| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - Tracy Robinson (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - George Redmond (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - William Pickering (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Shannon Carlyle (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Paul Moore (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| Lineup | Tennessee State | PG - Marion Robertson (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Raymond Wilson (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Charles Cotton (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Clifford Crouch (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Peter Shelton (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Tennessee State | Charles Cotton inbounds the ball | 36-31 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Tennessee State | Tennessee State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:43 | Tennessee State | Charles Cotton is whistled for traveling | 36-31 |
| 19:33 | Nicholls State | Shannon Carlyle makes the jumper from close range and the foul's on Raymond Wilson - foul #3 on Raymond Wilson, team foul #1 | 38-31 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | | |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Henry Brotherton (SG) Raymond Wilson | |
| 19:33 | Nicholls State | Shannon Carlyle misses the free throw | 38-31 |
| 19:33 | Tennessee State | Peter Shelton gets the rebound | 38-31 |
| 19:16 | Tennessee State | Charles Cotton drills a fadeaway from the free throw line | 38-33 |
| 18:58 | Nicholls State | Tracy Robinson misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 38-33 |
| 18:57 | Tennessee State | The rebound goes to Peter Shelton | 38-33 |
| 18:37 | Tennessee State | Henry Brotherton misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 38-33 |
| 18:35 | Nicholls State | Shannon Carlyle grabs the defensive rebound | 38-33 |
| 18:15 | Nicholls State | William Pickering misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 38-33 |
| 18:14 | Tennessee State | Clifford Crouch grabs the board | 38-33 |
| 17:48 | Tennessee State | Henry Brotherton is fouled on the floor by Paul Moore - foul #1 on Paul Moore, team foul #1 | 38-33 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Sammy Albaugh (PF) Shannon Carlyle | |
| Subs | Tennessee State | | |
| 17:29 | Tennessee State | Charles Cotton loses the dribble to Paul Moore | 38-33 |
| 17:12 | Nicholls State | A charge is called on Paul Moore - foul #2 on Paul Moore, team foul #2 | 38-33 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Mark Anderson (PG), Kenneth Rogers (SG), James Doughty (SF), William Murdock (C) Tracy Robinson, George Redmond, William Pickering, Paul Moore | |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Mark Mayhew (PG), Andres Russo (PF), Michael Dorgan (C) Marion Robertson, Clifford Crouch, Peter Shelton | |
| 16:51 | Tennessee State | Henry Brotherton knocks in the 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by Mark Mayhew | 38-36 |
| 16:30 | Nicholls State | Charles Cotton steals the ball from James Doughty | 38-36 |
| 16:27 | Tennessee State | Henry Brotherton misses the dunk attempt | 38-36 |
| 16:26 | Tennessee State | Andres Russo grabs the offensive board | 38-36 |
| 16:05 | Tennessee State | Andres Russo is called for a backcourt violation | 38-36 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Tracy Robinson (PG), Shannon Carlyle (PF), Paul Moore (C) Kenneth Rogers, Sammy Albaugh, William Murdock | |
| Subs | Tennessee State | James Henderson (SG), Peter Shelton (C) Henry Brotherton, Charles Cotton | |
| 15:50 | Nicholls State | Shannon Carlyle misses the fadeaway from the right side | 38-36 |
| 15:49 | Nicholls State | Mark Anderson snags the offensive board | 38-36 |
| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - Tracy Robinson (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Mark Anderson (fresh) 5 pts. SF - James Doughty (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Shannon Carlyle (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - Paul Moore (fresh) 3 pts. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Tennessee State | PG - Mark Mayhew (fresh) 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - James Henderson (fresh) SF - Michael Dorgan (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. PF - Andres Russo (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Peter Shelton (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 15:28 | Nicholls State | Mark Mayhew is called for the reach on James Doughty - foul #2 on Mark Mayhew, team foul #2 | 38-36 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | George Redmond (SG), William Pickering (SF) Mark Anderson, James Doughty | |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Marion Robertson (PG), Raymond Wilson (SG), Clifford Crouch (SF), Leo McClaugherty (PF) Mark Mayhew, James Henderson, Michael Dorgan, Andres Russo | |
| 15:13 | Nicholls State | Clifford Crouch is called for the reach on William Pickering - foul #1 on Clifford Crouch, team foul #3 | 38-36 |
| 14:53 | Nicholls State | Shannon Carlyle connects on the fadeaway jumper from the left side on a great pass from William Pickering | 40-36 |
| 14:31 | Tennessee State | Clifford Crouch comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 40-36 |
| 14:30 | Tennessee State | The offensive rebound goes to Clifford Crouch | 40-36 |
| 14:18 | Tennessee State | Leo McClaugherty knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Raymond Wilson | 40-39 |
| 13:58 | Nicholls State | The short jumper by William Pickering is denied by Leo McClaugherty | 40-39 |
| 13:57 | Tennessee State | Clifford Crouch pulls down the rebound | 40-39 |
| 13:53 | Tennessee State | Marion Robertson clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 40-39 |
| 13:51 | Nicholls State | The rebound goes to Paul Moore | 40-39 |
| 13:42 | Nicholls State | Shannon Carlyle loses the ball out of bounds | 40-39 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Mark Anderson (PG), Sammy Albaugh (PF), William Murdock (C) Tracy Robinson, Shannon Carlyle, Paul Moore | |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Charles Cotton (SF), Andres Russo (C) Clifford Crouch, Peter Shelton | |
| 13:31 | Tennessee State | Charles Cotton travels with the ball | 40-39 |
| 13:14 | Nicholls State | Mark Anderson connects on the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Sammy Albaugh | 43-39 |
| 12:49 | Tennessee State | Mark Anderson takes the ball from Charles Cotton | 43-39 |
| 12:27 | Nicholls State | William Murdock can't finish the layup | 43-39 |
| 12:25 | Tennessee State | Andres Russo gets the rebound | 43-39 |
| 12:09 | Tennessee State | Andres Russo slams it home | 43-41 |
| 11:55 | Nicholls State | Mark Anderson knocks in the pull-up jumper from the free throw line set up by William Murdock | 45-41 |
| 11:30 | Tennessee State | Leo McClaugherty comes up short on the driving attempt in the lane but the foul's on Sammy Albaugh - foul #1 on Sammy Albaugh, team foul #3 | 45-41 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Tracy Robinson (PG), James Doughty (SF), Shannon Carlyle (PF), Paul Moore (C) George Redmond, William Pickering, Sammy Albaugh, William Murdock | |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Mark Mayhew (PG), Henry Brotherton (SG), Clifford Crouch (SF) Marion Robertson, Raymond Wilson, Charles Cotton | |
| 11:30 | Tennessee State | Leo McClaugherty misses the 1st free throw | 45-41 |
| 11:30 | Tennessee State | Leo McClaugherty makes the 2nd free throw | 45-42 |
| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - Tracy Robinson (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Mark Anderson (fresh) 10 pts. SF - James Doughty (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Shannon Carlyle (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. C - Paul Moore (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Tennessee State | PG - Mark Mayhew (fresh) 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Henry Brotherton (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Clifford Crouch (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. PF - Leo McClaugherty (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - Andres Russo (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:14 | Nicholls State | Shannon Carlyle misses badly on a floater from the left block | 45-42 |
| 11:13 | Tennessee State | Clifford Crouch grabs the board | 45-42 |
