| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Ed Stock (fresh) 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - John House (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - James Losoya (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. PF - Jerry Espino (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. C - Jason Penley (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Akron | PG - Dennis Carpino (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Mario Martinez (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Wayne Stevens (fresh) PF - Jon Bowman (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Joseph Freeman (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Michigan State | James Losoya inbounds the ball | 25-27 |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) | |
| 19:40 | Michigan State | Jerry Espino lays it up and in on a great pass from Ed Stock and he's hacked by Jon Bowman - foul #1 on Jon Bowman, team foul #1 | 27-27 |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| Subs | Akron | David Turner (PG), James Mattos (SF), Li Chiang (PF) Dennis Carpino, Wayne Stevens, Joseph Freeman | |
| 19:40 | Michigan State | Jerry Espino makes the free throw | 28-27 |
| 19:20 | Akron | Mario Martinez clanks a 3pt shot from the right wing | 28-27 |
| 19:18 | Michigan State | Jason Penley snags the defensive board | 28-27 |
| 19:01 | Michigan State | John House can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 28-27 |
| 19:00 | Michigan State | James Losoya grabs the offensive board | 28-27 |
| 18:42 | Michigan State | Jason Penley connects on the jumper from the right side on a great pass from Ed Stock | 30-27 |
| 18:20 | Akron | Li Chiang misses short on a fadeaway from the right wing | 30-27 |
| 18:18 | Michigan State | The rebound goes to James Losoya | 30-27 |
| 17:57 | Michigan State | Jason Penley's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 30-27 |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| Subs | Akron | Dennis Carpino (PG), Kenneth Mitchell (SG), Wayne Stevens (SF), Scott Sykes (PF), Joseph Freeman (C) David Turner, Mario Martinez, James Mattos, Li Chiang, Jon Bowman | |
| 17:30 | Akron | Scott Sykes is fouled on the floor by Jerry Espino - foul #2 on Jerry Espino, team foul #1 | 30-27 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Kenneth Fox (C) Jason Penley | |
| Subs | Akron | Li Chiang (PG) Dennis Carpino | |
| 17:15 | Akron | Wayne Stevens hits a shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Scott Sykes and he's hacked by James Losoya - foul #1 on James Losoya, team foul #2 | 30-29 |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| Subs | Akron | Dennis Carpino (PG), Jon Bowman (C) Li Chiang, Joseph Freeman | |
| 17:15 | Akron | Wayne Stevens misses the free throw | 30-29 |
| 17:15 | Michigan State | Kenneth Fox snags the defensive board | 30-29 |
| 16:58 | Michigan State | John House misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 30-29 |
| 16:57 | Akron | The rebound goes to Scott Sykes | 30-29 |
| 16:30 | Akron | Ed Stock steals it from Scott Sykes | 30-29 |
| 16:09 | Michigan State | Ed Stock is fouled on the floor by Dennis Carpino - foul #2 on Dennis Carpino, team foul #2 | 30-29 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Joseph Mesta (PG), Amos Drapeau (SG), Clay Shaul (SF), Raul Hernandez (PF), Jason Penley (C) Ed Stock, John House, James Losoya, Jerry Espino, Kenneth Fox | |
| Subs | Akron | Li Chiang (PG), Mario Martinez (SG), James Mattos (SF), Joseph Freeman (C) Dennis Carpino, Kenneth Mitchell, Wayne Stevens, Jon Bowman | |
| 15:52 | Michigan State | Joseph Mesta is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #1 on Joseph Mesta, team foul #3 | 30-29 |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| Subs | Akron | David Turner (PG), Aaron Derrico (C) Li Chiang, Joseph Freeman | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Joseph Mesta (fresh) SG - Amos Drapeau (fresh) SF - Clay Shaul (fresh) 1 ast. PF - Raul Hernandez (fresh) 2 reb. C - Jason Penley (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Akron | PG - David Turner (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Mario Martinez (fresh) 2 ast. SF - James Mattos (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Scott Sykes (fresh) 4 reb. C - Aaron Derrico (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. | |
