| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Brian Holloway (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. SG - Willie Pangburn (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Robert Tavera (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Herbert Hunter (fresh) C - James Smithwick (fresh) 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Chester Tritt (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Mike Clark (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. SF - John Dawson (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Anthony Jones (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. C - Kenneth Shepard (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Tavera inbounds the ball | 41-38 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 19:39 | Northern Illinois University | Herbert Hunter misses long on a fadeaway from the left block | 41-38 |
| 19:37 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Kenneth Shepard | 41-38 |
| 19:21 | Central Michigan | Chester Tritt misses long on a jumpshot from the right wing | 41-38 |
| 19:19 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Brian Holloway | 41-38 |
| 19:14 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Tavera scores on a jumper from the right side on a great pass from Willie Pangburn | 43-38 |
| 18:55 | Central Michigan | Mike Clark throws a bad pass out of bounds | 43-38 |
| 18:42 | Northern Illinois University | Willie Pangburn drills a jump hook near the basket | 45-38 |
| 18:30 | Central Michigan | Mike Clark blows the layup | 45-38 |
| 18:28 | Central Michigan | John Dawson grabs the offensive board | 45-38 |
| 18:08 | Central Michigan | Mike Clark misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 45-38 |
| 18:06 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Tavera snags the defensive board | 45-38 |
| 18:00 | Northern Illinois University | Anthony Jones takes the ball from Herbert Hunter | 45-38 |
| 17:48 | Central Michigan | Mike Clark hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away | 45-38 |
| 17:46 | Central Michigan | John Dawson gets the offensive rebound | 45-38 |
| 17:31 | Central Michigan | Brian Holloway is called for the reach on Kenneth Shepard - foul #2 on Brian Holloway, team foul #1 | 45-38 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Navarre (PF) Herbert Hunter | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Weldon Morgan (PG) Chester Tritt | |
| 17:17 | Central Michigan | Weldon Morgan drills a 3 from the right wing on a great pass from John Dawson | 45-41 |
| 16:56 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Holloway scores on a fadeaway from the free throw line and he's fouled by Weldon Morgan - foul #1 on Weldon Morgan, team foul #1 | 47-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Cedric Peterson (SG), Casey Harris (SF), Stephen White (C) Willie Pangburn, Robert Tavera, James Smithwick | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Matthew Currie (SG), Joey Beaver (SF), James Larson (PF), Roger Durazo (C) Mike Clark, John Dawson, Anthony Jones, Kenneth Shepard | |
| 16:56 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Holloway makes the free throw | 48-41 |
| 16:49 | Central Michigan | James Larson can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 48-41 |
| 16:47 | Northern Illinois University | Stephen White grabs the defensive rebound | 48-41 |
| 16:30 | Northern Illinois University | Cedric Peterson makes the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Brian Holloway | 51-41 |
| 16:14 | Central Michigan | Weldon Morgan misses badly on a runner in the paint | 51-41 |
| 16:12 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Holloway grabs the defensive rebound | 51-41 |
| 15:57 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Navarre hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the baseline | 51-41 |
| 15:55 | Northern Illinois University | Stephen White tips it but misses | 51-41 |
| 15:54 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Weldon Morgan | 51-41 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Brian Holloway (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 4 ast. SG - Cedric Peterson (fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. SF - Casey Harris (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Christopher Navarre (fresh) 3 reb. C - Stephen White (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Weldon Morgan (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Matthew Currie (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Joey Beaver (fresh) 3 pts. PF - James Larson (fresh) 2 reb. C - Roger Durazo (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| 15:32 | Central Michigan | James Larson is hacked by Christopher Navarre - foul #1 on Christopher Navarre, team foul #2 | 51-41 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willie Pangburn (SG), Robert Tavera (SF), Herbert Hunter (PF), James Smithwick (C) Brian Holloway, Casey Harris, Christopher Navarre, Stephen White | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Chester Tritt (PG), Mike Clark (SG), John Dawson (SF), Anthony Jones (PF), Kenneth Shepard (C) Weldon Morgan, Matthew Currie, Joey Beaver, James Larson, Roger Durazo | |
