| Lineup | Mississippi State | PG - Richard Steele (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Brian Annunziata (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Brian Fairfield (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Ryan Risher (fresh) 2 stl. C - Monte Denenberg (fresh) 6 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | South Carolina | PG - Peter Hodge (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Steve Harris (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - William Elliott (fresh) 11 pts. PF - John Nardone (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. C - James Deleon (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Mississippi State | Brian Fairfield inbounds the ball | 24-39 |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | South Carolina | South Carolina is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 19:46 | Mississippi State | Ryan Risher misses the lay-in | 24-39 |
| 19:45 | South Carolina | Peter Hodge snags the defensive board | 24-39 |
| 19:39 | South Carolina | Peter Hodge misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 24-39 |
| 19:38 | Mississippi State | Ryan Risher grabs the defensive rebound | 24-39 |
| 19:36 | Mississippi State | Peter Hodge picks off the pass by Richard Steele in the backcourt | 24-39 |
| 19:30 | South Carolina | Steve Harris buries a pull-up jumper from the left side | 24-41 |
| 19:26 | Mississippi State | Brian Annunziata is hacked by William Elliott in the backcourt - foul #2 on William Elliott, team foul #1 | 24-41 |
| 19:13 | Mississippi State | Peter Hodge is called for the reach on Richard Steele - foul #2 on Peter Hodge, team foul #2 | 24-41 |
| 18:57 | Mississippi State | Ryan Risher is by himself and knocks in the jumpshot from the left wing | 26-41 |
| 18:38 | South Carolina | Steve Harris blows the dunk | 26-41 |
| 18:37 | Mississippi State | Monte Denenberg snags the defensive board | 26-41 |
| 18:30 | Mississippi State | Richard Steele is hacked by John Nardone - foul #2 on John Nardone, team foul #3 | 26-41 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Brian Messinger (C) Monte Denenberg | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Robert Longoria (PG), Kevin Raffa (PF) Peter Hodge, John Nardone | |
| 18:18 | Mississippi State | Brian Fairfield hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from close range | 26-41 |
| 18:17 | Mississippi State | Brian Messinger grabs the offensive rebound | 26-41 |
| 17:59 | Mississippi State | Brian Annunziata hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left side | 26-41 |
| 17:57 | South Carolina | James Deleon pulls down the rebound | 26-41 |
| 17:52 | South Carolina | Steve Harris misses long on a 3 from the left wing | 26-41 |
| 17:50 | Mississippi State | Ryan Risher snags the defensive board | 26-41 |
| 17:35 | Mississippi State | Ryan Risher loses the dribble to Robert Longoria | 26-41 |
| 17:16 | South Carolina | Richard Steele steps in front of the Robert Longoria pass | 26-41 |
| 17:01 | Mississippi State | Brian Messinger is called for traveling | 26-41 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | David Pagel (PG), Johnny Heard (SG), Monte Denenberg (C) Richard Steele, Brian Annunziata, Ryan Risher | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Peter Hodge (PG), Erik Gardner (SG), Nick Perry (SF), John Nardone (PF), Joshua Witty (C) Robert Longoria, Steve Harris, William Elliott, Kevin Raffa, James Deleon | |
| 16:44 | South Carolina | Erik Gardner hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 26-41 |
| 16:42 | Mississippi State | Brian Fairfield pulls down the rebound | 26-41 |
| 16:26 | Mississippi State | Johnny Heard comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 26-41 |
| 16:24 | Mississippi State | Monte Denenberg misses the tip | 26-41 |
| 16:22 | South Carolina | Peter Hodge grabs the defensive rebound | 26-41 |
| 16:16 | South Carolina | Erik Gardner hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from just outside the lane | 26-41 |
| 16:14 | South Carolina | Erik Gardner snags the offensive board | 26-41 |
| 16:09 | South Carolina | Joshua Witty can't throw it down but he's fouled by Monte Denenberg - foul #1 on Monte Denenberg, team foul #1 | 26-41 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Andrew Alvord (PF) Brian Messinger | |
| Subs | South Carolina | | |
| 16:09 | South Carolina | Joshua Witty makes the 1st free throw | 26-42 |
| 16:09 | South Carolina | Joshua Witty misses the 2nd free throw | 26-42 |
| 16:09 | Mississippi State | Monte Denenberg gets the rebound | 26-42 |
| 15:50 | Mississippi State | Brian Fairfield misses long on a shot from the right wing | 26-42 |
| 15:49 | South Carolina | Joshua Witty grabs the defensive rebound | 26-42 |
