| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Matthew Hillard (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Herbert Lowry (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Robert Silvers (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Paul Selman (fresh) 2 pts. C - Benny Langdon (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Samford | PG - David Reed (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - David Steelman (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Ronald McClendon (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Troy Whitehead (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Edward Bartley (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Samford | Ronald McClendon inbounds the ball | 30-34 |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:47 | Samford | Troy Whitehead is whistled for a carry | 30-34 |
| 19:29 | Murray State | Troy Whitehead steps in front of the Herbert Lowry pass | 30-34 |
| 19:14 | Samford | Edward Bartley drills a floater in the lane on a great pass from David Reed | 30-36 |
| 18:47 | Murray State | Robert Silvers makes the 3 from the right corner | 33-36 |
| 18:35 | Samford | Robert Silvers swats the layup by Ronald McClendon | 33-36 |
| 18:33 | Murray State | Paul Selman gets the rebound | 33-36 |
| 18:11 | Murray State | Matthew Hillard drills a shot from the left side | 35-36 |
| 17:54 | Samford | Ronald McClendon can't connect on a 3 from the left corner | 35-36 |
| 17:52 | Samford | The offensive rebound goes to Edward Bartley | 35-36 |
| 17:33 | Samford | David Steelman connects on the jumpshot from the free throw line on a nice dish by David Reed | 35-38 |
| 17:16 | Murray State | Herbert Lowry clanks a 3 from the left corner | 35-38 |
| 17:14 | Murray State | Robert Silvers gets the offensive rebound | 35-38 |
| 17:04 | Murray State | David Reed steals it from Robert Silvers | 35-38 |
| 17:01 | Samford | David Steelman lays it in on a nice dish by David Reed | 35-40 |
| 16:38 | Murray State | Paul Selman clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing | 35-40 |
| 16:37 | Samford | The rebound goes to David Steelman | 35-40 |
| 16:30 | Samford | Troy Whitehead drills a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by David Reed | 35-43 |
| 16:10 | Murray State | Robert Silvers connects on the fadeaway jumper from the left wing set up by Matthew Hillard | 37-43 |
| 16:08 | Samford | Herbert Lowry steps in front of the David Reed pass in the backcourt | 37-43 |
| 15:48 | Murray State | Robert Silvers hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 37-43 |
| 15:46 | Samford | The rebound goes to Troy Whitehead | 37-43 |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Matthew Hillard (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Herbert Lowry (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Robert Silvers (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. PF - Paul Selman (tiring) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Benny Langdon (tiring) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Samford | PG - David Reed (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 7 ast. SG - David Steelman (fairly fresh) 10 pts. SF - Ronald McClendon (fairly fresh) 3 pts. PF - Troy Whitehead (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. C - Edward Bartley (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 15:31 | Samford | Troy Whitehead is fouled on the floor by Benny Langdon - foul #2 on Benny Langdon, team foul #1 | 37-43 |
| Subs | Murray State | Charles Friday (PG), Arthur Morrow (SG), Michael Crow (SF), Robert Lew (PF), Douglas Petties (C) Matthew Hillard, Herbert Lowry, Robert Silvers, Paul Selman, Benny Langdon | |
| Subs | Samford | Clifton Thompson (PG), Luis Cendejas (SG), John Johnson (SF), Larry Hill (PF), Herman Mulloy (C) David Reed, David Steelman, Ronald McClendon, Troy Whitehead, Edward Bartley | |
| 15:17 | Samford | Clifton Thompson makes the jumper near the basket set up by Luis Cendejas | 37-45 |
| 15:07 | Murray State | Michael Crow hits a floater from the left side on a great pass from Arthur Morrow | 39-45 |
| 14:44 | Samford | Clifton Thompson misses the fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 39-45 |
| 14:43 | Samford | Larry Hill hits the follow up shot | 39-47 |
