| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Zachary Lemieux (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Martin Pankey (fresh) 8 pts. SF - Michael Rude (fresh) PF - Frank Bale (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. C - Donald Blackwood (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Mark Dixon (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Joseph Yancey (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Harold Myricks (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. PF - Dustin Bernard (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Matthew Prisco (fresh) 5 pts. 2 blk. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Myricks inbounds the ball | 44-42 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:44 | Northern Illinois University | Dustin Bernard comes up short on the jumper in the lane but the foul's on Frank Bale - foul #2 on Frank Bale, team foul #1 | 44-42 |
| 19:44 | Northern Illinois University | Dustin Bernard makes the 1st free throw | 44-43 |
| 19:44 | Northern Illinois University | Dustin Bernard makes the 2nd free throw | 44-44 |
| 19:33 | Western Michigan | Michael Rude scores on a jumper from the free throw line | 46-44 |
| 19:29 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Dixon is fouled in the backcourt by Zachary Lemieux - foul #2 on Zachary Lemieux, team foul #2 | 46-44 |
| 19:10 | Northern Illinois University | Zachary Lemieux is called for the reach on Matthew Prisco - foul #3 on Zachary Lemieux, team foul #3 | 46-44 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Williams (PG) Zachary Lemieux | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 19:05 | Northern Illinois University | John Williams steals the ball from Joseph Yancey | 46-44 |
| 19:00 | Western Michigan | Martin Pankey misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 46-44 |
| 18:59 | Western Michigan | Frank Bale tips it back up and in | 48-44 |
| 18:44 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Myricks hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from just outside the lane | 48-44 |
| 18:43 | Northern Illinois University | Dustin Bernard hits the follow up shot | 48-46 |
| 18:19 | Western Michigan | Dustin Bernard steals the ball from John Williams | 48-46 |
| 18:17 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Dixon is fouled in the backcourt by Martin Pankey - foul #3 on Martin Pankey, team foul #4 | 48-46 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Marty Webb (SG), Harold Williams (SF), Paul Crowe (C) Martin Pankey, Michael Rude, Donald Blackwood | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ashley Fabela (SF), Eric Thoreson (PF), Frank Degraffenreid (C) Harold Myricks, Dustin Bernard, Matthew Prisco | |
| 18:04 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Dixon's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 48-46 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Hubert Prater (SF) Frank Bale | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jerry Marshall (SG), Dustin Bernard (PF) Mark Dixon, Joseph Yancey | |
| 17:35 | Western Michigan | Paul Crowe misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Eric Thoreson - foul #3 on Eric Thoreson, team foul #1 | 48-46 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Derek Phillips (PG) John Williams | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Harold Myricks (SF) Eric Thoreson | |
| 17:35 | Western Michigan | Paul Crowe misses the 1st free throw | 48-46 |
| 17:35 | Western Michigan | Paul Crowe misses the 2nd free throw | 48-46 |
| 17:35 | Northern Illinois University | Ashley Fabela grabs the board | 48-46 |
| 17:33 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry Marshall's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 48-46 |
| 17:17 | Western Michigan | Derek Phillips connects on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 51-46 |
| 17:14 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Myricks is fouled in the backcourt by Marty Webb - foul #1 on Marty Webb, team foul #5 | 51-46 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Rude (SF), Frank Bale (PF) Derek Phillips, Paul Crowe | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Yancey (SG), Matthew Prisco (C) Jerry Marshall, Dustin Bernard | |
| 17:00 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Degraffenreid clanks a floater from the left wing | 51-46 |
| 16:59 | Western Michigan | Frank Bale snags the defensive board | 51-46 |
| 16:37 | Western Michigan | Marty Webb hits a 3 from straight away on a great pass from Hubert Prater | 54-46 |
| 16:24 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Myricks comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 54-46 |
| 16:22 | Western Michigan | Frank Bale grabs the board | 54-46 |
| 15:54 | Western Michigan | Frank Bale connects on the floater from the left block on a nice dish by Marty Webb | 56-46 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Marty Webb (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Hubert Prater (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Michael Rude (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Frank Bale (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 8 reb. C - Harold Williams (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Frank Degraffenreid (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Joseph Yancey (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Harold Myricks (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. PF - Ashley Fabela (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. C - Matthew Prisco (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 blk. | |
