| Lineup | Florida Atlantic | PG - Shawn Wasson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - James Behr (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - William McMulen (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Emanuel Scotto (fresh) 3 pts. C - Ray Christian (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Leonard Thompson (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Eric Ansley (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Walter Knowles (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Clarence Opitz (fresh) 11 pts. 3 blk. C - Jonathan Chappell (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Florida Atlantic | William McMulen inbounds the ball | 29-32 |
| Game Plan | Florida Atlantic | Florida Atlantic is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-4) | |
| 19:33 | Florida Atlantic | Emanuel Scotto misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 29-32 |
| 19:32 | Michigan State | Walter Knowles pulls down the rebound | 29-32 |
| 19:11 | Michigan State | Clarence Opitz throws it down set up by Eric Ansley and he's hacked by Ray Christian - foul #3 on Ray Christian, team foul #1 | 29-34 |
| 19:11 | Michigan State | Clarence Opitz misses the free throw | 29-34 |
| 19:11 | Florida Atlantic | Ray Christian snags the defensive board | 29-34 |
| 18:46 | Florida Atlantic | The short jumper by William McMulen is denied by Jonathan Chappell | 29-34 |
| 18:45 | Michigan State | Clarence Opitz pulls down the rebound | 29-34 |
| 18:40 | Michigan State | Emanuel Scotto denies the turnaround by Clarence Opitz | 29-34 |
| 18:39 | Michigan State | Clarence Opitz snags the offensive board | 29-34 |
| 18:15 | Michigan State | Walter Knowles misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 29-34 |
| 18:13 | Michigan State | Jonathan Chappell tips it in | 29-36 |
| 17:58 | Florida Atlantic | Ray Christian comes up short on the jumpshot from the right side but he's fouled by Clarence Opitz - foul #2 on Clarence Opitz, team foul #1 | 29-36 |
| 17:58 | Florida Atlantic | Ray Christian misses the 1st free throw | 29-36 |
| 17:58 | Florida Atlantic | Ray Christian makes the 2nd free throw | 30-36 |
| 17:36 | Michigan State | Walter Knowles clanks a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 30-36 |
| 17:34 | Michigan State | Clarence Opitz gets the offensive rebound | 30-36 |
| 17:16 | Michigan State | Clarence Opitz scores on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 30-38 |
| 16:51 | Florida Atlantic | Ray Christian's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 30-38 |
| Subs | Florida Atlantic | Michael Walter (SG), Daniel Harris (SF), Devin Lyons (PF), Steven Castle (C) James Behr, William McMulen, Emanuel Scotto, Ray Christian | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Patrick Wilkinson (SF), Patrick Weissman (PF), Jerry Poch (C) Walter Knowles, Clarence Opitz, Jonathan Chappell | |
| 16:44 | Michigan State | Patrick Wilkinson is fouled on the floor by Daniel Harris - foul #1 on Daniel Harris, team foul #2 | 30-38 |
| Subs | Florida Atlantic | | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Michael Glass (SG) Eric Ansley | |
| 16:25 | Michigan State | Jerry Poch hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from the right block | 30-38 |
| 16:23 | Michigan State | Patrick Weissman hits the follow up shot | 30-40 |
| 16:00 | Florida Atlantic | Daniel Harris clanks a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 30-40 |
| 15:59 | Michigan State | Patrick Weissman grabs the defensive rebound | 30-40 |
| Lineup | Florida Atlantic | PG - Shawn Wasson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Michael Walter (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Daniel Harris (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Devin Lyons (fresh) 2 reb. C - Steven Castle (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Leonard Thompson (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Michael Glass (fresh) SF - Patrick Wilkinson (fresh) PF - Patrick Weissman (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Jerry Poch (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 15:43 | Michigan State | Leonard Thompson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 30-40 |
