| Lineup | Middle Tenn. State | PG - Jason Carter (fresh) 8 pts. SG - Howard Clauson (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SF - Micheal Harris (fresh) 1 pts. PF - Allen Williams (fresh) 7 pts. C - Ricky Ebert (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | South Florida | PG - Peter Greenwalt (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Michael Cardwell (fresh) SF - Alvin Nealey (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. PF - James Batres (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Richard White (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 20:00 | Middle Tenn. State | Micheal Harris inbounds the ball | 33-25 |
| Game Plan | Middle Tenn. State | Middle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | South Florida | South Florida is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 19:40 | Middle Tenn. State | Allen Williams misses the jump hook from the baseline but the foul's on Peter Greenwalt - foul #3 on Peter Greenwalt, team foul #1 | 33-25 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | | |
| Subs | South Florida | Joshua Redington (PG) Peter Greenwalt | |
| 19:40 | Middle Tenn. State | Allen Williams misses the 1st free throw | 33-25 |
| 19:40 | Middle Tenn. State | Allen Williams misses the 2nd free throw | 33-25 |
| 19:40 | South Florida | The rebound goes to James Batres | 33-25 |
| 19:21 | South Florida | James Batres can't finish the layup but he's fouled by Allen Williams - foul #3 on Allen Williams, team foul #1 | 33-25 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | Terry Berkman (PF) Allen Williams | |
| Subs | South Florida | | |
| 19:21 | South Florida | James Batres makes the 1st free throw | 33-26 |
| 19:21 | South Florida | James Batres misses the 2nd free throw | 33-26 |
| 19:21 | Middle Tenn. State | Micheal Harris pulls down the rebound | 33-26 |
| 19:08 | Middle Tenn. State | Jason Carter is called for 5 seconds | 33-26 |
| 18:49 | South Florida | James Batres throws a bad pass out of bounds | 33-26 |
| 18:35 | Middle Tenn. State | Howard Clauson comes up short on the shot near the basket but he's fouled by Michael Cardwell - foul #3 on Michael Cardwell, team foul #2 | 33-26 |
| 18:35 | Middle Tenn. State | Howard Clauson misses the 1st free throw | 33-26 |
| 18:35 | Middle Tenn. State | Howard Clauson makes the 2nd free throw | 34-26 |
| 18:16 | South Florida | Howard Clauson steals it from Michael Cardwell | 34-26 |
| 18:11 | Middle Tenn. State | Howard Clauson banks in the layup | 36-26 |
| 17:59 | South Florida | Richard White misses the turnaround from the baseline but the foul's on Ricky Ebert - foul #2 on Ricky Ebert, team foul #2 | 36-26 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | William Jernigan (SG), Michael Murray (C) Howard Clauson, Ricky Ebert | |
| Subs | South Florida | Aaron Wilcox (SF), David Richardson (PF), Preston Springs (C) Michael Cardwell, Alvin Nealey, James Batres | |
| 17:59 | South Florida | Richard White makes the 1st free throw | 36-27 |
| 17:59 | South Florida | Richard White misses the 2nd free throw | 36-27 |
| 17:59 | Middle Tenn. State | Terry Berkman grabs the board | 36-27 |
| 17:44 | Middle Tenn. State | Richard White picks off the pass by Michael Murray | 36-27 |
| 17:37 | South Florida | Richard White comes up short on the jumper from the free throw line | 36-27 |
| 17:36 | South Florida | Joshua Redington hits the follow up shot | 36-29 |
| 17:32 | Middle Tenn. State | David Richardson steps in front of the William Jernigan pass in the backcourt | 36-29 |
| 17:20 | South Florida | Richard White is fouled on the floor by Jason Carter - foul #3 on Jason Carter, team foul #3 | 36-29 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | William Hill (SG), Efrain Ellis (SF), Jordan Harris (C) Jason Carter, Micheal Harris, Terry Berkman | |
| Subs | South Florida | Dean Burke (PG) Richard White | |
| 17:06 | South Florida | David Richardson scores on a fadeaway from the left block | 36-31 |
| 17:04 | Middle Tenn. State | Dean Burke takes the ball from Michael Murray in the backcourt | 36-31 |
| 16:57 | South Florida | Dean Burke connects on the floater from the left side on a nice dish by Joshua Redington | 36-33 |
| 16:43 | Middle Tenn. State | William Hill misses long on a jumper from the left wing | 36-33 |
| 16:42 | South Florida | Aaron Wilcox grabs the defensive rebound | 36-33 |
| 16:38 | South Florida | Jordan Harris picks off the pass by Joshua Redington | 36-33 |
