| Lineup | Jackson State | PG - Kirk Guyer (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Dale Moss (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SF - Kenneth Ector (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Henry Varghese (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. C - Robert Austin (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Southern | PG - Michael Smith (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - Allen Ruckman (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Robert Salberg (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. PF - Luther Ellington (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - John Zemaitis (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Jackson State | Kenneth Ector inbounds the ball | 31-43 |
| Game Plan | Jackson State | Jackson State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Southern | Southern is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 19:39 | Jackson State | Kirk Guyer clanks a 3 from the right corner | 31-43 |
| 19:38 | Southern | John Zemaitis grabs the defensive rebound | 31-43 |
| 19:33 | Southern | Michael Smith misses short on a 3 from the right wing | 31-43 |
| 19:32 | Southern | Robert Salberg can't tip it in | 31-43 |
| 19:31 | Jackson State | Robert Austin gets the rebound | 31-43 |
| 19:20 | Jackson State | Robert Austin hits a shot from the right wing set up by Kirk Guyer | 33-43 |
| 19:14 | Southern | Kenneth Ector steps in front of the Michael Smith pass | 33-43 |
| 19:05 | Jackson State | Kenneth Ector's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 33-43 |
| 18:42 | Southern | Michael Smith hits a fadeaway jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Allen Ruckman | 33-45 |
| 18:30 | Jackson State | Robert Austin scores on a runner from the baseline on a great pass from Dale Moss | 35-45 |
| 18:16 | Southern | John Zemaitis clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 35-45 |
| 18:14 | Southern | Luther Ellington pulls down the offensive rebound | 35-45 |
| 17:56 | Southern | Michael Smith misses short on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 35-45 |
| 17:54 | Jackson State | The rebound goes to Kenneth Ector | 35-45 |
| 17:39 | Jackson State | Kenneth Ector hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Robert Salberg - foul #1 on Robert Salberg, team foul #1 | 35-45 |
| 17:39 | Jackson State | Kenneth Ector misses the 1st free throw | 35-45 |
| 17:39 | Jackson State | Kenneth Ector misses the 2nd free throw | 35-45 |
| 17:39 | Southern | The rebound goes to Luther Ellington | 35-45 |
| 17:23 | Southern | Luther Ellington misses badly on a turnaround near the basket | 35-45 |
| 17:22 | Southern | Allen Ruckman gets the offensive rebound | 35-45 |
| 16:58 | Southern | Michael Smith connects on the 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Allen Ruckman | 35-48 |
| 16:41 | Jackson State | Henry Varghese drills a driving attempt in the lane set up by Dale Moss | 37-48 |
| 16:13 | Southern | The short jumper by John Zemaitis is denied by Kenneth Ector | 37-48 |
| 16:12 | Jackson State | Kenneth Ector grabs the board | 37-48 |
| 15:52 | Jackson State | Kenneth Ector hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left side | 37-48 |
| 15:50 | Jackson State | Henry Varghese tips it back up and in | 39-48 |
| Lineup | Jackson State | PG - Kirk Guyer (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Dale Moss (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 5 ast. SF - Kenneth Ector (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Henry Varghese (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. C - Robert Austin (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Southern | PG - Michael Smith (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. SG - Allen Ruckman (fairly fresh) 4 ast. SF - Robert Salberg (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. PF - Luther Ellington (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - John Zemaitis (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:40 | Southern | Robert Austin takes the ball from John Zemaitis | 39-48 |
| 15:36 | Jackson State | Kirk Guyer clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 39-48 |
| 15:35 | Jackson State | Kenneth Ector pulls down the offensive rebound | 39-48 |
