| Lineup | Virginia State | PG - James Mahon (fresh) SG - William Hartzler (fresh) SF - Jason Gilbreath (fresh) PF - Michael Peters (fresh) C - Chester Anderson (fresh) | |
| Lineup | N. Michigan | PG - Kevin Jankoski (fresh) SG - Justin Widmer (fresh) SF - John Myers (fresh) PF - Mark Harewood (fresh) C - James Tripp (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Virginia State | Chester Anderson wins the tip | 0-0 |
| Game Plan | Virginia State | Virginia State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | N. Michigan | N. Michigan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 19:34 | Virginia State | James Mahon comes up short on the turnaround in the lane | 0-0 |
| 19:33 | N. Michigan | Mark Harewood gets the rebound | 0-0 |
| 19:15 | N. Michigan | John Myers misses the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 0-0 |
| 19:14 | Virginia State | Michael Peters grabs the defensive rebound | 0-0 |
| 18:52 | Virginia State | William Hartzler is fouled on the floor by Justin Widmer - foul #1 on Justin Widmer, team foul #1 | 0-0 |
| 18:35 | Virginia State | Michael Peters dunks the ball on a nice dish by James Mahon | 2-0 |
| 18:33 | N. Michigan | Justin Widmer's pass is intercepted by Jason Gilbreath in the backcourt | 2-0 |
| 18:32 | Virginia State | James Mahon lays it in set up by Jason Gilbreath | 4-0 |
| 18:19 | N. Michigan | John Myers misses badly on a 3 from the right wing | 4-0 |
| 18:17 | Virginia State | Chester Anderson gets the rebound | 4-0 |
| 18:12 | Virginia State | Mark Harewood blocks the short jumper by James Mahon | 4-0 |
| 18:11 | N. Michigan | Kevin Jankoski gets the rebound | 4-0 |
| 18:05 | N. Michigan | Kevin Jankoski makes the 3 from the right corner | 4-3 |
| 17:48 | Virginia State | Michael Peters scores on a turnaround near the basket on a nice dish by James Mahon and he's fouled by Mark Harewood - foul #1 on Mark Harewood, team foul #2 | 6-3 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Calvin Franklin (PG), Joseph Kammerer (SG), Raymond Perry (SF), Carlos Davenport (C) James Mahon, William Hartzler, Jason Gilbreath, Chester Anderson | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | David Jewett (PG), Patrick Stockdale (SG), Roy Parodi (SF), Jeffrey Jackson (PF), Steven Snyder (C) Kevin Jankoski, Justin Widmer, John Myers, Mark Harewood, James Tripp | |
| 17:48 | Virginia State | Michael Peters makes the free throw | 7-3 |
| 17:37 | N. Michigan | Jeffrey Jackson hits a jump hook in the paint on a nice dish by David Jewett | 7-5 |
| 17:35 | Virginia State | Joseph Kammerer is fouled in the backcourt by Roy Parodi - foul #1 on Roy Parodi, team foul #3 | 7-5 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Lewis Rhodes (PF) Michael Peters | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | | |
| 17:21 | Virginia State | Calvin Franklin misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 7-5 |
| 17:19 | Virginia State | Carlos Davenport tips it in | 9-5 |
| 17:16 | N. Michigan | Calvin Franklin is called for the reach on Roy Parodi in the backcourt - foul #1 on Calvin Franklin, team foul #1 | 9-5 |
| 17:01 | N. Michigan | David Jewett is fouled on the floor by Carlos Davenport - foul #1 on Carlos Davenport, team foul #2 | 9-5 |
| Subs | Virginia State | William Hartzler (SG), Larry Wiggins (SF), Richard Porter (PF), Chester Anderson (C) Joseph Kammerer, Raymond Perry, Lewis Rhodes, Carlos Davenport | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | | |
| 16:51 | N. Michigan | Roy Parodi makes the wide open 3pt shot from the right wing | 9-8 |
| 16:47 | Virginia State | Larry Wiggins is called for the offensive foul in the backcourt - foul #1 on Larry Wiggins, team foul #3 | 9-8 |
