| Lineup | Sacramento State | PG - Brian Dardar (fresh) SG - Clement Ellis (fresh) SF - Charles Stansel (fresh) PF - Frank Liberty (fresh) C - Seth Picklesimer (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Southern | PG - Carlos Davis (fresh) SG - Gregory Smith (fresh) SF - Jarrod Sherman (fresh) PF - Michael Hutcherson (fresh) C - Roger Cage (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Southern | Roger Cage wins the tip | 0-0 |
| Game Plan | Sacramento State | Sacramento State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Southern | Southern is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 19:53 | Southern | Frank Liberty denies the turnaround by Roger Cage | 0-0 |
| 19:52 | Sacramento State | Frank Liberty pulls down the rebound | 0-0 |
| 19:32 | Sacramento State | Frank Liberty knocks in the 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Brian Dardar | 3-0 |
| 19:15 | Southern | Gregory Smith misses short on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 3-0 |
| 19:13 | Sacramento State | Clement Ellis gets the rebound | 3-0 |
| 19:09 | Sacramento State | Clement Ellis's pass is intercepted by Carlos Davis | 3-0 |
| 18:48 | Southern | Roger Cage hits a fadeaway from close range on a great pass from Jarrod Sherman | 3-2 |
| 18:32 | Sacramento State | Seth Picklesimer is whistled for a carry | 3-2 |
| 18:16 | Southern | Jarrod Sherman misses the pull-up jumper from the right side | 3-2 |
| 18:15 | Southern | Michael Hutcherson gets the offensive rebound | 3-2 |
| 17:59 | Southern | Michael Hutcherson connects on the runner near the basket set up by Gregory Smith | 3-4 |
| 17:54 | Sacramento State | Clement Ellis throws a bad pass out of bounds | 3-4 |
| Subs | Sacramento State | Donald Gutman (PG), Thomas Robertson (SF), Kevin Miner (PF), Paul Kummer (C) Brian Dardar, Charles Stansel, Frank Liberty, Seth Picklesimer | |
| Subs | Southern | Morris Hasegawa (PG), James Friend (SG), Matthew Hook (SF), Samuel Douglas (PF), James Grange (C) Carlos Davis, Gregory Smith, Jarrod Sherman, Michael Hutcherson, Roger Cage | |
| 17:52 | Southern | Samuel Douglas is fouled in the backcourt by Clement Ellis - foul #1 on Clement Ellis, team foul #1 | 3-4 |
| 17:38 | Southern | James Friend misses badly on a fadeaway from the right wing but he's fouled by Paul Kummer - foul #1 on Paul Kummer, team foul #2 | 3-4 |
| Subs | Sacramento State | James Pollock (SF) Clement Ellis | |
| Subs | Southern | | |
| 17:38 | Southern | James Friend misses the 1st free throw | 3-4 |
| 17:38 | Southern | James Friend makes the 2nd free throw | 3-5 |
| 17:13 | Sacramento State | Thomas Robertson is hacked by James Friend - foul #1 on James Friend, team foul #1 | 3-5 |
| 16:52 | Sacramento State | James Pollock misses short on a fadeaway from the free throw line but he's hacked by Matthew Hook - foul #1 on Matthew Hook, team foul #2 | 3-5 |
| Subs | Sacramento State | Clement Ellis (SG), Charles Stansel (SF), Frank Liberty (PF) Thomas Robertson, Donald Gutman, Paul Kummer | |
| Subs | Southern | | |
| 16:52 | Sacramento State | James Pollock misses the 1st free throw | 3-5 |
| 16:52 | Sacramento State | James Pollock misses the 2nd free throw | 3-5 |
| 16:52 | Southern | The rebound goes to Samuel Douglas | 3-5 |
| 16:26 | Southern | Kevin Miner picks off the pass by James Friend | 3-5 |
| 16:12 | Sacramento State | Charles Stansel is hacked by James Grange - foul #1 on James Grange, team foul #3 | 3-5 |
| Subs | Sacramento State | Brian Dardar (PG), Seth Picklesimer (C) James Pollock, Kevin Miner | |
| Subs | Southern | Carlos Davis (PG), Norman Ranger (SG), Jarrod Sherman (SF), Michael Hutcherson (PF), James Farlow (C) Morris Hasegawa, James Friend, Matthew Hook, Samuel Douglas, James Grange | |
| 16:06 | Sacramento State | The short jumper by Clement Ellis is denied by Michael Hutcherson | 3-5 |
