| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - David Connor (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Joshua Herod (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Edward Huffman (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. PF - Al Knowles (fresh) 2 pts. C - Al Saez (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Todd Zordan (fresh) 21 pts. 2 ast. SG - Ray Perkins (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. SF - John Pouncy (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. PF - James Johnston (fresh) 8 pts. C - Nick Tinch (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Nicholls State | Edward Huffman inbounds the ball | 34-43 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (-1) | |
| 19:40 | Nicholls State | Edward Huffman connects on the pull-up jumper from the right side set up by David Connor | 36-43 |
| 19:26 | Sam Houston State | John Pouncy misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 36-43 |
| 19:25 | Sam Houston State | Nick Tinch tips it back up and in | 36-45 |
| 19:01 | Nicholls State | Joshua Herod is called for the offensive foul - foul #3 on Joshua Herod, team foul #1 | 36-45 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Brian Bush (SG) Joshua Herod | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | | |
| 18:52 | Sam Houston State | Ray Perkins loses the dribble to Brian Bush | 36-45 |
| 18:48 | Nicholls State | Edward Huffman lays it up and in set up by Brian Bush | 38-45 |
| 18:39 | Sam Houston State | James Johnston is whistled for a carry | 38-45 |
| 18:20 | Nicholls State | Al Knowles hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left side | 38-45 |
| 18:18 | Sam Houston State | John Pouncy grabs the defensive rebound | 38-45 |
| 18:12 | Sam Houston State | Nick Tinch connects on the floater from close range on a nice dish by Todd Zordan | 38-47 |
| 18:00 | Nicholls State | Ray Perkins takes the ball from Al Saez | 38-47 |
| 17:41 | Sam Houston State | Todd Zordan's floater is tipped away by Al Knowles | 38-47 |
| 17:39 | Nicholls State | The rebound goes to Al Knowles | 38-47 |
| 17:21 | Nicholls State | David Connor drills a 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Edward Huffman | 41-47 |
| 17:09 | Sam Houston State | Nick Tinch misses badly on a driving attempt near the basket | 41-47 |
| 17:07 | Nicholls State | Al Saez snags the defensive board | 41-47 |
| 16:47 | Nicholls State | David Connor is called for traveling | 41-47 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Christopher Slominski (PG), Michael Merrill (SG), Brett Hood (PF), Corey Barney (C) David Connor, Edward Huffman, Al Knowles, Al Saez | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Michael Vos (SG), Herbert Ross (SF), William Diamond (PF), Ronald Bresnahan (C) Ray Perkins, John Pouncy, James Johnston, Nick Tinch | |
| 16:25 | Sam Houston State | Herbert Ross's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 41-47 |
| 16:00 | Nicholls State | Ronald Bresnahan takes the ball from Michael Merrill | 41-47 |
| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - Christopher Slominski (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Michael Merrill (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Brian Bush (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. PF - Brett Hood (fresh) C - Corey Barney (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Todd Zordan (fresh) 21 pts. 3 ast. SG - Michael Vos (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Herbert Ross (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - William Diamond (fresh) C - Ronald Bresnahan (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:41 | Sam Houston State | Herbert Ross buries a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Michael Vos | 41-49 |
| 15:19 | Nicholls State | Michael Merrill is fouled on the floor by Ronald Bresnahan - foul #1 on Ronald Bresnahan, team foul #1 | 41-49 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | David Connor (PG), Joshua Herod (SG), Francis Persons (SF) Christopher Slominski, Michael Merrill, Brian Bush | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Jason Litwin (PG), Ray Perkins (SG), James Johnston (PF), Nick Tinch (C) Todd Zordan, Michael Vos, William Diamond, Ronald Bresnahan | |