| 15:16 | Central Michigan | Kenneth Shepard blows the layup but the foul's on James Smithwick - foul #1 on James Smithwick, team foul #3 | 51-41 |
| 15:16 | Central Michigan | Kenneth Shepard makes the 1st free throw | 51-42 |
| 15:16 | Central Michigan | Kenneth Shepard makes the 2nd free throw | 51-43 |
| 15:06 | Northern Illinois University | James Smithwick connects on the jumper from the right side | 53-43 |
| 14:52 | Central Michigan | Herbert Hunter steals it from John Dawson | 53-43 |
| 14:35 | Northern Illinois University | Herbert Hunter's pass is intercepted by Mike Clark | 53-43 |
| 14:16 | Central Michigan | Kenneth Shepard misses badly on a shot from the right block | 53-43 |
| 14:15 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Tavera grabs the board | 53-43 |
| 14:11 | Northern Illinois University | Willie Pangburn misses badly on a fadeaway from the baseline | 53-43 |
| 14:09 | Central Michigan | Mike Clark snags the defensive board | 53-43 |
| 14:03 | Central Michigan | Chester Tritt's pass is intercepted by James Smithwick | 53-43 |
| 13:42 | Northern Illinois University | Cedric Peterson is hacked by John Dawson - foul #3 on John Dawson, team foul #2 | 53-43 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Brian Holloway (PG), Casey Harris (SF), Christopher Navarre (PF), Stephen White (C) Willie Pangburn, Robert Tavera, Herbert Hunter, James Smithwick | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Weldon Morgan (SG), Joey Beaver (SF), James Larson (PF) Mike Clark, John Dawson, Anthony Jones | |
| 13:25 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Navarre misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 53-43 |
| 13:23 | Central Michigan | Kenneth Shepard gets the rebound | 53-43 |
| 13:19 | Central Michigan | Christopher Navarre is called for the reach on Weldon Morgan - foul #2 on Christopher Navarre, team foul #4 | 53-43 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Bobby Polak (SG) Cedric Peterson | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Matthew Currie (SG) Chester Tritt | |
| 13:06 | Central Michigan | Kenneth Shepard misses the jumper from close range | 53-43 |
| 13:05 | Northern Illinois University | Stephen White grabs the board | 53-43 |
| 13:00 | Northern Illinois University | Casey Harris's floater is tipped away by James Larson | 53-43 |
| 12:59 | Northern Illinois University | Casey Harris gets the offensive rebound | 53-43 |
| 12:37 | Northern Illinois University | Joey Beaver is called for the reach on Bobby Polak - foul #1 on Joey Beaver, team foul #3 | 53-43 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willie Pangburn (SG), Robert Tavera (SF) Bobby Polak, Casey Harris | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Mike Clark (SG), John Dawson (SF), Anthony Jones (PF) Matthew Currie, Joey Beaver, Kenneth Shepard | |
| 12:22 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Holloway can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away | 53-43 |
| 12:21 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Holloway snags the offensive board | 53-43 |
| 12:01 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Holloway misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 53-43 |
| 11:59 | Central Michigan | Anthony Jones snags the defensive board | 53-43 |
| 11:45 | Central Michigan | John Dawson misses badly on a jumper from just outside the lane | 53-43 |
| 11:44 | Central Michigan | John Dawson grabs the offensive board | 53-43 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Brian Holloway (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 4 ast. SG - Willie Pangburn (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SF - Robert Tavera (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. PF - Christopher Navarre (fresh) 3 reb. C - Stephen White (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Weldon Morgan (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Mike Clark (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. SF - John Dawson (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Anthony Jones (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. C - James Larson (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 11:32 | Central Michigan | John Dawson can't connect on a shot from the baseline | 53-43 |
| 11:31 | Central Michigan | James Larson tips it in | 53-45 |
| 11:24 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Tavera misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away | 53-45 |
| 11:23 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Stephen White | 53-45 |
