| Lineup | Harding | PG - Dane Murphy (fresh) 5 pts. 5 ast. SG - Jerome Bookout (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SF - Thomas Hoff (fresh) 9 pts. PF - Mohammad Richards (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. C - Henry Pohlman (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Missouri Western St. | PG - Mark Hufford (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Edwin Dougherty (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Roy Wood (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Joe Rossiter (fresh) 2 pts. C - James Carwile (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Harding | Thomas Hoff inbounds the ball | 38-27 |
| Game Plan | Harding | Harding is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri Western St. | Missouri Western St. is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| 19:47 | Harding | Thomas Hoff clanks a floater from just outside the lane | 38-27 |
| 19:46 | Harding | Jerome Bookout can't tip it in | 38-27 |
| 19:45 | Missouri Western St. | Edwin Dougherty pulls down the rebound | 38-27 |
| 19:37 | Missouri Western St. | Mark Hufford buries a 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Roy Wood | 38-30 |
| 19:24 | Harding | Joe Rossiter steals it from Dane Murphy | 38-30 |
| 19:09 | Missouri Western St. | Henry Pohlman denies the turnaround by Joe Rossiter | 38-30 |
| 19:07 | Missouri Western St. | Roy Wood tips it home | 38-32 |
| 18:53 | Harding | Mohammad Richards hits the finger roll set up by Dane Murphy | 40-32 |
| 18:37 | Missouri Western St. | James Carwile clanks a runner from the right block | 40-32 |
| 18:36 | Harding | Henry Pohlman grabs the defensive rebound | 40-32 |
| 18:19 | Harding | Roy Wood steals the ball from Mohammad Richards | 40-32 |
| 18:15 | Missouri Western St. | Roy Wood throws it down | 40-34 |
| 17:56 | Harding | Dane Murphy blows the layup | 40-34 |
| 17:54 | Missouri Western St. | James Carwile grabs the board | 40-34 |
| 17:38 | Missouri Western St. | Edwin Dougherty buries a fadeaway from the free throw line | 40-36 |
| 17:22 | Harding | Jerome Bookout comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 40-36 |
| 17:20 | Missouri Western St. | Roy Wood snags the defensive board | 40-36 |
| 17:07 | Missouri Western St. | Joe Rossiter's floater is knocked away by Mohammad Richards | 40-36 |
| 17:05 | Missouri Western St. | James Carwile tips it in | 40-38 |
| 16:45 | Harding | Jerome Bookout hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 40-38 |
| 16:43 | Missouri Western St. | Joe Rossiter pulls down the rebound | 40-38 |
| 16:24 | Missouri Western St. | Roy Wood hits the front of the rim on the shot near the basket but he's fouled by Mohammad Richards - foul #1 on Mohammad Richards, team foul #1 | 40-38 |
| Subs | Harding | Victor Howard (SG), Aaron Gillen (SF), Glenn Lukaszewski (PF), Shawn Phelps (C) Jerome Bookout, Thomas Hoff, Mohammad Richards, Henry Pohlman | |
| Subs | Missouri Western St. | John Cottman (PG), Gregory Flory (SG), John Young (PF), Randy Harris (C) Mark Hufford, Edwin Dougherty, Joe Rossiter, James Carwile | |
| 16:24 | Missouri Western St. | Roy Wood makes the 1st free throw | 40-39 |
| 16:24 | Missouri Western St. | Roy Wood makes the 2nd free throw | 40-40 |
| 16:10 | Harding | Glenn Lukaszewski can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 40-40 |
| 16:08 | Missouri Western St. | The rebound goes to Roy Wood | 40-40 |
| 15:50 | Missouri Western St. | Dane Murphy steals the ball from Roy Wood | 40-40 |
| Lineup | Harding | PG - Dane Murphy (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 6 ast. SG - Victor Howard (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Aaron Gillen (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Glenn Lukaszewski (fresh) C - Shawn Phelps (fresh) 1 pts. | |
