| Lineup | Michigan | PG - Howard Gomer (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Joe Young (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Johnson (fresh) PF - Paul Ganz (fresh) C - Fred Beasley (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Willard Cook (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Robert Spence (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Thomas Snell (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Roger Minchew (fresh) 4 pts. C - Issac Engles (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 20:00 | Michigan | John Johnson inbounds the ball | 30-35 |
| Game Plan | Michigan | Michigan is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:45 | Michigan | Howard Gomer misses badly on a shot from just outside the lane but the foul's on Robert Spence - foul #2 on Robert Spence, team foul #1 | 30-35 |
| 19:45 | Michigan | Howard Gomer misses the 1st free throw | 30-35 |
| 19:45 | Michigan | Howard Gomer makes the 2nd free throw | 31-35 |
| 19:31 | Northern Illinois University | Issac Engles misses short on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 31-35 |
| 19:30 | Michigan | Fred Beasley grabs the board | 31-35 |
| 19:09 | Michigan | John Johnson hits the front of the rim on the jumper from just outside the lane | 31-35 |
| 19:08 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Issac Engles | 31-35 |
| 19:05 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Young picks off the pass by Issac Engles in the backcourt | 31-35 |
| 18:46 | Michigan | John Johnson buries a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 34-35 |
| 18:31 | Northern Illinois University | John Johnson steals it from Thomas Snell | 34-35 |
| 18:10 | Michigan | Joe Young connects on the fadeaway from the right wing | 36-35 |
| 18:03 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Spence scores on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 36-37 |
| 17:48 | Michigan | John Johnson misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 36-37 |
| 17:46 | Michigan | Paul Ganz snags the offensive board | 36-37 |
| 17:28 | Michigan | Paul Ganz makes the 3 pointer from straight away | 39-37 |
| 17:07 | Northern Illinois University | Issac Engles throws it down | 39-39 |
| 16:47 | Michigan | John Johnson can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 39-39 |
| 16:45 | Northern Illinois University | Issac Engles pulls down the rebound | 39-39 |
| 16:38 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Spence misses short on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 39-39 |
| 16:36 | Michigan | The rebound goes to Paul Ganz | 39-39 |
| 16:18 | Michigan | Joe Young can't connect on a fadeaway from close range but he's hacked by Robert Spence - foul #3 on Robert Spence, team foul #2 | 39-39 |
| Subs | Michigan | Bennie Brandy (PG), Lawrence Woodall (SF), Leroy Melgoza (PF), Lawrence Fletcher (C) Howard Gomer, John Johnson, Paul Ganz, Fred Beasley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Larry Hulse (PG), Jake Harris (SG), Sammy Caperton (SF), Michael Burke (PF), Arthur Woodard (C) Willard Cook, Robert Spence, Thomas Snell, Roger Minchew, Issac Engles | |
| 16:18 | Michigan | Joe Young makes the 1st free throw | 40-39 |
| 16:18 | Michigan | Joe Young misses the 2nd free throw | 40-39 |
| 16:18 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Caperton pulls down the rebound | 40-39 |
| 16:01 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Burke makes the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 40-42 |
| Lineup | Michigan | PG - Bennie Brandy (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Joe Young (tiring) 8 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Lawrence Woodall (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Leroy Melgoza (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. C - Lawrence Fletcher (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Larry Hulse (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Jake Harris (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Sammy Caperton (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Michael Burke (fresh) 7 pts. 8 reb. C - Arthur Woodard (fresh) 1 pts. | |
| 15:45 | Michigan | Michael Burke steals it from Lawrence Woodall | 40-42 |
| 15:31 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Woodard misses badly on a jumper from the left block | 40-42 |
| 15:29 | Michigan | Lawrence Woodall grabs the defensive rebound | 40-42 |
| 15:24 | Michigan | Bennie Brandy misses the 3 from the right wing | 40-42 |
| 15:23 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Burke pulls down the rebound | 40-42 |
