| Lineup | VCU | PG - Richard Hebert (fresh) 1 pts. SG - Richard Buzbee (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Michael Kamen (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Richard Clement (fresh) C - James Perry (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Robert Hays (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - Ronald Eyler (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - David Smith (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Elroy Tidwell (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. C - Scott Hay (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Missouri State | David Smith inbounds the ball | 21-39 |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 19:42 | Missouri State | David Smith misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away | 21-39 |
| 19:41 | Missouri State | David Smith grabs the offensive board | 21-39 |
| 19:36 | Missouri State | David Smith misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 21-39 |
| 19:34 | VCU | James Perry snags the defensive board | 21-39 |
| 19:15 | VCU | Michael Kamen can't connect on a driving attempt from the left block | 21-39 |
| 19:14 | VCU | The offensive rebound goes to Michael Kamen | 21-39 |
| 18:55 | VCU | Richard Hebert's pass is intercepted by Ronald Eyler | 21-39 |
| 18:48 | Missouri State | Scott Hay comes up short on the shot from close range but he's hacked by James Perry - foul #1 on James Perry, team foul #1 | 21-39 |
| 18:48 | Missouri State | Scott Hay makes the 1st free throw | 21-40 |
| 18:48 | Missouri State | Scott Hay makes the 2nd free throw | 21-41 |
| 18:33 | VCU | Michael Kamen misses short on a jumper from the free throw line | 21-41 |
| 18:32 | Missouri State | Scott Hay grabs the defensive rebound | 21-41 |
| 18:13 | Missouri State | Ronald Eyler hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the left side | 21-41 |
| 18:11 | Missouri State | Elroy Tidwell can't tip it in | 21-41 |
| 18:09 | VCU | The rebound goes to Richard Clement | 21-41 |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 18:03 | VCU | Richard Clement comes up short on the 3 from the right corner | 21-41 |
| 18:02 | VCU | Richard Buzbee tips it but misses | 21-41 |
| 18:00 | Missouri State | David Smith pulls down the rebound | 21-41 |
| 17:48 | Missouri State | Ronald Eyler travels with the ball | 21-41 |
| 17:25 | VCU | Richard Hebert knocks in the floater from the right side on a nice dish by Michael Kamen | 23-41 |
| 17:06 | Missouri State | Ronald Eyler misses the easy layup but he's fouled by Richard Buzbee - foul #1 on Richard Buzbee, team foul #2 | 23-41 |
| Subs | VCU | Scott Holmes (PG), Mike Grays (SG), Jeffrey Weil (PF), Victor Mumma (C) Richard Hebert, Richard Buzbee, Richard Clement, James Perry | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Andy Etchison (PG), Donnie Woolridge (PF), Roy Weaver (C) Robert Hays, Elroy Tidwell, Scott Hay | |
| 17:06 | Missouri State | Ronald Eyler makes the 1st free throw | 23-42 |
| 17:06 | Missouri State | Ronald Eyler makes the 2nd free throw | 23-43 |
| 16:39 | VCU | Scott Holmes clanks a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Andy Etchison - foul #2 on Andy Etchison, team foul #1 | 23-43 |
| Subs | VCU | | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Steven Hamilton (PG), Robert Cook (SG) Ronald Eyler, David Smith | |
| 16:39 | VCU | Scott Holmes misses the 1st free throw | 23-43 |
| 16:39 | VCU | Scott Holmes makes the 2nd free throw | 24-43 |
| 16:17 | Missouri State | Roy Weaver loses the ball out of bounds | 24-43 |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 15:58 | VCU | Mike Grays knocks in the pull-up jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Scott Holmes | 26-43 |
