| Lineup | Fresno State | PG - Ralph Davis (fresh) 11 pts. 5 ast. SG - Mack Sharp (fresh) 8 pts. SF - Donald Johnson (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Chester Herbert (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Paul Whitmore (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Herbert Lewis (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Ryan Viator (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Joseph Riley (fresh) 13 pts. 3 reb. PF - Nathan Bishop (fresh) 2 reb. 2 stl. C - Timothy Mitchell (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Fresno State | Donald Johnson inbounds the ball | 48-45 |
| Game Plan | Fresno State | Fresno State is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 19:42 | Fresno State | Mack Sharp misses badly on a jumper from the right side but the foul's on Ryan Viator - foul #3 on Ryan Viator, team foul #1 | 48-45 |
| Subs | Fresno State | | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Gordon Peters (SG) Ryan Viator | |
| 19:42 | Fresno State | Mack Sharp makes the 1st free throw | 49-45 |
| 19:42 | Fresno State | Mack Sharp misses the 2nd free throw | 49-45 |
| 19:42 | Sam Houston State | Nathan Bishop grabs the defensive rebound | 49-45 |
| 19:25 | Sam Houston State | Timothy Mitchell misses long on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 49-45 |
| 19:24 | Fresno State | Paul Whitmore gets the rebound | 49-45 |
| 19:22 | Fresno State | Ralph Davis is fouled in the backcourt by Gordon Peters - foul #1 on Gordon Peters, team foul #2 | 49-45 |
| 19:08 | Fresno State | Ralph Davis comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane but the foul's on Herbert Lewis - foul #3 on Herbert Lewis, team foul #3 | 49-45 |
| Subs | Fresno State | | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Johnny Williams (PG) Herbert Lewis | |
| 19:08 | Fresno State | Ralph Davis makes the 1st free throw | 50-45 |
| 19:08 | Fresno State | Ralph Davis makes the 2nd free throw | 51-45 |
| 18:46 | Sam Houston State | Nathan Bishop hits a pull-up jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Gordon Peters | 51-47 |
| 18:43 | Fresno State | Timothy Mitchell is called for the reach on Ralph Davis in the backcourt - foul #2 on Timothy Mitchell, team foul #4 | 51-47 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Nelson Polisky (PF), Herman Simms (C) Chester Herbert, Paul Whitmore | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Ryan Emery (SF), Charlie Larsen (C) Joseph Riley, Timothy Mitchell | |
| 18:22 | Fresno State | Donald Johnson hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right block | 51-47 |
| 18:20 | Sam Houston State | Nathan Bishop grabs the defensive rebound | 51-47 |
| 18:14 | Sam Houston State | Nathan Bishop comes up short on the jumpshot from the left wing | 51-47 |
| 18:12 | Fresno State | Nelson Polisky pulls down the rebound | 51-47 |
| 18:08 | Fresno State | Mack Sharp's pass is intercepted by Gordon Peters in the backcourt | 51-47 |
| 17:46 | Sam Houston State | Gordon Peters is whistled for traveling | 51-47 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Charles Robinson (SG), Michael Coleman (SF), Paul Whitmore (C) Ralph Davis, Mack Sharp, Donald Johnson | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Gregory Juergens (PG), Robert Pontiff (SF), Timothy Mitchell (C) Johnny Williams, Gordon Peters, Nathan Bishop | |
| 17:23 | Fresno State | Charlie Larsen is called for the reach on Nelson Polisky - foul #2 on Charlie Larsen, team foul #5 | 51-47 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Chester Herbert (PF) Nelson Polisky | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Gordon Peters (SG), Joseph Riley (SF) Ryan Emery, Charlie Larsen | |
| 17:05 | Fresno State | Herman Simms misses badly on the uncontested driving attempt near the basket | 51-47 |
| 17:03 | Sam Houston State | Joseph Riley grabs the board | 51-47 |
