| Lineup | C. Connecticut State | PG - David Hassell (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Carlton Calvin (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Franklin Class (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Matthew McGurl (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Darin Aubry (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Jerome Lane (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Henry Roberts (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SF - Larry Toland (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Joshua Ervin (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Clifford Hughes (fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Larry Toland inbounds the ball | 35-35 |
| Game Plan | C. Connecticut State | C. Connecticut State 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) | |
| 19:42 | Northern Illinois University | Clifford Hughes buries a turnaround in the paint | 35-37 |
| 19:25 | C. Connecticut State | Darin Aubry is hacked by Clifford Hughes - foul #2 on Clifford Hughes, team foul #1 | 35-37 |
| 19:11 | C. Connecticut State | Franklin Class can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 35-37 |
| 19:10 | Northern Illinois University | Henry Roberts grabs the defensive rebound | 35-37 |
| 18:54 | Northern Illinois University | Franklin Class steals it from Henry Roberts | 35-37 |
| 18:38 | C. Connecticut State | Matthew McGurl hits a fadeaway from the right side | 37-37 |
| 18:14 | Northern Illinois University | Matthew McGurl is called for the reach on Joshua Ervin - foul #3 on Matthew McGurl, team foul #1 | 37-37 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | Douglas Boykin (PF) Matthew McGurl | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 17:59 | Northern Illinois University | Clifford Hughes buries a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Larry Toland | 37-40 |
| 17:46 | C. Connecticut State | Douglas Boykin scores on a turnaround from the baseline set up by David Hassell | 39-40 |
| 17:26 | Northern Illinois University | Henry Roberts is hacked by Darin Aubry - foul #2 on Darin Aubry, team foul #2 | 39-40 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | Michael Fields (SF), Jason Class (C) Franklin Class, Darin Aubry | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Shane Singer (PG), Keith Boehm (SG) Jerome Lane, Henry Roberts | |
| 17:10 | Northern Illinois University | Clifford Hughes is fouled on the floor by Douglas Boykin - foul #1 on Douglas Boykin, team foul #3 | 39-40 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | Donald Fultz (PG) David Hassell | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | John Ferraro (SF) Larry Toland | |
| 16:57 | Northern Illinois University | Shane Singer travels with the ball | 39-40 |
| 16:42 | C. Connecticut State | Donald Fultz misses the easy layup | 39-40 |
| 16:41 | C. Connecticut State | Jason Class hits the follow up shot | 41-40 |
| 16:15 | Northern Illinois University | John Ferraro comes up short on the jumpshot from the left side | 41-40 |
| 16:13 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ervin hits the follow up shot | 41-42 |
| 15:52 | C. Connecticut State | Michael Fields hits the front of the rim on the jumper from just outside the lane | 41-42 |
| 15:51 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to John Ferraro | 41-42 |
| Lineup | C. Connecticut State | PG - Donald Fultz (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Carlton Calvin (fairly fresh) 6 pts. SF - Michael Fields (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Douglas Boykin (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Jason Class (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Shane Singer (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Keith Boehm (fresh) 1 ast. SF - John Ferraro (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Joshua Ervin (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. C - Clifford Hughes (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 15:37 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Boehm misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 41-42 |
| 15:35 | C. Connecticut State | Michael Fields grabs the defensive rebound | 41-42 |
| 15:18 | C. Connecticut State | Douglas Boykin knocks in the shot from the right block | 43-42 |
| 15:00 | Northern Illinois University | Shane Singer drills a 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by John Ferraro | 43-45 |