| 11:05 | Tennessee State | Henry Brotherton scores on a driving attempt in the lane and the foul's on James Doughty - foul #1 on James Doughty, team foul #4 | 45-44 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | | |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Michael Dorgan (PF), Peter Shelton (C) Leo McClaugherty, Andres Russo | |
| 11:05 | Tennessee State | Henry Brotherton makes the free throw | 45-45 |
| 10:57 | Nicholls State | Shannon Carlyle's pass is intercepted by Peter Shelton | 45-45 |
| 10:37 | Tennessee State | Henry Brotherton misses long on a fadeaway from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Mark Anderson - foul #2 on Mark Anderson, team foul #5 | 45-45 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Kenneth Rogers (SG) Mark Anderson | |
| Subs | Tennessee State | | |
| 10:37 | Tennessee State | Henry Brotherton misses the 1st free throw | 45-45 |
| 10:37 | Tennessee State | Henry Brotherton misses the 2nd free throw | 45-45 |
| 10:37 | Nicholls State | Shannon Carlyle gets the rebound | 45-45 |
| 10:22 | Nicholls State | Kenneth Rogers misses the 3 pointer from the left wing | 45-45 |
| 10:20 | Tennessee State | Peter Shelton pulls down the rebound | 45-45 |
| 10:03 | Tennessee State | Mark Mayhew misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 45-45 |
| 10:02 | Tennessee State | Peter Shelton pulls down the offensive rebound | 45-45 |
| 09:54 | Tennessee State | Henry Brotherton is whistled for traveling | 45-45 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | | |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Raymond Wilson (SG), Charles Cotton (SF) Henry Brotherton, Michael Dorgan | |
| 09:35 | Nicholls State | Raymond Wilson is called for the reach on Paul Moore - foul #4 on Raymond Wilson, team foul #4 | 45-45 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Sammy Albaugh (PF) Shannon Carlyle | |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Henry Brotherton (SG) Raymond Wilson | |
| 09:18 | Nicholls State | Tracy Robinson comes up short on the 3 from the left corner | 45-45 |
| 09:16 | Nicholls State | Paul Moore tips it but misses | 45-45 |
| 09:15 | Tennessee State | The rebound goes to Clifford Crouch | 45-45 |
| 09:00 | Tennessee State | Charles Cotton hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 45-45 |
| 08:58 | Tennessee State | Clifford Crouch tips it back up and in | 45-47 |
| 08:43 | Nicholls State | James Doughty buries a 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Tracy Robinson | 48-47 |
| 08:27 | Tennessee State | Henry Brotherton is denied on a layup by Sammy Albaugh | 48-47 |
| 08:25 | Nicholls State | James Doughty grabs the defensive rebound | 48-47 |
| 08:04 | Nicholls State | Sammy Albaugh's pass is intercepted by Charles Cotton | 48-47 |
| 07:46 | Tennessee State | Charles Cotton hits a floater from the free throw line on a nice dish by Clifford Crouch | 48-49 |
| 07:28 | Nicholls State | Clifford Crouch swats the shot by James Doughty | 48-49 |
| 07:27 | Tennessee State | Clifford Crouch snags the defensive board | 48-49 |
| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - Tracy Robinson (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Kenneth Rogers (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SF - James Doughty (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. PF - Sammy Albaugh (fresh) 5 reb. C - Paul Moore (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Tennessee State | PG - Mark Mayhew (fresh) 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Henry Brotherton (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Charles Cotton (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 2 stl. PF - Clifford Crouch (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 11 reb. C - Peter Shelton (fairly fresh) 5 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 07:19 | Tennessee State | Henry Brotherton hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 48-49 |
| 07:18 | Tennessee State | The offensive rebound goes to Clifford Crouch | 48-49 |
| 07:04 | Tennessee State | Henry Brotherton connects on the shot from the left block on a great pass from Mark Mayhew | 48-51 |