| Lineup | VCU | PG - Scott Holmes (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Mike Grays (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Michael Kamen (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Jeffrey Weil (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Victor Mumma (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Steven Hamilton (fresh) SG - Robert Cook (fresh) 1 pts. SF - Andy Etchison (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. PF - Donnie Woolridge (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Roy Weaver (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:34 | Missouri State | Donnie Woolridge misses the 3 pointer from straight away | 26-43 |
| 15:33 | Missouri State | Roy Weaver tips it home | 26-45 |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 15:23 | VCU | Jeffrey Weil hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner | 26-45 |
| 15:21 | Missouri State | Andy Etchison snags the defensive board | 26-45 |
| 14:57 | Missouri State | Roy Weaver can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Michael Kamen - foul #3 on Michael Kamen, team foul #3 | 26-45 |
| Subs | VCU | Larry Winston (PG), Richard Buzbee (SG), Richard Hebert (SF), Richard Clement (PF), George Webb (C) Scott Holmes, Mike Grays, Michael Kamen, Jeffrey Weil, Victor Mumma | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Robert Hays (PG), Ronald Eyler (SG), Elroy Tidwell (PF), Scott Hay (C) Steven Hamilton, Robert Cook, Andy Etchison, Donnie Woolridge | |
| 14:57 | Missouri State | Roy Weaver misses the 1st free throw | 26-45 |
| 14:57 | Missouri State | Roy Weaver misses the 2nd free throw | 26-45 |
| 14:57 | VCU | The rebound goes to Richard Clement | 26-45 |
| 14:44 | VCU | Richard Buzbee comes up short on the floater from the right side | 26-45 |
| 14:43 | VCU | Richard Hebert tips it in | 28-45 |
| 14:25 | Missouri State | Robert Hays can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 28-45 |
| 14:24 | Missouri State | Elroy Tidwell pulls down the offensive rebound | 28-45 |
| 14:01 | Missouri State | Ronald Eyler buries a 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Robert Hays | 28-48 |
| 13:47 | VCU | George Webb knocks in the jumper near the basket | 30-48 |
| 13:29 | Missouri State | Scott Hay lays it in | 30-50 |
| 13:11 | VCU | Richard Buzbee is hacked by Roy Weaver - foul #1 on Roy Weaver, team foul #2 | 30-50 |
| Subs | VCU | | |
| Subs | Missouri State | David Smith (SF) Roy Weaver | |
| 12:57 | VCU | Richard Hebert can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the right wing but he's fouled by Ronald Eyler - foul #2 on Ronald Eyler, team foul #3 | 30-50 |
| 12:57 | VCU | Richard Hebert makes the 1st free throw | 31-50 |
| 12:57 | VCU | Richard Hebert misses the 2nd free throw | 31-50 |
| 12:57 | Missouri State | David Smith grabs the board | 31-50 |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 12:37 | Missouri State | Robert Hays's pass is intercepted by Richard Clement | 31-50 |
| 12:27 | VCU | Richard Hebert can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 31-50 |
| 12:25 | VCU | The offensive rebound goes to George Webb | 31-50 |
| 12:09 | VCU | Scott Hay steals the ball from Larry Winston | 31-50 |
| 11:45 | Missouri State | Scott Hay connects on the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by David Smith | 31-53 |
| Lineup | VCU | PG - Larry Winston (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Richard Buzbee (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Richard Hebert (fairly fresh) 6 pts. PF - Richard Clement (fairly fresh) 3 reb. C - George Webb (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Robert Hays (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Ronald Eyler (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - David Smith (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. PF - Elroy Tidwell (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 9 reb. C - Scott Hay (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:30 | VCU | Richard Buzbee buries a 3pt shot from the right corner | 34-53 |
