| Lineup | N. Carolina Central | PG - Kurt Hedrick (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Sean Sylvester (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jason Schurman (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Gary Leanos (fresh) 4 pts. C - Christopher Brisco (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Virginia State | PG - Huey Allen (fresh) 3 pts. SG - James Daniels (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Bradley Sarinsky (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Rolf Zurheide (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Jonathan Harper (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | N. Carolina Central | Jason Schurman inbounds the ball | 42-36 |
| Game Plan | N. Carolina Central | N. Carolina Central is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Virginia State | Virginia State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 19:43 | N. Carolina Central | Christopher Brisco scores on a floater from the baseline set up by Jason Schurman | 44-36 |
| 19:24 | Virginia State | Bradley Sarinsky knocks in the 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Huey Allen | 44-39 |
| 19:01 | N. Carolina Central | Rolf Zurheide picks off the pass by Jason Schurman | 44-39 |
| 18:49 | Virginia State | Bradley Sarinsky knocks in the runner from the baseline set up by James Daniels | 44-41 |
| 18:46 | N. Carolina Central | James Daniels takes the ball from Sean Sylvester in the backcourt | 44-41 |
| 18:30 | Virginia State | Rolf Zurheide is open and buries a shot from the baseline | 44-43 |
| 18:13 | N. Carolina Central | Kurt Hedrick buries a driving attempt from the right block and he's fouled by Rolf Zurheide - foul #1 on Rolf Zurheide, team foul #1 | 46-43 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Tim Moore (SG), Francis Simpson (SF), Ben Kull (PF), Thomas Faust (C) Sean Sylvester, Jason Schurman, Gary Leanos, Christopher Brisco | |
| Subs | Virginia State | Fred Mitchell (PG), James Mericle (SG), Richard Cook (SF), Philip Lewis (PF), Jeremy Ryan (C) Huey Allen, James Daniels, Bradley Sarinsky, Rolf Zurheide, Jonathan Harper | |
| 18:13 | N. Carolina Central | Kurt Hedrick makes the free throw | 47-43 |
| 17:47 | Virginia State | James Mericle misses badly on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 47-43 |
| 17:45 | N. Carolina Central | Thomas Faust pulls down the rebound | 47-43 |
| 17:38 | N. Carolina Central | Francis Simpson is hacked by Fred Mitchell - foul #2 on Fred Mitchell, team foul #2 | 47-43 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Steven Keller (PG) Kurt Hedrick | |
| Subs | Virginia State | | |
| 17:22 | N. Carolina Central | Steven Keller is wide open but clanks a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 47-43 |
| 17:20 | Virginia State | Jeremy Ryan grabs the defensive rebound | 47-43 |
| 17:17 | Virginia State | Jeremy Ryan is hacked by Thomas Faust in the backcourt - foul #2 on Thomas Faust, team foul #1 | 47-43 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Sean Sylvester (SG), Jason Schurman (SF), Lester Stackpole (PF), Christopher Brisco (C) Tim Moore, Francis Simpson, Ben Kull, Thomas Faust | |
| Subs | Virginia State | Huey Allen (PG), James Daniels (SG), Bradley Sarinsky (SF), Rolf Zurheide (PF), Jonathan Harper (C) Fred Mitchell, James Mericle, Richard Cook, Philip Lewis, Jeremy Ryan | |
| 16:48 | Virginia State | Sean Sylvester is called for the reach on Bradley Sarinsky - foul #3 on Sean Sylvester, team foul #2 | 47-43 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Kurt Hedrick (PG), Tim Moore (SG) Steven Keller, Sean Sylvester | |
| Subs | Virginia State | | |
| 16:33 | Virginia State | Rolf Zurheide is open and buries a fadeaway from close range on a nice dish by Huey Allen | 47-45 |
| 16:14 | N. Carolina Central | Kurt Hedrick is fouled on the floor by Huey Allen - foul #1 on Huey Allen, team foul #3 | 47-45 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Francis Simpson (SF), Ben Kull (PF), Thomas Faust (C) Jason Schurman, Lester Stackpole, Christopher Brisco | |
