| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Curtis Sommers (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Jack Colter (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Sean Rall (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. PF - Michael Simmons (fresh) 3 pts. C - Dale Smith (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - Anthony Becker (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - Gerard Warren (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SF - Calvin Armstrong (fresh) PF - Jody Mathis (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - Donald Robinson (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Sam Houston State | Sean Rall inbounds the ball | 32-39 |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| 19:50 | Sam Houston State | Michael Simmons misses the 3 pointer from straight away | 32-39 |
| 19:49 | Nicholls State | Calvin Armstrong gets the rebound | 32-39 |
| 19:32 | Nicholls State | Calvin Armstrong misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 32-39 |
| 19:30 | Nicholls State | Jody Mathis pulls down the offensive rebound | 32-39 |
| 19:13 | Nicholls State | Calvin Armstrong misses long on an open 3 from straight away | 32-39 |
| 19:12 | Sam Houston State | Dale Smith snags the defensive board | 32-39 |
| 18:55 | Sam Houston State | Gerard Warren steals the ball from Jack Colter | 32-39 |
| 18:33 | Nicholls State | Calvin Armstrong makes the 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Anthony Becker | 32-42 |
| 18:18 | Sam Houston State | Dale Smith knocks in the shot from the left block | 34-42 |
| 18:00 | Nicholls State | Jody Mathis makes the shot in the lane set up by Gerard Warren | 34-44 |
| 17:46 | Sam Houston State | Dale Smith hits a floater from close range on a great pass from Curtis Sommers | 36-44 |
| 17:44 | Nicholls State | Gerard Warren is fouled in the backcourt by Jack Colter - foul #3 on Jack Colter, team foul #1 | 36-44 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Timothy Marinello (PG), Roger Edwards (SG), Alfred Orear (SF), Rich Golberg (PF), Paul Gattis (C) Curtis Sommers, Jack Colter, Sean Rall, Michael Simmons, Dale Smith | |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Lynn Sorensen (PG), Robert Bostic (SG), William Wagner (SF), Mack Palladino (PF), Luke Honaker (C) Anthony Becker, Gerard Warren, Calvin Armstrong, Jody Mathis, Donald Robinson | |
| 17:32 | Nicholls State | Robert Bostic misses the fadeaway jumper from the right side | 36-44 |
| 17:31 | Nicholls State | Luke Honaker pulls down the offensive rebound | 36-44 |
| 17:25 | Nicholls State | Lynn Sorensen comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 36-44 |
| 17:23 | Sam Houston State | Paul Gattis gets the rebound | 36-44 |
| 17:09 | Sam Houston State | Roger Edwards can't connect on a 3 from the left corner | 36-44 |
| 17:08 | Nicholls State | The rebound goes to Luke Honaker | 36-44 |
| 17:04 | Nicholls State | Lynn Sorensen can't connect on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 36-44 |
| 17:02 | Sam Houston State | Paul Gattis gets the rebound | 36-44 |
| 16:50 | Sam Houston State | Timothy Marinello comes up short on the floater from just outside the lane but he's fouled by William Wagner - foul #1 on William Wagner, team foul #1 | 36-44 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | | |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Jody Mathis (PF) William Wagner | |
| 16:50 | Sam Houston State | Timothy Marinello makes the 1st free throw | 37-44 |
| 16:50 | Sam Houston State | Timothy Marinello misses the 2nd free throw | 37-44 |
| 16:50 | Nicholls State | Jody Mathis grabs the defensive rebound | 37-44 |
| 16:44 | Nicholls State | Luke Honaker's pass is intercepted by Alfred Orear in the backcourt | 37-44 |
| 16:33 | Sam Houston State | Rich Golberg comes up short on the driving attempt from close range but the foul's on Jody Mathis - foul #2 on Jody Mathis, team foul #2 | 37-44 |
| 16:33 | Sam Houston State | Rich Golberg makes the 1st free throw | 38-44 |
| 16:33 | Sam Houston State | Rich Golberg misses the 2nd free throw | 38-44 |
| 16:33 | Nicholls State | Robert Bostic gets the rebound | 38-44 |
| 16:14 | Nicholls State | Jody Mathis is by himself and knocks in the shot in the lane set up by Lynn Sorensen | 38-46 |
