| Lineup | Montana State | PG - David Sherlock (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Craig Hall (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Brian Pascual (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Matthew Bradford (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. C - Casey Hughs (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Southern | PG - Jeff Nelson (fresh) 5 pts. SG - William Kernan (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Dallas Simpson (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - James Nelson (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. C - Bruce Harris (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Southern | Dallas Simpson inbounds the ball | 32-38 |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Southern | Southern is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 19:34 | Southern | The short jumper by James Nelson is denied by Casey Hughs | 32-38 |
| 19:32 | Montana State | Matthew Bradford snags the defensive board | 32-38 |
| 19:17 | Montana State | David Sherlock misses short on a shot from the right side but he's fouled by James Nelson - foul #1 on James Nelson, team foul #1 | 32-38 |
| 19:17 | Montana State | David Sherlock misses the 1st free throw | 32-38 |
| 19:17 | Montana State | David Sherlock makes the 2nd free throw | 33-38 |
| 19:00 | Southern | Bruce Harris travels with the ball | 33-38 |
| 18:44 | Montana State | Craig Hall hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by David Sherlock | 36-38 |
| 18:22 | Southern | Dallas Simpson can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 36-38 |
| 18:20 | Montana State | The rebound goes to Casey Hughs | 36-38 |
| 18:01 | Montana State | Craig Hall scores on a fadeaway from the free throw line on a nice dish by Casey Hughs | 38-38 |
| 17:54 | Southern | William Kernan misses badly on a shot from the right side | 38-38 |
| 17:52 | Southern | Dallas Simpson tips it home | 38-40 |
| 17:31 | Montana State | David Sherlock is whistled for traveling | 38-40 |
| Subs | Montana State | Charles Moore (SF), Steven Bender (PF) Brian Pascual, Matthew Bradford | |
| Subs | Southern | | |
| 17:09 | Southern | William Kernan misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 38-40 |
| 17:07 | Montana State | Casey Hughs gets the rebound | 38-40 |
| 16:49 | Montana State | David Sherlock misses the jump hook from close range | 38-40 |
| 16:48 | Southern | The rebound goes to James Nelson | 38-40 |
| 16:43 | Southern | William Kernan throws a bad pass out of bounds | 38-40 |
| Subs | Montana State | Richard Hoeft (SG), John Frederick (C) Craig Hall, Casey Hughs | |
| Subs | Southern | Wilbur Smith (PG), Timothy Bennett (SG), George Jackson (SF), Christopher Enyeart (PF), Brian Pellham (C) Jeff Nelson, William Kernan, Dallas Simpson, James Nelson, Bruce Harris | |
| 16:29 | Montana State | Charles Moore knocks in the 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from David Sherlock | 41-40 |
| 16:08 | Southern | Wilbur Smith drills a 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by Timothy Bennett | 41-43 |
| 15:46 | Montana State | Steven Bender comes up short on the jump hook from the right block | 41-43 |
| 15:44 | Montana State | Charles Moore tips it in | 43-43 |
| Lineup | Montana State | PG - David Sherlock (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Richard Hoeft (fresh) SF - Charles Moore (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Steven Bender (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - John Frederick (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Southern | PG - Wilbur Smith (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SG - Timothy Bennett (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - George Jackson (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. PF - Christopher Enyeart (fresh) 4 pts. C - Brian Pellham (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:38 | Southern | Steven Bender is called for the reach on Christopher Enyeart - foul #2 on Steven Bender, team foul #1 | 43-43 |
| Subs | Montana State | Eric Mollett (SG), Brian Pascual (SF), Matthew Bradford (PF), Casey Hughs (C) David Sherlock, Charles Moore, Steven Bender, John Frederick | |
| Subs | Southern | | |
