| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - James Pimentel (fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. SG - Wilfred Gent (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - John Hammond (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Ian Michaud (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Neil Hancock (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. 3 blk. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | McNeese State | PG - David Wallace (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Mark Smith (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Alan Garzon (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Brian Luke (fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. C - Ronald Gilbert (fresh) 2 blk. | |
| 20:00 | Nicholls State | John Hammond inbounds the ball | 36-33 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | McNeese State | McNeese State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 19:41 | Nicholls State | James Pimentel makes the driving attempt from the baseline | 38-33 |
| 19:24 | McNeese State | David Wallace clanks a 3 pointer from the left wing | 38-33 |
| 19:23 | Nicholls State | Ian Michaud gets the rebound | 38-33 |
| 19:03 | Nicholls State | Wilfred Gent is hacked by Mark Smith - foul #3 on Mark Smith, team foul #1 | 38-33 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | | |
| Subs | McNeese State | Carlton Fast (SG) Mark Smith | |
| 18:51 | Nicholls State | Ian Michaud makes the pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 40-33 |
| 18:26 | McNeese State | Carlton Fast scores on a 3pt shot from straight away on a nice dish by David Wallace | 40-36 |
| 18:20 | Nicholls State | Neil Hancock hits the front of the rim on the shot from the baseline | 40-36 |
| 18:19 | McNeese State | Alan Garzon gets the rebound | 40-36 |
| 18:00 | McNeese State | Brian Luke can't connect on a 3 from the left wing | 40-36 |
| 17:59 | McNeese State | David Wallace tips it in | 40-38 |
| 17:57 | Nicholls State | James Pimentel loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt | 40-38 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | | |
| Subs | McNeese State | Edward Westcott (SF) Alan Garzon | |
| 17:32 | McNeese State | Carlton Fast can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 40-38 |
| 17:30 | Nicholls State | The rebound goes to James Pimentel | 40-38 |
| 17:13 | Nicholls State | James Pimentel misses badly on a jumper from the left wing | 40-38 |
| 17:12 | Nicholls State | Ian Michaud can't tip it in | 40-38 |
| 17:10 | Nicholls State | The offensive rebound goes to Neil Hancock | 40-38 |
| 16:59 | Nicholls State | John Hammond knocks in the fadeaway near the basket on a great pass from Neil Hancock and he's hacked by Carlton Fast - foul #2 on Carlton Fast, team foul #2 | 42-38 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Thomas Foor (PG), Lester Carr (SG), Raymond Chaney (PF), Walter Hamblin (C) James Pimentel, Wilfred Gent, Ian Michaud, Neil Hancock | |
| Subs | McNeese State | George Adamski (PG), Henry Watts (SG), Matthew Scott (PF) David Wallace, Carlton Fast, Brian Luke | |
| 16:59 | Nicholls State | John Hammond makes the free throw | 43-38 |
| 16:30 | McNeese State | George Adamski double dribbles | 43-38 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | William Gilbert (SF) John Hammond | |
| Subs | McNeese State | Alan Garzon (SF) Edward Westcott | |
| 16:15 | Nicholls State | Raymond Chaney is hacked by Matthew Scott - foul #2 on Matthew Scott, team foul #3 | 43-38 |
| 15:55 | Nicholls State | Thomas Foor comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 43-38 |
| 15:54 | McNeese State | Alan Garzon gets the rebound | 43-38 |
| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - Thomas Foor (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Lester Carr (fresh) 1 ast. SF - William Gilbert (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Raymond Chaney (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Walter Hamblin (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | McNeese State | PG - George Adamski (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Henry Watts (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Alan Garzon (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. PF - Matthew Scott (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Ronald Gilbert (fairly fresh) 2 blk. | |
