| Lineup | Western Carolina | PG - Rich Washington (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Matthew Schirmer (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Phillip Brooks (fresh) 14 pts. 3 reb. PF - Adolfo Romano (fresh) 6 pts. C - Matthew Fountain (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Alabama State | PG - Harry Gerena (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - Michael Harvey (fresh) SF - Roger Flint (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Czeslaw Zimmerman (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. C - Brian Kintzel (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Western Carolina | Phillip Brooks inbounds the ball | 37-30 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Alabama State | Alabama State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 19:47 | Western Carolina | Matthew Schirmer comes up short on the fadeaway from just outside the lane | 37-30 |
| 19:46 | Alabama State | Brian Kintzel grabs the defensive rebound | 37-30 |
| 19:28 | Alabama State | The pull-up jumper by Czeslaw Zimmerman is blocked by Matthew Fountain | 37-30 |
| 19:26 | Western Carolina | Rich Washington grabs the board | 37-30 |
| 19:08 | Western Carolina | Matthew Fountain is hacked by Brian Kintzel - foul #1 on Brian Kintzel, team foul #1 | 37-30 |
| 18:56 | Western Carolina | Phillip Brooks hits the front of the rim on the floater from the free throw line | 37-30 |
| 18:54 | Alabama State | Czeslaw Zimmerman grabs the board | 37-30 |
| 18:32 | Alabama State | Czeslaw Zimmerman scores on a floater in the paint | 37-32 |
| 18:12 | Western Carolina | Brian Kintzel takes the ball from Rich Washington | 37-32 |
| 17:59 | Alabama State | Czeslaw Zimmerman misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 37-32 |
| 17:58 | Western Carolina | The rebound goes to Adolfo Romano | 37-32 |
| 17:39 | Western Carolina | Brian Kintzel swats the layup by Matthew Fountain | 37-32 |
| 17:38 | Western Carolina | Phillip Brooks gets the offensive rebound | 37-32 |
| 17:27 | Western Carolina | Matthew Fountain scores on a jumper from the left block and he's fouled by Brian Kintzel - foul #2 on Brian Kintzel, team foul #2 | 39-32 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Alan Dillard (PG), William Hassen (SG), James Cutler (SF), Wayne Nedd (PF) Rich Washington, Matthew Schirmer, Phillip Brooks, Adolfo Romano | |
| Subs | Alabama State | Harry Cripe (PG), James Hillman (SG), Johnny Astorga (SF), Craig Kelly (PF), Gary Elks (C) Harry Gerena, Michael Harvey, Roger Flint, Czeslaw Zimmerman, Brian Kintzel | |
| 17:27 | Western Carolina | Matthew Fountain makes the free throw | 40-32 |
| 17:09 | Alabama State | Harry Cripe misses short on a driving attempt in the paint but the foul's on Matthew Fountain - foul #2 on Matthew Fountain, team foul #1 | 40-32 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Robert Groves (SG) Matthew Fountain | |
| Subs | Alabama State | | |
| 17:09 | Alabama State | Harry Cripe makes the 1st free throw | 40-33 |
| 17:09 | Alabama State | Harry Cripe makes the 2nd free throw | 40-34 |
| 16:42 | Western Carolina | Robert Groves can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 40-34 |
| 16:40 | Alabama State | The rebound goes to Johnny Astorga | 40-34 |
| 16:22 | Alabama State | Johnny Astorga is called for a charge - foul #1 on Johnny Astorga, team foul #3 | 40-34 |
| 16:00 | Western Carolina | James Cutler misses the 3 pointer from the left wing | 40-34 |
| 15:58 | Alabama State | James Hillman gets the rebound | 40-34 |
| Lineup | Western Carolina | PG - Alan Dillard (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Robert Groves (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - James Cutler (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. PF - William Hassen (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Wayne Nedd (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Alabama State | PG - Harry Cripe (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - James Hillman (fairly fresh) SF - Johnny Astorga (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Craig Kelly (fairly fresh) 3 reb. C - Gary Elks (fairly fresh) | |
