| Lineup | George Mason | PG - Howard Purnell (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Brian Phillips (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Eugene Stryker (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Todd Meisel (fresh) 6 pts. C - Brent Berkey (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Marshall | PG - William Merrill (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - David Fredrick (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SF - Daniel Wagoner (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Brett Wilder (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - James Wilson (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Marshall | Daniel Wagoner inbounds the ball | 38-42 |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Marshall | Marshall is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 19:47 | Marshall | James Wilson buries a shot in the paint set up by David Fredrick | 38-44 |
| 19:28 | George Mason | Eugene Stryker misses the 3 from straight away | 38-44 |
| 19:27 | Marshall | James Wilson grabs the board | 38-44 |
| 19:21 | Marshall | David Fredrick is hacked by Howard Purnell - foul #2 on Howard Purnell, team foul #1 | 38-44 |
| 19:04 | Marshall | Brent Berkey picks off the pass by David Fredrick | 38-44 |
| 18:57 | George Mason | Brian Phillips misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 38-44 |
| 18:56 | Marshall | Brett Wilder grabs the defensive rebound | 38-44 |
| 18:42 | Marshall | Brett Wilder comes up short on the turnaround in the lane | 38-44 |
| 18:40 | George Mason | Howard Purnell snags the defensive board | 38-44 |
| 18:35 | George Mason | Brent Berkey loses the dribble to James Wilson | 38-44 |
| 18:11 | Marshall | Howard Purnell steals the ball from David Fredrick | 38-44 |
| 17:50 | George Mason | Todd Meisel misses short on a shot from the right side | 38-44 |
| 17:49 | George Mason | Brent Berkey can't tip it in | 38-44 |
| 17:47 | Marshall | James Wilson snags the defensive board | 38-44 |
| 17:30 | Marshall | David Fredrick can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 38-44 |
| 17:29 | George Mason | Eugene Stryker snags the defensive board | 38-44 |
| 17:15 | George Mason | Eugene Stryker clanks a jumper from the right wing | 38-44 |
| 17:14 | George Mason | Brent Berkey hits the follow up shot | 40-44 |
| 16:56 | Marshall | David Fredrick clanks a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 40-44 |
| 16:54 | Marshall | James Wilson pulls down the offensive rebound | 40-44 |
| 16:37 | Marshall | David Fredrick misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 40-44 |
| 16:36 | George Mason | The rebound goes to Eugene Stryker | 40-44 |
| 16:14 | George Mason | Howard Purnell clanks a fadeaway from the left side but he's hacked by William Merrill - foul #3 on William Merrill, team foul #1 | 40-44 |
| Subs | George Mason | David Cutler (SG), Don Mullenix (SF), Timothy Clinkscales (PF), Matthew Worcester (C) Brian Phillips, Eugene Stryker, Todd Meisel, Brent Berkey | |
| Subs | Marshall | James Meredith (PG), Ben Spurgeon (SG), George Michaels (SF), David Shanley (PF), John Moore (C) William Merrill, David Fredrick, Daniel Wagoner, Brett Wilder, James Wilson | |
| 16:14 | George Mason | Howard Purnell misses the 1st free throw | 40-44 |
| 16:14 | George Mason | Howard Purnell misses the 2nd free throw | 40-44 |
| 16:14 | George Mason | Matthew Worcester pulls down the offensive rebound | 40-44 |
| 15:59 | George Mason | Timothy Clinkscales misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 40-44 |
| 15:57 | Marshall | David Shanley grabs the board | 40-44 |
| Lineup | George Mason | PG - Howard Purnell (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - David Cutler (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Don Mullenix (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Timothy Clinkscales (fresh) 1 pts. C - Matthew Worcester (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Marshall | PG - James Meredith (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Ben Spurgeon (fresh) 6 pts. SF - George Michaels (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - David Shanley (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. C - John Moore (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 15:52 | Marshall | George Michaels is hacked by Don Mullenix - foul #1 on Don Mullenix, team foul #2 | 40-44 |
| Subs | George Mason | Donald Genest (SG) Howard Purnell | |
| Subs | Marshall | | |
| 15:35 | Marshall | Ben Spurgeon buries a turnaround in the lane on a nice dish by George Michaels | 40-46 |
| 15:22 | George Mason | Matthew Worcester can't connect on a jump hook from the baseline but he's hacked by John Moore - foul #1 on John Moore, team foul #2 | 40-46 |
| Subs | George Mason | | |
| Subs | Marshall | Brett Wilder (PF) John Moore | |
| 15:22 | George Mason | Matthew Worcester makes the 1st free throw | 41-46 |
| 15:22 | George Mason | Matthew Worcester makes the 2nd free throw | 42-46 |
| 15:00 | Marshall | Brett Wilder is hacked by Timothy Clinkscales - foul #1 on Timothy Clinkscales, team foul #3 | 42-46 |
| Subs | George Mason | Brian Phillips (SG) Donald Genest | |
