| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Samuel Lowry (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - Dave Sharber (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Joel McLean (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Norman Hall (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Jerry Fong (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Frisina (fresh) 12 pts. 5 ast. SG - Victor Bogan (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Anthony Pietsch (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. PF - Ronald Dukes (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Joseph Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Central Michigan | Joel McLean inbounds the ball | 29-40 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:32 | Central Michigan | Jerry Fong jams it set up by Samuel Lowry | 31-40 |
| 19:13 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 31-40 |
| 19:11 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith grabs the offensive rebound | 31-40 |
| 18:55 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes can't connect on a shot from just outside the lane | 31-40 |
| 18:53 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes can't tip it in | 31-40 |
| 18:52 | Central Michigan | Jerry Fong pulls down the rebound | 31-40 |
| 18:45 | Central Michigan | Jerry Fong drills a jumpshot from the right side set up by Dave Sharber | 33-40 |
| 18:34 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes scores on a shot near the basket on a great pass from Anthony Pietsch | 33-42 |
| 18:15 | Central Michigan | Samuel Lowry clanks a fadeaway from the left side but the foul's on Christopher Frisina - foul #1 on Christopher Frisina, team foul #1 | 33-42 |
| 18:15 | Central Michigan | Samuel Lowry makes the 1st free throw | 34-42 |
| 18:15 | Central Michigan | Samuel Lowry makes the 2nd free throw | 35-42 |
| 17:58 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 35-42 |
| 17:57 | Central Michigan | Joel McLean grabs the board | 35-42 |
| 17:35 | Central Michigan | Joel McLean loses the ball out of bounds | 35-42 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | William Williams (SF), Robert Gurney (PF) Joel McLean, Norman Hall | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard (C) Joseph Smith | |
| 17:19 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch throws a bad pass out of bounds | 35-42 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | James Edwards (PG), Christopher Combs (SF) Samuel Lowry, Jerry Fong | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks (SF) Anthony Pietsch | |
| 16:56 | Central Michigan | William Williams misses badly on a fadeaway from the baseline | 35-42 |
| 16:55 | Central Michigan | William Williams hits the follow up shot | 37-42 |
| 16:42 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks buries a fadeaway from the free throw line set up by Christopher Frisina | 37-44 |
| 16:37 | Central Michigan | Dave Sharber buries a 3 from the left corner set up by James Edwards | 40-44 |
| 16:32 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan misses badly on a 3 from the left corner | 40-44 |
| 16:31 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes tips it home | 40-46 |
| 16:10 | Central Michigan | Robert Gurney is fouled on the floor by David Garrard - foul #1 on David Garrard, team foul #2 | 40-46 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Samuel Lowry (PG), Joel McLean (SF), Norman Hall (PF), Jerry Fong (C) Dave Sharber, Christopher Combs, William Williams, Robert Gurney | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (PG), Sammy Drew (SG), Anthony Pietsch (SF), Joseph Smith (C) Christopher Frisina, Victor Bogan, Michael Wicks, Ronald Dukes | |
| 15:57 | Central Michigan | Samuel Lowry buries a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 43-46 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Samuel Lowry (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. SG - James Edwards (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Joel McLean (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Norman Hall (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Jerry Fong (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Frances Cooper (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Sammy Drew (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Anthony Pietsch (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. PF - David Garrard (fresh) 3 reb. 2 stl. C - Joseph Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:35 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew scores on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 43-49 |
| 15:16 | Central Michigan | Joel McLean misses badly on a driving attempt from the right block but the foul's on Frances Cooper - foul #1 on Frances Cooper, team foul #3 | 43-49 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina (PG) Sammy Drew | |
| 15:16 | Central Michigan | Joel McLean misses the 1st free throw | 43-49 |
| 15:16 | Central Michigan | Joel McLean makes the 2nd free throw | 44-49 |
| 15:04 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith clanks a jump hook from the left block but he's fouled by Jerry Fong - foul #1 on Jerry Fong, team foul #1 | 44-49 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan (SG) Frances Cooper | |
| 15:04 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith makes the 1st free throw | 44-50 |
| 15:04 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 44-51 |