| 15:36 | Alabama State | Wayne Nedd steals the ball from Craig Kelly | 40-34 |
| 15:27 | Western Carolina | William Hassen misses the dunk attempt | 40-34 |
| 15:25 | Western Carolina | Wayne Nedd grabs the offensive rebound | 40-34 |
| 15:08 | Western Carolina | The jump hook by Wayne Nedd is blocked by Gary Elks | 40-34 |
| 15:07 | Western Carolina | Wayne Nedd grabs the offensive rebound | 40-34 |
| 14:58 | Western Carolina | Alan Dillard hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 40-34 |
| 14:56 | Alabama State | The rebound goes to Craig Kelly | 40-34 |
| 14:51 | Alabama State | Harry Cripe's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 40-34 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Rich Washington (PG), Matthew Schirmer (SG), Phillip Brooks (SF), Adolfo Romano (PF), Matthew Fountain (C) Alan Dillard, Robert Groves, James Cutler, William Hassen, Wayne Nedd | |
| Subs | Alabama State | Brian Anderson (PG), Michael Harvey (SG), Lawrence Heck (SF), Czeslaw Zimmerman (PF), Brian Kintzel (C) Harry Cripe, James Hillman, Johnny Astorga, Craig Kelly, Gary Elks | |
| 14:36 | Western Carolina | Phillip Brooks hits a floater from the right block on a great pass from Rich Washington and he's hacked by Lawrence Heck - foul #2 on Lawrence Heck, team foul #4 | 42-34 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | | |
| Subs | Alabama State | Roger Flint (SF) Lawrence Heck | |
| 14:36 | Western Carolina | Phillip Brooks misses the free throw | 42-34 |
| 14:36 | Alabama State | Czeslaw Zimmerman snags the defensive board | 42-34 |
| 14:11 | Alabama State | Brian Kintzel hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from just outside the lane | 42-34 |
| 14:09 | Western Carolina | The rebound goes to Matthew Schirmer | 42-34 |
| 13:52 | Western Carolina | Rich Washington lays it in on a great pass from Matthew Fountain | 44-34 |
| 13:41 | Alabama State | Roger Flint can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 44-34 |
| 13:39 | Alabama State | Brian Kintzel tips it but misses | 44-34 |
| 13:37 | Western Carolina | Matthew Schirmer snags the defensive board | 44-34 |
| 13:35 | Western Carolina | Matthew Schirmer is fouled in the backcourt by Brian Anderson - foul #3 on Brian Anderson, team foul #5 | 44-34 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Ben Robertson (PF) Adolfo Romano | |
| Subs | Alabama State | Harry Gerena (PG), Lawrence Heck (SF) Brian Anderson, Roger Flint | |
| 13:27 | Western Carolina | Matthew Schirmer knocks in the pull-up jumper from the right wing | 46-34 |
| 13:16 | Alabama State | Brian Kintzel can't connect on a floater from the free throw line | 46-34 |
| 13:14 | Western Carolina | Matthew Schirmer snags the defensive board | 46-34 |
| 12:54 | Western Carolina | Phillip Brooks's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 46-34 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | William Hassen (PF) Matthew Fountain | |
| Subs | Alabama State | Harry Cripe (SG) Michael Harvey | |
| 12:27 | Alabama State | Harry Gerena misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 46-34 |
| 12:26 | Alabama State | Brian Kintzel pulls down the offensive rebound | 46-34 |
| 12:09 | Alabama State | Harry Gerena is called for traveling | 46-34 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Alan Dillard (PG), Robert Groves (SG), Adolfo Romano (PF), Wayne Nedd (C) Rich Washington, Matthew Schirmer, Phillip Brooks, Ben Robertson | |
| Subs | Alabama State | Brian Anderson (PG), Roger Flint (SF), Craig Kelly (C) Harry Gerena, Lawrence Heck, Brian Kintzel | |
| 11:53 | Western Carolina | Robert Groves misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 46-34 |
| 11:52 | Western Carolina | Adolfo Romano tips it back up and in | 48-34 |
