| Lineup | Virginia State | PG - Patrick Graham (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Ron Johnson (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Ernest Thompson (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. PF - David Brinkley (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. C - Charles Fitzgerald (fresh) 2 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | N. Carolina Central | PG - Clarence Todd (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Glenn Carter (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Daryl Raasch (fresh) 9 pts. PF - Timothy Sustaita (fresh) C - Mathew Braun (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Virginia State | Ernest Thompson inbounds the ball | 32-32 |
| Game Plan | Virginia State | Virginia State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | N. Carolina Central | N. Carolina Central is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 19:48 | Virginia State | Charles Fitzgerald misses long on a jumper from the right side | 32-32 |
| 19:46 | N. Carolina Central | Timothy Sustaita gets the rebound | 32-32 |
| 19:26 | N. Carolina Central | Mathew Braun is whistled for traveling | 32-32 |
| 19:04 | Virginia State | David Brinkley hits a floater from the right block set up by Patrick Graham | 34-32 |
| 18:51 | N. Carolina Central | Glenn Carter scores on a shot from the baseline on a nice dish by Clarence Todd | 34-34 |
| 18:40 | Virginia State | Ron Johnson drills a floater from the free throw line set up by David Brinkley | 36-34 |
| 18:34 | N. Carolina Central | Glenn Carter makes the 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Mathew Braun | 36-37 |
| 18:31 | Virginia State | Clarence Todd is called for the reach on Ron Johnson in the backcourt - foul #2 on Clarence Todd, team foul #1 | 36-37 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Richard Morello (PG), Kerry Ramsey (SG), William James (SF), Donald Giglio (PF), Thomas Raine (C) Patrick Graham, Ron Johnson, Ernest Thompson, David Brinkley, Charles Fitzgerald | |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Wayne Hinton (PG), Roger Francois (SG), Clarence Morgan (SF), Ronald Schaeffer (PF), James Parrish (C) Clarence Todd, Glenn Carter, Daryl Raasch, Timothy Sustaita, Mathew Braun | |
| 18:26 | Virginia State | William James clanks a 3 from the left corner | 36-37 |
| 18:25 | Virginia State | Richard Morello tips it back up and in | 38-37 |
| 18:04 | N. Carolina Central | Clarence Morgan connects on the 3pt shot from straight away on a great pass from Roger Francois | 38-40 |
| 17:43 | Virginia State | William James clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 38-40 |
| 17:41 | N. Carolina Central | Ronald Schaeffer grabs the defensive rebound | 38-40 |
| 17:30 | N. Carolina Central | Wayne Hinton hits a wide open runner from close range on a nice dish by Clarence Morgan | 38-42 |
| 17:13 | Virginia State | Richard Morello hits the front of the rim on the runner near the basket but he's hacked by Roger Francois - foul #2 on Roger Francois, team foul #2 | 38-42 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Patrick Graham (PG), Ernest Thompson (SF), David Brinkley (PF), Charles Fitzgerald (C) Kerry Ramsey, William James, Donald Giglio, Thomas Raine | |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Clarence Todd (PG), Glenn Carter (SG), Daryl Raasch (SF), Timothy Sustaita (PF), Mathew Braun (C) Wayne Hinton, Roger Francois, Clarence Morgan, Ronald Schaeffer, James Parrish | |
| 17:13 | Virginia State | Richard Morello misses the 1st free throw | 38-42 |
| 17:13 | Virginia State | Richard Morello makes the 2nd free throw | 39-42 |
| 17:03 | N. Carolina Central | Glenn Carter makes the fadeaway from the right side on a great pass from Mathew Braun and the foul's on Ernest Thompson - foul #1 on Ernest Thompson, team foul #1 | 39-44 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Ron Johnson (SG) Richard Morello | |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | | |
