| Lineup | Kent State | PG - James Blythe (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Valeri Zuclich (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Floyd McConchie (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Robert Urena (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 3 blk. C - Robert Moore (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | SE Missouri State | PG - John Hackett (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. SG - Kenneth Bradshaw (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SF - Carroll Gilstrap (fresh) 3 pts. PF - James Lewis (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. C - Elmer Sloan (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | SE Missouri State | Carroll Gilstrap inbounds the ball | 35-32 |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:48 | SE Missouri State | James Lewis hits a shot from the right block set up by Carroll Gilstrap | 35-34 |
| 19:33 | Kent State | Valeri Zuclich clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 35-34 |
| 19:32 | Kent State | Robert Urena hits the follow up shot | 37-34 |
| 19:21 | SE Missouri State | Robert Moore denies the turnaround by Carroll Gilstrap | 37-34 |
| 19:19 | Kent State | Robert Moore grabs the defensive rebound | 37-34 |
| 19:03 | Kent State | James Blythe's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 37-34 |
| 18:36 | SE Missouri State | Robert Urena denies the turnaround by James Lewis | 37-34 |
| 18:35 | SE Missouri State | James Lewis tips it but misses | 37-34 |
| 18:33 | Kent State | Valeri Zuclich gets the rebound | 37-34 |
| 18:21 | Kent State | John Hackett is called for the reach on James Blythe - foul #2 on John Hackett, team foul #1 | 37-34 |
| 18:04 | Kent State | Robert Urena drills a jump hook near the basket on a nice dish by James Blythe | 39-34 |
| 17:55 | SE Missouri State | John Hackett clanks a pull-up jumper from the left side but he's fouled by James Blythe - foul #2 on James Blythe, team foul #1 | 39-34 |
| 17:55 | SE Missouri State | John Hackett makes the 1st free throw | 39-35 |
| 17:55 | SE Missouri State | John Hackett misses the 2nd free throw | 39-35 |
| 17:55 | Kent State | Robert Urena gets the rebound | 39-35 |
| 17:34 | Kent State | James Blythe comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 39-35 |
| 17:32 | SE Missouri State | Elmer Sloan snags the defensive board | 39-35 |
| 17:15 | SE Missouri State | James Lewis comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 39-35 |
| 17:13 | Kent State | The rebound goes to Robert Moore | 39-35 |
| 16:57 | Kent State | Valeri Zuclich misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 39-35 |
| 16:55 | SE Missouri State | Elmer Sloan gets the rebound | 39-35 |
| 16:38 | SE Missouri State | Kenneth Bradshaw banks in the layup | 39-37 |
| 16:19 | Kent State | James Blythe can't connect on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 39-37 |
| 16:17 | SE Missouri State | The rebound goes to Elmer Sloan | 39-37 |
| 16:12 | SE Missouri State | John Hackett's pass is intercepted by James Blythe in the backcourt | 39-37 |
| 15:59 | Kent State | Robert Moore misses the jumpshot from the left side but he's hacked by James Lewis - foul #1 on James Lewis, team foul #2 | 39-37 |
| Subs | Kent State | Jeremy Roughton (PF) Robert Urena | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Charles Kelly (PG), Joseph Baggett (SG), James Alfonso (SF), Craig Dunford (PF), Ronald Whyte (C) John Hackett, Kenneth Bradshaw, Carroll Gilstrap, James Lewis, Elmer Sloan | |
| 15:59 | Kent State | Robert Moore makes the 1st free throw | 40-37 |
| 15:59 | Kent State | Robert Moore makes the 2nd free throw | 41-37 |
