| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Brian Campanella (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Joseph Dixon (fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl. SF - Joe Malone (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Joshua Perry (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. C - Justin Paul (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Covey (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Robert Jones (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SF - Harry Armstrong (fresh) 10 pts. 2 stl. PF - James Page (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Bernard Wallace (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Western Michigan | Joe Malone inbounds the ball | 37-47 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion 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 | Western Michigan | Justin Paul connects on the 3 pointer from straight away | 40-47 |
| 19:32 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Covey misses the 3pt attempt from straight away | 40-47 |
| 19:31 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Justin Paul | 40-47 |
| 19:16 | Western Michigan | Joe Malone double dribbles | 40-47 |
| 18:59 | Northern Illinois University | James Page comes up short on the turnaround near the basket | 40-47 |
| 18:57 | Northern Illinois University | Harry Armstrong tips it home | 40-49 |
| 18:37 | Western Michigan | Brian Campanella hits a fadeaway from the left wing | 42-49 |
| 18:19 | Northern Illinois University | Harry Armstrong scores on a jumper from the right side on a great pass from Robert Jones | 42-51 |
| 18:09 | Western Michigan | Brian Campanella hits the front of the rim on the floater from the free throw line but he's fouled by Bernard Wallace - foul #3 on Bernard Wallace, team foul #1 | 42-51 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Elon Albarazi (SG), Jeffery Deeter (SF), Jonathan Lacinski (PF), James Veitch (C) Joseph Dixon, Joe Malone, Joshua Perry, Justin Paul | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Brian Hardin (PG), Victor Maddox (SG), Robert Trudel (SF), Harold Jones (PF), Kirk Reese (C) Christopher Covey, Robert Jones, Harry Armstrong, James Page, Bernard Wallace | |
| 18:09 | Western Michigan | Brian Campanella misses the 1st free throw | 42-51 |
| 18:09 | Western Michigan | Brian Campanella makes the 2nd free throw | 43-51 |
| 17:55 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Trudel hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right wing | 43-51 |
| 17:54 | Western Michigan | James Veitch grabs the board | 43-51 |
| 17:31 | Western Michigan | James Veitch comes up short on the jumper from the left block | 43-51 |
| 17:29 | Western Michigan | James Veitch hits the follow up shot | 45-51 |
| 17:26 | Northern Illinois University | Kirk Reese loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt | 45-51 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Steve Stalker (SG), Joshua Perry (PF) Brian Campanella, James Veitch | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 17:05 | Western Michigan | Jeffery Deeter misses badly on a 3 from the right corner | 45-51 |
| 17:03 | Western Michigan | Joshua Perry gets the offensive rebound | 45-51 |
| 16:44 | Western Michigan | Joshua Perry scores on a jump hook from close range on a nice dish by Steve Stalker | 47-51 |
| 16:29 | Northern Illinois University | The jump hook by Robert Trudel is blocked by Jonathan Lacinski | 47-51 |
| 16:27 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Jones tips it but misses | 47-51 |
| 16:25 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Lacinski grabs the board | 47-51 |
| 16:06 | Western Michigan | Joshua Perry hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right block but the foul's on Harold Jones - foul #1 on Harold Jones, team foul #2 | 47-51 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Leon Ojeda (PG), Joseph Dixon (SG), Joe Malone (SF), James Veitch (C) Elon Albarazi, Steve Stalker, Jeffery Deeter, Jonathan Lacinski | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Covey (PG), Robert Jones (SG), Harry Armstrong (SF), James Page (PF), Joshua Hoover (C) Brian Hardin, Victor Maddox, Robert Trudel, Harold Jones, Kirk Reese | |
| 16:06 | Western Michigan | Joshua Perry makes the 1st free throw | 48-51 |
| 16:06 | Western Michigan | Joshua Perry makes the 2nd free throw | 49-51 |
| 15:44 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Covey misses badly on a shot from the left block | 49-51 |
| 15:42 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Joe Malone | 49-51 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Leon Ojeda (fresh) SG - Joseph Dixon (fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl. SF - Joe Malone (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Joshua Perry (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. C - James Veitch (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Covey (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Robert Jones (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SF - Harry Armstrong (fresh) 14 pts. 2 stl. PF - James Page (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Joshua Hoover (fresh) | |