| 17:03 | N. Carolina Central | Glenn Carter misses the free throw | 39-44 |
| 17:03 | Virginia State | David Brinkley gets the rebound | 39-44 |
| 16:44 | Virginia State | Ernest Thompson misses long on a driving attempt from close range | 39-44 |
| 16:42 | N. Carolina Central | Timothy Sustaita snags the defensive board | 39-44 |
| 16:38 | N. Carolina Central | Clarence Todd misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 39-44 |
| 16:37 | Virginia State | Charles Fitzgerald grabs the board | 39-44 |
| 16:12 | Virginia State | Ron Johnson makes the 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Charles Fitzgerald | 42-44 |
| 15:54 | N. Carolina Central | David Brinkley is called for the reach on Glenn Carter - foul #1 on David Brinkley, team foul #2 | 42-44 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Richard Mills (SG), Michael Rustin (SF), Donald Giglio (C) Ron Johnson, Ernest Thompson, Charles Fitzgerald | |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Clarence Morgan (SF), Earl Wight (PF) Daryl Raasch, Timothy Sustaita | |
| Lineup | Virginia State | PG - Patrick Graham (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SG - Richard Mills (fresh) 3 ast. 3 pf. SF - Michael Rustin (fresh) 3 pf. PF - David Brinkley (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. C - Donald Giglio (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | N. Carolina Central | PG - Clarence Todd (fairly fresh) 3 ast. SG - Glenn Carter (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Clarence Morgan (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Earl Wight (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. C - Mathew Braun (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:30 | N. Carolina Central | Earl Wight double dribbles | 42-44 |
| Subs | Virginia State | William James (C) Donald Giglio | |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Roger Francois (PG) Clarence Todd | |
| 15:20 | Virginia State | Michael Rustin can't connect on a turnaround from the baseline | 42-44 |
| 15:19 | N. Carolina Central | Clarence Morgan grabs the board | 42-44 |
| 15:13 | N. Carolina Central | Clarence Morgan is alone and drills a floater from close range set up by Roger Francois | 42-46 |
| 15:00 | Virginia State | Patrick Graham is hacked by Roger Francois - foul #3 on Roger Francois, team foul #3 | 42-46 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Richard Morello (PG), Kerry Ramsey (SF), Thomas Raine (C) Patrick Graham, Michael Rustin, William James | |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | James Parrish (SG), Daryl Raasch (SF) Glenn Carter, Clarence Morgan | |
| 14:39 | Virginia State | Richard Morello's pass is intercepted by Daryl Raasch | 42-46 |
| 14:37 | N. Carolina Central | Richard Mills steals it from Roger Francois in the backcourt | 42-46 |
| 14:19 | Virginia State | David Brinkley connects on the open driving attempt from close range on a nice dish by Richard Morello | 44-46 |
| 14:15 | N. Carolina Central | Daryl Raasch is hacked by Richard Morello in the backcourt - foul #1 on Richard Morello, team foul #3 | 44-46 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Ron Johnson (PG), Ernest Thompson (SF), Donald Giglio (PF), Charles Fitzgerald (C) Richard Morello, Kerry Ramsey, David Brinkley, Thomas Raine | |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Wayne Hinton (PG), Clarence Morgan (SF), Ronald Schaeffer (C) James Parrish, Daryl Raasch, Mathew Braun | |
| 13:59 | N. Carolina Central | Roger Francois comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 44-46 |
| 13:58 | N. Carolina Central | Earl Wight grabs the offensive board | 44-46 |
| 13:44 | N. Carolina Central | Ron Johnson steals it from Clarence Morgan | 44-46 |
| 13:41 | Virginia State | Ron Johnson hits the finger roll | 46-46 |
| 13:23 | N. Carolina Central | Earl Wight lays it up and in on a great pass from Roger Francois | 46-48 |