| Subs | Virginia State | James Mahon (PG) Calvin Franklin | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Kevin Jankoski (PG), Justin Widmer (SG), Christopher Sizemore (SF), Mark Harewood (PF), James Tripp (C) David Jewett, Patrick Stockdale, Roy Parodi, Jeffrey Jackson, Steven Snyder | |
| 16:37 | N. Michigan | Mark Harewood connects on the jump hook near the basket on a great pass from Christopher Sizemore and the foul's on Richard Porter - foul #1 on Richard Porter, team foul #4 | 9-10 |
| Subs | Virginia State | | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | John Myers (SF) Christopher Sizemore | |
| 16:37 | N. Michigan | Mark Harewood makes the free throw | 9-11 |
| 16:28 | Virginia State | The jumper by James Mahon is denied by Mark Harewood | 9-11 |
| 16:27 | N. Michigan | John Myers grabs the board | 9-11 |
| 16:09 | N. Michigan | Justin Widmer knocks in the 3 from the left corner set up by Kevin Jankoski | 9-14 |
| 15:40 | Virginia State | James Mahon drills a fadeaway from the free throw line on a great pass from William Hartzler | 11-14 |
| Lineup | Virginia State | PG - James Mahon (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - William Hartzler (tiring) 1 ast. SF - Larry Wiggins (fairly fresh) PF - Richard Porter (fairly fresh) C - Chester Anderson (tiring) | |
| Lineup | N. Michigan | PG - Kevin Jankoski (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Justin Widmer (fairly fresh) 3 pts. SF - John Myers (fairly fresh) PF - Mark Harewood (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 blk. C - James Tripp (fairly fresh) | |
| 15:30 | N. Michigan | John Myers scores on a 3 from the left corner set up by Kevin Jankoski | 11-17 |
| 15:06 | Virginia State | Chester Anderson comes up short on the jump hook in the lane | 11-17 |
| 15:05 | Virginia State | Richard Porter grabs the offensive board | 11-17 |
| 14:47 | Virginia State | William Hartzler misses short on a fadeaway from the left wing but he's fouled by Justin Widmer - foul #2 on Justin Widmer, team foul #4 | 11-17 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Calvin Franklin (PG), Jason Gilbreath (SF), Lewis Rhodes (PF), Carlos Davenport (C) James Mahon, Larry Wiggins, Richard Porter, Chester Anderson | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | David Jewett (PG), Patrick Stockdale (SG), Roy Parodi (SF), Jeffrey Jackson (PF), Steven Snyder (C) Kevin Jankoski, Justin Widmer, John Myers, Mark Harewood, James Tripp | |
| 14:47 | Virginia State | William Hartzler makes the 1st free throw | 12-17 |
| 14:47 | Virginia State | William Hartzler makes the 2nd free throw | 13-17 |
| 14:39 | N. Michigan | David Jewett comes up short on the floater near the basket | 13-17 |
| 14:38 | Virginia State | Calvin Franklin grabs the board | 13-17 |
| 14:36 | Virginia State | Roy Parodi steals the ball from Jason Gilbreath in the backcourt | 13-17 |
| 14:34 | N. Michigan | Roy Parodi misses the easy layup | 13-17 |
| 14:33 | Virginia State | Lewis Rhodes gets the rebound | 13-17 |
| 14:14 | Virginia State | William Hartzler buries a 3pt shot from the left corner | 16-17 |
| 14:02 | N. Michigan | Roy Parodi clanks a shot from the right side | 16-17 |
| 14:01 | N. Michigan | Steven Snyder misses the tip | 16-17 |
| 14:00 | Virginia State | Jason Gilbreath snags the defensive board | 16-17 |
| 13:48 | Virginia State | Calvin Franklin can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 16-17 |
| 13:46 | N. Michigan | Jeffrey Jackson grabs the defensive rebound | 16-17 |
| 13:43 | N. Michigan | Steven Snyder is fouled in the backcourt by William Hartzler - foul #1 on William Hartzler, team foul #5 | 16-17 |
