| Lineup | The Citadel | PG - Cory Alexander (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Jean Larson (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SF - Hu Chiong (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Clyde Wright (fresh) 6 pts. C - Ryan Nishida (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Cleveland State | PG - Larry Fredette (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Jasper Canup (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Chris Young (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. PF - Cecil Jackson (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Cory Wuest (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | The Citadel | Hu Chiong inbounds the ball | 41-36 |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 19:38 | The Citadel | Hu Chiong hits the finger roll on a great pass from Jean Larson | 43-36 |
| 19:22 | Cleveland State | Jasper Canup steps out of bounds on the baseline | 43-36 |
| 19:09 | The Citadel | Jean Larson can't connect on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 43-36 |
| 19:08 | The Citadel | Ryan Nishida tips it home | 45-36 |
| 18:55 | Cleveland State | Jasper Canup misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 45-36 |
| 18:53 | The Citadel | Hu Chiong grabs the board | 45-36 |
| 18:46 | The Citadel | Larry Fredette is called for the reach on Cory Alexander - foul #1 on Larry Fredette, team foul #1 | 45-36 |
| 18:33 | The Citadel | Hu Chiong is fouled on the floor by Chris Young - foul #3 on Chris Young, team foul #2 | 45-36 |
| Subs | The Citadel | | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Carlton Walton (SF) Chris Young | |
| 18:23 | The Citadel | Ryan Nishida's floater is tipped away by Cory Wuest | 45-36 |
| 18:21 | The Citadel | Ryan Nishida gets the offensive rebound | 45-36 |
| 18:07 | The Citadel | Cory Alexander connects on the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Jean Larson | 48-36 |
| 17:42 | Cleveland State | Larry Fredette clanks a floater from the right block | 48-36 |
| 17:41 | The Citadel | Clyde Wright pulls down the rebound | 48-36 |
| 17:15 | The Citadel | Ryan Nishida buries a runner near the basket on a nice dish by Hu Chiong and he's fouled by Cory Wuest - foul #1 on Cory Wuest, team foul #3 | 50-36 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Robert Wagner (SG), Kirk Grogg (PF) Jean Larson, Clyde Wright | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Gerald Stoops (PF), Robert Brown (C) Cecil Jackson, Cory Wuest | |
| 17:15 | The Citadel | Ryan Nishida makes the free throw | 51-36 |
| 17:01 | Cleveland State | Jasper Canup travels with the ball | 51-36 |
| Subs | The Citadel | David Kelson (SG), Christopher Delk (C) Cory Alexander, Ryan Nishida | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Harold Hudson (SF) Jasper Canup | |
| 16:39 | The Citadel | Larry Fredette steals it from Robert Wagner | 51-36 |
| 16:34 | Cleveland State | Larry Fredette banks in the layup | 51-38 |
| 16:12 | The Citadel | Kirk Grogg loses the ball out of bounds | 51-38 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Jean Larson (SG), Clyde Wright (PF) Hu Chiong, Kirk Grogg | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Robert Heron (PG), Jasper Canup (SG), Cecil Jackson (PF) Larry Fredette, Carlton Walton, Robert Brown | |
| 15:58 | Cleveland State | Jasper Canup misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left side but the foul's on Jean Larson - foul #1 on Jean Larson, team foul #1 | 51-38 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Cory Alexander (PG) David Kelson | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Chris Young (SF), Cory Wuest (C) Harold Hudson, Gerald Stoops | |
| 15:58 | Cleveland State | Jasper Canup makes the 1st free throw | 51-39 |
| 15:58 | Cleveland State | Jasper Canup makes the 2nd free throw | 51-40 |
| Lineup | The Citadel | PG - Cory Alexander (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Jean Larson (fresh) 3 pts. 6 ast. SF - Robert Wagner (fresh) 10 pts. PF - Clyde Wright (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Christopher Delk (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| Lineup | Cleveland State | PG - Robert Heron (fresh) SG - Jasper Canup (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Chris Young (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - Cecil Jackson (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Cory Wuest (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:34 | The Citadel | Cory Alexander drills a runner from close range set up by Jean Larson and he's hacked by Robert Heron - foul #1 on Robert Heron, team foul #4 | 53-40 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Ryan Nishida (C) Christopher Delk | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | | |
| 15:34 | The Citadel | Cory Alexander makes the free throw | 54-40 |
