| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Henry Armstrong (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Felix Pena (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Michael Elias (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Jack Selph (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Ronald Porter (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - David Clark (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. SG - Lyle Holloway (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jake McKamey (fresh) PF - Michael Reid (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - John Kovar (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Jake McKamey inbounds the ball | 31-28 |
| 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 (+1) | |
| 19:44 | Northern Illinois University | David Clark hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 31-28 |
| 19:43 | Northern Illinois University | David Clark pulls down the offensive rebound | 31-28 |
| 19:32 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Reid's pass is intercepted by Ronald Porter | 31-28 |
| 19:18 | Central Michigan | The short jumper by Henry Armstrong is denied by John Kovar | 31-28 |
| 19:17 | Central Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Felix Pena | 31-28 |
| 19:01 | Central Michigan | Michael Elias buries a jumper from the left side set up by Felix Pena | 33-28 |
| 18:43 | Northern Illinois University | Lyle Holloway misses the 3 pointer from the right corner | 33-28 |
| 18:41 | Central Michigan | Ronald Porter pulls down the rebound | 33-28 |
| 18:36 | Central Michigan | Lyle Holloway is called for the reach on Felix Pena - foul #1 on Lyle Holloway, team foul #1 | 33-28 |
| 18:27 | Central Michigan | Ronald Porter misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 33-28 |
| 18:25 | Central Michigan | Jack Selph grabs the offensive board | 33-28 |
| 18:13 | Central Michigan | Michael Elias scores on a driving attempt from close range set up by Felix Pena | 35-28 |
| 18:00 | Northern Illinois University | Lyle Holloway is fouled on the floor by Felix Pena - foul #1 on Felix Pena, team foul #1 | 35-28 |
| 17:37 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Reid misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 35-28 |
| 17:35 | Northern Illinois University | Jake McKamey pulls down the offensive rebound | 35-28 |
| 17:28 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Elias steals the ball from David Clark | 35-28 |
| 17:09 | Central Michigan | Ronald Porter hits a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Felix Pena | 38-28 |
| 16:54 | Northern Illinois University | Jake McKamey is called for the illegal screen - foul #1 on Jake McKamey, team foul #2 | 38-28 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Howard Percy (PG), Stephen Meyer (SG), Gerald Kelly (SF), Ernest Herring (PF), Michael Knight (C) Henry Armstrong, Felix Pena, Michael Elias, Jack Selph, Ronald Porter | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Washington (SF), Timothy Harris (PF), Craig Jones (C) Jake McKamey, Michael Reid, John Kovar | |
| 16:36 | Central Michigan | Howard Percy knocks in the floater from the right block set up by Ernest Herring | 40-28 |
| 16:14 | Northern Illinois University | Lyle Holloway buries a jumper from the left side | 40-30 |
| 15:53 | Central Michigan | Ernest Herring makes the shot near the basket on a nice dish by Howard Percy | 42-30 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Howard Percy (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Stephen Meyer (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Gerald Kelly (fresh) PF - Ernest Herring (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Michael Knight (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - David Clark (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. SG - Lyle Holloway (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SF - Robert Washington (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Timothy Harris (fresh) 2 reb. C - Craig Jones (fresh) | |
| 15:33 | Northern Illinois University | Ernest Herring picks off the pass by Lyle Holloway | 42-30 |
| 15:16 | Central Michigan | Michael Knight's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 42-30 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Henry Armstrong (PG), Felix Pena (SG), Michael Elias (SF), Jack Selph (PF), Ronald Porter (C) Howard Percy, Stephen Meyer, Gerald Kelly, Ernest Herring, Michael Knight | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Chase Dalessio (PG), Shilin Chu (SG), Jake McKamey (SF), Michael Reid (PF) David Clark, Lyle Holloway, Robert Washington, Craig Jones | |
| 15:07 | Northern Illinois University | Timothy Harris buries a shot from the left block | 42-32 |
| 14:51 | Central Michigan | Ronald Porter lays it in on a nice dish by Felix Pena | 44-32 |
| 14:37 | Northern Illinois University | Chase Dalessio clanks a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 44-32 |
| 14:36 | Central Michigan | Felix Pena pulls down the rebound | 44-32 |
| 14:17 | Central Michigan | Michael Elias hits a 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from Felix Pena | 47-32 |
| 14:02 | Northern Illinois University | Shilin Chu can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 47-32 |
| 14:00 | Central Michigan | Michael Elias grabs the defensive rebound | 47-32 |
