| Lineup | Cleveland State | PG - Robert Clark (fresh) SG - Kenneth Pence (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Frank Minton (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Christopher Lerner (fresh) 5 reb. C - Stephen McMakin (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Fordham | PG - John Best (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Francis Sheard (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Watkins (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Ronald Bentz (fresh) C - Jessie Goggin (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Cleveland State | Frank Minton inbounds the ball | 26-33 |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Fordham | Fordham is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 19:46 | Cleveland State | Frank Minton scores on a shot from the free throw line on a great pass from Kenneth Pence | 28-33 |
| 19:38 | Fordham | Stephen McMakin swats the short shot by Ronald Bentz | 28-33 |
| 19:37 | Cleveland State | The rebound goes to Robert Clark | 28-33 |
| 19:18 | Cleveland State | Francis Sheard is called for the reach on Christopher Lerner - foul #1 on Francis Sheard, team foul #1 | 28-33 |
| 19:03 | Cleveland State | Robert Clark hits a 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Stephen McMakin | 31-33 |
| 18:52 | Fordham | Ronald Bentz comes up short on the runner in the paint but he's fouled by Christopher Lerner - foul #1 on Christopher Lerner, team foul #1 | 31-33 |
| 18:52 | Fordham | Ronald Bentz misses the 1st free throw | 31-33 |
| 18:52 | Fordham | Ronald Bentz makes the 2nd free throw | 31-34 |
| 18:24 | Cleveland State | Kenneth Pence misses long on a 3 from the left corner | 31-34 |
| 18:23 | Fordham | Jessie Goggin snags the defensive board | 31-34 |
| 18:09 | Fordham | Francis Sheard is fouled on the floor by Stephen McMakin - foul #2 on Stephen McMakin, team foul #2 | 31-34 |
| 18:01 | Fordham | John Watkins clanks a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 31-34 |
| 18:00 | Fordham | Jessie Goggin tips it home | 31-36 |
| 17:50 | Cleveland State | Stephen McMakin misses the lay-in but the foul's on John Watkins - foul #3 on John Watkins, team foul #2 | 31-36 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | | |
| Subs | Fordham | Darrell Campbell (SF), Joseph Weston (C) John Watkins, Ronald Bentz | |
| 17:50 | Cleveland State | Stephen McMakin makes the 1st free throw | 32-36 |
| 17:50 | Cleveland State | Stephen McMakin makes the 2nd free throw | 33-36 |
| 17:38 | Fordham | Joseph Weston clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 33-36 |
| 17:36 | Cleveland State | Stephen McMakin snags the defensive board | 33-36 |
| 17:12 | Cleveland State | Robert Clark can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 33-36 |
| 17:11 | Cleveland State | Frank Minton pulls down the offensive rebound | 33-36 |
| 16:59 | Cleveland State | Darrell Campbell steals it from Stephen McMakin | 33-36 |
| 16:47 | Fordham | Stephen McMakin is called for the reach on Joseph Weston - foul #3 on Stephen McMakin, team foul #3 | 33-36 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | John Green (SG), Scott Robinson (SF), Joseph Stone (PF), Earl Ladd (C) Kenneth Pence, Frank Minton, Christopher Lerner, Stephen McMakin | |
| Subs | Fordham | Bao Huang (SG), Tracy Lowry (SF), Jeff McIntyre (C) John Best, Francis Sheard, Jessie Goggin | |
| 16:33 | Fordham | Joseph Weston misses the easy layup | 33-36 |
| 16:31 | Cleveland State | Joseph Stone grabs the defensive rebound | 33-36 |
| 16:16 | Cleveland State | Earl Ladd misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 33-36 |
| 16:15 | Cleveland State | Joseph Stone hits the follow up shot | 35-36 |
| 16:00 | Fordham | Jeff McIntyre misses the 3 pointer from the left corner | 35-36 |
| 15:59 | Cleveland State | The rebound goes to Robert Clark | 35-36 |
| Lineup | Cleveland State | PG - Robert Clark (fairly fresh) 3 pts. SG - John Green (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Scott Robinson (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Joseph Stone (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Earl Ladd (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Fordham | PG - Darrell Campbell (fresh) 8 pts. SG - Bao Huang (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Tracy Lowry (fresh) PF - Joseph Weston (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Jeff McIntyre (fresh) | |
