| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Greg Ronquillo (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Bradley Whistler (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Clyde Dimas (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Michael Bremer (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. C - Lucas Able (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Mitchell Younkin (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Alfred Johnson (fresh) 8 pts. SF - David Krick (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 3 stl. PF - Milan Giordano (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. C - Carl Yoon (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Central Michigan | David Krick inbounds the ball | 30-39 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| 19:36 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson comes up short on the jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by Bradley Whistler - foul #1 on Bradley Whistler, team foul #1 | 30-39 |
| 19:36 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 30-40 |
| 19:36 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 30-41 |
| 19:19 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas buries a shot from the free throw line | 32-41 |
| 19:03 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 32-41 |
| 19:02 | Central Michigan | Milan Giordano can't tip it in | 32-41 |
| 19:00 | Northern Illinois University | Bradley Whistler pulls down the rebound | 32-41 |
| 18:56 | Northern Illinois University | Greg Ronquillo can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 32-41 |
| 18:55 | Central Michigan | Milan Giordano pulls down the rebound | 32-41 |
| 18:38 | Central Michigan | Milan Giordano scores on a jumper from the free throw line | 32-43 |
| 18:14 | Northern Illinois University | Lucas Able lays it in and he's hacked by Carl Yoon - foul #1 on Carl Yoon, team foul #1 | 34-43 |
| 18:14 | Northern Illinois University | Lucas Able misses the free throw | 34-43 |
| 18:14 | Central Michigan | David Krick grabs the board | 34-43 |
| 18:10 | Central Michigan | Mitchell Younkin is hacked by Clyde Dimas - foul #2 on Clyde Dimas, team foul #2 | 34-43 |
| 17:58 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Mitchell Younkin | 34-46 |
| 17:42 | Northern Illinois University | Bradley Whistler's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 34-46 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Mark Shields (C) Carl Yoon | |
| 17:22 | Central Michigan | David Krick lays it up and in on a nice dish by Milan Giordano | 34-48 |
| 17:16 | Northern Illinois University | Bradley Whistler misses badly on a 3 from the left corner | 34-48 |
| 17:15 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Bremer grabs the offensive rebound | 34-48 |
| 17:04 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas misses badly on a turnaround in the lane but the foul's on David Krick - foul #1 on David Krick, team foul #2 | 34-48 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Paul Hull (PG), Max Valdes (SG), Robert Bieker (PF), Stephen Errico (C) Greg Ronquillo, Bradley Whistler, Michael Bremer, Lucas Able | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Cordell Barber (PG), Willie Smith (SG), Lewis Giannone (PF), Robert Hardy (C) Mitchell Younkin, Alfred Johnson, David Krick, Milan Giordano | |
| 17:04 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas makes the 1st free throw | 35-48 |
| 17:04 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas makes the 2nd free throw | 36-48 |
| 16:54 | Central Michigan | Stephen Errico swats the shot by Lewis Giannone | 36-48 |
| 16:52 | Central Michigan | Mark Shields hits the follow up shot | 36-50 |
| 16:41 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas hits a floater from the right side on a great pass from Max Valdes and he's fouled by Robert Hardy - foul #1 on Robert Hardy, team foul #3 | 38-50 |
| 16:41 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas makes the free throw | 39-50 |
| 16:27 | Central Michigan | Mark Shields steps out of bounds on the sideline | 39-50 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Donald Dalegowski (SF) Clyde Dimas | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Carl Yoon (C) Robert Hardy | |
| 16:13 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Dalegowski knocks in the runner near the basket | 41-50 |
| 15:46 | Central Michigan | Carl Yoon connects on the driving attempt in the paint set up by Willie Smith and he's hacked by Paul Hull - foul #2 on Paul Hull, team foul #3 | 41-52 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Greg Ronquillo (PG), Bradley Whistler (SG), Lucas Able (C) Paul Hull, Max Valdes, Stephen Errico | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Mitchell Younkin (PG), Alfred Johnson (SG), David Krick (SF), Milan Giordano (PF) Cordell Barber, Willie Smith, Mark Shields, Lewis Giannone | |
