| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Paul Norton (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Casey Ethier (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Gilbert Risher (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Paul Skibski (fresh) C - Ralph Jandreau (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Franklin | PG - Leo Atkin (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Reed Dillard (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Larry Nadeau (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Darrell Slater (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. C - Michael Macy (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Appalachian State | Gilbert Risher inbounds the ball | 28-35 |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Franklin | Franklin is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 19:37 | Appalachian State | Paul Skibski drills a jump hook from the right block set up by Paul Norton | 30-35 |
| 19:09 | Franklin | Michael Macy hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right side | 30-35 |
| 19:07 | Appalachian State | Paul Norton snags the defensive board | 30-35 |
| 19:05 | Appalachian State | Reed Dillard steps in front of the Paul Norton pass in the backcourt | 30-35 |
| 18:45 | Franklin | Larry Nadeau loses the dribble to Paul Skibski | 30-35 |
| 18:26 | Appalachian State | Casey Ethier misses the shot from just outside the lane | 30-35 |
| 18:24 | Appalachian State | Paul Norton misses the tip | 30-35 |
| 18:23 | Franklin | The rebound goes to Reed Dillard | 30-35 |
| 18:07 | Franklin | Leo Atkin hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left wing | 30-35 |
| 18:05 | Franklin | Darrell Slater gets the offensive rebound | 30-35 |
| 17:46 | Franklin | Darrell Slater drills a jumpshot from the left wing set up by Leo Atkin | 30-37 |
| 17:31 | Appalachian State | Paul Norton knocks in the jumper from the right side | 32-37 |
| 17:12 | Franklin | Michael Macy hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 32-37 |
| 17:10 | Franklin | Michael Macy tips it back up and in | 32-39 |
| 16:45 | Appalachian State | Ralph Jandreau banks in the layup on a nice dish by Paul Skibski | 34-39 |
| 16:24 | Franklin | Michael Macy misses long on a floater near the basket | 34-39 |
| 16:23 | Appalachian State | Gilbert Risher grabs the defensive rebound | 34-39 |
| 15:58 | Appalachian State | Paul Skibski scores on a 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Casey Ethier | 37-39 |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Paul Norton (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Casey Ethier (fairly fresh) 2 ast. SF - Gilbert Risher (fairly fresh) 4 pts. PF - Paul Skibski (fairly fresh) 5 pts. C - Ralph Jandreau (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Franklin | PG - Leo Atkin (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - Reed Dillard (fairly fresh) 2 ast. SF - Larry Nadeau (fairly fresh) 6 pts. PF - Darrell Slater (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. C - Michael Macy (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 15:31 | Franklin | Larry Nadeau drills a jump hook from the left block on a great pass from Darrell Slater | 37-41 |
| 15:14 | Appalachian State | Ralph Jandreau scores on a floater from the left block | 39-41 |
| 14:56 | Franklin | Paul Skibski blocks the short jumper by Larry Nadeau | 39-41 |
| 14:54 | Appalachian State | Casey Ethier pulls down the rebound | 39-41 |
| 14:39 | Appalachian State | Paul Norton misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 39-41 |
| 14:38 | Franklin | Michael Macy pulls down the rebound | 39-41 |
| 14:09 | Franklin | Larry Nadeau misses the easy layup | 39-41 |
| 14:08 | Appalachian State | The rebound goes to Casey Ethier | 39-41 |
| 13:58 | Appalachian State | Ralph Jandreau buries a jumper from the left block on a nice dish by Paul Norton | 41-41 |