| Subs | Virginia State | James Mericle (SF), Philip Lewis (PF) Bradley Sarinsky, Rolf Zurheide | |
| 15:58 | N. Carolina Central | Thomas Faust misses badly on the uncontested runner in the paint | 47-45 |
| 15:56 | Virginia State | The rebound goes to Jonathan Harper | 47-45 |
| Lineup | N. Carolina Central | PG - Kurt Hedrick (tiring) 5 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Tim Moore (fairly fresh) 6 pts. SF - Francis Simpson (fresh) 7 pts. 2 stl. PF - Ben Kull (fresh) 2 reb. C - Thomas Faust (fairly fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Virginia State | PG - Huey Allen (tiring) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - James Daniels (tiring) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Mericle (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Philip Lewis (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Jonathan Harper (tiring) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:36 | Virginia State | James Mericle misses long on an open 3pt shot from the left wing | 47-45 |
| 15:35 | Virginia State | James Daniels pulls down the offensive rebound | 47-45 |
| 15:16 | Virginia State | Tim Moore takes the ball from James Mericle | 47-45 |
| 14:58 | N. Carolina Central | Tim Moore hits a 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Kurt Hedrick | 50-45 |
| 14:39 | Virginia State | James Daniels can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 50-45 |
| 14:37 | N. Carolina Central | Thomas Faust pulls down the rebound | 50-45 |
| 14:35 | N. Carolina Central | Kurt Hedrick is fouled in the backcourt by James Daniels - foul #3 on James Daniels, team foul #4 | 50-45 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Steven Keller (PG), Sean Sylvester (SG), Jason Schurman (SF), Gary Leanos (PF), Christopher Brisco (C) Kurt Hedrick, Tim Moore, Francis Simpson, Ben Kull, Thomas Faust | |
| Subs | Virginia State | Fred Mitchell (PG), Richard Cook (SG), Bradley Sarinsky (SF), Rolf Zurheide (PF), Jeremy Ryan (C) Huey Allen, James Daniels, James Mericle, Philip Lewis, Jonathan Harper | |
| 14:25 | N. Carolina Central | Gary Leanos scores on a fadeaway from the right wing | 52-45 |
| 14:04 | Virginia State | Richard Cook can't connect on a shot from the right side | 52-45 |
| 14:02 | N. Carolina Central | Gary Leanos gets the rebound | 52-45 |
| 13:40 | N. Carolina Central | Sean Sylvester comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 52-45 |
| 13:39 | Virginia State | Bradley Sarinsky snags the defensive board | 52-45 |
| 13:37 | Virginia State | Fred Mitchell throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 52-45 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Kurt Hedrick (PG), Francis Simpson (SF), Lester Stackpole (C) Steven Keller, Jason Schurman, Christopher Brisco | |
| Subs | Virginia State | James Mericle (SG), Philip Lewis (C) Richard Cook, Jeremy Ryan | |
| 13:22 | N. Carolina Central | Gary Leanos misses badly on a driving attempt in the lane but he's hacked by Fred Mitchell - foul #3 on Fred Mitchell, team foul #5 | 52-45 |
| 13:22 | N. Carolina Central | Gary Leanos makes the 1st free throw | 53-45 |
| 13:22 | N. Carolina Central | Gary Leanos makes the 2nd free throw | 54-45 |
| 13:17 | Virginia State | James Mericle throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 54-45 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Christopher Brisco (C) Gary Leanos | |
| Subs | Virginia State | Jonathan Harper (C) Philip Lewis | |
| 12:59 | N. Carolina Central | A charge is called on Lester Stackpole - foul #2 on Lester Stackpole, team foul #3 | 54-45 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | | |
| Subs | Virginia State | Richard Cook (SG) Fred Mitchell | |
| 12:38 | Virginia State | Rolf Zurheide misses the easy layup | 54-45 |
| 12:36 | Virginia State | Bradley Sarinsky hits the follow up shot | 54-47 |
| 12:32 | N. Carolina Central | Sean Sylvester throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 54-47 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Tim Moore (PG), Jason Schurman (SF), Gary Leanos (PF), Thomas Faust (C) Kurt Hedrick, Francis Simpson, Lester Stackpole, Christopher Brisco | |