| Subs | Marshall | David Fredrick (SG) Ben Spurgeon | |
| 14:44 | Marshall | David Fredrick connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 42-49 |
| 14:27 | George Mason | Brian Phillips drills a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 45-49 |
| 14:14 | Marshall | James Meredith is hacked by Don Mullenix - foul #2 on Don Mullenix, team foul #4 | 45-49 |
| Subs | George Mason | Howard Purnell (PG), Eugene Stryker (SF), Todd Meisel (PF), Brent Berkey (C) David Cutler, Don Mullenix, Timothy Clinkscales, Matthew Worcester | |
| Subs | Marshall | Daniel Wagoner (SF) David Shanley | |
| 13:57 | Marshall | James Meredith can't connect on a floater from just outside the lane | 45-49 |
| 13:56 | George Mason | Eugene Stryker grabs the board | 45-49 |
| 13:36 | George Mason | Brent Berkey misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the left side but he's hacked by George Michaels - foul #1 on George Michaels, team foul #3 | 45-49 |
| Subs | George Mason | | |
| Subs | Marshall | William Merrill (PG), James Wilson (C) James Meredith, George Michaels | |
| 13:36 | George Mason | Brent Berkey makes the 1st free throw | 46-49 |
| 13:36 | George Mason | Brent Berkey makes the 2nd free throw | 47-49 |
| 13:21 | Marshall | David Fredrick hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right block | 47-49 |
| 13:20 | George Mason | Brent Berkey grabs the defensive rebound | 47-49 |
| 13:06 | George Mason | Howard Purnell throws a bad pass out of bounds | 47-49 |
| Subs | George Mason | David Cutler (SG) Brian Phillips | |
| Subs | Marshall | David Shanley (PF) Brett Wilder | |
| 13:02 | Marshall | William Merrill's pass is intercepted by David Cutler in the backcourt | 47-49 |
| 13:00 | George Mason | David Cutler lays it up and in | 49-49 |
| 12:45 | Marshall | Daniel Wagoner's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 49-49 |
| Subs | George Mason | | |
| Subs | Marshall | George Michaels (PF) David Shanley | |
| 12:21 | George Mason | Howard Purnell is hacked by Daniel Wagoner - foul #3 on Daniel Wagoner, team foul #4 | 49-49 |
| Subs | George Mason | Donald Genest (SG), Timothy Clinkscales (PF) Howard Purnell, Todd Meisel | |
| Subs | Marshall | James Meredith (SG), David Shanley (PF) David Fredrick, Daniel Wagoner | |
| 12:06 | George Mason | Donald Genest is whistled for a charge - foul #1 on Donald Genest, team foul #5 | 49-49 |
| Subs | George Mason | Brian Phillips (SG), Don Mullenix (SF) Donald Genest, Eugene Stryker | |
| Subs | Marshall | Brett Wilder (PF) David Shanley | |
| 11:49 | Marshall | James Meredith scores on a jumper from just outside the lane and he's fouled by Timothy Clinkscales - foul #2 on Timothy Clinkscales, team foul #6 | 49-51 |
| Subs | George Mason | Matthew Worcester (C) Brent Berkey | |
| Subs | Marshall | | |
| 11:49 | Marshall | James Meredith makes the free throw | 49-52 |
| Lineup | George Mason | PG - David Cutler (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Brian Phillips (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Don Mullenix (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Timothy Clinkscales (fresh) 1 pts. C - Matthew Worcester (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Marshall | PG - William Merrill (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - James Meredith (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - George Michaels (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - Brett Wilder (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - James Wilson (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:36 | George Mason | Matthew Worcester connects on the 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Brian Phillips | 52-52 |
| 11:23 | Marshall | James Meredith misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 52-52 |
| 11:22 | Marshall | James Wilson grabs the offensive rebound | 52-52 |
| 11:09 | Marshall | Brett Wilder misses the lay-in | 52-52 |
| 11:07 | Marshall | James Wilson tips it home | 52-54 |
| 10:49 | George Mason | Don Mullenix misses long on a runner in the paint | 52-54 |
| 10:47 | Marshall | Brett Wilder pulls down the rebound | 52-54 |
| 10:22 | Marshall | Brett Wilder hits the finger roll | 52-56 |
| 10:07 | George Mason | David Cutler is whistled for a carry | 52-56 |
| Subs | George Mason | Howard Purnell (PG), Eugene Stryker (SF), Todd Meisel (PF), Brent Berkey (C) David Cutler, Don Mullenix, Timothy Clinkscales, Matthew Worcester | |
| Subs | Marshall | David Fredrick (SG), Daniel Wagoner (SF), David Shanley (C) James Meredith, George Michaels, James Wilson | |
| 09:50 | Marshall | David Shanley is fouled on the floor by Howard Purnell - foul #3 on Howard Purnell, team foul #7 | 52-56 |
| Subs | George Mason | Donald Genest (SG) Brian Phillips | |
| Subs | Marshall | John Moore (C) Brett Wilder | |
| 09:50 | Marshall | David Shanley makes the 1st free throw | 52-57 |
| 09:50 | Marshall | David Shanley makes the 2nd free throw | 52-58 |
| 09:32 | George Mason | Brent Berkey is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #2 on Brent Berkey, team foul #8 | 52-58 |
| 09:14 | Marshall | David Fredrick misses badly on a 3 from the right corner | 52-58 |
| 09:13 | George Mason | The rebound goes to Eugene Stryker | 52-58 |