| 15:01 | Nicholls State | David Connor can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the right side but he's fouled by Herbert Ross - foul #1 on Herbert Ross, team foul #2 | 41-49 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Al Knowles (PF), Al Saez (C) Brett Hood, Corey Barney | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | John Pouncy (SF) Herbert Ross | |
| 15:01 | Nicholls State | David Connor makes the 1st free throw | 42-49 |
| 15:01 | Nicholls State | David Connor makes the 2nd free throw | 43-49 |
| 14:46 | Sam Houston State | Al Knowles blocks the short jumper by James Johnston | 43-49 |
| 14:45 | Nicholls State | Al Saez grabs the board | 43-49 |
| 14:22 | Nicholls State | David Connor buries a jumpshot from the left side on a nice dish by Joshua Herod | 45-49 |
| 14:03 | Sam Houston State | James Johnston misses short on a turnaround near the basket | 45-49 |
| 14:02 | Nicholls State | Al Knowles snags the defensive board | 45-49 |
| 13:44 | Nicholls State | Al Saez can't finish the layup | 45-49 |
| 13:43 | Nicholls State | Al Knowles gets the offensive rebound | 45-49 |
| 13:31 | Nicholls State | Al Knowles makes the shot from the free throw line and he's fouled by James Johnston - foul #1 on James Johnston, team foul #3 | 47-49 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Edward Huffman (PG) David Connor | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Todd Zordan (PG), Michael Vos (SG), Herbert Ross (SF) Jason Litwin, Ray Perkins, John Pouncy | |
| 13:31 | Nicholls State | Al Knowles makes the free throw | 48-49 |
| 13:18 | Sam Houston State | Nick Tinch misses long on a jump hook near the basket | 48-49 |
| 13:16 | Sam Houston State | James Johnston hits the follow up shot | 48-51 |
| 13:10 | Nicholls State | Edward Huffman hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 48-51 |
| 13:08 | Nicholls State | Al Saez misses the tip | 48-51 |
| 13:07 | Sam Houston State | The rebound goes to James Johnston | 48-51 |
| 12:49 | Sam Houston State | Nick Tinch is fouled on the floor by Al Saez - foul #1 on Al Saez, team foul #2 | 48-51 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Brett Hood (PF), Corey Barney (C) Al Knowles, Al Saez | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Ronald Bresnahan (C) Nick Tinch | |
| 12:38 | Sam Houston State | James Johnston dunks the ball on a great pass from Todd Zordan and he's fouled by Brett Hood - foul #3 on Brett Hood, team foul #3 | 48-53 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Brian Bush (SF) Francis Persons | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | | |
| 12:38 | Sam Houston State | James Johnston makes the free throw | 48-54 |
| 12:20 | Nicholls State | Edward Huffman is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #1 on Edward Huffman, team foul #4 | 48-54 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | David Connor (PG) Joshua Herod | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Ray Perkins (SG), John Pouncy (SF) Michael Vos, Herbert Ross | |
| 12:08 | Sam Houston State | Ronald Bresnahan misses short on a floater from the baseline | 48-54 |
| 12:06 | Nicholls State | Brian Bush grabs the defensive rebound | 48-54 |
| 11:59 | Nicholls State | Corey Barney's pass is intercepted by Ronald Bresnahan | 48-54 |
| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - David Connor (fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. SG - Brian Bush (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Edward Huffman (fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. PF - Brett Hood (fresh) 3 pf. C - Corey Barney (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Todd Zordan (fresh) 21 pts. 4 ast. SG - Ray Perkins (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. SF - John Pouncy (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. PF - James Johnston (fresh) 13 pts. 3 reb. C - Ronald Bresnahan (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 11:37 | Sam Houston State | John Pouncy can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 48-54 |
| 11:35 | Sam Houston State | John Pouncy pulls down the offensive rebound | 48-54 |
