| Lineup | Hofstra | PG - Rafael Fisher (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SG - Joseph Bryant (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Terry Ratliff (fresh) PF - George Brooks (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Troy Rice (fresh) 7 pts. | |
| Lineup | VCU | PG - Todd Savage (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - William Flint (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Arthur Gardea (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Michael Herbst (fresh) C - Matthew Vineyard (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| 20:00 | VCU | Arthur Gardea inbounds the ball | 35-37 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:44 | VCU | Michael Herbst comes up short on the 3 from straight away | 35-37 |
| 19:43 | VCU | The offensive rebound goes to Matthew Vineyard | 35-37 |
| 19:23 | VCU | Michael Herbst scores on a jumpshot from the free throw line and he's fouled by George Brooks - foul #1 on George Brooks, team foul #1 | 35-39 |
| 19:23 | VCU | Michael Herbst misses the free throw | 35-39 |
| 19:23 | Hofstra | The rebound goes to George Brooks | 35-39 |
| 19:05 | Hofstra | Rafael Fisher hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 35-39 |
| 19:04 | VCU | The rebound goes to Matthew Vineyard | 35-39 |
| 18:45 | VCU | Arthur Gardea drills a shot from the left block | 35-41 |
| 18:30 | Hofstra | Rafael Fisher is hacked by Matthew Vineyard - foul #2 on Matthew Vineyard, team foul #1 | 35-41 |
| 18:23 | Hofstra | Troy Rice misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Michael Herbst - foul #3 on Michael Herbst, team foul #2 | 35-41 |
| Subs | Hofstra | | |
| Subs | VCU | Alfred Smith (PF) Michael Herbst | |
| 18:23 | Hofstra | Troy Rice misses the 1st free throw | 35-41 |
| 18:23 | Hofstra | Troy Rice makes the 2nd free throw | 36-41 |
| 18:09 | VCU | Alfred Smith hits the finger roll on a nice dish by William Flint | 36-43 |
| 17:43 | Hofstra | Joseph Bryant makes the 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Rafael Fisher | 39-43 |
| 17:27 | VCU | George Brooks swats the layup by Arthur Gardea | 39-43 |
| 17:26 | Hofstra | Joseph Bryant snags the defensive board | 39-43 |
| 17:11 | Hofstra | Joseph Bryant is hacked by Alfred Smith - foul #2 on Alfred Smith, team foul #3 | 39-43 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Kevin Layden (SF) Terry Ratliff | |
| Subs | VCU | Gary Thetford (SG), Thomas Lange (SF), Eddie Montejano (PF) William Flint, Arthur Gardea, Matthew Vineyard | |
| 16:53 | Hofstra | George Brooks is hacked by Eddie Montejano - foul #1 on Eddie Montejano, team foul #4 | 39-43 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Joseph Staley (PG), Benjamin Watts (SG), Ray Burciaga (C) Rafael Fisher, Joseph Bryant, Troy Rice | |
| Subs | VCU | | |
| 16:32 | Hofstra | George Brooks misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 39-43 |
| 16:31 | VCU | Alfred Smith gets the rebound | 39-43 |
| 16:27 | VCU | Thomas Lange hits a jumper from the left side on a great pass from Gary Thetford | 39-45 |
| 16:09 | Hofstra | George Brooks's floater is knocked away by Thomas Lange | 39-45 |
| 16:08 | Hofstra | Kevin Layden grabs the offensive rebound | 39-45 |
| 15:50 | Hofstra | George Brooks makes the fadeaway from the left block | 41-45 |
| Lineup | Hofstra | PG - Joseph Staley (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Benjamin Watts (fresh) SF - Kevin Layden (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. PF - George Brooks (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. C - Ray Burciaga (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | VCU | PG - Todd Savage (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Gary Thetford (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Thomas Lange (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Eddie Montejano (fresh) 3 pts. C - Alfred Smith (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:33 | VCU | Alfred Smith is fouled on the floor by Ray Burciaga - foul #2 on Ray Burciaga, team foul #2 | 41-45 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Rafael Fisher (PG), Joseph Bryant (SG), Terry Ratliff (SF), Troy Rice (C) Joseph Staley, Benjamin Watts, George Brooks, Ray Burciaga | |
