| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Arnold Sparks (fresh) 4 pts. 5 ast. SG - Brian Munz (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Richard Neale (fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. PF - Richard Harden (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Christopher Rush (fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - John Hill (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Kenneth Kemble (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Richard Calvert (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Vincent Madison (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Jared Anderton (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 20:00 | Western Kentucky | Richard Neale inbounds the ball | 45-32 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 19:42 | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks buries a fadeaway from the left side on a nice dish by Richard Neale | 47-32 |
| 19:16 | Appalachian State | Richard Calvert hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by John Hill | 47-35 |
| 18:56 | Western Kentucky | Richard Harden's pass is intercepted by John Hill | 47-35 |
| 18:42 | Appalachian State | Kenneth Kemble knocks in the 3pt jumper from straight away | 47-38 |
| 18:24 | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks connects on the 3 from the right corner | 50-38 |
| 18:08 | Appalachian State | John Hill hits a fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Kenneth Kemble | 50-40 |
| 17:56 | Western Kentucky | Kenneth Kemble takes the ball from Brian Munz | 50-40 |
| 17:42 | Appalachian State | Kenneth Kemble connects on the fadeaway jumper from the right side set up by John Hill | 50-42 |
| 17:36 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Rush drills a runner from close range on a nice dish by Arnold Sparks | 52-42 |
| 17:09 | Appalachian State | John Hill knocks in the 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Kenneth Kemble | 52-45 |
| 16:56 | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks connects on the 3pt shot from straight away on a great pass from Christopher Rush | 55-45 |
| 16:43 | Appalachian State | Vincent Madison is fouled on the floor by Richard Harden - foul #2 on Richard Harden, team foul #1 | 55-45 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Patrick Fitzpatrick (PG), David Frazier (SG), Gary Land (SF), Gary Olivarez (PF) Arnold Sparks, Brian Munz, Richard Neale, Richard Harden | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Scott Nash (PG), Tim Hendon (SG), Gerald Granville (SF), Ray Staten (PF), Adam Stanley (C) John Hill, Kenneth Kemble, Richard Calvert, Vincent Madison, Jared Anderton | |
| 16:30 | Appalachian State | Tim Hendon buries a shot from the right side set up by Ray Staten | 55-47 |
| 16:15 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Rush is whistled for traveling | 55-47 |
| 16:01 | Appalachian State | Tim Hendon's pass is intercepted by Christopher Rush | 55-47 |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Patrick Fitzpatrick (fresh) 1 ast. SG - David Frazier (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Gary Land (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Gary Olivarez (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Christopher Rush (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Scott Nash (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Tim Hendon (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Gerald Granville (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Ray Staten (fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. C - Adam Stanley (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:51 | Western Kentucky | David Frazier is hacked by Scott Nash - foul #2 on Scott Nash, team foul #1 | 55-47 |
| 15:44 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Rush drills a fadeaway from the baseline set up by Patrick Fitzpatrick | 57-47 |
| 15:22 | Appalachian State | Adam Stanley comes up short on the 3 from the right wing | 57-47 |
| 15:20 | Appalachian State | Gerald Granville gets the offensive rebound | 57-47 |
| 15:07 | Appalachian State | Scott Nash is called for 5 seconds | 57-47 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks (PG), Richard Neale (SF), Richard Harden (C) Patrick Fitzpatrick, Gary Land, Christopher Rush | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | John Hill (PG) Scott Nash | |
| 14:48 | Western Kentucky | David Frazier is hacked by Tim Hendon - foul #2 on Tim Hendon, team foul #2 | 57-47 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Vincent Madison (PF) Adam Stanley | |
| 14:33 | Western Kentucky | Richard Neale connects on the jumper from the left block on a great pass from Gary Olivarez and the foul's on Gerald Granville - foul #2 on Gerald Granville, team foul #3 | 59-47 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Kenneth Kemble (SG), Richard Calvert (SF), Jared Anderton (C) Tim Hendon, Gerald Granville, Ray Staten | |
| 14:33 | Western Kentucky | Richard Neale makes the free throw | 60-47 |
