| Lineup | Montana State | PG - William Steppe (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Clifford Kindberg (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Richard Salvato (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Earl Gabriel (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Aron Dewitt (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Prairie View A&M | PG - Craig Bogert (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Jeff Pelchat (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Johnny Ricks (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Daniel Owens (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - Michael Kircher (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Prairie View A&M | Johnny Ricks inbounds the ball | 19-33 |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Prairie View A&M | Prairie View A&M is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 19:49 | Prairie View A&M | Craig Bogert is fouled on the floor by William Steppe - foul #1 on William Steppe, team foul #1 | 19-33 |
| Subs | Montana State | Rodney Speer (PG), William Newcomb (PF) William Steppe, Earl Gabriel | |
| Subs | Prairie View A&M | | |
| 19:29 | Prairie View A&M | Johnny Ricks misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 19-33 |
| 19:27 | Prairie View A&M | Craig Bogert can't tip it in | 19-33 |
| 19:25 | Montana State | Aron Dewitt pulls down the rebound | 19-33 |
| 18:59 | Montana State | Clifford Kindberg is hacked by Daniel Owens - foul #2 on Daniel Owens, team foul #1 | 19-33 |
| Subs | Montana State | William Steppe (PG), Jimmy Burke (SF), Earl Gabriel (PF) Rodney Speer, Richard Salvato, William Newcomb | |
| Subs | Prairie View A&M | | |
| 18:45 | Montana State | Earl Gabriel hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right side | 19-33 |
| 18:43 | Prairie View A&M | The rebound goes to Jeff Pelchat | 19-33 |
| 18:21 | Prairie View A&M | Clifford Kindberg picks off the pass by Daniel Owens | 19-33 |
| 18:16 | Montana State | Clifford Kindberg lays it in | 21-33 |
| 18:07 | Prairie View A&M | Daniel Owens travels with the ball | 21-33 |
| Subs | Montana State | Joe Welch (PG), Richard Salvato (SF), William Newcomb (PF) William Steppe, Jimmy Burke, Earl Gabriel | |
| Subs | Prairie View A&M | | |
| 17:47 | Montana State | Joe Welch hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 21-33 |
| 17:46 | Montana State | Aron Dewitt pulls down the offensive rebound | 21-33 |
| 17:26 | Montana State | Clifford Kindberg connects on the 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Richard Salvato | 24-33 |
| 17:07 | Prairie View A&M | Jeff Pelchat drills a fadeaway from the right side set up by Daniel Owens | 24-35 |
| 16:47 | Montana State | Johnny Ricks steps in front of the Joe Welch pass | 24-35 |
| 16:44 | Prairie View A&M | Craig Bogert slams it home set up by Johnny Ricks | 24-37 |
| 16:16 | Montana State | Richard Salvato hits a shot from the right side on a nice dish by William Newcomb | 26-37 |
| 16:01 | Prairie View A&M | Michael Kircher misses the lay-in but the foul's on Joe Welch - foul #1 on Joe Welch, team foul #2 | 26-37 |
| Subs | Montana State | William Steppe (PG), Charles Solley (SG), Earl Gabriel (PF), Stanley Tarkington (C) Joe Welch, Clifford Kindberg, William Newcomb, Aron Dewitt | |
| Subs | Prairie View A&M | Joe Odoms (PG), Frank Gagner (SG), John Williams (SF), Don Lebel (PF) Craig Bogert, Jeff Pelchat, Johnny Ricks, Daniel Owens | |
| 16:01 | Prairie View A&M | Michael Kircher makes the 1st free throw | 26-38 |
| 16:01 | Prairie View A&M | Michael Kircher makes the 2nd free throw | 26-39 |
| Lineup | Montana State | PG - William Steppe (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Charles Solley (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Richard Salvato (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Earl Gabriel (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Stanley Tarkington (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Prairie View A&M | PG - Joe Odoms (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Frank Gagner (fresh) 2 pts. SF - John Williams (fresh) PF - Don Lebel (fresh) C - Michael Kircher (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 15:43 | Montana State | Richard Salvato loses the dribble to Don Lebel | 26-39 |
