| Lineup | Fresno State | PG - Charles Robinson (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Mack Sharp (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. SF - Charles McGann (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Chester Herbert (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. C - Paul Whitmore (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Gregory Juergens (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - Gordon Peters (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. SF - Joseph Riley (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Nathan Bishop (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. C - Charlie Larsen (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Sam Houston State | Joseph Riley inbounds the ball | 44-36 |
| Game Plan | Fresno State | Fresno State is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 19:43 | Sam Houston State | Nathan Bishop throws a bad pass out of bounds | 44-36 |
| 19:36 | Fresno State | Paul Whitmore loses the dribble to Gregory Juergens in the backcourt | 44-36 |
| 19:31 | Sam Houston State | Charles McGann steals it from Nathan Bishop | 44-36 |
| 19:24 | Fresno State | Mack Sharp is open but comes up short on the 3 from the right wing | 44-36 |
| 19:22 | Sam Houston State | Charlie Larsen grabs the defensive rebound | 44-36 |
| 18:53 | Sam Houston State | Charlie Larsen double dribbles | 44-36 |
| Subs | Fresno State | | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Robert Pontiff (C) Charlie Larsen | |
| 18:37 | Fresno State | Paul Whitmore connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 47-36 |
| 18:22 | Sam Houston State | Joseph Riley misses long on a floater from the free throw line | 47-36 |
| 18:20 | Fresno State | Chester Herbert grabs the defensive rebound | 47-36 |
| 18:13 | Fresno State | Paul Whitmore buries a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by Mack Sharp | 50-36 |
| 17:54 | Sam Houston State | Gregory Juergens misses long on a jumper from the right side | 50-36 |
| 17:53 | Sam Houston State | Robert Pontiff tips it in | 50-38 |
| 17:29 | Fresno State | Chester Herbert misses the fadeaway jumper from the right side but he's fouled by Nathan Bishop - foul #3 on Nathan Bishop, team foul #1 | 50-38 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Walter Martz (PG), Vernon Croskey (SG), Donald Johnson (SF), Nelson Polisky (C) Charles Robinson, Mack Sharp, Charles McGann, Paul Whitmore | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Johnny Williams (PG), Herbert Lewis (SG), Ryan Emery (SF), Charlie Larsen (PF) Gregory Juergens, Gordon Peters, Joseph Riley, Nathan Bishop | |
| 17:29 | Fresno State | Chester Herbert makes the 1st free throw | 51-38 |
| 17:29 | Fresno State | Chester Herbert misses the 2nd free throw | 51-38 |
| 17:29 | Sam Houston State | Charlie Larsen grabs the board | 51-38 |
| 17:04 | Sam Houston State | Charlie Larsen clanks a 3 from the left wing | 51-38 |
| 17:03 | Sam Houston State | Johnny Williams snags the offensive board | 51-38 |
| 16:52 | Sam Houston State | Herbert Lewis drills a 3 from the left wing | 51-41 |
| 16:50 | Fresno State | Ryan Emery picks off the pass by Donald Johnson in the backcourt | 51-41 |
| 16:49 | Sam Houston State | Ryan Emery banks in the layup | 51-43 |
| 16:33 | Fresno State | Herbert Lewis picks off the pass by Chester Herbert | 51-43 |
| 16:14 | Sam Houston State | Donald Johnson steps in front of the Ryan Emery pass | 51-43 |
| 15:45 | Fresno State | Chester Herbert can't connect on an uncontested jumpshot from the left wing | 51-43 |
| 15:43 | Sam Houston State | Charlie Larsen snags the defensive board | 51-43 |
