| Lineup | Morehead State | PG - Thomas Schworm (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SG - David Strang (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jesse Lamphere (fresh) PF - Tommy Hummer (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Stephen Golden (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Thomas Vincent (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - Clarence McGuffin (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Fred Texeira (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - Brian Theobald (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Charles Britt (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Sam Houston State | Fred Texeira inbounds the ball | 34-35 |
| Game Plan | Morehead State | Morehead State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 19:56 | Sam Houston State | Fred Texeira travels in the backcourt | 34-35 |
| 19:32 | Morehead State | Charles Britt steals the ball from David Strang | 34-35 |
| 19:20 | Sam Houston State | Thomas Vincent drills a jumper from the free throw line set up by Fred Texeira | 34-37 |
| 19:18 | Morehead State | David Strang is fouled in the backcourt by Thomas Vincent - foul #2 on Thomas Vincent, team foul #1 | 34-37 |
| 19:13 | Morehead State | Fred Texeira is called for the reach on David Strang - foul #3 on Fred Texeira, team foul #2 | 34-37 |
| Subs | Morehead State | | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | John Klein (C) Fred Texeira | |
| 18:59 | Morehead State | David Strang misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right side but the foul's on Clarence McGuffin - foul #1 on Clarence McGuffin, team foul #3 | 34-37 |
| Subs | Morehead State | Scott Briceno (PG), Norman Rawley (SF), Hilton Simon (PF), Willy Harper (C) Thomas Schworm, Jesse Lamphere, Tommy Hummer, Stephen Golden | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Drew Pettry (SG), Alvin Hatfield (SF), Raymond Heiberg (PF) Clarence McGuffin, Charles Britt, Brian Theobald | |
| 18:59 | Morehead State | David Strang misses the 1st free throw | 34-37 |
| 18:59 | Morehead State | David Strang misses the 2nd free throw | 34-37 |
| 18:59 | Sam Houston State | John Klein grabs the board | 34-37 |
| 18:46 | Sam Houston State | Thomas Vincent can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 34-37 |
| 18:44 | Morehead State | Willy Harper gets the rebound | 34-37 |
| 18:42 | Morehead State | Thomas Vincent is called for the reach on Scott Briceno in the backcourt - foul #3 on Thomas Vincent, team foul #4 | 34-37 |
| Subs | Morehead State | Ralph Tatro (SG) David Strang | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Marc West (SF) Thomas Vincent | |
| 18:21 | Morehead State | Ralph Tatro can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 34-37 |
| 18:19 | Sam Houston State | Marc West grabs the board | 34-37 |
| 17:56 | Sam Houston State | Norman Rawley steals it from Marc West | 34-37 |
| 17:47 | Morehead State | Willy Harper can't connect on a jumper from the right side | 34-37 |
| 17:46 | Sam Houston State | John Klein pulls down the rebound | 34-37 |
| 17:42 | Sam Houston State | Drew Pettry is open and buries a shot from the right side on a great pass from Raymond Heiberg | 34-39 |
| 17:28 | Morehead State | Norman Rawley comes up short on the jumper from the left side | 34-39 |
| 17:26 | Sam Houston State | Raymond Heiberg grabs the board | 34-39 |
| 17:06 | Sam Houston State | Marc West hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the baseline | 34-39 |
| 17:04 | Morehead State | Norman Rawley pulls down the rebound | 34-39 |
| 16:56 | Morehead State | Norman Rawley is open but comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 34-39 |
| 16:54 | Morehead State | Willy Harper tips it in | 36-39 |
| 16:30 | Sam Houston State | Hilton Simon steals it from Alvin Hatfield | 36-39 |
| 16:19 | Morehead State | Hilton Simon is denied on a layup by John Klein | 36-39 |
| 16:18 | Sam Houston State | Alvin Hatfield grabs the board | 36-39 |
| 16:12 | Sam Houston State | Drew Pettry is fouled in the backcourt by Scott Briceno - foul #1 on Scott Briceno, team foul #1 | 36-39 |
