| Lineup | Tennessee State | PG - Martin Whitlow (fresh) 3 ast. SG - John Bridge (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Richie (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Ronald Bittner (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - John Choate (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Kent Tafelski (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Paul Kastein (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Sandy Goodstein (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Robert Wilson (fresh) C - Bennie Pugsley (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Tennessee State | James Richie inbounds the ball | 47-40 |
| Game Plan | Tennessee State | Tennessee State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 19:58 | Tennessee State | Martin Whitlow is fouled in the backcourt by Sandy Goodstein - foul #1 on Sandy Goodstein, team foul #1 | 47-40 |
| 19:44 | Tennessee State | Ronald Bittner comes up short on the fadeaway from the baseline | 47-40 |
| 19:42 | Murray State | The rebound goes to Robert Wilson | 47-40 |
| 19:38 | Murray State | Kent Tafelski connects on the floater from the free throw line on a nice dish by Sandy Goodstein | 47-42 |
| 19:20 | Tennessee State | John Choate hits a driving attempt in the paint set up by Martin Whitlow | 49-42 |
| 19:00 | Murray State | Robert Wilson clanks a runner in the lane | 49-42 |
| 18:58 | Tennessee State | Martin Whitlow snags the defensive board | 49-42 |
| 18:41 | Tennessee State | John Choate lays it in on a great pass from John Bridge | 51-42 |
| 18:28 | Murray State | Robert Wilson can't connect on a shot from the left side | 51-42 |
| 18:26 | Tennessee State | John Bridge grabs the defensive rebound | 51-42 |
| 17:58 | Tennessee State | John Choate makes the wide open turnaround from the right block on a great pass from John Bridge | 53-42 |
| 17:42 | Murray State | Martin Whitlow is called for the reach on Sandy Goodstein - foul #2 on Martin Whitlow, team foul #1 | 53-42 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Rodney Dolan (PG), Harold Young (SG), Todd Zoebisch (SF), Edwin Pham (PF), Michael Lewis (C) Martin Whitlow, John Bridge, James Richie, Ronald Bittner, John Choate | |
| Subs | Murray State | Mark Barton (PG), Craig Fordham (SG), Steven Anderson (SF), Robert Antonelli (PF), Kevin Nicklas (C) Kent Tafelski, Paul Kastein, Sandy Goodstein, Robert Wilson, Bennie Pugsley | |
| 17:24 | Murray State | Robert Antonelli comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 53-42 |
| 17:22 | Murray State | Robert Antonelli gets the offensive rebound | 53-42 |
| 17:05 | Murray State | Craig Fordham is fouled on the floor by Edwin Pham - foul #1 on Edwin Pham, team foul #2 | 53-42 |
| 16:50 | Murray State | Craig Fordham knocks in the 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Mark Barton | 53-45 |
| 16:32 | Tennessee State | Rodney Dolan connects on the jumpshot from the left side on a nice dish by Harold Young | 55-45 |
| 16:22 | Murray State | Mark Barton scores on a jumpshot from the right wing on a great pass from Robert Antonelli | 55-47 |
| 16:02 | Tennessee State | Todd Zoebisch drills a floater in the lane on a great pass from Edwin Pham | 57-47 |
| Lineup | Tennessee State | PG - Rodney Dolan (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Harold Young (fairly fresh) 10 pts. SF - Todd Zoebisch (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. PF - Edwin Pham (fairly fresh) 3 pts. C - Michael Lewis (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Mark Barton (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SG - Craig Fordham (fairly fresh) 6 pts. SF - Steven Anderson (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. PF - Robert Antonelli (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Kevin Nicklas (fairly fresh) 3 pts. | |
| 15:42 | Murray State | Craig Fordham can't connect on a 3 from the right wing | 57-47 |
| 15:41 | Tennessee State | Michael Lewis grabs the board | 57-47 |
| 15:38 | Tennessee State | Steven Anderson picks off the pass by Todd Zoebisch in the backcourt | 57-47 |