| Lineup | Fresno State | PG - Walter Martz (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SG - Vernon Croskey (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Donald Johnson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. PF - Chester Herbert (tiring) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. C - Nelson Polisky (fairly fresh) 1 pts. | |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Johnny Williams (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SG - Herbert Lewis (fairly fresh) 6 pts. SF - Ryan Emery (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. PF - Charlie Larsen (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Robert Pontiff (tiring) 6 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:15 | Sam Houston State | Johnny Williams is hacked by Chester Herbert - foul #2 on Chester Herbert, team foul #1 | 51-43 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Charles Robinson (PG), Ray Crompton (SG), Charles McGann (SF), Michael Coleman (PF), Paul Whitmore (C) Walter Martz, Vernon Croskey, Donald Johnson, Chester Herbert, Nelson Polisky | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Ali Rhodes (PG), Ryan Viator (SG), Gordon Peters (SF), Nathan Bishop (PF), Timothy Mitchell (C) Johnny Williams, Herbert Lewis, Ryan Emery, Charlie Larsen, Robert Pontiff | |
| 15:01 | Sam Houston State | Gordon Peters comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 51-43 |
| 15:00 | Fresno State | Paul Whitmore pulls down the rebound | 51-43 |
| 14:46 | Fresno State | Nathan Bishop takes the ball from Ray Crompton | 51-43 |
| 14:25 | Sam Houston State | Ryan Viator drills a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 51-46 |
| 14:19 | Fresno State | Charles Robinson misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 51-46 |
| 14:17 | Sam Houston State | Timothy Mitchell pulls down the rebound | 51-46 |
| 13:59 | Sam Houston State | Ryan Viator hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the free throw line | 51-46 |
| 13:57 | Fresno State | Paul Whitmore grabs the defensive rebound | 51-46 |
| 13:51 | Fresno State | Ray Crompton knocks in the pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 53-46 |
| 13:37 | Sam Houston State | Gordon Peters loses the dribble to Paul Whitmore | 53-46 |
| 13:19 | Fresno State | Charles Robinson makes the jumper from just outside the lane | 55-46 |
| 13:02 | Sam Houston State | Charles Robinson is called for the reach on Gordon Peters - foul #1 on Charles Robinson, team foul #2 | 55-46 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Vernon Croskey (PG), Mack Sharp (SG), Walter Martz (SF), Nelson Polisky (PF), Donald Johnson (C) Charles Robinson, Ray Crompton, Charles McGann, Michael Coleman, Paul Whitmore | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Gregory Juergens (PG), Ryan Emery (SG), Joseph Riley (SF) Ali Rhodes, Ryan Viator, Gordon Peters | |
| 12:46 | Sam Houston State | Gregory Juergens misses short on a shot from the left block but he's hacked by Vernon Croskey - foul #1 on Vernon Croskey, team foul #3 | 55-46 |
| Subs | Fresno State | | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Herbert Lewis (SG) Ryan Emery | |
| 12:46 | Sam Houston State | Gregory Juergens makes the 1st free throw | 55-47 |
| 12:46 | Sam Houston State | Gregory Juergens misses the 2nd free throw | 55-47 |
| 12:46 | Fresno State | Donald Johnson grabs the board | 55-47 |
| 12:42 | Fresno State | Donald Johnson lays it in uncontested set up by Vernon Croskey | 57-47 |
| 12:18 | Sam Houston State | Nathan Bishop buries a floater near the basket | 57-49 |
| 12:04 | Fresno State | Mack Sharp drills a 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Walter Martz | 60-49 |
| 11:51 | Sam Houston State | Timothy Mitchell clanks a 3 from straight away | 60-49 |
| 11:50 | Fresno State | Vernon Croskey snags the defensive board | 60-49 |
| 11:48 | Fresno State | Mack Sharp is called for traveling in the backcourt | 60-49 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Charles Robinson (PG) Vernon Croskey | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Johnny Williams (PG), Ryan Emery (SG), Charlie Larsen (PF) Gregory Juergens, Herbert Lewis, Nathan Bishop | |
| 11:34 | Sam Houston State | Timothy Mitchell can't connect on a floater from the left block | 60-49 |
| 11:32 | Fresno State | Nelson Polisky pulls down the rebound | 60-49 |
