| Lineup | Cleveland State | PG - Phillip Pruzansky (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Carl Carpenter (fresh) 9 pts. SF - Kurt Palmer (fresh) 8 pts. PF - James McGilberry (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Richard Swenson (fresh) 9 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | Saint Louis | PG - Willie Smith (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - Charles Woodland (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Dennis Williams (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - Michael Williams (fresh) 2 reb. 2 blk. C - William Begley (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams inbounds the ball | 38-26 |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Saint Louis | Saint Louis is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 19:46 | Saint Louis | Michael Williams makes the wide open jumper from close range on a great pass from Charles Woodland | 38-28 |
| 19:41 | Cleveland State | Phillip Pruzansky hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left wing | 38-28 |
| 19:39 | Cleveland State | Kurt Palmer gets the offensive rebound | 38-28 |
| 19:14 | Cleveland State | James McGilberry connects on the floater in the paint set up by Phillip Pruzansky | 40-28 |
| 18:55 | Saint Louis | William Begley hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right wing but he's hacked by James McGilberry - foul #1 on James McGilberry, team foul #1 | 40-28 |
| 18:55 | Saint Louis | William Begley misses the 1st free throw | 40-28 |
| 18:55 | Saint Louis | William Begley misses the 2nd free throw | 40-28 |
| 18:55 | Cleveland State | James McGilberry pulls down the rebound | 40-28 |
| 18:48 | Cleveland State | Kurt Palmer is hacked by William Begley - foul #2 on William Begley, team foul #1 | 40-28 |
| 18:32 | Cleveland State | Carl Carpenter throws a bad pass out of bounds | 40-28 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | Isaac Klemm (C) William Begley | |
| 18:16 | Saint Louis | Michael Williams connects on the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Charles Woodland | 40-31 |
| 18:02 | Cleveland State | Richard Swenson knocks in the floater in the paint | 42-31 |
| 17:45 | Saint Louis | Willie Smith scores on a 3 pointer from straight away | 42-34 |
| 17:34 | Cleveland State | Charles Woodland steps in front of the Carl Carpenter pass | 42-34 |
| 17:19 | Saint Louis | Charles Woodland clanks a shot from the left side | 42-34 |
| 17:18 | Cleveland State | James McGilberry snags the defensive board | 42-34 |
| 17:03 | Cleveland State | James McGilberry loses the dribble to Charles Woodland | 42-34 |
| 16:58 | Saint Louis | Charles Woodland can't finish the layup | 42-34 |
| 16:56 | Saint Louis | Willie Smith pulls down the offensive rebound | 42-34 |
| 16:39 | Saint Louis | Charles Woodland drills a 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Dennis Williams | 42-37 |
| 16:23 | Cleveland State | Willie Smith steps in front of the Carl Carpenter pass | 42-37 |
| 16:20 | Saint Louis | Willie Smith banks in the layup | 42-39 |
| 16:03 | Cleveland State | Isaac Klemm swats the layup by Kurt Palmer | 42-39 |
| 16:01 | Saint Louis | Charles Woodland pulls down the rebound | 42-39 |
| Lineup | Cleveland State | PG - Phillip Pruzansky (tiring) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Carl Carpenter (tiring) 9 pts. SF - Kurt Palmer (tiring) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - James McGilberry (tiring) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Richard Swenson (tiring) 11 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | Saint Louis | PG - Willie Smith (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. SG - Charles Woodland (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SF - Dennis Williams (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - Michael Williams (tiring) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. C - Isaac Klemm (fairly fresh) | |
| 15:51 | Saint Louis | Phillip Pruzansky takes the ball from Dennis Williams | 42-39 |
| 15:46 | Cleveland State | Phillip Pruzansky lays it up and in | 44-39 |
| 15:23 | Saint Louis | Willie Smith misses long on an open 3pt jumper from the right corner | 44-39 |
| 15:22 | Saint Louis | Isaac Klemm grabs the offensive board | 44-39 |
| 15:05 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams drills a jumpshot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Willie Smith | 44-41 |