| 13:08 | Virginia State | Charles Fitzgerald misses the lay-in but he's fouled by Clarence Morgan - foul #2 on Clarence Morgan, team foul #4 | 46-48 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Patrick Graham (PG), Kerry Ramsey (SG), Michael Rustin (SF), William James (PF) Ron Johnson, Richard Mills, Ernest Thompson, Donald Giglio | |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Clarence Todd (PG), Glenn Carter (SG), Daryl Raasch (SF), Mathew Braun (C) Wayne Hinton, Roger Francois, Clarence Morgan, Ronald Schaeffer | |
| 13:08 | Virginia State | Charles Fitzgerald makes the 1st free throw | 47-48 |
| 13:08 | Virginia State | Charles Fitzgerald makes the 2nd free throw | 48-48 |
| 12:48 | Virginia State | The refs have stopped play. Michael Rustin is in a lot of pain and is being checked by the trainers. He's grabbing the back of his leg. It doesn't look like he is going to be able to return to the game. | 48-48 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Richard Morello (SG), David Brinkley (PF) Michael Rustin, Charles Fitzgerald | |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | James Parrish (SG) Glenn Carter | |
| 12:39 | N. Carolina Central | James Parrish comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 48-48 |
| 12:38 | Virginia State | The rebound goes to David Brinkley | 48-48 |
| 12:19 | Virginia State | David Brinkley can't finish the uncontested layup | 48-48 |
| 12:17 | Virginia State | Patrick Graham tips it in | 50-48 |
| 11:59 | N. Carolina Central | James Parrish is fouled on the floor by Kerry Ramsey - foul #2 on Kerry Ramsey, team foul #4 | 50-48 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Ron Johnson (PG), Richard Mills (SG), Ernest Thompson (SF), Thomas Raine (C) Patrick Graham, Richard Morello, Kerry Ramsey, William James | |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Glenn Carter (SG), Clarence Morgan (SF), Timothy Sustaita (C) James Parrish, Daryl Raasch, Mathew Braun | |
| 11:39 | N. Carolina Central | Earl Wight's pass is intercepted by Richard Mills | 50-48 |
| Lineup | Virginia State | PG - Ron Johnson (fairly fresh) 12 pts. SG - Richard Mills (tiring) 3 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf. SF - Ernest Thompson (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. PF - David Brinkley (tiring) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Thomas Raine (fresh) | |
| Lineup | N. Carolina Central | PG - Clarence Todd (tiring) 3 ast. SG - Glenn Carter (tiring) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Clarence Morgan (fairly fresh) 8 pts. PF - Earl Wight (tired) 4 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - Timothy Sustaita (fairly fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 11:33 | Virginia State | Ron Johnson buries a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Ernest Thompson | 53-48 |
| 11:31 | N. Carolina Central | Clarence Todd is fouled in the backcourt by Richard Mills - foul #4 on Richard Mills, team foul #5 | 53-48 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Patrick Graham (PG) Richard Mills | |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Ronald Schaeffer (PF) Earl Wight | |
| 11:10 | N. Carolina Central | David Brinkley swats the short shot by Clarence Morgan | 53-48 |
| 11:08 | Virginia State | David Brinkley pulls down the rebound | 53-48 |
| 11:05 | Virginia State | Clarence Todd is called for the reach on Patrick Graham in the backcourt - foul #3 on Clarence Todd, team foul #5 | 53-48 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Donald Giglio (C) Thomas Raine | |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Roger Francois (PG), Daryl Raasch (SF), Mathew Braun (C) Clarence Todd, Clarence Morgan, Ronald Schaeffer | |
| 10:57 | Virginia State | Donald Giglio banks in the layup on a nice dish by Ron Johnson | 55-48 |
