| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - David Alessi (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Tim Hoang (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Rene Giordano (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Carl Ritthaler (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Mathew Hayes (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - John Ridlon (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Jason Johnson (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Josef Sefcovic (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. PF - Michael Pelt (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Wilson Michael (fresh) 12 pts. 12 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Western Kentucky | Rene Giordano inbounds the ball | 33-32 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 19:38 | Western Kentucky | Mathew Hayes loses the dribble to Josef Sefcovic | 33-32 |
| 19:17 | Central Michigan | Jason Johnson clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 33-32 |
| 19:15 | Western Kentucky | Rene Giordano grabs the board | 33-32 |
| 18:59 | Western Kentucky | David Alessi clanks a floater from the right side | 33-32 |
| 18:57 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Wilson Michael | 33-32 |
| 18:52 | Central Michigan | John Ridlon knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 33-35 |
| 18:44 | Western Kentucky | Michael Pelt is called for the reach on Mathew Hayes - foul #1 on Michael Pelt, team foul #1 | 33-35 |
| 18:29 | Western Kentucky | Rene Giordano loses the dribble to John Ridlon | 33-35 |
| 18:08 | Central Michigan | Michael Pelt misses badly on a driving attempt from the baseline | 33-35 |
| 18:06 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Rene Giordano | 33-35 |
| 17:54 | Western Kentucky | Mathew Hayes misses short on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 33-35 |
| 17:53 | Western Kentucky | Mathew Hayes gets the offensive rebound | 33-35 |
| 17:33 | Western Kentucky | Tim Hoang misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 33-35 |
| 17:32 | Central Michigan | Wilson Michael pulls down the rebound | 33-35 |
| 17:17 | Central Michigan | Josef Sefcovic is denied on a dunk by Rene Giordano | 33-35 |
| 17:15 | Western Kentucky | Carl Ritthaler grabs the board | 33-35 |
| 16:50 | Western Kentucky | Mathew Hayes clanks a jumpshot from the right wing | 33-35 |
| 16:49 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Michael Pelt | 33-35 |
| 16:22 | Central Michigan | The pull-up jumper by Josef Sefcovic is blocked by Rene Giordano | 33-35 |
| 16:21 | Western Kentucky | Tim Hoang grabs the board | 33-35 |
| 16:10 | Western Kentucky | Rene Giordano can't connect on a floater from the left side | 33-35 |
| 16:09 | Central Michigan | Wilson Michael pulls down the rebound | 33-35 |
| 16:01 | Central Michigan | Jason Johnson can't connect on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 33-35 |
| 16:00 | Central Michigan | Michael Pelt grabs the offensive rebound | 33-35 |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - David Alessi (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Tim Hoang (fairly fresh) 3 pts. SF - Rene Giordano (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. PF - Carl Ritthaler (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Mathew Hayes (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - John Ridlon (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Jason Johnson (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SF - Josef Sefcovic (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. PF - Michael Pelt (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Wilson Michael (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 15 reb. | |
| 15:50 | Central Michigan | Jason Johnson misses the 3 from the right wing | 33-35 |
| 15:49 | Western Kentucky | Carl Ritthaler grabs the board | 33-35 |
| 15:43 | Western Kentucky | Tim Hoang throws a bad pass out of bounds | 33-35 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Alan Schneider (PG), Dale Pulido (SG), Raymond Eddy (SF), William Orosco (PF), Michael Haines (C) David Alessi, Tim Hoang, Rene Giordano, Carl Ritthaler, Mathew Hayes | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Mark Bieker (PG), John Killen (SG), Kurt Masters (SF), Walter Andersen (PF), Philip Coles (C) John Ridlon, Jason Johnson, Josef Sefcovic, Michael Pelt, Wilson Michael | |
| 15:24 | Central Michigan | Mark Bieker knocks in the 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Kurt Masters | 33-38 |
| 15:02 | Western Kentucky | Michael Haines misses the easy layup but the foul's on John Killen - foul #1 on John Killen, team foul #2 | 33-38 |
| 15:02 | Western Kentucky | Michael Haines misses the 1st free throw | 33-38 |
| 15:02 | Western Kentucky | Michael Haines makes the 2nd free throw | 34-38 |
| 14:45 | Central Michigan | Walter Andersen connects on the jumpshot from the left wing | 34-40 |
| 14:16 | Western Kentucky | Alan Schneider misses the shot from the left wing | 34-40 |
| 14:15 | Central Michigan | Walter Andersen pulls down the rebound | 34-40 |
| 13:57 | Central Michigan | Mark Bieker knocks in the 3pt shot from the left wing | 34-43 |
