| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Martin Anderson (fresh) 6 pts. 6 ast. 3 stl. SG - Jason Valentine (fresh) 1 ast. SF - James Gale (fresh) 9 pts. 2 stl. PF - Ross Hamm (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Michael Bollin (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Carolina | PG - John Preiss (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. SG - Gary Wilson (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Anton Millar (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Victor Bartos (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - John Bence (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Western Carolina | Anton Millar inbounds the ball | 41-35 |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a flex offense and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (-4) | |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 19:44 | Western Carolina | Gary Wilson clanks a 3 pointer from the right corner | 41-35 |
| 19:43 | Michigan State | James Gale gets the rebound | 41-35 |
| 19:37 | Michigan State | Ross Hamm misses short on a driving attempt from the right block but he's fouled by Anton Millar - foul #3 on Anton Millar, team foul #1 | 41-35 |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Brandon Cox (PG), Alexander Lillibridge (SF), Randall Williams (PF) John Preiss, Anton Millar, Victor Bartos | |
| 19:37 | Michigan State | Ross Hamm makes the 1st free throw | 42-35 |
| 19:37 | Michigan State | Ross Hamm makes the 2nd free throw | 43-35 |
| 19:26 | Western Carolina | Gary Wilson is hacked by Jason Valentine - foul #1 on Jason Valentine, team foul #1 | 43-35 |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | John Preiss (PG), Christopher Bash (SG), Victor Bartos (PF) Brandon Cox, Gary Wilson, Randall Williams | |
| 19:18 | Western Carolina | Alexander Lillibridge is called for the offensive foul - foul #2 on Alexander Lillibridge, team foul #2 | 43-35 |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Gary Wilson (SG) Christopher Bash | |
| 19:03 | Michigan State | James Gale makes the runner from close range on a great pass from Jason Valentine | 45-35 |
| 18:40 | Western Carolina | Michael Bollin takes the ball from Gary Wilson | 45-35 |
| 18:33 | Michigan State | Gary Wilson is called for the reach on Michael Bollin - foul #1 on Gary Wilson, team foul #3 | 45-35 |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Brandon Cox (PG), Christopher Bash (SG), Randall Williams (PF), Barry White (C) John Preiss, Gary Wilson, Victor Bartos, John Bence | |
| 18:27 | Michigan State | Ross Hamm is whistled for a carry | 45-35 |
| 18:10 | Western Carolina | Randall Williams scores on a runner from the left block on a great pass from Christopher Bash | 45-37 |
| 17:51 | Michigan State | Jason Valentine misses the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 45-37 |
| 17:49 | Michigan State | Ross Hamm tips it but misses | 45-37 |
| 17:48 | Western Carolina | Barry White grabs the defensive rebound | 45-37 |
| 17:32 | Western Carolina | Martin Anderson steals the ball from Barry White | 45-37 |
| 17:19 | Michigan State | James Gale misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right side | 45-37 |
| 17:17 | Western Carolina | Barry White grabs the defensive rebound | 45-37 |
| 17:01 | Western Carolina | Brandon Cox clanks a jumpshot from the right wing | 45-37 |
| 16:59 | Western Carolina | Barry White pulls down the offensive rebound | 45-37 |
| 16:44 | Western Carolina | Barry White misses short on a shot in the paint but the foul's on Michael Bollin - foul #1 on Michael Bollin, team foul #2 | 45-37 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Mark Britton (SG) Jason Valentine | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | John Preiss (PG), Gary Wilson (SG), Victor Bartos (SF), Robert Whitmore (PF) Brandon Cox, Christopher Bash, Alexander Lillibridge, Randall Williams | |
| 16:44 | Western Carolina | Barry White makes the 1st free throw | 45-38 |
| 16:44 | Western Carolina | Barry White makes the 2nd free throw | 45-39 |
| 16:34 | Michigan State | James Gale knocks in the 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Michael Bollin | 48-39 |
| 16:11 | Western Carolina | Victor Bartos scores on a shot near the basket | 48-41 |
| 15:55 | Michigan State | Martin Anderson misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 48-41 |
| 15:54 | Western Carolina | Barry White pulls down the rebound | 48-41 |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Martin Anderson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 ast. 4 stl. SG - Mark Britton (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Gale (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Ross Hamm (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Michael Bollin (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Carolina | PG - John Preiss (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. SG - Gary Wilson (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Victor Bartos (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Robert Whitmore (fresh) 2 pts. C - Barry White (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 15:35 | Western Carolina | Gary Wilson clanks a 3pt shot from straight away | 48-41 |