| 15:24 | Southern | Brian Pellham scores on a shot from the left wing on a great pass from Wilbur Smith | 43-45 |
| 14:59 | Montana State | Eric Mollett's floater is knocked away by Christopher Enyeart | 43-45 |
| 14:58 | Southern | Timothy Bennett grabs the defensive rebound | 43-45 |
| 14:43 | Southern | Richard Hoeft is called for the reach on Wilbur Smith - foul #3 on Richard Hoeft, team foul #2 | 43-45 |
| Subs | Montana State | Craig Hall (SG) Eric Mollett | |
| Subs | Southern | Jeff Nelson (PG), William Kernan (SG), Dallas Simpson (SF), James Nelson (PF), Bruce Harris (C) Wilbur Smith, Timothy Bennett, George Jackson, Christopher Enyeart, Brian Pellham | |
| 14:27 | Southern | William Kernan misses long on a fadeaway from the right block | 43-45 |
| 14:25 | Southern | Jeff Nelson hits the follow up shot | 43-47 |
| 13:57 | Montana State | Craig Hall can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 43-47 |
| 13:56 | Southern | James Nelson pulls down the rebound | 43-47 |
| 13:48 | Southern | Jeff Nelson clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 43-47 |
| 13:47 | Montana State | Casey Hughs grabs the board | 43-47 |
| 13:33 | Montana State | William Kernan is called for the reach on Craig Hall - foul #1 on William Kernan, team foul #2 | 43-47 |
| Subs | Montana State | David Sherlock (PG), Steven Bender (PF), John Frederick (C) Richard Hoeft, Matthew Bradford, Casey Hughs | |
| Subs | Southern | | |
| 13:17 | Montana State | John Frederick hits the front of the rim on the shot from the free throw line but he's fouled by Jeff Nelson - foul #3 on Jeff Nelson, team foul #3 | 43-47 |
| 13:17 | Montana State | John Frederick misses the 1st free throw | 43-47 |
| 13:17 | Montana State | John Frederick misses the 2nd free throw | 43-47 |
| 13:17 | Southern | The rebound goes to James Nelson | 43-47 |
| 13:01 | Southern | Jeff Nelson misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away | 43-47 |
| 12:59 | Montana State | John Frederick gets the rebound | 43-47 |
| 12:39 | Montana State | David Sherlock is whistled for a carry | 43-47 |
| Subs | Montana State | Charles Moore (SF), Casey Hughs (C) Brian Pascual, John Frederick | |
| Subs | Southern | | |
| 12:29 | Southern | Dallas Simpson hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt near the basket but the foul's on Steven Bender - foul #3 on Steven Bender, team foul #3 | 43-47 |
| Subs | Montana State | | |
| Subs | Southern | Brian Pellham (C) Bruce Harris | |
| 12:29 | Southern | Dallas Simpson makes the 1st free throw | 43-48 |
| 12:29 | Southern | Dallas Simpson makes the 2nd free throw | 43-49 |
| 12:13 | Montana State | Steven Bender is called for the offensive foul - foul #4 on Steven Bender, team foul #4 | 43-49 |
| Subs | Montana State | John Frederick (PF) Steven Bender | |
| Subs | Southern | Timothy Bennett (SG), Christopher Enyeart (PF) William Kernan, James Nelson | |
| 11:52 | Southern | Dallas Simpson misses badly on a 3 from the right corner | 43-49 |
| 11:50 | Montana State | John Frederick snags the defensive board | 43-49 |
| 11:32 | Montana State | Charles Moore hits a jumpshot from the left side set up by David Sherlock | 45-49 |
| Lineup | Montana State | PG - David Sherlock (fresh) 3 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. SG - Craig Hall (fairly fresh) 8 pts. SF - Charles Moore (fresh) 10 pts. PF - John Frederick (fresh) 4 reb. C - Casey Hughs (fresh) 4 pts. 9 reb. | |
| Lineup | Southern | PG - Jeff Nelson (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 pf. SG - Timothy Bennett (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Dallas Simpson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. PF - Christopher Enyeart (fresh) 4 pts. C - Brian Pellham (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:09 | Southern | Timothy Bennett misses long on a 3 from the right wing | 45-49 |
| 11:08 | Montana State | Casey Hughs grabs the board | 45-49 |
| 10:47 | Montana State | Dallas Simpson is called for the reach on David Sherlock - foul #2 on Dallas Simpson, team foul #4 | 45-49 |
| Subs | Montana State | Richard Hoeft (SG), Brian Pascual (SF), Matthew Bradford (PF) Craig Hall, Charles Moore, Casey Hughs | |