| 11:08 | Missouri State | Elroy Tidwell misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 34-53 |
| 11:06 | VCU | George Webb pulls down the rebound | 34-53 |
| 10:45 | VCU | Robert Hays takes the ball from Richard Clement | 34-53 |
| 10:41 | Missouri State | Robert Hays dunks the ball | 34-55 |
| 10:19 | VCU | Richard Clement misses the floater from the left wing | 34-55 |
| 10:18 | Missouri State | Elroy Tidwell snags the defensive board | 34-55 |
| 09:58 | Missouri State | Elroy Tidwell hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a great pass from Ronald Eyler | 34-58 |
| 09:49 | VCU | Richard Buzbee misses the 3pt attempt from the right corner but he's hacked by Ronald Eyler - foul #3 on Ronald Eyler, team foul #4 | 34-58 |
| Subs | VCU | Scott Holmes (PG), Michael Kamen (SF), Jeffrey Weil (PF), James Perry (C) Larry Winston, Richard Hebert, Richard Clement, George Webb | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Steven Hamilton (PG), Robert Cook (SG), Andy Etchison (SF), Donnie Woolridge (PF), Roy Weaver (C) Robert Hays, Ronald Eyler, David Smith, Elroy Tidwell, Scott Hay | |
| 09:49 | VCU | Richard Buzbee makes the 1st free throw | 35-58 |
| 09:49 | VCU | Richard Buzbee makes the 2nd free throw | 36-58 |
| 09:49 | VCU | Richard Buzbee makes the 3rd free throw | 37-58 |
| 09:30 | Missouri State | Robert Cook connects on the shot from the right block on a great pass from Steven Hamilton | 37-60 |
| 09:14 | VCU | Michael Kamen throws a bad pass out of bounds | 37-60 |
| Subs | VCU | Mike Grays (SG) Richard Buzbee | |
| Subs | Missouri State | | |
| 08:45 | Missouri State | James Perry steals the ball from Andy Etchison | 37-60 |
| 08:32 | VCU | Jeffrey Weil hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right wing | 37-60 |
| 08:31 | Missouri State | Steven Hamilton grabs the defensive rebound | 37-60 |
| 08:02 | Missouri State | Scott Holmes steals it from Steven Hamilton | 37-60 |
| 07:59 | VCU | Mike Grays banks in the layup on a nice dish by Scott Holmes | 39-60 |
| 07:31 | Missouri State | Roy Weaver clanks a floater from the right side but the foul's on James Perry - foul #2 on James Perry, team foul #4 | 39-60 |
| Subs | VCU | | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Robert Hays (PG), David Smith (SF) Steven Hamilton, Robert Cook | |
| 07:31 | Missouri State | Roy Weaver makes the 1st free throw | 39-61 |
| 07:31 | Missouri State | Roy Weaver makes the 2nd free throw | 39-62 |
| Lineup | VCU | PG - Scott Holmes (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Mike Grays (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Michael Kamen (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Jeffrey Weil (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - James Perry (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Robert Hays (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Andy Etchison (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - David Smith (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. PF - Roy Weaver (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Donnie Woolridge (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:22 | VCU | James Perry lays it in on a great pass from Scott Holmes | 41-62 |
| 06:56 | Missouri State | A charge is called on David Smith - foul #1 on David Smith, team foul #5 | 41-62 |
| Subs | VCU | Andrew Trejo (PG), Victor Mumma (PF), George Webb (C) Scott Holmes, Jeffrey Weil, James Perry | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Ronald Eyler (SG), Scott Hay (C) Andy Etchison, Roy Weaver | |
| 06:41 | VCU | Michael Kamen is fouled on the floor by David Smith - foul #2 on David Smith, team foul #6 | 41-62 |
| Subs | VCU | Richard Buzbee (SG), Richard Clement (PF) Mike Grays, Victor Mumma | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Elroy Tidwell (PF) Donnie Woolridge | |
| 06:36 | VCU | Richard Buzbee misses badly on a 3 pointer from straight away | 41-62 |
