| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Kenneth Ball (fresh) SG - Jay Sherrer (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Joseph Russell (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Donnie Beck (fresh) 13 pts. 3 reb. C - William Sanders (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | George Mason | PG - Elton Anderson (fresh) SG - Larry Hudson (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Richard Holland (fresh) 3 pts. PF - William Scott (fresh) C - Michael Stokley (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | George Mason | Richard Holland inbounds the ball | 31-24 |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 19:54 | George Mason | Joseph Russell is called for the reach on Richard Holland in the backcourt - foul #2 on Joseph Russell, team foul #1 | 31-24 |
| 19:31 | George Mason | Richard Holland hits the front of the rim on the wide open 3pt jumper from straight away | 31-24 |
| 19:30 | George Mason | The offensive rebound goes to Elton Anderson | 31-24 |
| 19:17 | George Mason | Richard Holland knocks in the jumper from close range on a nice dish by Larry Hudson and the foul's on William Sanders - foul #3 on William Sanders, team foul #2 | 31-26 |
| Subs | Murray State | Mark Sherman (C) William Sanders | |
| Subs | George Mason | | |
| 19:17 | George Mason | Richard Holland misses the free throw | 31-26 |
| 19:17 | George Mason | William Scott grabs the offensive board | 31-26 |
| 19:09 | George Mason | Richard Holland misses the wide open jumper from the right wing | 31-26 |
| 19:08 | Murray State | Donnie Beck grabs the defensive rebound | 31-26 |
| 18:50 | Murray State | Joseph Russell blows the layup | 31-26 |
| 18:49 | George Mason | Michael Stokley snags the defensive board | 31-26 |
| 18:40 | George Mason | Larry Hudson makes the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Richard Holland | 31-29 |
| 18:23 | Murray State | Mark Sherman scores on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 34-29 |
| 18:00 | George Mason | Michael Stokley hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 34-29 |
| 17:58 | Murray State | Donnie Beck gets the rebound | 34-29 |
| 17:35 | Murray State | The jump hook by Mark Sherman is blocked by Richard Holland | 34-29 |
| 17:33 | George Mason | William Scott gets the rebound | 34-29 |
| 17:26 | George Mason | Michael Stokley misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Donnie Beck - foul #2 on Donnie Beck, team foul #3 | 34-29 |
| Subs | Murray State | George Coons (PG), James Shelton (SG), Dennis Brimmer (SF), Michael Jackson (PF), Michael Siniard (C) Kenneth Ball, Jay Sherrer, Joseph Russell, Donnie Beck, Mark Sherman | |
| Subs | George Mason | Sean Melendrez (PG), Desmond Brown (SG), Fabian Gallo (SF), Norman Luse (PF) Elton Anderson, Larry Hudson, Richard Holland, William Scott | |
| 17:26 | George Mason | Michael Stokley makes the 1st free throw | 34-30 |
| 17:26 | George Mason | Michael Stokley misses the 2nd free throw | 34-30 |
| 17:26 | Murray State | Michael Siniard grabs the board | 34-30 |
| 17:08 | Murray State | James Shelton can't finish the layup but he's fouled by Desmond Brown - foul #3 on Desmond Brown, team foul #1 | 34-30 |
| Subs | Murray State | | |
| Subs | George Mason | Robert Pasinski (SG), Brian Wellborn (C) Desmond Brown, Michael Stokley | |
| 17:08 | Murray State | James Shelton makes the 1st free throw | 35-30 |
| 17:08 | Murray State | James Shelton makes the 2nd free throw | 36-30 |
| 16:51 | George Mason | Robert Pasinski misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 36-30 |
| 16:50 | Murray State | Michael Jackson snags the defensive board | 36-30 |