| 16:48 | Sam Houston State | Joseph Riley clanks a shot from the left block | 51-47 |
| 16:46 | Fresno State | Michael Coleman snags the defensive board | 51-47 |
| 16:44 | Fresno State | Herman Simms is hacked by Gregory Juergens in the backcourt - foul #2 on Gregory Juergens, team foul #6 | 51-47 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Ralph Davis (PG) Herman Simms | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Nathan Bishop (PF) Timothy Mitchell | |
| 16:31 | Fresno State | Paul Whitmore misses short on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 51-47 |
| 16:29 | Fresno State | Charles Robinson tips it but misses | 51-47 |
| 16:27 | Sam Houston State | The rebound goes to Nathan Bishop | 51-47 |
| 16:14 | Sam Houston State | Gordon Peters drills a fadeaway from the baseline | 51-49 |
| 16:07 | Fresno State | Michael Coleman loses the ball out of bounds | 51-49 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Mack Sharp (SG), Donald Johnson (SF), Nelson Polisky (C) Charles Robinson, Michael Coleman, Paul Whitmore | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Ali Rhodes (PG), Johnny Williams (SG), Ryan Emery (SF), Timothy Mitchell (C) Gregory Juergens, Gordon Peters, Joseph Riley, Robert Pontiff | |
| 15:49 | Sam Houston State | Timothy Mitchell lays it in on a nice dish by Ali Rhodes | 51-51 |
| Lineup | Fresno State | PG - Ralph Davis (fresh) 13 pts. 5 ast. SG - Mack Sharp (fresh) 9 pts. SF - Donald Johnson (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Chester Herbert (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Nelson Polisky (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Ali Rhodes (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Johnny Williams (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SF - Ryan Emery (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Nathan Bishop (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. C - Timothy Mitchell (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:20 | Fresno State | Ralph Davis makes the pull-up jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Donald Johnson | 53-51 |
| 15:12 | Sam Houston State | Nathan Bishop connects on the runner from the left block and he's hacked by Chester Herbert - foul #1 on Chester Herbert, team foul #1 | 53-53 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Herman Simms (PG), Charles Robinson (SG), Charles McGann (SF), Paul Whitmore (C) Ralph Davis, Mack Sharp, Donald Johnson, Chester Herbert | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Herbert Lewis (PG), Ryan Viator (SG), Joseph Riley (SF), Charlie Larsen (C) Ali Rhodes, Johnny Williams, Ryan Emery, Timothy Mitchell | |
| 15:12 | Sam Houston State | Nathan Bishop misses the free throw | 53-53 |
| 15:12 | Fresno State | The rebound goes to Nelson Polisky | 53-53 |
| 15:08 | Fresno State | Charles Robinson is alone and drills a 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Herman Simms | 56-53 |
| 14:54 | Sam Houston State | Herbert Lewis is whistled for traveling | 56-53 |
| Subs | Fresno State | | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Timothy Mitchell (C) Nathan Bishop | |
| 14:36 | Fresno State | Joseph Riley steals it from Charles Robinson | 56-53 |
| 14:25 | Sam Houston State | Ryan Viator loses the dribble to Paul Whitmore | 56-53 |
| 14:11 | Fresno State | Paul Whitmore is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #1 on Paul Whitmore, team foul #2 | 56-53 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Ralph Davis (PG), Michael Coleman (PF) Charles Robinson, Nelson Polisky | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | | |
| 13:56 | Sam Houston State | Herbert Lewis misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 56-53 |
| 13:54 | Sam Houston State | Timothy Mitchell hits the follow up shot | 56-55 |
| 13:46 | Fresno State | Ralph Davis misses long on a jumper from the right side | 56-55 |
