| Lineup | Arkansas Tech | PG - David Davidson (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Albert Gray (fresh) SF - Timothy Bowman (fresh) 2 ast. PF - Marshall Louis (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 3 blk. C - Garry Grider (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | E. New Mexico | PG - Paul Ferguson (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Daniel Norton (fresh) 1 pts. SF - Clarence Richard (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Willy Gillon (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. C - Harvey Mertz (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 20:00 | E. New Mexico | Clarence Richard inbounds the ball | 37-38 |
| Game Plan | Arkansas Tech | Arkansas Tech is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | E. New Mexico | E. New Mexico is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 19:47 | E. New Mexico | Willy Gillon connects on the fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 37-40 |
| 19:30 | Arkansas Tech | Timothy Bowman drills a 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Marshall Louis | 40-40 |
| 19:15 | E. New Mexico | Paul Ferguson loses the ball out of bounds | 40-40 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | David Marble (PG), Charlie Ryles (SG), Leo Watson (PF), Elmer Rogge (C) David Davidson, Albert Gray, Marshall Louis, Garry Grider | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Joe Brown (SG), Ron Block (SF), Stephen Clemons (PF), Kenneth Griffin (C) Daniel Norton, Clarence Richard, Willy Gillon, Harvey Mertz | |
| 19:13 | Arkansas Tech | David Marble's pass is intercepted by Paul Ferguson in the backcourt | 40-40 |
| 19:04 | E. New Mexico | Ron Block hits the easy wide open finger roll on a great pass from Paul Ferguson | 40-42 |
| 18:52 | Arkansas Tech | Timothy Bowman is hacked by Stephen Clemons - foul #1 on Stephen Clemons, team foul #1 | 40-42 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | Marshall Louis (PF) Leo Watson | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Tommie Hamilton (SG) Paul Ferguson | |
| 18:40 | Arkansas Tech | Elmer Rogge comes up short on the driving attempt near the basket but the foul's on Stephen Clemons - foul #2 on Stephen Clemons, team foul #2 | 40-42 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | Gary Harris (SF) Timothy Bowman | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | | |
| 18:40 | Arkansas Tech | Elmer Rogge makes the 1st free throw | 41-42 |
| 18:40 | Arkansas Tech | Elmer Rogge makes the 2nd free throw | 42-42 |
| 18:38 | E. New Mexico | Gary Harris picks off the pass by Tommie Hamilton in the backcourt | 42-42 |
| 18:26 | Arkansas Tech | Elmer Rogge loses the ball out of bounds | 42-42 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | David Davidson (PG), Timothy Bowman (SF), Leo Watson (PF), Garry Grider (C) David Marble, Gary Harris, Marshall Louis, Elmer Rogge | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Sean Merlino (PG), Michael Monteiro (SF), Willy Gillon (PF), Harvey Mertz (C) Joe Brown, Ron Block, Stephen Clemons, Kenneth Griffin | |
| 18:01 | E. New Mexico | Harvey Mertz misses long on an open runner from the left block | 42-42 |
| 17:59 | Arkansas Tech | Leo Watson snags the defensive board | 42-42 |
| 17:54 | Arkansas Tech | Timothy Bowman loses the ball out of bounds | 42-42 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | David Marble (PG), Albert Gray (SG), Gary Harris (SF), Marshall Louis (PF), Elmer Rogge (C) David Davidson, Charlie Ryles, Timothy Bowman, Leo Watson, Garry Grider | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Daniel Norton (SG), Clarence Richard (SF) Tommie Hamilton, Michael Monteiro | |
| 17:33 | E. New Mexico | Willy Gillon loses the dribble to Marshall Louis | 42-42 |
| 17:29 | Arkansas Tech | Sean Merlino is called for the reach on David Marble - foul #2 on Sean Merlino, team foul #3 | 42-42 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | Charlie Ryles (PG), Timothy Bowman (SF) David Marble, Gary Harris | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Paul Ferguson (PG) Sean Merlino | |
| 17:24 | Arkansas Tech | Charlie Ryles misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 42-42 |
