| Lineup | Jackson State | PG - Gene Beaver (fresh) 1 ast. SG - David Ahlstrom (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - George Rosborough (fresh) PF - Michael Keo (fresh) 6 pts. C - Derek Steele (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Montana | PG - Clarence Zais (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - William Coffman (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Jason Sinha (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Richard Hake (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. C - Heath Sutton (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Jackson State | George Rosborough inbounds the ball | 26-38 |
| Game Plan | Jackson State | Jackson State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Montana | Montana is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 19:46 | Jackson State | Derek Steele buries a floater from the left block set up by Gene Beaver | 28-38 |
| 19:21 | Montana | Clarence Zais knocks in the fadeaway from the left side set up by William Coffman | 28-40 |
| 19:06 | Jackson State | George Rosborough hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 28-40 |
| 19:05 | Jackson State | Derek Steele can't tip it in | 28-40 |
| 19:03 | Montana | Jason Sinha pulls down the rebound | 28-40 |
| 18:54 | Montana | William Coffman misses long on a floater in the lane but he's hacked by George Rosborough - foul #2 on George Rosborough, team foul #1 | 28-40 |
| 18:54 | Montana | William Coffman misses the 1st free throw | 28-40 |
| 18:54 | Montana | William Coffman makes the 2nd free throw | 28-41 |
| 18:25 | Jackson State | Michael Keo scores on a jumper from the left side set up by David Ahlstrom | 30-41 |
| 18:07 | Montana | William Coffman can't connect on a 3 from the left wing | 30-41 |
| 18:06 | Jackson State | Derek Steele pulls down the rebound | 30-41 |
| 18:00 | Jackson State | George Rosborough misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 30-41 |
| 17:58 | Montana | Heath Sutton pulls down the rebound | 30-41 |
| 17:40 | Montana | Heath Sutton comes up short on the shot from the left side but he's hacked by Derek Steele - foul #1 on Derek Steele, team foul #2 | 30-41 |
| 17:40 | Montana | Heath Sutton misses the 1st free throw | 30-41 |
| 17:40 | Montana | Heath Sutton makes the 2nd free throw | 30-42 |
| 17:25 | Jackson State | William Coffman takes the ball from George Rosborough | 30-42 |
| 17:10 | Montana | Richard Hake's floater is tipped away by Derek Steele | 30-42 |
| 17:09 | Jackson State | Michael Keo gets the rebound | 30-42 |
| 17:02 | Jackson State | David Ahlstrom's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 30-42 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Peter Madrigal (PG), Charles Keim (SG), Donald Spears (PF) Gene Beaver, David Ahlstrom, Michael Keo | |
| Subs | Montana | Edward Duncan (SG), Harry Moore (SF), Louis Caba (PF), Cleveland Hudson (C) William Coffman, Jason Sinha, Richard Hake, Heath Sutton | |
| 16:45 | Montana | Donald Spears picks off the pass by Louis Caba | 30-42 |
| 16:22 | Jackson State | Charles Keim clanks a floater from just outside the lane | 30-42 |
| 16:20 | Montana | Harry Moore grabs the defensive rebound | 30-42 |
| 15:56 | Montana | Edward Duncan misses badly on a 3 from the right wing | 30-42 |
| 15:54 | Montana | Clarence Zais grabs the offensive board | 30-42 |
| Lineup | Jackson State | PG - Peter Madrigal (fresh) SG - Charles Keim (fresh) SF - George Rosborough (fairly fresh) PF - Donald Spears (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Derek Steele (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Montana | PG - Clarence Zais (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SG - Edward Duncan (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Harry Moore (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Louis Caba (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Cleveland Hudson (fresh) | |
| 15:36 | Montana | Clarence Zais drills a fadeaway from the right side on a nice dish by Harry Moore | 30-44 |
| 15:10 | Jackson State | Donald Spears hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the baseline | 30-44 |
| 15:09 | Montana | Harry Moore gets the rebound | 30-44 |
| 14:55 | Montana | Edward Duncan misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 30-44 |
| 14:54 | Montana | Harry Moore snags the offensive board | 30-44 |
| 14:45 | Montana | Louis Caba comes up short on the runner from the left block | 30-44 |
| 14:43 | Jackson State | Charles Keim grabs the board | 30-44 |
| 14:36 | Jackson State | George Rosborough knocks in the 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Peter Madrigal | 33-44 |
| 14:17 | Montana | Peter Madrigal is called for the reach on Edward Duncan - foul #1 on Peter Madrigal, team foul #3 | 33-44 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Gene Beaver (PG), Philip Shaw (SG), Michael Keo (PF), Bobby Potts (C) Peter Madrigal, Charles Keim, George Rosborough, Derek Steele | |