| 13:44 | Sam Houston State | The rebound goes to Timothy Mitchell | 56-55 |
| 13:39 | Sam Houston State | Joseph Riley knocks in the shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Ryan Viator | 56-57 |
| 13:32 | Fresno State | Paul Whitmore misses the wide open 3pt jumper from the left wing | 56-57 |
| 13:30 | Sam Houston State | Charlie Larsen pulls down the rebound | 56-57 |
| 13:12 | Sam Houston State | Timothy Mitchell misses badly on a jumper in the paint | 56-57 |
| 13:10 | Sam Houston State | Joseph Riley can't tip it in | 56-57 |
| 13:09 | Fresno State | Charles McGann grabs the board | 56-57 |
| 12:40 | Fresno State | Charles McGann misses the lay-in but the foul's on Herbert Lewis - foul #4 on Herbert Lewis, team foul #7 | 56-57 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Charles Robinson (PG), Mack Sharp (SG), Chester Herbert (PF), Donald Johnson (C) Ralph Davis, Herman Simms, Michael Coleman, Paul Whitmore | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Johnny Williams (PG), Gordon Peters (SG), Ryan Emery (SF), Nathan Bishop (PF), Robert Pontiff (C) Herbert Lewis, Ryan Viator, Joseph Riley, Charlie Larsen, Timothy Mitchell | |
| 12:40 | Fresno State | Charles McGann makes the 1st free throw | 57-57 |
| 12:40 | Fresno State | Charles McGann makes the 2nd free throw | 58-57 |
| 12:18 | Sam Houston State | Gordon Peters misses badly on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane but the foul's on Mack Sharp - foul #1 on Mack Sharp, team foul #3 | 58-57 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Walter Martz (SF) Charles McGann | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | | |
| 12:18 | Sam Houston State | Gordon Peters makes the 1st free throw | 58-58 |
| 12:18 | Sam Houston State | Gordon Peters misses the 2nd free throw | 58-58 |
| 12:18 | Fresno State | Donald Johnson pulls down the rebound | 58-58 |
| 12:02 | Fresno State | Chester Herbert is whistled for a carry | 58-58 |
| 11:44 | Sam Houston State | Gordon Peters is fouled on the floor by Mack Sharp - foul #2 on Mack Sharp, team foul #4 | 58-58 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Ralph Davis (PG), Nelson Polisky (PF) Charles Robinson, Chester Herbert | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Gregory Juergens (PG) Gordon Peters | |
| Lineup | Fresno State | PG - Ralph Davis (fresh) 15 pts. 5 ast. SG - Mack Sharp (fresh) 9 pts. SF - Walter Martz (fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf. PF - Nelson Polisky (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. C - Donald Johnson (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Gregory Juergens (fresh) 10 pts. SG - Johnny Williams (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SF - Ryan Emery (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Nathan Bishop (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. C - Robert Pontiff (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 11:32 | Sam Houston State | Nathan Bishop hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Gregory Juergens | 58-60 |
| 11:28 | Fresno State | Ralph Davis misses short on a jumpshot from the right wing but he's fouled by Ryan Emery - foul #2 on Ryan Emery, team foul #8 | 58-60 |
| Subs | Fresno State | | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Ryan Viator (SG), Joseph Riley (SF), Timothy Mitchell (C) Johnny Williams, Ryan Emery, Robert Pontiff | |
| 11:28 | Fresno State | Ralph Davis makes the 1st free throw | 59-60 |
| 11:28 | Fresno State | Ralph Davis misses the 2nd free throw | 59-60 |
| 11:28 | Fresno State | Nelson Polisky snags the offensive board | 59-60 |
| 11:07 | Fresno State | Ralph Davis comes up short on the jumper from the left wing | 59-60 |
| 11:05 | Sam Houston State | Joseph Riley snags the defensive board | 59-60 |
| 10:54 | Sam Houston State | Ryan Viator connects on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Gregory Juergens | 59-62 |