| Lineup | Mississippi State | PG - David Pagel (fresh) SG - Johnny Heard (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Brian Fairfield (tiring) 4 pts. PF - Andrew Alvord (fresh) 6 reb. C - Monte Denenberg (fresh) 6 pts. 11 reb. | |
| Lineup | South Carolina | PG - Peter Hodge (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Erik Gardner (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. SF - Nick Perry (fresh) 1 ast. PF - John Nardone (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. C - Joshua Witty (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:45 | South Carolina | Peter Hodge connects on the 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Erik Gardner | 26-45 |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | South Carolina | South Carolina is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 15:27 | Mississippi State | Andrew Alvord makes the floater near the basket set up by Johnny Heard | 28-45 |
| 15:17 | South Carolina | Brian Fairfield steps in front of the Erik Gardner pass | 28-45 |
| 15:14 | Mississippi State | Brian Fairfield lays it in | 30-45 |
| 14:52 | South Carolina | John Nardone blows the dunk | 30-45 |
| 14:51 | Mississippi State | The rebound goes to Brian Fairfield | 30-45 |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | South Carolina | South Carolina is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 14:46 | Mississippi State | David Pagel double dribbles | 30-45 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Richard Steele (PG), Brian Annunziata (SG), Ryan Risher (PF) David Pagel, Johnny Heard, Monte Denenberg | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Robert Longoria (PG), Steve Harris (SG), William Elliott (SF), Kevin Raffa (PF), James Deleon (C) Peter Hodge, Erik Gardner, Nick Perry, John Nardone, Joshua Witty | |
| 14:38 | South Carolina | William Elliott's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 30-45 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Brian Messinger (C) Andrew Alvord | |
| Subs | South Carolina | | |
| 14:25 | Mississippi State | Brian Annunziata is alone and drills a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Richard Steele | 33-45 |
| 14:16 | South Carolina | William Elliott misses the 3pt shot from the right wing | 33-45 |
| 14:14 | South Carolina | William Elliott snags the offensive board | 33-45 |
| 14:03 | South Carolina | James Deleon scores on a driving attempt from the baseline set up by Steve Harris | 33-47 |
| 13:35 | Mississippi State | Richard Steele buries a floater near the basket | 35-47 |
| 13:16 | South Carolina | William Elliott is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #3 on William Elliott, team foul #4 | 35-47 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Johnny Heard (SF), Andrew Alvord (PF), Monte Denenberg (C) Brian Fairfield, Ryan Risher, Brian Messinger | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Peter Hodge (PG), John Smith (SG), Nick Perry (SF), Mark Russell (PF) Robert Longoria, Steve Harris, William Elliott, Kevin Raffa | |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | South Carolina | South Carolina is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 13:02 | Mississippi State | Johnny Heard's fadeaway is rejected by Mark Russell | 35-47 |
| 13:01 | South Carolina | James Deleon snags the defensive board | 35-47 |
| 12:56 | South Carolina | Peter Hodge hits a 3pt jumper from straight away set up by James Deleon | 35-50 |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | South Carolina | South Carolina is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 12:38 | Mississippi State | Andrew Alvord scores on a jump hook from the baseline on a great pass from Richard Steele | 37-50 |
| 12:32 | South Carolina | Peter Hodge is whistled for a carry | 37-50 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | David Pagel (SF) Brian Annunziata | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Erik Gardner (SG), John Nardone (PF), Joshua Witty (C) John Smith, Mark Russell, James Deleon | |
| 12:09 | Mississippi State | Johnny Heard knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by David Pagel | 40-50 |
| 11:59 | South Carolina | Erik Gardner knocks in the 3 from the right wing set up by Peter Hodge | 40-53 |
| 11:54 | Mississippi State | David Pagel knocks in the 3 from the right corner on a nice dish by Johnny Heard | 43-53 |
| 11:36 | South Carolina | Peter Hodge hits a 3 pointer from the left wing | 43-56 |
| Lineup | Mississippi State | PG - Richard Steele (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. SG - Johnny Heard (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SF - David Pagel (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. PF - Andrew Alvord (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. C - Monte Denenberg (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 11 reb. | |
