| Lineup | New Mexico State | PG - Garry Ralston (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Clinton Nevarez (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SF - Carmelo Johnson (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Evan McNinch (fresh) 8 pts. C - Dale Laughter (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Howard | PG - Michael Mitchell (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Charlie Whitman (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Shawn Crabb (fresh) PF - Chris Mason (fresh) 2 pts. C - Jeff Caulder (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | New Mexico State | Carmelo Johnson inbounds the ball | 39-31 |
| Game Plan | New Mexico State | New Mexico State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Howard | Howard is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 19:43 | New Mexico State | Shawn Crabb is called for the reach on Carmelo Johnson - foul #3 on Shawn Crabb, team foul #1 | 39-31 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | David Reese (SG), Ronald Jones (PF) Clinton Nevarez, Evan McNinch | |
| Subs | Howard | Mark Lassiter (SF) Shawn Crabb | |
| 19:23 | New Mexico State | Jeff Caulder swats the shot by Ronald Jones | 39-31 |
| 19:21 | Howard | Chris Mason snags the defensive board | 39-31 |
| 19:08 | Howard | Chris Mason connects on the jumper from the baseline on a nice dish by Charlie Whitman | 39-33 |
| 18:59 | New Mexico State | Ronald Jones misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the left side but the foul's on Michael Mitchell - foul #1 on Michael Mitchell, team foul #2 | 39-33 |
| 18:59 | New Mexico State | Ronald Jones makes the 1st free throw | 40-33 |
| 18:59 | New Mexico State | Ronald Jones makes the 2nd free throw | 41-33 |
| 18:41 | Howard | Charlie Whitman misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 41-33 |
| 18:40 | New Mexico State | Ronald Jones grabs the defensive rebound | 41-33 |
| 18:35 | New Mexico State | Garry Ralston knocks in the floater from the right side on a nice dish by David Reese | 43-33 |
| 18:23 | Howard | Mark Lassiter is called for a backcourt violation | 43-33 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Joshua Janssen (PG), Clinton Nevarez (SG), Evan McNinch (PF) Garry Ralston, David Reese, Ronald Jones | |
| Subs | Howard | | |
| 18:03 | New Mexico State | Clinton Nevarez is called for the offensive foul - foul #1 on Clinton Nevarez, team foul #1 | 43-33 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Garry Ralston (PG) Joshua Janssen | |
| Subs | Howard | | |
| 17:39 | Howard | Garry Ralston steals the ball from Chris Mason | 43-33 |
| 17:23 | New Mexico State | Dale Laughter hits the front of the rim on the jumper near the basket but he's fouled by Jeff Caulder - foul #1 on Jeff Caulder, team foul #3 | 43-33 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Joshua Janssen (PG), David Reese (SG), Ronald Jones (PF) Garry Ralston, Clinton Nevarez, Evan McNinch | |
| Subs | Howard | | |
| 17:23 | New Mexico State | Dale Laughter makes the 1st free throw | 44-33 |
| 17:23 | New Mexico State | Dale Laughter makes the 2nd free throw | 45-33 |
| 16:54 | Howard | Charlie Whitman misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 45-33 |
| 16:52 | Howard | The offensive rebound goes to Chris Mason | 45-33 |
| 16:39 | Howard | Carmelo Johnson steals the ball from Michael Mitchell | 45-33 |
| 16:19 | New Mexico State | Ronald Jones is hacked by Chris Mason - foul #2 on Chris Mason, team foul #4 | 45-33 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Garry Ralston (PG), Clinton Nevarez (SG), Evan McNinch (PF) Joshua Janssen, David Reese, Ronald Jones | |
| Subs | Howard | Timothy Williamson (PG), Elbert Homer (SG), Joseph Titsworth (PF), Michael Niblett (C) Michael Mitchell, Charlie Whitman, Chris Mason, Jeff Caulder | |
| 16:06 | New Mexico State | Carmelo Johnson is fouled on the floor by Joseph Titsworth - foul #1 on Joseph Titsworth, team foul #5 | 45-33 |