| 16:34 | Middle Tenn. State | Efrain Ellis throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 36-33 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | Ricky Ebert (C) Jordan Harris | |
| Subs | South Florida | Michael Cardwell (SG), Alvin Nealey (SF), James Batres (PF), Harry Byrd (C) Dean Burke, Aaron Wilcox, David Richardson, Preston Springs | |
| 16:13 | South Florida | Alvin Nealey jams it set up by Joshua Redington | 36-35 |
| 16:02 | Middle Tenn. State | Michael Cardwell is called for the reach on William Hill - foul #4 on Michael Cardwell, team foul #3 | 36-35 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | Howard Clauson (SG), Micheal Harris (SF), Jordan Harris (PF) William Jernigan, Efrain Ellis, Michael Murray | |
| Subs | South Florida | Dean Burke (PG) Michael Cardwell | |
| 15:47 | Middle Tenn. State | William Hill clanks a fadeaway from the right side | 36-35 |
| 15:46 | South Florida | James Batres pulls down the rebound | 36-35 |
| Lineup | Middle Tenn. State | PG - William Hill (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Howard Clauson (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SF - Micheal Harris (fresh) 1 pts. PF - Jordan Harris (fresh) C - Ricky Ebert (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | South Florida | PG - Dean Burke (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Joshua Redington (tiring) 6 pts. SF - Alvin Nealey (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. PF - James Batres (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. C - Harry Byrd (fresh) 1 pts. | |
| 15:29 | South Florida | Joshua Redington loses the dribble to Ricky Ebert | 36-35 |
| 15:11 | Middle Tenn. State | William Hill scores on a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by Howard Clauson | 39-35 |
| 14:58 | South Florida | Dean Burke misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 39-35 |
| 14:56 | South Florida | James Batres misses the tip | 39-35 |
| 14:55 | Middle Tenn. State | Jordan Harris grabs the board | 39-35 |
| 14:39 | Middle Tenn. State | William Hill clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner | 39-35 |
| 14:37 | Middle Tenn. State | Micheal Harris grabs the offensive board | 39-35 |
| 14:26 | Middle Tenn. State | Micheal Harris is open and scores on a runner near the basket set up by William Hill | 41-35 |
| 14:03 | South Florida | Alvin Nealey misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right side | 41-35 |
| 14:02 | Middle Tenn. State | The rebound goes to Jordan Harris | 41-35 |
| 13:58 | Middle Tenn. State | Howard Clauson is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 41-35 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | Jason Carter (PG), William Jernigan (SG), Efrain Ellis (SF), Allen Williams (PF), Terry Berkman (C) William Hill, Howard Clauson, Micheal Harris, Jordan Harris, Ricky Ebert | |
| Subs | South Florida | Peter Greenwalt (SG), Aaron Wilcox (SF), David Richardson (PF), Richard White (C) Joshua Redington, Alvin Nealey, James Batres, Harry Byrd | |
| 13:46 | South Florida | Aaron Wilcox lays it up and in on a great pass from Peter Greenwalt and the foul's on Terry Berkman - foul #1 on Terry Berkman, team foul #4 | 41-37 |
| 13:46 | South Florida | Aaron Wilcox makes the free throw | 41-38 |
| 13:22 | Middle Tenn. State | William Jernigan clanks a driving attempt from close range but the foul's on Peter Greenwalt - foul #4 on Peter Greenwalt, team foul #4 | 41-38 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | | |
| Subs | South Florida | Joshua Redington (SG) Peter Greenwalt | |
| 13:22 | Middle Tenn. State | William Jernigan makes the 1st free throw | 42-38 |
| 13:22 | Middle Tenn. State | William Jernigan makes the 2nd free throw | 43-38 |
| 13:03 | South Florida | Dean Burke misses short on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 43-38 |
| 13:02 | Middle Tenn. State | Terry Berkman grabs the board | 43-38 |
| 12:33 | Middle Tenn. State | Efrain Ellis can't connect on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 43-38 |
| 12:31 | South Florida | Richard White gets the rebound | 43-38 |
| 12:07 | South Florida | Joshua Redington loses the dribble to William Jernigan | 43-38 |
| 11:49 | Middle Tenn. State | William Jernigan hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 43-38 |
| 11:48 | South Florida | Richard White gets the rebound | 43-38 |
