| Lineup | Belmont | PG - Joseph Absher (fresh) SG - Jan Satchell (fresh) SF - Charles Campbell (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Gabriel McCrone (fresh) 15 pts. 6 reb. C - John Kirchner (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Youngstown State | PG - Peter Earnest (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Jason Featherston (fresh) 8 pts. SF - William Smithers (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Gary Johnson (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. C - Harold Aviles (fresh) 2 stl. | |
| 20:00 | Belmont | Charles Campbell inbounds the ball | 25-32 |
| Game Plan | Belmont | Belmont is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Youngstown State | Youngstown State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 19:46 | Belmont | John Kirchner buries a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Joseph Absher | 28-32 |
| 19:44 | Youngstown State | Peter Earnest throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 28-32 |
| 19:32 | Belmont | Gabriel McCrone can't connect on a jumper from close range | 28-32 |
| 19:30 | Youngstown State | Harold Aviles grabs the board | 28-32 |
| 19:13 | Youngstown State | Peter Earnest hits the front of the rim on the jumper from close range | 28-32 |
| 19:12 | Youngstown State | Peter Earnest snags the offensive board | 28-32 |
| 19:04 | Youngstown State | Gary Johnson misses the turnaround near the basket but he's fouled by Charles Campbell - foul #3 on Charles Campbell, team foul #1 | 28-32 |
| Subs | Belmont | Daniel Cevallos (SF) Charles Campbell | |
| Subs | Youngstown State | | |
| 19:04 | Youngstown State | Gary Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 28-33 |
| 19:04 | Youngstown State | Gary Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 28-34 |
| 18:43 | Belmont | Jan Satchell knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 31-34 |
| 18:25 | Youngstown State | William Smithers misses badly on a 3 pointer from straight away | 31-34 |
| 18:23 | Belmont | John Kirchner grabs the board | 31-34 |
| 18:12 | Belmont | John Kirchner can't connect on a 3 from the left wing | 31-34 |
| 18:10 | Youngstown State | Gary Johnson pulls down the rebound | 31-34 |
| 17:53 | Youngstown State | Peter Earnest misses the 3pt shot from the right wing | 31-34 |
| 17:52 | Youngstown State | Harold Aviles grabs the offensive rebound | 31-34 |
| 17:36 | Youngstown State | Jason Featherston can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 31-34 |
| 17:34 | Belmont | The rebound goes to Gabriel McCrone | 31-34 |
| 17:14 | Belmont | Daniel Cevallos drills a 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Gabriel McCrone | 34-34 |
| 16:56 | Youngstown State | William Smithers hits a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Jason Featherston | 34-36 |
| 16:34 | Belmont | Joseph Absher's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 34-36 |
| Subs | Belmont | Daniel Connolly (PG), John Olivo (SG), Wayne Twedt (PF), Jack Kivi (C) Joseph Absher, Jan Satchell, Gabriel McCrone, John Kirchner | |
| Subs | Youngstown State | Jon Reilly (SG), Derrick Coldiron (SF), Wayne Thorpe (PF), Michael Thompson (C) Jason Featherston, William Smithers, Gary Johnson, Harold Aviles | |
| 16:17 | Youngstown State | Wayne Twedt swats the short shot by Wayne Thorpe | 34-36 |
| 16:16 | Youngstown State | Jon Reilly snags the offensive board | 34-36 |
| 15:59 | Youngstown State | Derrick Coldiron clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 34-36 |
| 15:57 | Belmont | Wayne Twedt grabs the defensive rebound | 34-36 |
| Lineup | Belmont | PG - Daniel Connolly (fresh) 5 pts. SG - John Olivo (fresh) SF - Daniel Cevallos (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Wayne Twedt (fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. C - Jack Kivi (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Youngstown State | PG - Peter Earnest (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Jon Reilly (fresh) 2 reb. SF - Derrick Coldiron (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Wayne Thorpe (fresh) 3 reb. C - Michael Thompson (fresh) | |