| 15:46 | Central Michigan | Carl Yoon makes the free throw | 41-53 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Greg Ronquillo (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Bradley Whistler (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Donald Dalegowski (fresh) 2 pts. 2 blk. PF - Robert Bieker (fresh) 4 reb. C - Lucas Able (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Mitchell Younkin (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Alfred Johnson (fresh) 13 pts. SF - David Krick (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 3 stl. PF - Milan Giordano (fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb. C - Carl Yoon (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:27 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Bieker knocks in the jump hook in the lane and he's hacked by David Krick - foul #2 on David Krick, team foul #4 | 43-53 |
| 15:27 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Bieker misses the free throw | 43-53 |
| 15:27 | Central Michigan | Milan Giordano snags the defensive board | 43-53 |
| 15:17 | Central Michigan | Mitchell Younkin buries a turnaround from the baseline set up by Milan Giordano and he's hacked by Greg Ronquillo - foul #3 on Greg Ronquillo, team foul #4 | 43-55 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Bremer (PF) Robert Bieker | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Lewis Giannone (C) Carl Yoon | |
| 15:17 | Central Michigan | Mitchell Younkin makes the free throw | 43-56 |
| 14:59 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Bremer comes up short on the runner from the baseline but the foul's on Alfred Johnson - foul #1 on Alfred Johnson, team foul #5 | 43-56 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Mark Shields (C) Lewis Giannone | |
| 14:59 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Bremer makes the 1st free throw | 44-56 |
| 14:59 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Bremer makes the 2nd free throw | 45-56 |
| 14:41 | Central Michigan | Mitchell Younkin misses short on a floater from the right wing but the foul's on Lucas Able - foul #2 on Lucas Able, team foul #5 | 45-56 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas (SF) Donald Dalegowski | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| 14:41 | Central Michigan | Mitchell Younkin makes the 1st free throw | 45-57 |
| 14:41 | Central Michigan | Mitchell Younkin misses the 2nd free throw | 45-57 |
| 14:41 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Michael Bremer | 45-57 |
| 14:35 | Northern Illinois University | Lucas Able misses the lay-in | 45-57 |
| 14:33 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas pulls down the offensive rebound | 45-57 |
| 14:20 | Northern Illinois University | Bradley Whistler makes the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Greg Ronquillo | 48-57 |
| 14:06 | Central Michigan | Lucas Able swats the shot by Mitchell Younkin | 48-57 |
| 14:05 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson can't tip it in | 48-57 |
| 14:04 | Central Michigan | Milan Giordano grabs the offensive rebound | 48-57 |
| 13:56 | Central Michigan | Mitchell Younkin makes the fadeaway from the right side on a nice dish by Alfred Johnson | 48-59 |
| 13:42 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Shields picks off the pass by Bradley Whistler | 48-59 |
| 13:28 | Central Michigan | Mark Shields can't connect on a shot in the lane | 48-59 |
| 13:26 | Northern Illinois University | Greg Ronquillo pulls down the rebound | 48-59 |
| 13:21 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas misses the lay-in | 48-59 |
| 13:19 | Central Michigan | David Krick grabs the defensive rebound | 48-59 |
| 13:15 | Central Michigan | Milan Giordano loses the dribble to Greg Ronquillo | 48-59 |
| 13:10 | Northern Illinois University | Greg Ronquillo lays it up and in | 50-59 |
| 13:00 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson misses the 3 pointer from the left wing | 50-59 |
| 12:59 | Northern Illinois University | Lucas Able gets the rebound | 50-59 |
| 12:55 | Northern Illinois University | Bradley Whistler clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing | 50-59 |
| 12:53 | Central Michigan | Mitchell Younkin gets the rebound | 50-59 |
| 12:47 | Central Michigan | David Krick misses the jump hook from the left block | 50-59 |
| 12:46 | Northern Illinois University | Lucas Able snags the defensive board | 50-59 |
| 12:41 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas misses the shot from the right side | 50-59 |
| 12:39 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Bremer misses the tip | 50-59 |
| 12:37 | Central Michigan | David Krick grabs the defensive rebound | 50-59 |