| Subs | Morehead State | Thomas Schworm (PG), David Strang (SG), Jesse Lamphere (SF), Tommy Hummer (PF), Stephen Golden (C) Scott Briceno, Ralph Tatro, Norman Rawley, Hilton Simon, Willy Harper | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Clarence McGuffin (SG), Brian Theobald (PF), Charles Britt (C) Marc West, Raymond Heiberg, John Klein | |
| 15:59 | Sam Houston State | Drew Pettry's floater is knocked away by Tommy Hummer | 36-39 |
| 15:57 | Morehead State | Tommy Hummer gets the rebound | 36-39 |
| Lineup | Morehead State | PG - Thomas Schworm (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SG - David Strang (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jesse Lamphere (fresh) PF - Tommy Hummer (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Stephen Golden (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Drew Pettry (tiring) 4 pts. SG - Clarence McGuffin (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Alvin Hatfield (tiring) 3 pts. PF - Brian Theobald (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Charles Britt (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 15:55 | Morehead State | David Strang is fouled in the backcourt by Clarence McGuffin - foul #2 on Clarence McGuffin, team foul #5 | 36-39 |
| Subs | Morehead State | Jason Evans (PF) Tommy Hummer | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Thomas Vincent (PG), Fred Texeira (SF), Phil Leahy (C) Drew Pettry, Alvin Hatfield, Charles Britt | |
| 15:41 | Morehead State | Jesse Lamphere hits the front of the rim on the runner from the baseline | 36-39 |
| 15:40 | Sam Houston State | The rebound goes to Thomas Vincent | 36-39 |
| 15:23 | Sam Houston State | Jesse Lamphere is called for the reach on Clarence McGuffin - foul #3 on Jesse Lamphere, team foul #2 | 36-39 |
| Subs | Morehead State | | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Charles Britt (PF) Brian Theobald | |
| 15:13 | Sam Houston State | Fred Texeira misses the easy layup but he's fouled by Jesse Lamphere - foul #4 on Jesse Lamphere, team foul #3 | 36-39 |
| Subs | Morehead State | Tommy Hummer (SF) Jesse Lamphere | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | | |
| 15:13 | Sam Houston State | Fred Texeira misses the 1st free throw | 36-39 |
| 15:13 | Sam Houston State | Fred Texeira makes the 2nd free throw | 36-40 |
| 14:54 | Morehead State | David Strang misses badly on a 3 from straight away | 36-40 |
| 14:52 | Morehead State | Jason Evans tips it home | 38-40 |
| 14:37 | Sam Houston State | Clarence McGuffin is by himself and knocks in the 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Fred Texeira | 38-43 |
| 14:20 | Morehead State | Stephen Golden misses the jumpshot from the free throw line | 38-43 |
| 14:19 | Sam Houston State | The rebound goes to Thomas Vincent | 38-43 |
| 13:58 | Sam Houston State | Phil Leahy can't connect on an uncontested jump hook in the paint | 38-43 |
| 13:56 | Sam Houston State | Charles Britt grabs the offensive rebound | 38-43 |
| 13:40 | Sam Houston State | Fred Texeira misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 38-43 |
| 13:39 | Morehead State | Thomas Schworm pulls down the rebound | 38-43 |
| 13:35 | Morehead State | Stephen Golden's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 38-43 |
| Subs | Morehead State | Scott Briceno (SG) David Strang | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Brian Theobald (PF) Charles Britt | |
| 13:16 | Sam Houston State | Clarence McGuffin scores on a fadeaway from the right wing on a nice dish by Phil Leahy | 38-45 |
| 12:52 | Morehead State | Thomas Schworm misses short on an open shot from the right side | 38-45 |
| 12:51 | Sam Houston State | Brian Theobald grabs the board | 38-45 |
| 12:24 | Sam Houston State | Scott Briceno steps in front of the Clarence McGuffin pass | 38-45 |
| 12:20 | Morehead State | Scott Briceno hits the finger roll | 40-45 |
| 12:06 | Sam Houston State | Stephen Golden is called for the reach on Brian Theobald - foul #2 on Stephen Golden, team foul #4 | 40-45 |
| Subs | Morehead State | Ralph Tatro (SG), Norman Rawley (SF), Hilton Simon (PF), Willy Harper (C) Thomas Schworm, Tommy Hummer, Jason Evans, Stephen Golden | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Drew Pettry (SG), Charles Britt (C) Clarence McGuffin, Phil Leahy | |