| Lineup | Kent State | PG - James Blythe (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. SG - Valeri Zuclich (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Floyd McConchie (fairly fresh) 8 pts. PF - Jeremy Roughton (fresh) C - Robert Moore (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | SE Missouri State | PG - Charles Kelly (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Joseph Baggett (fresh) SF - James Alfonso (fresh) 3 pf. PF - Craig Dunford (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Ronald Whyte (fresh) | |
| 15:44 | SE Missouri State | The jump hook by Craig Dunford is blocked by Jeremy Roughton | 41-37 |
| 15:43 | Kent State | Jeremy Roughton snags the defensive board | 41-37 |
| 15:39 | Kent State | Valeri Zuclich knocks in the 3pt shot from straight away on a great pass from Robert Moore | 44-37 |
| 15:24 | SE Missouri State | James Alfonso comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by Floyd McConchie - foul #3 on Floyd McConchie, team foul #2 | 44-37 |
| 15:24 | SE Missouri State | James Alfonso misses the 1st free throw | 44-37 |
| 15:24 | SE Missouri State | James Alfonso makes the 2nd free throw | 44-38 |
| 15:11 | Kent State | James Blythe misses long on a 3 from the right corner | 44-38 |
| 15:10 | SE Missouri State | The rebound goes to Joseph Baggett | 44-38 |
| 14:48 | SE Missouri State | James Alfonso is called for traveling | 44-38 |
| Subs | Kent State | | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | John Hackett (PG), Kenneth Bradshaw (SG) Charles Kelly, Joseph Baggett | |
| 14:25 | Kent State | Valeri Zuclich buries a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Floyd McConchie | 47-38 |
| 14:11 | SE Missouri State | Kenneth Bradshaw's pass is intercepted by Floyd McConchie | 47-38 |
| 13:50 | Kent State | Robert Moore buries a fadeaway from the left wing | 49-38 |
| 13:35 | SE Missouri State | John Hackett misses badly on a floater from just outside the lane | 49-38 |
| 13:34 | Kent State | Valeri Zuclich grabs the board | 49-38 |
| 13:17 | Kent State | John Hackett steps in front of the Valeri Zuclich pass | 49-38 |
| 13:08 | SE Missouri State | John Hackett misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 49-38 |
| 13:07 | Kent State | Robert Moore grabs the defensive rebound | 49-38 |
| 12:54 | Kent State | Valeri Zuclich hits a 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from James Blythe | 52-38 |
| 12:39 | SE Missouri State | John Hackett misses badly on a 3pt shot from straight away | 52-38 |
| 12:37 | SE Missouri State | James Alfonso grabs the offensive rebound | 52-38 |
| 12:22 | SE Missouri State | John Hackett can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 52-38 |
| 12:21 | Kent State | Valeri Zuclich gets the rebound | 52-38 |
| 12:07 | Kent State | Valeri Zuclich misses short on a fadeaway from the right wing | 52-38 |
| 12:05 | SE Missouri State | James Alfonso gets the rebound | 52-38 |
| 12:01 | SE Missouri State | James Alfonso clanks a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 52-38 |
| 12:00 | Kent State | The rebound goes to Floyd McConchie | 52-38 |
| Lineup | Kent State | PG - James Blythe (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 ast. SG - Valeri Zuclich (tiring) 15 pts. 2 ast. SF - Floyd McConchie (tiring) 8 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. PF - Jeremy Roughton (fairly fresh) 2 reb. C - Robert Moore (tiring) 14 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | SE Missouri State | PG - John Hackett (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast. SG - Kenneth Bradshaw (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SF - James Alfonso (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Craig Dunford (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Ronald Whyte (fairly fresh) | |
| 11:43 | Kent State | Valeri Zuclich loses the ball out of bounds | 52-38 |
| Subs | Kent State | Paul Griffin (SG), David Ross (SF), Robert Urena (PF) Valeri Zuclich, Floyd McConchie, Jeremy Roughton | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Charles Kelly (PG), Carroll Gilstrap (SG), James Sutherland (SF), James Lewis (PF), Elmer Sloan (C) John Hackett, Kenneth Bradshaw, James Alfonso, Craig Dunford, Ronald Whyte | |