| 13:32 | Western Kentucky | Michael Haines comes up short on the jump hook from close range | 34-43 |
| 13:30 | Western Kentucky | Dale Pulido tips it home | 36-43 |
| 13:12 | Central Michigan | John Killen knocks in the floater from the left wing on a great pass from Philip Coles | 36-45 |
| 12:45 | Western Kentucky | William Orosco hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right side | 36-45 |
| 12:44 | Central Michigan | Philip Coles grabs the defensive rebound | 36-45 |
| 12:28 | Central Michigan | Alan Schneider steals the ball from Mark Bieker | 36-45 |
| 12:25 | Western Kentucky | Alan Schneider banks in the layup | 38-45 |
| 12:12 | Central Michigan | Kurt Masters misses the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 38-45 |
| 12:11 | Western Kentucky | William Orosco snags the defensive board | 38-45 |
| 11:51 | Western Kentucky | William Orosco scores on a jumper from the right side | 40-45 |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Alan Schneider (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - Dale Pulido (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. SF - Raymond Eddy (fairly fresh) 3 pts. PF - William Orosco (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Michael Haines (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Mark Bieker (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - John Killen (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Kurt Masters (fairly fresh) 1 ast. PF - Walter Andersen (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Philip Coles (fairly fresh) | |
| 11:38 | Central Michigan | William Orosco steps in front of the John Killen pass | 40-45 |
| 11:22 | Western Kentucky | William Orosco misses short on a shot from just outside the lane but he's hacked by John Killen - foul #2 on John Killen, team foul #3 | 40-45 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | David Alessi (PG), Tim Hoang (SG), Rene Giordano (SF), Carl Ritthaler (PF) Alan Schneider, Dale Pulido, Raymond Eddy, Michael Haines | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | John Ridlon (PG), Jason Johnson (SG), Josef Sefcovic (SF), Michael Pelt (PF), Wilson Michael (C) Mark Bieker, John Killen, Kurt Masters, Walter Andersen, Philip Coles | |
| 11:22 | Western Kentucky | William Orosco makes the 1st free throw | 41-45 |
| 11:22 | Western Kentucky | William Orosco makes the 2nd free throw | 42-45 |
| 10:55 | Central Michigan | Wilson Michael is fouled on the floor by Tim Hoang - foul #2 on Tim Hoang, team foul #1 | 42-45 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Mathew Hayes (C) William Orosco | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| 10:43 | Central Michigan | Josef Sefcovic's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 42-45 |
| 10:22 | Western Kentucky | David Alessi is hacked by John Ridlon - foul #2 on John Ridlon, team foul #4 | 42-45 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Dale Pulido (SG) Tim Hoang | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| 10:06 | Western Kentucky | Rene Giordano connects on the jumper from the baseline on a great pass from Carl Ritthaler and he's fouled by Jason Johnson - foul #1 on Jason Johnson, team foul #5 | 44-45 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Michael Haines (C) Mathew Hayes | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| 10:06 | Western Kentucky | Rene Giordano misses the free throw | 44-45 |
| 10:06 | Central Michigan | Wilson Michael snags the defensive board | 44-45 |
| 09:44 | Central Michigan | Michael Pelt hits the finger roll | 44-47 |
| 09:38 | Western Kentucky | David Alessi misses short on a jumper from the right side | 44-47 |
| 09:36 | Western Kentucky | Michael Haines tips it in | 46-47 |
| 09:19 | Central Michigan | Jason Johnson hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left wing | 46-47 |
| 09:17 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Carl Ritthaler | 46-47 |
| 09:10 | Western Kentucky | Michael Haines connects on the runner from close range set up by David Alessi | 48-47 |
| 09:08 | Central Michigan | David Alessi steals it from John Ridlon in the backcourt | 48-47 |
| 08:47 | Western Kentucky | Dale Pulido is hacked by Jason Johnson - foul #2 on Jason Johnson, team foul #6 | 48-47 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Tim Hoang (SG) Dale Pulido | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Walter Andersen (PF) Michael Pelt | |
| 08:31 | Western Kentucky | Carl Ritthaler scores on a driving attempt in the paint on a nice dish by David Alessi and he's hacked by John Ridlon - foul #3 on John Ridlon, team foul #7 | 50-47 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Alan Schneider (PG), Mathew Hayes (SF) David Alessi, Rene Giordano | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Mark Bieker (PG) John Ridlon | |
| 08:31 | Western Kentucky | Carl Ritthaler makes the free throw | 51-47 |
| 08:07 | Central Michigan | Jason Johnson is fouled on the floor by Tim Hoang - foul #3 on Tim Hoang, team foul #2 | 51-47 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Dale Pulido (SF) Carl Ritthaler | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | John Killen (SG), Kurt Masters (SF), Philip Coles (C) Jason Johnson, Josef Sefcovic, Wilson Michael | |