| 15:52 | Sam Houston State | Roger Edwards connects on the driving attempt near the basket | 40-46 |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Timothy Marinello (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Roger Edwards (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Alfred Orear (fairly fresh) 5 pts. PF - Rich Golberg (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Paul Gattis (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - Luke Honaker (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. SG - Lynn Sorensen (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Robert Bostic (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. PF - Jody Mathis (fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. C - Mack Palladino (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:41 | Nicholls State | Jody Mathis misses badly on the uncontested turnaround near the basket | 40-46 |
| 15:39 | Sam Houston State | Rich Golberg snags the defensive board | 40-46 |
| 15:18 | Sam Houston State | Roger Edwards misses badly on a floater from the left side | 40-46 |
| 15:17 | Sam Houston State | Rich Golberg tips it in | 42-46 |
| 14:59 | Nicholls State | Mack Palladino misses long on a fadeaway from close range | 42-46 |
| 14:58 | Nicholls State | The offensive rebound goes to Robert Bostic | 42-46 |
| 14:42 | Nicholls State | Robert Bostic misses long on an open floater from the right wing | 42-46 |
| 14:41 | Sam Houston State | Roger Edwards grabs the board | 42-46 |
| 14:22 | Sam Houston State | Alfred Orear knocks in the jumper near the basket set up by Roger Edwards | 44-46 |
| 14:15 | Nicholls State | Mack Palladino is fouled on the floor by Paul Gattis - foul #2 on Paul Gattis, team foul #2 | 44-46 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Curtis Sommers (PG), Jack Colter (SG), Sean Rall (SF), Michael Simmons (PF), Dale Smith (C) Timothy Marinello, Roger Edwards, Alfred Orear, Rich Golberg, Paul Gattis | |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Anthony Becker (PG), Gerard Warren (SG), Calvin Armstrong (SF), William Wagner (PF), Donald Robinson (C) Luke Honaker, Lynn Sorensen, Robert Bostic, Jody Mathis, Mack Palladino | |
| 14:00 | Nicholls State | Anthony Becker travels with the ball | 44-46 |
| 13:44 | Sam Houston State | Curtis Sommers comes up short on the jumper from the left side but he's hacked by William Wagner - foul #2 on William Wagner, team foul #3 | 44-46 |
| 13:44 | Sam Houston State | Curtis Sommers makes the 1st free throw | 45-46 |
| 13:44 | Sam Houston State | Curtis Sommers makes the 2nd free throw | 46-46 |
| 13:26 | Nicholls State | Donald Robinson clanks a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 46-46 |
| 13:25 | Sam Houston State | Michael Simmons gets the rebound | 46-46 |
| 13:13 | Sam Houston State | Curtis Sommers knocks in the 3pt attempt from straight away | 49-46 |
| 12:57 | Nicholls State | Anthony Becker is fouled on the floor by Curtis Sommers - foul #2 on Curtis Sommers, team foul #3 | 49-46 |
| 12:39 | Nicholls State | Anthony Becker hits a wide open 3 from straight away set up by Gerard Warren | 49-49 |
| 12:16 | Sam Houston State | Curtis Sommers misses the 3 from the left wing | 49-49 |
| 12:15 | Nicholls State | Calvin Armstrong grabs the board | 49-49 |
| 12:03 | Nicholls State | Donald Robinson misses long on a shot from the right side | 49-49 |
| 12:01 | Nicholls State | Donald Robinson tips it but misses | 49-49 |
| 11:59 | Sam Houston State | Michael Simmons gets the rebound | 49-49 |
| 11:52 | Sam Houston State | Jack Colter clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner | 49-49 |
| 11:51 | Nicholls State | William Wagner grabs the board | 49-49 |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Curtis Sommers (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SG - Jack Colter (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 pf. SF - Sean Rall (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. PF - Michael Simmons (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. C - Dale Smith (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - Anthony Becker (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - Gerard Warren (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 ast. SF - Calvin Armstrong (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - William Wagner (fairly fresh) C - Donald Robinson (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 11:22 | Nicholls State | Sean Rall steps in front of the William Wagner pass | 49-49 |
