| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - Peter Sipes (fresh) SG - Luis Givens (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Daniel Warren (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. PF - Timothy Hunsicker (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Andrew Winkler (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Jason Evans (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Ronald Williams (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Dennis Mulhern (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Bennie Clark (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - James Overturf (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Nicholls State | Daniel Warren inbounds the ball | 30-32 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 19:41 | Nicholls State | Jason Evans is called for the reach on Luis Givens - foul #2 on Jason Evans, team foul #1 | 30-32 |
| 19:30 | Nicholls State | Andrew Winkler scores on a turnaround in the lane on a great pass from Luis Givens | 32-32 |
| 19:12 | Sam Houston State | Dennis Mulhern can't connect on a jumper from the right side | 32-32 |
| 19:11 | Nicholls State | Andrew Winkler grabs the board | 32-32 |
| 18:52 | Nicholls State | Andrew Winkler clanks a floater in the paint but he's hacked by James Overturf - foul #1 on James Overturf, team foul #2 | 32-32 |
| 18:52 | Nicholls State | Andrew Winkler makes the 1st free throw | 33-32 |
| 18:52 | Nicholls State | Andrew Winkler makes the 2nd free throw | 34-32 |
| 18:30 | Sam Houston State | Bennie Clark connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 34-35 |
| 18:28 | Nicholls State | Daniel Warren is hacked by Dennis Mulhern in the backcourt - foul #2 on Dennis Mulhern, team foul #3 | 34-35 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Michael Wafford (C) Andrew Winkler | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Donald Hepler (PG), Troy White (SG), Jonathan Campbell (SF), Leroy Grace (PF), Alex Henton (C) Jason Evans, Ronald Williams, Dennis Mulhern, Bennie Clark, James Overturf | |
| 18:09 | Nicholls State | Peter Sipes clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 34-35 |
| 18:07 | Sam Houston State | Leroy Grace pulls down the rebound | 34-35 |
| 17:45 | Sam Houston State | Jonathan Campbell can't connect on a 3 from the right corner | 34-35 |
| 17:44 | Sam Houston State | Leroy Grace grabs the offensive rebound | 34-35 |
| 17:34 | Sam Houston State | Alex Henton clanks a jumpshot from the free throw line | 34-35 |
| 17:33 | Nicholls State | The rebound goes to Timothy Hunsicker | 34-35 |
| 17:31 | Nicholls State | Daniel Warren throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 34-35 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Barry Hudson (PG), Walter Maust (SG), Edwin Runyon (SF), Andrew Winkler (C) Peter Sipes, Luis Givens, Daniel Warren, Timothy Hunsicker | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Ronald Williams (SG) Jonathan Campbell | |
| 17:14 | Sam Houston State | Donald Hepler knocks in the 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Ronald Williams | 34-38 |
| 17:05 | Nicholls State | Walter Maust can't connect on an uncontested shot from the free throw line | 34-38 |
| 17:03 | Sam Houston State | Alex Henton grabs the board | 34-38 |
| 16:46 | Sam Houston State | Walter Maust steps in front of the Leroy Grace pass | 34-38 |
| 16:32 | Nicholls State | Leroy Grace is called for the reach on Barry Hudson - foul #2 on Leroy Grace, team foul #4 | 34-38 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Timothy Hunsicker (PF) Michael Wafford | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Jason Evans (PG), Jonathan Campbell (SG), Dennis Mulhern (SF), Bennie Clark (PF), James Overturf (C) Donald Hepler, Ronald Williams, Troy White, Leroy Grace, Alex Henton | |
| 16:11 | Nicholls State | Barry Hudson is hacked by Bennie Clark - foul #1 on Bennie Clark, team foul #5 | 34-38 |
| 15:52 | Nicholls State | Edwin Runyon misses the lay-in but he's fouled by James Overturf - foul #2 on James Overturf, team foul #6 | 34-38 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Luis Givens (SG), Daniel Warren (SF), Ryan Steelman (C) Walter Maust, Timothy Hunsicker, Andrew Winkler | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | | |
| 15:52 | Nicholls State | Edwin Runyon misses the 1st free throw | 34-38 |
| 15:52 | Nicholls State | Edwin Runyon makes the 2nd free throw | 35-38 |
| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - Barry Hudson (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Luis Givens (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Daniel Warren (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. PF - Edwin Runyon (fresh) 3 pts. C - Ryan Steelman (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Jason Evans (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Jonathan Campbell (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Dennis Mulhern (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Bennie Clark (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. C - James Overturf (fresh) | |
| 15:23 | Sam Houston State | Daniel Warren takes the ball from Jonathan Campbell | 35-38 |
| 14:59 | Nicholls State | Edwin Runyon comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 35-38 |
| 14:58 | Nicholls State | Luis Givens tips it in | 37-38 |
| 14:44 | Sam Houston State | Dennis Mulhern misses the jumpshot from the right wing but he's fouled by Edwin Runyon - foul #1 on Edwin Runyon, team foul #1 | 37-38 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Peter Sipes (PG), Walter Maust (SG), Galen Moore (SF), Timothy Hunsicker (PF) Barry Hudson, Luis Givens, Daniel Warren, Edwin Runyon | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Donald Hepler (PG), Ronald Williams (SG), Leroy Grace (PF), Alex Henton (C) Jason Evans, Jonathan Campbell, Bennie Clark, James Overturf | |
| 14:44 | Sam Houston State | Dennis Mulhern makes the 1st free throw | 37-39 |
| 14:44 | Sam Houston State | Dennis Mulhern makes the 2nd free throw | 37-40 |
| 14:42 | Nicholls State | Timothy Hunsicker is called for the illegal screen in the backcourt - foul #2 on Timothy Hunsicker, team foul #2 | 37-40 |
| 14:30 | Sam Houston State | Donald Hepler is hacked by Peter Sipes - foul #2 on Peter Sipes, team foul #3 | 37-40 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Troy White (SF) Dennis Mulhern | |
| 14:15 | Sam Houston State | Troy White misses badly on a shot from the right side | 37-40 |
| 14:13 | Sam Houston State | Alex Henton hits the follow up shot | 37-42 |
| 14:09 | Nicholls State | Peter Sipes's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 37-42 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Andrew Winkler (C) Ryan Steelman | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | | |
| 13:47 | Sam Houston State | Troy White comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 37-42 |
| 13:46 | Nicholls State | Andrew Winkler snags the defensive board | 37-42 |
| 13:39 | Nicholls State | Walter Maust's pass is intercepted by Leroy Grace | 37-42 |
| 13:19 | Sam Houston State | Troy White misses the turnaround from the right block | 37-42 |
| 13:17 | Nicholls State | Andrew Winkler gets the rebound | 37-42 |
| 13:02 | Nicholls State | Andrew Winkler can't connect on an uncontested floater from the right wing | 37-42 |
| 13:00 | Sam Houston State | Alex Henton pulls down the rebound | 37-42 |
| 12:38 | Sam Houston State | Andrew Winkler takes the ball from Alex Henton | 37-42 |
| 12:23 | Nicholls State | Peter Sipes misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 37-42 |
| 12:22 | Nicholls State | Timothy Hunsicker gets the offensive rebound | 37-42 |
| 12:03 | Nicholls State | Walter Maust misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 37-42 |
| 12:02 | Sam Houston State | Leroy Grace gets the rebound | 37-42 |
| 11:46 | Sam Houston State | Alex Henton misses badly on a runner from close range but he's fouled by Timothy Hunsicker - foul #3 on Timothy Hunsicker, team foul #4 | 37-42 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Barry Hudson (PG), Luis Givens (SG), Daniel Warren (SF), Michael Wafford (PF), Ryan Steelman (C) Peter Sipes, Walter Maust, Galen Moore, Timothy Hunsicker, Andrew Winkler | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Jason Evans (PG), Jonathan Campbell (SG), Dennis Mulhern (SF), James Overturf (C) Donald Hepler, Ronald Williams, Troy White, Leroy Grace | |
| 11:46 | Sam Houston State | Alex Henton misses the 1st free throw | 37-42 |
| 11:46 | Sam Houston State | Alex Henton misses the 2nd free throw | 37-42 |
| 11:46 | Nicholls State | Ryan Steelman grabs the defensive rebound | 37-42 |
| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - Barry Hudson (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Luis Givens (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Daniel Warren (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. PF - Michael Wafford (fresh) 3 pts. C - Ryan Steelman (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Jason Evans (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Jonathan Campbell (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Dennis Mulhern (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. PF - Alex Henton (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - James Overturf (fresh) | |
