| Lineup | S. Dakota St. | PG - Will Yoho (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Ronald Pecinovsky (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Kenneth Augustine (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Joseph Lillis (fresh) 4 reb. C - Howard Clay (fresh) | |
| Lineup | N. Dakota | PG - Gary Lawson (fresh) 7 pts. SG - Jerry Rainer (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Philip Alejos (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - John Cressey (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Louis Lanphear (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| 20:00 | S. Dakota St. | Kenneth Augustine inbounds the ball | 33-46 |
| Game Plan | S. Dakota St. | S. Dakota St. is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | N. Dakota | N. Dakota is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 19:45 | S. Dakota St. | Will Yoho misses badly on a 3 from the left corner | 33-46 |
| 19:43 | N. Dakota | John Cressey grabs the board | 33-46 |
| 19:29 | N. Dakota | Philip Alejos connects on the driving attempt from the baseline on a nice dish by Gary Lawson | 33-48 |
| 19:07 | S. Dakota St. | Joseph Lillis is fouled on the floor by Louis Lanphear - foul #3 on Louis Lanphear, team foul #1 | 33-48 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Robert Burkhart (C) Louis Lanphear | |
| 18:45 | S. Dakota St. | Joseph Lillis hits the front of the rim on the turnaround near the basket | 33-48 |
| 18:44 | N. Dakota | John Cressey snags the defensive board | 33-48 |
| 18:21 | N. Dakota | Jerry Rainer misses short on a 3 from the right wing | 33-48 |
| 18:20 | N. Dakota | The offensive rebound goes to Philip Alejos | 33-48 |
| 18:05 | N. Dakota | John Cressey loses the ball out of bounds | 33-48 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | Franklin Hurley (PG), Ron Zaunbrecher (SG), Matthew Ely (PF), Louis Spates (C) Will Yoho, Ronald Pecinovsky, Joseph Lillis, Howard Clay | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Richard Cato (PG), Jimmy Benson (SG), Robert Neilson (SF), Danny Roberts (C) Gary Lawson, Jerry Rainer, Philip Alejos, John Cressey | |
| 17:47 | S. Dakota St. | Ron Zaunbrecher misses badly on a 3 from the left wing | 33-48 |
| 17:45 | S. Dakota St. | Louis Spates pulls down the offensive rebound | 33-48 |
| 17:32 | S. Dakota St. | Robert Burkhart picks off the pass by Franklin Hurley | 33-48 |
| 17:08 | N. Dakota | Danny Roberts slams it home on a great pass from Richard Cato and the foul's on Louis Spates - foul #2 on Louis Spates, team foul #1 | 33-50 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | Will Yoho (PG), Isaac Sorenson (SF) Franklin Hurley, Kenneth Augustine | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson (PG), John Cressey (PF) Richard Cato, Robert Burkhart | |
| 17:08 | N. Dakota | Danny Roberts makes the free throw | 33-51 |
| 16:55 | S. Dakota St. | Matthew Ely makes the jumpshot from the left side and the foul's on John Cressey - foul #2 on John Cressey, team foul #2 | 35-51 |
| 16:55 | S. Dakota St. | Matthew Ely makes the free throw | 36-51 |
| 16:48 | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson hits a floater from the right wing and he's fouled by Will Yoho - foul #2 on Will Yoho, team foul #2 | 36-53 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | Howard Clay (C) Louis Spates | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Philip Alejos (SF) Jimmy Benson | |
| 16:48 | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson makes the free throw | 36-54 |
| 16:36 | S. Dakota St. | Will Yoho buries a 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Matthew Ely | 39-54 |
| 16:25 | N. Dakota | Danny Roberts jams the wide open dunk set up by Gary Lawson | 39-56 |
| 16:05 | S. Dakota St. | Will Yoho clanks a 3 pointer from straight away | 39-56 |
| 16:04 | N. Dakota | The rebound goes to Danny Roberts | 39-56 |
| 15:53 | N. Dakota | Isaac Sorenson steals it from Danny Roberts | 39-56 |
| Lineup | S. Dakota St. | PG - Will Yoho (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Ron Zaunbrecher (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Isaac Sorenson (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Matthew Ely (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. C - Howard Clay (fairly fresh) | |
| Lineup | N. Dakota | PG - Gary Lawson (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - Robert Neilson (fairly fresh) SF - Philip Alejos (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. PF - John Cressey (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. C - Danny Roberts (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:41 | S. Dakota St. | Howard Clay misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 39-56 |
| 15:40 | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson grabs the board | 39-56 |
