| Lineup | Louisiana Tech | PG - Ronald Sisk (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. SG - Jonathan Theroux (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - William Coleman (fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl. PF - William Ostroski (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. C - Darin Aiello (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | South Alabama | PG - Ralph Stewart (fresh) 9 pts. SG - Aaron Feathers (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Mike Massengill (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - William Jefferson (fresh) C - Michael Hawkins (fresh) 5 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Louisiana Tech | William Coleman inbounds the ball | 36-26 |
| Game Plan | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | South Alabama | South Alabama is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 19:54 | Louisiana Tech | Darin Aiello is hacked by Mike Massengill in the backcourt - foul #3 on Mike Massengill, team foul #1 | 36-26 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Duane Steiner (SF) Mike Massengill | |
| 19:39 | Louisiana Tech | William Coleman's layup is rejected by Michael Hawkins | 36-26 |
| 19:38 | South Alabama | Aaron Feathers gets the rebound | 36-26 |
| 19:34 | South Alabama | The short jumper by Duane Steiner is denied by William Coleman | 36-26 |
| 19:32 | Louisiana Tech | The rebound goes to William Ostroski | 36-26 |
| 19:08 | Louisiana Tech | Darin Aiello misses short on a jumpshot from the right wing | 36-26 |
| 19:07 | South Alabama | William Jefferson grabs the defensive rebound | 36-26 |
| 18:46 | South Alabama | William Jefferson scores on a fadeaway from the right block on a great pass from Aaron Feathers | 36-28 |
| 18:32 | Louisiana Tech | Jonathan Theroux scores on a 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Ronald Sisk | 39-28 |
| 18:26 | South Alabama | William Jefferson clanks a shot in the paint but the foul's on William Ostroski - foul #2 on William Ostroski, team foul #1 | 39-28 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | Richard Gradowski (SF), Billy Wiley (C) William Coleman, Darin Aiello | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Jason Vanmeter (PG), Will Brodersen (SF), Kenneth Gage (C) Ralph Stewart, Duane Steiner, Michael Hawkins | |
| 18:26 | South Alabama | William Jefferson misses the 1st free throw | 39-28 |
| 18:26 | South Alabama | William Jefferson misses the 2nd free throw | 39-28 |
| 18:26 | Louisiana Tech | William Ostroski grabs the board | 39-28 |
| 18:08 | Louisiana Tech | William Ostroski is hacked by William Jefferson - foul #2 on William Jefferson, team foul #2 | 39-28 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | James Carter (PG), Timothy Fields (C) Ronald Sisk, William Ostroski | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Alonso Cummings (PG), Brian Butler (SG) Aaron Feathers, William Jefferson | |
| 17:57 | Louisiana Tech | Jonathan Theroux hits a jumpshot from just outside the lane set up by Billy Wiley | 41-28 |
| 17:33 | South Alabama | Jason Vanmeter scores on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 41-31 |
| 17:22 | Louisiana Tech | Billy Wiley misses long on a 3 from the right corner | 41-31 |
| 17:20 | South Alabama | Jason Vanmeter pulls down the rebound | 41-31 |
| 17:15 | South Alabama | Alonso Cummings buries a turnaround from the baseline on a great pass from Will Brodersen | 41-33 |
| 16:58 | Louisiana Tech | Billy Wiley buries a 3pt shot from the right corner set up by James Carter | 44-33 |
| 16:38 | South Alabama | Kenneth Gage clanks a jumper from close range but he's fouled by Billy Wiley - foul #2 on Billy Wiley, team foul #2 | 44-33 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | Ronald Sisk (PG), William Coleman (SF), William Ostroski (PF), Darin Aiello (C) Jonathan Theroux, Richard Gradowski, Billy Wiley, Timothy Fields | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Ralph Stewart (PG), Aaron Feathers (SG), Duane Steiner (SF), Michael Hawkins (C) Alonso Cummings, Brian Butler, Jason Vanmeter, Will Brodersen | |
| 16:38 | South Alabama | Kenneth Gage makes the 1st free throw | 44-34 |