| 15:48 | Belmont | Wayne Twedt misses the easy layup | 34-36 |
| 15:47 | Belmont | Daniel Connolly hits the follow up shot | 36-36 |
| 15:31 | Youngstown State | Michael Thompson clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 36-36 |
| 15:29 | Youngstown State | Derrick Coldiron grabs the offensive rebound | 36-36 |
| 15:03 | Youngstown State | Jon Reilly misses long on a runner from close range | 36-36 |
| 15:01 | Youngstown State | Jon Reilly tips it but misses | 36-36 |
| 14:59 | Belmont | Daniel Connolly pulls down the rebound | 36-36 |
| 14:55 | Belmont | John Olivo hits a 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from Daniel Cevallos | 39-36 |
| 14:37 | Youngstown State | Jon Reilly can't connect on a turnaround from the left block | 39-36 |
| 14:35 | Belmont | Wayne Twedt pulls down the rebound | 39-36 |
| 14:18 | Belmont | Wayne Twedt drills a runner from the baseline set up by Daniel Connolly | 41-36 |
| 14:04 | Youngstown State | John Olivo is called for the reach on Derrick Coldiron - foul #1 on John Olivo, team foul #2 | 41-36 |
| Subs | Belmont | Joseph Absher (PG), Jan Satchell (SG), Charles Campbell (SF), Gabriel McCrone (PF), John Kirchner (C) Daniel Connolly, John Olivo, Daniel Cevallos, Wayne Twedt, Jack Kivi | |
| Subs | Youngstown State | Jason Featherston (PG), William Smithers (SF), Gary Johnson (PF), Harold Aviles (C) Peter Earnest, Derrick Coldiron, Wayne Thorpe, Michael Thompson | |
| 13:38 | Youngstown State | Jason Featherston misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 41-36 |
| 13:37 | Belmont | The rebound goes to John Kirchner | 41-36 |
| 13:22 | Belmont | Joseph Absher scores on a fadeaway in the paint on a great pass from Jan Satchell | 43-36 |
| 13:02 | Youngstown State | Gary Johnson drills a jump hook in the lane | 43-38 |
| 12:45 | Belmont | Charles Campbell jams it set up by Jan Satchell | 45-38 |
| 12:33 | Youngstown State | Harold Aviles is hacked by Joseph Absher - foul #2 on Joseph Absher, team foul #3 | 45-38 |
| Subs | Belmont | | |
| Subs | Youngstown State | Derrick Coldiron (PG), Wayne Thorpe (C) Jon Reilly, Harold Aviles | |
| 12:13 | Youngstown State | Jason Featherston hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 45-38 |
| 12:12 | Belmont | The rebound goes to Gabriel McCrone | 45-38 |
| 11:48 | Belmont | John Kirchner misses the lay-in | 45-38 |
| 11:47 | Youngstown State | The rebound goes to Gary Johnson | 45-38 |
| Lineup | Belmont | PG - Joseph Absher (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Jan Satchell (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Charles Campbell (fresh) 4 pts. 3 pf. PF - Gabriel McCrone (fresh) 15 pts. 8 reb. C - John Kirchner (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Youngstown State | PG - Derrick Coldiron (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. SG - Jason Featherston (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - William Smithers (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - Gary Johnson (fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. C - Wayne Thorpe (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 11:31 | Youngstown State | Gary Johnson misses badly on a driving attempt from close range | 45-38 |
| 11:29 | Belmont | John Kirchner grabs the defensive rebound | 45-38 |
| 11:20 | Belmont | Gary Johnson denies the turnaround by Jan Satchell | 45-38 |
| 11:19 | Youngstown State | Gary Johnson grabs the board | 45-38 |
| 11:12 | Youngstown State | Derrick Coldiron is whistled for traveling | 45-38 |
| Subs | Belmont | Daniel Cevallos (SF), Wayne Twedt (PF), Jack Kivi (C) Charles Campbell, Gabriel McCrone, John Kirchner | |
| Subs | Youngstown State | Peter Earnest (PG), Harold Aviles (C) William Smithers, Gary Johnson | |
| 10:57 | Belmont | Jan Satchell comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the right wing | 45-38 |