| Lineup | Fresno State | PG - Charles Robinson (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SG - Mack Sharp (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 4 ast. SF - Walter Martz (fresh) 2 ast. PF - Nelson Polisky (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. C - Donald Johnson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Johnny Williams (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Ryan Emery (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Joseph Riley (fairly fresh) 5 pts. PF - Charlie Larsen (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Timothy Mitchell (tiring) 3 pts. 3 pf. | |
| 11:07 | Fresno State | Walter Martz is fouled on the floor by Joseph Riley - foul #1 on Joseph Riley, team foul #2 | 60-49 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Ray Crompton (SG), Charles McGann (SF), Chester Herbert (PF), Paul Whitmore (C) Mack Sharp, Walter Martz, Nelson Polisky, Donald Johnson | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Ryan Viator (SG), Robert Pontiff (C) Joseph Riley, Timothy Mitchell | |
| 10:55 | Fresno State | Paul Whitmore is called for traveling | 60-49 |
| Subs | Fresno State | | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Gregory Juergens (PG), Gordon Peters (PF) Johnny Williams, Charlie Larsen | |
| 10:43 | Sam Houston State | Gordon Peters connects on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 60-52 |
| 10:24 | Fresno State | Charles McGann hits the front of the rim on the jumper from close range | 60-52 |
| 10:23 | Fresno State | Charles McGann tips it back up and in | 62-52 |
| 10:03 | Sam Houston State | Gregory Juergens drills a 3 pointer from straight away set up by Ryan Viator | 62-55 |
| 09:57 | Fresno State | Paul Whitmore can't connect on a floater from the free throw line | 62-55 |
| 09:55 | Fresno State | Chester Herbert hits the follow up shot | 64-55 |
| 09:40 | Sam Houston State | Ryan Emery comes up short on the shot from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Charles McGann - foul #1 on Charles McGann, team foul #4 | 64-55 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Walter Martz (PG), Vernon Croskey (SG), Nelson Polisky (PF), Michael Coleman (C) Charles Robinson, Ray Crompton, Chester Herbert, Paul Whitmore | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Johnny Williams (PG), Herbert Lewis (SG), Nathan Bishop (PF), Timothy Mitchell (C) Gregory Juergens, Ryan Viator, Gordon Peters, Robert Pontiff | |
| 09:40 | Sam Houston State | Ryan Emery misses the 1st free throw | 64-55 |
| 09:40 | Sam Houston State | Ryan Emery makes the 2nd free throw | 64-56 |
| 09:21 | Fresno State | Vernon Croskey can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 64-56 |
| 09:20 | Sam Houston State | Nathan Bishop snags the defensive board | 64-56 |
| 09:05 | Sam Houston State | Nathan Bishop misses the fadeaway from the right side but the foul's on Nelson Polisky - foul #1 on Nelson Polisky, team foul #5 | 64-56 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Mack Sharp (SG), Donald Johnson (SF) Vernon Croskey, Charles McGann | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Joseph Riley (SF), Charlie Larsen (C) Ryan Emery, Timothy Mitchell | |
| 09:05 | Sam Houston State | Nathan Bishop misses the 1st free throw | 64-56 |
| 09:05 | Sam Houston State | Nathan Bishop misses the 2nd free throw | 64-56 |
| 09:05 | Fresno State | Nelson Polisky gets the rebound | 64-56 |
| 08:48 | Fresno State | Michael Coleman misses the lay-in | 64-56 |
| 08:46 | Fresno State | Michael Coleman tips it back up and in | 66-56 |
| 08:32 | Sam Houston State | Charlie Larsen misses short on a floater from the right side | 66-56 |
| 08:31 | Sam Houston State | Charlie Larsen pulls down the offensive rebound | 66-56 |
| 08:24 | Sam Houston State | Herbert Lewis drills a 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Johnny Williams | 66-59 |
| 08:15 | Fresno State | Nelson Polisky scores on a driving attempt from the left block on a great pass from Donald Johnson | 68-59 |
| 08:08 | Sam Houston State | Herbert Lewis misses the 3 from the right corner | 68-59 |
| 08:06 | Fresno State | Donald Johnson grabs the defensive rebound | 68-59 |
| 08:04 | Fresno State | Walter Martz is hacked by Johnny Williams in the backcourt - foul #2 on Johnny Williams, team foul #3 | 68-59 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Charles Robinson (PG), Chester Herbert (PF) Walter Martz, Michael Coleman | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Ali Rhodes (PG), Ryan Viator (SG), Gordon Peters (SF), Timothy Mitchell (C) Johnny Williams, Herbert Lewis, Joseph Riley, Charlie Larsen | |
