| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Kenneth Ball (fresh) 3 pts. SG - George Coons (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - William McKinzey (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Millard Ellington (fresh) 5 pts. C - William Sanders (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Matthew Turner (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - Jonathon Loiselle (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Jonathan Crimmins (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Arthur Williamson (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. C - Daren Schneider (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Murray State | William McKinzey inbounds the ball | 46-45 |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:43 | Murray State | Millard Ellington throws a bad pass out of bounds | 46-45 |
| 19:25 | Jacksonville State | Jonathon Loiselle is open and scores on a turnaround from close range on a nice dish by Matthew Turner | 46-47 |
| 19:05 | Murray State | Millard Ellington misses badly on a floater in the paint | 46-47 |
| 19:04 | Jacksonville State | The rebound goes to Matthew Turner | 46-47 |
| 18:35 | Jacksonville State | Jonathon Loiselle knocks in the 3 pointer from straight away set up by Daren Schneider | 46-50 |
| 18:16 | Murray State | William McKinzey misses badly on a 3 from the right corner | 46-50 |
| 18:15 | Murray State | Millard Ellington grabs the offensive board | 46-50 |
| 17:54 | Murray State | William Sanders's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 46-50 |
| Subs | Murray State | Kenneth Kollman (PG), Bobby Maclachlan (SG), Michael Siniard (PF), James Thorpe (C) Kenneth Ball, George Coons, Millard Ellington, William Sanders | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Jason Hamilton (PG), Richard Barrett (SG), Ryan Brimer (SF), Martin Shugart (PF), Matthew Escarcega (C) Matthew Turner, Jonathon Loiselle, Jonathan Crimmins, Arthur Williamson, Daren Schneider | |
| 17:36 | Jacksonville State | William McKinzey steps in front of the Matthew Escarcega pass | 46-50 |
| 17:07 | Murray State | James Thorpe makes the jumpshot from the right side set up by Bobby Maclachlan | 48-50 |
| 16:49 | Jacksonville State | Jason Hamilton can't throw it down | 48-50 |
| 16:48 | Jacksonville State | Matthew Escarcega gets the offensive rebound | 48-50 |
| 16:30 | Jacksonville State | Jason Hamilton buries a fadeaway jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Matthew Escarcega | 48-52 |
| 16:16 | Murray State | James Thorpe comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 48-52 |
| 16:14 | Jacksonville State | Ryan Brimer snags the defensive board | 48-52 |
| 16:05 | Jacksonville State | Ryan Brimer buries a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 48-55 |
| 15:56 | Murray State | Jason Hamilton picks off the pass by Michael Siniard | 48-55 |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Kenneth Kollman (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SG - Bobby Maclachlan (fairly fresh) 7 pts. SF - William McKinzey (tiring) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Michael Siniard (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - James Thorpe (fairly fresh) 5 pts. | |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Jason Hamilton (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SG - Richard Barrett (fairly fresh) 3 pts. SF - Ryan Brimer (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Martin Shugart (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Matthew Escarcega (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:38 | Jacksonville State | Jason Hamilton misses short on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 48-55 |
| 15:36 | Murray State | Michael Siniard pulls down the rebound | 48-55 |
| 15:14 | Murray State | The jump hook by Bobby Maclachlan is blocked by Martin Shugart | 48-55 |
| 15:12 | Murray State | The offensive rebound goes to Kenneth Kollman | 48-55 |
| 14:53 | Murray State | Bobby Maclachlan comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 48-55 |