| 10:52 | N. Carolina Central | Glenn Carter is fouled in the backcourt by Ron Johnson - foul #1 on Ron Johnson, team foul #6 | 55-48 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Richard Morello (SG), Charles Fitzgerald (C) Patrick Graham, David Brinkley | |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | | |
| 10:37 | N. Carolina Central | Timothy Sustaita connects on the open fadeaway from the right wing | 55-50 |
| 10:18 | Virginia State | Ron Johnson throws a bad pass out of bounds | 55-50 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Patrick Graham (PG), William James (PF) Ron Johnson, Charles Fitzgerald | |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Wayne Hinton (PG), James Parrish (SG), Clarence Morgan (SF), Ronald Schaeffer (PF) Roger Francois, Glenn Carter, Daryl Raasch, Timothy Sustaita | |
| 10:06 | N. Carolina Central | Wayne Hinton misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 55-50 |
| 10:04 | Virginia State | Donald Giglio grabs the board | 55-50 |
| 10:01 | Virginia State | James Parrish steals it from Richard Morello in the backcourt | 55-50 |
| 09:39 | N. Carolina Central | Wayne Hinton makes the floater from the left side on a nice dish by James Parrish | 55-52 |
| 09:22 | Virginia State | Patrick Graham hits the front of the rim on the wide open fadeaway near the basket | 55-52 |
| 09:21 | N. Carolina Central | The rebound goes to James Parrish | 55-52 |
| 09:19 | N. Carolina Central | Donald Giglio is called for the reach on James Parrish in the backcourt - foul #1 on Donald Giglio, team foul #7 | 55-52 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Kerry Ramsey (PG), Ron Johnson (SG), David Brinkley (PF), Thomas Raine (C) Patrick Graham, Richard Morello, William James, Donald Giglio | |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Clarence Todd (PG), Roger Francois (SG), Daryl Raasch (SF), Earl Wight (PF) Wayne Hinton, Clarence Morgan, Ronald Schaeffer, Mathew Braun | |
| 09:19 | N. Carolina Central | James Parrish makes the 1st free throw | 55-53 |
| 09:19 | N. Carolina Central | James Parrish makes the 2nd free throw | 55-54 |
| 09:17 | Virginia State | Daryl Raasch steals it from Kerry Ramsey in the backcourt | 55-54 |
| 09:15 | N. Carolina Central | Daryl Raasch hits the finger roll | 55-56 |
| 08:57 | Virginia State | Ernest Thompson can't connect on a turnaround from the left block | 55-56 |
| 08:56 | N. Carolina Central | Earl Wight grabs the board | 55-56 |
| 08:52 | N. Carolina Central | Ernest Thompson steals the ball from Roger Francois in the backcourt | 55-56 |
| 08:35 | Virginia State | Kerry Ramsey is fouled on the floor by Earl Wight - foul #4 on Earl Wight, team foul #6 | 55-56 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Patrick Graham (PG), William James (SF), Charles Fitzgerald (C) Kerry Ramsey, Ernest Thompson, Thomas Raine | |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Glenn Carter (SG), Clarence Morgan (SF), Timothy Sustaita (PF), Ronald Schaeffer (C) Roger Francois, Daryl Raasch, Earl Wight, James Parrish | |
| 08:19 | Virginia State | David Brinkley banks in the layup on a nice dish by William James | 57-56 |
| 08:03 | N. Carolina Central | Clarence Morgan misses long on a fadeaway from the left wing | 57-56 |
| 08:02 | N. Carolina Central | Ronald Schaeffer tips it home | 57-58 |
| 07:55 | Virginia State | Charles Fitzgerald hits the front of the rim on the wide open jump hook from the baseline | 57-58 |
| 07:53 | Virginia State | Charles Fitzgerald hits the follow up shot | 59-58 |
| 07:34 | N. Carolina Central | Ron Johnson picks off the pass by Ronald Schaeffer | 59-58 |