| 17:23 | E. New Mexico | Harvey Mertz snags the defensive board | 42-42 |
| 17:18 | E. New Mexico | Clarence Richard clanks a turnaround from the baseline but he's hacked by Timothy Bowman - foul #2 on Timothy Bowman, team foul #1 | 42-42 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | David Davidson (PG), Leo Watson (PF), Garry Grider (C) Albert Gray, Marshall Louis, Elmer Rogge | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | | |
| 17:18 | E. New Mexico | Clarence Richard makes the 1st free throw | 42-43 |
| 17:18 | E. New Mexico | Clarence Richard misses the 2nd free throw | 42-43 |
| 17:18 | Arkansas Tech | Garry Grider grabs the board | 42-43 |
| 17:15 | Arkansas Tech | Timothy Bowman is fouled in the backcourt by Daniel Norton - foul #2 on Daniel Norton, team foul #4 | 42-43 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | Albert Gray (SG), Gary Harris (SF) Charlie Ryles, Timothy Bowman | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Joe Brown (SG), Michael Monteiro (SF), Stephen Clemons (PF) Daniel Norton, Clarence Richard, Willy Gillon | |
| 17:05 | Arkansas Tech | Albert Gray throws a bad pass out of bounds | 42-43 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | David Marble (PG), Charlie Ryles (SG), Timothy Bowman (SF), Marshall Louis (PF), Elmer Rogge (C) David Davidson, Albert Gray, Gary Harris, Leo Watson, Garry Grider | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | | |
| 16:59 | E. New Mexico | Michael Monteiro is hacked by Timothy Bowman in the backcourt - foul #3 on Timothy Bowman, team foul #2 | 42-43 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | David Davidson (PG), Gary Harris (SF), Garry Grider (C) David Marble, Timothy Bowman, Elmer Rogge | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | | |
| 16:51 | E. New Mexico | Joe Brown hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right side | 42-43 |
| 16:50 | E. New Mexico | Joe Brown grabs the offensive board | 42-43 |
| 16:35 | E. New Mexico | Paul Ferguson buries a shot from the left wing | 42-45 |
| 16:21 | Arkansas Tech | Marshall Louis hits the easy wide open finger roll on a nice dish by Charlie Ryles | 44-45 |
| 16:06 | E. New Mexico | Stephen Clemons misses the 3pt shot from straight away | 44-45 |
| 16:04 | Arkansas Tech | Gary Harris pulls down the rebound | 44-45 |
| 16:01 | Arkansas Tech | David Davidson is hacked by Paul Ferguson in the backcourt - foul #3 on Paul Ferguson, team foul #5 | 44-45 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | David Marble (PG), Albert Gray (SG), Leo Watson (PF), Elmer Rogge (C) David Davidson, Charlie Ryles, Marshall Louis, Garry Grider | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Sean Merlino (PG), Tommie Hamilton (SG), Ron Block (SF), Willy Gillon (PF), Kenneth Griffin (C) Paul Ferguson, Joe Brown, Michael Monteiro, Stephen Clemons, Harvey Mertz | |
| 15:56 | Arkansas Tech | Albert Gray misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away | 44-45 |
| 15:55 | Arkansas Tech | Leo Watson tips it home | 46-45 |
| Lineup | Arkansas Tech | PG - David Marble (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Albert Gray (fresh) SF - Gary Harris (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Leo Watson (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Elmer Rogge (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | E. New Mexico | PG - Sean Merlino (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SG - Tommie Hamilton (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Ron Block (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Willy Gillon (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. C - Kenneth Griffin (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:34 | E. New Mexico | Ron Block drills a 3pt shot from the right wing | 46-48 |
| 15:18 | Arkansas Tech | Leo Watson misses short on a runner from the left block but the foul's on Kenneth Griffin - foul #1 on Kenneth Griffin, team foul #6 | 46-48 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | David Davidson (PG), Clifford Edwards (SF), Michael Platt (C) David Marble, Gary Harris, Elmer Rogge | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Daniel Norton (SG), Clarence Richard (SF), Stephen Clemons (C) Tommie Hamilton, Ron Block, Kenneth Griffin | |
