nd free throw | 82-80 |
| 04:41 | Western Michigan | Calvin Keeler connects on the 3 from straight away on a nice dish by John Carson | 82-83 |
| 04:37 | Northern Illinois University | Chase Dalessio's pass is intercepted by John Carson | 82-83 |
| 04:22 | Western Michigan | Stanley Baskin scores on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 82-86 |
| 04:02 | Northern Illinois University | John Kovar is hacked by William Yoakum - foul #2 on William Yoakum, team foul #11 | 82-86 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Adolph Myles (SG) Calvin Keeler | |
| 04:02 | Northern Illinois University | John Kovar makes the 1st free throw | 83-86 |
| 04:02 | Northern Illinois University | John Kovar makes the 2nd free throw | 84-86 |
| 03:46 | Western Michigan | Adam Darling can't connect on a jumper from the left side but the foul's on John Kovar - foul #2 on John Kovar, team foul #11 | 84-86 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Clark (C) John Kovar | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Peter Eckles (SF), Harris Boudreaux (PF), Joe Durkin (C) John Carson, Stanley Baskin, William Yoakum | |
| 03:46 | Western Michigan | Adam Darling misses the 1st free throw | 84-86 |
| 03:46 | Western Michigan | Adam Darling makes the 2nd free throw | 84-87 |
| 03:25 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Reid drills a jump hook from close range set up by Chase Dalessio | 86-87 |
| 03:05 | Western Michigan | Joe Durkin banks in the layup | 86-89 |
| 02:46 | Northern Illinois University | David Clark hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right block but the foul's on Harris Boudreaux - foul #3 on Harris Boudreaux, team foul #12 | 86-89 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Rance Banda (PG), Lyle Holloway (SG), Timothy Harris (PF), Craig Jones (C) Chase Dalessio, Shilin Chu, Robert Washington, Michael Reid | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Peter Kushner (PG), Calvin Keeler (SG) Adam Darling, Adolph Myles | |
| 02:46 | Northern Illinois University | David Clark makes the 1st free throw | 87-89 |
| 02:46 | Northern Illinois University | David Clark makes the 2nd free throw | 88-89 |
| 02:40 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 88-89 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Shilin Chu (SG), John Kovar (C) Lyle Holloway, Craig Jones | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Adam Darling (PG), John Carson (SF), Stanley Baskin (PF), William Yoakum (C) Peter Kushner, Peter Eckles, Harris Boudreaux, Joe Durkin | |
| 02:18 | Western Michigan | John Carson hits a jumper near the basket set up by Adam Darling | 88-91 |
| 02:18 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (1 :30 2 full remaining) | 88-91 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Chase Dalessio (PG), Robert Washington (SF), Michael Reid (PF) Rance Banda, David Clark, Timothy Harris | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 02:00 | Northern Illinois University | Calvin Keeler takes the ball from John Kovar | 88-91 |
| 01:57 | Western Michigan | Adam Darling lays it in set up by Calvin Keeler | 88-93 |
| 01:53 | Northern Illinois University | Chase Dalessio comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 88-93 |
| 01:51 | Western Michigan | Stanley Baskin pulls down the rebound | 88-93 |
| 01:35 | Western Michigan | Adam Darling comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the left side | 88-93 |
| 01:34 | Western Michigan | John Carson grabs the offensive rebound | 88-93 |
| 01:16 | Western Michigan | John Carson misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 88-93 |
| 01:15 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Reid snags the defensive board | 88-93 |
| 01:08 | Northern Illinois University | John Carson takes the ball from Chase Dalessio | 88-93 |
| 00:45 | Western Michigan | The jump hook by William Yoakum is blocked by John Kovar | 88-93 |
| 00:44 | Western Michigan | William Yoakum tips it in | 88-95 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Chase Dalessio (fresh) 14 pts. 7 ast. 3 pf. SG - Shilin Chu (fresh) 14 pts. 4 ast. SF - Robert Washington (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. PF - Michael Reid (fresh) 10 pts. 7 reb. C - John Kovar (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Adam Darling (fresh) 9 pts. 7 ast. 4 pf. SG - Calvin Keeler (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. 4 pf. SF - John Carson (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 8 reb. 4 stl. PF - Stanley Baskin (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf. C - William Yoakum (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:38 | Northern Illinois University | Adam Darling steals the ball from Michael Reid | 88-95 |
| 00:34 | Western Michigan | Adam Darling hits the finger roll | 88-97 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:30 | Northern Illinois University | Chase Dalessio can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 88-97 |
| 00:28 | Western Michigan | Stanley Baskin pulls down the rebound | 88-97 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:26 | Western Michigan | Stanley Baskin is hacked by Chase Dalessio in the backcourt - foul #4 on Chase Dalessio, team foul #12 | 88-97 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Adolph Myles (SF) John Carson | |
| 00:26 | Western Michigan | Stanley Baskin makes the 1st free throw | 88-98 |
| 00:26 | Western Michigan | Stanley Baskin makes the 2nd free throw | 88-99 |
| 00:24 | Northern Illinois University | Shilin Chu's pass is intercepted by Adam Darling in the backcourt | 88-99 |
| 00:22 | Western Michigan | Calvin Keeler lays it in on a nice dish by Adam Darling | 88-101 |
| 00:19 | Northern Illinois University | Calvin Keeler steps in front of the Shilin Chu pass in the backcourt | 88-101 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:00 | Western Michigan | Adam Darling runs out the clock | 88-101 |