| 15:17 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Burke misses the dunk attempt | 40-42 |
| 15:16 | Michigan | Lawrence Woodall gets the rebound | 40-42 |
| 15:02 | Michigan | Arthur Woodard swats the short shot by Lawrence Fletcher | 40-42 |
| 15:01 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Burke grabs the defensive rebound | 40-42 |
| 14:59 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Young is called for the reach on Sammy Caperton in the backcourt - foul #3 on Joe Young, team foul #1 | 40-42 |
| Subs | Michigan | Joel Golston (SG), George Reames (SF), Paul Ganz (PF) Joe Young, Lawrence Woodall, Leroy Melgoza | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 14:42 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Burke misses short on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 40-42 |
| 14:40 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Burke snags the offensive board | 40-42 |
| 14:23 | Northern Illinois University | Larry Hulse misses badly on the uncontested shot from the free throw line | 40-42 |
| 14:22 | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris tips it home | 40-44 |
| 14:12 | Michigan | Paul Ganz scores on a floater from the left block on a great pass from Joel Golston | 42-44 |
| 13:53 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Woodard buries a jumper from the left side set up by Larry Hulse | 42-46 |
| 13:27 | Michigan | Bennie Brandy throws a bad pass out of bounds | 42-46 |
| Subs | Michigan | Howard Gomer (PG), Richard Reed (SG), Lawrence Woodall (SF), Leroy Melgoza (PF), Fred Beasley (C) Bennie Brandy, Joel Golston, George Reames, Paul Ganz, Lawrence Fletcher | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook (PG), Robert Spence (SG), Thomas Snell (SF), Roger Minchew (PF), Issac Engles (C) Larry Hulse, Jake Harris, Sammy Caperton, Michael Burke, Arthur Woodard | |
| 13:11 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Spence connects on the 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Willard Cook | 42-49 |
| 12:55 | Michigan | Richard Reed clanks a shot from just outside the lane | 42-49 |
| 12:53 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Thomas Snell | 42-49 |
| 12:35 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Minchew makes the jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Willard Cook | 42-51 |
| 12:15 | Michigan | Lawrence Woodall connects on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Howard Gomer | 44-51 |
| 11:54 | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 44-51 |
| 11:52 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Spence can't tip it in | 44-51 |
| 11:51 | Michigan | Lawrence Woodall gets the rebound | 44-51 |
| Lineup | Michigan | PG - Howard Gomer (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 2 ast. SG - Richard Reed (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SF - Lawrence Woodall (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. PF - Leroy Melgoza (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. C - Fred Beasley (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Willard Cook (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Robert Spence (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Thomas Snell (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Roger Minchew (fairly fresh) 6 pts. C - Issac Engles (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 11:30 | Michigan | Issac Engles steals the ball from Fred Beasley | 44-51 |
| 11:26 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Reed picks off the pass by Robert Spence in the backcourt | 44-51 |
| 11:15 | Michigan | Thomas Snell steps in front of the Howard Gomer pass | 44-51 |
| 11:03 | Northern Illinois University | Issac Engles misses short on a driving attempt from the baseline | 44-51 |
| 11:02 | Michigan | Leroy Melgoza pulls down the rebound | 44-51 |
| 10:51 | Michigan | Lawrence Woodall is fouled on the floor by Roger Minchew - foul #2 on Roger Minchew, team foul #3 | 44-51 |
| Subs | Michigan | Joel Golston (SG), John Johnson (SF), Paul Ganz (PF), Lawrence Fletcher (C) Richard Reed, Lawrence Woodall, Leroy Melgoza, Fred Beasley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Larry Hulse (PG), Jake Harris (SG), Sammy Caperton (SF), Michael Burke (PF), Arthur Woodard (C) Willard Cook, Robert Spence, Thomas Snell, Roger Minchew, Issac Engles | |
| 10:34 | Michigan | Joel Golston clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away | 44-51 |
| 10:32 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Woodard grabs the board | 44-51 |
