| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Frisina (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. SG - Victor Bogan (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Anthony Pietsch (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Ronald Dukes (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. C - Joseph Smith (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Mark Fabian (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Brunon Zeitler (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Howard (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. PF - Dorsey Morgan (fresh) 2 pts. 2 blk. 2 stl. C - Allan Parker (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Appalachian State | John Howard inbounds the ball | 33-37 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:51 | Appalachian State | Victor Bogan is called for the reach on Brunon Zeitler - foul #3 on Victor Bogan, team foul #1 | 33-37 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (SG) Victor Bogan | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | | |
| 19:40 | Appalachian State | Christopher Frisina picks off the pass by Allan Parker | 33-37 |
| 19:33 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper scores on a shot from the right side set up by Christopher Frisina | 35-37 |
| 19:21 | Appalachian State | Dorsey Morgan slams it home | 35-39 |
| 19:15 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith slams it home set up by Anthony Pietsch | 37-39 |
| 19:00 | Appalachian State | Dorsey Morgan misses long on a floater from the left block but he's fouled by Ronald Dukes - foul #2 on Ronald Dukes, team foul #2 | 37-39 |
| 19:00 | Appalachian State | Dorsey Morgan misses the 1st free throw | 37-39 |
| 19:00 | Appalachian State | Dorsey Morgan makes the 2nd free throw | 37-40 |
| 18:41 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper is hacked by Dorsey Morgan - foul #1 on Dorsey Morgan, team foul #1 | 37-40 |
| 18:29 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 37-40 |
| 18:28 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes grabs the offensive board | 37-40 |
| 18:19 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina buries a fadeaway near the basket set up by Joseph Smith | 39-40 |
| 17:57 | Appalachian State | John Howard misses the jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by Anthony Pietsch - foul #1 on Anthony Pietsch, team foul #3 | 39-40 |
| 17:57 | Appalachian State | John Howard makes the 1st free throw | 39-41 |
| 17:57 | Appalachian State | John Howard makes the 2nd free throw | 39-42 |
| 17:46 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right side | 39-42 |
| 17:44 | Appalachian State | Brunon Zeitler grabs the defensive rebound | 39-42 |
| 17:22 | Appalachian State | John Howard misses long on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 39-42 |
| 17:20 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina pulls down the rebound | 39-42 |
| 17:16 | Northern Illinois University | Dorsey Morgan is called for the reach on Ronald Dukes - foul #2 on Dorsey Morgan, team foul #2 | 39-42 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks (SF), David Garrard (C) Anthony Pietsch, Joseph Smith | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Michael Forte (SF), Denver Housley (PF), Gary Rieke (C) John Howard, Dorsey Morgan, Allan Parker | |
| 17:04 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard drills a 3pt shot from straight away | 42-42 |
| 16:44 | Appalachian State | Brunon Zeitler clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 42-42 |
| 16:42 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina grabs the defensive rebound | 42-42 |
| 16:34 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper is fouled on the floor by Brunon Zeitler - foul #2 on Brunon Zeitler, team foul #3 | 42-42 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew (SG), Mark Tate (C) Frances Cooper, Ronald Dukes | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | | |
| 16:21 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina knocks in the runner from the left block | 44-42 |
| 16:19 | Appalachian State | Mark Fabian is fouled in the backcourt by Christopher Frisina - foul #2 on Christopher Frisina, team foul #4 | 44-42 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | John Alexander (SG) Brunon Zeitler | |
| 16:00 | Appalachian State | John Alexander misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 44-42 |
| 15:58 | Appalachian State | Mark Fabian can't tip it in | 44-42 |
| 15:57 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks pulls down the rebound | 44-42 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Frisina (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 ast. SG - Sammy Drew (fresh) SF - Michael Wicks (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - David Garrard (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. C - Mark Tate (fresh) 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Mark Fabian (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - John Alexander (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Michael Forte (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. PF - Denver Housley (fresh) C - Gary Rieke (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 15:51 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina connects on the 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Sammy Drew | 47-42 |
| 15:30 | Appalachian State | Michael Forte misses badly on a shot from the left side | 47-42 |
| 15:28 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard grabs the defensive rebound | 47-42 |
| 15:22 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard misses badly on a turnaround near the basket | 47-42 |
| 15:20 | Appalachian State | Denver Housley pulls down the rebound | 47-42 |
| 14:56 | Appalachian State | Mark Fabian hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 47-42 |
| 14:55 | Appalachian State | Michael Forte misses the tip | 47-42 |
| 14:54 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard pulls down the rebound | 47-42 |