| 15:30 | Prairie View A&M | Don Lebel makes the driving attempt from close range on a great pass from Joe Odoms | 26-41 |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a triangle offense and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Prairie View A&M | Prairie View A&M is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 15:06 | Montana State | Charles Solley hits the finger roll | 28-41 |
| 14:49 | Prairie View A&M | Frank Gagner comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 28-41 |
| 14:47 | Prairie View A&M | John Williams hits the follow up shot | 28-43 |
| 14:30 | Montana State | William Steppe misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 28-43 |
| 14:28 | Prairie View A&M | Michael Kircher grabs the defensive rebound | 28-43 |
| 14:22 | Prairie View A&M | Frank Gagner comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 28-43 |
| 14:20 | Prairie View A&M | Joe Odoms grabs the offensive rebound | 28-43 |
| 14:06 | Prairie View A&M | William Steppe steals the ball from Joe Odoms | 28-43 |
| 13:43 | Montana State | Michael Kircher steps in front of the Charles Solley pass | 28-43 |
| 13:14 | Prairie View A&M | John Williams comes up short on the runner in the paint | 28-43 |
| 13:12 | Montana State | Richard Salvato grabs the defensive rebound | 28-43 |
| 12:43 | Montana State | Earl Gabriel misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 28-43 |
| 12:42 | Prairie View A&M | John Williams gets the rebound | 28-43 |
| 12:23 | Prairie View A&M | John Williams misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 28-43 |
| 12:22 | Montana State | Charles Solley gets the rebound | 28-43 |
| 12:15 | Montana State | Richard Salvato lays it up and in | 30-43 |
| 12:05 | Prairie View A&M | Frank Gagner misses long on a jumper from just outside the lane | 30-43 |
| 12:04 | Montana State | Stanley Tarkington grabs the defensive rebound | 30-43 |
| 11:48 | Montana State | Charles Solley makes the 3pt shot from the left corner | 33-43 |
| Lineup | Montana State | PG - William Steppe (fairly fresh) 2 ast. SG - Charles Solley (fairly fresh) 7 pts. SF - Richard Salvato (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. PF - Earl Gabriel (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Stanley Tarkington (fairly fresh) | |
| Lineup | Prairie View A&M | PG - Joe Odoms (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Frank Gagner (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SF - John Williams (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Don Lebel (fairly fresh) 2 pts. C - Michael Kircher (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 11:34 | Prairie View A&M | Stanley Tarkington steals the ball from Don Lebel | 33-43 |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Prairie View A&M | Prairie View A&M is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 11:16 | Montana State | Charles Solley hits a 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Earl Gabriel | 36-43 |
| 11:13 | Prairie View A&M | Joe Odoms's pass is intercepted by Charles Solley in the backcourt | 36-43 |
| 10:59 | Montana State | Earl Gabriel misses long on a floater in the paint but he's hacked by Michael Kircher - foul #1 on Michael Kircher, team foul #2 | 36-43 |
| Subs | Montana State | Joe Welch (PG), Clifford Kindberg (SG), Jeffery Veal (SF), Aron Dewitt (C) William Steppe, Charles Solley, Richard Salvato, Stanley Tarkington | |
| Subs | Prairie View A&M | Craig Bogert (PG), Jeff Pelchat (SG), Johnny Ricks (SF), Daniel Owens (PF), Michael Jackson (C) Joe Odoms, Frank Gagner, John Williams, Don Lebel, Michael Kircher | |
| 10:59 | Montana State | Earl Gabriel makes the 1st free throw | 37-43 |
| 10:59 | Montana State | Earl Gabriel misses the 2nd free throw | 37-43 |
| 10:59 | Prairie View A&M | Daniel Owens snags the defensive board | 37-43 |
