| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Taylor McKiddy (fresh) SG - Larry Steward (fresh) SF - Anthony Robinson (fresh) PF - Tyler Jones (fresh) C - Matthew Vetter (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Ratko Zalesky (fresh) SG - Frank Crowe (fresh) SF - Scott Collins (fresh) PF - John Morton (fresh) C - Laurence Yohe (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Jacksonville State | Laurence Yohe wins the tip | 0-0 |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 19:58 | Jacksonville State | Taylor McKiddy is called for the reach on Ratko Zalesky in the backcourt - foul #1 on Taylor McKiddy, team foul #1 | 0-0 |
| 19:30 | Jacksonville State | John Morton is fouled on the floor by Tyler Jones - foul #1 on Tyler Jones, team foul #2 | 0-0 |
| 19:23 | Jacksonville State | Laurence Yohe drills a jump hook in the paint | 0-2 |
| 19:06 | Murray State | Matthew Vetter hits a floater in the lane on a nice dish by Taylor McKiddy and the foul's on Laurence Yohe - foul #1 on Laurence Yohe, team foul #1 | 2-2 |
| 19:06 | Murray State | Matthew Vetter makes the free throw | 3-2 |
| 19:04 | Jacksonville State | Scott Collins is fouled in the backcourt by Anthony Robinson - foul #1 on Anthony Robinson, team foul #3 | 3-2 |
| 18:49 | Jacksonville State | Scott Collins hits a 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by John Morton | 3-5 |
| 18:29 | Murray State | Matthew Vetter scores on a jumper from the right block on a nice dish by Taylor McKiddy | 5-5 |
| 18:13 | Jacksonville State | Ratko Zalesky comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 5-5 |
| 18:12 | Murray State | Anthony Robinson grabs the defensive rebound | 5-5 |
| 17:57 | Murray State | Tyler Jones misses short on a 3 from the right corner | 5-5 |
| 17:55 | Jacksonville State | Scott Collins snags the defensive board | 5-5 |
| 17:35 | Jacksonville State | Scott Collins misses the wide open fadeaway from the right block | 5-5 |
| 17:34 | Jacksonville State | Laurence Yohe hits the follow up shot | 5-7 |
| 17:06 | Murray State | Tyler Jones knocks in the floater from the right side set up by Taylor McKiddy | 7-7 |
| 17:01 | Jacksonville State | Taylor McKiddy takes the ball from Ratko Zalesky in the backcourt | 7-7 |
| 17:00 | Murray State | Taylor McKiddy lays it in | 9-7 |
| 16:40 | Jacksonville State | Larry Steward picks off the pass by Ratko Zalesky | 9-7 |
| 16:26 | Murray State | Larry Steward comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 9-7 |
| 16:25 | Jacksonville State | The rebound goes to Laurence Yohe | 9-7 |
| 16:06 | Jacksonville State | Laurence Yohe clanks a jumper from the right wing | 9-7 |
| 16:05 | Jacksonville State | Laurence Yohe tips it but misses | 9-7 |
| 16:04 | Jacksonville State | Frank Crowe tips it home | 9-9 |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Taylor McKiddy (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Larry Steward (fairly fresh) SF - Anthony Robinson (fairly fresh) PF - Tyler Jones (fairly fresh) 2 pts. C - Matthew Vetter (fairly fresh) 5 pts. | |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Ratko Zalesky (fairly fresh) SG - Frank Crowe (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SF - Scott Collins (fairly fresh) 3 pts. PF - John Morton (fairly fresh) C - Laurence Yohe (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:46 | Murray State | Larry Steward is fouled on the floor by Frank Crowe - foul #1 on Frank Crowe, team foul #2 | 9-9 |
| Subs | Murray State | Williams Paulsen (PG), James Brunetti (SG), Frank Mitchell (SF), Michel Loveland (PF), Scott Jones (C) Taylor McKiddy, Larry Steward, Anthony Robinson, Tyler Jones, Matthew Vetter | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | William Weaver (PG), Paul Thompson (SG), Jeremy Miller (SF), Larry Robbins (PF), Andrei Galuski (C) Ratko Zalesky, Frank Crowe, Scott Collins, John Morton, Laurence Yohe | |
| 15:36 | Murray State | Scott Jones makes the jumper in the lane on a great pass from James Brunetti | 11-9 |
| 15:26 | Jacksonville State | William Weaver is called for 10 seconds | 11-9 |
| 15:15 | Murray State | Frank Mitchell misses badly on a jump hook from close range | 11-9 |