| 07:49 | Fresno State | Charles Robinson knocks in the jumper from the right block on a great pass from Mack Sharp and he's fouled by Ali Rhodes - foul #1 on Ali Rhodes, team foul #4 | 70-59 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Vernon Croskey (SG), Charles McGann (SF), Paul Whitmore (C) Mack Sharp, Donald Johnson, Nelson Polisky | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Gregory Juergens (PG), Robert Pontiff (C) Ali Rhodes, Timothy Mitchell | |
| 07:49 | Fresno State | Charles Robinson makes the free throw | 71-59 |
| 07:35 | Sam Houston State | Gregory Juergens is hacked by Vernon Croskey - foul #2 on Vernon Croskey, team foul #6 | 71-59 |
| 07:10 | Sam Houston State | Gordon Peters makes the driving attempt from the left block and he's fouled by Chester Herbert - foul #3 on Chester Herbert, team foul #7 | 71-61 |
| Subs | Fresno State | | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Joseph Riley (SF), Charlie Larsen (PF) Ryan Viator, Nathan Bishop | |
| 07:10 | Sam Houston State | Gordon Peters misses the free throw | 71-61 |
| 07:10 | Fresno State | The rebound goes to Paul Whitmore | 71-61 |
| Lineup | Fresno State | PG - Charles Robinson (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. SG - Vernon Croskey (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Charles McGann (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Chester Herbert (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - Paul Whitmore (tiring) 11 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Gregory Juergens (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Gordon Peters (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. SF - Joseph Riley (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Charlie Larsen (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. C - Robert Pontiff (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:08 | Fresno State | Vernon Croskey is hacked by Gregory Juergens in the backcourt - foul #2 on Gregory Juergens, team foul #5 | 71-61 |
| 06:49 | Fresno State | Chester Herbert misses short on an open fadeaway near the basket | 71-61 |
| 06:48 | Sam Houston State | Robert Pontiff gets the rebound | 71-61 |
| 06:41 | Sam Houston State | Gordon Peters misses the lay-in | 71-61 |
| 06:39 | Sam Houston State | Charlie Larsen tips it in | 71-63 |
| 06:17 | Fresno State | Paul Whitmore buries a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Charles Robinson | 74-63 |
| 06:02 | Sam Houston State | Joseph Riley's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 74-63 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Walter Martz (PG), Mack Sharp (SG), Donald Johnson (SF), Nelson Polisky (PF), Michael Coleman (C) Charles Robinson, Vernon Croskey, Charles McGann, Chester Herbert, Paul Whitmore | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Herbert Lewis (PG), Ryan Viator (SG), Ryan Emery (SF), Nathan Bishop (PF), Timothy Mitchell (C) Gregory Juergens, Gordon Peters, Joseph Riley, Charlie Larsen, Robert Pontiff | |
| 06:00 | Fresno State | Mack Sharp is fouled in the backcourt by Ryan Emery - foul #2 on Ryan Emery, team foul #6 | 74-63 |
| 05:45 | Fresno State | Walter Martz connects on the 3 from the right wing set up by Mack Sharp | 77-63 |
| Game Plan | Fresno State | Fresno State is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 05:36 | Sam Houston State | Ryan Viator misses the 3 pointer from the right corner but he's fouled by Walter Martz - foul #1 on Walter Martz, team foul #8 | 77-63 |
| 05:36 | Sam Houston State | Ryan Viator misses the 1st free throw | 77-63 |
| 05:36 | Sam Houston State | Ryan Viator makes the 2nd free throw | 77-64 |
| 05:36 | Sam Houston State | Ryan Viator makes the 3rd free throw | 77-65 |
| 05:21 | Fresno State | Michael Coleman lays it up and in | 79-65 |
| 05:03 | Sam Houston State | Herbert Lewis clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner | 79-65 |