| 14:27 | Murray State | Arthur Morrow knocks in the fadeaway from the left side on a nice dish by Charles Friday | 41-47 |
| 14:22 | Samford | Luis Cendejas is fouled in the backcourt by Arthur Morrow - foul #3 on Arthur Morrow, team foul #2 | 41-47 |
| 13:59 | Samford | Larry Hill buries a runner near the basket set up by Clifton Thompson | 41-49 |
| 13:41 | Murray State | Arthur Morrow buries a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from Michael Crow | 44-49 |
| 13:32 | Samford | Luis Cendejas clanks a fadeaway from the right wing | 44-49 |
| 13:31 | Murray State | Douglas Petties pulls down the rebound | 44-49 |
| 13:14 | Murray State | Michael Crow loses the dribble to John Johnson | 44-49 |
| 12:59 | Samford | John Johnson scores on a 3 from the right wing set up by Luis Cendejas | 44-52 |
| 12:37 | Murray State | Charles Friday buries a 3pt shot from the right wing | 47-52 |
| 12:35 | Samford | Luis Cendejas's pass is intercepted by Charles Friday in the backcourt | 47-52 |
| 12:18 | Murray State | Charles Friday is called for traveling | 47-52 |
| Subs | Murray State | Matthew Hillard (PG), Herbert Lowry (SG), Robert Silvers (SF), Paul Selman (PF), Benny Langdon (C) Charles Friday, Arthur Morrow, Michael Crow, Robert Lew, Douglas Petties | |
| Subs | Samford | David Reed (PG), David Steelman (SG), Ronald McClendon (SF), Shawn Williams (PF), Edward Bartley (C) Clifton Thompson, Luis Cendejas, John Johnson, Larry Hill, Herman Mulloy | |
| 12:10 | Samford | David Reed misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 47-52 |
| 12:09 | Samford | Edward Bartley grabs the offensive rebound | 47-52 |
| 11:55 | Samford | Shawn Williams knocks in the driving attempt from the baseline on a great pass from David Reed | 47-54 |
| 11:34 | Murray State | Paul Selman drills a fadeaway in the paint on a nice dish by Matthew Hillard | 49-54 |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Matthew Hillard (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SG - Herbert Lowry (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Robert Silvers (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. PF - Paul Selman (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Benny Langdon (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Samford | PG - David Reed (fresh) 2 pts. 8 ast. SG - David Steelman (fresh) 10 pts. SF - Ronald McClendon (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Shawn Williams (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Edward Bartley (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 11:19 | Samford | David Steelman is open but comes up short on the turnaround from the baseline | 49-54 |
| 11:18 | Samford | David Reed hits the follow up shot | 49-56 |
| 11:03 | Murray State | Robert Silvers can't connect on a jumpshot from the right side but the foul's on Shawn Williams - foul #1 on Shawn Williams, team foul #1 | 49-56 |
| Subs | Murray State | | |
| Subs | Samford | Troy Whitehead (PF) Shawn Williams | |
| 11:03 | Murray State | Robert Silvers makes the 1st free throw | 50-56 |
| 11:03 | Murray State | Robert Silvers makes the 2nd free throw | 51-56 |
| 11:01 | Samford | David Reed is fouled in the backcourt by Matthew Hillard - foul #2 on Matthew Hillard, team foul #3 | 51-56 |
| 10:44 | Samford | David Reed is open and buries a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by Troy Whitehead | 51-59 |
| 10:37 | Murray State | Robert Silvers is whistled for a carry | 51-59 |
| Subs | Murray State | Douglas Petties (C) Benny Langdon | |
| Subs | Samford | Jimmy Sheffield (PG), Clifton Thompson (SF) David Reed, Ronald McClendon | |
| 10:33 | Samford | Herbert Lowry is called for the reach on David Steelman in the backcourt - foul #3 on Herbert Lowry, team foul #4 | 51-59 |
| 10:24 | Samford | Edward Bartley can't connect on an uncontested jump hook from the baseline | 51-59 |
| 10:22 | Murray State | The rebound goes to Douglas Petties | 51-59 |
| 10:03 | Murray State | Herbert Lowry blows the layup | 51-59 |
| 10:01 | Murray State | Douglas Petties can't tip it in | 51-59 |
| 10:00 | Murray State | Herbert Lowry snags the offensive board | 51-59 |
| 09:45 | Murray State | Robert Silvers misses the 3 from the right wing | 51-59 |
| 09:44 | Samford | The rebound goes to Jimmy Sheffield | 51-59 |
| 09:31 | Samford | Troy Whitehead misses badly on a fadeaway near the basket but he's hacked by Robert Silvers - foul #1 on Robert Silvers, team foul #5 | 51-59 |
