| Lineup | Southern Methodist | PG - Bennie Lee (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Raymond Ratliff (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Dennis Lynch (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Thomas Leimberger (fresh) 4 pts. C - Bruce Forbes (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Memphis | PG - Kevin Burton (fresh) 1 ast. SG - John Owens (fresh) 6 pts. SF - James Collins (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - James Peter (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. C - David Smith (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Memphis | James Collins inbounds the ball | 23-35 |
| Game Plan | Southern Methodist | Southern Methodist is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Memphis | Memphis is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 19:43 | Memphis | Dennis Lynch is called for the reach on John Owens - foul #2 on Dennis Lynch, team foul #1 | 23-35 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | | |
| Subs | Memphis | Timothy Vick (PG), Gary Peterson (SG), Steven Bulluck (PF) Kevin Burton, John Owens, James Peter | |
| 19:32 | Memphis | David Smith is wide open but clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 23-35 |
| 19:31 | Memphis | James Collins can't tip it in | 23-35 |
| 19:29 | Southern Methodist | The rebound goes to Thomas Leimberger | 23-35 |
| 19:18 | Southern Methodist | The jump hook by Bruce Forbes is blocked by Steven Bulluck | 23-35 |
| 19:16 | Memphis | Steven Bulluck snags the defensive board | 23-35 |
| 19:03 | Memphis | Timothy Vick is fouled on the floor by Bennie Lee - foul #3 on Bennie Lee, team foul #2 | 23-35 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | Jason Taylor (PG) Bennie Lee | |
| Subs | Memphis | James Peter (PF) Steven Bulluck | |
| 18:54 | Memphis | James Collins's pass is intercepted by Bruce Forbes | 23-35 |
| 18:35 | Southern Methodist | Thomas Leimberger's fadeaway is rejected by David Smith | 23-35 |
| 18:34 | Southern Methodist | The offensive rebound goes to Jason Taylor | 23-35 |
| 18:29 | Southern Methodist | Raymond Ratliff is hacked by Timothy Vick - foul #1 on Timothy Vick, team foul #1 | 23-35 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | | |
| Subs | Memphis | Kevin Burton (PG), Marvin Eaves (SG), Steven Bulluck (PF) Timothy Vick, Gary Peterson, James Collins | |
| 18:17 | Southern Methodist | Thomas Leimberger hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the baseline | 23-35 |
| 18:16 | Southern Methodist | Jason Taylor can't tip it in | 23-35 |
| 18:14 | Memphis | David Smith gets the rebound | 23-35 |
| 17:48 | Memphis | David Smith is by himself and knocks in the fadeaway in the paint on a great pass from Steven Bulluck and he's hacked by Thomas Leimberger - foul #1 on Thomas Leimberger, team foul #3 | 23-37 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | Kenneth Sanjuan (SG), Johnny Clarke (SF) Raymond Ratliff, Dennis Lynch | |
| Subs | Memphis | Timothy Vick (PG), Gary Peterson (SG), James Collins (SF) Kevin Burton, Marvin Eaves, Steven Bulluck | |
| 17:48 | Memphis | David Smith makes the free throw | 23-38 |
| 17:32 | Southern Methodist | Johnny Clarke makes the fadeaway from the free throw line | 25-38 |
| 17:20 | Memphis | James Peter is bothered by a doubleteam and misses badly on a jumper near the basket | 25-38 |
| 17:18 | Southern Methodist | Thomas Leimberger grabs the defensive rebound | 25-38 |
| 17:04 | Southern Methodist | Bruce Forbes makes the runner in the paint on a great pass from Jason Taylor | 27-38 |
| 16:42 | Memphis | James Collins misses the easy open layup | 27-38 |
| 16:41 | Southern Methodist | Johnny Clarke grabs the board | 27-38 |
| 16:32 | Southern Methodist | Thomas Leimberger hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from the right block but he's hacked by James Peter - foul #1 on James Peter, team foul #2 | 27-38 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | Raymond Ratliff (SG) Kenneth Sanjuan | |
| Subs | Memphis | Kevin Burton (PG), John Owens (SG), Marvin Eaves (SF), Steven Bulluck (PF), Kyle Gibson (C) Timothy Vick, Gary Peterson, James Collins, James Peter, David Smith | |
| 16:32 | Southern Methodist | Thomas Leimberger makes the 1st free throw | 28-38 |
| 16:32 | Southern Methodist | Thomas Leimberger misses the 2nd free throw | 28-38 |
| 16:32 | Memphis | Kyle Gibson pulls down the rebound | 28-38 |
| 16:03 | Memphis | Thomas Leimberger is called for the reach on Steven Bulluck - foul #2 on Thomas Leimberger, team foul #4 | 28-38 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | Dennis Lynch (SF) Thomas Leimberger | |
| Subs | Memphis | James Collins (SF), James Peter (PF) Marvin Eaves, Steven Bulluck | |
| 15:52 | Memphis | A charge is called on Kyle Gibson - foul #1 on Kyle Gibson, team foul #3 | 28-38 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | Bennie Lee (PG), Doug Williams (C) Jason Taylor, Bruce Forbes | |
| Subs | Memphis | Steven Bulluck (PF), David Smith (C) James Collins, Kyle Gibson | |