| 16:05 | Southern | Carlos Davis grabs the defensive rebound | 3-5 |
| 16:03 | Southern | Brian Dardar steps in front of the Jarrod Sherman pass in the backcourt | 3-5 |
| 16:02 | Sacramento State | Brian Dardar hits the finger roll | 5-5 |
| Lineup | Sacramento State | PG - Brian Dardar (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Clement Ellis (fresh) SF - Charles Stansel (fresh) PF - Frank Liberty (fresh) 3 pts. C - Seth Picklesimer (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Southern | PG - Carlos Davis (fresh) SG - Norman Ranger (fresh) SF - Jarrod Sherman (fresh) PF - Michael Hutcherson (fresh) 2 pts. C - James Farlow (fresh) | |
| 15:41 | Southern | Carlos Davis is fouled on the floor by Charles Stansel - foul #1 on Charles Stansel, team foul #3 | 5-5 |
| Subs | Sacramento State | Donald Gutman (SG), Thomas Robertson (SF), Paul Kummer (PF) Clement Ellis, Charles Stansel, Frank Liberty | |
| Subs | Southern | Gregory Smith (SG), Roger Cage (C) Norman Ranger, James Farlow | |
| 15:31 | Southern | Roger Cage can't connect on a driving attempt from the right block but the foul's on Seth Picklesimer - foul #1 on Seth Picklesimer, team foul #4 | 5-5 |
| 15:31 | Southern | Roger Cage misses the 1st free throw | 5-5 |
| 15:31 | Southern | Roger Cage makes the 2nd free throw | 5-6 |
| 15:18 | Sacramento State | Paul Kummer scores on a 3 from the right wing | 8-6 |
| 15:12 | Southern | Roger Cage clanks a jumper from the left side | 8-6 |
| 15:11 | Southern | Michael Hutcherson can't tip it in | 8-6 |
| 15:09 | Sacramento State | Brian Dardar grabs the board | 8-6 |
| 14:46 | Sacramento State | Brian Dardar misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 8-6 |
| 14:45 | Southern | Roger Cage grabs the defensive rebound | 8-6 |
| 14:40 | Southern | Brian Dardar steps in front of the Michael Hutcherson pass | 8-6 |
| 14:37 | Sacramento State | Donald Gutman blows the layup | 8-6 |
| 14:35 | Southern | Roger Cage gets the rebound | 8-6 |
| 14:30 | Southern | Gregory Smith misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 8-6 |
| 14:28 | Southern | Roger Cage misses the tip | 8-6 |
| 14:27 | Sacramento State | Paul Kummer pulls down the rebound | 8-6 |
| 14:22 | Sacramento State | Brian Dardar misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 8-6 |
| 14:21 | Sacramento State | Brian Dardar gets the offensive rebound | 8-6 |
| 14:05 | Sacramento State | Brian Dardar scores on a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by Seth Picklesimer | 11-6 |
| 14:02 | Southern | Carlos Davis throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 11-6 |
| Subs | Sacramento State | James Pollock (PG), Clement Ellis (SG), Charles Stansel (SF), Frank Liberty (PF), Kevin Miner (C) Brian Dardar, Donald Gutman, Thomas Robertson, Paul Kummer, Seth Picklesimer | |
| Subs | Southern | Morris Hasegawa (PG), James Friend (SG), Matthew Hook (SF), Samuel Douglas (PF), James Grange (C) Carlos Davis, Gregory Smith, Jarrod Sherman, Michael Hutcherson, Roger Cage | |
| 13:41 | Sacramento State | Kevin Miner hits the finger roll on a nice dish by James Pollock and he's fouled by Matthew Hook - foul #2 on Matthew Hook, team foul #4 | 13-6 |
| Subs | Sacramento State | | |
| Subs | Southern | Norman Ranger (SF) Matthew Hook | |
| 13:41 | Sacramento State | Kevin Miner makes the free throw | 14-6 |
| 13:28 | Southern | Morris Hasegawa hits the finger roll set up by Norman Ranger | 14-8 |
| 13:03 | Sacramento State | Morris Hasegawa steals the ball from James Pollock | 14-8 |
| 12:59 | Southern | Morris Hasegawa lays it in | 14-10 |
| 12:47 | Sacramento State | Norman Ranger is called for the reach on Charles Stansel - foul #1 on Norman Ranger, team foul #5 | 14-10 |
| Subs | Sacramento State | Donald Gutman (PG), Thomas Robertson (SF), Brandon Cline (C) James Pollock, Charles Stansel, Kevin Miner | |
