| Lineup | N. Carolina Central | PG - Michael Sirois (fresh) SG - Marcus Hirsch (fresh) SF - Timothy Lippert (fresh) PF - John Sampson (fresh) C - Charles Bradley (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Merrimack | PG - Theodore Escalera (fresh) SG - Steven Sumter (fresh) SF - Brian Alston (fresh) PF - Jeffrey Marsh (fresh) C - Brian Beaver (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | N. Carolina Central | Charles Bradley wins the tip | 0-0 |
| Game Plan | N. Carolina Central | N. Carolina Central is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Merrimack | Merrimack is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 19:48 | N. Carolina Central | Charles Bradley connects on the jumper from the left block on a great pass from Michael Sirois | 2-0 |
| 19:43 | Merrimack | Charles Bradley steals it from Steven Sumter | 2-0 |
| 19:25 | N. Carolina Central | John Sampson buries a jump hook in the lane on a nice dish by Michael Sirois | 4-0 |
| 19:00 | Merrimack | Steven Sumter misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 4-0 |
| 18:59 | Merrimack | Jeffrey Marsh pulls down the offensive rebound | 4-0 |
| 18:42 | Merrimack | Steven Sumter hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left side but the foul's on Timothy Lippert - foul #1 on Timothy Lippert, team foul #1 | 4-0 |
| 18:42 | Merrimack | Steven Sumter makes the 1st free throw | 4-1 |
| 18:42 | Merrimack | Steven Sumter makes the 2nd free throw | 4-2 |
| 18:26 | N. Carolina Central | Marcus Hirsch is hacked by Theodore Escalera - foul #1 on Theodore Escalera, team foul #1 | 4-2 |
| 18:18 | N. Carolina Central | Theodore Escalera steps in front of the John Sampson pass | 4-2 |
| 18:12 | Merrimack | Brian Beaver is by himself and knocks in the turnaround from the left block set up by Steven Sumter | 4-4 |
| 18:02 | N. Carolina Central | Charles Bradley is denied on a layup by Brian Beaver | 4-4 |
| 18:01 | Merrimack | The rebound goes to Jeffrey Marsh | 4-4 |
| 17:46 | Merrimack | Brian Alston can't finish the layup | 4-4 |
| 17:44 | N. Carolina Central | Charles Bradley snags the defensive board | 4-4 |
| 17:27 | N. Carolina Central | Michael Sirois can't connect on a turnaround from the right block but he's fouled by Brian Beaver - foul #1 on Brian Beaver, team foul #2 | 4-4 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Thomas Buchanan (SG), Christopher Harrison (SF), Mario Bonet (PF), Salvador Martin (C) Marcus Hirsch, Timothy Lippert, John Sampson, Charles Bradley | |
| Subs | Merrimack | Mario Gaiser (PG), Matthew Herb (PF), Jess Schroeder (C) Theodore Escalera, Jeffrey Marsh, Brian Beaver | |
| 17:27 | N. Carolina Central | Michael Sirois misses the 1st free throw | 4-4 |
| 17:27 | N. Carolina Central | Michael Sirois misses the 2nd free throw | 4-4 |
| 17:27 | N. Carolina Central | Mario Bonet snags the offensive board | 4-4 |
| 17:10 | N. Carolina Central | Michael Sirois makes the fadeaway from just outside the lane | 6-4 |
| 17:07 | Merrimack | Thomas Buchanan steps in front of the Steven Sumter pass in the backcourt | 6-4 |
| 16:51 | N. Carolina Central | Christopher Harrison misses short on a jump hook from the baseline but he's hacked by Brian Alston - foul #1 on Brian Alston, team foul #3 | 6-4 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | George Rabon (SG) Michael Sirois | |
| Subs | Merrimack | Clayton Hall (PG), David Sandstrom (SF) Steven Sumter, Brian Alston | |
| 16:51 | N. Carolina Central | Christopher Harrison makes the 1st free throw | 7-4 |