| 11:29 | SE Missouri State | Carroll Gilstrap misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away | 52-38 |
| 11:28 | SE Missouri State | Elmer Sloan gets the offensive rebound | 52-38 |
| 11:16 | SE Missouri State | James Lewis scores on a runner from close range | 52-40 |
| 10:58 | Kent State | Robert Urena misses long on a floater from the left block but he's hacked by James Sutherland - foul #1 on James Sutherland, team foul #3 | 52-40 |
| 10:58 | Kent State | Robert Urena makes the 1st free throw | 53-40 |
| 10:58 | Kent State | Robert Urena makes the 2nd free throw | 54-40 |
| 10:38 | SE Missouri State | James Sutherland travels with the ball | 54-40 |
| Subs | Kent State | | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Kenneth Bradshaw (SG) James Sutherland | |
| 10:23 | Kent State | James Blythe clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing but he's fouled by Charles Kelly - foul #1 on Charles Kelly, team foul #4 | 54-40 |
| Subs | Kent State | Valeri Zuclich (SG) Paul Griffin | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | John Hackett (PG), James Alfonso (SF) Charles Kelly, Carroll Gilstrap | |
| 10:23 | Kent State | James Blythe makes the 1st free throw | 55-40 |
| 10:23 | Kent State | James Blythe makes the 2nd free throw | 56-40 |
| 10:23 | Kent State | James Blythe misses the 3rd free throw | 56-40 |
| 10:23 | SE Missouri State | The rebound goes to James Alfonso | 56-40 |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 10:19 | SE Missouri State | John Hackett can't connect on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 56-40 |
| 10:18 | Kent State | Robert Urena pulls down the rebound | 56-40 |
| 10:05 | Kent State | Robert Moore can't connect on a shot from the free throw line | 56-40 |
| 10:03 | Kent State | The offensive rebound goes to James Blythe | 56-40 |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 09:34 | Kent State | James Blythe hits a pull-up jumper from the left side on a great pass from David Ross and he's hacked by John Hackett - foul #3 on John Hackett, team foul #5 | 58-40 |
| 09:34 | Kent State | James Blythe makes the free throw | 59-40 |
| 09:12 | SE Missouri State | Kenneth Bradshaw drills a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from James Alfonso | 59-43 |
| 08:49 | Kent State | Valeri Zuclich clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner | 59-43 |
| 08:48 | Kent State | David Ross tips it home | 61-43 |
| 08:29 | SE Missouri State | James Lewis's pass is intercepted by Robert Urena | 61-43 |
| 08:07 | Kent State | James Blythe is called for a pushoff foul - foul #3 on James Blythe, team foul #3 | 61-43 |
| Subs | Kent State | Floyd McConchie (PG), Paul Griffin (SG), Steven Nguyen (SF), Jeremy Roughton (PF) James Blythe, Valeri Zuclich, David Ross, Robert Urena | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Charles Kelly (PG), Carroll Gilstrap (SG), James Sutherland (SF), Craig Dunford (PF), Ronald Whyte (C) John Hackett, Kenneth Bradshaw, James Alfonso, James Lewis, Elmer Sloan | |
| 07:55 | SE Missouri State | Paul Griffin picks off the pass by Craig Dunford | 61-43 |
| Lineup | Kent State | PG - Floyd McConchie (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Paul Griffin (fresh) SF - Steven Nguyen (fresh) PF - Jeremy Roughton (fresh) 2 reb. C - Robert Moore (tiring) 14 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | SE Missouri State | PG - Charles Kelly (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Carroll Gilstrap (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Sutherland (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Craig Dunford (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Ronald Whyte (fresh) | |
| 07:40 | Kent State | Steven Nguyen misses the shot from just outside the lane | 61-43 |
| 07:38 | Kent State | Jeremy Roughton hits the follow up shot | 63-43 |
