| Lineup | Northern Iowa | PG - James Jacquez (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Johnny Holmquist (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Shawn Lathan (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Michael Perkins (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - Joseph Muhammad (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Harry Creighton (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Rafael Munday (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Rodney Jackson (fresh) 5 reb. PF - Kenneth Brazinski (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. C - Arthur Buckles (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Northern Iowa | Shawn Lathan inbounds the ball | 31-29 |
| Game Plan | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:47 | Northern Iowa | Johnny Holmquist hits a 3 from the right corner set up by James Jacquez | 34-29 |
| 19:30 | Appalachian State | Harry Creighton double dribbles | 34-29 |
| 19:13 | Northern Iowa | James Jacquez buries a 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Shawn Lathan | 37-29 |
| 19:02 | Appalachian State | Kenneth Brazinski is whistled for a carry | 37-29 |
| 18:48 | Northern Iowa | Johnny Holmquist throws a bad pass out of bounds | 37-29 |
| 18:27 | Appalachian State | Harry Creighton connects on the jumpshot from the free throw line on a nice dish by Rodney Jackson | 37-31 |
| 18:07 | Northern Iowa | James Jacquez misses badly on a 3 from the right wing | 37-31 |
| 18:05 | Northern Iowa | Joseph Muhammad gets the offensive rebound | 37-31 |
| 17:52 | Northern Iowa | Johnny Holmquist misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away | 37-31 |
| 17:50 | Appalachian State | Arthur Buckles gets the rebound | 37-31 |
| 17:23 | Appalachian State | Kenneth Brazinski clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 37-31 |
| 17:21 | Appalachian State | Arthur Buckles tips it but misses | 37-31 |
| 17:20 | Appalachian State | Kenneth Brazinski hits the follow up shot | 37-33 |
| 16:59 | Northern Iowa | Johnny Holmquist drills a 3 from the left wing | 40-33 |
| 16:39 | Appalachian State | Arthur Buckles hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner | 40-33 |
| 16:37 | Northern Iowa | The rebound goes to Johnny Holmquist | 40-33 |
| 16:17 | Northern Iowa | Johnny Holmquist is fouled on the floor by Rafael Munday - foul #2 on Rafael Munday, team foul #1 | 40-33 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Richard Brock (PG), Richard Bohannon (SG), Richard Burton (SF), James Condie (PF), Otto Clough (C) James Jacquez, Johnny Holmquist, Shawn Lathan, Michael Perkins, Joseph Muhammad | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Shane Chewning (PG), James Marsh (SG), Aaron Warren (SF), Joe Elliot (PF), Fred Phelps (C) Harry Creighton, Rafael Munday, Rodney Jackson, Kenneth Brazinski, Arthur Buckles | |
| 15:58 | Northern Iowa | Otto Clough clanks a floater from just outside the lane | 40-33 |
| 15:56 | Appalachian State | Shane Chewning gets the rebound | 40-33 |
| Lineup | Northern Iowa | PG - Richard Brock (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Richard Bohannon (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Richard Burton (fresh) PF - James Condie (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Otto Clough (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Shane Chewning (fresh) 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - James Marsh (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Aaron Warren (fresh) 1 pts. PF - Joe Elliot (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Fred Phelps (fresh) | |
| 15:36 | Appalachian State | James Condie is called for the reach on James Marsh - foul #1 on James Condie, team foul #1 | 40-33 |
| 15:17 | Appalachian State | Richard Bohannon picks off the pass by Aaron Warren | 40-33 |
| 15:14 | Northern Iowa | Richard Burton lays it in set up by Richard Bohannon | 42-33 |
| 14:58 | Appalachian State | Joe Elliot buries a driving attempt in the paint | 42-35 |
| 14:41 | Northern Iowa | Richard Burton misses short on a 3 from the left wing | 42-35 |
| 14:39 | Northern Iowa | Otto Clough hits the follow up shot | 44-35 |