| Lineup | Southern Methodist | PG - Bennie Lee (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Raymond Ratliff (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Dennis Lynch (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Johnny Clarke (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. C - Doug Williams (fresh) 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Memphis | PG - Kevin Burton (fresh) 1 ast. SG - John Owens (fresh) 6 pts. SF - James Peter (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. PF - Steven Bulluck (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - David Smith (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:41 | Southern Methodist | Johnny Clarke makes the jumper from the free throw line | 30-38 |
| 15:36 | Memphis | Kevin Burton can't connect on a floater from the right side but the foul's on Bennie Lee - foul #4 on Bennie Lee, team foul #5 | 30-38 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | Jason Taylor (PG), Thomas Leimberger (PF) Bennie Lee, Johnny Clarke | |
| Subs | Memphis | James Collins (SF), Kyle Gibson (C) Steven Bulluck, David Smith | |
| 15:36 | Memphis | Kevin Burton misses the 1st free throw | 30-38 |
| 15:36 | Memphis | Kevin Burton makes the 2nd free throw | 30-39 |
| 15:25 | Southern Methodist | Raymond Ratliff misses short on a fadeaway from the free throw line | 30-39 |
| 15:23 | Southern Methodist | Dennis Lynch gets the offensive rebound | 30-39 |
| 15:15 | Southern Methodist | James Peter is called for the reach on Jason Taylor - foul #2 on James Peter, team foul #4 | 30-39 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | | |
| Subs | Memphis | Timothy Vick (PG), Gary Peterson (SG), Steven Bulluck (PF), David Smith (C) Kevin Burton, John Owens, James Peter, Kyle Gibson | |
| 15:05 | Southern Methodist | Dennis Lynch connects on the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Jason Taylor | 33-39 |
| 14:50 | Memphis | Gary Peterson clanks a runner near the basket but he's fouled by Raymond Ratliff - foul #1 on Raymond Ratliff, team foul #6 | 33-39 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | | |
| Subs | Memphis | Kevin Burton (PG), Marvin Eaves (SF), James Peter (PF), Kyle Gibson (C) Timothy Vick, James Collins, Steven Bulluck, David Smith | |
| 14:50 | Memphis | Gary Peterson makes the 1st free throw | 33-40 |
| 14:50 | Memphis | Gary Peterson makes the 2nd free throw | 33-41 |
| 14:30 | Southern Methodist | Doug Williams misses the pull-up jumper from the right wing but he's fouled by Kevin Burton - foul #1 on Kevin Burton, team foul #5 | 33-41 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | Kenneth Sanjuan (SG), Johnny Clarke (PF) Raymond Ratliff, Thomas Leimberger | |
| Subs | Memphis | John Owens (SG), James Collins (SF), David Smith (C) Gary Peterson, Marvin Eaves, Kyle Gibson | |
| 14:30 | Southern Methodist | Doug Williams makes the 1st free throw | 34-41 |
| 14:30 | Southern Methodist | Doug Williams misses the 2nd free throw | 34-41 |
| 14:30 | Memphis | David Smith grabs the board | 34-41 |
| 14:16 | Memphis | James Peter is hacked by Johnny Clarke - foul #3 on Johnny Clarke, team foul #7 | 34-41 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | | |
| Subs | Memphis | Timothy Vick (PG), Steven Bulluck (PF), Kyle Gibson (C) Kevin Burton, James Collins, David Smith | |
| 14:16 | Memphis | James Peter makes the 1st free throw | 34-42 |
| 14:16 | Memphis | James Peter makes the 2nd free throw | 34-43 |
| 14:08 | Southern Methodist | Johnny Clarke misses the lay-in | 34-43 |
| 14:06 | Memphis | Timothy Vick snags the defensive board | 34-43 |
| 13:41 | Memphis | John Owens is whistled for a carry | 34-43 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | Bruce Forbes (PF) Dennis Lynch | |
| Subs | Memphis | Kevin Burton (PG), Gary Peterson (SG), James Collins (SF), David Smith (C) Timothy Vick, John Owens, Steven Bulluck, Kyle Gibson | |
| 13:23 | Southern Methodist | Jason Taylor travels with the ball | 34-43 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | Raymond Ratliff (SG) Kenneth Sanjuan | |
| Subs | Memphis | John Owens (SG), Steven Bulluck (PF) Gary Peterson, James Peter | |
| 13:00 | Memphis | James Collins hits a fadeaway jumper from the right wing on a great pass from David Smith | 34-45 |
| 12:49 | Southern Methodist | Johnny Clarke hits a 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Raymond Ratliff | 37-45 |
| 12:40 | Memphis | John Owens is fouled on the floor by Bruce Forbes - foul #1 on Bruce Forbes, team foul #8 | 37-45 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | Dennis Lynch (SF), Thomas Leimberger (PF) Johnny Clarke, Bruce Forbes | |
| Subs | Memphis | Timothy Vick (PG), Marvin Eaves (SF), James Peter (PF), Kyle Gibson (C) Kevin Burton, James Collins, Steven Bulluck, David Smith | |
| 12:40 | Memphis | John Owens misses the 1st free throw | 37-45 |
| 12:40 | Southern Methodist | Thomas Leimberger grabs the board | 37-45 |
| 12:32 | Southern Methodist | Thomas Leimberger scores on a jumpshot from just outside the lane set up by Jason Taylor | 39-45 |
| 12:17 | Memphis | James Peter shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the 3 from the left wing | 39-45 |
| 12:15 | Memphis | Kyle Gibson snags the offensive board | 39-45 |
| 11:59 | Memphis | James Peter shoots over the doubleteam and knocks in the jumper from close range | 39-47 |