| Lineup | Middle Tenn. State | PG - Jason Carter (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 pf. SG - William Jernigan (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Efrain Ellis (fairly fresh) PF - Allen Williams (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 pf. C - Terry Berkman (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 10 reb. | |
| Lineup | South Florida | PG - Dean Burke (tiring) 8 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Joshua Redington (tired) 6 pts. SF - Aaron Wilcox (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - David Richardson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. C - Richard White (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. 3 stl. | |
| 11:24 | South Florida | Joshua Redington hits the finger roll on a great pass from David Richardson | 43-40 |
| 11:08 | Middle Tenn. State | Efrain Ellis buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 46-40 |
| 10:49 | South Florida | Aaron Wilcox clanks a jumper from the left wing but the foul's on Efrain Ellis - foul #1 on Efrain Ellis, team foul #5 | 46-40 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | William Hill (PG), Howard Clauson (SG), Micheal Harris (SF), Michael Murray (PF), Ricky Ebert (C) Jason Carter, William Jernigan, Efrain Ellis, Allen Williams, Terry Berkman | |
| Subs | South Florida | Alvin Nealey (SF), James Batres (PF), Preston Springs (C) Joshua Redington, David Richardson, Richard White | |
| 10:49 | South Florida | Aaron Wilcox makes the 1st free throw | 46-41 |
| 10:49 | South Florida | Aaron Wilcox makes the 2nd free throw | 46-42 |
| 10:24 | Middle Tenn. State | Michael Murray hits a turnaround in the lane on a nice dish by William Hill | 48-42 |
| 10:06 | South Florida | Preston Springs clanks a fadeaway from the right side but he's fouled by Ricky Ebert - foul #3 on Ricky Ebert, team foul #6 | 48-42 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | | |
| Subs | South Florida | Harry Byrd (C) Aaron Wilcox | |
| 10:06 | South Florida | Preston Springs makes the 1st free throw | 48-43 |
| 10:06 | South Florida | Preston Springs makes the 2nd free throw | 48-44 |
| 09:48 | Middle Tenn. State | Howard Clauson is wide open but clanks a driving attempt from the right block | 48-44 |
| 09:46 | South Florida | Preston Springs pulls down the rebound | 48-44 |
| 09:24 | South Florida | James Batres lays it up and in and he's fouled by Michael Murray - foul #1 on Michael Murray, team foul #7 | 48-46 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | Christopher Holmes (PG), Jordan Harris (C) Howard Clauson, Ricky Ebert | |
| Subs | South Florida | Joshua Redington (SG) Preston Springs | |
| 09:24 | South Florida | James Batres makes the free throw | 48-47 |
| 09:17 | Middle Tenn. State | Michael Murray misses badly on the uncontested 3pt shot from the right corner | 48-47 |
| 09:15 | South Florida | Joshua Redington snags the defensive board | 48-47 |
| 08:58 | South Florida | Joshua Redington scores on a runner from the right block | 48-49 |
| 08:42 | Middle Tenn. State | Christopher Holmes's pass is intercepted by James Batres | 48-49 |
| 08:19 | South Florida | Harry Byrd comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 48-49 |
| 08:18 | South Florida | Dean Burke pulls down the offensive rebound | 48-49 |
| 08:06 | South Florida | Joshua Redington's floater is knocked away by William Hill | 48-49 |
| 08:05 | Middle Tenn. State | William Hill snags the defensive board | 48-49 |
| 07:39 | Middle Tenn. State | Michael Murray hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away | 48-49 |
| 07:37 | South Florida | Harry Byrd grabs the board | 48-49 |
| Lineup | Middle Tenn. State | PG - Christopher Holmes (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SG - William Hill (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SF - Micheal Harris (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Michael Murray (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. C - Jordan Harris (fairly fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | South Florida | PG - Dean Burke (very tired) 8 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Joshua Redington (tired) 10 pts. 2 reb. SF - Alvin Nealey (tiring) 4 pts. 5 reb. PF - James Batres (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Harry Byrd (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:27 | South Florida | Harry Byrd is called for traveling | 48-49 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | Jason Carter (PG), Howard Clauson (SG), William Jernigan (SF), Terry Berkman (PF), Ricky Ebert (C) Christopher Holmes, William Hill, Micheal Harris, Michael Murray, Jordan Harris | |
