| Lineup | Ohio | PG - William Gordon (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Steven Folkerts (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - David England (fresh) 4 pts. PF - John Beller (fresh) C - Donald Sandstrom (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Herman Wheelock (fresh) 1 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Eric Morency (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Stephen Labrador (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Alberto Mancini (fresh) 3 pts. C - Carl Waddy (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 20:00 | Western Michigan | Stephen Labrador inbounds the ball | 36-34 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 19:58 | Western Michigan | David England is called for the reach on Herman Wheelock in the backcourt - foul #2 on David England, team foul #1 | 36-34 |
| 19:42 | Western Michigan | Alberto Mancini hits the finger roll set up by Stephen Labrador | 36-36 |
| 19:26 | Ohio | Steven Folkerts is fouled on the floor by Carl Waddy - foul #2 on Carl Waddy, team foul #1 | 36-36 |
| 19:17 | Ohio | Donald Sandstrom's fadeaway is rejected by Alberto Mancini | 36-36 |
| 19:16 | Ohio | David England gets the offensive rebound | 36-36 |
| 18:56 | Ohio | John Beller makes the fadeaway from the left wing on a nice dish by William Gordon | 38-36 |
| 18:39 | Western Michigan | Alberto Mancini is alone and drills a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Herman Wheelock | 38-39 |
| 18:22 | Ohio | William Gordon connects on the open runner from the baseline set up by David England | 40-39 |
| 18:16 | Western Michigan | Carl Waddy drills a jump hook from close range and the foul's on Donald Sandstrom - foul #1 on Donald Sandstrom, team foul #2 | 40-41 |
| Subs | Ohio | Sidney Davis (PG), Eric Scott (SG), Brent Hwang (SF), Christopher Nagao (PF), Jerry Browner (C) William Gordon, Steven Folkerts, David England, John Beller, Donald Sandstrom | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Randolph Egan (PG), Kirby Soliz (SG), William Tews (SF), Gordon Shea (PF) Herman Wheelock, Eric Morency, Stephen Labrador, Alberto Mancini | |
| 18:16 | Western Michigan | Carl Waddy misses the free throw | 40-41 |
| 18:16 | Western Michigan | William Tews gets the offensive rebound | 40-41 |
| 18:06 | Western Michigan | William Tews misses badly on a jumper from the right wing | 40-41 |
| 18:05 | Western Michigan | Carl Waddy can't tip it in | 40-41 |
| 18:04 | Ohio | Christopher Nagao grabs the defensive rebound | 40-41 |
| 17:40 | Ohio | Eric Scott's floater is tipped away by Carl Waddy | 40-41 |
| 17:39 | Ohio | Christopher Nagao hits the follow up shot | 42-41 |
| 17:37 | Western Michigan | Kirby Soliz loses the dribble to Sidney Davis in the backcourt | 42-41 |
| 17:34 | Ohio | Sidney Davis hits the finger roll | 44-41 |
| 17:23 | Western Michigan | Sidney Davis steals it from Carl Waddy | 44-41 |
| 17:00 | Ohio | Brent Hwang comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 44-41 |
| 16:58 | Western Michigan | Randolph Egan grabs the board | 44-41 |
| 16:52 | Western Michigan | Sidney Davis is called for the reach on Randolph Egan in the backcourt - foul #2 on Sidney Davis, team foul #3 | 44-41 |
| Subs | Ohio | Charles Rose (PG), Steven Folkerts (SG), David England (SF), John Beller (PF), Robert Arreguin (C) Sidney Davis, Eric Scott, Brent Hwang, Christopher Nagao, Jerry Browner | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Herman Wheelock (PG), Eric Morency (SG), Johnnie Matthews (SF), Alberto Mancini (PF), Thomas Thompson (C) Randolph Egan, Kirby Soliz, William Tews, Gordon Shea, Carl Waddy | |
| 16:39 | Western Michigan | Herman Wheelock comes up short on the 3pt shot from straight away | 44-41 |
| 16:38 | Western Michigan | Alberto Mancini tips it home | 44-43 |
| 16:20 | Ohio | Robert Arreguin banks in the layup on a great pass from Charles Rose | 46-43 |