| 15:25 | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson is hacked by Will Yoho - foul #3 on Will Yoho, team foul #3 | 39-56 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | Gregory Harris (PG), Matthew Eddy (SG), Kenneth Augustine (SF), Joseph Lillis (PF), Louis Spates (C) Will Yoho, Ron Zaunbrecher, Isaac Sorenson, Matthew Ely, Howard Clay | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Richard Cato (PG), Jerry Rainer (SG), Anthony Rigdon (SF), Robert Burkhart (PF), Louis Lanphear (C) Gary Lawson, Robert Neilson, Philip Alejos, John Cressey, Danny Roberts | |
| 15:06 | N. Dakota | Louis Lanphear is open but misses the lay-in | 39-56 |
| 15:04 | N. Dakota | Louis Lanphear hits the follow up shot | 39-58 |
| Game Plan | S. Dakota St. | S. Dakota St. is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | N. Dakota | N. Dakota is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 14:50 | S. Dakota St. | Gregory Harris clanks a floater from the right side | 39-58 |
| 14:49 | N. Dakota | Robert Burkhart grabs the defensive rebound | 39-58 |
| Game Plan | S. Dakota St. | S. Dakota St. is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | N. Dakota | N. Dakota is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 14:20 | N. Dakota | Robert Burkhart misses short on a turnaround near the basket but the foul's on Joseph Lillis - foul #3 on Joseph Lillis, team foul #4 | 39-58 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | Isaac Sorenson (C) Louis Spates | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | | |
| 14:20 | N. Dakota | Robert Burkhart makes the 1st free throw | 39-59 |
| 14:20 | N. Dakota | Robert Burkhart makes the 2nd free throw | 39-60 |
| 14:13 | S. Dakota St. | Joseph Lillis misses the lay-in but he's fouled by Jerry Rainer - foul #3 on Jerry Rainer, team foul #3 | 39-60 |
| 14:13 | S. Dakota St. | Joseph Lillis makes the 1st free throw | 40-60 |
| 14:13 | S. Dakota St. | Joseph Lillis makes the 2nd free throw | 41-60 |
| 13:51 | N. Dakota | Richard Cato misses the wide open pull-up jumper from the right wing | 41-60 |
| 13:50 | S. Dakota St. | Gregory Harris grabs the board | 41-60 |
| 13:38 | S. Dakota St. | Richard Cato is called for the reach on Kenneth Augustine - foul #1 on Richard Cato, team foul #4 | 41-60 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | Will Yoho (PG), Ronald Pecinovsky (SG), Matthew Ely (PF), Howard Clay (C) Gregory Harris, Matthew Eddy, Kenneth Augustine, Joseph Lillis | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson (PG), Robert Neilson (SG), Philip Alejos (SF), John Cressey (PF) Richard Cato, Jerry Rainer, Anthony Rigdon, Robert Burkhart | |
| 13:33 | S. Dakota St. | Louis Lanphear swats the dunk try by Matthew Ely | 41-60 |
| 13:31 | S. Dakota St. | Howard Clay tips it in | 43-60 |
| Game Plan | S. Dakota St. | S. Dakota St. is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | N. Dakota | N. Dakota is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 13:12 | N. Dakota | Louis Lanphear misses badly on the uncontested 3pt jumper from the left corner | 43-60 |
| 13:10 | S. Dakota St. | The rebound goes to Matthew Ely | 43-60 |
| Game Plan | S. Dakota St. | S. Dakota St. is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | N. Dakota | N. Dakota is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 12:52 | S. Dakota St. | Will Yoho knocks in the 3 from the left wing set up by Matthew Ely | 46-60 |
| 12:50 | N. Dakota | Robert Neilson throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 46-60 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | Kenneth Augustine (SF) Isaac Sorenson | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | | |
| 12:38 | S. Dakota St. | Ronald Pecinovsky misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 46-60 |
| 12:37 | S. Dakota St. | Howard Clay tips it home | 48-60 |
| 12:29 | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson drills a 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Louis Lanphear | 48-63 |
| 12:08 | S. Dakota St. | Kenneth Augustine throws a bad pass out of bounds | 48-63 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | Gregory Harris (PG), Matthew Eddy (SG), Joseph Lillis (PF), Louis Spates (C) Will Yoho, Ronald Pecinovsky, Matthew Ely, Howard Clay | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Jimmy Benson (PG), Anthony Rigdon (SF), Robert Burkhart (PF), Danny Roberts (C) Gary Lawson, Philip Alejos, John Cressey, Louis Lanphear | |
| 11:54 | N. Dakota | Anthony Rigdon misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 48-63 |
| 11:52 | S. Dakota St. | Matthew Eddy snags the defensive board | 48-63 |
| Lineup | S. Dakota St. | PG - Gregory Harris (fresh) 3 pf. SG - Matthew Eddy (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Kenneth Augustine (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Joseph Lillis (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. C - Louis Spates (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | N. Dakota | PG - Jimmy Benson (fresh) 10 pts. SG - Robert Neilson (fairly fresh) SF - Anthony Rigdon (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Robert Burkhart (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. C - Danny Roberts (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 11:45 | S. Dakota St. | Joseph Lillis hits a 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Kenneth Augustine | 51-63 |