| Subs | South Florida | Peter Greenwalt (PG), Michael Cardwell (SG), Preston Springs (PF), Richard White (C) Dean Burke, Joshua Redington, James Batres, Harry Byrd | |
| 07:06 | Middle Tenn. State | William Jernigan drills a shot from just outside the lane | 50-49 |
| 06:45 | South Florida | William Jernigan picks off the pass by Preston Springs | 50-49 |
| 06:41 | Middle Tenn. State | Howard Clauson jams it set up by William Jernigan | 52-49 |
| 06:22 | South Florida | Preston Springs jams it on a nice dish by Peter Greenwalt and he's hacked by Jason Carter - foul #4 on Jason Carter, team foul #8 | 52-51 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | Allen Williams (PF) Terry Berkman | |
| Subs | South Florida | | |
| 06:22 | South Florida | Preston Springs makes the free throw | 52-52 |
| 06:07 | Middle Tenn. State | Ricky Ebert travels with the ball | 52-52 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | | |
| Subs | South Florida | James Batres (PF) Preston Springs | |
| 05:39 | South Florida | Richard White misses long on a fadeaway from the left side | 52-52 |
| 05:37 | South Florida | Richard White gets the offensive rebound | 52-52 |
| 05:27 | South Florida | Richard White can't connect on a driving attempt near the basket | 52-52 |
| 05:26 | Middle Tenn. State | Allen Williams grabs the board | 52-52 |
| 05:21 | Middle Tenn. State | Jason Carter double dribbles | 52-52 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | William Hill (PG), Efrain Ellis (SG), Micheal Harris (SF), Terry Berkman (C) Jason Carter, Howard Clauson, William Jernigan, Ricky Ebert | |
| Subs | South Florida | David Richardson (PF) James Batres | |
| 05:06 | South Florida | David Richardson misses short on a shot from close range but the foul's on Allen Williams - foul #4 on Allen Williams, team foul #9 | 52-52 |
| 05:06 | South Florida | David Richardson makes the 1st free throw | 52-53 |
| 05:06 | South Florida | David Richardson makes the 2nd free throw | 52-54 |
| 04:48 | Middle Tenn. State | William Hill misses badly on the uncontested 3pt attempt from the right corner | 52-54 |
| 04:47 | Middle Tenn. State | Terry Berkman hits the follow up shot | 54-54 |
| 04:30 | South Florida | Michael Cardwell is hacked by Efrain Ellis - foul #2 on Efrain Ellis, team foul #10 | 54-54 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | Jason Carter (PG), Jordan Harris (PF), Ricky Ebert (C) Efrain Ellis, Allen Williams, Terry Berkman | |
| Subs | South Florida | James Batres (PF), Harry Byrd (C) David Richardson, Richard White | |
| 04:30 | South Florida | Michael Cardwell misses the 1st free throw | 54-54 |
| 04:30 | South Florida | Michael Cardwell makes the 2nd free throw | 54-55 |
| 04:13 | Middle Tenn. State | Jordan Harris drills a 3pt attempt from straight away set up by William Hill | 57-55 |
| 03:56 | South Florida | Alvin Nealey clanks a jumper from the free throw line but he's hacked by Ricky Ebert - foul #4 on Ricky Ebert, team foul #11 | 57-55 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | William Jernigan (SG), Michael Murray (PF) William Hill, Ricky Ebert | |
| Subs | South Florida | Preston Springs (C) Harry Byrd | |
| 03:56 | South Florida | Alvin Nealey misses the 1st free throw | 57-55 |
| 03:56 | South Florida | Alvin Nealey makes the 2nd free throw | 57-56 |
| 03:34 | Middle Tenn. State | Michael Murray blows the layup but the foul's on Peter Greenwalt - foul #5 on Peter Greenwalt, team foul #5 | 57-56 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | Ricky Ebert (C) Jordan Harris | |
| Subs | South Florida | Dean Burke (PG), Aaron Wilcox (SF) Peter Greenwalt, Alvin Nealey | |
| 03:34 | Middle Tenn. State | Michael Murray makes the 1st free throw | 58-56 |
| 03:34 | Middle Tenn. State | Michael Murray misses the 2nd free throw | 58-56 |
| 03:34 | South Florida | Preston Springs grabs the defensive rebound | 58-56 |