| 14:17 | Appalachian State | Vincent Madison misses badly on a runner near the basket but he's fouled by Gary Olivarez - foul #1 on Gary Olivarez, team foul #2 | 60-47 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Christopher Rush (C) Richard Harden | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | | |
| 14:17 | Appalachian State | Vincent Madison makes the 1st free throw | 60-48 |
| 14:17 | Appalachian State | Vincent Madison makes the 2nd free throw | 60-49 |
| 13:59 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Rush comes up short on the shot from the left wing | 60-49 |
| 13:57 | Appalachian State | Jared Anderton snags the defensive board | 60-49 |
| 13:40 | Appalachian State | John Hill misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 60-49 |
| 13:39 | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks grabs the board | 60-49 |
| 13:25 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Rush drills a floater from just outside the lane on a great pass from Arnold Sparks | 62-49 |
| 13:18 | Appalachian State | Kenneth Kemble hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 62-49 |
| 13:17 | Western Kentucky | Richard Neale gets the rebound | 62-49 |
| 13:00 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Rush can't connect on a fadeaway from close range but the foul's on Kenneth Kemble - foul #2 on Kenneth Kemble, team foul #4 | 62-49 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Patrick Fitzpatrick (SG), Gary Land (SF), Jordon McAfee (PF) David Frazier, Richard Neale, Gary Olivarez | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Tim Hendon (SG), Gerald Granville (SF), Ray Staten (PF), Adam Stanley (C) Kenneth Kemble, Richard Calvert, Vincent Madison, Jared Anderton | |
| 13:00 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Rush misses the 1st free throw | 62-49 |
| 13:00 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Rush misses the 2nd free throw | 62-49 |
| 13:00 | Appalachian State | The rebound goes to Adam Stanley | 62-49 |
| 12:56 | Appalachian State | Jordon McAfee steals it from Ray Staten | 62-49 |
| 12:32 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Rush's layup is rejected by Ray Staten | 62-49 |
| 12:30 | Appalachian State | Ray Staten snags the defensive board | 62-49 |
| 12:20 | Appalachian State | Gary Land takes the ball from Tim Hendon | 62-49 |
| 12:00 | Western Kentucky | Tim Hendon steals it from Gary Land | 62-49 |
| 11:55 | Appalachian State | Tim Hendon throws it down | 62-51 |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Arnold Sparks (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 7 ast. SG - Patrick Fitzpatrick (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Gary Land (fresh) 3 pts. 2 stl. PF - Jordon McAfee (fresh) 2 reb. C - Christopher Rush (tiring) 17 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - John Hill (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SG - Tim Hendon (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Gerald Granville (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Ray Staten (fresh) 3 pts. 7 reb. C - Adam Stanley (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:44 | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks clanks a jumpshot from the free throw line | 62-51 |
| 11:43 | Western Kentucky | The offensive rebound goes to Gary Land | 62-51 |
| 11:32 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Rush misses the lay-in | 62-51 |
| 11:30 | Appalachian State | Adam Stanley grabs the defensive rebound | 62-51 |
| 11:24 | Appalachian State | Jordon McAfee takes the ball from Tim Hendon | 62-51 |
| 11:10 | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks clanks a 3 from the left corner | 62-51 |
| 11:08 | Appalachian State | Adam Stanley grabs the defensive rebound | 62-51 |
| 10:49 | Appalachian State | Adam Stanley scores on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by John Hill | 62-53 |
| 10:42 | Western Kentucky | Patrick Fitzpatrick misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 62-53 |
| 10:41 | Appalachian State | Ray Staten grabs the defensive rebound | 62-53 |
| 10:26 | Appalachian State | Ray Staten misses the 3pt shot from the left corner | 62-53 |
| 10:25 | Western Kentucky | Jordon McAfee grabs the defensive rebound | 62-53 |
| 10:23 | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks's pass is intercepted by Tim Hendon in the backcourt | 62-53 |
| 10:21 | Appalachian State | Tim Hendon lays it in | 62-55 |
| 10:01 | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks hits a 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Patrick Fitzpatrick | 65-55 |
| 09:44 | Appalachian State | John Hill double dribbles | 65-55 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Brian Munz (SG), Richard Neale (SF), Gary Olivarez (PF), Richard Harden (C) Arnold Sparks, Gary Land, Jordon McAfee, Christopher Rush | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Scott Nash (PG), Kenneth Kemble (SG), Richard Calvert (SF), Vincent Madison (PF), Jared Anderton (C) John Hill, Tim Hendon, Gerald Granville, Ray Staten, Adam Stanley | |
| 09:36 | Western Kentucky | Richard Harden misses the jumper in the lane but he's fouled by Jared Anderton - foul #3 on Jared Anderton, team foul #5 | 65-55 |
| 09:36 | Western Kentucky | Richard Harden makes the 1st free throw | 66-55 |