| 10:30 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Caperton throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 44-51 |
| Subs | Michigan | Bennie Brandy (PG) Howard Gomer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 10:21 | Michigan | Paul Ganz knocks in the jump hook from close range on a nice dish by Bennie Brandy | 46-51 |
| 10:14 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Caperton comes up short on the shot from the right side | 46-51 |
| 10:13 | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris grabs the offensive rebound | 46-51 |
| 10:08 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Woodard comes up short on the jumpshot from just outside the lane but the foul's on Joel Golston - foul #3 on Joel Golston, team foul #2 | 46-51 |
| 10:08 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Woodard misses the 1st free throw | 46-51 |
| 10:08 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Woodard makes the 2nd free throw | 46-52 |
| 09:49 | Michigan | Jake Harris steals the ball from John Johnson | 46-52 |
| 09:35 | Northern Illinois University | Lawrence Fletcher picks off the pass by Michael Burke | 46-52 |
| 09:19 | Michigan | John Johnson hits a 3pt shot from the left wing | 49-52 |
| 08:52 | Northern Illinois University | Larry Hulse's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 49-52 |
| Subs | Michigan | Howard Gomer (PG), Joe Young (SG), George Reames (SF), Fred Beasley (C) Bennie Brandy, Joel Golston, John Johnson, Lawrence Fletcher | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook (PG), Steven Powell (SG), Roger Minchew (PF), Issac Engles (C) Larry Hulse, Jake Harris, Sammy Caperton, Arthur Woodard | |
| 08:41 | Michigan | Fred Beasley comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 49-52 |
| 08:40 | Michigan | George Reames gets the offensive rebound | 49-52 |
| 08:28 | Michigan | Joe Young is hacked by Steven Powell - foul #2 on Steven Powell, team foul #4 | 49-52 |
| Subs | Michigan | Richard Reed (PG) Howard Gomer | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Spence (SG), Thomas Snell (SF) Steven Powell, Michael Burke | |
| 08:15 | Michigan | Paul Ganz misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 49-52 |
| 08:14 | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook grabs the board | 49-52 |
| 08:12 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Snell's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 49-52 |
| Subs | Michigan | Leroy Melgoza (PF) Paul Ganz | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 07:57 | Michigan | Fred Beasley misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 49-52 |
| 07:56 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Snell snags the defensive board | 49-52 |
| 07:53 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Spence travels in the backcourt | 49-52 |
| Subs | Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Caperton (PF) Roger Minchew | |
| 07:39 | Michigan | Fred Beasley hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 49-52 |
| 07:38 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Robert Spence | 49-52 |
| Lineup | Michigan | PG - Richard Reed (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl. SG - Joe Young (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - George Reames (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Leroy Melgoza (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. C - Fred Beasley (tiring) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Willard Cook (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Robert Spence (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Thomas Snell (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - Sammy Caperton (fresh) 5 pts. C - Issac Engles (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. 3 stl. | |
| 07:36 | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook is hacked by Richard Reed in the backcourt - foul #2 on Richard Reed, team foul #3 | 49-52 |
| Subs | Michigan | Howard Gomer (PG) Richard Reed | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Burke (PF) Sammy Caperton | |
| 07:25 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Spence is whistled for traveling | 49-52 |
| Subs | Michigan | Joel Golston (SG), John Johnson (SF) Joe Young, George Reames | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 07:22 | Michigan | Howard Gomer's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 49-52 |
| Subs | Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Caperton (SF) Thomas Snell | |