| Subs | Southern | Wilbur Smith (PG), William Kernan (SG), George Jackson (SF), James Nelson (PF), Bruce Harris (C) Jeff Nelson, Timothy Bennett, Dallas Simpson, Christopher Enyeart, Brian Pellham | |
| 10:32 | Montana State | John Frederick hits a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 48-49 |
| 10:18 | Southern | William Kernan misses badly on a 3 pointer from straight away | 48-49 |
| 10:17 | Southern | James Nelson grabs the offensive rebound | 48-49 |
| 09:59 | Southern | George Jackson misses badly on a turnaround from the baseline | 48-49 |
| 09:57 | Montana State | David Sherlock pulls down the rebound | 48-49 |
| 09:36 | Montana State | David Sherlock misses badly on a 3pt shot from straight away | 48-49 |
| 09:35 | Montana State | Brian Pascual grabs the offensive board | 48-49 |
| 09:21 | Montana State | Richard Hoeft scores on a fadeaway jumper from the right side set up by John Frederick | 50-49 |
| 09:15 | Southern | George Jackson misses long on a jump hook from close range but the foul's on Brian Pascual - foul #1 on Brian Pascual, team foul #5 | 50-49 |
| Subs | Montana State | Eric Mollett (SG), Casey Hughs (C) David Sherlock, John Frederick | |
| Subs | Southern | | |
| 09:15 | Southern | George Jackson makes the 1st free throw | 50-50 |
| 09:15 | Southern | George Jackson makes the 2nd free throw | 50-51 |
| 08:59 | Montana State | Brian Pascual misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left side but he's hacked by George Jackson - foul #3 on George Jackson, team foul #5 | 50-51 |
| Subs | Montana State | Craig Hall (SG) Eric Mollett | |
| Subs | Southern | Jeff Nelson (PG), Dallas Simpson (SF) Wilbur Smith, George Jackson | |
| 08:59 | Montana State | Brian Pascual makes the 1st free throw | 51-51 |
| 08:59 | Montana State | Brian Pascual misses the 2nd free throw | 51-51 |
| 08:59 | Southern | Bruce Harris gets the rebound | 51-51 |
| 08:46 | Southern | Jeff Nelson connects on the 3pt shot from the left corner set up by James Nelson | 51-54 |
| 08:41 | Montana State | Casey Hughs scores on a fadeaway from the left block | 53-54 |
| 08:23 | Southern | Jeff Nelson is hacked by Richard Hoeft - foul #4 on Richard Hoeft, team foul #6 | 53-54 |
| Subs | Montana State | Eric Mollett (PG), Charles Moore (SF), Larry Treiber (PF) Richard Hoeft, Brian Pascual, Matthew Bradford | |
| Subs | Southern | Timothy Bennett (SG), Christopher Enyeart (PF) William Kernan, James Nelson | |
| 08:03 | Southern | Jeff Nelson misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 53-54 |
| 08:01 | Montana State | Casey Hughs grabs the board | 53-54 |
| 07:37 | Montana State | Bruce Harris is called for the reach on Larry Treiber - foul #3 on Bruce Harris, team foul #6 | 53-54 |
| Subs | Montana State | David Sherlock (PG), Steven Bender (PF) Eric Mollett, Larry Treiber | |
| Subs | Southern | Brian Pellham (C) Bruce Harris | |
| 07:19 | Montana State | David Sherlock misses the shot from the right wing | 53-54 |
| 07:18 | Montana State | David Sherlock hits the follow up shot | 55-54 |
| Lineup | Montana State | PG - David Sherlock (fresh) 5 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. SG - Craig Hall (fresh) 8 pts. SF - Charles Moore (fresh) 10 pts. PF - Steven Bender (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 4 pf. C - Casey Hughs (fresh) 6 pts. 11 reb. | |
| Lineup | Southern | PG - Jeff Nelson (fresh) 10 pts. 3 pf. SG - Timothy Bennett (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Dallas Simpson (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. PF - Christopher Enyeart (fresh) 4 pts. C - Brian Pellham (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:05 | Southern | Casey Hughs steals it from Jeff Nelson | 55-54 |
| 07:03 | Montana State | David Sherlock's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 55-54 |
| Subs | Montana State | Richard Hoeft (SG), Brian Pascual (SF), Matthew Bradford (PF) Craig Hall, Charles Moore, Steven Bender | |
| Subs | Southern | Wilbur Smith (PG), William Kernan (SG), James Nelson (PF) Jeff Nelson, Timothy Bennett, Christopher Enyeart | |
| 06:48 | Southern | Dallas Simpson makes the 3 from straight away set up by Wilbur Smith | 55-57 |
| 06:36 | Montana State | Richard Hoeft buries a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Matthew Bradford | 58-57 |