| 16:33 | Murray State | Michael Siniard is whistled for a carry | 36-30 |
| 16:20 | George Mason | Robert Pasinski misses long on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 36-30 |
| 16:19 | Murray State | Michael Siniard snags the defensive board | 36-30 |
| 16:09 | Murray State | Brian Wellborn steps in front of the Dennis Brimmer pass | 36-30 |
| 15:55 | George Mason | Robert Pasinski hits a 3 from the left corner | 36-33 |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - George Coons (fresh) SG - James Shelton (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SF - Dennis Brimmer (fairly fresh) 4 pts. PF - Michael Jackson (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. C - Michael Siniard (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | George Mason | PG - Sean Melendrez (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Robert Pasinski (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Fabian Gallo (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - Norman Luse (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. C - Brian Wellborn (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:32 | Murray State | Michael Siniard misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 36-33 |
| 15:30 | Murray State | James Shelton misses the tip | 36-33 |
| 15:28 | George Mason | Fabian Gallo gets the rebound | 36-33 |
| 15:22 | George Mason | The 3pt attempt by Fabian Gallo is denied by Michael Jackson | 36-33 |
| 15:21 | George Mason | Norman Luse snags the offensive board | 36-33 |
| 15:14 | George Mason | Brian Wellborn misses the fadeaway from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Dennis Brimmer - foul #1 on Dennis Brimmer, team foul #4 | 36-33 |
| Subs | Murray State | Kenneth Ball (PG), Jay Sherrer (SG), Joseph Russell (SF), Donnie Beck (PF), William Sanders (C) George Coons, James Shelton, Dennis Brimmer, Michael Jackson, Michael Siniard | |
| Subs | George Mason | Elton Anderson (PG), Larry Hudson (SG), Richard Holland (SF), Andrew Sandberg (PF) Sean Melendrez, Robert Pasinski, Fabian Gallo, Norman Luse | |
| 15:14 | George Mason | Brian Wellborn makes the 1st free throw | 36-34 |
| 15:14 | George Mason | Brian Wellborn makes the 2nd free throw | 36-35 |
| 15:07 | Murray State | Jay Sherrer misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 36-35 |
| 15:05 | George Mason | Brian Wellborn grabs the board | 36-35 |
| 15:03 | George Mason | Jay Sherrer steps in front of the Brian Wellborn pass in the backcourt | 36-35 |
| 14:47 | Murray State | Donnie Beck misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 36-35 |
| 14:46 | Murray State | Joseph Russell tips it but misses | 36-35 |
| 14:45 | George Mason | Elton Anderson pulls down the rebound | 36-35 |
| 14:29 | George Mason | Brian Wellborn comes up short on the turnaround from the baseline | 36-35 |
| 14:28 | Murray State | Donnie Beck gets the rebound | 36-35 |
| 14:13 | Murray State | Brian Wellborn is called for the reach on Joseph Russell - foul #1 on Brian Wellborn, team foul #2 | 36-35 |
| Subs | Murray State | Jimmy Hill (PG) Kenneth Ball | |
| Subs | George Mason | William Scott (PF), Michael Stokley (C) Andrew Sandberg, Brian Wellborn | |
| 14:02 | Murray State | The jumper by Jay Sherrer is denied by Richard Holland | 36-35 |
| 14:00 | Murray State | William Sanders grabs the offensive board | 36-35 |
| 13:50 | Murray State | Joseph Russell hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 36-35 |
| 13:49 | George Mason | William Scott snags the defensive board | 36-35 |
| 13:45 | George Mason | Jay Sherrer is called for the reach on Larry Hudson in the backcourt - foul #3 on Jay Sherrer, team foul #5 | 36-35 |