| Subs | Murray State | Benny Langdon (C) Douglas Petties | |
| Subs | Samford | David Reed (PG), Luis Cendejas (SF), Larry Hill (C) Jimmy Sheffield, David Steelman, Edward Bartley | |
| 09:31 | Samford | Troy Whitehead makes the 1st free throw | 51-60 |
| 09:31 | Samford | Troy Whitehead misses the 2nd free throw | 51-60 |
| 09:31 | Murray State | Benny Langdon grabs the defensive rebound | 51-60 |
| 09:16 | Murray State | Robert Silvers clanks a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 51-60 |
| 09:15 | Samford | Clifton Thompson pulls down the rebound | 51-60 |
| 09:09 | Samford | Larry Hill's pass is intercepted by Paul Selman | 51-60 |
| 08:49 | Murray State | Paul Selman lays it in | 53-60 |
| 08:47 | Samford | David Reed's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 53-60 |
| Subs | Murray State | Arthur Morrow (PG), Robert Lew (PF) Matthew Hillard, Paul Selman | |
| Subs | Samford | Ronald McClendon (SF), Herman Mulloy (C) Clifton Thompson, Troy Whitehead | |
| 08:30 | Murray State | Herbert Lowry connects on the shot from the left wing | 55-60 |
| 08:06 | Samford | Larry Hill hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt in the lane but he's hacked by Robert Lew - foul #1 on Robert Lew, team foul #6 | 55-60 |
| Subs | Murray State | Charles Friday (PG), Douglas Petties (C) Herbert Lowry, Benny Langdon | |
| Subs | Samford | David Steelman (SG), Edward Bartley (C) David Reed, Herman Mulloy | |
| 08:06 | Samford | Larry Hill misses the 1st free throw | 55-60 |
| 08:06 | Samford | Larry Hill misses the 2nd free throw | 55-60 |
| 08:06 | Murray State | Douglas Petties grabs the board | 55-60 |
| 07:42 | Murray State | Charles Friday scores on a floater from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Robert Silvers | 57-60 |
| 07:17 | Samford | Larry Hill blows the wide open layup | 57-60 |
| 07:16 | Murray State | Robert Silvers snags the defensive board | 57-60 |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Charles Friday (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - Arthur Morrow (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Robert Silvers (tiring) 13 pts. 3 reb. PF - Robert Lew (fairly fresh) 3 reb. C - Douglas Petties (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Samford | PG - Luis Cendejas (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. SG - David Steelman (fresh) 10 pts. SF - Ronald McClendon (fairly fresh) 3 pts. PF - Larry Hill (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Edward Bartley (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 07:02 | Murray State | Arthur Morrow is hacked by David Steelman - foul #2 on David Steelman, team foul #2 | 57-60 |
| Subs | Murray State | Matthew Hillard (PG), Herbert Lowry (SG), Michael Crow (SF), Paul Selman (PF) Charles Friday, Arthur Morrow, Robert Silvers, Robert Lew | |
| Subs | Samford | David Reed (PG), Clifton Thompson (SF), Herman Mulloy (PF) Luis Cendejas, Ronald McClendon, Larry Hill | |
| 06:45 | Murray State | Douglas Petties scores on a turnaround from the baseline | 59-60 |
| 06:30 | Samford | Matthew Hillard steals it from Clifton Thompson | 59-60 |
| 06:13 | Murray State | Matthew Hillard misses long on a floater from the left side | 59-60 |
| 06:12 | Samford | Clifton Thompson gets the rebound | 59-60 |
| 06:08 | Samford | David Steelman throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 59-60 |
| Subs | Murray State | Benny Langdon (C) Douglas Petties | |
| Subs | Samford | John Johnson (SF), Troy Whitehead (PF) David Steelman, Edward Bartley | |
| 05:56 | Murray State | Paul Selman scores on a fadeaway from the right wing | 61-60 |
| 05:36 | Samford | David Reed knocks in the jumpshot from the right side on a great pass from Clifton Thompson | 61-62 |
| 05:21 | Murray State | Paul Selman loses the dribble to Clifton Thompson | 61-62 |
| 04:58 | Samford | Clifton Thompson is alone and drills a shot in the lane on a nice dish by David Reed and the foul's on Herbert Lowry - foul #4 on Herbert Lowry, team foul #7 | 61-64 |
| Subs | Murray State | Charles Friday (PG), Arthur Morrow (SG), Robert Silvers (SF), Douglas Petties (C) Matthew Hillard, Herbert Lowry, Michael Crow, Benny Langdon | |
| Subs | Samford | David Steelman (SG), Ronald McClendon (SF), Larry Hill (C) David Reed, John Johnson, Herman Mulloy | |