| 16:38 | South Alabama | Kenneth Gage misses the 2nd free throw | 44-34 |
| 16:38 | Louisiana Tech | Darin Aiello pulls down the rebound | 44-34 |
| 16:36 | Louisiana Tech | Kenneth Gage is called for the reach on James Carter in the backcourt - foul #1 on Kenneth Gage, team foul #3 | 44-34 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | | |
| Subs | South Alabama | William Jefferson (PF) Kenneth Gage | |
| 16:13 | Louisiana Tech | James Carter is alone and drills a pull-up jumper from the right side | 46-34 |
| 15:56 | South Alabama | Ralph Stewart comes up short on the floater from just outside the lane | 46-34 |
| 15:54 | Louisiana Tech | Darin Aiello snags the defensive board | 46-34 |
| Lineup | Louisiana Tech | PG - Ronald Sisk (fresh) 7 pts. 5 ast. SG - James Carter (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - William Coleman (fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl. PF - William Ostroski (fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl. C - Darin Aiello (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | South Alabama | PG - Ralph Stewart (fresh) 9 pts. SG - Aaron Feathers (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Duane Steiner (fresh) 6 pts. PF - William Jefferson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Michael Hawkins (fresh) 5 reb. | |
| 15:36 | Louisiana Tech | Ronald Sisk misses long on a floater from the left wing | 46-34 |
| 15:35 | Louisiana Tech | William Coleman snags the offensive board | 46-34 |
| 15:16 | Louisiana Tech | Ronald Sisk misses the jumpshot from the right side | 46-34 |
| 15:15 | South Alabama | Michael Hawkins grabs the defensive rebound | 46-34 |
| 14:56 | South Alabama | Duane Steiner is fouled on the floor by James Carter - foul #1 on James Carter, team foul #3 | 46-34 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | Mark Williams (PG), Jonathan Theroux (SG), Richard Gradowski (SF), Billy Wiley (PF), Timothy Fields (C) Ronald Sisk, James Carter, William Coleman, William Ostroski, Darin Aiello | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Jason Vanmeter (PG), Brian Butler (SG), Mike Massengill (SF), Will Brodersen (PF), Kenneth Gage (C) Ralph Stewart, Aaron Feathers, Duane Steiner, William Jefferson, Michael Hawkins | |
| 14:40 | South Alabama | Brian Butler can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away | 46-34 |
| 14:39 | Louisiana Tech | Billy Wiley gets the rebound | 46-34 |
| 14:37 | Louisiana Tech | Jonathan Theroux is fouled in the backcourt by Brian Butler - foul #2 on Brian Butler, team foul #4 | 46-34 |
| 14:26 | Louisiana Tech | Richard Gradowski buries a shot in the lane set up by Jonathan Theroux and he's fouled by Mike Massengill - foul #4 on Mike Massengill, team foul #5 | 48-34 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Alonso Cummings (PG) Mike Massengill | |
| 14:26 | Louisiana Tech | Richard Gradowski makes the free throw | 49-34 |
| 14:09 | South Alabama | Jason Vanmeter knocks in the 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Brian Butler | 49-37 |
| 13:46 | Louisiana Tech | Richard Gradowski is fouled on the floor by Kenneth Gage - foul #2 on Kenneth Gage, team foul #6 | 49-37 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | Ronald Sisk (PG), William Ostroski (PF), Darin Aiello (C) Jonathan Theroux, Billy Wiley, Timothy Fields | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Aaron Feathers (SG), Mike Shelby (PF), Michael Hawkins (C) Brian Butler, Will Brodersen, Kenneth Gage | |
| 13:37 | Louisiana Tech | Ronald Sisk misses the 3 from the left corner | 49-37 |
| 13:35 | South Alabama | Mike Shelby snags the defensive board | 49-37 |
| 13:31 | South Alabama | Aaron Feathers scores on a 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Alonso Cummings | 49-40 |
| 13:15 | Louisiana Tech | William Ostroski can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 49-40 |
| 13:13 | Louisiana Tech | The offensive rebound goes to William Ostroski | 49-40 |
| 12:57 | Louisiana Tech | William Ostroski misses badly on a runner from the left block | 49-40 |
| 12:56 | South Alabama | Mike Shelby snags the defensive board | 49-40 |
| 12:50 | South Alabama | Mike Shelby misses badly on a jumper from the left wing | 49-40 |