| 14:44 | Central Michigan | Joseph Smith is called for the reach on Jerry Fong - foul #2 on Joseph Smith, team foul #4 | 44-51 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Dave Sharber (SG), William Williams (SF), Robert Gurney (PF) Samuel Lowry, Joel McLean, Norman Hall | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks (SF), Ronald Dukes (PF) Anthony Pietsch, David Garrard | |
| 14:34 | Central Michigan | James Edwards misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 44-51 |
| 14:33 | Central Michigan | Jerry Fong gets the offensive rebound | 44-51 |
| 14:19 | Central Michigan | Dave Sharber misses short on a floater from the right side but the foul's on Michael Wicks - foul #1 on Michael Wicks, team foul #5 | 44-51 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Christopher Combs (SF) Jerry Fong | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Tate (C) Joseph Smith | |
| 14:19 | Central Michigan | Dave Sharber makes the 1st free throw | 45-51 |
| 14:19 | Central Michigan | Dave Sharber misses the 2nd free throw | 45-51 |
| 14:19 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks grabs the board | 45-51 |
| 14:00 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan makes the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Michael Wicks | 45-54 |
| 13:45 | Central Michigan | James Edwards travels with the ball | 45-54 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch (SF), David Garrard (C) Michael Wicks, Mark Tate | |
| 13:30 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch can't finish the layup but he's fouled by William Williams - foul #1 on William Williams, team foul #2 | 45-54 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Samuel Lowry (PG), Joel McLean (SF), Norman Hall (PF) James Edwards, Christopher Combs, Robert Gurney | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 13:30 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch misses the 1st free throw | 45-54 |
| 13:30 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch makes the 2nd free throw | 45-55 |
| 13:11 | Central Michigan | Norman Hall makes the 3 pointer from the left wing | 48-55 |
| 12:55 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard misses the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 48-55 |
| 12:54 | Central Michigan | Joel McLean pulls down the rebound | 48-55 |
| 12:47 | Central Michigan | The jump hook by Samuel Lowry is blocked by Ronald Dukes | 48-55 |
| 12:46 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan grabs the board | 48-55 |
| 12:39 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan drills a shot from the baseline | 48-57 |
| 12:27 | Central Michigan | Norman Hall is fouled on the floor by Christopher Frisina - foul #2 on Christopher Frisina, team foul #6 | 48-57 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | James Edwards (SG), Jerry Fong (C) Dave Sharber, William Williams | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (PG), Sammy Drew (SG), Michael Wicks (SF), Joseph Smith (C) Christopher Frisina, Victor Bogan, Anthony Pietsch, Ronald Dukes | |
| 12:00 | Central Michigan | Samuel Lowry misses long on a fadeaway from the right side | 48-57 |
| 11:58 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew grabs the board | 48-57 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Samuel Lowry (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. SG - James Edwards (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Joel McLean (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Norman Hall (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. C - Jerry Fong (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Frances Cooper (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Sammy Drew (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Michael Wicks (fresh) 7 pts. PF - David Garrard (fairly fresh) 3 reb. 2 stl. C - Joseph Smith (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:52 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks loses the dribble to James Edwards | 48-57 |
| 11:35 | Central Michigan | Norman Hall drills a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Joel McLean | 51-57 |
| 11:12 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard drills a fadeaway from close range | 51-59 |
| 10:51 | Central Michigan | Samuel Lowry hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away | 51-59 |
| 10:50 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard grabs the defensive rebound | 51-59 |
| 10:29 | Northern Illinois University | Samuel Lowry takes the ball from Michael Wicks | 51-59 |
| 10:09 | Central Michigan | James Edwards is whistled for a carry | 51-59 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Dave Sharber (SG), William Williams (SF), Robert Gurney (PF) Samuel Lowry, Joel McLean, Norman Hall | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina (PG), Victor Bogan (SG), Anthony Pietsch (SF), Ronald Dukes (PF) Frances Cooper, Sammy Drew, David Garrard, Joseph Smith | |
| 09:58 | Northern Illinois University | The jump hook by Michael Wicks is blocked by William Williams | 51-59 |
| 09:57 | Central Michigan | Jerry Fong grabs the board | 51-59 |
| 09:41 | Central Michigan | William Williams misses long on a runner from the left block | 51-59 |
| 09:40 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks snags the defensive board | 51-59 |
| 09:35 | Northern Illinois University | William Williams picks off the pass by Ronald Dukes | 51-59 |
| 09:27 | Central Michigan | Ronald Dukes denies the turnaround by Robert Gurney | 51-59 |
| 09:25 | Central Michigan | Jerry Fong tips it but misses | 51-59 |
| 09:24 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks gets the rebound | 51-59 |
| 09:20 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 51-59 |
