| Lineup | Tennessee State | PG - John Wehr (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Lazaro Yazzie (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. SF - Garf Zajic (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Gary McFalls (fresh) 6 pts. C - Kenneth Covell (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Matthew Hillard (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Donald Thompson (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Dalton Wiggins (fresh) PF - Negasi Yusuf (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Robin Kogut (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Murray State | Dalton Wiggins inbounds the ball | 43-30 |
| Game Plan | Tennessee State | Tennessee State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 19:36 | Murray State | Negasi Yusuf makes the 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Matthew Hillard | 43-33 |
| 19:22 | Tennessee State | Gary McFalls clanks a jump hook in the paint | 43-33 |
| 19:20 | Murray State | Donald Thompson pulls down the rebound | 43-33 |
| 19:15 | Murray State | Donald Thompson scores on a 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Dalton Wiggins | 43-36 |
| 19:11 | Tennessee State | Lazaro Yazzie knocks in the shot from the right wing | 45-36 |
| 18:52 | Murray State | Matthew Hillard buries a shot from the right side on a nice dish by Dalton Wiggins | 45-38 |
| 18:38 | Tennessee State | Garf Zajic misses the easy layup | 45-38 |
| 18:37 | Murray State | The rebound goes to Robin Kogut | 45-38 |
| 18:22 | Murray State | Dalton Wiggins knocks in the shot from the left block on a great pass from Matthew Hillard and he's hacked by Kenneth Covell - foul #2 on Kenneth Covell, team foul #1 | 45-40 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Adam Young (PG), Frank Castano (PF), Joseph Snellenberger (C) John Wehr, Gary McFalls, Kenneth Covell | |
| Subs | Murray State | Patrick Darley (SG), Howard Johnson (C) Donald Thompson, Robin Kogut | |
| 18:22 | Murray State | Dalton Wiggins makes the free throw | 45-41 |
| 18:19 | Tennessee State | Adam Young is hacked by Patrick Darley in the backcourt - foul #3 on Patrick Darley, team foul #1 | 45-41 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | | |
| Subs | Murray State | Herbert Lowry (SG) Patrick Darley | |
| 18:07 | Tennessee State | Frank Castano is open and scores on a fadeaway from the right wing | 47-41 |
| 17:51 | Murray State | Herbert Lowry's pass is intercepted by Frank Castano | 47-41 |
| 17:28 | Tennessee State | Frank Castano scores on a floater from the left block on a great pass from Joseph Snellenberger | 49-41 |
| 17:16 | Murray State | Adam Young is called for the reach on Matthew Hillard - foul #1 on Adam Young, team foul #2 | 49-41 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Jason Watkins (SF), Gary McFalls (PF), Kenneth Covell (C) Lazaro Yazzie, Garf Zajic, Joseph Snellenberger | |
| Subs | Murray State | Donald Thompson (SG), Charles Insley (SF), Robin Kogut (C) Matthew Hillard, Dalton Wiggins, Negasi Yusuf | |
| 17:01 | Murray State | Howard Johnson is called for traveling | 49-41 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | John Wehr (PG) Jason Watkins | |
| Subs | Murray State | | |
| 16:40 | Tennessee State | Gary McFalls can't finish the uncontested layup | 49-41 |
| 16:38 | Murray State | Donald Thompson snags the defensive board | 49-41 |
| 16:19 | Murray State | Robin Kogut makes the runner from the right block on a great pass from Donald Thompson | 49-43 |
| 16:17 | Tennessee State | John Wehr's pass is intercepted by Charles Insley in the backcourt | 49-43 |
| 15:59 | Murray State | Herbert Lowry is fouled on the floor by John Wehr - foul #1 on John Wehr, team foul #3 | 49-43 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | William Johnson (PG), Lazaro Yazzie (SG), Garf Zajic (SF), Jason Watkins (PF), Joseph Snellenberger (C) John Wehr, Frank Castano, Adam Young, Gary McFalls, Kenneth Covell | |
| Subs | Murray State | Patrick Darley (PG), Paul Selman (PF), Douglas Petties (C) Herbert Lowry, Howard Johnson, Robin Kogut | |