| 09:36 | Western Kentucky | Richard Harden misses the 2nd free throw | 66-55 |
| 09:36 | Appalachian State | Vincent Madison gets the rebound | 66-55 |
| 09:30 | Appalachian State | Jared Anderton buries a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Kenneth Kemble | 66-57 |
| 09:21 | Western Kentucky | Patrick Fitzpatrick scores on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 69-57 |
| 09:01 | Appalachian State | Scott Nash comes up short on the 3 from the right corner | 69-57 |
| 09:00 | Western Kentucky | Richard Harden snags the defensive board | 69-57 |
| 08:52 | Western Kentucky | Richard Neale misses the lay-in | 69-57 |
| 08:50 | Appalachian State | Vincent Madison snags the defensive board | 69-57 |
| 08:34 | Appalachian State | Vincent Madison is whistled for traveling | 69-57 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks (PG), David Frazier (SG) Patrick Fitzpatrick, Brian Munz | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | | |
| 08:21 | Western Kentucky | Jared Anderton blocks the short jumper by Richard Neale | 69-57 |
| 08:20 | Western Kentucky | Richard Harden tips it home | 71-57 |
| 08:02 | Appalachian State | Arnold Sparks is called for the reach on Scott Nash - foul #3 on Arnold Sparks, team foul #3 | 71-57 |
| 07:50 | Appalachian State | Richard Calvert hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 71-57 |
| 07:49 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to Arnold Sparks | 71-57 |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Arnold Sparks (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 7 ast. 3 pf. SG - David Frazier (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Richard Neale (fresh) 15 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. PF - Gary Olivarez (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Richard Harden (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Scott Nash (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Kenneth Kemble (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SF - Richard Calvert (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Vincent Madison (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. C - Jared Anderton (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. 3 pf. | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 07:29 | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks clanks a 3pt shot from straight away | 71-57 |
| 07:28 | Appalachian State | The rebound goes to Richard Calvert | 71-57 |
| 07:24 | Appalachian State | Scott Nash buries a fadeaway from the right side | 71-59 |
| 07:06 | Western Kentucky | Richard Neale comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the right side | 71-59 |
| 07:04 | Appalachian State | Richard Calvert snags the defensive board | 71-59 |
| 06:44 | Appalachian State | Jared Anderton makes the runner near the basket | 71-61 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 06:35 | Western Kentucky | Gary Olivarez hits the finger roll on a great pass from Arnold Sparks and the foul's on Scott Nash - foul #3 on Scott Nash, team foul #6 | 73-61 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Patrick Fitzpatrick (PG), Brian Munz (SG) Arnold Sparks, David Frazier | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | John Hill (PG), Tim Hendon (SG), Gerald Granville (SF), Ray Staten (C) Scott Nash, Kenneth Kemble, Richard Calvert, Jared Anderton | |
| 06:35 | Western Kentucky | Gary Olivarez misses the free throw | 73-61 |
| 06:35 | Appalachian State | Gerald Granville grabs the board | 73-61 |
| 06:12 | Appalachian State | Gerald Granville is called for 3 seconds | 73-61 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks (PG) Patrick Fitzpatrick | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 06:01 | Western Kentucky | Gary Olivarez is whistled for a carry | 73-61 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | David Frazier (SG), Jordon McAfee (PF) Brian Munz, Gary Olivarez | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | | |
| 05:46 | Appalachian State | The 3pt attempt by Gerald Granville is denied by Richard Neale | 73-61 |
| 05:45 | Western Kentucky | Richard Neale snags the defensive board | 73-61 |
| 05:22 | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 73-61 |
| 05:21 | Appalachian State | The rebound goes to Gerald Granville | 73-61 |
| 05:09 | Appalachian State | Tim Hendon clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 73-61 |
| 05:08 | Western Kentucky | The rebound goes to David Frazier | 73-61 |
| 04:53 | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks drills a jumper from the right side set up by David Frazier | 75-61 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 04:37 | Appalachian State | Gerald Granville is fouled on the floor by Richard Harden - foul #3 on Richard Harden, team foul #4 | 75-61 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Patrick Fitzpatrick (PG), Brian Munz (SG), Gary Olivarez (PF), Christopher Rush (C) Arnold Sparks, David Frazier, Jordon McAfee, Richard Harden | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Adam Stanley (C) Vincent Madison | |