| 15:21 | Murray State | Mark Barton comes up short on the jumpshot from the left wing | 57-47 |
| 15:19 | Murray State | Robert Antonelli snags the offensive board | 57-47 |
| 15:09 | Murray State | Craig Fordham hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from straight away | 57-47 |
| 15:07 | Murray State | Steven Anderson pulls down the offensive rebound | 57-47 |
| 14:56 | Murray State | Kevin Nicklas's fadeaway is rejected by Michael Lewis | 57-47 |
| 14:54 | Tennessee State | Harold Young grabs the board | 57-47 |
| 14:50 | Tennessee State | Todd Zoebisch is fouled in the backcourt by Craig Fordham - foul #3 on Craig Fordham, team foul #2 | 57-47 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Martin Whitlow (PG), John Bridge (SG), James Richie (SF), Ronald Bittner (PF), John Choate (C) Rodney Dolan, Harold Young, Todd Zoebisch, Edwin Pham, Michael Lewis | |
| Subs | Murray State | Kent Tafelski (PG), Paul Kastein (SG), Sandy Goodstein (SF), Robert Wilson (PF), Bennie Pugsley (C) Mark Barton, Craig Fordham, Steven Anderson, Robert Antonelli, Kevin Nicklas | |
| 14:45 | Tennessee State | John Bridge makes the jump hook near the basket set up by John Choate | 59-47 |
| 14:32 | Murray State | Kent Tafelski can't connect on a floater from the free throw line but he's fouled by Martin Whitlow - foul #3 on Martin Whitlow, team foul #3 | 59-47 |
| 14:32 | Murray State | Kent Tafelski makes the 1st free throw | 59-48 |
| 14:32 | Murray State | Kent Tafelski makes the 2nd free throw | 59-49 |
| 14:11 | Tennessee State | Martin Whitlow hits a 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from James Richie | 62-49 |
| 13:57 | Murray State | Kent Tafelski can't connect on a fadeaway from the right side | 62-49 |
| 13:56 | Tennessee State | The rebound goes to John Bridge | 62-49 |
| 13:41 | Tennessee State | John Choate can't connect on a shot from the left block | 62-49 |
| 13:40 | Tennessee State | The offensive rebound goes to James Richie | 62-49 |
| 13:29 | Tennessee State | James Richie throws a bad pass out of bounds | 62-49 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | | |
| Subs | Murray State | Timothy Threadgill (SG) Paul Kastein | |
| 13:03 | Murray State | Timothy Threadgill hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 62-49 |
| 13:02 | Tennessee State | Ronald Bittner snags the defensive board | 62-49 |
| 12:40 | Tennessee State | John Choate hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away | 62-49 |
| 12:38 | Murray State | The rebound goes to Kent Tafelski | 62-49 |
| 12:18 | Murray State | Timothy Threadgill misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 62-49 |
| 12:17 | Tennessee State | James Richie grabs the board | 62-49 |
| 11:53 | Tennessee State | John Bridge misses the wide open shot from the right side | 62-49 |
| 11:51 | Tennessee State | James Richie snags the offensive board | 62-49 |
| Lineup | Tennessee State | PG - Martin Whitlow (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - John Bridge (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SF - James Richie (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. PF - Ronald Bittner (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - John Choate (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Kent Tafelski (fairly fresh) 10 pts. SG - Timothy Threadgill (fresh) 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Sandy Goodstein (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Robert Wilson (fairly fresh) 2 reb. C - Bennie Pugsley (tiring) 2 pts. | |
| 11:38 | Tennessee State | John Bridge clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 62-49 |
| 11:37 | Murray State | Kent Tafelski grabs the defensive rebound | 62-49 |
| 11:26 | Murray State | Bennie Pugsley steps out of bounds on the sideline | 62-49 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Rodney Dolan (PG), Harold Young (SG), Todd Zoebisch (SF), Michael Lewis (PF), John Daub (C) Martin Whitlow, John Bridge, James Richie, Ronald Bittner, John Choate | |