| Subs | Southern | Carlos Davis (PG) James Friend | |
| 12:34 | Sacramento State | Clement Ellis drills a 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from Donald Gutman | 17-10 |
| 12:32 | Southern | Carlos Davis is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 17-10 |
| Subs | Sacramento State | Paul Kummer (PF) Frank Liberty | |
| Subs | Southern | Gregory Smith (SG), Michael Hutcherson (PF), James Farlow (C) Morris Hasegawa, Samuel Douglas, James Grange | |
| 12:19 | Sacramento State | Clement Ellis buries a shot from the left block set up by Brandon Cline and he's fouled by James Farlow - foul #1 on James Farlow, team foul #6 | 19-10 |
| Subs | Sacramento State | Brian Dardar (PG) Donald Gutman | |
| Subs | Southern | Jarrod Sherman (SF) Norman Ranger | |
| 12:19 | Sacramento State | Clement Ellis makes the free throw | 20-10 |
| 12:03 | Southern | Gregory Smith makes the jumpshot from the free throw line | 20-12 |
| 11:41 | Sacramento State | Clement Ellis scores on a 3 from the right corner on a nice dish by Paul Kummer | 23-12 |
| Lineup | Sacramento State | PG - Brian Dardar (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Clement Ellis (fairly fresh) 9 pts. SF - Thomas Robertson (fairly fresh) PF - Paul Kummer (fairly fresh) 3 pts. C - Brandon Cline (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Southern | PG - Carlos Davis (fresh) SG - Gregory Smith (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jarrod Sherman (fairly fresh) PF - Michael Hutcherson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - James Farlow (fresh) | |
| 11:14 | Southern | Jarrod Sherman hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 23-12 |
| 11:12 | Southern | James Farlow gets the offensive rebound | 23-12 |
| 10:57 | Southern | Jarrod Sherman misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 23-12 |
| 10:56 | Sacramento State | The rebound goes to Clement Ellis | 23-12 |
| 10:32 | Sacramento State | Clement Ellis misses short on a 3 from the right wing | 23-12 |
| 10:30 | Southern | Jarrod Sherman pulls down the rebound | 23-12 |
| 10:26 | Southern | Carlos Davis throws a bad pass out of bounds | 23-12 |
| Subs | Sacramento State | Donald Gutman (PG), James Pollock (SG), Charles Stansel (SF), Frank Liberty (PF), Seth Picklesimer (C) Brian Dardar, Clement Ellis, Thomas Robertson, Paul Kummer, Brandon Cline | |
| Subs | Southern | Morris Hasegawa (PG), James Friend (SG), Samuel Douglas (SF), James Grange (PF), Roger Cage (C) Carlos Davis, Gregory Smith, Jarrod Sherman, Michael Hutcherson, James Farlow | |
| 10:01 | Sacramento State | James Pollock makes the jump hook from the right block on a nice dish by Donald Gutman | 25-12 |
| 09:47 | Southern | Morris Hasegawa misses the 3pt shot from the left corner | 25-12 |
| 09:46 | Sacramento State | Frank Liberty grabs the board | 25-12 |
| 09:32 | Sacramento State | Roger Cage blocks the short jumper by Charles Stansel | 25-12 |
| 09:30 | Sacramento State | Frank Liberty tips it in | 27-12 |
| 09:01 | Southern | Morris Hasegawa buries a 3pt shot from the right corner | 27-15 |
| 08:53 | Sacramento State | Charles Stansel makes the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 29-15 |
| 08:39 | Southern | James Friend hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left corner but he's fouled by Charles Stansel - foul #2 on Charles Stansel, team foul #5 | 29-15 |
| Subs | Sacramento State | Brian Dardar (PG), Clement Ellis (SG), Thomas Robertson (SF), Kevin Miner (C) Donald Gutman, James Pollock, Charles Stansel, Seth Picklesimer | |
| Subs | Southern | Carlos Davis (PG), Norman Ranger (SF), Michael Hutcherson (PF) Morris Hasegawa, Samuel Douglas, James Grange | |
| 08:39 | Southern | James Friend makes the 1st free throw | 29-16 |
| 08:39 | Southern | James Friend makes the 2nd free throw | 29-17 |
