| Lineup | Murray State | PG - David Bashaw (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Malcolm Ford (fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Richard Graves (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Samuel Batie (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. C - Scott Tandy (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Tennessee Tech | PG - Reynaldo Martin (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Edward Welch (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Leonard Nolting (fresh) 10 pts. PF - Rodney Broughton (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. C - Frank Fain (fresh) 5 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Murray State | Richard Graves inbounds the ball | 39-41 |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Tennessee Tech | Tennessee Tech is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 19:48 | Murray State | Samuel Batie can't connect on a runner from the right block | 39-41 |
| 19:47 | Tennessee Tech | The rebound goes to Rodney Broughton | 39-41 |
| 19:45 | Tennessee Tech | Leonard Nolting is whistled for traveling in the backcourt | 39-41 |
| 19:39 | Murray State | Richard Graves clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing | 39-41 |
| 19:37 | Tennessee Tech | Rodney Broughton grabs the board | 39-41 |
| 19:31 | Tennessee Tech | Frank Fain hits a wide open jumper from the right side set up by Reynaldo Martin | 39-43 |
| 19:16 | Murray State | Samuel Batie buries a 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from David Bashaw | 42-43 |
| 19:14 | Tennessee Tech | Edward Welch is hacked by Malcolm Ford in the backcourt - foul #3 on Malcolm Ford, team foul #1 | 42-43 |
| Subs | Murray State | Steve Hattaway (SG) Malcolm Ford | |
| Subs | Tennessee Tech | | |
| 19:02 | Tennessee Tech | Frank Fain misses badly on a floater from the right wing | 42-43 |
| 19:01 | Tennessee Tech | Leonard Nolting tips it in | 42-45 |
| 18:41 | Murray State | Reynaldo Martin steals the ball from David Bashaw | 42-45 |
| 18:38 | Tennessee Tech | Edward Welch is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 42-45 |
| Subs | Murray State | Philip Walters (SF) Richard Graves | |
| Subs | Tennessee Tech | | |
| 18:26 | Murray State | Steve Hattaway misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 42-45 |
| 18:24 | Murray State | Scott Tandy gets the offensive rebound | 42-45 |
| 18:05 | Murray State | Steve Hattaway misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 42-45 |
| 18:04 | Murray State | Philip Walters pulls down the offensive rebound | 42-45 |
| 17:49 | Murray State | David Bashaw misses badly on a 3 from the right wing | 42-45 |
| 17:48 | Tennessee Tech | The rebound goes to Leonard Nolting | 42-45 |
| 17:46 | Tennessee Tech | Steve Hattaway steals the ball from Leonard Nolting in the backcourt | 42-45 |
| 17:45 | Murray State | David Bashaw misses the easy layup | 42-45 |
| 17:43 | Murray State | Philip Walters tips it home | 44-45 |
| 17:25 | Tennessee Tech | Samuel Batie picks off the pass by Rodney Broughton | 44-45 |
| 17:03 | Murray State | Scott Tandy comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away | 44-45 |
| 17:02 | Murray State | Samuel Batie misses the tip | 44-45 |
| 17:00 | Tennessee Tech | Edward Welch snags the defensive board | 44-45 |
| 16:54 | Tennessee Tech | Leonard Nolting hits a wide open jumper from the left block on a nice dish by Reynaldo Martin | 44-47 |
| 16:33 | Murray State | Steve Hattaway is fouled on the floor by Reynaldo Martin - foul #1 on Reynaldo Martin, team foul #1 | 44-47 |
| Subs | Murray State | William Rowe (SG), Richard Graves (SF), Alfred Rosenbloom (PF), Chad Barnes (C) Steve Hattaway, Philip Walters, Samuel Batie, Scott Tandy | |
| Subs | Tennessee Tech | William Knight (PG), Larry Staples (SG), Elias Edwards (SF), Daniel Bruner (C) Reynaldo Martin, Edward Welch, Leonard Nolting, Frank Fain | |
| 16:12 | Murray State | Richard Graves connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from David Bashaw | 47-47 |
| 16:06 | Tennessee Tech | Rodney Broughton's pass is intercepted by William Rowe | 47-47 |
| 15:53 | Murray State | Chad Barnes is fouled on the floor by Rodney Broughton - foul #2 on Rodney Broughton, team foul #2 | 47-47 |