| 08:45 | George Mason | Howard Purnell misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 52-58 |
| 08:44 | Marshall | David Shanley snags the defensive board | 52-58 |
| 08:31 | Marshall | Daniel Wagoner misses the lay-in | 52-58 |
| 08:30 | George Mason | Donald Genest pulls down the rebound | 52-58 |
| 08:23 | George Mason | Donald Genest misses the floater from the right side | 52-58 |
| 08:21 | George Mason | Eugene Stryker grabs the offensive rebound | 52-58 |
| 08:05 | George Mason | Howard Purnell knocks in the floater from the right wing set up by Eugene Stryker and the foul's on William Merrill - foul #4 on William Merrill, team foul #5 | 54-58 |
| Subs | George Mason | Brian Phillips (SG) Donald Genest | |
| Subs | Marshall | James Meredith (PG), Brett Wilder (PF), George Michaels (C) William Merrill, David Shanley, John Moore | |
| 08:05 | George Mason | Howard Purnell makes the free throw | 55-58 |
| 07:49 | Marshall | David Fredrick scores on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 55-61 |
| Lineup | George Mason | PG - Howard Purnell (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Brian Phillips (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SF - Eugene Stryker (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. PF - Todd Meisel (fresh) 6 pts. C - Brent Berkey (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Marshall | PG - James Meredith (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - David Fredrick (fresh) 16 pts. 3 ast. SF - Daniel Wagoner (fresh) 5 pts. 3 pf. PF - Brett Wilder (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. C - George Michaels (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:29 | George Mason | Howard Purnell misses badly on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 55-61 |
| 07:28 | Marshall | Daniel Wagoner grabs the board | 55-61 |
| 07:13 | Marshall | George Michaels knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right wing on a nice dish by James Meredith | 55-64 |
| 06:55 | George Mason | Brian Phillips clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 55-64 |
| 06:53 | Marshall | Brett Wilder gets the rebound | 55-64 |
| 06:36 | Marshall | George Michaels blows the layup | 55-64 |
| 06:34 | George Mason | Todd Meisel grabs the board | 55-64 |
| 06:26 | George Mason | Howard Purnell comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 55-64 |
| 06:24 | George Mason | Eugene Stryker hits the follow up shot | 57-64 |
| 06:12 | Marshall | Daniel Wagoner's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 57-64 |
| Subs | George Mason | David Cutler (PG), Don Mullenix (SF), Timothy Clinkscales (PF), Matthew Worcester (C) Howard Purnell, Eugene Stryker, Todd Meisel, Brent Berkey | |
| Subs | Marshall | William Merrill (PG), Ben Spurgeon (SG), James Wilson (C) James Meredith, David Fredrick, Daniel Wagoner | |
| 05:54 | George Mason | William Merrill steals it from Don Mullenix | 57-64 |
| 05:49 | Marshall | Ben Spurgeon banks in the layup on a nice dish by William Merrill | 57-66 |
| 05:33 | George Mason | Matthew Worcester drills a 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Brian Phillips | 60-66 |
| 05:18 | Marshall | Ben Spurgeon throws a bad pass out of bounds | 60-66 |
| Subs | George Mason | | |
| Subs | Marshall | David Shanley (SF) George Michaels | |
| 05:03 | George Mason | Timothy Clinkscales connects on the floater from the baseline on a nice dish by David Cutler and he's fouled by William Merrill - foul #5 on William Merrill, team foul #6 | 62-66 |
| Subs | George Mason | | |
| Subs | Marshall | James Meredith (PG), David Fredrick (SG) William Merrill, Ben Spurgeon | |
| 05:03 | George Mason | Timothy Clinkscales misses the free throw | 62-66 |
| 05:03 | Marshall | David Fredrick snags the defensive board | 62-66 |
| 04:39 | Marshall | David Fredrick misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 62-66 |
| 04:38 | Marshall | Brett Wilder misses the tip | 62-66 |
| 04:37 | George Mason | The rebound goes to Don Mullenix | 62-66 |
| 04:27 | George Mason | David Fredrick steals the ball from Matthew Worcester | 62-66 |
| 04:07 | Marshall | David Fredrick misses short on a fadeaway from the right side but he's fouled by Brian Phillips - foul #3 on Brian Phillips, team foul #9 | 62-66 |
| Subs | George Mason | Howard Purnell (PG), Eugene Stryker (SF), Todd Meisel (PF), Brent Berkey (C) Brian Phillips, Don Mullenix, Timothy Clinkscales, Matthew Worcester | |
| Subs | Marshall | Daniel Wagoner (SF) Brett Wilder | |
| 04:07 | Marshall | David Fredrick makes the 1st free throw | 62-67 |
| 04:07 | Marshall | David Fredrick misses the 2nd free throw | 62-67 |
| 04:07 | George Mason | Brent Berkey gets the rebound | 62-67 |
| 03:46 | George Mason | David Shanley is called for the reach on Brent Berkey - foul #2 on David Shanley, team foul #7 | 62-67 |
| Subs | George Mason | | |
| Subs | Marshall | George Michaels (PF) James Wilson | |
| 03:46 | George Mason | Brent Berkey makes the 1st free throw | 63-67 |
| 03:46 | George Mason | Brent Berkey makes the 2nd free throw | 64-67 |