| 11:10 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Holloway is fouled on the floor by Weldon Morgan - foul #2 on Weldon Morgan, team foul #4 | 53-45 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Cedric Peterson (PG), Herbert Hunter (PF), James Smithwick (C) Brian Holloway, Christopher Navarre, Stephen White | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Chester Tritt (PG), Joey Beaver (SF), Kenneth Shepard (C) Weldon Morgan, John Dawson, James Larson | |
| 10:55 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Tavera scores on a 3 from the left corner set up by Cedric Peterson | 56-45 |
| 10:48 | Central Michigan | Herbert Hunter blocks the short jumper by Anthony Jones | 56-45 |
| 10:47 | Central Michigan | Joey Beaver tips it but misses | 56-45 |
| 10:45 | Northern Illinois University | Willie Pangburn grabs the defensive rebound | 56-45 |
| 10:40 | Northern Illinois University | Cedric Peterson hits the front of the rim on the jumper near the basket | 56-45 |
| 10:38 | Central Michigan | Mike Clark pulls down the rebound | 56-45 |
| 10:20 | Central Michigan | Anthony Jones misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 56-45 |
| 10:19 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Tavera pulls down the rebound | 56-45 |
| 10:14 | Northern Illinois University | Cedric Peterson knocks in the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 58-45 |
| 10:03 | Central Michigan | Anthony Jones makes the floater near the basket on a great pass from Chester Tritt and the foul's on Herbert Hunter - foul #3 on Herbert Hunter, team foul #5 | 58-47 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Bobby Polak (SG), Casey Harris (SF) Willie Pangburn, Robert Tavera | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Weldon Morgan (SG), John Dawson (SF) Mike Clark, Joey Beaver | |
| 10:03 | Central Michigan | Anthony Jones makes the free throw | 58-48 |
| 09:41 | Northern Illinois University | Bobby Polak misses short on a fadeaway from the right wing but he's fouled by Chester Tritt - foul #3 on Chester Tritt, team foul #5 | 58-48 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Brian Holloway (PG), Christopher Navarre (PF) Cedric Peterson, Herbert Hunter | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | James Larson (PF) Anthony Jones | |
| 09:41 | Northern Illinois University | Bobby Polak makes the 1st free throw | 59-48 |
| 09:41 | Northern Illinois University | Bobby Polak makes the 2nd free throw | 60-48 |
| 09:29 | Central Michigan | John Dawson misses long on a fadeaway in the paint | 60-48 |
| 09:27 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Holloway snags the defensive board | 60-48 |
| 09:22 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Navarre's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 60-48 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Cedric Peterson (SG) Bobby Polak | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| 09:00 | Central Michigan | Kenneth Shepard can't connect on a jump hook in the lane | 60-48 |
| 08:59 | Northern Illinois University | Casey Harris grabs the defensive rebound | 60-48 |
| 08:55 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth Shepard denies the turnaround by Brian Holloway | 60-48 |
| 08:53 | Central Michigan | John Dawson gets the rebound | 60-48 |
| 08:45 | Central Michigan | Chester Tritt connects on the jumpshot from the left wing | 60-50 |
| 08:27 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Holloway is hacked by John Dawson - foul #4 on John Dawson, team foul #6 | 60-50 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willie Pangburn (SG), Robert Tavera (SF), Stephen White (PF) Cedric Peterson, Christopher Navarre, James Smithwick | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Mike Clark (SG), Joey Beaver (SF), Roger Durazo (C) Chester Tritt, John Dawson, Kenneth Shepard | |
| 08:09 | Northern Illinois University | Casey Harris travels with the ball | 60-50 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Herbert Hunter (PF) Casey Harris | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Anthony Jones (PF) James Larson | |
| 07:51 | Central Michigan | Roger Durazo hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left wing | 60-50 |
| 07:49 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Holloway grabs the board | 60-50 |
| 07:31 | Northern Illinois University | Stephen White's fadeaway is rejected by Joey Beaver | 60-50 |
| 07:29 | Central Michigan | Roger Durazo grabs the defensive rebound | 60-50 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Brian Holloway (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 4 ast. SG - Willie Pangburn (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SF - Robert Tavera (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. PF - Herbert Hunter (fresh) 3 pf. C - Stephen White (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Weldon Morgan (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Mike Clark (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. SF - Joey Beaver (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. PF - Anthony Jones (fresh) 14 pts. 3 reb. C - Roger Durazo (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:24 | Central Michigan | Joey Beaver is fouled on the floor by Herbert Hunter - foul #4 on Herbert Hunter, team foul #6 | 60-50 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Cedric Peterson (PG), James Smithwick (C) Brian Holloway, Stephen White | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Eugene Trogdon (PG), John Dawson (SF) Weldon Morgan, Roger Durazo | |