| 10:29 | Fresno State | Ralph Davis can't connect on a turnaround near the basket | 59-62 |
| 10:27 | Fresno State | Donald Johnson grabs the offensive board | 59-62 |
| 10:17 | Fresno State | Donald Johnson misses the lay-in | 59-62 |
| 10:16 | Sam Houston State | Timothy Mitchell pulls down the rebound | 59-62 |
| 10:04 | Sam Houston State | Ryan Viator is hacked by Mack Sharp - foul #3 on Mack Sharp, team foul #5 | 59-62 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Herman Simms (PG), Charles Robinson (SG), Charles McGann (SF), Chester Herbert (PF), Paul Whitmore (C) Ralph Davis, Mack Sharp, Walter Martz, Nelson Polisky, Donald Johnson | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Johnny Williams (PG), Gordon Peters (SG), Ryan Emery (SF), Robert Pontiff (C) Gregory Juergens, Ryan Viator, Joseph Riley, Timothy Mitchell | |
| 09:51 | Sam Houston State | Johnny Williams misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 59-62 |
| 09:50 | Fresno State | The rebound goes to Paul Whitmore | 59-62 |
| 09:45 | Fresno State | Herman Simms is open and scores on a 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Charles McGann | 62-62 |
| 09:26 | Sam Houston State | Gordon Peters is hacked by Paul Whitmore - foul #2 on Paul Whitmore, team foul #6 | 62-62 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Michael Coleman (SF) Charles McGann | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Charlie Larsen (PF) Nathan Bishop | |
| 09:13 | Sam Houston State | Ryan Emery is fouled on the floor by Paul Whitmore - foul #3 on Paul Whitmore, team foul #7 | 62-62 |
| Subs | Fresno State | | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Ali Rhodes (PG), Nathan Bishop (PF) Johnny Williams, Robert Pontiff | |
| 09:13 | Sam Houston State | Ryan Emery makes the 1st free throw | 62-63 |
| 09:13 | Sam Houston State | Ryan Emery makes the 2nd free throw | 62-64 |
| 08:47 | Fresno State | Paul Whitmore clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 62-64 |
| 08:45 | Fresno State | Michael Coleman tips it in | 64-64 |
| 08:40 | Sam Houston State | Nathan Bishop clanks a jump hook near the basket | 64-64 |
| 08:38 | Sam Houston State | Gordon Peters misses the tip | 64-64 |
| 08:36 | Fresno State | Paul Whitmore grabs the defensive rebound | 64-64 |
| 08:31 | Fresno State | Herman Simms connects on the 3 from straight away on a great pass from Paul Whitmore | 67-64 |
| 08:19 | Sam Houston State | Gordon Peters connects on the 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Ali Rhodes | 67-67 |
| 08:00 | Fresno State | Herman Simms makes the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane set up by Chester Herbert and he's fouled by Charlie Larsen - foul #3 on Charlie Larsen, team foul #9 | 69-67 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Ralph Davis (PG), Walter Martz (SF), Nelson Polisky (C) Charles Robinson, Michael Coleman, Paul Whitmore | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Herbert Lewis (PG), Johnny Williams (SG), Joseph Riley (SF), Timothy Mitchell (C) Ali Rhodes, Gordon Peters, Ryan Emery, Nathan Bishop | |
| 08:00 | Fresno State | Herman Simms makes the free throw | 70-67 |
| 07:39 | Sam Houston State | Charlie Larsen is hacked by Chester Herbert - foul #2 on Chester Herbert, team foul #8 | 70-67 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Mack Sharp (SG), Donald Johnson (C) Herman Simms, Chester Herbert | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Robert Pontiff (C) Timothy Mitchell | |
| 07:39 | Sam Houston State | Charlie Larsen makes the 1st free throw | 70-68 |
| 07:39 | Sam Houston State | Charlie Larsen misses the 2nd free throw | 70-68 |
| 07:39 | Fresno State | Nelson Polisky snags the defensive board | 70-68 |