| Lineup | Missouri Western St. | PG - John Cottman (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Gregory Flory (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Roy Wood (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 3 stl. PF - John Young (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Randy Harris (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 15:33 | Harding | Victor Howard misses badly on a fadeaway from the free throw line but he's fouled by Randy Harris - foul #3 on Randy Harris, team foul #1 | 40-40 |
| Subs | Harding | Jared Swinson (SF) Dane Murphy | |
| Subs | Missouri Western St. | Thomas Don (C) Roy Wood | |
| 15:33 | Harding | Victor Howard makes the 1st free throw | 41-40 |
| 15:33 | Harding | Victor Howard makes the 2nd free throw | 42-40 |
| 15:08 | Missouri Western St. | John Cottman is called for traveling | 42-40 |
| Subs | Harding | Jerome Bookout (SG) Jared Swinson | |
| Subs | Missouri Western St. | | |
| 14:48 | Harding | Aaron Gillen scores on a jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Glenn Lukaszewski | 44-40 |
| 14:30 | Missouri Western St. | Thomas Don knocks in the 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Randy Harris | 44-43 |
| 14:18 | Harding | Victor Howard comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the right wing | 44-43 |
| 14:16 | Harding | Shawn Phelps snags the offensive board | 44-43 |
| 13:58 | Harding | Aaron Gillen scores on a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Jerome Bookout | 47-43 |
| 13:48 | Missouri Western St. | John Cottman connects on the turnaround near the basket set up by Randy Harris | 47-45 |
| 13:33 | Harding | Glenn Lukaszewski scores on a runner from the left block | 49-45 |
| 13:17 | Missouri Western St. | John Cottman misses badly on a jumpshot from the right side | 49-45 |
| 13:16 | Harding | Shawn Phelps gets the rebound | 49-45 |
| 12:55 | Harding | Aaron Gillen can't connect on a 3 pointer from straight away | 49-45 |
| 12:53 | Missouri Western St. | Thomas Don grabs the board | 49-45 |
| 12:48 | Missouri Western St. | Aaron Gillen steals it from John Cottman | 49-45 |
| 12:36 | Harding | Aaron Gillen clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away | 49-45 |
| 12:35 | Harding | Shawn Phelps can't tip it in | 49-45 |
| 12:34 | Missouri Western St. | John Cottman grabs the board | 49-45 |
| 12:17 | Missouri Western St. | John Young clanks a jumpshot from the left wing | 49-45 |
| 12:16 | Harding | Glenn Lukaszewski grabs the defensive rebound | 49-45 |
| 11:58 | Harding | Victor Howard drills a jump hook in the lane on a great pass from Jerome Bookout and the foul's on John Young - foul #2 on John Young, team foul #2 | 51-45 |
| Subs | Harding | Dane Murphy (PG), Thomas Hoff (SF), Mohammad Richards (PF), Henry Pohlman (C) Jerome Bookout, Aaron Gillen, Glenn Lukaszewski, Shawn Phelps | |
| Subs | Missouri Western St. | Mark Hufford (PG), Edwin Dougherty (SG), Roy Wood (SF), Joe Rossiter (PF), James Carwile (C) John Cottman, Randy Harris, Gregory Flory, John Young, Thomas Don | |
| 11:58 | Harding | Victor Howard makes the free throw | 52-45 |
| 11:43 | Missouri Western St. | Mark Hufford misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 52-45 |
| 11:41 | Missouri Western St. | Edwin Dougherty gets the offensive rebound | 52-45 |
| Lineup | Harding | PG - Dane Murphy (fresh) 5 pts. 6 ast. SG - Victor Howard (fairly fresh) 7 pts. SF - Thomas Hoff (fresh) 9 pts. PF - Mohammad Richards (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 4 blk. C - Henry Pohlman (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Missouri Western St. | PG - Mark Hufford (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - Edwin Dougherty (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Roy Wood (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 3 stl. PF - Joe Rossiter (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. C - James Carwile (fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 11:24 | Missouri Western St. | Roy Wood is fouled on the floor by Mohammad Richards - foul #2 on Mohammad Richards, team foul #2 | 52-45 |
| Subs | Harding | Jared Swinson (SG) Victor Howard | |
| Subs | Missouri Western St. | | |
| 11:08 | Missouri Western St. | Mark Hufford misses the 3 from the right corner | 52-45 |