| Lineup | South Carolina | PG - Peter Hodge (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 4 ast. SG - Erik Gardner (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Nick Perry (fairly fresh) 1 ast. PF - John Nardone (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. C - Joshua Witty (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:18 | Mississippi State | Monte Denenberg misses the fadeaway in the paint but he's fouled by John Nardone - foul #3 on John Nardone, team foul #5 | 43-56 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Brian Annunziata (SG), Brian Fairfield (SF), Brian Messinger (PF) Johnny Heard, David Pagel, Andrew Alvord | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Robert Longoria (PG), Steve Harris (SG), William Elliott (SF), Kevin Raffa (PF) Peter Hodge, Erik Gardner, Nick Perry, John Nardone | |
| 11:18 | Mississippi State | Monte Denenberg misses the 1st free throw | 43-56 |
| 11:18 | Mississippi State | Monte Denenberg misses the 2nd free throw | 43-56 |
| 11:18 | South Carolina | Kevin Raffa pulls down the rebound | 43-56 |
| 10:59 | South Carolina | Joshua Witty connects on the runner from the right block | 43-58 |
| 10:47 | Mississippi State | Monte Denenberg banks in the layup on a great pass from Richard Steele | 45-58 |
| 10:39 | South Carolina | Joshua Witty buries a fadeaway from the left wing set up by William Elliott | 45-60 |
| 10:21 | Mississippi State | Brian Fairfield is alone and drills a jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Richard Steele | 47-60 |
| 10:12 | South Carolina | Steve Harris hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 47-60 |
| 10:11 | Mississippi State | Brian Fairfield grabs the defensive rebound | 47-60 |
| 10:09 | Mississippi State | Richard Steele's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 47-60 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Ryan Risher (PF) Monte Denenberg | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Mark Russell (PF), James Deleon (C) Kevin Raffa, Joshua Witty | |
| 09:46 | South Carolina | James Deleon hits the front of the rim on the floater in the paint | 47-60 |
| 09:45 | Mississippi State | The rebound goes to Brian Messinger | 47-60 |
| 09:27 | Mississippi State | Ryan Risher hits the easy wide open finger roll | 49-60 |
| 09:10 | South Carolina | Brian Annunziata is called for the reach on Robert Longoria - foul #2 on Brian Annunziata, team foul #2 | 49-60 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | David Pagel (PG), Johnny Heard (SG), Andrew Alvord (C) Richard Steele, Brian Annunziata, Brian Messinger | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Peter Hodge (PG), Erik Gardner (SG), Nick Perry (SF), John Nardone (PF) Robert Longoria, Steve Harris, William Elliott, Mark Russell | |
| 08:55 | South Carolina | Andrew Alvord picks off the pass by Nick Perry | 49-60 |
| 08:36 | Mississippi State | Johnny Heard connects on the 3pt attempt from the right corner on a great pass from David Pagel | 52-60 |
| 08:25 | South Carolina | Ryan Risher is called for the reach on John Nardone - foul #3 on Ryan Risher, team foul #3 | 52-60 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Brian Annunziata (SG), Monte Denenberg (C) Brian Fairfield, Andrew Alvord | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Mark Russell (C) James Deleon | |
| 08:04 | South Carolina | Erik Gardner comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 52-60 |
| 08:03 | Mississippi State | Monte Denenberg snags the defensive board | 52-60 |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | South Carolina | South Carolina is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 07:39 | Mississippi State | Brian Annunziata connects on the 3pt attempt from the right wing on a nice dish by Monte Denenberg | 55-60 |
| Lineup | Mississippi State | PG - David Pagel (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Brian Annunziata (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Johnny Heard (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. PF - Ryan Risher (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Monte Denenberg (tiring) 8 pts. 12 reb. | |
| Lineup | South Carolina | PG - Peter Hodge (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 4 ast. SG - Erik Gardner (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Nick Perry (fairly fresh) 1 ast. PF - John Nardone (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - Mark Russell (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 07:22 | South Carolina | John Nardone travels with the ball | 55-60 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Richard Steele (PG), Brian Messinger (PF), Andrew Alvord (C) Johnny Heard, Ryan Risher, Monte Denenberg | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Robert Longoria (PG), Steve Harris (SG), William Elliott (SF), Kevin Raffa (PF), James Deleon (C) Peter Hodge, Erik Gardner, Nick Perry, John Nardone, Mark Russell | |