| 15:36 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Degraffenreid misses badly on a jumper from the left block but he's fouled by Hubert Prater - foul #3 on Hubert Prater, team foul #6 | 56-46 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Zachary Lemieux (PG), Martin Pankey (SG), George Rahn (SF), Paul Crowe (PF), Donald Blackwood (C) Marty Webb, Hubert Prater, Michael Rude, Frank Bale, Harold Williams | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Dixon (PG), John Medlock (SF), Dustin Bernard (PF), Eric Thoreson (C) Joseph Yancey, Harold Myricks, Ashley Fabela, Matthew Prisco | |
| 15:36 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Degraffenreid makes the 1st free throw | 56-47 |
| 15:36 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Degraffenreid makes the 2nd free throw | 56-48 |
| 15:20 | Western Michigan | Martin Pankey can't connect on a jumper from the baseline but the foul's on Eric Thoreson - foul #4 on Eric Thoreson, team foul #2 | 56-48 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jerry Marshall (SG), Matthew Prisco (C) Frank Degraffenreid, Eric Thoreson | |
| 15:20 | Western Michigan | Martin Pankey makes the 1st free throw | 57-48 |
| 15:20 | Western Michigan | Martin Pankey misses the 2nd free throw | 57-48 |
| 15:20 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Prisco pulls down the rebound | 57-48 |
| 15:08 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Prisco's pass is intercepted by Donald Blackwood | 57-48 |
| 14:46 | Western Michigan | Zachary Lemieux misses short on a jumpshot from the right wing | 57-48 |
| 14:45 | Western Michigan | Paul Crowe tips it in | 59-48 |
| 14:42 | Northern Illinois University | Martin Pankey takes the ball from Mark Dixon in the backcourt | 59-48 |
| 14:41 | Western Michigan | Martin Pankey lays it up and in | 61-48 |
| 14:25 | Northern Illinois University | Dustin Bernard is fouled on the floor by Paul Crowe - foul #1 on Paul Crowe, team foul #7 | 61-48 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Michael Rude (SF), Frank Bale (PF) George Rahn, Paul Crowe | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 14:25 | Northern Illinois University | Dustin Bernard makes the 1st free throw | 61-49 |
| 14:25 | Northern Illinois University | Dustin Bernard misses the 2nd free throw | 61-49 |
| 14:25 | Western Michigan | Frank Bale grabs the board | 61-49 |
| 14:11 | Western Michigan | Martin Pankey knocks in the driving attempt in the paint on a nice dish by Michael Rude | 63-49 |
| 14:05 | Northern Illinois University | Dustin Bernard misses the 3pt shot from the right wing | 63-49 |
| 14:03 | Western Michigan | Michael Rude pulls down the rebound | 63-49 |
| 13:38 | Western Michigan | Martin Pankey misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 63-49 |
| 13:36 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Dixon gets the rebound | 63-49 |
| 13:31 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry Marshall comes up short on the jumpshot from the right wing but the foul's on Zachary Lemieux - foul #4 on Zachary Lemieux, team foul #8 | 63-49 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Williams (PG), Marty Webb (SG), Harold Williams (SF), Paul Crowe (C) Zachary Lemieux, Martin Pankey, Michael Rude, Donald Blackwood | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Tooley (PG), Harold Myricks (SF), Ashley Fabela (C) Mark Dixon, John Medlock, Matthew Prisco | |
| 13:31 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry Marshall makes the 1st free throw | 63-50 |
| 13:31 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry Marshall misses the 2nd free throw | 63-50 |
| 13:31 | Western Michigan | Frank Bale grabs the board | 63-50 |
| 13:14 | Western Michigan | Frank Bale connects on the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by John Williams | 66-50 |
| 12:51 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry Marshall can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 66-50 |
| 12:50 | Northern Illinois University | Ashley Fabela misses the tip | 66-50 |
| 12:49 | Western Michigan | Marty Webb pulls down the rebound | 66-50 |
| 12:30 | Western Michigan | Harold Williams is denied on a layup by Ashley Fabela | 66-50 |
| 12:29 | Western Michigan | Harold Williams tips it back up and in | 68-50 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 12:06 | Northern Illinois University | Jerry Marshall can't finish the uncontested layup | 68-50 |
| 12:04 | Western Michigan | Frank Bale snags the defensive board | 68-50 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 11:42 | Western Michigan | Paul Crowe can't connect on a jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Harold Myricks - foul #2 on Harold Myricks, team foul #3 | 68-50 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Derek Phillips (PG), Martin Pankey (SG), Michael Rude (SF), Donald Blackwood (C) John Williams, Marty Webb, Harold Williams, Frank Bale | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Dixon (PG), Joseph Yancey (SG), John Medlock (SF), Frank Degraffenreid (PF), Matthew Prisco (C) Nathan Tooley, Jerry Marshall, Harold Myricks, Dustin Bernard, Ashley Fabela | |
| 11:42 | Western Michigan | Paul Crowe misses the 1st free throw | 68-50 |
| 11:42 | Western Michigan | Paul Crowe misses the 2nd free throw | 68-50 |