| 04:58 | Samford | Clifton Thompson misses the free throw | 61-64 |
| 04:58 | Murray State | Douglas Petties grabs the board | 61-64 |
| 04:45 | Murray State | Troy Whitehead swats the dunk try by Douglas Petties | 61-64 |
| 04:43 | Murray State | The offensive rebound goes to Paul Selman | 61-64 |
| 04:20 | Murray State | Paul Selman clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away | 61-64 |
| 04:19 | Murray State | The offensive rebound goes to Robert Silvers | 61-64 |
| 04:04 | Murray State | Arthur Morrow is fouled on the floor by David Steelman - foul #3 on David Steelman, team foul #3 | 61-64 |
| Subs | Murray State | Robert Lew (PF) Paul Selman | |
| Subs | Samford | Luis Cendejas (PG), Edward Bartley (C) Clifton Thompson, Troy Whitehead | |
| 03:46 | Murray State | Robert Silvers misses the dunk attempt but he's fouled by Ronald McClendon - foul #3 on Ronald McClendon, team foul #4 | 61-64 |
| Subs | Murray State | Herbert Lowry (SG), Benny Langdon (C) Charles Friday, Douglas Petties | |
| Subs | Samford | John Johnson (SG), Herman Mulloy (PF) David Steelman, Larry Hill | |
| 03:46 | Murray State | Robert Silvers misses the 1st free throw | 61-64 |
| 03:46 | Murray State | Robert Silvers misses the 2nd free throw | 61-64 |
| 03:46 | Samford | The rebound goes to Ronald McClendon | 61-64 |
| 03:41 | Samford | John Johnson is fouled in the backcourt by Herbert Lowry - foul #5 on Herbert Lowry, team foul #8 | 61-64 |
| Subs | Murray State | Matthew Hillard (PG) Herbert Lowry | |
| Subs | Samford | | |
| 03:41 | Samford | John Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 61-65 |
| 03:41 | Samford | John Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 61-66 |
| 03:22 | Murray State | John Johnson takes the ball from Benny Langdon | 61-66 |
| 03:00 | Samford | Luis Cendejas connects on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 61-69 |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Matthew Hillard (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SG - Arthur Morrow (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Robert Silvers (tiring) 13 pts. 4 reb. PF - Robert Lew (fresh) 3 reb. C - Benny Langdon (tiring) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Samford | PG - Luis Cendejas (fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. SG - John Johnson (fresh) 9 pts. 2 stl. SF - Ronald McClendon (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - Herman Mulloy (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Edward Bartley (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 02:49 | Murray State | Arthur Morrow hits a turnaround from the left block | 63-69 |
| 02:49 | Samford | Samford calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 63-69 |
| Subs | Murray State | Charles Friday (PG), Michael Crow (SF), Douglas Petties (C) Matthew Hillard, Robert Silvers, Benny Langdon | |
| Subs | Samford | David Reed (PG), David Steelman (SG), Troy Whitehead (PF) Luis Cendejas, John Johnson, Herman Mulloy | |
| 02:31 | Samford | David Steelman loses the dribble to Arthur Morrow | 63-69 |
| 02:28 | Murray State | Robert Lew lays it up and in set up by Arthur Morrow | 65-69 |
| 02:07 | Samford | David Steelman hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left side but the foul's on Michael Crow - foul #2 on Michael Crow, team foul #9 | 65-69 |
| 02:07 | Samford | David Steelman misses the 1st free throw | 65-69 |
| 02:07 | Samford | David Steelman misses the 2nd free throw | 65-69 |
| 02:07 | Samford | Troy Whitehead grabs the offensive rebound | 65-69 |
| 01:49 | Samford | Troy Whitehead misses short on a jumper from just outside the lane | 65-69 |
| 01:48 | Samford | Troy Whitehead hits the follow up shot | 65-71 |
| 01:48 | Murray State | Murray State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 65-71 |
| Subs | Murray State | Matthew Hillard (PG), Robert Silvers (SF), Paul Selman (PF), Benny Langdon (C) Charles Friday, Michael Crow, Robert Lew, Douglas Petties | |
| Subs | Samford | | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 01:36 | Murray State | Matthew Hillard is hacked by Edward Bartley - foul #3 on Edward Bartley, team foul #5 | 65-71 |
| 01:10 | Murray State | David Reed takes the ball from Arthur Morrow | 65-71 |
