| Lineup | Mississippi State | PG - Edward Ward (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Scott Astorga (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Gary McNeece (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Danny Reynolds (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - John Gravois (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Arkansas | PG - David Dennis (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Billy Larson (fresh) 5 pts. 3 stl. SF - Jason Bedford (fresh) PF - Joseph Baine (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. C - Robert Lamothe (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Mississippi State | Gary McNeece inbounds the ball | 26-35 |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Arkansas | Arkansas is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| 19:44 | Mississippi State | Edward Ward misses the easy layup | 26-35 |
| 19:42 | Arkansas | The rebound goes to Robert Lamothe | 26-35 |
| 19:23 | Arkansas | David Dennis is open and buries a fadeaway from the left wing on a nice dish by Jason Bedford | 26-37 |
| 19:08 | Mississippi State | Edward Ward lays it up and in and the foul's on David Dennis - foul #1 on David Dennis, team foul #1 | 28-37 |
| 19:08 | Mississippi State | Edward Ward makes the free throw | 29-37 |
| 18:50 | Arkansas | Jason Bedford makes the contested runner from the left block set up by Joseph Baine | 29-39 |
| 18:30 | Mississippi State | The pull-up jumper by Danny Reynolds is blocked by Robert Lamothe | 29-39 |
| 18:29 | Mississippi State | John Gravois tips it in | 31-39 |
| 18:12 | Arkansas | David Dennis drills a 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Joseph Baine | 31-42 |
| 17:52 | Mississippi State | David Dennis knocks away the 3 by Gary McNeece | 31-42 |
| 17:51 | Arkansas | Joseph Baine grabs the defensive rebound | 31-42 |
| 17:29 | Arkansas | Robert Lamothe is hacked by Danny Reynolds - foul #2 on Danny Reynolds, team foul #1 | 31-42 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Harry Gross (PG), James Widener (PF) Edward Ward, Danny Reynolds | |
| Subs | Arkansas | Roger Walker (PG), Christopher Ferraro (SG), Keith Carr (SF), Carl Lewis (C) David Dennis, Billy Larson, Jason Bedford, Robert Lamothe | |
| 17:08 | Arkansas | Joseph Baine's pass is intercepted by Scott Astorga | 31-42 |
| 17:05 | Mississippi State | Scott Astorga lays it up and in | 33-42 |
| 16:37 | Arkansas | Christopher Ferraro is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #2 on Christopher Ferraro, team foul #2 | 33-42 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | | |
| Subs | Arkansas | Jimmy Wheeler (PF) Joseph Baine | |
| 16:28 | Mississippi State | Scott Astorga makes the wide open turnaround in the lane set up by Harry Gross | 35-42 |
| 16:04 | Arkansas | James Widener swats the short shot by Keith Carr | 35-42 |
| 16:03 | Mississippi State | James Widener pulls down the rebound | 35-42 |
| 15:51 | Mississippi State | Scott Astorga can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 35-42 |
| 15:49 | Arkansas | Carl Lewis grabs the defensive rebound | 35-42 |
| Lineup | Mississippi State | PG - Harry Gross (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Scott Astorga (fairly fresh) 6 pts. SF - Gary McNeece (fairly fresh) 6 pts. PF - James Widener (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - John Gravois (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Arkansas | PG - Roger Walker (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Christopher Ferraro (fresh) 1 pts. SF - Keith Carr (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Jimmy Wheeler (fresh) 2 pts. C - Carl Lewis (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 15:45 | Arkansas | Roger Walker double dribbles in the backcourt | 35-42 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Edward Ward (PG), Danny Reynolds (PF) Harry Gross, James Widener | |
| Subs | Arkansas | David Dennis (PG), Billy Larson (SG), Jason Bedford (SF), Frank Reichert (C) Roger Walker, Christopher Ferraro, Keith Carr, Jimmy Wheeler | |
| 15:30 | Mississippi State | John Gravois can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 35-42 |
| 15:29 | Mississippi State | Scott Astorga grabs the offensive board | 35-42 |
| 15:18 | Mississippi State | Gary McNeece double dribbles | 35-42 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | | |
| Subs | Arkansas | Joseph Baine (PF) Carl Lewis | |