| Lineup | Fresno State | PG - Ralph Davis (fresh) 16 pts. 5 ast. SG - Mack Sharp (fresh) 9 pts. 3 pf. SF - Walter Martz (fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf. PF - Nelson Polisky (fresh) 5 pts. 8 reb. C - Donald Johnson (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Herbert Lewis (fresh) 1 ast. 4 pf. SG - Johnny Williams (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SF - Joseph Riley (tiring) 15 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. PF - Charlie Larsen (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - Robert Pontiff (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 07:20 | Fresno State | Nelson Polisky is hacked by Charlie Larsen - foul #4 on Charlie Larsen, team foul #10 | 70-68 |
| Subs | Fresno State | | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Ryan Viator (SG), Nathan Bishop (PF) Johnny Williams, Charlie Larsen | |
| 07:20 | Fresno State | Nelson Polisky makes the 1st free throw | 71-68 |
| 07:20 | Fresno State | Nelson Polisky misses the 2nd free throw | 71-68 |
| 07:20 | Sam Houston State | The rebound goes to Nathan Bishop | 71-68 |
| 07:03 | Sam Houston State | Joseph Riley misses long on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 71-68 |
| 07:01 | Sam Houston State | Nathan Bishop tips it but misses | 71-68 |
| 07:00 | Fresno State | Donald Johnson gets the rebound | 71-68 |
| 06:57 | Fresno State | Ryan Viator steps in front of the Ralph Davis pass in the backcourt | 71-68 |
| 06:40 | Sam Houston State | Nathan Bishop misses short on a runner in the paint but the foul's on Mack Sharp - foul #4 on Mack Sharp, team foul #9 | 71-68 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Charles Robinson (SG), Charles McGann (SF), Chester Herbert (PF) Mack Sharp, Walter Martz, Donald Johnson | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Gregory Juergens (PG), Gordon Peters (SF), Timothy Mitchell (C) Herbert Lewis, Joseph Riley, Robert Pontiff | |
| 06:40 | Sam Houston State | Nathan Bishop makes the 1st free throw | 71-69 |
| 06:40 | Sam Houston State | Nathan Bishop makes the 2nd free throw | 71-70 |
| 06:21 | Fresno State | Gordon Peters steals the ball from Nelson Polisky | 71-70 |
| 05:56 | Sam Houston State | Nelson Polisky steals the ball from Gregory Juergens | 71-70 |
| 05:48 | Fresno State | Ralph Davis can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 71-70 |
| 05:47 | Fresno State | Charles Robinson hits the follow up shot | 73-70 |
| 05:31 | Sam Houston State | Ryan Viator can't connect on a floater from the left side | 73-70 |
| 05:29 | Sam Houston State | Gordon Peters tips it home | 73-72 |
| 05:23 | Fresno State | Ralph Davis's pass is intercepted by Gordon Peters in the backcourt | 73-72 |
| 05:21 | Sam Houston State | Ryan Viator throws it down set up by Gordon Peters | 73-74 |
| 05:19 | Fresno State | Charles Robinson is fouled in the backcourt by Ryan Viator - foul #4 on Ryan Viator, team foul #11 | 73-74 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Mack Sharp (SG), Donald Johnson (SF), Michael Coleman (PF), Herman Simms (C) Ralph Davis, Charles McGann, Chester Herbert, Nelson Polisky | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Herbert Lewis (PG), Johnny Williams (SG), Ryan Emery (SF), Charlie Larsen (PF) Gregory Juergens, Ryan Viator, Gordon Peters, Nathan Bishop | |
| 05:19 | Fresno State | Charles Robinson makes the 1st free throw | 74-74 |
| 05:19 | Fresno State | Charles Robinson makes the 2nd free throw | 75-74 |
| 05:00 | Sam Houston State | Ryan Emery scores on a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Charlie Larsen | 75-77 |
| 04:47 | Fresno State | Mack Sharp comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 75-77 |
| 04:45 | Sam Houston State | The rebound goes to Herbert Lewis | 75-77 |
| 04:29 | Sam Houston State | Herbert Lewis makes the 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Johnny Williams | 75-80 |
| 04:25 | Fresno State | Mack Sharp can't connect on a shot from the free throw line | 75-80 |
| 04:23 | Sam Houston State | The rebound goes to Charlie Larsen | 75-80 |
