| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Frances Cooper (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Victor Bogan (fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast. SF - Anthony Pietsch (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. PF - Patrick Harvey (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. C - Joseph Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Matthew Lunsford (fresh) 7 pts. SG - David Osorio (fresh) 2 reb. SF - Henry Harmon (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - John Nelson (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. C - James Belliveau (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Western Illinois | Henry Harmon inbounds the ball | 36-25 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 19:48 | Western Illinois | Matthew Lunsford is hacked by Victor Bogan - foul #2 on Victor Bogan, team foul #1 | 36-25 |
| 19:23 | Western Illinois | Matthew Lunsford misses badly on a floater from the right wing | 36-25 |
| 19:22 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Joseph Smith | 36-25 |
| 19:17 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan can't connect on a runner from the right block | 36-25 |
| 19:16 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch can't tip it in | 36-25 |
| 19:14 | Western Illinois | Matthew Lunsford gets the rebound | 36-25 |
| 19:03 | Western Illinois | Anthony Pietsch steals it from James Belliveau | 36-25 |
| 18:48 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper misses long on a jumper near the basket but the foul's on James Belliveau - foul #1 on James Belliveau, team foul #1 | 36-25 |
| 18:48 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper makes the 1st free throw | 37-25 |
| 18:48 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper misses the 2nd free throw | 37-25 |
| 18:48 | Western Illinois | James Belliveau gets the rebound | 37-25 |
| 18:27 | Western Illinois | Henry Harmon is whistled for traveling | 37-25 |
| 18:12 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 37-25 |
| 18:11 | Western Illinois | John Nelson grabs the board | 37-25 |
| 18:06 | Western Illinois | David Osorio misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 37-25 |
| 18:05 | Western Illinois | The offensive rebound goes to John Nelson | 37-25 |
| 17:44 | Western Illinois | Matthew Lunsford misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 37-25 |
| 17:43 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Victor Bogan | 37-25 |
| 17:37 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 37-25 |
| 17:36 | Western Illinois | James Belliveau pulls down the rebound | 37-25 |
| 17:24 | Western Illinois | Matthew Lunsford scores on a 3 pointer from the left wing set up by John Nelson | 37-28 |
| 17:09 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper knocks in the 3 pointer from the right corner set up by Anthony Pietsch | 40-28 |
| 16:52 | Western Illinois | John Nelson is denied on a layup by Patrick Harvey | 40-28 |
| 16:51 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith grabs the board | 40-28 |
| 16:44 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan misses long on a floater from the left side | 40-28 |
| 16:42 | Western Illinois | John Nelson gets the rebound | 40-28 |
| 16:25 | Western Illinois | Matthew Lunsford hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 40-28 |
| 16:23 | Western Illinois | John Nelson grabs the offensive rebound | 40-28 |
| 16:08 | Western Illinois | Henry Harmon knocks in the 3 from the left wing | 40-31 |
| 15:53 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Harvey misses the dunk attempt | 40-31 |
| 15:52 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch hits the follow up shot | 42-31 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Frances Cooper (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - Victor Bogan (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast. SF - Anthony Pietsch (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. PF - Patrick Harvey (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. C - Joseph Smith (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Matthew Lunsford (fairly fresh) 10 pts. SG - David Osorio (fairly fresh) 2 reb. SF - Henry Harmon (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. PF - John Nelson (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 7 reb. C - James Belliveau (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:29 | Western Illinois | Matthew Lunsford scores on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 42-33 |
| 15:25 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Bogan knocks in the floater from the baseline set up by Anthony Pietsch | 44-33 |
| 15:00 | Western Illinois | Victor Bogan is called for the reach on John Nelson - foul #3 on Victor Bogan, team foul #2 | 44-33 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Marty Price (PG), Sammy Drew (SG), Jason Johnson (SF), Mark Tate (PF), Charles Acton (C) Frances Cooper, Victor Bogan, Anthony Pietsch, Patrick Harvey, Joseph Smith | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Alexander Walker (PG), Walter Cox (SG), Robert Starkey (SF), John Hicks (PF), Jose Perez (C) Matthew Lunsford, David Osorio, Henry Harmon, John Nelson, James Belliveau | |
| 14:42 | Western Illinois | Jose Perez knocks in the runner in the paint on a great pass from Robert Starkey | 44-35 |
| 14:19 | Northern Illinois University | Jason Johnson comes up short on the jumper from the left side | 44-35 |