| 11:01 | Sam Houston State | Gerard Warren is called for the reach on Jack Colter - foul #1 on Gerard Warren, team foul #4 | 49-49 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Daniel Pardo (PG), Roger Edwards (SG), Rich Golberg (PF) Curtis Sommers, Jack Colter, Michael Simmons | |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Lynn Sorensen (PG), Donald Peterson (SG), Robert Bostic (SF), Jody Mathis (PF), Luke Honaker (C) Anthony Becker, Gerard Warren, Calvin Armstrong, William Wagner, Donald Robinson | |
| 10:50 | Sam Houston State | Daniel Pardo misses short on a turnaround from close range | 49-49 |
| 10:49 | Nicholls State | Luke Honaker grabs the defensive rebound | 49-49 |
| 10:34 | Nicholls State | Lynn Sorensen hits a 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from Luke Honaker | 49-52 |
| 10:16 | Sam Houston State | Daniel Pardo can't connect on a runner in the lane | 49-52 |
| 10:15 | Nicholls State | Jody Mathis snags the defensive board | 49-52 |
| 09:55 | Nicholls State | Rich Golberg swats the layup by Donald Peterson | 49-52 |
| 09:54 | Sam Houston State | Daniel Pardo pulls down the rebound | 49-52 |
| 09:38 | Sam Houston State | Luke Honaker steals the ball from Sean Rall | 49-52 |
| 09:24 | Nicholls State | Luke Honaker's layup is rejected by Rich Golberg | 49-52 |
| 09:23 | Nicholls State | Robert Bostic misses the tip | 49-52 |
| 09:21 | Sam Houston State | Rich Golberg pulls down the rebound | 49-52 |
| 09:01 | Sam Houston State | Sean Rall can't connect on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 49-52 |
| 08:59 | Sam Houston State | Daniel Pardo hits the follow up shot | 51-52 |
| 08:43 | Nicholls State | Roger Edwards is called for the reach on Luke Honaker - foul #2 on Roger Edwards, team foul #4 | 51-52 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Timothy Marinello (PG), Jack Colter (SG), Alfred Orear (SF), Michael Simmons (PF), Paul Gattis (C) Daniel Pardo, Roger Edwards, Sean Rall, Rich Golberg, Dale Smith | |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Anthony Becker (PG), Gerard Warren (SG), Calvin Armstrong (SF), Mack Palladino (C) Lynn Sorensen, Donald Peterson, Robert Bostic, Luke Honaker | |
| 08:27 | Nicholls State | Gerard Warren clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner | 51-52 |
| 08:26 | Sam Houston State | Paul Gattis snags the defensive board | 51-52 |
| 08:05 | Sam Houston State | Timothy Marinello travels with the ball | 51-52 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | | |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Donald Robinson (C) Jody Mathis | |
| 08:02 | Nicholls State | Gerard Warren throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 51-52 |
| 07:57 | Sam Houston State | Alfred Orear clanks a driving attempt from the baseline | 51-52 |
| 07:55 | Sam Houston State | Paul Gattis gets the offensive rebound | 51-52 |
| 07:44 | Sam Houston State | Timothy Marinello misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 51-52 |
| 07:42 | Sam Houston State | Jack Colter tips it back up and in | 53-52 |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Timothy Marinello (fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Jack Colter (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 pf. SF - Alfred Orear (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Michael Simmons (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. C - Paul Gattis (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - Anthony Becker (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - Gerard Warren (fresh) 5 pts. 5 ast. SF - Calvin Armstrong (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Mack Palladino (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Donald Robinson (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:24 | Nicholls State | Calvin Armstrong knocks in the 3pt attempt from straight away set up by Anthony Becker | 53-55 |
| 07:02 | Sam Houston State | Michael Simmons hits a 3pt jumper from straight away | 56-55 |
| 06:45 | Nicholls State | Calvin Armstrong is whistled for traveling | 56-55 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Curtis Sommers (PG), Roger Edwards (SG), Sean Rall (SF), Rich Golberg (C) Timothy Marinello, Jack Colter, Alfred Orear, Paul Gattis | |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Lynn Sorensen (PG), Donald Peterson (SG), William Wagner (SF), Jody Mathis (PF), Luke Honaker (C) Anthony Becker, Gerard Warren, Calvin Armstrong, Mack Palladino, Donald Robinson | |
| 06:27 | Sam Houston State | Sean Rall misses the lay-in but he's hacked by William Wagner - foul #3 on William Wagner, team foul #5 | 56-55 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Dale Smith (C) Michael Simmons | |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Robert Bostic (SG) Donald Peterson | |