| Subs | VCU | Michael Gillen (PG), William Flint (SG), Arthur Gardea (SF), Michael Herbst (PF), Matthew Vineyard (C) Todd Savage, Gary Thetford, Thomas Lange, Eddie Montejano, Alfred Smith | |
| 15:16 | VCU | Troy Rice takes the ball from Matthew Vineyard | 41-45 |
| 14:56 | Hofstra | Troy Rice misses long on a floater from the right side | 41-45 |
| 14:55 | Hofstra | Kevin Layden grabs the offensive board | 41-45 |
| 14:38 | Hofstra | Rafael Fisher comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 41-45 |
| 14:37 | Hofstra | Rafael Fisher snags the offensive board | 41-45 |
| 14:28 | Hofstra | Troy Rice scores on a jump hook near the basket | 43-45 |
| 14:15 | VCU | Michael Herbst banks in the layup and he's hacked by Kevin Layden - foul #1 on Kevin Layden, team foul #3 | 43-47 |
| Subs | Hofstra | George Brooks (PF) Kevin Layden | |
| Subs | VCU | Todd Savage (PG) Michael Gillen | |
| 14:15 | VCU | Michael Herbst makes the free throw | 43-48 |
| 14:06 | Hofstra | Joseph Bryant comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 43-48 |
| 14:04 | Hofstra | Rafael Fisher snags the offensive board | 43-48 |
| 13:53 | Hofstra | Terry Ratliff buries a shot from the right wing | 45-48 |
| 13:34 | VCU | George Brooks picks off the pass by Arthur Gardea | 45-48 |
| 13:11 | Hofstra | Terry Ratliff is hacked by Arthur Gardea - foul #1 on Arthur Gardea, team foul #5 | 45-48 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Kevin Layden (SF), Ray Burciaga (C) Terry Ratliff, Troy Rice | |
| Subs | VCU | Gary Thetford (SG), Thomas Lange (SF), Alfred Smith (C) William Flint, Arthur Gardea, Matthew Vineyard | |
| 12:50 | Hofstra | Joseph Bryant misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 45-48 |
| 12:49 | VCU | Thomas Lange snags the defensive board | 45-48 |
| 12:20 | VCU | Michael Herbst lays it in on a great pass from Alfred Smith | 45-50 |
| 11:57 | Hofstra | Rafael Fisher misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 45-50 |
| 11:56 | VCU | The rebound goes to Michael Herbst | 45-50 |
| 11:38 | VCU | Alfred Smith travels with the ball | 45-50 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Joseph Staley (PG), Benjamin Watts (SG), Terry Ratliff (SF), Troy Rice (C) Rafael Fisher, Joseph Bryant, George Brooks, Ray Burciaga | |
| Subs | VCU | William Flint (SG), Arthur Gardea (SF), Matthew Vineyard (C) Gary Thetford, Thomas Lange, Michael Herbst | |
| Lineup | Hofstra | PG - Joseph Staley (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Benjamin Watts (fresh) SF - Terry Ratliff (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Kevin Layden (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. C - Troy Rice (fresh) 10 pts. | |
| Lineup | VCU | PG - Todd Savage (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - William Flint (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SF - Arthur Gardea (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Alfred Smith (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. C - Matthew Vineyard (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:24 | Hofstra | Terry Ratliff is hacked by William Flint - foul #2 on William Flint, team foul #6 | 45-50 |
| 11:11 | Hofstra | Troy Rice scores on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 48-50 |
| 10:54 | VCU | Todd Savage connects on the jumpshot from the right side on a nice dish by Matthew Vineyard and the foul's on Joseph Staley - foul #3 on Joseph Staley, team foul #4 | 48-52 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Ray Burciaga (PF) Kevin Layden | |
| Subs | VCU | Michael Herbst (PF) Alfred Smith | |
| 10:54 | VCU | Todd Savage makes the free throw | 48-53 |
| 10:30 | Hofstra | Ray Burciaga clanks a floater from the free throw line | 48-53 |
| 10:29 | VCU | Michael Herbst grabs the defensive rebound | 48-53 |
| 10:24 | VCU | Troy Rice is called for the reach on William Flint - foul #1 on Troy Rice, team foul #5 | 48-53 |
| Subs | Hofstra | George Brooks (PF) Ray Burciaga | |
| Subs | VCU | | |
| 10:09 | VCU | Michael Herbst scores on a 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Todd Savage | 48-56 |
| 09:49 | Hofstra | Terry Ratliff is fouled on the floor by Matthew Vineyard - foul #3 on Matthew Vineyard, team foul #7 | 48-56 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Rafael Fisher (PG), Joseph Bryant (SG) Joseph Staley, Benjamin Watts | |
| Subs | VCU | Michael Gillen (PG) Todd Savage | |