| Lineup | George Mason | PG - Howard Purnell (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - David Cutler (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Eugene Stryker (fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. PF - Todd Meisel (fresh) 6 pts. C - Brent Berkey (fresh) 10 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Marshall | PG - James Meredith (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - David Fredrick (fresh) 17 pts. 3 ast. SF - Daniel Wagoner (fresh) 5 pts. 3 pf. PF - George Michaels (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - David Shanley (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 03:38 | Marshall | George Michaels clanks a driving attempt from the baseline | 64-67 |
| 03:36 | George Mason | Brent Berkey grabs the board | 64-67 |
| 03:11 | George Mason | Todd Meisel can't connect on a fadeaway from the right block | 64-67 |
| 03:09 | George Mason | Todd Meisel pulls down the offensive rebound | 64-67 |
| 02:59 | George Mason | Howard Purnell makes the 3 from the left corner on a great pass from David Cutler | 67-67 |
| 02:59 | Marshall | Marshall calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 67-67 |
| Subs | George Mason | Brian Phillips (SG) David Cutler | |
| Subs | Marshall | Brett Wilder (PF), James Wilson (C) James Meredith, David Shanley | |
| 02:34 | Marshall | James Wilson misses short on a fadeaway from the left wing | 67-67 |
| 02:33 | George Mason | Howard Purnell grabs the defensive rebound | 67-67 |
| 02:18 | George Mason | Howard Purnell scores on a pull-up jumper from the right side on a great pass from Brian Phillips | 69-67 |
| 01:57 | Marshall | Daniel Wagoner misses the easy layup but he's fouled by Howard Purnell - foul #4 on Howard Purnell, team foul #10 | 69-67 |
| Subs | George Mason | | |
| Subs | Marshall | James Meredith (PG) George Michaels | |
| 01:57 | Marshall | Daniel Wagoner makes the 1st free throw | 69-68 |
| 01:57 | Marshall | Daniel Wagoner misses the 2nd free throw | 69-68 |
| 01:57 | George Mason | Brian Phillips pulls down the rebound | 69-68 |
| 01:49 | George Mason | Eugene Stryker knocks in the 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from Brent Berkey | 72-68 |
| 01:24 | Marshall | Brent Berkey blocks the short jumper by James Meredith | 72-68 |
| 01:23 | George Mason | Brent Berkey grabs the board | 72-68 |
| 01:06 | George Mason | Howard Purnell misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 72-68 |
| 01:05 | Marshall | James Wilson gets the rebound | 72-68 |
| 00:46 | Marshall | Brett Wilder connects on the floater near the basket on a great pass from James Meredith | 72-70 |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Marshall | Marshall is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:23 | George Mason | Howard Purnell lays it up and in | 74-70 |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Marshall | Marshall is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:17 | Marshall | David Fredrick is fouled on the floor by Howard Purnell - foul #5 on Howard Purnell, team foul #11 | 74-70 |
| Subs | George Mason | David Cutler (PG) Howard Purnell | |
| Subs | Marshall | | |
| 00:17 | Marshall | David Fredrick makes the 1st free throw | 74-71 |
| 00:17 | Marshall | David Fredrick makes the 2nd free throw | 74-72 |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Marshall | Marshall is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:15 | George Mason | David Cutler is hacked by James Meredith in the backcourt - foul #1 on James Meredith, team foul #8 | 74-72 |
| 00:15 | George Mason | David Cutler misses the 1st free throw | 74-72 |
| 00:15 | Marshall | James Wilson grabs the defensive rebound | 74-72 |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Marshall | Marshall is playing a triangle offense and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:07 | Marshall | David Fredrick misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 74-72 |
| 00:06 | Marshall | James Wilson tips it in | 74-74 |
| 00:06 | George Mason | George Mason calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining) | 74-74 |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Marshall | Marshall is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Marshall | Marshall is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:00 | George Mason | Todd Meisel's layup is rejected by James Wilson | 74-74 |
| Lineup | George Mason | PG - David Cutler (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Brian Phillips (fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SF - Eugene Stryker (fresh) 12 pts. 7 reb. PF - Todd Meisel (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Brent Berkey (fresh) 10 pts. 9 reb. | |
| Lineup | Marshall | PG - James Meredith (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SG - David Fredrick (fresh) 19 pts. 3 ast. SF - Daniel Wagoner (fresh) 6 pts. 3 pf. PF - Brett Wilder (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. C - James Wilson (fresh) 11 pts. 10 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 05:00 | Marshall | James Wilson wins the tip | 74-74 |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Marshall | Marshall is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 04:39 | Marshall | David Fredrick drills a shot from the right wing | 74-76 |
| 04:36 | George Mason | David Cutler throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 74-76 |