| 15:24 | Western Michigan | Leon Ojeda connects on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 52-51 |
| 15:10 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Hoover comes up short on the shot from the right wing | 52-51 |
| 15:09 | Western Michigan | James Veitch gets the rebound | 52-51 |
| 14:54 | Western Michigan | Leon Ojeda loses the ball out of bounds | 52-51 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Brian Campanella (PG), Elon Albarazi (SG), Fadey Szychowski (PF), Justin Paul (C) Leon Ojeda, Joseph Dixon, Joshua Perry, James Veitch | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Bernard Wallace (C) Joshua Hoover | |
| 14:40 | Northern Illinois University | Bernard Wallace's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 52-51 |
| 14:24 | Western Michigan | Brian Campanella clanks a jumper in the paint | 52-51 |
| 14:22 | Western Michigan | Fadey Szychowski tips it in | 54-51 |
| 14:05 | Northern Illinois University | James Page hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from close range | 54-51 |
| 14:04 | Western Michigan | Brian Campanella grabs the board | 54-51 |
| 13:43 | Western Michigan | Brian Campanella is whistled for a charge - foul #2 on Brian Campanella, team foul #1 | 54-51 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Steve Stalker (SG), Jeffery Deeter (SF), Jonathan Lacinski (PF), James Veitch (C) Brian Campanella, Joe Malone, Fadey Szychowski, Justin Paul | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Brian Hardin (PG), Victor Maddox (SG), Harold Jones (PF) Christopher Covey, Robert Jones, James Page | |
| 13:22 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Maddox scores on a 3 from straight away on a great pass from Harry Armstrong | 54-54 |
| 13:05 | Western Michigan | Steve Stalker hits a 3 from the left wing | 57-54 |
| 12:38 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Hardin loses the ball out of bounds | 57-54 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Brian Campanella (PG), Joseph Dixon (SG), Joshua Perry (PF) Elon Albarazi, Steve Stalker, Jeffery Deeter | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Jones (SG), Robert Trudel (SF), James Page (PF), Kirk Reese (C) Victor Maddox, Harry Armstrong, Harold Jones, Bernard Wallace | |
| 12:20 | Western Michigan | James Veitch drills a jumpshot from the right wing | 59-54 |
| 12:16 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Hardin is called for a moving pick in the backcourt - foul #1 on Brian Hardin, team foul #3 | 59-54 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Leon Ojeda (SF), Justin Paul (C) Jonathan Lacinski, James Veitch | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Covey (PG) Brian Hardin | |
| 12:02 | Western Michigan | Joseph Dixon clanks a 3pt shot from the right wing | 59-54 |
| 12:01 | Northern Illinois University | Kirk Reese pulls down the rebound | 59-54 |
| 11:55 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Jones's pass is intercepted by Brian Campanella | 59-54 |
| 11:52 | Western Michigan | Joshua Perry slams it home on a nice dish by Brian Campanella | 61-54 |
| 11:46 | Northern Illinois University | James Page hits a wide open floater near the basket set up by Christopher Covey | 61-56 |
| 11:24 | Western Michigan | Joshua Perry connects on the jumper from the baseline | 63-56 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Brian Campanella (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SG - Joseph Dixon (fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl. SF - Leon Ojeda (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Joshua Perry (fresh) 16 pts. 3 reb. C - Justin Paul (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Covey (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Robert Jones (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SF - Robert Trudel (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - James Page (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. C - Kirk Reese (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 11:12 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Jones connects on the turnaround in the paint on a great pass from Christopher Covey | 63-58 |
| 10:52 | Western Michigan | James Page takes the ball from Leon Ojeda | 63-58 |
| 10:40 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Jones hits a wide open floater from the right side on a nice dish by Christopher Covey | 63-60 |
| 10:12 | Western Michigan | Joseph Dixon makes the 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Brian Campanella | 66-60 |