| 11:52 | Southern Methodist | Raymond Ratliff misses badly on a floater from the left wing but the foul's on James Peter - foul #3 on James Peter, team foul #6 | 39-47 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | | |
| Subs | Memphis | Kevin Burton (PG), Gary Peterson (SG), James Collins (SF), David Smith (C) Timothy Vick, John Owens, Marvin Eaves, Kyle Gibson | |
| 11:52 | Southern Methodist | Raymond Ratliff makes the 1st free throw | 40-47 |
| 11:52 | Southern Methodist | Raymond Ratliff makes the 2nd free throw | 41-47 |
| Lineup | Southern Methodist | PG - Jason Taylor (tiring) 3 ast. SG - Raymond Ratliff (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Dennis Lynch (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Thomas Leimberger (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - Doug Williams (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Memphis | PG - Kevin Burton (fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast. SG - Gary Peterson (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Collins (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. PF - James Peter (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - David Smith (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 11:34 | Memphis | David Smith buries a jumper in the paint set up by James Collins | 41-49 |
| 11:19 | Southern Methodist | Jason Taylor's fadeaway is rejected by James Peter | 41-49 |
| 11:18 | Southern Methodist | Dennis Lynch tips it home | 43-49 |
| 11:13 | Memphis | Kevin Burton misses the jumpshot from the left side but the foul's on Dennis Lynch - foul #3 on Dennis Lynch, team foul #9 | 43-49 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | Kenneth Sanjuan (SG), Johnny Clarke (SF), Bruce Forbes (PF) Raymond Ratliff, Dennis Lynch, Thomas Leimberger | |
| Subs | Memphis | Steven Bulluck (PF), Kyle Gibson (C) James Peter, David Smith | |
| 11:13 | Memphis | Kevin Burton makes the 1st free throw | 43-50 |
| 11:13 | Memphis | Kevin Burton makes the 2nd free throw | 43-51 |
| 11:02 | Southern Methodist | Doug Williams makes the 3 pointer from the left wing | 46-51 |
| 10:48 | Memphis | James Collins misses the 3 from the left wing | 46-51 |
| 10:47 | Memphis | Steven Bulluck misses the tip | 46-51 |
| 10:45 | Memphis | Kyle Gibson tips it home | 46-53 |
| 10:30 | Southern Methodist | Johnny Clarke comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 46-53 |
| 10:29 | Memphis | Kevin Burton pulls down the rebound | 46-53 |
| 10:24 | Memphis | Kevin Burton clanks a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 46-53 |
| 10:23 | Southern Methodist | Bruce Forbes pulls down the rebound | 46-53 |
| 10:14 | Southern Methodist | Doug Williams knocks in the jump hook in the paint | 48-53 |
| 09:59 | Memphis | James Collins misses badly on a jumper near the basket | 48-53 |
| 09:57 | Southern Methodist | Doug Williams pulls down the rebound | 48-53 |
| 09:52 | Southern Methodist | Johnny Clarke misses long on a jump hook near the basket but he's fouled by Kyle Gibson - foul #2 on Kyle Gibson, team foul #7 | 48-53 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | | |
| Subs | Memphis | Timothy Vick (PG), John Owens (SG), Marvin Eaves (SF), James Peter (PF), David Smith (C) Kevin Burton, Gary Peterson, James Collins, Steven Bulluck, Kyle Gibson | |
| 09:52 | Southern Methodist | Johnny Clarke misses the 1st free throw | 48-53 |
| 09:52 | Southern Methodist | Johnny Clarke makes the 2nd free throw | 49-53 |
| 09:38 | Memphis | James Peter hits a 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Marvin Eaves | 49-56 |
| 09:27 | Southern Methodist | Johnny Clarke lays it up and in on a nice dish by Jason Taylor | 51-56 |
| 09:07 | Memphis | John Owens is whistled for a carry | 51-56 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | Raymond Ratliff (SG), Dennis Lynch (SF), Thomas Leimberger (PF) Kenneth Sanjuan, Johnny Clarke, Bruce Forbes | |
| Subs | Memphis | James Collins (SF) John Owens | |
| 09:00 | Southern Methodist | James Collins is called for the reach on Dennis Lynch - foul #2 on James Collins, team foul #8 | 51-56 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | | |
| Subs | Memphis | John Owens (SG) Marvin Eaves | |
| 09:00 | Southern Methodist | Dennis Lynch makes the 1st free throw | 52-56 |
| 09:00 | Southern Methodist | Dennis Lynch makes the 2nd free throw | 53-56 |
| 08:47 | Memphis | Timothy Vick is fouled on the floor by Jason Taylor - foul #2 on Jason Taylor, team foul #10 | 53-56 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | | |
| Subs | Memphis | Gary Peterson (SG), Marvin Eaves (SF) John Owens, James Collins | |
| 08:47 | Memphis | Timothy Vick makes the 1st free throw | 53-57 |
| 08:47 | Memphis | Timothy Vick makes the 2nd free throw | 53-58 |
| 08:31 | Southern Methodist | Thomas Leimberger connects on the driving attempt from the left block | 55-58 |
| 08:09 | Memphis | David Smith is called for traveling | 55-58 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | | |
| Subs | Memphis | Kevin Burton (PG), John Owens (SG), James Collins (SF), Kyle Gibson (C) Timothy Vick, Gary Peterson, Marvin Eaves, David Smith | |