| 11:42 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Prisco grabs the defensive rebound | 68-50 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Derek Phillips (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Martin Pankey (fresh) 13 pts. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - Michael Rude (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Paul Crowe (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Donald Blackwood (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Mark Dixon (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Joseph Yancey (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - John Medlock (fresh) 3 pf. PF - Frank Degraffenreid (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. C - Matthew Prisco (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 11:39 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Dixon is fouled in the backcourt by Derek Phillips - foul #2 on Derek Phillips, team foul #9 | 68-50 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | George Rahn (PF) Paul Crowe | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 11:39 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Dixon misses the 1st free throw | 68-50 |
| 11:39 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Donald Blackwood | 68-50 |
| 11:15 | Western Michigan | Frank Degraffenreid steps in front of the Martin Pankey pass | 68-50 |
| 11:03 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Yancey comes up short on the jumpshot from the right wing | 68-50 |
| 11:01 | Western Michigan | George Rahn snags the defensive board | 68-50 |
| 10:39 | Western Michigan | Martin Pankey knocks in the runner from close range | 70-50 |
| 10:18 | Northern Illinois University | John Medlock lays it up and in on a nice dish by Mark Dixon | 70-52 |
| 09:59 | Western Michigan | Michael Rude is called for traveling | 70-52 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Williams (PG), Marty Webb (SG), Hubert Prater (SF), Frank Bale (PF), Harold Williams (C) Derek Phillips, Martin Pankey, Michael Rude, George Rahn, Donald Blackwood | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Ashley Fabela (PF) Matthew Prisco | |
| 09:46 | Northern Illinois University | Ashley Fabela is open but comes up short on the shot from the right block | 70-52 |
| 09:45 | Northern Illinois University | Ashley Fabela can't tip it in | 70-52 |
| 09:43 | Western Michigan | Marty Webb snags the defensive board | 70-52 |
| 09:17 | Western Michigan | Joseph Yancey steps in front of the Harold Williams pass | 70-52 |
| 09:02 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Degraffenreid knocks in the driving attempt from close range on a great pass from Joseph Yancey | 70-54 |
| 08:38 | Western Michigan | Marty Webb buries a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 72-54 |
| 08:32 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Degraffenreid lays it in uncontested on a great pass from Mark Dixon | 72-56 |
| 08:09 | Western Michigan | John Williams misses long on a jumper from the right side | 72-56 |
| 08:08 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Ashley Fabela | 72-56 |
| 08:04 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Yancey misses the 3 pointer from the right wing | 72-56 |
| 08:03 | Western Michigan | Hubert Prater grabs the board | 72-56 |
| 07:44 | Western Michigan | John Medlock is called for the reach on Hubert Prater - foul #4 on John Medlock, team foul #4 | 72-56 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Zachary Lemieux (PG), Martin Pankey (SG), Michael Rude (SF), Paul Crowe (PF), Donald Blackwood (C) John Williams, Marty Webb, Hubert Prater, Frank Bale, Harold Williams | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Nathan Tooley (PG), Jerry Marshall (SG), Harold Myricks (SF), Dustin Bernard (PF), Eric Thoreson (C) Mark Dixon, Joseph Yancey, John Medlock, Ashley Fabela, Frank Degraffenreid | |
| 07:23 | Western Michigan | Donald Blackwood comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 72-56 |
| 07:22 | Western Michigan | Donald Blackwood pulls down the offensive rebound | 72-56 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Zachary Lemieux (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf. SG - Martin Pankey (fresh) 15 pts. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - Michael Rude (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Paul Crowe (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Donald Blackwood (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Nathan Tooley (fresh) SG - Jerry Marshall (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Harold Myricks (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. PF - Dustin Bernard (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. C - Eric Thoreson (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. 4 pf. | |
| 07:01 | Western Michigan | Donald Blackwood scores on a 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Martin Pankey | 75-56 |
| 06:45 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Myricks misses long on an open 3pt attempt from straight away | 75-56 |
| 06:43 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Zachary Lemieux | 75-56 |
| 06:27 | Western Michigan | Paul Crowe can't connect on a floater from the right block | 75-56 |
| 06:26 | Western Michigan | Michael Rude grabs the offensive board | 75-56 |
| 05:58 | Western Michigan | Martin Pankey misses long on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 75-56 |
| 05:57 | Western Michigan | Donald Blackwood tips it home | 77-56 |
| 05:40 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Myricks drills a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Dustin Bernard | 77-59 |
| 05:20 | Western Michigan | Dustin Bernard swats the short shot by Martin Pankey | 77-59 |
| 05:18 | Northern Illinois University | Dustin Bernard pulls down the rebound | 77-59 |
| 05:03 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Thoreson is hacked by Paul Crowe - foul #2 on Paul Crowe, team foul #10 | 77-59 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Derek Phillips (PG), Marty Webb (SG), Hubert Prater (SF), Frank Bale (PF), Harold Williams (C) Zachary Lemieux, Martin Pankey, Michael Rude, Paul Crowe, Donald Blackwood | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Rex Wingler (PG), Joseph Yancey (SG), John Medlock (SF), Ashley Fabela (C) Nathan Tooley, Jerry Marshall, Harold Myricks, Dustin Bernard | |