| Subs | Murray State | Malcolm Ford (SG) David Bashaw | |
| Subs | Tennessee Tech | | |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - William Rowe (fresh) SG - Malcolm Ford (fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - Richard Graves (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Alfred Rosenbloom (fresh) C - Chad Barnes (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Tennessee Tech | PG - William Knight (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Larry Staples (fresh) 7 pts. 2 stl. SF - Elias Edwards (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Rodney Broughton (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. C - Daniel Bruner (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| 15:40 | Murray State | Alfred Rosenbloom misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 47-47 |
| 15:38 | Murray State | Malcolm Ford grabs the offensive board | 47-47 |
| 15:23 | Tennessee Tech | The refs have stopped play. William Knight is in a lot of pain and is being checked by the trainers. He's not moving his arm. It doesn't look like he is going to be able to return to the game. | 47-47 |
| Subs | Murray State | | |
| Subs | Tennessee Tech | Reynaldo Martin (PG), Edward Welch (SG) William Knight, Rodney Broughton | |
| 15:09 | Murray State | Chad Barnes makes the driving attempt from the baseline on a great pass from Richard Graves and he's fouled by Daniel Bruner - foul #1 on Daniel Bruner, team foul #3 | 49-47 |
| Subs | Murray State | Steve Hattaway (PG), Thomas Steil (C) William Rowe, Alfred Rosenbloom | |
| Subs | Tennessee Tech | Leonard Nolting (SF), Albert Muro (C) Elias Edwards, Daniel Bruner | |
| 15:09 | Murray State | Chad Barnes misses the free throw | 49-47 |
| 15:09 | Tennessee Tech | Larry Staples gets the rebound | 49-47 |
| 14:46 | Tennessee Tech | Larry Staples misses short on a jumper from the right block | 49-47 |
| 14:45 | Tennessee Tech | Albert Muro gets the offensive rebound | 49-47 |
| 14:25 | Tennessee Tech | Thomas Steil swats the shot by Leonard Nolting | 49-47 |
| 14:24 | Murray State | Thomas Steil grabs the defensive rebound | 49-47 |
| 14:17 | Murray State | Edward Welch steals the ball from Malcolm Ford | 49-47 |
| 13:53 | Tennessee Tech | Chad Barnes steals the ball from Albert Muro | 49-47 |
| 13:40 | Murray State | Chad Barnes misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 49-47 |
| 13:39 | Murray State | Steve Hattaway tips it back up and in | 51-47 |
| 13:20 | Tennessee Tech | Reynaldo Martin misses short on an open 3 from the left wing | 51-47 |
| 13:19 | Tennessee Tech | Albert Muro grabs the offensive rebound | 51-47 |
| 13:05 | Tennessee Tech | Edward Welch hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the free throw line | 51-47 |
| 13:03 | Murray State | Thomas Steil pulls down the rebound | 51-47 |
| 12:49 | Murray State | Albert Muro is called for the reach on Richard Graves - foul #1 on Albert Muro, team foul #4 | 51-47 |
| Subs | Murray State | Philip Walters (PG), William Rowe (SG), Alfred Rosenbloom (SF), Samuel Batie (PF), Scott Tandy (C) Steve Hattaway, Malcolm Ford, Richard Graves, Chad Barnes, Thomas Steil | |
| Subs | Tennessee Tech | Elias Edwards (SF), Daniel Bruner (PF), Frank Fain (C) Leonard Nolting, Larry Staples, Albert Muro | |
| 12:39 | Murray State | William Rowe misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right side but the foul's on Daniel Bruner - foul #2 on Daniel Bruner, team foul #5 | 51-47 |
| 12:39 | Murray State | William Rowe makes the 1st free throw | 52-47 |
| 12:39 | Murray State | William Rowe makes the 2nd free throw | 53-47 |
| 12:32 | Tennessee Tech | Samuel Batie takes the ball from Daniel Bruner | 53-47 |
| 12:09 | Murray State | Philip Walters buries a 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from William Rowe | 56-47 |
| 11:52 | Tennessee Tech | Elias Edwards's pass is intercepted by William Rowe | 56-47 |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - William Rowe (fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl. SG - Philip Walters (fresh) 7 pts. 2 stl. SF - Alfred Rosenbloom (fresh) PF - Samuel Batie (fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - Scott Tandy (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Tennessee Tech | PG - Reynaldo Martin (tiring) 4 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Edward Welch (tiring) 2 pts. 2 reb. SF - Elias Edwards (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Daniel Bruner (fresh) 3 pts. C - Frank Fain (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:41 | Murray State | William Rowe drills a fadeaway from the right block and he's hacked by Frank Fain - foul #1 on Frank Fain, team foul #6 | 58-47 |