| Subs | Virginia State | James Mahon (PG), Joseph Kammerer (SG), Raymond Perry (SF), Michael Peters (PF) Calvin Franklin, William Hartzler, Jason Gilbreath, Lewis Rhodes | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Christopher Sizemore (PG), Mark Harewood (PF) David Jewett, Steven Snyder | |
| 13:30 | N. Michigan | Mark Harewood buries a driving attempt from close range | 16-19 |
| 13:11 | Virginia State | Raymond Perry is hacked by Roy Parodi - foul #2 on Roy Parodi, team foul #5 | 16-19 |
| Subs | Virginia State | | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | John Myers (SF), James Tripp (C) Roy Parodi, Jeffrey Jackson | |
| 12:57 | Virginia State | Carlos Davenport misses the runner near the basket but he's fouled by Christopher Sizemore - foul #1 on Christopher Sizemore, team foul #6 | 16-19 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Calvin Franklin (PG), Jason Gilbreath (SF) James Mahon, Raymond Perry | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Kevin Jankoski (PG) Christopher Sizemore | |
| 12:57 | Virginia State | Carlos Davenport makes the 1st free throw | 17-19 |
| 12:57 | Virginia State | Carlos Davenport makes the 2nd free throw | 18-19 |
| 12:43 | N. Michigan | Kevin Jankoski can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 18-19 |
| 12:42 | N. Michigan | Kevin Jankoski grabs the offensive board | 18-19 |
| 12:33 | N. Michigan | John Myers hits a wide open 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Patrick Stockdale | 18-22 |
| 12:11 | Virginia State | Calvin Franklin makes the 3 from the left corner | 21-22 |
| 11:55 | N. Michigan | Michael Peters is called for the reach on Mark Harewood - foul #1 on Michael Peters, team foul #6 | 21-22 |
| Subs | Virginia State | James Mahon (PG), Raymond Perry (SF), Chester Anderson (C) Calvin Franklin, Jason Gilbreath, Carlos Davenport | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | David Jewett (PG), Jeffrey Jackson (PF), Steven Snyder (C) Kevin Jankoski, Mark Harewood, James Tripp | |
| 11:50 | N. Michigan | John Myers is wide open but clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 21-22 |
| 11:49 | Virginia State | Joseph Kammerer grabs the board | 21-22 |
| 11:47 | Virginia State | Patrick Stockdale is called for the reach on Michael Peters in the backcourt - foul #1 on Patrick Stockdale, team foul #7 | 21-22 |
| Subs | Virginia State | William Hartzler (SG) Joseph Kammerer | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Christopher Sizemore (SG) Patrick Stockdale | |
| 11:47 | Virginia State | Michael Peters misses the 1st free throw | 21-22 |
| 11:47 | N. Michigan | Steven Snyder grabs the defensive rebound | 21-22 |
| 11:44 | N. Michigan | James Mahon is called for the reach on John Myers in the backcourt - foul #1 on James Mahon, team foul #7 | 21-22 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Lewis Rhodes (PF) Michael Peters | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | | |
| 11:44 | N. Michigan | John Myers misses the 1st free throw | 21-22 |
| 11:44 | Virginia State | Chester Anderson snags the defensive board | 21-22 |
| 11:28 | Virginia State | James Mahon drills a jumper from the right block and he's fouled by Christopher Sizemore - foul #2 on Christopher Sizemore, team foul #8 | 23-22 |
| Subs | Virginia State | | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Patrick Stockdale (SG) Christopher Sizemore | |
| 11:28 | Virginia State | James Mahon makes the free throw | 24-22 |
| Lineup | Virginia State | PG - James Mahon (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - William Hartzler (tiring) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Raymond Perry (fresh) PF - Lewis Rhodes (fairly fresh) C - Chester Anderson (tiring) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | N. Michigan | PG - David Jewett (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Patrick Stockdale (tiring) 1 ast. SF - John Myers (tiring) 6 pts. PF - Jeffrey Jackson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. C - Steven Snyder (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 11:12 | N. Michigan | John Myers drills a 3 from the left corner on a great pass from David Jewett | 24-25 |