| 15:18 | Arkansas Tech | Leo Watson makes the 1st free throw | 47-48 |
| 15:18 | Arkansas Tech | Leo Watson misses the 2nd free throw | 47-48 |
| 15:18 | E. New Mexico | Stephen Clemons grabs the board | 47-48 |
| 15:00 | E. New Mexico | Leo Watson denies the turnaround by Stephen Clemons | 47-48 |
| 14:59 | Arkansas Tech | Albert Gray pulls down the rebound | 47-48 |
| 14:57 | Arkansas Tech | Daniel Norton is called for the reach on Albert Gray in the backcourt - foul #3 on Daniel Norton, team foul #7 | 47-48 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | Charlie Ryles (PG), Elmer Rogge (C) David Davidson, Leo Watson | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Paul Ferguson (PG) Sean Merlino | |
| 14:57 | Arkansas Tech | Albert Gray makes the 1st free throw | 48-48 |
| 14:57 | Arkansas Tech | Albert Gray makes the 2nd free throw | 49-48 |
| 14:55 | E. New Mexico | Paul Ferguson is fouled in the backcourt by Charlie Ryles - foul #2 on Charlie Ryles, team foul #3 | 49-48 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | Timothy Bowman (SG) Albert Gray | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | | |
| 14:42 | E. New Mexico | Willy Gillon clanks a fadeaway from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Timothy Bowman - foul #4 on Timothy Bowman, team foul #4 | 49-48 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | David Marble (PG), Albert Gray (SG), Garry Grider (C) Charlie Ryles, Timothy Bowman, Elmer Rogge | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Harvey Mertz (C) Stephen Clemons | |
| 14:42 | E. New Mexico | Willy Gillon makes the 1st free throw | 49-49 |
| 14:42 | E. New Mexico | Willy Gillon makes the 2nd free throw | 49-50 |
| 14:39 | Arkansas Tech | Michael Platt's pass is intercepted by Daniel Norton in the backcourt | 49-50 |
| 14:29 | E. New Mexico | Paul Ferguson throws a bad pass out of bounds | 49-50 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | David Davidson (PG), Charlie Ryles (SG), Elmer Rogge (C) David Marble, Albert Gray, Garry Grider | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | | |
| 14:22 | Arkansas Tech | Elmer Rogge knocks in the shot from the baseline on a nice dish by Charlie Ryles | 51-50 |
| 14:06 | E. New Mexico | Clarence Richard is denied on a layup by Elmer Rogge | 51-50 |
| 14:04 | E. New Mexico | The offensive rebound goes to Harvey Mertz | 51-50 |
| 13:54 | E. New Mexico | Clarence Richard can't connect on a shot from the left block | 51-50 |
| 13:53 | Arkansas Tech | Clifford Edwards grabs the board | 51-50 |
| 13:47 | Arkansas Tech | David Davidson can't connect on a 3 from the right wing | 51-50 |
| 13:46 | Arkansas Tech | Clifford Edwards grabs the offensive rebound | 51-50 |
| 13:40 | Arkansas Tech | Elmer Rogge's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 51-50 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | David Marble (PG), Albert Gray (SG), Garry Grider (C) David Davidson, Charlie Ryles, Elmer Rogge | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Sean Merlino (PG), Tommie Hamilton (SG), Ron Block (SF), Kenneth Griffin (PF), Stephen Clemons (C) Paul Ferguson, Daniel Norton, Clarence Richard, Willy Gillon, Harvey Mertz | |
| 13:27 | E. New Mexico | Sean Merlino hits a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 51-52 |
| 13:20 | Arkansas Tech | Clifford Edwards loses the dribble to Tommie Hamilton | 51-52 |
| 13:05 | E. New Mexico | Sean Merlino knocks in the floater from the right side | 51-54 |
| 13:01 | Arkansas Tech | Ron Block is called for the reach on Clifford Edwards in the backcourt - foul #1 on Ron Block, team foul #8 | 51-54 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | David Davidson (PG), Marshall Louis (PF) David Marble, Garry Grider | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Joe Brown (SG), Clarence Richard (SF) Tommie Hamilton, Ron Block | |
| 13:01 | Arkansas Tech | Clifford Edwards makes the 1st free throw | 52-54 |
| 13:01 | Arkansas Tech | Clifford Edwards makes the 2nd free throw | 53-54 |
| 12:59 | E. New Mexico | David Davidson steals the ball from Sean Merlino in the backcourt | 53-54 |