| Subs | Murray State | Mark Sherman (C) William Sanders | |
| Subs | George Mason | | |
| 13:32 | George Mason | Richard Holland drills a shot from the left side on a nice dish by Elton Anderson and he's fouled by Jimmy Hill - foul #1 on Jimmy Hill, team foul #6 | 36-37 |
| Subs | Murray State | | |
| Subs | George Mason | Desmond Brown (SG), Fabian Gallo (C) Larry Hudson, Michael Stokley | |
| 13:32 | George Mason | Richard Holland makes the free throw | 36-38 |
| 13:19 | Murray State | Desmond Brown is called for the reach on Jimmy Hill - foul #4 on Desmond Brown, team foul #3 | 36-38 |
| Subs | Murray State | Kenneth Ball (PG), George Coons (SG) Jimmy Hill, Jay Sherrer | |
| Subs | George Mason | Sean Melendrez (PG), Robert Pasinski (SG) Elton Anderson, Desmond Brown | |
| 13:02 | Murray State | Mark Sherman clanks a 3 pointer from straight away | 36-38 |
| 13:01 | George Mason | Richard Holland gets the rebound | 36-38 |
| 12:46 | George Mason | Sean Melendrez misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 36-38 |
| 12:44 | Murray State | Donnie Beck grabs the board | 36-38 |
| 12:23 | Murray State | Joseph Russell knocks in the shot from the left block on a nice dish by Kenneth Ball and he's fouled by Richard Holland - foul #1 on Richard Holland, team foul #4 | 38-38 |
| Subs | Murray State | Jimmy Hill (PG), Jay Sherrer (SG), Dennis Brimmer (PF), William Sanders (C) Kenneth Ball, George Coons, Donnie Beck, Mark Sherman | |
| Subs | George Mason | Elton Anderson (PG), Larry Hudson (SG), Norman Luse (SF), Andrew Sandberg (PF), Michael Stokley (C) Sean Melendrez, Robert Pasinski, Richard Holland, William Scott, Fabian Gallo | |
| 12:23 | Murray State | Joseph Russell misses the free throw | 38-38 |
| 12:23 | George Mason | Andrew Sandberg gets the rebound | 38-38 |
| 11:58 | George Mason | Larry Hudson is open and buries a 3pt jumper from straight away | 38-41 |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Jimmy Hill (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Jay Sherrer (fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - Joseph Russell (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. PF - Dennis Brimmer (fresh) 4 pts. C - William Sanders (fresh) 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | George Mason | PG - Elton Anderson (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SG - Larry Hudson (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. SF - Norman Luse (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. PF - Andrew Sandberg (fresh) 2 reb. 2 blk. C - Michael Stokley (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:48 | Murray State | Jay Sherrer's pass is intercepted by Michael Stokley | 38-41 |
| 11:28 | George Mason | Larry Hudson throws a bad pass out of bounds | 38-41 |
| Subs | Murray State | Mark Sherman (PF) Joseph Russell | |
| Subs | George Mason | | |
| 11:09 | Murray State | Mark Sherman misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away | 38-41 |
| 11:08 | Murray State | Jay Sherrer grabs the offensive rebound | 38-41 |
| 10:51 | Murray State | Elton Anderson steps in front of the Dennis Brimmer pass | 38-41 |
| 10:27 | George Mason | Andrew Sandberg clanks a runner from the right block but the foul's on Dennis Brimmer - foul #2 on Dennis Brimmer, team foul #7 | 38-41 |
| Subs | Murray State | Kenneth Ball (PG), George Coons (SG), James Shelton (SF), Donnie Beck (PF), Michael Siniard (C) Jimmy Hill, Jay Sherrer, Dennis Brimmer, Mark Sherman, William Sanders | |
| Subs | George Mason | Sean Melendrez (PG), Robert Pasinski (SG), Richard Holland (SF), Fabian Gallo (C) Elton Anderson, Larry Hudson, Norman Luse, Michael Stokley | |