| 15:20 | Jackson State | Kenneth Ector misses the 3pt shot from straight away | 39-48 |
| 15:19 | Southern | Luther Ellington grabs the board | 39-48 |
| 15:14 | Southern | Michael Smith clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 39-48 |
| 15:13 | Southern | John Zemaitis grabs the offensive board | 39-48 |
| 14:57 | Southern | John Zemaitis drills a floater near the basket set up by Michael Smith and he's fouled by Robert Austin - foul #3 on Robert Austin, team foul #1 | 39-50 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Travis Ray (PG), James Kincade (SG), Mark Seibold (SF), Robert Brunt (PF), Scott Hewes (C) Kirk Guyer, Dale Moss, Kenneth Ector, Henry Varghese, Robert Austin | |
| Subs | Southern | Charlie Brooks (PG), Anthony Williams (SG), Harry Benton (SF), Richard Stevens (PF) Michael Smith, Allen Ruckman, Robert Salberg, Luther Ellington | |
| 14:57 | Southern | John Zemaitis makes the free throw | 39-51 |
| 14:42 | Jackson State | James Kincade connects on the 3pt shot from straight away on a nice dish by Travis Ray | 42-51 |
| 14:22 | Southern | Harry Benton is called for the offensive foul - foul #1 on Harry Benton, team foul #2 | 42-51 |
| Subs | Jackson State | | |
| Subs | Southern | John Wiggs (C) John Zemaitis | |
| 14:02 | Jackson State | Richard Stevens is called for the reach on James Kincade - foul #1 on Richard Stevens, team foul #3 | 42-51 |
| 13:57 | Jackson State | Travis Ray makes the shot from close range on a great pass from James Kincade and the foul's on Charlie Brooks - foul #2 on Charlie Brooks, team foul #4 | 44-51 |
| 13:57 | Jackson State | Travis Ray makes the free throw | 45-51 |
| 13:34 | Southern | Harry Benton misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left side but the foul's on Travis Ray - foul #1 on Travis Ray, team foul #2 | 45-51 |
| 13:34 | Southern | Harry Benton misses the 1st free throw | 45-51 |
| 13:34 | Southern | Harry Benton makes the 2nd free throw | 45-52 |
| 13:15 | Jackson State | Scott Hewes buries a floater from the left block set up by Travis Ray and the foul's on Charlie Brooks - foul #3 on Charlie Brooks, team foul #5 | 47-52 |
| 13:15 | Jackson State | Scott Hewes makes the free throw | 48-52 |
| 12:59 | Southern | Charlie Brooks scores on a jumper from just outside the lane set up by Richard Stevens | 48-54 |
| 12:40 | Jackson State | Robert Brunt can't finish the layup | 48-54 |
| 12:39 | Southern | Anthony Williams grabs the board | 48-54 |
| 12:33 | Southern | Charlie Brooks's floater is knocked away by Robert Brunt | 48-54 |
| 12:31 | Jackson State | Mark Seibold snags the defensive board | 48-54 |
| 12:11 | Jackson State | Richard Stevens denies the turnaround by James Kincade | 48-54 |
| 12:10 | Jackson State | Mark Seibold snags the offensive board | 48-54 |
| 11:59 | Jackson State | Robert Brunt can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 48-54 |
| 11:58 | Southern | The rebound goes to Harry Benton | 48-54 |
| 11:52 | Southern | Harry Benton can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 48-54 |
| 11:51 | Jackson State | Travis Ray snags the defensive board | 48-54 |
| Lineup | Jackson State | PG - Travis Ray (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - James Kincade (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Mark Seibold (fresh) 3 reb. PF - Robert Brunt (fairly fresh) 3 pts. C - Scott Hewes (fairly fresh) 3 pts. | |
| Lineup | Southern | PG - Charlie Brooks (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Anthony Williams (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Harry Benton (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. PF - Richard Stevens (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. C - John Wiggs (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 11:37 | Jackson State | Scott Hewes is hacked by John Wiggs - foul #3 on John Wiggs, team foul #6 | 48-54 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Kirk Guyer (PG), Dale Moss (SG), Kenneth Ector (SF), Henry Varghese (PF), Robert Austin (C) Travis Ray, James Kincade, Mark Seibold, Robert Brunt, Scott Hewes | |
| Subs | Southern | Michael Smith (PG), Allen Ruckman (SG), Robert Salberg (SF), Luther Ellington (PF) Charlie Brooks, Anthony Williams, Harry Benton, Richard Stevens | |