| 15:33 | Western Carolina | Robert Whitmore tips it back up and in | 48-43 |
| 15:14 | Michigan State | Michael Bollin is hacked by John Preiss - foul #2 on John Preiss, team foul #4 | 48-43 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Robin Franklin (SG), Orlando Joiner (C) Martin Anderson, Michael Bollin | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Anton Millar (SF), John Bence (C) Robert Whitmore, Barry White | |
| 14:47 | Michigan State | Robin Franklin comes up short on the floater from the right wing but he's hacked by Gary Wilson - foul #2 on Gary Wilson, team foul #5 | 48-43 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Jason Valentine (SG), Michael Bollin (SF), Timothy Dittmer (PF) Mark Britton, James Gale, Ross Hamm | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Christopher Bash (SG) Gary Wilson | |
| 14:47 | Michigan State | Robin Franklin makes the 1st free throw | 49-43 |
| 14:47 | Michigan State | Robin Franklin misses the 2nd free throw | 49-43 |
| 14:47 | Western Carolina | Victor Bartos gets the rebound | 49-43 |
| 14:22 | Western Carolina | John Preiss jams it | 49-45 |
| 14:00 | Michigan State | Robin Franklin misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 49-45 |
| 13:58 | Western Carolina | Anton Millar grabs the defensive rebound | 49-45 |
| 13:44 | Western Carolina | Robin Franklin is called for the reach on John Preiss - foul #4 on Robin Franklin, team foul #3 | 49-45 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Martin Anderson (PG), James Gale (SF), Ross Hamm (PF) Robin Franklin, Michael Bollin, Timothy Dittmer | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Gary Wilson (SG) Christopher Bash | |
| 13:28 | Western Carolina | Gary Wilson scores on a 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by John Bence | 49-48 |
| 13:08 | Michigan State | Jason Valentine scores on a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Ross Hamm | 52-48 |
| 12:46 | Western Carolina | Victor Bartos clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 52-48 |
| 12:44 | Western Carolina | Anton Millar tips it but misses | 52-48 |
| 12:42 | Michigan State | Ross Hamm snags the defensive board | 52-48 |
| 12:24 | Michigan State | Orlando Joiner's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 52-48 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Mark Britton (SG), Michael Bollin (SF), Timothy Dittmer (PF) Jason Valentine, James Gale, Ross Hamm | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Brandon Cox (PG), Alexander Lillibridge (SF), Randall Williams (PF) John Preiss, Gary Wilson, Victor Bartos | |
| 12:07 | Western Carolina | Alexander Lillibridge misses long on a floater from the left side | 52-48 |
| 12:05 | Michigan State | Timothy Dittmer gets the rebound | 52-48 |
| 12:02 | Michigan State | Martin Anderson is fouled in the backcourt by Brandon Cox - foul #1 on Brandon Cox, team foul #6 | 52-48 |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | John Preiss (PG), Gary Wilson (SG), Robert Whitmore (PF) Brandon Cox, Alexander Lillibridge, Randall Williams | |
| 11:45 | Michigan State | Martin Anderson knocks in the 3 pointer from the right corner set up by Michael Bollin | 55-48 |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Martin Anderson (tiring) 9 pts. 6 ast. 4 stl. SG - Mark Britton (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Michael Bollin (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. PF - Timothy Dittmer (fresh) 2 reb. C - Orlando Joiner (fairly fresh) 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Western Carolina | PG - John Preiss (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 3 ast. SG - Gary Wilson (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Anton Millar (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Robert Whitmore (fresh) 4 pts. C - John Bence (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:19 | Western Carolina | John Preiss comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 55-48 |
| 11:17 | Michigan State | The rebound goes to Orlando Joiner | 55-48 |
| 11:10 | Michigan State | Michael Bollin scores on a fadeaway jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Mark Britton | 57-48 |
| 10:44 | Western Carolina | Anton Millar buries a shot from the left wing | 57-50 |
| 10:24 | Michigan State | Timothy Dittmer misses the jumpshot from just outside the lane but the foul's on John Preiss - foul #3 on John Preiss, team foul #7 | 57-50 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Jason Valentine (SG), James Gale (SF) Mark Britton, Michael Bollin | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Brandon Cox (PG), Christopher Bash (SG), Victor Bartos (PF) John Preiss, Gary Wilson, Robert Whitmore | |