| 13:39 | Central Michigan | Henry Armstrong is hacked by Chase Dalessio - foul #4 on Chase Dalessio, team foul #3 | 47-32 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Stephen Meyer (SF) Michael Elias | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Rance Banda (PG), John Kovar (C) Chase Dalessio, Timothy Harris | |
| 13:22 | Central Michigan | Henry Armstrong hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from just outside the lane | 47-32 |
| 13:20 | Northern Illinois University | John Kovar pulls down the rebound | 47-32 |
| 13:14 | Northern Illinois University | Jake McKamey misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 47-32 |
| 13:13 | Central Michigan | Stephen Meyer snags the defensive board | 47-32 |
| 12:56 | Central Michigan | Ronald Porter misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 47-32 |
| 12:54 | Northern Illinois University | Jake McKamey snags the defensive board | 47-32 |
| 12:50 | Northern Illinois University | Shilin Chu comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 47-32 |
| 12:49 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Reid tips it back up and in | 47-34 |
| 12:42 | Central Michigan | Ronald Porter buries a jumper from close range on a nice dish by Felix Pena and he's fouled by John Kovar - foul #1 on John Kovar, team foul #4 | 49-34 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Howard Percy (PG), Ernest Herring (PF) Henry Armstrong, Jack Selph | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Washington (SF), David Clark (PF) Jake McKamey, Michael Reid | |
| 12:42 | Central Michigan | Ronald Porter makes the free throw | 50-34 |
| 12:35 | Northern Illinois University | David Clark is fouled on the floor by Howard Percy - foul #2 on Howard Percy, team foul #2 | 50-34 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Michael Knight (C) Ronald Porter | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 12:22 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Knight picks off the pass by Rance Banda | 50-34 |
| 12:07 | Central Michigan | A charge is called on Michael Knight - foul #1 on Michael Knight, team foul #3 | 50-34 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Michael Elias (SF) Felix Pena | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 11:56 | Northern Illinois University | Shilin Chu misses the easy layup but he's hacked by Michael Knight - foul #2 on Michael Knight, team foul #4 | 50-34 |
| 11:56 | Northern Illinois University | Shilin Chu makes the 1st free throw | 50-35 |
| 11:56 | Northern Illinois University | Shilin Chu misses the 2nd free throw | 50-35 |
| 11:56 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to John Kovar | 50-35 |
| 11:41 | Northern Illinois University | Rance Banda knocks in the 3pt shot from the right wing | 50-38 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Howard Percy (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Stephen Meyer (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Michael Elias (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. PF - Ernest Herring (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Michael Knight (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Rance Banda (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Shilin Chu (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. SF - Robert Washington (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - David Clark (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - John Kovar (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:18 | Central Michigan | Michael Knight misses short on a floater from the free throw line | 50-38 |
| 11:17 | Northern Illinois University | John Kovar snags the defensive board | 50-38 |
| 11:02 | Northern Illinois University | Shilin Chu hits a floater from the left side | 50-40 |
| 10:55 | Central Michigan | Michael Knight hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 50-40 |
| 10:53 | Central Michigan | Ernest Herring misses the tip | 50-40 |
| 10:51 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to John Kovar | 50-40 |
| 10:45 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Washington hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 50-40 |
| 10:43 | Northern Illinois University | John Kovar can't tip it in | 50-40 |
| 10:42 | Central Michigan | Michael Elias pulls down the rebound | 50-40 |
| 10:29 | Central Michigan | Michael Elias's floater is tipped away by John Kovar | 50-40 |
| 10:28 | Northern Illinois University | John Kovar snags the defensive board | 50-40 |
| 10:22 | Northern Illinois University | Shilin Chu is hacked by Ernest Herring - foul #2 on Ernest Herring, team foul #5 | 50-40 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Henry Armstrong (PG), Felix Pena (SG), Gerald Kelly (SF), Jack Selph (PF), Ronald Porter (C) Howard Percy, Stephen Meyer, Michael Elias, Ernest Herring, Michael Knight | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lyle Holloway (SG), Jake McKamey (SF), Michael Reid (PF), Timothy Harris (C) Rance Banda, Shilin Chu, Robert Washington, John Kovar | |
| 10:14 | Northern Illinois University | David Clark comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 50-40 |
| 10:12 | Central Michigan | Ronald Porter snags the defensive board | 50-40 |
| 09:52 | Central Michigan | Gerald Kelly is hacked by Jake McKamey - foul #2 on Jake McKamey, team foul #5 | 50-40 |
| 09:34 | Central Michigan | Henry Armstrong is fouled on the floor by David Clark - foul #3 on David Clark, team foul #6 | 50-40 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Rance Banda (PG) David Clark | |