| 00:56 | Samford | David Steelman hits a 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by David Reed | 65-74 |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:54 | Murray State | David Reed steps in front of the Matthew Hillard pass in the backcourt | 65-74 |
| 00:51 | Samford | David Reed lays it up and in | 65-76 |
| 00:45 | Murray State | Paul Selman can't connect on a jump hook from close range but the foul's on Edward Bartley - foul #4 on Edward Bartley, team foul #6 | 65-76 |
| Subs | Murray State | Charles Friday (PG), Michael Crow (SF), Douglas Petties (C) Matthew Hillard, Robert Silvers, Benny Langdon | |
| Subs | Samford | Clifton Thompson (PG), Luis Cendejas (SG), John Johnson (SF), Larry Hill (PF), Herman Mulloy (C) David Reed, David Steelman, Ronald McClendon, Troy Whitehead, Edward Bartley | |
| 00:45 | Murray State | Paul Selman makes the 1st free throw | 66-76 |
| 00:45 | Murray State | Paul Selman misses the 2nd free throw | 66-76 |
| 00:45 | Samford | The rebound goes to Larry Hill | 66-76 |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:44 | Samford | Charles Friday is called for the reach on Larry Hill in the backcourt - foul #1 on Charles Friday, team foul #10 | 66-76 |
| Subs | Murray State | Robert Lew (PF) Paul Selman | |
| Subs | Samford | Jimmy Sheffield (PG) John Johnson | |
| 00:44 | Samford | Larry Hill misses the 1st free throw | 66-76 |
| 00:44 | Samford | Larry Hill makes the 2nd free throw | 66-77 |
| 00:38 | Murray State | Jimmy Sheffield steps in front of the Douglas Petties pass | 66-77 |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:36 | Samford | Charles Friday steals the ball from Luis Cendejas in the backcourt | 66-77 |
| 00:34 | Murray State | Michael Crow lays it up and in set up by Charles Friday | 68-77 |
| 00:34 | Samford | Samford calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 68-77 |
| Subs | Murray State | Matthew Hillard (PG), Robert Silvers (SF), Paul Selman (PF), Benny Langdon (C) Charles Friday, Michael Crow, Robert Lew, Douglas Petties | |
| Subs | Samford | David Reed (PG), David Steelman (SG), Ronald McClendon (SF), Troy Whitehead (PF), Edward Bartley (C) Jimmy Sheffield, Clifton Thompson, Luis Cendejas, Larry Hill, Herman Mulloy | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:31 | Samford | Matthew Hillard is called for the reach on Troy Whitehead in the backcourt - foul #3 on Matthew Hillard, team foul #11 | 68-77 |
| Subs | Murray State | | |
| Subs | Samford | Clifton Thompson (SF) Ronald McClendon | |
| 00:31 | Samford | Troy Whitehead misses the 1st free throw | 68-77 |
| 00:31 | Samford | Troy Whitehead makes the 2nd free throw | 68-78 |
| 00:25 | Murray State | David Reed is called for the reach on Matthew Hillard - foul #3 on David Reed, team foul #7 | 68-78 |
| Subs | Murray State | Michael Crow (SF), Robert Lew (PF), Douglas Petties (C) Robert Silvers, Paul Selman, Benny Langdon | |
| Subs | Samford | Luis Cendejas (SG), John Johnson (SF), Larry Hill (PF), Herman Mulloy (C) David Reed, David Steelman, Troy Whitehead, Edward Bartley | |
| 00:25 | Murray State | Matthew Hillard misses the 1st free throw | 68-78 |
| 00:25 | Murray State | The offensive rebound goes to Robert Lew | 68-78 |
| 00:23 | Murray State | Robert Lew is hacked by Larry Hill - foul #2 on Larry Hill, team foul #8 | 68-78 |
| Subs | Murray State | Charles Friday (PG) Matthew Hillard | |
| Subs | Samford | | |
| 00:23 | Murray State | Robert Lew makes the 1st free throw | 69-78 |
| 00:23 | Murray State | Robert Lew makes the 2nd free throw | 70-78 |
| 00:22 | Samford | Clifton Thompson is hacked by Charles Friday in the backcourt - foul #2 on Charles Friday, team foul #12 | 70-78 |
| Subs | Murray State | Matthew Hillard (PG), Robert Silvers (SF), Paul Selman (PF), Benny Langdon (C) Charles Friday, Michael Crow, Robert Lew, Douglas Petties | |
| Subs | Samford | David Reed (PG), David Steelman (SG), Troy Whitehead (PF), Edward Bartley (C) Luis Cendejas, John Johnson, Larry Hill, Herman Mulloy | |
| 00:22 | Samford | Clifton Thompson makes the 1st free throw | 70-79 |
| 00:22 | Samford | Clifton Thompson makes the 2nd free throw | 70-80 |
| 00:14 | Murray State | Paul Selman can't finish the layup | 70-80 |
| 00:12 | Samford | Troy Whitehead snags the defensive board | 70-80 |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:00 | Samford | David Reed runs out the clock | 70-80 |