| Lineup | Alabama State | PG - Thomas Walther (fresh) 13 pts. SG - Dennis Hain (fresh) 3 ast. SF - George Wynn (fresh) 5 pts. PF - John Staff (fresh) 3 reb. C - Matthew Hutson (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | VMI | PG - Robert Fassett (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Steven Coleman (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Joseph Hill (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Willie Bradshaw (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - William Thompson (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | VMI | Joseph Hill inbounds the ball | 39-40 |
| Game Plan | Alabama State | Alabama State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | VMI | VMI is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 19:56 | VMI | Dennis Hain steals it from Willie Bradshaw in the backcourt | 39-40 |
| 19:34 | Alabama State | George Wynn loses the ball out of bounds | 39-40 |
| 19:27 | VMI | Willie Bradshaw makes the jumper from just outside the lane set up by William Thompson and he's hacked by John Staff - foul #2 on John Staff, team foul #1 | 39-42 |
| 19:27 | VMI | Willie Bradshaw makes the free throw | 39-43 |
| 19:05 | Alabama State | George Wynn drills a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 42-43 |
| 18:42 | VMI | William Thompson clanks a 3 from the right wing | 42-43 |
| 18:40 | Alabama State | Dennis Hain snags the defensive board | 42-43 |
| 18:34 | Alabama State | George Wynn comes up short on the 3 from the left corner | 42-43 |
| 18:33 | VMI | Steven Coleman gets the rebound | 42-43 |
| 18:13 | VMI | Willie Bradshaw drills a 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by Steven Coleman | 42-46 |
| 17:44 | Alabama State | George Wynn misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 42-46 |
| 17:42 | Alabama State | Matthew Hutson hits the follow up shot | 44-46 |
| 17:23 | VMI | Robert Fassett hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway near the basket but he's fouled by Matthew Hutson - foul #1 on Matthew Hutson, team foul #2 | 44-46 |
| Subs | Alabama State | Johnnie Smith (PG), Willis Daniels (SG), James Oswalt (SF), Jerry Baker (PF), Willy Moris (C) Thomas Walther, Dennis Hain, George Wynn, John Staff, Matthew Hutson | |
| Subs | VMI | Michael Cooper (SG), Kenneth Daley (SF), Lawrence Skipper (C) Steven Coleman, Joseph Hill, William Thompson | |
| 17:23 | VMI | Robert Fassett makes the 1st free throw | 44-47 |
| 17:23 | VMI | Robert Fassett makes the 2nd free throw | 44-48 |
| 17:04 | Alabama State | James Oswalt misses the runner from the left block | 44-48 |
| 17:03 | Alabama State | Willy Moris snags the offensive board | 44-48 |
| 16:44 | Alabama State | Willy Moris misses short on a jumper from the right block | 44-48 |
| 16:43 | VMI | Lawrence Skipper gets the rebound | 44-48 |
| 16:26 | VMI | Michael Cooper scores on a shot from the free throw line set up by Robert Fassett | 44-50 |
| 16:08 | Alabama State | Willis Daniels comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 44-50 |
| 16:07 | Alabama State | Willis Daniels pulls down the offensive rebound | 44-50 |
| 15:55 | Alabama State | Johnnie Smith misses short on a jumpshot from the left side | 44-50 |
| 15:54 | VMI | Lawrence Skipper grabs the defensive rebound | 44-50 |
| Lineup | Alabama State | PG - Johnnie Smith (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Willis Daniels (fairly fresh) 2 reb. SF - James Oswalt (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Jerry Baker (fairly fresh) 2 pts. C - Willy Moris (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | VMI | PG - Robert Fassett (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SG - Michael Cooper (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Kenneth Daley (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Willie Bradshaw (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. C - Lawrence Skipper (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 15:48 | VMI | Lawrence Skipper misses short on a jump hook in the paint | 44-50 |