| 11:47 | Sam Houston State | Brian Theobald hits a jumpshot from the left wing on a great pass from Thomas Vincent | 40-47 |
| Lineup | Morehead State | PG - Scott Briceno (tiring) 4 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Ralph Tatro (fresh) 4 pts. 3 stl. SF - Norman Rawley (fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl. PF - Hilton Simon (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Willy Harper (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Thomas Vincent (tiring) 6 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Drew Pettry (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Fred Texeira (tired) 7 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Brian Theobald (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Charles Britt (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 11:45 | Morehead State | Thomas Vincent picks off the pass by Norman Rawley in the backcourt | 40-47 |
| 11:44 | Sam Houston State | Thomas Vincent hits the finger roll | 40-49 |
| 11:30 | Morehead State | Norman Rawley drills a 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Scott Briceno | 43-49 |
| 11:11 | Sam Houston State | Drew Pettry knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by Fred Texeira | 43-52 |
| 10:54 | Morehead State | Scott Briceno makes the shot from the left wing on a great pass from Ralph Tatro and he's hacked by Drew Pettry - foul #1 on Drew Pettry, team foul #6 | 45-52 |
| Subs | Morehead State | David Strang (SG), Jason Evans (PF) Ralph Tatro, Hilton Simon | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Clarence McGuffin (SG), Alvin Hatfield (SF) Thomas Vincent, Fred Texeira | |
| 10:54 | Morehead State | Scott Briceno makes the free throw | 46-52 |
| 10:35 | Sam Houston State | Clarence McGuffin clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 46-52 |
| 10:34 | Sam Houston State | Drew Pettry hits the follow up shot | 46-54 |
| 10:07 | Morehead State | David Strang is hacked by Brian Theobald - foul #2 on Brian Theobald, team foul #7 | 46-54 |
| Subs | Morehead State | Thomas Schworm (PG), Tommy Hummer (PF), Stephen Golden (C) Scott Briceno, Jason Evans, Willy Harper | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Marc West (SF), Phil Leahy (C) Alvin Hatfield, Charles Britt | |
| 10:07 | Morehead State | David Strang makes the 1st free throw | 47-54 |
| 10:07 | Morehead State | David Strang makes the 2nd free throw | 48-54 |
| 09:45 | Sam Houston State | Clarence McGuffin knocks in the shot from the right wing set up by Brian Theobald | 48-56 |
| 09:29 | Morehead State | Tommy Hummer hits a 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from Thomas Schworm | 51-56 |
| 09:29 | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 51-56 |
| Subs | Morehead State | Ralph Tatro (SG), Hilton Simon (SF) David Strang, Norman Rawley | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Thomas Vincent (PG), Raymond Heiberg (PF) Clarence McGuffin, Brian Theobald | |
| 09:14 | Sam Houston State | Drew Pettry comes up short on the jumper from the baseline | 51-56 |
| 09:13 | Morehead State | Tommy Hummer gets the rebound | 51-56 |
| 09:10 | Morehead State | Marc West is called for the reach on Ralph Tatro in the backcourt - foul #2 on Marc West, team foul #8 | 51-56 |
| Subs | Morehead State | | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Alvin Hatfield (SF), John Klein (C) Marc West, Phil Leahy | |
| 09:10 | Morehead State | Ralph Tatro makes the 1st free throw | 52-56 |
| 09:10 | Morehead State | Ralph Tatro makes the 2nd free throw | 53-56 |
| 08:51 | Sam Houston State | Drew Pettry can't connect on a floater from just outside the lane but the foul's on Stephen Golden - foul #3 on Stephen Golden, team foul #5 | 53-56 |
| Subs | Morehead State | David Strang (SG), Jason Evans (PF), Willy Harper (C) Thomas Schworm, Tommy Hummer, Stephen Golden | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | | |
| 08:51 | Sam Houston State | Drew Pettry makes the 1st free throw | 53-57 |
| 08:51 | Sam Houston State | Drew Pettry misses the 2nd free throw | 53-57 |
| 08:51 | Morehead State | Willy Harper gets the rebound | 53-57 |
| 08:28 | Morehead State | David Strang scores on a 3pt shot from straight away | 56-57 |