| 09:18 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch pulls down the offensive rebound | 51-59 |
| 09:00 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right side but he's fouled by Jerry Fong - foul #2 on Jerry Fong, team foul #3 | 51-59 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Christopher Combs (SF) Jerry Fong | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Tate (C) Michael Wicks | |
| 09:00 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch makes the 1st free throw | 51-60 |
| 09:00 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch misses the 2nd free throw | 51-60 |
| 09:00 | Central Michigan | William Williams gets the rebound | 51-60 |
| 08:46 | Central Michigan | James Edwards misses badly on a fadeaway from the right side | 51-60 |
| 08:44 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan snags the defensive board | 51-60 |
| 08:36 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Tate makes the floater in the lane on a nice dish by Victor Bogan | 51-62 |
| 08:25 | Central Michigan | Dave Sharber throws a bad pass out of bounds | 51-62 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Mike Hayden (C) James Edwards | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith (C) Mark Tate | |
| 08:14 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 51-62 |
| 08:13 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Robert Gurney | 51-62 |
| 08:01 | Central Michigan | Christopher Combs knocks in the 3pt shot from straight away | 54-62 |
| 07:32 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith misses short on a floater from the baseline | 54-62 |
| 07:30 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes tips it home | 54-64 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Christopher Combs (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Dave Sharber (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - William Williams (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. PF - Robert Gurney (fairly fresh) 2 reb. C - Mike Hayden (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Frisina (fresh) 12 pts. 6 ast. SG - Victor Bogan (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Anthony Pietsch (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. PF - Ronald Dukes (fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. C - Joseph Smith (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:14 | Central Michigan | Christopher Combs comes up short on the jumper from the left wing | 54-64 |
| 07:13 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan gets the rebound | 54-64 |
| 06:48 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes misses badly on a fadeaway from the right block but the foul's on Dave Sharber - foul #2 on Dave Sharber, team foul #4 | 54-64 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Samuel Lowry (PG), James Edwards (SG), Joel McLean (SF), Norman Hall (PF), Jerry Fong (C) Christopher Combs, Dave Sharber, William Williams, Robert Gurney, Mike Hayden | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (SG), Michael Wicks (SF) Victor Bogan, Anthony Pietsch | |
| 06:48 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes makes the 1st free throw | 54-65 |
| 06:48 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes makes the 2nd free throw | 54-66 |
| 06:24 | Central Michigan | Norman Hall is called for traveling | 54-66 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew (SG), David Garrard (PF), Mark Tate (C) Christopher Frisina, Ronald Dukes, Joseph Smith | |
| 06:05 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper misses short on a 3 from the left wing | 54-66 |
| 06:04 | Central Michigan | Norman Hall snags the defensive board | 54-66 |
| 05:50 | Central Michigan | Norman Hall misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 54-66 |
| 05:49 | Central Michigan | Joel McLean tips it in | 56-66 |
| 05:36 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew knocks in the pull-up jumper from the right side | 56-68 |
| 05:10 | Central Michigan | Joel McLean's fadeaway is rejected by Mark Tate | 56-68 |
| 05:08 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard snags the defensive board | 56-68 |
| 04:51 | Northern Illinois University | Samuel Lowry is called for the reach on Frances Cooper - foul #2 on Samuel Lowry, team foul #5 | 56-68 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Dave Sharber (SG), Christopher Combs (SF), Mike Hayden (PF) James Edwards, Joel McLean, Norman Hall | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Frisina (PG), Victor Bogan (SG), Anthony Pietsch (SF), Ronald Dukes (PF), Joseph Smith (C) Frances Cooper, Sammy Drew, Michael Wicks, David Garrard, Mark Tate | |
| 04:41 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 56-68 |
| 04:39 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan tips it home | 56-70 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 04:23 | Central Michigan | Dave Sharber is fouled on the floor by Victor Bogan - foul #3 on Victor Bogan, team foul #7 | 56-70 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | William Williams (PF) Mike Hayden | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 04:23 | Central Michigan | Dave Sharber makes the 1st free throw | 57-70 |
| 04:23 | Central Michigan | Dave Sharber misses the 2nd free throw | 57-70 |
| 04:23 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith grabs the board | 57-70 |
| 04:13 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch makes the 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Victor Bogan | 57-73 |
| 03:56 | Central Michigan | Christopher Combs clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 57-73 |