| 07:09 | Northern Illinois University | Issac Engles dunks the ball on a great pass from Willard Cook and he's hacked by John Johnson - foul #3 on John Johnson, team foul #4 | 49-54 |
| Subs | Michigan | Paul Ganz (PF) Leroy Melgoza | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris (SG) Robert Spence | |
| 07:09 | Northern Illinois University | Issac Engles misses the free throw | 49-54 |
| 07:09 | Michigan | Paul Ganz snags the defensive board | 49-54 |
| 06:52 | Michigan | Joel Golston hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner | 49-54 |
| 06:50 | Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Paul Ganz | 49-54 |
| 06:45 | Michigan | Howard Gomer drills a 3pt shot from the right wing | 52-54 |
| 06:40 | Northern Illinois University | Sammy Caperton is open and scores on a 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Michael Burke | 52-57 |
| 06:15 | Michigan | John Johnson hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the free throw line | 52-57 |
| 06:13 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Burke grabs the board | 52-57 |
| 06:06 | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris is fouled on the floor by Joel Golston - foul #4 on Joel Golston, team foul #5 | 52-57 |
| Subs | Michigan | Richard Reed (PG), Bennie Brandy (SG), George Reames (SF), Lawrence Woodall (PF), Lawrence Fletcher (C) Howard Gomer, Joel Golston, John Johnson, Paul Ganz, Fred Beasley | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Larry Hulse (PG), Robert Spence (SG), Thomas Snell (SF), Roger Minchew (PF), Arthur Woodard (C) Willard Cook, Jake Harris, Sammy Caperton, Michael Burke, Issac Engles | |
| 05:49 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Woodard misses short on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 52-57 |
| 05:47 | Northern Illinois University | Arthur Woodard snags the offensive board | 52-57 |
| 05:34 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Snell can't connect on a turnaround from the baseline | 52-57 |
| 05:33 | Michigan | George Reames grabs the defensive rebound | 52-57 |
| 05:19 | Michigan | Lawrence Woodall is hacked by Robert Spence - foul #4 on Robert Spence, team foul #5 | 52-57 |
| 05:08 | Michigan | Lawrence Fletcher blows the layup but he's fouled by Thomas Snell - foul #2 on Thomas Snell, team foul #6 | 52-57 |
| Subs | Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Burke (C) Arthur Woodard | |
| 05:08 | Michigan | Lawrence Fletcher makes the 1st free throw | 53-57 |
| 05:08 | Michigan | Lawrence Fletcher makes the 2nd free throw | 54-57 |
| 04:58 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Snell clanks a 3 pointer from the right corner | 54-57 |
| 04:56 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Burke tips it but misses | 54-57 |
| 04:54 | Michigan | Lawrence Fletcher grabs the board | 54-57 |
| 04:32 | Michigan | Lawrence Fletcher misses the lay-in | 54-57 |
| 04:31 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Snell gets the rebound | 54-57 |
| 04:29 | Northern Illinois University | Richard Reed takes the ball from Michael Burke in the backcourt | 54-57 |
| 04:18 | Michigan | Richard Reed hits the finger roll on a great pass from Lawrence Woodall | 56-57 |
| 04:10 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Snell hits the finger roll | 56-59 |
| 03:56 | Michigan | Lawrence Woodall clanks a 3 from the right corner | 56-59 |
| 03:54 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Thomas Snell | 56-59 |
| 03:54 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 56-59 |
| Subs | Michigan | Howard Gomer (PG), Joe Young (SG), John Johnson (SF), Paul Ganz (PF), Leroy Melgoza (C) Richard Reed, Bennie Brandy, George Reames, Lawrence Fletcher, Lawrence Woodall | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook (PG), Issac Engles (C) Larry Hulse, Michael Burke | |
| 03:50 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Young steals the ball from Willard Cook in the backcourt | 56-59 |
| 03:44 | Michigan | Howard Gomer misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 56-59 |
| 03:42 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Minchew snags the defensive board | 56-59 |
| 03:37 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Snell misses the easy open layup but he's hacked by Howard Gomer - foul #2 on Howard Gomer, team foul #6 | 56-59 |
| Subs | Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris (SG) Robert Spence | |
| 03:37 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Snell makes the 1st free throw | 56-60 |
| 03:37 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Snell makes the 2nd free throw | 56-61 |