| 14:52 | Arkansas | David Dennis can't finish the layup | 35-42 |
| 14:50 | Arkansas | Frank Reichert snags the offensive board | 35-42 |
| 14:28 | Arkansas | Joseph Baine hits the front of the rim on the floater from the free throw line | 35-42 |
| 14:26 | Mississippi State | Gary McNeece pulls down the rebound | 35-42 |
| 14:22 | Mississippi State | Scott Astorga is whistled for a carry | 35-42 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Harry Gross (PG), Jason Osuna (SF) Edward Ward, Gary McNeece | |
| Subs | Arkansas | Keith Carr (SF) Jason Bedford | |
| 14:03 | Arkansas | Billy Larson lays it up and in on a nice dish by Frank Reichert and he's hacked by Scott Astorga - foul #2 on Scott Astorga, team foul #2 | 35-44 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | James Widener (PF) Danny Reynolds | |
| Subs | Arkansas | | |
| 14:03 | Arkansas | Billy Larson misses the free throw | 35-44 |
| 14:03 | Mississippi State | James Widener grabs the board | 35-44 |
| 13:53 | Mississippi State | John Gravois is fouled on the floor by Frank Reichert - foul #4 on Frank Reichert, team foul #3 | 35-44 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | | |
| Subs | Arkansas | Robert Lamothe (C) Frank Reichert | |
| 13:37 | Mississippi State | John Gravois banks in the layup set up by Harry Gross | 37-44 |
| 13:28 | Arkansas | Keith Carr clanks a fadeaway from just outside the lane but the foul's on John Gravois - foul #4 on John Gravois, team foul #3 | 37-44 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Robert Penick (C) John Gravois | |
| Subs | Arkansas | Christopher Ferraro (SG) Billy Larson | |
| 13:28 | Arkansas | Keith Carr misses the 1st free throw | 37-44 |
| 13:28 | Arkansas | Keith Carr misses the 2nd free throw | 37-44 |
| 13:28 | Mississippi State | Jason Osuna snags the defensive board | 37-44 |
| 13:07 | Mississippi State | Joseph Baine is called for the reach on Jason Osuna - foul #3 on Joseph Baine, team foul #4 | 37-44 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Gary McNeece (SF), John Gravois (C) Jason Osuna, Robert Penick | |
| Subs | Arkansas | Roger Walker (PG), Jason Bedford (SF), Carl Lewis (PF) David Dennis, Keith Carr, Joseph Baine | |
| 12:51 | Mississippi State | Harry Gross is hacked by Jason Bedford - foul #1 on Jason Bedford, team foul #5 | 37-44 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Danny Reynolds (PF) James Widener | |
| Subs | Arkansas | | |
| 12:42 | Mississippi State | John Gravois loses the ball out of bounds | 37-44 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Edward Ward (PG) Harry Gross | |
| Subs | Arkansas | | |
| 12:13 | Arkansas | Robert Lamothe drills a jumper in the paint and he's fouled by John Gravois - foul #5 on John Gravois, team foul #4 | 37-46 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Robert Penick (C) John Gravois | |
| Subs | Arkansas | Billy Larson (SG), Joseph Baine (PF) Christopher Ferraro, Carl Lewis | |
| 12:13 | Arkansas | Robert Lamothe misses the free throw | 37-46 |
| 12:13 | Mississippi State | The rebound goes to Danny Reynolds | 37-46 |
| 11:53 | Mississippi State | Jason Bedford denies the turnaround by Scott Astorga | 37-46 |
| 11:51 | Mississippi State | Danny Reynolds tips it in | 39-46 |
| Lineup | Mississippi State | PG - Edward Ward (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Scott Astorga (tiring) 6 pts. SF - Gary McNeece (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Danny Reynolds (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Robert Penick (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Arkansas | PG - Roger Walker (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Billy Larson (fresh) 7 pts. 3 stl. SF - Jason Bedford (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Joseph Baine (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. C - Robert Lamothe (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 11:34 | Arkansas | Jason Bedford comes up short on the shot from the baseline but he's hacked by Danny Reynolds - foul #3 on Danny Reynolds, team foul #5 | 39-46 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Harry Gross (PG), Jason Osuna (SF), James Widener (PF) Edward Ward, Gary McNeece, Danny Reynolds | |
| Subs | Arkansas | David Dennis (PG) Roger Walker | |
| 11:34 | Arkansas | Jason Bedford makes the 1st free throw | 39-47 |
| 11:34 | Arkansas | Jason Bedford makes the 2nd free throw | 39-48 |