| 10:10 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Campanella is called for the reach on Christopher Covey in the backcourt - foul #3 on Brian Campanella, team foul #2 | 66-60 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Elon Albarazi (PG), Steve Stalker (SG), Joe Malone (SF), Jonathan Lacinski (PF), James Veitch (C) Brian Campanella, Joseph Dixon, Leon Ojeda, Joshua Perry, Justin Paul | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Brian Hardin (PG), Victor Maddox (SG), Harry Armstrong (SF), Harold Jones (PF), Bernard Wallace (C) Christopher Covey, Robert Jones, Robert Trudel, James Page, Kirk Reese | |
| 09:54 | Northern Illinois University | Steve Stalker picks off the pass by Victor Maddox | 66-60 |
| 09:30 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Lacinski connects on the runner near the basket | 68-60 |
| 09:28 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Malone picks off the pass by Victor Maddox in the backcourt | 68-60 |
| 09:26 | Western Michigan | Elon Albarazi lays it in set up by Joe Malone | 70-60 |
| 09:22 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Hardin can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 70-60 |
| 09:20 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Jones tips it in | 70-62 |
| 09:05 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Lacinski can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 70-62 |
| 09:03 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Bernard Wallace | 70-62 |
| 08:57 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Maddox misses the 3 pointer from the left wing | 70-62 |
| 08:56 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Harold Jones | 70-62 |
| 08:42 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Maddox misses the pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 70-62 |
| 08:40 | Western Michigan | Jonathan Lacinski grabs the board | 70-62 |
| 08:26 | Western Michigan | The short jumper by Jonathan Lacinski is denied by Bernard Wallace | 70-62 |
| 08:25 | Western Michigan | James Veitch tips it home | 72-62 |
| 08:08 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Jones knocks in the shot from the free throw line on a nice dish by Harry Armstrong | 72-64 |
| 07:44 | Western Michigan | Joe Malone scores on a shot from the left side set up by Jonathan Lacinski | 74-64 |
| 07:38 | Northern Illinois University | Brian Hardin connects on the jumpshot from the right side | 74-66 |
| 07:21 | Western Michigan | Joe Malone comes up short on the shot from the right wing but he's hacked by Bernard Wallace - foul #4 on Bernard Wallace, team foul #4 | 74-66 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Brian Campanella (PG), Joseph Dixon (SG), Joshua Perry (PF), Fadey Szychowski (C) Elon Albarazi, Steve Stalker, Jonathan Lacinski, James Veitch | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Covey (PG), Robert Jones (SG), James Page (PF), Joshua Hoover (C) Brian Hardin, Victor Maddox, Harold Jones, Bernard Wallace | |
| 07:21 | Western Michigan | Joe Malone makes the 1st free throw | 75-66 |
| 07:21 | Western Michigan | Joe Malone makes the 2nd free throw | 76-66 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Brian Campanella (fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - Joseph Dixon (fresh) 8 pts. 2 stl. SF - Joe Malone (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Joshua Perry (fresh) 16 pts. 3 reb. C - Fadey Szychowski (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Covey (fresh) 3 pts. 5 ast. SG - Robert Jones (fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. SF - Harry Armstrong (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 2 stl. PF - James Page (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. C - Joshua Hoover (fresh) | |
| 07:17 | Northern Illinois University | Joe Malone picks off the pass by Harry Armstrong in the backcourt | 76-66 |
| 07:05 | Western Michigan | Brian Campanella comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 76-66 |
| 07:03 | Western Michigan | Fadey Szychowski pulls down the offensive rebound | 76-66 |
| 06:43 | Western Michigan | Joe Malone misses short on a 3 from straight away | 76-66 |
| 06:41 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Jones gets the rebound | 76-66 |
| 06:27 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Jones misses badly on the uncontested 3 pointer from the right wing | 76-66 |
| 06:26 | Western Michigan | Joe Malone snags the defensive board | 76-66 |
| 06:21 | Western Michigan | Brian Campanella buries a jumpshot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Fadey Szychowski | 78-66 |
| 06:05 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Covey hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left wing but the foul's on Joe Malone - foul #2 on Joe Malone, team foul #3 | 78-66 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Leon Ojeda (SG), Jeffery Deeter (SF), Justin Paul (C) Joseph Dixon, Joe Malone, Fadey Szychowski | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Robert Trudel (SF), Kirk Reese (C) Harry Armstrong, Joshua Hoover | |