| 11:04 | Virginia State | David Jewett steals it from Chester Anderson | 24-25 |
| 10:49 | N. Michigan | Jeffrey Jackson misses long on a runner from close range | 24-25 |
| 10:47 | Virginia State | Chester Anderson grabs the board | 24-25 |
| 10:43 | Virginia State | Lewis Rhodes throws a bad pass out of bounds | 24-25 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Calvin Franklin (PG), Larry Wiggins (SG), Jason Gilbreath (SF), Michael Peters (PF) James Mahon, William Hartzler, Raymond Perry, Lewis Rhodes | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Kevin Jankoski (PG) David Jewett | |
| 10:31 | N. Michigan | Patrick Stockdale connects on the jumper from the left side on a great pass from Jeffrey Jackson and he's fouled by Michael Peters - foul #2 on Michael Peters, team foul #8 | 24-27 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Lewis Rhodes (PF), Richard Porter (C) Michael Peters, Chester Anderson | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Mark Harewood (PF) Steven Snyder | |
| 10:31 | N. Michigan | Patrick Stockdale makes the free throw | 24-28 |
| 10:12 | Virginia State | Mark Harewood takes the ball from Lewis Rhodes | 24-28 |
| 10:08 | N. Michigan | John Myers's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 24-28 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Joseph Kammerer (SG), Raymond Perry (SF), Carlos Davenport (C) Larry Wiggins, Jason Gilbreath, Lewis Rhodes | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | James Tripp (C) Jeffrey Jackson | |
| 09:43 | Virginia State | Carlos Davenport misses the dunk | 24-28 |
| 09:42 | Virginia State | Carlos Davenport tips it but misses | 24-28 |
| 09:41 | N. Michigan | Mark Harewood snags the defensive board | 24-28 |
| 09:41 | N. Michigan | N. Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 24-28 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Larry Wiggins (SG), Lewis Rhodes (PF) Joseph Kammerer, Richard Porter | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | David Jewett (PG), Steven Snyder (C) Kevin Jankoski, James Tripp | |
| 09:38 | N. Michigan | David Jewett's pass is intercepted by Raymond Perry in the backcourt | 24-28 |
| 09:36 | Virginia State | Raymond Perry misses the lay-in | 24-28 |
| 09:35 | Virginia State | Lewis Rhodes snags the offensive board | 24-28 |
| 09:19 | Virginia State | Raymond Perry misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 24-28 |
| 09:18 | N. Michigan | Patrick Stockdale pulls down the rebound | 24-28 |
| 09:00 | N. Michigan | Mark Harewood's layup is rejected by Raymond Perry | 24-28 |
| 08:58 | Virginia State | Lewis Rhodes snags the defensive board | 24-28 |
| 08:51 | Virginia State | Raymond Perry misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 24-28 |
| 08:50 | Virginia State | Lewis Rhodes grabs the offensive rebound | 24-28 |
| 08:30 | Virginia State | Raymond Perry hits a 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Larry Wiggins | 27-28 |
| 08:10 | N. Michigan | Mark Harewood misses badly on the uncontested shot in the lane | 27-28 |
| 08:08 | Virginia State | Raymond Perry grabs the board | 27-28 |
| 08:06 | Virginia State | Calvin Franklin is hacked by David Jewett in the backcourt - foul #1 on David Jewett, team foul #9 | 27-28 |