| 07:26 | SE Missouri State | Charles Kelly misses badly on a turnaround from the left block | 63-43 |
| 07:25 | SE Missouri State | Charles Kelly grabs the offensive rebound | 63-43 |
| 07:11 | SE Missouri State | Carroll Gilstrap double dribbles | 63-43 |
| Subs | Kent State | Jonathon Kerr (C) Robert Moore | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | John Hackett (PG) James Sutherland | |
| 06:46 | Kent State | Steven Nguyen makes the shot in the paint on a great pass from Jonathon Kerr | 65-43 |
| 06:26 | SE Missouri State | John Hackett drills a fadeaway from the left block on a nice dish by Charles Kelly and he's hacked by Floyd McConchie - foul #4 on Floyd McConchie, team foul #4 | 65-45 |
| Subs | Kent State | Valeri Zuclich (SG), David Ross (SF), Robert Urena (PF) Paul Griffin, Steven Nguyen, Jeremy Roughton | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Kenneth Bradshaw (SG), James Alfonso (SF), James Lewis (PF), Elmer Sloan (C) Charles Kelly, Carroll Gilstrap, Craig Dunford, Ronald Whyte | |
| 06:26 | SE Missouri State | John Hackett makes the free throw | 65-46 |
| 06:07 | Kent State | Floyd McConchie misses long on a 3 from straight away | 65-46 |
| 06:06 | Kent State | David Ross tips it but misses | 65-46 |
| 06:04 | SE Missouri State | Elmer Sloan gets the rebound | 65-46 |
| 05:58 | SE Missouri State | Kenneth Bradshaw can't connect on a jumper in the lane but the foul's on Floyd McConchie - foul #5 on Floyd McConchie, team foul #5 | 65-46 |
| Subs | Kent State | Paul Griffin (SG), Robert Moore (C) Floyd McConchie, Jonathon Kerr | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | | |
| 05:58 | SE Missouri State | Kenneth Bradshaw makes the 1st free throw | 65-47 |
| 05:58 | SE Missouri State | Kenneth Bradshaw makes the 2nd free throw | 65-48 |
| 05:31 | Kent State | David Ross is fouled on the floor by Elmer Sloan - foul #2 on Elmer Sloan, team foul #6 | 65-48 |
| Subs | Kent State | James Blythe (PG) Paul Griffin | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | | |
| 05:17 | Kent State | The pull-up jumper by Robert Moore is blocked by Elmer Sloan | 65-48 |
| 05:15 | SE Missouri State | James Lewis snags the defensive board | 65-48 |
| 05:09 | SE Missouri State | John Hackett drills a 3pt attempt from straight away set up by Kenneth Bradshaw | 65-51 |
| 04:46 | Kent State | Robert Moore is whistled for traveling | 65-51 |
| Subs | Kent State | | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Charles Kelly (PG) John Hackett | |
| 04:27 | SE Missouri State | James Lewis buries a turnaround from the left block on a great pass from Kenneth Bradshaw | 65-53 |
| 04:05 | Kent State | James Blythe scores on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 67-53 |
| 03:45 | SE Missouri State | Kenneth Bradshaw connects on the fadeaway near the basket on a great pass from Charles Kelly | 67-55 |
| Lineup | Kent State | PG - James Blythe (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 5 ast. 3 pf. SG - Valeri Zuclich (tiring) 15 pts. 2 ast. SF - David Ross (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Robert Urena (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 9 reb. 4 blk. 2 stl. C - Robert Moore (tired) 14 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | SE Missouri State | PG - Charles Kelly (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. SG - Kenneth Bradshaw (fresh) 11 pts. 5 ast. SF - James Alfonso (fresh) 1 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. PF - James Lewis (fresh) 14 pts. 5 reb. C - Elmer Sloan (fairly fresh) 9 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:24 | Kent State | Robert Urena misses badly on a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 67-55 |
| 03:23 | SE Missouri State | The rebound goes to Kenneth Bradshaw | 67-55 |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:14 | SE Missouri State | James Alfonso double dribbles | 67-55 |