| 15:16 | Cleveland State | Robert Heron is fouled on the floor by Jean Larson - foul #2 on Jean Larson, team foul #2 | 54-40 |
| Subs | The Citadel | | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Larry Fredette (PG) Robert Heron | |
| 15:03 | Cleveland State | Chris Young hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 54-40 |
| 15:02 | The Citadel | Robert Wagner snags the defensive board | 54-40 |
| 14:46 | The Citadel | Jean Larson misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 54-40 |
| 14:44 | Cleveland State | Cecil Jackson snags the defensive board | 54-40 |
| 14:23 | Cleveland State | Jasper Canup hits a 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Larry Fredette | 54-43 |
| 14:12 | The Citadel | Cory Alexander scores on a 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Clyde Wright | 57-43 |
| 13:56 | Cleveland State | Cecil Jackson clanks a pull-up jumper from the free throw line but he's hacked by Cory Alexander - foul #2 on Cory Alexander, team foul #3 | 57-43 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Robert Willis (PG), David Kelson (SG), Hu Chiong (SF), Kirk Grogg (PF) Cory Alexander, Jean Larson, Robert Wagner, Clyde Wright | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Carlton Walton (SG), Gerald Stoops (C) Jasper Canup, Cory Wuest | |
| 13:56 | Cleveland State | Cecil Jackson makes the 1st free throw | 57-44 |
| 13:56 | Cleveland State | Cecil Jackson misses the 2nd free throw | 57-44 |
| 13:56 | Cleveland State | Gerald Stoops pulls down the offensive rebound | 57-44 |
| 13:32 | Cleveland State | Cecil Jackson misses long on a fadeaway from the free throw line | 57-44 |
| 13:30 | The Citadel | Hu Chiong gets the rebound | 57-44 |
| 13:04 | The Citadel | Robert Willis's floater is knocked away by Carlton Walton | 57-44 |
| 13:02 | Cleveland State | Gerald Stoops snags the defensive board | 57-44 |
| 12:47 | Cleveland State | Carlton Walton buries a jumper near the basket on a great pass from Larry Fredette and he's hacked by David Kelson - foul #1 on David Kelson, team foul #4 | 57-46 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Cory Alexander (PG), Christopher Delk (C) Robert Willis, Ryan Nishida | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Robert Heron (PG), Harold Hudson (SF), Robert Brown (C) Larry Fredette, Chris Young, Cecil Jackson | |
| 12:47 | Cleveland State | Carlton Walton makes the free throw | 57-47 |
| 12:23 | The Citadel | Hu Chiong misses the dunk attempt | 57-47 |
| 12:21 | The Citadel | Hu Chiong snags the offensive board | 57-47 |
| 12:06 | The Citadel | David Kelson connects on the 3 from the right wing set up by Cory Alexander | 60-47 |
| 11:57 | Cleveland State | Christopher Delk steps in front of the Harold Hudson pass | 60-47 |
| Lineup | The Citadel | PG - Cory Alexander (fresh) 13 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - David Kelson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Hu Chiong (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. PF - Kirk Grogg (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Christopher Delk (fresh) 3 pts. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Cleveland State | PG - Robert Heron (fresh) SG - Carlton Walton (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Harold Hudson (fresh) PF - Gerald Stoops (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Robert Brown (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| 11:36 | The Citadel | Hu Chiong misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 60-47 |
| 11:35 | The Citadel | Christopher Delk tips it home | 62-47 |
| 11:14 | Cleveland State | Harold Hudson clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 62-47 |
| 11:12 | The Citadel | The rebound goes to Cory Alexander | 62-47 |
| 11:08 | The Citadel | Cory Alexander throws a bad pass out of bounds | 62-47 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Robert Wagner (PG), Jean Larson (SG), Clyde Wright (PF), Ryan Nishida (C) Cory Alexander, David Kelson, Kirk Grogg, Christopher Delk | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Larry Fredette (PG), Jasper Canup (SG), Chris Young (SF), Cory Wuest (C) Robert Heron, Carlton Walton, Harold Hudson, Gerald Stoops | |
| 10:52 | Cleveland State | Clyde Wright is called for the reach on Cory Wuest - foul #1 on Clyde Wright, team foul #5 | 62-47 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Robert Willis (PG) Hu Chiong | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | | |
| 10:39 | Cleveland State | Chris Young connects on the fadeaway from the free throw line on a nice dish by Robert Brown and he's hacked by Clyde Wright - foul #2 on Clyde Wright, team foul #6 | 62-49 |
| 10:39 | Cleveland State | Chris Young misses the free throw | 62-49 |
| 10:39 | The Citadel | Clyde Wright grabs the board | 62-49 |