| 15:36 | Akron | James Mattos makes the 3pt jumper from straight away | 30-32 |
| 15:21 | Michigan State | Jason Penley hits a jumpshot from the right wing set up by Joseph Mesta | 32-32 |
| 15:05 | Akron | Mario Martinez is whistled for traveling | 32-32 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Ed Stock (PG), Jerry Espino (PF) Joseph Mesta, Raul Hernandez | |
| Subs | Akron | Li Chiang (PG), Kenneth Mitchell (SG), Wayne Stevens (SF), Jon Bowman (PF) David Turner, Mario Martinez, James Mattos, Scott Sykes | |
| 14:50 | Michigan State | Jerry Espino misses long on a runner from the right block | 32-32 |
| 14:49 | Michigan State | Clay Shaul grabs the offensive board | 32-32 |
| 14:34 | Michigan State | Amos Drapeau loses the dribble to Wayne Stevens | 32-32 |
| 14:08 | Akron | Kenneth Mitchell misses long on a floater from the free throw line | 32-32 |
| 14:06 | Akron | Jon Bowman grabs the offensive rebound | 32-32 |
| 13:40 | Akron | Kenneth Mitchell misses badly on a shot from the right wing but he's fouled by Amos Drapeau - foul #1 on Amos Drapeau, team foul #4 | 32-32 |
| Subs | Michigan State | John House (SG), James Losoya (SF), Kenneth Fox (C) Amos Drapeau, Clay Shaul, Jason Penley | |
| Subs | Akron | Dennis Carpino (PG), James Mattos (SF), Scott Sykes (PF) Li Chiang, Wayne Stevens, Jon Bowman | |
| 13:40 | Akron | Kenneth Mitchell makes the 1st free throw | 32-33 |
| 13:40 | Akron | Kenneth Mitchell makes the 2nd free throw | 32-34 |
| 13:20 | Michigan State | Kenneth Fox misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 32-34 |
| 13:18 | Michigan State | Jerry Espino misses the tip | 32-34 |
| 13:16 | Michigan State | Jerry Espino gets the offensive rebound | 32-34 |
| 13:03 | Michigan State | John House buries a 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Ed Stock | 35-34 |
| 12:34 | Akron | Dennis Carpino is called for 3 seconds | 35-34 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Joseph Mesta (PG) Ed Stock | |
| Subs | Akron | David Turner (PG), Mario Martinez (SG), Wayne Stevens (SF) Dennis Carpino, Kenneth Mitchell, James Mattos | |
| 12:17 | Michigan State | James Losoya buries a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from John House | 38-34 |
| 11:56 | Akron | Wayne Stevens misses the shot from just outside the lane | 38-34 |
| 11:55 | Michigan State | Kenneth Fox gets the rebound | 38-34 |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Joseph Mesta (fresh) 1 ast. SG - John House (fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SF - James Losoya (fresh) 11 pts. 8 reb. PF - Jerry Espino (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 4 reb. C - Kenneth Fox (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Akron | PG - David Turner (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Mario Martinez (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Wayne Stevens (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Scott Sykes (fairly fresh) 4 reb. C - Aaron Derrico (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. | |
| 11:41 | Michigan State | James Losoya hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away | 38-34 |
| 11:40 | Michigan State | Jerry Espino tips it back up and in | 40-34 |
| 11:12 | Akron | Scott Sykes scores on a jumper from the right block | 40-36 |
| 11:08 | Michigan State | James Losoya can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 40-36 |
| 11:06 | Michigan State | Jerry Espino tips it home | 42-36 |
| 10:44 | Akron | The jump hook by David Turner is blocked by Jerry Espino | 42-36 |
| 10:43 | Akron | Wayne Stevens snags the offensive board | 42-36 |
| 10:22 | Akron | Joseph Mesta is called for the reach on David Turner - foul #2 on Joseph Mesta, team foul #5 | 42-36 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Ed Stock (PG), Amos Drapeau (SG), Clay Shaul (SF), Raul Hernandez (PF), Jason Penley (C) Joseph Mesta, John House, James Losoya, Jerry Espino, Kenneth Fox | |
| Subs | Akron | Dennis Carpino (PG), James Mattos (SG), Li Chiang (SF), Jon Bowman (PF) David Turner, Mario Martinez, Wayne Stevens, Scott Sykes | |