| 15:41 | Cleveland State | Scott Robinson misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 35-36 |
| 15:40 | Cleveland State | The offensive rebound goes to Scott Robinson | 35-36 |
| 15:23 | Cleveland State | Robert Clark hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt near the basket but he's fouled by Darrell Campbell - foul #2 on Darrell Campbell, team foul #3 | 35-36 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Kenneth Pence (SG), Frank Minton (SF) John Green, Scott Robinson | |
| Subs | Fordham | John Best (PG), Francis Sheard (SG), John Watkins (SF), Ronald Bentz (PF), Terry Gamblin (C) Darrell Campbell, Bao Huang, Tracy Lowry, Joseph Weston, Jeff McIntyre | |
| 15:23 | Cleveland State | Robert Clark makes the 1st free throw | 36-36 |
| 15:23 | Cleveland State | Robert Clark makes the 2nd free throw | 37-36 |
| 15:13 | Fordham | Francis Sheard misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 37-36 |
| 15:12 | Fordham | Terry Gamblin tips it home | 37-38 |
| 15:05 | Cleveland State | Kenneth Pence's floater is tipped away by John Watkins | 37-38 |
| 15:04 | Fordham | The rebound goes to Ronald Bentz | 37-38 |
| 14:41 | Fordham | Terry Gamblin misses long on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 37-38 |
| 14:39 | Cleveland State | Kenneth Pence snags the defensive board | 37-38 |
| 14:24 | Cleveland State | Kenneth Pence misses short on a 3 from the right corner | 37-38 |
| 14:23 | Fordham | Ronald Bentz gets the rebound | 37-38 |
| 14:05 | Fordham | John Watkins misses the easy layup but the foul's on Joseph Stone - foul #2 on Joseph Stone, team foul #4 | 37-38 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Gerald Allen (PG), John Green (SG), Christopher Lerner (PF), Stephen McMakin (C) Robert Clark, Kenneth Pence, Joseph Stone, Earl Ladd | |
| Subs | Fordham | | |
| 14:05 | Fordham | John Watkins makes the 1st free throw | 37-39 |
| 14:05 | Fordham | John Watkins misses the 2nd free throw | 37-39 |
| 14:05 | Cleveland State | Christopher Lerner grabs the board | 37-39 |
| 13:47 | Cleveland State | John Green is whistled for traveling | 37-39 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Scott Robinson (SF) Frank Minton | |
| Subs | Fordham | Darrell Campbell (PG) John Best | |
| 13:35 | Fordham | John Watkins buries a 3 pointer from the left corner | 37-42 |
| 13:19 | Cleveland State | Stephen McMakin is whistled for traveling | 37-42 |
| 12:59 | Fordham | Darrell Campbell is whistled for traveling | 37-42 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Kenneth Pence (SG) Scott Robinson | |
| Subs | Fordham | Jessie Goggin (PF), Joseph Weston (C) Ronald Bentz, Terry Gamblin | |
| 12:42 | Cleveland State | Stephen McMakin hits a jumpshot from the right side on a nice dish by Gerald Allen | 39-42 |
| 12:32 | Fordham | Darrell Campbell clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner | 39-42 |
| 12:30 | Cleveland State | John Green grabs the board | 39-42 |
| 12:02 | Cleveland State | Stephen McMakin makes the fadeaway from close range | 41-42 |
| 11:48 | Fordham | John Watkins scores on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Darrell Campbell | 41-44 |
| Lineup | Cleveland State | PG - Gerald Allen (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Kenneth Pence (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Green (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Christopher Lerner (fresh) 6 reb. C - Stephen McMakin (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Fordham | PG - Darrell Campbell (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SG - Francis Sheard (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Watkins (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 blk. 3 pf. PF - Jessie Goggin (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Joseph Weston (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:36 | Cleveland State | Stephen McMakin hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner | 41-44 |