| 12:58 | Arkansas Tech | David Davidson hits the finger roll | 55-54 |
| 12:56 | E. New Mexico | Sean Merlino is called for traveling in the backcourt | 55-54 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | Charlie Ryles (PG) David Davidson | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Daniel Norton (SG) Sean Merlino | |
| 12:41 | Arkansas Tech | Marshall Louis comes up short on the jump hook from the right block but he's fouled by Daniel Norton - foul #4 on Daniel Norton, team foul #9 | 55-54 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | David Davidson (PG) Charlie Ryles | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Paul Ferguson (PG), Michael Monteiro (SF), Harvey Mertz (C) Daniel Norton, Clarence Richard, Stephen Clemons | |
| 12:41 | Arkansas Tech | Marshall Louis makes the 1st free throw | 56-54 |
| 12:41 | Arkansas Tech | Marshall Louis makes the 2nd free throw | 57-54 |
| 12:25 | E. New Mexico | Harvey Mertz is hacked by Clifford Edwards - foul #4 on Clifford Edwards, team foul #5 | 57-54 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | David Marble (PG), Charlie Ryles (SG), Gary Harris (SF), Garry Grider (C) David Davidson, Albert Gray, Clifford Edwards, Marshall Louis | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Willy Gillon (PF) Kenneth Griffin | |
| 12:12 | E. New Mexico | Paul Ferguson misses short on a 3 from the left wing | 57-54 |
| 12:11 | E. New Mexico | Harvey Mertz hits the follow up shot | 57-56 |
| 12:07 | Arkansas Tech | Joe Brown is called for the reach on Charlie Ryles in the backcourt - foul #2 on Joe Brown, team foul #10 | 57-56 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | David Davidson (PG), Marshall Louis (SF), Elmer Rogge (C) David Marble, Gary Harris, Garry Grider | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Sean Merlino (PG), Clarence Richard (SF), Stephen Clemons (PF) Paul Ferguson, Michael Monteiro, Willy Gillon | |
| 12:07 | Arkansas Tech | Charlie Ryles makes the 1st free throw | 58-56 |
| 12:07 | Arkansas Tech | Charlie Ryles makes the 2nd free throw | 59-56 |
| 11:54 | E. New Mexico | Sean Merlino's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 59-56 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | David Marble (PG), Albert Gray (SG), Gary Harris (SF) David Davidson, Charlie Ryles, Marshall Louis | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | | |
| Lineup | Arkansas Tech | PG - David Marble (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SG - Albert Gray (tiring) 2 pts. SF - Gary Harris (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Michael Platt (tired) 2 pts. 3 pf. C - Elmer Rogge (tiring) 8 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | E. New Mexico | PG - Sean Merlino (fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. SG - Joe Brown (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Clarence Richard (tiring) 9 pts. PF - Stephen Clemons (tiring) C - Harvey Mertz (tired) 8 pts. 8 reb. | |
| 11:40 | Arkansas Tech | Gary Harris scores on a fadeaway from the baseline set up by David Marble | 61-56 |
| 11:38 | E. New Mexico | Sean Merlino is hacked by David Marble in the backcourt - foul #2 on David Marble, team foul #6 | 61-56 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | David Davidson (PG), Marshall Louis (SF), Garry Grider (C) David Marble, Gary Harris, Elmer Rogge | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Tommie Hamilton (SG), Ron Block (SF), Willy Gillon (PF) Joe Brown, Clarence Richard, Harvey Mertz | |
| 11:23 | E. New Mexico | Ron Block is open and buries a 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Tommie Hamilton | 61-59 |
| 11:11 | Arkansas Tech | The pull-up jumper by Michael Platt is blocked by Ron Block | 61-59 |
| 11:10 | Arkansas Tech | Albert Gray grabs the offensive rebound | 61-59 |
| 10:59 | Arkansas Tech | David Davidson makes the 3 from straight away on a great pass from Albert Gray | 64-59 |