| Subs | Murray State | David Bashaw (PG) Alfred Rosenbloom | |
| Subs | Tennessee Tech | Rodney Broughton (PF) Daniel Bruner | |
| 11:41 | Murray State | William Rowe makes the free throw | 59-47 |
| 11:24 | Tennessee Tech | Rodney Broughton scores on a pull-up jumper from the left side set up by Elias Edwards | 59-49 |
| 11:14 | Murray State | David Bashaw drills a 3pt attempt from straight away set up by Philip Walters | 62-49 |
| 11:11 | Tennessee Tech | Reynaldo Martin is called for traveling in the backcourt | 62-49 |
| Subs | Murray State | Malcolm Ford (SG) William Rowe | |
| Subs | Tennessee Tech | Larry Staples (SG), Leonard Nolting (SF) Edward Welch, Elias Edwards | |
| 11:01 | Murray State | Malcolm Ford clanks a floater from the left wing but he's fouled by Larry Staples - foul #2 on Larry Staples, team foul #7 | 62-49 |
| Subs | Murray State | Richard Graves (SF), Josiah Browning (PF) Philip Walters, Samuel Batie | |
| Subs | Tennessee Tech | Daniel Bruner (C) Frank Fain | |
| 11:01 | Murray State | Malcolm Ford makes the 1st free throw | 63-49 |
| 11:01 | Murray State | Malcolm Ford misses the 2nd free throw | 63-49 |
| 11:01 | Tennessee Tech | Larry Staples pulls down the rebound | 63-49 |
| 10:35 | Tennessee Tech | Leonard Nolting makes the 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Daniel Bruner | 63-52 |
| 10:23 | Murray State | Malcolm Ford drills a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 65-52 |
| 10:17 | Tennessee Tech | Daniel Bruner knocks in the 3 from straight away set up by Larry Staples | 65-55 |
| 10:09 | Murray State | Richard Graves loses the ball out of bounds | 65-55 |
| Subs | Murray State | Steve Hattaway (PG), Philip Walters (SF), Samuel Batie (PF), Alfred Rosenbloom (C) David Bashaw, Richard Graves, Josiah Browning, Scott Tandy | |
| Subs | Tennessee Tech | Edward Welch (SG), Albert Muro (C) Larry Staples, Daniel Bruner | |
| 09:56 | Tennessee Tech | Albert Muro misses the driving attempt from the left block | 65-55 |
| 09:55 | Murray State | Malcolm Ford snags the defensive board | 65-55 |
| 09:45 | Murray State | Philip Walters drills a 3 from the right corner | 68-55 |
| 09:26 | Tennessee Tech | Reynaldo Martin is alone and drills a jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Albert Muro | 68-57 |
| 09:06 | Murray State | Malcolm Ford misses the pull-up jumper from the left side | 68-57 |
| 09:05 | Tennessee Tech | Leonard Nolting gets the rebound | 68-57 |
| 08:59 | Tennessee Tech | Edward Welch hits the front of the rim on the wide open driving attempt from close range | 68-57 |
| 08:58 | Murray State | Alfred Rosenbloom grabs the defensive rebound | 68-57 |
| 08:41 | Murray State | Malcolm Ford buries a 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Philip Walters | 71-57 |
| 08:24 | Tennessee Tech | Albert Muro can't finish the layup but the foul's on Malcolm Ford - foul #4 on Malcolm Ford, team foul #2 | 71-57 |
| Subs | Murray State | David Bashaw (PG), William Rowe (SG), Richard Graves (SF), Josiah Browning (PF), Scott Tandy (C) Steve Hattaway, Malcolm Ford, Philip Walters, Samuel Batie, Alfred Rosenbloom | |
| Subs | Tennessee Tech | Larry Staples (SG), Elias Edwards (SF), Daniel Bruner (PF), Frank Fain (C) Reynaldo Martin, Edward Welch, Leonard Nolting, Rodney Broughton | |
| 08:24 | Tennessee Tech | Albert Muro makes the 1st free throw | 71-58 |
| 08:24 | Tennessee Tech | Albert Muro misses the 2nd free throw | 71-58 |
| 08:24 | Murray State | Josiah Browning grabs the defensive rebound | 71-58 |
| 08:02 | Murray State | Scott Tandy throws a bad pass out of bounds | 71-58 |
| Subs | Murray State | Chad Barnes (PF) Josiah Browning | |
| Subs | Tennessee Tech | Reynaldo Martin (PG) Albert Muro | |
| 07:57 | Tennessee Tech | Larry Staples is hacked by Richard Graves in the backcourt - foul #2 on Richard Graves, team foul #3 | 71-58 |