| 11:20 | Sam Houston State | James Johnston drills a shot from the left block on a great pass from Ray Perkins | 48-56 |
| 10:59 | Nicholls State | Corey Barney scores on a shot in the lane set up by David Connor | 50-56 |
| 10:45 | Sam Houston State | Todd Zordan is called for a backcourt violation | 50-56 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Joshua Herod (SG), Francis Persons (SF), Al Knowles (PF), Al Saez (C) David Connor, Edward Huffman, Brett Hood, Corey Barney | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Herbert Ross (SF), William Diamond (PF), Nick Tinch (C) John Pouncy, James Johnston, Ronald Bresnahan | |
| 10:18 | Nicholls State | Al Knowles comes up short on the shot from the left side | 50-56 |
| 10:17 | Sam Houston State | William Diamond grabs the defensive rebound | 50-56 |
| 10:02 | Sam Houston State | Herbert Ross drills a jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Todd Zordan | 50-58 |
| 09:49 | Nicholls State | Todd Zordan takes the ball from Brian Bush | 50-58 |
| 09:45 | Sam Houston State | Herbert Ross banks in the layup on a great pass from Todd Zordan | 50-60 |
| 09:31 | Nicholls State | Al Knowles comes up short on the jumpshot from the right wing | 50-60 |
| 09:29 | Nicholls State | Al Saez tips it home | 52-60 |
| 09:11 | Sam Houston State | William Diamond travels with the ball | 52-60 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | David Connor (PG) Brian Bush | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Jason Litwin (PG), Michael Vos (SG), John Pouncy (SF), James Johnston (PF) Todd Zordan, Ray Perkins, Herbert Ross, William Diamond | |
| 08:54 | Nicholls State | Al Saez misses long on a shot from the left wing | 52-60 |
| 08:53 | Sam Houston State | Nick Tinch pulls down the rebound | 52-60 |
| 08:46 | Sam Houston State | James Johnston knocks in the turnaround from the left block on a nice dish by Jason Litwin | 52-62 |
| 08:28 | Nicholls State | Joshua Herod is fouled on the floor by Jason Litwin - foul #1 on Jason Litwin, team foul #4 | 52-62 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Brett Hood (PF), Corey Barney (C) Al Knowles, Al Saez | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Todd Zordan (PG) Jason Litwin | |
| 08:20 | Nicholls State | Corey Barney scores on a driving attempt from the right block on a great pass from Francis Persons | 54-62 |
| 08:01 | Sam Houston State | Nick Tinch buries a floater near the basket set up by Todd Zordan and he's fouled by Corey Barney - foul #1 on Corey Barney, team foul #5 | 54-64 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Edward Huffman (SF) Francis Persons | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | | |
| 08:01 | Sam Houston State | Nick Tinch makes the free throw | 54-65 |
| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - David Connor (fresh) 9 pts. 5 ast. SG - Joshua Herod (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Edward Huffman (fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. PF - Brett Hood (fresh) 3 pf. C - Corey Barney (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Todd Zordan (fresh) 21 pts. 7 ast. SG - Michael Vos (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Pouncy (fresh) 1 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. PF - James Johnston (fresh) 17 pts. 3 reb. C - Nick Tinch (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 07:41 | Nicholls State | Joshua Herod makes the 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Corey Barney | 57-65 |
| 07:23 | Sam Houston State | James Johnston's fadeaway is rejected by Brett Hood | 57-65 |
| 07:21 | Sam Houston State | John Pouncy tips it in | 57-67 |
| 07:06 | Nicholls State | Corey Barney scores on a jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by David Connor | 59-67 |
| 06:53 | Sam Houston State | Corey Barney is called for the reach on Todd Zordan - foul #2 on Corey Barney, team foul #6 | 59-67 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Brian Bush (SG), Francis Persons (SF), Al Knowles (PF), Al Saez (C) David Connor, Joshua Herod, Brett Hood, Corey Barney | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Ray Perkins (SG), Herbert Ross (SF), William Diamond (PF), Ronald Bresnahan (C) Michael Vos, John Pouncy, James Johnston, Nick Tinch | |