| 11:26 | Nicholls State | Dennis Mulhern is called for the reach on Barry Hudson - foul #3 on Dennis Mulhern, team foul #7 | 37-42 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Bennie Clark (PF) Alex Henton | |
| 11:26 | Nicholls State | Barry Hudson makes the 1st free throw | 38-42 |
| 11:26 | Nicholls State | Barry Hudson makes the 2nd free throw | 39-42 |
| 11:12 | Sam Houston State | Dennis Mulhern misses the jump hook near the basket | 39-42 |
| 11:11 | Sam Houston State | Bennie Clark hits the follow up shot | 39-44 |
| 11:09 | Nicholls State | Barry Hudson is hacked by Bennie Clark in the backcourt - foul #2 on Bennie Clark, team foul #8 | 39-44 |
| 11:09 | Nicholls State | Barry Hudson makes the 1st free throw | 40-44 |
| 11:09 | Nicholls State | Barry Hudson makes the 2nd free throw | 41-44 |
| 10:54 | Sam Houston State | Dennis Mulhern knocks in the driving attempt near the basket | 41-46 |
| 10:50 | Nicholls State | Barry Hudson misses short on a driving attempt from the left block but the foul's on James Overturf - foul #3 on James Overturf, team foul #9 | 41-46 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Darrell Hillard (C) James Overturf | |
| 10:50 | Nicholls State | Barry Hudson makes the 1st free throw | 42-46 |
| 10:50 | Nicholls State | Barry Hudson makes the 2nd free throw | 43-46 |
| 10:37 | Sam Houston State | Dennis Mulhern misses the jumpshot from just outside the lane | 43-46 |
| 10:36 | Sam Houston State | Bennie Clark tips it back up and in | 43-48 |
| 10:29 | Nicholls State | Daniel Warren is by himself and knocks in the 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Luis Givens | 46-48 |
| 10:10 | Sam Houston State | Jonathan Campbell misses the 3pt shot from the left corner | 46-48 |
| 10:08 | Nicholls State | Daniel Warren pulls down the rebound | 46-48 |
| 10:06 | Nicholls State | Barry Hudson is hacked by Jason Evans in the backcourt - foul #3 on Jason Evans, team foul #10 | 46-48 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Timothy Hunsicker (PF), Edwin Runyon (C) Michael Wafford, Ryan Steelman | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Wayne Rollins (PG), Ronald Williams (SG) Jason Evans, Jonathan Campbell | |
| 10:06 | Nicholls State | Barry Hudson misses the 1st free throw | 46-48 |
| 10:06 | Nicholls State | Barry Hudson makes the 2nd free throw | 47-48 |
| 09:52 | Sam Houston State | Dennis Mulhern knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Darrell Hillard | 47-50 |
| 09:34 | Nicholls State | Timothy Hunsicker banks in the layup on a nice dish by Luis Givens | 49-50 |
| 09:20 | Sam Houston State | Daniel Warren is called for the reach on Dennis Mulhern - foul #2 on Daniel Warren, team foul #5 | 49-50 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Peter Sipes (PG), Walter Maust (SG), Andrew Winkler (C) Barry Hudson, Luis Givens, Daniel Warren | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Leroy Grace (PF), James Overturf (C) Bennie Clark, Darrell Hillard | |
| 09:06 | Sam Houston State | Ronald Williams misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 49-50 |
| 09:04 | Sam Houston State | The offensive rebound goes to James Overturf | 49-50 |
| 08:40 | Sam Houston State | Dennis Mulhern loses the dribble to Timothy Hunsicker | 49-50 |
| 08:38 | Nicholls State | James Overturf steps in front of the Timothy Hunsicker pass in the backcourt | 49-50 |
| 08:25 | Sam Houston State | Ronald Williams is fouled on the floor by Timothy Hunsicker - foul #4 on Timothy Hunsicker, team foul #6 | 49-50 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Daniel Warren (SF), Ryan Steelman (PF) Edwin Runyon, Timothy Hunsicker | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Jason Evans (PG), Donald Hepler (SG), Jonathan Campbell (SF), Alex Henton (PF) Wayne Rollins, Ronald Williams, Dennis Mulhern, Leroy Grace | |
| 08:15 | Sam Houston State | Donald Hepler drills a shot from the free throw line on a great pass from Jason Evans | 49-52 |
| 07:51 | Nicholls State | Andrew Winkler makes the wide open jumper near the basket on a great pass from Walter Maust | 51-52 |
| 07:30 | Sam Houston State | Daniel Warren is called for the reach on James Overturf - foul #3 on Daniel Warren, team foul #7 | 51-52 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Barry Hudson (PG), Luis Givens (SG), Edwin Runyon (SF), Michael Wafford (PF) Peter Sipes, Walter Maust, Daniel Warren, Andrew Winkler | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Ronald Williams (SG), Troy White (SF), Leroy Grace (PF) Jason Evans, Jonathan Campbell, Alex Henton | |