| 10:57 | E. New Mexico | Sean Merlino is hacked by Marshall Louis in the backcourt - foul #2 on Marshall Louis, team foul #7 | 64-59 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | David Marble (PG), Charlie Ryles (SG), Gary Harris (SF), Leo Watson (PF) David Davidson, Albert Gray, Marshall Louis, Garry Grider | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Joe Brown (SG), Clarence Richard (SF), Kenneth Griffin (C) Tommie Hamilton, Ron Block, Stephen Clemons | |
| 10:57 | E. New Mexico | Sean Merlino misses the 1st free throw | 64-59 |
| 10:57 | Arkansas Tech | Michael Platt snags the defensive board | 64-59 |
| 10:35 | Arkansas Tech | Charlie Ryles makes the 3pt shot from straight away | 67-59 |
| 10:31 | E. New Mexico | Joe Brown throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 67-59 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | David Davidson (PG), Marshall Louis (SF), Elmer Rogge (C) David Marble, Gary Harris, Leo Watson | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Paul Ferguson (PG), Michael Monteiro (SF), Harvey Mertz (C) Sean Merlino, Clarence Richard, Willy Gillon | |
| 10:11 | Arkansas Tech | Elmer Rogge hits a fadeaway from close range | 69-59 |
| 09:57 | E. New Mexico | Harvey Mertz connects on the jump hook from the baseline and he's hacked by Michael Platt - foul #4 on Michael Platt, team foul #8 | 69-61 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | David Marble (PG), Albert Gray (SG), Gary Harris (SF), Leo Watson (PF), Garry Grider (C) David Davidson, Charlie Ryles, Marshall Louis, Michael Platt, Elmer Rogge | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Tommie Hamilton (SG), Ron Block (SF) Joe Brown, Michael Monteiro | |
| 09:57 | E. New Mexico | Harvey Mertz misses the free throw | 69-61 |
| 09:57 | Arkansas Tech | Garry Grider grabs the board | 69-61 |
| 09:38 | Arkansas Tech | Leo Watson makes the fadeaway from the baseline | 71-61 |
| 09:36 | E. New Mexico | Tommie Hamilton is called for traveling in the backcourt | 71-61 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | David Davidson (PG), Elmer Rogge (C) David Marble, Garry Grider | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Clarence Richard (SF), Stephen Clemons (PF) Kenneth Griffin, Harvey Mertz | |
| 09:29 | Arkansas Tech | Paul Ferguson steals the ball from David Davidson | 71-61 |
| 09:25 | E. New Mexico | Tommie Hamilton banks in the layup on a nice dish by Paul Ferguson | 71-63 |
| 09:08 | Arkansas Tech | Clarence Richard steals it from Gary Harris | 71-63 |
| 09:04 | E. New Mexico | David Davidson picks off the pass by Paul Ferguson in the backcourt | 71-63 |
| 09:04 | Arkansas Tech | Arkansas Tech calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 71-63 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | David Marble (PG), Charlie Ryles (SG), Marshall Louis (SF), Garry Grider (C) David Davidson, Albert Gray, Gary Harris, Elmer Rogge | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Sean Merlino (PG), Joe Brown (SG), Michael Monteiro (SF), Willy Gillon (PF) Paul Ferguson, Tommie Hamilton, Clarence Richard, Ron Block | |
| 08:47 | Arkansas Tech | Charlie Ryles misses long on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 71-63 |
| 08:45 | Arkansas Tech | Marshall Louis can't tip it in | 71-63 |
| 08:43 | E. New Mexico | Stephen Clemons pulls down the rebound | 71-63 |
| 08:25 | E. New Mexico | Michael Monteiro buries a fadeaway from the right side | 71-65 |
| 08:14 | Arkansas Tech | Garry Grider misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 71-65 |
| 08:13 | Arkansas Tech | Leo Watson grabs the offensive board | 71-65 |
| 08:04 | Arkansas Tech | Leo Watson hits a wide open jump hook in the lane on a nice dish by Charlie Ryles | 73-65 |
| 07:52 | E. New Mexico | Michael Monteiro misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 73-65 |
| 07:50 | Arkansas Tech | Leo Watson snags the defensive board | 73-65 |
| Lineup | Arkansas Tech | PG - David Marble (tiring) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Charlie Ryles (tired) 13 pts. 4 ast. SF - Marshall Louis (tiring) 10 pts. 3 reb. 3 blk. 2 stl. PF - Leo Watson (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. C - Garry Grider (tiring) 5 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | E. New Mexico | PG - Sean Merlino (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. SG - Joe Brown (tiring) 3 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Michael Monteiro (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Willy Gillon (very tired) 6 pts. 6 reb. C - Stephen Clemons (tired) 2 reb. | |