| 11:33 | N. Dakota | Jimmy Benson connects on the open fadeaway from the left side | 51-65 |
| 11:23 | S. Dakota St. | Gregory Harris is whistled for traveling | 51-65 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | Franklin Hurley (PG), Matthew Ely (SF) Gregory Harris, Kenneth Augustine | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Richard Cato (PG), Jerry Rainer (SG) Jimmy Benson, Robert Neilson | |
| 11:13 | N. Dakota | Louis Spates swats the short shot by Robert Burkhart | 51-65 |
| 11:11 | S. Dakota St. | Louis Spates gets the rebound | 51-65 |
| 11:06 | S. Dakota St. | Franklin Hurley drills a 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Matthew Eddy | 54-65 |
| 10:40 | N. Dakota | Jerry Rainer comes up short on the turnaround from close range | 54-65 |
| 10:39 | S. Dakota St. | Matthew Eddy snags the defensive board | 54-65 |
| 10:34 | S. Dakota St. | The pull-up jumper by Franklin Hurley is blocked by Robert Burkhart | 54-65 |
| 10:32 | N. Dakota | Danny Roberts snags the defensive board | 54-65 |
| 10:26 | N. Dakota | Anthony Rigdon misses short on an open 3 from the left corner | 54-65 |
| 10:24 | N. Dakota | Richard Cato snags the offensive board | 54-65 |
| 10:07 | N. Dakota | Danny Roberts comes up short on the shot from close range | 54-65 |
| 10:05 | S. Dakota St. | The rebound goes to Matthew Ely | 54-65 |
| 10:01 | S. Dakota St. | Franklin Hurley hits a fadeaway jumper from the right side on a great pass from Matthew Eddy | 56-65 |
| 09:54 | N. Dakota | Jerry Rainer loses the dribble to Matthew Ely in the backcourt | 56-65 |
| 09:37 | S. Dakota St. | Anthony Rigdon steals it from Louis Spates | 56-65 |
| 09:13 | N. Dakota | Danny Roberts misses the easy layup | 56-65 |
| 09:12 | N. Dakota | Robert Burkhart hits the follow up shot | 56-67 |
| 08:59 | S. Dakota St. | Franklin Hurley connects on the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Matthew Eddy | 59-67 |
| 08:42 | N. Dakota | Jerry Rainer misses short on an open 3pt shot from the right wing | 59-67 |
| 08:40 | S. Dakota St. | Matthew Ely grabs the defensive rebound | 59-67 |
| 08:34 | S. Dakota St. | Matthew Eddy comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 59-67 |
| 08:32 | N. Dakota | The rebound goes to Robert Burkhart | 59-67 |
| 08:27 | N. Dakota | Richard Cato knocks in the shot from the right wing | 59-69 |
| 08:11 | S. Dakota St. | Matthew Eddy hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 59-69 |
| 08:10 | S. Dakota St. | Louis Spates tips it home | 61-69 |
| 07:44 | N. Dakota | Anthony Rigdon misses badly on the uncontested 3 from the right wing | 61-69 |
| 07:42 | N. Dakota | The offensive rebound goes to Robert Burkhart | 61-69 |
| Lineup | S. Dakota St. | PG - Franklin Hurley (tiring) 8 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Matthew Eddy (tiring) 10 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SF - Matthew Ely (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. PF - Joseph Lillis (tiring) 5 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. C - Louis Spates (tiring) 7 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | N. Dakota | PG - Richard Cato (tiring) 4 pts. 3 ast. SG - Jerry Rainer (tiring) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Anthony Rigdon (fairly fresh) 6 pts. PF - Robert Burkhart (tiring) 5 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. C - Danny Roberts (tiring) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 07:27 | N. Dakota | Robert Burkhart is whistled for a carry | 61-69 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | Gregory Harris (PG), Ronald Pecinovsky (SG), Kenneth Augustine (SF), Isaac Sorenson (PF), Howard Clay (C) Franklin Hurley, Matthew Eddy, Matthew Ely, Joseph Lillis, Louis Spates | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson (PG), Robert Neilson (SG), Philip Alejos (SF), John Cressey (PF), Louis Lanphear (C) Richard Cato, Jerry Rainer, Anthony Rigdon, Robert Burkhart, Danny Roberts | |
| 07:08 | S. Dakota St. | Gregory Harris drills a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Ronald Pecinovsky | 64-69 |
| 06:51 | N. Dakota | Kenneth Augustine is called for the reach on Gary Lawson - foul #1 on Kenneth Augustine, team foul #5 | 64-69 |
| 06:40 | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 64-69 |
| 06:38 | S. Dakota St. | Isaac Sorenson gets the rebound | 64-69 |
| 06:19 | S. Dakota St. | Isaac Sorenson connects on the jump hook in the lane | 66-69 |
| 06:17 | N. Dakota | Robert Neilson is hacked by Ronald Pecinovsky in the backcourt - foul #2 on Ronald Pecinovsky, team foul #6 | 66-69 |