| 06:05 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Covey makes the 1st free throw | 78-67 |
| 06:05 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Covey makes the 2nd free throw | 78-68 |
| 05:42 | Western Michigan | Justin Paul misses the shot from the baseline | 78-68 |
| 05:41 | Northern Illinois University | James Page grabs the board | 78-68 |
| 05:23 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Jones loses the ball out of bounds | 78-68 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Elon Albarazi (PG) Brian Campanella | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 05:10 | Western Michigan | Elon Albarazi misses the jumper from the right side but he's hacked by James Page - foul #2 on James Page, team foul #5 | 78-68 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Hoover (C) James Page | |
| 05:10 | Western Michigan | Elon Albarazi makes the 1st free throw | 79-68 |
| 05:10 | Western Michigan | Elon Albarazi makes the 2nd free throw | 80-68 |
| 04:59 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Hoover is whistled for a carry | 80-68 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 04:36 | Western Michigan | Robert Jones steps in front of the Joshua Perry pass | 80-68 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 04:21 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Covey misses the wide open 3pt attempt from the right wing | 80-68 |
| 04:20 | Northern Illinois University | The offensive rebound goes to Christopher Covey | 80-68 |
| 04:02 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Jones misses badly on a 3 from the left wing | 80-68 |
| 04:00 | Northern Illinois University | Kirk Reese hits the follow up shot | 80-70 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:38 | Western Michigan | Robert Trudel picks off the pass by Leon Ojeda | 80-70 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:26 | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Covey scores on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 80-73 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 03:04 | Western Michigan | Elon Albarazi drills a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 82-73 |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Elon Albarazi (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Leon Ojeda (fairly fresh) 3 pts. SF - Jeffery Deeter (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Joshua Perry (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 3 reb. C - Justin Paul (tiring) 7 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Christopher Covey (tiring) 8 pts. 5 ast. SG - Robert Jones (tiring) 13 pts. 3 ast. SF - Robert Trudel (tiring) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Kirk Reese (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Joshua Hoover (fairly fresh) | |
| 03:00 | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 82-73 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Brian Campanella (PG), Joseph Dixon (SG), Joe Malone (SF), Jonathan Lacinski (PF), James Veitch (C) Elon Albarazi, Leon Ojeda, Jeffery Deeter, Joshua Perry, Justin Paul | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Brian Hardin (PG), Victor Maddox (SG), Harry Armstrong (SF), Harold Jones (PF), Bernard Wallace (C) Christopher Covey, Robert Jones, Robert Trudel, Kirk Reese, Joshua Hoover | |
| 02:42 | Northern Illinois University | Victor Maddox misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 82-73 |
| 02:40 | Western Michigan | James Veitch grabs the board | 82-73 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 02:25 | Western Michigan | Brian Campanella misses the jumper from the right block | 82-73 |
| 02:23 | Western Michigan | Joe Malone grabs the offensive rebound | 82-73 |
| 02:06 | Western Michigan | The jump hook by James Veitch is blocked by Bernard Wallace | 82-73 |
| 02:04 | Northern Illinois University | Bernard Wallace pulls down the rebound | 82-73 |
| 02:02 | Northern Illinois University | Joseph Dixon is called for the reach on Brian Hardin in the backcourt - foul #2 on Joseph Dixon, team foul #4 | 82-73 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | James Page (PF) Harry Armstrong | |
| 01:57 | Northern Illinois University | James Page slams it home | 82-75 |
| 01:57 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 82-75 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joshua Perry (PF), Justin Paul (C) Jonathan Lacinski, James Veitch | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Covey (PG), Robert Jones (SG), Harry Armstrong (SF) Brian Hardin, Victor Maddox, Harold Jones | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 01:38 | Western Michigan | Joe Malone connects on the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Brian Campanella | 85-75 |