| 15:55 | Western Michigan | Johnnie Matthews connects on the jumper from the right wing and he's hacked by David England - foul #3 on David England, team foul #4 | 46-45 |
| Subs | Ohio | William Gordon (PG), Donald Sandstrom (C) Charles Rose, Robert Arreguin | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Long (SG), Carl Waddy (C) Eric Morency, Thomas Thompson | |
| 15:55 | Western Michigan | Johnnie Matthews makes the free throw | 46-46 |
| Lineup | Ohio | PG - William Gordon (fresh) 14 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Steven Folkerts (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - David England (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - John Beller (fairly fresh) 2 pts. C - Donald Sandstrom (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Herman Wheelock (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - James Long (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. SF - Johnnie Matthews (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Alberto Mancini (tiring) 10 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. C - Carl Waddy (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 15:39 | Ohio | David England buries a 3pt shot from straight away on a nice dish by William Gordon | 49-46 |
| 15:22 | Western Michigan | Johnnie Matthews is open but comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 49-46 |
| 15:20 | Ohio | The rebound goes to William Gordon | 49-46 |
| 15:16 | Ohio | David England hits the finger roll and he's fouled by Johnnie Matthews - foul #1 on Johnnie Matthews, team foul #2 | 51-46 |
| Subs | Ohio | Brent Hwang (SG), Christopher Nagao (PF) Steven Folkerts, John Beller | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Stephen Labrador (SF), William Tews (PF) Johnnie Matthews, Alberto Mancini | |
| 15:16 | Ohio | David England makes the free throw | 52-46 |
| 15:03 | Western Michigan | William Tews clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing | 52-46 |
| 15:01 | Ohio | Donald Sandstrom grabs the defensive rebound | 52-46 |
| 14:56 | Ohio | William Gordon can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 52-46 |
| 14:55 | Ohio | Donald Sandstrom gets the offensive rebound | 52-46 |
| 14:32 | Ohio | Donald Sandstrom misses short on a 3 from the left corner | 52-46 |
| 14:30 | Ohio | Brent Hwang tips it in | 54-46 |
| 14:26 | Western Michigan | Herman Wheelock hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right side | 54-46 |
| 14:24 | Ohio | Donald Sandstrom grabs the defensive rebound | 54-46 |
| 14:12 | Ohio | David England misses long on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 54-46 |
| 14:11 | Western Michigan | Carl Waddy grabs the board | 54-46 |
| 13:53 | Western Michigan | Stephen Labrador misses badly on a shot from just outside the lane | 54-46 |
| 13:52 | Ohio | David England pulls down the rebound | 54-46 |
| 13:28 | Ohio | Brent Hwang is fouled on the floor by Stephen Labrador - foul #3 on Stephen Labrador, team foul #3 | 54-46 |
| Subs | Ohio | Charles Rose (PG), Eric Scott (SG), Sidney Davis (SF), John Beller (PF), Jerry Browner (C) William Gordon, Brent Hwang, David England, Christopher Nagao, Donald Sandstrom | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Randolph Egan (PG), Kirby Soliz (SG), Thomas Thompson (SF), Alberto Mancini (PF), Gordon Shea (C) Herman Wheelock, James Long, Stephen Labrador, William Tews, Carl Waddy | |
| 13:06 | Ohio | Eric Scott's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 54-46 |
| Subs | Ohio | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Eric Morency (SG) Kirby Soliz | |
| 13:04 | Western Michigan | Eric Scott picks off the pass by Randolph Egan in the backcourt | 54-46 |
| 13:03 | Ohio | Eric Scott lays it up and in | 56-46 |
| 12:56 | Western Michigan | Randolph Egan hits the front of the rim on the wide open fadeaway from the right block | 56-46 |
| 12:54 | Ohio | Charles Rose grabs the board | 56-46 |