| 14:18 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Tate gets the offensive rebound | 44-35 |
| 14:08 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Tate hits a shot in the lane set up by Sammy Drew and he's fouled by John Hicks - foul #2 on John Hicks, team foul #2 | 46-35 |
| 14:08 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Tate makes the free throw | 47-35 |
| 13:55 | Western Illinois | The jump hook by John Hicks is blocked by Charles Acton | 47-35 |
| 13:53 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Tate pulls down the rebound | 47-35 |
| 13:46 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew misses short on a jumper from close range but the foul's on Jose Perez - foul #4 on Jose Perez, team foul #3 | 47-35 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Dennis Raiford (SF) Jose Perez | |
| 13:46 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew misses the 1st free throw | 47-35 |
| 13:46 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew makes the 2nd free throw | 48-35 |
| 13:29 | Western Illinois | John Hicks connects on the jump hook from close range | 48-37 |
| 13:08 | Northern Illinois University | Walter Cox steals it from Jason Johnson | 48-37 |
| 12:44 | Western Illinois | John Hicks is called for a moving pick - foul #3 on John Hicks, team foul #4 | 48-37 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (PG), Victor Bogan (SG) Marty Price, Jason Johnson | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| 12:25 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Tate is called for traveling | 48-37 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch (SF), Patrick Harvey (PF) Sammy Drew, Mark Tate | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Henry Harmon (SF), John Nelson (PF) Dennis Raiford, Robert Starkey | |
| 12:13 | Western Illinois | Charles Acton swats the short shot by John Nelson | 48-37 |
| 12:12 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch snags the defensive board | 48-37 |
| 12:06 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch makes the 3 from straight away on a great pass from Victor Bogan | 51-37 |
| 11:45 | Western Illinois | John Hicks misses short on a driving attempt near the basket but he's fouled by Victor Bogan - foul #4 on Victor Bogan, team foul #3 | 51-37 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jason Johnson (SG), Joseph Smith (C) Victor Bogan, Charles Acton | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Joseph Johnson (PG), David Osorio (SG) Alexander Walker, Walter Cox | |
| 11:45 | Western Illinois | John Hicks misses the 1st free throw | 51-37 |
| 11:45 | Western Illinois | John Hicks makes the 2nd free throw | 51-38 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Frances Cooper (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - Jason Johnson (fresh) SF - Anthony Pietsch (fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. PF - Patrick Harvey (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. C - Joseph Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Joseph Johnson (fresh) SG - David Osorio (fresh) 2 reb. SF - Henry Harmon (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. PF - John Nelson (fresh) 3 pts. 7 reb. C - John Hicks (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 11:28 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch knocks in the shot from the left side on a great pass from Frances Cooper | 53-38 |
| 11:06 | Western Illinois | John Nelson lays it in | 53-40 |
| 10:58 | Northern Illinois University | Jason Johnson makes the 3 from the right corner on a nice dish by Joseph Smith | 56-40 |
| 10:52 | Western Illinois | Henry Harmon misses the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 56-40 |
| 10:51 | Northern Illinois University | Jason Johnson gets the rebound | 56-40 |
| 10:45 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch misses short on a floater from the free throw line | 56-40 |
| 10:44 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Jason Johnson | 56-40 |
| 10:22 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith throws a bad pass out of bounds | 56-40 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew (SG), Mark Tate (PF), Charles Acton (C) Anthony Pietsch, Patrick Harvey, Joseph Smith | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Matthew Lunsford (PG), Dennis Raiford (SF), Robert Starkey (PF), James Belliveau (C) Joseph Johnson, Henry Harmon, John Nelson, John Hicks | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| 10:04 | Western Illinois | James Belliveau hits the front of the rim on the jumper near the basket but he's fouled by Charles Acton - foul #2 on Charles Acton, team foul #4 | 56-40 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Alexander Walker (SG) David Osorio | |
| 10:04 | Western Illinois | James Belliveau makes the 1st free throw | 56-41 |
| 10:04 | Western Illinois | James Belliveau makes the 2nd free throw | 56-42 |
| 09:49 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew misses short on a fadeaway from the right wing | 56-42 |
| 09:47 | Northern Illinois University | Jason Johnson grabs the offensive board | 56-42 |
| 09:38 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew loses the ball out of bounds | 56-42 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Leo Grimaldi (SF) Jason Johnson | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 09:31 | Western Illinois | Alexander Walker misses badly on a 3 from the right wing | 56-42 |
| 09:30 | Northern Illinois University | Charles Acton gets the rebound | 56-42 |