| 07:46 | Arkansas Tech | David Marble hits a wide open shot from the right wing | 75-65 |
| 07:28 | E. New Mexico | Joe Brown is open but comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 75-65 |
| 07:27 | Arkansas Tech | Marshall Louis grabs the defensive rebound | 75-65 |
| 07:21 | Arkansas Tech | Garry Grider misses the fadeaway from the baseline but the foul's on Willy Gillon - foul #2 on Willy Gillon, team foul #11 | 75-65 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | David Davidson (PG), Timothy Bowman (SG), Clifford Edwards (SF), Michael Platt (PF) David Marble, Charlie Ryles, Marshall Louis, Leo Watson | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Paul Ferguson (PG), Daniel Norton (SG), Clarence Richard (SF), Kenneth Griffin (PF), Harvey Mertz (C) Sean Merlino, Joe Brown, Michael Monteiro, Willy Gillon, Stephen Clemons | |
| 07:21 | Arkansas Tech | Garry Grider misses the 1st free throw | 75-65 |
| 07:21 | Arkansas Tech | Garry Grider makes the 2nd free throw | 76-65 |
| 07:18 | E. New Mexico | Clarence Richard is hacked by Timothy Bowman in the backcourt - foul #5 on Timothy Bowman, team foul #9 | 76-65 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | Albert Gray (SG), Elmer Rogge (C) Timothy Bowman, Garry Grider | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | | |
| 07:18 | E. New Mexico | Clarence Richard makes the 1st free throw | 76-66 |
| 07:18 | E. New Mexico | Clarence Richard misses the 2nd free throw | 76-66 |
| 07:18 | Arkansas Tech | Elmer Rogge gets the rebound | 76-66 |
| 07:01 | Arkansas Tech | The jump hook by Clifford Edwards is blocked by Harvey Mertz | 76-66 |
| 06:59 | E. New Mexico | Kenneth Griffin gets the rebound | 76-66 |
| 06:30 | E. New Mexico | Elmer Rogge swats the layup by Harvey Mertz | 76-66 |
| 06:28 | E. New Mexico | Harvey Mertz gets the offensive rebound | 76-66 |
| 06:16 | E. New Mexico | Harvey Mertz misses long on a turnaround from the baseline | 76-66 |
| 06:15 | Arkansas Tech | Albert Gray pulls down the rebound | 76-66 |
| 06:11 | Arkansas Tech | David Davidson misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 76-66 |
| 06:10 | E. New Mexico | Kenneth Griffin grabs the defensive rebound | 76-66 |
| 05:53 | E. New Mexico | Daniel Norton misses the 3pt shot from the right corner | 76-66 |
| 05:51 | E. New Mexico | Clarence Richard tips it in | 76-68 |
| 05:28 | Arkansas Tech | Harvey Mertz denies the turnaround by Elmer Rogge | 76-68 |
| 05:26 | Arkansas Tech | Elmer Rogge grabs the offensive board | 76-68 |
| 05:05 | Arkansas Tech | David Davidson is fouled on the floor by Paul Ferguson - foul #4 on Paul Ferguson, team foul #12 | 76-68 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | Charlie Ryles (SG), Marshall Louis (PF), Garry Grider (C) Albert Gray, Michael Platt, Elmer Rogge | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Sean Merlino (PG), Tommie Hamilton (SF), Willy Gillon (PF), Ron Block (C) Paul Ferguson, Clarence Richard, Kenneth Griffin, Harvey Mertz | |
| 05:05 | Arkansas Tech | David Davidson misses the 1st free throw | 76-68 |
| 05:05 | Arkansas Tech | David Davidson makes the 2nd free throw | 77-68 |
| 04:49 | E. New Mexico | Willy Gillon drills a floater from the right side on a great pass from Daniel Norton | 77-70 |
| 04:34 | Arkansas Tech | Charlie Ryles misses long on a jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Ron Block - foul #2 on Ron Block, team foul #13 | 77-70 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | David Marble (PG) David Davidson | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Stephen Clemons (C) Daniel Norton | |
| 04:34 | Arkansas Tech | Charlie Ryles misses the 1st free throw | 77-70 |
| 04:34 | Arkansas Tech | Charlie Ryles makes the 2nd free throw | 78-70 |
| 04:17 | E. New Mexico | Tommie Hamilton misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away | 78-70 |
| 04:15 | E. New Mexico | Stephen Clemons pulls down the offensive rebound | 78-70 |
| 04:05 | E. New Mexico | Stephen Clemons can't connect on a driving attempt from the right block | 78-70 |