| 05:56 | N. Dakota | John Cressey throws a bad pass out of bounds | 66-69 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | Will Yoho (PG), Ron Zaunbrecher (SG) Gregory Harris, Ronald Pecinovsky | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | | |
| 05:33 | S. Dakota St. | Ron Zaunbrecher loses the dribble to Louis Lanphear | 66-69 |
| 05:31 | N. Dakota | Louis Lanphear's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 66-69 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | Matthew Ely (PF) Isaac Sorenson | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Justin Rogerson (PG), Jimmy Benson (SG) Gary Lawson, Robert Neilson | |
| 05:15 | S. Dakota St. | Kenneth Augustine scores on a jump hook from the baseline | 68-69 |
| 05:11 | N. Dakota | Justin Rogerson is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 68-69 |
| 05:02 | S. Dakota St. | Howard Clay comes up short on the jump hook in the lane but he's hacked by Louis Lanphear - foul #4 on Louis Lanphear, team foul #5 | 68-69 |
| 05:02 | S. Dakota St. | Howard Clay misses the 1st free throw | 68-69 |
| 05:02 | S. Dakota St. | Howard Clay misses the 2nd free throw | 68-69 |
| 05:02 | N. Dakota | The rebound goes to Louis Lanphear | 68-69 |
| 04:59 | N. Dakota | Kenneth Augustine steals it from Philip Alejos in the backcourt | 68-69 |
| 04:47 | S. Dakota St. | Howard Clay scores on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Matthew Ely | 70-69 |
| 04:34 | N. Dakota | Kenneth Augustine steps in front of the Louis Lanphear pass | 70-69 |
| 04:31 | S. Dakota St. | Ron Zaunbrecher lays it up and in on a great pass from Kenneth Augustine | 72-69 |
| 04:25 | N. Dakota | Louis Lanphear is fouled on the floor by Kenneth Augustine - foul #2 on Kenneth Augustine, team foul #7 | 72-69 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | Gregory Harris (PG), Ronald Pecinovsky (SF), Joseph Lillis (PF), Isaac Sorenson (C) Ron Zaunbrecher, Kenneth Augustine, Matthew Ely, Howard Clay | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson (PG), Robert Neilson (SF) Justin Rogerson, Philip Alejos | |
| 04:25 | N. Dakota | Louis Lanphear makes the 1st free throw | 72-70 |
| 04:25 | N. Dakota | Louis Lanphear makes the 2nd free throw | 72-71 |
| 04:03 | S. Dakota St. | Will Yoho misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 72-71 |
| 04:01 | N. Dakota | The rebound goes to Louis Lanphear | 72-71 |
| 03:55 | N. Dakota | Jimmy Benson misses badly on the uncontested jumper from the left wing | 72-71 |
| 03:54 | N. Dakota | John Cressey hits the follow up shot | 72-73 |
| 03:41 | S. Dakota St. | Will Yoho drills a 3 from the right wing set up by Ronald Pecinovsky | 75-73 |
| Lineup | S. Dakota St. | PG - Gregory Harris (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. SG - Will Yoho (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Ronald Pecinovsky (fresh) 3 ast. PF - Joseph Lillis (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. C - Isaac Sorenson (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | N. Dakota | PG - Gary Lawson (fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. SG - Jimmy Benson (fairly fresh) 12 pts. SF - Robert Neilson (fresh) PF - John Cressey (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. C - Louis Lanphear (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. 4 pf. | |
| 03:39 | N. Dakota | Louis Lanphear travels in the backcourt | 75-73 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | Ron Zaunbrecher (SG) Will Yoho | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Anthony Rigdon (SF) Jimmy Benson | |
| 03:22 | S. Dakota St. | The short jumper by Ron Zaunbrecher is denied by Louis Lanphear | 75-73 |
| 03:21 | N. Dakota | Louis Lanphear gets the rebound | 75-73 |
| 03:06 | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson scores on a driving attempt in the lane set up by Louis Lanphear | 75-75 |
| 02:55 | S. Dakota St. | Ronald Pecinovsky's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 75-75 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | Franklin Hurley (PG), Matthew Eddy (SG), Kenneth Augustine (SF), Matthew Ely (PF), Howard Clay (C) Gregory Harris, Ron Zaunbrecher, Ronald Pecinovsky, Joseph Lillis, Isaac Sorenson | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Justin Rogerson (PG), Jerry Rainer (SG), Robert Burkhart (C) Gary Lawson, Robert Neilson, Louis Lanphear | |
| 02:51 | N. Dakota | N. Dakota calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 75-75 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | Will Yoho (PG) Franklin Hurley | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Richard Cato (PG), Philip Alejos (SF), Robert Neilson (C) Justin Rogerson, Anthony Rigdon, John Cressey | |
| 02:41 | N. Dakota | Philip Alejos misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 75-75 |
| 02:40 | S. Dakota St. | Howard Clay snags the defensive board | 75-75 |
| 02:34 | S. Dakota St. | Matthew Ely scores on a jumper from the left wing | 77-75 |