| 14:52 | Jacksonville State | Matthew Escarcega pulls down the rebound | 48-55 |
| 14:32 | Jacksonville State | Martin Shugart scores on a runner from the left block on a nice dish by Ryan Brimer and the foul's on James Thorpe - foul #3 on James Thorpe, team foul #1 | 48-57 |
| Subs | Murray State | Kenneth Ball (PG), Jay Sherrer (SG), George Coons (SF), Millard Ellington (PF), William Sanders (C) Kenneth Kollman, Bobby Maclachlan, William McKinzey, Michael Siniard, James Thorpe | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Matthew Turner (PG), Jonathon Loiselle (SG), Jonathan Crimmins (SF), Daren Schneider (C) Jason Hamilton, Richard Barrett, Ryan Brimer, Matthew Escarcega | |
| 14:32 | Jacksonville State | Martin Shugart makes the free throw | 48-58 |
| 14:03 | Murray State | Kenneth Ball misses badly on a shot from the left wing | 48-58 |
| 14:02 | Jacksonville State | Jonathan Crimmins gets the rebound | 48-58 |
| 13:46 | Jacksonville State | Martin Shugart hits a wide open turnaround from close range | 48-60 |
| 13:32 | Murray State | Millard Ellington misses the jump hook from the left block | 48-60 |
| 13:30 | Murray State | Millard Ellington hits the follow up shot | 50-60 |
| 13:25 | Jacksonville State | Jonathon Loiselle loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt | 50-60 |
| Subs | Murray State | | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Arthur Williamson (PF) Martin Shugart | |
| 13:16 | Murray State | George Coons hits a shot from the free throw line on a great pass from Kenneth Ball | 52-60 |
| 13:11 | Jacksonville State | A charge is called on Jonathon Loiselle - foul #1 on Jonathon Loiselle, team foul #1 | 52-60 |
| 13:00 | Murray State | George Coons is fouled on the floor by Jonathon Loiselle - foul #2 on Jonathon Loiselle, team foul #2 | 52-60 |
| 12:55 | Murray State | William Sanders misses long on a runner from the left block but the foul's on Daren Schneider - foul #1 on Daren Schneider, team foul #3 | 52-60 |
| Subs | Murray State | | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Boyd Celentano (C) Daren Schneider | |
| 12:55 | Murray State | William Sanders misses the 1st free throw | 52-60 |
| 12:55 | Murray State | William Sanders makes the 2nd free throw | 53-60 |
| 12:53 | Jacksonville State | Jonathan Crimmins is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 53-60 |
| 12:39 | Murray State | Millard Ellington blows the dunk | 53-60 |
| 12:38 | Murray State | William Sanders grabs the offensive board | 53-60 |
| 12:23 | Murray State | Jonathan Crimmins steals the ball from Jay Sherrer | 53-60 |
| 12:19 | Jacksonville State | Matthew Turner lays it up and in on a nice dish by Jonathan Crimmins | 53-62 |
| 12:04 | Murray State | Millard Ellington makes the turnaround in the lane on a great pass from Kenneth Ball | 55-62 |
| 12:01 | Jacksonville State | Matthew Turner is hacked by Kenneth Ball in the backcourt - foul #1 on Kenneth Ball, team foul #2 | 55-62 |
| Subs | Murray State | Kenneth Kollman (PG) Kenneth Ball | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Ryan Brimer (SF) Jonathan Crimmins | |
| 11:53 | Jacksonville State | Jonathon Loiselle comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 55-62 |
| 11:51 | Murray State | Kenneth Kollman pulls down the rebound | 55-62 |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Kenneth Kollman (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. SG - Jay Sherrer (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SF - George Coons (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. PF - Millard Ellington (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. C - William Sanders (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Matthew Turner (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. SG - Jonathon Loiselle (fairly fresh) 8 pts. SF - Ryan Brimer (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. PF - Arthur Williamson (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. C - Boyd Celentano (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:39 | Murray State | Kenneth Kollman makes the shot from the right block set up by Jay Sherrer and he's hacked by Matthew Turner - foul #1 on Matthew Turner, team foul #4 | 57-62 |