| 16:51 | N. Carolina Central | Christopher Harrison makes the 2nd free throw | 8-4 |
| 16:49 | Merrimack | Clayton Hall is hacked by George Rabon in the backcourt - foul #1 on George Rabon, team foul #2 | 8-4 |
| 16:39 | Merrimack | David Sandstrom drills a shot near the basket and the foul's on Christopher Harrison - foul #1 on Christopher Harrison, team foul #3 | 8-6 |
| 16:39 | Merrimack | David Sandstrom makes the free throw | 8-7 |
| 16:30 | N. Carolina Central | Salvador Martin misses the easy layup | 8-7 |
| 16:29 | N. Carolina Central | The offensive rebound goes to Mario Bonet | 8-7 |
| 16:18 | N. Carolina Central | Salvador Martin misses the lay-in | 8-7 |
| 16:16 | N. Carolina Central | Mario Bonet hits the follow up shot | 10-7 |
| 16:14 | Merrimack | Thomas Buchanan steals it from Clayton Hall in the backcourt | 10-7 |
| 16:01 | N. Carolina Central | Christopher Harrison misses long on a runner from the baseline but he's hacked by Jess Schroeder - foul #1 on Jess Schroeder, team foul #4 | 10-7 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Marvin Hafenstein (SG), Joseph Dawkins (C) Thomas Buchanan, Salvador Martin | |
| Subs | Merrimack | Theodore Escalera (PG), Herbert Schneider (C) Clayton Hall, Jess Schroeder | |
| 16:01 | N. Carolina Central | Christopher Harrison makes the 1st free throw | 11-7 |
| 16:01 | N. Carolina Central | Christopher Harrison makes the 2nd free throw | 12-7 |
| Lineup | N. Carolina Central | PG - George Rabon (fresh) SG - Marvin Hafenstein (fresh) SF - Christopher Harrison (fairly fresh) 4 pts. PF - Mario Bonet (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Joseph Dawkins (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Merrimack | PG - Theodore Escalera (fresh) SG - Mario Gaiser (fresh) SF - David Sandstrom (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Matthew Herb (fresh) C - Herbert Schneider (fresh) | |
| 15:43 | Merrimack | Matthew Herb buries a turnaround in the lane set up by Mario Gaiser | 12-9 |
| 15:36 | N. Carolina Central | Christopher Harrison misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away | 12-9 |
| 15:34 | N. Carolina Central | Marvin Hafenstein snags the offensive board | 12-9 |
| 15:26 | N. Carolina Central | George Rabon can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 12-9 |
| 15:25 | Merrimack | Herbert Schneider snags the defensive board | 12-9 |
| 15:18 | Merrimack | David Sandstrom misses badly on a turnaround from the right block but the foul's on Christopher Harrison - foul #2 on Christopher Harrison, team foul #4 | 12-9 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Michael Sirois (PG), Marcus Hirsch (SG), John Sampson (PF), Charles Bradley (C) George Rabon, Christopher Harrison, Mario Bonet, Joseph Dawkins | |
| Subs | Merrimack | Steven Sumter (SG), Brian Alston (SF), Jeffrey Marsh (PF), Brian Beaver (C) Theodore Escalera, Mario Gaiser, Matthew Herb, Herbert Schneider | |
| 15:18 | Merrimack | David Sandstrom makes the 1st free throw | 12-10 |
| 15:18 | Merrimack | David Sandstrom makes the 2nd free throw | 12-11 |
| 14:55 | N. Carolina Central | Marcus Hirsch clanks a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 12-11 |
| 14:53 | Merrimack | Brian Alston snags the defensive board | 12-11 |
| 14:38 | Merrimack | Marvin Hafenstein is called for the reach on Brian Alston - foul #1 on Marvin Hafenstein, team foul #5 | 12-11 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Thomas Buchanan (PG), Timothy Lippert (SF), Salvador Martin (PF) Michael Sirois, Marvin Hafenstein, John Sampson | |