| 10:24 | Michigan State | Timothy Dittmer makes the 1st free throw | 58-50 |
| 10:24 | Michigan State | Timothy Dittmer makes the 2nd free throw | 59-50 |
| 10:03 | Western Carolina | Christopher Bash drills a jumpshot from the right wing on a nice dish by Brandon Cox | 59-52 |
| 09:52 | Michigan State | Jason Valentine is called for a backcourt violation | 59-52 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Ross Hamm (PF) Timothy Dittmer | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Alexander Lillibridge (SF) Christopher Bash | |
| 09:35 | Western Carolina | Anton Millar is hacked by Martin Anderson - foul #1 on Martin Anderson, team foul #4 | 59-52 |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | John Preiss (PG), Christopher Bash (SG) Brandon Cox, Alexander Lillibridge | |
| 09:26 | Western Carolina | Victor Bartos's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 59-52 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Mark Britton (PG), Michael Bollin (C) Martin Anderson, Orlando Joiner | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | | |
| 09:11 | Michigan State | Michael Bollin is fouled on the floor by John Bence - foul #1 on John Bence, team foul #8 | 59-52 |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Alexander Lillibridge (SF) Christopher Bash | |
| 09:11 | Michigan State | Michael Bollin misses the 1st free throw | 59-52 |
| 09:11 | Western Carolina | Alexander Lillibridge snags the defensive board | 59-52 |
| 08:58 | Western Carolina | James Gale takes the ball from Victor Bartos | 59-52 |
| 08:43 | Michigan State | James Gale hits a turnaround in the lane on a nice dish by Mark Britton | 61-52 |
| 08:22 | Western Carolina | Anton Millar misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 61-52 |
| 08:20 | Michigan State | Ross Hamm gets the rebound | 61-52 |
| 08:01 | Michigan State | Jason Valentine drills a 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by James Gale | 64-52 |
| 07:38 | Western Carolina | James Gale is called for the reach on John Preiss - foul #1 on James Gale, team foul #5 | 64-52 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Martin Anderson (PG), Robin Franklin (SG), Thomas Lancaster (SF), Orlando Joiner (C) Mark Britton, Jason Valentine, James Gale, Michael Bollin | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Brandon Cox (PG), Christopher Bash (SG), Randall Williams (PF), Barry White (C) John Preiss, Alexander Lillibridge, Victor Bartos, John Bence | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Martin Anderson (tiring) 9 pts. 6 ast. 4 stl. SG - Robin Franklin (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. SF - Thomas Lancaster (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Ross Hamm (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. C - Orlando Joiner (fairly fresh) 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Western Carolina | PG - Brandon Cox (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Christopher Bash (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Anton Millar (tiring) 4 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Randall Williams (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Barry White (fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 07:27 | Western Carolina | Anton Millar buries a fadeaway from the left side on a great pass from Brandon Cox | 64-54 |
| 07:08 | Michigan State | Martin Anderson misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 64-54 |
| 07:07 | Western Carolina | Randall Williams pulls down the rebound | 64-54 |
| 07:00 | Western Carolina | Barry White throws a bad pass out of bounds | 64-54 |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Gary Wilson (SG), Victor Bartos (PF) Christopher Bash, Randall Williams | |
| 06:47 | Michigan State | Robin Franklin scores on a 3pt shot from the right wing and the foul's on Gary Wilson - foul #3 on Gary Wilson, team foul #9 | 67-54 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Michael Bollin (SF) Thomas Lancaster | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | John Preiss (PG), John Bence (C) Brandon Cox, Barry White | |
| 06:47 | Michigan State | Robin Franklin makes the free throw | 68-54 |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a flex offense and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (-4) | |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 06:32 | Western Carolina | John Bence misses short on a floater near the basket | 68-54 |
| 06:31 | Michigan State | Ross Hamm grabs the board | 68-54 |
| 06:11 | Michigan State | Robin Franklin hits a jumper from the free throw line | 70-54 |