| 12:38 | Ohio | Thomas Thompson steals it from John Beller | 56-46 |
| 12:17 | Western Michigan | Alberto Mancini clanks a driving attempt from the baseline | 56-46 |
| 12:15 | Western Michigan | Alberto Mancini snags the offensive board | 56-46 |
| 11:59 | Western Michigan | Gordon Shea can't connect on an uncontested 3 pointer from the right corner | 56-46 |
| 11:58 | Western Michigan | Thomas Thompson gets the offensive rebound | 56-46 |
| 11:40 | Western Michigan | Eric Morency clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 56-46 |
| 11:39 | Western Michigan | Gordon Shea snags the offensive board | 56-46 |
| Lineup | Ohio | PG - Charles Rose (tiring) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Eric Scott (tiring) 4 pts. 2 stl. SF - Sidney Davis (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl. PF - John Beller (tiring) 2 pts. C - Jerry Browner (tiring) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Randolph Egan (tiring) 2 ast. SG - Eric Morency (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Thomas Thompson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Alberto Mancini (tired) 10 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. C - Gordon Shea (tiring) 2 pts. 8 reb. | |
| 11:25 | Western Michigan | Randolph Egan scores on a turnaround from close range on a nice dish by Alberto Mancini | 56-48 |
| 11:10 | Ohio | John Beller misses badly on a jump hook in the paint but the foul's on Alberto Mancini - foul #2 on Alberto Mancini, team foul #4 | 56-48 |
| Subs | Ohio | William Gordon (PG), Steven Folkerts (SG), Brent Hwang (SF), Robert Arreguin (C) Charles Rose, Eric Scott, Sidney Davis, Jerry Browner | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Kirby Soliz (PG), James Long (SG), Johnnie Matthews (SF), William Tews (PF), Carl Waddy (C) Randolph Egan, Eric Morency, Thomas Thompson, Alberto Mancini, Gordon Shea | |
| 11:10 | Ohio | John Beller misses the 1st free throw | 56-48 |
| 11:10 | Ohio | John Beller makes the 2nd free throw | 57-48 |
| 10:51 | Western Michigan | James Long buries a shot from the right wing on a great pass from Kirby Soliz | 57-50 |
| 10:46 | Ohio | William Gordon loses the dribble to Kirby Soliz in the backcourt | 57-50 |
| 10:32 | Western Michigan | Carl Waddy hits a floater from the left block | 57-52 |
| 10:16 | Ohio | Steven Folkerts makes the pull-up jumper from the right side set up by Robert Arreguin | 59-52 |
| 10:01 | Western Michigan | Kirby Soliz misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 59-52 |
| 09:59 | Ohio | Robert Arreguin pulls down the rebound | 59-52 |
| 09:45 | Ohio | Brent Hwang hits a wide open 3pt shot from straight away set up by William Gordon | 62-52 |
| 09:41 | Western Michigan | James Long throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 62-52 |
| Subs | Ohio | David England (SF), Christopher Nagao (PF), Donald Sandstrom (C) Brent Hwang, John Beller, Robert Arreguin | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Herman Wheelock (PG), Stephen Labrador (SF), Alberto Mancini (PF) Kirby Soliz, Johnnie Matthews, William Tews | |
| 09:20 | Ohio | William Gordon clanks a 3 from the left corner | 62-52 |
| 09:18 | Ohio | Steven Folkerts grabs the offensive board | 62-52 |
| 09:03 | Ohio | David England makes the wide open floater in the paint on a great pass from Steven Folkerts | 64-52 |
| 08:41 | Western Michigan | David England steps in front of the Alberto Mancini pass | 64-52 |
| 08:12 | Ohio | Christopher Nagao misses short on a runner near the basket | 64-52 |
| 08:10 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Alberto Mancini | 64-52 |
| 08:10 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 64-52 |
| Subs | Ohio | Brent Hwang (SF), Jerry Browner (C) David England, Donald Sandstrom | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Eric Morency (PG), Kirby Soliz (SG), William Tews (PF) Herman Wheelock, James Long, Alberto Mancini | |