| 13:38 | Franklin | Darrell Slater knocks in the turnaround from the right block on a great pass from Leo Atkin and he's hacked by Casey Ethier - foul #1 on Casey Ethier, team foul #1 | 41-43 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Scott Stockstill (PG), Shane Moore (SG), Richard Parker (SF), David Zuvich (PF), Gary Truitt (C) Paul Norton, Casey Ethier, Gilbert Risher, Paul Skibski, Ralph Jandreau | |
| Subs | Franklin | | |
| 13:38 | Franklin | Darrell Slater makes the free throw | 41-44 |
| 13:22 | Appalachian State | David Zuvich hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 41-44 |
| 13:21 | Appalachian State | The offensive rebound goes to David Zuvich | 41-44 |
| 12:59 | Appalachian State | David Zuvich lays it in and he's hacked by Darrell Slater - foul #1 on Darrell Slater, team foul #1 | 43-44 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | | |
| Subs | Franklin | David Webb (SF), Valeri Klasinski (C) Larry Nadeau, Michael Macy | |
| 12:59 | Appalachian State | David Zuvich misses the free throw | 43-44 |
| 12:59 | Franklin | Darrell Slater pulls down the rebound | 43-44 |
| 12:36 | Franklin | Darrell Slater can't finish the layup | 43-44 |
| 12:34 | Appalachian State | Richard Parker grabs the board | 43-44 |
| 12:30 | Appalachian State | Scott Stockstill comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 43-44 |
| 12:28 | Appalachian State | Gary Truitt gets the offensive rebound | 43-44 |
| 12:11 | Appalachian State | Gary Truitt misses long on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 43-44 |
| 12:09 | Appalachian State | David Zuvich tips it in | 45-44 |
| 12:05 | Franklin | Leo Atkin clanks a fadeaway from the right side | 45-44 |
| 12:04 | Appalachian State | Gary Truitt gets the rebound | 45-44 |
| 11:48 | Appalachian State | Gary Truitt misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 45-44 |
| 11:46 | Appalachian State | David Zuvich can't tip it in | 45-44 |
| 11:45 | Appalachian State | Richard Parker pulls down the offensive rebound | 45-44 |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Scott Stockstill (fresh) SG - Shane Moore (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Richard Parker (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - David Zuvich (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - Gary Truitt (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Franklin | PG - Leo Atkin (tiring) 4 pts. 3 ast. SG - Reed Dillard (tiring) 2 ast. SF - David Webb (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Darrell Slater (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb. C - Valeri Klasinski (fresh) | |
| 11:38 | Appalachian State | Leo Atkin steals the ball from Scott Stockstill | 45-44 |
| 11:35 | Franklin | Leo Atkin banks in the layup | 45-46 |
| 11:23 | Appalachian State | David Zuvich scores on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 48-46 |
| 10:58 | Franklin | Shane Moore is called for the reach on Valeri Klasinski - foul #1 on Shane Moore, team foul #2 | 48-46 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Paul Norton (PG), Michael York (C) Scott Stockstill, Gary Truitt | |
| Subs | Franklin | Joseph Hale (PG), Drazen Pawlowski (SG), Larry Nadeau (SF), John Bowers (PF), Michael Macy (C) Leo Atkin, Reed Dillard, David Webb, Darrell Slater, Valeri Klasinski | |
| 10:38 | Franklin | David Zuvich steals the ball from Larry Nadeau | 48-46 |
| 10:24 | Appalachian State | Paul Norton misses the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 48-46 |
| 10:23 | Franklin | Larry Nadeau snags the defensive board | 48-46 |
| 10:00 | Franklin | John Bowers travels with the ball | 48-46 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Casey Ethier (SG), Gilbert Risher (SF), Paul Skibski (PF) Shane Moore, Richard Parker, David Zuvich | |
| Subs | Franklin | | |
| 09:41 | Appalachian State | Paul Skibski hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left block but he's fouled by Michael Macy - foul #2 on Michael Macy, team foul #2 | 48-46 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | | |
| Subs | Franklin | Darrell Slater (PF) John Bowers | |
| 09:41 | Appalachian State | Paul Skibski makes the 1st free throw | 49-46 |
| 09:41 | Appalachian State | Paul Skibski makes the 2nd free throw | 50-46 |