| 04:24 | Marshall | Brett Wilder misses the lay-in but he's fouled by Brent Berkey - foul #3 on Brent Berkey, team foul #12 | 74-76 |
| 04:24 | Marshall | Brett Wilder makes the 1st free throw | 74-77 |
| 04:24 | Marshall | Brett Wilder misses the 2nd free throw | 74-77 |
| 04:24 | George Mason | Todd Meisel gets the rebound | 74-77 |
| 04:00 | George Mason | David Cutler is hacked by James Meredith - foul #2 on James Meredith, team foul #9 | 74-77 |
| 04:00 | George Mason | David Cutler makes the 1st free throw | 75-77 |
| 04:00 | George Mason | David Cutler makes the 2nd free throw | 76-77 |
| 03:33 | Marshall | Brett Wilder drills a turnaround in the lane on a great pass from James Meredith | 76-79 |
| 03:11 | George Mason | Brent Berkey buries a 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Brian Phillips | 79-79 |
| 03:01 | Marshall | Daniel Wagoner banks in the layup set up by Brett Wilder | 79-81 |
| 02:50 | George Mason | Eugene Stryker double dribbles | 79-81 |
| Subs | George Mason | | |
| Subs | Marshall | George Michaels (PG) James Meredith | |
| 02:34 | Marshall | Brett Wilder can't connect on a runner near the basket | 79-81 |
| 02:33 | Marshall | Brett Wilder snags the offensive board | 79-81 |
| 02:16 | Marshall | James Wilson is hacked by Brian Phillips - foul #4 on Brian Phillips, team foul #13 | 79-81 |
| Subs | George Mason | Don Mullenix (SF), Timothy Clinkscales (PF), Matthew Worcester (C) Eugene Stryker, Todd Meisel, Brent Berkey | |
| Subs | Marshall | David Shanley (SF) Daniel Wagoner | |
| 02:16 | Marshall | James Wilson misses the 1st free throw | 79-81 |
| 02:16 | Marshall | James Wilson makes the 2nd free throw | 79-82 |
| 02:14 | George Mason | George Mason calls a full timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining) | 79-82 |
| Subs | George Mason | Eugene Stryker (SF), Todd Meisel (PF), Brent Berkey (C) Don Mullenix, Timothy Clinkscales, Matthew Worcester | |
| Subs | Marshall | James Meredith (PG), Daniel Wagoner (SF) George Michaels, David Shanley | |
| 01:50 | George Mason | Eugene Stryker drills a jumpshot from the right side on a great pass from David Cutler | 81-82 |
| 01:37 | Marshall | James Wilson's pass is intercepted by David Cutler | 81-82 |
| 01:26 | George Mason | James Meredith picks off the pass by David Cutler | 81-82 |
| 01:00 | Marshall | Brett Wilder makes the floater from the right block | 81-84 |
| Lineup | George Mason | PG - David Cutler (fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast. 3 stl. SG - Brian Phillips (fresh) 9 pts. 5 ast. 4 pf. SF - Eugene Stryker (fresh) 14 pts. 7 reb. PF - Todd Meisel (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Brent Berkey (fresh) 13 pts. 9 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Marshall | PG - James Meredith (fresh) 3 pts. 5 ast. SG - David Fredrick (fresh) 21 pts. 3 ast. SF - Daniel Wagoner (fresh) 8 pts. 3 pf. PF - Brett Wilder (fresh) 15 pts. 7 reb. C - James Wilson (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 10 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 00:50 | George Mason | David Cutler misses the easy layup | 81-84 |
| 00:48 | Marshall | James Wilson gets the rebound | 81-84 |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Marshall | Marshall is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:26 | Marshall | James Meredith hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway in the paint | 81-84 |
| 00:25 | George Mason | Eugene Stryker grabs the board | 81-84 |
| 00:20 | George Mason | Brian Phillips hits a 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Eugene Stryker | 84-84 |
| 00:02 | Marshall | James Wilson misses short on a shot from just outside the lane | 84-84 |
| 00:01 | George Mason | Eugene Stryker pulls down the rebound | 84-84 |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Marshall | Marshall is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:00 | George Mason | Eugene Stryker hits the front of the rim on the fullcourt shot | 84-84 |
| Lineup | George Mason | PG - David Cutler (fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast. 3 stl. SG - Brian Phillips (fresh) 12 pts. 5 ast. 4 pf. SF - Eugene Stryker (fresh) 14 pts. 9 reb. PF - Todd Meisel (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Brent Berkey (fresh) 13 pts. 9 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Marshall | PG - James Meredith (fresh) 3 pts. 5 ast. SG - David Fredrick (fresh) 21 pts. 3 ast. SF - Daniel Wagoner (fresh) 8 pts. 3 pf. PF - Brett Wilder (fresh) 15 pts. 7 reb. C - James Wilson (fresh) 12 pts. 11 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 05:00 | Marshall | James Wilson wins the tip | 84-84 |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Marshall | Marshall is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 04:36 | Marshall | David Fredrick misses long on a shot in the paint but he's fouled by Brent Berkey - foul #4 on Brent Berkey, team foul #14 | 84-84 |
| 04:36 | Marshall | David Fredrick makes the 1st free throw | 84-85 |
| 04:36 | Marshall | David Fredrick makes the 2nd free throw | 84-86 |
| 04:23 | George Mason | David Cutler is fouled on the floor by James Meredith - foul #3 on James Meredith, team foul #10 | 84-86 |