| 11:07 | Harding | Jared Swinson pulls down the rebound | 52-45 |
| 10:53 | Harding | Mark Hufford picks off the pass by Jared Swinson | 52-45 |
| 10:37 | Missouri Western St. | Joe Rossiter makes the floater in the paint on a nice dish by Roy Wood and the foul's on Mohammad Richards - foul #3 on Mohammad Richards, team foul #3 | 52-47 |
| 10:37 | Missouri Western St. | Joe Rossiter makes the free throw | 52-48 |
| 10:18 | Harding | Dane Murphy throws it down and he's hacked by Mark Hufford - foul #2 on Mark Hufford, team foul #3 | 54-48 |
| Subs | Harding | Jerome Bookout (SG) Jared Swinson | |
| Subs | Missouri Western St. | | |
| 10:18 | Harding | Dane Murphy makes the free throw | 55-48 |
| 10:03 | Missouri Western St. | Roy Wood drills a fadeaway from the left wing | 55-50 |
| 09:36 | Harding | Mohammad Richards misses short on a shot from the right block but he's hacked by Roy Wood - foul #1 on Roy Wood, team foul #4 | 55-50 |
| Subs | Harding | | |
| Subs | Missouri Western St. | Thomas Don (C) James Carwile | |
| 09:36 | Harding | Mohammad Richards makes the 1st free throw | 56-50 |
| 09:36 | Harding | Mohammad Richards makes the 2nd free throw | 57-50 |
| 09:25 | Missouri Western St. | Mark Hufford banks in the layup set up by Roy Wood | 57-52 |
| 09:13 | Harding | Mohammad Richards comes up short on the shot from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Joe Rossiter - foul #2 on Joe Rossiter, team foul #5 | 57-52 |
| Subs | Harding | Aaron Gillen (SF), Paul Plum (C) Thomas Hoff, Henry Pohlman | |
| Subs | Missouri Western St. | John Cottman (PG), Gregory Flory (SG), John Young (PF) Mark Hufford, Edwin Dougherty, Joe Rossiter | |
| 09:13 | Harding | Mohammad Richards makes the 1st free throw | 58-52 |
| 09:13 | Harding | Mohammad Richards makes the 2nd free throw | 59-52 |
| 09:05 | Missouri Western St. | John Young's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 59-52 |
| Subs | Harding | Glenn Lukaszewski (PF) Mohammad Richards | |
| Subs | Missouri Western St. | Randy Harris (SG) Gregory Flory | |
| 08:51 | Harding | Jerome Bookout comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away | 59-52 |
| 08:49 | Missouri Western St. | Thomas Don snags the defensive board | 59-52 |
| 08:27 | Missouri Western St. | John Young can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 59-52 |
| 08:26 | Missouri Western St. | John Young pulls down the offensive rebound | 59-52 |
| 08:09 | Missouri Western St. | John Cottman misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 59-52 |
| 08:07 | Harding | Paul Plum grabs the defensive rebound | 59-52 |
| 07:53 | Harding | Randy Harris picks off the pass by Paul Plum | 59-52 |
| 07:50 | Missouri Western St. | John Cottman hits the finger roll on a great pass from Randy Harris | 59-54 |
| 07:46 | Harding | Aaron Gillen makes the 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Jerome Bookout | 62-54 |
| 07:34 | Missouri Western St. | John Cottman knocks in the floater from the left side on a great pass from Randy Harris | 62-56 |
| Lineup | Harding | PG - Dane Murphy (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 6 ast. SG - Jerome Bookout (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. SF - Aaron Gillen (fresh) 11 pts. PF - Glenn Lukaszewski (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Paul Plum (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Missouri Western St. | PG - John Cottman (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Randy Harris (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SF - Roy Wood (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. 3 stl. PF - John Young (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Thomas Don (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 07:31 | Harding | Dane Murphy throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 62-56 |
| Subs | Harding | Victor Howard (PG), Thomas Hoff (SF), Mohammad Richards (PF), Henry Pohlman (C) Dane Murphy, Jerome Bookout, Glenn Lukaszewski, Paul Plum | |