| 11:16 | Mississippi State | Jason Osuna throws a bad pass out of bounds | 39-48 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | | |
| Subs | Arkansas | Keith Carr (SF), Carl Lewis (C) Jason Bedford, Robert Lamothe | |
| 10:52 | Arkansas | Carl Lewis misses long on a driving attempt from the left block | 39-48 |
| 10:51 | Arkansas | Joseph Baine pulls down the offensive rebound | 39-48 |
| 10:32 | Arkansas | Keith Carr's floater is tipped away by James Widener | 39-48 |
| 10:30 | Mississippi State | Jason Osuna grabs the board | 39-48 |
| 10:04 | Mississippi State | The short jumper by Scott Astorga is denied by Joseph Baine | 39-48 |
| 10:03 | Arkansas | Billy Larson pulls down the rebound | 39-48 |
| 09:42 | Arkansas | Joseph Baine evades the doubleteam but misses long on a floater from the right side | 39-48 |
| 09:41 | Mississippi State | Harry Gross pulls down the rebound | 39-48 |
| 09:33 | Mississippi State | James Widener comes up short on the shot from the right wing | 39-48 |
| 09:32 | Arkansas | Keith Carr snags the defensive board | 39-48 |
| 09:27 | Arkansas | Billy Larson misses short on a floater from the right wing | 39-48 |
| 09:26 | Mississippi State | James Widener grabs the board | 39-48 |
| 09:03 | Mississippi State | Jason Osuna buries a floater in the paint | 41-48 |
| 08:42 | Arkansas | Carl Lewis is by himself and knocks in the floater from the left side on a nice dish by David Dennis | 41-50 |
| 08:32 | Mississippi State | Scott Astorga hits the finger roll | 43-50 |
| 08:08 | Arkansas | Keith Carr clanks a floater from the left side | 43-50 |
| 08:06 | Mississippi State | James Widener grabs the defensive rebound | 43-50 |
| 07:52 | Mississippi State | Scott Astorga throws a bad pass out of bounds | 43-50 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Edward Ward (PG), Delbert Currier (SG), Gary McNeece (SF), Danny Reynolds (PF) Harry Gross, Scott Astorga, Jason Osuna, Robert Penick | |
| Subs | Arkansas | Roger Walker (PG), Christopher Ferraro (SG), Jason Bedford (SF), Jimmy Wheeler (PF), Frank Reichert (C) David Dennis, Billy Larson, Keith Carr, Joseph Baine, Carl Lewis | |
| Lineup | Mississippi State | PG - Edward Ward (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Delbert Currier (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Gary McNeece (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Danny Reynolds (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. C - James Widener (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Arkansas | PG - Roger Walker (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Christopher Ferraro (fresh) 1 pts. SF - Jason Bedford (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Jimmy Wheeler (fresh) 2 pts. C - Frank Reichert (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 4 pf. | |
| 07:31 | Arkansas | Christopher Ferraro misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 43-50 |
| 07:30 | Mississippi State | James Widener pulls down the rebound | 43-50 |
| 07:01 | Mississippi State | Delbert Currier's pass is intercepted by Christopher Ferraro | 43-50 |
| 06:58 | Arkansas | Roger Walker lays it in set up by Christopher Ferraro | 43-52 |
| 06:35 | Mississippi State | Edward Ward is hacked by Roger Walker - foul #3 on Roger Walker, team foul #6 | 43-52 |
| 06:21 | Mississippi State | Gary McNeece misses the wide open turnaround from the left block | 43-52 |
| 06:20 | Arkansas | The rebound goes to Jason Bedford | 43-52 |
| 06:05 | Arkansas | Christopher Ferraro drills a jumper from the free throw line | 43-54 |
| 05:56 | Mississippi State | Gary McNeece misses short on a jumper in the lane but the foul's on Jason Bedford - foul #2 on Jason Bedford, team foul #7 | 43-54 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Harry Gross (PG), Scott Astorga (SG) Edward Ward, Delbert Currier | |
| Subs | Arkansas | | |
| 05:56 | Mississippi State | Gary McNeece misses the 1st free throw | 43-54 |
| 05:56 | Mississippi State | Gary McNeece makes the 2nd free throw | 44-54 |
| 05:43 | Arkansas | Frank Reichert double dribbles | 44-54 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Robert Penick (C) James Widener | |
| Subs | Arkansas | David Dennis (PG), Keith Carr (SF), Joseph Baine (PF) Roger Walker, Jason Bedford, Jimmy Wheeler | |
| 05:30 | Mississippi State | Gary McNeece misses short on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 44-54 |
| 05:29 | Arkansas | David Dennis snags the defensive board | 44-54 |