| 10:55 | Belmont | Daniel Cevallos grabs the offensive board | 45-38 |
| 10:39 | Belmont | Joseph Absher buries a 3 from the left wing | 48-38 |
| 10:21 | Youngstown State | Wayne Thorpe makes the shot from the right block | 48-40 |
| 09:53 | Belmont | The jump hook by Jack Kivi is blocked by Wayne Thorpe | 48-40 |
| 09:51 | Youngstown State | Jason Featherston grabs the defensive rebound | 48-40 |
| 09:42 | Youngstown State | Wayne Thorpe clanks a driving attempt from close range but the foul's on Jack Kivi - foul #1 on Jack Kivi, team foul #4 | 48-40 |
| Subs | Belmont | Daniel Connolly (PG), John Olivo (SG), Charles Campbell (SF), Gabriel McCrone (PF), John Kirchner (C) Joseph Absher, Jan Satchell, Daniel Cevallos, Wayne Twedt, Jack Kivi | |
| Subs | Youngstown State | Jon Reilly (SG), William Smithers (SF), Gary Johnson (PF) Jason Featherston, Derrick Coldiron, Harold Aviles | |
| 09:42 | Youngstown State | Wayne Thorpe makes the 1st free throw | 48-41 |
| 09:42 | Youngstown State | Wayne Thorpe misses the 2nd free throw | 48-41 |
| 09:42 | Belmont | Gabriel McCrone pulls down the rebound | 48-41 |
| 09:22 | Belmont | Gabriel McCrone misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 48-41 |
| 09:20 | Youngstown State | Jon Reilly grabs the defensive rebound | 48-41 |
| 09:06 | Youngstown State | John Olivo steals it from Peter Earnest | 48-41 |
| 08:59 | Belmont | John Olivo misses the fadeaway in the lane but the foul's on Jon Reilly - foul #3 on Jon Reilly, team foul #1 | 48-41 |
| Subs | Belmont | | |
| Subs | Youngstown State | Michael Thompson (C) Wayne Thorpe | |
| 08:59 | Belmont | John Olivo makes the 1st free throw | 49-41 |
| 08:59 | Belmont | John Olivo misses the 2nd free throw | 49-41 |
| 08:59 | Belmont | John Kirchner pulls down the offensive rebound | 49-41 |
| 08:51 | Belmont | Gabriel McCrone clanks a 3 from the right wing | 49-41 |
| 08:49 | Youngstown State | The rebound goes to Peter Earnest | 49-41 |
| 08:35 | Youngstown State | Gary Johnson misses short on a driving attempt in the paint | 49-41 |
| 08:33 | Belmont | John Kirchner grabs the defensive rebound | 49-41 |
| 08:18 | Belmont | John Kirchner can't connect on a jumper from the baseline but he's hacked by Michael Thompson - foul #1 on Michael Thompson, team foul #2 | 49-41 |
| Subs | Belmont | Joseph Absher (PG) John Olivo | |
| Subs | Youngstown State | Derrick Coldiron (SF), Harold Aviles (C) William Smithers, Michael Thompson | |
| 08:18 | Belmont | John Kirchner makes the 1st free throw | 50-41 |
| 08:18 | Belmont | John Kirchner makes the 2nd free throw | 51-41 |
| 08:06 | Youngstown State | Charles Campbell steals the ball from Derrick Coldiron | 51-41 |
| 07:53 | Belmont | Gabriel McCrone misses short on a 3 from the left wing | 51-41 |
| 07:51 | Youngstown State | Peter Earnest grabs the board | 51-41 |
| 07:32 | Youngstown State | Gary Johnson connects on the jump hook from the right block on a nice dish by Peter Earnest and the foul's on John Kirchner - foul #1 on John Kirchner, team foul #5 | 51-43 |
| Subs | Belmont | Jan Satchell (SG), Daniel Cevallos (SF), Wayne Twedt (C) Daniel Connolly, Charles Campbell, John Kirchner | |
| Subs | Youngstown State | | |
| 07:32 | Youngstown State | Gary Johnson makes the free throw | 51-44 |
| Lineup | Belmont | PG - Joseph Absher (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Jan Satchell (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Daniel Cevallos (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Gabriel McCrone (fresh) 15 pts. 9 reb. C - Wayne Twedt (fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Youngstown State | PG - Peter Earnest (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SG - Jon Reilly (fresh) 4 reb. 3 pf. SF - Derrick Coldiron (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - Gary Johnson (fresh) 12 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl. C - Harold Aviles (fresh) 3 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 07:18 | Belmont | Wayne Twedt is called for a charge - foul #2 on Wayne Twedt, team foul #6 | 51-44 |