| 15:55 | New Mexico State | Garry Ralston can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 45-33 |
| 15:54 | New Mexico State | Dale Laughter tips it in | 47-33 |
| Lineup | New Mexico State | PG - Garry Ralston (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. SG - Clinton Nevarez (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SF - Carmelo Johnson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl. PF - Evan McNinch (fresh) 8 pts. C - Dale Laughter (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Howard | PG - Timothy Williamson (fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast. SG - Elbert Homer (fresh) SF - Mark Lassiter (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Joseph Titsworth (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. C - Michael Niblett (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:41 | Howard | Elbert Homer misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 47-33 |
| 15:39 | New Mexico State | Dale Laughter snags the defensive board | 47-33 |
| 15:26 | New Mexico State | Clinton Nevarez drills a 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Garry Ralston | 50-33 |
| 15:02 | Howard | Evan McNinch steals it from Mark Lassiter | 50-33 |
| 14:39 | New Mexico State | Michael Niblett takes the ball from Dale Laughter | 50-33 |
| 14:34 | Howard | Elbert Homer can't connect on a shot from the baseline but the foul's on Clinton Nevarez - foul #2 on Clinton Nevarez, team foul #2 | 50-33 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | David Reese (SG), Ronald Jones (C) Clinton Nevarez, Dale Laughter | |
| Subs | Howard | Charlie Whitman (SG), Shawn Crabb (SF), Chris Mason (PF), Jeff Caulder (C) Timothy Williamson, Mark Lassiter, Joseph Titsworth, Michael Niblett | |
| 14:34 | Howard | Elbert Homer makes the 1st free throw | 50-34 |
| 14:34 | Howard | Elbert Homer makes the 2nd free throw | 50-35 |
| 14:22 | New Mexico State | Evan McNinch can't connect on a runner in the paint | 50-35 |
| 14:20 | Howard | Charlie Whitman grabs the board | 50-35 |
| 13:59 | Howard | Elbert Homer is called for traveling | 50-35 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Joshua Janssen (PG), Dale Laughter (C) Garry Ralston, Evan McNinch | |
| Subs | Howard | Michael Mitchell (PG) Elbert Homer | |
| 13:44 | New Mexico State | Joshua Janssen loses the dribble to Charlie Whitman | 50-35 |
| 13:41 | Howard | Chris Mason banks in the layup on a great pass from Charlie Whitman | 50-37 |
| 13:37 | New Mexico State | David Reese's floater is tipped away by Chris Mason | 50-37 |
| 13:36 | Howard | Jeff Caulder snags the defensive board | 50-37 |
| 13:30 | Howard | Chris Mason can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 50-37 |
| 13:28 | New Mexico State | Dale Laughter grabs the defensive rebound | 50-37 |
| 13:12 | New Mexico State | Dale Laughter hits the front of the rim on the floater in the lane | 50-37 |
| 13:10 | Howard | Chris Mason grabs the defensive rebound | 50-37 |
| 12:56 | Howard | Shawn Crabb is called for a pushoff foul - foul #4 on Shawn Crabb, team foul #6 | 50-37 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Garry Ralston (PG), Clinton Nevarez (SG), Evan McNinch (PF) Joshua Janssen, David Reese, Ronald Jones | |
| Subs | Howard | Mark Lassiter (SF), Joseph Titsworth (C) Shawn Crabb, Jeff Caulder | |
| 12:33 | New Mexico State | Chris Mason takes the ball from Clinton Nevarez | 50-37 |
| 12:15 | Howard | Chris Mason buries a fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Charlie Whitman | 50-39 |
| 11:55 | New Mexico State | Chris Mason steals the ball from Carmelo Johnson | 50-39 |