| Subs | Virginia State | William Hartzler (SG), Jason Gilbreath (SF), Richard Porter (PF), Chester Anderson (C) Larry Wiggins, Raymond Perry, Lewis Rhodes, Carlos Davenport | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Kevin Jankoski (PG), Jeffrey Jackson (PF), James Tripp (C) David Jewett, Mark Harewood, Steven Snyder | |
| 08:06 | Virginia State | Calvin Franklin makes the 1st free throw | 28-28 |
| 08:06 | Virginia State | Calvin Franklin makes the 2nd free throw | 29-28 |
| 07:54 | N. Michigan | Patrick Stockdale misses the fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 29-28 |
| 07:52 | N. Michigan | James Tripp misses the tip | 29-28 |
| 07:50 | Virginia State | Chester Anderson grabs the defensive rebound | 29-28 |
| 07:48 | Virginia State | Kevin Jankoski picks off the pass by William Hartzler in the backcourt | 29-28 |
| 07:47 | N. Michigan | Kevin Jankoski banks in the layup | 29-30 |
| 07:40 | Virginia State | Richard Porter comes up short on the jumpshot from the right side | 29-30 |
| 07:38 | N. Michigan | James Tripp snags the defensive board | 29-30 |
| 07:26 | N. Michigan | Patrick Stockdale's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 29-30 |
| Subs | Virginia State | James Mahon (PG), Joseph Kammerer (SG) Calvin Franklin, William Hartzler | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | | |
| Lineup | Virginia State | PG - James Mahon (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Joseph Kammerer (fresh) SF - Jason Gilbreath (tiring) 1 ast. PF - Richard Porter (fairly fresh) C - Chester Anderson (tiring) 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | N. Michigan | PG - Kevin Jankoski (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Patrick Stockdale (tired) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Myers (very tired) 9 pts. PF - Jeffrey Jackson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. C - James Tripp (tiring) 2 reb. | |
| 07:08 | Virginia State | James Mahon misses the fadeaway from the free throw line but the foul's on James Tripp - foul #1 on James Tripp, team foul #10 | 29-30 |
| 07:08 | Virginia State | James Mahon makes the 1st free throw | 30-30 |
| 07:08 | Virginia State | James Mahon makes the 2nd free throw | 31-30 |
| 07:06 | N. Michigan | Jason Gilbreath steps in front of the John Myers pass in the backcourt | 31-30 |
| 06:44 | Virginia State | John Myers is called for the reach on Chester Anderson - foul #1 on John Myers, team foul #11 | 31-30 |
| Subs | Virginia State | William Hartzler (SG) Joseph Kammerer | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | David Jewett (PG), Steven Snyder (C) Kevin Jankoski, James Tripp | |
| 06:44 | Virginia State | Chester Anderson misses the 1st free throw | 31-30 |
| 06:44 | Virginia State | Chester Anderson misses the 2nd free throw | 31-30 |
| 06:44 | N. Michigan | Jeffrey Jackson grabs the board | 31-30 |
| 06:33 | N. Michigan | John Myers misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 31-30 |
| 06:32 | Virginia State | Jason Gilbreath grabs the board | 31-30 |
| 06:27 | Virginia State | Patrick Stockdale picks off the pass by Chester Anderson | 31-30 |
| 06:19 | N. Michigan | Patrick Stockdale is whistled for a carry | 31-30 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Raymond Perry (SF), Lewis Rhodes (PF), Carlos Davenport (C) Jason Gilbreath, Richard Porter, Chester Anderson | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Christopher Sizemore (PG), Justin Widmer (SG), Roy Parodi (SF) David Jewett, Patrick Stockdale, John Myers | |
| 05:56 | Virginia State | Lewis Rhodes scores on a jumper from close range set up by James Mahon | 33-30 |
| 05:41 | N. Michigan | Jeffrey Jackson blows the dunk but he's fouled by Lewis Rhodes - foul #1 on Lewis Rhodes, team foul #9 | 33-30 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Joseph Kammerer (SG), Larry Wiggins (SF), Richard Porter (PF) William Hartzler, Raymond Perry, Lewis Rhodes | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | James Tripp (C) Steven Snyder | |