| Subs | Murray State | Malcolm Ford (SG) Richard Graves | |
| Subs | Tennessee Tech | | |
| 07:42 | Tennessee Tech | Frank Fain can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 71-58 |
| 07:40 | Murray State | Scott Tandy gets the rebound | 71-58 |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - David Bashaw (fresh) 3 pts. 5 ast. SG - Malcolm Ford (fairly fresh) 19 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf. SF - William Rowe (fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl. PF - Chad Barnes (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Scott Tandy (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Tennessee Tech | PG - Reynaldo Martin (tired) 6 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Larry Staples (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. SF - Elias Edwards (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Daniel Bruner (fresh) 6 pts. C - Frank Fain (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 07:17 | Murray State | Scott Tandy clanks a jumper from the right wing | 71-58 |
| 07:16 | Murray State | William Rowe misses the tip | 71-58 |
| 07:14 | Murray State | Malcolm Ford tips it back up and in | 73-58 |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Tennessee Tech | Tennessee Tech is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 06:52 | Tennessee Tech | Larry Staples is hacked by Malcolm Ford - foul #5 on Malcolm Ford, team foul #4 | 73-58 |
| Subs | Murray State | Steve Hattaway (SG), Richard Graves (SF), Samuel Batie (PF), Thomas Steil (C) Malcolm Ford, William Rowe, Chad Barnes, Scott Tandy | |
| Subs | Tennessee Tech | Edward Welch (SG), Leonard Nolting (SF), Rodney Broughton (PF) Larry Staples, Elias Edwards, Daniel Bruner | |
| 06:37 | Tennessee Tech | Frank Fain throws a bad pass out of bounds | 73-58 |
| Subs | Murray State | | |
| Subs | Tennessee Tech | Albert Muro (C) Frank Fain | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Tennessee Tech | Tennessee Tech is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 06:19 | Murray State | Steve Hattaway drills a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from David Bashaw | 76-58 |
| 06:00 | Tennessee Tech | Edward Welch is hacked by Thomas Steil - foul #1 on Thomas Steil, team foul #5 | 76-58 |
| Subs | Murray State | Philip Walters (SG), Alfred Rosenbloom (SF), Scott Tandy (C) David Bashaw, Richard Graves, Thomas Steil | |
| Subs | Tennessee Tech | | |
| 05:40 | Tennessee Tech | Leonard Nolting hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left side but he's fouled by Philip Walters - foul #3 on Philip Walters, team foul #6 | 76-58 |
| Subs | Murray State | William Rowe (SG) Samuel Batie | |
| Subs | Tennessee Tech | Larry Staples (SG) Edward Welch | |
| 05:40 | Tennessee Tech | Leonard Nolting makes the 1st free throw | 76-59 |
| 05:40 | Tennessee Tech | Leonard Nolting makes the 2nd free throw | 76-60 |
| 05:12 | Murray State | Albert Muro blocks the short jumper by Alfred Rosenbloom | 76-60 |
| 05:11 | Tennessee Tech | Rodney Broughton grabs the board | 76-60 |
| 05:05 | Tennessee Tech | Albert Muro's fadeaway is rejected by Scott Tandy | 76-60 |
| 05:04 | Tennessee Tech | The offensive rebound goes to Leonard Nolting | 76-60 |
| 04:47 | Tennessee Tech | Albert Muro can't connect on a 3 pointer from straight away | 76-60 |
| 04:45 | Murray State | William Rowe gets the rebound | 76-60 |
| 04:18 | Murray State | William Rowe is denied on a layup by Albert Muro | 76-60 |
| 04:16 | Murray State | Philip Walters gets the offensive rebound | 76-60 |
| 03:52 | Murray State | William Rowe's fadeaway is rejected by Albert Muro | 76-60 |
| 03:50 | Tennessee Tech | Albert Muro grabs the board | 76-60 |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Tennessee Tech | Tennessee Tech is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 03:45 | Tennessee Tech | Scott Tandy steals the ball from Larry Staples | 76-60 |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Tennessee Tech | Tennessee Tech is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:30 | Murray State | William Rowe's layup is rejected by Rodney Broughton | 76-60 |