| 08:39 | Southern | James Friend makes the 3rd free throw | 29-18 |
| 08:28 | Sacramento State | Thomas Robertson is called for the illegal screen - foul #1 on Thomas Robertson, team foul #6 | 29-18 |
| Subs | Sacramento State | | |
| Subs | Southern | Jarrod Sherman (SF) James Friend | |
| 08:11 | Southern | Michael Hutcherson is called for a moving pick - foul #1 on Michael Hutcherson, team foul #7 | 29-18 |
| 07:50 | Sacramento State | Jarrod Sherman is called for the reach on Frank Liberty - foul #1 on Jarrod Sherman, team foul #8 | 29-18 |
| Subs | Sacramento State | | |
| Subs | Southern | Gregory Smith (SG), James Farlow (C) Jarrod Sherman, Roger Cage | |
| 07:50 | Sacramento State | Frank Liberty makes the 1st free throw | 30-18 |
| 07:50 | Sacramento State | Frank Liberty misses the 2nd free throw | 30-18 |
| 07:50 | Southern | Michael Hutcherson gets the rebound | 30-18 |
| 07:43 | Southern | Gregory Smith's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 30-18 |
| 07:37 | Sacramento State | Brian Dardar connects on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 33-18 |
| Lineup | Sacramento State | PG - Brian Dardar (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Clement Ellis (fairly fresh) 9 pts. SF - Thomas Robertson (fairly fresh) PF - Frank Liberty (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Kevin Miner (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| Lineup | Southern | PG - Carlos Davis (fresh) SG - Gregory Smith (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Norman Ranger (fresh) 1 ast. PF - Michael Hutcherson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - James Farlow (fresh) | |
| 07:19 | Southern | Michael Hutcherson is fouled on the floor by Brian Dardar - foul #1 on Brian Dardar, team foul #7 | 33-18 |
| Subs | Sacramento State | James Pollock (SF), Paul Kummer (PF), Brandon Cline (C) Thomas Robertson, Frank Liberty, Kevin Miner | |
| Subs | Southern | Morris Hasegawa (SG), Samuel Douglas (SF) Gregory Smith, Norman Ranger | |
| 07:19 | Southern | Michael Hutcherson makes the 1st free throw | 33-19 |
| 07:19 | Southern | Michael Hutcherson makes the 2nd free throw | 33-20 |
| 07:03 | Sacramento State | Paul Kummer misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 33-20 |
| 07:01 | Sacramento State | Brian Dardar tips it home | 35-20 |
| 06:40 | Southern | Morris Hasegawa is whistled for traveling | 35-20 |
| Subs | Sacramento State | Donald Gutman (PG) Brian Dardar | |
| Subs | Southern | James Friend (SG), Jarrod Sherman (SF), James Grange (C) Carlos Davis, Michael Hutcherson, James Farlow | |
| 06:19 | Sacramento State | Clement Ellis connects on the fadeaway jumper from the left side set up by Donald Gutman | 37-20 |
| 06:17 | Southern | Brandon Cline is called for the reach on Morris Hasegawa in the backcourt - foul #1 on Brandon Cline, team foul #8 | 37-20 |
| Subs | Sacramento State | Thomas Robertson (SF), Frank Liberty (PF), Seth Picklesimer (C) James Pollock, Paul Kummer, Brandon Cline | |
| Subs | Southern | Roger Cage (C) Samuel Douglas | |
| 06:17 | Southern | Morris Hasegawa misses the 1st free throw | 37-20 |
| 06:17 | Sacramento State | The rebound goes to Frank Liberty | 37-20 |
| 05:54 | Sacramento State | Seth Picklesimer's pass is intercepted by Roger Cage | 37-20 |
| 05:38 | Southern | Thomas Robertson steals the ball from James Friend | 37-20 |
| 05:13 | Sacramento State | Clement Ellis clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner | 37-20 |
| 05:11 | Southern | James Grange grabs the defensive rebound | 37-20 |
| 05:06 | Southern | James Grange loses the dribble to Frank Liberty | 37-20 |
| 04:42 | Sacramento State | Frank Liberty loses the dribble to Roger Cage | 37-20 |
| 04:26 | Southern | Donald Gutman is called for the reach on Morris Hasegawa - foul #1 on Donald Gutman, team foul #9 | 37-20 |