| 05:41 | N. Michigan | Jeffrey Jackson makes the 1st free throw | 33-31 |
| 05:41 | N. Michigan | Jeffrey Jackson makes the 2nd free throw | 33-32 |
| 05:39 | Virginia State | James Mahon is fouled in the backcourt by Christopher Sizemore - foul #3 on Christopher Sizemore, team foul #12 | 33-32 |
| Subs | Virginia State | | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | David Jewett (PG), Mark Harewood (PF) Christopher Sizemore, Jeffrey Jackson | |
| 05:39 | Virginia State | James Mahon misses the 1st free throw | 33-32 |
| 05:39 | Virginia State | James Mahon makes the 2nd free throw | 34-32 |
| 05:36 | N. Michigan | David Jewett is called for traveling in the backcourt | 34-32 |
| 05:20 | Virginia State | James Tripp is called for the reach on Larry Wiggins - foul #2 on James Tripp, team foul #13 | 34-32 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Chester Anderson (C) Carlos Davenport | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | | |
| 05:20 | Virginia State | Larry Wiggins makes the 1st free throw | 35-32 |
| 05:20 | Virginia State | Larry Wiggins makes the 2nd free throw | 36-32 |
| 05:08 | N. Michigan | Roy Parodi double dribbles | 36-32 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Jason Gilbreath (SF) Larry Wiggins | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Kevin Jankoski (PG) David Jewett | |
| 05:05 | Virginia State | James Mahon is fouled in the backcourt by Kevin Jankoski - foul #1 on Kevin Jankoski, team foul #14 | 36-32 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Lewis Rhodes (PF) Richard Porter | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | | |
| 05:05 | Virginia State | James Mahon makes the 1st free throw | 37-32 |
| 05:05 | Virginia State | James Mahon makes the 2nd free throw | 38-32 |
| 04:44 | N. Michigan | Kevin Jankoski misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away | 38-32 |
| 04:43 | N. Michigan | Justin Widmer tips it but misses | 38-32 |
| 04:42 | Virginia State | James Mahon snags the defensive board | 38-32 |
| 04:42 | Virginia State | Virginia State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 38-32 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Calvin Franklin (PG), William Hartzler (SG), Raymond Perry (SF), Carlos Davenport (C) James Mahon, Joseph Kammerer, Jason Gilbreath, Chester Anderson | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | David Jewett (PG), Jeffrey Jackson (PF), Steven Snyder (C) Kevin Jankoski, Mark Harewood, James Tripp | |
| 04:35 | Virginia State | William Hartzler buries a 3 from the left corner | 41-32 |
| 04:24 | N. Michigan | David Jewett can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 41-32 |
| 04:22 | N. Michigan | Roy Parodi tips it home | 41-34 |
| 04:20 | Virginia State | William Hartzler's pass is intercepted by David Jewett in the backcourt | 41-34 |
| 04:19 | N. Michigan | David Jewett throws it down | 41-36 |
| 04:10 | Virginia State | Calvin Franklin buries a 3pt jumper from the right corner set up by William Hartzler | 44-36 |
| 04:00 | N. Michigan | Jeffrey Jackson banks in the layup | 44-38 |
| 03:42 | Virginia State | William Hartzler misses the wide open 3pt attempt from the left wing | 44-38 |
| 03:40 | Virginia State | Calvin Franklin snags the offensive board | 44-38 |
| 03:29 | Virginia State | Raymond Perry can't connect on a 3 from the right corner | 44-38 |
| 03:27 | N. Michigan | Steven Snyder gets the rebound | 44-38 |