| Subs | Florida Atlantic | Ray Christian (C) Steven Castle | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Eric Ansley (SG) Michael Glass | |
| 15:20 | Florida Atlantic | Jerry Poch denies the turnaround by Daniel Harris | 30-40 |
| 15:19 | Michigan State | Eric Ansley pulls down the rebound | 30-40 |
| 15:01 | Michigan State | Michael Walter takes the ball from Leonard Thompson | 30-40 |
| 14:58 | Florida Atlantic | Michael Walter jams it | 32-40 |
| 14:41 | Michigan State | Leonard Thompson misses short on a 3 from the left wing | 32-40 |
| 14:40 | Florida Atlantic | Ray Christian gets the rebound | 32-40 |
| 14:30 | Florida Atlantic | Daniel Harris misses badly on a jump hook near the basket but he's fouled by Patrick Wilkinson - foul #2 on Patrick Wilkinson, team foul #2 | 32-40 |
| Subs | Florida Atlantic | James Behr (SG), Emanuel Scotto (PF) Michael Walter, Devin Lyons | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Walter Knowles (SF), Clarence Opitz (PF), Jonathan Chappell (C) Patrick Wilkinson, Patrick Weissman, Jerry Poch | |
| 14:30 | Florida Atlantic | Daniel Harris misses the 1st free throw | 32-40 |
| 14:30 | Florida Atlantic | Daniel Harris misses the 2nd free throw | 32-40 |
| 14:30 | Michigan State | Clarence Opitz gets the rebound | 32-40 |
| 14:03 | Michigan State | Walter Knowles is called for traveling | 32-40 |
| Subs | Florida Atlantic | William McMulen (SF) Daniel Harris | |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| 13:35 | Florida Atlantic | Clarence Opitz is called for the reach on Emanuel Scotto - foul #3 on Clarence Opitz, team foul #3 | 32-40 |
| Subs | Florida Atlantic | Elton Distefano (PG), Steven Castle (C) Shawn Wasson, Ray Christian | |
| Subs | Michigan State | John Kindel (PG), Patrick Wilkinson (SG) Leonard Thompson, Eric Ansley | |
| 13:19 | Florida Atlantic | Clarence Opitz swats the short shot by Emanuel Scotto | 32-40 |
| 13:17 | Michigan State | Jonathan Chappell grabs the board | 32-40 |
| 13:08 | Michigan State | Clarence Opitz drills a floater from the right side set up by Patrick Wilkinson | 32-42 |
| 12:55 | Florida Atlantic | James Behr misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away | 32-42 |
| 12:54 | Florida Atlantic | Emanuel Scotto tips it in | 34-42 |
| 12:34 | Michigan State | Clarence Opitz connects on the turnaround in the paint set up by John Kindel | 34-44 |
| 12:10 | Florida Atlantic | Emanuel Scotto misses the fadeaway from the left block but the foul's on Clarence Opitz - foul #4 on Clarence Opitz, team foul #4 | 34-44 |
| Subs | Florida Atlantic | Shawn Wasson (PG), Ray Christian (C) Elton Distefano, Steven Castle | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Leonard Thompson (PG), Eric Ansley (SG), Patrick Weissman (SF), Roy Hill (PF) John Kindel, Patrick Wilkinson, Walter Knowles, Clarence Opitz | |
| 12:10 | Florida Atlantic | Emanuel Scotto makes the 1st free throw | 35-44 |
| 12:10 | Florida Atlantic | Emanuel Scotto makes the 2nd free throw | 36-44 |
| 11:52 | Michigan State | A charge is called on Eric Ansley - foul #1 on Eric Ansley, team foul #5 | 36-44 |
| Subs | Florida Atlantic | Michael Walter (SG), Daniel Harris (PF) James Behr, Emanuel Scotto | |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| Lineup | Florida Atlantic | PG - Shawn Wasson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Michael Walter (fresh) 4 pts. SF - William McMulen (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Daniel Harris (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Ray Christian (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Leonard Thompson (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Eric Ansley (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Patrick Weissman (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. PF - Roy Hill (fresh) C - Jonathan Chappell (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:41 | Florida Atlantic | William McMulen buries a jumper from the right wing and he's fouled by Patrick Weissman - foul #2 on Patrick Weissman, team foul #6 | 38-44 |