| Subs | Merrimack | Clayton Hall (PG) David Sandstrom | |
| 14:13 | Merrimack | Steven Sumter scores on a jumper from just outside the lane | 12-13 |
| 13:57 | N. Carolina Central | Charles Bradley is called for a backcourt violation | 12-13 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Joseph Dawkins (C) Charles Bradley | |
| Subs | Merrimack | Theodore Escalera (PG), Jess Schroeder (C) Steven Sumter, Brian Beaver | |
| 13:38 | Merrimack | Jess Schroeder is hacked by Salvador Martin - foul #1 on Salvador Martin, team foul #6 | 12-13 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Michael Sirois (PG), Mario Bonet (PF) Thomas Buchanan, Salvador Martin | |
| Subs | Merrimack | | |
| 13:23 | Merrimack | Michael Sirois is called for the reach on Theodore Escalera - foul #1 on Michael Sirois, team foul #7 | 12-13 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | George Rabon (SG) Marcus Hirsch | |
| Subs | Merrimack | Mario Gaiser (SG), Matthew Herb (PF) Clayton Hall, Jeffrey Marsh | |
| 13:23 | Merrimack | Theodore Escalera makes the 1st free throw | 12-14 |
| 13:23 | Merrimack | Theodore Escalera makes the 2nd free throw | 12-15 |
| 12:59 | N. Carolina Central | Joseph Dawkins misses badly on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 12-15 |
| 12:57 | Merrimack | The rebound goes to Matthew Herb | 12-15 |
| 12:35 | Merrimack | Brian Alston can't throw it down | 12-15 |
| 12:34 | Merrimack | Mario Gaiser grabs the offensive board | 12-15 |
| 12:22 | Merrimack | Matthew Herb comes up short on the 3 from the left wing | 12-15 |
| 12:20 | Merrimack | Brian Alston grabs the offensive board | 12-15 |
| 12:06 | Merrimack | Theodore Escalera misses the wide open fadeaway from the free throw line | 12-15 |
| 12:04 | N. Carolina Central | Michael Sirois grabs the board | 12-15 |
| 11:44 | N. Carolina Central | Joseph Dawkins scores on a floater from the right side | 14-15 |
| Lineup | N. Carolina Central | PG - Michael Sirois (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - George Rabon (fairly fresh) SF - Timothy Lippert (fairly fresh) PF - Mario Bonet (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Joseph Dawkins (fairly fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Merrimack | PG - Theodore Escalera (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SG - Mario Gaiser (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SF - Brian Alston (fairly fresh) 2 reb. PF - Matthew Herb (fairly fresh) 2 pts. C - Jess Schroeder (fairly fresh) | |
| 11:42 | Merrimack | Theodore Escalera is hacked by Michael Sirois in the backcourt - foul #2 on Michael Sirois, team foul #8 | 14-15 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Thomas Buchanan (PG), Marcus Hirsch (SG), Marvin Hafenstein (SF), John Sampson (PF), Charles Bradley (C) Michael Sirois, George Rabon, Timothy Lippert, Mario Bonet, Joseph Dawkins | |
| Subs | Merrimack | Steven Sumter (SG), David Sandstrom (SF), Jeffrey Marsh (PF), Brian Beaver (C) Mario Gaiser, Brian Alston, Matthew Herb, Jess Schroeder | |
| 11:42 | Merrimack | Theodore Escalera misses the 1st free throw | 14-15 |
| 11:42 | N. Carolina Central | Charles Bradley gets the rebound | 14-15 |
| 11:29 | N. Carolina Central | Steven Sumter steps in front of the Marvin Hafenstein pass | 14-15 |
| 11:25 | Merrimack | Steven Sumter hits the finger roll | 14-17 |
| 11:07 | N. Carolina Central | Thomas Buchanan's pass is intercepted by Brian Beaver | 14-17 |