| Lineup | Tennessee State | PG - William Johnson (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Lazaro Yazzie (fresh) 14 pts. 3 ast. SF - Garf Zajic (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Jason Watkins (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. C - Joseph Snellenberger (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Patrick Darley (fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Donald Thompson (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - Charles Insley (fresh) PF - Paul Selman (fresh) 4 pts. C - Douglas Petties (fresh) | |
| 15:51 | Murray State | Donald Thompson is hacked by Jason Watkins - foul #1 on Jason Watkins, team foul #4 | 49-43 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | | |
| Subs | Murray State | Matthew Hillard (PG) Donald Thompson | |
| 15:35 | Murray State | Paul Selman makes the shot in the paint on a nice dish by Patrick Darley | 49-45 |
| 15:17 | Tennessee State | Douglas Petties steps in front of the William Johnson pass | 49-45 |
| 15:01 | Murray State | Matthew Hillard misses short on a shot from the right wing | 49-45 |
| 14:59 | Murray State | Douglas Petties grabs the offensive board | 49-45 |
| 14:46 | Murray State | Charles Insley is hacked by Garf Zajic - foul #2 on Garf Zajic, team foul #5 | 49-45 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | | |
| Subs | Murray State | Donald Thompson (SG), Dalton Wiggins (SF), Negasi Yusuf (PF) Matthew Hillard, Charles Insley, Douglas Petties | |
| 14:18 | Murray State | Dalton Wiggins banks in the layup | 49-47 |
| 13:58 | Tennessee State | Negasi Yusuf steals the ball from Joseph Snellenberger | 49-47 |
| 13:32 | Murray State | William Johnson is called for the reach on Patrick Darley - foul #2 on William Johnson, team foul #6 | 49-47 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | John Wehr (PG), Frank Castano (SF), Gary McFalls (PF), Kenneth Covell (C) William Johnson, Garf Zajic, Jason Watkins, Joseph Snellenberger | |
| Subs | Murray State | Matthew Hillard (PG), Herbert Lowry (SG), Robin Kogut (C) Patrick Darley, Donald Thompson, Paul Selman | |
| 13:13 | Murray State | Matthew Hillard connects on the jump hook from close range | 49-49 |
| 12:53 | Tennessee State | John Wehr can't connect on an uncontested shot from the right wing | 49-49 |
| 12:51 | Tennessee State | Lazaro Yazzie snags the offensive board | 49-49 |
| 12:38 | Tennessee State | John Wehr makes the 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Kenneth Covell | 52-49 |
| 12:19 | Murray State | Matthew Hillard loses the dribble to Frank Castano | 52-49 |
| 12:16 | Tennessee State | Frank Castano blows the layup | 52-49 |
| 12:15 | Tennessee State | Kenneth Covell misses the tip | 52-49 |
| 12:13 | Murray State | Herbert Lowry grabs the defensive rebound | 52-49 |
| 11:59 | Murray State | Matthew Hillard comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 52-49 |
| 11:57 | Tennessee State | Gary McFalls grabs the board | 52-49 |
| Lineup | Tennessee State | PG - John Wehr (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Lazaro Yazzie (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 3 ast. SF - Frank Castano (fresh) 8 pts. 2 stl. PF - Gary McFalls (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Kenneth Covell (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Matthew Hillard (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SG - Herbert Lowry (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Dalton Wiggins (fairly fresh) 5 pts. PF - Negasi Yusuf (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. C - Robin Kogut (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:53 | Tennessee State | Gary McFalls is wide open but clanks a floater in the lane | 52-49 |
| 11:51 | Murray State | Robin Kogut grabs the defensive rebound | 52-49 |
| 11:33 | Murray State | Dalton Wiggins hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the free throw line but the foul's on Frank Castano - foul #2 on Frank Castano, team foul #7 | 52-49 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Adam Young (PG), William Johnson (SG), Garf Zajic (SF), Jason Watkins (PF), Ignacio Hernandez (C) John Wehr, Lazaro Yazzie, Frank Castano, Gary McFalls, Kenneth Covell | |
| Subs | Murray State | Patrick Darley (PG), Donald Thompson (SG), Howard Johnson (PF), Paul Selman (C) Matthew Hillard, Herbert Lowry, Negasi Yusuf, Robin Kogut | |