| Lineup | Middle Tenn. State | PG - Jason Carter (fresh) 8 pts. 4 pf. SG - William Jernigan (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. SF - Micheal Harris (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Michael Murray (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. C - Ricky Ebert (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | South Florida | PG - Dean Burke (tired) 8 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Michael Cardwell (tiring) 1 pts. 4 pf. SF - Aaron Wilcox (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - James Batres (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Preston Springs (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 03:29 | South Florida | Dean Burke makes the floater from the left wing on a nice dish by James Batres | 58-58 |
| 03:11 | Middle Tenn. State | Jason Carter can't connect on a shot from the free throw line but he's hacked by Aaron Wilcox - foul #1 on Aaron Wilcox, team foul #6 | 58-58 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | Howard Clauson (SG), Terry Berkman (PF) Micheal Harris, Michael Murray | |
| Subs | South Florida | Harry Byrd (C) James Batres | |
| 03:11 | Middle Tenn. State | Jason Carter makes the 1st free throw | 59-58 |
| 03:11 | Middle Tenn. State | Jason Carter makes the 2nd free throw | 60-58 |
| 02:55 | South Florida | Michael Cardwell buries a driving attempt from the baseline | 60-60 |
| 02:55 | Middle Tenn. State | Middle Tenn. State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 60-60 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | Micheal Harris (SF), Allen Williams (PF) William Jernigan, Terry Berkman | |
| Subs | South Florida | David Richardson (PF), Richard White (C) Preston Springs, Harry Byrd | |
| 02:37 | Middle Tenn. State | Howard Clauson is open and scores on a jump hook from close range | 62-60 |
| 02:23 | South Florida | Dean Burke misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 62-60 |
| 02:22 | South Florida | Aaron Wilcox can't tip it in | 62-60 |
| 02:20 | Middle Tenn. State | Ricky Ebert grabs the board | 62-60 |
| 01:57 | Middle Tenn. State | David Richardson swats the layup by Allen Williams | 62-60 |
| 01:55 | Middle Tenn. State | Allen Williams snags the offensive board | 62-60 |
| 01:44 | Middle Tenn. State | Micheal Harris hits a driving attempt near the basket on a nice dish by Howard Clauson | 64-60 |
| 01:18 | South Florida | The jumper by Dean Burke is denied by Ricky Ebert | 64-60 |
| 01:17 | Middle Tenn. State | Allen Williams grabs the board | 64-60 |
| 01:15 | Middle Tenn. State | Jason Carter is fouled in the backcourt by Dean Burke - foul #4 on Dean Burke, team foul #7 | 64-60 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | | |
| Subs | South Florida | Alvin Nealey (SF), James Batres (PF) Aaron Wilcox, David Richardson | |
| 01:15 | Middle Tenn. State | Jason Carter misses the 1st free throw | 64-60 |
| 01:15 | South Florida | James Batres snags the defensive board | 64-60 |
| 01:08 | South Florida | Michael Cardwell misses the jump hook from the left block | 64-60 |
| 01:07 | Middle Tenn. State | Howard Clauson pulls down the rebound | 64-60 |
| 00:54 | Middle Tenn. State | Jason Carter is by himself and knocks in the floater from the right side set up by Allen Williams | 66-60 |
| Game Plan | Middle Tenn. State | Middle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | South Florida | South Florida is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:48 | South Florida | Michael Cardwell misses the fadeaway from close range but the foul's on Allen Williams - foul #5 on Allen Williams, team foul #12 | 66-60 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | Terry Berkman (PF) Allen Williams | |
| Subs | South Florida | | |
| 00:48 | South Florida | Michael Cardwell makes the 1st free throw | 66-61 |
| 00:48 | South Florida | Michael Cardwell misses the 2nd free throw | 66-61 |
| 00:48 | Middle Tenn. State | Terry Berkman gets the rebound | 66-61 |
| Game Plan | Middle Tenn. State | Middle Tenn. State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | South Florida | South Florida is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:47 | Middle Tenn. State | Terry Berkman is fouled in the backcourt by Dean Burke - foul #5 on Dean Burke, team foul #8 | 66-61 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | William Jernigan (PG) Jason Carter | |
| Subs | South Florida | Joshua Redington (PG) Dean Burke | |
| 00:47 | Middle Tenn. State | Terry Berkman misses the 1st free throw | 66-61 |
| 00:47 | South Florida | The rebound goes to Richard White | 66-61 |