| 06:41 | Nicholls State | Tracy Robinson is hacked by Henry Brotherton - foul #1 on Henry Brotherton, team foul #5 | 48-51 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Mark Anderson (PG), George Redmond (SG), William Pickering (SF), Shannon Carlyle (PF), William Murdock (C) Tracy Robinson, Kenneth Rogers, James Doughty, Sammy Albaugh, Paul Moore | |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Marion Robertson (PG), Raymond Wilson (SG), Michael Dorgan (SF), Leo McClaugherty (PF), Andres Russo (C) Mark Mayhew, Henry Brotherton, Charles Cotton, Clifford Crouch, Peter Shelton | |
| 06:25 | Nicholls State | William Murdock lays it in on a great pass from Mark Anderson | 50-51 |
| 06:11 | Tennessee State | Michael Dorgan is called for traveling | 50-51 |
| 05:53 | Nicholls State | George Redmond misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 50-51 |
| 05:51 | Nicholls State | William Pickering grabs the offensive rebound | 50-51 |
| 05:45 | Nicholls State | William Murdock is hacked by Andres Russo - foul #1 on Andres Russo, team foul #6 | 50-51 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Sammy Albaugh (C) William Murdock | |
| Subs | Tennessee State | | |
| 05:31 | Nicholls State | George Redmond's floater is tipped away by Leo McClaugherty | 50-51 |
| 05:29 | Nicholls State | George Redmond gets the offensive rebound | 50-51 |
| 05:15 | Nicholls State | William Pickering misses short on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 50-51 |
| 05:14 | Tennessee State | Raymond Wilson pulls down the rebound | 50-51 |
| 05:09 | Tennessee State | Michael Dorgan misses long on a driving attempt from the left block | 50-51 |
| 05:07 | Nicholls State | George Redmond gets the rebound | 50-51 |
| 05:03 | Nicholls State | Leo McClaugherty blocks the short jumper by William Pickering | 50-51 |
| 05:01 | Tennessee State | Andres Russo pulls down the rebound | 50-51 |
| 04:44 | Tennessee State | Marion Robertson can't connect on a 3 from the left wing | 50-51 |
| 04:42 | Nicholls State | Sammy Albaugh pulls down the rebound | 50-51 |
| 04:22 | Nicholls State | William Pickering scores on a driving attempt in the lane on a nice dish by Sammy Albaugh | 52-51 |
| 04:02 | Tennessee State | Marion Robertson buries a 3pt shot from straight away | 52-54 |
| 03:42 | Nicholls State | Shannon Carlyle misses long on a shot from the left wing | 52-54 |
| 03:41 | Nicholls State | Sammy Albaugh grabs the offensive rebound | 52-54 |
| 03:15 | Nicholls State | Mark Anderson misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 52-54 |
| 03:13 | Tennessee State | Michael Dorgan grabs the board | 52-54 |
| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - Mark Anderson (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SG - George Redmond (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - William Pickering (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. PF - Shannon Carlyle (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. C - Sammy Albaugh (fairly fresh) 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Tennessee State | PG - Marion Robertson (fairly fresh) 7 pts. SG - Raymond Wilson (fairly fresh) 2 ast. 4 pf. SF - Michael Dorgan (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. PF - Leo McClaugherty (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. 4 blk. 3 pf. C - Andres Russo (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 02:59 | Tennessee State | Sammy Albaugh is called for the reach on Andres Russo - foul #2 on Sammy Albaugh, team foul #6 | 52-54 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Tracy Robinson (PG), Kenneth Rogers (SG), James Doughty (SF), William Murdock (PF), Paul Moore (C) Mark Anderson, George Redmond, William Pickering, Shannon Carlyle, Sammy Albaugh | |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Mark Mayhew (PG), Henry Brotherton (SG), Charles Cotton (SF), Clifford Crouch (PF), Peter Shelton (C) Marion Robertson, Raymond Wilson, Michael Dorgan, Leo McClaugherty, Andres Russo | |
| 02:50 | Tennessee State | Clifford Crouch makes the 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Henry Brotherton | 52-57 |
| 02:50 | Nicholls State | Nicholls State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 52-57 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | | |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Raymond Wilson (SG) Henry Brotherton | |
| 02:34 | Nicholls State | Peter Shelton swats the shot by Tracy Robinson | 52-57 |