| 11:35 | Cleveland State | Christopher Lerner tips it back up and in | 43-44 |
| 11:24 | Fordham | Darrell Campbell is fouled on the floor by Gerald Allen - foul #2 on Gerald Allen, team foul #5 | 43-44 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Robert Clark (PG), Frank Minton (SF), Joseph Stone (PF), Earl Ladd (C) Gerald Allen, Kenneth Pence, Christopher Lerner, Stephen McMakin | |
| Subs | Fordham | John Best (PG), Bao Huang (SF), Ronald Bentz (PF), Terry Gamblin (C) Francis Sheard, John Watkins, Jessie Goggin, Joseph Weston | |
| 11:12 | Fordham | Darrell Campbell misses the 3 from the right corner | 43-44 |
| 11:11 | Fordham | Ronald Bentz misses the tip | 43-44 |
| 11:10 | Cleveland State | Earl Ladd pulls down the rebound | 43-44 |
| 10:50 | Cleveland State | Ronald Bentz is called for the reach on Joseph Stone - foul #2 on Ronald Bentz, team foul #4 | 43-44 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Clayton Amaya (SG) John Green | |
| Subs | Fordham | Tracy Lowry (SF) Darrell Campbell | |
| 10:39 | Cleveland State | Joseph Stone's pass is intercepted by Tracy Lowry | 43-44 |
| 10:27 | Fordham | Terry Gamblin knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 43-47 |
| 10:10 | Cleveland State | Clayton Amaya is hacked by Bao Huang - foul #1 on Bao Huang, team foul #5 | 43-47 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Kenneth Pence (SG) Clayton Amaya | |
| Subs | Fordham | Francis Sheard (SG) Tracy Lowry | |
| 09:59 | Cleveland State | Kenneth Pence buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 46-47 |
| 09:42 | Fordham | Bao Huang hits the finger roll set up by Francis Sheard | 46-49 |
| 09:27 | Cleveland State | Robert Clark misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 46-49 |
| 09:26 | Fordham | Bao Huang gets the rebound | 46-49 |
| 09:11 | Fordham | Joseph Stone takes the ball from Bao Huang | 46-49 |
| 08:50 | Cleveland State | Earl Ladd is hacked by Terry Gamblin - foul #4 on Terry Gamblin, team foul #6 | 46-49 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Christopher Lerner (PF), Stephen McMakin (C) Joseph Stone, Earl Ladd | |
| Subs | Fordham | Darrell Campbell (PG), John Watkins (SF), Jessie Goggin (PF), Joseph Weston (C) John Best, Bao Huang, Ronald Bentz, Terry Gamblin | |
| 08:36 | Cleveland State | Kenneth Pence is called for a moving pick - foul #1 on Kenneth Pence, team foul #6 | 46-49 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | John Green (SF) Frank Minton | |
| Subs | Fordham | | |
| 08:24 | Fordham | Darrell Campbell is called for a backcourt violation | 46-49 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Scott Robinson (SF) Kenneth Pence | |
| Subs | Fordham | Tracy Lowry (SG) Francis Sheard | |
| 08:12 | Cleveland State | John Green misses badly on a fadeaway near the basket | 46-49 |
| 08:11 | Fordham | Darrell Campbell grabs the defensive rebound | 46-49 |
| 07:53 | Fordham | Jessie Goggin clanks a 3 from the left wing | 46-49 |
| 07:51 | Fordham | Darrell Campbell misses the tip | 46-49 |
| 07:50 | Cleveland State | Scott Robinson grabs the board | 46-49 |
| Lineup | Cleveland State | PG - Robert Clark (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SG - John Green (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Scott Robinson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Christopher Lerner (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. C - Stephen McMakin (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Fordham | PG - Darrell Campbell (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SG - Tracy Lowry (fresh) SF - John Watkins (fresh) 9 pts. 2 blk. 3 pf. PF - Jessie Goggin (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Joseph Weston (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:22 | Cleveland State | John Green's dunk attempt is rejected by Joseph Weston | 46-49 |
| 07:21 | Cleveland State | Christopher Lerner tips it but misses | 46-49 |
| 07:20 | Cleveland State | John Green grabs the offensive board | 46-49 |
| 07:02 | Cleveland State | Darrell Campbell steals it from Robert Clark | 46-49 |
| 06:40 | Fordham | Tracy Lowry throws a bad pass out of bounds | 46-49 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Gerald Allen (PG), Kenneth Pence (SG), Frank Minton (SF), Joseph Stone (C) Robert Clark, John Green, Scott Robinson, Stephen McMakin | |