| 10:04 | Akron | Jon Bowman connects on the jumpshot from the left side | 42-38 |
| 09:44 | Michigan State | Clay Shaul is fouled on the floor by James Mattos - foul #1 on James Mattos, team foul #3 | 42-38 |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| Subs | Akron | Mario Martinez (SG), Joseph Freeman (C) Dennis Carpino, Aaron Derrico | |
| 09:24 | Michigan State | Ed Stock is whistled for traveling | 42-38 |
| Subs | Michigan State | John House (SG), James Losoya (SF) Amos Drapeau, Clay Shaul | |
| Subs | Akron | Dennis Carpino (PG), Kenneth Mitchell (SG), Aaron Derrico (C) Li Chiang, Mario Martinez, Joseph Freeman | |
| 08:56 | Akron | Ed Stock is called for the reach on Dennis Carpino - foul #3 on Ed Stock, team foul #6 | 42-38 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Jerry Espino (PF) Raul Hernandez | |
| Subs | Akron | Li Chiang (PG), Mario Martinez (SG), Scott Sykes (PF), Joseph Freeman (C) Dennis Carpino, Kenneth Mitchell, James Mattos, Aaron Derrico | |
| 08:39 | Akron | Joseph Freeman is hacked by Jason Penley - foul #2 on Jason Penley, team foul #7 | 42-38 |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| Subs | Akron | Wayne Stevens (SF), Aaron Derrico (C) Mario Martinez, Jon Bowman | |
| 08:39 | Akron | Joseph Freeman makes the 1st free throw | 42-39 |
| 08:39 | Akron | Joseph Freeman makes the 2nd free throw | 42-40 |
| 08:23 | Michigan State | James Losoya knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Ed Stock | 45-40 |
| 08:01 | Akron | Li Chiang misses short on a jumper from the free throw line | 45-40 |
| 08:00 | Michigan State | Jason Penley gets the rebound | 45-40 |
| 07:56 | Michigan State | John House knocks in the 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by James Losoya | 48-40 |
| 07:36 | Akron | Li Chiang misses badly on a turnaround from the right block but he's fouled by Ed Stock - foul #4 on Ed Stock, team foul #8 | 48-40 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Amos Drapeau (SG), Kenneth Fox (C) John House, Jason Penley | |
| Subs | Akron | Kenneth Mitchell (SG), James Mattos (SF), Jon Bowman (PF) Wayne Stevens, Scott Sykes, Aaron Derrico | |
| 07:36 | Akron | Li Chiang makes the 1st free throw | 48-41 |
| 07:36 | Akron | Li Chiang misses the 2nd free throw | 48-41 |
| 07:36 | Michigan State | Jerry Espino grabs the board | 48-41 |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Ed Stock (fresh) 6 ast. 3 stl. 4 pf. SG - Amos Drapeau (fresh) SF - James Losoya (fresh) 14 pts. 8 reb. PF - Jerry Espino (fresh) 17 pts. 7 reb. C - Kenneth Fox (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Akron | PG - Li Chiang (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Kenneth Mitchell (fresh) 7 pts. SF - James Mattos (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Jon Bowman (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Joseph Freeman (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:21 | Michigan State | Amos Drapeau can't connect on a fadeaway from the left side | 48-41 |
| 07:20 | Michigan State | Jerry Espino tips it in | 50-41 |
| 06:58 | Akron | Joseph Freeman scores on a jumper from the right block | 50-43 |
| 06:45 | Michigan State | Amos Drapeau misses short on a 3 from the left corner | 50-43 |
| 06:44 | Akron | James Mattos gets the rebound | 50-43 |
| 06:30 | Akron | Kenneth Mitchell knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 50-45 |
| 06:16 | Michigan State | Jerry Espino misses long on a floater from just outside the lane | 50-45 |
| 06:14 | Akron | Jon Bowman pulls down the rebound | 50-45 |
| 05:45 | Akron | Ed Stock steals it from James Mattos | 50-45 |
| 05:24 | Michigan State | Jerry Espino blows the layup | 50-45 |
| 05:23 | Michigan State | James Losoya grabs the offensive rebound | 50-45 |
| 05:11 | Michigan State | Amos Drapeau misses long on a fadeaway from the left side | 50-45 |
| 05:10 | Michigan State | James Losoya pulls down the offensive rebound | 50-45 |
| 05:10 | Michigan State | Michigan State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 50-45 |
| Subs | Michigan State | John House (SG), Jason Penley (C) Amos Drapeau, Kenneth Fox | |