| 02:21 | N. Dakota | Richard Cato clanks a floater from the right wing but he's hacked by Matthew Ely - foul #1 on Matthew Ely, team foul #8 | 77-75 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Danny Roberts (C) Robert Neilson | |
| 02:21 | N. Dakota | Richard Cato makes the 1st free throw | 77-76 |
| 02:21 | N. Dakota | Richard Cato misses the 2nd free throw | 77-76 |
| 02:21 | S. Dakota St. | Howard Clay grabs the board | 77-76 |
| 02:21 | S. Dakota St. | S. Dakota St. calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 77-76 |
| 02:06 | S. Dakota St. | Matthew Ely can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Robert Burkhart - foul #2 on Robert Burkhart, team foul #6 | 77-76 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | Gregory Harris (PG) Will Yoho | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson (PG) Richard Cato | |
| 02:06 | S. Dakota St. | Matthew Ely makes the 1st free throw | 78-76 |
| 02:06 | S. Dakota St. | Matthew Ely makes the 2nd free throw | 79-76 |
| 02:01 | N. Dakota | N. Dakota calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 79-76 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | Joseph Lillis (PF) Matthew Ely | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | John Cressey (PF) Danny Roberts | |
| 01:45 | N. Dakota | Jerry Rainer scores on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 79-79 |
| 01:35 | S. Dakota St. | Joseph Lillis comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 79-79 |
| 01:33 | S. Dakota St. | Joseph Lillis gets the offensive rebound | 79-79 |
| 01:11 | S. Dakota St. | Gregory Harris is fouled on the floor by Gary Lawson - foul #1 on Gary Lawson, team foul #7 | 79-79 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Louis Lanphear (C) Robert Burkhart | |
| 01:11 | S. Dakota St. | Gregory Harris makes the 1st free throw | 80-79 |
| 01:11 | S. Dakota St. | Gregory Harris makes the 2nd free throw | 81-79 |
| 00:56 | N. Dakota | Philip Alejos is fouled on the floor by Howard Clay - foul #3 on Howard Clay, team foul #9 | 81-79 |
| 00:56 | N. Dakota | Philip Alejos makes the 1st free throw | 81-80 |
| 00:56 | N. Dakota | Philip Alejos makes the 2nd free throw | 81-81 |
| 00:37 | S. Dakota St. | Gary Lawson steals the ball from Gregory Harris | 81-81 |
| Game Plan | S. Dakota St. | S. Dakota St. is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | N. Dakota | N. Dakota is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:17 | N. Dakota | Philip Alejos hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt in the paint but he's fouled by Howard Clay - foul #4 on Howard Clay, team foul #10 | 81-81 |
| 00:17 | N. Dakota | Philip Alejos makes the 1st free throw | 81-82 |
| 00:17 | N. Dakota | Philip Alejos makes the 2nd free throw | 81-83 |
| 00:09 | S. Dakota St. | Joseph Lillis's floater is tipped away by Louis Lanphear | 81-83 |
| 00:08 | S. Dakota St. | Joseph Lillis tips it in | 83-83 |
| 00:08 | N. Dakota | N. Dakota calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 2 full remaining) | 83-83 |
| 00:00 | N. Dakota | The jump hook by John Cressey is blocked by Joseph Lillis | 83-83 |
| Lineup | S. Dakota St. | PG - Gregory Harris (fresh) 5 pts. 3 pf. SG - Matthew Eddy (fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SF - Kenneth Augustine (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 3 stl. PF - Joseph Lillis (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. C - Howard Clay (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | N. Dakota | PG - Gary Lawson (fresh) 15 pts. 2 ast. SG - Jerry Rainer (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Philip Alejos (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. PF - John Cressey (fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. C - Louis Lanphear (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. 3 blk. 2 stl. 4 pf. | |
| 05:00 | S. Dakota St. | Joseph Lillis wins the tip | 83-83 |
| Game Plan | S. Dakota St. | S. Dakota St. is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | N. Dakota | N. Dakota is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 04:45 | S. Dakota St. | Kenneth Augustine throws a bad pass out of bounds | 83-83 |
| 04:21 | N. Dakota | Jerry Rainer misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 83-83 |
| 04:19 | S. Dakota St. | Joseph Lillis grabs the defensive rebound | 83-83 |
| 04:03 | S. Dakota St. | Matthew Eddy buries a 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Gregory Harris | 86-83 |
| 03:44 | N. Dakota | Jerry Rainer scores on a shot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Gary Lawson | 86-85 |
| 03:17 | S. Dakota St. | Matthew Eddy can't connect on a 3 from the right wing | 86-85 |
| 03:15 | N. Dakota | Louis Lanphear pulls down the rebound | 86-85 |
| 02:56 | N. Dakota | Louis Lanphear hits the front of the rim on the wide open fadeaway near the basket | 86-85 |
| 02:54 | N. Dakota | Philip Alejos tips it but misses | 86-85 |
| 02:52 | S. Dakota St. | Howard Clay gets the rebound | 86-85 |