| 07:20 | Mississippi State | Robert Longoria is called for the reach on Brian Annunziata in the backcourt - foul #2 on Robert Longoria, team foul #6 | 55-60 |
| 07:01 | Mississippi State | Andrew Alvord travels with the ball | 55-60 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Brian Fairfield (SF) David Pagel | |
| Subs | South Carolina | | |
| 06:47 | South Carolina | William Elliott drills a 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by James Deleon | 55-63 |
| 06:23 | Mississippi State | Brian Messinger misses short on a jumper near the basket | 55-63 |
| 06:22 | South Carolina | The rebound goes to James Deleon | 55-63 |
| 06:15 | South Carolina | William Elliott scores on a jump hook near the basket on a great pass from James Deleon | 55-65 |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | South Carolina | South Carolina is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 06:11 | Mississippi State | Brian Fairfield's pass is intercepted by William Elliott in the backcourt | 55-65 |
| 05:52 | South Carolina | William Elliott misses long on a 3 from the left wing | 55-65 |
| 05:50 | Mississippi State | Brian Messinger grabs the board | 55-65 |
| 05:28 | Mississippi State | Andrew Alvord's layup is rejected by James Deleon | 55-65 |
| 05:26 | South Carolina | Robert Longoria grabs the defensive rebound | 55-65 |
| 05:20 | South Carolina | Brian Fairfield is called for the reach on Steve Harris - foul #2 on Brian Fairfield, team foul #4 | 55-65 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Johnny Heard (SG), David Pagel (SF), Ryan Risher (PF), Monte Denenberg (C) Brian Annunziata, Brian Fairfield, Brian Messinger, Andrew Alvord | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Peter Hodge (PG), Erik Gardner (SG), Nick Perry (SF), John Nardone (PF), Joshua Witty (C) Robert Longoria, Steve Harris, William Elliott, Kevin Raffa, James Deleon | |
| 05:12 | South Carolina | David Pagel is called for the reach on Nick Perry - foul #2 on David Pagel, team foul #5 | 55-65 |
| 05:03 | South Carolina | Erik Gardner buries a jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Joshua Witty and he's hacked by Richard Steele - foul #3 on Richard Steele, team foul #6 | 55-67 |
| 05:03 | South Carolina | Erik Gardner makes the free throw | 55-68 |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | South Carolina | South Carolina is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 04:49 | Mississippi State | Ryan Risher connects on the floater near the basket on a nice dish by Richard Steele and he's hacked by Joshua Witty - foul #2 on Joshua Witty, team foul #7 | 57-68 |
| 04:49 | Mississippi State | Ryan Risher misses the free throw | 57-68 |
| 04:49 | South Carolina | John Nardone pulls down the rebound | 57-68 |
| 04:43 | South Carolina | Peter Hodge misses badly on a driving attempt in the lane but he's fouled by Richard Steele - foul #4 on Richard Steele, team foul #7 | 57-68 |
| 04:43 | South Carolina | Peter Hodge makes the 1st free throw | 57-69 |
| 04:43 | South Carolina | Peter Hodge makes the 2nd free throw | 57-70 |
| 04:28 | Mississippi State | Ryan Risher misses the wide open floater from the right side | 57-70 |
| 04:26 | South Carolina | Peter Hodge grabs the board | 57-70 |
| 04:21 | South Carolina | Johnny Heard steals it from Peter Hodge | 57-70 |
| 04:17 | Mississippi State | Richard Steele misses the lay-in | 57-70 |
| 04:16 | South Carolina | Nick Perry pulls down the rebound | 57-70 |
| 04:10 | South Carolina | The jumper by Joshua Witty is denied by Monte Denenberg | 57-70 |
| 04:08 | South Carolina | Joshua Witty grabs the offensive board | 57-70 |
| 04:00 | South Carolina | Monte Denenberg steps in front of the Nick Perry pass | 57-70 |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | South Carolina | South Carolina is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 03:53 | Mississippi State | Richard Steele loses the ball out of bounds | 57-70 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Brian Fairfield (SF), Brian Messinger (C) Richard Steele, Monte Denenberg | |
| Subs | South Carolina | John Smith (SG), William Elliott (SF), Mark Russell (PF), James Deleon (C) Erik Gardner, Nick Perry, John Nardone, Joshua Witty | |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | South Carolina | South Carolina is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 03:36 | South Carolina | Peter Hodge misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 57-70 |
| 03:35 | Mississippi State | The rebound goes to Brian Messinger | 57-70 |