| 14:53 | Cleveland State | Phillip Pruzansky travels with the ball | 44-41 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | William Harper (PG), Raymond Kelly (SG), Robert Ayers (SF), Craig Allen (PF), Robert Dalton (C) Phillip Pruzansky, Carl Carpenter, Kurt Palmer, James McGilberry, Richard Swenson | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | James Walsh (PG), Dale Wells (SG), Timothy Bruce (SF), David Spence (PF), William Begley (C) Willie Smith, Charles Woodland, Dennis Williams, Michael Williams, Isaac Klemm | |
| 14:42 | Saint Louis | William Begley clanks a jumper near the basket but he's fouled by Craig Allen - foul #1 on Craig Allen, team foul #2 | 44-41 |
| 14:42 | Saint Louis | William Begley makes the 1st free throw | 44-42 |
| 14:42 | Saint Louis | William Begley misses the 2nd free throw | 44-42 |
| 14:42 | Cleveland State | Robert Ayers pulls down the rebound | 44-42 |
| 14:19 | Cleveland State | Craig Allen lays it in and he's fouled by Timothy Bruce - foul #1 on Timothy Bruce, team foul #2 | 46-42 |
| 14:19 | Cleveland State | Craig Allen makes the free throw | 47-42 |
| 14:05 | Saint Louis | David Spence misses the easy open layup | 47-42 |
| 14:04 | Cleveland State | Robert Dalton snags the defensive board | 47-42 |
| 13:57 | Cleveland State | William Harper misses badly on a driving attempt near the basket but he's hacked by Dale Wells - foul #2 on Dale Wells, team foul #3 | 47-42 |
| 13:57 | Cleveland State | William Harper makes the 1st free throw | 48-42 |
| 13:57 | Cleveland State | William Harper makes the 2nd free throw | 49-42 |
| 13:48 | Saint Louis | Timothy Bruce misses badly on a jumper from the right side | 49-42 |
| 13:47 | Saint Louis | The offensive rebound goes to William Begley | 49-42 |
| 13:32 | Saint Louis | James Walsh makes the 3pt shot from straight away on a nice dish by Dale Wells | 49-45 |
| 13:27 | Cleveland State | William Harper buries a jumpshot from the right side set up by Robert Ayers | 51-45 |
| 13:11 | Saint Louis | David Spence comes up short on the shot from the right side | 51-45 |
| 13:10 | Saint Louis | William Begley grabs the offensive board | 51-45 |
| 12:51 | Saint Louis | James Walsh is hacked by William Harper - foul #2 on William Harper, team foul #3 | 51-45 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Phillip Pruzansky (PG), Carl Carpenter (SG), Robert Smith (SF), James McGilberry (PF), Richard Swenson (C) William Harper, Raymond Kelly, Robert Ayers, Craig Allen, Robert Dalton | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | Charles Woodland (SG), Henry Brown (SF), Michael Williams (PF) Dale Wells, Timothy Bruce, David Spence | |
| 12:38 | Saint Louis | James Walsh loses the ball out of bounds | 51-45 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | Willie Smith (PG) James Walsh | |
| 12:24 | Cleveland State | Willie Smith is called for the reach on Phillip Pruzansky - foul #2 on Willie Smith, team foul #4 | 51-45 |
| 12:06 | Cleveland State | Carl Carpenter clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner | 51-45 |
| 12:04 | Saint Louis | William Begley grabs the board | 51-45 |
| 11:50 | Saint Louis | Henry Brown is alone and drills a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Charles Woodland | 51-48 |
| Lineup | Cleveland State | PG - Phillip Pruzansky (tiring) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Carl Carpenter (tiring) 9 pts. SF - Robert Smith (fresh) 1 ast. PF - James McGilberry (tiring) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Richard Swenson (tiring) 11 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | Saint Louis | PG - Willie Smith (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. SG - Charles Woodland (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. SF - Henry Brown (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. PF - Michael Williams (tiring) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. C - William Begley (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 8 reb. | |
| 11:33 | Cleveland State | Carl Carpenter is denied on a dunk by William Begley | 51-48 |
| 11:31 | Saint Louis | Henry Brown snags the defensive board | 51-48 |
| 11:23 | Saint Louis | Michael Williams is fouled on the floor by Richard Swenson - foul #1 on Richard Swenson, team foul #4 | 51-48 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | William Harper (PG), Kurt Palmer (SF) Phillip Pruzansky, James McGilberry | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | James Walsh (PG), Timothy Bruce (SF), Isaac Klemm (PF), David Spence (C) Willie Smith, Charles Woodland, Michael Williams, William Begley | |
