| Lineup | Auburn | PG - Lars Zoumis (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Brent Cochran (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Paul Wise (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - James Wright (fresh) 3 pts. C - James Mann (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Louisiana State | PG - Michael Edwards (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SG - Keith Soriano (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Gary Traxler (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. PF - James Sampson (fresh) 2 pts. C - Edwin Hampton (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Auburn | Paul Wise inbounds the ball | 28-41 |
| Game Plan | Auburn | Auburn is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Louisiana State | Louisiana State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 19:39 | Auburn | James Mann knocks in the fadeaway from the right side on a great pass from Paul Wise | 30-41 |
| 19:27 | Louisiana State | Edwin Hampton is open but comes up short on the shot in the paint | 30-41 |
| 19:26 | Auburn | Brent Cochran grabs the defensive rebound | 30-41 |
| 19:06 | Auburn | Paul Wise can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 30-41 |
| 19:05 | Louisiana State | James Sampson grabs the defensive rebound | 30-41 |
| 18:43 | Louisiana State | Edwin Hampton misses short on a shot near the basket but he's hacked by James Mann - foul #3 on James Mann, team foul #1 | 30-41 |
| Subs | Auburn | Jun Tang (PF) James Mann | |
| Subs | Louisiana State | | |
| 18:43 | Louisiana State | Edwin Hampton makes the 1st free throw | 30-42 |
| 18:43 | Louisiana State | Edwin Hampton makes the 2nd free throw | 30-43 |
| 18:17 | Auburn | Jun Tang is called for traveling | 30-43 |
| 18:08 | Louisiana State | Gary Traxler misses short on a runner in the lane | 30-43 |
| 18:07 | Auburn | James Wright snags the defensive board | 30-43 |
| 18:01 | Auburn | James Wright hits a 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Lars Zoumis | 33-43 |
| 17:41 | Louisiana State | James Sampson is hacked by Lars Zoumis - foul #1 on Lars Zoumis, team foul #2 | 33-43 |
| Subs | Auburn | | |
| Subs | Louisiana State | Douglas Kuklenski (PF) James Sampson | |
| 17:26 | Louisiana State | Douglas Kuklenski buries a shot from just outside the lane on a great pass from Keith Soriano | 33-45 |
| 16:57 | Auburn | Brent Cochran throws a bad pass out of bounds | 33-45 |
| Subs | Auburn | | |
| Subs | Louisiana State | Ron Murphy (PG), Richard Rutledge (SG), James Sampson (PF) Michael Edwards, Keith Soriano, Edwin Hampton | |
| 16:44 | Louisiana State | Richard Rutledge scores on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 33-47 |
| Game Plan | Auburn | Auburn is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Louisiana State | Louisiana State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 16:19 | Auburn | The pull-up jumper by Jun Tang is blocked by James Sampson | 33-47 |
| 16:18 | Louisiana State | Gary Traxler snags the defensive board | 33-47 |
| 16:01 | Louisiana State | Douglas Kuklenski makes the turnaround in the lane set up by Ron Murphy | 33-49 |
| Lineup | Auburn | PG - Lars Zoumis (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Brent Cochran (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Paul Wise (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Jun Tang (fairly fresh) C - James Wright (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Louisiana State | PG - Ron Murphy (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Richard Rutledge (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Gary Traxler (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb. PF - James Sampson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 blk. C - Douglas Kuklenski (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 15:51 | Auburn | Lars Zoumis connects on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 36-49 |
| 15:38 | Louisiana State | James Sampson is whistled for traveling | 36-49 |
| Subs | Auburn | James Mann (C) Jun Tang | |
| Subs | Louisiana State | Michael Edwards (PG), Keith Soriano (SG), Gary Waite (SF), William Switzer (C) Ron Murphy, Richard Rutledge, Gary Traxler, James Sampson | |