| 11:22 | Jackson State | Robert Austin hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from the left block | 48-54 |
| 11:21 | Southern | John Wiggs gets the rebound | 48-54 |
| 11:16 | Southern | Allen Ruckman misses the lay-in | 48-54 |
| 11:15 | Jackson State | Kirk Guyer grabs the board | 48-54 |
| 10:49 | Jackson State | Kenneth Ector hits a runner in the paint and the foul's on John Wiggs - foul #4 on John Wiggs, team foul #7 | 50-54 |
| Subs | Jackson State | | |
| Subs | Southern | John Zemaitis (C) John Wiggs | |
| 10:49 | Jackson State | Kenneth Ector makes the free throw | 51-54 |
| 10:24 | Southern | Luther Ellington is hacked by Henry Varghese - foul #2 on Henry Varghese, team foul #3 | 51-54 |
| 10:04 | Southern | Michael Smith can't connect on a floater from the left side but he's fouled by Kirk Guyer - foul #1 on Kirk Guyer, team foul #4 | 51-54 |
| 10:04 | Southern | Michael Smith misses the 1st free throw | 51-54 |
| 10:04 | Southern | Michael Smith misses the 2nd free throw | 51-54 |
| 10:04 | Jackson State | Kenneth Ector pulls down the rebound | 51-54 |
| 09:50 | Jackson State | Kirk Guyer makes the 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Henry Varghese | 54-54 |
| 09:32 | Southern | Luther Ellington is hacked by Henry Varghese - foul #3 on Henry Varghese, team foul #5 | 54-54 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Robert Brunt (PF) Henry Varghese | |
| Subs | Southern | | |
| 09:19 | Southern | Robert Brunt steals it from Michael Smith | 54-54 |
| 09:04 | Jackson State | Kirk Guyer drills a 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Robert Brunt | 57-54 |
| 08:50 | Southern | John Zemaitis drills a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Michael Smith | 57-57 |
| 08:25 | Jackson State | Dale Moss buries a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Kirk Guyer | 60-57 |
| 08:15 | Southern | Michael Smith clanks a floater from the left wing | 60-57 |
| 08:14 | Southern | Robert Salberg tips it back up and in | 60-59 |
| 07:52 | Jackson State | Kenneth Ector scores on a 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Kirk Guyer | 63-59 |
| Lineup | Jackson State | PG - Kirk Guyer (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 5 ast. SG - Dale Moss (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 ast. SF - Kenneth Ector (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. PF - Robert Brunt (fresh) 3 pts. C - Robert Austin (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Southern | PG - Michael Smith (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 4 ast. SG - Allen Ruckman (fairly fresh) 4 ast. SF - Robert Salberg (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb. PF - Luther Ellington (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - John Zemaitis (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 07:47 | Southern | Robert Salberg misses long on a floater from the right block but he's hacked by Kirk Guyer - foul #2 on Kirk Guyer, team foul #6 | 63-59 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Travis Ray (PG), James Kincade (SG), Mark Seibold (SF), Henry Varghese (PF), Scott Hewes (C) Kirk Guyer, Dale Moss, Kenneth Ector, Robert Brunt, Robert Austin | |
| Subs | Southern | Anthony Williams (PG), Harry Benton (SG), Richard Stevens (PF), John Wiggs (C) Michael Smith, Allen Ruckman, Luther Ellington, John Zemaitis | |
| 07:47 | Southern | Robert Salberg makes the 1st free throw | 63-60 |
| 07:47 | Southern | Robert Salberg makes the 2nd free throw | 63-61 |
| 07:23 | Jackson State | James Kincade hits the front of the rim on the runner near the basket | 63-61 |
| 07:22 | Southern | Robert Salberg pulls down the rebound | 63-61 |
| 07:18 | Southern | Robert Salberg connects on the shot from the right block set up by John Wiggs | 63-63 |
| 07:05 | Jackson State | Travis Ray is whistled for a carry | 63-63 |
| Subs | Jackson State | | |
| Subs | Southern | Charlie Brooks (PG) Robert Salberg | |
| 06:46 | Southern | Richard Stevens misses short on a shot from the right block | 63-63 |
| 06:45 | Jackson State | The rebound goes to Henry Varghese | 63-63 |
| 06:16 | Jackson State | James Kincade misses the jumpshot from the left wing | 63-63 |
| 06:14 | Jackson State | Scott Hewes pulls down the offensive rebound | 63-63 |