| 11:05 | Merrimack | Theodore Escalera loses the dribble to Marcus Hirsch in the backcourt | 14-17 |
| 10:50 | N. Carolina Central | Charles Bradley lays it up and in on a nice dish by Thomas Buchanan and the foul's on Theodore Escalera - foul #2 on Theodore Escalera, team foul #5 | 16-17 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | | |
| Subs | Merrimack | Clayton Hall (PG) Theodore Escalera | |
| 10:50 | N. Carolina Central | Charles Bradley makes the free throw | 17-17 |
| 10:31 | Merrimack | Thomas Buchanan steals it from Jeffrey Marsh | 17-17 |
| 10:28 | N. Carolina Central | Thomas Buchanan hits the finger roll | 19-17 |
| 10:25 | Merrimack | Clayton Hall is called for traveling in the backcourt | 19-17 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Timothy Lippert (SF), Salvador Martin (C) Marvin Hafenstein, Charles Bradley | |
| Subs | Merrimack | Herbert Schneider (C) Brian Beaver | |
| 10:13 | N. Carolina Central | John Sampson dunks the ball on a great pass from Thomas Buchanan | 21-17 |
| 09:49 | Merrimack | David Sandstrom is whistled for a carry | 21-17 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Mario Bonet (PF) John Sampson | |
| Subs | Merrimack | Brian Alston (SF), Matthew Herb (PF) David Sandstrom, Jeffrey Marsh | |
| 09:35 | N. Carolina Central | Timothy Lippert is hacked by Brian Alston - foul #2 on Brian Alston, team foul #6 | 21-17 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | | |
| Subs | Merrimack | Mario Gaiser (SF) Brian Alston | |
| 09:20 | N. Carolina Central | Thomas Buchanan buries a jumper from just outside the lane | 23-17 |
| 09:07 | Merrimack | Herbert Schneider connects on the floater in the lane on a great pass from Steven Sumter | 23-19 |
| 08:52 | N. Carolina Central | Marcus Hirsch misses badly on a shot from the left wing but he's hacked by Herbert Schneider - foul #1 on Herbert Schneider, team foul #7 | 23-19 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | George Rabon (PG), Marvin Hafenstein (SF), John Sampson (PF), Charles Bradley (C) Thomas Buchanan, Timothy Lippert, Mario Bonet, Salvador Martin | |
| Subs | Merrimack | Jess Schroeder (SF), Brian Beaver (C) Clayton Hall, Herbert Schneider | |
| 08:52 | N. Carolina Central | Marcus Hirsch makes the 1st free throw | 24-19 |
| 08:52 | N. Carolina Central | Marcus Hirsch makes the 2nd free throw | 25-19 |
| 08:33 | Merrimack | Jess Schroeder connects on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 25-22 |
| 08:06 | N. Carolina Central | Brian Beaver steals it from Marcus Hirsch | 25-22 |
| 08:02 | Merrimack | Steven Sumter can't connect on an uncontested 3 from the right wing | 25-22 |
| 08:00 | N. Carolina Central | Charles Bradley grabs the board | 25-22 |
| 07:56 | N. Carolina Central | George Rabon misses short on a floater from the free throw line | 25-22 |
| 07:54 | Merrimack | Brian Beaver snags the defensive board | 25-22 |
| 07:36 | Merrimack | Steven Sumter can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 25-22 |
| 07:35 | Merrimack | Matthew Herb tips it back up and in | 25-24 |
| Lineup | N. Carolina Central | PG - George Rabon (fairly fresh) SG - Marcus Hirsch (tiring) 2 pts. SF - Marvin Hafenstein (fairly fresh) PF - John Sampson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. C - Charles Bradley (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Merrimack | PG - Mario Gaiser (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SG - Steven Sumter (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Jess Schroeder (fairly fresh) 3 pts. PF - Matthew Herb (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Brian Beaver (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl. | |