| 08:02 | Western Michigan | Carl Waddy drills a runner from the right block | 64-54 |
| 07:47 | Ohio | William Gordon scores on a floater from the baseline | 66-54 |
| 07:22 | Western Michigan | Eric Morency buries a 3 pointer from the left corner set up by William Tews | 66-57 |
| Lineup | Ohio | PG - William Gordon (tiring) 16 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. SG - Steven Folkerts (tiring) 6 pts. 3 ast. SF - Brent Hwang (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. PF - Christopher Nagao (tiring) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Jerry Browner (fairly fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Eric Morency (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Kirby Soliz (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Stephen Labrador (tiring) 5 pts. 3 pf. PF - William Tews (tiring) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Carl Waddy (tired) 8 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 07:15 | Ohio | Brent Hwang drills a jump hook in the paint on a nice dish by Christopher Nagao | 68-57 |
| 07:11 | Western Michigan | Carl Waddy clanks a fadeaway from the baseline | 68-57 |
| 07:10 | Ohio | The rebound goes to Jerry Browner | 68-57 |
| 06:50 | Ohio | Christopher Nagao knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Brent Hwang | 70-57 |
| 06:38 | Western Michigan | William Tews's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 70-57 |
| Subs | Ohio | Charles Rose (PG), Eric Scott (SG), Sidney Davis (SF), John Beller (PF), Robert Arreguin (C) William Gordon, Steven Folkerts, Brent Hwang, Christopher Nagao, Jerry Browner | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Randolph Egan (PG), Johnnie Matthews (SF), Gordon Shea (PF), Thomas Thompson (C) Kirby Soliz, Stephen Labrador, William Tews, Carl Waddy | |
| 06:36 | Ohio | Charles Rose is fouled in the backcourt by Eric Morency - foul #3 on Eric Morency, team foul #5 | 70-57 |
| 06:27 | Ohio | Eric Scott loses the dribble to Johnnie Matthews | 70-57 |
| 06:12 | Western Michigan | Johnnie Matthews drills a floater from close range set up by Randolph Egan | 70-59 |
| 05:57 | Ohio | Charles Rose misses the shot near the basket | 70-59 |
| 05:56 | Western Michigan | Gordon Shea snags the defensive board | 70-59 |
| 05:45 | Western Michigan | Thomas Thompson is called for a charge - foul #1 on Thomas Thompson, team foul #6 | 70-59 |
| Subs | Ohio | Brent Hwang (SG), David England (SF), Donald Sandstrom (C) Charles Rose, Eric Scott, Robert Arreguin | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Herman Wheelock (PG), James Long (SG), Alberto Mancini (PF) Randolph Egan, Eric Morency, Thomas Thompson | |
| 05:23 | Ohio | Sidney Davis loses the ball out of bounds | 70-59 |
| 05:03 | Western Michigan | James Long is fouled on the floor by David England - foul #4 on David England, team foul #5 | 70-59 |
| Subs | Ohio | William Gordon (PG), Steven Folkerts (SG), Christopher Nagao (PF) Sidney Davis, Brent Hwang, John Beller | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Eric Morency (SG), Stephen Labrador (SF), William Tews (PF), Carl Waddy (C) James Long, Johnnie Matthews, Alberto Mancini, Gordon Shea | |
| 04:54 | Western Michigan | Steven Folkerts picks off the pass by William Tews | 70-59 |
| 04:52 | Ohio | Eric Morency is called for the reach on William Gordon in the backcourt - foul #4 on Eric Morency, team foul #7 | 70-59 |
| 04:52 | Ohio | William Gordon makes the 1st free throw | 71-59 |
| 04:52 | Ohio | William Gordon misses the 2nd free throw | 71-59 |
| 04:52 | Western Michigan | Carl Waddy pulls down the rebound | 71-59 |
| 04:50 | Western Michigan | Stephen Labrador is hacked by Steven Folkerts in the backcourt - foul #3 on Steven Folkerts, team foul #6 | 71-59 |
| 04:37 | Western Michigan | Stephen Labrador is wide open but clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner | 71-59 |