| 01:20 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Jones can't connect on a jumpshot from the left wing | 85-75 |
| 01:18 | Western Michigan | Justin Paul gets the rebound | 85-75 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:57 | Western Michigan | Brian Campanella misses long on a jumpshot from the left side | 85-75 |
| 00:56 | Western Michigan | Joseph Dixon snags the offensive board | 85-75 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:55 | Western Michigan | Joseph Dixon is hacked by Harry Armstrong - foul #2 on Harry Armstrong, team foul #6 | 85-75 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Elon Albarazi (PG), Leon Ojeda (SG), Jeffery Deeter (SF), Jonathan Lacinski (PF), James Veitch (C) Brian Campanella, Joseph Dixon, Joe Malone, Joshua Perry, Justin Paul | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Brian Hardin (PG), Victor Maddox (SG), Robert Trudel (SF), Harold Jones (PF), Kirk Reese (C) Christopher Covey, Robert Jones, Harry Armstrong, James Page, Bernard Wallace | |
| 00:54 | Western Michigan | Leon Ojeda is fouled on the floor by Brian Hardin - foul #2 on Brian Hardin, team foul #7 | 85-75 |
| 00:54 | Western Michigan | Leon Ojeda makes the 1st free throw | 86-75 |
| 00:54 | Western Michigan | Leon Ojeda misses the 2nd free throw | 86-75 |
| 00:54 | Northern Illinois University | Harold Jones grabs the defensive rebound | 86-75 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:48 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Trudel is fouled on the floor by James Veitch - foul #2 on James Veitch, team foul #5 | 86-75 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Steve Stalker (SG) Leon Ojeda | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:44 | Northern Illinois University | Kirk Reese hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Victor Maddox and the foul's on James Veitch - foul #3 on James Veitch, team foul #6 | 86-77 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Brian Campanella (PG), Joseph Dixon (SG), Joe Malone (SF), Joshua Perry (PF), Justin Paul (C) Elon Albarazi, Steve Stalker, Jeffery Deeter, Jonathan Lacinski, James Veitch | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Christopher Covey (PG), Robert Jones (SG), Harry Armstrong (SF), James Page (PF) Brian Hardin, Victor Maddox, Robert Trudel, Harold Jones | |
| 00:44 | Northern Illinois University | Kirk Reese makes the free throw | 86-78 |
| 00:41 | Western Michigan | Joshua Perry is fouled in the backcourt by Christopher Covey - foul #1 on Christopher Covey, team foul #8 | 86-78 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Elon Albarazi (SG) Joseph Dixon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Bernard Wallace (C) Kirk Reese | |
| 00:41 | Western Michigan | Joshua Perry makes the 1st free throw | 87-78 |
| 00:41 | Western Michigan | Joshua Perry misses the 2nd free throw | 87-78 |
| 00:41 | Northern Illinois University | James Page grabs the defensive rebound | 87-78 |
| 00:35 | Northern Illinois University | Harry Armstrong can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 87-78 |
| 00:33 | Western Michigan | Justin Paul grabs the defensive rebound | 87-78 |
| 00:31 | Western Michigan | Justin Paul is fouled in the backcourt by Robert Jones - foul #2 on Robert Jones, team foul #9 | 87-78 |
| 00:31 | Western Michigan | Justin Paul misses the 1st free throw | 87-78 |
| 00:31 | Northern Illinois University | Bernard Wallace snags the defensive board | 87-78 |
| 00:26 | Northern Illinois University | Joshua Perry is called for the reach on Robert Jones - foul #2 on Joshua Perry, team foul #7 | 87-78 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Joseph Dixon (SG) Elon Albarazi | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:26 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Jones misses the 1st free throw | 87-78 |
| 00:26 | Western Michigan | Justin Paul grabs the board | 87-78 |
| 00:24 | Western Michigan | Robert Jones is called for the reach on Justin Paul in the backcourt - foul #3 on Robert Jones, team foul #10 | 87-78 |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Elon Albarazi (SG) Joseph Dixon | |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| 00:24 | Western Michigan | Justin Paul makes the 1st free throw | 88-78 |
| 00:24 | Western Michigan | Justin Paul makes the 2nd free throw | 89-78 |
| 00:21 | Northern Illinois University | Elon Albarazi picks off the pass by Robert Jones in the backcourt | 89-78 |
| 00:18 | Western Michigan | Elon Albarazi throws it down | 91-78 |
| 00:12 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Jones's floater is knocked away by Joshua Perry | 91-78 |
| 00:11 | Northern Illinois University | James Page grabs the offensive board | 91-78 |
| 00:09 | Northern Illinois University | Bernard Wallace drills a shot from just outside the lane | 91-80 |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:00 | Western Michigan | Brian Campanella runs out the clock | 91-80 |