| Game Plan | Auburn | Auburn is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Louisiana State | Louisiana State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 15:34 | Auburn | Lars Zoumis is called for traveling in the backcourt | 36-49 |
| 15:21 | Louisiana State | Michael Edwards misses the 3 from the left wing | 36-49 |
| 15:20 | Louisiana State | Douglas Kuklenski tips it back up and in | 36-51 |
| Game Plan | Auburn | Auburn is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Louisiana State | Louisiana State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 15:06 | Auburn | James Mann misses badly on a shot from the left wing but he's fouled by Gary Waite - foul #2 on Gary Waite, team foul #1 | 36-51 |
| Subs | Auburn | | |
| Subs | Louisiana State | Edwin Hampton (PF) Douglas Kuklenski | |
| 15:06 | Auburn | James Mann makes the 1st free throw | 37-51 |
| 15:06 | Auburn | James Mann makes the 2nd free throw | 38-51 |
| 15:04 | Louisiana State | Michael Edwards is called for traveling in the backcourt | 38-51 |
| Game Plan | Auburn | Auburn is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Louisiana State | Louisiana State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 14:47 | Auburn | Paul Wise knocks in the fadeaway from the free throw line | 40-51 |
| 14:27 | Louisiana State | Michael Edwards misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away | 40-51 |
| 14:25 | Louisiana State | William Switzer tips it back up and in | 40-53 |
| Game Plan | Auburn | Auburn is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Louisiana State | Louisiana State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 14:20 | Auburn | Brent Cochran knocks in the turnaround from close range on a nice dish by Lars Zoumis | 42-53 |
| 14:00 | Louisiana State | Michael Edwards clanks a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 42-53 |
| 13:59 | Louisiana State | William Switzer snags the offensive board | 42-53 |
| 13:44 | Louisiana State | Michael Edwards misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away | 42-53 |
| 13:42 | Auburn | The rebound goes to James Mann | 42-53 |
| Game Plan | Auburn | Auburn is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Louisiana State | Louisiana State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 13:23 | Auburn | James Mann hits the finger roll | 44-53 |
| 13:10 | Louisiana State | Michael Edwards hits a 3pt shot from straight away | 44-56 |
| 12:46 | Auburn | Lars Zoumis hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left side | 44-56 |
| 12:45 | Louisiana State | William Switzer grabs the defensive rebound | 44-56 |
| 12:23 | Louisiana State | Lars Zoumis steals the ball from Keith Soriano | 44-56 |
| 11:56 | Auburn | James Wright loses the dribble to Edwin Hampton | 44-56 |
| Lineup | Auburn | PG - Lars Zoumis (tiring) 9 pts. 3 ast. SG - Brent Cochran (tiring) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Paul Wise (tiring) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - James Wright (tiring) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - James Mann (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Louisiana State | PG - Michael Edwards (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. SG - Keith Soriano (fairly fresh) 6 pts. SF - Gary Waite (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. PF - Edwin Hampton (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. C - William Switzer (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 11:44 | Louisiana State | James Mann is called for the reach on William Switzer - foul #4 on James Mann, team foul #3 | 44-56 |
| Subs | Auburn | Christopher Grimsley (SG), Max Welch (SF), Jun Tang (PF) Brent Cochran, Paul Wise, James Mann | |
| Subs | Louisiana State | Ron Murphy (PG), Richard Rutledge (SG), Gary Traxler (SF), James Sampson (PF), Douglas Kuklenski (C) Michael Edwards, Keith Soriano, Gary Waite, Edwin Hampton, William Switzer | |
| 11:33 | Louisiana State | Gary Traxler works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 44-56 |
| 11:31 | Louisiana State | James Sampson snags the offensive board | 44-56 |