| Lineup | New Mexico State | PG - Garry Ralston (fresh) 12 pts. 4 ast. 3 stl. SG - Clinton Nevarez (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SF - Carmelo Johnson (tiring) 4 pts. 2 stl. PF - Evan McNinch (fresh) 8 pts. C - Dale Laughter (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Howard | PG - Michael Mitchell (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Charlie Whitman (fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast. 3 stl. SF - Mark Lassiter (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Chris Mason (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - Joseph Titsworth (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:31 | Howard | Mark Lassiter is hacked by Clinton Nevarez - foul #3 on Clinton Nevarez, team foul #3 | 50-39 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | David Reese (SG), Joshua Janssen (SF), Ronald Jones (C) Clinton Nevarez, Carmelo Johnson, Dale Laughter | |
| Subs | Howard | Jeff Caulder (C) Chris Mason | |
| 11:12 | Howard | Charlie Whitman hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away | 50-39 |
| 11:11 | New Mexico State | The rebound goes to David Reese | 50-39 |
| 10:55 | New Mexico State | David Reese is called for traveling | 50-39 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Clinton Nevarez (SG), Carmelo Johnson (SF), Dale Laughter (C) Garry Ralston, David Reese, Evan McNinch | |
| Subs | Howard | Timothy Williamson (SG) Charlie Whitman | |
| 10:35 | Howard | Michael Mitchell is called for traveling | 50-39 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Garry Ralston (PG), Evan McNinch (PF) Joshua Janssen, Dale Laughter | |
| Subs | Howard | | |
| 10:30 | New Mexico State | Michael Mitchell takes the ball from Garry Ralston in the backcourt | 50-39 |
| 10:11 | Howard | Michael Mitchell throws a bad pass out of bounds | 50-39 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Joshua Janssen (PG), David Reese (SG), Dale Laughter (C) Garry Ralston, Clinton Nevarez, Ronald Jones | |
| Subs | Howard | Elbert Homer (SG) Michael Mitchell | |
| 09:47 | New Mexico State | Evan McNinch hits the finger roll on a nice dish by David Reese and he's fouled by Joseph Titsworth - foul #2 on Joseph Titsworth, team foul #7 | 52-39 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Garry Ralston (PG), Clinton Nevarez (SG) David Reese, Carmelo Johnson | |
| Subs | Howard | Charlie Whitman (SG), Michael Niblett (C) Mark Lassiter, Jeff Caulder | |
| 09:47 | New Mexico State | Evan McNinch makes the free throw | 53-39 |
| 09:44 | Howard | Timothy Williamson loses the dribble to Garry Ralston in the backcourt | 53-39 |
| 09:19 | New Mexico State | Dale Laughter knocks in the runner in the paint | 55-39 |
| Game Plan | New Mexico State | New Mexico State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Howard | Howard is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 09:03 | Howard | Dale Laughter denies the turnaround by Elbert Homer | 55-39 |
| 09:02 | New Mexico State | Joshua Janssen grabs the defensive rebound | 55-39 |
| Game Plan | New Mexico State | New Mexico State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Howard | Howard is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 08:33 | New Mexico State | Joseph Titsworth is called for the reach on Garry Ralston - foul #3 on Joseph Titsworth, team foul #8 | 55-39 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | David Reese (SG), Carmelo Johnson (SF), Ronald Jones (PF) Clinton Nevarez, Joshua Janssen, Evan McNinch | |
| Subs | Howard | Michael Mitchell (PG), Mark Lassiter (SF), Chris Mason (PF), Jeff Caulder (C) Timothy Williamson, Elbert Homer, Joseph Titsworth, Michael Niblett | |
| 08:33 | New Mexico State | Garry Ralston makes the 1st free throw | 56-39 |
| 08:33 | New Mexico State | Garry Ralston makes the 2nd free throw | 57-39 |
| 08:16 | Howard | Charlie Whitman can't connect on a 3 from the right wing | 57-39 |
| 08:15 | Howard | Chris Mason snags the offensive board | 57-39 |
| 07:54 | Howard | Charlie Whitman misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 57-39 |
| 07:52 | New Mexico State | The rebound goes to Ronald Jones | 57-39 |