| 15:13 | Murray State | James Brunetti hits the follow up shot | 13-9 |
| 15:01 | Jacksonville State | Larry Robbins misses the easy layup but the foul's on Michel Loveland - foul #1 on Michel Loveland, team foul #4 | 13-9 |
| 15:01 | Jacksonville State | Larry Robbins makes the 1st free throw | 13-10 |
| 15:01 | Jacksonville State | Larry Robbins misses the 2nd free throw | 13-10 |
| 15:01 | Murray State | Michel Loveland snags the defensive board | 13-10 |
| 14:46 | Murray State | James Brunetti knocks in the 3 pointer from the left corner | 16-10 |
| 14:33 | Jacksonville State | Jeremy Miller hits the front of the rim on the floater from the baseline but he's hacked by Michel Loveland - foul #2 on Michel Loveland, team foul #5 | 16-10 |
| Subs | Murray State | Robert Weeks (PG) Michel Loveland | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | | |
| 14:33 | Jacksonville State | Jeremy Miller misses the 1st free throw | 16-10 |
| 14:33 | Jacksonville State | Jeremy Miller misses the 2nd free throw | 16-10 |
| 14:33 | Murray State | The rebound goes to Scott Jones | 16-10 |
| 14:10 | Murray State | Williams Paulsen misses the jumper from just outside the lane | 16-10 |
| 14:09 | Jacksonville State | William Weaver gets the rebound | 16-10 |
| 14:03 | Jacksonville State | William Weaver is by himself and knocks in the 3pt shot from straight away set up by Paul Thompson | 16-13 |
| 13:49 | Murray State | Robert Weeks is called for a charge - foul #1 on Robert Weeks, team foul #6 | 16-13 |
| Subs | Murray State | Larry Steward (SG), Michael Williams (SF), Tyler Jones (PF), Matthew Vetter (C) James Brunetti, Williams Paulsen, Scott Jones, Frank Mitchell | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Francisco Morales (PG), Frank Crowe (SG), Scott Collins (SF), John Morton (PF), Laurence Yohe (C) William Weaver, Jeremy Miller, Paul Thompson, Larry Robbins, Andrei Galuski | |
| 13:33 | Jacksonville State | Laurence Yohe hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 16-13 |
| 13:32 | Murray State | The rebound goes to Michael Williams | 16-13 |
| 13:11 | Murray State | Larry Steward misses badly on a 3 from the left wing | 16-13 |
| 13:10 | Murray State | Robert Weeks pulls down the offensive rebound | 16-13 |
| 13:00 | Murray State | Larry Steward can't connect on a shot from close range | 16-13 |
| 12:58 | Murray State | Tyler Jones grabs the offensive rebound | 16-13 |
| 12:50 | Murray State | Tyler Jones misses short on a floater from the left wing but the foul's on Laurence Yohe - foul #2 on Laurence Yohe, team foul #3 | 16-13 |
| Subs | Murray State | Williams Paulsen (SG), Anthony Robinson (SF) Larry Steward, Michael Williams | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Ratko Zalesky (PG), Jeremy Miller (C) Francisco Morales, Laurence Yohe | |
| 12:50 | Murray State | Tyler Jones makes the 1st free throw | 17-13 |
| 12:50 | Murray State | Tyler Jones makes the 2nd free throw | 18-13 |
| 12:30 | Jacksonville State | Jeremy Miller's layup is rejected by Tyler Jones | 18-13 |
| 12:29 | Murray State | Matthew Vetter pulls down the rebound | 18-13 |
| 12:23 | Murray State | Williams Paulsen clanks a driving attempt from close range | 18-13 |
| 12:22 | Murray State | Williams Paulsen pulls down the offensive rebound | 18-13 |
| 12:13 | Murray State | Matthew Vetter is called for a moving pick - foul #1 on Matthew Vetter, team foul #7 | 18-13 |
| Subs | Murray State | Taylor McKiddy (PG), Scott Jones (PF), Frank Mitchell (C) Robert Weeks, Tyler Jones, Matthew Vetter | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Paul Thompson (SG), Larry Robbins (PF), Andrei Galuski (C) Frank Crowe, Scott Collins, John Morton | |
| 11:49 | Jacksonville State | Andrei Galuski's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 18-13 |
| Subs | Murray State | James Brunetti (SG) Williams Paulsen | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | | |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Taylor McKiddy (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - James Brunetti (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Anthony Robinson (fresh) PF - Scott Jones (fresh) 2 pts. C - Frank Mitchell (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Ratko Zalesky (fresh) SG - Paul Thompson (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Jeremy Miller (fresh) PF - Larry Robbins (fresh) 1 pts. C - Andrei Galuski (fresh) | |