| Subs | Missouri Western St. | Mark Hufford (PG), Edwin Dougherty (SG), Gregory Flory (SF), Joe Rossiter (PF), James Carwile (C) John Cottman, Randy Harris, Roy Wood, John Young, Thomas Don | |
| 07:20 | Missouri Western St. | Gregory Flory comes up short on the jump hook from the left block but he's fouled by Thomas Hoff - foul #1 on Thomas Hoff, team foul #4 | 62-56 |
| 07:20 | Missouri Western St. | Gregory Flory makes the 1st free throw | 62-57 |
| 07:20 | Missouri Western St. | Gregory Flory misses the 2nd free throw | 62-57 |
| 07:20 | Harding | The rebound goes to Mohammad Richards | 62-57 |
| 07:16 | Harding | Aaron Gillen misses badly on a 3 from the right corner | 62-57 |
| 07:15 | Missouri Western St. | Joe Rossiter grabs the board | 62-57 |
| 07:11 | Missouri Western St. | Mohammad Richards picks off the pass by Edwin Dougherty | 62-57 |
| 06:55 | Harding | Henry Pohlman connects on the runner in the paint set up by Thomas Hoff | 64-57 |
| 06:35 | Missouri Western St. | Joe Rossiter can't connect on a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 64-57 |
| 06:34 | Missouri Western St. | James Carwile hits the follow up shot | 64-59 |
| 06:20 | Harding | Aaron Gillen clanks a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 64-59 |
| 06:19 | Missouri Western St. | James Carwile grabs the defensive rebound | 64-59 |
| 05:59 | Missouri Western St. | Edwin Dougherty's floater is knocked away by Mohammad Richards | 64-59 |
| 05:58 | Missouri Western St. | James Carwile tips it but misses | 64-59 |
| 05:56 | Harding | The rebound goes to Henry Pohlman | 64-59 |
| 05:38 | Harding | Mohammad Richards can't finish the layup | 64-59 |
| 05:37 | Missouri Western St. | James Carwile gets the rebound | 64-59 |
| 05:32 | Missouri Western St. | Gregory Flory is fouled on the floor by Thomas Hoff - foul #2 on Thomas Hoff, team foul #5 | 64-59 |
| Subs | Harding | Dane Murphy (PG), Jerome Bookout (SG), Shawn Phelps (C) Victor Howard, Aaron Gillen, Henry Pohlman | |
| Subs | Missouri Western St. | Roy Wood (SF), Thomas Don (PF), Randy Harris (C) Gregory Flory, Joe Rossiter, James Carwile | |
| 05:14 | Missouri Western St. | Roy Wood makes the driving attempt near the basket | 64-61 |
| 04:52 | Harding | Thomas Hoff can't finish the layup | 64-61 |
| 04:51 | Missouri Western St. | Thomas Don grabs the defensive rebound | 64-61 |
| 04:30 | Missouri Western St. | Mark Hufford buries a fadeaway from the left side on a great pass from Roy Wood | 64-63 |
| 04:17 | Harding | Mark Hufford takes the ball from Thomas Hoff | 64-63 |
| 04:12 | Missouri Western St. | Edwin Dougherty drills a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Roy Wood | 64-66 |
| 03:50 | Harding | Shawn Phelps can't finish the layup | 64-66 |
| 03:49 | Missouri Western St. | Roy Wood grabs the defensive rebound | 64-66 |
| 03:41 | Missouri Western St. | Shawn Phelps is called for the reach on Thomas Don - foul #2 on Shawn Phelps, team foul #6 | 64-66 |
| Subs | Harding | Aaron Gillen (SF), Glenn Lukaszewski (PF), Henry Pohlman (C) Thomas Hoff, Mohammad Richards, Shawn Phelps | |
| Subs | Missouri Western St. | John Cottman (PG), Joe Rossiter (PF), James Carwile (C) Mark Hufford, Edwin Dougherty, Thomas Don | |
| 03:25 | Missouri Western St. | Joe Rossiter drills a 3 from the left wing | 64-69 |
| Lineup | Harding | PG - Dane Murphy (fresh) 8 pts. 6 ast. SG - Jerome Bookout (fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. SF - Aaron Gillen (fresh) 11 pts. PF - Glenn Lukaszewski (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Henry Pohlman (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Missouri Western St. | PG - John Cottman (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Randy Harris (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SF - Roy Wood (fresh) 12 pts. 6 reb. 3 stl. PF - Joe Rossiter (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - James Carwile (fresh) 10 pts. 11 reb. | |
| 03:07 | Harding | Dane Murphy is fouled on the floor by John Cottman - foul #1 on John Cottman, team foul #6 | 64-69 |
| Subs | Harding | Victor Howard (SG) Jerome Bookout | |
| Subs | Missouri Western St. | Steven Dixon (PG), Gregory Flory (SF) Randy Harris, Roy Wood | |