| 14:13 | Appalachian State | Fred Phelps misses the dunk attempt but he's fouled by Richard Burton - foul #1 on Richard Burton, team foul #2 | 44-35 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | James Jacquez (PG), Johnny Holmquist (SG), Shawn Lathan (SF), Michael Perkins (PF), Joseph Muhammad (C) Richard Brock, Richard Bohannon, Richard Burton, James Condie, Otto Clough | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Harry Creighton (PG), Rodney Jackson (SF), Kenneth Brazinski (PF) Shane Chewning, Aaron Warren, Joe Elliot | |
| 14:13 | Appalachian State | Fred Phelps makes the 1st free throw | 44-36 |
| 14:13 | Appalachian State | Fred Phelps makes the 2nd free throw | 44-37 |
| 13:58 | Northern Iowa | Michael Perkins is whistled for a carry | 44-37 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Rafael Munday (SG), Joe Elliot (C) James Marsh, Fred Phelps | |
| 13:39 | Appalachian State | Rafael Munday hits a 3 from the right corner | 44-40 |
| 13:27 | Northern Iowa | Shawn Lathan is hacked by Harry Creighton - foul #2 on Harry Creighton, team foul #2 | 44-40 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Arthur Buckles (C) Joe Elliot | |
| 13:07 | Northern Iowa | Rodney Jackson is called for the reach on Michael Perkins - foul #2 on Rodney Jackson, team foul #3 | 44-40 |
| 12:55 | Northern Iowa | Johnny Holmquist misses short on a fadeaway in the paint | 44-40 |
| 12:53 | Appalachian State | Rodney Jackson grabs the defensive rebound | 44-40 |
| 12:36 | Appalachian State | Arthur Buckles misses the lay-in | 44-40 |
| 12:34 | Northern Iowa | Johnny Holmquist pulls down the rebound | 44-40 |
| 12:14 | Northern Iowa | Joseph Muhammad misses short on a driving attempt near the basket but he's fouled by Arthur Buckles - foul #1 on Arthur Buckles, team foul #4 | 44-40 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Richard Brock (PG), James Condie (PF) James Jacquez, Michael Perkins | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | James Marsh (SG) Rafael Munday | |
| 12:14 | Northern Iowa | Joseph Muhammad makes the 1st free throw | 45-40 |
| 12:14 | Northern Iowa | Joseph Muhammad misses the 2nd free throw | 45-40 |
| 12:14 | Appalachian State | Arthur Buckles grabs the board | 45-40 |
| 12:04 | Appalachian State | Rodney Jackson misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 45-40 |
| 12:02 | Northern Iowa | Joseph Muhammad grabs the defensive rebound | 45-40 |
| 11:55 | Northern Iowa | Shawn Lathan hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right wing | 45-40 |
| 11:54 | Northern Iowa | Richard Brock grabs the offensive board | 45-40 |
| Lineup | Northern Iowa | PG - Richard Brock (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Johnny Holmquist (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SF - Shawn Lathan (fresh) 4 pts. PF - James Condie (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Joseph Muhammad (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Harry Creighton (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - James Marsh (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Rodney Jackson (fresh) 6 reb. PF - Kenneth Brazinski (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. C - Arthur Buckles (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 11:47 | Northern Iowa | Johnny Holmquist misses the dunk | 45-40 |
| 11:45 | Appalachian State | Rodney Jackson grabs the defensive rebound | 45-40 |
| 11:32 | Appalachian State | Harry Creighton misses long on a 3 from the right wing | 45-40 |
| 11:31 | Northern Iowa | James Condie grabs the board | 45-40 |
| 11:25 | Northern Iowa | Johnny Holmquist misses badly on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 45-40 |
| 11:24 | Appalachian State | Kenneth Brazinski grabs the defensive rebound | 45-40 |
| 11:06 | Appalachian State | Arthur Buckles is hacked by James Condie - foul #2 on James Condie, team foul #3 | 45-40 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Richard Bohannon (SG), Richard Burton (SF), Michael Perkins (PF) Johnny Holmquist, Shawn Lathan, Joseph Muhammad | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Joe Elliot (PF), Aaron Warren (C) Kenneth Brazinski, Arthur Buckles | |