| 04:23 | George Mason | David Cutler makes the 1st free throw | 85-86 |
| 04:23 | George Mason | David Cutler makes the 2nd free throw | 86-86 |
| 04:05 | Marshall | David Fredrick hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the free throw line | 86-86 |
| 04:04 | Marshall | Daniel Wagoner can't tip it in | 86-86 |
| 04:03 | George Mason | Todd Meisel snags the defensive board | 86-86 |
| 03:51 | George Mason | Brent Berkey misses the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 86-86 |
| 03:49 | Marshall | James Wilson grabs the defensive rebound | 86-86 |
| 03:34 | Marshall | James Meredith clanks a fadeaway from the free throw line | 86-86 |
| 03:33 | Marshall | James Meredith pulls down the offensive rebound | 86-86 |
| 03:24 | Marshall | Brett Wilder drills a shot from the right side set up by David Fredrick | 86-88 |
| 03:05 | George Mason | Brent Berkey misses the lay-in but he's hacked by James Wilson - foul #2 on James Wilson, team foul #11 | 86-88 |
| Subs | George Mason | | |
| Subs | Marshall | George Michaels (PG), David Shanley (C) James Meredith, James Wilson | |
| 03:05 | George Mason | Brent Berkey makes the 1st free throw | 87-88 |
| 03:05 | George Mason | Brent Berkey makes the 2nd free throw | 88-88 |
| 02:46 | Marshall | David Fredrick scores on a 3pt shot from straight away on a nice dish by George Michaels | 88-91 |
| 02:31 | George Mason | Todd Meisel is called for a moving pick - foul #2 on Todd Meisel, team foul #15 | 88-91 |
| Subs | George Mason | Don Mullenix (SF), Timothy Clinkscales (PF) Eugene Stryker, Todd Meisel | |
| Subs | Marshall | James Meredith (PG) Daniel Wagoner | |
| 02:28 | Marshall | Marshall calls a full timeout (2 :30 4 full remaining) | 88-91 |
| Subs | George Mason | Eugene Stryker (SF), Todd Meisel (PF) Don Mullenix, Timothy Clinkscales | |
| Subs | Marshall | Daniel Wagoner (SF) David Shanley | |
| 02:09 | Marshall | Daniel Wagoner connects on the runner in the paint | 88-93 |
| 01:51 | George Mason | Todd Meisel scores on a floater from close range on a nice dish by Eugene Stryker | 90-93 |
| 01:51 | Marshall | Marshall calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 90-93 |
| Subs | George Mason | | |
| Subs | Marshall | James Wilson (C) George Michaels | |
| 01:31 | Marshall | Brett Wilder knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by David Fredrick | 90-96 |
| 01:09 | George Mason | Brian Phillips misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 90-96 |
| 01:07 | Marshall | Daniel Wagoner snags the defensive board | 90-96 |
| 00:55 | Marshall | David Fredrick blows the layup | 90-96 |
| 00:53 | George Mason | David Cutler grabs the board | 90-96 |
| Lineup | George Mason | PG - David Cutler (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. 3 stl. SG - Brian Phillips (fresh) 12 pts. 5 ast. 4 pf. SF - Eugene Stryker (fresh) 14 pts. 9 reb. PF - Todd Meisel (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. C - Brent Berkey (fresh) 15 pts. 9 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | Marshall | PG - James Meredith (fresh) 3 pts. 5 ast. 3 pf. SG - David Fredrick (fresh) 26 pts. 5 ast. SF - Daniel Wagoner (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Brett Wilder (fresh) 20 pts. 7 reb. C - James Wilson (fresh) 12 pts. 12 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Marshall | Marshall is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:47 | George Mason | Brian Phillips hits a fadeaway jumper from the right side on a great pass from David Cutler | 92-96 |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Marshall | Marshall is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:45 | Marshall | David Fredrick is fouled in the backcourt by Brian Phillips - foul #5 on Brian Phillips, team foul #16 | 92-96 |
| Subs | George Mason | Donald Genest (SG) Brian Phillips | |
| Subs | Marshall | | |
| 00:45 | Marshall | David Fredrick misses the 1st free throw | 92-96 |
| 00:45 | Marshall | David Fredrick makes the 2nd free throw | 92-97 |
| 00:42 | George Mason | George Mason calls a full timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining) | 92-97 |
| 00:38 | George Mason | Donald Genest makes the 3pt shot from the right wing | 95-97 |
| 00:36 | Marshall | David Fredrick is fouled in the backcourt by Donald Genest - foul #2 on Donald Genest, team foul #17 | 95-97 |
| 00:36 | Marshall | David Fredrick misses the 1st free throw | 95-97 |
| 00:36 | Marshall | David Fredrick misses the 2nd free throw | 95-97 |
| 00:36 | George Mason | Todd Meisel grabs the defensive rebound | 95-97 |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a triangle offense and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Marshall | Marshall is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:16 | George Mason | Donald Genest buries a jump hook from the baseline and he's fouled by James Wilson - foul #3 on James Wilson, team foul #12 | 97-97 |
| 00:16 | George Mason | Donald Genest makes the free throw | 98-97 |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Marshall | Marshall is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:14 | Marshall | James Meredith is fouled in the backcourt by David Cutler - foul #3 on David Cutler, team foul #18 | 98-97 |