| 05:12 | Arkansas | Joseph Baine works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from just outside the lane | 44-54 |
| 05:10 | Mississippi State | The rebound goes to Gary McNeece | 44-54 |
| 04:41 | Mississippi State | Frank Reichert takes the ball from Danny Reynolds | 44-54 |
| 04:14 | Arkansas | Harry Gross steps in front of the Joseph Baine pass | 44-54 |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Arkansas | Arkansas is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| 04:01 | Mississippi State | Harry Gross buries a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 46-54 |
| 03:46 | Arkansas | Keith Carr scores on a turnaround from the left block on a great pass from Christopher Ferraro | 46-56 |
| 03:46 | Mississippi State | Mississippi State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 46-56 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Edward Ward (PG), James Widener (PF) Harry Gross, Danny Reynolds | |
| Subs | Arkansas | Billy Larson (SG), Jason Bedford (SF) Christopher Ferraro, Keith Carr | |
| Lineup | Mississippi State | PG - Edward Ward (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Scott Astorga (tiring) 8 pts. SF - Gary McNeece (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - James Widener (fresh) 5 pts. 9 reb. 2 blk. C - Robert Penick (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Arkansas | PG - David Dennis (fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. SG - Billy Larson (fresh) 7 pts. 3 stl. SF - Jason Bedford (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Joseph Baine (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - Frank Reichert (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 4 pf. | |
| 03:32 | Mississippi State | Edward Ward is hacked by David Dennis - foul #2 on David Dennis, team foul #8 | 46-56 |
| 03:32 | Mississippi State | Edward Ward makes the 1st free throw | 47-56 |
| 03:32 | Mississippi State | Edward Ward misses the 2nd free throw | 47-56 |
| 03:32 | Arkansas | The rebound goes to Joseph Baine | 47-56 |
| 03:11 | Arkansas | David Dennis drills a 3 from the right corner set up by Billy Larson | 47-59 |
| 02:55 | Mississippi State | Scott Astorga hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from just outside the lane but the foul's on David Dennis - foul #3 on David Dennis, team foul #9 | 47-59 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | | |
| Subs | Arkansas | Roger Walker (PG), Christopher Ferraro (SG), Keith Carr (SF), Carl Lewis (PF), Robert Lamothe (C) David Dennis, Billy Larson, Jason Bedford, Joseph Baine, Frank Reichert | |
| 02:55 | Mississippi State | Scott Astorga makes the 1st free throw | 48-59 |
| 02:55 | Mississippi State | Scott Astorga makes the 2nd free throw | 49-59 |
| 02:52 | Arkansas | Arkansas calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 49-59 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Danny Reynolds (PF) James Widener | |
| Subs | Arkansas | David Dennis (PG), Billy Larson (SG), Jason Bedford (SF), Joseph Baine (PF), Frank Reichert (C) Roger Walker, Christopher Ferraro, Keith Carr, Carl Lewis, Robert Lamothe | |
| 02:30 | Arkansas | Joseph Baine misses short on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 49-59 |
| 02:29 | Mississippi State | Gary McNeece snags the defensive board | 49-59 |
| 02:18 | Mississippi State | Joseph Baine denies the turnaround by Scott Astorga | 49-59 |
| 02:16 | Mississippi State | Edward Ward tips it home | 51-59 |
| 01:48 | Arkansas | Joseph Baine scores on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 51-61 |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Arkansas | Arkansas is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) | |
| 01:33 | Mississippi State | Gary McNeece misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 51-61 |
| 01:31 | Mississippi State | Gary McNeece snags the offensive board | 51-61 |
| 01:13 | Mississippi State | Robert Penick hits the finger roll set up by Scott Astorga | 53-61 |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Arkansas | Arkansas is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+3) | |
| 01:10 | Arkansas | David Dennis is fouled in the backcourt by Edward Ward - foul #1 on Edward Ward, team foul #6 | 53-61 |
| 00:59 | Arkansas | Joseph Baine hits a jumper from the left wing | 53-63 |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Arkansas | Arkansas is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+3) | |