| 07:44 | Southern Methodist | Doug Williams makes the jump hook from the right block on a great pass from Raymond Ratliff and he's hacked by Kyle Gibson - foul #3 on Kyle Gibson, team foul #9 | 57-58 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | Bennie Lee (PG), Bruce Forbes (PF) Jason Taylor, Thomas Leimberger | |
| Subs | Memphis | Steven Bulluck (PF), David Smith (C) James Peter, Kyle Gibson | |
| 07:44 | Southern Methodist | Doug Williams makes the free throw | 58-58 |
| Lineup | Southern Methodist | PG - Bennie Lee (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. SG - Raymond Ratliff (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SF - Dennis Lynch (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. PF - Bruce Forbes (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. C - Doug Williams (tiring) 9 pts. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Memphis | PG - Kevin Burton (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - John Owens (fresh) 6 pts. SF - James Collins (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. PF - Steven Bulluck (fresh) 1 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. C - David Smith (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:24 | Memphis | John Owens misses long on a jumpshot from the left wing | 58-58 |
| 07:23 | Memphis | James Collins misses the tip | 58-58 |
| 07:22 | Southern Methodist | Bruce Forbes pulls down the rebound | 58-58 |
| 07:18 | Southern Methodist | Doug Williams's fadeaway is rejected by David Smith | 58-58 |
| 07:16 | Memphis | Kevin Burton snags the defensive board | 58-58 |
| 07:10 | Memphis | David Smith's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 58-58 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | Kenneth Sanjuan (SG), Johnny Clarke (SF), Thomas Leimberger (PF) Raymond Ratliff, Dennis Lynch, Doug Williams | |
| Subs | Memphis | Timothy Vick (PG), Gary Peterson (SG), Marvin Eaves (SF), James Peter (PF), Kyle Gibson (C) Kevin Burton, John Owens, James Collins, Steven Bulluck, David Smith | |
| 06:49 | Southern Methodist | Timothy Vick picks off the pass by Bruce Forbes | 58-58 |
| 06:29 | Memphis | Gary Peterson can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 58-58 |
| 06:27 | Southern Methodist | Thomas Leimberger pulls down the rebound | 58-58 |
| 06:23 | Southern Methodist | Thomas Leimberger misses long on a jump hook from the right block but the foul's on Marvin Eaves - foul #2 on Marvin Eaves, team foul #10 | 58-58 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | | |
| Subs | Memphis | Kevin Burton (PG), John Owens (SG), James Collins (SF), Steven Bulluck (PF), David Smith (C) Timothy Vick, Gary Peterson, Marvin Eaves, James Peter, Kyle Gibson | |
| 06:23 | Southern Methodist | Thomas Leimberger makes the 1st free throw | 59-58 |
| 06:23 | Southern Methodist | Thomas Leimberger makes the 2nd free throw | 60-58 |
| 06:10 | Memphis | James Collins connects on the runner in the paint and the foul's on Johnny Clarke - foul #4 on Johnny Clarke, team foul #11 | 60-60 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | Raymond Ratliff (SG) Kenneth Sanjuan | |
| Subs | Memphis | James Peter (PF) Steven Bulluck | |
| 06:10 | Memphis | James Collins makes the free throw | 60-61 |
| 06:01 | Southern Methodist | Raymond Ratliff misses the jumper from the baseline but he's hacked by John Owens - foul #1 on John Owens, team foul #11 | 60-61 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | Dennis Lynch (SF), Doug Williams (C) Johnny Clarke, Thomas Leimberger | |
| Subs | Memphis | Gary Peterson (SG) John Owens | |
| 06:01 | Southern Methodist | Raymond Ratliff misses the 1st free throw | 60-61 |
| 06:01 | Southern Methodist | Raymond Ratliff misses the 2nd free throw | 60-61 |
| 06:01 | Memphis | David Smith gets the rebound | 60-61 |
| 05:51 | Memphis | Gary Peterson can't connect on a 3 from the left corner | 60-61 |
| 05:50 | Memphis | James Peter misses the tip | 60-61 |
| 05:48 | Southern Methodist | Bruce Forbes grabs the board | 60-61 |
| 05:40 | Southern Methodist | Dennis Lynch can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 60-61 |
| 05:39 | Southern Methodist | Bruce Forbes snags the offensive board | 60-61 |
| 05:34 | Southern Methodist | James Collins swats the layup by Bruce Forbes | 60-61 |
| 05:32 | Memphis | David Smith snags the defensive board | 60-61 |
| 05:21 | Memphis | Gary Peterson clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner | 60-61 |
| 05:20 | Southern Methodist | The rebound goes to Dennis Lynch | 60-61 |
| 04:59 | Southern Methodist | Bruce Forbes scores on a floater from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Raymond Ratliff | 62-61 |
| 04:38 | Memphis | James Peter misses the dunk over the doubleteam | 62-61 |
| 04:36 | Southern Methodist | Bruce Forbes grabs the board | 62-61 |
| 04:31 | Southern Methodist | Raymond Ratliff misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 62-61 |
| 04:29 | Southern Methodist | Dennis Lynch misses the tip | 62-61 |
| 04:28 | Southern Methodist | Doug Williams tips it but misses | 62-61 |
| 04:26 | Memphis | James Collins snags the defensive board | 62-61 |
| 04:06 | Memphis | James Collins makes the wide open 3pt shot from the right wing | 62-64 |