| 09:25 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper's pass is intercepted by James Belliveau | 56-42 |
| 09:07 | Western Illinois | Sammy Drew takes the ball from Matthew Lunsford | 56-42 |
| 08:48 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper loses the ball out of bounds | 56-42 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Marty Price (PG), Anthony Pietsch (SF), Patrick Harvey (PF), Joseph Smith (C) Frances Cooper, Leo Grimaldi, Mark Tate, Charles Acton | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | David Osorio (SG), Henry Harmon (SF), John Nelson (PF) Alexander Walker, Dennis Raiford, James Belliveau | |
| 08:31 | Western Illinois | Henry Harmon knocks in the 3 from straight away on a nice dish by David Osorio | 56-45 |
| 08:26 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch double dribbles | 56-45 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jason Johnson (SG) Marty Price | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| 08:07 | Western Illinois | Matthew Lunsford misses the jumpshot from the free throw line | 56-45 |
| 08:05 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch grabs the board | 56-45 |
| 07:36 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch is hacked by Henry Harmon - foul #2 on Henry Harmon, team foul #5 | 56-45 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper (PG), Victor Bogan (SG) Sammy Drew, Jason Johnson | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Alexander Walker (PG), Jose Perez (C) Matthew Lunsford, Robert Starkey | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Frances Cooper (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. SG - Victor Bogan (fresh) 15 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. SF - Anthony Pietsch (fresh) 10 pts. 8 reb. PF - Patrick Harvey (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. C - Joseph Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Alexander Walker (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - David Osorio (fresh) 2 reb. SF - Henry Harmon (fresh) 12 pts. 2 reb. PF - John Nelson (fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb. C - Jose Perez (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 4 pf. | |
| 07:26 | Northern Illinois University | David Osorio picks off the pass by Victor Bogan | 56-45 |
| 07:23 | Western Illinois | Henry Harmon misses the lay-in | 56-45 |
| 07:21 | Western Illinois | Jose Perez grabs the offensive rebound | 56-45 |
| 07:05 | Western Illinois | David Osorio is fouled on the floor by Victor Bogan - foul #5 on Victor Bogan, team foul #5 | 56-45 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Marty Price (SG), Mark Tate (C) Victor Bogan, Joseph Smith | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Walter Cox (SG), James Belliveau (PF) David Osorio, John Nelson | |
| 06:41 | Western Illinois | Henry Harmon misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 56-45 |
| 06:40 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Tate grabs the defensive rebound | 56-45 |
| 06:34 | Northern Illinois University | Marty Price's pass is intercepted by Walter Cox | 56-45 |
| 06:16 | Western Illinois | James Belliveau connects on the jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Walter Cox | 56-47 |
| 06:00 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 56-47 |
| 05:58 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Tate grabs the offensive board | 56-47 |
| 05:38 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Harvey buries a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a great pass from Marty Price | 59-47 |
| 05:24 | Western Illinois | Frances Cooper steps in front of the Jose Perez pass | 59-47 |
| 05:09 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch clanks a floater in the paint | 59-47 |
| 05:08 | Western Illinois | The rebound goes to James Belliveau | 59-47 |
| 05:08 | Western Illinois | Western Illinois calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 59-47 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew (SG), Jason Johnson (SF), Joseph Smith (C) Marty Price, Anthony Pietsch, Mark Tate | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Matthew Lunsford (PG), David Osorio (SG), John Nelson (PF) Alexander Walker, Walter Cox, James Belliveau | |
| 04:54 | Western Illinois | David Osorio drills a 3 pointer from straight away | 59-50 |
| 04:48 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith throws it down | 61-50 |
| 04:30 | Western Illinois | Matthew Lunsford loses the dribble to Frances Cooper | 61-50 |
| 04:26 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper lays it in | 63-50 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| 04:08 | Western Illinois | David Osorio drills a 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Jose Perez | 63-53 |
| 03:50 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Harvey hits a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 65-53 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| 03:34 | Western Illinois | Henry Harmon hits the front of the rim on the floater from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Jason Johnson - foul #1 on Jason Johnson, team foul #6 | 65-53 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch (SF), Mark Tate (PF) Jason Johnson, Patrick Harvey | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| 03:34 | Western Illinois | Henry Harmon makes the 1st free throw | 65-54 |