| Subs | Akron | Dennis Carpino (PG), Mario Martinez (SG), Wayne Stevens (SF), Scott Sykes (PF), Aaron Derrico (C) Li Chiang, Kenneth Mitchell, James Mattos, Jon Bowman, Joseph Freeman | |
| 04:49 | Michigan State | Jerry Espino can't connect on a floater from the right side | 50-45 |
| 04:48 | Michigan State | The offensive rebound goes to Ed Stock | 50-45 |
| 04:37 | Michigan State | John House buries a 3 from the right wing | 53-45 |
| 04:15 | Akron | Dennis Carpino can't connect on a shot from the left side | 53-45 |
| 04:13 | Michigan State | Jerry Espino pulls down the rebound | 53-45 |
| 04:08 | Michigan State | Ed Stock scores on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane set up by James Losoya | 55-45 |
| 04:06 | Akron | Dennis Carpino loses the dribble to John House in the backcourt | 55-45 |
| 04:05 | Michigan State | John House banks in the layup | 57-45 |
| 03:44 | Akron | Scott Sykes knocks in the floater from the left wing set up by Mario Martinez | 57-47 |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 03:21 | Michigan State | Ed Stock misses the floater from the free throw line but he's hacked by Aaron Derrico - foul #4 on Aaron Derrico, team foul #4 | 57-47 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Clay Shaul (SF) James Losoya | |
| Subs | Akron | David Turner (PG), Jon Bowman (SF) Dennis Carpino, Wayne Stevens | |
| 03:21 | Michigan State | Ed Stock misses the 1st free throw | 57-47 |
| 03:21 | Michigan State | Ed Stock makes the 2nd free throw | 58-47 |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Ed Stock (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 6 ast. 4 stl. 4 pf. SG - John House (fresh) 16 pts. 4 ast. 3 stl. SF - Clay Shaul (fresh) 1 ast. PF - Jerry Espino (fresh) 19 pts. 9 reb. C - Jason Penley (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Akron | PG - David Turner (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Mario Martinez (fresh) 3 ast. SF - Jon Bowman (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. PF - Scott Sykes (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Aaron Derrico (tiring) 2 pts. 4 pf. | |
| 03:02 | Akron | Jon Bowman drills a fadeaway in the lane on a nice dish by David Turner and he's hacked by John House - foul #1 on John House, team foul #9 | 58-49 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Joseph Mesta (PG), Raul Hernandez (PF) Ed Stock, Jerry Espino | |
| Subs | Akron | Wayne Stevens (SF) Mario Martinez | |
| 03:02 | Akron | Jon Bowman misses the free throw | 58-49 |
| 03:02 | Michigan State | Raul Hernandez snags the defensive board | 58-49 |
| 03:00 | Michigan State | Michigan State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 58-49 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Ed Stock (PG), James Losoya (SF), Jerry Espino (PF) Joseph Mesta, Clay Shaul, Raul Hernandez | |
| Subs | Akron | Mario Martinez (SG) Jon Bowman | |
| 02:52 | Michigan State | Mario Martinez steps in front of the James Losoya pass | 58-49 |
| 02:28 | Akron | David Turner lays it up and in on a great pass from Aaron Derrico and the foul's on Ed Stock - foul #5 on Ed Stock, team foul #10 | 58-51 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Joseph Mesta (PG) Ed Stock | |
| Subs | Akron | Jon Bowman (SG), Joseph Freeman (C) Mario Martinez, Aaron Derrico | |
| 02:28 | Akron | David Turner makes the free throw | 58-52 |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) | |
| 02:09 | Michigan State | Joseph Mesta misses badly on a 3 from the left corner | 58-52 |
| 02:08 | Akron | Jon Bowman grabs the board | 58-52 |
| 01:51 | Akron | Jon Bowman clanks a jumpshot from the right side | 58-52 |
| 01:50 | Akron | Scott Sykes misses the tip | 58-52 |
| 01:49 | Michigan State | Jerry Espino grabs the defensive rebound | 58-52 |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and intentionally fouling (+3) | |
| 01:47 | Michigan State | Jerry Espino is hacked by David Turner in the backcourt - foul #1 on David Turner, team foul #5 | 58-52 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Clay Shaul (PG), Raul Hernandez (PF) Joseph Mesta, Jerry Espino | |
| Subs | Akron | Dennis Carpino (PG), Mario Martinez (SG), Aaron Derrico (C) David Turner, Scott Sykes, Joseph Freeman | |