| 06:00 | Jackson State | James Kincade's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 63-63 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Kirk Guyer (PG), Dale Moss (SG), Kenneth Ector (SF), Robert Austin (C) Travis Ray, James Kincade, Mark Seibold, Scott Hewes | |
| Subs | Southern | Michael Smith (PG), Allen Ruckman (SG), Luther Ellington (PF), John Zemaitis (C) Charlie Brooks, Harry Benton, Richard Stevens, John Wiggs | |
| 05:37 | Southern | Luther Ellington's layup is rejected by Henry Varghese | 63-63 |
| 05:35 | Jackson State | Robert Austin snags the defensive board | 63-63 |
| 05:17 | Jackson State | John Zemaitis steps in front of the Henry Varghese pass | 63-63 |
| 04:57 | Southern | Luther Ellington connects on the runner from the right block on a great pass from Anthony Williams | 63-65 |
| 04:51 | Jackson State | Dale Moss hits the front of the rim on the shot from the free throw line | 63-65 |
| 04:49 | Jackson State | Robert Austin tips it back up and in | 65-65 |
| 04:31 | Southern | Luther Ellington is called for traveling | 65-65 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Robert Brunt (PF), Scott Hewes (C) Henry Varghese, Robert Austin | |
| Subs | Southern | Charlie Brooks (PG), Robert Salberg (SF), Richard Stevens (C) Michael Smith, Anthony Williams, John Zemaitis | |
| 04:07 | Jackson State | Kirk Guyer is hacked by Charlie Brooks - foul #4 on Charlie Brooks, team foul #8 | 65-65 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Travis Ray (SF) Kenneth Ector | |
| Subs | Southern | | |
| 04:07 | Jackson State | Kirk Guyer makes the 1st free throw | 66-65 |
| 04:07 | Jackson State | Kirk Guyer misses the 2nd free throw | 66-65 |
| 04:07 | Southern | Richard Stevens gets the rebound | 66-65 |
| 04:01 | Southern | Robert Brunt is called for the reach on Luther Ellington - foul #3 on Robert Brunt, team foul #7 | 66-65 |
| Subs | Jackson State | James Kincade (SF) Kirk Guyer | |
| Subs | Southern | | |
| 04:01 | Southern | Luther Ellington makes the 1st free throw | 66-66 |
| 04:01 | Southern | Luther Ellington makes the 2nd free throw | 66-67 |
| 03:44 | Jackson State | Robert Salberg picks off the pass by Robert Brunt | 66-67 |
| Lineup | Jackson State | PG - Travis Ray (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Dale Moss (fresh) 6 pts. 5 ast. SF - James Kincade (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. PF - Robert Brunt (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. C - Scott Hewes (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Southern | PG - Charlie Brooks (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. SG - Allen Ruckman (fresh) 4 ast. SF - Robert Salberg (fresh) 15 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. PF - Luther Ellington (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. C - Richard Stevens (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 03:27 | Southern | Robert Salberg misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 66-67 |
| 03:25 | Southern | Charlie Brooks hits the follow up shot | 66-69 |
| 03:21 | Jackson State | Travis Ray is fouled in the backcourt by Charlie Brooks - foul #5 on Charlie Brooks, team foul #9 | 66-69 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Mark Seibold (SF), Robert Austin (C) Dale Moss, Scott Hewes | |
| Subs | Southern | Michael Smith (PG), John Zemaitis (C) Charlie Brooks, Richard Stevens | |
| 03:21 | Jackson State | Travis Ray makes the 1st free throw | 67-69 |
| 03:21 | Jackson State | Travis Ray makes the 2nd free throw | 68-69 |
| 03:08 | Southern | Luther Ellington misses the lay-in | 68-69 |
| 03:06 | Southern | John Zemaitis tips it back up and in | 68-71 |
| 02:55 | Jackson State | Robert Brunt blows the layup | 68-71 |
| 02:54 | Southern | The rebound goes to Luther Ellington | 68-71 |
| 02:37 | Southern | Allen Ruckman makes the 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Robert Salberg | 68-74 |
| 02:37 | Jackson State | Jackson State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 68-74 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Kirk Guyer (PG), Dale Moss (SG), Kenneth Ector (SF), Henry Varghese (PF) Travis Ray, James Kincade, Mark Seibold, Robert Brunt | |
| Subs | Southern | | |