| 09:15 | Franklin | Michael Macy can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 50-46 |
| 09:14 | Franklin | Darrell Slater misses the tip | 50-46 |
| 09:12 | Appalachian State | The rebound goes to Gilbert Risher | 50-46 |
| 08:56 | Appalachian State | Paul Norton comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 50-46 |
| 08:54 | Franklin | Michael Macy grabs the board | 50-46 |
| 08:37 | Franklin | Joseph Hale is whistled for a charge - foul #3 on Joseph Hale, team foul #3 | 50-46 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Scott Stockstill (PG), David Zuvich (PF), Ralph Jandreau (C) Paul Norton, Paul Skibski, Michael York | |
| Subs | Franklin | Leo Atkin (PG), Reed Dillard (SG), David Webb (SF), Valeri Klasinski (C) Joseph Hale, Drazen Pawlowski, Larry Nadeau, Michael Macy | |
| 08:16 | Appalachian State | Casey Ethier drills a 3 from the left wing | 53-46 |
| 07:53 | Franklin | David Webb clanks a 3 pointer from the right corner | 53-46 |
| 07:51 | Appalachian State | Ralph Jandreau grabs the defensive rebound | 53-46 |
| 07:37 | Appalachian State | Gilbert Risher knocks in the 3 from the right wing | 56-46 |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Scott Stockstill (fresh) SG - Casey Ethier (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Gilbert Risher (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - David Zuvich (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - Ralph Jandreau (fresh) 12 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Franklin | PG - Leo Atkin (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Reed Dillard (fairly fresh) 2 ast. SF - David Webb (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Darrell Slater (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb. C - Valeri Klasinski (fresh) | |
| 07:27 | Franklin | Ralph Jandreau steals it from David Webb | 56-46 |
| 07:14 | Appalachian State | Casey Ethier misses the easy layup | 56-46 |
| 07:13 | Franklin | David Webb grabs the board | 56-46 |
| 07:06 | Franklin | Reed Dillard is fouled on the floor by Scott Stockstill - foul #1 on Scott Stockstill, team foul #3 | 56-46 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Shane Moore (SG), Paul Skibski (SF) Casey Ethier, Gilbert Risher | |
| Subs | Franklin | Larry Nadeau (SF), John Bowers (PF), Michael Macy (C) David Webb, Darrell Slater, Valeri Klasinski | |
| 06:54 | Franklin | Larry Nadeau is hacked by Scott Stockstill - foul #2 on Scott Stockstill, team foul #4 | 56-46 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Gary Truitt (PF) David Zuvich | |
| Subs | Franklin | | |
| 06:33 | Franklin | Michael Macy misses short on a floater from the left block but the foul's on Ralph Jandreau - foul #1 on Ralph Jandreau, team foul #5 | 56-46 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Paul Norton (PG), Richard Parker (SF) Scott Stockstill, Ralph Jandreau | |
| Subs | Franklin | | |
| 06:33 | Franklin | Michael Macy misses the 1st free throw | 56-46 |
| 06:33 | Franklin | Michael Macy makes the 2nd free throw | 56-47 |
| 06:18 | Appalachian State | Leo Atkin steps in front of the Paul Skibski pass | 56-47 |
| 05:49 | Franklin | John Bowers hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from close range | 56-47 |
| 05:47 | Appalachian State | The rebound goes to Paul Skibski | 56-47 |
| 05:43 | Appalachian State | Paul Norton misses the fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 56-47 |
| 05:41 | Franklin | Leo Atkin grabs the defensive rebound | 56-47 |
| 05:24 | Franklin | John Bowers's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 56-47 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Gilbert Risher (SF), David Zuvich (PF), Ralph Jandreau (C) Richard Parker, Paul Skibski, Gary Truitt | |
| Subs | Franklin | Joseph Hale (PG), Drazen Pawlowski (SG), Darrell Slater (PF) Leo Atkin, Reed Dillard, John Bowers | |
| 05:11 | Appalachian State | David Zuvich misses the lay-in | 56-47 |
| 05:09 | Franklin | Drazen Pawlowski grabs the defensive rebound | 56-47 |
| 04:55 | Franklin | Darrell Slater misses the dunk attempt but he's hacked by Gilbert Risher - foul #2 on Gilbert Risher, team foul #6 | 56-47 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Casey Ethier (SG) Paul Norton | |