| 15:46 | Alabama State | James Oswalt grabs the defensive rebound | 44-50 |
| 15:28 | Alabama State | James Oswalt is whistled for a carry | 44-50 |
| Subs | Alabama State | Colin Scofield (PG), Dennis Hain (SG), George Wynn (SF), Andre Brown (PF), Matthew Hutson (C) Johnnie Smith, Willis Daniels, James Oswalt, Jerry Baker, Willy Moris | |
| Subs | VMI | Victor Oppenheim (SG), Alan Johnson (SF), Todd Conforti (PF), William Thompson (C) Robert Fassett, Kenneth Daley, Willie Bradshaw, Lawrence Skipper | |
| 15:14 | VMI | Victor Oppenheim is whistled for a carry | 44-50 |
| Subs | Alabama State | | |
| Subs | VMI | Joseph Hill (SF) Alan Johnson | |
| 14:51 | Alabama State | Andre Brown misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 44-50 |
| 14:49 | VMI | William Thompson snags the defensive board | 44-50 |
| 14:29 | VMI | Colin Scofield is called for the reach on William Thompson - foul #4 on Colin Scofield, team foul #3 | 44-50 |
| Subs | Alabama State | Thomas Walther (PG) Colin Scofield | |
| Subs | VMI | Steven Coleman (SG) Michael Cooper | |
| 14:17 | VMI | William Thompson misses badly on a runner from close range | 44-50 |
| 14:15 | Alabama State | Matthew Hutson snags the defensive board | 44-50 |
| 13:48 | Alabama State | Dennis Hain clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 44-50 |
| 13:47 | VMI | William Thompson pulls down the rebound | 44-50 |
| 13:27 | VMI | Victor Oppenheim buries a 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Steven Coleman | 44-53 |
| 13:04 | Alabama State | William Thompson is called for the reach on Thomas Walther - foul #1 on William Thompson, team foul #1 | 44-53 |
| Subs | Alabama State | Johnnie Smith (PG), Willis Daniels (SG), James Oswalt (SF), John Staff (PF) Thomas Walther, Dennis Hain, George Wynn, Andre Brown | |
| Subs | VMI | Robert Fassett (PG), Michael Cooper (SG), Kenneth Daley (SF), Willie Bradshaw (PF), Lawrence Skipper (C) Victor Oppenheim, Steven Coleman, Joseph Hill, Todd Conforti, William Thompson | |
| 12:51 | Alabama State | Johnnie Smith drills a jump hook in the lane on a great pass from James Oswalt | 46-53 |
| 12:40 | VMI | Michael Cooper is open and buries a jump hook from the right block set up by Kenneth Daley | 46-55 |
| 12:26 | Alabama State | Willis Daniels can't connect on a 3 from the left wing | 46-55 |
| 12:25 | VMI | Lawrence Skipper grabs the defensive rebound | 46-55 |
| 12:01 | VMI | Kenneth Daley is alone and drills a turnaround from close range set up by Michael Cooper | 46-57 |
| 11:46 | Alabama State | Michael Cooper is called for the reach on Johnnie Smith - foul #3 on Michael Cooper, team foul #2 | 46-57 |
| Subs | Alabama State | Thomas Walther (PG), George Wynn (SF), Jerry Baker (PF), Willy Moris (C) Willis Daniels, James Oswalt, John Staff, Matthew Hutson | |
| Subs | VMI | Steven Coleman (SG) Willie Bradshaw | |
| Lineup | Alabama State | PG - Thomas Walther (fresh) 13 pts. SG - Johnnie Smith (fresh) 7 pts. SF - George Wynn (fairly fresh) 8 pts. PF - Jerry Baker (fresh) 2 pts. C - Willy Moris (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | VMI | PG - Robert Fassett (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SG - Steven Coleman (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SF - Kenneth Daley (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Lawrence Skipper (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. C - Michael Cooper (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. | |
| 11:31 | Alabama State | Johnnie Smith scores on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 49-57 |
| 11:10 | VMI | Michael Cooper hits a 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Robert Fassett | 49-60 |
| 10:52 | Alabama State | Thomas Walther misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 49-60 |
| 10:50 | Alabama State | Willy Moris grabs the offensive rebound | 49-60 |
| 10:32 | Alabama State | Willy Moris connects on the floater from the right wing on a great pass from Thomas Walther | 51-60 |
| 10:26 | VMI | Lawrence Skipper is called for the illegal screen - foul #1 on Lawrence Skipper, team foul #3 | 51-60 |