| Subs | Virginia State | Huey Allen (PG), James Daniels (SG), Philip Lewis (PF) James Mericle, Bradley Sarinsky, Rolf Zurheide | |
| 12:23 | Virginia State | Jonathan Harper is hacked by Thomas Faust - foul #3 on Thomas Faust, team foul #4 | 54-47 |
| 12:07 | Virginia State | Jonathan Harper can't connect on a driving attempt from the right block | 54-47 |
| 12:05 | N. Carolina Central | Thomas Faust grabs the defensive rebound | 54-47 |
| 11:59 | N. Carolina Central | Sean Sylvester is alone and drills a 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Tim Moore | 57-47 |
| 11:59 | Virginia State | Virginia State calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 57-47 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Ben Kull (PF) Gary Leanos | |
| Subs | Virginia State | Fred Mitchell (PG), Jeremy Ryan (SF) Huey Allen, Richard Cook | |
| Lineup | N. Carolina Central | PG - Tim Moore (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Sean Sylvester (tiring) 9 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Jason Schurman (tiring) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Ben Kull (fresh) 2 reb. C - Thomas Faust (tiring) 4 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Virginia State | PG - Fred Mitchell (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - James Daniels (tiring) 5 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Jeremy Ryan (fresh) 3 reb. PF - Philip Lewis (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Jonathan Harper (tiring) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:34 | Virginia State | Jonathan Harper buries a floater from the baseline on a nice dish by James Daniels | 57-49 |
| 11:16 | N. Carolina Central | Jason Schurman is by himself and knocks in the jumper from just outside the lane | 59-49 |
| 10:58 | Virginia State | Fred Mitchell scores on a runner in the lane on a nice dish by Jeremy Ryan and the foul's on Tim Moore - foul #2 on Tim Moore, team foul #5 | 59-51 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Steven Keller (PG), Francis Simpson (SF), Lester Stackpole (PF), Christopher Brisco (C) Tim Moore, Jason Schurman, Ben Kull, Thomas Faust | |
| Subs | Virginia State | James Mericle (SG), Bradley Sarinsky (SF), Rolf Zurheide (PF) James Daniels, Jeremy Ryan, Jonathan Harper | |
| 10:58 | Virginia State | Fred Mitchell makes the free throw | 59-52 |
| 10:45 | N. Carolina Central | Sean Sylvester misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 59-52 |
| 10:43 | Virginia State | The rebound goes to Philip Lewis | 59-52 |
| 10:26 | Virginia State | Rolf Zurheide buries a shot from just outside the lane set up by James Mericle | 59-54 |
| 10:17 | N. Carolina Central | Steven Keller clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 59-54 |
| 10:15 | N. Carolina Central | Lester Stackpole snags the offensive board | 59-54 |
| 09:56 | N. Carolina Central | Lester Stackpole throws a bad pass out of bounds | 59-54 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Kurt Hedrick (PG), Tim Moore (SG), Gary Leanos (PF), Ben Kull (C) Steven Keller, Sean Sylvester, Lester Stackpole, Christopher Brisco | |
| Subs | Virginia State | Huey Allen (PG), Richard Cook (SG), Jonathan Harper (C) Fred Mitchell, Bradley Sarinsky, Philip Lewis | |
| 09:39 | Virginia State | Richard Cook hits a 3pt shot from the right wing | 59-57 |
| 09:24 | N. Carolina Central | Tim Moore misses long on a jumpshot from the right wing | 59-57 |
| 09:23 | N. Carolina Central | Gary Leanos grabs the offensive rebound | 59-57 |
| 09:12 | N. Carolina Central | Francis Simpson is alone and drills a fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Kurt Hedrick | 61-57 |
| 08:59 | Virginia State | Huey Allen is hacked by Francis Simpson - foul #2 on Francis Simpson, team foul #6 | 61-57 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Jason Schurman (SF) Tim Moore | |