| 06:45 | Sam Houston State | Herbert Ross misses badly on a shot from the right block but the foul's on Al Saez - foul #2 on Al Saez, team foul #7 | 59-67 |
| 06:45 | Sam Houston State | Herbert Ross misses the 1st free throw | 59-67 |
| 06:45 | Sam Houston State | Herbert Ross misses the 2nd free throw | 59-67 |
| 06:45 | Nicholls State | Brian Bush pulls down the rebound | 59-67 |
| 06:30 | Nicholls State | Francis Persons hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 59-67 |
| 06:28 | Sam Houston State | Ray Perkins gets the rebound | 59-67 |
| 06:11 | Sam Houston State | Francis Persons takes the ball from Ray Perkins | 59-67 |
| 05:56 | Nicholls State | Francis Persons comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the right side | 59-67 |
| 05:54 | Sam Houston State | Todd Zordan pulls down the rebound | 59-67 |
| 05:47 | Sam Houston State | Todd Zordan is whistled for traveling | 59-67 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | David Connor (PG) Edward Huffman | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Jason Litwin (PG), James Johnston (PF) Todd Zordan, William Diamond | |
| 05:33 | Nicholls State | Francis Persons's pass is intercepted by Herbert Ross | 59-67 |
| 05:19 | Sam Houston State | James Johnston is hacked by Al Knowles - foul #3 on Al Knowles, team foul #8 | 59-67 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Joshua Herod (SG) Francis Persons | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Nick Tinch (C) Ronald Bresnahan | |
| 05:19 | Sam Houston State | James Johnston misses the 1st free throw | 59-67 |
| 05:19 | Nicholls State | The rebound goes to Al Saez | 59-67 |
| 05:00 | Nicholls State | Brian Bush buries a 3pt shot from the right wing set up by David Connor | 62-67 |
| 04:47 | Sam Houston State | James Johnston connects on the driving attempt in the paint and he's fouled by Joshua Herod - foul #4 on Joshua Herod, team foul #9 | 62-69 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Edward Huffman (SF), Brett Hood (PF), Corey Barney (C) Brian Bush, Al Knowles, Al Saez | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Todd Zordan (PG), Michael Vos (SG), John Pouncy (SF) Jason Litwin, Ray Perkins, Herbert Ross | |
| 04:47 | Sam Houston State | James Johnston makes the free throw | 62-70 |
| 04:27 | Nicholls State | David Connor makes the floater from the free throw line | 64-70 |
| 04:21 | Sam Houston State | Brett Hood blocks the short jumper by Todd Zordan | 64-70 |
| 04:19 | Nicholls State | David Connor grabs the board | 64-70 |
| 04:07 | Nicholls State | David Connor hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the free throw line | 64-70 |
| 04:06 | Nicholls State | Brett Hood grabs the offensive board | 64-70 |
| 03:50 | Nicholls State | Edward Huffman comes up short on the floater from the baseline but the foul's on John Pouncy - foul #2 on John Pouncy, team foul #5 | 64-70 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Francis Persons (SF), Al Saez (C) David Connor, Corey Barney | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | | |
| 03:50 | Nicholls State | Edward Huffman misses the 1st free throw | 64-70 |
| 03:50 | Nicholls State | Edward Huffman makes the 2nd free throw | 65-70 |
| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - Edward Huffman (fresh) 14 pts. 2 ast. SG - Joshua Herod (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. SF - Francis Persons (fresh) 3 pf. PF - Brett Hood (fresh) 2 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - Al Saez (fresh) 9 pts. 11 reb. | |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Todd Zordan (fresh) 21 pts. 7 ast. SG - Michael Vos (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Pouncy (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. PF - James Johnston (fresh) 20 pts. 3 reb. C - Nick Tinch (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 03:36 | Sam Houston State | James Johnston buries a floater from close range | 65-72 |
| 03:21 | Nicholls State | Al Saez misses short on a 3pt attempt from straight away but he's hacked by Nick Tinch - foul #2 on Nick Tinch, team foul #6 | 65-72 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Brian Bush (SG), Al Knowles (PF) Joshua Herod, Brett Hood | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Ray Perkins (SG), Herbert Ross (PF), Ronald Bresnahan (C) Michael Vos, James Johnston, Nick Tinch | |