| 01:44 | Michigan State | Raul Hernandez is hacked by Dennis Carpino - foul #3 on Dennis Carpino, team foul #6 | 58-52 |
| 01:43 | Michigan State | James Losoya is fouled on the floor by Aaron Derrico - foul #5 on Aaron Derrico, team foul #7 | 58-52 |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| Subs | Akron | Joseph Freeman (C) Aaron Derrico | |
| 01:43 | Michigan State | James Losoya makes the 1st free throw | 59-52 |
| 01:43 | Michigan State | James Losoya makes the 2nd free throw | 60-52 |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and intentionally fouling (+3) | |
| 01:17 | Akron | Mario Martinez hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner | 60-52 |
| 01:16 | Michigan State | The rebound goes to Jason Penley | 60-52 |
| 01:16 | Michigan State | Michigan State calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 60-52 |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 01:13 | Michigan State | James Losoya is fouled in the backcourt by Dennis Carpino - foul #4 on Dennis Carpino, team foul #8 | 60-52 |
| 01:13 | Michigan State | James Losoya misses the 1st free throw | 60-52 |
| 01:13 | Akron | Joseph Freeman gets the rebound | 60-52 |
| 00:45 | Akron | Mario Martinez drills a 3 pointer from straight away | 60-55 |
| 00:45 | Michigan State | Michigan State calls a full timeout (2 :30 remaining) | 60-55 |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and intentionally fouling (+3) | |
| 00:44 | Michigan State | Clay Shaul is hacked by Dennis Carpino in the backcourt - foul #5 on Dennis Carpino, team foul #9 | 60-55 |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| Subs | Akron | Li Chiang (PG) Dennis Carpino | |
| 00:44 | Michigan State | Clay Shaul makes the 1st free throw | 61-55 |
| 00:44 | Michigan State | Clay Shaul misses the 2nd free throw | 61-55 |
| 00:44 | Akron | Joseph Freeman grabs the defensive rebound | 61-55 |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+3) | |
| 00:38 | Akron | Jon Bowman hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from the left block | 61-55 |
| 00:37 | Michigan State | Raul Hernandez gets the rebound | 61-55 |
| 00:36 | Michigan State | Mario Martinez is called for the reach on Raul Hernandez in the backcourt - foul #1 on Mario Martinez, team foul #10 | 61-55 |
| 00:36 | Michigan State | Raul Hernandez makes the 1st free throw | 62-55 |
| 00:36 | Michigan State | Raul Hernandez makes the 2nd free throw | 63-55 |
| 00:30 | Akron | Mario Martinez can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 63-55 |
| 00:29 | Akron | Jon Bowman grabs the offensive board | 63-55 |
| 00:25 | Akron | Joseph Freeman loses the dribble to Jason Penley | 63-55 |
| 00:25 | Michigan State | Michigan State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 remaining) | 63-55 |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:23 | Michigan State | Clay Shaul is hacked by Li Chiang in the backcourt - foul #1 on Li Chiang, team foul #11 | 63-55 |
| 00:23 | Michigan State | Clay Shaul makes the 1st free throw | 64-55 |
| 00:23 | Michigan State | Clay Shaul makes the 2nd free throw | 65-55 |
| 00:16 | Akron | Li Chiang is hacked by Clay Shaul - foul #2 on Clay Shaul, team foul #11 | 65-55 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Joseph Mesta (PG), Amos Drapeau (SG), Kenneth Fox (C) John House, James Losoya, Jason Penley | |
| Subs | Akron | | |
| 00:16 | Akron | Li Chiang misses the 1st free throw | 65-55 |
| 00:16 | Akron | Li Chiang makes the 2nd free throw | 65-56 |
| 00:15 | Michigan State | Raul Hernandez is hacked by Mario Martinez in the backcourt - foul #2 on Mario Martinez, team foul #12 | 65-56 |
| Subs | Michigan State | John House (SG), James Losoya (SF), Jason Penley (C) Joseph Mesta, Amos Drapeau, Kenneth Fox | |
| Subs | Akron | | |
| 00:15 | Michigan State | Raul Hernandez misses the 1st free throw | 65-56 |
| 00:15 | Michigan State | Raul Hernandez makes the 2nd free throw | 66-56 |
| 00:08 | Akron | Jon Bowman misses the jumper from the right block | 66-56 |
| 00:06 | Akron | Jon Bowman tips it back up and in | 66-58 |
| 00:06 | Michigan State | Michigan State calls a :30 timeout (none remaining) | 66-58 |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:00 | Michigan State | Clay Shaul runs out the clock | 66-58 |