| 14:38 | C. Connecticut State | Jason Class misses badly on a floater from the free throw line | 43-45 |
| 14:37 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Clifford Hughes | 43-45 |
| 14:32 | Northern Illinois University | Shane Singer misses long on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 43-45 |
| 14:30 | C. Connecticut State | Jason Class grabs the defensive rebound | 43-45 |
| 14:23 | C. Connecticut State | Michael Fields's pass is intercepted by Joshua Ervin | 43-45 |
| 14:10 | Northern Illinois University | Clifford Hughes connects on the jumper from the baseline | 43-47 |
| 13:53 | C. Connecticut State | Douglas Boykin's pass is intercepted by Shane Singer | 43-47 |
| 13:48 | Northern Illinois University | Keith Boehm can't finish the layup | 43-47 |
| 13:46 | C. Connecticut State | The rebound goes to Douglas Boykin | 43-47 |
| 13:29 | C. Connecticut State | Donald Fultz comes up short on the fadeaway from the free throw line | 43-47 |
| 13:28 | C. Connecticut State | Douglas Boykin tips it home | 45-47 |
| 13:18 | Northern Illinois University | Jason Class takes the ball from Keith Boehm | 45-47 |
| 13:04 | C. Connecticut State | Carlton Calvin clanks a floater from close range | 45-47 |
| 13:03 | C. Connecticut State | Douglas Boykin misses the tip | 45-47 |
| 13:01 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to John Ferraro | 45-47 |
| 12:55 | Northern Illinois University | Clifford Hughes connects on the jump hook from the left block set up by Keith Boehm and the foul's on Jason Class - foul #1 on Jason Class, team foul #4 | 45-49 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | David Hassell (PG), Thomas McAmis (SG), Franklin Class (SF), Matthew McGurl (PF), Darin Aubry (C) Donald Fultz, Carlton Calvin, Michael Fields, Douglas Boykin, Jason Class | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jerome Lane (PG), Henry Roberts (SG), Larry Toland (SF), James Melton (PF) Shane Singer, Keith Boehm, John Ferraro, Joshua Ervin | |
| 12:55 | Northern Illinois University | Clifford Hughes makes the free throw | 45-50 |
| 12:30 | C. Connecticut State | Franklin Class is whistled for a carry | 45-50 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Alan Leonard (C) Clifford Hughes | |
| 12:12 | Northern Illinois University | Larry Toland can't connect on a fadeaway from the baseline but he's fouled by Thomas McAmis - foul #1 on Thomas McAmis, team foul #5 | 45-50 |
| 12:12 | Northern Illinois University | Larry Toland makes the 1st free throw | 45-51 |
| 12:12 | Northern Illinois University | Larry Toland makes the 2nd free throw | 45-52 |
| 11:49 | C. Connecticut State | Franklin Class comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 45-52 |
| 11:47 | C. Connecticut State | Darin Aubry grabs the offensive rebound | 45-52 |
| Lineup | C. Connecticut State | PG - David Hassell (fresh) 4 ast. SG - Thomas McAmis (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Franklin Class (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Matthew McGurl (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. C - Darin Aubry (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Jerome Lane (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Henry Roberts (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SF - Larry Toland (fresh) 8 pts. PF - James Melton (fresh) 2 pts. C - Alan Leonard (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| 11:40 | C. Connecticut State | Thomas McAmis is hacked by Alan Leonard - foul #2 on Alan Leonard, team foul #2 | 45-52 |
| 11:20 | C. Connecticut State | Matthew McGurl misses the floater from the right side but he's hacked by Alan Leonard - foul #3 on Alan Leonard, team foul #3 | 45-52 |
| 11:20 | C. Connecticut State | Matthew McGurl makes the 1st free throw | 46-52 |
| 11:20 | C. Connecticut State | Matthew McGurl makes the 2nd free throw | 47-52 |
| 11:07 | Northern Illinois University | Henry Roberts travels with the ball | 47-52 |
| 10:39 | C. Connecticut State | David Hassell buries a 3 from the left wing set up by Darin Aubry | 50-52 |
| 10:32 | Northern Illinois University | Jerome Lane scores on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 50-55 |
| 10:12 | C. Connecticut State | David Hassell misses the fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 50-55 |
| 10:10 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Alan Leonard | 50-55 |
| 09:54 | Northern Illinois University | James Melton scores on a floater from the baseline | 50-57 |