| 10:27 | George Mason | Andrew Sandberg misses the 1st free throw | 38-41 |
| 10:27 | George Mason | Andrew Sandberg misses the 2nd free throw | 38-41 |
| 10:27 | Murray State | The rebound goes to Michael Siniard | 38-41 |
| 10:09 | Murray State | James Shelton hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from close range | 38-41 |
| 10:08 | George Mason | Richard Holland snags the defensive board | 38-41 |
| 09:48 | George Mason | Richard Holland buries a 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Robert Pasinski | 38-44 |
| 09:33 | Murray State | George Coons knocks in the 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Kenneth Ball | 41-44 |
| 09:06 | George Mason | Robert Pasinski's floater is tipped away by Donnie Beck | 41-44 |
| 09:05 | George Mason | Fabian Gallo misses the tip | 41-44 |
| 09:04 | Murray State | Kenneth Ball gets the rebound | 41-44 |
| 08:46 | Murray State | George Coons loses the dribble to Sean Melendrez | 41-44 |
| 08:43 | George Mason | Richard Holland dunks the ball set up by Sean Melendrez | 41-46 |
| 08:15 | Murray State | George Coons hits a 3 from the right corner on a nice dish by Donnie Beck | 44-46 |
| 08:09 | George Mason | Kenneth Ball takes the ball from Richard Holland in the backcourt | 44-46 |
| 08:01 | Murray State | Donnie Beck clanks a runner from the right block | 44-46 |
| 07:59 | Murray State | Donnie Beck snags the offensive board | 44-46 |
| 07:38 | Murray State | Michael Siniard is fouled on the floor by Sean Melendrez - foul #2 on Sean Melendrez, team foul #5 | 44-46 |
| Subs | Murray State | Jimmy Hill (PG), Jay Sherrer (SG), Joseph Russell (SF), Dennis Brimmer (PF), William Sanders (C) Kenneth Ball, George Coons, James Shelton, Donnie Beck, Michael Siniard | |
| Subs | George Mason | Elton Anderson (PG), Larry Hudson (SG), Norman Luse (SF), William Scott (PF), Brian Wellborn (C) Sean Melendrez, Robert Pasinski, Richard Holland, Andrew Sandberg, Fabian Gallo | |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Jimmy Hill (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Jay Sherrer (fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - Joseph Russell (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. PF - Dennis Brimmer (fresh) 4 pts. C - William Sanders (fresh) 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | George Mason | PG - Elton Anderson (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SG - Larry Hudson (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. SF - Norman Luse (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. PF - William Scott (fresh) 4 reb. C - Brian Wellborn (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:26 | Murray State | William Sanders is hacked by Elton Anderson - foul #2 on Elton Anderson, team foul #6 | 44-46 |
| 07:17 | Murray State | Dennis Brimmer drills a shot from the right side on a nice dish by William Sanders and he's fouled by Elton Anderson - foul #3 on Elton Anderson, team foul #7 | 46-46 |
| Subs | Murray State | | |
| Subs | George Mason | Michael Stokley (C) Brian Wellborn | |
| 07:17 | Murray State | Dennis Brimmer misses the free throw | 46-46 |
| 07:17 | George Mason | Michael Stokley gets the rebound | 46-46 |
| 06:57 | George Mason | Norman Luse is wide open but clanks a turnaround from close range but the foul's on Joseph Russell - foul #3 on Joseph Russell, team foul #8 | 46-46 |
| 06:57 | George Mason | Norman Luse makes the 1st free throw | 46-47 |
| 06:57 | George Mason | Norman Luse makes the 2nd free throw | 46-48 |
| 06:40 | Murray State | Joseph Russell hits the finger roll on a nice dish by William Sanders | 48-48 |