| 11:33 | Murray State | Dalton Wiggins makes the 1st free throw | 52-50 |
| 11:33 | Murray State | Dalton Wiggins makes the 2nd free throw | 52-51 |
| 11:19 | Tennessee State | Jason Watkins can't throw it down but he's fouled by Paul Selman - foul #2 on Paul Selman, team foul #2 | 52-51 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | | |
| Subs | Murray State | Charles Insley (SF) Dalton Wiggins | |
| 11:19 | Tennessee State | Jason Watkins makes the 1st free throw | 53-51 |
| 11:19 | Tennessee State | Jason Watkins makes the 2nd free throw | 54-51 |
| 10:58 | Murray State | Paul Selman misses the turnaround in the lane but the foul's on Adam Young - foul #2 on Adam Young, team foul #8 | 54-51 |
| 10:58 | Murray State | Paul Selman makes the 1st free throw | 54-52 |
| 10:58 | Murray State | Paul Selman makes the 2nd free throw | 54-53 |
| 10:49 | Tennessee State | Garf Zajic knocks in the shot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Adam Young | 56-53 |
| 10:42 | Murray State | Paul Selman is called for traveling | 56-53 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Gary McFalls (PF), Joseph Snellenberger (C) Jason Watkins, Ignacio Hernandez | |
| Subs | Murray State | | |
| 10:24 | Tennessee State | Gary McFalls can't connect on a jump hook near the basket but the foul's on Charles Insley - foul #3 on Charles Insley, team foul #3 | 56-53 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Frank Castano (SF) Garf Zajic | |
| Subs | Murray State | Herbert Lowry (SG) Donald Thompson | |
| 10:24 | Tennessee State | Gary McFalls makes the 1st free throw | 57-53 |
| 10:24 | Tennessee State | Gary McFalls makes the 2nd free throw | 58-53 |
| 10:00 | Murray State | Herbert Lowry misses short on a jump hook in the paint | 58-53 |
| 09:58 | Murray State | Paul Selman tips it home | 58-55 |
| 09:34 | Tennessee State | Joseph Snellenberger misses long on a runner in the lane but he's fouled by Charles Insley - foul #4 on Charles Insley, team foul #4 | 58-55 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | John Wehr (PG), Jason Watkins (SF), Kenneth Covell (C) Adam Young, William Johnson, Gary McFalls | |
| Subs | Murray State | Matthew Hillard (PG), Robert Silvers (SF), Douglas Petties (PF), Robin Kogut (C) Patrick Darley, Charles Insley, Howard Johnson, Paul Selman | |
| 09:34 | Tennessee State | Joseph Snellenberger makes the 1st free throw | 59-55 |
| 09:34 | Tennessee State | Joseph Snellenberger misses the 2nd free throw | 59-55 |
| 09:34 | Murray State | Robin Kogut grabs the board | 59-55 |
| 09:13 | Murray State | Robert Silvers misses the jumper near the basket but he's hacked by Jason Watkins - foul #2 on Jason Watkins, team foul #9 | 59-55 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Lazaro Yazzie (SG), Garf Zajic (SF) Frank Castano, Joseph Snellenberger | |
| Subs | Murray State | Donald Thompson (SG), Negasi Yusuf (PF) Herbert Lowry, Douglas Petties | |
| 09:13 | Murray State | Robert Silvers misses the 1st free throw | 59-55 |
| 09:13 | Murray State | Robert Silvers makes the 2nd free throw | 59-56 |
| 09:11 | Tennessee State | John Wehr is fouled in the backcourt by Matthew Hillard - foul #2 on Matthew Hillard, team foul #5 | 59-56 |
| 08:53 | Tennessee State | Garf Zajic is hacked by Robert Silvers - foul #1 on Robert Silvers, team foul #6 | 59-56 |
| 08:31 | Tennessee State | Jason Watkins knocks in the 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Lazaro Yazzie | 62-56 |
| 08:09 | Murray State | Robert Silvers makes the floater from the right side | 62-58 |
| 07:52 | Tennessee State | Kenneth Covell misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 62-58 |
| 07:50 | Tennessee State | The offensive rebound goes to Kenneth Covell | 62-58 |
| Lineup | Tennessee State | PG - John Wehr (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Lazaro Yazzie (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 4 ast. SF - Garf Zajic (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Jason Watkins (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. C - Kenneth Covell (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Matthew Hillard (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SG - Donald Thompson (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - Robert Silvers (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Negasi Yusuf (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. C - Robin Kogut (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 07:38 | Tennessee State | Robin Kogut swats the layup by Jason Watkins | 62-58 |