| 14:50 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina is whistled for a charge - foul #3 on Christopher Frisina, team foul #5 | 47-42 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (PG), Victor Bogan (SG), Anthony Pietsch (SF), Ronald Dukes (PF), Joseph Smith (C) Christopher Frisina, Sammy Drew, Michael Wicks, David Garrard, Mark Tate | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Brunon Zeitler (SG), John Howard (SF), Dorsey Morgan (PF), Allan Parker (C) Mark Fabian, Michael Forte, Denver Housley, Gary Rieke | |
| 14:30 | Appalachian State | Joseph Smith blocks the short jumper by Dorsey Morgan | 47-42 |
| 14:29 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith gets the rebound | 47-42 |
| 14:07 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch misses badly on a 3 pointer from straight away | 47-42 |
| 14:05 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Anthony Pietsch | 47-42 |
| 13:43 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch clanks a 3pt shot from straight away | 47-42 |
| 13:42 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes pulls down the offensive rebound | 47-42 |
| 13:23 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes misses short on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 47-42 |
| 13:21 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith tips it in | 49-42 |
| 13:02 | Appalachian State | Brunon Zeitler clanks a 3pt shot from the right wing | 49-42 |
| 13:00 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes grabs the defensive rebound | 49-42 |
| 12:56 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith can't connect on a turnaround near the basket | 49-42 |
| 12:54 | Appalachian State | Dorsey Morgan gets the rebound | 49-42 |
| 12:49 | Appalachian State | John Howard knocks in the floater in the lane set up by John Alexander | 49-44 |
| 12:30 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 49-44 |
| 12:28 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch hits the follow up shot | 51-44 |
| 12:13 | Appalachian State | John Howard's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 51-44 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina (PG), David Garrard (C) Frances Cooper, Joseph Smith | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Mark Fabian (PG), Denver Housley (PF), Gary Rieke (C) John Alexander, Dorsey Morgan, Allan Parker | |
| 11:51 | Northern Illinois University | Brunon Zeitler is called for the reach on Ronald Dukes - foul #3 on Brunon Zeitler, team foul #4 | 51-44 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks (SF) Anthony Pietsch | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Michael Forte (SF) John Howard | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Frisina (fresh) 12 pts. 5 ast. 3 pf. SG - Victor Bogan (fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Michael Wicks (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Ronald Dukes (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. C - David Garrard (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Mark Fabian (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Brunon Zeitler (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Michael Forte (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. PF - Denver Housley (fresh) 2 reb. C - Gary Rieke (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 11:45 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks misses short on a turnaround from the right block | 51-44 |
| 11:44 | Appalachian State | Gary Rieke gets the rebound | 51-44 |
| 11:18 | Appalachian State | Mark Fabian is fouled on the floor by Michael Wicks - foul #1 on Michael Wicks, team foul #6 | 51-44 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Tate (C) Ronald Dukes | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | | |
| 11:05 | Appalachian State | Michael Forte can't connect on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 51-44 |
| 11:04 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks pulls down the rebound | 51-44 |
| 10:58 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan is called for a moving pick - foul #4 on Victor Bogan, team foul #7 | 51-44 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (SG), Joseph Smith (C) Victor Bogan, Mark Tate | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Dorsey Morgan (PF) Brunon Zeitler | |
| 10:39 | Appalachian State | Joseph Smith picks off the pass by Mark Fabian | 51-44 |
| 10:13 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks knocks in the shot from the right block on a nice dish by Joseph Smith | 53-44 |
| 10:08 | Appalachian State | Denver Housley buries a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 53-47 |
| 09:53 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard can't connect on a jump hook from the right block | 53-47 |
| 09:52 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina gets the offensive rebound | 53-47 |
| 09:30 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith is hacked by Gary Rieke - foul #3 on Gary Rieke, team foul #5 | 53-47 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch (SF), Ronald Dukes (PF) Michael Wicks, David Garrard | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Brunon Zeitler (SG), John Howard (SF), Allan Parker (C) Michael Forte, Dorsey Morgan, Gary Rieke | |
| 09:17 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith knocks in the 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Anthony Pietsch | 56-47 |
| 08:53 | Appalachian State | John Howard makes the shot from the right wing on a great pass from Mark Fabian | 56-49 |
| 08:34 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith knocks in the 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Frances Cooper | 59-49 |
| 08:19 | Appalachian State | Ronald Dukes steals the ball from Brunon Zeitler | 59-49 |
| 08:00 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes scores on a jumper from the right side set up by Christopher Frisina | 61-49 |