| 03:34 | Western Illinois | Henry Harmon makes the 2nd free throw | 65-55 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Frances Cooper (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Sammy Drew (fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast. SF - Anthony Pietsch (fresh) 10 pts. 8 reb. PF - Mark Tate (fresh) 5 pts. 8 reb. C - Joseph Smith (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Illinois | PG - Matthew Lunsford (fresh) 12 pts. SG - David Osorio (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. SF - Henry Harmon (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 2 reb. PF - John Nelson (fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb. C - Jose Perez (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 03:26 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 65-55 |
| 03:24 | Western Illinois | Jose Perez grabs the defensive rebound | 65-55 |
| 02:59 | Western Illinois | Matthew Lunsford knocks in the 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Henry Harmon | 65-58 |
| 02:59 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 65-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Harvey (PF) Mark Tate | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| 02:40 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew scores on a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Anthony Pietsch | 68-58 |
| 02:30 | Western Illinois | Matthew Lunsford can't connect on a jump hook in the paint but the foul's on Patrick Harvey - foul #2 on Patrick Harvey, team foul #7 | 68-58 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Robert Starkey (SF) Henry Harmon | |
| 02:30 | Western Illinois | Matthew Lunsford makes the 1st free throw | 68-59 |
| 02:30 | Western Illinois | Matthew Lunsford makes the 2nd free throw | 68-60 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 02:09 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Starkey takes the ball from Joseph Smith | 68-60 |
| 02:06 | Western Illinois | Matthew Lunsford misses the easy layup | 68-60 |
| 02:04 | Western Illinois | John Nelson hits the follow up shot | 68-62 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| 01:50 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith misses long on a driving attempt from the baseline but he's hacked by Jose Perez - foul #5 on Jose Perez, team foul #6 | 68-62 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Western Illinois | Henry Harmon (SF) Jose Perez | |
| 01:50 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith makes the 1st free throw | 69-62 |
| 01:50 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith misses the 2nd free throw | 69-62 |
| 01:50 | Western Illinois | Robert Starkey snags the defensive board | 69-62 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 01:34 | Western Illinois | Matthew Lunsford hits a jumpshot from the free throw line | 69-64 |
| 01:16 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith knocks in the runner from the right block | 71-64 |
| 01:05 | Western Illinois | Sammy Drew steals it from John Nelson | 71-64 |
| 01:01 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper drills a fadeaway jumper from the left wing set up by Sammy Drew | 73-64 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:55 | Western Illinois | David Osorio clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner | 73-64 |
| 00:54 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch grabs the board | 73-64 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:52 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch is hacked by Matthew Lunsford in the backcourt - foul #2 on Matthew Lunsford, team foul #7 | 73-64 |
| 00:52 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch misses the 1st free throw | 73-64 |
| 00:52 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Harvey snags the offensive board | 73-64 |
| 00:51 | Northern Illinois University | John Nelson is called for the reach on Patrick Harvey - foul #3 on John Nelson, team foul #8 | 73-64 |
| 00:51 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Harvey makes the 1st free throw | 74-64 |
| 00:51 | Northern Illinois University | Patrick Harvey makes the 2nd free throw | 75-64 |
| 00:44 | Western Illinois | John Nelson clanks a 3 pointer from the right corner | 75-64 |
| 00:43 | Western Illinois | The offensive rebound goes to Henry Harmon | 75-64 |
| 00:41 | Western Illinois | Henry Harmon misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 75-64 |
| 00:39 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Smith grabs the board | 75-64 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:33 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Drew misses short on a floater from the right block | 75-64 |
| 00:31 | Western Illinois | Henry Harmon grabs the board | 75-64 |
| 00:24 | Western Illinois | David Osorio buries a 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Robert Starkey | 75-67 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:22 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper is fouled in the backcourt by Matthew Lunsford - foul #3 on Matthew Lunsford, team foul #9 | 75-67 |
| 00:22 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper makes the 1st free throw | 76-67 |
| 00:22 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper makes the 2nd free throw | 77-67 |
| 00:16 | Western Illinois | John Nelson misses short on a shot in the lane | 77-67 |
| 00:15 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Pietsch gets the rebound | 77-67 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Illinois | Western Illinois is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Frances Cooper runs out the clock | 77-67 |