| 10:53 | Appalachian State | Rodney Jackson hits a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 45-43 |
| 10:34 | Northern Iowa | Richard Bohannon misses long on a jumper from the right side | 45-43 |
| 10:33 | Appalachian State | Joe Elliot grabs the defensive rebound | 45-43 |
| 10:18 | Appalachian State | Rodney Jackson buries a 3pt jumper from the right corner set up by Harry Creighton | 45-46 |
| 10:01 | Northern Iowa | Michael Perkins misses short on a jumper near the basket | 45-46 |
| 09:59 | Appalachian State | Rodney Jackson pulls down the rebound | 45-46 |
| 09:45 | Appalachian State | Joe Elliot blows the dunk but the foul's on James Condie - foul #3 on James Condie, team foul #4 | 45-46 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | James Jacquez (PG), Johnny Holmquist (SG), Joseph Muhammad (C) Richard Bohannon, Richard Burton, James Condie | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Shane Chewning (PG), Rafael Munday (SG), Kenneth Brazinski (PF) Harry Creighton, James Marsh, Rodney Jackson | |
| 09:45 | Appalachian State | Joe Elliot misses the 1st free throw | 45-46 |
| 09:45 | Appalachian State | Joe Elliot makes the 2nd free throw | 45-47 |
| 09:31 | Northern Iowa | Richard Brock misses the 3 pointer from straight away | 45-47 |
| 09:30 | Northern Iowa | Johnny Holmquist pulls down the offensive rebound | 45-47 |
| 09:18 | Northern Iowa | Richard Brock knocks in the jump hook in the paint on a nice dish by Johnny Holmquist | 47-47 |
| 09:02 | Appalachian State | Shane Chewning double dribbles | 47-47 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Shawn Lathan (SF), Michael Anderson (PF) Richard Brock, Michael Perkins | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Arthur Buckles (C) Joe Elliot | |
| 08:44 | Northern Iowa | Johnny Holmquist can't connect on a jumper from the right side | 47-47 |
| 08:42 | Appalachian State | Arthur Buckles snags the defensive board | 47-47 |
| 08:27 | Appalachian State | Kenneth Brazinski clanks a fadeaway from the left side | 47-47 |
| 08:26 | Appalachian State | Arthur Buckles grabs the offensive board | 47-47 |
| 08:20 | Appalachian State | Kenneth Brazinski scores on a shot from just outside the lane | 47-49 |
| 07:59 | Northern Iowa | James Jacquez drills a shot in the paint on a great pass from Johnny Holmquist | 49-49 |
| 07:50 | Appalachian State | Arthur Buckles misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 49-49 |
| 07:48 | Northern Iowa | Johnny Holmquist snags the defensive board | 49-49 |
| Lineup | Northern Iowa | PG - James Jacquez (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Johnny Holmquist (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. SF - Shawn Lathan (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Michael Anderson (fresh) 2 reb. C - Joseph Muhammad (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Shane Chewning (fresh) 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Rafael Munday (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Aaron Warren (fairly fresh) 1 pts. PF - Kenneth Brazinski (fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb. C - Arthur Buckles (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 07:40 | Northern Iowa | Shawn Lathan can't connect on a runner in the paint | 49-49 |
| 07:39 | Appalachian State | Aaron Warren pulls down the rebound | 49-49 |
| 07:34 | Appalachian State | Rafael Munday comes up short on the 3 from the right wing | 49-49 |
| 07:33 | Northern Iowa | Michael Anderson grabs the board | 49-49 |
| 07:12 | Northern Iowa | Shawn Lathan lays it in set up by James Jacquez | 51-49 |
| 07:06 | Appalachian State | Kenneth Brazinski hits a 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Shane Chewning | 51-52 |
| 06:47 | Northern Iowa | Shawn Lathan makes the shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Johnny Holmquist | 53-52 |