| Lineup | Michigan | PG - Howard Gomer (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - Joe Young (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf. SF - John Johnson (fresh) 6 pts. 2 stl. 3 pf. PF - Paul Ganz (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. C - Leroy Melgoza (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Willard Cook (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Jake Harris (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Thomas Snell (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. PF - Roger Minchew (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Issac Engles (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. 3 stl. | |
| 03:25 | Michigan | Roger Minchew steps in front of the Joe Young pass | 56-61 |
| 03:20 | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right side | 56-61 |
| 03:18 | Michigan | The rebound goes to Leroy Melgoza | 56-61 |
| 02:59 | Michigan | Paul Ganz is whistled for traveling | 56-61 |
| Subs | Michigan | Fred Beasley (C) Paul Ganz | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Burke (SF), Arthur Woodard (PF) Thomas Snell, Roger Minchew | |
| 02:54 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 56-61 |
| Subs | Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Spence (SG), Roger Minchew (PF) Jake Harris, Arthur Woodard | |
| 02:45 | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook is whistled for a charge - foul #3 on Willard Cook, team foul #7 | 56-61 |
| Subs | Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Snell (SF) Michael Burke | |
| 02:18 | Michigan | Joe Young misses badly on a shot in the lane | 56-61 |
| 02:17 | Michigan | The offensive rebound goes to Fred Beasley | 56-61 |
| 02:02 | Michigan | John Johnson buries a jump hook in the paint | 58-61 |
| 01:45 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Minchew lays it up and in | 58-63 |
| 01:30 | Michigan | The jump hook by Howard Gomer is blocked by Issac Engles | 58-63 |
| 01:29 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Snell gets the rebound | 58-63 |
| 01:24 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Spence connects on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 58-66 |
| Game Plan | Michigan | Michigan is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 01:15 | Michigan | Joe Young misses badly on a 3 pointer from straight away | 58-66 |
| 01:14 | Northern Illinois University | Issac Engles pulls down the rebound | 58-66 |
| Game Plan | Michigan | Michigan is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 01:12 | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook is fouled in the backcourt by Joe Young - foul #4 on Joe Young, team foul #7 | 58-66 |
| Subs | Michigan | Paul Ganz (PF) Leroy Melgoza | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 01:12 | Northern Illinois University | Willard Cook misses the 1st free throw | 58-66 |
| 01:12 | Michigan | Fred Beasley grabs the defensive rebound | 58-66 |
| 00:53 | Michigan | Howard Gomer can't connect on a 3 from the right corner | 58-66 |
| 00:52 | Michigan | Joe Young gets the offensive rebound | 58-66 |
| Game Plan | Michigan | Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:48 | Michigan | Joe Young misses the 3pt shot from the right corner | 58-66 |
| 00:46 | Northern Illinois University | Issac Engles grabs the board | 58-66 |
| Game Plan | Michigan | Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:44 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Young is called for the reach on Issac Engles in the backcourt - foul #5 on Joe Young, team foul #8 | 58-66 |
| Subs | Michigan | Bennie Brandy (SG) Joe Young | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Jake Harris (PG) Willard Cook | |
| 00:44 | Northern Illinois University | Issac Engles makes the 1st free throw | 58-67 |
| 00:44 | Northern Illinois University | Issac Engles makes the 2nd free throw | 58-68 |
| 00:36 | Michigan | Paul Ganz's floater is tipped away by Thomas Snell | 58-68 |
| 00:35 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Snell grabs the defensive rebound | 58-68 |
| Game Plan | Michigan | Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:13 | Northern Illinois University | Thomas Snell misses badly on a fadeaway from close range | 58-68 |
| 00:11 | Michigan | Bennie Brandy snags the defensive board | 58-68 |
| 00:04 | Michigan | John Johnson misses the 3pt shot from the right wing | 58-68 |
| 00:03 | Michigan | Fred Beasley grabs the offensive board | 58-68 |
| 00:01 | Michigan | Fred Beasley misses badly on a 3 from the left corner | 58-68 |
| 00:00 | Northern Illinois University | Roger Minchew grabs the defensive rebound | 58-68 |