| 06:38 | George Mason | Larry Hudson is fouled in the backcourt by Joseph Russell - foul #4 on Joseph Russell, team foul #9 | 48-48 |
| Subs | Murray State | Mark Sherman (PF) Joseph Russell | |
| Subs | George Mason | | |
| 06:38 | George Mason | Larry Hudson makes the 1st free throw | 48-49 |
| 06:38 | George Mason | Larry Hudson makes the 2nd free throw | 48-50 |
| 06:15 | Murray State | Jay Sherrer misses the shot from the left block | 48-50 |
| 06:14 | George Mason | William Scott grabs the board | 48-50 |
| 05:55 | George Mason | Larry Hudson misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 48-50 |
| 05:54 | George Mason | Norman Luse tips it but misses | 48-50 |
| 05:53 | Murray State | William Sanders pulls down the rebound | 48-50 |
| 05:47 | Murray State | Jimmy Hill is hacked by Elton Anderson - foul #4 on Elton Anderson, team foul #8 | 48-50 |
| Subs | Murray State | Joseph Russell (SF), Donnie Beck (PF) Dennis Brimmer, William Sanders | |
| Subs | George Mason | Desmond Brown (SG), Richard Holland (SF), Brian Wellborn (C) Larry Hudson, Norman Luse, Michael Stokley | |
| 05:47 | Murray State | Jimmy Hill makes the 1st free throw | 49-50 |
| 05:47 | Murray State | Jimmy Hill makes the 2nd free throw | 50-50 |
| 05:18 | George Mason | Desmond Brown is fouled on the floor by Jay Sherrer - foul #4 on Jay Sherrer, team foul #10 | 50-50 |
| Subs | Murray State | Kenneth Ball (PG) Jimmy Hill | |
| Subs | George Mason | Sean Melendrez (PG) Elton Anderson | |
| 05:18 | George Mason | Desmond Brown makes the 1st free throw | 50-51 |
| 05:18 | George Mason | Desmond Brown makes the 2nd free throw | 50-52 |
| 04:57 | Murray State | Joseph Russell is hacked by Richard Holland - foul #2 on Richard Holland, team foul #9 | 50-52 |
| Subs | Murray State | George Coons (SG), Michael Siniard (C) Jay Sherrer, Mark Sherman | |
| Subs | George Mason | | |
| 04:57 | Murray State | Joseph Russell makes the 1st free throw | 51-52 |
| 04:57 | Murray State | Joseph Russell makes the 2nd free throw | 52-52 |
| 04:42 | George Mason | Desmond Brown misses short on a 3 from the left wing | 52-52 |
| 04:40 | George Mason | Richard Holland tips it home | 52-54 |
| 04:27 | Murray State | Brian Wellborn is called for the reach on Michael Siniard - foul #2 on Brian Wellborn, team foul #10 | 52-54 |
| Subs | Murray State | | |
| Subs | George Mason | Larry Hudson (SG), Fabian Gallo (PF), Michael Stokley (C) Richard Holland, William Scott, Brian Wellborn | |
| 04:27 | Murray State | Michael Siniard makes the 1st free throw | 53-54 |
| 04:27 | Murray State | Michael Siniard makes the 2nd free throw | 54-54 |
| 04:10 | George Mason | Sean Melendrez's pass is intercepted by Donnie Beck | 54-54 |
| 04:01 | Murray State | George Coons misses long on a 3 from the right corner | 54-54 |
| 04:00 | George Mason | Michael Stokley pulls down the rebound | 54-54 |
| 03:56 | George Mason | Larry Hudson double dribbles in the backcourt | 54-54 |
| Subs | Murray State | James Shelton (SG), Mark Sherman (SF), Michael Jackson (PF), William Sanders (C) George Coons, Joseph Russell, Donnie Beck, Michael Siniard | |
| Subs | George Mason | Robert Pasinski (PG), Norman Luse (PF) Sean Melendrez, Desmond Brown | |
| 03:41 | Murray State | Kenneth Ball knocks in the 3 from the left wing set up by Mark Sherman | 57-54 |
| 03:38 | George Mason | Norman Luse's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 57-54 |
| Subs | Murray State | | |