| Subs | Florida Atlantic | | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Jerry Poch (C) Jonathan Chappell | |
| 11:41 | Florida Atlantic | William McMulen misses the free throw | 38-44 |
| 11:41 | Michigan State | Roy Hill pulls down the rebound | 38-44 |
| 11:26 | Michigan State | Roy Hill hits the front of the rim on the runner from the baseline | 38-44 |
| 11:24 | Michigan State | Patrick Weissman misses the tip | 38-44 |
| 11:22 | Florida Atlantic | The rebound goes to Ray Christian | 38-44 |
| 10:56 | Florida Atlantic | Daniel Harris drills a floater in the lane | 40-44 |
| 10:39 | Michigan State | Roy Hill misses short on a fadeaway from the right side | 40-44 |
| 10:38 | Florida Atlantic | Ray Christian grabs the defensive rebound | 40-44 |
| 10:15 | Florida Atlantic | Michael Walter misses badly on a floater from the right wing but the foul's on Eric Ansley - foul #2 on Eric Ansley, team foul #7 | 40-44 |
| Subs | Florida Atlantic | Emanuel Scotto (PF) William McMulen | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Walter Knowles (SF), Jonathan Chappell (C) Roy Hill, Jerry Poch | |
| 10:15 | Florida Atlantic | Michael Walter makes the 1st free throw | 41-44 |
| 10:15 | Florida Atlantic | Michael Walter misses the 2nd free throw | 41-44 |
| 10:15 | Michigan State | The rebound goes to Jonathan Chappell | 41-44 |
| 10:03 | Michigan State | Patrick Weissman clanks a fadeaway from the left side but he's fouled by Daniel Harris - foul #2 on Daniel Harris, team foul #3 | 41-44 |
| Subs | Florida Atlantic | Elton Distefano (PG), James Behr (SG) Shawn Wasson, Michael Walter | |
| Subs | Michigan State | John Kindel (PG) Leonard Thompson | |
| 10:03 | Michigan State | Patrick Weissman misses the 1st free throw | 41-44 |
| 10:03 | Michigan State | Patrick Weissman misses the 2nd free throw | 41-44 |
| 10:03 | Florida Atlantic | Emanuel Scotto grabs the board | 41-44 |
| 09:36 | Florida Atlantic | James Behr is hacked by Eric Ansley - foul #3 on Eric Ansley, team foul #8 | 41-44 |
| Subs | Florida Atlantic | Steven Castle (C) Ray Christian | |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| 09:36 | Florida Atlantic | James Behr misses the 1st free throw | 41-44 |
| 09:36 | Michigan State | Jonathan Chappell snags the defensive board | 41-44 |
| 09:29 | Michigan State | Walter Knowles banks in the layup set up by John Kindel and the foul's on Daniel Harris - foul #3 on Daniel Harris, team foul #4 | 41-46 |
| 09:29 | Michigan State | Walter Knowles makes the free throw | 41-47 |
| 09:04 | Florida Atlantic | Emanuel Scotto connects on the fadeaway from the free throw line and he's hacked by Walter Knowles - foul #1 on Walter Knowles, team foul #9 | 43-47 |
| Subs | Florida Atlantic | Devin Lyons (SF) Daniel Harris | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Leonard Thompson (PG), Patrick Wilkinson (SG) John Kindel, Eric Ansley | |
| 09:04 | Florida Atlantic | Emanuel Scotto makes the free throw | 44-47 |
| 08:48 | Michigan State | Emanuel Scotto steals it from Jonathan Chappell | 44-47 |
| 08:30 | Florida Atlantic | Elton Distefano knocks in the 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from Steven Castle | 47-47 |
| 08:09 | Michigan State | James Behr is called for the reach on Jonathan Chappell - foul #1 on James Behr, team foul #5 | 47-47 |
| Subs | Florida Atlantic | Shawn Wasson (PG), William McMulen (SF), Ray Christian (C) Elton Distefano, Devin Lyons, Steven Castle | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Eric Ansley (SG), Roy Hill (PF) Walter Knowles, Patrick Weissman | |
| 07:57 | Michigan State | The jump hook by Jonathan Chappell is blocked by Ray Christian | 47-47 |