| 11:38 | Murray State | Scott Jones comes up short on the jumper near the basket | 18-13 |
| 11:36 | Jacksonville State | Larry Robbins snags the defensive board | 18-13 |
| 11:22 | Jacksonville State | Paul Thompson hits a wide open fadeaway from the right wing on a great pass from Larry Robbins | 18-15 |
| 11:04 | Murray State | Anthony Robinson buries a jump hook from the right block on a nice dish by Taylor McKiddy | 20-15 |
| 10:48 | Jacksonville State | Larry Robbins's pass is intercepted by Taylor McKiddy | 20-15 |
| 10:45 | Murray State | Scott Jones lays it in set up by Taylor McKiddy | 22-15 |
| 10:43 | Jacksonville State | Taylor McKiddy steals it from Andrei Galuski in the backcourt | 22-15 |
| 10:42 | Murray State | James Brunetti lays it in set up by Taylor McKiddy | 24-15 |
| 10:29 | Jacksonville State | Andrei Galuski misses the runner from the right block but he's hacked by Anthony Robinson - foul #2 on Anthony Robinson, team foul #8 | 24-15 |
| Subs | Murray State | Robert Weeks (PG), Larry Steward (SG), Williams Paulsen (SF), Tyler Jones (PF), Matthew Vetter (C) Taylor McKiddy, James Brunetti, Anthony Robinson, Scott Jones, Frank Mitchell | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | William Weaver (PG), Frank Crowe (SG), Scott Collins (SF), John Morton (PF) Ratko Zalesky, Paul Thompson, Jeremy Miller, Larry Robbins | |
| 10:29 | Jacksonville State | Andrei Galuski makes the 1st free throw | 24-16 |
| 10:29 | Jacksonville State | Andrei Galuski makes the 2nd free throw | 24-17 |
| 10:19 | Murray State | Larry Steward knocks in the fadeaway from the free throw line on a nice dish by Williams Paulsen and he's fouled by Scott Collins - foul #1 on Scott Collins, team foul #4 | 26-17 |
| 10:19 | Murray State | Larry Steward makes the free throw | 27-17 |
| 09:57 | Jacksonville State | John Morton's fadeaway is rejected by Matthew Vetter | 27-17 |
| 09:55 | Murray State | Williams Paulsen snags the defensive board | 27-17 |
| 09:37 | Murray State | Larry Steward loses the ball out of bounds | 27-17 |
| 09:22 | Jacksonville State | Scott Collins is hacked by Robert Weeks - foul #2 on Robert Weeks, team foul #9 | 27-17 |
| Subs | Murray State | Michael Williams (SF) Robert Weeks | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | | |
| 09:22 | Jacksonville State | Scott Collins misses the 1st free throw | 27-17 |
| 09:22 | Murray State | Matthew Vetter grabs the board | 27-17 |
| 09:08 | Murray State | Tyler Jones drills a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Michael Williams | 29-17 |
| 08:51 | Jacksonville State | Frank Crowe clanks a 3 from straight away | 29-17 |
| 08:50 | Murray State | The rebound goes to Matthew Vetter | 29-17 |
| 08:35 | Murray State | Larry Steward can't connect on a jumper near the basket but he's hacked by Frank Crowe - foul #2 on Frank Crowe, team foul #5 | 29-17 |
| Subs | Murray State | James Brunetti (PG), Scott Jones (PF), Frank Mitchell (C) Williams Paulsen, Tyler Jones, Matthew Vetter | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Francisco Morales (PG), Paul Thompson (SG) William Weaver, Frank Crowe | |
| 08:35 | Murray State | Larry Steward makes the 1st free throw | 30-17 |
| 08:35 | Murray State | Larry Steward makes the 2nd free throw | 31-17 |
| 08:14 | Jacksonville State | Andrei Galuski clanks a jump hook near the basket | 31-17 |
| 08:12 | Murray State | The rebound goes to Scott Jones | 31-17 |
| 08:06 | Murray State | James Brunetti clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner | 31-17 |
| 08:04 | Jacksonville State | John Morton grabs the board | 31-17 |
| 07:54 | Jacksonville State | Paul Thompson misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 31-17 |
| 07:53 | Jacksonville State | Andrei Galuski tips it in | 31-19 |