| 09:22 | Central Michigan | Felix Pena hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 50-40 |
| 09:20 | Central Michigan | Ronald Porter pulls down the offensive rebound | 50-40 |
| 09:06 | Central Michigan | Felix Pena comes up short on the floater from the left side but he's fouled by Lyle Holloway - foul #2 on Lyle Holloway, team foul #7 | 50-40 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Michael Elias (SF) Gerald Kelly | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 09:06 | Central Michigan | Felix Pena makes the 1st free throw | 51-40 |
| 09:06 | Central Michigan | Felix Pena misses the 2nd free throw | 51-40 |
| 09:06 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Michael Reid | 51-40 |
| 08:41 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Reid is fouled on the floor by Michael Elias - foul #2 on Michael Elias, team foul #6 | 51-40 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Shilin Chu (SG) Lyle Holloway | |
| 08:36 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Reid travels with the ball | 51-40 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Lyle Holloway (PG), David Clark (C) Rance Banda, Timothy Harris | |
| 08:33 | Central Michigan | Henry Armstrong is fouled in the backcourt by Lyle Holloway - foul #3 on Lyle Holloway, team foul #8 | 51-40 |
| 08:33 | Central Michigan | Henry Armstrong makes the 1st free throw | 52-40 |
| 08:33 | Central Michigan | Henry Armstrong makes the 2nd free throw | 53-40 |
| 08:08 | Northern Illinois University | Jake McKamey misses the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Ronald Porter - foul #3 on Ronald Porter, team foul #7 | 53-40 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Kovar (C) David Clark | |
| 08:08 | Northern Illinois University | Jake McKamey makes the 1st free throw | 53-41 |
| 08:08 | Northern Illinois University | Jake McKamey makes the 2nd free throw | 53-42 |
| 07:52 | Central Michigan | Felix Pena drills a 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Michael Elias | 56-42 |
| 07:47 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Elias picks off the pass by Shilin Chu | 56-42 |
| 07:30 | Central Michigan | Michael Elias clanks a 3 pointer from the right corner | 56-42 |
| 07:29 | Central Michigan | Felix Pena hits the follow up shot | 58-42 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Henry Armstrong (fairly fresh) 7 pts. SG - Felix Pena (fresh) 13 pts. 8 ast. 2 stl. SF - Michael Elias (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. PF - Jack Selph (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Ronald Porter (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Lyle Holloway (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Shilin Chu (fresh) 5 pts. 3 pf. SF - Jake McKamey (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Michael Reid (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - John Kovar (fresh) 8 pts. 9 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 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 (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 07:08 | Northern Illinois University | Lyle Holloway misses the jumper from just outside the lane | 58-42 |
| 07:07 | Central Michigan | Michael Elias gets the rebound | 58-42 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 06:49 | Central Michigan | Jack Selph double dribbles | 58-42 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Howard Percy (PG), Stephen Meyer (SG), Gerald Kelly (SF), Ernest Herring (PF), Michael Knight (C) Henry Armstrong, Felix Pena, Michael Elias, Jack Selph, Ronald Porter | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Chase Dalessio (PG), Rance Banda (SG), Robert Washington (SF), David Clark (PF), Timothy Harris (C) Lyle Holloway, Shilin Chu, Jake McKamey, Michael Reid, John Kovar | |
| 06:37 | Northern Illinois University | Rance Banda comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 58-42 |
| 06:35 | Central Michigan | Ernest Herring snags the defensive board | 58-42 |
| 06:17 | Central Michigan | Howard Percy misses the lay-in but the foul's on Rance Banda - foul #4 on Rance Banda, team foul #9 | 58-42 |
| 06:17 | Central Michigan | Howard Percy misses the 1st free throw | 58-42 |
| 06:17 | Central Michigan | Howard Percy misses the 2nd free throw | 58-42 |
| 06:17 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Washington grabs the board | 58-42 |
| 06:10 | Northern Illinois University | Chase Dalessio hits a jumper from the left side set up by Rance Banda and he's fouled by Howard Percy - foul #3 on Howard Percy, team foul #8 | 58-44 |
| 06:10 | Northern Illinois University | Chase Dalessio makes the free throw | 58-45 |
| 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 (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 05:45 | Central Michigan | David Clark takes the ball from Ernest Herring | 58-45 |
| 05:38 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Knight blocks the short jumper by David Clark | 58-45 |
| 05:36 | Central Michigan | Ernest Herring pulls down the rebound | 58-45 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 05:20 | Central Michigan | Michael Knight hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 58-45 |
| 05:19 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Washington gets the rebound | 58-45 |
| 05:14 | Northern Illinois University | Howard Percy knocks away the 3 by Rance Banda | 58-45 |
| 05:12 | Northern Illinois University | David Clark tips it back up and in | 58-47 |