| 04:04 | Arkansas Tech | The rebound goes to Garry Grider | 78-70 |
| 04:02 | Arkansas Tech | Tommie Hamilton steps in front of the Charlie Ryles pass in the backcourt | 78-70 |
| 03:40 | E. New Mexico | Ron Block is hacked by Clifford Edwards - foul #5 on Clifford Edwards, team foul #10 | 78-70 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | David Davidson (PG), Albert Gray (SG), Gary Harris (SF), Michael Platt (PF), Elmer Rogge (C) David Marble, Charlie Ryles, Clifford Edwards, Marshall Louis, Garry Grider | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Joe Brown (SG), Harvey Mertz (C) Willy Gillon, Stephen Clemons | |
| 03:40 | E. New Mexico | Ron Block makes the 1st free throw | 78-71 |
| 03:40 | E. New Mexico | Ron Block misses the 2nd free throw | 78-71 |
| 03:40 | Arkansas Tech | The rebound goes to Elmer Rogge | 78-71 |
| Lineup | Arkansas Tech | PG - David Davidson (tired) 12 pts. 2 stl. SG - Albert Gray (tired) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Gary Harris (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Michael Platt (very tired) 2 pts. 4 pf. C - Elmer Rogge (tired) 10 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | E. New Mexico | PG - Sean Merlino (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. SG - Joe Brown (tiring) 3 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Tommie Hamilton (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. PF - Ron Block (tiring) 13 pts. C - Harvey Mertz (very tired) 10 pts. 9 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 03:28 | Arkansas Tech | Michael Platt double dribbles | 78-71 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | Charlie Ryles (PG) David Davidson | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Daniel Norton (SG), Clarence Richard (SF) Sean Merlino, Tommie Hamilton | |
| 03:26 | E. New Mexico | Joe Brown is hacked by Gary Harris in the backcourt - foul #1 on Gary Harris, team foul #11 | 78-71 |
| 03:26 | E. New Mexico | E. New Mexico calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 78-71 |
| 03:26 | E. New Mexico | Joe Brown makes the 1st free throw | 78-72 |
| 03:26 | E. New Mexico | Joe Brown makes the 2nd free throw | 78-73 |
| 03:12 | Arkansas Tech | Charlie Ryles's pass is intercepted by Ron Block | 78-73 |
| 02:58 | E. New Mexico | Daniel Norton scores on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 78-76 |
| 02:58 | Arkansas Tech | Arkansas Tech calls a full timeout (2 :30 remaining) | 78-76 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | David Davidson (PG), Leo Watson (PF), Garry Grider (C) Charlie Ryles, Michael Platt, Elmer Rogge | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Sean Merlino (PG), Michael Monteiro (SF), Stephen Clemons (PF) Daniel Norton, Clarence Richard, Ron Block | |
| 02:43 | Arkansas Tech | Gary Harris's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 78-76 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | David Marble (PG), Marshall Louis (PF), Michael Platt (C) David Davidson, Leo Watson, Garry Grider | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Tommie Hamilton (SG), Kenneth Griffin (C) Joe Brown, Harvey Mertz | |
| 02:19 | E. New Mexico | Tommie Hamilton comes up short on the 3 from the left wing | 78-76 |
| 02:18 | E. New Mexico | Sean Merlino grabs the offensive board | 78-76 |
| 02:04 | E. New Mexico | Kenneth Griffin misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 78-76 |
| 02:03 | Arkansas Tech | Gary Harris grabs the defensive rebound | 78-76 |
| 01:55 | Arkansas Tech | David Marble comes up short on the floater from just outside the lane | 78-76 |
| 01:54 | Arkansas Tech | Marshall Louis tips it back up and in | 80-76 |
| 01:41 | E. New Mexico | Tommie Hamilton knocks in the fadeaway from the right wing and the foul's on Marshall Louis - foul #3 on Marshall Louis, team foul #12 | 80-78 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | David Davidson (PG), Garry Grider (C) David Marble, Michael Platt | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Paul Ferguson (PG), Clarence Richard (SF), Willy Gillon (PF), Harvey Mertz (C) Sean Merlino, Michael Monteiro, Stephen Clemons, Kenneth Griffin | |