| 04:36 | Western Michigan | Stephen Labrador snags the offensive board | 71-59 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 04:28 | Western Michigan | Stephen Labrador misses the 3pt attempt from straight away | 71-59 |
| 04:27 | Ohio | Christopher Nagao snags the defensive board | 71-59 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 04:25 | Ohio | Steven Folkerts is hacked by Carl Waddy in the backcourt - foul #3 on Carl Waddy, team foul #8 | 71-59 |
| Subs | Ohio | Jerry Browner (C) Donald Sandstrom | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Randolph Egan (PG), Kirby Soliz (SG), Thomas Thompson (PF) Herman Wheelock, Eric Morency, William Tews | |
| 04:25 | Ohio | Steven Folkerts makes the 1st free throw | 72-59 |
| 04:25 | Ohio | Steven Folkerts misses the 2nd free throw | 72-59 |
| 04:25 | Western Michigan | Carl Waddy pulls down the rebound | 72-59 |
| 04:23 | Western Michigan | Kirby Soliz throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 72-59 |
| 04:05 | Ohio | Steven Folkerts hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 72-59 |
| 04:04 | Ohio | Jerry Browner tips it but misses | 72-59 |
| 04:03 | Western Michigan | Kirby Soliz gets the rebound | 72-59 |
| 03:56 | Western Michigan | Kirby Soliz is called for traveling | 72-59 |
| Subs | Ohio | Sidney Davis (PG), Brent Hwang (SG), John Beller (PF) William Gordon, Steven Folkerts, Christopher Nagao | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Long (SG), Johnnie Matthews (SF), Alberto Mancini (PF) Kirby Soliz, Stephen Labrador, Carl Waddy | |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 03:54 | Ohio | Brent Hwang is called for a charge in the backcourt - foul #2 on Brent Hwang, team foul #7 | 72-59 |
| 03:46 | Western Michigan | Thomas Thompson makes the jump hook from the left block and he's fouled by Jerry Browner - foul #2 on Jerry Browner, team foul #8 | 72-61 |
| Subs | Ohio | Donald Sandstrom (C) Jerry Browner | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 03:46 | Western Michigan | Thomas Thompson makes the free throw | 72-62 |
| 03:17 | Ohio | John Beller misses the wide open 3pt attempt from the left wing | 72-62 |
| 03:15 | Ohio | Donald Sandstrom tips it but misses | 72-62 |
| 03:13 | Western Michigan | The rebound goes to Alberto Mancini | 72-62 |
| Lineup | Ohio | PG - Sidney Davis (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl. SG - Brent Hwang (tiring) 7 pts. 5 reb. SF - David England (tired) 12 pts. 3 reb. 4 pf. PF - John Beller (tired) 3 pts. C - Donald Sandstrom (tiring) 5 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Michigan | PG - Randolph Egan (tiring) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - James Long (tiring) 5 pts. 3 pf. SF - Johnnie Matthews (tiring) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Alberto Mancini (tired) 10 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. C - Thomas Thompson (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 02:59 | Western Michigan | James Long drills a 3pt shot from straight away | 72-65 |
| 02:59 | Ohio | Ohio calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 72-65 |
| Subs | Ohio | Charles Rose (PG), Eric Scott (SG), Robert Arreguin (C) Sidney Davis, Brent Hwang, Donald Sandstrom | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Herman Wheelock (PG), Kirby Soliz (SG), William Tews (SF), Gordon Shea (PF), Carl Waddy (C) Randolph Egan, James Long, Johnnie Matthews, Alberto Mancini, Thomas Thompson | |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 02:37 | Ohio | David England's 3 pointer is rejected by Carl Waddy | 72-65 |
| 02:35 | Western Michigan | Gordon Shea gets the rebound | 72-65 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 02:27 | Western Michigan | Herman Wheelock connects on the 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Kirby Soliz | 72-68 |
| 02:01 | Ohio | Charles Rose can't connect on an uncontested fadeaway jumper from the right side | 72-68 |