| 12:49 | Louisiana Tech | William Ostroski gets the rebound | 49-40 |
| 12:33 | Louisiana Tech | Mark Williams can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 49-40 |
| 12:31 | Louisiana Tech | The offensive rebound goes to William Ostroski | 49-40 |
| 12:21 | Louisiana Tech | Alonso Cummings is called for the reach on Ronald Sisk - foul #2 on Alonso Cummings, team foul #7 | 49-40 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | Jonathan Theroux (SG), William Coleman (SF), Billy Wiley (PF), Timothy Fields (C) Mark Williams, Richard Gradowski, William Ostroski, Darin Aiello | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Ralph Stewart (PG), Duane Steiner (SG), Will Brodersen (SF), William Jefferson (PF), Kenneth Gage (C) Alonso Cummings, Aaron Feathers, Jason Vanmeter, Mike Shelby, Michael Hawkins | |
| 12:21 | Louisiana Tech | Ronald Sisk makes the 1st free throw | 50-40 |
| 12:21 | Louisiana Tech | Ronald Sisk makes the 2nd free throw | 51-40 |
| 12:14 | South Alabama | Ralph Stewart hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 51-40 |
| 12:13 | Louisiana Tech | Billy Wiley snags the defensive board | 51-40 |
| 11:53 | Louisiana Tech | William Coleman clanks a jumper from the right wing | 51-40 |
| 11:52 | South Alabama | Kenneth Gage pulls down the rebound | 51-40 |
| Lineup | Louisiana Tech | PG - Ronald Sisk (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 ast. SG - Jonathan Theroux (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - William Coleman (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Billy Wiley (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Timothy Fields (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | South Alabama | PG - Ralph Stewart (fresh) 9 pts. SG - Duane Steiner (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Will Brodersen (fresh) 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - William Jefferson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Kenneth Gage (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 11:47 | South Alabama | Jonathan Theroux is called for the reach on Duane Steiner - foul #1 on Jonathan Theroux, team foul #4 | 51-40 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | James Carter (PG) Ronald Sisk | |
| Subs | South Alabama | | |
| 11:28 | South Alabama | Ralph Stewart misses badly on a 3 from the left wing | 51-40 |
| 11:27 | Louisiana Tech | The rebound goes to Billy Wiley | 51-40 |
| 11:11 | Louisiana Tech | Jonathan Theroux loses the dribble to Ralph Stewart | 51-40 |
| 10:56 | South Alabama | Kenneth Gage connects on the fadeaway near the basket on a nice dish by Ralph Stewart and he's fouled by Billy Wiley - foul #3 on Billy Wiley, team foul #5 | 51-42 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | William Ostroski (PF), Darin Aiello (C) Billy Wiley, Timothy Fields | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Aaron Feathers (SG), Mike Shelby (PF) Will Brodersen, William Jefferson | |
| 10:56 | South Alabama | Kenneth Gage makes the free throw | 51-43 |
| 10:42 | Louisiana Tech | Ralph Stewart steps in front of the Darin Aiello pass | 51-43 |
| 10:39 | South Alabama | Duane Steiner dunks the ball on a great pass from Ralph Stewart | 51-45 |
| 10:22 | Louisiana Tech | Jonathan Theroux misses short on an open fadeaway from the right wing | 51-45 |
| 10:21 | South Alabama | Kenneth Gage snags the defensive board | 51-45 |
| 10:14 | South Alabama | Kenneth Gage is called for traveling | 51-45 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | Ronald Sisk (PG), Aaron Thompson (SF) Jonathan Theroux, William Coleman | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Alonso Cummings (PG), Jason Vanmeter (SF), Michael Hawkins (C) Ralph Stewart, Duane Steiner, Kenneth Gage | |
| 09:58 | Louisiana Tech | James Carter can't connect on a fadeaway from the left wing but the foul's on Aaron Feathers - foul #3 on Aaron Feathers, team foul #8 | 51-45 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | Timothy Fields (C) Darin Aiello | |
| Subs | South Alabama | | |
| 09:58 | Louisiana Tech | James Carter makes the 1st free throw | 52-45 |
| 09:58 | Louisiana Tech | James Carter makes the 2nd free throw | 53-45 |
| 09:40 | South Alabama | Jason Vanmeter misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 53-45 |