| 02:13 | Jackson State | Kenneth Ector misses long on a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 68-74 |
| 02:12 | Jackson State | Henry Varghese grabs the offensive board | 68-74 |
| 02:06 | Jackson State | Robert Austin can't connect on a shot from the left block | 68-74 |
| 02:05 | Southern | John Zemaitis grabs the defensive rebound | 68-74 |
| 02:01 | Southern | Robert Salberg can't connect on a driving attempt from the left block | 68-74 |
| 02:00 | Jackson State | Robert Austin grabs the board | 68-74 |
| 01:43 | Jackson State | Kirk Guyer comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 68-74 |
| 01:41 | Southern | John Zemaitis snags the defensive board | 68-74 |
| 01:36 | Southern | Kirk Guyer picks off the pass by Allen Ruckman | 68-74 |
| 01:33 | Jackson State | Kirk Guyer banks in the layup | 70-74 |
| 01:23 | Southern | Allen Ruckman hits a pull-up jumper from the right side | 70-76 |
| 01:06 | Jackson State | Dale Moss misses long on a 3 from straight away | 70-76 |
| 01:04 | Jackson State | The offensive rebound goes to Henry Varghese | 70-76 |
| 00:59 | Jackson State | Kenneth Ector clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 70-76 |
| 00:58 | Southern | Luther Ellington gets the rebound | 70-76 |
| Game Plan | Jackson State | Jackson State is playing a flex offense and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Southern | Southern is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:57 | Southern | Luther Ellington is hacked by Kirk Guyer in the backcourt - foul #3 on Kirk Guyer, team foul #8 | 70-76 |
| 00:57 | Southern | Luther Ellington misses the 1st free throw | 70-76 |
| 00:57 | Jackson State | Henry Varghese gets the rebound | 70-76 |
| Game Plan | Jackson State | Jackson State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Southern | Southern is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Jackson State | Jackson State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Southern | Southern is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:52 | Jackson State | Robert Austin makes the 3 pointer from straight away | 73-76 |
| Game Plan | Jackson State | Jackson State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Southern | Southern is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:26 | Southern | Kenneth Ector swats the shot by Allen Ruckman | 73-76 |
| 00:24 | Southern | Robert Salberg grabs the offensive rebound | 73-76 |
| Game Plan | Jackson State | Jackson State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Southern | Southern is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:21 | Southern | Kirk Guyer is called for the reach on Robert Salberg - foul #4 on Kirk Guyer, team foul #9 | 73-76 |
| 00:21 | Southern | Robert Salberg makes the 1st free throw | 73-77 |
| 00:21 | Southern | Robert Salberg makes the 2nd free throw | 73-78 |
| 00:15 | Jackson State | Dale Moss hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 73-78 |
| 00:13 | Jackson State | Robert Austin grabs the offensive board | 73-78 |
| 00:10 | Jackson State | Kirk Guyer hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 73-78 |
| 00:09 | Southern | Luther Ellington grabs the defensive rebound | 73-78 |
| 00:07 | Southern | Kirk Guyer is called for the reach on Luther Ellington in the backcourt - foul #5 on Kirk Guyer, team foul #10 | 73-78 |
| Subs | Jackson State | Travis Ray (PG) Kirk Guyer | |
| Subs | Southern | | |
| 00:07 | Southern | Luther Ellington makes the 1st free throw | 73-79 |
| 00:07 | Southern | Luther Ellington makes the 2nd free throw | 73-80 |
| 00:03 | Jackson State | Travis Ray misses long on a 3pt jumper from straight away but he's fouled by Michael Smith - foul #2 on Michael Smith, team foul #10 | 73-80 |
| 00:03 | Jackson State | Travis Ray makes the 1st free throw | 74-80 |
| 00:03 | Jackson State | Travis Ray makes the 2nd free throw | 75-80 |
| 00:03 | Jackson State | Travis Ray makes the 3rd free throw | 76-80 |
| 00:02 | Southern | Travis Ray is called for the reach on Robert Salberg in the backcourt - foul #2 on Travis Ray, team foul #11 | 76-80 |
| 00:02 | Southern | Robert Salberg makes the 1st free throw | 76-81 |
| 00:02 | Southern | Robert Salberg makes the 2nd free throw | 76-82 |
| 00:00 | Jackson State | Travis Ray misses short on a fullcourt shot | 76-82 |