| 11:17 | Saint Louis | Timothy Bruce hits a wide open 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from James Walsh | 51-51 |
| 10:52 | Cleveland State | James Walsh steps in front of the Carl Carpenter pass | 51-51 |
| 10:40 | Saint Louis | Timothy Bruce connects on the fadeaway from the left wing and he's hacked by Kurt Palmer - foul #1 on Kurt Palmer, team foul #5 | 51-53 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Robert Ayers (SF), Craig Allen (PF) Kurt Palmer, Robert Smith | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | Dale Wells (SG), Dennis Williams (SF) Henry Brown, Isaac Klemm | |
| 10:40 | Saint Louis | Timothy Bruce makes the free throw | 51-54 |
| 10:20 | Cleveland State | Carl Carpenter comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 51-54 |
| 10:18 | Cleveland State | Richard Swenson tips it in | 53-54 |
| 10:07 | Saint Louis | David Spence makes the shot from just outside the lane set up by James Walsh | 53-56 |
| 09:54 | Cleveland State | William Harper misses the driving attempt from the right block | 53-56 |
| 09:53 | Saint Louis | The rebound goes to Timothy Bruce | 53-56 |
| 09:33 | Saint Louis | David Spence can't connect on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 53-56 |
| 09:32 | Cleveland State | Richard Swenson gets the rebound | 53-56 |
| 09:26 | Cleveland State | Carl Carpenter misses long on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 53-56 |
| 09:25 | Cleveland State | Richard Swenson grabs the offensive board | 53-56 |
| 08:56 | Cleveland State | Carl Carpenter hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 53-56 |
| 08:54 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams pulls down the rebound | 53-56 |
| 08:34 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams makes the 3 from straight away set up by Dale Wells | 53-59 |
| 08:13 | Cleveland State | Carl Carpenter drills a fadeaway from the right side | 55-59 |
| 07:54 | Saint Louis | James Walsh can't connect on a turnaround from the baseline | 55-59 |
| 07:52 | Cleveland State | Craig Allen grabs the defensive rebound | 55-59 |
| Lineup | Cleveland State | PG - William Harper (tiring) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Carl Carpenter (tired) 11 pts. SF - Robert Ayers (fairly fresh) 2 stl. PF - Craig Allen (tiring) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Richard Swenson (tired) 13 pts. 11 reb. | |
| Lineup | Saint Louis | PG - James Walsh (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. SG - Dale Wells (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Dennis Williams (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. PF - Timothy Bruce (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. C - David Spence (tiring) 2 pts. 3 pf. | |
| 07:32 | Cleveland State | Carl Carpenter comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 55-59 |
| 07:30 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams snags the defensive board | 55-59 |
| 07:28 | Saint Louis | Robert Ayers is called for the reach on James Walsh in the backcourt - foul #1 on Robert Ayers, team foul #6 | 55-59 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Phillip Pruzansky (PG), Raymond Kelly (SG), Kurt Palmer (SF), Robert Smith (PF), Robert Dalton (C) William Harper, Carl Carpenter, Robert Ayers, Craig Allen, Richard Swenson | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | Willie Smith (PG), Charles Woodland (SG), Henry Brown (SF), Isaac Klemm (PF), William Begley (C) James Walsh, Dale Wells, Dennis Williams, Timothy Bruce, David Spence | |
| 07:04 | Saint Louis | Willie Smith double dribbles | 55-59 |
| 06:57 | Cleveland State | Kurt Palmer misses long on a shot from just outside the lane | 55-59 |
| 06:55 | Saint Louis | William Begley grabs the defensive rebound | 55-59 |
| 06:36 | Saint Louis | Henry Brown misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the right wing but the foul's on Raymond Kelly - foul #4 on Raymond Kelly, team foul #7 | 55-59 |
| 06:36 | Saint Louis | Henry Brown makes the 1st free throw | 55-60 |
| 06:36 | Saint Louis | Henry Brown misses the 2nd free throw | 55-60 |
| 06:36 | Cleveland State | Robert Smith grabs the board | 55-60 |