| Subs | Virginia State | James Daniels (SG), Jeremy Ryan (C) James Mericle, Jonathan Harper | |
| 08:48 | Virginia State | Rolf Zurheide buries a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Richard Cook | 61-59 |
| 08:28 | N. Carolina Central | Gary Leanos misses the easy open layup | 61-59 |
| 08:27 | Virginia State | Jeremy Ryan gets the rebound | 61-59 |
| 08:10 | Virginia State | Jeremy Ryan connects on the jumper in the lane | 61-61 |
| 07:47 | N. Carolina Central | Francis Simpson clanks a jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by James Daniels - foul #4 on James Daniels, team foul #6 | 61-61 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Steven Keller (PG), Sean Sylvester (SG), Lester Stackpole (PF), Christopher Brisco (C) Kurt Hedrick, Jason Schurman, Gary Leanos, Ben Kull | |
| Subs | Virginia State | Fred Mitchell (PG), Bradley Sarinsky (SF), Philip Lewis (PF), Jonathan Harper (C) Huey Allen, Richard Cook, Rolf Zurheide, Jeremy Ryan | |
| 07:47 | N. Carolina Central | Francis Simpson makes the 1st free throw | 62-61 |
| 07:47 | N. Carolina Central | Francis Simpson makes the 2nd free throw | 63-61 |
| Lineup | N. Carolina Central | PG - Steven Keller (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Sean Sylvester (tiring) 9 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Francis Simpson (tiring) 11 pts. 2 stl. PF - Lester Stackpole (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Christopher Brisco (tiring) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Virginia State | PG - Fred Mitchell (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - James Daniels (tired) 5 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. SF - Bradley Sarinsky (tiring) 9 pts. 3 reb. PF - Philip Lewis (tiring) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Jonathan Harper (tiring) 7 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:30 | Virginia State | James Daniels clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing | 63-61 |
| 07:28 | Virginia State | James Daniels pulls down the offensive rebound | 63-61 |
| 07:08 | Virginia State | Fred Mitchell scores on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 63-63 |
| 06:58 | N. Carolina Central | Francis Simpson misses short on a floater from the left side | 63-63 |
| 06:57 | N. Carolina Central | Christopher Brisco misses the tip | 63-63 |
| 06:56 | N. Carolina Central | Christopher Brisco pulls down the offensive rebound | 63-63 |
| 06:51 | N. Carolina Central | Francis Simpson is called for the offensive foul - foul #3 on Francis Simpson, team foul #7 | 63-63 |
| 06:51 | N. Carolina Central | N. Carolina Central calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 63-63 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Kurt Hedrick (PG), Tim Moore (SG), Jason Schurman (SF), Thomas Faust (C) Steven Keller, Sean Sylvester, Francis Simpson, Christopher Brisco | |
| Subs | Virginia State | James Mericle (SG) James Daniels | |
| 06:44 | Virginia State | Bradley Sarinsky's pass is intercepted by Kurt Hedrick in the backcourt | 63-63 |
| 06:24 | N. Carolina Central | Tim Moore hits a jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Kurt Hedrick | 65-63 |
| 06:05 | Virginia State | James Mericle's pass is intercepted by Jason Schurman | 65-63 |
| 05:54 | N. Carolina Central | Jason Schurman clanks a 3 from the left corner | 65-63 |
| 05:52 | N. Carolina Central | Thomas Faust gets the offensive rebound | 65-63 |
| 05:31 | N. Carolina Central | Thomas Faust connects on the 3 from the left wing set up by Kurt Hedrick | 68-63 |
| 05:13 | Virginia State | Thomas Faust swats the layup by Bradley Sarinsky | 68-63 |
| 05:12 | Virginia State | Philip Lewis pulls down the offensive rebound | 68-63 |
| 04:53 | Virginia State | Bradley Sarinsky clanks a turnaround from the right block but the foul's on Kurt Hedrick - foul #3 on Kurt Hedrick, team foul #8 | 68-63 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Steven Keller (PG), Sean Sylvester (SG), Francis Simpson (SF), Ben Kull (PF), Christopher Brisco (C) Kurt Hedrick, Tim Moore, Jason Schurman, Lester Stackpole, Thomas Faust | |