| 01:59 | Ohio | David England tips it but misses | 72-68 |
| 01:57 | Western Michigan | Gordon Shea pulls down the rebound | 72-68 |
| 01:55 | Western Michigan | William Tews is called for a moving pick in the backcourt - foul #3 on William Tews, team foul #9 | 72-68 |
| Subs | Ohio | William Gordon (PG), Steven Folkerts (SG), Donald Sandstrom (C) Charles Rose, Eric Scott, Robert Arreguin | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | James Long (SG), Stephen Labrador (SF), Alberto Mancini (PF) Kirby Soliz, William Tews, Gordon Shea | |
| 01:40 | Ohio | David England is open and scores on a 3 from the right corner on a great pass from William Gordon | 75-68 |
| 01:40 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 75-68 |
| 01:36 | Western Michigan | Stephen Labrador's pass is intercepted by David England in the backcourt | 75-68 |
| 01:33 | Ohio | William Gordon blows the layup | 75-68 |
| 01:32 | Western Michigan | Alberto Mancini gets the rebound | 75-68 |
| 01:12 | Western Michigan | Stephen Labrador knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Herman Wheelock | 75-71 |
| 01:06 | Ohio | Steven Folkerts drills a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 78-71 |
| 01:06 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 78-71 |
| 00:53 | Western Michigan | Carl Waddy comes up short on the fadeaway from the baseline but he's fouled by Donald Sandstrom - foul #2 on Donald Sandstrom, team foul #9 | 78-71 |
| 00:53 | Western Michigan | Carl Waddy misses the 1st free throw | 78-71 |
| 00:53 | Western Michigan | Carl Waddy makes the 2nd free throw | 78-72 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:50 | Ohio | Herman Wheelock is called for the reach on Donald Sandstrom in the backcourt - foul #3 on Herman Wheelock, team foul #10 | 78-72 |
| Subs | Ohio | Sidney Davis (PG), Brent Hwang (SG) William Gordon, Steven Folkerts | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | | |
| 00:50 | Ohio | Donald Sandstrom makes the 1st free throw | 79-72 |
| 00:50 | Ohio | Donald Sandstrom misses the 2nd free throw | 79-72 |
| 00:50 | Western Michigan | Alberto Mancini gets the rebound | 79-72 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:43 | Western Michigan | Sidney Davis steals the ball from James Long | 79-72 |
| 00:39 | Ohio | Sidney Davis misses the lay-in | 79-72 |
| 00:37 | Ohio | Sidney Davis pulls down the offensive rebound | 79-72 |
| 00:36 | Ohio | Sidney Davis is fouled on the floor by Herman Wheelock - foul #4 on Herman Wheelock, team foul #11 | 79-72 |
| 00:36 | Ohio | Sidney Davis makes the 1st free throw | 80-72 |
| 00:36 | Ohio | Sidney Davis makes the 2nd free throw | 81-72 |
| 00:30 | Western Michigan | James Long misses short on a 3 from straight away | 81-72 |
| 00:28 | Ohio | David England pulls down the rebound | 81-72 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:27 | Ohio | David England is fouled in the backcourt by Herman Wheelock - foul #5 on Herman Wheelock, team foul #12 | 81-72 |
| Subs | Ohio | | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Randolph Egan (PG) Herman Wheelock | |
| 00:27 | Ohio | David England makes the 1st free throw | 82-72 |
| 00:27 | Ohio | David England misses the 2nd free throw | 82-72 |
| 00:27 | Western Michigan | Carl Waddy gets the rebound | 82-72 |
| 00:24 | Western Michigan | Stephen Labrador throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 82-72 |
| Subs | Ohio | Charles Rose (PG), Eric Scott (SG), Jerry Browner (C) David England, John Beller, Donald Sandstrom | |
| Subs | Western Michigan | Eric Morency (SG), Johnnie Matthews (SF), William Tews (PF), Gordon Shea (C) James Long, Stephen Labrador, Alberto Mancini, Carl Waddy | |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Western Michigan | Western Michigan is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:00 | Ohio | Charles Rose runs out the clock | 82-72 |