| Game Plan | Middle Tenn. State | Middle Tenn. State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | South Florida | South Florida is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Middle Tenn. State | Middle Tenn. State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | South Florida | South Florida is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:41 | South Florida | Michael Cardwell banks in the layup on a nice dish by Alvin Nealey | 66-63 |
| Game Plan | Middle Tenn. State | Middle Tenn. State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | South Florida | South Florida is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:37 | Middle Tenn. State | Middle Tenn. State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 66-63 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | Jason Carter (PG) William Jernigan | |
| Subs | South Florida | | |
| 00:13 | Middle Tenn. State | Jason Carter misses the fadeaway in the paint | 66-63 |
| 00:12 | Middle Tenn. State | Ricky Ebert pulls down the offensive rebound | 66-63 |
| Game Plan | Middle Tenn. State | Middle Tenn. State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | South Florida | South Florida is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:11 | Middle Tenn. State | Ricky Ebert is hacked by James Batres - foul #2 on James Batres, team foul #9 | 66-63 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | Michael Murray (PF) Terry Berkman | |
| Subs | South Florida | | |
| 00:11 | Middle Tenn. State | Ricky Ebert misses the 1st free throw | 66-63 |
| 00:11 | South Florida | James Batres gets the rebound | 66-63 |
| Game Plan | Middle Tenn. State | Middle Tenn. State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | South Florida | South Florida is playing a triangle offense and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:02 | South Florida | Richard White buries a 3 from the left wing | 66-66 |
| 00:02 | Middle Tenn. State | Middle Tenn. State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 2 full remaining) | 66-66 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | Terry Berkman (PF) Michael Murray | |
| Subs | South Florida | | |
| Game Plan | Middle Tenn. State | Middle Tenn. State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | South Florida | South Florida is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:00 | Middle Tenn. State | Jason Carter hits the front of the rim on the fullcourt shot | 66-66 |
| Lineup | Middle Tenn. State | PG - Jason Carter (fresh) 12 pts. 4 pf. SG - Howard Clauson (fresh) 13 pts. 5 ast. SF - Micheal Harris (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Terry Berkman (fresh) 6 pts. 12 reb. C - Ricky Ebert (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 3 blk. 2 stl. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | South Florida | PG - Joshua Redington (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. SG - Michael Cardwell (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 pf. SF - Alvin Nealey (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. PF - James Batres (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. C - Richard White (fresh) 6 pts. 8 reb. 3 stl. | |
| 05:00 | Middle Tenn. State | Terry Berkman wins the tip | 66-66 |
| Game Plan | Middle Tenn. State | Middle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | South Florida | South Florida is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 04:57 | Middle Tenn. State | Howard Clauson is fouled in the backcourt by Alvin Nealey - foul #2 on Alvin Nealey, team foul #10 | 66-66 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | | |
| Subs | South Florida | Aaron Wilcox (SF) Alvin Nealey | |
| 04:57 | Middle Tenn. State | Howard Clauson makes the 1st free throw | 67-66 |
| 04:57 | Middle Tenn. State | Howard Clauson makes the 2nd free throw | 68-66 |
| 04:46 | South Florida | Richard White clanks a runner from the left block | 68-66 |
| 04:44 | Middle Tenn. State | Terry Berkman grabs the defensive rebound | 68-66 |
| 04:40 | Middle Tenn. State | Jason Carter can't connect on an uncontested 3pt attempt from the right corner | 68-66 |
| 04:39 | South Florida | James Batres pulls down the rebound | 68-66 |
| 04:29 | South Florida | Joshua Redington's floater is tipped away by Terry Berkman | 68-66 |
| 04:28 | South Florida | Aaron Wilcox tips it in | 68-68 |
| 04:26 | Middle Tenn. State | Micheal Harris is hacked by Joshua Redington in the backcourt - foul #1 on Joshua Redington, team foul #11 | 68-68 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | Michael Murray (C) Ricky Ebert | |