| 15:27 | McNeese State | Henry Watts can't connect on a floater from the right wing but the foul's on Lester Carr - foul #1 on Lester Carr, team foul #1 | 43-38 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | James Pimentel (PG), Neil Hancock (C) Thomas Foor, Walter Hamblin | |
| Subs | McNeese State | Mark Smith (SG), Brian Luke (PF), David Robison (C) George Adamski, Matthew Scott, Ronald Gilbert | |
| 15:27 | McNeese State | Henry Watts misses the 1st free throw | 43-38 |
| 15:27 | McNeese State | Henry Watts makes the 2nd free throw | 43-39 |
| 15:09 | Nicholls State | Neil Hancock jams it against the doubleteam set up by William Gilbert | 45-39 |
| 14:48 | McNeese State | Henry Watts drills a jumper from the right wing | 45-41 |
| 14:43 | Nicholls State | James Pimentel clanks a jumper from the right wing | 45-41 |
| 14:41 | McNeese State | David Robison grabs the board | 45-41 |
| 14:16 | McNeese State | Brian Luke buries a fadeaway jumper from the left wing set up by Alan Garzon | 45-43 |
| 13:56 | Nicholls State | Neil Hancock misses the lay-in | 45-43 |
| 13:55 | McNeese State | Alan Garzon gets the rebound | 45-43 |
| 13:28 | McNeese State | David Robison is called for traveling | 45-43 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Wilfred Gent (SG), John Hammond (SF), Ian Michaud (PF), Walter Hamblin (C) Lester Carr, William Gilbert, Raymond Chaney, Neil Hancock | |
| Subs | McNeese State | David Wallace (PG), Edward Westcott (SF) Henry Watts, Alan Garzon | |
| 13:15 | Nicholls State | John Hammond is whistled for traveling | 45-43 |
| 12:56 | McNeese State | David Robison's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 45-43 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Thomas Foor (PG) James Pimentel | |
| Subs | McNeese State | Carlton Fast (SG), Matthew Scott (C) Mark Smith, David Robison | |
| 12:48 | Nicholls State | Brian Luke picks off the pass by John Hammond | 45-43 |
| 12:19 | McNeese State | Brian Luke misses long on a turnaround from the baseline but the foul's on Thomas Foor - foul #1 on Thomas Foor, team foul #2 | 45-43 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Neil Hancock (C) Walter Hamblin | |
| Subs | McNeese State | Ronald Gilbert (C) Matthew Scott | |
| 12:19 | McNeese State | Brian Luke misses the 1st free throw | 45-43 |
| 12:19 | McNeese State | Brian Luke makes the 2nd free throw | 45-44 |
| 12:11 | Nicholls State | Neil Hancock shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the jump hook from close range but he's fouled by Edward Westcott - foul #1 on Edward Westcott, team foul #4 | 45-44 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | | |
| Subs | McNeese State | Matthew Scott (PF) Brian Luke | |
| 12:11 | Nicholls State | Neil Hancock makes the 1st free throw | 46-44 |
| 12:11 | Nicholls State | Neil Hancock makes the 2nd free throw | 47-44 |
| 11:51 | McNeese State | Matthew Scott can't connect on a jumper from the baseline but he's fouled by Ian Michaud - foul #1 on Ian Michaud, team foul #3 | 47-44 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | James Pimentel (PG) Thomas Foor | |
| Subs | McNeese State | | |
| 11:51 | McNeese State | Matthew Scott makes the 1st free throw | 47-45 |
| 11:51 | McNeese State | Matthew Scott makes the 2nd free throw | 47-46 |
| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - James Pimentel (fresh) 15 pts. 2 ast. SG - Wilfred Gent (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - John Hammond (fresh) 9 pts. PF - Ian Michaud (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. C - Neil Hancock (fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb. 3 blk. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | McNeese State | PG - David Wallace (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Carlton Fast (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Edward Westcott (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Matthew Scott (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Ronald Gilbert (fresh) 2 blk. | |