| 07:59 | Central Michigan | Walter Andersen makes the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from John Killen | 51-50 |
| 07:38 | Western Kentucky | Walter Andersen is called for the reach on Alan Schneider - foul #1 on Walter Andersen, team foul #8 | 51-50 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | David Alessi (PG), William Orosco (C) Tim Hoang, Michael Haines | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| 07:38 | Western Kentucky | Alan Schneider makes the 1st free throw | 52-50 |
| 07:38 | Western Kentucky | Alan Schneider misses the 2nd free throw | 52-50 |
| 07:38 | Central Michigan | Walter Andersen pulls down the rebound | 52-50 |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - David Alessi (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SG - Alan Schneider (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SF - Dale Pulido (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Mathew Hayes (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. C - William Orosco (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Mark Bieker (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - John Killen (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Kurt Masters (fresh) 1 ast. PF - Walter Andersen (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Philip Coles (fresh) | |
| 07:09 | Central Michigan | Philip Coles is hacked by Mathew Hayes - foul #3 on Mathew Hayes, team foul #3 | 52-50 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Rene Giordano (SF) Alan Schneider | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | John Ridlon (PG), Michael Pelt (PF), Wilson Michael (C) John Killen, Kurt Masters, Walter Andersen | |
| 06:54 | Central Michigan | Philip Coles makes the driving attempt near the basket set up by John Ridlon | 52-52 |
| 06:28 | Western Kentucky | David Alessi scores on a 3pt shot from straight away set up by Rene Giordano | 55-52 |
| 06:09 | Central Michigan | John Ridlon comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 55-52 |
| 06:08 | Central Michigan | Wilson Michael hits the follow up shot | 55-54 |
| 05:41 | Western Kentucky | Dale Pulido buries a floater from the right block on a great pass from David Alessi | 57-54 |
| 05:41 | Central Michigan | Central Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 57-54 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Tim Hoang (SG), Carl Ritthaler (PF), Michael Haines (C) Dale Pulido, Mathew Hayes, William Orosco | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Jason Johnson (SG), Josef Sefcovic (SF) Mark Bieker, Philip Coles | |
| 05:26 | Central Michigan | John Ridlon loses the dribble to David Alessi | 57-54 |
| 05:21 | Western Kentucky | Rene Giordano misses the lay-in | 57-54 |
| 05:20 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Wilson Michael | 57-54 |
| 05:12 | Central Michigan | Jason Johnson blows the layup | 57-54 |
| 05:11 | Central Michigan | Josef Sefcovic tips it but misses | 57-54 |
| 05:10 | Central Michigan | John Ridlon hits the follow up shot | 57-56 |
| 04:54 | Western Kentucky | The short jumper by Carl Ritthaler is denied by Wilson Michael | 57-56 |
| 04:53 | Western Kentucky | Rene Giordano tips it in | 59-56 |
| 04:39 | Central Michigan | Josef Sefcovic drills a fadeaway from the left side on a great pass from John Ridlon and he's fouled by Rene Giordano - foul #2 on Rene Giordano, team foul #4 | 59-58 |
| 04:39 | Central Michigan | Josef Sefcovic makes the free throw | 59-59 |
| 04:22 | Western Kentucky | Wilson Michael steals the ball from Michael Haines | 59-59 |
| 04:02 | Central Michigan | John Ridlon scores on a 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Jason Johnson | 59-62 |
| 03:48 | Western Kentucky | Rene Giordano misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 59-62 |
| 03:47 | Central Michigan | Michael Pelt grabs the defensive rebound | 59-62 |
| 03:27 | Central Michigan | Jason Johnson buries a 3 from straight away | 59-65 |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - David Alessi (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. SG - Tim Hoang (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. SF - Rene Giordano (fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. 3 blk. PF - Carl Ritthaler (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. C - Michael Haines (fresh) 5 pts. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - John Ridlon (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Jason Johnson (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Josef Sefcovic (fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. PF - Michael Pelt (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. C - Wilson Michael (fresh) 14 pts. 18 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 02:59 | Western Kentucky | David Alessi drills a jumpshot from the left side set up by Carl Ritthaler and the foul's on Wilson Michael - foul #1 on Wilson Michael, team foul #9 | 61-65 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Dale Pulido (SG), Mathew Hayes (SF) Tim Hoang, Rene Giordano | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Mark Bieker (PG), Walter Andersen (PF), Philip Coles (C) John Ridlon, Michael Pelt, Wilson Michael | |