| 06:29 | Appalachian State | Aaron Warren is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #1 on Aaron Warren, team foul #5 | 53-52 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Richard Brock (PG), Richard Bohannon (SG), Richard Burton (SF), Michael Perkins (PF), James Condie (C) James Jacquez, Johnny Holmquist, Shawn Lathan, Michael Anderson, Joseph Muhammad | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Harry Creighton (PG), James Marsh (SG), Rodney Jackson (SF), Joe Elliot (PF), Fred Phelps (C) Shane Chewning, Rafael Munday, Aaron Warren, Kenneth Brazinski, Arthur Buckles | |
| 06:19 | Northern Iowa | James Condie is whistled for a carry | 53-52 |
| 06:01 | Appalachian State | Joe Elliot's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 53-52 |
| 05:59 | Northern Iowa | Richard Brock loses the dribble to Harry Creighton in the backcourt | 53-52 |
| 05:57 | Appalachian State | Harry Creighton misses the lay-in | 53-52 |
| 05:55 | Northern Iowa | James Condie pulls down the rebound | 53-52 |
| 05:48 | Northern Iowa | James Condie is whistled for a carry | 53-52 |
| 05:27 | Appalachian State | James Marsh hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt in the lane | 53-52 |
| 05:25 | Appalachian State | James Marsh grabs the offensive rebound | 53-52 |
| 05:16 | Appalachian State | James Condie steals it from Joe Elliot | 53-52 |
| 04:57 | Northern Iowa | Richard Burton scores on a floater near the basket set up by Richard Bohannon | 55-52 |
| 04:39 | Appalachian State | James Marsh can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 55-52 |
| 04:37 | Northern Iowa | James Condie pulls down the rebound | 55-52 |
| 04:34 | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 55-52 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | James Jacquez (PG), Johnny Holmquist (SG), Shawn Lathan (SF), Joseph Muhammad (C) Richard Brock, Richard Bohannon, Richard Burton, James Condie | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Rafael Munday (SG), Kenneth Brazinski (PF), Arthur Buckles (C) James Marsh, Joe Elliot, Fred Phelps | |
| 04:26 | Northern Iowa | Shawn Lathan scores on a fadeaway in the lane | 57-52 |
| 04:17 | Appalachian State | Kenneth Brazinski misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 57-52 |
| 04:16 | Appalachian State | Arthur Buckles tips it in | 57-54 |
| 03:55 | Northern Iowa | Harry Creighton takes the ball from Michael Perkins | 57-54 |
| 03:38 | Appalachian State | Rafael Munday misses the 3 from the left corner | 57-54 |
| 03:37 | Northern Iowa | Shawn Lathan pulls down the rebound | 57-54 |
| Lineup | Northern Iowa | PG - James Jacquez (fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Johnny Holmquist (fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. SF - Shawn Lathan (fresh) 10 pts. PF - Michael Perkins (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - Joseph Muhammad (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Harry Creighton (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Rafael Munday (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Rodney Jackson (fresh) 6 pts. 8 reb. PF - Kenneth Brazinski (fresh) 15 pts. 5 reb. C - Arthur Buckles (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 03:28 | Northern Iowa | Shawn Lathan lays it up and in set up by Johnny Holmquist and he's fouled by Rodney Jackson - foul #3 on Rodney Jackson, team foul #6 | 59-54 |
| 03:28 | Northern Iowa | Shawn Lathan makes the free throw | 60-54 |
| 03:06 | Appalachian State | Kenneth Brazinski makes the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 60-57 |
| 02:52 | Northern Iowa | Joseph Muhammad makes the turnaround from the left block on a great pass from Johnny Holmquist | 62-57 |
| 02:23 | Appalachian State | Rodney Jackson loses the ball out of bounds | 62-57 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Joe Elliot (C) Arthur Buckles | |
| 02:07 | Northern Iowa | Joseph Muhammad misses the easy layup | 62-57 |
| 02:05 | Appalachian State | The rebound goes to Joe Elliot | 62-57 |
| 01:51 | Appalachian State | Michael Perkins denies the turnaround by Joe Elliot | 62-57 |
| 01:49 | Appalachian State | The offensive rebound goes to Joe Elliot | 62-57 |
| 01:38 | Appalachian State | Michael Perkins steps in front of the Rafael Munday pass | 62-57 |
| 01:15 | Northern Iowa | Michael Perkins connects on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 64-57 |