| Subs | Sacramento State | Brian Dardar (PG), James Pollock (SG), Kevin Miner (SF), Paul Kummer (PF), Brandon Cline (C) Donald Gutman, Clement Ellis, Thomas Robertson, Frank Liberty, Seth Picklesimer | |
| Subs | Southern | Gregory Smith (SG), Norman Ranger (SF), Samuel Douglas (PF), James Farlow (C) James Friend, Jarrod Sherman, James Grange, Roger Cage | |
| 04:26 | Southern | Morris Hasegawa misses the 1st free throw | 37-20 |
| 04:26 | Sacramento State | Paul Kummer grabs the board | 37-20 |
| 04:06 | Sacramento State | James Pollock clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 37-20 |
| 04:04 | Southern | Samuel Douglas snags the defensive board | 37-20 |
| 03:57 | Southern | Gregory Smith scores on a 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Samuel Douglas | 37-23 |
| 03:29 | Sacramento State | Brian Dardar throws a bad pass out of bounds | 37-23 |
| Subs | Sacramento State | Charles Stansel (SF) Brandon Cline | |
| Subs | Southern | Carlos Davis (PG), Matthew Hook (C) Morris Hasegawa, James Farlow | |
| Lineup | Sacramento State | PG - Brian Dardar (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - James Pollock (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Charles Stansel (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Kevin Miner (fresh) 3 pts. C - Paul Kummer (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Southern | PG - Carlos Davis (fresh) SG - Gregory Smith (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Norman Ranger (fresh) 1 ast. PF - Samuel Douglas (fresh) 2 reb. C - Matthew Hook (fresh) | |
| 03:13 | Southern | Carlos Davis is fouled on the floor by Paul Kummer - foul #2 on Paul Kummer, team foul #10 | 37-23 |
| Subs | Sacramento State | Clement Ellis (SG), Seth Picklesimer (C) James Pollock, Paul Kummer | |
| Subs | Southern | Michael Hutcherson (PF) Samuel Douglas | |
| 03:13 | Southern | Carlos Davis makes the 1st free throw | 37-24 |
| 03:13 | Southern | Carlos Davis misses the 2nd free throw | 37-24 |
| 03:13 | Sacramento State | Kevin Miner grabs the defensive rebound | 37-24 |
| 03:00 | Sacramento State | Charles Stansel scores on a pull-up jumper from the left side set up by Brian Dardar | 39-24 |
| 02:57 | Southern | Gregory Smith's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 39-24 |
| Subs | Sacramento State | Frank Liberty (PF) Kevin Miner | |
| Subs | Southern | Roger Cage (C) Norman Ranger | |
| 02:35 | Sacramento State | Michael Hutcherson steals the ball from Charles Stansel | 39-24 |
| 02:12 | Southern | Michael Hutcherson blows the dunk | 39-24 |
| 02:10 | Sacramento State | Frank Liberty pulls down the rebound | 39-24 |
| 01:49 | Sacramento State | Frank Liberty clanks a 3 from straight away | 39-24 |
| 01:48 | Southern | Matthew Hook grabs the defensive rebound | 39-24 |
| 01:42 | Southern | Michael Hutcherson misses short on an open floater near the basket | 39-24 |
| 01:40 | Sacramento State | Frank Liberty grabs the board | 39-24 |
| 01:20 | Sacramento State | Clement Ellis buries a fadeaway from the right wing on a great pass from Brian Dardar | 41-24 |
| 00:55 | Southern | Roger Cage misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 41-24 |
| 00:54 | Southern | The offensive rebound goes to Matthew Hook | 41-24 |
| 00:38 | Southern | Matthew Hook hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 41-24 |
| 00:37 | Southern | Michael Hutcherson snags the offensive board | 41-24 |
| 00:32 | Southern | Roger Cage blows the layup | 41-24 |
| 00:30 | Sacramento State | The rebound goes to Charles Stansel | 41-24 |
| 00:02 | Sacramento State | Clement Ellis misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 41-24 |
| 00:01 | Sacramento State | Brian Dardar pulls down the offensive rebound | 41-24 |
| 00:00 | Sacramento State | The clock runs out | 41-24 |