| 12:29 | Central Michigan | David Krick is fouled on the floor by Clyde Dimas - foul #3 on Clyde Dimas, team foul #6 | 50-59 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Paul Hull (PG), Max Valdes (SG), Donald Dalegowski (SF), Robert Bieker (PF), Stephen Errico (C) Greg Ronquillo, Bradley Whistler, Clyde Dimas, Michael Bremer, Lucas Able | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Cordell Barber (PG), Willie Smith (SG), Grady Johnstone (SF), Lewis Giannone (PF), Carl Yoon (C) Mitchell Younkin, Alfred Johnson, David Krick, Milan Giordano, Mark Shields | |
| 12:14 | Central Michigan | Willie Smith buries a 3pt shot from straight away set up by Cordell Barber | 50-62 |
| 12:08 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Hull connects on the shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Donald Dalegowski | 52-62 |
| 11:56 | Central Michigan | Willie Smith comes up short on the floater from just outside the lane | 52-62 |
| 11:55 | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Errico pulls down the rebound | 52-62 |
| 11:44 | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Errico is called for the offensive foul - foul #2 on Stephen Errico, team foul #7 | 52-62 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Paul Hull (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Max Valdes (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Donald Dalegowski (fresh) 2 pts. 2 blk. PF - Robert Bieker (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Stephen Errico (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Cordell Barber (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Willie Smith (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. SF - Grady Johnstone (fresh) PF - Lewis Giannone (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Carl Yoon (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 11:19 | Central Michigan | Donald Dalegowski steals it from Cordell Barber | 52-62 |
| 11:15 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Dalegowski banks in the layup | 54-62 |
| 10:52 | Central Michigan | Grady Johnstone misses the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 54-62 |
| 10:50 | Central Michigan | Lewis Giannone grabs the offensive rebound | 54-62 |
| 10:33 | Central Michigan | Grady Johnstone comes up short on the fadeaway from the right wing | 54-62 |
| 10:32 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Robert Bieker | 54-62 |
| 10:27 | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Errico scores on a jumper from the free throw line set up by Robert Bieker | 56-62 |
| 10:22 | Central Michigan | Cordell Barber's fadeaway is rejected by Robert Bieker | 56-62 |
| 10:20 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Bieker snags the defensive board | 56-62 |
| 10:16 | Northern Illinois University | Lewis Giannone steals it from Donald Dalegowski | 56-62 |
| 09:56 | Central Michigan | Willie Smith hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 56-62 |
| 09:54 | Central Michigan | Carl Yoon tips it in | 56-64 |
| 09:31 | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Errico misses badly on a runner from the right block but he's hacked by Carl Yoon - foul #2 on Carl Yoon, team foul #6 | 56-64 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Greg Ronquillo (PG), Bradley Whistler (SG), Clyde Dimas (SF), Lucas Able (C) Paul Hull, Max Valdes, Donald Dalegowski, Robert Bieker | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Mitchell Younkin (PG), Alfred Johnson (SG), David Krick (SF), Milan Giordano (PF), Mark Shields (C) Cordell Barber, Willie Smith, Grady Johnstone, Lewis Giannone, Carl Yoon | |
| 09:31 | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Errico makes the 1st free throw | 57-64 |
| 09:31 | Northern Illinois University | Stephen Errico misses the 2nd free throw | 57-64 |
| 09:31 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Milan Giordano | 57-64 |
| 09:14 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson makes the 3 pointer from the right corner set up by Mitchell Younkin | 57-67 |
| 08:53 | Northern Illinois University | Bradley Whistler scores on a shot from the left side | 59-67 |
| 08:35 | Central Michigan | Milan Giordano is fouled on the floor by Stephen Errico - foul #3 on Stephen Errico, team foul #8 | 59-67 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Michael Bremer (PF) Stephen Errico | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| 08:35 | Central Michigan | Milan Giordano misses the 1st free throw | 59-67 |
| 08:35 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Bremer grabs the defensive rebound | 59-67 |
| 08:14 | Northern Illinois University | Lucas Able clanks a 3 from the right corner | 59-67 |
| 08:12 | Northern Illinois University | Bradley Whistler grabs the offensive rebound | 59-67 |