| 03:55 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith pulls down the rebound | 57-73 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 03:51 | Northern Illinois University | Samuel Lowry steals the ball from Anthony Pietsch | 57-73 |
| 03:47 | Central Michigan | Dave Sharber lays it in on a nice dish by Samuel Lowry | 59-73 |
| 03:36 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith is fouled on the floor by Christopher Combs - foul #1 on Christopher Combs, team foul #6 | 59-73 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | James Edwards (PG), Robert Gurney (C) Samuel Lowry, Jerry Fong | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 03:08 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes clanks a pull-up jumper from the left side but he's hacked by Christopher Combs - foul #2 on Christopher Combs, team foul #7 | 59-73 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Joel McLean (SF), Norman Hall (PF) Christopher Combs, Robert Gurney | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard (C) Joseph Smith | |
| 03:08 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes misses the 1st free throw | 59-73 |
| 03:08 | Northern Illinois University | Ronald Dukes makes the 2nd free throw | 59-74 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - James Edwards (fresh) 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Dave Sharber (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SF - Joel McLean (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. PF - Norman Hall (fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. C - William Williams (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Frisina (fresh) 12 pts. 6 ast. SG - Victor Bogan (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Anthony Pietsch (fresh) 11 pts. 5 reb. PF - Ronald Dukes (fresh) 15 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. C - David Garrard (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 02:47 | Central Michigan | Joel McLean is hacked by Ronald Dukes - foul #1 on Ronald Dukes, team foul #8 | 59-74 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | David Marshall (SG), Robert Gurney (PF), Mike Hayden (C) Dave Sharber, Norman Hall, William Williams | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (PG), Sammy Drew (SG), Michael Wicks (SF), Mark Tate (C) Christopher Frisina, Victor Bogan, Anthony Pietsch, Ronald Dukes | |
| 02:47 | Central Michigan | Joel McLean makes the 1st free throw | 60-74 |
| 02:47 | Central Michigan | Joel McLean misses the 2nd free throw | 60-74 |
| 02:47 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Tate pulls down the rebound | 60-74 |
| 02:37 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Tate is called for a charge - foul #1 on Mark Tate, team foul #9 | 60-74 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Christopher Combs (SF) Joel McLean | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 02:22 | Central Michigan | David Marshall can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 60-74 |
| 02:21 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard grabs the defensive rebound | 60-74 |
| 02:17 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Mark Tate | 60-77 |
| 02:00 | Central Michigan | Christopher Combs misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 60-77 |
| 01:59 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Tate gets the rebound | 60-77 |
| 01:52 | Northern Illinois University | Mike Hayden is called for the reach on Frances Cooper - foul #1 on Mike Hayden, team foul #8 | 60-77 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | William Williams (SF) David Marshall | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 01:52 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper makes the 1st free throw | 60-78 |
| 01:52 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper makes the 2nd free throw | 60-79 |
| 01:42 | Central Michigan | Christopher Combs hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 60-79 |
| 01:40 | Central Michigan | William Williams hits the follow up shot | 62-79 |
| 01:32 | Northern Illinois University | David Garrard misses the lay-in | 62-79 |
| 01:30 | Central Michigan | William Williams pulls down the rebound | 62-79 |
| 01:16 | Central Michigan | William Williams scores on a floater from the left side on a great pass from James Edwards | 64-79 |
| 01:01 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks is fouled on the floor by Mike Hayden - foul #2 on Mike Hayden, team foul #9 | 64-79 |
| 01:01 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks makes the 1st free throw | 64-80 |
| 01:01 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Wicks misses the 2nd free throw | 64-80 |
| 01:01 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to William Williams | 64-80 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:53 | Central Michigan | Michael Wicks picks off the pass by Robert Gurney | 64-80 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:33 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper misses short on a floater in the lane but he's hacked by James Edwards - foul #2 on James Edwards, team foul #10 | 64-80 |
| 00:33 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper misses the 1st free throw | 64-80 |
| 00:33 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper makes the 2nd free throw | 64-81 |
| 00:29 | Central Michigan | Christopher Combs misses the floater from just outside the lane | 64-81 |
| 00:28 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Tate grabs the board | 64-81 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper runs out the clock | 64-81 |