| Lineup | Virginia State | PG - Patrick Graham (tired) 9 pts. 3 ast. SG - Ron Johnson (tiring) 15 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - William James (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - David Brinkley (tiring) 7 pts. 5 reb. C - Charles Fitzgerald (tiring) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | N. Carolina Central | PG - Clarence Todd (tired) 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Glenn Carter (tiring) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Clarence Morgan (tiring) 8 pts. PF - Timothy Sustaita (tired) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Ronald Schaeffer (tiring) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 07:32 | Virginia State | Ron Johnson is hacked by Glenn Carter in the backcourt - foul #1 on Glenn Carter, team foul #7 | 59-58 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Richard Mills (SG), Ernest Thompson (SF) Patrick Graham, William James | |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Roger Francois (PG), Daryl Raasch (SF), Earl Wight (PF), Mathew Braun (C) Clarence Todd, Clarence Morgan, Timothy Sustaita, Ronald Schaeffer | |
| 07:32 | Virginia State | Ron Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 60-58 |
| 07:32 | Virginia State | Ron Johnson misses the 2nd free throw | 60-58 |
| 07:32 | N. Carolina Central | The rebound goes to Earl Wight | 60-58 |
| 07:17 | N. Carolina Central | Roger Francois's floater is tipped away by David Brinkley | 60-58 |
| 07:16 | N. Carolina Central | Earl Wight tips it home | 60-60 |
| 07:14 | Virginia State | Daryl Raasch is called for the reach on David Brinkley in the backcourt - foul #2 on Daryl Raasch, team foul #8 | 60-60 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Richard Morello (PG), Kerry Ramsey (SF), Thomas Raine (C) Ron Johnson, Ernest Thompson, Charles Fitzgerald | |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Wayne Hinton (PG) Glenn Carter | |
| 07:14 | N. Carolina Central | N. Carolina Central calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 60-60 |
| 07:14 | Virginia State | David Brinkley misses the 1st free throw | 60-60 |
| 07:14 | N. Carolina Central | Mathew Braun snags the defensive board | 60-60 |
| 07:04 | N. Carolina Central | Mathew Braun is called for 10 seconds | 60-60 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Donald Giglio (C) David Brinkley | |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | | |
| 06:49 | Virginia State | Thomas Raine misses the fadeaway from just outside the lane | 60-60 |
| 06:47 | Virginia State | Richard Morello can't tip it in | 60-60 |
| 06:46 | Virginia State | Donald Giglio tips it in | 62-60 |
| 06:42 | N. Carolina Central | Daryl Raasch throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 62-60 |
| 06:27 | Virginia State | Kerry Ramsey hits the front of the rim on the wide open driving attempt in the paint | 62-60 |
| 06:25 | N. Carolina Central | Earl Wight grabs the board | 62-60 |
| 06:13 | N. Carolina Central | Daryl Raasch's floater is knocked away by Thomas Raine | 62-60 |
| 06:11 | Virginia State | The rebound goes to Thomas Raine | 62-60 |
| 05:53 | Virginia State | Donald Giglio scores on a turnaround from the right block set up by Richard Morello | 64-60 |
| 05:36 | N. Carolina Central | Roger Francois knocks in the 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by Earl Wight | 64-63 |
| 05:34 | Virginia State | Richard Morello is called for the illegal screen in the backcourt - foul #2 on Richard Morello, team foul #8 | 64-63 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Patrick Graham (PG), Ernest Thompson (SF), David Brinkley (PF), William James (C) Richard Morello, Kerry Ramsey, Thomas Raine, Donald Giglio | |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Clarence Todd (PG), Glenn Carter (SG), Clarence Morgan (SF), Timothy Sustaita (PF), James Parrish (C) Wayne Hinton, Roger Francois, Daryl Raasch, Earl Wight, Mathew Braun | |
| 05:20 | N. Carolina Central | James Parrish is open and buries a 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Clarence Todd | 64-66 |
| 04:55 | Virginia State | David Brinkley throws a bad pass out of bounds | 64-66 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Ron Johnson (PG), Charles Fitzgerald (C) Patrick Graham, William James | |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | | |
| 04:47 | N. Carolina Central | James Parrish is hacked by Charles Fitzgerald - foul #1 on Charles Fitzgerald, team foul #9 | 64-66 |