| Subs | Kent State | Paul Griffin (SG), Steven Nguyen (SF), Jeremy Roughton (PF), Jonathon Kerr (C) Valeri Zuclich, David Ross, Robert Urena, Robert Moore | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | John Hackett (PG), Carroll Gilstrap (SF), Craig Dunford (PF), Ronald Whyte (C) Kenneth Bradshaw, James Alfonso, James Lewis, Elmer Sloan | |
| 02:55 | Kent State | Jeremy Roughton misses long on a jump hook from the left block | 67-55 |
| 02:53 | SE Missouri State | Charles Kelly grabs the defensive rebound | 67-55 |
| 02:53 | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 67-55 |
| Subs | Kent State | Valeri Zuclich (SG), David Ross (SF), Robert Urena (PF) Paul Griffin, Steven Nguyen, Jeremy Roughton | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Kenneth Bradshaw (SG), James Alfonso (SF), James Lewis (PF), Elmer Sloan (C) Charles Kelly, Carroll Gilstrap, Craig Dunford, Ronald Whyte | |
| 02:42 | SE Missouri State | James Alfonso drills a shot from the right side set up by John Hackett | 67-57 |
| 02:42 | Kent State | Kent State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 67-57 |
| Subs | Kent State | Robert Moore (C) Jonathon Kerr | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | | |
| 02:24 | Kent State | Robert Moore misses the turnaround in the lane | 67-57 |
| 02:23 | Kent State | David Ross pulls down the offensive rebound | 67-57 |
| 01:57 | Kent State | Valeri Zuclich's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 67-57 |
| Subs | Kent State | Paul Griffin (SG), Jeremy Roughton (PF), Jonathon Kerr (C) Valeri Zuclich, Robert Urena, Robert Moore | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Charles Kelly (PG), Carroll Gilstrap (SG), James Sutherland (SF), Craig Dunford (PF), Ronald Whyte (C) John Hackett, Kenneth Bradshaw, James Alfonso, James Lewis, Elmer Sloan | |
| 01:40 | SE Missouri State | Craig Dunford is called for traveling | 67-57 |
| 01:22 | Kent State | Paul Griffin clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 67-57 |
| 01:20 | Kent State | David Ross grabs the offensive board | 67-57 |
| 01:01 | Kent State | David Ross misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 67-57 |
| 01:00 | Kent State | Jonathon Kerr snags the offensive board | 67-57 |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:59 | Kent State | Carroll Gilstrap is called for the reach on Jonathon Kerr - foul #2 on Carroll Gilstrap, team foul #7 | 67-57 |
| 00:59 | Kent State | Jonathon Kerr makes the 1st free throw | 68-57 |
| 00:59 | Kent State | Jonathon Kerr misses the 2nd free throw | 68-57 |
| 00:59 | SE Missouri State | Ronald Whyte grabs the board | 68-57 |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:55 | SE Missouri State | Craig Dunford connects on the runner from the left block on a nice dish by Carroll Gilstrap | 68-59 |
| 00:55 | Kent State | Kent State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 68-59 |
| Subs | Kent State | Valeri Zuclich (SG), Robert Urena (PF), Robert Moore (C) Paul Griffin, Jeremy Roughton, Jonathon Kerr | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | John Hackett (PG), Kenneth Bradshaw (SG), James Alfonso (SF), James Lewis (PF), Elmer Sloan (C) Charles Kelly, Carroll Gilstrap, James Sutherland, Craig Dunford, Ronald Whyte | |
| 00:53 | Kent State | John Hackett is called for the reach on Robert Moore in the backcourt - foul #4 on John Hackett, team foul #8 | 68-59 |
| 00:53 | Kent State | Robert Moore makes the 1st free throw | 69-59 |
| 00:53 | Kent State | Robert Moore makes the 2nd free throw | 70-59 |
| 00:48 | SE Missouri State | James Lewis misses badly on a 3 pointer from straight away | 70-59 |
| 00:47 | Kent State | Valeri Zuclich snags the defensive board | 70-59 |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:26 | Kent State | Robert Moore misses the floater from the right side | 70-59 |
| 00:24 | Kent State | Robert Moore grabs the offensive board | 70-59 |
| 00:00 | Kent State | James Blythe runs out the clock | 70-59 |