| 10:35 | Prairie View A&M | Michael Jackson is called for traveling | 37-43 |
| Subs | Montana State | Rodney Speer (PG), William Newcomb (PF) Joe Welch, Earl Gabriel | |
| Subs | Prairie View A&M | | |
| 10:12 | Montana State | Craig Bogert picks off the pass by Rodney Speer | 37-43 |
| 09:56 | Prairie View A&M | Johnny Ricks's fadeaway is rejected by Aron Dewitt | 37-43 |
| 09:55 | Montana State | Clifford Kindberg pulls down the rebound | 37-43 |
| 09:51 | Montana State | Jeffery Veal misses the pull-up jumper from the right side | 37-43 |
| 09:49 | Prairie View A&M | Michael Jackson grabs the defensive rebound | 37-43 |
| 09:45 | Prairie View A&M | Craig Bogert is fouled on the floor by William Newcomb - foul #2 on William Newcomb, team foul #3 | 37-43 |
| Subs | Montana State | Joe Welch (PG), Richard Salvato (SF) Rodney Speer, Jeffery Veal | |
| Subs | Prairie View A&M | | |
| 09:32 | Prairie View A&M | Michael Jackson misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing but the foul's on Aron Dewitt - foul #3 on Aron Dewitt, team foul #4 | 37-43 |
| Subs | Montana State | Rodney Speer (PG) Joe Welch | |
| Subs | Prairie View A&M | | |
| 09:32 | Prairie View A&M | Michael Jackson misses the 1st free throw | 37-43 |
| 09:32 | Prairie View A&M | Michael Jackson makes the 2nd free throw | 37-44 |
| 09:22 | Montana State | William Newcomb comes up short on the driving attempt from the baseline | 37-44 |
| 09:21 | Montana State | William Newcomb snags the offensive board | 37-44 |
| 09:08 | Montana State | Clifford Kindberg makes the turnaround from the right block on a great pass from Rodney Speer | 39-44 |
| 08:49 | Prairie View A&M | Jeff Pelchat hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from the right block | 39-44 |
| 08:47 | Montana State | Aron Dewitt grabs the board | 39-44 |
| 08:43 | Montana State | Clifford Kindberg throws a bad pass out of bounds | 39-44 |
| Subs | Montana State | William Steppe (PG), Jeffery Veal (SF) Rodney Speer, Richard Salvato | |
| Subs | Prairie View A&M | John Williams (C) Michael Jackson | |
| 08:20 | Prairie View A&M | Jeff Pelchat hits the front of the rim on the runner from the right block | 39-44 |
| 08:19 | Montana State | Jeffery Veal grabs the defensive rebound | 39-44 |
| 07:59 | Montana State | William Steppe scores on a 3 from the left wing | 42-44 |
| 07:37 | Prairie View A&M | The jump hook by Daniel Owens is blocked by Aron Dewitt | 42-44 |
| 07:35 | Prairie View A&M | Jeff Pelchat can't tip it in | 42-44 |
| 07:33 | Prairie View A&M | John Williams pulls down the offensive rebound | 42-44 |
| Lineup | Montana State | PG - William Steppe (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Clifford Kindberg (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. SF - Jeffery Veal (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - William Newcomb (fairly fresh) 2 reb. C - Aron Dewitt (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Prairie View A&M | PG - Craig Bogert (fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. SG - Jeff Pelchat (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Johnny Ricks (fairly fresh) 4 pts. PF - Daniel Owens (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. C - John Williams (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:26 | Prairie View A&M | Aron Dewitt is called for the reach on Jeff Pelchat - foul #4 on Aron Dewitt, team foul #5 | 42-44 |
| Subs | Montana State | Joe Welch (PG), Richard Salvato (SF), Earl Gabriel (PF) William Steppe, Jeffery Veal, William Newcomb | |
| Subs | Prairie View A&M | Joe Odoms (PG), Frank Gagner (SG), Don Lebel (PF), Michael Kircher (C) Craig Bogert, Jeff Pelchat, Johnny Ricks, Daniel Owens | |
| 07:10 | Prairie View A&M | Don Lebel buries a turnaround in the lane on a great pass from Joe Odoms | 42-46 |
| 06:46 | Montana State | Aron Dewitt is whistled for a charge - foul #5 on Aron Dewitt, team foul #6 | 42-46 |
| Subs | Montana State | William Steppe (PG), Stanley Tarkington (C) Joe Welch, Aron Dewitt | |
| Subs | Prairie View A&M | | |