| 02:48 | S. Dakota St. | Matthew Eddy can't connect on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 86-85 |
| 02:46 | N. Dakota | John Cressey grabs the defensive rebound | 86-85 |
| 02:40 | N. Dakota | Louis Lanphear hits a jumper from the baseline on a great pass from Gary Lawson | 86-87 |
| 02:35 | S. Dakota St. | Kenneth Augustine is denied on a layup by John Cressey | 86-87 |
| 02:34 | N. Dakota | Jerry Rainer pulls down the rebound | 86-87 |
| 02:29 | N. Dakota | Howard Clay steals the ball from Philip Alejos | 86-87 |
| 02:11 | S. Dakota St. | Kenneth Augustine misses the easy layup but the foul's on John Cressey - foul #3 on John Cressey, team foul #8 | 86-87 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | Will Yoho (PG), Ronald Pecinovsky (SG), Matthew Ely (PF), Louis Spates (C) Gregory Harris, Matthew Eddy, Joseph Lillis, Howard Clay | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Richard Cato (PG), Jimmy Benson (SG), Robert Neilson (SF), Robert Burkhart (PF), Danny Roberts (C) Gary Lawson, Jerry Rainer, Philip Alejos, John Cressey, Louis Lanphear | |
| 02:11 | S. Dakota St. | Kenneth Augustine makes the 1st free throw | 87-87 |
| 02:11 | S. Dakota St. | Kenneth Augustine misses the 2nd free throw | 87-87 |
| 02:11 | N. Dakota | The rebound goes to Robert Burkhart | 87-87 |
| 02:11 | N. Dakota | N. Dakota calls a full timeout (1 :30 2 full remaining) | 87-87 |
| 01:48 | N. Dakota | Robert Burkhart misses the lay-in | 87-87 |
| 01:46 | N. Dakota | Robert Burkhart misses the tip | 87-87 |
| 01:45 | S. Dakota St. | Louis Spates gets the rebound | 87-87 |
| 01:45 | S. Dakota St. | S. Dakota St. calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 87-87 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | Gregory Harris (PG), Matthew Eddy (SG), Joseph Lillis (PF), Howard Clay (C) Will Yoho, Ronald Pecinovsky, Matthew Ely, Louis Spates | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson (PG), Jerry Rainer (SG), Philip Alejos (SF), John Cressey (PF), Louis Lanphear (C) Richard Cato, Jimmy Benson, Robert Neilson, Robert Burkhart, Danny Roberts | |
| 01:32 | S. Dakota St. | Gregory Harris is called for the offensive foul - foul #4 on Gregory Harris, team foul #11 | 87-87 |
| 01:08 | N. Dakota | Philip Alejos hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing | 87-87 |
| 01:06 | S. Dakota St. | Matthew Eddy pulls down the rebound | 87-87 |
| 00:44 | S. Dakota St. | Matthew Eddy comes up short on the jumpshot from the right side | 87-87 |
| 00:43 | S. Dakota St. | Gregory Harris grabs the offensive board | 87-87 |
| Lineup | S. Dakota St. | PG - Gregory Harris (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. SG - Matthew Eddy (fresh) 13 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SF - Kenneth Augustine (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 3 stl. PF - Joseph Lillis (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf. C - Howard Clay (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | N. Dakota | PG - Gary Lawson (fresh) 15 pts. 4 ast. SG - Jerry Rainer (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Philip Alejos (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. PF - John Cressey (fresh) 7 pts. 8 reb. 3 pf. C - Louis Lanphear (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. 2 stl. 4 pf. | |
| 00:32 | S. Dakota St. | Kenneth Augustine connects on the turnaround from the baseline set up by Gregory Harris | 89-87 |
| 00:11 | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson hits a jumper from the left side on a great pass from Philip Alejos | 89-89 |
| Game Plan | S. Dakota St. | S. Dakota St. is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | N. Dakota | N. Dakota is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:03 | S. Dakota St. | Gregory Harris can't connect on a jumper from the left side | 89-89 |
| 00:02 | N. Dakota | Philip Alejos pulls down the rebound | 89-89 |
| 00:02 | N. Dakota | N. Dakota calls a :30 timeout (2 full remaining) | 89-89 |
| Game Plan | S. Dakota St. | S. Dakota St. is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | N. Dakota | N. Dakota is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:00 | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson can't connect on a halfcourt shot | 89-89 |
| Lineup | S. Dakota St. | PG - Gregory Harris (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. SG - Matthew Eddy (fresh) 13 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SF - Kenneth Augustine (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. 3 stl. PF - Joseph Lillis (fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf. C - Howard Clay (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | N. Dakota | PG - Gary Lawson (fresh) 17 pts. 4 ast. SG - Jerry Rainer (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Philip Alejos (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. PF - John Cressey (fresh) 7 pts. 8 reb. 3 pf. C - Louis Lanphear (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. 2 stl. 4 pf. | |