| 00:52 | Mississippi State | Scott Astorga can't connect on a fadeaway from the baseline but he's fouled by Joseph Baine - foul #4 on Joseph Baine, team foul #10 | 53-63 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | | |
| Subs | Arkansas | Roger Walker (PG), Christopher Ferraro (SG), Keith Carr (SF), Carl Lewis (PF), Robert Lamothe (C) David Dennis, Billy Larson, Jason Bedford, Joseph Baine, Frank Reichert | |
| 00:52 | Mississippi State | Scott Astorga makes the 1st free throw | 54-63 |
| 00:52 | Mississippi State | Scott Astorga makes the 2nd free throw | 55-63 |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Arkansas | Arkansas is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+3) | |
| 00:49 | Arkansas | Keith Carr is hacked by Edward Ward in the backcourt - foul #2 on Edward Ward, team foul #7 | 55-63 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | | |
| Subs | Arkansas | David Dennis (PG), Billy Larson (SG), Joseph Baine (PF), Frank Reichert (C) Roger Walker, Christopher Ferraro, Carl Lewis, Robert Lamothe | |
| 00:49 | Arkansas | Keith Carr misses the 1st free throw | 55-63 |
| 00:49 | Mississippi State | Danny Reynolds pulls down the rebound | 55-63 |
| 00:43 | Mississippi State | Gary McNeece hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner | 55-63 |
| 00:42 | Arkansas | Joseph Baine grabs the defensive rebound | 55-63 |
| 00:41 | Arkansas | Joseph Baine is fouled in the backcourt by Scott Astorga - foul #3 on Scott Astorga, team foul #8 | 55-63 |
| 00:41 | Arkansas | Joseph Baine misses the 1st free throw | 55-63 |
| 00:41 | Mississippi State | Robert Penick gets the rebound | 55-63 |
| 00:35 | Mississippi State | Gary McNeece makes the 3pt shot from straight away | 58-63 |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Arkansas | Arkansas is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+3) | |
| 00:33 | Arkansas | Edward Ward is called for the reach on David Dennis in the backcourt - foul #3 on Edward Ward, team foul #9 | 58-63 |
| 00:33 | Arkansas | David Dennis makes the 1st free throw | 58-64 |
| 00:33 | Arkansas | David Dennis makes the 2nd free throw | 58-65 |
| 00:26 | Mississippi State | Robert Penick is fouled on the floor by David Dennis - foul #4 on David Dennis, team foul #11 | 58-65 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | | |
| Subs | Arkansas | Jason Bedford (SF) Keith Carr | |
| 00:26 | Mississippi State | Robert Penick misses the 1st free throw | 58-65 |
| 00:26 | Mississippi State | Robert Penick makes the 2nd free throw | 59-65 |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Arkansas | Arkansas is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+3) | |
| 00:25 | Arkansas | Frank Reichert is hacked by Scott Astorga in the backcourt - foul #4 on Scott Astorga, team foul #10 | 59-65 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | | |
| Subs | Arkansas | Keith Carr (SF) Jason Bedford | |
| 00:25 | Arkansas | Frank Reichert makes the 1st free throw | 59-66 |
| 00:25 | Arkansas | Frank Reichert misses the 2nd free throw | 59-66 |
| 00:25 | Mississippi State | Robert Penick pulls down the rebound | 59-66 |
| 00:19 | Mississippi State | Danny Reynolds is whistled for traveling | 59-66 |
| 00:17 | Arkansas | Edward Ward is called for the reach on David Dennis in the backcourt - foul #4 on Edward Ward, team foul #11 | 59-66 |
| 00:17 | Arkansas | David Dennis makes the 1st free throw | 59-67 |
| 00:17 | Arkansas | David Dennis makes the 2nd free throw | 59-68 |
| 00:10 | Mississippi State | Gary McNeece drills a 3pt jumper from straight away | 62-68 |
| 00:09 | Arkansas | David Dennis is hacked by Edward Ward in the backcourt - foul #5 on Edward Ward, team foul #12 | 62-68 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Harry Gross (PG) Edward Ward | |
| Subs | Arkansas | | |
| 00:09 | Arkansas | David Dennis misses the 1st free throw | 62-68 |
| 00:09 | Arkansas | David Dennis makes the 2nd free throw | 62-69 |
| 00:07 | Mississippi State | Mississippi State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 62-69 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | | |
| Subs | Arkansas | Jason Bedford (SF) Keith Carr | |
| 00:04 | Mississippi State | Harry Gross can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 62-69 |
| 00:02 | Mississippi State | Robert Penick snags the offensive board | 62-69 |
| 00:00 | Mississippi State | The clock runs out | 62-69 |