| 06:27 | Sam Houston State | Sean Rall makes the 1st free throw | 57-55 |
| 06:27 | Sam Houston State | Sean Rall makes the 2nd free throw | 58-55 |
| 06:13 | Nicholls State | Lynn Sorensen misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 58-55 |
| 06:12 | Sam Houston State | Sean Rall grabs the board | 58-55 |
| 05:58 | Sam Houston State | Curtis Sommers scores on a jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Sean Rall | 60-55 |
| 05:54 | Nicholls State | Roger Edwards takes the ball from Luke Honaker in the backcourt | 60-55 |
| 05:35 | Sam Houston State | Sean Rall misses short on a jump hook from the right block | 60-55 |
| 05:34 | Nicholls State | Jody Mathis grabs the defensive rebound | 60-55 |
| 05:13 | Nicholls State | Jody Mathis lays it in uncontested | 60-57 |
| 04:58 | Sam Houston State | Dale Smith is whistled for a carry | 60-57 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Daniel Pardo (PG), Jack Colter (SG), Alfred Orear (SF), Michael Simmons (PF) Curtis Sommers, Roger Edwards, Sean Rall, Rich Golberg | |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Gerard Warren (SG), Donald Peterson (SF), Mack Palladino (PF), Donald Robinson (C) Lynn Sorensen, Robert Bostic, William Wagner, Jody Mathis | |
| 04:47 | Nicholls State | Donald Robinson misses short on a jump hook in the lane | 60-57 |
| 04:45 | Nicholls State | Mack Palladino tips it home | 60-59 |
| 04:25 | Sam Houston State | Daniel Pardo hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner | 60-59 |
| 04:23 | Nicholls State | Gerard Warren pulls down the rebound | 60-59 |
| 04:19 | Nicholls State | Luke Honaker is fouled in the backcourt by Daniel Pardo - foul #4 on Daniel Pardo, team foul #5 | 60-59 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Timothy Marinello (PG), Rich Golberg (C) Alfred Orear, Dale Smith | |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Anthony Becker (PG) Luke Honaker | |
| 04:04 | Nicholls State | Donald Robinson lays it up and in set up by Gerard Warren | 60-61 |
| 03:45 | Sam Houston State | Daniel Pardo knocks in the jumper from just outside the lane and he's hacked by Mack Palladino - foul #2 on Mack Palladino, team foul #6 | 62-61 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Roger Edwards (SG), Paul Gattis (C) Jack Colter, Rich Golberg | |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Jody Mathis (PF) Mack Palladino | |
| 03:45 | Sam Houston State | Daniel Pardo misses the free throw | 62-61 |
| 03:45 | Nicholls State | Jody Mathis pulls down the rebound | 62-61 |
| 03:43 | Nicholls State | Donald Peterson travels in the backcourt | 62-61 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Alfred Orear (SF) Daniel Pardo | |
| Subs | Nicholls State | | |
| 03:28 | Sam Houston State | Donald Peterson blocks the short jumper by Michael Simmons | 62-61 |
| 03:26 | Nicholls State | The rebound goes to Donald Robinson | 62-61 |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Timothy Marinello (fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Roger Edwards (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SF - Alfred Orear (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Michael Simmons (tiring) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Paul Gattis (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - Anthony Becker (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. SG - Gerard Warren (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 6 ast. SF - Donald Peterson (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Jody Mathis (fresh) 11 pts. 10 reb. C - Donald Robinson (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 03:16 | Nicholls State | Gerard Warren's pass is intercepted by Alfred Orear | 62-61 |
| 03:02 | Sam Houston State | Donald Robinson blocks the short jumper by Paul Gattis | 62-61 |
| 03:00 | Nicholls State | Jody Mathis pulls down the rebound | 62-61 |
| 02:41 | Nicholls State | Jody Mathis can't connect on a shot near the basket but the foul's on Michael Simmons - foul #1 on Michael Simmons, team foul #6 | 62-61 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Curtis Sommers (PG), Sean Rall (SF), Rich Golberg (PF), Dale Smith (C) Timothy Marinello, Alfred Orear, Michael Simmons, Paul Gattis | |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Lynn Sorensen (SG), Robert Bostic (SF), Luke Honaker (C) Gerard Warren, Donald Peterson, Donald Robinson | |
| 02:41 | Nicholls State | Jody Mathis makes the 1st free throw | 62-62 |