| 09:49 | Hofstra | Terry Ratliff misses the 1st free throw | 48-56 |
| 09:49 | VCU | Michael Herbst grabs the defensive rebound | 48-56 |
| 09:47 | VCU | Michael Gillen is hacked by Rafael Fisher in the backcourt - foul #3 on Rafael Fisher, team foul #6 | 48-56 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Kevin Layden (SF) Terry Ratliff | |
| Subs | VCU | | |
| 09:28 | VCU | William Flint is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #3 on William Flint, team foul #8 | 48-56 |
| Subs | Hofstra | | |
| Subs | VCU | Alfred Smith (SF), Gary Thetford (C) Arthur Gardea, Matthew Vineyard | |
| 09:08 | Hofstra | William Flint steals it from Rafael Fisher | 48-56 |
| 08:56 | VCU | Gary Thetford connects on the jumpshot from the free throw line on a great pass from William Flint | 48-58 |
| 08:38 | Hofstra | Troy Rice can't connect on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 48-58 |
| 08:37 | Hofstra | Joseph Bryant grabs the offensive board | 48-58 |
| 08:24 | Hofstra | Rafael Fisher misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 48-58 |
| 08:22 | Hofstra | The offensive rebound goes to Kevin Layden | 48-58 |
| 08:09 | Hofstra | Kevin Layden double dribbles | 48-58 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Terry Ratliff (SF) Troy Rice | |
| Subs | VCU | Todd Savage (PG), Arthur Gardea (SF), Matthew Vineyard (C) Michael Gillen, William Flint, Michael Herbst | |
| 07:55 | VCU | Alfred Smith makes the 3 from the left corner | 48-61 |
| 07:30 | Hofstra | George Brooks misses badly on a jumper from close range | 48-61 |
| 07:28 | VCU | Alfred Smith grabs the defensive rebound | 48-61 |
| Lineup | Hofstra | PG - Rafael Fisher (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - Joseph Bryant (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SF - Terry Ratliff (fresh) 2 pts. PF - George Brooks (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. C - Kevin Layden (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | VCU | PG - Todd Savage (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. SG - Gary Thetford (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Arthur Gardea (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Alfred Smith (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. C - Matthew Vineyard (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 07:04 | VCU | Gary Thetford drills a runner from the left block on a nice dish by Arthur Gardea | 48-63 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 06:47 | Hofstra | George Brooks can't finish the layup | 48-63 |
| 06:45 | VCU | The rebound goes to Arthur Gardea | 48-63 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 06:23 | VCU | Alfred Smith comes up short on the jump hook from the left block | 48-63 |
| 06:22 | Hofstra | Kevin Layden grabs the board | 48-63 |
| 06:09 | Hofstra | George Brooks lays it up and in | 50-63 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 05:48 | VCU | Gary Thetford can't finish the layup but he's fouled by Joseph Bryant - foul #3 on Joseph Bryant, team foul #7 | 50-63 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Joseph Staley (PG), Benjamin Watts (SG), Johnny Farrell (SF), Ray Burciaga (PF), Troy Rice (C) Rafael Fisher, Joseph Bryant, Terry Ratliff, George Brooks, Kevin Layden | |
| Subs | VCU | William Flint (SG), Thomas Lange (SF), Michael Herbst (PF) Arthur Gardea, Alfred Smith, Matthew Vineyard | |
| 05:48 | VCU | Gary Thetford makes the 1st free throw | 50-64 |
| 05:48 | VCU | Gary Thetford makes the 2nd free throw | 50-65 |
| 05:40 | Hofstra | Todd Savage picks off the pass by Benjamin Watts | 50-65 |
| 05:14 | VCU | Troy Rice denies the turnaround by William Flint | 50-65 |
| 05:12 | Hofstra | Troy Rice gets the rebound | 50-65 |
| 05:06 | Hofstra | Benjamin Watts misses the lay-in | 50-65 |
| 05:05 | Hofstra | Troy Rice snags the offensive board | 50-65 |
| 04:53 | Hofstra | Johnny Farrell double dribbles | 50-65 |
| Subs | Hofstra | | |
| Subs | VCU | Michael Gillen (C) Gary Thetford | |
| 04:33 | VCU | Ray Burciaga is called for the reach on William Flint - foul #3 on Ray Burciaga, team foul #8 | 50-65 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Terry Ratliff (SF) Johnny Farrell | |
| Subs | VCU | Arthur Gardea (SF) Thomas Lange | |
| 04:33 | VCU | William Flint misses the 1st free throw | 50-65 |