| 06:30 | Cleveland State | Robert Smith's pass is intercepted by Henry Brown | 55-60 |
| 06:12 | Saint Louis | Willie Smith misses the turnaround in the lane but he's fouled by Kurt Palmer - foul #2 on Kurt Palmer, team foul #8 | 55-60 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | James McGilberry (PF) Robert Dalton | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | Michael Williams (PF) Isaac Klemm | |
| 06:12 | Saint Louis | Willie Smith makes the 1st free throw | 55-61 |
| 06:12 | Saint Louis | Willie Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 55-62 |
| 05:59 | Cleveland State | Raymond Kelly drills a runner in the lane on a nice dish by Kurt Palmer | 57-62 |
| 05:35 | Saint Louis | William Begley hits the finger roll on a great pass from Charles Woodland | 57-64 |
| 05:16 | Cleveland State | Kurt Palmer misses long on a 3 from the left wing | 57-64 |
| 05:14 | Cleveland State | James McGilberry pulls down the offensive rebound | 57-64 |
| 04:52 | Cleveland State | Kurt Palmer hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from straight away | 57-64 |
| 04:50 | Saint Louis | William Begley snags the defensive board | 57-64 |
| 04:48 | Saint Louis | Raymond Kelly is called for the reach on Charles Woodland in the backcourt - foul #5 on Raymond Kelly, team foul #9 | 57-64 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Carl Carpenter (SG), Robert Dalton (C) Raymond Kelly, Robert Smith | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | James Walsh (PG), Dennis Williams (SF), Isaac Klemm (C) Willie Smith, Henry Brown, William Begley | |
| 04:48 | Saint Louis | Charles Woodland makes the 1st free throw | 57-65 |
| 04:48 | Saint Louis | Charles Woodland makes the 2nd free throw | 57-66 |
| 04:30 | Cleveland State | Carl Carpenter connects on the 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Robert Dalton | 60-66 |
| 04:10 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 60-66 |
| 04:08 | Cleveland State | Carl Carpenter gets the rebound | 60-66 |
| 04:03 | Cleveland State | Kurt Palmer drills a 3pt attempt from straight away | 63-66 |
| 03:40 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams is by himself and knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from James Walsh | 63-69 |
| Lineup | Cleveland State | PG - Phillip Pruzansky (tired) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Carl Carpenter (tired) 14 pts. SF - Kurt Palmer (tiring) 11 pts. 2 reb. PF - James McGilberry (tiring) 4 pts. 6 reb. C - Robert Dalton (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Saint Louis | PG - James Walsh (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. SG - Charles Woodland (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl. SF - Dennis Williams (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. PF - Michael Williams (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. C - Isaac Klemm (fairly fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 03:24 | Cleveland State | Charles Woodland steals it from Carl Carpenter | 63-69 |
| 03:19 | Saint Louis | James Walsh dunks the ball set up by Charles Woodland | 63-71 |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Saint Louis | Saint Louis is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:00 | Cleveland State | Carl Carpenter drills a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 65-71 |
| 03:00 | Saint Louis | Saint Louis calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 65-71 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | William Harper (PG), Robert Smith (SG), Robert Ayers (SF), Richard Swenson (C) Phillip Pruzansky, Carl Carpenter, Kurt Palmer, Robert Dalton | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | Willie Smith (PG), Timothy Bruce (SF), David Spence (C) Charles Woodland, Dennis Williams, Isaac Klemm | |
| 02:53 | Saint Louis | William Harper is called for the reach on Willie Smith in the backcourt - foul #3 on William Harper, team foul #10 | 65-71 |
| 02:53 | Saint Louis | Willie Smith misses the 1st free throw | 65-71 |
| 02:53 | Saint Louis | Willie Smith misses the 2nd free throw | 65-71 |
| 02:53 | Cleveland State | Richard Swenson snags the defensive board | 65-71 |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Saint Louis | Saint Louis is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 02:28 | Cleveland State | Robert Ayers misses short on a floater from close range but the foul's on Willie Smith - foul #3 on Willie Smith, team foul #5 | 65-71 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | Henry Brown (SF) Michael Williams | |