| Subs | Murray State | Paul Kastein (SG), Mark Barton (SF), Robert Antonelli (C) Timothy Threadgill, Sandy Goodstein, Bennie Pugsley | |
| 11:07 | Tennessee State | Michael Lewis makes the fadeaway near the basket on a nice dish by Rodney Dolan and he's hacked by Robert Antonelli - foul #1 on Robert Antonelli, team foul #3 | 64-49 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Edwin Pham (C) John Daub | |
| Subs | Murray State | Craig Fordham (PG), Steven Anderson (PF) Kent Tafelski, Robert Wilson | |
| 11:07 | Tennessee State | Michael Lewis misses the free throw | 64-49 |
| 11:07 | Murray State | Paul Kastein snags the defensive board | 64-49 |
| 10:45 | Murray State | Mark Barton's floater is tipped away by Edwin Pham | 64-49 |
| 10:44 | Tennessee State | Harold Young snags the defensive board | 64-49 |
| 10:40 | Tennessee State | Rodney Dolan's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 64-49 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | | |
| Subs | Murray State | Kevin Nicklas (C) Robert Antonelli | |
| 10:17 | Murray State | Craig Fordham misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 64-49 |
| 10:15 | Murray State | Paul Kastein tips it home | 64-51 |
| 09:58 | Tennessee State | Todd Zoebisch hits a 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by Harold Young | 67-51 |
| Game Plan | Tennessee State | Tennessee State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 09:45 | Murray State | Craig Fordham knocks in the 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Steven Anderson | 67-54 |
| 09:43 | Tennessee State | Paul Kastein takes the ball from Edwin Pham in the backcourt | 67-54 |
| Game Plan | Tennessee State | Tennessee State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 09:25 | Murray State | Steven Anderson clanks a jumper from close range | 67-54 |
| 09:24 | Tennessee State | Edwin Pham grabs the board | 67-54 |
| 09:22 | Tennessee State | Rodney Dolan's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 67-54 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Martin Whitlow (PG), John Bridge (SG), James Richie (SF), Ronald Bittner (PF), John Daub (C) Rodney Dolan, Harold Young, Todd Zoebisch, Edwin Pham, Michael Lewis | |
| Subs | Murray State | Kent Tafelski (PG), Timothy Threadgill (SG), Sandy Goodstein (SF), Robert Wilson (PF), Robert Antonelli (C) Craig Fordham, Paul Kastein, Mark Barton, Steven Anderson, Kevin Nicklas | |
| 09:07 | Murray State | Kent Tafelski clanks a jumper from the left side | 67-54 |
| 09:05 | Murray State | Robert Antonelli pulls down the offensive rebound | 67-54 |
| 08:41 | Murray State | Robert Wilson is fouled on the floor by Ronald Bittner - foul #1 on Ronald Bittner, team foul #4 | 67-54 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | John Choate (C) John Daub | |
| Subs | Murray State | Bennie Pugsley (C) Robert Antonelli | |
| 08:22 | Murray State | Robert Wilson loses the dribble to James Richie | 67-54 |
| 08:17 | Tennessee State | Martin Whitlow hits the finger roll set up by James Richie | 69-54 |
| Game Plan | Tennessee State | Tennessee State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 08:02 | Murray State | Kent Tafelski lays it in on a nice dish by Sandy Goodstein | 69-56 |
| 07:43 | Tennessee State | Ronald Bittner clanks a 3 from the left corner | 69-56 |
| 07:42 | Murray State | The rebound goes to Sandy Goodstein | 69-56 |
| Lineup | Tennessee State | PG - Martin Whitlow (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - John Bridge (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SF - James Richie (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. PF - Ronald Bittner (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - John Choate (fresh) 13 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Kent Tafelski (fairly fresh) 12 pts. SG - Timothy Threadgill (fresh) 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Sandy Goodstein (tiring) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - Robert Wilson (tiring) 2 reb. C - Bennie Pugsley (tiring) 2 pts. | |