| 02:32 | Tennessee State | Clifford Crouch pulls down the rebound | 52-57 |
| 02:32 | Tennessee State | Tennessee State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 52-57 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | George Redmond (SG), William Pickering (SF), Shannon Carlyle (PF) Kenneth Rogers, James Doughty, William Murdock | |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Marion Robertson (PG), Leo McClaugherty (PF) Mark Mayhew, Clifford Crouch | |
| 02:15 | Tennessee State | Leo McClaugherty lays it in | 52-59 |
| 01:48 | Nicholls State | Charles Cotton is called for the reach on William Pickering - foul #2 on Charles Cotton, team foul #7 | 52-59 |
| 01:48 | Nicholls State | William Pickering makes the 1st free throw | 53-59 |
| 01:48 | Nicholls State | William Pickering makes the 2nd free throw | 54-59 |
| 01:29 | Tennessee State | Peter Shelton clanks a floater in the paint | 54-59 |
| 01:28 | Tennessee State | Raymond Wilson snags the offensive board | 54-59 |
| 01:14 | Tennessee State | Leo McClaugherty clanks a 3pt shot from the right wing | 54-59 |
| 01:12 | Nicholls State | Shannon Carlyle grabs the board | 54-59 |
| 00:46 | Nicholls State | George Redmond misses long on a 3 from the right corner | 54-59 |
| 00:44 | Nicholls State | Tracy Robinson grabs the offensive board | 54-59 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Tennessee State | Tennessee State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:41 | Nicholls State | Paul Moore hits the front of the rim on the shot near the basket | 54-59 |
| 00:39 | Tennessee State | Peter Shelton snags the defensive board | 54-59 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Tennessee State | Tennessee State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:37 | Tennessee State | Peter Shelton is fouled in the backcourt by Tracy Robinson - foul #2 on Tracy Robinson, team foul #7 | 54-59 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | | |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Henry Brotherton (SF), Andres Russo (PF) Charles Cotton, Leo McClaugherty | |
| 00:37 | Tennessee State | Peter Shelton makes the 1st free throw | 54-60 |
| 00:37 | Tennessee State | Peter Shelton makes the 2nd free throw | 54-61 |
| 00:32 | Nicholls State | George Redmond scores on a 3 from the right wing | 57-61 |
| 00:32 | Tennessee State | Tennessee State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 57-61 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | | |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Clifford Crouch (SF), Leo McClaugherty (PF) Henry Brotherton, Andres Russo | |
| 00:29 | Tennessee State | Marion Robertson is fouled in the backcourt by Tracy Robinson - foul #3 on Tracy Robinson, team foul #8 | 57-61 |
| 00:29 | Tennessee State | Marion Robertson makes the 1st free throw | 57-62 |
| 00:29 | Tennessee State | Marion Robertson makes the 2nd free throw | 57-63 |
| 00:21 | Nicholls State | Tracy Robinson knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from Paul Moore | 60-63 |
| 00:19 | Tennessee State | Tracy Robinson is called for the reach on Marion Robertson in the backcourt - foul #4 on Tracy Robinson, team foul #9 | 60-63 |
| 00:19 | Tennessee State | Marion Robertson makes the 1st free throw | 60-64 |
| 00:19 | Tennessee State | Marion Robertson makes the 2nd free throw | 60-65 |
| 00:11 | Nicholls State | George Redmond makes the 3 from the right wing | 63-65 |
| 00:10 | Tennessee State | Tracy Robinson is called for the reach on Marion Robertson in the backcourt - foul #5 on Tracy Robinson, team foul #10 | 63-65 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Mark Anderson (PG) Tracy Robinson | |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Charles Cotton (SF) Clifford Crouch | |
| 00:10 | Tennessee State | Marion Robertson misses the 1st free throw | 63-65 |
| 00:10 | Tennessee State | Marion Robertson makes the 2nd free throw | 63-66 |
| 00:10 | Nicholls State | Nicholls State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 63-66 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Tennessee State | Tennessee State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:01 | Nicholls State | George Redmond hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 63-66 |
| 00:00 | Tennessee State | Peter Shelton pulls down the rebound | 63-66 |