| 05:01 | Sam Houston State | Ryan Viator tips it but misses | 79-65 |
| 05:00 | Sam Houston State | Ryan Viator grabs the offensive board | 79-65 |
| 04:43 | Sam Houston State | Timothy Mitchell is called for traveling | 79-65 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Ray Crompton (SG), Chester Herbert (PF) Mack Sharp, Michael Coleman | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Johnny Williams (PG), Charlie Larsen (PF) Herbert Lewis, Nathan Bishop | |
| 04:25 | Fresno State | Ryan Emery takes the ball from Ray Crompton | 79-65 |
| 04:18 | Sam Houston State | Ryan Viator is fouled on the floor by Nelson Polisky - foul #2 on Nelson Polisky, team foul #9 | 79-65 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Charles Robinson (PG), Vernon Croskey (SG), Charles McGann (SF) Walter Martz, Ray Crompton, Donald Johnson | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Joseph Riley (SF), Gordon Peters (PF) Ryan Emery, Charlie Larsen | |
| 04:18 | Sam Houston State | Ryan Viator makes the 1st free throw | 79-66 |
| 04:18 | Sam Houston State | Ryan Viator makes the 2nd free throw | 79-67 |
| 03:54 | Fresno State | Charles Robinson hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 79-67 |
| 03:53 | Sam Houston State | Joseph Riley pulls down the rebound | 79-67 |
| Game Plan | Fresno State | Fresno State is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 03:34 | Sam Houston State | Gordon Peters knocks in the shot from the right wing set up by Johnny Williams | 79-69 |
| Game Plan | Fresno State | Fresno State is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 03:12 | Fresno State | Charles Robinson misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 79-69 |
| 03:11 | Sam Houston State | Gordon Peters gets the rebound | 79-69 |
| Lineup | Fresno State | PG - Charles Robinson (fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. SG - Vernon Croskey (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Charles McGann (tiring) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Chester Herbert (tiring) 8 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - Nelson Polisky (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Johnny Williams (fairly fresh) 3 ast. SG - Ryan Viator (tiring) 16 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Joseph Riley (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Gordon Peters (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. C - Timothy Mitchell (tiring) 3 pts. 3 pf. | |
| 03:05 | Sam Houston State | Gordon Peters knocks in the floater from just outside the lane | 79-71 |
| 03:00 | Fresno State | Vernon Croskey is by himself and knocks in the 3 from the left wing | 82-71 |
| 03:00 | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 82-71 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Mack Sharp (SG), Walter Martz (SF), Donald Johnson (PF), Michael Coleman (C) Vernon Croskey, Charles McGann, Chester Herbert, Nelson Polisky | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Gregory Juergens (PG), Charlie Larsen (PF), Robert Pontiff (C) Johnny Williams, Ryan Viator, Timothy Mitchell | |
| 02:48 | Sam Houston State | Gregory Juergens can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 82-71 |
| 02:46 | Sam Houston State | Gordon Peters misses the tip | 82-71 |
| 02:45 | Fresno State | Donald Johnson grabs the board | 82-71 |
| 02:42 | Fresno State | Charles Robinson is called for traveling in the backcourt | 82-71 |
| 02:30 | Sam Houston State | Gordon Peters comes up short on the fadeaway from the right side but the foul's on Mack Sharp - foul #1 on Mack Sharp, team foul #10 | 82-71 |
| Subs | Fresno State | | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Nathan Bishop (PF) Robert Pontiff | |
| 02:30 | Sam Houston State | Gordon Peters makes the 1st free throw | 82-72 |
| 02:30 | Sam Houston State | Gordon Peters misses the 2nd free throw | 82-72 |
| 02:30 | Fresno State | The rebound goes to Michael Coleman | 82-72 |
| 02:30 | Fresno State | Fresno State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 82-72 |
| 02:16 | Fresno State | Nathan Bishop steps in front of the Michael Coleman pass | 82-72 |