| Subs | Alabama State | Dennis Hain (SG), James Oswalt (SF), John Staff (PF) Johnnie Smith, George Wynn, Willy Moris | |
| Subs | VMI | Victor Oppenheim (PG), Alan Johnson (SG), Joseph Hill (SF), Willie Bradshaw (PF), Todd Conforti (C) Robert Fassett, Steven Coleman, Kenneth Daley, Lawrence Skipper, Michael Cooper | |
| 10:09 | Alabama State | Dennis Hain's pass is intercepted by Victor Oppenheim | 51-60 |
| 09:47 | VMI | Alan Johnson hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner | 51-60 |
| 09:45 | Alabama State | John Staff grabs the defensive rebound | 51-60 |
| 09:28 | Alabama State | Thomas Walther drills a driving attempt near the basket set up by James Oswalt | 53-60 |
| 09:07 | VMI | Joseph Hill connects on the driving attempt from the baseline on a great pass from Victor Oppenheim | 53-62 |
| 08:47 | Alabama State | Dennis Hain is whistled for traveling | 53-62 |
| Subs | Alabama State | Willis Daniels (SG), George Wynn (SF), Andre Brown (PF), Willy Moris (C) Dennis Hain, James Oswalt, John Staff, Jerry Baker | |
| Subs | VMI | Robert Fassett (PG), Steven Coleman (SG), William Thompson (C) Victor Oppenheim, Alan Johnson, Todd Conforti | |
| 08:31 | VMI | Steven Coleman makes the 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by Joseph Hill | 53-65 |
| 08:09 | Alabama State | Andre Brown buries a jump hook from the baseline on a great pass from Thomas Walther | 55-65 |
| 07:51 | VMI | Joseph Hill misses badly on the uncontested 3 pointer from the right corner | 55-65 |
| 07:49 | VMI | Steven Coleman grabs the offensive rebound | 55-65 |
| 07:32 | VMI | Robert Fassett buries a shot in the paint on a great pass from Steven Coleman | 55-67 |
| Lineup | Alabama State | PG - Thomas Walther (tiring) 15 pts. 2 ast. SG - Willis Daniels (fresh) 2 reb. SF - George Wynn (fairly fresh) 8 pts. PF - Andre Brown (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. C - Willy Moris (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | VMI | PG - Robert Fassett (fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast. SG - Steven Coleman (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. SF - Joseph Hill (fairly fresh) 8 pts. PF - Willie Bradshaw (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. C - William Thompson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 07:24 | Alabama State | Willis Daniels buries a shot from just outside the lane | 57-67 |
| 07:22 | VMI | Steven Coleman is called for a moving pick in the backcourt - foul #1 on Steven Coleman, team foul #4 | 57-67 |
| Subs | Alabama State | Colin Scofield (PG), Johnnie Smith (SG), John Staff (PF), Matthew Hutson (C) Thomas Walther, Willis Daniels, Andre Brown, Willy Moris | |
| Subs | VMI | Michael Cooper (SG), Todd Conforti (SF), Kenneth Daley (PF), Lawrence Skipper (C) Steven Coleman, Joseph Hill, Willie Bradshaw, William Thompson | |
| 07:04 | Alabama State | Michael Cooper takes the ball from Colin Scofield | 57-67 |
| 07:02 | VMI | Michael Cooper loses the dribble to John Staff in the backcourt | 57-67 |
| 06:52 | Alabama State | Johnnie Smith blows the layup but the foul's on Todd Conforti - foul #4 on Todd Conforti, team foul #5 | 57-67 |
| Subs | Alabama State | James Oswalt (SF) George Wynn | |
| Subs | VMI | | |
| 06:52 | Alabama State | Johnnie Smith makes the 1st free throw | 58-67 |
| 06:52 | Alabama State | Johnnie Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 59-67 |
| 06:28 | VMI | John Staff blocks the short jumper by Lawrence Skipper | 59-67 |
| 06:27 | Alabama State | The rebound goes to Matthew Hutson | 59-67 |
| 06:15 | Alabama State | Johnnie Smith buries a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 61-67 |
| 05:50 | VMI | James Oswalt is called for the reach on Todd Conforti - foul #3 on James Oswalt, team foul #4 | 61-67 |
| Subs | Alabama State | Dennis Hain (SG), Willis Daniels (SF), Andre Brown (PF) Johnnie Smith, James Oswalt, John Staff | |
| Subs | VMI | Steven Coleman (SG), Alan Johnson (SF), William Thompson (C) Robert Fassett, Todd Conforti, Kenneth Daley | |
| 05:28 | VMI | Lawrence Skipper hits the front of the rim on the jumper from just outside the lane | 61-67 |