| 08:25 | Sam Houston State | Thomas Vincent throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 56-57 |
| Subs | Morehead State | Norman Rawley (PG), Tommy Hummer (SF) Ralph Tatro, Hilton Simon | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Brian Theobald (PF), Charles Britt (C) Raymond Heiberg, John Klein | |
| 07:58 | Morehead State | Jason Evans hits a fadeaway from the right block and he's hacked by Brian Theobald - foul #3 on Brian Theobald, team foul #9 | 58-57 |
| Subs | Morehead State | Jesse Lamphere (SF), Stephen Golden (C) Tommy Hummer, Willy Harper | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Clarence McGuffin (SG), Marc West (SF) Drew Pettry, Alvin Hatfield | |
| 07:58 | Morehead State | Jason Evans misses the free throw | 58-57 |
| 07:58 | Morehead State | Stephen Golden grabs the offensive board | 58-57 |
| 07:39 | Morehead State | David Strang makes the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Jesse Lamphere | 60-57 |
| Lineup | Morehead State | PG - Norman Rawley (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl. SG - David Strang (tiring) 10 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jesse Lamphere (fresh) 4 pf. PF - Jason Evans (tired) 4 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. C - Stephen Golden (tiring) 6 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Thomas Vincent (tiring) 8 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Clarence McGuffin (tiring) 13 pts. 2 ast. SF - Marc West (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Brian Theobald (tired) 4 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. C - Charles Britt (tiring) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 07:16 | Sam Houston State | Charles Britt throws a bad pass out of bounds | 60-57 |
| Subs | Morehead State | Scott Briceno (PG), Ralph Tatro (SG), Tommy Hummer (PF), Willy Harper (C) Norman Rawley, David Strang, Jason Evans, Stephen Golden | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Drew Pettry (PG), Fred Texeira (SF), Raymond Heiberg (PF), Phil Leahy (C) Thomas Vincent, Marc West, Brian Theobald, Charles Britt | |
| 06:51 | Morehead State | Jesse Lamphere misses the easy layup | 60-57 |
| 06:49 | Sam Houston State | Drew Pettry gets the rebound | 60-57 |
| 06:43 | Sam Houston State | Clarence McGuffin misses the turnaround near the basket | 60-57 |
| 06:42 | Morehead State | Jesse Lamphere grabs the defensive rebound | 60-57 |
| 06:38 | Morehead State | Jesse Lamphere makes the wide open jump hook in the lane set up by Scott Briceno | 62-57 |
| 06:17 | Sam Houston State | Raymond Heiberg connects on the turnaround in the paint set up by Drew Pettry | 62-59 |
| 06:14 | Morehead State | Fred Texeira is called for the reach on Tommy Hummer in the backcourt - foul #4 on Fred Texeira, team foul #10 | 62-59 |
| Subs | Morehead State | Thomas Schworm (PG), David Strang (SG), Hilton Simon (PF) Scott Briceno, Ralph Tatro, Willy Harper | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Thomas Vincent (PG), Alvin Hatfield (SF), Charles Britt (PF), John Klein (C) Clarence McGuffin, Fred Texeira, Raymond Heiberg, Phil Leahy | |
| 06:14 | Morehead State | Tommy Hummer makes the 1st free throw | 63-59 |
| 06:14 | Morehead State | Tommy Hummer makes the 2nd free throw | 64-59 |
| 06:00 | Sam Houston State | Thomas Vincent makes the wide open 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Alvin Hatfield | 64-62 |
| 05:38 | Morehead State | Tommy Hummer clanks a fadeaway near the basket | 64-62 |
| 05:37 | Sam Houston State | Charles Britt pulls down the rebound | 64-62 |
| 05:34 | Sam Houston State | Thomas Vincent double dribbles in the backcourt | 64-62 |
| Subs | Morehead State | Stephen Golden (C) Tommy Hummer | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Clarence McGuffin (SG), Brian Theobald (PF) Drew Pettry, Charles Britt | |
| 05:14 | Morehead State | David Strang connects on the 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Thomas Schworm | 67-62 |
| 04:57 | Sam Houston State | Brian Theobald misses long on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 67-62 |
| 04:55 | Morehead State | Stephen Golden grabs the board | 67-62 |
| 04:45 | Morehead State | Thomas Schworm is called for 10 seconds | 67-62 |