| 09:49 | C. Connecticut State | David Hassell misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away | 50-57 |
| 09:47 | C. Connecticut State | Franklin Class tips it home | 52-57 |
| 09:21 | Northern Illinois University | Jerome Lane misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 52-57 |
| 09:20 | C. Connecticut State | Franklin Class gets the rebound | 52-57 |
| 09:05 | C. Connecticut State | Franklin Class can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 52-57 |
| 09:04 | Northern Illinois University | James Melton grabs the board | 52-57 |
| 08:39 | Northern Illinois University | James Melton is denied on a layup by Darin Aubry | 52-57 |
| 08:37 | C. Connecticut State | The rebound goes to Darin Aubry | 52-57 |
| 08:16 | C. Connecticut State | Franklin Class can't finish the layup | 52-57 |
| 08:14 | C. Connecticut State | Matthew McGurl snags the offensive board | 52-57 |
| 07:55 | C. Connecticut State | James Melton is called for the reach on Matthew McGurl - foul #1 on James Melton, team foul #4 | 52-57 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | Donald Fultz (PG), Carlton Calvin (SG), Michael Fields (SF), Douglas Boykin (PF), Jason Class (C) David Hassell, Thomas McAmis, Franklin Class, Matthew McGurl, Darin Aubry | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Shane Singer (PG), Keith Boehm (SG), John Ferraro (SF), Joshua Ervin (PF), Clifford Hughes (C) Jerome Lane, Henry Roberts, Larry Toland, James Melton, Alan Leonard | |
| 07:38 | C. Connecticut State | Donald Fultz connects on the 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by Jason Class | 55-57 |
| Lineup | C. Connecticut State | PG - Donald Fultz (fresh) 7 pts. SG - Carlton Calvin (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Michael Fields (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. PF - Douglas Boykin (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. C - Jason Class (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Shane Singer (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Keith Boehm (fresh) 2 ast. SF - John Ferraro (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - Joshua Ervin (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. C - Clifford Hughes (fresh) 19 pts. 8 reb. | |
| 07:15 | Northern Illinois University | Shane Singer scores on a shot from the right wing set up by Joshua Ervin | 55-59 |
| 07:01 | C. Connecticut State | Michael Fields misses short on a jumper from close range | 55-59 |
| 07:00 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ervin grabs the board | 55-59 |
| 06:55 | Northern Illinois University | Clifford Hughes banks in the layup set up by Shane Singer | 55-61 |
| 06:49 | C. Connecticut State | Donald Fultz can't connect on a shot from the right wing | 55-61 |
| 06:47 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Joshua Ervin | 55-61 |
| 06:42 | Northern Illinois University | Shane Singer knocks in the 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Keith Boehm | 55-64 |
| 06:19 | C. Connecticut State | Shane Singer is called for the reach on Donald Fultz - foul #3 on Shane Singer, team foul #5 | 55-64 |
| 06:02 | C. Connecticut State | Michael Fields makes the pull-up jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Donald Fultz and he's hacked by John Ferraro - foul #2 on John Ferraro, team foul #6 | 57-64 |
| 06:02 | C. Connecticut State | Michael Fields makes the free throw | 58-64 |
| 05:40 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ervin clanks a pull-up jumper from the left side but the foul's on Donald Fultz - foul #2 on Donald Fultz, team foul #6 | 58-64 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | Matthew McGurl (PF), Daniel Simpson (C) Douglas Boykin, Jason Class | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Stine (SF) John Ferraro | |
| 05:40 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ervin makes the 1st free throw | 58-65 |
| 05:40 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Ervin misses the 2nd free throw | 58-65 |
| 05:40 | C. Connecticut State | Daniel Simpson grabs the defensive rebound | 58-65 |
| 05:24 | C. Connecticut State | Daniel Simpson can't connect on a fadeaway from the left wing but he's fouled by James Stine - foul #1 on James Stine, team foul #7 | 58-65 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | David Hassell (PG), Darin Aubry (C) Donald Fultz, Michael Fields | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Reed (PG) Keith Boehm | |
| 05:24 | C. Connecticut State | Daniel Simpson makes the 1st free throw | 59-65 |