| Subs | Murray State | William McKinzey (SF), Michael Siniard (PF) George Coons, Millard Ellington | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Jason Hamilton (SG), Daren Schneider (C) Jonathon Loiselle, Arthur Williamson | |
| 11:39 | Murray State | Kenneth Kollman misses the free throw | 57-62 |
| 11:39 | Jacksonville State | The rebound goes to Boyd Celentano | 57-62 |
| 11:29 | Jacksonville State | Daren Schneider connects on the 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Jason Hamilton | 57-65 |
| 11:11 | Murray State | Matthew Turner picks off the pass by William McKinzey | 57-65 |
| 10:50 | Jacksonville State | Jason Hamilton is called for the illegal screen - foul #1 on Jason Hamilton, team foul #5 | 57-65 |
| Subs | Murray State | Kenneth Ball (PG), James Thorpe (C) Kenneth Kollman, William Sanders | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Richard Barrett (SG), Jonathan Crimmins (SF), Matthew Escarcega (PF) Matthew Turner, Ryan Brimer, Boyd Celentano | |
| 10:34 | Murray State | James Thorpe misses the 3 from the left corner | 57-65 |
| 10:32 | Jacksonville State | Matthew Escarcega grabs the board | 57-65 |
| 10:26 | Jacksonville State | Daren Schneider makes the driving attempt from the left block on a nice dish by Richard Barrett and the foul's on Jay Sherrer - foul #4 on Jay Sherrer, team foul #3 | 57-67 |
| Subs | Murray State | Bobby Maclachlan (SG), George Coons (SF), Millard Ellington (PF) Jay Sherrer, William McKinzey, Michael Siniard | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Arthur Williamson (PF) Matthew Escarcega | |
| 10:26 | Jacksonville State | Daren Schneider makes the free throw | 57-68 |
| 10:09 | Murray State | Bobby Maclachlan misses badly on a jumpshot from the right side | 57-68 |
| 10:08 | Jacksonville State | Daren Schneider pulls down the rebound | 57-68 |
| 09:41 | Jacksonville State | Jason Hamilton can't connect on a floater from the right wing but he's hacked by Kenneth Ball - foul #2 on Kenneth Ball, team foul #4 | 57-68 |
| Subs | Murray State | Kenneth Kollman (PG) Kenneth Ball | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Ryan Brimer (SF), Matthew Escarcega (C) Jonathan Crimmins, Daren Schneider | |
| 09:41 | Jacksonville State | Jason Hamilton makes the 1st free throw | 57-69 |
| 09:41 | Jacksonville State | Jason Hamilton makes the 2nd free throw | 57-70 |
| 09:20 | Murray State | Bobby Maclachlan clanks a 3pt shot from straight away | 57-70 |
| 09:18 | Jacksonville State | Matthew Escarcega gets the rebound | 57-70 |
| 09:14 | Jacksonville State | Jason Hamilton is fouled in the backcourt by Kenneth Kollman - foul #3 on Kenneth Kollman, team foul #5 | 57-70 |
| Subs | Murray State | William McKinzey (SF), Michael Siniard (PF), William Sanders (C) Bobby Maclachlan, Millard Ellington, James Thorpe | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Matthew Turner (PG), Jonathon Loiselle (SG) Jason Hamilton, Richard Barrett | |
| 09:01 | Jacksonville State | Ryan Brimer hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left wing | 57-70 |
| 09:00 | Jacksonville State | Ryan Brimer grabs the offensive board | 57-70 |
| 08:37 | Jacksonville State | Jonathon Loiselle throws a bad pass out of bounds | 57-70 |
| Subs | Murray State | Kenneth Ball (PG) Kenneth Kollman | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Jonathan Crimmins (SF), Boyd Celentano (C) Matthew Turner, Matthew Escarcega | |
| 08:20 | Murray State | William Sanders clanks a floater from just outside the lane | 57-70 |
| 08:18 | Murray State | Michael Siniard misses the tip | 57-70 |
| 08:16 | Jacksonville State | Boyd Celentano gets the rebound | 57-70 |
| 08:10 | Jacksonville State | Boyd Celentano misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 57-70 |
| 08:08 | Murray State | The rebound goes to Kenneth Ball | 57-70 |
| 08:02 | Murray State | Kenneth Ball drills a 3pt jumper from the right corner set up by George Coons | 60-70 |
| 07:57 | Jacksonville State | Jonathan Crimmins is hacked by Kenneth Ball in the backcourt - foul #3 on Kenneth Ball, team foul #6 | 60-70 |