| Subs | Montana | Floyd Means (PG), William Coffman (SG), Phillip Thompson (SF), Richard Hake (PF), Heath Sutton (C) Clarence Zais, Edward Duncan, Harry Moore, Louis Caba, Cleveland Hudson | |
| 14:02 | Montana | William Coffman is fouled on the floor by Philip Shaw - foul #4 on Philip Shaw, team foul #4 | 33-44 |
| Subs | Jackson State | David Ahlstrom (SG), Gordon Randall (SF) Philip Shaw, Donald Spears | |
| Subs | Montana | | |
| 13:41 | Montana | Phillip Thompson scores on a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by William Coffman | 33-47 |
| 13:27 | Jackson State | Michael Keo misses the easy layup but the foul's on Heath Sutton - foul #1 on Heath Sutton, team foul #1 | 33-47 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Peter Madrigal (SF) Gordon Randall | |
| Subs | Montana | | |
| 13:27 | Jackson State | Michael Keo makes the 1st free throw | 34-47 |
| 13:27 | Jackson State | Michael Keo makes the 2nd free throw | 35-47 |
| 13:15 | Montana | Floyd Means scores on a 3pt jumper from straight away set up by William Coffman | 35-50 |
| 13:03 | Jackson State | Bobby Potts misses the easy layup | 35-50 |
| 13:01 | Jackson State | David Ahlstrom can't tip it in | 35-50 |
| 12:59 | Jackson State | Michael Keo tips it in | 37-50 |
| 12:40 | Montana | Phillip Thompson loses the ball out of bounds | 37-50 |
| Subs | Jackson State | George Rosborough (SF), Donald Spears (C) Peter Madrigal, Bobby Potts | |
| Subs | Montana | Edward Duncan (PG) Floyd Means | |
| 12:25 | Jackson State | George Rosborough hits a 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from Gene Beaver | 40-50 |
| 12:11 | Montana | Michael Keo is called for the reach on Richard Hake - foul #3 on Michael Keo, team foul #5 | 40-50 |
| Subs | Jackson State | | |
| Subs | Montana | Clarence Zais (PG) Edward Duncan | |
| 12:00 | Montana | Clarence Zais is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #1 on Clarence Zais, team foul #2 | 40-50 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Derek Steele (C) Donald Spears | |
| Subs | Montana | | |
| 11:37 | Jackson State | David Ahlstrom scores on a 3pt shot from straight away on a nice dish by Gene Beaver | 43-50 |
| Lineup | Jackson State | PG - Gene Beaver (fresh) 4 ast. SG - David Ahlstrom (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SF - George Rosborough (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Michael Keo (fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. C - Derek Steele (fresh) 6 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Montana | PG - Clarence Zais (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. SG - William Coffman (fresh) 7 pts. 6 ast. 3 stl. SF - Phillip Thompson (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. PF - Richard Hake (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. C - Heath Sutton (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 11:24 | Montana | William Coffman connects on the jumpshot from the right side set up by Clarence Zais | 43-52 |
| 11:01 | Jackson State | Derek Steele connects on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 46-52 |
| 10:47 | Montana | Phillip Thompson makes the 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by William Coffman | 46-55 |
| 10:28 | Jackson State | George Rosborough clanks a 3 from straight away | 46-55 |
| 10:27 | Montana | Richard Hake grabs the board | 46-55 |
| 10:23 | Montana | William Coffman buries a shot from the baseline | 46-57 |
| 10:08 | Jackson State | Derek Steele lays it up and in set up by David Ahlstrom | 48-57 |
| 09:52 | Montana | Heath Sutton clanks a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 48-57 |
| 09:51 | Jackson State | George Rosborough pulls down the rebound | 48-57 |
| 09:35 | Jackson State | Michael Keo is whistled for traveling | 48-57 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Peter Madrigal (PG), Charles Keim (SG), Donald Spears (SF), Bobby Potts (PF), Willie Williams (C) Gene Beaver, David Ahlstrom, George Rosborough, Michael Keo, Derek Steele | |
| Subs | Montana | Edward Duncan (PG), Jason Sinha (SG), Harry Moore (SF), Louis Caba (PF), Cleveland Hudson (C) Clarence Zais, William Coffman, Phillip Thompson, Richard Hake, Heath Sutton | |
| 09:21 | Montana | Jason Sinha misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 48-57 |
| 09:20 | Montana | Jason Sinha grabs the offensive rebound | 48-57 |
| 09:03 | Montana | Edward Duncan's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 48-57 |
| 08:48 | Jackson State | Peter Madrigal hits a shot from the right side on a nice dish by Donald Spears | 50-57 |
| 08:32 | Montana | Louis Caba can't connect on a floater from the right side | 50-57 |
| 08:30 | Jackson State | Donald Spears grabs the board | 50-57 |
| 08:23 | Jackson State | Bobby Potts hits the front of the rim on the floater near the basket | 50-57 |
| 08:22 | Jackson State | Bobby Potts snags the offensive board | 50-57 |