| 07:36 | Murray State | Andrei Galuski steals it from Scott Jones | 31-19 |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - James Brunetti (fairly fresh) 7 pts. SG - Larry Steward (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SF - Michael Williams (fairly fresh) PF - Scott Jones (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Frank Mitchell (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Francisco Morales (fresh) SG - Paul Thompson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Scott Collins (fairly fresh) 3 pts. PF - John Morton (tiring) C - Andrei Galuski (tiring) 4 pts. | |
| 07:17 | Jacksonville State | Andrei Galuski misses badly on a runner from the baseline | 31-19 |
| 07:16 | Murray State | The rebound goes to Frank Mitchell | 31-19 |
| 06:58 | Murray State | Paul Thompson is called for the reach on Larry Steward - foul #1 on Paul Thompson, team foul #6 | 31-19 |
| Subs | Murray State | Taylor McKiddy (PG), Williams Paulsen (SF), Tyler Jones (PF), Matthew Vetter (C) James Brunetti, Michael Williams, Scott Jones, Frank Mitchell | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Ratko Zalesky (PG), William Weaver (SG), Larry Robbins (PF), Jeremy Miller (C) Francisco Morales, Paul Thompson, John Morton, Andrei Galuski | |
| 06:43 | Murray State | Matthew Vetter's fadeaway is rejected by William Weaver | 31-19 |
| 06:42 | Murray State | Matthew Vetter grabs the offensive board | 31-19 |
| 06:30 | Murray State | Larry Steward hits a jumpshot from the left side and he's fouled by William Weaver - foul #1 on William Weaver, team foul #7 | 33-19 |
| 06:30 | Murray State | Larry Steward misses the free throw | 33-19 |
| 06:30 | Jacksonville State | Larry Robbins gets the rebound | 33-19 |
| 06:11 | Jacksonville State | Matthew Vetter is called for the reach on Larry Robbins - foul #2 on Matthew Vetter, team foul #10 | 33-19 |
| Subs | Murray State | Scott Jones (C) Matthew Vetter | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | | |
| 06:11 | Jacksonville State | Larry Robbins makes the 1st free throw | 33-20 |
| 06:11 | Jacksonville State | Larry Robbins misses the 2nd free throw | 33-20 |
| 06:11 | Murray State | Scott Jones grabs the defensive rebound | 33-20 |
| 05:55 | Murray State | Scott Jones hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from the left block but he's hacked by Jeremy Miller - foul #1 on Jeremy Miller, team foul #8 | 33-20 |
| Subs | Murray State | | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | John Morton (PF) William Weaver | |
| 05:55 | Murray State | Scott Jones makes the 1st free throw | 34-20 |
| 05:55 | Murray State | Scott Jones misses the 2nd free throw | 34-20 |
| 05:55 | Jacksonville State | John Morton snags the defensive board | 34-20 |
| 05:48 | Jacksonville State | Scott Jones denies the turnaround by John Morton | 34-20 |
| 05:47 | Murray State | The rebound goes to Scott Jones | 34-20 |
| 05:34 | Murray State | Williams Paulsen is whistled for a charge - foul #1 on Williams Paulsen, team foul #11 | 34-20 |
| 05:31 | Jacksonville State | Scott Collins's pass is intercepted by Williams Paulsen in the backcourt | 34-20 |
| 05:30 | Murray State | Williams Paulsen lays it in | 36-20 |
| 05:22 | Jacksonville State | Larry Robbins hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right side | 36-20 |
| 05:20 | Murray State | Scott Jones pulls down the rebound | 36-20 |
| 05:01 | Murray State | Williams Paulsen hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 36-20 |
| 04:59 | Murray State | Tyler Jones hits the follow up shot | 38-20 |
| 04:54 | Jacksonville State | Larry Robbins hits a wide open jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Ratko Zalesky | 38-22 |
| 04:28 | Murray State | Scott Jones makes the turnaround from the baseline on a nice dish by Taylor McKiddy | 40-22 |
| 04:06 | Jacksonville State | Ratko Zalesky misses long on a fadeaway from the right side | 40-22 |
| 04:05 | Murray State | Scott Jones snags the defensive board | 40-22 |
| 03:45 | Murray State | Tyler Jones misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 40-22 |
| 03:44 | Jacksonville State | The rebound goes to John Morton | 40-22 |
| 03:30 | Jacksonville State | Williams Paulsen is called for the reach on Ratko Zalesky - foul #2 on Williams Paulsen, team foul #12 | 40-22 |