| Subs | Belmont | Jack Kivi (C) Gabriel McCrone | |
| Subs | Youngstown State | Jason Featherston (SG), William Smithers (SF) Jon Reilly, Gary Johnson | |
| 06:55 | Youngstown State | Jason Featherston clanks a 3pt shot from the right wing | 51-44 |
| 06:54 | Youngstown State | Peter Earnest pulls down the offensive rebound | 51-44 |
| 06:38 | Youngstown State | Jason Featherston misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 51-44 |
| 06:36 | Youngstown State | Peter Earnest can't tip it in | 51-44 |
| 06:35 | Belmont | Wayne Twedt grabs the defensive rebound | 51-44 |
| 06:20 | Belmont | Joseph Absher misses the jumpshot from the right wing | 51-44 |
| 06:19 | Youngstown State | The rebound goes to Peter Earnest | 51-44 |
| 05:53 | Youngstown State | Jason Featherston misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 51-44 |
| 05:51 | Belmont | Wayne Twedt pulls down the rebound | 51-44 |
| 05:31 | Belmont | Jan Satchell hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away | 51-44 |
| 05:29 | Youngstown State | The rebound goes to William Smithers | 51-44 |
| 05:09 | Youngstown State | Daniel Cevallos steals the ball from Derrick Coldiron | 51-44 |
| 05:09 | Belmont | Belmont calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 51-44 |
| Subs | Belmont | Charles Campbell (SF), Gabriel McCrone (PF), John Kirchner (C) Daniel Cevallos, Wayne Twedt, Jack Kivi | |
| Subs | Youngstown State | Jon Reilly (SG), Gary Johnson (PF) Peter Earnest, Harold Aviles | |
| 04:42 | Belmont | Jan Satchell buries a 3pt shot from the right corner | 54-44 |
| 04:18 | Youngstown State | Jon Reilly hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right side | 54-44 |
| 04:17 | Belmont | Gabriel McCrone snags the defensive board | 54-44 |
| 04:00 | Belmont | Jon Reilly picks off the pass by Charles Campbell | 54-44 |
| Game Plan | Belmont | Belmont is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Youngstown State | Youngstown State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 03:44 | Youngstown State | Joseph Absher picks off the pass by William Smithers | 54-44 |
| Game Plan | Belmont | Belmont is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Youngstown State | Youngstown State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 03:28 | Belmont | Gabriel McCrone clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 54-44 |
| 03:27 | Youngstown State | Jon Reilly pulls down the rebound | 54-44 |
| Lineup | Belmont | PG - Joseph Absher (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Jan Satchell (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Charles Campbell (fresh) 4 pts. 3 pf. PF - Gabriel McCrone (fresh) 15 pts. 10 reb. C - John Kirchner (fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Youngstown State | PG - Jason Featherston (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SG - Jon Reilly (fresh) 5 reb. 3 pf. SF - William Smithers (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. PF - Gary Johnson (fresh) 12 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl. C - Derrick Coldiron (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 03:23 | Youngstown State | William Smithers misses the fadeaway in the paint but the foul's on Charles Campbell - foul #4 on Charles Campbell, team foul #7 | 54-44 |
| Subs | Belmont | Daniel Connolly (PG) Joseph Absher | |
| Subs | Youngstown State | Peter Earnest (PG), Harold Aviles (C) Jason Featherston, Derrick Coldiron | |
| 03:23 | Youngstown State | William Smithers makes the 1st free throw | 54-45 |
| 03:23 | Youngstown State | William Smithers makes the 2nd free throw | 54-46 |
| 02:57 | Belmont | Daniel Connolly's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 54-46 |
| Subs | Belmont | | |
| Subs | Youngstown State | Wayne Thorpe (SF) William Smithers | |
| 02:54 | Youngstown State | Youngstown State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 54-46 |