| 04:25 | Appalachian State | Gerald Granville misses long on a fadeaway from the free throw line but he's hacked by Patrick Fitzpatrick - foul #1 on Patrick Fitzpatrick, team foul #5 | 75-61 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Kenneth Kemble (SG), Jared Anderton (C) Tim Hendon, Adam Stanley | |
| 04:25 | Appalachian State | Gerald Granville makes the 1st free throw | 75-62 |
| 04:25 | Appalachian State | Gerald Granville makes the 2nd free throw | 75-63 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 04:00 | Western Kentucky | Gary Olivarez misses short on a jump hook from the right block | 75-63 |
| 03:59 | Western Kentucky | Christopher Rush tips it back up and in | 77-63 |
| 03:35 | Appalachian State | Jared Anderton is hacked by Christopher Rush - foul #3 on Christopher Rush, team foul #6 | 77-63 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Arnold Sparks (PG), Gary Land (SF), Richard Harden (C) Patrick Fitzpatrick, Richard Neale, Christopher Rush | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Scott Nash (PG), Richard Calvert (SF), Adam Stanley (PF) John Hill, Gerald Granville, Ray Staten | |
| Lineup | Western Kentucky | PG - Arnold Sparks (fairly fresh) 17 pts. 8 ast. 3 pf. SG - Brian Munz (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Gary Land (fresh) 3 pts. 2 stl. PF - Gary Olivarez (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Richard Harden (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Scott Nash (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Kenneth Kemble (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SF - Richard Calvert (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. PF - Adam Stanley (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Jared Anderton (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. 3 pf. | |
| 03:28 | Appalachian State | Adam Stanley misses the driving attempt from the left block but he's hacked by Arnold Sparks - foul #4 on Arnold Sparks, team foul #7 | 77-63 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Christopher Rush (C) Richard Harden | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | | |
| 03:28 | Appalachian State | Adam Stanley makes the 1st free throw | 77-64 |
| 03:28 | Appalachian State | Adam Stanley misses the 2nd free throw | 77-64 |
| 03:28 | Western Kentucky | Gary Olivarez grabs the defensive rebound | 77-64 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:11 | Western Kentucky | Brian Munz scores on a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Christopher Rush | 80-64 |
| 02:54 | Appalachian State | Kenneth Kemble is fouled on the floor by Brian Munz - foul #2 on Brian Munz, team foul #8 | 80-64 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Patrick Fitzpatrick (PG), David Frazier (SG), Jordon McAfee (PF), Richard Harden (C) Arnold Sparks, Brian Munz, Gary Olivarez, Christopher Rush | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Tim Hendon (SF), Ray Staten (C) Richard Calvert, Jared Anderton | |
| 02:54 | Appalachian State | Kenneth Kemble makes the 1st free throw | 80-65 |
| 02:54 | Appalachian State | Kenneth Kemble makes the 2nd free throw | 80-66 |
| 02:27 | Western Kentucky | David Frazier misses long on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 80-66 |
| 02:26 | Western Kentucky | Richard Harden gets the offensive rebound | 80-66 |
| 02:10 | Western Kentucky | Jordon McAfee hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Patrick Fitzpatrick | 82-66 |
| 01:54 | Appalachian State | Ray Staten hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left wing | 82-66 |
| 01:53 | Appalachian State | Kenneth Kemble hits the follow up shot | 82-68 |
| 01:34 | Western Kentucky | Kenneth Kemble is called for the reach on Jordon McAfee - foul #3 on Kenneth Kemble, team foul #7 | 82-68 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Gary Olivarez (PF) Richard Harden | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Gerald Granville (SF) Kenneth Kemble | |
| 01:34 | Western Kentucky | Jordon McAfee makes the 1st free throw | 83-68 |
| 01:34 | Western Kentucky | Jordon McAfee misses the 2nd free throw | 83-68 |
| 01:34 | Appalachian State | The rebound goes to Ray Staten | 83-68 |
| 01:15 | Appalachian State | Jordon McAfee swats the short shot by Tim Hendon | 83-68 |
| 01:13 | Western Kentucky | Gary Land gets the rebound | 83-68 |
| 00:45 | Western Kentucky | Jordon McAfee knocks in the fadeaway near the basket | 85-68 |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:38 | Appalachian State | Adam Stanley's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 85-68 |
| Subs | Western Kentucky | Christopher Rush (C) Jordon McAfee | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | | |
| Game Plan | Western Kentucky | Western Kentucky is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:17 | Western Kentucky | Gary Olivarez buries a jumper in the lane set up by David Frazier | 87-68 |
| 00:11 | Appalachian State | Gerald Granville is fouled on the floor by Patrick Fitzpatrick - foul #2 on Patrick Fitzpatrick, team foul #9 | 87-68 |
| 00:11 | Appalachian State | Gerald Granville makes the 1st free throw | 87-69 |
| 00:11 | Appalachian State | Gerald Granville makes the 2nd free throw | 87-70 |
| 00:00 | Western Kentucky | Patrick Fitzpatrick runs out the clock | 87-70 |