| Subs | Murray State | Robert Weeks (PG), James Brunetti (SG), Anthony Robinson (SF), Michel Loveland (PF), Frank Mitchell (C) Taylor McKiddy, Larry Steward, Williams Paulsen, Tyler Jones, Scott Jones | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Frank Crowe (SG), Paul Thompson (SF), Laurence Yohe (C) Jeremy Miller, Scott Collins, John Morton | |
| 03:30 | Jacksonville State | Ratko Zalesky makes the 1st free throw | 40-23 |
| 03:30 | Jacksonville State | Ratko Zalesky makes the 2nd free throw | 40-24 |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Robert Weeks (fresh) SG - James Brunetti (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Anthony Robinson (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Michel Loveland (fresh) C - Frank Mitchell (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Ratko Zalesky (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Frank Crowe (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Paul Thompson (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. PF - Larry Robbins (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Laurence Yohe (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 03:11 | Murray State | James Brunetti is whistled for a carry | 40-24 |
| Subs | Murray State | | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | William Weaver (PG) Ratko Zalesky | |
| 02:48 | Jacksonville State | Paul Thompson's pass is intercepted by Robert Weeks | 40-24 |
| 02:45 | Murray State | Robert Weeks lays it up and in | 42-24 |
| 02:38 | Jacksonville State | Laurence Yohe's pass is intercepted by Frank Mitchell in the backcourt | 42-24 |
| 02:24 | Murray State | Robert Weeks connects on the shot from the left side on a great pass from Frank Mitchell | 44-24 |
| 02:08 | Jacksonville State | Frank Crowe is called for a moving pick - foul #3 on Frank Crowe, team foul #9 | 44-24 |
| Subs | Murray State | Michael Williams (SG), Matthew Vetter (C) James Brunetti, Michel Loveland | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Francisco Morales (PG), Andrei Galuski (PF) Frank Crowe, Larry Robbins | |
| 01:55 | Murray State | Robert Weeks is fouled on the floor by Paul Thompson - foul #2 on Paul Thompson, team foul #10 | 44-24 |
| Subs | Murray State | Michel Loveland (PF) Frank Mitchell | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | | |
| 01:55 | Murray State | Robert Weeks makes the 1st free throw | 45-24 |
| 01:55 | Murray State | Robert Weeks makes the 2nd free throw | 46-24 |
| 01:40 | Jacksonville State | Francisco Morales is open but comes up short on the fadeaway from the right side | 46-24 |
| 01:39 | Murray State | Matthew Vetter gets the rebound | 46-24 |
| 01:22 | Murray State | Michel Loveland comes up short on the jumpshot from the right side | 46-24 |
| 01:20 | Murray State | Matthew Vetter tips it in | 48-24 |
| 01:07 | Jacksonville State | Laurence Yohe buries a jump hook in the lane on a great pass from Paul Thompson | 48-26 |
| 01:04 | Murray State | Robert Weeks's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 48-26 |
| Subs | Murray State | Taylor McKiddy (PG) Robert Weeks | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Jeremy Miller (SG), Scott Collins (SF), John Morton (PF) William Weaver, Paul Thompson, Andrei Galuski | |
| 00:48 | Jacksonville State | Michel Loveland denies the turnaround by Jeremy Miller | 48-26 |
| 00:46 | Murray State | Matthew Vetter grabs the board | 48-26 |
| 00:20 | Murray State | Anthony Robinson makes the 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Michel Loveland | 51-26 |
| 00:18 | Jacksonville State | John Morton is called for the offensive foul in the backcourt - foul #1 on John Morton, team foul #11 | 51-26 |
| Subs | Murray State | James Brunetti (SG), Frank Mitchell (SF), Tyler Jones (PF) Michael Williams, Anthony Robinson, Michel Loveland | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Ratko Zalesky (PG) Francisco Morales | |
| 00:02 | Murray State | James Brunetti hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 51-26 |
| 00:00 | Jacksonville State | John Morton snags the defensive board | 51-26 |