| Subs | Belmont | Joseph Absher (PG) Daniel Connolly | |
| Subs | Youngstown State | Derrick Coldiron (SF) Wayne Thorpe | |
| 02:46 | Youngstown State | Gary Johnson misses the dunk attempt | 54-46 |
| 02:44 | Youngstown State | Peter Earnest gets the offensive rebound | 54-46 |
| 02:35 | Youngstown State | Gary Johnson makes the fadeaway from the baseline | 54-48 |
| Game Plan | Belmont | Belmont is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Youngstown State | Youngstown State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 02:18 | Belmont | Joseph Absher's pass is intercepted by Gary Johnson | 54-48 |
| 02:18 | Youngstown State | Youngstown State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 54-48 |
| Subs | Belmont | | |
| Subs | Youngstown State | Jason Featherston (SG), William Smithers (SF) Jon Reilly, Derrick Coldiron | |
| Game Plan | Belmont | Belmont is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Youngstown State | Youngstown State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 01:56 | Youngstown State | William Smithers connects on the fadeaway jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Peter Earnest | 54-50 |
| 01:44 | Belmont | Gabriel McCrone is called for traveling | 54-50 |
| 01:25 | Youngstown State | The short jumper by Peter Earnest is denied by John Kirchner | 54-50 |
| 01:24 | Belmont | Charles Campbell grabs the board | 54-50 |
| 01:02 | Belmont | Charles Campbell is fouled on the floor by Gary Johnson - foul #1 on Gary Johnson, team foul #3 | 54-50 |
| 00:57 | Belmont | Gary Johnson steals it from Jan Satchell | 54-50 |
| Game Plan | Belmont | Belmont is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Youngstown State | Youngstown State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:50 | Youngstown State | Gary Johnson comes up short on the fadeaway from close range | 54-50 |
| 00:49 | Youngstown State | Harold Aviles hits the follow up shot | 54-52 |
| Game Plan | Belmont | Belmont is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Youngstown State | Youngstown State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:29 | Belmont | Joseph Absher is hacked by Jason Featherston - foul #1 on Jason Featherston, team foul #4 | 54-52 |
| Game Plan | Belmont | Belmont is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Youngstown State | Youngstown State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:26 | Belmont | Gabriel McCrone is hacked by Gary Johnson - foul #2 on Gary Johnson, team foul #5 | 54-52 |
| 00:24 | Belmont | Joseph Absher is fouled on the floor by Harold Aviles - foul #2 on Harold Aviles, team foul #6 | 54-52 |
| 00:23 | Belmont | Gary Johnson is called for the reach on Gabriel McCrone - foul #3 on Gary Johnson, team foul #7 | 54-52 |
| 00:23 | Belmont | Gabriel McCrone makes the 1st free throw | 55-52 |
| 00:23 | Belmont | Gabriel McCrone makes the 2nd free throw | 56-52 |
| Game Plan | Belmont | Belmont is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Youngstown State | Youngstown State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:16 | Youngstown State | Harold Aviles clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 56-52 |
| 00:14 | Belmont | Charles Campbell snags the defensive board | 56-52 |
| 00:11 | Belmont | Charles Campbell is hacked by Peter Earnest in the backcourt - foul #1 on Peter Earnest, team foul #8 | 56-52 |
| Subs | Belmont | Daniel Connolly (PG) Joseph Absher | |
| Subs | Youngstown State | | |
| 00:11 | Belmont | Charles Campbell makes the 1st free throw | 57-52 |
| 00:11 | Belmont | Charles Campbell makes the 2nd free throw | 58-52 |
| 00:03 | Youngstown State | Peter Earnest clanks a 3 from the right wing | 58-52 |
| 00:01 | Belmont | Charles Campbell pulls down the rebound | 58-52 |
| Game Plan | Belmont | Belmont is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Youngstown State | Youngstown State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:00 | Belmont | Charles Campbell runs out the clock | 58-52 |