| Subs | South Florida | | |
| 04:26 | Middle Tenn. State | Micheal Harris makes the 1st free throw | 69-68 |
| 04:26 | Middle Tenn. State | Micheal Harris makes the 2nd free throw | 70-68 |
| 04:06 | South Florida | Howard Clauson steals the ball from Aaron Wilcox | 70-68 |
| 03:58 | Middle Tenn. State | Terry Berkman is fouled on the floor by James Batres - foul #3 on James Batres, team foul #12 | 70-68 |
| 03:58 | Middle Tenn. State | Terry Berkman makes the 1st free throw | 71-68 |
| 03:58 | Middle Tenn. State | Terry Berkman makes the 2nd free throw | 72-68 |
| 03:47 | South Florida | Terry Berkman is called for the reach on James Batres - foul #2 on Terry Berkman, team foul #13 | 72-68 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | | |
| Subs | South Florida | Alvin Nealey (SF) Aaron Wilcox | |
| 03:47 | South Florida | James Batres makes the 1st free throw | 72-69 |
| 03:47 | South Florida | James Batres makes the 2nd free throw | 72-70 |
| 03:43 | Middle Tenn. State | Michael Cardwell steps in front of the Jason Carter pass in the backcourt | 72-70 |
| 03:42 | South Florida | Alvin Nealey misses the easy layup | 72-70 |
| 03:40 | South Florida | Richard White tips it back up and in | 72-72 |
| 03:16 | Middle Tenn. State | Micheal Harris is by himself and knocks in the driving attempt near the basket on a great pass from Michael Murray | 74-72 |
| 03:04 | South Florida | Alvin Nealey loses the ball out of bounds | 74-72 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | William Jernigan (PG), William Hill (SG), Ricky Ebert (C) Jason Carter, Howard Clauson, Terry Berkman | |
| Subs | South Florida | David Richardson (PF), Preston Springs (C) James Batres, Richard White | |
| 02:58 | Middle Tenn. State | Middle Tenn. State calls a full timeout (1 :30 2 full remaining) | 74-72 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | Jason Carter (PG) William Hill | |
| Subs | South Florida | | |
| 02:44 | Middle Tenn. State | Alvin Nealey steals it from Jason Carter | 74-72 |
| 02:44 | South Florida | South Florida calls a full timeout (2 :30 4 full remaining) | 74-72 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | Howard Clauson (SG), Terry Berkman (PF) William Jernigan, Michael Murray | |
| Subs | South Florida | James Batres (PF), Richard White (C) David Richardson, Preston Springs | |
| 02:29 | South Florida | Joshua Redington makes the shot from the right block on a great pass from Alvin Nealey and he's hacked by Jason Carter - foul #5 on Jason Carter, team foul #14 | 74-74 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | William Jernigan (PG) Jason Carter | |
| Subs | South Florida | | |
| 02:29 | South Florida | Joshua Redington misses the free throw | 74-74 |
| 02:29 | Middle Tenn. State | Ricky Ebert pulls down the rebound | 74-74 |
| 02:24 | Middle Tenn. State | Middle Tenn. State calls a full timeout (1 :30 1 full remaining) | 74-74 |
| 02:11 | Middle Tenn. State | Howard Clauson comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 74-74 |
| 02:10 | South Florida | The rebound goes to Richard White | 74-74 |
| 01:58 | South Florida | Richard White hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the left wing | 74-74 |
| 01:57 | South Florida | Richard White tips it in | 74-76 |
| 01:55 | Middle Tenn. State | Joshua Redington is called for the reach on Ricky Ebert in the backcourt - foul #2 on Joshua Redington, team foul #13 | 74-76 |
| 01:55 | Middle Tenn. State | Ricky Ebert misses the 1st free throw | 74-76 |
| 01:55 | Middle Tenn. State | Ricky Ebert makes the 2nd free throw | 75-76 |
| 01:32 | South Florida | James Batres connects on the 3 pointer from the right corner set up by Alvin Nealey | 75-79 |
| 01:32 | Middle Tenn. State | Middle Tenn. State calls a full timeout (1 :30 remaining) | 75-79 |
| 01:17 | Middle Tenn. State | Ricky Ebert loses the ball out of bounds | 75-79 |
| 00:56 | South Florida | The jump hook by James Batres is blocked by Terry Berkman | 75-79 |
| 00:55 | South Florida | Richard White can't tip it in | 75-79 |
| 00:53 | Middle Tenn. State | William Jernigan grabs the defensive rebound | 75-79 |
| 00:53 | Middle Tenn. State | Middle Tenn. State calls a :30 timeout (none remaining) | 75-79 |