| Subs | Virginia State | Huey Allen (PG), Richard Cook (SG), Rolf Zurheide (PF), Jeremy Ryan (C) Fred Mitchell, James Mericle, Philip Lewis, Jonathan Harper | |
| 04:53 | Virginia State | Bradley Sarinsky misses the 1st free throw | 68-63 |
| 04:53 | Virginia State | Bradley Sarinsky makes the 2nd free throw | 68-64 |
| 04:35 | N. Carolina Central | Sean Sylvester can't finish the uncontested layup | 68-64 |
| 04:33 | Virginia State | Richard Cook pulls down the rebound | 68-64 |
| 04:18 | Virginia State | Huey Allen blows the layup | 68-64 |
| 04:17 | N. Carolina Central | Sean Sylvester snags the defensive board | 68-64 |
| 04:06 | N. Carolina Central | Christopher Brisco misses long on a floater from close range | 68-64 |
| 04:04 | N. Carolina Central | Steven Keller pulls down the offensive rebound | 68-64 |
| 03:55 | N. Carolina Central | Sean Sylvester is fouled on the floor by Richard Cook - foul #3 on Richard Cook, team foul #7 | 68-64 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Kurt Hedrick (PG), Gary Leanos (PF) Steven Keller, Ben Kull | |
| Subs | Virginia State | James Daniels (SG) Bradley Sarinsky | |
| 03:55 | N. Carolina Central | Sean Sylvester makes the 1st free throw | 69-64 |
| 03:55 | N. Carolina Central | Sean Sylvester makes the 2nd free throw | 70-64 |
| 03:39 | Virginia State | Huey Allen drills a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 70-67 |
| Lineup | N. Carolina Central | PG - Kurt Hedrick (tired) 5 pts. 6 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf. SG - Sean Sylvester (tired) 11 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Francis Simpson (tiring) 11 pts. 2 stl. 3 pf. PF - Gary Leanos (tiring) 8 pts. 3 reb. C - Christopher Brisco (tiring) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Virginia State | PG - Huey Allen (tired) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - James Daniels (tiring) 5 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. SF - Richard Cook (tiring) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. PF - Rolf Zurheide (tired) 13 pts. 2 reb. C - Jeremy Ryan (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 03:37 | N. Carolina Central | Kurt Hedrick is hacked by James Daniels in the backcourt - foul #5 on James Daniels, team foul #8 | 70-67 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | | |
| Subs | Virginia State | James Mericle (SF) James Daniels | |
| 03:37 | N. Carolina Central | Kurt Hedrick makes the 1st free throw | 71-67 |
| 03:37 | N. Carolina Central | Kurt Hedrick misses the 2nd free throw | 71-67 |
| 03:37 | Virginia State | The rebound goes to Jeremy Ryan | 71-67 |
| 03:15 | Virginia State | Jeremy Ryan blows the layup | 71-67 |
| 03:13 | N. Carolina Central | Gary Leanos gets the rebound | 71-67 |
| 03:07 | N. Carolina Central | Francis Simpson misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 71-67 |
| 03:05 | Virginia State | Richard Cook grabs the board | 71-67 |
| 03:05 | Virginia State | Virginia State calls a full timeout (2 :30 remaining) | 71-67 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Tim Moore (SG), Jason Schurman (SF), Ben Kull (C) Sean Sylvester, Francis Simpson, Christopher Brisco | |
| Subs | Virginia State | Jonathan Harper (C) Richard Cook | |
| 02:54 | Virginia State | James Mericle hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from close range but he's hacked by Tim Moore - foul #3 on Tim Moore, team foul #9 | 71-67 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Thomas Faust (C) Gary Leanos | |
| Subs | Virginia State | | |
| 02:54 | Virginia State | James Mericle makes the 1st free throw | 71-68 |
| 02:54 | Virginia State | James Mericle misses the 2nd free throw | 71-68 |
| 02:54 | N. Carolina Central | Tim Moore grabs the defensive rebound | 71-68 |
| 02:42 | N. Carolina Central | Jason Schurman hits a shot from the left side set up by Kurt Hedrick | 73-68 |
| 02:39 | Virginia State | Kurt Hedrick is called for the reach on James Mericle in the backcourt - foul #4 on Kurt Hedrick, team foul #10 | 73-68 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | | |
| Subs | Virginia State | Richard Cook (SF) Jeremy Ryan | |
| 02:39 | Virginia State | James Mericle makes the 1st free throw | 73-69 |
| 02:39 | Virginia State | James Mericle makes the 2nd free throw | 73-70 |
| 02:37 | N. Carolina Central | Rolf Zurheide takes the ball from Kurt Hedrick in the backcourt | 73-70 |
| 02:24 | Virginia State | Jason Schurman picks off the pass by Richard Cook | 73-70 |
| 02:02 | N. Carolina Central | Jason Schurman can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 73-70 |
| 02:00 | N. Carolina Central | Thomas Faust gets the offensive rebound | 73-70 |
| 01:46 | N. Carolina Central | Jason Schurman is by himself and knocks in the 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by Tim Moore | 76-70 |
| 01:46 | Virginia State | Virginia State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 remaining) | 76-70 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Sean Sylvester (SG), Gary Leanos (PF), Christopher Brisco (C) Tim Moore, Ben Kull, Thomas Faust | |
| Subs | Virginia State | Bradley Sarinsky (SF) Richard Cook | |
| 01:25 | Virginia State | James Mericle is whistled for a carry | 76-70 |
| 01:21 | N. Carolina Central | Sean Sylvester is hacked by Huey Allen in the backcourt - foul #2 on Huey Allen, team foul #9 | 76-70 |
| 01:21 | N. Carolina Central | Sean Sylvester makes the 1st free throw | 77-70 |
| 01:21 | N. Carolina Central | Sean Sylvester makes the 2nd free throw | 78-70 |
| Game Plan | N. Carolina Central | N. Carolina Central is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Virginia State | Virginia State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 01:06 | Virginia State | Bradley Sarinsky is denied on a layup by Gary Leanos | 78-70 |
| 01:05 | N. Carolina Central | Christopher Brisco gets the rebound | 78-70 |
| Game Plan | N. Carolina Central | N. Carolina Central is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Virginia State | Virginia State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:57 | N. Carolina Central | Sean Sylvester scores on a runner from the baseline | 80-70 |
| Game Plan | N. Carolina Central | N. Carolina Central is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Virginia State | Virginia State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:52 | Virginia State | James Mericle clanks a fadeaway from the left side | 80-70 |
| 00:50 | N. Carolina Central | Gary Leanos pulls down the rebound | 80-70 |
| Game Plan | N. Carolina Central | N. Carolina Central is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Virginia State | Virginia State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:49 | N. Carolina Central | Gary Leanos is hacked by James Mericle in the backcourt - foul #1 on James Mericle, team foul #10 | 80-70 |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Steven Keller (PG), Tim Moore (SG), Francis Simpson (SF), Thomas Faust (C) Kurt Hedrick, Sean Sylvester, Jason Schurman, Christopher Brisco | |
| Subs | Virginia State | Fred Mitchell (PG), Richard Cook (SF), Philip Lewis (PF), Jeremy Ryan (C) Huey Allen, Bradley Sarinsky, Rolf Zurheide, Jonathan Harper | |
| 00:49 | N. Carolina Central | Gary Leanos makes the 1st free throw | 81-70 |
| 00:49 | N. Carolina Central | Gary Leanos misses the 2nd free throw | 81-70 |
| 00:49 | Virginia State | The rebound goes to Jeremy Ryan | 81-70 |
| 00:43 | Virginia State | Francis Simpson steals the ball from Richard Cook | 81-70 |
| Game Plan | N. Carolina Central | N. Carolina Central is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Virginia State | Virginia State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:19 | N. Carolina Central | Jeremy Ryan picks off the pass by Steven Keller | 81-70 |
| 00:14 | Virginia State | James Mericle misses the wide open 3 from the left corner | 81-70 |
| 00:12 | N. Carolina Central | The rebound goes to Gary Leanos | 81-70 |
| 00:00 | N. Carolina Central | Steven Keller runs out the clock | 81-70 |