| 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 (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 04:46 | Central Michigan | Timothy Harris swats the short shot by Gerald Kelly | 58-47 |
| 04:44 | Central Michigan | Stephen Meyer tips it home | 60-47 |
| 04:44 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 60-47 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Henry Armstrong (PG), Felix Pena (SG), Michael Elias (SF), Jack Selph (PF), Ronald Porter (C) Howard Percy, Stephen Meyer, Gerald Kelly, Ernest Herring, Michael Knight | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Shilin Chu (SG), Jake McKamey (SF), Michael Reid (PF), John Kovar (C) Rance Banda, Robert Washington, David Clark, Timothy Harris | |
| 04:31 | Northern Illinois University | Chase Dalessio is hacked by Henry Armstrong - foul #2 on Henry Armstrong, team foul #9 | 60-47 |
| 04:31 | Northern Illinois University | Chase Dalessio makes the 1st free throw | 60-48 |
| 04:31 | Northern Illinois University | Chase Dalessio makes the 2nd free throw | 60-49 |
| 04:18 | Central Michigan | Ronald Porter is fouled on the floor by Jake McKamey - foul #3 on Jake McKamey, team foul #10 | 60-49 |
| 04:18 | Central Michigan | Ronald Porter makes the 1st free throw | 61-49 |
| 04:18 | Central Michigan | Ronald Porter makes the 2nd free throw | 62-49 |
| 04:06 | Northern Illinois University | Shilin Chu is whistled for traveling | 62-49 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:43 | Central Michigan | Ronald Porter comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 62-49 |
| 03:41 | Central Michigan | Michael Elias grabs the offensive board | 62-49 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:24 | Central Michigan | Ronald Porter blows the dunk | 62-49 |
| 03:22 | Northern Illinois University | John Kovar snags the defensive board | 62-49 |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Henry Armstrong (fresh) 7 pts. SG - Felix Pena (fresh) 13 pts. 8 ast. 2 stl. SF - Michael Elias (fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl. PF - Jack Selph (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Ronald Porter (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Chase Dalessio (fresh) 7 pts. 4 pf. SG - Shilin Chu (fresh) 5 pts. 3 pf. SF - Jake McKamey (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - Michael Reid (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - John Kovar (fresh) 8 pts. 10 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:10 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Reid misses long on a fadeaway in the lane | 62-49 |
| 03:08 | Central Michigan | Michael Elias gets the rebound | 62-49 |
| 02:43 | Central Michigan | Jack Selph misses short on a jumper from close range | 62-49 |
| 02:41 | Northern Illinois University | John Kovar grabs the defensive rebound | 62-49 |
| 02:25 | Northern Illinois University | John Kovar misses long on a jumper in the lane but the foul's on Ronald Porter - foul #4 on Ronald Porter, team foul #10 | 62-49 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Howard Percy (PG), Stephen Meyer (SG), Gerald Kelly (SF), Ernest Herring (PF), Michael Knight (C) Henry Armstrong, Felix Pena, Michael Elias, Jack Selph, Ronald Porter | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Rance Banda (PG), Lyle Holloway (SG), Robert Washington (SF), David Clark (PF) Chase Dalessio, Shilin Chu, Jake McKamey, Michael Reid | |
| 02:25 | Northern Illinois University | John Kovar misses the 1st free throw | 62-49 |
| 02:25 | Northern Illinois University | John Kovar makes the 2nd free throw | 62-50 |
| 02:05 | Central Michigan | Stephen Meyer's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 62-50 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Timothy Harris (C) John Kovar | |
| 01:46 | Northern Illinois University | Lyle Holloway connects on the 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Rance Banda | 62-53 |
| 01:46 | Central Michigan | Central Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 62-53 |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Henry Armstrong (PG), Felix Pena (SG), Michael Elias (SF), Jack Selph (PF), Ronald Porter (C) Howard Percy, Stephen Meyer, Gerald Kelly, Ernest Herring, Michael Knight | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Chase Dalessio (PG), Shilin Chu (SG), Jake McKamey (SF), Michael Reid (PF), John Kovar (C) Rance Banda, Lyle Holloway, Robert Washington, David Clark, Timothy Harris | |
| 01:23 | Central Michigan | Ronald Porter misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 62-53 |
| 01:22 | Northern Illinois University | Shilin Chu grabs the defensive rebound | 62-53 |
| 01:16 | Northern Illinois University | Jake McKamey misses the 3pt shot from the right wing | 62-53 |
| 01:14 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Chase Dalessio | 62-53 |
| 01:07 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Reid hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the left wing | 62-53 |
| 01:06 | Central Michigan | Jack Selph grabs the defensive rebound | 62-53 |
| 00:37 | Central Michigan | Jack Selph scores on a floater in the lane set up by Michael Elias | 64-53 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:32 | Northern Illinois University | Chase Dalessio misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 64-53 |
| 00:30 | Central Michigan | Felix Pena gets the rebound | 64-53 |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:00 | Central Michigan | Henry Armstrong runs out the clock | 64-53 |