| 05:03 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Thoreson makes the 1st free throw | 77-60 |
| 05:03 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Thoreson makes the 2nd free throw | 77-61 |
| 04:43 | Western Michigan | Marty Webb comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 77-61 |
| 04:42 | Northern Illinois University | Ashley Fabela gets the rebound | 77-61 |
| 04:36 | Northern Illinois University | Ashley Fabela misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 77-61 |
| 04:35 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Joseph Yancey | 77-61 |
| 04:24 | Northern Illinois University | Ashley Fabela is open and buries a turnaround from close range set up by Rex Wingler | 77-63 |
| 04:03 | Western Michigan | Eric Thoreson steals it from Harold Williams | 77-63 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 03:47 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Thoreson banks in the layup set up by Rex Wingler | 77-65 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:26 | Western Michigan | John Medlock picks off the pass by Derek Phillips | 77-65 |
| 03:24 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 77-65 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Zachary Lemieux (PG), Martin Pankey (SG), Michael Rude (SF), Donald Blackwood (C) Derek Phillips, Marty Webb, Hubert Prater, Harold Williams | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Mark Dixon (PG), Harold Myricks (SF), Dustin Bernard (PF), Matthew Prisco (C) Rex Wingler, John Medlock, Eric Thoreson, Ashley Fabela | |
| 03:05 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Prisco misses long on a floater from the right block | 77-65 |
| 03:04 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Prisco tips it in | 77-67 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Zachary Lemieux (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf. SG - Martin Pankey (fresh) 15 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - Michael Rude (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Frank Bale (fresh) 17 pts. 11 reb. C - Donald Blackwood (fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Mark Dixon (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Joseph Yancey (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SF - Harold Myricks (fresh) 14 pts. 3 reb. PF - Dustin Bernard (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. C - Matthew Prisco (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 03:02 | Western Michigan | Zachary Lemieux is fouled in the backcourt by Mark Dixon - foul #1 on Mark Dixon, team foul #5 | 77-67 |
| 02:42 | Western Michigan | Donald Blackwood misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 77-67 |
| 02:40 | Northern Illinois University | Dustin Bernard grabs the board | 77-67 |
| 02:36 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Myricks clanks a shot from the left wing | 77-67 |
| 02:34 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Dixon grabs the offensive board | 77-67 |
| 02:22 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Yancey misses badly on a 3 from the right wing | 77-67 |
| 02:21 | Western Michigan | Michael Rude gets the rebound | 77-67 |
| 01:59 | Western Michigan | Donald Blackwood misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 77-67 |
| 01:58 | Western Michigan | Michael Rude snags the offensive board | 77-67 |
| 01:41 | Western Michigan | Zachary Lemieux buries a shot from the left block | 79-67 |
| 01:34 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew Prisco's floater is knocked away by Frank Bale | 79-67 |
| 01:33 | Western Michigan | Martin Pankey grabs the defensive rebound | 79-67 |
| 01:16 | Western Michigan | Michael Rude scores on a runner from the right block | 81-67 |
| 00:58 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Yancey blows the dunk | 81-67 |
| 00:56 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Frank Bale | 81-67 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:33 | Western Michigan | Martin Pankey is hacked by Joseph Yancey - foul #2 on Joseph Yancey, team foul #6 | 81-67 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | John Williams (PG), Marty Webb (SG), Hubert Prater (SF), Harold Williams (PF), Paul Crowe (C) Zachary Lemieux, Martin Pankey, Michael Rude, Frank Bale, Donald Blackwood | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frank Degraffenreid (PG), Jerry Marshall (SG), John Medlock (SF), Ashley Fabela (PF), Eric Thoreson (C) Mark Dixon, Joseph Yancey, Harold Myricks, Dustin Bernard, Matthew Prisco | |
| 00:13 | Western Michigan | Eric Thoreson denies the turnaround by Marty Webb | 81-67 |
| 00:12 | Western Michigan | Harold Williams misses the tip | 81-67 |
| 00:10 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Thoreson grabs the board | 81-67 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:04 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Thoreson knocks in the turnaround from the right block on a great pass from Frank Degraffenreid and the foul's on Paul Crowe - foul #3 on Paul Crowe, team foul #11 | 81-69 |
| 00:04 | Northern Illinois University | Eric Thoreson misses the free throw | 81-69 |
| 00:04 | Northern Illinois University | Ashley Fabela grabs the offensive rebound | 81-69 |
| 00:01 | Northern Illinois University | Frank Degraffenreid knocks in the jumper from the left wing | 81-71 |
| 00:00 | Western Michigan | John Williams runs out the clock | 81-71 |