| 07:37 | Murray State | Negasi Yusuf gets the rebound | 62-58 |
| 07:18 | Murray State | Negasi Yusuf hits a pull-up jumper from the free throw line set up by Robert Silvers | 62-60 |
| 07:01 | Tennessee State | John Wehr is whistled for traveling | 62-60 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Adam Young (PG), William Johnson (SG), Frank Castano (SF), Gary McFalls (PF), Joseph Snellenberger (C) John Wehr, Lazaro Yazzie, Garf Zajic, Jason Watkins, Kenneth Covell | |
| Subs | Murray State | Patrick Darley (PG), Herbert Lowry (SG), Dalton Wiggins (SF), Howard Johnson (PF), Paul Selman (C) Matthew Hillard, Donald Thompson, Robert Silvers, Negasi Yusuf, Robin Kogut | |
| 06:41 | Murray State | Herbert Lowry makes the 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by Howard Johnson | 62-63 |
| 06:27 | Tennessee State | Frank Castano clanks a shot from the free throw line | 62-63 |
| 06:26 | Murray State | The rebound goes to Howard Johnson | 62-63 |
| 06:21 | Murray State | Dalton Wiggins misses badly on a runner from the left block | 62-63 |
| 06:20 | Murray State | Paul Selman grabs the offensive board | 62-63 |
| 06:05 | Murray State | Joseph Snellenberger takes the ball from Paul Selman | 62-63 |
| 05:53 | Tennessee State | William Johnson comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 62-63 |
| 05:52 | Murray State | Paul Selman snags the defensive board | 62-63 |
| 05:31 | Murray State | Herbert Lowry misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 62-63 |
| 05:29 | Tennessee State | Joseph Snellenberger grabs the defensive rebound | 62-63 |
| 05:26 | Tennessee State | Frank Castano is whistled for traveling in the backcourt | 62-63 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Lazaro Yazzie (SG), Ignacio Hernandez (C) Adam Young, Joseph Snellenberger | |
| Subs | Murray State | | |
| 05:16 | Murray State | William Johnson steals it from Dalton Wiggins | 62-63 |
| 04:47 | Tennessee State | Lazaro Yazzie is open and scores on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 65-63 |
| 04:31 | Murray State | Howard Johnson drills a jumpshot from the right wing | 65-65 |
| 04:29 | Tennessee State | Lazaro Yazzie is whistled for traveling in the backcourt | 65-65 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | John Wehr (PG), Garf Zajic (SF) William Johnson, Frank Castano | |
| Subs | Murray State | Matthew Hillard (PG), Donald Thompson (SG), Charles Insley (SF), Negasi Yusuf (PF), Robin Kogut (C) Patrick Darley, Herbert Lowry, Dalton Wiggins, Howard Johnson, Paul Selman | |
| 04:08 | Murray State | Charles Insley connects on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 65-68 |
| 04:06 | Tennessee State | Lazaro Yazzie is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 65-68 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Jason Watkins (PF), Kenneth Covell (C) Gary McFalls, Ignacio Hernandez | |
| Subs | Murray State | | |
| 03:51 | Murray State | Donald Thompson clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner | 65-68 |
| 03:50 | Tennessee State | Kenneth Covell gets the rebound | 65-68 |
| Lineup | Tennessee State | PG - John Wehr (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Lazaro Yazzie (fairly fresh) 17 pts. 4 ast. SF - Garf Zajic (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Jason Watkins (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. C - Kenneth Covell (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Matthew Hillard (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SG - Donald Thompson (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - Charles Insley (fresh) 3 pts. 4 pf. PF - Negasi Yusuf (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - Robin Kogut (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 03:39 | Tennessee State | Garf Zajic is whistled for a charge - foul #3 on Garf Zajic, team foul #10 | 65-68 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Adam Young (PG) John Wehr | |