| Subs | George Mason | Richard Holland (SF) Michael Stokley | |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Kenneth Ball (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - James Shelton (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. SF - Mark Sherman (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. PF - Michael Jackson (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. C - William Sanders (fresh) 4 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | George Mason | PG - Robert Pasinski (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Larry Hudson (fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast. SF - Richard Holland (fresh) 15 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. PF - Fabian Gallo (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Norman Luse (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 03:24 | Murray State | Michael Jackson makes the pull-up jumper from the left wing | 59-54 |
| 03:18 | George Mason | Richard Holland hits a shot from the left wing on a great pass from Larry Hudson | 59-56 |
| 03:04 | Murray State | Kenneth Ball misses the jumper from the right side but the foul's on Robert Pasinski - foul #2 on Robert Pasinski, team foul #11 | 59-56 |
| Subs | Murray State | Jay Sherrer (SG), Dennis Brimmer (SF), Donnie Beck (PF) James Shelton, Mark Sherman, Michael Jackson | |
| Subs | George Mason | Brian Wellborn (C) Fabian Gallo | |
| 03:04 | Murray State | Kenneth Ball misses the 1st free throw | 59-56 |
| 03:04 | Murray State | Kenneth Ball misses the 2nd free throw | 59-56 |
| 03:04 | George Mason | Brian Wellborn grabs the defensive rebound | 59-56 |
| 02:47 | George Mason | Richard Holland connects on the runner from the right block set up by Norman Luse | 59-58 |
| 02:25 | Murray State | Jay Sherrer misses badly on a floater from the left wing | 59-58 |
| 02:23 | George Mason | Brian Wellborn grabs the board | 59-58 |
| 02:23 | George Mason | George Mason calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 59-58 |
| Subs | Murray State | George Coons (PG), Joseph Russell (SF) Kenneth Ball, Dennis Brimmer | |
| Subs | George Mason | Sean Melendrez (PG), William Scott (PF), Michael Stokley (C) Robert Pasinski, Norman Luse, Brian Wellborn | |
| 02:01 | George Mason | Michael Stokley comes up short on the jumper from the left block | 59-58 |
| 01:59 | George Mason | William Scott grabs the offensive board | 59-58 |
| 01:48 | George Mason | Larry Hudson is hacked by Donnie Beck - foul #3 on Donnie Beck, team foul #11 | 59-58 |
| Subs | Murray State | Kenneth Ball (PG) George Coons | |
| Subs | George Mason | Elton Anderson (PG) Sean Melendrez | |
| 01:48 | George Mason | Larry Hudson makes the 1st free throw | 59-59 |
| 01:48 | George Mason | Larry Hudson makes the 2nd free throw | 59-60 |
| 01:28 | Murray State | Donnie Beck scores on a jumper from the left block | 61-60 |
| 01:26 | George Mason | Donnie Beck steals it from Larry Hudson in the backcourt | 61-60 |
| 01:06 | Murray State | Jay Sherrer scores on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 64-60 |
| 01:04 | George Mason | Joseph Russell steals it from Elton Anderson in the backcourt | 64-60 |
| 00:53 | Murray State | Jay Sherrer hits a turnaround from the right block on a great pass from Donnie Beck | 66-60 |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:46 | George Mason | William Scott throws a bad pass out of bounds | 66-60 |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| 00:43 | Murray State | Elton Anderson is called for the reach on Jay Sherrer in the backcourt - foul #5 on Elton Anderson, team foul #12 | 66-60 |
| Subs | Murray State | Michael Jackson (PF) Donnie Beck | |
| Subs | George Mason | Sean Melendrez (PG) Elton Anderson | |
| 00:43 | Murray State | Jay Sherrer makes the 1st free throw | 67-60 |
| 00:43 | Murray State | Jay Sherrer makes the 2nd free throw | 68-60 |
| 00:41 | George Mason | Jay Sherrer is called for the reach on Larry Hudson in the backcourt - foul #5 on Jay Sherrer, team foul #12 | 68-60 |