| 04:00 | Southern Methodist | Dennis Lynch is whistled for a carry | 62-64 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | Kenneth Sanjuan (SG), Johnny Clarke (SF), Thomas Leimberger (PF) Raymond Ratliff, Dennis Lynch, Bruce Forbes | |
| Subs | Memphis | Timothy Vick (PG), John Owens (SG), Marvin Eaves (SF), Steven Bulluck (PF), Kyle Gibson (C) Kevin Burton, Gary Peterson, James Collins, James Peter, David Smith | |
| 03:40 | Memphis | Steven Bulluck hits a wide open jumpshot from the right side on a nice dish by Kyle Gibson | 62-66 |
| Lineup | Southern Methodist | PG - Bennie Lee (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. SG - Kenneth Sanjuan (fresh) SF - Johnny Clarke (fresh) 12 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. 4 pf. PF - Thomas Leimberger (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 5 reb. C - Doug Williams (tired) 9 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Memphis | PG - Timothy Vick (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - John Owens (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Marvin Eaves (fresh) 1 ast. PF - Steven Bulluck (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. C - Kyle Gibson (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 03:20 | Southern Methodist | Thomas Leimberger hits a jumper in the paint | 64-66 |
| 03:15 | Memphis | Timothy Vick misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 64-66 |
| 03:13 | Memphis | Kyle Gibson can't tip it in | 64-66 |
| 03:12 | Memphis | Marvin Eaves grabs the offensive board | 64-66 |
| 02:59 | Memphis | Steven Bulluck comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 64-66 |
| 02:58 | Southern Methodist | Doug Williams grabs the board | 64-66 |
| 02:58 | Southern Methodist | Southern Methodist calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 64-66 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | Raymond Ratliff (SG), Bruce Forbes (C) Kenneth Sanjuan, Doug Williams | |
| Subs | Memphis | James Peter (SF) Marvin Eaves | |
| 02:34 | Southern Methodist | John Owens is called for the reach on Bennie Lee - foul #2 on John Owens, team foul #12 | 64-66 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | Jason Taylor (SF) Thomas Leimberger | |
| Subs | Memphis | James Collins (SF) Steven Bulluck | |
| 02:34 | Southern Methodist | Bennie Lee makes the 1st free throw | 65-66 |
| 02:34 | Southern Methodist | Bennie Lee makes the 2nd free throw | 66-66 |
| 02:17 | Memphis | Kyle Gibson can't connect on a driving attempt from the right block | 66-66 |
| 02:15 | Southern Methodist | The rebound goes to Bennie Lee | 66-66 |
| 02:10 | Southern Methodist | Bennie Lee misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 66-66 |
| 02:09 | Memphis | James Collins gets the rebound | 66-66 |
| 02:04 | Memphis | Johnny Clarke is called for the reach on Timothy Vick - foul #5 on Johnny Clarke, team foul #12 | 66-66 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | Dennis Lynch (SF), Thomas Leimberger (PF) Bennie Lee, Johnny Clarke | |
| Subs | Memphis | Steven Bulluck (PF), David Smith (C) James Peter, Kyle Gibson | |
| 02:04 | Memphis | Timothy Vick makes the 1st free throw | 66-67 |
| 02:04 | Memphis | Timothy Vick makes the 2nd free throw | 66-68 |
| 01:46 | Southern Methodist | Dennis Lynch hits a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 68-68 |
| 01:29 | Memphis | Dennis Lynch steps in front of the Timothy Vick pass | 68-68 |
| 01:20 | Southern Methodist | Dennis Lynch misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 68-68 |
| 01:19 | Memphis | David Smith snags the defensive board | 68-68 |
| 01:03 | Memphis | Timothy Vick misses badly on a shot from the left side | 68-68 |
| 01:02 | Southern Methodist | Dennis Lynch snags the defensive board | 68-68 |
| 01:00 | Southern Methodist | Southern Methodist calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 68-68 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | Bennie Lee (PG), Doug Williams (C) Jason Taylor, Bruce Forbes | |
| Subs | Memphis | Kevin Burton (PG), James Peter (PF) Timothy Vick, Steven Bulluck | |
| 00:46 | Southern Methodist | Thomas Leimberger banks in the layup | 70-68 |
| 00:40 | Memphis | David Smith lays it up and in | 70-70 |
| Game Plan | Southern Methodist | Southern Methodist is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Memphis | Memphis is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:14 | Southern Methodist | Thomas Leimberger clanks a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 70-70 |
| 00:12 | Memphis | The rebound goes to James Collins | 70-70 |
| Game Plan | Southern Methodist | Southern Methodist is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Memphis | Memphis is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:05 | Memphis | James Collins knocks in the jumper in the lane | 70-72 |
| 00:05 | Southern Methodist | Southern Methodist calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 1 full remaining) | 70-72 |