| Subs | Franklin | David Webb (SF), Valeri Klasinski (C) Larry Nadeau, Michael Macy | |
| 04:55 | Franklin | Darrell Slater makes the 1st free throw | 56-48 |
| 04:55 | Franklin | Darrell Slater makes the 2nd free throw | 56-49 |
| 04:31 | Appalachian State | Shane Moore comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the left wing but he's fouled by Joseph Hale - foul #4 on Joseph Hale, team foul #4 | 56-49 |
| 04:31 | Appalachian State | Shane Moore makes the 1st free throw | 57-49 |
| 04:31 | Appalachian State | Shane Moore makes the 2nd free throw | 58-49 |
| 04:09 | Franklin | David Webb clanks a 3 pointer from the left wing | 58-49 |
| 04:08 | Appalachian State | The rebound goes to Ralph Jandreau | 58-49 |
| 04:04 | Appalachian State | Shane Moore is hacked by Joseph Hale - foul #5 on Joseph Hale, team foul #5 | 58-49 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Scott Stockstill (PG), Gary Truitt (C) Shane Moore, Ralph Jandreau | |
| Subs | Franklin | Reed Dillard (SG) Joseph Hale | |
| 03:52 | Appalachian State | David Zuvich is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #4 on David Zuvich, team foul #7 | 58-49 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Paul Norton (PG), Paul Skibski (SF) Scott Stockstill, Gilbert Risher | |
| Subs | Franklin | Leo Atkin (PG) Drazen Pawlowski | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Franklin | Franklin is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:40 | Franklin | Leo Atkin connects on the jumper from just outside the lane set up by David Webb | 58-51 |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Paul Norton (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SG - Casey Ethier (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Paul Skibski (fresh) 7 pts. PF - David Zuvich (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 4 pf. C - Gary Truitt (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Franklin | PG - Leo Atkin (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. SG - Reed Dillard (fairly fresh) 2 ast. SF - David Webb (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Darrell Slater (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 5 reb. C - Valeri Klasinski (fresh) | |
| 03:28 | Appalachian State | David Zuvich can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 58-51 |
| 03:26 | Franklin | Leo Atkin snags the defensive board | 58-51 |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Franklin | Franklin is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:21 | Franklin | Leo Atkin clanks a jump hook in the lane but he's hacked by Paul Norton - foul #2 on Paul Norton, team foul #8 | 58-51 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | | |
| Subs | Franklin | Larry Nadeau (SF), Michael Macy (C) David Webb, Valeri Klasinski | |
| 03:21 | Franklin | Leo Atkin makes the 1st free throw | 58-52 |
| 03:21 | Franklin | Leo Atkin makes the 2nd free throw | 58-53 |
| 03:07 | Appalachian State | Gary Truitt drills a turnaround near the basket set up by Paul Norton | 60-53 |
| 02:45 | Franklin | Larry Nadeau drills a runner from the right block on a nice dish by Leo Atkin | 60-55 |
| 02:45 | Appalachian State | Appalachian State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 60-55 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Gilbert Risher (SF), Ralph Jandreau (C) Paul Skibski, Gary Truitt | |
| Subs | Franklin | | |
| 02:22 | Appalachian State | Paul Norton hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by Casey Ethier | 63-55 |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Franklin | Franklin is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 02:02 | Franklin | Michael Macy knocks in the jumpshot from the right wing set up by Leo Atkin | 63-57 |
| 01:49 | Appalachian State | Casey Ethier buries a fadeaway from the right side | 65-57 |
| 01:36 | Franklin | Darrell Slater is fouled on the floor by David Zuvich - foul #5 on David Zuvich, team foul #9 | 65-57 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Paul Skibski (PF) David Zuvich | |