| 02:41 | Nicholls State | Jody Mathis misses the 2nd free throw | 62-62 |
| 02:41 | Sam Houston State | Roger Edwards snags the defensive board | 62-62 |
| 02:19 | Sam Houston State | Curtis Sommers is hacked by Anthony Becker - foul #2 on Anthony Becker, team foul #7 | 62-62 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Jack Colter (SG) Roger Edwards | |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Calvin Armstrong (SF), William Wagner (C) Anthony Becker, Jody Mathis | |
| 02:19 | Sam Houston State | Curtis Sommers misses the 1st free throw | 62-62 |
| 02:19 | Nicholls State | Luke Honaker snags the defensive board | 62-62 |
| 02:19 | Nicholls State | Nicholls State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 62-62 |
| 02:16 | Nicholls State | Sean Rall picks off the pass by Robert Bostic in the backcourt | 62-62 |
| 01:59 | Sam Houston State | Curtis Sommers connects on the 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Jack Colter | 65-62 |
| 01:40 | Nicholls State | Luke Honaker misses the jumpshot from the free throw line | 65-62 |
| 01:39 | Sam Houston State | Rich Golberg snags the defensive board | 65-62 |
| 01:24 | Sam Houston State | Sean Rall misses the easy layup but the foul's on Calvin Armstrong - foul #3 on Calvin Armstrong, team foul #8 | 65-62 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Michael Simmons (PF) Rich Golberg | |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Anthony Becker (PG), Gerard Warren (SG), Jody Mathis (PF), Donald Robinson (C) Lynn Sorensen, Robert Bostic, Luke Honaker, William Wagner | |
| 01:24 | Sam Houston State | Sean Rall makes the 1st free throw | 66-62 |
| 01:24 | Sam Houston State | Sean Rall makes the 2nd free throw | 67-62 |
| 01:08 | Nicholls State | Calvin Armstrong misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 67-62 |
| 01:07 | Nicholls State | Gerard Warren tips it back up and in | 67-64 |
| 00:55 | Sam Houston State | Sean Rall clanks a fadeaway from the right side but the foul's on Donald Robinson - foul #1 on Donald Robinson, team foul #9 | 67-64 |
| 00:55 | Sam Houston State | Sean Rall makes the 1st free throw | 68-64 |
| 00:55 | Sam Houston State | Sean Rall misses the 2nd free throw | 68-64 |
| 00:55 | Sam Houston State | The offensive rebound goes to Michael Simmons | 68-64 |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:32 | Sam Houston State | Sean Rall misses long on a floater from close range | 68-64 |
| 00:30 | Nicholls State | Jody Mathis snags the defensive board | 68-64 |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:25 | Nicholls State | Anthony Becker clanks a 3pt shot from straight away | 68-64 |
| 00:24 | Sam Houston State | Jack Colter pulls down the rebound | 68-64 |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:21 | Sam Houston State | Jack Colter is hacked by Gerard Warren in the backcourt - foul #2 on Gerard Warren, team foul #10 | 68-64 |
| 00:21 | Sam Houston State | Jack Colter misses the 1st free throw | 68-64 |
| 00:21 | Sam Houston State | Jack Colter makes the 2nd free throw | 69-64 |
| 00:15 | Nicholls State | Gerard Warren misses short on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 69-64 |
| 00:13 | Nicholls State | The offensive rebound goes to Jody Mathis | 69-64 |
| 00:11 | Nicholls State | Anthony Becker misses badly on the uncontested 3 pointer from the right corner | 69-64 |
| 00:09 | Sam Houston State | Sean Rall grabs the defensive rebound | 69-64 |
| 00:07 | Sam Houston State | Anthony Becker is called for the reach on Sean Rall in the backcourt - foul #3 on Anthony Becker, team foul #11 | 69-64 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Alfred Orear (SG) Jack Colter | |
| Subs | Nicholls State | | |
| 00:07 | Sam Houston State | Sean Rall makes the 1st free throw | 70-64 |
| 00:07 | Sam Houston State | Sean Rall misses the 2nd free throw | 70-64 |
| 00:07 | Sam Houston State | Dale Smith pulls down the offensive rebound | 70-64 |
| 00:05 | Sam Houston State | Dale Smith is hacked by Donald Robinson - foul #2 on Donald Robinson, team foul #12 | 70-64 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Roger Edwards (SG) Sean Rall | |
| Subs | Nicholls State | | |
| 00:05 | Sam Houston State | Dale Smith makes the 1st free throw | 71-64 |
| 00:05 | Sam Houston State | Dale Smith misses the 2nd free throw | 71-64 |
| 00:05 | Nicholls State | Jody Mathis gets the rebound | 71-64 |
| 00:00 | Nicholls State | Gerard Warren buries a 3pt shot from the left wing | 71-67 |