| 00:14 | Marshall | James Meredith misses the 1st free throw | 98-97 |
| 00:14 | Marshall | James Meredith makes the 2nd free throw | 98-98 |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Marshall | Marshall is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:10 | George Mason | George Mason calls a full timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 98-98 |
| 00:00 | George Mason | David Cutler's layup is rejected by Daniel Wagoner | 98-98 |
| Lineup | George Mason | PG - David Cutler (fresh) 6 pts. 5 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf. SG - Donald Genest (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. SF - Eugene Stryker (fresh) 14 pts. 9 reb. PF - Todd Meisel (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. C - Brent Berkey (fresh) 15 pts. 9 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | Marshall | PG - James Meredith (fresh) 4 pts. 5 ast. 3 pf. SG - David Fredrick (fresh) 27 pts. 5 ast. SF - Daniel Wagoner (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Brett Wilder (fresh) 20 pts. 7 reb. C - James Wilson (fresh) 12 pts. 12 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| 05:00 | Marshall | James Wilson wins the tip | 98-98 |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Marshall | Marshall is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 04:44 | Marshall | David Fredrick scores on a floater in the paint on a great pass from James Wilson and he's hacked by Donald Genest - foul #3 on Donald Genest, team foul #19 | 98-100 |
| 04:44 | Marshall | David Fredrick makes the free throw | 98-101 |
| 04:25 | George Mason | Daniel Wagoner is called for the reach on David Cutler - foul #4 on Daniel Wagoner, team foul #13 | 98-101 |
| 04:25 | George Mason | David Cutler misses the 1st free throw | 98-101 |
| 04:25 | George Mason | David Cutler makes the 2nd free throw | 99-101 |
| 04:10 | Marshall | James Wilson misses badly on a jumper in the paint but he's hacked by Eugene Stryker - foul #3 on Eugene Stryker, team foul #20 | 99-101 |
| 04:10 | Marshall | James Wilson misses the 1st free throw | 99-101 |
| 04:10 | Marshall | James Wilson misses the 2nd free throw | 99-101 |
| 04:10 | Marshall | The offensive rebound goes to Brett Wilder | 99-101 |
| 03:55 | Marshall | David Fredrick misses short on a fadeaway from the left wing but the foul's on Donald Genest - foul #4 on Donald Genest, team foul #21 | 99-101 |
| 03:55 | Marshall | David Fredrick makes the 1st free throw | 99-102 |
| 03:55 | Marshall | David Fredrick makes the 2nd free throw | 99-103 |
| 03:35 | George Mason | Eugene Stryker can't connect on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 99-103 |
| 03:34 | George Mason | David Cutler tips it home | 101-103 |
| 03:06 | Marshall | David Fredrick scores on a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 101-105 |
| 02:38 | George Mason | Donald Genest misses the floater from the right side | 101-105 |
| 02:37 | George Mason | Todd Meisel gets the offensive rebound | 101-105 |
| 02:37 | George Mason | George Mason calls a full timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 101-105 |
| 02:23 | George Mason | Eugene Stryker misses the easy layup but he's hacked by James Meredith - foul #4 on James Meredith, team foul #14 | 101-105 |
| 02:23 | George Mason | Eugene Stryker makes the 1st free throw | 102-105 |
| 02:23 | George Mason | Eugene Stryker makes the 2nd free throw | 103-105 |
| 02:12 | Marshall | Daniel Wagoner buries a fadeaway from the left side set up by James Wilson | 103-107 |
| 01:56 | George Mason | Brett Wilder is called for the reach on Todd Meisel - foul #3 on Brett Wilder, team foul #15 | 103-107 |
| 01:56 | George Mason | Todd Meisel makes the 1st free throw | 104-107 |
| 01:56 | George Mason | Todd Meisel misses the 2nd free throw | 104-107 |
| 01:56 | Marshall | Brett Wilder snags the defensive board | 104-107 |
| 01:46 | Marshall | David Fredrick is hacked by Brent Berkey - foul #5 on Brent Berkey, team foul #22 | 104-107 |
| Subs | George Mason | Timothy Clinkscales (C) Brent Berkey | |
| Subs | Marshall | | |
| 01:46 | Marshall | David Fredrick makes the 1st free throw | 104-108 |
| 01:46 | Marshall | David Fredrick misses the 2nd free throw | 104-108 |
| 01:46 | George Mason | Todd Meisel gets the rebound | 104-108 |
| 01:46 | George Mason | George Mason calls a full timeout (1 :30 2 full remaining) | 104-108 |
| 01:33 | George Mason | Eugene Stryker misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 104-108 |
| 01:31 | Marshall | James Wilson grabs the defensive rebound | 104-108 |
| 01:17 | Marshall | David Fredrick is hacked by Eugene Stryker - foul #4 on Eugene Stryker, team foul #23 | 104-108 |
| 01:17 | Marshall | David Fredrick makes the 1st free throw | 104-109 |
| 01:17 | Marshall | David Fredrick misses the 2nd free throw | 104-109 |
| 01:17 | George Mason | Todd Meisel pulls down the rebound | 104-109 |
| 01:15 | George Mason | George Mason calls a full timeout (1 :30 1 full remaining) | 104-109 |
| 01:09 | George Mason | David Cutler banks in the layup on a great pass from Eugene Stryker and he's hacked by James Meredith - foul #5 on James Meredith, team foul #16 | 106-109 |
| Subs | George Mason | | |