| 09:39 | Louisiana Tech | James Carter pulls down the rebound | 53-45 |
| 09:37 | Louisiana Tech | Ronald Sisk's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 53-45 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | Mark Williams (SG), Richard Gradowski (SF) James Carter, Aaron Thompson | |
| Subs | South Alabama | William Jefferson (PF) Mike Shelby | |
| 09:32 | South Alabama | William Jefferson is whistled for a carry | 53-45 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Will Brodersen (SF) Alonso Cummings | |
| 09:19 | Louisiana Tech | Richard Gradowski misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 53-45 |
| 09:17 | Louisiana Tech | William Ostroski gets the offensive rebound | 53-45 |
| 09:09 | Louisiana Tech | Ronald Sisk is hacked by Michael Hawkins - foul #2 on Michael Hawkins, team foul #9 | 53-45 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | Jonathan Theroux (SG), Billy Wiley (PF) William Ostroski, Timothy Fields | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Brian Butler (SG) Aaron Feathers | |
| 09:09 | Louisiana Tech | Ronald Sisk misses the 1st free throw | 53-45 |
| 09:09 | South Alabama | William Jefferson pulls down the rebound | 53-45 |
| 08:48 | South Alabama | A charge is called on Will Brodersen - foul #1 on Will Brodersen, team foul #10 | 53-45 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | James Carter (PG), Darin Aiello (C) Ronald Sisk, Mark Williams | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Ralph Stewart (PG), Duane Steiner (SF), Mike Shelby (PF) Jason Vanmeter, Will Brodersen, William Jefferson | |
| 08:31 | Louisiana Tech | Billy Wiley misses the 3pt shot from the left corner | 53-45 |
| 08:29 | South Alabama | Duane Steiner snags the defensive board | 53-45 |
| 08:24 | South Alabama | Brian Butler misses short on a jumper from the right wing | 53-45 |
| 08:23 | Louisiana Tech | The rebound goes to Billy Wiley | 53-45 |
| 08:09 | Louisiana Tech | Richard Gradowski's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 53-45 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | William Coleman (SF), Timothy Fields (PF) Richard Gradowski, Billy Wiley | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Alonso Cummings (PG), Aaron Feathers (SG), Kenneth Gage (C) Ralph Stewart, Brian Butler, Michael Hawkins | |
| 07:55 | South Alabama | Kenneth Gage buries a 3pt shot from straight away | 53-48 |
| 07:42 | Louisiana Tech | William Coleman misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 53-48 |
| 07:41 | Louisiana Tech | Darin Aiello pulls down the offensive rebound | 53-48 |
| Lineup | Louisiana Tech | PG - James Carter (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Jonathan Theroux (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - William Coleman (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Timothy Fields (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Darin Aiello (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | South Alabama | PG - Alonso Cummings (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Aaron Feathers (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Duane Steiner (fairly fresh) 8 pts. PF - Mike Shelby (fresh) 4 reb. C - Kenneth Gage (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 07:33 | Louisiana Tech | William Coleman is open but misses the lay-in | 53-48 |
| 07:32 | South Alabama | Mike Shelby pulls down the rebound | 53-48 |
| 07:25 | South Alabama | Mike Shelby buries a 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from Alonso Cummings | 53-51 |
| 07:10 | Louisiana Tech | Kenneth Gage picks off the pass by Timothy Fields | 53-51 |
| 06:49 | South Alabama | Mike Shelby misses the fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 53-51 |
| 06:48 | Louisiana Tech | William Coleman snags the defensive board | 53-51 |
| 06:45 | Louisiana Tech | Darin Aiello is fouled in the backcourt by Alonso Cummings - foul #3 on Alonso Cummings, team foul #11 | 53-51 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | Ronald Sisk (PG), Mark Williams (SG), Richard Gradowski (SF), William Ostroski (PF) James Carter, Jonathan Theroux, William Coleman, Timothy Fields | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Jason Vanmeter (PG), Brian Butler (SG), Mike Massengill (SF), William Jefferson (PF), Michael Hawkins (C) Alonso Cummings, Aaron Feathers, Duane Steiner, Mike Shelby, Kenneth Gage | |