| 02:59 | Western Kentucky | David Alessi misses the free throw | 61-65 |
| 02:59 | Central Michigan | Jason Johnson grabs the defensive rebound | 61-65 |
| 02:59 | Central Michigan | Central Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 61-65 |
| 02:38 | Central Michigan | Philip Coles misses the shot from the left wing but he's hacked by Michael Haines - foul #4 on Michael Haines, team foul #5 | 61-65 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Rene Giordano (SF) Mathew Hayes | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | John Ridlon (PG), Wilson Michael (C) Mark Bieker, Josef Sefcovic | |
| 02:38 | Central Michigan | Philip Coles misses the 1st free throw | 61-65 |
| 02:38 | Central Michigan | Philip Coles misses the 2nd free throw | 61-65 |
| 02:38 | Western Kentucky | Carl Ritthaler gets the rebound | 61-65 |
| 02:16 | Western Kentucky | Carl Ritthaler is whistled for traveling | 61-65 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Josef Sefcovic (SF) Philip Coles | |
| 01:59 | Central Michigan | John Ridlon loses the dribble to Carl Ritthaler | 61-65 |
| 01:38 | Western Kentucky | Dale Pulido misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 61-65 |
| 01:37 | Central Michigan | Walter Andersen grabs the defensive rebound | 61-65 |
| 01:17 | Central Michigan | John Ridlon clanks a 3 pointer from the left wing | 61-65 |
| 01:16 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Michael Haines | 61-65 |
| 01:07 | Western Kentucky | Rene Giordano is fouled on the floor by Wilson Michael - foul #2 on Wilson Michael, team foul #10 | 61-65 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Tim Hoang (SG) Dale Pulido | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Michael Pelt (PF) Walter Andersen | |
| 01:07 | Western Kentucky | Rene Giordano makes the 1st free throw | 62-65 |
| 01:07 | Western Kentucky | Rene Giordano makes the 2nd free throw | 63-65 |
| 00:43 | Central Michigan | Jason Johnson makes the floater from the free throw line | 63-67 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:37 | Western Kentucky | Carl Ritthaler is hacked by Michael Pelt - foul #2 on Michael Pelt, team foul #11 | 63-67 |
| 00:37 | Western Kentucky | Carl Ritthaler makes the 1st free throw | 64-67 |
| 00:37 | Western Kentucky | Carl Ritthaler misses the 2nd free throw | 64-67 |
| 00:37 | Central Michigan | Wilson Michael grabs the defensive rebound | 64-67 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:35 | Central Michigan | Wilson Michael is hacked by David Alessi in the backcourt - foul #1 on David Alessi, team foul #6 | 64-67 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Mark Bieker (SG), Walter Andersen (PF) Jason Johnson, Michael Pelt | |
| 00:34 | Central Michigan | Tim Hoang is called for the reach on Wilson Michael - foul #4 on Tim Hoang, team foul #7 | 64-67 |
| 00:34 | Central Michigan | Wilson Michael makes the 1st free throw | 64-68 |
| 00:34 | Central Michigan | Wilson Michael makes the 2nd free throw | 64-69 |
| 00:28 | Western Kentucky | Carl Ritthaler is called for the illegal screen - foul #2 on Carl Ritthaler, team foul #8 | 64-69 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Philip Coles (SF) Josef Sefcovic | |
| 00:25 | Central Michigan | Wilson Michael is fouled in the backcourt by Tim Hoang - foul #5 on Tim Hoang, team foul #9 | 64-69 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Dale Pulido (SG) Tim Hoang | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| 00:25 | Central Michigan | Wilson Michael makes the 1st free throw | 64-70 |
| 00:25 | Central Michigan | Wilson Michael makes the 2nd free throw | 64-71 |
| 00:21 | Western Kentucky | David Alessi misses long on a 3 from the right corner | 64-71 |
| 00:19 | Central Michigan | Wilson Michael grabs the defensive rebound | 64-71 |
| 00:19 | Central Michigan | Central Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 64-71 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Jason Johnson (SG), Michael Pelt (PF) Mark Bieker, Walter Andersen | |
| 00:18 | Central Michigan | Philip Coles is hacked by Dale Pulido in the backcourt - foul #2 on Dale Pulido, team foul #10 | 64-71 |
| 00:18 | Central Michigan | Philip Coles makes the 1st free throw | 64-72 |
| 00:18 | Central Michigan | Philip Coles makes the 2nd free throw | 64-73 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:10 | Western Kentucky | Dale Pulido knocks in the 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by David Alessi | 67-73 |
| 00:08 | Central Michigan | Jason Johnson is fouled in the backcourt by Dale Pulido - foul #3 on Dale Pulido, team foul #11 | 67-73 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Walter Andersen (PF) Michael Pelt | |
| 00:08 | Central Michigan | Jason Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 67-74 |
| 00:08 | Central Michigan | Jason Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 67-75 |
| 00:04 | Western Kentucky | Dale Pulido misses the 3pt attempt from straight away | 67-75 |
| 00:03 | Western Kentucky | Michael Haines snags the offensive board | 67-75 |
| 00:00 | Western Kentucky | Rene Giordano loses the dribble to John Ridlon | 67-75 |