| Subs | Marshall | George Michaels (PG) James Meredith | |
| 01:09 | George Mason | David Cutler makes the free throw | 107-109 |
| 00:51 | Marshall | George Michaels drills a jumper from the baseline | 107-111 |
| Lineup | George Mason | PG - David Cutler (fresh) 12 pts. 5 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf. SG - Donald Genest (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. 4 pf. SF - Eugene Stryker (fresh) 16 pts. 9 reb. 4 pf. PF - Todd Meisel (fresh) 9 pts. 8 reb. C - Timothy Clinkscales (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| Lineup | Marshall | PG - George Michaels (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. SG - David Fredrick (fresh) 36 pts. 5 ast. SF - Daniel Wagoner (fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. 4 pf. PF - Brett Wilder (fresh) 20 pts. 9 reb. 3 pf. C - James Wilson (fresh) 12 pts. 13 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Marshall | Marshall is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:42 | George Mason | Donald Genest throws a bad pass out of bounds | 107-111 |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Marshall | Marshall is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:41 | Marshall | Donald Genest is called for the reach on David Fredrick in the backcourt - foul #5 on Donald Genest, team foul #24 | 107-111 |
| Subs | George Mason | Ernest Mallard (PG) Donald Genest | |
| Subs | Marshall | | |
| 00:41 | Marshall | David Fredrick makes the 1st free throw | 107-112 |
| 00:41 | Marshall | David Fredrick makes the 2nd free throw | 107-113 |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Marshall | Marshall is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:37 | George Mason | George Mason calls a full timeout (1 :30 remaining) | 107-113 |
| 00:35 | George Mason | Todd Meisel misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 107-113 |
| 00:34 | Marshall | James Wilson gets the rebound | 107-113 |
| 00:31 | Marshall | James Wilson is fouled in the backcourt by David Cutler - foul #4 on David Cutler, team foul #25 | 107-113 |
| Subs | George Mason | | |
| Subs | Marshall | David Shanley (PF) Brett Wilder | |
| 00:31 | Marshall | James Wilson makes the 1st free throw | 107-114 |
| 00:31 | Marshall | James Wilson misses the 2nd free throw | 107-114 |
| 00:31 | Marshall | David Shanley pulls down the offensive rebound | 107-114 |
| 00:31 | Marshall | Marshall calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 107-114 |
| 00:29 | Marshall | David Shanley is fouled on the floor by Eugene Stryker - foul #5 on Eugene Stryker, team foul #26 | 107-114 |
| Subs | George Mason | Don Mullenix (SF) Eugene Stryker | |
| Subs | Marshall | Brett Wilder (PF) James Wilson | |
| 00:29 | Marshall | David Shanley makes the 1st free throw | 107-115 |
| 00:29 | Marshall | David Shanley misses the 2nd free throw | 107-115 |
| 00:29 | George Mason | Todd Meisel gets the rebound | 107-115 |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Marshall | Marshall is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:26 | George Mason | George Mason calls a :30 timeout (none remaining) | 107-115 |
| Subs | George Mason | | |
| Subs | Marshall | James Wilson (C) David Shanley | |
| 00:23 | George Mason | Timothy Clinkscales drills a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Don Mullenix | 110-115 |
| 00:22 | Marshall | David Fredrick is hacked by Ernest Mallard in the backcourt - foul #1 on Ernest Mallard, team foul #27 | 110-115 |
| Subs | George Mason | | |
| Subs | Marshall | David Shanley (PF) Brett Wilder | |
| 00:22 | Marshall | David Fredrick makes the 1st free throw | 110-116 |
| 00:22 | Marshall | David Fredrick makes the 2nd free throw | 110-117 |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Marshall | Marshall is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:16 | George Mason | Timothy Clinkscales buries a 3 pointer from the left corner | 113-117 |
| 00:16 | Marshall | Marshall calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 113-117 |
| 00:13 | Marshall | George Michaels is hacked by Ernest Mallard in the backcourt - foul #2 on Ernest Mallard, team foul #28 | 113-117 |
| 00:13 | Marshall | George Michaels makes the 1st free throw | 113-118 |
| 00:13 | Marshall | George Michaels makes the 2nd free throw | 113-119 |
| 00:08 | George Mason | Todd Meisel misses short on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 113-119 |
| 00:06 | Marshall | Daniel Wagoner gets the rebound | 113-119 |
| 00:06 | Marshall | Marshall calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 113-119 |
| 00:03 | Marshall | David Fredrick is hacked by David Cutler in the backcourt - foul #5 on David Cutler, team foul #29 | 113-119 |
| Subs | George Mason | Brian Lancaster (PG) David Cutler | |
| Subs | Marshall | | |
| 00:03 | Marshall | David Fredrick makes the 1st free throw | 113-120 |
| 00:03 | Marshall | David Fredrick makes the 2nd free throw | 113-121 |
| Game Plan | George Mason | George Mason is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Marshall | Marshall is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:00 | George Mason | Don Mullenix hits the front of the rim on the halfcourt shot | 113-121 |