| 07:30 | Sam Houston State | James Overturf makes the 1st free throw | 51-53 |
| 07:30 | Sam Houston State | James Overturf misses the 2nd free throw | 51-53 |
| 07:30 | Nicholls State | Michael Wafford grabs the board | 51-53 |
| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - Barry Hudson (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - Luis Givens (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. SF - Edwin Runyon (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Michael Wafford (fresh) 3 pts. C - Ryan Steelman (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Donald Hepler (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Ronald Williams (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Troy White (fresh) PF - Leroy Grace (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 3 stl. C - James Overturf (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 3 pf. | |
| 07:13 | Nicholls State | Edwin Runyon can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 51-53 |
| 07:12 | Sam Houston State | James Overturf grabs the defensive rebound | 51-53 |
| 06:53 | Sam Houston State | James Overturf knocks in the 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Troy White | 51-56 |
| 06:29 | Nicholls State | Barry Hudson drills a 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Michael Wafford | 54-56 |
| 06:12 | Sam Houston State | Donald Hepler can't connect on a shot from the right wing | 54-56 |
| 06:11 | Sam Houston State | Troy White tips it back up and in | 54-58 |
| 05:58 | Nicholls State | Luis Givens misses long on a jumper near the basket but the foul's on Ronald Williams - foul #2 on Ronald Williams, team foul #11 | 54-58 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Daniel Warren (SF), Timothy Hunsicker (PF), Andrew Winkler (C) Edwin Runyon, Michael Wafford, Ryan Steelman | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Jason Evans (PG), Jonathan Campbell (SG), Dennis Mulhern (SF), Bennie Clark (PF), Alex Henton (C) Donald Hepler, Ronald Williams, Troy White, Leroy Grace, James Overturf | |
| 05:58 | Nicholls State | Luis Givens makes the 1st free throw | 55-58 |
| 05:58 | Nicholls State | Luis Givens makes the 2nd free throw | 56-58 |
| 05:38 | Sam Houston State | Jason Evans comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 56-58 |
| 05:36 | Nicholls State | The rebound goes to Andrew Winkler | 56-58 |
| 05:17 | Nicholls State | Alex Henton steals it from Timothy Hunsicker | 56-58 |
| 05:06 | Sam Houston State | Andrew Winkler is called for the reach on Jason Evans - foul #1 on Andrew Winkler, team foul #8 | 56-58 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Peter Sipes (PG), Walter Maust (SG) Barry Hudson, Luis Givens | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | | |
| 05:06 | Sam Houston State | Jason Evans makes the 1st free throw | 56-59 |
| 05:06 | Sam Houston State | Jason Evans misses the 2nd free throw | 56-59 |
| 05:06 | Nicholls State | Timothy Hunsicker grabs the board | 56-59 |
| 04:52 | Nicholls State | Peter Sipes hits the front of the rim on the jump hook in the lane | 56-59 |
| 04:51 | Sam Houston State | Jason Evans grabs the board | 56-59 |
| 04:38 | Sam Houston State | Dennis Mulhern is hacked by Walter Maust - foul #1 on Walter Maust, team foul #9 | 56-59 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Galen Moore (SF), Michael Wafford (C) Daniel Warren, Andrew Winkler | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Wayne Rollins (PG), Ronald Williams (SG), Darrell Hillard (C) Jason Evans, Jonathan Campbell, Bennie Clark | |
| 04:38 | Sam Houston State | Dennis Mulhern makes the 1st free throw | 56-60 |
| 04:38 | Sam Houston State | Dennis Mulhern makes the 2nd free throw | 56-61 |
| 04:36 | Nicholls State | Wayne Rollins is called for the reach on Peter Sipes in the backcourt - foul #2 on Wayne Rollins, team foul #12 | 56-61 |
| 04:36 | Nicholls State | Peter Sipes makes the 1st free throw | 57-61 |
| 04:36 | Nicholls State | Peter Sipes makes the 2nd free throw | 58-61 |
| 04:27 | Sam Houston State | Darrell Hillard clanks a pull-up jumper from the left side | 58-61 |
| 04:26 | Sam Houston State | Dennis Mulhern grabs the offensive board | 58-61 |
| 04:14 | Sam Houston State | Darrell Hillard hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 58-61 |
| 04:12 | Nicholls State | Peter Sipes gets the rebound | 58-61 |
| 03:53 | Nicholls State | Walter Maust is whistled for a charge - foul #2 on Walter Maust, team foul #10 | 58-61 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Edwin Runyon (SF), Ryan Steelman (C) Peter Sipes, Michael Wafford | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Donald Hepler (PG), Troy White (SF), Leroy Grace (PF) Wayne Rollins, Dennis Mulhern, Alex Henton | |