| Subs | Murray State | | |
| 03:20 | Murray State | Charles Insley is fouled on the floor by Lazaro Yazzie - foul #1 on Lazaro Yazzie, team foul #11 | 65-68 |
| 03:20 | Murray State | Charles Insley makes the 1st free throw | 65-69 |
| 03:20 | Murray State | Charles Insley makes the 2nd free throw | 65-70 |
| 03:17 | Tennessee State | Matthew Hillard takes the ball from Lazaro Yazzie in the backcourt | 65-70 |
| 03:04 | Murray State | Robin Kogut scores on a runner near the basket | 65-72 |
| 02:38 | Tennessee State | Adam Young misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away | 65-72 |
| 02:37 | Tennessee State | Kenneth Covell hits the follow up shot | 67-72 |
| 02:33 | Murray State | Donald Thompson is whistled for traveling | 67-72 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | William Johnson (PG), Frank Castano (SG), Gary McFalls (PF), Joseph Snellenberger (C) Adam Young, Lazaro Yazzie, Jason Watkins, Kenneth Covell | |
| Subs | Murray State | Patrick Darley (PG), Herbert Lowry (SG), Dalton Wiggins (SF), Howard Johnson (PF), Paul Selman (C) Matthew Hillard, Donald Thompson, Charles Insley, Negasi Yusuf, Robin Kogut | |
| 02:30 | Tennessee State | Tennessee State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 67-72 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | John Wehr (PG) William Johnson | |
| Subs | Murray State | Negasi Yusuf (PF) Paul Selman | |
| 02:15 | Tennessee State | John Wehr can't connect on a 3 pointer from straight away | 67-72 |
| 02:13 | Murray State | Dalton Wiggins snags the defensive board | 67-72 |
| 02:13 | Murray State | Murray State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 67-72 |
| Subs | Tennessee State | Lazaro Yazzie (SG), Kenneth Covell (C) Frank Castano, Joseph Snellenberger | |
| Subs | Murray State | Matthew Hillard (PG), Donald Thompson (SG), Robin Kogut (C) Patrick Darley, Herbert Lowry, Howard Johnson | |
| 01:59 | Murray State | Donald Thompson travels with the ball | 67-72 |
| 01:55 | Tennessee State | John Wehr is hacked by Matthew Hillard in the backcourt - foul #3 on Matthew Hillard, team foul #7 | 67-72 |
| 01:55 | Tennessee State | John Wehr makes the 1st free throw | 68-72 |
| 01:55 | Tennessee State | John Wehr misses the 2nd free throw | 68-72 |
| 01:55 | Murray State | Negasi Yusuf grabs the board | 68-72 |
| 01:41 | Murray State | Kenneth Covell steals it from Robin Kogut | 68-72 |
| 01:19 | Tennessee State | Gary McFalls is by himself and knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the left side on a great pass from John Wehr | 70-72 |
| 01:00 | Murray State | Matthew Hillard misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 70-72 |
| 00:59 | Murray State | Dalton Wiggins tips it back up and in | 70-74 |
| Game Plan | Tennessee State | Tennessee State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:42 | Tennessee State | John Wehr connects on the 3 from the left corner | 73-74 |
| Game Plan | Tennessee State | Tennessee State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:14 | Murray State | Matthew Hillard hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right block but he's fouled by John Wehr - foul #2 on John Wehr, team foul #12 | 73-74 |
| 00:14 | Murray State | Matthew Hillard makes the 1st free throw | 73-75 |
| 00:14 | Murray State | Matthew Hillard makes the 2nd free throw | 73-76 |
| Game Plan | Tennessee State | Tennessee State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:12 | Tennessee State | Donald Thompson takes the ball from Lazaro Yazzie in the backcourt | 73-76 |
| 00:11 | Murray State | Donald Thompson blows the dunk | 73-76 |
| 00:10 | Tennessee State | The rebound goes to Lazaro Yazzie | 73-76 |
| 00:10 | Tennessee State | Tennessee State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 73-76 |
| 00:06 | Tennessee State | Lazaro Yazzie misses long on a 3 from straight away | 73-76 |
| 00:04 | Tennessee State | Kenneth Covell grabs the offensive rebound | 73-76 |
| 00:02 | Tennessee State | John Wehr misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away | 73-76 |
| 00:00 | Tennessee State | Gary McFalls grabs the offensive rebound | 73-76 |