| 11:39 | Nicholls State | Ian Michaud buries a fadeaway from the left side on a great pass from John Hammond | 49-46 |
| 11:14 | McNeese State | Carlton Fast misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 49-46 |
| 11:12 | Nicholls State | James Pimentel pulls down the rebound | 49-46 |
| 11:08 | Nicholls State | Ian Michaud loses the ball out of bounds | 49-46 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Lester Carr (SG), Raymond Chaney (PF) Wilfred Gent, Ian Michaud | |
| Subs | McNeese State | Mark Smith (SG), Brian Luke (PF) Carlton Fast, Matthew Scott | |
| 10:39 | McNeese State | Mark Smith misses short on a 3 from the right wing | 49-46 |
| 10:37 | McNeese State | Brian Luke snags the offensive board | 49-46 |
| 10:08 | McNeese State | Brian Luke scores on a driving attempt in the paint | 49-48 |
| 09:59 | Nicholls State | Neil Hancock is hacked by Mark Smith - foul #4 on Mark Smith, team foul #5 | 49-48 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Wilfred Gent (SG), William Gilbert (SF), Walter Hamblin (C) Lester Carr, John Hammond, Neil Hancock | |
| Subs | McNeese State | George Adamski (PG), Carlton Fast (SG), Alan Garzon (SF), David Robison (C) David Wallace, Mark Smith, Edward Westcott, Ronald Gilbert | |
| 09:47 | Nicholls State | William Gilbert misses badly on a 3 pointer from straight away | 49-48 |
| 09:45 | McNeese State | The rebound goes to Brian Luke | 49-48 |
| 09:23 | McNeese State | George Adamski clanks a fadeaway from the right block but he's hacked by Walter Hamblin - foul #1 on Walter Hamblin, team foul #4 | 49-48 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Thomas Foor (PG), Ian Michaud (PF) James Pimentel, Raymond Chaney | |
| Subs | McNeese State | | |
| 09:23 | McNeese State | George Adamski makes the 1st free throw | 49-49 |
| 09:23 | McNeese State | George Adamski makes the 2nd free throw | 49-50 |
| 09:12 | Nicholls State | Ian Michaud hits a runner from close range on a nice dish by William Gilbert | 51-50 |
| 08:47 | McNeese State | Brian Luke can't connect on a shot from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Walter Hamblin - foul #2 on Walter Hamblin, team foul #5 | 51-50 |
| 08:47 | McNeese State | Brian Luke misses the 1st free throw | 51-50 |
| 08:47 | McNeese State | Brian Luke makes the 2nd free throw | 51-51 |
| 08:40 | Nicholls State | Ian Michaud misses the pull-up jumper from the left side | 51-51 |
| 08:38 | McNeese State | George Adamski grabs the board | 51-51 |
| 08:09 | McNeese State | Carlton Fast's floater is tipped away by Ian Michaud | 51-51 |
| 08:07 | McNeese State | Alan Garzon grabs the offensive board | 51-51 |
| 07:42 | McNeese State | Brian Luke connects on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 51-54 |
| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - Thomas Foor (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Wilfred Gent (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - William Gilbert (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Ian Michaud (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. C - Walter Hamblin (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | McNeese State | PG - George Adamski (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Carlton Fast (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Alan Garzon (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. PF - Brian Luke (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 9 reb. C - David Robison (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 07:30 | Nicholls State | Ian Michaud misses short on a jumper in the paint but he's hacked by Alan Garzon - foul #1 on Alan Garzon, team foul #6 | 51-54 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | James Pimentel (PG), Lester Carr (SG), John Hammond (SF), Neil Hancock (C) Thomas Foor, Wilfred Gent, William Gilbert, Walter Hamblin | |
| Subs | McNeese State | David Wallace (PG), Mark Smith (SG), Edward Westcott (SF), Matthew Scott (PF), Ronald Gilbert (C) George Adamski, Carlton Fast, Alan Garzon, Brian Luke, David Robison | |
| 07:30 | Nicholls State | Ian Michaud makes the 1st free throw | 52-54 |
| 07:30 | Nicholls State | Ian Michaud misses the 2nd free throw | 52-54 |