| 06:35 | VCU | Richard Clement hits the follow up shot | 43-62 |
| 06:12 | Missouri State | Scott Hay misses short on a driving attempt near the basket | 43-62 |
| 06:11 | VCU | George Webb pulls down the rebound | 43-62 |
| 05:49 | VCU | Richard Buzbee buries a 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Michael Kamen | 46-62 |
| 05:31 | Missouri State | Scott Hay misses short on a shot near the basket | 46-62 |
| 05:29 | VCU | George Webb snags the defensive board | 46-62 |
| 05:20 | VCU | Andrew Trejo misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 46-62 |
| 05:18 | VCU | Andrew Trejo grabs the offensive rebound | 46-62 |
| 05:08 | VCU | Andrew Trejo is hacked by Robert Hays - foul #1 on Robert Hays, team foul #7 | 46-62 |
| Subs | VCU | Richard Hebert (SG), Jeffrey Weil (SF) Richard Buzbee, Michael Kamen | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Andy Etchison (PG), Donnie Woolridge (PF), Brian Owensby (C) Robert Hays, Elroy Tidwell, Scott Hay | |
| 05:08 | VCU | Andrew Trejo makes the 1st free throw | 47-62 |
| 05:08 | VCU | Andrew Trejo makes the 2nd free throw | 48-62 |
| 04:49 | Missouri State | Andy Etchison comes up short on the runner from the left block but the foul's on Andrew Trejo - foul #1 on Andrew Trejo, team foul #5 | 48-62 |
| Subs | VCU | Larry Winston (PG), Mike Grays (SG), James Perry (C) Andrew Trejo, Richard Clement, George Webb | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Roy Weaver (C) Brian Owensby | |
| 04:49 | Missouri State | Andy Etchison makes the 1st free throw | 48-63 |
| 04:49 | Missouri State | Andy Etchison misses the 2nd free throw | 48-63 |
| 04:49 | Missouri State | Roy Weaver grabs the offensive rebound | 48-63 |
| 04:39 | Missouri State | Donnie Woolridge drills a floater in the lane | 48-65 |
| 04:32 | VCU | Larry Winston is fouled on the floor by David Smith - foul #3 on David Smith, team foul #8 | 48-65 |
| 04:32 | VCU | Larry Winston misses the 1st free throw | 48-65 |
| 04:32 | Missouri State | Donnie Woolridge grabs the defensive rebound | 48-65 |
| 04:07 | Missouri State | Andy Etchison clanks a jumper from just outside the lane | 48-65 |
| 04:06 | VCU | James Perry gets the rebound | 48-65 |
| 04:00 | VCU | Mike Grays loses the dribble to David Smith | 48-65 |
| 03:56 | Missouri State | Andy Etchison misses the easy layup | 48-65 |
| 03:54 | VCU | Richard Hebert gets the rebound | 48-65 |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:41 | VCU | Mike Grays is fouled on the floor by Ronald Eyler - foul #4 on Ronald Eyler, team foul #9 | 48-65 |
| Subs | VCU | Scott Holmes (PG) Larry Winston | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Steven Hamilton (PG), Robert Cook (SG) Ronald Eyler, David Smith | |
| 03:41 | VCU | Mike Grays makes the 1st free throw | 49-65 |
| 03:41 | VCU | Mike Grays makes the 2nd free throw | 50-65 |
| 03:18 | Missouri State | Jeffrey Weil steals it from Robert Cook | 50-65 |
| Lineup | VCU | PG - Scott Holmes (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Mike Grays (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Richard Hebert (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Jeffrey Weil (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - James Perry (fresh) 4 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Steven Hamilton (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Robert Cook (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Andy Etchison (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. PF - Donnie Woolridge (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Roy Weaver (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 03:03 | VCU | Mike Grays misses badly on a 3 from the left corner | 50-65 |
| 03:02 | VCU | James Perry tips it back up and in | 52-65 |
| 02:35 | Missouri State | Roy Weaver can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 52-65 |
| 02:34 | VCU | Richard Hebert gets the rebound | 52-65 |