| 03:21 | Nicholls State | Al Saez misses the 1st free throw | 65-72 |
| 03:21 | Nicholls State | Al Saez makes the 2nd free throw | 66-72 |
| 03:21 | Nicholls State | Al Saez misses the 3rd free throw | 66-72 |
| 03:21 | Sam Houston State | Herbert Ross grabs the board | 66-72 |
| 03:05 | Sam Houston State | Ray Perkins is fouled on the floor by Al Knowles - foul #4 on Al Knowles, team foul #10 | 66-72 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Christopher Slominski (PG) Edward Huffman | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | William Diamond (PF) John Pouncy | |
| 03:05 | Sam Houston State | Ray Perkins makes the 1st free throw | 66-73 |
| 03:05 | Sam Houston State | Ray Perkins makes the 2nd free throw | 66-74 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (-1) | |
| 02:52 | Nicholls State | Francis Persons hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away | 66-74 |
| 02:51 | Sam Houston State | William Diamond gets the rebound | 66-74 |
| 02:51 | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 66-74 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | David Connor (PG), Joshua Herod (SG) Christopher Slominski, Brian Bush | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | John Pouncy (SF), James Johnston (PF), Nick Tinch (C) Herbert Ross, William Diamond, Ronald Bresnahan | |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (-1) | |
| 02:31 | Sam Houston State | John Pouncy knocks in the turnaround in the paint set up by Todd Zordan | 66-76 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 02:17 | Nicholls State | Al Knowles misses the jumper from close range but he's hacked by Nick Tinch - foul #3 on Nick Tinch, team foul #7 | 66-76 |
| 02:17 | Nicholls State | Al Knowles makes the 1st free throw | 67-76 |
| 02:17 | Nicholls State | Al Knowles makes the 2nd free throw | 68-76 |
| 01:55 | Sam Houston State | Francis Persons picks off the pass by Ray Perkins | 68-76 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (-1) | |
| 01:38 | Nicholls State | Joshua Herod is hacked by Ray Perkins - foul #2 on Ray Perkins, team foul #8 | 68-76 |
| 01:38 | Nicholls State | Joshua Herod makes the 1st free throw | 69-76 |
| 01:38 | Nicholls State | Joshua Herod misses the 2nd free throw | 69-76 |
| 01:38 | Sam Houston State | Nick Tinch gets the rebound | 69-76 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (-1) | |
| 01:22 | Sam Houston State | Nick Tinch knocks in the turnaround near the basket on a great pass from Todd Zordan | 69-78 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 01:09 | Nicholls State | John Pouncy steals the ball from Joshua Herod | 69-78 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 00:53 | Sam Houston State | John Pouncy scores on a 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Ray Perkins | 69-81 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 00:47 | Nicholls State | Al Knowles comes up short on the jumpshot from the right wing | 69-81 |
| 00:46 | Sam Houston State | The rebound goes to James Johnston | 69-81 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 00:23 | Sam Houston State | Nick Tinch is fouled on the floor by David Connor - foul #2 on David Connor, team foul #11 | 69-81 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Christopher Slominski (PG), Brian Bush (SG), Edward Huffman (SF), Brett Hood (PF), Corey Barney (C) David Connor, Joshua Herod, Francis Persons, Al Knowles, Al Saez | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Jason Litwin (PG), Michael Vos (SG), Herbert Ross (SF), William Diamond (PF) Todd Zordan, Ray Perkins, John Pouncy, James Johnston | |
| 00:23 | Sam Houston State | Nick Tinch makes the 1st free throw | 69-82 |
| 00:23 | Sam Houston State | Nick Tinch makes the 2nd free throw | 69-83 |
| 00:16 | Nicholls State | Edward Huffman loses the ball out of bounds | 69-83 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Ronald Bresnahan (C) Nick Tinch | |
| 00:00 | Sam Houston State | Jason Litwin runs out the clock | 69-83 |