| Subs | Fordham | John Best (PG), Francis Sheard (SG), Terry Gamblin (C) Darrell Campbell, Tracy Lowry, Joseph Weston | |
| 06:15 | Cleveland State | Gerald Allen hits a pull-up jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Frank Minton | 48-49 |
| 05:58 | Fordham | John Watkins clanks a driving attempt in the paint | 48-49 |
| 05:57 | Fordham | Jessie Goggin can't tip it in | 48-49 |
| 05:56 | Cleveland State | Christopher Lerner grabs the defensive rebound | 48-49 |
| 05:37 | Cleveland State | Joseph Stone hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left wing | 48-49 |
| 05:36 | Fordham | Jessie Goggin pulls down the rebound | 48-49 |
| 05:24 | Fordham | Christopher Lerner steals it from Francis Sheard | 48-49 |
| 05:04 | Cleveland State | Kenneth Pence's pass is intercepted by Jessie Goggin | 48-49 |
| 04:51 | Fordham | John Watkins clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 48-49 |
| 04:49 | Fordham | Jessie Goggin tips it in | 48-51 |
| 04:38 | Cleveland State | Frank Minton misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 48-51 |
| 04:37 | Fordham | Francis Sheard gets the rebound | 48-51 |
| 04:21 | Fordham | John Watkins can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 48-51 |
| 04:20 | Cleveland State | Christopher Lerner pulls down the rebound | 48-51 |
| 04:15 | Cleveland State | Christopher Lerner is called for a moving pick - foul #2 on Christopher Lerner, team foul #7 | 48-51 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Robert Clark (PG), John Green (SG), Scott Robinson (PF), Stephen McMakin (C) Gerald Allen, Kenneth Pence, Christopher Lerner, Joseph Stone | |
| Subs | Fordham | Darrell Campbell (SF), Ronald Bentz (PF), Joseph Weston (C) John Watkins, Jessie Goggin, Terry Gamblin | |
| 03:53 | Fordham | Francis Sheard makes the 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Darrell Campbell | 48-54 |
| 03:43 | Cleveland State | Scott Robinson misses the turnaround in the paint | 48-54 |
| 03:41 | Cleveland State | Stephen McMakin grabs the offensive board | 48-54 |
| Lineup | Cleveland State | PG - Robert Clark (fresh) 5 pts. SG - John Green (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Frank Minton (fairly fresh) 9 pts. PF - Scott Robinson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Stephen McMakin (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. 3 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Fordham | PG - John Best (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Francis Sheard (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SF - Darrell Campbell (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. PF - Ronald Bentz (fresh) 1 pts. 4 reb. C - Joseph Weston (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 03:23 | Cleveland State | John Green hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 48-54 |
| 03:22 | Cleveland State | Frank Minton tips it back up and in | 50-54 |
| 03:11 | Fordham | Darrell Campbell hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 50-57 |
| 02:56 | Cleveland State | Frank Minton clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner | 50-57 |
| 02:54 | Cleveland State | Stephen McMakin grabs the offensive rebound | 50-57 |
| 02:54 | Cleveland State | Cleveland State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 50-57 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Kenneth Pence (SG), Joseph Stone (PF) John Green, Scott Robinson | |
| Subs | Fordham | John Watkins (SF), Terry Gamblin (C) Darrell Campbell, Joseph Weston | |
| 02:34 | Cleveland State | Frank Minton connects on the shot from the right side | 52-57 |
| 02:26 | Fordham | Terry Gamblin is hacked by Joseph Stone - foul #3 on Joseph Stone, team foul #8 | 52-57 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Christopher Lerner (PF) Joseph Stone | |
| Subs | Fordham | | |
| 02:26 | Fordham | Terry Gamblin misses the 1st free throw | 52-57 |
| 02:26 | Cleveland State | The rebound goes to Christopher Lerner | 52-57 |
| 02:24 | Cleveland State | John Best is called for the reach on Robert Clark in the backcourt - foul #2 on John Best, team foul #7 | 52-57 |