| 05:24 | C. Connecticut State | Daniel Simpson makes the 2nd free throw | 60-65 |
| 04:55 | Northern Illinois University | James Stine can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing but the foul's on David Hassell - foul #3 on David Hassell, team foul #7 | 60-65 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | Franklin Class (SF) Matthew McGurl | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jerome Lane (PG), Larry Toland (SF) Robert Reed, Shane Singer | |
| 04:55 | Northern Illinois University | James Stine misses the 1st free throw | 60-65 |
| 04:55 | Northern Illinois University | James Stine makes the 2nd free throw | 60-66 |
| 04:42 | C. Connecticut State | Carlton Calvin misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 60-66 |
| 04:40 | Northern Illinois University | Clifford Hughes pulls down the rebound | 60-66 |
| 04:36 | Northern Illinois University | Jerome Lane connects on the driving attempt near the basket on a nice dish by James Stine | 60-68 |
| 04:10 | C. Connecticut State | Franklin Class comes up short on the fadeaway from just outside the lane | 60-68 |
| 04:08 | C. Connecticut State | Darin Aubry grabs the offensive rebound | 60-68 |
| 03:58 | C. Connecticut State | James Stine steps in front of the Franklin Class pass | 60-68 |
| Game Plan | C. Connecticut State | C. Connecticut State is playing a motion offense 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) | |
| 03:42 | Northern Illinois University | Jerome Lane's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 60-68 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | Donald Fultz (PG), Thomas McAmis (SG), Matthew McGurl (PF), Douglas Boykin (C) David Hassell, Carlton Calvin, Daniel Simpson, Darin Aubry | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Henry Roberts (SG), James Melton (PF), Alan Leonard (C) James Stine, Joshua Ervin, Clifford Hughes | |
| Game Plan | C. Connecticut State | C. Connecticut State 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) | |
| 03:26 | C. Connecticut State | Douglas Boykin drills a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Donald Fultz | 63-68 |
| Lineup | C. Connecticut State | PG - Donald Fultz (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Thomas McAmis (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Franklin Class (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. PF - Matthew McGurl (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. C - Douglas Boykin (fresh) 11 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Jerome Lane (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Henry Roberts (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SF - Larry Toland (fresh) 8 pts. PF - James Melton (fresh) 4 pts. C - Alan Leonard (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. | |
| Game Plan | C. Connecticut State | C. Connecticut State 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 (+1) | |
| 03:13 | Northern Illinois University | James Melton is called for a moving pick - foul #2 on James Melton, team foul #8 | 63-68 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | Michael Fields (SF) Franklin Class | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Shane Singer (PG) Jerome Lane | |
| Game Plan | C. Connecticut State | C. Connecticut State 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) | |
| 02:54 | C. Connecticut State | Douglas Boykin clanks a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 63-68 |
| 02:53 | Northern Illinois University | James Melton gets the rebound | 63-68 |
| 02:53 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 63-68 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | David Hassell (PG), Carlton Calvin (SG), Franklin Class (SF), Darin Aubry (C) Donald Fultz, Thomas McAmis, Michael Fields, Douglas Boykin | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jerome Lane (PG), Joshua Ervin (PF), Clifford Hughes (C) Shane Singer, James Melton, Alan Leonard | |
| 02:39 | Northern Illinois University | Larry Toland is called for the illegal screen - foul #3 on Larry Toland, team foul #9 | 63-68 |
| 02:19 | C. Connecticut State | David Hassell hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left side but the foul's on Clifford Hughes - foul #3 on Clifford Hughes, team foul #10 | 63-68 |
| 02:19 | C. Connecticut State | David Hassell makes the 1st free throw | 64-68 |
| 02:19 | C. Connecticut State | David Hassell makes the 2nd free throw | 65-68 |