| 01:41 | E. New Mexico | Tommie Hamilton makes the free throw | 80-79 |
| 01:38 | Arkansas Tech | Gary Harris is hacked by Clarence Richard in the backcourt - foul #2 on Clarence Richard, team foul #14 | 80-79 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Daniel Norton (SG) Tommie Hamilton | |
| 01:38 | Arkansas Tech | Gary Harris misses the 1st free throw | 80-79 |
| 01:38 | Arkansas Tech | Gary Harris makes the 2nd free throw | 81-79 |
| 01:25 | E. New Mexico | Paul Ferguson hits a jumper near the basket | 81-81 |
| 01:25 | Arkansas Tech | Arkansas Tech calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 remaining) | 81-81 |
| 01:22 | Arkansas Tech | Garry Grider is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 81-81 |
| 01:17 | E. New Mexico | Willy Gillon's fadeaway is rejected by Garry Grider | 81-81 |
| 01:16 | Arkansas Tech | Garry Grider grabs the defensive rebound | 81-81 |
| 01:05 | Arkansas Tech | Albert Gray clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 81-81 |
| 01:03 | Arkansas Tech | Marshall Louis hits the follow up shot | 83-81 |
| 01:00 | E. New Mexico | Daniel Norton's pass is intercepted by David Davidson in the backcourt | 83-81 |
| Game Plan | Arkansas Tech | Arkansas Tech is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | E. New Mexico | E. New Mexico is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 00:38 | Arkansas Tech | David Davidson makes the jumpshot from the left wing | 85-81 |
| 00:38 | E. New Mexico | E. New Mexico calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 85-81 |
| Game Plan | Arkansas Tech | Arkansas Tech is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | E. New Mexico | E. New Mexico is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 00:30 | E. New Mexico | Harvey Mertz misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 85-81 |
| 00:29 | E. New Mexico | Harvey Mertz grabs the offensive rebound | 85-81 |
| 00:26 | E. New Mexico | Marshall Louis swats the short shot by Harvey Mertz | 85-81 |
| 00:24 | Arkansas Tech | Albert Gray snags the defensive board | 85-81 |
| 00:24 | Arkansas Tech | Arkansas Tech calls a :30 timeout (none remaining) | 85-81 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | Charlie Ryles (SG), Leo Watson (PF) Albert Gray, Marshall Louis | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | | |
| Game Plan | Arkansas Tech | Arkansas Tech is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | E. New Mexico | E. New Mexico is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:23 | Arkansas Tech | David Davidson is hacked by Paul Ferguson in the backcourt - foul #5 on Paul Ferguson, team foul #15 | 85-81 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Joe Brown (PG) Paul Ferguson | |
| 00:23 | E. New Mexico | E. New Mexico calls a full timeout (2 :30 remaining) | 85-81 |
| 00:23 | Arkansas Tech | David Davidson makes the 1st free throw | 86-81 |
| 00:23 | Arkansas Tech | David Davidson makes the 2nd free throw | 87-81 |
| 00:18 | E. New Mexico | Joe Brown buries a 3pt shot from straight away set up by Daniel Norton | 87-84 |
| 00:17 | Arkansas Tech | Joe Brown is called for the reach on David Davidson in the backcourt - foul #3 on Joe Brown, team foul #16 | 87-84 |
| 00:17 | Arkansas Tech | David Davidson makes the 1st free throw | 88-84 |
| 00:17 | Arkansas Tech | David Davidson makes the 2nd free throw | 89-84 |
| 00:12 | E. New Mexico | Daniel Norton clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing | 89-84 |
| 00:10 | E. New Mexico | Joe Brown grabs the offensive rebound | 89-84 |
| 00:08 | E. New Mexico | Joe Brown comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away | 89-84 |
| 00:06 | Arkansas Tech | Leo Watson gets the rebound | 89-84 |
| 00:03 | Arkansas Tech | Leo Watson is fouled in the backcourt by Daniel Norton - foul #5 on Daniel Norton, team foul #17 | 89-84 |
| Subs | Arkansas Tech | Marshall Louis (SF) Gary Harris | |
| Subs | E. New Mexico | Tommie Hamilton (SG) Daniel Norton | |
| 00:03 | Arkansas Tech | Leo Watson makes the 1st free throw | 90-84 |
| 00:03 | Arkansas Tech | Leo Watson makes the 2nd free throw | 91-84 |
| 00:00 | E. New Mexico | Tommie Hamilton misses badly on a halfcourt shot | 91-84 |