| 02:24 | Cleveland State | Robert Clark makes the 1st free throw | 53-57 |
| 02:24 | Cleveland State | Robert Clark misses the 2nd free throw | 53-57 |
| 02:24 | Fordham | Terry Gamblin grabs the board | 53-57 |
| 02:02 | Fordham | Terry Gamblin misses the shot from the left block | 53-57 |
| 02:00 | Cleveland State | Robert Clark gets the rebound | 53-57 |
| 01:45 | Cleveland State | Frank Minton loses the ball out of bounds | 53-57 |
| 01:23 | Fordham | Terry Gamblin lays it in set up by John Watkins | 53-59 |
| 01:19 | Cleveland State | Robert Clark throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 53-59 |
| 01:05 | Fordham | John Watkins misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 53-59 |
| 01:04 | Cleveland State | Christopher Lerner pulls down the rebound | 53-59 |
| 00:46 | Cleveland State | Stephen McMakin is fouled on the floor by Terry Gamblin - foul #5 on Terry Gamblin, team foul #8 | 53-59 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | | |
| Subs | Fordham | Jessie Goggin (C) Terry Gamblin | |
| 00:46 | Cleveland State | Stephen McMakin makes the 1st free throw | 54-59 |
| 00:46 | Cleveland State | Stephen McMakin misses the 2nd free throw | 54-59 |
| 00:46 | Fordham | Jessie Goggin snags the defensive board | 54-59 |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a flex offense and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Fordham | Fordham is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:44 | Fordham | Jessie Goggin is fouled in the backcourt by Kenneth Pence - foul #2 on Kenneth Pence, team foul #9 | 54-59 |
| 00:44 | Fordham | Jessie Goggin makes the 1st free throw | 54-60 |
| 00:44 | Fordham | Jessie Goggin makes the 2nd free throw | 54-61 |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Fordham | Fordham is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:36 | Cleveland State | Frank Minton throws a bad pass out of bounds | 54-61 |
| 00:33 | Fordham | John Watkins is fouled in the backcourt by Kenneth Pence - foul #3 on Kenneth Pence, team foul #10 | 54-61 |
| 00:33 | Fordham | John Watkins misses the 1st free throw | 54-61 |
| 00:33 | Fordham | John Watkins makes the 2nd free throw | 54-62 |
| 00:27 | Cleveland State | Frank Minton loses the dribble to John Watkins | 54-62 |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Fordham | Fordham is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:26 | Fordham | Kenneth Pence is called for the reach on Francis Sheard in the backcourt - foul #4 on Kenneth Pence, team foul #11 | 54-62 |
| 00:26 | Fordham | Francis Sheard misses the 1st free throw | 54-62 |
| 00:26 | Fordham | Francis Sheard makes the 2nd free throw | 54-63 |
| 00:20 | Cleveland State | Robert Clark scores on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 57-63 |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Fordham | Fordham is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:17 | Fordham | Robert Clark is called for the reach on John Best in the backcourt - foul #2 on Robert Clark, team foul #12 | 57-63 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | | |
| Subs | Fordham | Darrell Campbell (SF) John Watkins | |
| 00:17 | Fordham | John Best makes the 1st free throw | 57-64 |
| 00:17 | Fordham | John Best makes the 2nd free throw | 57-65 |
| 00:12 | Cleveland State | Kenneth Pence misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 57-65 |
| 00:11 | Fordham | Jessie Goggin grabs the defensive rebound | 57-65 |
| 00:11 | Fordham | Fordham calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 57-65 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | | |
| Subs | Fordham | John Watkins (SF) Darrell Campbell | |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Fordham | Fordham is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:08 | Fordham | Robert Clark is called for the reach on John Best in the backcourt - foul #3 on Robert Clark, team foul #13 | 57-65 |
| 00:08 | Fordham | John Best misses the 1st free throw | 57-65 |
| 00:08 | Fordham | John Best makes the 2nd free throw | 57-66 |
| 00:01 | Cleveland State | Robert Clark misses long on a 3 from the right corner | 57-66 |
| 00:00 | Fordham | Francis Sheard snags the defensive board | 57-66 |