| 07:47 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Shields is called for the reach on Bradley Whistler - foul #2 on Mark Shields, team foul #7 | 59-67 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Willie Smith (SG) Alfred Johnson | |
| 07:47 | Northern Illinois University | Bradley Whistler makes the 1st free throw | 60-67 |
| 07:47 | Northern Illinois University | Bradley Whistler makes the 2nd free throw | 61-67 |
| 07:36 | Central Michigan | Milan Giordano is called for a pushoff foul - foul #3 on Milan Giordano, team foul #8 | 61-67 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Paul Hull (SG) Bradley Whistler | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | | |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Greg Ronquillo (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Paul Hull (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Clyde Dimas (fresh) 15 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Michael Bremer (fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb. C - Lucas Able (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Mitchell Younkin (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SG - Willie Smith (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. SF - David Krick (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. 3 stl. PF - Milan Giordano (fresh) 8 pts. 11 reb. 3 pf. C - Mark Shields (fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 07:16 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Hull scores on a floater from the free throw line on a great pass from Clyde Dimas and he's fouled by David Krick - foul #3 on David Krick, team foul #9 | 63-67 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Carl Yoon (C) Mark Shields | |
| 07:16 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Hull makes the free throw | 64-67 |
| 06:56 | Central Michigan | Milan Giordano hits the finger roll set up by Mitchell Younkin and he's fouled by Greg Ronquillo - foul #4 on Greg Ronquillo, team foul #9 | 64-69 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Max Valdes (SG), Donald Dalegowski (SF), Robert Bieker (C) Greg Ronquillo, Clyde Dimas, Lucas Able | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Grady Johnstone (SF) David Krick | |
| 06:56 | Central Michigan | Milan Giordano makes the free throw | 64-70 |
| 06:43 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Dalegowski misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 64-70 |
| 06:41 | Central Michigan | The rebound goes to Mitchell Younkin | 64-70 |
| 06:28 | Central Michigan | Grady Johnstone clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 64-70 |
| 06:27 | Northern Illinois University | Donald Dalegowski grabs the board | 64-70 |
| 06:19 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Hull is hacked by Grady Johnstone - foul #1 on Grady Johnstone, team foul #10 | 64-70 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Bradley Whistler (SG), Kenneth O'Driscoll (C) Max Valdes, Michael Bremer | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Cordell Barber (PG), Alfred Johnson (SG), Lewis Giannone (PF) Mitchell Younkin, Grady Johnstone, Milan Giordano | |
| 06:19 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Hull makes the 1st free throw | 65-70 |
| 06:19 | Northern Illinois University | Paul Hull makes the 2nd free throw | 66-70 |
| 06:08 | Central Michigan | Carl Yoon jams it on a great pass from Cordell Barber | 66-72 |
| 06:00 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Bieker misses badly on a jumper from close range | 66-72 |
| 05:58 | Northern Illinois University | Kenneth O'Driscoll gets the offensive rebound | 66-72 |
| 05:35 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Bieker double dribbles | 66-72 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Greg Ronquillo (PG), Clyde Dimas (SF), Lucas Able (C) Paul Hull, Donald Dalegowski, Kenneth O'Driscoll | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | David Krick (SF), Mark Shields (PF) Willie Smith, Carl Yoon | |
| 05:23 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson is fouled on the floor by Lucas Able - foul #3 on Lucas Able, team foul #10 | 66-72 |
| 05:23 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson misses the 1st free throw | 66-72 |
| 05:23 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson misses the 2nd free throw | 66-72 |
| 05:23 | Northern Illinois University | Robert Bieker pulls down the rebound | 66-72 |
| 05:04 | Northern Illinois University | Mark Shields blocks the short jumper by Lucas Able | 66-72 |
| 05:02 | Northern Illinois University | Clyde Dimas tips it back up and in | 68-72 |
| 04:42 | Central Michigan | Mark Shields scores on a 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Cordell Barber | 68-75 |