| 05:56 | Western Carolina | John Preiss buries a jump hook near the basket set up by Victor Bartos | 70-56 |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (-4) | |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 05:27 | Michigan State | Michael Bollin is hacked by Anton Millar - foul #4 on Anton Millar, team foul #10 | 70-56 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Mark Britton (PG), Timothy Dittmer (PF) Martin Anderson, Ross Hamm | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Brandon Cox (PG), Christopher Bash (SG), Randall Williams (PF), Barry White (C) John Preiss, Gary Wilson, Victor Bartos, John Bence | |
| 05:27 | Michigan State | Michael Bollin makes the 1st free throw | 71-56 |
| 05:27 | Michigan State | Michael Bollin misses the 2nd free throw | 71-56 |
| 05:27 | Western Carolina | The rebound goes to Barry White | 71-56 |
| 05:07 | Western Carolina | Brandon Cox knocks in the jump hook from close range set up by Anton Millar | 71-58 |
| 05:03 | Michigan State | Brandon Cox steps in front of the Mark Britton pass in the backcourt | 71-58 |
| 04:47 | Western Carolina | Anton Millar loses the ball out of bounds | 71-58 |
| Subs | Michigan State | James Gale (SF) Michael Bollin | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | John Preiss (PG), Gary Wilson (SG), Victor Bartos (PF), John Bence (C) Brandon Cox, Christopher Bash, Randall Williams, Barry White | |
| 04:21 | Michigan State | A charge is called on Robin Franklin - foul #5 on Robin Franklin, team foul #6 | 71-58 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Jason Valentine (SG) Robin Franklin | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Christopher Bash (SG), Randall Williams (PF), Barry White (C) Gary Wilson, Victor Bartos, John Bence | |
| 04:14 | Western Carolina | Christopher Bash double dribbles | 71-58 |
| 03:58 | Michigan State | Timothy Dittmer clanks a floater from the left wing but the foul's on Randall Williams - foul #2 on Randall Williams, team foul #11 | 71-58 |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Brandon Cox (PG), Gary Wilson (SG), Victor Bartos (PF), John Bence (C) John Preiss, Christopher Bash, Randall Williams, Barry White | |
| 03:58 | Michigan State | Timothy Dittmer misses the 1st free throw | 71-58 |
| 03:58 | Michigan State | Timothy Dittmer misses the 2nd free throw | 71-58 |
| 03:58 | Western Carolina | John Bence gets the rebound | 71-58 |
| 03:36 | Western Carolina | Anton Millar's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 71-58 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Martin Anderson (PG), Ross Hamm (C) Mark Britton, Orlando Joiner | |
| Subs | Western Carolina | John Preiss (PG), Alexander Lillibridge (SF) Brandon Cox, Gary Wilson | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Martin Anderson (tiring) 9 pts. 6 ast. 4 stl. SG - Jason Valentine (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - James Gale (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 2 reb. 3 stl. PF - Timothy Dittmer (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Ross Hamm (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | Western Carolina | PG - John Preiss (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Anton Millar (tired) 6 pts. 3 reb. 4 pf. SF - Alexander Lillibridge (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Victor Bartos (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - John Bence (tiring) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (-4) | |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 03:08 | Michigan State | Jason Valentine buries a 3pt shot from the left corner | 74-58 |
| 02:49 | Western Carolina | John Preiss is wide open but clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 74-58 |
| 02:47 | Michigan State | Martin Anderson grabs the board | 74-58 |
| 02:22 | Michigan State | Timothy Dittmer misses long on a floater from the right wing | 74-58 |
| 02:20 | Michigan State | Ross Hamm tips it back up and in | 76-58 |
| 01:52 | Western Carolina | Martin Anderson steals it from John Bence | 76-58 |
| 01:31 | Michigan State | Jason Valentine hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 76-58 |
| 01:29 | Michigan State | James Gale hits the follow up shot | 78-58 |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 01:13 | Western Carolina | The short jumper by John Preiss is denied by Ross Hamm | 78-58 |
| 01:12 | Western Carolina | Anton Millar tips it home | 78-60 |
| 00:43 | Michigan State | Jason Valentine clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 78-60 |
| 00:41 | Western Carolina | Victor Bartos gets the rebound | 78-60 |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:35 | Western Carolina | Victor Bartos blows the layup | 78-60 |
| 00:33 | Michigan State | James Gale gets the rebound | 78-60 |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:09 | Michigan State | Ross Hamm hits the finger roll | 80-60 |
| 00:05 | Western Carolina | Alexander Lillibridge lays it in uncontested set up by John Preiss | 80-62 |
| 00:00 | Michigan State | Martin Anderson runs out the clock | 80-62 |