| 06:45 | Louisiana Tech | Darin Aiello makes the 1st free throw | 54-51 |
| 06:45 | Louisiana Tech | Darin Aiello makes the 2nd free throw | 55-51 |
| 06:29 | South Alabama | Mike Massengill scores on a jumper in the lane set up by Jason Vanmeter | 55-53 |
| 06:14 | Louisiana Tech | Ronald Sisk's fadeaway is rejected by William Jefferson | 55-53 |
| 06:12 | Louisiana Tech | Darin Aiello tips it home | 57-53 |
| 05:55 | South Alabama | Brian Butler makes the 3 pointer from the right corner | 57-56 |
| 05:44 | Louisiana Tech | Mark Williams misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Brian Butler - foul #3 on Brian Butler, team foul #12 | 57-56 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | Aaron Thompson (SF), Billy Wiley (C) Richard Gradowski, Darin Aiello | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Ralph Stewart (PG), Aaron Feathers (SG) Brian Butler, Michael Hawkins | |
| 05:44 | Louisiana Tech | Mark Williams makes the 1st free throw | 58-56 |
| 05:44 | Louisiana Tech | Mark Williams makes the 2nd free throw | 59-56 |
| 05:40 | South Alabama | Ralph Stewart is called for the offensive foul in the backcourt - foul #2 on Ralph Stewart, team foul #13 | 59-56 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | James Carter (SG) Aaron Thompson | |
| Subs | South Alabama | | |
| 05:32 | Louisiana Tech | Billy Wiley's pass is intercepted by William Jefferson | 59-56 |
| 05:18 | South Alabama | Jason Vanmeter comes up short on the 3 from the right corner | 59-56 |
| 05:16 | South Alabama | William Jefferson tips it back up and in | 59-58 |
| 05:14 | Louisiana Tech | Ralph Stewart takes the ball from Ronald Sisk in the backcourt | 59-58 |
| 04:53 | South Alabama | William Jefferson drills a jump hook near the basket | 59-60 |
| 04:51 | Louisiana Tech | Ralph Stewart is called for the reach on Ronald Sisk in the backcourt - foul #3 on Ralph Stewart, team foul #14 | 59-60 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | Jonathan Theroux (SG), William Coleman (SF), Timothy Fields (C) James Carter, Mark Williams, William Ostroski | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Will Brodersen (PF), Kenneth Gage (C) William Jefferson, Jason Vanmeter | |
| 04:51 | Louisiana Tech | Ronald Sisk misses the 1st free throw | 59-60 |
| 04:51 | Louisiana Tech | Ronald Sisk misses the 2nd free throw | 59-60 |
| 04:51 | South Alabama | Kenneth Gage snags the defensive board | 59-60 |
| 04:38 | South Alabama | Will Brodersen misses badly on a fadeaway from the left side | 59-60 |
| 04:37 | Louisiana Tech | William Coleman snags the defensive board | 59-60 |
| 04:34 | Louisiana Tech | Mike Massengill picks off the pass by Jonathan Theroux in the backcourt | 59-60 |
| 04:23 | South Alabama | Will Brodersen hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right wing but he's fouled by Billy Wiley - foul #4 on Billy Wiley, team foul #6 | 59-60 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | James Semon (PG), Richard Gradowski (C) Ronald Sisk, Timothy Fields | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Alonso Cummings (PG), Brian Butler (SG) Ralph Stewart, Aaron Feathers | |
| 04:23 | South Alabama | Will Brodersen makes the 1st free throw | 59-61 |
| 04:23 | South Alabama | Will Brodersen makes the 2nd free throw | 59-62 |
| 04:01 | Louisiana Tech | Jonathan Theroux comes up short on the floater in the paint but the foul's on Brian Butler - foul #4 on Brian Butler, team foul #15 | 59-62 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | James Carter (PG), William Ostroski (PF) James Semon, Billy Wiley | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Michael Hawkins (C) Kenneth Gage | |
| 04:01 | Louisiana Tech | Jonathan Theroux misses the 1st free throw | 59-62 |
| 04:01 | Louisiana Tech | Jonathan Theroux misses the 2nd free throw | 59-62 |
| 04:01 | South Alabama | The rebound goes to Michael Hawkins | 59-62 |