| Subs | Murray State | Jay Sherrer (SG), Millard Ellington (PF) George Coons, Michael Siniard | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Matthew Turner (PG), Richard Barrett (SG), Martin Shugart (PF) Ryan Brimer, Jonathon Loiselle, Arthur Williamson | |
| 07:51 | Jacksonville State | Matthew Turner misses short on an open shot from the right wing | 60-70 |
| 07:49 | Murray State | Millard Ellington snags the defensive board | 60-70 |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Kenneth Ball (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Jay Sherrer (fresh) 6 pts. 5 ast. 4 pf. SF - William McKinzey (tiring) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Millard Ellington (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. C - William Sanders (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Matthew Turner (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. SG - Richard Barrett (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Jonathan Crimmins (fresh) 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Martin Shugart (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. C - Boyd Celentano (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:33 | Murray State | Kenneth Ball scores on a jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Jay Sherrer | 62-70 |
| 07:17 | Jacksonville State | Matthew Turner banks in the layup set up by Richard Barrett and the foul's on Kenneth Ball - foul #4 on Kenneth Ball, team foul #7 | 62-72 |
| Subs | Murray State | Kenneth Kollman (PG), Bobby Maclachlan (SF), James Thorpe (C) Kenneth Ball, William McKinzey, William Sanders | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Matthew Escarcega (PF), Daren Schneider (C) Jonathan Crimmins, Boyd Celentano | |
| 07:17 | Jacksonville State | Matthew Turner makes the free throw | 62-73 |
| 06:52 | Murray State | Jay Sherrer hits the front of the rim on the jump hook in the paint | 62-73 |
| 06:51 | Jacksonville State | The rebound goes to Daren Schneider | 62-73 |
| 06:44 | Jacksonville State | Richard Barrett misses badly on a 3 from the right corner | 62-73 |
| 06:42 | Murray State | James Thorpe pulls down the rebound | 62-73 |
| 06:36 | Murray State | Kenneth Kollman is fouled on the floor by Richard Barrett - foul #2 on Richard Barrett, team foul #6 | 62-73 |
| Subs | Murray State | Michael Siniard (PF) Millard Ellington | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Jason Hamilton (PG), Jonathon Loiselle (SG), Ryan Brimer (SF) Matthew Turner, Richard Barrett, Martin Shugart | |
| 06:17 | Murray State | Bobby Maclachlan is hacked by Ryan Brimer - foul #3 on Ryan Brimer, team foul #7 | 62-73 |
| Subs | Murray State | | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Jonathan Crimmins (SF), Arthur Williamson (PF), David Tamura (C) Jonathon Loiselle, Matthew Escarcega, Daren Schneider | |
| 06:17 | Murray State | Bobby Maclachlan makes the 1st free throw | 63-73 |
| 06:17 | Murray State | Bobby Maclachlan makes the 2nd free throw | 64-73 |
| 06:06 | Jacksonville State | David Tamura banks in the layup | 64-75 |
| 05:48 | Murray State | Michael Siniard banks in the layup | 66-75 |
| 05:24 | Jacksonville State | Jason Hamilton makes the fadeaway from the left wing | 66-77 |
| 04:55 | Murray State | Michael Siniard connects on the 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Bobby Maclachlan | 69-77 |
| 04:53 | Jacksonville State | Ryan Brimer is hacked by Kenneth Kollman in the backcourt - foul #4 on Kenneth Kollman, team foul #8 | 69-77 |
| Subs | Murray State | Kenneth Ball (PG), George Coons (SF), Millard Ellington (PF), William Sanders (C) Kenneth Kollman, Bobby Maclachlan, Michael Siniard, James Thorpe | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Richard Barrett (PG), Jonathon Loiselle (SG), Martin Shugart (PF), Daren Schneider (C) Jason Hamilton, Jonathan Crimmins, Arthur Williamson, David Tamura | |
| 04:53 | Jacksonville State | Ryan Brimer misses the 1st free throw | 69-77 |
| 04:53 | Murray State | Millard Ellington snags the defensive board | 69-77 |