| Game Plan | Southern Methodist | Southern Methodist is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Memphis | Memphis is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Southern Methodist | Southern Methodist is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Memphis | Memphis is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:00 | Southern Methodist | James Peter is called for the reach on Bennie Lee - foul #4 on James Peter, team foul #13 | 70-72 |
| 00:00 | Southern Methodist | Bennie Lee makes the 1st free throw | 71-72 |
| 00:00 | Southern Methodist | Bennie Lee makes the 2nd free throw | 72-72 |
| Lineup | Southern Methodist | PG - Bennie Lee (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. SG - Raymond Ratliff (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SF - Dennis Lynch (fresh) 11 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf. PF - Thomas Leimberger (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 5 reb. C - Doug Williams (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Memphis | PG - Kevin Burton (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - John Owens (fresh) 6 pts. SF - James Collins (fresh) 17 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. PF - James Peter (fresh) 13 pts. 7 reb. 3 blk. 4 pf. C - David Smith (fresh) 12 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 05:00 | Southern Methodist | Dennis Lynch wins the tip | 72-72 |
| Game Plan | Southern Methodist | Southern Methodist is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Memphis | Memphis is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 04:42 | Southern Methodist | Bennie Lee steps out of bounds on the sideline | 72-72 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | Bruce Forbes (PF) Thomas Leimberger | |
| Subs | Memphis | Gary Peterson (SG), Marvin Eaves (SF), Kyle Gibson (C) John Owens, James Collins, David Smith | |
| 04:21 | Memphis | Kevin Burton comes up short on the floater from the free throw line | 72-72 |
| 04:19 | Southern Methodist | Doug Williams grabs the board | 72-72 |
| 04:10 | Southern Methodist | Bennie Lee is called for a moving pick - foul #5 on Bennie Lee, team foul #13 | 72-72 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | Jason Taylor (PG) Bennie Lee | |
| Subs | Memphis | Timothy Vick (PG), Steven Bulluck (PF) Kevin Burton, James Peter | |
| 03:55 | Memphis | Gary Peterson misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right side but the foul's on Raymond Ratliff - foul #2 on Raymond Ratliff, team foul #14 | 72-72 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | | |
| Subs | Memphis | Kevin Burton (PG), James Peter (SF) Timothy Vick, Marvin Eaves | |
| 03:55 | Memphis | Gary Peterson makes the 1st free throw | 72-73 |
| 03:55 | Memphis | Gary Peterson makes the 2nd free throw | 72-74 |
| 03:45 | Southern Methodist | Bruce Forbes connects on the runner from the right block on a nice dish by Doug Williams | 74-74 |
| 03:24 | Memphis | James Peter loses the ball out of bounds against a doubleteam | 74-74 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | | |
| Subs | Memphis | Timothy Vick (PG), Marvin Eaves (SF) Kevin Burton, Steven Bulluck | |
| 03:05 | Southern Methodist | Raymond Ratliff can't connect on a shot from the left wing | 74-74 |
| 03:04 | Memphis | Gary Peterson grabs the board | 74-74 |
| 02:46 | Memphis | Timothy Vick misses the 3 pointer from the right wing | 74-74 |
| 02:44 | Southern Methodist | Dennis Lynch pulls down the rebound | 74-74 |
| 02:44 | Southern Methodist | Southern Methodist calls a full timeout (1 :30 1 full remaining) | 74-74 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | Thomas Leimberger (PF) Bruce Forbes | |
| Subs | Memphis | Kevin Burton (PG), James Collins (SF), Steven Bulluck (PF), David Smith (C) Timothy Vick, Marvin Eaves, James Peter, Kyle Gibson | |
| 02:24 | Southern Methodist | Doug Williams comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 74-74 |
| 02:22 | Memphis | The rebound goes to Steven Bulluck | 74-74 |
| 01:53 | Memphis | James Collins clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing | 74-74 |
| 01:52 | Southern Methodist | Doug Williams gets the rebound | 74-74 |
| 01:33 | Southern Methodist | Kevin Burton steps in front of the Jason Taylor pass | 74-74 |
| 01:18 | Memphis | David Smith scores on a shot from just outside the lane | 74-76 |
| 00:54 | Southern Methodist | Thomas Leimberger hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from close range | 74-76 |
| 00:52 | Southern Methodist | Thomas Leimberger tips it back up and in | 76-76 |
| Lineup | Southern Methodist | PG - Jason Taylor (fresh) 4 ast. SG - Raymond Ratliff (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SF - Dennis Lynch (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 8 reb. 3 pf. PF - Thomas Leimberger (fairly fresh) 17 pts. 6 reb. C - Doug Williams (tiring) 9 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Memphis | PG - Kevin Burton (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Gary Peterson (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Collins (fresh) 17 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. PF - Steven Bulluck (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. C - David Smith (fresh) 14 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 00:44 | Memphis | David Smith comes up short on the turnaround from the left block but he's fouled by Thomas Leimberger - foul #3 on Thomas Leimberger, team foul #15 | 76-76 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | | |
| Subs | Memphis | John Owens (SG), James Peter (PF) Gary Peterson, Steven Bulluck | |
| 00:44 | Memphis | David Smith makes the 1st free throw | 76-77 |
| 00:44 | Memphis | David Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 76-78 |
| 00:30 | Southern Methodist | Raymond Ratliff is hacked by David Smith - foul #3 on David Smith, team foul #14 | 76-78 |
| 00:30 | Southern Methodist | Raymond Ratliff makes the 1st free throw | 77-78 |
| 00:30 | Southern Methodist | Raymond Ratliff makes the 2nd free throw | 78-78 |
| Game Plan | Southern Methodist | Southern Methodist is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Memphis | Memphis is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:00 | Memphis | James Collins can't throw it down | 78-78 |
| Lineup | Southern Methodist | PG - Jason Taylor (fresh) 4 ast. SG - Raymond Ratliff (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SF - Dennis Lynch (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 8 reb. 3 pf. PF - Thomas Leimberger (fresh) 17 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. C - Doug Williams (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Memphis | PG - Kevin Burton (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - John Owens (fresh) 6 pts. SF - James Collins (fresh) 17 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. PF - James Peter (fresh) 13 pts. 7 reb. 3 blk. 4 pf. C - David Smith (fresh) 16 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| 05:00 | Memphis | David Smith wins the tip | 78-78 |
| Game Plan | Southern Methodist | Southern Methodist is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Memphis | Memphis is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 04:43 | Memphis | Doug Williams is called for the reach on David Smith - foul #4 on Doug Williams, team foul #16 | 78-78 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | Bruce Forbes (C) Doug Williams | |
| Subs | Memphis | Timothy Vick (PG), Marvin Eaves (SF) Kevin Burton, James Collins | |
| 04:43 | Memphis | David Smith makes the 1st free throw | 78-79 |
| 04:43 | Memphis | David Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 78-80 |
| 04:24 | Southern Methodist | Thomas Leimberger is called for the illegal screen - foul #4 on Thomas Leimberger, team foul #17 | 78-80 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | | |
| Subs | Memphis | Kyle Gibson (C) David Smith | |
| 03:58 | Memphis | James Peter is hacked by Thomas Leimberger - foul #5 on Thomas Leimberger, team foul #18 | 78-80 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | Kenneth Sanjuan (SG), Doug Williams (C) Raymond Ratliff, Thomas Leimberger | |
| Subs | Memphis | Steven Bulluck (PF) John Owens | |
| 03:58 | Memphis | James Peter makes the 1st free throw | 78-81 |
| 03:58 | Memphis | James Peter makes the 2nd free throw | 78-82 |
| 03:41 | Southern Methodist | Doug Williams can't finish the layup | 78-82 |
| 03:40 | Memphis | Timothy Vick snags the defensive board | 78-82 |
| Game Plan | Southern Methodist | Southern Methodist is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Memphis | Memphis is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 03:37 | Memphis | Timothy Vick is whistled for traveling in the backcourt | 78-82 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | | |
| Subs | Memphis | John Owens (SG) Steven Bulluck | |
| 03:31 | Southern Methodist | Kenneth Sanjuan is hacked by Timothy Vick - foul #2 on Timothy Vick, team foul #15 | 78-82 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | | |
| Subs | Memphis | Gary Peterson (SG) John Owens | |
| 03:31 | Southern Methodist | Kenneth Sanjuan makes the 1st free throw | 79-82 |
| 03:31 | Southern Methodist | Kenneth Sanjuan misses the 2nd free throw | 79-82 |
| 03:31 | Memphis | James Peter pulls down the rebound | 79-82 |
| Game Plan | Southern Methodist | Southern Methodist is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Memphis | Memphis is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 03:21 | Memphis | Doug Williams is called for the reach on Timothy Vick - foul #5 on Doug Williams, team foul #19 | 79-82 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | Raymond Ratliff (SG) Doug Williams | |
| Subs | Memphis | John Owens (SG) Gary Peterson | |
| 03:21 | Memphis | Timothy Vick misses the 1st free throw | 79-82 |
| 03:21 | Memphis | Timothy Vick makes the 2nd free throw | 79-83 |
| 03:05 | Southern Methodist | Bruce Forbes misses short on a floater from the right block but he's hacked by James Peter - foul #5 on James Peter, team foul #16 | 79-83 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | | |
| Subs | Memphis | Gary Peterson (SG), James Collins (SF), Steven Bulluck (PF) John Owens, Marvin Eaves, James Peter | |
| 03:05 | Southern Methodist | Bruce Forbes makes the 1st free throw | 80-83 |
| 03:05 | Southern Methodist | Bruce Forbes makes the 2nd free throw | 81-83 |
| 02:51 | Memphis | Timothy Vick is whistled for a carry | 81-83 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | | |
| Subs | Memphis | John Owens (SG) Gary Peterson | |
| 02:49 | Southern Methodist | Southern Methodist calls a full timeout (1 :30 1 full remaining) | 81-83 |
| 02:34 | Southern Methodist | The jump hook by Bruce Forbes is blocked by Steven Bulluck | 81-83 |
| 02:32 | Memphis | Steven Bulluck grabs the defensive rebound | 81-83 |
| 02:17 | Memphis | Kyle Gibson can't connect on a 3 from the right wing | 81-83 |
| 02:15 | Southern Methodist | The rebound goes to Dennis Lynch | 81-83 |
| 02:15 | Southern Methodist | Southern Methodist calls a full timeout (1 :30 remaining) | 81-83 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | | |
| Subs | Memphis | Kevin Burton (PG), Gary Peterson (SG), Marvin Eaves (SF) Timothy Vick, John Owens, James Collins | |
| 02:04 | Southern Methodist | Kenneth Sanjuan misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 81-83 |
| 02:02 | Southern Methodist | Bruce Forbes tips it back up and in | 83-83 |
| 01:37 | Memphis | Kevin Burton comes up short on the floater from the right block but he's fouled by Raymond Ratliff - foul #3 on Raymond Ratliff, team foul #20 | 83-83 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | | |
| Subs | Memphis | John Owens (SG), James Collins (SF), David Smith (C) Gary Peterson, Marvin Eaves, Kyle Gibson | |
| 01:37 | Memphis | Kevin Burton makes the 1st free throw | 83-84 |
| 01:37 | Memphis | Kevin Burton misses the 2nd free throw | 83-84 |
| 01:37 | Memphis | David Smith gets the offensive rebound | 83-84 |
| 01:27 | Memphis | Dennis Lynch denies the turnaround by Steven Bulluck | 83-84 |
| 01:25 | Memphis | Steven Bulluck tips it back up and in | 83-86 |
| 01:25 | Southern Methodist | Southern Methodist calls a :30 timeout (none remaining) | 83-86 |
| 01:12 | Southern Methodist | Dennis Lynch misses the 3pt shot from the right corner | 83-86 |
| 01:11 | Memphis | Steven Bulluck grabs the board | 83-86 |
| 00:45 | Memphis | Steven Bulluck knocks in the pull-up jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Kevin Burton | 83-88 |
| Lineup | Southern Methodist | PG - Jason Taylor (fresh) 4 ast. SG - Raymond Ratliff (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SF - Dennis Lynch (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 9 reb. 3 pf. PF - Kenneth Sanjuan (fresh) 1 pts. C - Bruce Forbes (fresh) 18 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | Memphis | PG - Kevin Burton (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - John Owens (fresh) 6 pts. SF - James Collins (fresh) 17 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. PF - Steven Bulluck (fresh) 7 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. C - David Smith (fresh) 18 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Game Plan | Southern Methodist | Southern Methodist is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Memphis | Memphis is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:37 | Southern Methodist | Bruce Forbes hits a floater in the lane | 85-88 |
| Game Plan | Southern Methodist | Southern Methodist is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Memphis | Memphis is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:36 | Memphis | James Collins is hacked by Jason Taylor in the backcourt - foul #3 on Jason Taylor, team foul #21 | 85-88 |
| 00:36 | Memphis | James Collins makes the 1st free throw | 85-89 |
| 00:36 | Memphis | James Collins makes the 2nd free throw | 85-90 |
| 00:29 | Southern Methodist | Raymond Ratliff drills a floater from the right side | 87-90 |
| 00:26 | Memphis | Jason Taylor is called for the reach on David Smith in the backcourt - foul #4 on Jason Taylor, team foul #22 | 87-90 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | | |
| Subs | Memphis | Timothy Vick (PG) Kevin Burton | |
| 00:26 | Memphis | David Smith misses the 1st free throw | 87-90 |
| 00:26 | Memphis | David Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 87-91 |
| 00:19 | Southern Methodist | Jason Taylor's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 87-91 |
| 00:18 | Memphis | Jason Taylor is called for the reach on David Smith in the backcourt - foul #5 on Jason Taylor, team foul #23 | 87-91 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | Robert Mays (C) Jason Taylor | |
| Subs | Memphis | | |
| 00:18 | Memphis | David Smith makes the 1st free throw | 87-92 |
| 00:18 | Memphis | David Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 87-93 |
| 00:10 | Southern Methodist | Raymond Ratliff clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner | 87-93 |
| 00:09 | Memphis | James Collins pulls down the rebound | 87-93 |
| 00:06 | Memphis | James Collins is hacked by Raymond Ratliff in the backcourt - foul #4 on Raymond Ratliff, team foul #24 | 87-93 |
| Subs | Southern Methodist | | |
| Subs | Memphis | Kevin Burton (PG) Timothy Vick | |
| 00:06 | Memphis | James Collins misses the 1st free throw | 87-93 |
| 00:06 | Memphis | James Collins misses the 2nd free throw | 87-93 |
| 00:06 | Southern Methodist | Robert Mays grabs the board | 87-93 |
| 00:01 | Southern Methodist | Kenneth Sanjuan comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 87-93 |
| 00:00 | Memphis | Steven Bulluck gets the rebound | 87-93 |