| 08:10 | Jackson State | Charles Keim connects on the 3 from the right wing set up by Donald Spears | 53-57 |
| 07:53 | Montana | Harry Moore makes the 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Edward Duncan | 53-60 |
| 07:40 | Jackson State | Peter Madrigal misses badly on a shot from the free throw line | 53-60 |
| 07:38 | Montana | Jason Sinha snags the defensive board | 53-60 |
| Lineup | Jackson State | PG - Peter Madrigal (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Charles Keim (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Donald Spears (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - Bobby Potts (fresh) 2 reb. C - Willie Williams (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Montana | PG - Edward Duncan (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Jason Sinha (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. SF - Harry Moore (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. PF - Louis Caba (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Cleveland Hudson (fresh) | |
| 07:31 | Montana | Charles Keim picks off the pass by Harry Moore | 53-60 |
| 07:08 | Jackson State | Charles Keim misses short on a driving attempt from the baseline but the foul's on Jason Sinha - foul #1 on Jason Sinha, team foul #3 | 53-60 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Philip Shaw (SG), George Rosborough (SF), Michael Keo (PF), Derek Steele (C) Peter Madrigal, Donald Spears, Bobby Potts, Willie Williams | |
| Subs | Montana | Clarence Zais (PG), William Coffman (SG), Phillip Thompson (SF), Richard Hake (PF) Edward Duncan, Jason Sinha, Harry Moore, Louis Caba | |
| 07:08 | Jackson State | Charles Keim makes the 1st free throw | 54-60 |
| 07:08 | Jackson State | Charles Keim misses the 2nd free throw | 54-60 |
| 07:08 | Montana | Cleveland Hudson grabs the board | 54-60 |
| 06:45 | Montana | Cleveland Hudson clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 54-60 |
| 06:44 | Jackson State | Philip Shaw gets the rebound | 54-60 |
| 06:39 | Jackson State | George Rosborough misses the easy layup but he's hacked by William Coffman - foul #2 on William Coffman, team foul #4 | 54-60 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Gene Beaver (PG) Charles Keim | |
| Subs | Montana | Heath Sutton (C) Cleveland Hudson | |
| 06:39 | Jackson State | George Rosborough makes the 1st free throw | 55-60 |
| 06:39 | Jackson State | George Rosborough makes the 2nd free throw | 56-60 |
| 06:25 | Montana | William Coffman misses short on a 3 from straight away | 56-60 |
| 06:24 | Jackson State | Derek Steele pulls down the rebound | 56-60 |
| 06:09 | Jackson State | Michael Keo connects on the shot near the basket on a nice dish by Derek Steele and he's fouled by Richard Hake - foul #2 on Richard Hake, team foul #5 | 58-60 |
| 06:09 | Jackson State | Michael Keo makes the free throw | 59-60 |
| 05:43 | Montana | Heath Sutton makes the shot from the right wing on a nice dish by William Coffman | 59-62 |
| 05:26 | Jackson State | Phillip Thompson is called for the reach on George Rosborough - foul #4 on Phillip Thompson, team foul #6 | 59-62 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Donald Spears (PF) Michael Keo | |
| Subs | Montana | | |
| 05:16 | Jackson State | Donald Spears misses long on a floater near the basket but he's hacked by Richard Hake - foul #3 on Richard Hake, team foul #7 | 59-62 |
| 05:16 | Jackson State | Donald Spears misses the 1st free throw | 59-62 |
| 05:16 | Jackson State | Donald Spears makes the 2nd free throw | 60-62 |
| 05:02 | Montana | Clarence Zais connects on the 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Richard Hake | 60-65 |
| 04:46 | Jackson State | Clarence Zais is called for the reach on Gene Beaver - foul #2 on Clarence Zais, team foul #8 | 60-65 |
| Subs | Jackson State | | |
| Subs | Montana | Louis Caba (PF), Cleveland Hudson (C) Richard Hake, Heath Sutton | |
| 04:46 | Jackson State | Gene Beaver makes the 1st free throw | 61-65 |
| 04:46 | Jackson State | Gene Beaver misses the 2nd free throw | 61-65 |
| 04:46 | Montana | The rebound goes to Cleveland Hudson | 61-65 |
| 04:32 | Montana | Phillip Thompson is hacked by George Rosborough - foul #3 on George Rosborough, team foul #6 | 61-65 |
| Subs | Jackson State | David Ahlstrom (PG) Gene Beaver | |
| Subs | Montana | Jason Sinha (SG) William Coffman | |
| 04:13 | Montana | Jason Sinha hits a floater from the right wing on a nice dish by Phillip Thompson | 61-67 |
| 03:44 | Jackson State | Donald Spears knocks in the shot from the left block on a nice dish by Philip Shaw | 63-67 |
| 03:30 | Montana | Phillip Thompson misses short on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 63-67 |
| 03:29 | Montana | Clarence Zais grabs the offensive board | 63-67 |