| Lineup | New Mexico State | PG - Garry Ralston (fresh) 14 pts. 4 ast. 4 stl. SG - David Reese (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Carmelo Johnson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl. PF - Ronald Jones (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. C - Dale Laughter (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Howard | PG - Michael Mitchell (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Charlie Whitman (fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast. 3 stl. SF - Mark Lassiter (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Chris Mason (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. C - Jeff Caulder (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:28 | New Mexico State | Jeff Caulder steps in front of the David Reese pass | 57-39 |
| 07:12 | Howard | Charlie Whitman misses badly on a 3 from the right wing | 57-39 |
| 07:10 | Howard | Chris Mason can't tip it in | 57-39 |
| 07:08 | New Mexico State | Dale Laughter grabs the board | 57-39 |
| 07:02 | New Mexico State | Garry Ralston knocks in the 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Carmelo Johnson | 60-39 |
| 06:46 | Howard | Chris Mason misses the pull-up jumper from the left wing | 60-39 |
| 06:45 | New Mexico State | Ronald Jones grabs the board | 60-39 |
| 06:39 | New Mexico State | Dale Laughter drills a floater from the baseline on a great pass from Carmelo Johnson | 62-39 |
| 06:24 | Howard | Charlie Whitman misses the 3pt shot from straight away | 62-39 |
| 06:23 | New Mexico State | The rebound goes to Dale Laughter | 62-39 |
| 06:16 | New Mexico State | Carmelo Johnson connects on the 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from David Reese | 65-39 |
| 06:07 | Howard | Michael Mitchell misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 65-39 |
| 06:05 | New Mexico State | Carmelo Johnson gets the rebound | 65-39 |
| 06:01 | New Mexico State | Garry Ralston can't connect on a shot in the lane but he's fouled by Chris Mason - foul #3 on Chris Mason, team foul #9 | 65-39 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Joshua Janssen (SF), Evan McNinch (PF) Carmelo Johnson, Dale Laughter | |
| Subs | Howard | Timothy Williamson (PG), Elbert Homer (SG), Joseph Titsworth (PF), Michael Niblett (C) Michael Mitchell, Charlie Whitman, Chris Mason, Jeff Caulder | |
| 06:01 | New Mexico State | Garry Ralston makes the 1st free throw | 66-39 |
| 06:01 | New Mexico State | Garry Ralston makes the 2nd free throw | 67-39 |
| 05:46 | Howard | Timothy Williamson is hacked by Evan McNinch - foul #3 on Evan McNinch, team foul #4 | 67-39 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Carmelo Johnson (SF) Garry Ralston | |
| Subs | Howard | John Atkin (SF) Mark Lassiter | |
| 05:29 | Howard | Michael Niblett clanks a pull-up jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by Carmelo Johnson - foul #2 on Carmelo Johnson, team foul #5 | 67-39 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Clinton Nevarez (SG) Carmelo Johnson | |
| Subs | Howard | | |
| 05:29 | Howard | Michael Niblett makes the 1st free throw | 67-40 |
| 05:29 | Howard | Michael Niblett misses the 2nd free throw | 67-40 |
| 05:29 | New Mexico State | The rebound goes to Evan McNinch | 67-40 |
| 05:09 | New Mexico State | Evan McNinch is hacked by Michael Niblett - foul #1 on Michael Niblett, team foul #10 | 67-40 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Carmelo Johnson (SF) Clinton Nevarez | |
| Subs | Howard | | |
| 05:09 | New Mexico State | Evan McNinch makes the 1st free throw | 68-40 |
| 05:09 | New Mexico State | Evan McNinch makes the 2nd free throw | 69-40 |
| 05:00 | Howard | Elbert Homer connects on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 69-43 |
| 04:35 | New Mexico State | Joshua Janssen scores on a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Ronald Jones | 72-43 |
| 04:27 | Howard | John Atkin drills a jumpshot from just outside the lane set up by Timothy Williamson | 72-45 |
| 04:08 | New Mexico State | Evan McNinch blows the layup | 72-45 |
| 04:07 | New Mexico State | Evan McNinch tips it but misses | 72-45 |