| 07:08 | Central Michigan | John Dawson clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 60-50 |
| 07:06 | Central Michigan | Eugene Trogdon snags the offensive board | 60-50 |
| 06:47 | Central Michigan | James Smithwick swats the layup by Eugene Trogdon | 60-50 |
| 06:45 | Central Michigan | Joey Beaver gets the offensive rebound | 60-50 |
| 06:22 | Central Michigan | Mike Clark makes the shot from the baseline and he's hacked by Willie Pangburn - foul #2 on Willie Pangburn, team foul #7 | 60-52 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Bobby Polak (SG), Casey Harris (SF), Christopher Navarre (PF) Willie Pangburn, Robert Tavera, Herbert Hunter | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Chester Tritt (PG), James Larson (PF), Kenneth Shepard (C) Eugene Trogdon, Anthony Jones, Joey Beaver | |
| 06:22 | Central Michigan | Mike Clark misses the free throw | 60-52 |
| 06:22 | Northern Illinois University | James Smithwick grabs the defensive rebound | 60-52 |
| 06:08 | Northern Illinois University | Casey Harris misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 60-52 |
| 06:07 | Central Michigan | James Larson grabs the board | 60-52 |
| 05:56 | Central Michigan | James Larson hits the finger roll on a nice dish by John Dawson and he's hacked by Christopher Navarre - foul #3 on Christopher Navarre, team foul #8 | 60-54 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Brian Holloway (PG), Stephen White (C) Bobby Polak, James Smithwick | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Weldon Morgan (SG) Mike Clark | |
| 05:56 | Central Michigan | James Larson makes the free throw | 60-55 |
| 05:28 | Northern Illinois University | Casey Harris's pass is intercepted by Kenneth Shepard | 60-55 |
| 05:13 | Central Michigan | James Larson hits the front of the rim on the jump hook in the paint | 60-55 |
| 05:11 | Central Michigan | Kenneth Shepard pulls down the offensive rebound | 60-55 |
| 04:56 | Central Michigan | Kenneth Shepard's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 60-55 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willie Pangburn (SG), Robert Tavera (SF) Cedric Peterson, Casey Harris | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Joey Beaver (SF), Anthony Jones (PF) John Dawson, James Larson | |
| 04:31 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Tavera hits a turnaround near the basket on a great pass from Brian Holloway | 62-55 |
| 04:08 | Central Michigan | Anthony Jones misses the easy layup | 62-55 |
| 04:06 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Navarre grabs the board | 62-55 |
| 04:00 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Tavera can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 62-55 |
| 03:59 | Central Michigan | Anthony Jones grabs the defensive rebound | 62-55 |
| 03:35 | Central Michigan | Anthony Jones is hacked by Christopher Navarre - foul #4 on Christopher Navarre, team foul #9 | 62-55 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Cedric Peterson (PG), Herbert Hunter (PF), James Smithwick (C) Brian Holloway, Christopher Navarre, Stephen White | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Eugene Trogdon (PG), Mike Clark (SG) Chester Tritt, Weldon Morgan | |
| 03:35 | Central Michigan | Anthony Jones makes the 1st free throw | 62-56 |
| 03:35 | Central Michigan | Anthony Jones makes the 2nd free throw | 62-57 |
| 03:07 | Northern Illinois University | James Smithwick knocks in the fadeaway in the lane | 64-57 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Cedric Peterson (fresh) 15 pts. 3 ast. SG - Willie Pangburn (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SF - Robert Tavera (fresh) 11 pts. 5 reb. PF - Herbert Hunter (fresh) 4 pf. C - James Smithwick (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 3 blk. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Eugene Trogdon (fresh) SG - Mike Clark (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. SF - Joey Beaver (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. PF - Anthony Jones (fresh) 16 pts. 4 reb. C - Kenneth Shepard (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 02:47 | Central Michigan | Joey Beaver's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 64-57 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Bobby Polak (SG), Casey Harris (SF) Willie Pangburn, Robert Tavera | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | John Dawson (SF), James Larson (PF) Anthony Jones, Kenneth Shepard | |