| 05:26 | VMI | Lawrence Skipper snags the offensive board | 61-67 |
| 05:21 | VMI | Michael Cooper misses short on a 3 from the right wing | 61-67 |
| 05:19 | VMI | Steven Coleman tips it back up and in | 61-69 |
| 05:05 | Alabama State | Matthew Hutson connects on the driving attempt in the lane on a nice dish by Colin Scofield | 63-69 |
| 04:51 | VMI | Alan Johnson connects on the 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Michael Cooper | 63-72 |
| 04:35 | Alabama State | Colin Scofield connects on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 66-72 |
| 04:11 | VMI | Steven Coleman is open and buries a driving attempt near the basket on a great pass from Alan Johnson and he's fouled by Matthew Hutson - foul #2 on Matthew Hutson, team foul #5 | 66-74 |
| Subs | Alabama State | Johnnie Smith (PG), James Oswalt (SF), John Staff (PF), Willy Moris (C) Colin Scofield, Willis Daniels, Andre Brown, Matthew Hutson | |
| Subs | VMI | Robert Fassett (PG), Joseph Hill (SF), Willie Bradshaw (PF), Todd Conforti (C) Michael Cooper, Alan Johnson, Lawrence Skipper, William Thompson | |
| 04:11 | VMI | Steven Coleman makes the free throw | 66-75 |
| 03:58 | Alabama State | Robert Fassett steals the ball from Johnnie Smith | 66-75 |
| Game Plan | Alabama State | Alabama State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | VMI | VMI is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| 03:32 | VMI | Willie Bradshaw is open and buries a jumper near the basket on a great pass from Steven Coleman | 66-77 |
| Lineup | Alabama State | PG - Johnnie Smith (fresh) 14 pts. SG - Dennis Hain (fairly fresh) 3 ast. SF - James Oswalt (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - John Staff (fairly fresh) 4 reb. C - Willy Moris (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | VMI | PG - Robert Fassett (fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Steven Coleman (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 5 ast. SF - Joseph Hill (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Willie Bradshaw (fresh) 13 pts. 3 reb. C - Todd Conforti (fresh) 2 pts. 4 pf. | |
| Game Plan | Alabama State | Alabama State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | VMI | VMI is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:07 | Alabama State | John Staff drills a fadeaway from the right block on a nice dish by Johnnie Smith | 68-77 |
| 02:51 | VMI | Steven Coleman knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Joseph Hill | 68-80 |
| 02:51 | Alabama State | Alabama State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 68-80 |
| Subs | Alabama State | Thomas Walther (PG), George Wynn (SF), Jerry Baker (PF) Dennis Hain, John Staff, Willy Moris | |
| Subs | VMI | Michael Cooper (SG), William Thompson (C) Steven Coleman, Todd Conforti | |
| 02:39 | Alabama State | Thomas Walther loses the ball out of bounds | 68-80 |
| 02:37 | VMI | Michael Cooper is hacked by Johnnie Smith in the backcourt - foul #2 on Johnnie Smith, team foul #6 | 68-80 |
| 02:15 | VMI | William Thompson is wide open and slams it home on a great pass from Robert Fassett | 68-82 |
| 02:08 | Alabama State | James Oswalt buries a fadeaway jumper from the left wing set up by George Wynn | 70-82 |
| 01:48 | VMI | George Wynn takes the ball from Michael Cooper | 70-82 |
| 01:43 | Alabama State | Thomas Walther misses the dunk attempt | 70-82 |
| 01:42 | Alabama State | Jerry Baker tips it in | 72-82 |
| 01:40 | VMI | Robert Fassett is fouled in the backcourt by Thomas Walther - foul #3 on Thomas Walther, team foul #7 | 72-82 |
| Subs | Alabama State | Willis Daniels (SG), Willy Moris (C) Thomas Walther, George Wynn | |
| Subs | VMI | Todd Conforti (SF), Kenneth Daley (PF), Lawrence Skipper (C) Joseph Hill, Willie Bradshaw, William Thompson | |
| 01:40 | VMI | Robert Fassett makes the 1st free throw | 72-83 |
| 01:40 | VMI | Robert Fassett makes the 2nd free throw | 72-84 |
| 01:24 | Alabama State | Michael Cooper steps in front of the Willis Daniels pass | 72-84 |
| 01:21 | VMI | Michael Cooper misses the lay-in | 72-84 |