| Lineup | Western Carolina | PG - Alan Dillard (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Robert Groves (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - William Hassen (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Adolfo Romano (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. C - Wayne Nedd (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Alabama State | PG - Brian Anderson (fresh) 3 pf. SG - Harry Cripe (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Roger Flint (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Czeslaw Zimmerman (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 5 reb. C - Craig Kelly (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| 11:38 | Alabama State | Wayne Nedd is called for the reach on Craig Kelly - foul #1 on Wayne Nedd, team foul #2 | 48-34 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | James Cutler (SF) William Hassen | |
| Subs | Alabama State | Michael Harvey (SG), Johnny Astorga (PF), Gary Elks (C) Harry Cripe, Czeslaw Zimmerman, Craig Kelly | |
| 11:22 | Alabama State | Gary Elks throws a bad pass out of bounds | 48-34 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Matthew Fountain (C) Wayne Nedd | |
| Subs | Alabama State | James Hillman (SG) Michael Harvey | |
| 11:01 | Western Carolina | Robert Groves is by himself and knocks in the fadeaway from the right wing on a nice dish by James Cutler | 50-34 |
| 10:48 | Alabama State | James Hillman buries a fadeaway jumper from the left side on a great pass from Johnny Astorga | 50-36 |
| 10:32 | Western Carolina | Alan Dillard can't connect on an uncontested jumper from the left wing | 50-36 |
| 10:30 | Alabama State | Roger Flint snags the defensive board | 50-36 |
| 10:05 | Alabama State | Robert Groves steps in front of the James Hillman pass | 50-36 |
| 09:55 | Western Carolina | Robert Groves is open and scores on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 53-36 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Alabama State | Alabama State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 09:37 | Alabama State | Roger Flint misses badly on a shot from the left side but he's hacked by James Cutler - foul #2 on James Cutler, team foul #3 | 53-36 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Rich Washington (PG), Matthew Schirmer (SG), Phillip Brooks (SF), William Hassen (PF), Wayne Nedd (C) Alan Dillard, Robert Groves, James Cutler, Adolfo Romano, Matthew Fountain | |
| Subs | Alabama State | Harry Gerena (PG), Harry Cripe (SG), Czeslaw Zimmerman (PF), Craig Kelly (C) Brian Anderson, James Hillman, Johnny Astorga, Gary Elks | |
| 09:37 | Alabama State | Roger Flint misses the 1st free throw | 53-36 |
| 09:37 | Alabama State | Roger Flint makes the 2nd free throw | 53-37 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Alabama State | Alabama State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 09:15 | Western Carolina | Rich Washington is hacked by Craig Kelly - foul #1 on Craig Kelly, team foul #6 | 53-37 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | | |
| Subs | Alabama State | Michael Harvey (SG), Lawrence Heck (SF) Harry Cripe, Roger Flint | |
| 09:02 | Western Carolina | Phillip Brooks misses the lay-in but the foul's on Michael Harvey - foul #3 on Michael Harvey, team foul #7 | 53-37 |
| 09:02 | Western Carolina | Phillip Brooks makes the 1st free throw | 54-37 |
| 09:02 | Western Carolina | Phillip Brooks makes the 2nd free throw | 55-37 |
| 08:44 | Alabama State | Michael Harvey misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away | 55-37 |
| 08:43 | Western Carolina | Phillip Brooks gets the rebound | 55-37 |
| 08:14 | Western Carolina | Phillip Brooks scores on a jumper in the lane | 57-37 |
| 07:55 | Alabama State | Czeslaw Zimmerman can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 57-37 |
| 07:53 | Alabama State | Lawrence Heck tips it in | 57-39 |
| Lineup | Western Carolina | PG - Rich Washington (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast. SG - Matthew Schirmer (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Phillip Brooks (fresh) 20 pts. 5 reb. PF - William Hassen (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Wayne Nedd (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Alabama State | PG - Harry Gerena (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - Michael Harvey (fairly fresh) 3 pf. SF - Lawrence Heck (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Czeslaw Zimmerman (tiring) 13 pts. 5 reb. C - Craig Kelly (fairly fresh) 4 reb. | |