| 07:30 | McNeese State | The rebound goes to Ronald Gilbert | 52-54 |
| 07:04 | McNeese State | Matthew Scott hits a fadeaway from the left wing | 52-56 |
| 06:48 | Nicholls State | James Pimentel is called for traveling | 52-56 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Raymond Chaney (PF) Ian Michaud | |
| Subs | McNeese State | | |
| 06:29 | McNeese State | Matthew Scott lays it in on a nice dish by Edward Westcott | 52-58 |
| 06:08 | Nicholls State | John Hammond makes the fadeaway from the right wing on a great pass from Neil Hancock | 54-58 |
| 05:55 | McNeese State | Matthew Scott misses long on a jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by James Pimentel - foul #2 on James Pimentel, team foul #6 | 54-58 |
| 05:55 | McNeese State | Matthew Scott makes the 1st free throw | 54-59 |
| 05:55 | McNeese State | Matthew Scott makes the 2nd free throw | 54-60 |
| 05:44 | Nicholls State | John Hammond clanks a jump hook from close range | 54-60 |
| 05:42 | Nicholls State | Raymond Chaney tips it back up and in | 56-60 |
| 05:14 | McNeese State | David Wallace hits a 3pt shot from the right wing | 56-63 |
| 05:09 | Nicholls State | James Pimentel can't connect on a turnaround from the baseline | 56-63 |
| 05:08 | McNeese State | Ronald Gilbert grabs the defensive rebound | 56-63 |
| 04:46 | McNeese State | Matthew Scott's floater is tipped away by John Hammond | 56-63 |
| 04:44 | Nicholls State | Raymond Chaney grabs the board | 56-63 |
| 04:39 | Nicholls State | James Pimentel is whistled for a carry | 56-63 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Thomas Foor (PG), Wilfred Gent (SG), William Gilbert (SF), Ian Michaud (PF), Walter Hamblin (C) James Pimentel, Lester Carr, John Hammond, Raymond Chaney, Neil Hancock | |
| Subs | McNeese State | George Adamski (PG), Carlton Fast (SG), Alan Garzon (SF), Brian Luke (PF), David Robison (C) David Wallace, Mark Smith, Edward Westcott, Matthew Scott, Ronald Gilbert | |
| 04:36 | McNeese State | George Adamski's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 56-63 |
| 04:21 | Nicholls State | Ian Michaud is denied on a dunk by David Robison | 56-63 |
| 04:19 | McNeese State | Alan Garzon grabs the defensive rebound | 56-63 |
| 03:55 | McNeese State | William Gilbert steals the ball from Alan Garzon | 56-63 |
| 03:33 | Nicholls State | Ian Michaud misses short on a fadeaway in the paint | 56-63 |
| 03:31 | McNeese State | Brian Luke grabs the defensive rebound | 56-63 |
| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - Thomas Foor (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Wilfred Gent (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - William Gilbert (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Ian Michaud (fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. C - Walter Hamblin (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | McNeese State | PG - George Adamski (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Carlton Fast (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Alan Garzon (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. PF - Brian Luke (fresh) 16 pts. 10 reb. C - David Robison (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 03:15 | McNeese State | Brian Luke connects on the jump hook from close range | 56-65 |
| 03:00 | Nicholls State | Thomas Foor knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Ian Michaud | 59-65 |
| 03:00 | McNeese State | McNeese State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 59-65 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | James Pimentel (PG), John Hammond (SF), Neil Hancock (C) Thomas Foor, William Gilbert, Walter Hamblin | |
| Subs | McNeese State | David Wallace (PG), Mark Smith (SG), Ronald Gilbert (C) George Adamski, Carlton Fast, David Robison | |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | McNeese State | McNeese State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| 02:44 | McNeese State | David Wallace misses the 3pt shot from the right wing | 59-65 |
| 02:43 | Nicholls State | John Hammond grabs the board | 59-65 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | McNeese State | McNeese State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 02:27 | Nicholls State | Ian Michaud's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 59-65 |