| 10:25 | The Citadel | Ryan Nishida lays it up and in on a great pass from Jean Larson | 64-49 |
| 10:14 | Cleveland State | Jasper Canup is whistled for traveling | 64-49 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Cory Alexander (PG) Robert Willis | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Cecil Jackson (PF) Robert Brown | |
| 09:48 | The Citadel | Clyde Wright clanks a floater in the paint | 64-49 |
| 09:46 | The Citadel | Ryan Nishida gets the offensive rebound | 64-49 |
| 09:28 | The Citadel | Cory Alexander misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 64-49 |
| 09:27 | Cleveland State | Cory Wuest grabs the board | 64-49 |
| 09:19 | Cleveland State | Chris Young misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away | 64-49 |
| 09:17 | Cleveland State | The offensive rebound goes to Jasper Canup | 64-49 |
| 09:03 | Cleveland State | Jean Larson steals it from Jasper Canup | 64-49 |
| 08:43 | The Citadel | Clyde Wright clanks a jumper from the right block but the foul's on Cecil Jackson - foul #2 on Cecil Jackson, team foul #5 | 64-49 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Hu Chiong (SF), Christopher Delk (C) Robert Wagner, Ryan Nishida | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | | |
| 08:43 | The Citadel | Clyde Wright makes the 1st free throw | 65-49 |
| 08:43 | The Citadel | Clyde Wright makes the 2nd free throw | 66-49 |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 08:20 | Cleveland State | Cecil Jackson can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 66-49 |
| 08:19 | The Citadel | Christopher Delk snags the defensive board | 66-49 |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 08:13 | The Citadel | Cory Wuest swats the short shot by Hu Chiong | 66-49 |
| 08:11 | Cleveland State | Cecil Jackson pulls down the rebound | 66-49 |
| 08:02 | Cleveland State | Larry Fredette can't finish the layup | 66-49 |
| 08:00 | Cleveland State | Chris Young tips it back up and in | 66-51 |
| Lineup | The Citadel | PG - Cory Alexander (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Jean Larson (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 8 ast. SF - Hu Chiong (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. PF - Clyde Wright (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. C - Christopher Delk (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Cleveland State | PG - Larry Fredette (fresh) 7 pts. 6 ast. 3 stl. SG - Jasper Canup (fairly fresh) 7 pts. SF - Chris Young (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Cecil Jackson (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. C - Cory Wuest (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 07:32 | The Citadel | Hu Chiong banks in the layup on a great pass from Christopher Delk | 68-51 |
| 07:20 | Cleveland State | Cory Wuest drills a turnaround near the basket | 68-53 |
| 07:00 | The Citadel | Christopher Delk buries a fadeaway from the right block on a great pass from Cory Alexander | 70-53 |
| 06:39 | Cleveland State | Chris Young scores on a floater from the right wing on a nice dish by Jasper Canup | 70-55 |
| 06:19 | The Citadel | Chris Young steals it from Christopher Delk | 70-55 |
| 06:16 | Cleveland State | Chris Young banks in the layup | 70-57 |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 06:09 | The Citadel | Clyde Wright can't connect on a 3 from the left wing | 70-57 |
| 06:07 | Cleveland State | Larry Fredette grabs the board | 70-57 |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 05:38 | Cleveland State | Chris Young misses short on a shot near the basket | 70-57 |
| 05:37 | The Citadel | Hu Chiong grabs the board | 70-57 |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 05:12 | The Citadel | Cory Alexander is whistled for a carry | 70-57 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Robert Willis (PG), Robert Wagner (SG), David Kelson (SF), Kirk Grogg (PF), Ryan Nishida (C) Cory Alexander, Jean Larson, Hu Chiong, Clyde Wright, Christopher Delk | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Robert Heron (PG), Carlton Walton (SG), Harold Hudson (SF), Gerald Stoops (PF), Robert Brown (C) Larry Fredette, Jasper Canup, Chris Young, Cecil Jackson, Cory Wuest | |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 05:00 | Cleveland State | Carlton Walton hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 70-57 |
| 04:59 | Cleveland State | Gerald Stoops snags the offensive board | 70-57 |
| 04:49 | Cleveland State | Harold Hudson connects on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 70-60 |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 04:43 | The Citadel | Kirk Grogg banks in the layup on a great pass from Robert Willis and he's hacked by Robert Heron - foul #2 on Robert Heron, team foul #6 | 72-60 |
| 04:43 | The Citadel | Kirk Grogg makes the free throw | 73-60 |