| 04:06 | Howard | Michael Niblett pulls down the rebound | 72-45 |
| 04:02 | Howard | Timothy Williamson misses the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 72-45 |
| 04:00 | Howard | Elbert Homer tips it in | 72-47 |
| Game Plan | New Mexico State | New Mexico State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Howard | Howard is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:40 | New Mexico State | Evan McNinch is called for a charge - foul #4 on Evan McNinch, team foul #6 | 72-47 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Garry Ralston (PG) Carmelo Johnson | |
| Subs | Howard | Mark Lassiter (SF) John Atkin | |
| Lineup | New Mexico State | PG - Garry Ralston (fresh) 19 pts. 4 ast. 4 stl. SG - David Reese (fairly fresh) 3 ast. SF - Joshua Janssen (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. PF - Evan McNinch (fresh) 13 pts. 3 reb. 4 pf. C - Ronald Jones (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | Howard | PG - Timothy Williamson (fresh) 1 pts. 2 ast. SG - Elbert Homer (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Mark Lassiter (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Joseph Titsworth (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. C - Michael Niblett (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Game Plan | New Mexico State | New Mexico State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Howard | Howard is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:23 | Howard | Timothy Williamson scores on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 72-50 |
| 03:01 | New Mexico State | Joshua Janssen misses the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 72-50 |
| 03:00 | New Mexico State | The offensive rebound goes to Garry Ralston | 72-50 |
| 02:36 | New Mexico State | Ronald Jones makes the turnaround near the basket on a nice dish by Joshua Janssen | 74-50 |
| 02:19 | Howard | Joseph Titsworth is whistled for a carry | 74-50 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Carmelo Johnson (SF), Dale Laughter (C) Garry Ralston, Evan McNinch | |
| Subs | Howard | John Atkin (SG), William Lee (PF) Elbert Homer, Michael Niblett | |
| 01:50 | New Mexico State | Carmelo Johnson misses long on a shot from the left side | 74-50 |
| 01:48 | New Mexico State | Joshua Janssen tips it home | 76-50 |
| 01:32 | Howard | John Atkin is called for a charge - foul #1 on John Atkin, team foul #11 | 76-50 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | | |
| Subs | Howard | Elbert Homer (SG), Michael Niblett (C) John Atkin, William Lee | |
| 01:06 | New Mexico State | Dale Laughter misses badly on a jumper from the right block but he's hacked by Mark Lassiter - foul #2 on Mark Lassiter, team foul #12 | 76-50 |
| 01:06 | New Mexico State | Dale Laughter makes the 1st free throw | 77-50 |
| 01:06 | New Mexico State | Dale Laughter makes the 2nd free throw | 78-50 |
| 00:45 | Howard | The short jumper by Michael Niblett is denied by Ronald Jones | 78-50 |
| 00:44 | Howard | Michael Niblett grabs the offensive rebound | 78-50 |
| Game Plan | New Mexico State | New Mexico State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Howard | Howard is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:41 | Howard | Elbert Homer hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the left side | 78-50 |
| 00:40 | Howard | Joseph Titsworth grabs the offensive rebound | 78-50 |
| 00:36 | Howard | Elbert Homer knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Joseph Titsworth | 78-52 |
| Game Plan | New Mexico State | New Mexico State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Howard | Howard is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:12 | New Mexico State | Dale Laughter buries a runner from the left block on a nice dish by Joshua Janssen | 80-52 |
| 00:07 | Howard | Michael Niblett's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 80-52 |
| 00:00 | New Mexico State | Joshua Janssen runs out the clock | 80-52 |