| 05:00 | S. Dakota St. | Joseph Lillis wins the tip | 89-89 |
| Game Plan | S. Dakota St. | S. Dakota St. is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | N. Dakota | N. Dakota is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 04:42 | S. Dakota St. | Kenneth Augustine's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 89-89 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | Will Yoho (PG) Gregory Harris | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Robert Neilson (SG) Jerry Rainer | |
| 04:40 | N. Dakota | Kenneth Augustine steps in front of the John Cressey pass in the backcourt | 89-89 |
| 04:35 | S. Dakota St. | Howard Clay throws a bad pass out of bounds | 89-89 |
| 04:12 | N. Dakota | Philip Alejos hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right wing | 89-89 |
| 04:10 | N. Dakota | Louis Lanphear grabs the offensive board | 89-89 |
| 03:52 | N. Dakota | Philip Alejos is alone and drills a fadeaway from the left block on a great pass from John Cressey | 89-91 |
| 03:46 | S. Dakota St. | Matthew Eddy hits a fadeaway from the left wing on a nice dish by Joseph Lillis | 91-91 |
| 03:43 | N. Dakota | Robert Neilson is hacked by Matthew Eddy in the backcourt - foul #4 on Matthew Eddy, team foul #12 | 91-91 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | Matthew Ely (PF) Joseph Lillis | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Robert Burkhart (C) Louis Lanphear | |
| 03:43 | N. Dakota | Robert Neilson makes the 1st free throw | 91-92 |
| 03:43 | N. Dakota | Robert Neilson makes the 2nd free throw | 91-93 |
| 03:20 | S. Dakota St. | Matthew Eddy hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away | 91-93 |
| 03:19 | S. Dakota St. | Matthew Ely tips it but misses | 91-93 |
| 03:17 | N. Dakota | The rebound goes to Gary Lawson | 91-93 |
| 03:00 | N. Dakota | John Cressey scores on a floater from the baseline on a great pass from Philip Alejos | 91-95 |
| 03:00 | S. Dakota St. | S. Dakota St. calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 91-95 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | Gregory Harris (PG), Joseph Lillis (PF) Will Yoho, Matthew Ely | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Jerry Rainer (SG), Louis Lanphear (C) Robert Neilson, Robert Burkhart | |
| 02:42 | S. Dakota St. | Gregory Harris hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 91-95 |
| 02:40 | S. Dakota St. | Howard Clay tips it but misses | 91-95 |
| 02:39 | S. Dakota St. | Howard Clay snags the offensive board | 91-95 |
| 02:28 | S. Dakota St. | Matthew Eddy drills a 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Gregory Harris | 94-95 |
| 02:09 | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson is called for traveling | 94-95 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | Ronald Pecinovsky (SG), Louis Spates (C) Matthew Eddy, Howard Clay | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Robert Neilson (SF) Philip Alejos | |
| 02:04 | S. Dakota St. | S. Dakota St. calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 94-95 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | Matthew Eddy (SG), Howard Clay (C) Ronald Pecinovsky, Louis Spates | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Philip Alejos (SF) Robert Neilson | |
| 01:53 | S. Dakota St. | Joseph Lillis misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 94-95 |
| 01:51 | N. Dakota | Jerry Rainer gets the rebound | 94-95 |
| 01:49 | N. Dakota | Gregory Harris is called for the reach on Gary Lawson in the backcourt - foul #5 on Gregory Harris, team foul #13 | 94-95 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | Will Yoho (PG) Gregory Harris | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | | |
| 01:49 | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson makes the 1st free throw | 94-96 |
| 01:49 | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson makes the 2nd free throw | 94-97 |
| 01:46 | S. Dakota St. | Gary Lawson picks off the pass by Will Yoho in the backcourt | 94-97 |
| 01:44 | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson banks in the layup | 94-99 |
| 01:25 | S. Dakota St. | Will Yoho misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 94-99 |
| 01:23 | N. Dakota | Louis Lanphear grabs the defensive rebound | 94-99 |
| 01:19 | N. Dakota | Philip Alejos's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 94-99 |
| 01:02 | S. Dakota St. | Howard Clay's layup is rejected by Louis Lanphear | 94-99 |
| 01:00 | N. Dakota | Louis Lanphear grabs the board | 94-99 |
| Lineup | S. Dakota St. | PG - Will Yoho (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Matthew Eddy (fresh) 18 pts. 4 ast. 4 pf. SF - Kenneth Augustine (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. 4 stl. PF - Joseph Lillis (fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf. C - Howard Clay (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 8 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | N. Dakota | PG - Gary Lawson (fresh) 21 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Jerry Rainer (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Philip Alejos (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 6 reb. PF - John Cressey (fresh) 9 pts. 8 reb. 3 pf. C - Louis Lanphear (fresh) 10 pts. 8 reb. 4 blk. 2 stl. 4 pf. | |