| Subs | Virginia State | | |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Ronald Schaeffer (PF) Timothy Sustaita | |
| 04:47 | N. Carolina Central | James Parrish makes the 1st free throw | 64-67 |
| 04:47 | N. Carolina Central | James Parrish misses the 2nd free throw | 64-67 |
| 04:47 | N. Carolina Central | Ronald Schaeffer grabs the offensive board | 64-67 |
| 04:36 | N. Carolina Central | Richard Mills steals it from Clarence Todd | 64-67 |
| 04:17 | Virginia State | Ernest Thompson hits a wide open turnaround from the right block on a nice dish by David Brinkley | 66-67 |
| 04:00 | N. Carolina Central | Clarence Morgan misses short on a shot from just outside the lane but the foul's on David Brinkley - foul #2 on David Brinkley, team foul #10 | 66-67 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Patrick Graham (PG), Richard Morello (SG) Ron Johnson, Richard Mills | |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Roger Francois (PG), Earl Wight (PF), Timothy Sustaita (C) Clarence Todd, Ronald Schaeffer, James Parrish | |
| 04:00 | N. Carolina Central | Clarence Morgan makes the 1st free throw | 66-68 |
| 04:00 | N. Carolina Central | Clarence Morgan makes the 2nd free throw | 66-69 |
| 03:44 | Virginia State | Ernest Thompson can't connect on a shot near the basket | 66-69 |
| 03:42 | Virginia State | Ernest Thompson gets the offensive rebound | 66-69 |
| 03:24 | Virginia State | Ernest Thompson misses the floater from close range but the foul's on Roger Francois - foul #4 on Roger Francois, team foul #9 | 66-69 |
| Subs | Virginia State | William James (PF), Donald Giglio (C) David Brinkley, Charles Fitzgerald | |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Wayne Hinton (PG), Daryl Raasch (SF), Mathew Braun (C) Glenn Carter, Clarence Morgan, Timothy Sustaita | |
| 03:24 | Virginia State | Ernest Thompson makes the 1st free throw | 67-69 |
| 03:24 | Virginia State | Ernest Thompson makes the 2nd free throw | 68-69 |
| Lineup | Virginia State | PG - Patrick Graham (tired) 9 pts. 3 ast. SG - Richard Morello (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SF - Ernest Thompson (tiring) 15 pts. 3 reb. PF - William James (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Donald Giglio (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | N. Carolina Central | PG - Wayne Hinton (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Roger Francois (tiring) 5 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. 4 pf. SF - Daryl Raasch (tired) 11 pts. 3 stl. PF - Earl Wight (tired) 6 pts. 9 reb. 4 pf. C - Mathew Braun (tired) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 03:01 | N. Carolina Central | Roger Francois connects on the 3 from straight away set up by Mathew Braun | 68-72 |
| 02:47 | Virginia State | Earl Wight is called for the reach on William James - foul #5 on Earl Wight, team foul #10 | 68-72 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Kerry Ramsey (PG), Ron Johnson (SG), David Brinkley (PF) Patrick Graham, Richard Morello, Ernest Thompson | |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Clarence Todd (PG), James Parrish (SG), Ronald Schaeffer (PF) Wayne Hinton, Roger Francois, Earl Wight | |
| 02:47 | Virginia State | William James makes the 1st free throw | 69-72 |
| 02:47 | Virginia State | William James makes the 2nd free throw | 70-72 |
| 02:32 | N. Carolina Central | William James picks off the pass by Daryl Raasch | 70-72 |
| 02:29 | Virginia State | William James blows the layup | 70-72 |
| 02:28 | N. Carolina Central | The rebound goes to Mathew Braun | 70-72 |
| 02:28 | N. Carolina Central | N. Carolina Central calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 70-72 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Thomas Raine (C) Donald Giglio | |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Clarence Morgan (SF) Daryl Raasch | |
| 02:17 | N. Carolina Central | James Parrish hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from straight away | 70-72 |