| Subs | Murray State | George Coons (SG), Donnie Beck (PF) Jay Sherrer, Michael Jackson | |
| Subs | George Mason | | |
| 00:41 | George Mason | Larry Hudson misses the 1st free throw | 68-60 |
| 00:41 | George Mason | Larry Hudson makes the 2nd free throw | 68-61 |
| 00:39 | Murray State | Joseph Russell is hacked by Sean Melendrez in the backcourt - foul #3 on Sean Melendrez, team foul #13 | 68-61 |
| Subs | Murray State | James Shelton (SG), Michael Jackson (PF) George Coons, Donnie Beck | |
| Subs | George Mason | | |
| 00:39 | Murray State | Joseph Russell misses the 1st free throw | 68-61 |
| 00:39 | Murray State | Joseph Russell misses the 2nd free throw | 68-61 |
| 00:39 | George Mason | William Scott gets the rebound | 68-61 |
| 00:32 | George Mason | Michael Stokley comes up short on the 3pt shot from straight away | 68-61 |
| 00:31 | Murray State | James Shelton gets the rebound | 68-61 |
| 00:31 | Murray State | Murray State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 68-61 |
| 00:28 | Murray State | Joseph Russell is hacked by Sean Melendrez in the backcourt - foul #4 on Sean Melendrez, team foul #14 | 68-61 |
| 00:28 | Murray State | Joseph Russell makes the 1st free throw | 69-61 |
| 00:28 | Murray State | Joseph Russell makes the 2nd free throw | 70-61 |
| 00:26 | George Mason | Kenneth Ball is called for the reach on Sean Melendrez in the backcourt - foul #2 on Kenneth Ball, team foul #13 | 70-61 |
| Subs | Murray State | George Coons (SG), Donnie Beck (PF) James Shelton, Michael Jackson | |
| Subs | George Mason | | |
| 00:26 | George Mason | Sean Melendrez makes the 1st free throw | 70-62 |
| 00:26 | George Mason | Sean Melendrez misses the 2nd free throw | 70-62 |
| 00:26 | George Mason | William Scott gets the offensive rebound | 70-62 |
| 00:23 | George Mason | Richard Holland misses the wide open 3 pointer from the right wing | 70-62 |
| 00:21 | Murray State | Donnie Beck gets the rebound | 70-62 |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:18 | Murray State | Donnie Beck is hacked by Sean Melendrez in the backcourt - foul #5 on Sean Melendrez, team foul #15 | 70-62 |
| Subs | Murray State | James Shelton (SG) George Coons | |
| Subs | George Mason | Robert Pasinski (PG) Sean Melendrez | |
| 00:18 | Murray State | Donnie Beck makes the 1st free throw | 71-62 |
| 00:18 | Murray State | Donnie Beck misses the 2nd free throw | 71-62 |
| 00:18 | George Mason | William Scott pulls down the rebound | 71-62 |
| 00:12 | George Mason | Joseph Russell steals it from Larry Hudson | 71-62 |
| 00:11 | Murray State | James Shelton is hacked by Robert Pasinski in the backcourt - foul #3 on Robert Pasinski, team foul #16 | 71-62 |
| Subs | Murray State | Michael Jackson (PF) Donnie Beck | |
| Subs | George Mason | | |
| 00:11 | Murray State | James Shelton makes the 1st free throw | 72-62 |
| 00:11 | Murray State | James Shelton makes the 2nd free throw | 73-62 |
| 00:07 | George Mason | Richard Holland misses long on a driving attempt from the left block but he's fouled by William Sanders - foul #4 on William Sanders, team foul #14 | 73-62 |
| Subs | Murray State | George Coons (PG), Dennis Brimmer (SF), Mark Sherman (C) Kenneth Ball, Joseph Russell, William Sanders | |
| Subs | George Mason | Desmond Brown (SG), Fabian Gallo (PF), Norman Luse (C) Larry Hudson, William Scott, Michael Stokley | |
| 00:07 | George Mason | Richard Holland makes the 1st free throw | 73-63 |
| 00:07 | George Mason | Richard Holland makes the 2nd free throw | 73-64 |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:00 | Murray State | George Coons runs out the clock | 73-64 |