| Subs | Franklin | | |
| 01:36 | Franklin | Darrell Slater misses the 1st free throw | 65-57 |
| 01:36 | Appalachian State | Ralph Jandreau gets the rebound | 65-57 |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Franklin | Franklin is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 01:08 | Appalachian State | Gilbert Risher clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 65-57 |
| 01:07 | Franklin | The rebound goes to Michael Macy | 65-57 |
| 01:02 | Franklin | Leo Atkin scores on a jumpshot from the right side on a nice dish by Reed Dillard | 65-59 |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Franklin | Franklin is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Franklin | Franklin is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| 00:59 | Appalachian State | Paul Skibski is fouled on the floor by Michael Macy - foul #3 on Michael Macy, team foul #6 | 65-59 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Shane Moore (SG) Casey Ethier | |
| Subs | Franklin | | |
| 00:56 | Appalachian State | Paul Skibski is hacked by Reed Dillard - foul #1 on Reed Dillard, team foul #7 | 65-59 |
| 00:56 | Appalachian State | Paul Skibski makes the 1st free throw | 66-59 |
| 00:56 | Appalachian State | Paul Skibski makes the 2nd free throw | 67-59 |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Franklin | Franklin is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| 00:49 | Franklin | Darrell Slater knocks in the 3pt shot from the left wing | 67-62 |
| 00:49 | Appalachian State | Appalachian State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 67-62 |
| 00:47 | Appalachian State | Shane Moore is hacked by Reed Dillard in the backcourt - foul #2 on Reed Dillard, team foul #8 | 67-62 |
| 00:47 | Appalachian State | Shane Moore makes the 1st free throw | 68-62 |
| 00:47 | Appalachian State | Shane Moore makes the 2nd free throw | 69-62 |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Franklin | Franklin is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| 00:40 | Franklin | Leo Atkin misses the easy layup | 69-62 |
| 00:38 | Appalachian State | Gilbert Risher snags the defensive board | 69-62 |
| 00:35 | Appalachian State | Reed Dillard is called for the reach on Gilbert Risher in the backcourt - foul #3 on Reed Dillard, team foul #9 | 69-62 |
| 00:35 | Appalachian State | Gilbert Risher makes the 1st free throw | 70-62 |
| 00:35 | Appalachian State | Gilbert Risher makes the 2nd free throw | 71-62 |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Franklin | Franklin is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| 00:30 | Franklin | Reed Dillard clanks a 3 pointer from the right corner | 71-62 |
| 00:28 | Appalachian State | Paul Norton pulls down the rebound | 71-62 |
| 00:28 | Appalachian State | Appalachian State calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 71-62 |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Franklin | Franklin is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:25 | Appalachian State | Shane Moore is fouled in the backcourt by Reed Dillard - foul #4 on Reed Dillard, team foul #10 | 71-62 |
| 00:25 | Appalachian State | Shane Moore makes the 1st free throw | 72-62 |
| 00:25 | Appalachian State | Shane Moore makes the 2nd free throw | 73-62 |
| 00:20 | Franklin | Darrell Slater drills a jumper in the lane set up by Leo Atkin | 73-64 |
| 00:17 | Appalachian State | Reed Dillard is called for the reach on Shane Moore in the backcourt - foul #5 on Reed Dillard, team foul #11 | 73-64 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | | |
| Subs | Franklin | Drazen Pawlowski (SG) Reed Dillard | |
| 00:17 | Appalachian State | Shane Moore makes the 1st free throw | 74-64 |
| 00:17 | Appalachian State | Shane Moore makes the 2nd free throw | 75-64 |
| 00:12 | Franklin | Michael Macy clanks a runner in the paint | 75-64 |
| 00:11 | Appalachian State | Ralph Jandreau grabs the board | 75-64 |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Franklin | Franklin is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:00 | Appalachian State | Paul Norton runs out the clock | 75-64 |