| Subs | Morehead State | Norman Rawley (PG), Scott Briceno (SG), Jason Evans (PF) Thomas Schworm, David Strang, Hilton Simon | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Drew Pettry (PG), Marc West (SG), Fred Texeira (SF), Raymond Heiberg (PF), Phil Leahy (C) Thomas Vincent, Clarence McGuffin, Alvin Hatfield, Brian Theobald, John Klein | |
| 04:30 | Sam Houston State | Marc West comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 67-62 |
| 04:29 | Morehead State | Stephen Golden snags the defensive board | 67-62 |
| 04:13 | Morehead State | Jesse Lamphere is whistled for traveling | 67-62 |
| Subs | Morehead State | Ralph Tatro (SG), Willy Harper (C) Jesse Lamphere, Stephen Golden | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Charles Britt (PF) Raymond Heiberg | |
| 03:44 | Sam Houston State | Charles Britt hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 67-62 |
| 03:42 | Morehead State | Scott Briceno grabs the board | 67-62 |
| Lineup | Morehead State | PG - Scott Briceno (tiring) 7 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Ralph Tatro (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. SF - Norman Rawley (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl. PF - Jason Evans (tired) 4 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. C - Willy Harper (tiring) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Drew Pettry (tiring) 10 pts. 1 ast. SG - Marc West (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SF - Fred Texeira (tired) 7 pts. 3 reb. 4 pf. PF - Charles Britt (tiring) 4 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. C - Phil Leahy (tired) 3 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 03:32 | Morehead State | Ralph Tatro is open and scores on a 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from Norman Rawley | 70-62 |
| Game Plan | Morehead State | Morehead State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 03:21 | Sam Houston State | Drew Pettry knocks in the fadeaway in the paint and he's fouled by Jason Evans - foul #4 on Jason Evans, team foul #6 | 70-64 |
| Subs | Morehead State | Thomas Schworm (PG), Jesse Lamphere (SF), Tommy Hummer (PF) Scott Briceno, Norman Rawley, Jason Evans | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Thomas Vincent (PG), Alvin Hatfield (SF), Brian Theobald (PF) Marc West, Fred Texeira, Phil Leahy | |
| 03:21 | Sam Houston State | Drew Pettry misses the free throw | 70-64 |
| 03:21 | Morehead State | Tommy Hummer snags the defensive board | 70-64 |
| 03:18 | Morehead State | Drew Pettry is called for the reach on Ralph Tatro in the backcourt - foul #2 on Drew Pettry, team foul #11 | 70-64 |
| Subs | Morehead State | | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Clarence McGuffin (SG) Drew Pettry | |
| 03:18 | Morehead State | Ralph Tatro misses the 1st free throw | 70-64 |
| 03:18 | Morehead State | Ralph Tatro misses the 2nd free throw | 70-64 |
| 03:18 | Sam Houston State | Clarence McGuffin grabs the board | 70-64 |
| Game Plan | Morehead State | Morehead State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 03:16 | Sam Houston State | Thomas Vincent's pass is intercepted by Thomas Schworm in the backcourt | 70-64 |
| 03:03 | Morehead State | Thomas Schworm is open but comes up short on the driving attempt from close range but the foul's on Thomas Vincent - foul #4 on Thomas Vincent, team foul #12 | 70-64 |
| Subs | Morehead State | Stephen Golden (C) Willy Harper | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | | |
| 03:03 | Morehead State | Thomas Schworm makes the 1st free throw | 71-64 |
| 03:03 | Morehead State | Thomas Schworm makes the 2nd free throw | 72-64 |
| Game Plan | Morehead State | Morehead State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 03:01 | Sam Houston State | Jesse Lamphere steals the ball from Thomas Vincent in the backcourt | 72-64 |
| 03:00 | Morehead State | Ralph Tatro can't finish the layup | 72-64 |
| 02:58 | Sam Houston State | Alvin Hatfield grabs the defensive rebound | 72-64 |
| 02:58 | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 72-64 |
| Subs | Morehead State | Norman Rawley (PG), Hilton Simon (PF) Thomas Schworm, Tommy Hummer | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | | |
| 02:41 | Sam Houston State | Alvin Hatfield hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner | 72-64 |
| 02:39 | Morehead State | Stephen Golden gets the rebound | 72-64 |
| Game Plan | Morehead State | Morehead State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 02:13 | Morehead State | Clarence McGuffin takes the ball from Norman Rawley | 72-64 |
| 02:10 | Sam Houston State | Alvin Hatfield slams it home on a nice dish by Clarence McGuffin | 72-66 |
| Game Plan | Morehead State | Morehead State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 01:49 | Morehead State | Jesse Lamphere can't connect on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 72-66 |
| 01:47 | Morehead State | Stephen Golden tips it back up and in | 74-66 |
| 01:47 | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State calls a full timeout (2 :30 remaining) | 74-66 |
| Subs | Morehead State | Thomas Schworm (PG), David Strang (SG), Jason Evans (PF) Norman Rawley, Ralph Tatro, Hilton Simon | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Fred Texeira (SF), Phil Leahy (C) Alvin Hatfield, Charles Britt | |
| 01:43 | Sam Houston State | Fred Texeira throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 74-66 |
| Game Plan | Morehead State | Morehead State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 01:26 | Morehead State | Jesse Lamphere comes up short on the runner in the paint but he's hacked by Fred Texeira - foul #5 on Fred Texeira, team foul #13 | 74-66 |
| Subs | Morehead State | | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Charles Britt (SF) Fred Texeira | |
| 01:26 | Morehead State | Jesse Lamphere makes the 1st free throw | 75-66 |
| 01:26 | Morehead State | Jesse Lamphere misses the 2nd free throw | 75-66 |
| 01:26 | Sam Houston State | Brian Theobald grabs the board | 75-66 |
| 01:14 | Sam Houston State | Jesse Lamphere takes the ball from Phil Leahy | 75-66 |
| 01:11 | Morehead State | David Strang hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Jesse Lamphere | 77-66 |
| 00:50 | Sam Houston State | Charles Britt drills a jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Clarence McGuffin | 77-68 |
| 00:50 | Morehead State | Morehead State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 77-68 |
| Game Plan | Morehead State | Morehead State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:49 | Morehead State | David Strang is fouled in the backcourt by Clarence McGuffin - foul #3 on Clarence McGuffin, team foul #14 | 77-68 |
| Subs | Morehead State | Tommy Hummer (SF), Willy Harper (PF) Jesse Lamphere, Jason Evans | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | | |
| 00:49 | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 remaining) | 77-68 |
| 00:49 | Morehead State | David Strang makes the 1st free throw | 78-68 |
| 00:49 | Morehead State | David Strang makes the 2nd free throw | 79-68 |
| Game Plan | Morehead State | Morehead State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:42 | Sam Houston State | Thomas Vincent misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 79-68 |
| 00:41 | Morehead State | The rebound goes to David Strang | 79-68 |
| Game Plan | Morehead State | Morehead State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:34 | Morehead State | Willy Harper loses the dribble to Charles Britt in the backcourt | 79-68 |
| 00:33 | Sam Houston State | Thomas Vincent banks in the layup on a great pass from Charles Britt | 79-70 |
| Game Plan | Morehead State | Morehead State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:30 | Morehead State | Willy Harper is fouled in the backcourt by Thomas Vincent - foul #5 on Thomas Vincent, team foul #15 | 79-70 |
| Subs | Morehead State | | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Drew Pettry (PG) Thomas Vincent | |
| 00:30 | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State calls a :30 timeout (none remaining) | 79-70 |
| 00:30 | Morehead State | Willy Harper makes the 1st free throw | 80-70 |
| 00:30 | Morehead State | Willy Harper misses the 2nd free throw | 80-70 |
| 00:30 | Morehead State | Stephen Golden grabs the offensive board | 80-70 |
| Game Plan | Morehead State | Morehead State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:00 | Morehead State | Thomas Schworm runs out the clock | 80-70 |