| 02:59 | Harding | The jump hook by Glenn Lukaszewski is blocked by Joe Rossiter | 64-69 |
| 02:57 | Missouri Western St. | The rebound goes to Joe Rossiter | 64-69 |
| 02:57 | Missouri Western St. | Missouri Western St. calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 64-69 |
| Subs | Harding | Jerome Bookout (SG) Victor Howard | |
| Subs | Missouri Western St. | Edwin Dougherty (SG), Roy Wood (SF) Steven Dixon, Gregory Flory | |
| 02:28 | Missouri Western St. | James Carwile blows the layup but he's hacked by Henry Pohlman - foul #1 on Henry Pohlman, team foul #7 | 64-69 |
| Subs | Harding | Thomas Hoff (SF), Mohammad Richards (PF) Aaron Gillen, Glenn Lukaszewski | |
| Subs | Missouri Western St. | Mark Hufford (PG) John Cottman | |
| 02:28 | Missouri Western St. | James Carwile makes the 1st free throw | 64-70 |
| 02:28 | Missouri Western St. | James Carwile makes the 2nd free throw | 64-71 |
| 02:15 | Harding | Dane Murphy hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Jerome Bookout | 66-71 |
| 01:57 | Missouri Western St. | Mohammad Richards swats the short shot by Roy Wood | 66-71 |
| 01:55 | Missouri Western St. | James Carwile grabs the offensive board | 66-71 |
| 01:39 | Missouri Western St. | Henry Pohlman swats the short shot by Roy Wood | 66-71 |
| 01:37 | Harding | The rebound goes to Thomas Hoff | 66-71 |
| 01:31 | Harding | Dane Murphy is hacked by Edwin Dougherty - foul #1 on Edwin Dougherty, team foul #7 | 66-71 |
| 01:31 | Harding | Dane Murphy makes the 1st free throw | 67-71 |
| 01:31 | Harding | Dane Murphy misses the 2nd free throw | 67-71 |
| 01:31 | Missouri Western St. | James Carwile grabs the defensive rebound | 67-71 |
| 01:03 | Missouri Western St. | Edwin Dougherty misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 67-71 |
| 01:02 | Missouri Western St. | The offensive rebound goes to Mark Hufford | 67-71 |
| 00:51 | Missouri Western St. | Roy Wood is fouled on the floor by Dane Murphy - foul #3 on Dane Murphy, team foul #8 | 67-71 |
| 00:51 | Missouri Western St. | Roy Wood makes the 1st free throw | 67-72 |
| 00:51 | Missouri Western St. | Roy Wood makes the 2nd free throw | 67-73 |
| Game Plan | Harding | Harding is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri Western St. | Missouri Western St. is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:44 | Harding | Jerome Bookout hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Mohammad Richards | 70-73 |
| Game Plan | Harding | Harding is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri Western St. | Missouri Western St. is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:20 | Missouri Western St. | Joe Rossiter hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from just outside the lane | 70-73 |
| 00:18 | Missouri Western St. | Roy Wood snags the offensive board | 70-73 |
| Game Plan | Harding | Harding is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri Western St. | Missouri Western St. is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:16 | Missouri Western St. | Roy Wood is fouled on the floor by Thomas Hoff - foul #3 on Thomas Hoff, team foul #9 | 70-73 |
| Subs | Harding | | |
| Subs | Missouri Western St. | John Young (PF) Joe Rossiter | |
| 00:16 | Missouri Western St. | Roy Wood makes the 1st free throw | 70-74 |
| 00:16 | Missouri Western St. | Roy Wood makes the 2nd free throw | 70-75 |
| 00:09 | Harding | Jerome Bookout misses short on a 3 from the right corner | 70-75 |
| 00:07 | Harding | Henry Pohlman pulls down the offensive rebound | 70-75 |
| 00:04 | Harding | Jerome Bookout knocks in the 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from Thomas Hoff | 73-75 |
| 00:02 | Missouri Western St. | Dane Murphy is called for the reach on John Young in the backcourt - foul #4 on Dane Murphy, team foul #10 | 73-75 |
| 00:02 | Missouri Western St. | John Young makes the 1st free throw | 73-76 |
| 00:02 | Missouri Western St. | John Young makes the 2nd free throw | 73-77 |
| 00:00 | Harding | Thomas Hoff misses long on a halfcourt shot | 73-77 |