| 00:46 | Appalachian State | Rodney Jackson is whistled for a carry | 64-57 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Arthur Buckles (C) Joe Elliot | |
| Game Plan | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:44 | Northern Iowa | Johnny Holmquist is fouled in the backcourt by Harry Creighton - foul #3 on Harry Creighton, team foul #7 | 64-57 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Richard Brock (SF), Michael Anderson (PF), Otto Clough (C) Shawn Lathan, Michael Perkins, Joseph Muhammad | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | | |
| 00:44 | Northern Iowa | Johnny Holmquist misses the 1st free throw | 64-57 |
| 00:44 | Appalachian State | Kenneth Brazinski grabs the defensive rebound | 64-57 |
| Game Plan | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:37 | Appalachian State | Richard Brock steals it from Kenneth Brazinski | 64-57 |
| 00:37 | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 64-57 |
| 00:35 | Northern Iowa | Johnny Holmquist is hacked by Rafael Munday in the backcourt - foul #3 on Rafael Munday, team foul #8 | 64-57 |
| 00:35 | Northern Iowa | Johnny Holmquist makes the 1st free throw | 65-57 |
| 00:35 | Northern Iowa | Johnny Holmquist misses the 2nd free throw | 65-57 |
| 00:35 | Appalachian State | Kenneth Brazinski grabs the defensive rebound | 65-57 |
| Game Plan | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:29 | Appalachian State | Rafael Munday drills a 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Harry Creighton | 65-60 |
| 00:28 | Northern Iowa | Johnny Holmquist is hacked by Harry Creighton in the backcourt - foul #4 on Harry Creighton, team foul #9 | 65-60 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Richard Burton (PF) Michael Anderson | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | | |
| 00:28 | Northern Iowa | Johnny Holmquist makes the 1st free throw | 66-60 |
| 00:28 | Northern Iowa | Johnny Holmquist misses the 2nd free throw | 66-60 |
| 00:28 | Appalachian State | Kenneth Brazinski grabs the defensive rebound | 66-60 |
| Game Plan | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:24 | Appalachian State | Rafael Munday misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 66-60 |
| 00:23 | Northern Iowa | The rebound goes to James Jacquez | 66-60 |
| 00:23 | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 66-60 |
| 00:21 | Northern Iowa | Harry Creighton is called for the reach on James Jacquez in the backcourt - foul #5 on Harry Creighton, team foul #10 | 66-60 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Shane Chewning (PG) Harry Creighton | |
| 00:21 | Northern Iowa | James Jacquez misses the 1st free throw | 66-60 |
| 00:21 | Northern Iowa | James Jacquez makes the 2nd free throw | 67-60 |
| 00:13 | Appalachian State | Rafael Munday makes the 3 from the left wing | 67-63 |
| 00:13 | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa calls a full timeout (2 :30 remaining) | 67-63 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Michael Perkins (PF), Joseph Muhammad (C) Richard Burton, Otto Clough | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | | |
| 00:12 | Northern Iowa | Johnny Holmquist is fouled in the backcourt by Shane Chewning - foul #2 on Shane Chewning, team foul #11 | 67-63 |
| 00:12 | Northern Iowa | Johnny Holmquist misses the 1st free throw | 67-63 |
| 00:12 | Northern Iowa | Johnny Holmquist makes the 2nd free throw | 68-63 |
| 00:06 | Appalachian State | Rafael Munday drills a 3pt shot from the right corner | 68-66 |
| 00:03 | Northern Iowa | Richard Brock is fouled in the backcourt by Rafael Munday - foul #4 on Rafael Munday, team foul #12 | 68-66 |
| Subs | Northern Iowa | Shawn Lathan (SF) James Jacquez | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | | |
| 00:03 | Northern Iowa | Richard Brock makes the 1st free throw | 69-66 |
| 00:03 | Northern Iowa | Richard Brock misses the 2nd free throw | 69-66 |
| 00:03 | Appalachian State | Arthur Buckles snags the defensive board | 69-66 |
| 00:03 | Appalachian State | Appalachian State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining) | 69-66 |
| 00:00 | Appalachian State | Rodney Jackson misses the halfcourt shot | 69-66 |