| 02:16 | Virginia State | The rebound goes to Thomas Raine | 70-72 |
| 01:58 | Virginia State | Ron Johnson hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from straight away | 70-72 |
| 01:57 | Virginia State | William James snags the offensive board | 70-72 |
| 01:48 | Virginia State | Kerry Ramsey misses the floater from the right side | 70-72 |
| 01:46 | Virginia State | David Brinkley can't tip it in | 70-72 |
| 01:44 | N. Carolina Central | Clarence Todd gets the rebound | 70-72 |
| 01:44 | N. Carolina Central | N. Carolina Central calls a full timeout (2 :30 remaining) | 70-72 |
| Subs | Virginia State | Patrick Graham (PG), Richard Mills (SG), Ernest Thompson (SF), Charles Fitzgerald (C) Kerry Ramsey, Ron Johnson, William James, Thomas Raine | |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Glenn Carter (SG), Daryl Raasch (SF), Timothy Sustaita (PF) James Parrish, Clarence Morgan, Ronald Schaeffer | |
| 01:42 | N. Carolina Central | Glenn Carter travels in the backcourt | 70-72 |
| 01:31 | Virginia State | Ernest Thompson knocks in the shot from the left block on a nice dish by Patrick Graham | 72-72 |
| 01:29 | N. Carolina Central | Daryl Raasch is called for a moving pick in the backcourt - foul #3 on Daryl Raasch, team foul #11 | 72-72 |
| 01:21 | Virginia State | Patrick Graham misses short on a jump hook from the left block but he's fouled by Mathew Braun - foul #2 on Mathew Braun, team foul #12 | 72-72 |
| 01:21 | Virginia State | Patrick Graham makes the 1st free throw | 73-72 |
| 01:21 | Virginia State | Patrick Graham makes the 2nd free throw | 74-72 |
| 01:16 | N. Carolina Central | Mathew Braun is whistled for traveling in the backcourt | 74-72 |
| 01:01 | Virginia State | Ernest Thompson hits the front of the rim on the shot in the lane but he's fouled by Daryl Raasch - foul #4 on Daryl Raasch, team foul #13 | 74-72 |
| 01:01 | N. Carolina Central | N. Carolina Central calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 remaining) | 74-72 |
| 01:01 | Virginia State | Ernest Thompson misses the 1st free throw | 74-72 |
| 01:01 | Virginia State | Ernest Thompson misses the 2nd free throw | 74-72 |
| 01:01 | N. Carolina Central | The rebound goes to Mathew Braun | 74-72 |
| 00:34 | N. Carolina Central | Timothy Sustaita misses long on a floater from the left side | 74-72 |
| 00:33 | Virginia State | The rebound goes to Charles Fitzgerald | 74-72 |
| Game Plan | Virginia State | Virginia State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | N. Carolina Central | N. Carolina Central is playing a triangle offense and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:31 | Virginia State | Clarence Todd is called for the reach on Charles Fitzgerald in the backcourt - foul #4 on Clarence Todd, team foul #14 | 74-72 |
| 00:31 | N. Carolina Central | N. Carolina Central calls a :30 timeout (none remaining) | 74-72 |
| 00:31 | Virginia State | Charles Fitzgerald misses the 1st free throw | 74-72 |
| 00:31 | Virginia State | Charles Fitzgerald makes the 2nd free throw | 75-72 |
| 00:06 | N. Carolina Central | Mathew Braun knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 75-75 |
| 00:06 | Virginia State | Virginia State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining) | 75-75 |
| Game Plan | Virginia State | Virginia State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | N. Carolina Central | N. Carolina Central is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:04 | Virginia State | Patrick Graham is fouled in the backcourt by Clarence Todd - foul #5 on Clarence Todd, team foul #15 | 75-75 |
| Subs | Virginia State | | |
| Subs | N. Carolina Central | Roger Francois (PG) Clarence Todd | |
| 00:04 | Virginia State | Patrick Graham makes the 1st free throw | 76-75 |
| 00:04 | Virginia State | Patrick Graham makes the 2nd free throw | 77-75 |
| 00:00 | N. Carolina Central | Roger Francois can't connect on a halfcourt shot | 77-75 |