| 04:03 | Sam Houston State | Charlie Larsen misses the dunk attempt but he's fouled by Michael Coleman - foul #1 on Michael Coleman, team foul #10 | 75-80 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Ralph Davis (PG), Walter Martz (SF), Nelson Polisky (PF), Paul Whitmore (C) Charles Robinson, Mack Sharp, Donald Johnson, Michael Coleman | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Gregory Juergens (PG), Ryan Viator (SG), Joseph Riley (SF), Robert Pontiff (C) Herbert Lewis, Johnny Williams, Ryan Emery, Timothy Mitchell | |
| 04:03 | Sam Houston State | Charlie Larsen misses the 1st free throw | 75-80 |
| 04:03 | Sam Houston State | Charlie Larsen makes the 2nd free throw | 75-81 |
| 03:46 | Fresno State | Gregory Juergens steals the ball from Nelson Polisky | 75-81 |
| 03:41 | Sam Houston State | Gregory Juergens jams it | 75-83 |
| Game Plan | Fresno State | Fresno State is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 03:39 | Fresno State | Gregory Juergens is called for the reach on Ralph Davis in the backcourt - foul #3 on Gregory Juergens, team foul #12 | 75-83 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Mack Sharp (SG) Herman Simms | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Nathan Bishop (PF) Charlie Larsen | |
| 03:39 | Fresno State | Ralph Davis makes the 1st free throw | 76-83 |
| 03:39 | Fresno State | Ralph Davis makes the 2nd free throw | 77-83 |
| Lineup | Fresno State | PG - Ralph Davis (fresh) 18 pts. 5 ast. SG - Mack Sharp (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 pf. SF - Walter Martz (fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf. PF - Nelson Polisky (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 8 reb. C - Paul Whitmore (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Gregory Juergens (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Ryan Viator (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. 4 pf. SF - Joseph Riley (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. PF - Nathan Bishop (tiring) 8 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl. C - Robert Pontiff (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 03:24 | Sam Houston State | Nelson Polisky swats the layup by Robert Pontiff | 77-83 |
| 03:22 | Fresno State | Ralph Davis pulls down the rebound | 77-83 |
| Game Plan | Fresno State | Fresno State is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 03:19 | Fresno State | Nathan Bishop steps in front of the Walter Martz pass in the backcourt | 77-83 |
| 03:10 | Sam Houston State | Gregory Juergens comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 77-83 |
| 03:08 | Fresno State | Paul Whitmore grabs the defensive rebound | 77-83 |
| 03:06 | Fresno State | Ralph Davis throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 77-83 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Chester Herbert (PF) Nelson Polisky | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Ali Rhodes (PG), Gordon Peters (SG) Gregory Juergens, Ryan Viator | |
| 02:56 | Sam Houston State | Robert Pontiff is called for traveling | 77-83 |
| Subs | Fresno State | | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Timothy Mitchell (C) Robert Pontiff | |
| 02:54 | Fresno State | Gordon Peters picks off the pass by Ralph Davis in the backcourt | 77-83 |
| 02:53 | Sam Houston State | Gordon Peters banks in the layup | 77-85 |
| Game Plan | Fresno State | Fresno State is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 02:36 | Fresno State | Ralph Davis loses the dribble to Nathan Bishop | 77-85 |
| Game Plan | Fresno State | Fresno State is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 02:12 | Sam Houston State | Walter Martz takes the ball from Ali Rhodes | 77-85 |
| 02:07 | Fresno State | Walter Martz lays it in | 79-85 |
| Game Plan | Fresno State | Fresno State is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 01:52 | Sam Houston State | Paul Whitmore is called for the reach on Ali Rhodes - foul #4 on Paul Whitmore, team foul #11 | 79-85 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Charles McGann (SF) Walter Martz | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Ryan Viator (SG) Gordon Peters | |