| 11:21 | Louisiana State | Gary Traxler is whistled for a carry | 44-56 |
| Game Plan | Auburn | Auburn is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Louisiana State | Louisiana State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 11:09 | Auburn | Lars Zoumis loses the ball out of bounds | 44-56 |
| 10:57 | Louisiana State | Max Welch is called for the reach on James Sampson - foul #1 on Max Welch, team foul #4 | 44-56 |
| 10:29 | Louisiana State | Ron Murphy can't connect on a shot from the right wing | 44-56 |
| 10:28 | Auburn | Lars Zoumis grabs the defensive rebound | 44-56 |
| 10:11 | Auburn | Christopher Grimsley can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 44-56 |
| 10:10 | Louisiana State | Gary Traxler grabs the defensive rebound | 44-56 |
| 10:06 | Louisiana State | Gary Traxler misses the 3 from the right corner | 44-56 |
| 10:05 | Auburn | Lars Zoumis gets the rebound | 44-56 |
| 09:47 | Auburn | James Wright hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left wing | 44-56 |
| 09:46 | Auburn | Max Welch snags the offensive board | 44-56 |
| 09:29 | Auburn | James Wright misses long on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 44-56 |
| 09:28 | Auburn | Max Welch tips it in | 46-56 |
| 09:09 | Louisiana State | Gary Traxler's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 46-56 |
| Subs | Auburn | Brent Cochran (SG), Paul Wise (SF) Christopher Grimsley, Max Welch | |
| Subs | Louisiana State | Michael Edwards (PG), Keith Soriano (SG), William Switzer (C) Ron Murphy, Richard Rutledge, Douglas Kuklenski | |
| Game Plan | Auburn | Auburn is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Louisiana State | Louisiana State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 08:40 | Auburn | James Sampson is called for the reach on Jun Tang - foul #1 on James Sampson, team foul #2 | 46-56 |
| 08:19 | Auburn | James Wright misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 46-56 |
| 08:18 | Louisiana State | Keith Soriano gets the rebound | 46-56 |
| 08:13 | Louisiana State | Michael Edwards can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 46-56 |
| 08:12 | Auburn | James Wright grabs the defensive rebound | 46-56 |
| 08:06 | Auburn | James Sampson is called for the reach on Lars Zoumis - foul #2 on James Sampson, team foul #3 | 46-56 |
| Subs | Auburn | | |
| Subs | Louisiana State | Edwin Hampton (PF) James Sampson | |
| 07:41 | Auburn | Brent Cochran is hacked by Keith Soriano - foul #1 on Keith Soriano, team foul #4 | 46-56 |
| Subs | Auburn | Christopher Grimsley (SG), James Mann (C) Lars Zoumis, Jun Tang | |
| Subs | Louisiana State | Gary Waite (SF), Douglas Kuklenski (PF) Gary Traxler, Edwin Hampton | |
| Lineup | Auburn | PG - Brent Cochran (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Christopher Grimsley (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Paul Wise (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - James Wright (tired) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - James Mann (fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | Louisiana State | PG - Michael Edwards (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. SG - Keith Soriano (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. SF - Gary Waite (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. PF - Douglas Kuklenski (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - William Switzer (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 07:26 | Auburn | Keith Soriano is called for the reach on Christopher Grimsley - foul #2 on Keith Soriano, team foul #5 | 46-56 |
| 07:03 | Auburn | James Mann lays it in on a nice dish by Paul Wise | 48-56 |
| 06:51 | Louisiana State | Douglas Kuklenski misses badly on a runner from the left block | 48-56 |
| 06:49 | Louisiana State | The offensive rebound goes to Douglas Kuklenski | 48-56 |
| 06:29 | Louisiana State | William Switzer buries a jump hook from the right block on a great pass from Michael Edwards and he's fouled by James Mann - foul #5 on James Mann, team foul #5 | 48-58 |
| Subs | Auburn | Max Welch (SF), Jun Tang (PF) Paul Wise, James Mann | |