| 02:28 | Cleveland State | Robert Ayers makes the 1st free throw | 66-71 |
| 02:28 | Cleveland State | Robert Ayers misses the 2nd free throw | 66-71 |
| 02:28 | Cleveland State | Richard Swenson pulls down the offensive rebound | 66-71 |
| 02:17 | Cleveland State | Robert Ayers dunks the ball on a nice dish by Robert Smith | 68-71 |
| 02:17 | Saint Louis | Saint Louis calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 68-71 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Carl Carpenter (SG) James McGilberry | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | Charles Woodland (SG), Dennis Williams (SF), Isaac Klemm (PF), William Begley (C) James Walsh, Henry Brown, Timothy Bruce, David Spence | |
| 02:03 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams is open and buries a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 68-73 |
| 01:58 | Cleveland State | Robert Ayers is hacked by William Begley - foul #3 on William Begley, team foul #6 | 68-73 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Phillip Pruzansky (PG), Kurt Palmer (SF), James McGilberry (PF) William Harper, Robert Ayers, Robert Smith | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | Michael Williams (PF) Isaac Klemm | |
| 01:48 | Cleveland State | Phillip Pruzansky drills a jumper from the left wing | 70-73 |
| 01:43 | Saint Louis | Willie Smith is fouled in the backcourt by James McGilberry - foul #2 on James McGilberry, team foul #11 | 70-73 |
| 01:43 | Saint Louis | Willie Smith makes the 1st free throw | 70-74 |
| 01:43 | Saint Louis | Willie Smith misses the 2nd free throw | 70-74 |
| 01:43 | Saint Louis | Michael Williams snags the offensive board | 70-74 |
| 01:33 | Saint Louis | Charles Woodland misses badly on a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 70-74 |
| 01:32 | Cleveland State | Kurt Palmer gets the rebound | 70-74 |
| 01:27 | Cleveland State | Richard Swenson blows the layup | 70-74 |
| 01:26 | Cleveland State | James McGilberry hits the follow up shot | 72-74 |
| 01:22 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams loses the dribble to Carl Carpenter in the backcourt | 72-74 |
| 01:21 | Cleveland State | Carl Carpenter hits the finger roll | 74-74 |
| 01:11 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams hits a wide open runner in the lane on a great pass from Willie Smith | 74-76 |
| 01:00 | Cleveland State | Carl Carpenter drills a fadeaway from the free throw line set up by Phillip Pruzansky | 76-76 |
| 00:48 | Saint Louis | Carl Carpenter is called for the reach on Charles Woodland - foul #1 on Carl Carpenter, team foul #12 | 76-76 |
| 00:48 | Saint Louis | Charles Woodland makes the 1st free throw | 76-77 |
| 00:48 | Saint Louis | Charles Woodland makes the 2nd free throw | 76-78 |
| 00:35 | Cleveland State | Richard Swenson drills a floater from just outside the lane on a great pass from Phillip Pruzansky | 78-78 |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Saint Louis | Saint Louis is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:12 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams misses short on an open fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 78-78 |
| 00:11 | Saint Louis | William Begley grabs the offensive board | 78-78 |
| 00:03 | Saint Louis | Michael Williams clanks a driving attempt from the right block | 78-78 |
| 00:02 | Cleveland State | Kurt Palmer grabs the board | 78-78 |
| 00:02 | Cleveland State | Cleveland State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 78-78 |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Saint Louis | Saint Louis is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:00 | Cleveland State | Phillip Pruzansky hits the front of the rim on the halfcourt shot | 78-78 |
| Lineup | Cleveland State | PG - Phillip Pruzansky (tiring) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Carl Carpenter (tiring) 20 pts. SF - Kurt Palmer (fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb. PF - James McGilberry (tiring) 6 pts. 7 reb. C - Richard Swenson (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 13 reb. | |