| 04:48 | Murray State | Kenneth Ball misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 69-77 |
| 04:47 | Jacksonville State | Daren Schneider grabs the defensive rebound | 69-77 |
| 04:23 | Jacksonville State | Richard Barrett makes the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 69-80 |
| 04:01 | Murray State | Kenneth Ball misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away | 69-80 |
| 04:00 | Jacksonville State | Martin Shugart pulls down the rebound | 69-80 |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 03:38 | Jacksonville State | Daren Schneider's floater is tipped away by Millard Ellington | 69-80 |
| 03:36 | Murray State | George Coons pulls down the rebound | 69-80 |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Kenneth Ball (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. SG - Jay Sherrer (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 ast. 4 pf. SF - George Coons (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. PF - Millard Ellington (tiring) 9 pts. 5 reb. C - William Sanders (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Richard Barrett (fairly fresh) 6 pts. SG - Jonathon Loiselle (fairly fresh) 8 pts. SF - Ryan Brimer (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. PF - Martin Shugart (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. C - Daren Schneider (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:22 | Murray State | George Coons loses the dribble to Daren Schneider | 69-80 |
| 02:54 | Jacksonville State | Jonathon Loiselle makes the 3pt shot from the left wing | 69-83 |
| 02:37 | Murray State | Jay Sherrer hits a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 71-83 |
| 02:37 | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 71-83 |
| Subs | Murray State | Bobby Maclachlan (SG), William McKinzey (SF), Michael Siniard (PF), James Thorpe (C) Jay Sherrer, George Coons, Millard Ellington, William Sanders | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Matthew Turner (PG), Jason Hamilton (SG), Jonathan Crimmins (SF), Arthur Williamson (PF), Matthew Escarcega (C) Richard Barrett, Jonathon Loiselle, Ryan Brimer, Martin Shugart, Daren Schneider | |
| 02:15 | Jacksonville State | Matthew Escarcega is whistled for traveling | 71-83 |
| 02:03 | Murray State | Michael Siniard comes up short on the runner from the right block | 71-83 |
| 02:02 | Jacksonville State | Jonathan Crimmins grabs the defensive rebound | 71-83 |
| 01:33 | Jacksonville State | Matthew Turner hits a floater from the left wing on a nice dish by Arthur Williamson | 71-85 |
| 01:24 | Murray State | Michael Siniard hits the finger roll | 73-85 |
| 01:22 | Jacksonville State | Jonathan Crimmins is called for traveling in the backcourt | 73-85 |
| Subs | Murray State | Kenneth Kollman (PG), George Coons (SG) Kenneth Ball, William McKinzey | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Richard Barrett (SG), Ryan Brimer (SF), Martin Shugart (PF) Matthew Turner, Jonathan Crimmins, Arthur Williamson | |
| 01:10 | Murray State | Kenneth Kollman is called for traveling | 73-85 |
| 00:44 | Jacksonville State | James Thorpe steps in front of the Ryan Brimer pass | 73-85 |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:40 | Murray State | Bobby Maclachlan banks in the layup on a nice dish by Kenneth Kollman | 75-85 |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:11 | Jacksonville State | Ryan Brimer can't connect on an uncontested fadeaway jumper from the right wing but the foul's on James Thorpe - foul #4 on James Thorpe, team foul #9 | 75-85 |
| 00:11 | Jacksonville State | Ryan Brimer makes the 1st free throw | 75-86 |
| 00:11 | Jacksonville State | Ryan Brimer makes the 2nd free throw | 75-87 |
| 00:04 | Murray State | George Coons is hacked by Ryan Brimer - foul #4 on Ryan Brimer, team foul #8 | 75-87 |
| 00:04 | Murray State | George Coons makes the 1st free throw | 76-87 |
| 00:04 | Murray State | George Coons misses the 2nd free throw | 76-87 |
| 00:04 | Jacksonville State | Martin Shugart pulls down the rebound | 76-87 |
| 00:00 | Jacksonville State | Jason Hamilton runs out the clock | 76-87 |