| 04:27 | Northern Illinois University | A charge is called on Lucas Able - foul #4 on Lucas Able, team foul #11 | 68-75 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Max Valdes (SG), Michael Bremer (PF) Bradley Whistler, Robert Bieker | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Mitchell Younkin (PG), Willie Smith (SG), Milan Giordano (PF) Cordell Barber, Alfred Johnson, Lewis Giannone | |
| 04:07 | Central Michigan | David Krick misses the turnaround from the baseline but he's hacked by Michael Bremer - foul #1 on Michael Bremer, team foul #12 | 68-75 |
| 04:07 | Central Michigan | David Krick makes the 1st free throw | 68-76 |
| 04:07 | Central Michigan | David Krick misses the 2nd free throw | 68-76 |
| 04:07 | Northern Illinois University | Lucas Able pulls down the rebound | 68-76 |
| 04:03 | Northern Illinois University | Greg Ronquillo hits a 3 pointer from the right wing | 71-76 |
| 03:47 | Central Michigan | Mitchell Younkin misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 71-76 |
| 03:46 | Central Michigan | Mark Shields can't tip it in | 71-76 |
| 03:44 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Lucas Able | 71-76 |
| 03:19 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Bremer can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 71-76 |
| 03:18 | Central Michigan | Mark Shields snags the defensive board | 71-76 |
| Lineup | Northern Illinois University | PG - Greg Ronquillo (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. SG - Max Valdes (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Clyde Dimas (fairly fresh) 17 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. PF - Michael Bremer (fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb. C - Lucas Able (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | Central Michigan | PG - Mitchell Younkin (fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. SG - Willie Smith (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. SF - David Krick (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. 3 stl. 3 pf. PF - Milan Giordano (fresh) 11 pts. 11 reb. 3 pf. C - Mark Shields (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. | |
| 02:55 | Central Michigan | Milan Giordano misses the 3 pointer from straight away | 71-76 |
| 02:54 | Central Michigan | David Krick grabs the offensive board | 71-76 |
| 02:54 | Central Michigan | Central Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 71-76 |
| Subs | Northern Illinois University | Bradley Whistler (SG) Max Valdes | |
| Subs | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson (SG), Carl Yoon (C) Willie Smith, Mark Shields | |
| 02:49 | Central Michigan | Mitchell Younkin lays it in set up by David Krick | 71-78 |
| 02:36 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Bremer hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 71-78 |
| 02:35 | Central Michigan | David Krick grabs the board | 71-78 |
| 02:29 | Central Michigan | David Krick makes the driving attempt from the right block on a great pass from Mitchell Younkin | 71-80 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 02:16 | Northern Illinois University | Greg Ronquillo misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 71-80 |
| 02:15 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson gets the rebound | 71-80 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 01:48 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson misses short on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 71-80 |
| 01:47 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Bremer pulls down the rebound | 71-80 |
| 01:42 | Northern Illinois University | Alfred Johnson steals the ball from Bradley Whistler | 71-80 |
| 01:39 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson hits the finger roll | 71-82 |
| 01:22 | Northern Illinois University | Bradley Whistler clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing | 71-82 |
| 01:21 | Central Michigan | David Krick grabs the board | 71-82 |
| 01:08 | Central Michigan | Milan Giordano can't finish the layup | 71-82 |
| 01:07 | Central Michigan | Alfred Johnson tips it back up and in | 71-84 |
| 00:49 | Northern Illinois University | Michael Bremer misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 71-84 |
| 00:48 | Central Michigan | Carl Yoon gets the rebound | 71-84 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:27 | Central Michigan | Carl Yoon hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the baseline | 71-84 |
| 00:26 | Northern Illinois University | The rebound goes to Michael Bremer | 71-84 |
| Game Plan | Northern Illinois University | Northern Illinois University is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Central Michigan | Central Michigan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:20 | Northern Illinois University | Carl Yoon swats the shot by Michael Bremer | 71-84 |
| 00:19 | Central Michigan | Carl Yoon grabs the defensive rebound | 71-84 |
| 00:00 | Central Michigan | Mitchell Younkin runs out the clock | 71-84 |