| 03:28 | Tennessee Tech | Albert Muro grabs the defensive rebound | 76-60 |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Steve Hattaway (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. SG - William Rowe (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. SF - Philip Walters (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. PF - Alfred Rosenbloom (fairly fresh) C - Scott Tandy (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Tennessee Tech | PG - Reynaldo Martin (very tired) 6 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Larry Staples (tiring) 7 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. SF - Leonard Nolting (tiring) 19 pts. 5 reb. PF - Rodney Broughton (tiring) 10 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. C - Albert Muro (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. | |
| 03:23 | Tennessee Tech | Rodney Broughton throws a bad pass out of bounds | 76-60 |
| Subs | Murray State | David Bashaw (PG), Richard Graves (SF), Samuel Batie (PF), Chad Barnes (C) William Rowe, Philip Walters, Alfred Rosenbloom, Scott Tandy | |
| Subs | Tennessee Tech | Edward Welch (SG), Elias Edwards (SF), Daniel Bruner (PF), Frank Fain (C) Larry Staples, Leonard Nolting, Rodney Broughton, Albert Muro | |
| 02:57 | Murray State | Richard Graves hits the finger roll | 78-60 |
| 02:53 | Tennessee Tech | Edward Welch is fouled in the backcourt by Steve Hattaway - foul #1 on Steve Hattaway, team foul #7 | 78-60 |
| Subs | Murray State | William Rowe (SG), Philip Walters (SF), Thomas Steil (C) David Bashaw, Richard Graves, Samuel Batie | |
| Subs | Tennessee Tech | Larry Staples (PG), Albert Muro (C) Reynaldo Martin, Frank Fain | |
| 02:53 | Tennessee Tech | Edward Welch makes the 1st free throw | 78-61 |
| 02:53 | Tennessee Tech | Edward Welch makes the 2nd free throw | 78-62 |
| 02:43 | Murray State | Thomas Steil misses the lay-in | 78-62 |
| 02:41 | Murray State | Thomas Steil pulls down the offensive rebound | 78-62 |
| 02:12 | Murray State | Steve Hattaway comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 78-62 |
| 02:10 | Tennessee Tech | Daniel Bruner grabs the defensive rebound | 78-62 |
| 02:08 | Tennessee Tech | Larry Staples throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 78-62 |
| Subs | Murray State | Alfred Rosenbloom (SF) William Rowe | |
| Subs | Tennessee Tech | | |
| 01:47 | Murray State | Larry Staples is called for the reach on Steve Hattaway - foul #3 on Larry Staples, team foul #8 | 78-62 |
| Subs | Murray State | William Rowe (SG) Thomas Steil | |
| Subs | Tennessee Tech | Reynaldo Martin (PG) Edward Welch | |
| 01:47 | Murray State | Steve Hattaway makes the 1st free throw | 79-62 |
| 01:47 | Murray State | Steve Hattaway misses the 2nd free throw | 79-62 |
| 01:47 | Tennessee Tech | The rebound goes to Daniel Bruner | 79-62 |
| 01:43 | Tennessee Tech | Larry Staples is hacked by Philip Walters in the backcourt - foul #4 on Philip Walters, team foul #8 | 79-62 |
| 01:43 | Tennessee Tech | Larry Staples makes the 1st free throw | 79-63 |
| 01:43 | Tennessee Tech | Larry Staples makes the 2nd free throw | 79-64 |
| 01:21 | Murray State | Steve Hattaway scores on a 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Alfred Rosenbloom | 82-64 |
| 01:04 | Tennessee Tech | Larry Staples misses short on an open shot from the baseline | 82-64 |
| 01:03 | Murray State | Chad Barnes pulls down the rebound | 82-64 |
| 00:59 | Murray State | Steve Hattaway can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 82-64 |
| 00:58 | Tennessee Tech | Daniel Bruner gets the rebound | 82-64 |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Tennessee Tech | Tennessee Tech is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:52 | Tennessee Tech | Daniel Bruner scores on a driving attempt from the right block on a great pass from Larry Staples | 82-66 |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Tennessee Tech | Tennessee Tech is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:29 | Murray State | Larry Staples is called for the reach on Steve Hattaway - foul #4 on Larry Staples, team foul #9 | 82-66 |
| 00:29 | Murray State | Steve Hattaway makes the 1st free throw | 83-66 |
| 00:29 | Murray State | Steve Hattaway makes the 2nd free throw | 84-66 |
| 00:24 | Tennessee Tech | Albert Muro scores on a driving attempt from the baseline on a great pass from Larry Staples | 84-68 |
| 00:00 | Murray State | Steve Hattaway runs out the clock | 84-68 |