| Lineup | Middle Tenn. State | PG - William Jernigan (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. SG - Howard Clauson (fresh) 15 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. SF - Micheal Harris (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. PF - Terry Berkman (fresh) 8 pts. 13 reb. 2 blk. C - Ricky Ebert (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. 2 stl. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | South Florida | PG - Joshua Redington (fresh) 12 pts. 2 reb. SG - Michael Cardwell (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 stl. 4 pf. SF - Alvin Nealey (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. PF - James Batres (fresh) 11 pts. 8 reb. 3 pf. C - Richard White (fresh) 10 pts. 12 reb. 3 stl. | |
| Game Plan | Middle Tenn. State | Middle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | South Florida | South Florida is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:32 | Middle Tenn. State | Micheal Harris hits a turnaround in the lane | 77-79 |
| Game Plan | Middle Tenn. State | Middle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | South Florida | South Florida is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:29 | South Florida | Howard Clauson is called for the reach on James Batres in the backcourt - foul #1 on Howard Clauson, team foul #15 | 77-79 |
| 00:29 | South Florida | James Batres makes the 1st free throw | 77-80 |
| 00:29 | South Florida | James Batres makes the 2nd free throw | 77-81 |
| Game Plan | Middle Tenn. State | Middle Tenn. State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | South Florida | South Florida is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:27 | Middle Tenn. State | Michael Cardwell is called for the reach on Howard Clauson in the backcourt - foul #5 on Michael Cardwell, team foul #14 | 77-81 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | | |
| Subs | South Florida | Aaron Wilcox (SG) Michael Cardwell | |
| 00:27 | Middle Tenn. State | Howard Clauson makes the 1st free throw | 78-81 |
| 00:27 | Middle Tenn. State | Howard Clauson misses the 2nd free throw | 78-81 |
| 00:27 | Middle Tenn. State | Micheal Harris grabs the offensive board | 78-81 |
| Game Plan | Middle Tenn. State | Middle Tenn. State is playing a flex offense and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | South Florida | South Florida is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:17 | Middle Tenn. State | William Jernigan misses badly on a shot from the right side but the foul's on Joshua Redington - foul #3 on Joshua Redington, team foul #15 | 78-81 |
| 00:17 | Middle Tenn. State | William Jernigan makes the 1st free throw | 79-81 |
| 00:17 | Middle Tenn. State | William Jernigan makes the 2nd free throw | 80-81 |
| 00:16 | South Florida | Howard Clauson is called for the reach on James Batres in the backcourt - foul #2 on Howard Clauson, team foul #16 | 80-81 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | | |
| Subs | South Florida | David Richardson (PF) Aaron Wilcox | |
| 00:16 | South Florida | James Batres makes the 1st free throw | 80-82 |
| 00:16 | South Florida | James Batres makes the 2nd free throw | 80-83 |
| 00:11 | Middle Tenn. State | Richard White steps in front of the Micheal Harris pass | 80-83 |
| 00:10 | South Florida | Howard Clauson is called for the reach on Alvin Nealey in the backcourt - foul #3 on Howard Clauson, team foul #17 | 80-83 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | | |
| Subs | South Florida | Aaron Wilcox (SF) David Richardson | |
| 00:10 | South Florida | Alvin Nealey makes the 1st free throw | 80-84 |
| 00:10 | South Florida | Alvin Nealey misses the 2nd free throw | 80-84 |
| 00:10 | Middle Tenn. State | Terry Berkman gets the rebound | 80-84 |
| Game Plan | Middle Tenn. State | Middle Tenn. State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | South Florida | South Florida is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:04 | Middle Tenn. State | Micheal Harris is whistled for traveling | 80-84 |
| 00:02 | South Florida | James Batres is hacked by William Jernigan in the backcourt - foul #2 on William Jernigan, team foul #18 | 80-84 |
| Subs | Middle Tenn. State | | |
| Subs | South Florida | David Richardson (PF) Aaron Wilcox | |
| 00:02 | South Florida | James Batres makes the 1st free throw | 80-85 |
| 00:02 | South Florida | James Batres misses the 2nd free throw | 80-85 |
| 00:02 | Middle Tenn. State | Terry Berkman pulls down the rebound | 80-85 |
| 00:00 | Middle Tenn. State | Terry Berkman hits the front of the rim on the fullcourt shot | 80-85 |