| 03:36 | South Alabama | Will Brodersen's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 59-62 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | Timothy Fields (C) William Coleman | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Duane Steiner (SG), Jason Vanmeter (SF) Brian Butler, Mike Massengill | |
| Lineup | Louisiana Tech | PG - James Carter (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Jonathan Theroux (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Richard Gradowski (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - William Ostroski (fresh) 7 pts. 11 reb. 2 stl. C - Timothy Fields (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | South Alabama | PG - Alonso Cummings (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Duane Steiner (fresh) 8 pts. SF - Jason Vanmeter (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. PF - Will Brodersen (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. C - Michael Hawkins (fairly fresh) 7 reb. | |
| 03:33 | Louisiana Tech | Jonathan Theroux is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 59-62 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Mike Shelby (PF) Will Brodersen | |
| 03:19 | South Alabama | Jason Vanmeter connects on the jumpshot from the left wing | 59-64 |
| 03:02 | Louisiana Tech | Jonathan Theroux misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 59-64 |
| 03:01 | Louisiana Tech | Richard Gradowski snags the offensive board | 59-64 |
| 02:48 | Louisiana Tech | Richard Gradowski's pass is intercepted by Alonso Cummings | 59-64 |
| 02:48 | South Alabama | South Alabama calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 59-64 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | Ronald Sisk (PG), William Coleman (SF), Darin Aiello (C) James Carter, Richard Gradowski, Timothy Fields | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Ralph Stewart (PG), Aaron Feathers (SG), Mike Massengill (SF), William Jefferson (PF), Kenneth Gage (C) Alonso Cummings, Duane Steiner, Jason Vanmeter, Mike Shelby, Michael Hawkins | |
| 02:40 | South Alabama | William Jefferson misses badly on a jumper from the free throw line | 59-64 |
| 02:38 | Louisiana Tech | The rebound goes to Darin Aiello | 59-64 |
| 02:23 | Louisiana Tech | Jonathan Theroux is fouled on the floor by Mike Massengill - foul #5 on Mike Massengill, team foul #16 | 59-64 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Duane Steiner (SF) Mike Massengill | |
| 02:23 | Louisiana Tech | Jonathan Theroux misses the 1st free throw | 59-64 |
| 02:23 | Louisiana Tech | Jonathan Theroux makes the 2nd free throw | 60-64 |
| 02:09 | South Alabama | Aaron Feathers misses the 3 from the right corner | 60-64 |
| 02:08 | South Alabama | The offensive rebound goes to William Jefferson | 60-64 |
| 01:50 | South Alabama | Aaron Feathers's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 60-64 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Michael Hawkins (C) Kenneth Gage | |
| 01:28 | Louisiana Tech | Darin Aiello knocks in the jumper from the left block on a nice dish by Ronald Sisk and he's fouled by Michael Hawkins - foul #3 on Michael Hawkins, team foul #17 | 62-64 |
| 01:28 | Louisiana Tech | Darin Aiello makes the free throw | 63-64 |
| 01:15 | South Alabama | Ralph Stewart drills a 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Aaron Feathers | 63-67 |
| 01:13 | Louisiana Tech | William Coleman is hacked by Duane Steiner in the backcourt - foul #1 on Duane Steiner, team foul #18 | 63-67 |
| 01:13 | Louisiana Tech | William Coleman makes the 1st free throw | 64-67 |
| 01:13 | Louisiana Tech | William Coleman makes the 2nd free throw | 65-67 |
| 00:50 | South Alabama | Ralph Stewart can't connect on a floater from the free throw line | 65-67 |
| 00:49 | South Alabama | Aaron Feathers tips it but misses | 65-67 |
| 00:48 | Louisiana Tech | The rebound goes to Jonathan Theroux | 65-67 |
| 00:29 | Louisiana Tech | Darin Aiello misses badly on the uncontested floater from close range | 65-67 |
| 00:28 | Louisiana Tech | William Coleman tips it back up and in | 67-67 |
| Game Plan | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | South Alabama | South Alabama is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:22 | South Alabama | Ralph Stewart misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 67-67 |
| 00:20 | Louisiana Tech | The rebound goes to Darin Aiello | 67-67 |