| 02:45 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 64-57 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Brian Holloway (PG), Willie Pangburn (SG), Robert Tavera (SF) Cedric Peterson, Bobby Polak, Casey Harris | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Chester Tritt (PG), Anthony Jones (PF), Kenneth Shepard (C) Eugene Trogdon, James Larson, Joey Beaver | |
| 02:38 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Holloway misses long on a 3 from the left wing | 64-57 |
| 02:37 | Central Michigan | John Dawson grabs the defensive rebound | 64-57 |
| 02:18 | Central Michigan | Anthony Jones misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 64-57 |
| 02:16 | Central Michigan | Kenneth Shepard tips it in | 64-59 |
| 02:07 | Northern Illinois University | James Smithwick clanks a shot from the left side but he's fouled by John Dawson - foul #5 on John Dawson, team foul #7 | 64-59 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Joey Beaver (SF) John Dawson | |
| 02:07 | Northern Illinois University | James Smithwick makes the 1st free throw | 65-59 |
| 02:07 | Northern Illinois University | James Smithwick makes the 2nd free throw | 66-59 |
| 01:51 | Central Michigan | Anthony Jones connects on the 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Chester Tritt | 66-62 |
| 01:28 | Northern Illinois University | Joey Beaver is called for the reach on Willie Pangburn - foul #2 on Joey Beaver, team foul #8 | 66-62 |
| 01:28 | Northern Illinois University | Willie Pangburn makes the 1st free throw | 67-62 |
| 01:28 | Northern Illinois University | Willie Pangburn misses the 2nd free throw | 67-62 |
| 01:28 | Central Michigan | Anthony Jones grabs the defensive rebound | 67-62 |
| 01:17 | Central Michigan | Kenneth Shepard's fadeaway is rejected by Robert Tavera | 67-62 |
| 01:16 | Central Michigan | Anthony Jones tips it home | 67-64 |
| 00:55 | Northern Illinois University | Chester Tritt steps in front of the Brian Holloway pass | 67-64 |
| 00:43 | Central Michigan | Mike Clark misses long on a 3 from the left corner | 67-64 |
| 00:41 | Northern Illinois University | Herbert Hunter gets the rebound | 67-64 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:36 | Northern Illinois University | Willie Pangburn comes up short on the jump hook in the paint but the foul's on Mike Clark - foul #1 on Mike Clark, team foul #9 | 67-64 |
| 00:36 | Northern Illinois University | Willie Pangburn makes the 1st free throw | 68-64 |
| 00:36 | Northern Illinois University | Willie Pangburn makes the 2nd free throw | 69-64 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:30 | Central Michigan | Anthony Jones lays it in set up by Joey Beaver | 69-66 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:28 | Northern Illinois University | Chester Tritt is called for the reach on Willie Pangburn in the backcourt - foul #4 on Chester Tritt, team foul #10 | 69-66 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Stephen White (PF) Herbert Hunter | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| 00:28 | Northern Illinois University | Willie Pangburn misses the 1st free throw | 69-66 |
| 00:28 | Northern Illinois University | Willie Pangburn misses the 2nd free throw | 69-66 |
| 00:28 | Central Michigan | Anthony Jones gets the rebound | 69-66 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:17 | Central Michigan | Anthony Jones hits a floater from the left side on a nice dish by Mike Clark | 69-68 |
| 00:15 | Northern Illinois University | Chester Tritt is called for the reach on James Smithwick in the backcourt - foul #5 on Chester Tritt, team foul #11 | 69-68 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Herbert Hunter (PF) Stephen White | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Weldon Morgan (PG) Chester Tritt | |
| 00:15 | Northern Illinois University | James Smithwick makes the 1st free throw | 70-68 |
| 00:15 | Northern Illinois University | James Smithwick makes the 2nd free throw | 71-68 |
| 00:09 | Central Michigan | Central Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 71-68 |
| 00:07 | Central Michigan | Weldon Morgan is hacked by Robert Tavera - foul #1 on Robert Tavera, team foul #10 | 71-68 |
| 00:07 | Central Michigan | Weldon Morgan makes the 1st free throw | 71-69 |
| 00:07 | Central Michigan | Weldon Morgan makes the 2nd free throw | 71-70 |
| 00:05 | Northern Illinois University | Mike Clark is called for the reach on James Smithwick in the backcourt - foul #2 on Mike Clark, team foul #12 | 71-70 |
| 00:05 | Northern Illinois University | James Smithwick makes the 1st free throw | 72-70 |
| 00:05 | Northern Illinois University | James Smithwick makes the 2nd free throw | 73-70 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:01 | Central Michigan | Anthony Jones clanks a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 73-70 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Willie Pangburn grabs the board | 73-70 |