| 06:19 | Southern | Brian Pellham misses the fadeaway jumper from the left side but the foul's on Brian Pascual - foul #2 on Brian Pascual, team foul #7 | 58-57 |
| Subs | Montana State | | |
| Subs | Southern | George Jackson (SF) Dallas Simpson | |
| 06:19 | Southern | Brian Pellham makes the 1st free throw | 58-58 |
| 06:19 | Southern | Brian Pellham makes the 2nd free throw | 58-59 |
| 05:57 | Montana State | Brian Pascual banks in the layup on a great pass from David Sherlock | 60-59 |
| 05:34 | Southern | Wilbur Smith is fouled on the floor by Casey Hughs - foul #2 on Casey Hughs, team foul #8 | 60-59 |
| Subs | Montana State | Craig Hall (SG), Steven Bender (PF), John Frederick (C) Richard Hoeft, Matthew Bradford, Casey Hughs | |
| Subs | Southern | Bruce Harris (C) Brian Pellham | |
| 05:34 | Southern | Wilbur Smith makes the 1st free throw | 60-60 |
| 05:34 | Southern | Wilbur Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 60-61 |
| 05:11 | Montana State | Steven Bender misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 60-61 |
| 05:10 | Southern | The rebound goes to Bruce Harris | 60-61 |
| 05:04 | Southern | William Kernan misses the 3pt shot from the left corner | 60-61 |
| 05:02 | Montana State | The rebound goes to John Frederick | 60-61 |
| 04:58 | Montana State | Steven Bender is whistled for a charge - foul #5 on Steven Bender, team foul #9 | 60-61 |
| Subs | Montana State | Charles Moore (SF), Gregory Lucas (C) Brian Pascual, Steven Bender | |
| Subs | Southern | Jeff Nelson (PG), Timothy Bennett (SG), Dallas Simpson (SF), Christopher Enyeart (PF) Wilbur Smith, William Kernan, George Jackson, James Nelson | |
| 04:33 | Southern | Timothy Bennett connects on the jumper from just outside the lane set up by Jeff Nelson | 60-63 |
| 04:13 | Montana State | David Sherlock makes the jumpshot from the free throw line set up by Gregory Lucas | 62-63 |
| 04:03 | Southern | Dallas Simpson can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 62-63 |
| 04:02 | Southern | Christopher Enyeart grabs the offensive rebound | 62-63 |
| 03:52 | Southern | Dallas Simpson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 62-63 |
| Subs | Montana State | Richard Hoeft (PG), Matthew Bradford (PF), Casey Hughs (C) David Sherlock, John Frederick, Gregory Lucas | |
| Subs | Southern | William Kernan (SG) Timothy Bennett | |
| 03:41 | Montana State | Jeff Nelson steals the ball from Matthew Bradford | 62-63 |
| 03:24 | Southern | Bruce Harris clanks a pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 62-63 |
| 03:23 | Southern | Christopher Enyeart grabs the offensive board | 62-63 |
| 03:01 | Southern | William Kernan hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner | 62-63 |
| 02:59 | Montana State | Matthew Bradford pulls down the rebound | 62-63 |
| 02:59 | Montana State | Montana State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 62-63 |
| Subs | Montana State | David Sherlock (PG), Brian Pascual (SF) Richard Hoeft, Charles Moore | |
| Subs | Southern | James Nelson (PF) Christopher Enyeart | |
| Lineup | Montana State | PG - David Sherlock (fresh) 7 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl. SG - Craig Hall (fresh) 8 pts. SF - Brian Pascual (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. PF - Matthew Bradford (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. C - Casey Hughs (fresh) 6 pts. 11 reb. | |
| Lineup | Southern | PG - Jeff Nelson (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - William Kernan (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Dallas Simpson (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. PF - James Nelson (fresh) 2 pts. 10 reb. 2 blk. C - Bruce Harris (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 02:49 | Montana State | Brian Pascual misses the 3 pointer from straight away | 62-63 |
| 02:47 | Montana State | David Sherlock can't tip it in | 62-63 |
| 02:46 | Southern | James Nelson gets the rebound | 62-63 |
| 02:41 | Southern | William Kernan drills a floater from the right side set up by Jeff Nelson | 62-65 |
| 02:21 | Montana State | Craig Hall is called for 3 seconds | 62-65 |
| 02:10 | Southern | James Nelson comes up short on the 3 from the right wing | 62-65 |
| 02:09 | Montana State | Brian Pascual grabs the board | 62-65 |