| Lineup | Virginia State | PG - Calvin Franklin (fairly fresh) 8 pts. SG - William Hartzler (tiring) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Raymond Perry (tiring) 3 pts. PF - Lewis Rhodes (very tired) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Carlos Davenport (tired) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | N. Michigan | PG - David Jewett (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Justin Widmer (tiring) 3 pts. SF - Roy Parodi (tiring) 5 pts. PF - Jeffrey Jackson (tired) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Steven Snyder (tiring) 3 reb. | |
| 03:23 | N. Michigan | David Jewett makes the shot from the right side set up by Roy Parodi | 44-40 |
| 03:16 | Virginia State | Raymond Perry connects on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 47-40 |
| 02:58 | N. Michigan | Justin Widmer hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 47-40 |
| 02:56 | Virginia State | Calvin Franklin snags the defensive board | 47-40 |
| 02:42 | Virginia State | William Hartzler misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 47-40 |
| 02:40 | Virginia State | Lewis Rhodes snags the offensive board | 47-40 |
| 02:22 | Virginia State | Calvin Franklin misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 47-40 |
| 02:21 | Virginia State | Carlos Davenport tips it back up and in | 49-40 |
| 02:11 | N. Michigan | Roy Parodi hits a 3 from straight away on a great pass from Justin Widmer | 49-43 |
| 01:50 | Virginia State | William Hartzler hits the front of the rim on the runner in the lane | 49-43 |
| 01:48 | N. Michigan | Jeffrey Jackson snags the defensive board | 49-43 |
| 01:48 | N. Michigan | N. Michigan calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 49-43 |
| Subs | Virginia State | James Mahon (PG), Joseph Kammerer (SG), Larry Wiggins (SF), Michael Peters (PF), Chester Anderson (C) Calvin Franklin, William Hartzler, Raymond Perry, Lewis Rhodes, Carlos Davenport | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Kevin Jankoski (PG), John Myers (SF), Mark Harewood (PF), James Tripp (C) David Jewett, Roy Parodi, Jeffrey Jackson, Steven Snyder | |
| 01:26 | N. Michigan | Mark Harewood clanks a fadeaway in the paint | 49-43 |
| 01:25 | Virginia State | Larry Wiggins gets the rebound | 49-43 |
| 01:20 | Virginia State | James Mahon makes the wide open jumper in the paint set up by Joseph Kammerer | 51-43 |
| 01:09 | N. Michigan | Chester Anderson steals the ball from Justin Widmer | 51-43 |
| 00:55 | Virginia State | James Mahon clanks a jumper near the basket | 51-43 |
| 00:54 | Virginia State | James Mahon tips it back up and in | 53-43 |
| 00:42 | N. Michigan | John Myers clanks a shot from just outside the lane | 53-43 |
| 00:41 | Virginia State | Michael Peters grabs the defensive rebound | 53-43 |
| 00:33 | Virginia State | James Mahon is called for traveling | 53-43 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Jason Gilbreath (SF), Richard Porter (C) Larry Wiggins, Chester Anderson | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | Patrick Stockdale (SG), Roy Parodi (SF) Justin Widmer, John Myers | |
| 00:30 | N. Michigan | Joseph Kammerer is called for the reach on Kevin Jankoski in the backcourt - foul #1 on Joseph Kammerer, team foul #10 | 53-43 |
| 00:30 | N. Michigan | Kevin Jankoski makes the 1st free throw | 53-44 |
| 00:30 | N. Michigan | Kevin Jankoski makes the 2nd free throw | 53-45 |
| 00:05 | Virginia State | Richard Porter's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 53-45 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Larry Wiggins (SG) Joseph Kammerer | |
| Subs | N. Michigan | | |
| 00:03 | N. Michigan | Patrick Stockdale's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 53-45 |
| 00:01 | Virginia State | Michael Peters misses short on a turnaround in the lane | 53-45 |
| 00:00 | N. Michigan | Mark Harewood pulls down the rebound | 53-45 |