| 02:04 | McNeese State | Brian Luke can't finish the layup | 59-65 |
| 02:03 | Nicholls State | Ian Michaud pulls down the rebound | 59-65 |
| 01:57 | Nicholls State | Mark Smith steals the ball from James Pimentel | 59-65 |
| 01:54 | McNeese State | Alan Garzon blows the dunk | 59-65 |
| 01:52 | McNeese State | Alan Garzon tips it back up and in | 59-67 |
| 01:40 | Nicholls State | John Hammond blows the wide open layup | 59-67 |
| 01:39 | Nicholls State | Ian Michaud tips it in | 61-67 |
| 01:26 | McNeese State | Wilfred Gent steals the ball from Alan Garzon | 61-67 |
| 01:13 | Nicholls State | James Pimentel knocks in the jump hook from the left block | 63-67 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | McNeese State | McNeese State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:50 | McNeese State | Brian Luke misses the 3 from the left wing | 63-67 |
| 00:49 | Nicholls State | John Hammond pulls down the rebound | 63-67 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | McNeese State | McNeese State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:29 | Nicholls State | Wilfred Gent is fouled on the floor by Ronald Gilbert - foul #1 on Ronald Gilbert, team foul #7 | 63-67 |
| 00:29 | Nicholls State | Wilfred Gent misses the 1st free throw | 63-67 |
| 00:29 | McNeese State | The rebound goes to Ronald Gilbert | 63-67 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | McNeese State | McNeese State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:27 | McNeese State | Ronald Gilbert is hacked by Wilfred Gent in the backcourt - foul #2 on Wilfred Gent, team foul #7 | 63-67 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | | |
| Subs | McNeese State | Carlton Fast (SG), Edward Westcott (SF) Mark Smith, Alan Garzon | |
| 00:27 | McNeese State | Ronald Gilbert makes the 1st free throw | 63-68 |
| 00:27 | McNeese State | Ronald Gilbert makes the 2nd free throw | 63-69 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | McNeese State | McNeese State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:21 | Nicholls State | Wilfred Gent misses the 3 pointer from the left wing | 63-69 |
| 00:19 | McNeese State | Ronald Gilbert snags the defensive board | 63-69 |
| 00:19 | McNeese State | McNeese State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 63-69 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | | |
| Subs | McNeese State | Henry Watts (SG), Matthew Scott (C) Carlton Fast, Ronald Gilbert | |
| 00:16 | McNeese State | Edward Westcott is hacked by James Pimentel in the backcourt - foul #3 on James Pimentel, team foul #8 | 63-69 |
| 00:16 | McNeese State | Edward Westcott misses the 1st free throw | 63-69 |
| 00:16 | Nicholls State | Neil Hancock grabs the board | 63-69 |
| 00:11 | Nicholls State | Wilfred Gent throws a bad pass out of bounds | 63-69 |
| 00:09 | McNeese State | Wilfred Gent is called for the reach on Edward Westcott in the backcourt - foul #3 on Wilfred Gent, team foul #9 | 63-69 |
| 00:09 | McNeese State | Edward Westcott misses the 1st free throw | 63-69 |
| 00:09 | Nicholls State | Ian Michaud gets the rebound | 63-69 |
| 00:04 | Nicholls State | John Hammond is hacked by Edward Westcott - foul #2 on Edward Westcott, team foul #8 | 63-69 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | | |
| Subs | McNeese State | Mark Smith (SG), Alan Garzon (SF), Ronald Gilbert (C) Henry Watts, Edward Westcott, Matthew Scott | |
| 00:04 | Nicholls State | John Hammond makes the 1st free throw | 64-69 |
| 00:04 | Nicholls State | John Hammond makes the 2nd free throw | 65-69 |
| 00:03 | McNeese State | Brian Luke is hacked by James Pimentel in the backcourt - foul #4 on James Pimentel, team foul #10 | 65-69 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | | |
| Subs | McNeese State | Carlton Fast (SG), Edward Westcott (SF) Mark Smith, Alan Garzon | |
| 00:03 | McNeese State | Brian Luke makes the 1st free throw | 65-70 |
| 00:03 | McNeese State | Brian Luke misses the 2nd free throw | 65-70 |
| 00:03 | Nicholls State | Neil Hancock grabs the board | 65-70 |
| 00:00 | Nicholls State | Neil Hancock hits a halfcourt shot | 68-70 |