| 02:05 | Montana State | Matthew Bradford's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 62-65 |
| 01:42 | Southern | James Nelson drills a shot in the lane on a nice dish by Jeff Nelson and he's hacked by Craig Hall - foul #1 on Craig Hall, team foul #10 | 62-67 |
| 01:42 | Southern | James Nelson makes the free throw | 62-68 |
| 01:18 | Montana State | Dallas Simpson denies the turnaround by David Sherlock | 62-68 |
| 01:16 | Montana State | Matthew Bradford tips it back up and in | 64-68 |
| 00:58 | Southern | Jeff Nelson knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the right side set up by William Kernan | 64-70 |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Southern | Southern is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Southern | Southern is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:51 | Montana State | Craig Hall misses the jumper from just outside the lane | 64-70 |
| 00:49 | Montana State | The offensive rebound goes to Brian Pascual | 64-70 |
| 00:45 | Montana State | Matthew Bradford makes the shot from the left block on a great pass from David Sherlock | 66-70 |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Southern | Southern is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:42 | Southern | Jeff Nelson is hacked by David Sherlock in the backcourt - foul #1 on David Sherlock, team foul #11 | 66-70 |
| 00:42 | Southern | Jeff Nelson makes the 1st free throw | 66-71 |
| 00:42 | Southern | Jeff Nelson makes the 2nd free throw | 66-72 |
| 00:36 | Montana State | Casey Hughs hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by Bruce Harris - foul #4 on Bruce Harris, team foul #7 | 66-72 |
| 00:36 | Montana State | Casey Hughs makes the 1st free throw | 67-72 |
| 00:36 | Montana State | Casey Hughs makes the 2nd free throw | 68-72 |
| 00:33 | Southern | David Sherlock is called for the reach on Jeff Nelson in the backcourt - foul #2 on David Sherlock, team foul #12 | 68-72 |
| Subs | Montana State | | |
| Subs | Southern | Christopher Enyeart (PF) James Nelson | |
| 00:33 | Southern | Jeff Nelson makes the 1st free throw | 68-73 |
| 00:33 | Southern | Jeff Nelson makes the 2nd free throw | 68-74 |
| 00:26 | Montana State | Brian Pascual can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 68-74 |
| 00:25 | Southern | Christopher Enyeart pulls down the rebound | 68-74 |
| 00:22 | Southern | Craig Hall is called for the reach on Christopher Enyeart in the backcourt - foul #2 on Craig Hall, team foul #13 | 68-74 |
| 00:22 | Southern | Christopher Enyeart makes the 1st free throw | 68-75 |
| 00:22 | Southern | Christopher Enyeart makes the 2nd free throw | 68-76 |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Southern | Southern is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:18 | Montana State | Casey Hughs buries a 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by David Sherlock | 71-76 |
| 00:17 | Southern | Craig Hall is called for the reach on Dallas Simpson in the backcourt - foul #3 on Craig Hall, team foul #14 | 71-76 |
| 00:17 | Southern | Dallas Simpson makes the 1st free throw | 71-77 |
| 00:17 | Southern | Dallas Simpson makes the 2nd free throw | 71-78 |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Southern | Southern is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:09 | Montana State | David Sherlock buries a 3 pointer from the left wing | 74-78 |
| 00:08 | Southern | William Kernan is fouled in the backcourt by David Sherlock - foul #3 on David Sherlock, team foul #15 | 74-78 |
| 00:08 | Southern | William Kernan misses the 1st free throw | 74-78 |
| 00:08 | Southern | William Kernan makes the 2nd free throw | 74-79 |
| 00:04 | Montana State | David Sherlock drills a 3 from the right corner on a nice dish by Craig Hall | 77-79 |
| 00:01 | Southern | David Sherlock is called for the reach on William Kernan in the backcourt - foul #4 on David Sherlock, team foul #16 | 77-79 |
| Subs | Montana State | | |
| Subs | Southern | James Nelson (PF) Christopher Enyeart | |
| 00:01 | Southern | William Kernan makes the 1st free throw | 77-80 |
| 00:01 | Southern | William Kernan makes the 2nd free throw | 77-81 |
| 00:00 | Montana State | Craig Hall hits the front of the rim on the fullcourt shot | 77-81 |