| 07:31 | Western Carolina | Phillip Brooks is open and buries a pull-up jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Rich Washington | 59-39 |
| 07:25 | Alabama State | Harry Gerena scores on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 59-42 |
| 07:20 | Western Carolina | Lawrence Heck is called for the reach on Matthew Schirmer in the backcourt - foul #3 on Lawrence Heck, team foul #8 | 59-42 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Ben Robertson (PF), Matthew Fountain (C) William Hassen, Wayne Nedd | |
| Subs | Alabama State | Brian Anderson (PG), Harry Cripe (SG), Roger Flint (SF), Brian Kintzel (C) Harry Gerena, Michael Harvey, Lawrence Heck, Craig Kelly | |
| 07:20 | Western Carolina | Matthew Schirmer makes the 1st free throw | 60-42 |
| 07:20 | Western Carolina | Matthew Schirmer misses the 2nd free throw | 60-42 |
| 07:20 | Alabama State | The rebound goes to Brian Kintzel | 60-42 |
| 07:12 | Alabama State | Harry Cripe makes the driving attempt in the lane on a great pass from Brian Anderson | 60-44 |
| 06:52 | Western Carolina | Brian Kintzel denies the turnaround by Rich Washington | 60-44 |
| 06:51 | Alabama State | Czeslaw Zimmerman gets the rebound | 60-44 |
| 06:28 | Alabama State | Czeslaw Zimmerman misses the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 60-44 |
| 06:26 | Western Carolina | The rebound goes to Matthew Fountain | 60-44 |
| 06:23 | Western Carolina | Matthew Schirmer is hacked by Roger Flint in the backcourt - foul #1 on Roger Flint, team foul #9 | 60-44 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Alan Dillard (PG), James Cutler (SF), Adolfo Romano (PF) Rich Washington, Phillip Brooks, Ben Robertson | |
| Subs | Alabama State | James Hillman (SG), Johnny Astorga (SF), Gary Elks (PF) Brian Anderson, Roger Flint, Czeslaw Zimmerman | |
| 06:23 | Western Carolina | Matthew Schirmer misses the 1st free throw | 60-44 |
| 06:23 | Alabama State | Gary Elks pulls down the rebound | 60-44 |
| 06:08 | Alabama State | Gary Elks can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 60-44 |
| 06:07 | Western Carolina | Matthew Fountain grabs the defensive rebound | 60-44 |
| 05:47 | Western Carolina | Matthew Fountain banks in the layup | 62-44 |
| 05:35 | Alabama State | Brian Kintzel scores on a jumper near the basket on a great pass from Harry Cripe | 62-46 |
| 05:11 | Western Carolina | Alan Dillard is wide open but clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner | 62-46 |
| 05:09 | Western Carolina | The offensive rebound goes to Matthew Fountain | 62-46 |
| 04:45 | Western Carolina | Adolfo Romano misses badly on a turnaround from the left block | 62-46 |
| 04:43 | Alabama State | Brian Kintzel grabs the board | 62-46 |
| 04:30 | Alabama State | Brian Kintzel is called for a backcourt violation | 62-46 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Robert Groves (PG), William Hassen (SG), Phillip Brooks (SF), Wayne Nedd (PF), Ben Robertson (C) Alan Dillard, Matthew Schirmer, James Cutler, Adolfo Romano, Matthew Fountain | |
| Subs | Alabama State | Harry Gerena (PG), Michael Harvey (SG), Lawrence Heck (SF), Craig Kelly (PF) Harry Cripe, James Hillman, Johnny Astorga, Gary Elks | |
| 04:08 | Western Carolina | Michael Harvey is called for the reach on Ben Robertson - foul #4 on Michael Harvey, team foul #10 | 62-46 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Paul Mondor (C) Phillip Brooks | |
| Subs | Alabama State | Brian Anderson (PG), Harry Cripe (SG), Johnny Astorga (C) Harry Gerena, Michael Harvey, Brian Kintzel | |
| 04:08 | Western Carolina | Ben Robertson misses the 1st free throw | 62-46 |
| 04:08 | Western Carolina | Ben Robertson misses the 2nd free throw | 62-46 |
| 04:08 | Alabama State | Johnny Astorga grabs the board | 62-46 |
| 03:51 | Alabama State | Lawrence Heck hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner | 62-46 |