| 04:33 | Hofstra | Troy Rice grabs the board | 50-65 |
| 04:22 | Hofstra | Benjamin Watts is whistled for a charge - foul #1 on Benjamin Watts, team foul #9 | 50-65 |
| 03:59 | VCU | Michael Gillen is fouled on the floor by Terry Ratliff - foul #2 on Terry Ratliff, team foul #10 | 50-65 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Rafael Fisher (PG), Joseph Bryant (SG), George Brooks (PF) Joseph Staley, Benjamin Watts, Ray Burciaga | |
| Subs | VCU | Matthew Vineyard (C) Todd Savage | |
| 03:59 | VCU | Michael Gillen makes the 1st free throw | 50-66 |
| 03:59 | VCU | Michael Gillen makes the 2nd free throw | 50-67 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:43 | Hofstra | George Brooks misses the dunk attempt but he's hacked by Michael Herbst - foul #4 on Michael Herbst, team foul #9 | 50-67 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Joseph Staley (PG), Benjamin Watts (SG), Johnny Farrell (SF), Kevin Layden (C) Rafael Fisher, Joseph Bryant, Terry Ratliff, Troy Rice | |
| Subs | VCU | Oscar Quintal (PG), Thomas Lange (SF), Eddie Montejano (PF), Alfred Smith (C) William Flint, Arthur Gardea, Michael Herbst, Matthew Vineyard | |
| 03:43 | Hofstra | George Brooks makes the 1st free throw | 51-67 |
| 03:43 | Hofstra | George Brooks makes the 2nd free throw | 52-67 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:14 | VCU | Eddie Montejano misses badly on a jumper from the left side | 52-67 |
| 03:13 | VCU | Alfred Smith tips it but misses | 52-67 |
| 03:11 | Hofstra | Johnny Farrell gets the rebound | 52-67 |
| Lineup | Hofstra | PG - Joseph Staley (fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Benjamin Watts (fresh) SF - Johnny Farrell (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - George Brooks (fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. C - Kevin Layden (fresh) 5 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | VCU | PG - Oscar Quintal (fresh) SG - Michael Gillen (fresh) 10 pts. SF - Thomas Lange (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Eddie Montejano (fresh) 3 pts. C - Alfred Smith (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 02:58 | Hofstra | Benjamin Watts misses badly on a 3 from straight away | 52-67 |
| 02:56 | Hofstra | Kevin Layden hits the follow up shot | 54-67 |
| 02:40 | VCU | Thomas Lange drills a 3pt shot from the right corner | 54-70 |
| 02:26 | Hofstra | George Brooks is denied on a layup by Alfred Smith | 54-70 |
| 02:24 | VCU | Alfred Smith pulls down the rebound | 54-70 |
| 02:04 | VCU | Alfred Smith scores on a floater from close range set up by Thomas Lange | 54-72 |
| 01:40 | Hofstra | Joseph Staley is called for traveling | 54-72 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Ray Burciaga (C) George Brooks | |
| Subs | VCU | Gary Thetford (SG) Oscar Quintal | |
| 01:26 | VCU | Gary Thetford hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 54-72 |
| 01:24 | Hofstra | Ray Burciaga gets the rebound | 54-72 |
| 01:01 | Hofstra | Benjamin Watts misses the 3 pointer from the left corner | 54-72 |
| 00:59 | Hofstra | Ray Burciaga can't tip it in | 54-72 |
| 00:58 | Hofstra | Johnny Farrell grabs the offensive board | 54-72 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:55 | Hofstra | The jump hook by Joseph Staley is blocked by Eddie Montejano | 54-72 |
| 00:53 | Hofstra | Kevin Layden tips it but misses | 54-72 |
| 00:51 | VCU | Thomas Lange grabs the board | 54-72 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | VCU | VCU is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:30 | VCU | Eddie Montejano is fouled on the floor by Kevin Layden - foul #2 on Kevin Layden, team foul #11 | 54-72 |
| 00:30 | VCU | Eddie Montejano makes the 1st free throw | 54-73 |
| 00:30 | VCU | Eddie Montejano misses the 2nd free throw | 54-73 |
| 00:30 | Hofstra | Kevin Layden grabs the board | 54-73 |
| 00:23 | Hofstra | Benjamin Watts misses the easy layup | 54-73 |
| 00:21 | Hofstra | Joseph Staley pulls down the offensive rebound | 54-73 |
| 00:17 | Hofstra | Kevin Layden comes up short on the 3pt shot from straight away | 54-73 |
| 00:15 | Hofstra | Ray Burciaga pulls down the offensive rebound | 54-73 |
| 00:13 | Hofstra | Ray Burciaga comes up short on the 3 from straight away | 54-73 |
| 00:12 | VCU | Thomas Lange pulls down the rebound | 54-73 |
| 00:00 | VCU | Michael Gillen runs out the clock | 54-73 |