| Game Plan | S. Dakota St. | S. Dakota St. is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | N. Dakota | N. Dakota is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:55 | N. Dakota | Matthew Eddy is called for the reach on Jerry Rainer in the backcourt - foul #5 on Matthew Eddy, team foul #14 | 94-99 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | Ronald Pecinovsky (SG) Matthew Eddy | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | | |
| 00:55 | N. Dakota | Jerry Rainer makes the 1st free throw | 94-100 |
| 00:55 | N. Dakota | Jerry Rainer makes the 2nd free throw | 94-101 |
| Game Plan | S. Dakota St. | S. Dakota St. is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | N. Dakota | N. Dakota is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:52 | S. Dakota St. | S. Dakota St. calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 94-101 |
| Game Plan | S. Dakota St. | S. Dakota St. is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | N. Dakota | N. Dakota is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:49 | S. Dakota St. | Jerry Rainer steals the ball from Kenneth Augustine | 94-101 |
| Game Plan | S. Dakota St. | S. Dakota St. is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | N. Dakota | N. Dakota is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:47 | N. Dakota | Philip Alejos is hacked by Will Yoho in the backcourt - foul #4 on Will Yoho, team foul #15 | 94-101 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Justin Rogerson (PG), Robert Neilson (SG) Gary Lawson, Jerry Rainer | |
| 00:47 | N. Dakota | Philip Alejos misses the 1st free throw | 94-101 |
| 00:47 | N. Dakota | Philip Alejos makes the 2nd free throw | 94-102 |
| Game Plan | S. Dakota St. | S. Dakota St. is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | N. Dakota | N. Dakota is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:41 | S. Dakota St. | Will Yoho's corner 3pt jumper is blocked by John Cressey | 94-102 |
| 00:40 | N. Dakota | John Cressey snags the defensive board | 94-102 |
| 00:40 | N. Dakota | N. Dakota calls a full timeout (2 full remaining) | 94-102 |
| Game Plan | S. Dakota St. | S. Dakota St. is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | N. Dakota | N. Dakota is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:39 | N. Dakota | Justin Rogerson is hacked by Will Yoho in the backcourt - foul #5 on Will Yoho, team foul #16 | 94-102 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | Franklin Hurley (PG) Will Yoho | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | | |
| 00:39 | N. Dakota | Justin Rogerson makes the 1st free throw | 94-103 |
| 00:39 | N. Dakota | Justin Rogerson misses the 2nd free throw | 94-103 |
| 00:39 | S. Dakota St. | Joseph Lillis gets the rebound | 94-103 |
| 00:35 | S. Dakota St. | Ronald Pecinovsky buries a 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Franklin Hurley | 97-103 |
| Game Plan | S. Dakota St. | S. Dakota St. is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | N. Dakota | N. Dakota is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:32 | N. Dakota | Ronald Pecinovsky is called for the reach on Louis Lanphear in the backcourt - foul #3 on Ronald Pecinovsky, team foul #17 | 97-103 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Jerry Rainer (SG) Robert Neilson | |
| 00:32 | N. Dakota | Louis Lanphear makes the 1st free throw | 97-104 |
| 00:32 | N. Dakota | Louis Lanphear makes the 2nd free throw | 97-105 |
| 00:29 | S. Dakota St. | S. Dakota St. calls a full timeout (2 :30 remaining) | 97-105 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson (PG) Justin Rogerson | |
| 00:25 | S. Dakota St. | Jerry Rainer steals it from Ronald Pecinovsky | 97-105 |
| Game Plan | S. Dakota St. | S. Dakota St. is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | N. Dakota | N. Dakota is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:23 | N. Dakota | Franklin Hurley is called for the reach on Louis Lanphear in the backcourt - foul #2 on Franklin Hurley, team foul #18 | 97-105 |
| Subs | S. Dakota St. | | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Justin Rogerson (PG), Robert Neilson (SG) Gary Lawson, Jerry Rainer | |
| 00:23 | N. Dakota | Louis Lanphear makes the 1st free throw | 97-106 |
| 00:23 | N. Dakota | Louis Lanphear makes the 2nd free throw | 97-107 |
| 00:19 | S. Dakota St. | Philip Alejos picks off the pass by Howard Clay | 97-107 |
| Game Plan | S. Dakota St. | S. Dakota St. is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | N. Dakota | N. Dakota is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:00 | N. Dakota | Justin Rogerson runs out the clock | 97-107 |