| 02:29 | VCU | Richard Hebert buries a 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Jeffrey Weil | 55-65 |
| 02:29 | Missouri State | Missouri State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 55-65 |
| Subs | VCU | Larry Winston (PG), Richard Buzbee (SG), Michael Kamen (SF), Richard Clement (PF), George Webb (C) Scott Holmes, Mike Grays, Richard Hebert, Jeffrey Weil, James Perry | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Robert Hays (PG), Ronald Eyler (SG), David Smith (SF), Elroy Tidwell (PF), Scott Hay (C) Steven Hamilton, Robert Cook, Andy Etchison, Donnie Woolridge, Roy Weaver | |
| 02:10 | Missouri State | Scott Hay hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left wing | 55-65 |
| 02:09 | VCU | Michael Kamen grabs the board | 55-65 |
| 01:58 | VCU | Elroy Tidwell takes the ball from Larry Winston | 55-65 |
| 01:36 | Missouri State | David Smith's floater is tipped away by Michael Kamen | 55-65 |
| 01:34 | Missouri State | The offensive rebound goes to Elroy Tidwell | 55-65 |
| 01:18 | Missouri State | The refs have stopped play. David Smith is in a lot of pain and is being checked by the trainers. He's holding his wrist. It's questionable as to whether he can play with that kind of injury. | 55-65 |
| Subs | VCU | Scott Holmes (PG), Mike Grays (SG), Richard Hebert (SF), Jeffrey Weil (PF), James Perry (C) Larry Winston, Richard Buzbee, Michael Kamen, Richard Clement, George Webb | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Steven Hamilton (PG), Robert Cook (SG), Andy Etchison (SF), Donnie Woolridge (PF), Roy Weaver (C) Robert Hays, Ronald Eyler, David Smith, Elroy Tidwell, Scott Hay | |
| 01:05 | Missouri State | Andy Etchison misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 55-65 |
| 01:04 | VCU | Jeffrey Weil grabs the defensive rebound | 55-65 |
| 00:51 | VCU | Scott Holmes can't connect on a 3 from the right corner | 55-65 |
| 00:50 | Missouri State | Donnie Woolridge grabs the board | 55-65 |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:48 | Missouri State | Donnie Woolridge is hacked by Scott Holmes in the backcourt - foul #1 on Scott Holmes, team foul #6 | 55-65 |
| 00:46 | Missouri State | Scott Holmes is called for the reach on Steven Hamilton - foul #2 on Scott Holmes, team foul #7 | 55-65 |
| 00:46 | Missouri State | Steven Hamilton misses the 1st free throw | 55-65 |
| 00:46 | VCU | Jeffrey Weil grabs the board | 55-65 |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:41 | VCU | Donnie Woolridge steals the ball from Jeffrey Weil | 55-65 |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:18 | Missouri State | Roy Weaver drills a pull-up jumper from the free throw line set up by Steven Hamilton | 55-67 |
| 00:11 | VCU | Mike Grays knocks in the 3 from the right wing | 58-67 |
| 00:11 | Missouri State | Missouri State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 58-67 |
| Subs | VCU | Larry Winston (PG), Richard Buzbee (SG), Michael Kamen (SF), Richard Clement (PF), George Webb (C) Scott Holmes, Mike Grays, Richard Hebert, Jeffrey Weil, James Perry | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Robert Hays (PG), Ronald Eyler (SG), Elroy Tidwell (PF), Scott Hay (C) Steven Hamilton, Robert Cook, Donnie Woolridge, Roy Weaver | |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:08 | Missouri State | Richard Buzbee is called for the reach on Ronald Eyler in the backcourt - foul #2 on Richard Buzbee, team foul #8 | 58-67 |
| Subs | VCU | | |
| Subs | Missouri State | Steven Hamilton (PG) Robert Hays | |
| 00:08 | Missouri State | Ronald Eyler makes the 1st free throw | 58-68 |
| 00:08 | Missouri State | Ronald Eyler makes the 2nd free throw | 58-69 |
| 00:04 | VCU | Richard Buzbee hits a 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from Larry Winston | 61-69 |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:00 | Missouri State | Steven Hamilton runs out the clock | 61-69 |