| 07:48 | Appalachian State | Mark Fabian buries a 3pt shot from the right corner | 61-52 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Frisina (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 6 ast. 3 pf. SG - Frances Cooper (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Anthony Pietsch (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Ronald Dukes (fresh) 11 pts. 5 reb. C - Joseph Smith (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Mark Fabian (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Brunon Zeitler (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - John Howard (fresh) 15 pts. 2 reb. PF - Denver Housley (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Allan Parker (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:29 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina misses long on a shot from the right side but he's hacked by Mark Fabian - foul #1 on Mark Fabian, team foul #6 | 61-52 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan (SG), David Garrard (C) Frances Cooper, Joseph Smith | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | John Alexander (PG), Dorsey Morgan (PF) Mark Fabian, Denver Housley | |
| 07:29 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina misses the 1st free throw | 61-52 |
| 07:29 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina misses the 2nd free throw | 61-52 |
| 07:29 | Appalachian State | Allan Parker grabs the defensive rebound | 61-52 |
| 07:05 | Appalachian State | John Howard travels with the ball | 61-52 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew (PG) Christopher Frisina | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | | |
| 06:36 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard is whistled for a carry | 61-52 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (PG), Michael Wicks (SF) Sammy Drew, Anthony Pietsch | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Michael Forte (SF), Gary Rieke (C) John Howard, Allan Parker | |
| 06:24 | Appalachian State | Michael Forte drills a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 61-54 |
| 05:59 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard is hacked by Gary Rieke - foul #4 on Gary Rieke, team foul #7 | 61-54 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Tate (C) Ronald Dukes | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Mark Fabian (PG) Brunon Zeitler | |
| 05:59 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard makes the 1st free throw | 62-54 |
| 05:59 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard makes the 2nd free throw | 63-54 |
| 05:33 | Appalachian State | Gary Rieke scores on a 3 pointer from the right corner set up by Mark Fabian | 63-57 |
| 05:18 | Northern Illinois University | Dorsey Morgan is called for the reach on David Garrard - foul #3 on Dorsey Morgan, team foul #8 | 63-57 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina (PG), Anthony Pietsch (SF) Frances Cooper, Mark Tate | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | John Howard (SF) Michael Forte | |
| 05:18 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard misses the 1st free throw | 63-57 |
| 05:18 | Appalachian State | Gary Rieke snags the defensive board | 63-57 |
| 05:02 | Appalachian State | John Alexander comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the left side | 63-57 |
| 05:00 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard grabs the defensive rebound | 63-57 |
| 04:55 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch buries a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Christopher Frisina | 66-57 |
| 04:34 | Appalachian State | Gary Rieke's pass is intercepted by David Garrard | 66-57 |
| 04:21 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch is fouled on the floor by John Alexander - foul #1 on John Alexander, team foul #9 | 66-57 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes (PF), Joseph Smith (C) David Garrard, Michael Wicks | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Brunon Zeitler (SG), Denver Housley (PF), Allan Parker (C) John Alexander, Dorsey Morgan, Gary Rieke | |
| 04:21 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch makes the 1st free throw | 67-57 |
| 04:21 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch makes the 2nd free throw | 68-57 |
| 04:04 | Appalachian State | Denver Housley banks in the layup on a nice dish by Mark Fabian and he's fouled by Ronald Dukes - foul #3 on Ronald Dukes, team foul #8 | 68-59 |
| 04:04 | Appalachian State | Denver Housley makes the free throw | 68-60 |
| 04:02 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Fabian is called for the reach on Christopher Frisina in the backcourt - foul #2 on Mark Fabian, team foul #10 | 68-60 |
| 04:02 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina makes the 1st free throw | 69-60 |
| 04:02 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina makes the 2nd free throw | 70-60 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 03:51 | Appalachian State | Mark Fabian clanks a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Christopher Frisina - foul #4 on Christopher Frisina, team foul #9 | 70-60 |
| 03:51 | Appalachian State | Mark Fabian makes the 1st free throw | 70-61 |
| 03:51 | Appalachian State | Mark Fabian makes the 2nd free throw | 70-62 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Frisina (fresh) 14 pts. 7 ast. 4 pf. SG - Victor Bogan (fresh) 1 ast. 4 pf. SF - Anthony Pietsch (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. PF - Ronald Dukes (fresh) 11 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - Joseph Smith (fresh) 15 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Mark Fabian (fresh) 8 pts. 5 ast. SG - Brunon Zeitler (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - John Howard (fresh) 15 pts. 2 reb. PF - Denver Housley (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Allan Parker (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 03:28 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes misses long on a 3 from the right corner | 70-62 |
| 03:26 | Appalachian State | The rebound goes to John Howard | 70-62 |