| 06:35 | Prairie View A&M | A charge is called on John Williams - foul #1 on John Williams, team foul #3 | 42-46 |
| Subs | Montana State | Joe Welch (PG) William Steppe | |
| Subs | Prairie View A&M | | |
| 06:10 | Montana State | Joe Welch misses short on a 3 from straight away | 42-46 |
| 06:09 | Montana State | Stanley Tarkington tips it home | 44-46 |
| 05:51 | Prairie View A&M | Frank Gagner hits a 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Joe Odoms | 44-49 |
| 05:26 | Montana State | Earl Gabriel connects on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 47-49 |
| 05:26 | Prairie View A&M | Prairie View A&M calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 47-49 |
| Subs | Montana State | William Steppe (PG), William Newcomb (C) Joe Welch, Stanley Tarkington | |
| Subs | Prairie View A&M | Craig Bogert (PG), Jeff Pelchat (SG), Johnny Ricks (SF), Daniel Owens (PF) Joe Odoms, Frank Gagner, John Williams, Don Lebel | |
| 05:04 | Prairie View A&M | Michael Kircher knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Craig Bogert | 47-52 |
| 04:46 | Montana State | William Newcomb loses the dribble to Michael Kircher | 47-52 |
| 04:28 | Prairie View A&M | Craig Bogert misses long on a jumper from the right wing | 47-52 |
| 04:27 | Montana State | Richard Salvato grabs the defensive rebound | 47-52 |
| 03:58 | Montana State | Earl Gabriel hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from close range | 47-52 |
| 03:56 | Prairie View A&M | Jeff Pelchat grabs the defensive rebound | 47-52 |
| 03:31 | Prairie View A&M | Craig Bogert misses short on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 47-52 |
| 03:29 | Montana State | Richard Salvato gets the rebound | 47-52 |
| Lineup | Montana State | PG - William Steppe (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Clifford Kindberg (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. SF - Richard Salvato (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. PF - Earl Gabriel (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - William Newcomb (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Prairie View A&M | PG - Craig Bogert (fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. SG - Jeff Pelchat (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Johnny Ricks (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Daniel Owens (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. C - Michael Kircher (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. 3 stl. | |
| 03:11 | Montana State | Daniel Owens steals the ball from Richard Salvato | 47-52 |
| 02:54 | Prairie View A&M | Michael Kircher is hacked by Earl Gabriel - foul #2 on Earl Gabriel, team foul #7 | 47-52 |
| Subs | Montana State | Rodney Speer (PG), Jeffery Veal (PF), Stanley Tarkington (C) William Steppe, Earl Gabriel, William Newcomb | |
| Subs | Prairie View A&M | | |
| 02:54 | Prairie View A&M | Michael Kircher misses the 1st free throw | 47-52 |
| 02:54 | Montana State | Stanley Tarkington pulls down the rebound | 47-52 |
| 02:29 | Montana State | Clifford Kindberg knocks in the shot from the right wing set up by Rodney Speer | 49-52 |
| 02:05 | Prairie View A&M | Johnny Ricks connects on the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Craig Bogert | 49-55 |
| 02:00 | Montana State | Clifford Kindberg misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 49-55 |
| 01:59 | Prairie View A&M | Michael Kircher snags the defensive board | 49-55 |
| 01:47 | Prairie View A&M | Johnny Ricks misses short on a 3 from the left corner | 49-55 |
| 01:45 | Montana State | Clifford Kindberg pulls down the rebound | 49-55 |
| 01:24 | Montana State | Clifford Kindberg can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 49-55 |
| 01:22 | Prairie View A&M | Johnny Ricks gets the rebound | 49-55 |
| 00:53 | Prairie View A&M | Jeffery Veal is called for the reach on Jeff Pelchat - foul #1 on Jeffery Veal, team foul #8 | 49-55 |
| Subs | Montana State | William Steppe (PG), Earl Gabriel (PF) Rodney Speer, Jeffery Veal | |
| Subs | Prairie View A&M | | |