| Lineup | Mississippi State | PG - David Pagel (tiring) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Johnny Heard (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. SF - Brian Fairfield (tired) 8 pts. 2 stl. PF - Ryan Risher (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Brian Messinger (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | South Carolina | PG - Peter Hodge (tiring) 16 pts. 4 ast. SG - John Smith (fresh) 1 ast. SF - William Elliott (fresh) 16 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. PF - Mark Russell (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - James Deleon (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 03:24 | Mississippi State | Brian Messinger scores on a jumper from just outside the lane | 59-70 |
| 03:08 | South Carolina | James Deleon misses badly on a jumper from the baseline | 59-70 |
| 03:07 | South Carolina | William Elliott hits the follow up shot | 59-72 |
| 02:50 | Mississippi State | Brian Fairfield buries a floater from the left block and the foul's on William Elliott - foul #4 on William Elliott, team foul #8 | 61-72 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Richard Steele (PG), Brian Annunziata (SG) David Pagel, Johnny Heard | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Robert Longoria (PG), Steve Harris (SG), Nick Perry (SF), John Nardone (PF), Joshua Witty (C) Peter Hodge, John Smith, William Elliott, Mark Russell, James Deleon | |
| 02:50 | Mississippi State | Brian Fairfield makes the free throw | 62-72 |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | South Carolina | South Carolina is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 02:44 | South Carolina | South Carolina calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 62-72 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Andrew Alvord (C) Ryan Risher | |
| Subs | South Carolina | William Elliott (SF), James Deleon (C) Nick Perry, Joshua Witty | |
| 02:22 | South Carolina | Richard Steele picks off the pass by Steve Harris | 62-72 |
| 02:18 | Mississippi State | Richard Steele lays it up and in | 64-72 |
| 02:12 | South Carolina | John Nardone can't connect on a runner from the right block | 64-72 |
| 02:11 | Mississippi State | Richard Steele gets the rebound | 64-72 |
| 02:11 | Mississippi State | Mississippi State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 64-72 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Johnny Heard (SF) Brian Fairfield | |
| Subs | South Carolina | | |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | South Carolina | South Carolina is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 01:45 | Mississippi State | Andrew Alvord misses long on a fadeaway in the paint | 64-72 |
| 01:43 | South Carolina | James Deleon pulls down the rebound | 64-72 |
| 01:39 | South Carolina | Steve Harris knocks in the 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Robert Longoria | 64-75 |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | South Carolina | South Carolina is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 01:33 | Mississippi State | Andrew Alvord's fadeaway is rejected by John Nardone | 64-75 |
| 01:32 | Mississippi State | Andrew Alvord tips it but misses | 64-75 |
| 01:31 | South Carolina | Robert Longoria grabs the board | 64-75 |
| 01:25 | South Carolina | Steve Harris is fouled on the floor by Brian Annunziata - foul #3 on Brian Annunziata, team foul #8 | 64-75 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | David Pagel (PG), Brian Fairfield (SF) Richard Steele, Brian Annunziata | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Peter Hodge (PG) Robert Longoria | |
| 01:25 | South Carolina | Steve Harris makes the 1st free throw | 64-76 |
| 01:25 | South Carolina | Steve Harris makes the 2nd free throw | 64-77 |
| 01:22 | Mississippi State | Johnny Heard throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 64-77 |
| 01:03 | South Carolina | William Elliott hits a 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Peter Hodge | 64-80 |
| 00:59 | Mississippi State | John Nardone is called for the reach on David Pagel in the backcourt - foul #4 on John Nardone, team foul #9 | 64-80 |
| 00:59 | Mississippi State | David Pagel misses the 1st free throw | 64-80 |
| 00:59 | South Carolina | John Nardone gets the rebound | 64-80 |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | South Carolina | South Carolina is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 00:30 | South Carolina | John Nardone misses the jumper from the left wing | 64-80 |
| 00:29 | Mississippi State | Brian Messinger pulls down the rebound | 64-80 |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | South Carolina | South Carolina is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 00:23 | Mississippi State | William Elliott is called for the reach on Brian Messinger - foul #5 on William Elliott, team foul #10 | 64-80 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | | |
| Subs | South Carolina | Nick Perry (SF) William Elliott | |
| 00:23 | Mississippi State | Brian Messinger makes the 1st free throw | 65-80 |
| 00:23 | Mississippi State | Brian Messinger makes the 2nd free throw | 66-80 |
| 00:00 | South Carolina | Peter Hodge runs out the clock | 66-80 |