| Lineup | Saint Louis | PG - Willie Smith (fresh) 15 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Charles Woodland (fresh) 11 pts. 7 ast. 3 stl. SF - Dennis Williams (fresh) 14 pts. 6 reb. PF - Michael Williams (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. C - William Begley (fresh) 5 pts. 11 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 05:00 | Cleveland State | Richard Swenson wins the tip | 78-78 |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Saint Louis | Saint Louis is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 04:45 | Cleveland State | Kurt Palmer misses long on a driving attempt in the paint | 78-78 |
| 04:44 | Saint Louis | The rebound goes to Michael Williams | 78-78 |
| 04:25 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams is hacked by Kurt Palmer - foul #3 on Kurt Palmer, team foul #13 | 78-78 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | William Harper (PG), Robert Smith (SG), Craig Allen (PF), Robert Dalton (C) Phillip Pruzansky, Carl Carpenter, James McGilberry, Richard Swenson | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | Isaac Klemm (PF) Michael Williams | |
| 04:25 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams makes the 1st free throw | 78-79 |
| 04:25 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams makes the 2nd free throw | 78-80 |
| 04:14 | Cleveland State | Willie Smith takes the ball from Robert Smith | 78-80 |
| 03:58 | Saint Louis | Willie Smith makes the turnaround near the basket on a great pass from Dennis Williams | 78-82 |
| 03:45 | Cleveland State | Kurt Palmer clanks a floater from the left wing | 78-82 |
| 03:43 | Saint Louis | Isaac Klemm grabs the board | 78-82 |
| 03:28 | Saint Louis | William Begley is whistled for a carry | 78-82 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Robert Ayers (SF) Kurt Palmer | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | David Spence (C) William Begley | |
| 03:18 | Cleveland State | Robert Dalton buries a pull-up jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Robert Ayers | 80-82 |
| 03:06 | Saint Louis | Isaac Klemm drills a floater from the right block on a great pass from Charles Woodland | 80-84 |
| 02:49 | Cleveland State | William Harper makes the floater from the right block | 82-84 |
| 02:49 | Saint Louis | Saint Louis calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 82-84 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Carl Carpenter (SG), Kurt Palmer (SF), Richard Swenson (C) Robert Ayers, Craig Allen, Robert Dalton | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | Michael Williams (PF), William Begley (C) Isaac Klemm, David Spence | |
| 02:31 | Saint Louis | Willie Smith makes the 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Dennis Williams | 82-87 |
| 02:31 | Cleveland State | Cleveland State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 82-87 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Phillip Pruzansky (PG) William Harper | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | | |
| 02:15 | Cleveland State | Carl Carpenter scores on a 3pt shot from straight away | 85-87 |
| 02:01 | Saint Louis | Charles Woodland hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Robert Smith - foul #2 on Robert Smith, team foul #14 | 85-87 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | Craig Allen (PF) Robert Smith | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | | |
| 02:01 | Saint Louis | Charles Woodland makes the 1st free throw | 85-88 |
| 02:01 | Saint Louis | Charles Woodland makes the 2nd free throw | 85-89 |
| 01:43 | Cleveland State | Carl Carpenter makes the 3pt shot from the right corner | 88-89 |
| 01:27 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams hits a 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from Willie Smith | 88-92 |
| 01:13 | Cleveland State | Richard Swenson clanks a pull-up jumper from the left side | 88-92 |
| 01:11 | Cleveland State | Richard Swenson can't tip it in | 88-92 |
| 01:10 | Saint Louis | William Begley gets the rebound | 88-92 |
| 00:55 | Saint Louis | Willie Smith can't connect on a floater from close range | 88-92 |
| 00:53 | Saint Louis | William Begley grabs the offensive rebound | 88-92 |
| Lineup | Cleveland State | PG - Phillip Pruzansky (tiring) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Carl Carpenter (fairly fresh) 26 pts. SF - Kurt Palmer (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. PF - Craig Allen (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Richard Swenson (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 14 reb. | |