| Lineup | Jackson State | PG - David Ahlstrom (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. SG - Philip Shaw (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. SF - George Rosborough (fresh) 8 pts. 3 pf. PF - Donald Spears (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Derek Steele (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 9 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Montana | PG - Clarence Zais (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 2 ast. SG - Jason Sinha (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. SF - Phillip Thompson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 pf. PF - Louis Caba (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Cleveland Hudson (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 03:11 | Montana | Donald Spears swats the short shot by Cleveland Hudson | 63-67 |
| 03:10 | Jackson State | Philip Shaw grabs the board | 63-67 |
| 02:48 | Jackson State | George Rosborough is hacked by Phillip Thompson - foul #5 on Phillip Thompson, team foul #9 | 63-67 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Gene Beaver (PG), Michael Keo (PF) Philip Shaw, Derek Steele | |
| Subs | Montana | Edward Duncan (PG), William Coffman (SG), Richard Hake (PF), Heath Sutton (C) Clarence Zais, Phillip Thompson, Louis Caba, Cleveland Hudson | |
| 02:48 | Jackson State | George Rosborough misses the 1st free throw | 63-67 |
| 02:48 | Jackson State | Donald Spears snags the offensive board | 63-67 |
| 02:48 | Jackson State | Jackson State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 63-67 |
| 02:33 | Jackson State | Donald Spears misses badly on a turnaround in the lane | 63-67 |
| 02:31 | Montana | Heath Sutton snags the defensive board | 63-67 |
| 02:31 | Montana | Montana calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 63-67 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Philip Shaw (SG), Derek Steele (C) David Ahlstrom, Donald Spears | |
| Subs | Montana | Clarence Zais (PG) Edward Duncan | |
| 02:16 | Montana | Richard Hake makes the jumpshot from the free throw line set up by Jason Sinha | 63-69 |
| 02:04 | Jackson State | Heath Sutton is called for the reach on Philip Shaw - foul #2 on Heath Sutton, team foul #10 | 63-69 |
| 02:04 | Jackson State | Philip Shaw makes the 1st free throw | 64-69 |
| 02:04 | Jackson State | Philip Shaw makes the 2nd free throw | 65-69 |
| 01:53 | Montana | Jason Sinha lays it in on a nice dish by Heath Sutton | 65-71 |
| 01:48 | Jackson State | Clarence Zais is called for the reach on Gene Beaver in the backcourt - foul #3 on Clarence Zais, team foul #11 | 65-71 |
| 01:48 | Jackson State | Gene Beaver makes the 1st free throw | 66-71 |
| 01:48 | Jackson State | Gene Beaver misses the 2nd free throw | 66-71 |
| 01:48 | Jackson State | Michael Keo grabs the offensive board | 66-71 |
| 01:37 | Jackson State | Philip Shaw is called for traveling | 66-71 |
| 01:19 | Montana | Clarence Zais misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 66-71 |
| 01:17 | Jackson State | Michael Keo snags the defensive board | 66-71 |
| 01:11 | Jackson State | Philip Shaw travels with the ball | 66-71 |
| 00:57 | Montana | Jason Sinha connects on the 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Clarence Zais | 66-74 |
| Game Plan | Jackson State | Jackson State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Montana | Montana is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:50 | Jackson State | Philip Shaw makes the 3 from the left corner | 69-74 |
| Game Plan | Jackson State | Jackson State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Montana | Montana is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:25 | Montana | Jason Sinha's dunk attempt is rejected by Derek Steele | 69-74 |
| 00:24 | Jackson State | Michael Keo snags the defensive board | 69-74 |
| Game Plan | Jackson State | Jackson State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Montana | Montana is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:17 | Jackson State | Philip Shaw hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Gene Beaver | 72-74 |
| Game Plan | Jackson State | Jackson State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Montana | Montana is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:14 | Montana | Gene Beaver is called for the reach on Clarence Zais in the backcourt - foul #3 on Gene Beaver, team foul #7 | 72-74 |
| 00:14 | Montana | Clarence Zais makes the 1st free throw | 72-75 |
| 00:14 | Montana | Clarence Zais makes the 2nd free throw | 72-76 |
| 00:10 | Jackson State | Philip Shaw hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 72-76 |
| 00:09 | Jackson State | Derek Steele grabs the offensive board | 72-76 |
| 00:07 | Jackson State | Gene Beaver misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 72-76 |
| 00:06 | Jackson State | The offensive rebound goes to Derek Steele | 72-76 |
| 00:02 | Jackson State | Philip Shaw comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 72-76 |
| 00:00 | Jackson State | Derek Steele gets the offensive rebound | 72-76 |