| 04:33 | Cleveland State | David Kelson picks off the pass by Carlton Walton | 73-60 |
| 04:28 | The Citadel | Robert Wagner banks in the layup set up by David Kelson | 75-60 |
| 04:13 | Cleveland State | Robert Heron scores on a fadeaway from just outside the lane on a great pass from Gerald Stoops | 75-62 |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 03:49 | The Citadel | Robert Wagner can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away | 75-62 |
| 03:48 | Cleveland State | The rebound goes to Harold Hudson | 75-62 |
| Lineup | The Citadel | PG - Robert Willis (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Robert Wagner (fresh) 12 pts. SF - David Kelson (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. PF - Kirk Grogg (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Ryan Nishida (fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Cleveland State | PG - Robert Heron (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Carlton Walton (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Harold Hudson (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Gerald Stoops (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - Robert Brown (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 03:44 | Cleveland State | Robert Heron comes up short on the fadeaway from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Robert Willis - foul #2 on Robert Willis, team foul #7 | 75-62 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Hu Chiong (SF) Robert Willis | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | | |
| 03:44 | Cleveland State | Robert Heron makes the 1st free throw | 75-63 |
| 03:44 | Cleveland State | Robert Heron misses the 2nd free throw | 75-63 |
| 03:44 | The Citadel | Kirk Grogg pulls down the rebound | 75-63 |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 03:18 | The Citadel | David Kelson misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing but he's hacked by Carlton Walton - foul #2 on Carlton Walton, team foul #7 | 75-63 |
| Subs | The Citadel | | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Larry Fredette (PG) Robert Heron | |
| 03:18 | The Citadel | David Kelson misses the 1st free throw | 75-63 |
| 03:18 | The Citadel | David Kelson makes the 2nd free throw | 76-63 |
| 03:18 | The Citadel | David Kelson makes the 3rd free throw | 77-63 |
| 02:58 | Cleveland State | Gerald Stoops clanks a 3pt shot from straight away | 77-63 |
| 02:56 | Cleveland State | Harold Hudson misses the tip | 77-63 |
| 02:54 | Cleveland State | Robert Brown tips it home | 77-65 |
| 02:54 | The Citadel | The Citadel calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 77-65 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Cory Alexander (PG), Jean Larson (SG), Clyde Wright (PF) Robert Wagner, David Kelson, Kirk Grogg | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Jasper Canup (SG), Chris Young (SF), Cecil Jackson (PF), Cory Wuest (C) Carlton Walton, Harold Hudson, Gerald Stoops, Robert Brown | |
| 02:26 | The Citadel | Hu Chiong throws a bad pass out of bounds | 77-65 |
| 02:18 | Cleveland State | Chris Young is whistled for traveling | 77-65 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Robert Willis (PG), Robert Wagner (SG), David Kelson (SF), Kirk Grogg (PF), Christopher Delk (C) Cory Alexander, Jean Larson, Hu Chiong, Clyde Wright, Ryan Nishida | |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Robert Heron (PG), Carlton Walton (SG), Harold Hudson (SF), Gerald Stoops (PF), Robert Brown (C) Larry Fredette, Jasper Canup, Chris Young, Cecil Jackson, Cory Wuest | |
| 01:52 | The Citadel | Robert Wagner clanks a 3 from the right wing | 77-65 |
| 01:51 | The Citadel | Kirk Grogg can't tip it in | 77-65 |
| 01:49 | Cleveland State | Harold Hudson pulls down the rebound | 77-65 |
| 01:31 | Cleveland State | Gerald Stoops comes up short on the floater from the left wing | 77-65 |
| 01:29 | The Citadel | Robert Wagner grabs the defensive rebound | 77-65 |
| 01:05 | The Citadel | Robert Wagner misses short on a floater in the lane but he's hacked by Carlton Walton - foul #3 on Carlton Walton, team foul #8 | 77-65 |
| 01:05 | The Citadel | Robert Wagner makes the 1st free throw | 78-65 |
| 01:05 | The Citadel | Robert Wagner makes the 2nd free throw | 79-65 |
| 00:58 | Cleveland State | Carlton Walton misses the pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 79-65 |
| 00:56 | Cleveland State | Harold Hudson misses the tip | 79-65 |
| 00:54 | The Citadel | Christopher Delk grabs the defensive rebound | 79-65 |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:32 | The Citadel | David Kelson connects on the jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Robert Willis | 81-65 |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:27 | Cleveland State | Kirk Grogg picks off the pass by Carlton Walton | 81-65 |
| 00:00 | The Citadel | Robert Willis runs out the clock | 81-65 |