| Game Plan | Tennessee State | Tennessee State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 07:32 | Murray State | Timothy Threadgill comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 69-56 |
| 07:31 | Tennessee State | John Bridge gets the rebound | 69-56 |
| 07:20 | Tennessee State | James Richie is fouled on the floor by Bennie Pugsley - foul #3 on Bennie Pugsley, team foul #4 | 69-56 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Rodney Dolan (PG), Harold Young (SG), Todd Zoebisch (SF), John Daub (C) Martin Whitlow, John Bridge, James Richie, John Choate | |
| Subs | Murray State | Paul Kastein (SG), Mark Barton (SF), Kevin Nicklas (PF), Robert Antonelli (C) Timothy Threadgill, Sandy Goodstein, Robert Wilson, Bennie Pugsley | |
| 07:04 | Tennessee State | Rodney Dolan connects on the 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by Todd Zoebisch | 72-56 |
| Game Plan | Tennessee State | Tennessee State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 06:57 | Murray State | Robert Antonelli connects on the 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Kent Tafelski | 72-59 |
| 06:37 | Tennessee State | Todd Zoebisch misses long on an open 3 from the right wing | 72-59 |
| 06:35 | Tennessee State | Ronald Bittner tips it back up and in | 74-59 |
| 06:20 | Murray State | Kent Tafelski is hacked by Rodney Dolan - foul #2 on Rodney Dolan, team foul #5 | 74-59 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Michael Lewis (SF), Edwin Pham (PF) Harold Young, Ronald Bittner | |
| Subs | Murray State | Craig Fordham (PG), Sandy Goodstein (SF), Steven Anderson (PF) Kent Tafelski, Mark Barton, Kevin Nicklas | |
| 06:06 | Murray State | John Daub is called for the reach on Robert Antonelli - foul #1 on John Daub, team foul #6 | 74-59 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | John Choate (C) John Daub | |
| Subs | Murray State | Timothy Threadgill (SG) Paul Kastein | |
| 05:57 | Murray State | Craig Fordham misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 74-59 |
| 05:55 | Murray State | Robert Antonelli pulls down the offensive rebound | 74-59 |
| 05:38 | Murray State | Sandy Goodstein scores on a turnaround from the left block on a nice dish by Craig Fordham | 74-61 |
| Game Plan | Tennessee State | Tennessee State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 05:34 | Tennessee State | Robert Antonelli is called for the reach on Rodney Dolan in the backcourt - foul #2 on Robert Antonelli, team foul #5 | 74-61 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Martin Whitlow (PG) Rodney Dolan | |
| Subs | Murray State | Paul Kastein (SG), Bennie Pugsley (C) Sandy Goodstein, Robert Antonelli | |
| 05:12 | Tennessee State | Todd Zoebisch misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 74-61 |
| 05:11 | Tennessee State | Edwin Pham hits the follow up shot | 76-61 |
| 04:52 | Murray State | Bennie Pugsley misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 76-61 |
| 04:51 | Tennessee State | John Choate grabs the defensive rebound | 76-61 |
| 04:48 | Tennessee State | Michael Lewis is whistled for traveling in the backcourt | 76-61 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Harold Young (SG), James Richie (SF), Ronald Bittner (PF), John Daub (C) Todd Zoebisch, Michael Lewis, Edwin Pham, John Choate | |
| Subs | Murray State | Kent Tafelski (PG), Mark Barton (SF), Robert Wilson (PF), Kevin Nicklas (C) Craig Fordham, Timothy Threadgill, Steven Anderson, Bennie Pugsley | |
| 04:33 | Murray State | Paul Kastein clanks a shot from the left wing | 76-61 |
| 04:32 | Tennessee State | James Richie snags the defensive board | 76-61 |
| 04:10 | Tennessee State | Ronald Bittner misses short on an open turnaround from close range | 76-61 |
| 04:09 | Murray State | Kent Tafelski grabs the board | 76-61 |
| 04:00 | Murray State | Kent Tafelski misses short on a jumpshot from the left wing | 76-61 |
| 03:59 | Tennessee State | Martin Whitlow gets the rebound | 76-61 |
| Game Plan | Tennessee State | Tennessee State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 03:40 | Tennessee State | James Richie is hacked by Kent Tafelski - foul #2 on Kent Tafelski, team foul #6 | 76-61 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Rodney Dolan (PG), John Bridge (SG), John Choate (C) Martin Whitlow, Harold Young, Ronald Bittner | |