| 01:20 | Alabama State | Willis Daniels grabs the board | 72-84 |
| 01:16 | Alabama State | Robert Fassett is called for the reach on Johnnie Smith in the backcourt - foul #1 on Robert Fassett, team foul #6 | 72-84 |
| Subs | Alabama State | | |
| Subs | VMI | Victor Oppenheim (SG) Robert Fassett | |
| 01:10 | Alabama State | Willis Daniels is fouled on the floor by Kenneth Daley - foul #1 on Kenneth Daley, team foul #7 | 72-84 |
| 01:10 | Alabama State | Willis Daniels makes the 1st free throw | 73-84 |
| 01:10 | Alabama State | Willis Daniels misses the 2nd free throw | 73-84 |
| 01:10 | VMI | Todd Conforti snags the defensive board | 73-84 |
| 01:08 | VMI | Lawrence Skipper is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 73-84 |
| 01:01 | Alabama State | Willis Daniels buries a 3 pointer from the right wing set up by James Oswalt | 76-84 |
| 01:01 | VMI | VMI calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 76-84 |
| Subs | Alabama State | Thomas Walther (PG), Dennis Hain (SG), George Wynn (SF), John Staff (PF), Matthew Hutson (C) Johnnie Smith, Willis Daniels, James Oswalt, Jerry Baker, Willy Moris | |
| Subs | VMI | Robert Fassett (PG), Steven Coleman (SG), Joseph Hill (SF), Willie Bradshaw (PF), William Thompson (C) Michael Cooper, Victor Oppenheim, Todd Conforti, Kenneth Daley, Lawrence Skipper | |
| Game Plan | Alabama State | Alabama State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | VMI | VMI is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:57 | VMI | Thomas Walther is called for the reach on Steven Coleman - foul #4 on Thomas Walther, team foul #8 | 76-84 |
| Subs | Alabama State | | |
| Subs | VMI | Kenneth Daley (SF), Lawrence Skipper (C) Joseph Hill, William Thompson | |
| 00:57 | VMI | Steven Coleman makes the 1st free throw | 76-85 |
| 00:57 | VMI | Steven Coleman makes the 2nd free throw | 76-86 |
| Game Plan | Alabama State | Alabama State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | VMI | VMI is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:50 | Alabama State | Dennis Hain hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from just outside the lane | 76-86 |
| 00:48 | VMI | The rebound goes to Lawrence Skipper | 76-86 |
| 00:45 | VMI | Dennis Hain is called for the reach on Lawrence Skipper in the backcourt - foul #3 on Dennis Hain, team foul #9 | 76-86 |
| Subs | Alabama State | Johnnie Smith (PG), Willis Daniels (SG), James Oswalt (SF), Jerry Baker (PF), Willy Moris (C) Thomas Walther, Dennis Hain, George Wynn, John Staff, Matthew Hutson | |
| Subs | VMI | Michael Cooper (PG), Victor Oppenheim (SG), Alan Johnson (SF) Robert Fassett, Steven Coleman, Willie Bradshaw | |
| 00:45 | VMI | Lawrence Skipper makes the 1st free throw | 76-87 |
| 00:45 | VMI | Lawrence Skipper makes the 2nd free throw | 76-88 |
| 00:40 | Alabama State | Lawrence Skipper swats the short shot by Johnnie Smith | 76-88 |
| 00:39 | VMI | Alan Johnson grabs the defensive rebound | 76-88 |
| Game Plan | Alabama State | Alabama State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | VMI | VMI is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:37 | VMI | Victor Oppenheim throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 76-88 |
| Subs | Alabama State | | |
| Subs | VMI | Todd Conforti (SF) Alan Johnson | |
| 00:34 | Alabama State | Willis Daniels scores on a jumper from the baseline | 78-88 |
| 00:32 | VMI | Victor Oppenheim is fouled in the backcourt by Willis Daniels - foul #1 on Willis Daniels, team foul #10 | 78-88 |
| 00:32 | VMI | Victor Oppenheim makes the 1st free throw | 78-89 |
| 00:32 | VMI | Victor Oppenheim makes the 2nd free throw | 78-90 |
| 00:25 | Alabama State | Todd Conforti is called for the reach on Johnnie Smith - foul #5 on Todd Conforti, team foul #8 | 78-90 |
| Subs | Alabama State | | |
| Subs | VMI | Alan Johnson (SF) Todd Conforti | |
| 00:25 | Alabama State | Johnnie Smith makes the 1st free throw | 79-90 |
| 00:25 | Alabama State | Johnnie Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 80-90 |
| 00:00 | VMI | Michael Cooper runs out the clock | 80-90 |