| 07:11 | N. Carolina Central | Marvin Hafenstein hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from close range | 25-24 |
| 07:09 | Merrimack | Jess Schroeder snags the defensive board | 25-24 |
| 07:07 | Merrimack | Matthew Herb is fouled in the backcourt by John Sampson - foul #1 on John Sampson, team foul #9 | 25-24 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Thomas Buchanan (PG), Timothy Lippert (SF), Mario Bonet (PF), Salvador Martin (C) George Rabon, Marvin Hafenstein, John Sampson, Charles Bradley | |
| Subs | Merrimack | Clayton Hall (PG), David Sandstrom (SF), Herbert Schneider (C) Mario Gaiser, Jess Schroeder, Brian Beaver | |
| 07:07 | Merrimack | Matthew Herb misses the 1st free throw | 25-24 |
| 07:07 | N. Carolina Central | Mario Bonet pulls down the rebound | 25-24 |
| 06:46 | N. Carolina Central | Clayton Hall takes the ball from Thomas Buchanan | 25-24 |
| 06:41 | Merrimack | Steven Sumter is alone and drills a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 25-27 |
| 06:34 | N. Carolina Central | Marcus Hirsch misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 25-27 |
| 06:33 | Merrimack | David Sandstrom grabs the board | 25-27 |
| 06:19 | Merrimack | Steven Sumter lays it in on a nice dish by Clayton Hall and he's fouled by Salvador Martin - foul #2 on Salvador Martin, team foul #10 | 25-29 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Joseph Dawkins (C) Salvador Martin | |
| Subs | Merrimack | Jeffrey Marsh (PF), Brian Beaver (C) Matthew Herb, Herbert Schneider | |
| 06:19 | Merrimack | Steven Sumter makes the free throw | 25-30 |
| 06:10 | N. Carolina Central | Thomas Buchanan misses the 3 pointer from the right corner | 25-30 |
| 06:08 | Merrimack | Jeffrey Marsh grabs the board | 25-30 |
| 06:01 | Merrimack | The jump hook by Jeffrey Marsh is blocked by Mario Bonet | 25-30 |
| 05:59 | N. Carolina Central | Mario Bonet gets the rebound | 25-30 |
| 05:41 | N. Carolina Central | Timothy Lippert clanks a jumper from just outside the lane | 25-30 |
| 05:40 | Merrimack | David Sandstrom gets the rebound | 25-30 |
| 05:18 | Merrimack | David Sandstrom hits a jump hook in the lane | 25-32 |
| 05:00 | N. Carolina Central | Marcus Hirsch is fouled on the floor by Brian Beaver - foul #2 on Brian Beaver, team foul #8 | 25-32 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | George Rabon (PG), John Sampson (PF), Charles Bradley (C) Thomas Buchanan, Mario Bonet, Joseph Dawkins | |
| Subs | Merrimack | Mario Gaiser (PG), Herbert Schneider (C) Clayton Hall, Brian Beaver | |
| 05:00 | N. Carolina Central | Marcus Hirsch makes the 1st free throw | 26-32 |
| 05:00 | N. Carolina Central | Marcus Hirsch makes the 2nd free throw | 27-32 |
| 04:48 | Merrimack | Mario Gaiser connects on the 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by Steven Sumter | 27-35 |
| 04:36 | N. Carolina Central | George Rabon can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 27-35 |
| 04:34 | Merrimack | Jeffrey Marsh pulls down the rebound | 27-35 |
| 04:16 | Merrimack | David Sandstrom blows the dunk | 27-35 |
| 04:14 | N. Carolina Central | Charles Bradley snags the defensive board | 27-35 |
| 03:57 | N. Carolina Central | Marcus Hirsch drills a 3 pointer from straight away | 30-35 |
| 03:40 | Merrimack | Steven Sumter misses short on a shot from just outside the lane | 30-35 |
| 03:38 | N. Carolina Central | The rebound goes to John Sampson | 30-35 |