| Game Plan | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | South Alabama | South Alabama is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:03 | Louisiana Tech | William Coleman misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 67-67 |
| 00:02 | South Alabama | William Jefferson grabs the defensive rebound | 67-67 |
| 00:02 | South Alabama | South Alabama calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 67-67 |
| Game Plan | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | South Alabama | South Alabama is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:00 | South Alabama | Aaron Feathers hits the front of the rim on the halfcourt shot | 67-67 |
| Lineup | Louisiana Tech | PG - Ronald Sisk (fresh) 9 pts. 6 ast. SG - Jonathan Theroux (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SF - William Coleman (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. PF - William Ostroski (fresh) 7 pts. 11 reb. 2 stl. C - Darin Aiello (fresh) 12 pts. 10 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | South Alabama | PG - Ralph Stewart (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. 4 stl. 3 pf. SG - Aaron Feathers (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SF - Duane Steiner (fresh) 8 pts. PF - William Jefferson (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. C - Michael Hawkins (fairly fresh) 7 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 05:00 | Louisiana Tech | Darin Aiello wins the tip | 67-67 |
| Game Plan | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | South Alabama | South Alabama is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 04:39 | Louisiana Tech | Ronald Sisk drills a 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Jonathan Theroux | 70-67 |
| 04:22 | South Alabama | Duane Steiner connects on the floater from the right side | 70-69 |
| 04:19 | Louisiana Tech | William Coleman is called for traveling in the backcourt | 70-69 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | Richard Gradowski (SF), Billy Wiley (C) William Coleman, Darin Aiello | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Jason Vanmeter (SF), Will Brodersen (PF), Kenneth Gage (C) Ralph Stewart, William Jefferson, Michael Hawkins | |
| 04:01 | South Alabama | Will Brodersen comes up short on the 3 from the right wing | 70-69 |
| 04:00 | Louisiana Tech | Billy Wiley grabs the board | 70-69 |
| 03:55 | Louisiana Tech | Ronald Sisk misses the 3 from the left wing | 70-69 |
| 03:53 | South Alabama | Jason Vanmeter snags the defensive board | 70-69 |
| 03:45 | South Alabama | Jason Vanmeter misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 70-69 |
| 03:44 | Louisiana Tech | Richard Gradowski grabs the board | 70-69 |
| 03:37 | Louisiana Tech | Jonathan Theroux makes the shot from the left side on a great pass from Ronald Sisk | 72-69 |
| 03:08 | South Alabama | Will Brodersen blows the layup | 72-69 |
| 03:07 | Louisiana Tech | Billy Wiley grabs the board | 72-69 |
| 02:44 | Louisiana Tech | William Ostroski comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 72-69 |
| 02:42 | Louisiana Tech | Billy Wiley grabs the offensive board | 72-69 |
| 02:42 | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech calls a full timeout (2 :30 4 full remaining) | 72-69 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | William Coleman (SF), Darin Aiello (C) Richard Gradowski, William Ostroski | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Ralph Stewart (PG), William Jefferson (PF) Duane Steiner, Will Brodersen | |
| 02:27 | Louisiana Tech | Billy Wiley is fouled on the floor by William Jefferson - foul #3 on William Jefferson, team foul #19 | 72-69 |
| 02:27 | Louisiana Tech | Billy Wiley misses the 1st free throw | 72-69 |
| 02:27 | Louisiana Tech | Billy Wiley makes the 2nd free throw | 73-69 |
| 02:25 | South Alabama | South Alabama calls a full timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 73-69 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | William Ostroski (PF) Billy Wiley | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Michael Hawkins (C) Kenneth Gage | |
| 02:11 | South Alabama | Jason Vanmeter blows the layup | 73-69 |