| 00:53 | Prairie View A&M | Jeff Pelchat misses the 1st free throw | 49-55 |
| 00:53 | Prairie View A&M | Michael Kircher grabs the offensive rebound | 49-55 |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Prairie View A&M | Prairie View A&M is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:51 | Prairie View A&M | Michael Kircher is fouled on the floor by Earl Gabriel - foul #3 on Earl Gabriel, team foul #9 | 49-55 |
| Subs | Montana State | | |
| Subs | Prairie View A&M | Frank Gagner (SG), Joe Odoms (SF), John Williams (PF) Jeff Pelchat, Johnny Ricks, Daniel Owens | |
| 00:51 | Prairie View A&M | Michael Kircher makes the 1st free throw | 49-56 |
| 00:51 | Prairie View A&M | Michael Kircher makes the 2nd free throw | 49-57 |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Prairie View A&M | Prairie View A&M is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:45 | Montana State | Clifford Kindberg misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 49-57 |
| 00:43 | Prairie View A&M | The rebound goes to John Williams | 49-57 |
| 00:43 | Prairie View A&M | Prairie View A&M calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 49-57 |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Prairie View A&M | Prairie View A&M is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:41 | Prairie View A&M | Craig Bogert is fouled in the backcourt by William Steppe - foul #2 on William Steppe, team foul #10 | 49-57 |
| 00:41 | Prairie View A&M | Craig Bogert makes the 1st free throw | 49-58 |
| 00:41 | Prairie View A&M | Craig Bogert misses the 2nd free throw | 49-58 |
| 00:41 | Montana State | Stanley Tarkington grabs the defensive rebound | 49-58 |
| 00:35 | Montana State | Clifford Kindberg connects on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 52-58 |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Prairie View A&M | Prairie View A&M is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:33 | Prairie View A&M | Craig Bogert is hacked by William Steppe in the backcourt - foul #3 on William Steppe, team foul #11 | 52-58 |
| 00:33 | Prairie View A&M | Craig Bogert makes the 1st free throw | 52-59 |
| 00:33 | Prairie View A&M | Craig Bogert misses the 2nd free throw | 52-59 |
| 00:33 | Montana State | The rebound goes to Earl Gabriel | 52-59 |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Prairie View A&M | Prairie View A&M is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:27 | Montana State | Clifford Kindberg clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing | 52-59 |
| 00:26 | Montana State | Stanley Tarkington grabs the offensive rebound | 52-59 |
| 00:24 | Montana State | Clifford Kindberg connects on the 3 from the right corner | 55-59 |
| 00:24 | Prairie View A&M | Prairie View A&M calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 55-59 |
| Subs | Montana State | | |
| Subs | Prairie View A&M | Jeff Pelchat (SG), Daniel Owens (PF) Frank Gagner, John Williams | |
| 00:23 | Prairie View A&M | Craig Bogert is hacked by William Steppe in the backcourt - foul #4 on William Steppe, team foul #12 | 55-59 |
| 00:23 | Prairie View A&M | Craig Bogert misses the 1st free throw | 55-59 |
| 00:23 | Prairie View A&M | Craig Bogert makes the 2nd free throw | 55-60 |
| 00:15 | Montana State | Clifford Kindberg can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 55-60 |
| 00:13 | Prairie View A&M | The rebound goes to Michael Kircher | 55-60 |
| 00:10 | Prairie View A&M | Clifford Kindberg is called for the reach on Michael Kircher in the backcourt - foul #2 on Clifford Kindberg, team foul #13 | 55-60 |
| Subs | Montana State | | |
| Subs | Prairie View A&M | Frank Gagner (SG), John Williams (PF) Jeff Pelchat, Daniel Owens | |
| 00:10 | Prairie View A&M | Michael Kircher makes the 1st free throw | 55-61 |
| 00:10 | Prairie View A&M | Michael Kircher makes the 2nd free throw | 55-62 |
| 00:02 | Montana State | Clifford Kindberg misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 55-62 |
| 00:00 | Montana State | Stanley Tarkington pulls down the offensive rebound | 55-62 |