| Subs | Louisiana State | Ron Murphy (PG), Richard Rutledge (SG), Gary Traxler (SF) Michael Edwards, Keith Soriano, Gary Waite | |
| 06:29 | Louisiana State | William Switzer misses the free throw | 48-58 |
| 06:29 | Auburn | The rebound goes to Jun Tang | 48-58 |
| Game Plan | Auburn | Auburn is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Louisiana State | Louisiana State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 06:04 | Auburn | Brent Cochran misses the fadeaway near the basket but he's fouled by Douglas Kuklenski - foul #1 on Douglas Kuklenski, team foul #6 | 48-58 |
| Subs | Auburn | | |
| Subs | Louisiana State | James Sampson (PF), Edwin Hampton (C) Douglas Kuklenski, William Switzer | |
| 06:04 | Auburn | Brent Cochran misses the 1st free throw | 48-58 |
| 06:04 | Auburn | Brent Cochran makes the 2nd free throw | 49-58 |
| 05:49 | Louisiana State | James Sampson misses badly on a floater from the left block | 49-58 |
| 05:47 | Louisiana State | Ron Murphy can't tip it in | 49-58 |
| 05:45 | Auburn | Max Welch gets the rebound | 49-58 |
| Game Plan | Auburn | Auburn is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Louisiana State | Louisiana State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 05:20 | Auburn | Christopher Grimsley misses the jumpshot from the free throw line | 49-58 |
| 05:18 | Louisiana State | Gary Traxler grabs the defensive rebound | 49-58 |
| 05:13 | Louisiana State | Gary Traxler knocks in the 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by James Sampson | 49-61 |
| Game Plan | Auburn | Auburn is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Louisiana State | Louisiana State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 04:53 | Auburn | Christopher Grimsley is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #2 on Christopher Grimsley, team foul #6 | 49-61 |
| Subs | Auburn | Lars Zoumis (PG), Paul Wise (SF) Christopher Grimsley, Max Welch | |
| Subs | Louisiana State | Michael Edwards (PG), Keith Soriano (SG), William Switzer (C) Ron Murphy, Richard Rutledge, James Sampson | |
| 04:34 | Louisiana State | Michael Edwards connects on the 3 from the right wing set up by Gary Traxler | 49-64 |
| Game Plan | Auburn | Auburn is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Louisiana State | Louisiana State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 04:17 | Auburn | James Wright scores on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 52-64 |
| 03:54 | Louisiana State | William Switzer's fadeaway is rejected by Paul Wise | 52-64 |
| 03:52 | Louisiana State | Michael Edwards misses the tip | 52-64 |
| 03:51 | Auburn | Lars Zoumis grabs the defensive rebound | 52-64 |
| 03:45 | Auburn | James Wright connects on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 55-64 |
| Game Plan | Auburn | Auburn is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Louisiana State | Louisiana State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 03:38 | Louisiana State | Michael Edwards misses short on an open jumpshot from the left wing | 55-64 |
| 03:36 | Auburn | Brent Cochran gets the rebound | 55-64 |
| Lineup | Auburn | PG - Lars Zoumis (tiring) 9 pts. 3 ast. SG - Brent Cochran (tiring) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Paul Wise (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Jun Tang (tiring) 2 reb. C - James Wright (tired) 12 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Louisiana State | PG - Michael Edwards (fresh) 9 pts. 5 ast. SG - Keith Soriano (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. SF - Gary Traxler (fresh) 14 pts. 6 reb. PF - Edwin Hampton (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. C - William Switzer (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 03:24 | Auburn | Lars Zoumis misses short on a 3 from the right wing | 55-64 |
| 03:23 | Louisiana State | Gary Traxler gets the rebound | 55-64 |
| 03:19 | Louisiana State | Gary Traxler comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 55-64 |
| 03:18 | Louisiana State | Edwin Hampton snags the offensive board | 55-64 |
| 03:04 | Louisiana State | Keith Soriano is called for traveling | 55-64 |
| Subs | Auburn | Christopher Grimsley (SG), Max Welch (SF) Brent Cochran, Paul Wise | |