| 03:50 | Western Carolina | The rebound goes to Paul Mondor | 62-46 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Alabama State | Alabama State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Lineup | Western Carolina | PG - Robert Groves (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. SG - William Hassen (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. SF - Ben Robertson (fresh) PF - Wayne Nedd (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. C - Paul Mondor (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Alabama State | PG - Brian Anderson (fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Harry Cripe (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Lawrence Heck (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - Craig Kelly (fresh) 4 reb. C - Johnny Astorga (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 03:35 | Western Carolina | Robert Groves can't connect on a 3 from the left wing | 62-46 |
| 03:33 | Alabama State | Johnny Astorga grabs the board | 62-46 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Alabama State | Alabama State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 03:17 | Alabama State | Craig Kelly is hacked by Wayne Nedd - foul #2 on Wayne Nedd, team foul #4 | 62-46 |
| 03:12 | Alabama State | The jump hook by Harry Cripe is blocked by Wayne Nedd | 62-46 |
| 03:11 | Western Carolina | The rebound goes to Ben Robertson | 62-46 |
| 02:45 | Western Carolina | Paul Mondor misses short on a shot from close range but the foul's on Johnny Astorga - foul #2 on Johnny Astorga, team foul #11 | 62-46 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Alan Dillard (PG) Ben Robertson | |
| Subs | Alabama State | Gary Elks (PF) Lawrence Heck | |
| 02:45 | Western Carolina | Paul Mondor misses the 1st free throw | 62-46 |
| 02:45 | Western Carolina | Paul Mondor makes the 2nd free throw | 63-46 |
| 02:28 | Alabama State | Harry Cripe knocks in the 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Gary Elks | 63-49 |
| 02:01 | Western Carolina | Gary Elks blocks the jumper by Robert Groves | 63-49 |
| 01:59 | Western Carolina | Wayne Nedd can't tip it in | 63-49 |
| 01:58 | Alabama State | Harry Cripe grabs the board | 63-49 |
| 01:48 | Alabama State | Craig Kelly misses the floater in the paint but he's fouled by Paul Mondor - foul #1 on Paul Mondor, team foul #5 | 63-49 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | James Cutler (SF) Paul Mondor | |
| Subs | Alabama State | James Hillman (SG) Brian Anderson | |
| 01:48 | Alabama State | Craig Kelly makes the 1st free throw | 63-50 |
| 01:48 | Alabama State | Craig Kelly misses the 2nd free throw | 63-50 |
| 01:48 | Western Carolina | Wayne Nedd grabs the board | 63-50 |
| 01:45 | Western Carolina | Alan Dillard throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 63-50 |
| 01:30 | Alabama State | Gary Elks drills a 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by Harry Cripe | 63-53 |
| 01:28 | Western Carolina | Alan Dillard is fouled in the backcourt by Harry Cripe - foul #1 on Harry Cripe, team foul #12 | 63-53 |
| 01:28 | Western Carolina | Alan Dillard makes the 1st free throw | 64-53 |
| 01:28 | Western Carolina | Alan Dillard misses the 2nd free throw | 64-53 |
| 01:28 | Western Carolina | Wayne Nedd grabs the offensive board | 64-53 |
| 01:08 | Western Carolina | William Hassen misses the wide open 3pt attempt from the left wing | 64-53 |
| 01:06 | Alabama State | Gary Elks grabs the board | 64-53 |
| 00:52 | Alabama State | Craig Kelly hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 64-53 |
| 00:50 | Alabama State | James Hillman pulls down the offensive rebound | 64-53 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Alabama State | Alabama State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:48 | Alabama State | Gary Elks is whistled for a carry | 64-53 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Alabama State | Alabama State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:26 | Western Carolina | Robert Groves knocks in the floater from the left wing on a nice dish by Alan Dillard | 66-53 |
| 00:22 | Alabama State | James Hillman misses the 3 from the right wing | 66-53 |
| 00:20 | Western Carolina | Wayne Nedd snags the defensive board | 66-53 |
| 00:00 | Western Carolina | Alan Dillard runs out the clock | 66-53 |