| 07:56 | Michigan State | Eric Ansley tips it in | 47-49 |
| 07:38 | Florida Atlantic | Emanuel Scotto's pass is intercepted by Leonard Thompson | 47-49 |
| Lineup | Florida Atlantic | PG - Shawn Wasson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - James Behr (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - William McMulen (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Emanuel Scotto (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. C - Ray Christian (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Leonard Thompson (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. SG - Eric Ansley (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Patrick Wilkinson (fresh) PF - Roy Hill (fresh) C - Jonathan Chappell (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 07:33 | Michigan State | Eric Ansley drills a turnaround in the lane set up by Leonard Thompson | 47-51 |
| 07:04 | Florida Atlantic | Emanuel Scotto makes the floater from the left side set up by Shawn Wasson | 49-51 |
| 06:50 | Michigan State | Eric Ansley clanks a floater from the baseline | 49-51 |
| 06:49 | Michigan State | Eric Ansley hits the follow up shot | 49-53 |
| 06:28 | Florida Atlantic | Emanuel Scotto hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right wing | 49-53 |
| 06:26 | Florida Atlantic | Ray Christian grabs the offensive rebound | 49-53 |
| 06:03 | Florida Atlantic | Ray Christian hits a driving attempt from the left block on a great pass from Shawn Wasson | 51-53 |
| 05:58 | Michigan State | Michigan State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 51-53 |
| Subs | Florida Atlantic | Michael Walter (SG), Daniel Harris (PF) James Behr, Emanuel Scotto | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Walter Knowles (SF), Clarence Opitz (PF), Jerry Poch (C) Patrick Wilkinson, Roy Hill, Jonathan Chappell | |
| 05:38 | Michigan State | Walter Knowles misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 51-53 |
| 05:36 | Florida Atlantic | Daniel Harris grabs the board | 51-53 |
| 05:15 | Florida Atlantic | Shawn Wasson misses badly on a shot from the left wing but he's hacked by Jerry Poch - foul #2 on Jerry Poch, team foul #10 | 51-53 |
| Subs | Florida Atlantic | | |
| Subs | Michigan State | John Kindel (PG) Leonard Thompson | |
| 05:15 | Florida Atlantic | Shawn Wasson misses the 1st free throw | 51-53 |
| 05:15 | Florida Atlantic | Shawn Wasson makes the 2nd free throw | 52-53 |
| 04:51 | Michigan State | Clarence Opitz dunks the ball | 52-55 |
| 04:23 | Florida Atlantic | Daniel Harris hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right side | 52-55 |
| 04:22 | Michigan State | Jerry Poch gets the rebound | 52-55 |
| 04:17 | Michigan State | John Kindel knocks in the turnaround from the baseline set up by Jerry Poch | 52-57 |
| 03:53 | Florida Atlantic | Jerry Poch denies the turnaround by Shawn Wasson | 52-57 |
| 03:51 | Michigan State | Jerry Poch pulls down the rebound | 52-57 |
| 03:42 | Michigan State | Walter Knowles hits a jump hook from the left block and the foul's on Ray Christian - foul #4 on Ray Christian, team foul #6 | 52-59 |
| Subs | Florida Atlantic | Elton Distefano (PG), James Behr (SG), Emanuel Scotto (PF) Shawn Wasson, Michael Walter, William McMulen | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Leonard Thompson (PG), Jonathan Chappell (C) John Kindel, Jerry Poch | |
| 03:42 | Michigan State | Walter Knowles makes the free throw | 52-60 |
| Game Plan | Florida Atlantic | Florida Atlantic is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-4) | |
| 03:27 | Florida Atlantic | Emanuel Scotto clanks a jumper from the right side | 52-60 |
| 03:25 | Michigan State | Clarence Opitz snags the defensive board | 52-60 |