| Subs | Murray State | Timothy Threadgill (SG), Sandy Goodstein (SF), Bennie Pugsley (C) Kent Tafelski, Paul Kastein, Kevin Nicklas | |
| Lineup | Tennessee State | PG - Rodney Dolan (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - John Bridge (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SF - James Richie (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. PF - John Daub (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - John Choate (fresh) 13 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Mark Barton (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SG - Timothy Threadgill (fresh) 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Sandy Goodstein (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. PF - Robert Wilson (tiring) 2 reb. C - Bennie Pugsley (tiring) 2 pts. 3 pf. | |
| 03:23 | Tennessee State | John Bridge is whistled for a carry | 76-61 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Todd Zoebisch (SF) James Richie | |
| Subs | Murray State | | |
| Game Plan | Tennessee State | Tennessee State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 03:06 | Murray State | Robert Wilson lays it up and in on a nice dish by Mark Barton | 76-63 |
| 02:43 | Tennessee State | John Daub clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 76-63 |
| 02:41 | Murray State | Bennie Pugsley pulls down the rebound | 76-63 |
| 02:23 | Murray State | Timothy Threadgill is called for traveling | 76-63 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Harold Young (SG), Edwin Pham (PF), Michael Lewis (C) John Bridge, John Daub, John Choate | |
| Subs | Murray State | Craig Fordham (PG), Steven Anderson (PF), Robert Antonelli (C) Sandy Goodstein, Robert Wilson, Bennie Pugsley | |
| 02:05 | Tennessee State | Todd Zoebisch can't connect on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 76-63 |
| 02:04 | Tennessee State | Edwin Pham tips it but misses | 76-63 |
| 02:02 | Murray State | Mark Barton gets the rebound | 76-63 |
| 01:41 | Murray State | Craig Fordham misses badly on a shot from the right side | 76-63 |
| 01:39 | Tennessee State | Michael Lewis gets the rebound | 76-63 |
| 01:37 | Tennessee State | Harold Young is fouled in the backcourt by Timothy Threadgill - foul #4 on Timothy Threadgill, team foul #7 | 76-63 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | | |
| Subs | Murray State | Kevin Nicklas (C) Craig Fordham | |
| 01:37 | Tennessee State | Harold Young makes the 1st free throw | 77-63 |
| 01:37 | Tennessee State | Harold Young makes the 2nd free throw | 78-63 |
| 01:19 | Murray State | Michael Lewis blocks the short jumper by Timothy Threadgill | 78-63 |
| 01:18 | Murray State | Kevin Nicklas tips it but misses | 78-63 |
| 01:17 | Murray State | The offensive rebound goes to Robert Antonelli | 78-63 |
| 01:12 | Murray State | Mark Barton is fouled on the floor by Michael Lewis - foul #1 on Michael Lewis, team foul #7 | 78-63 |
| 01:12 | Murray State | Mark Barton makes the 1st free throw | 78-64 |
| 01:12 | Murray State | Mark Barton makes the 2nd free throw | 78-65 |
| 00:55 | Tennessee State | Harold Young loses the dribble to Robert Antonelli | 78-65 |
| Game Plan | Tennessee State | Tennessee State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:47 | Murray State | Kevin Nicklas is whistled for traveling | 78-65 |
| Game Plan | Tennessee State | Tennessee State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:26 | Tennessee State | Robert Antonelli steps in front of the Rodney Dolan pass | 78-65 |
| 00:19 | Murray State | Edwin Pham is called for the reach on Timothy Threadgill - foul #2 on Edwin Pham, team foul #8 | 78-65 |
| 00:19 | Murray State | Timothy Threadgill makes the 1st free throw | 78-66 |
| 00:19 | Murray State | Timothy Threadgill misses the 2nd free throw | 78-66 |
| 00:19 | Tennessee State | The rebound goes to Edwin Pham | 78-66 |
| 00:00 | Tennessee State | Rodney Dolan runs out the clock | 78-66 |