| 02:10 | Louisiana Tech | Darin Aiello gets the rebound | 73-69 |
| 02:05 | Louisiana Tech | Jonathan Theroux is whistled for traveling in the backcourt | 73-69 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Duane Steiner (SF) Jason Vanmeter | |
| 01:53 | South Alabama | Darin Aiello denies the turnaround by William Jefferson | 73-69 |
| 01:51 | South Alabama | Michael Hawkins snags the offensive board | 73-69 |
| 01:40 | South Alabama | Duane Steiner makes the floater in the paint on a nice dish by Ralph Stewart and the foul's on William Coleman - foul #2 on William Coleman, team foul #7 | 73-71 |
| 01:40 | South Alabama | Duane Steiner makes the free throw | 73-72 |
| 01:30 | Louisiana Tech | Ronald Sisk knocks in the jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Jonathan Theroux | 75-72 |
| 01:08 | South Alabama | Aaron Feathers misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 75-72 |
| 01:07 | Louisiana Tech | William Ostroski grabs the defensive rebound | 75-72 |
| 00:38 | Louisiana Tech | Aaron Feathers picks off the pass by William Coleman | 75-72 |
| 00:35 | South Alabama | Ralph Stewart lays it up and in on a great pass from Aaron Feathers | 75-74 |
| Lineup | Louisiana Tech | PG - Ronald Sisk (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 7 ast. SG - Jonathan Theroux (fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast. SF - William Coleman (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. PF - William Ostroski (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 12 reb. 2 stl. C - Darin Aiello (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 11 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | South Alabama | PG - Ralph Stewart (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 3 ast. 4 stl. 3 pf. SG - Aaron Feathers (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - Duane Steiner (fairly fresh) 13 pts. PF - William Jefferson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Michael Hawkins (fairly fresh) 8 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Game Plan | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | South Alabama | South Alabama is playing a fastbreak offense and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:32 | Louisiana Tech | Ralph Stewart is called for the reach on William Ostroski in the backcourt - foul #4 on Ralph Stewart, team foul #20 | 75-74 |
| 00:32 | Louisiana Tech | William Ostroski makes the 1st free throw | 76-74 |
| 00:32 | Louisiana Tech | William Ostroski makes the 2nd free throw | 77-74 |
| 00:18 | South Alabama | Ralph Stewart hits a pull-up jumper from the free throw line set up by Aaron Feathers | 77-76 |
| 00:15 | Louisiana Tech | Ralph Stewart is called for the reach on William Ostroski in the backcourt - foul #5 on Ralph Stewart, team foul #21 | 77-76 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | | |
| Subs | South Alabama | Jason Vanmeter (SF) Ralph Stewart | |
| 00:15 | Louisiana Tech | William Ostroski makes the 1st free throw | 78-76 |
| 00:15 | Louisiana Tech | William Ostroski makes the 2nd free throw | 79-76 |
| 00:12 | South Alabama | South Alabama calls a full timeout (1 :30 2 full remaining) | 79-76 |
| 00:10 | South Alabama | Duane Steiner misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 79-76 |
| 00:08 | Louisiana Tech | William Ostroski pulls down the rebound | 79-76 |
| 00:05 | Louisiana Tech | William Ostroski is fouled in the backcourt by Duane Steiner - foul #2 on Duane Steiner, team foul #22 | 79-76 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | James Carter (SG) Jonathan Theroux | |
| Subs | South Alabama | | |
| 00:05 | Louisiana Tech | William Ostroski makes the 1st free throw | 80-76 |
| 00:05 | Louisiana Tech | William Ostroski makes the 2nd free throw | 81-76 |
| Game Plan | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana Tech is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | South Alabama | South Alabama is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:02 | South Alabama | South Alabama calls a full timeout (1 :30 1 full remaining) | 81-76 |
| Subs | Louisiana Tech | Jonathan Theroux (SG) James Carter | |
| Subs | South Alabama | | |
| 00:00 | South Alabama | Aaron Feathers clanks a 3 from the left corner | 81-76 |