| 01:52 | Sam Houston State | Ali Rhodes misses the 1st free throw | 79-85 |
| 01:52 | Sam Houston State | Ali Rhodes misses the 2nd free throw | 79-85 |
| 01:52 | Fresno State | Charles McGann snags the defensive board | 79-85 |
| Game Plan | Fresno State | Fresno State is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 01:36 | Fresno State | Mack Sharp can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 79-85 |
| 01:35 | Sam Houston State | The rebound goes to Timothy Mitchell | 79-85 |
| 01:16 | Sam Houston State | Timothy Mitchell misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 79-85 |
| 01:14 | Fresno State | The rebound goes to Charles McGann | 79-85 |
| 01:10 | Fresno State | Mack Sharp is fouled in the backcourt by Nathan Bishop - foul #3 on Nathan Bishop, team foul #13 | 79-85 |
| Subs | Fresno State | | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Herbert Lewis (PG) Ali Rhodes | |
| 01:10 | Fresno State | Mack Sharp makes the 1st free throw | 80-85 |
| 01:10 | Fresno State | Mack Sharp makes the 2nd free throw | 81-85 |
| 00:44 | Sam Houston State | Timothy Mitchell's floater is tipped away by Paul Whitmore | 81-85 |
| 00:43 | Fresno State | Ralph Davis grabs the defensive rebound | 81-85 |
| Game Plan | Fresno State | Fresno State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:41 | Fresno State | Ryan Viator is called for the reach on Charles McGann in the backcourt - foul #5 on Ryan Viator, team foul #14 | 81-85 |
| Subs | Fresno State | | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Gordon Peters (SG) Ryan Viator | |
| 00:41 | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 81-85 |
| 00:41 | Fresno State | Charles McGann makes the 1st free throw | 82-85 |
| 00:41 | Fresno State | Charles McGann makes the 2nd free throw | 83-85 |
| Game Plan | Fresno State | Fresno State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) 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 (-2) | |
| 00:14 | Sam Houston State | Gordon Peters comes up short on the fadeaway from the left side | 83-85 |
| 00:12 | Sam Houston State | Timothy Mitchell gets the offensive rebound | 83-85 |
| Game Plan | Fresno State | Fresno State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:09 | Sam Houston State | Paul Whitmore is called for the reach on Timothy Mitchell - foul #5 on Paul Whitmore, team foul #12 | 83-85 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Nelson Polisky (C) Paul Whitmore | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | | |
| 00:09 | Sam Houston State | Timothy Mitchell makes the 1st free throw | 83-86 |
| 00:09 | Sam Houston State | Timothy Mitchell makes the 2nd free throw | 83-87 |
| 00:07 | Fresno State | Nelson Polisky is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 83-87 |
| Subs | Fresno State | | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Johnny Williams (SG) Nathan Bishop | |
| 00:05 | Sam Houston State | Mack Sharp is called for the reach on Herbert Lewis - foul #5 on Mack Sharp, team foul #13 | 83-87 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Herman Simms (SG) Mack Sharp | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | | |
| 00:05 | Sam Houston State | Herbert Lewis makes the 1st free throw | 83-88 |
| 00:05 | Sam Houston State | Herbert Lewis makes the 2nd free throw | 83-89 |
| 00:02 | Fresno State | Ralph Davis travels in the backcourt | 83-89 |
| Subs | Fresno State | | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Ryan Emery (SF) Joseph Riley | |
| Game Plan | Fresno State | Fresno State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) 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 (-2) | |
| 00:00 | Sam Houston State | Herbert Lewis runs out the clock | 83-89 |