| 03:21 | Appalachian State | Brunon Zeitler hits a 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Mark Fabian | 70-65 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 02:59 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 70-65 |
| 02:58 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch gets the offensive rebound | 70-65 |
| 02:39 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina is hacked by Mark Fabian - foul #3 on Mark Fabian, team foul #11 | 70-65 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (SG), Michael Wicks (SF) Victor Bogan, Anthony Pietsch | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | John Alexander (PG), Dorsey Morgan (PF) Mark Fabian, John Howard | |
| 02:39 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina makes the 1st free throw | 71-65 |
| 02:39 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina misses the 2nd free throw | 71-65 |
| 02:39 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith pulls down the offensive rebound | 71-65 |
| 02:39 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 71-65 |
| 02:30 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks knocks in the floater from the baseline on a great pass from Joseph Smith | 73-65 |
| 02:30 | Appalachian State | Appalachian State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 73-65 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan (SG), Anthony Pietsch (SF) Frances Cooper, Michael Wicks | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Mark Fabian (PG), John Howard (SF) John Alexander, Denver Housley | |
| 02:13 | Appalachian State | Dorsey Morgan's floater is tipped away by Anthony Pietsch | 73-65 |
| 02:11 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith snags the defensive board | 73-65 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 02:07 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 73-65 |
| 02:05 | Appalachian State | Allan Parker grabs the defensive rebound | 73-65 |
| 01:52 | Appalachian State | John Howard connects on the floater from the right side | 73-67 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 01:37 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith throws a bad pass out of bounds | 73-67 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 01:27 | Appalachian State | Mark Fabian is fouled on the floor by Christopher Frisina - foul #5 on Christopher Frisina, team foul #10 | 73-67 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (PG) Christopher Frisina | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | | |
| 01:27 | Appalachian State | Mark Fabian makes the 1st free throw | 73-68 |
| 01:27 | Appalachian State | Mark Fabian makes the 2nd free throw | 73-69 |
| 01:13 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith misses the easy layup but he's hacked by Dorsey Morgan - foul #4 on Dorsey Morgan, team foul #12 | 73-69 |
| 01:13 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith misses the 1st free throw | 73-69 |
| 01:13 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 74-69 |
| 00:51 | Appalachian State | John Howard clanks a jumpshot from the free throw line | 74-69 |
| 00:50 | Appalachian State | Allan Parker gets the offensive rebound | 74-69 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:37 | Appalachian State | Allan Parker buries a floater from the right side on a nice dish by Brunon Zeitler | 74-71 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:34 | Northern Illinois University | Brunon Zeitler is called for the reach on Victor Bogan in the backcourt - foul #4 on Brunon Zeitler, team foul #13 | 74-71 |
| 00:34 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan makes the 1st free throw | 75-71 |
| 00:34 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan makes the 2nd free throw | 76-71 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:28 | Appalachian State | Brunon Zeitler hits a 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by John Howard | 76-74 |
| 00:25 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper is fouled in the backcourt by Mark Fabian - foul #4 on Mark Fabian, team foul #14 | 76-74 |
| 00:25 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper makes the 1st free throw | 77-74 |
| 00:25 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper makes the 2nd free throw | 78-74 |
| 00:20 | Appalachian State | Mark Fabian clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner | 78-74 |
| 00:19 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes pulls down the rebound | 78-74 |
| 00:17 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes is fouled in the backcourt by Mark Fabian - foul #5 on Mark Fabian, team foul #15 | 78-74 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | John Alexander (PG) Mark Fabian | |
| 00:17 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes makes the 1st free throw | 79-74 |
| 00:17 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes misses the 2nd free throw | 79-74 |
| 00:17 | Appalachian State | The rebound goes to Brunon Zeitler | 79-74 |
| 00:13 | Appalachian State | Brunon Zeitler misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 79-74 |
| 00:11 | Appalachian State | Allan Parker pulls down the offensive rebound | 79-74 |
| 00:09 | Appalachian State | John Alexander clanks a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 79-74 |
| 00:07 | Appalachian State | Allan Parker grabs the offensive board | 79-74 |
| 00:04 | Appalachian State | John Alexander is hacked by Ronald Dukes - foul #4 on Ronald Dukes, team foul #11 | 79-74 |
| 00:04 | Appalachian State | John Alexander makes the 1st free throw | 79-75 |
| 00:04 | Appalachian State | John Alexander makes the 2nd free throw | 79-76 |
| 00:01 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan is hacked by John Alexander in the backcourt - foul #2 on John Alexander, team foul #16 | 79-76 |
| 00:01 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan misses the 1st free throw | 79-76 |
| 00:01 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan makes the 2nd free throw | 80-76 |
| 00:00 | Appalachian State | John Alexander misses short on a halfcourt shot | 80-76 |