| 02:16 | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 82-72 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Charles McGann (SF), Nelson Polisky (PF), Paul Whitmore (C) Walter Martz, Donald Johnson, Michael Coleman | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Ryan Viator (SG), Timothy Mitchell (C) Gordon Peters, Charlie Larsen | |
| 01:51 | Sam Houston State | Ryan Viator hits a 3 from straight away | 82-75 |
| Game Plan | Fresno State | Fresno State is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 01:40 | Fresno State | Joseph Riley is called for the reach on Charles McGann - foul #2 on Joseph Riley, team foul #7 | 82-75 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Chester Herbert (PF) Nelson Polisky | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | | |
| 01:40 | Fresno State | Charles McGann makes the 1st free throw | 83-75 |
| 01:40 | Fresno State | Charles McGann makes the 2nd free throw | 84-75 |
| 01:27 | Sam Houston State | Timothy Mitchell is fouled on the floor by Chester Herbert - foul #4 on Chester Herbert, team foul #11 | 84-75 |
| 01:27 | Sam Houston State | Timothy Mitchell makes the 1st free throw | 84-76 |
| 01:27 | Sam Houston State | Timothy Mitchell makes the 2nd free throw | 84-77 |
| 01:21 | Fresno State | Mack Sharp's pass is intercepted by Gregory Juergens in the backcourt | 84-77 |
| Game Plan | Fresno State | Fresno State is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 01:07 | Sam Houston State | Nathan Bishop hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Gregory Juergens | 84-79 |
| 01:05 | Fresno State | Charles McGann is called for the illegal screen in the backcourt - foul #2 on Charles McGann, team foul #12 | 84-79 |
| 00:52 | Sam Houston State | Joseph Riley misses long on a fadeaway from the free throw line but he's hacked by Charles McGann - foul #3 on Charles McGann, team foul #13 | 84-79 |
| 00:52 | Sam Houston State | Joseph Riley makes the 1st free throw | 84-80 |
| 00:52 | Sam Houston State | Joseph Riley misses the 2nd free throw | 84-80 |
| 00:52 | Fresno State | Chester Herbert grabs the board | 84-80 |
| Game Plan | Fresno State | Fresno State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 00:24 | Fresno State | Chester Herbert hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right block | 84-80 |
| 00:22 | Fresno State | Charles McGann snags the offensive board | 84-80 |
| Game Plan | Fresno State | Fresno State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:21 | Fresno State | Charles McGann is hacked by Timothy Mitchell - foul #4 on Timothy Mitchell, team foul #8 | 84-80 |
| 00:21 | Fresno State | Charles McGann makes the 1st free throw | 85-80 |
| 00:21 | Fresno State | Charles McGann makes the 2nd free throw | 86-80 |
| Game Plan | Fresno State | Fresno State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:15 | Sam Houston State | Paul Whitmore picks off the pass by Ryan Viator | 86-80 |
| 00:14 | Fresno State | Ryan Viator is called for the reach on Mack Sharp in the backcourt - foul #4 on Ryan Viator, team foul #9 | 86-80 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Walter Martz (SF), Michael Coleman (PF), Donald Johnson (C) Charles McGann, Chester Herbert, Paul Whitmore | |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | | |
| 00:14 | Fresno State | Mack Sharp misses the 1st free throw | 86-80 |
| 00:14 | Sam Houston State | Timothy Mitchell snags the defensive board | 86-80 |
| 00:07 | Sam Houston State | Ryan Viator misses short on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 86-80 |
| 00:05 | Fresno State | Michael Coleman grabs the board | 86-80 |
| 00:05 | Fresno State | Fresno State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 86-80 |
| 00:03 | Fresno State | Gregory Juergens is called for the reach on Walter Martz in the backcourt - foul #3 on Gregory Juergens, team foul #10 | 86-80 |
| 00:03 | Fresno State | Walter Martz makes the 1st free throw | 87-80 |
| 00:03 | Fresno State | Walter Martz makes the 2nd free throw | 88-80 |
| Game Plan | Fresno State | Fresno State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:00 | Sam Houston State | Joseph Riley misses short on a halfcourt shot | 88-80 |