| Lineup | Florida Atlantic | PG - Elton Distefano (fresh) 6 pts. SG - James Behr (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Daniel Harris (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Emanuel Scotto (fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. C - Ray Christian (fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Leonard Thompson (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. SG - Eric Ansley (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Walter Knowles (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - Clarence Opitz (fairly fresh) 21 pts. 5 reb. 4 blk. 4 pf. C - Jonathan Chappell (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Florida Atlantic | Florida Atlantic is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-4) | |
| 03:17 | Michigan State | Walter Knowles misses long on a turnaround from close range | 52-60 |
| 03:15 | Michigan State | Clarence Opitz tips it in | 52-62 |
| 03:07 | Florida Atlantic | The pull-up jumper by Emanuel Scotto is blocked by Walter Knowles | 52-62 |
| 03:06 | Michigan State | Eric Ansley grabs the board | 52-62 |
| 03:02 | Michigan State | Walter Knowles connects on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 52-65 |
| 02:42 | Florida Atlantic | Emanuel Scotto lays it in on a nice dish by James Behr | 54-65 |
| 02:35 | Michigan State | Elton Distefano steals the ball from Eric Ansley | 54-65 |
| 02:35 | Florida Atlantic | Florida Atlantic calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 54-65 |
| Subs | Florida Atlantic | Shawn Wasson (PG), William McMulen (SF) Elton Distefano, Daniel Harris | |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| 02:17 | Florida Atlantic | William McMulen hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 54-65 |
| 02:15 | Michigan State | Walter Knowles grabs the board | 54-65 |
| 01:59 | Michigan State | Eric Ansley buries a 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Leonard Thompson | 54-68 |
| Game Plan | Florida Atlantic | Florida Atlantic is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 01:50 | Florida Atlantic | Ray Christian banks in the layup | 56-68 |
| 01:33 | Michigan State | Clarence Opitz clanks a jumpshot from the left wing | 56-68 |
| 01:31 | Florida Atlantic | The rebound goes to Ray Christian | 56-68 |
| 01:15 | Florida Atlantic | Ray Christian makes the driving attempt from close range | 58-68 |
| 01:00 | Michigan State | Eric Ansley scores on a turnaround near the basket | 58-70 |
| Game Plan | Florida Atlantic | Florida Atlantic is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:56 | Florida Atlantic | The jumper by Ray Christian is denied by Clarence Opitz | 58-70 |
| 00:55 | Florida Atlantic | Ray Christian tips it home | 60-70 |
| Game Plan | Florida Atlantic | Florida Atlantic is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:54 | Michigan State | Shawn Wasson is called for the reach on Eric Ansley in the backcourt - foul #2 on Shawn Wasson, team foul #7 | 60-70 |
| Subs | Florida Atlantic | | |
| Subs | Michigan State | John Kindel (PG), Patrick Wilkinson (SF), Patrick Weissman (PF), Jerry Poch (C) Leonard Thompson, Walter Knowles, Clarence Opitz, Jonathan Chappell | |
| 00:54 | Michigan State | Eric Ansley makes the 1st free throw | 60-71 |
| 00:54 | Michigan State | Eric Ansley makes the 2nd free throw | 60-72 |
| 00:49 | Florida Atlantic | Emanuel Scotto misses short on a jumpshot from the right side | 60-72 |
| 00:48 | Michigan State | John Kindel grabs the board | 60-72 |
| Game Plan | Florida Atlantic | Florida Atlantic is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:22 | Michigan State | John Kindel's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 60-72 |
| Subs | Florida Atlantic | | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Michael Glass (SG) Eric Ansley | |
| 00:15 | Florida Atlantic | Patrick Weissman is called for the reach on Emanuel Scotto - foul #3 on Patrick Weissman, team foul #11 | 60-72 |
| 00:15 | Florida Atlantic | Emanuel Scotto misses the 1st free throw | 60-72 |
| 00:15 | Florida Atlantic | Emanuel Scotto makes the 2nd free throw | 61-72 |
| 00:00 | Michigan State | John Kindel runs out the clock | 61-72 |