| 01:57 | Northern Illinois University | Jerome Lane is fouled on the floor by Darin Aubry - foul #3 on Darin Aubry, team foul #8 | 65-68 |
| 01:57 | Northern Illinois University | Jerome Lane makes the 1st free throw | 65-69 |
| 01:57 | Northern Illinois University | Jerome Lane makes the 2nd free throw | 65-70 |
| 01:38 | C. Connecticut State | David Hassell makes the floater from the left side | 67-70 |
| 01:21 | Northern Illinois University | Clifford Hughes's floater is tipped away by Darin Aubry | 67-70 |
| 01:20 | C. Connecticut State | Carlton Calvin snags the defensive board | 67-70 |
| 01:13 | C. Connecticut State | Darin Aubry is whistled for traveling | 67-70 |
| 00:52 | Northern Illinois University | Jerome Lane scores on a floater from the free throw line | 67-72 |
| Game Plan | C. Connecticut State | C. Connecticut State 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 (-1) | |
| 00:35 | C. Connecticut State | Carlton Calvin drills a runner from close range set up by Franklin Class | 69-72 |
| Game Plan | C. Connecticut State | C. Connecticut State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:34 | Northern Illinois University | Henry Roberts is fouled in the backcourt by David Hassell - foul #4 on David Hassell, team foul #9 | 69-72 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Shane Singer (PG), James Melton (PF) Jerome Lane, Joshua Ervin | |
| 00:34 | Northern Illinois University | Henry Roberts makes the 1st free throw | 69-73 |
| 00:34 | Northern Illinois University | Henry Roberts misses the 2nd free throw | 69-73 |
| 00:34 | C. Connecticut State | Darin Aubry grabs the defensive rebound | 69-73 |
| Game Plan | C. Connecticut State | C. Connecticut State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:30 | C. Connecticut State | Carlton Calvin hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 69-73 |
| 00:28 | Northern Illinois University | Clifford Hughes grabs the board | 69-73 |
| 00:28 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 69-73 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jerome Lane (PG) Henry Roberts | |
| 00:26 | Northern Illinois University | Carlton Calvin is called for the reach on Shane Singer in the backcourt - foul #1 on Carlton Calvin, team foul #10 | 69-73 |
| 00:26 | Northern Illinois University | Shane Singer makes the 1st free throw | 69-74 |
| 00:26 | Northern Illinois University | Shane Singer misses the 2nd free throw | 69-74 |
| 00:26 | C. Connecticut State | Darin Aubry pulls down the rebound | 69-74 |
| 00:22 | C. Connecticut State | David Hassell is whistled for traveling | 69-74 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Henry Roberts (SG), Alan Leonard (PF) Jerome Lane, James Melton | |
| 00:19 | Northern Illinois University | Carlton Calvin is called for the reach on Alan Leonard in the backcourt - foul #2 on Carlton Calvin, team foul #11 | 69-74 |
| 00:19 | Northern Illinois University | Alan Leonard makes the 1st free throw | 69-75 |
| 00:19 | Northern Illinois University | Alan Leonard misses the 2nd free throw | 69-75 |
| 00:19 | C. Connecticut State | The rebound goes to Matthew McGurl | 69-75 |
| 00:14 | C. Connecticut State | David Hassell connects on the 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Franklin Class | 72-75 |
| 00:14 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 72-75 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jerome Lane (PG), James Melton (PF) Henry Roberts, Alan Leonard | |
| 00:12 | Northern Illinois University | Shane Singer is fouled in the backcourt by David Hassell - foul #5 on David Hassell, team foul #12 | 72-75 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | Donald Fultz (PG) David Hassell | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:12 | Northern Illinois University | Shane Singer makes the 1st free throw | 72-76 |
| 00:12 | Northern Illinois University | Shane Singer makes the 2nd free throw | 72-77 |
| 00:08 | C. Connecticut State | Jerome Lane steps in front of the Franklin Class pass | 72-77 |
| 00:06 | Northern Illinois University | Shane Singer is fouled in the backcourt by Donald Fultz - foul #3 on Donald Fultz, team foul #13 | 72-77 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Henry Roberts (SG), Alan Leonard (PF) Jerome Lane, James Melton | |
| 00:06 | Northern Illinois University | Shane Singer makes the 1st free throw | 72-78 |
| 00:06 | Northern Illinois University | Shane Singer makes the 2nd free throw | 72-79 |
| 00:00 | C. Connecticut State | Matthew McGurl misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 72-79 |