| Subs | Louisiana State | Ron Murphy (PG), Richard Rutledge (SG), Gary Waite (SF), James Sampson (PF), Douglas Kuklenski (C) Michael Edwards, Keith Soriano, Gary Traxler, Edwin Hampton, William Switzer | |
| 02:49 | Auburn | Christopher Grimsley hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 55-64 |
| 02:48 | Louisiana State | James Sampson grabs the board | 55-64 |
| 02:48 | Louisiana State | Louisiana State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 55-64 |
| Subs | Auburn | Paul Wise (SF) Max Welch | |
| Subs | Louisiana State | Michael Edwards (PG), Keith Soriano (SG), Gary Traxler (SF), William Switzer (C) Ron Murphy, Richard Rutledge, Gary Waite, Douglas Kuklenski | |
| Game Plan | Auburn | Auburn is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Louisiana State | Louisiana State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 02:27 | Louisiana State | Paul Wise steals it from William Switzer | 55-64 |
| 02:27 | Auburn | Auburn calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 55-64 |
| 02:13 | Auburn | Jun Tang is whistled for traveling | 55-64 |
| 01:48 | Louisiana State | Keith Soriano misses short on a floater from the left side but he's fouled by Paul Wise - foul #2 on Paul Wise, team foul #7 | 55-64 |
| Subs | Auburn | Brent Cochran (SG) Christopher Grimsley | |
| Subs | Louisiana State | | |
| 01:48 | Louisiana State | Keith Soriano makes the 1st free throw | 55-65 |
| 01:48 | Louisiana State | Keith Soriano makes the 2nd free throw | 55-66 |
| Game Plan | Auburn | Auburn is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Louisiana State | Louisiana State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 01:44 | Auburn | Keith Soriano takes the ball from Lars Zoumis in the backcourt | 55-66 |
| 01:41 | Louisiana State | Keith Soriano can't finish the layup | 55-66 |
| 01:39 | Louisiana State | Keith Soriano tips it home | 55-68 |
| 01:30 | Auburn | Jun Tang lays it in set up by Brent Cochran | 57-68 |
| 01:07 | Louisiana State | James Sampson is alone and drills a driving attempt near the basket on a nice dish by Keith Soriano | 57-70 |
| 00:59 | Auburn | Brent Cochran hits a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 60-70 |
| Game Plan | Auburn | Auburn is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Louisiana State | Louisiana State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:56 | Louisiana State | Gary Traxler is fouled in the backcourt by Brent Cochran - foul #1 on Brent Cochran, team foul #8 | 60-70 |
| Subs | Auburn | Christopher Grimsley (SG), Max Welch (SF) Brent Cochran, Paul Wise | |
| Subs | Louisiana State | Ron Murphy (PG), Richard Rutledge (SG), Douglas Kuklenski (PF), Edwin Hampton (C) Michael Edwards, Keith Soriano, James Sampson, William Switzer | |
| 00:56 | Louisiana State | Gary Traxler makes the 1st free throw | 60-71 |
| 00:56 | Louisiana State | Gary Traxler makes the 2nd free throw | 60-72 |
| Game Plan | Auburn | Auburn is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Louisiana State | Louisiana State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:51 | Auburn | Lars Zoumis drills a fadeaway from the free throw line | 62-72 |
| 00:50 | Louisiana State | Edwin Hampton is hacked by Christopher Grimsley in the backcourt - foul #3 on Christopher Grimsley, team foul #9 | 62-72 |
| Subs | Auburn | | |
| Subs | Louisiana State | Gary Waite (SF) Gary Traxler | |
| 00:50 | Louisiana State | Edwin Hampton makes the 1st free throw | 62-73 |
| 00:50 | Louisiana State | Edwin Hampton makes the 2nd free throw | 62-74 |
| 00:43 | Auburn | Lars Zoumis comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 62-74 |
| 00:41 | Louisiana State | Edwin Hampton snags the defensive board | 62-74 |
| Game Plan | Auburn | Auburn is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Louisiana State | Louisiana State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:12 | Louisiana State | Ron Murphy knocks in the fadeaway from the left wing set up by Gary Waite | 62-76 |
| 00:08 | Auburn | Jun Tang throws a bad pass out of bounds | 62-76 |
| 00:00 | Louisiana State | Ron Murphy runs out the clock | 62-76 |