| 03:28 | N. Carolina Central | Timothy Lippert loses the ball out of bounds | 30-35 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Michael Sirois (PG), Marvin Hafenstein (SG), Christopher Harrison (SF), Salvador Martin (PF) George Rabon, Marcus Hirsch, Timothy Lippert, John Sampson | |
| Subs | Merrimack | Theodore Escalera (PG), Brian Alston (SF), Matthew Herb (PF), Jess Schroeder (C) Steven Sumter, David Sandstrom, Jeffrey Marsh, Herbert Schneider | |
| Lineup | N. Carolina Central | PG - Michael Sirois (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Marvin Hafenstein (fresh) SF - Christopher Harrison (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Salvador Martin (fresh) C - Charles Bradley (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Merrimack | PG - Theodore Escalera (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Mario Gaiser (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Brian Alston (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Matthew Herb (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Jess Schroeder (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| 03:05 | Merrimack | Matthew Herb scores on a jump hook from the right block | 30-37 |
| 02:44 | N. Carolina Central | Marvin Hafenstein's pass is intercepted by Matthew Herb | 30-37 |
| 02:18 | Merrimack | Mario Gaiser drills a shot from the left wing set up by Jess Schroeder | 30-39 |
| 01:51 | N. Carolina Central | Theodore Escalera picks off the pass by Christopher Harrison | 30-39 |
| 01:42 | Merrimack | Brian Alston can't connect on a floater from the left side | 30-39 |
| 01:41 | N. Carolina Central | Marvin Hafenstein gets the rebound | 30-39 |
| 01:37 | N. Carolina Central | Michael Sirois misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 30-39 |
| 01:35 | Merrimack | The rebound goes to Mario Gaiser | 30-39 |
| 01:30 | Merrimack | Brian Alston lays it in set up by Mario Gaiser and he's hacked by Michael Sirois - foul #3 on Michael Sirois, team foul #11 | 30-41 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Thomas Buchanan (PG), George Rabon (SG), Timothy Lippert (SF), Mario Bonet (PF), Joseph Dawkins (C) Michael Sirois, Marvin Hafenstein, Christopher Harrison, Salvador Martin, Charles Bradley | |
| Subs | Merrimack | Clayton Hall (SG), Jeffrey Marsh (PF), Brian Beaver (C) Mario Gaiser, Matthew Herb, Jess Schroeder | |
| 01:30 | Merrimack | Brian Alston makes the free throw | 30-42 |
| 01:13 | N. Carolina Central | George Rabon misses long on a jumpshot from the right side | 30-42 |
| 01:12 | N. Carolina Central | Mario Bonet pulls down the offensive rebound | 30-42 |
| 01:03 | N. Carolina Central | George Rabon can't throw it down | 30-42 |
| 01:02 | N. Carolina Central | George Rabon gets the offensive rebound | 30-42 |
| 00:49 | N. Carolina Central | George Rabon loses the dribble to Brian Alston | 30-42 |
| 00:33 | Merrimack | Brian Beaver comes up short on the jumper from the baseline | 30-42 |
| 00:32 | N. Carolina Central | Mario Bonet grabs the board | 30-42 |
| 00:13 | N. Carolina Central | Thomas Buchanan comes up short on the jumper from the left wing | 30-42 |
| 00:11 | N. Carolina Central | Timothy Lippert pulls down the offensive rebound | 30-42 |
| 00:02 | N. Carolina Central | The jump hook by Timothy Lippert is blocked by Brian Beaver | 30-42 |
| 00:01 | Merrimack | Jeffrey Marsh snags the defensive board | 30-42 |
| 00:00 | Merrimack | Jeffrey Marsh comes up short on the fullcourt shot | 30-42 |