| Lineup | Saint Louis | PG - Willie Smith (fresh) 20 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Charles Woodland (fresh) 13 pts. 8 ast. 3 stl. SF - Dennis Williams (fairly fresh) 19 pts. 6 reb. PF - Michael Williams (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. C - William Begley (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 13 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a fastbreak offense and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Saint Louis | Saint Louis is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:51 | Saint Louis | William Begley is fouled on the floor by Richard Swenson - foul #2 on Richard Swenson, team foul #15 | 88-92 |
| Subs | Cleveland State | James McGilberry (PF) Craig Allen | |
| Subs | Saint Louis | | |
| 00:51 | Saint Louis | William Begley makes the 1st free throw | 88-93 |
| 00:51 | Saint Louis | William Begley misses the 2nd free throw | 88-93 |
| 00:51 | Cleveland State | James McGilberry grabs the defensive rebound | 88-93 |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Saint Louis | Saint Louis is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:37 | Cleveland State | Richard Swenson is hacked by Charles Woodland - foul #2 on Charles Woodland, team foul #7 | 88-93 |
| 00:37 | Cleveland State | Richard Swenson makes the 1st free throw | 89-93 |
| 00:37 | Cleveland State | Richard Swenson makes the 2nd free throw | 90-93 |
| 00:34 | Saint Louis | Willie Smith is fouled in the backcourt by Carl Carpenter - foul #2 on Carl Carpenter, team foul #16 | 90-93 |
| 00:34 | Saint Louis | Willie Smith makes the 1st free throw | 90-94 |
| 00:34 | Saint Louis | Willie Smith misses the 2nd free throw | 90-94 |
| 00:34 | Cleveland State | Kurt Palmer grabs the board | 90-94 |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Saint Louis | Saint Louis is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:28 | Cleveland State | Carl Carpenter is hacked by Michael Williams - foul #2 on Michael Williams, team foul #8 | 90-94 |
| 00:28 | Cleveland State | Carl Carpenter makes the 1st free throw | 91-94 |
| 00:28 | Cleveland State | Carl Carpenter makes the 2nd free throw | 92-94 |
| 00:27 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams is fouled in the backcourt by Phillip Pruzansky - foul #3 on Phillip Pruzansky, team foul #17 | 92-94 |
| 00:27 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams misses the 1st free throw | 92-94 |
| 00:27 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams makes the 2nd free throw | 92-95 |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a fastbreak offense and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Saint Louis | Saint Louis is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:19 | Cleveland State | Kurt Palmer misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 92-95 |
| 00:17 | Saint Louis | Charles Woodland snags the defensive board | 92-95 |
| 00:15 | Saint Louis | Carl Carpenter is called for the reach on Charles Woodland in the backcourt - foul #3 on Carl Carpenter, team foul #18 | 92-95 |
| 00:15 | Saint Louis | Charles Woodland makes the 1st free throw | 92-96 |
| 00:15 | Saint Louis | Charles Woodland makes the 2nd free throw | 92-97 |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Saint Louis | Saint Louis is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:11 | Cleveland State | Carl Carpenter makes the 3 from straight away on a great pass from Phillip Pruzansky | 95-97 |
| 00:08 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams is fouled in the backcourt by Phillip Pruzansky - foul #4 on Phillip Pruzansky, team foul #19 | 95-97 |
| 00:08 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams misses the 1st free throw | 95-97 |
| 00:08 | Saint Louis | Dennis Williams makes the 2nd free throw | 95-98 |
| 00:08 | Cleveland State | Cleveland State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 95-98 |
| Game Plan | Cleveland State | Cleveland State is playing a fastbreak offense and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Saint Louis | Saint Louis is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:01 | Cleveland State | Richard Swenson is fouled on the floor by Dennis Williams - foul #3 on Dennis Williams, team foul #9 | 95-98 |
| 00:01 | Cleveland State | Richard Swenson misses the 1st free throw | 95-98 |
| 00:01 | Cleveland State | James McGilberry gets the offensive rebound | 95-98 |
| 00:00 | Cleveland State | The clock runs out | 95-98 |