| 03:40 | Sam Houston State | Ronald Williams buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Troy White | 58-64 |
| 03:21 | Nicholls State | Walter Maust is open and buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Galen Moore | 61-64 |
| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - Walter Maust (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Galen Moore (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Edwin Runyon (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Timothy Hunsicker (tiring) 6 pts. 7 reb. 4 pf. C - Ryan Steelman (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Donald Hepler (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Ronald Williams (tiring) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Troy White (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Leroy Grace (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 3 stl. C - Darrell Hillard (fresh) | |
| 02:59 | Sam Houston State | Ronald Williams is whistled for traveling | 61-64 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Peter Sipes (PG), Luis Givens (SG), Daniel Warren (SF), Andrew Winkler (C) Walter Maust, Galen Moore, Timothy Hunsicker, Ryan Steelman | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Jason Evans (PG), Jonathan Campbell (SF), Bennie Clark (PF) Ronald Williams, Troy White, Darrell Hillard | |
| 02:40 | Nicholls State | Daniel Warren connects on the jump hook from the left block | 63-64 |
| 02:40 | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 63-64 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Ryan Steelman (PF) Andrew Winkler | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Troy White (SG) Jonathan Campbell | |
| 02:27 | Sam Houston State | Jason Evans makes the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Troy White | 63-67 |
| 02:00 | Nicholls State | Daniel Warren is open and scores on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Luis Givens | 65-67 |
| 02:00 | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 65-67 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Timothy Hunsicker (PF), Andrew Winkler (C) Ryan Steelman, Edwin Runyon | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Ronald Williams (SG), Dennis Mulhern (SF), James Overturf (C) Troy White, Donald Hepler, Leroy Grace | |
| 01:34 | Sam Houston State | James Overturf misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 65-67 |
| 01:32 | Nicholls State | Daniel Warren snags the defensive board | 65-67 |
| 01:16 | Nicholls State | Andrew Winkler's pass is intercepted by Ronald Williams | 65-67 |
| 01:03 | Sam Houston State | Dennis Mulhern can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 65-67 |
| 01:02 | Nicholls State | Timothy Hunsicker gets the rebound | 65-67 |
| 00:56 | Nicholls State | Peter Sipes is hacked by Bennie Clark in the backcourt - foul #3 on Bennie Clark, team foul #13 | 65-67 |
| 00:56 | Nicholls State | Peter Sipes makes the 1st free throw | 66-67 |
| 00:56 | Nicholls State | Peter Sipes misses the 2nd free throw | 66-67 |
| 00:56 | Sam Houston State | James Overturf pulls down the rebound | 66-67 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:28 | Sam Houston State | James Overturf misses badly on a 3 from the left corner | 66-67 |
| 00:26 | Nicholls State | The rebound goes to Daniel Warren | 66-67 |
| 00:22 | Nicholls State | Peter Sipes misses the jumper from close range | 66-67 |
| 00:20 | Sam Houston State | James Overturf grabs the board | 66-67 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:17 | Sam Houston State | James Overturf is hacked by Peter Sipes in the backcourt - foul #3 on Peter Sipes, team foul #11 | 66-67 |
| 00:17 | Sam Houston State | James Overturf misses the 1st free throw | 66-67 |
| 00:17 | Sam Houston State | James Overturf makes the 2nd free throw | 66-68 |
| 00:10 | Nicholls State | Peter Sipes knocks in the 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Daniel Warren | 69-68 |
| 00:10 | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 2 full remaining) | 69-68 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:08 | Sam Houston State | Peter Sipes steals the ball from Jason Evans in the backcourt | 69-68 |
| 00:07 | Nicholls State | Peter Sipes hits the finger roll | 71-68 |
| 00:02 | Sam Houston State | Dennis Mulhern clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 71-68 |
| 00:00 | Sam Houston State | Bennie Clark gets the offensive rebound | 71-68 |