| Lineup | Howard | PG - Ronald Skow (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - James Alexander (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Richard Norris (fresh) PF - Billy Stuart (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Robert Dickerson (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Coppin State | PG - Brad Wilson (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Leroy Gaines (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Omar Ballard (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - Chris Wiseman (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Marvin Davis (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Coppin State | Omar Ballard inbounds the ball | 29-27 |
| Game Plan | Howard | Howard is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Coppin State | Coppin State is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 19:37 | Coppin State | Brad Wilson misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 29-27 |
| 19:35 | Coppin State | Leroy Gaines misses the tip | 29-27 |
| 19:33 | Coppin State | Marvin Davis tips it home | 29-29 |
| 19:11 | Howard | Billy Stuart makes the 3 from the left corner set up by Richard Norris | 32-29 |
| 18:53 | Coppin State | Leroy Gaines makes the fadeaway from the left wing on a nice dish by Chris Wiseman | 32-31 |
| 18:31 | Howard | Ronald Skow knocks in the 3 pointer from the left wing on a great pass from James Alexander | 35-31 |
| 18:19 | Coppin State | Leroy Gaines's fadeaway is rejected by Billy Stuart | 35-31 |
| 18:17 | Howard | Robert Dickerson pulls down the rebound | 35-31 |
| 18:04 | Howard | Richard Norris clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 35-31 |
| 18:03 | Coppin State | Chris Wiseman snags the defensive board | 35-31 |
| 17:57 | Coppin State | Leroy Gaines hits a fadeaway from the free throw line set up by Brad Wilson | 35-33 |
| 17:29 | Howard | James Alexander's pass is intercepted by Brad Wilson | 35-33 |
| 17:04 | Coppin State | Omar Ballard lays it up and in | 35-35 |
| 16:46 | Howard | Billy Stuart lays it up and in | 37-35 |
| 16:41 | Coppin State | James Alexander steals the ball from Omar Ballard | 37-35 |
| 16:38 | Howard | James Alexander can't finish the layup | 37-35 |
| 16:36 | Coppin State | Chris Wiseman pulls down the rebound | 37-35 |
| 16:32 | Coppin State | The jump hook by Leroy Gaines is blocked by Billy Stuart | 37-35 |
| 16:30 | Howard | Robert Dickerson pulls down the rebound | 37-35 |
| 16:26 | Howard | Ronald Skow scores on a pull-up jumper from the left side set up by Billy Stuart | 39-35 |
| 16:00 | Coppin State | Leroy Gaines misses long on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 39-35 |
| 15:58 | Coppin State | Leroy Gaines pulls down the offensive rebound | 39-35 |
| Lineup | Howard | PG - Ronald Skow (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SG - James Alexander (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Richard Norris (fairly fresh) PF - Billy Stuart (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. 3 blk. C - Robert Dickerson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Coppin State | PG - Brad Wilson (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Leroy Gaines (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast. SF - Omar Ballard (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. PF - Chris Wiseman (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. C - Marvin Davis (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:39 | Coppin State | Brad Wilson can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing but he's hacked by Ronald Skow - foul #2 on Ronald Skow, team foul #1 | 39-35 |
| Subs | Howard | Allen Tinoco (PG), Jesse Czarnecki (SG), William Updike (SF), Michael Tse (PF), Lance Whorton (C) Ronald Skow, James Alexander, Richard Norris, Billy Stuart, Robert Dickerson | |
| Subs | Coppin State | Joe Brooks (SG), Scott Reid (SF), Clarence Wade (PF), Eric Zeminski (C) Leroy Gaines, Omar Ballard, Chris Wiseman, Marvin Davis | |
| 15:39 | Coppin State | Brad Wilson misses the 1st free throw | 39-35 |
| 15:39 | Coppin State | Brad Wilson makes the 2nd free throw | 39-36 |
| 15:39 | Coppin State | Brad Wilson makes the 3rd free throw | 39-37 |
| 15:23 | Howard | Allen Tinoco misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 39-37 |
| 15:22 | Howard | The offensive rebound goes to Michael Tse | 39-37 |
| 15:06 | Howard | William Updike knocks in the pull-up jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Lance Whorton | 41-37 |
| 14:50 | Coppin State | Lance Whorton is called for the reach on Eric Zeminski - foul #3 on Lance Whorton, team foul #2 | 41-37 |
| Subs | Howard | | |
| Subs | Coppin State | John Prindle (SG) Brad Wilson | |
| 14:34 | Coppin State | Joe Brooks misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 41-37 |
| 14:32 | Howard | Lance Whorton grabs the board | 41-37 |
| 14:15 | Howard | Allen Tinoco clanks a 3pt shot from the right wing | 41-37 |
| 14:14 | Coppin State | Eric Zeminski grabs the board | 41-37 |
| 14:06 | Coppin State | Eric Zeminski misses short on a floater from the left wing | 41-37 |
| 14:05 | Howard | Michael Tse grabs the board | 41-37 |
| 13:45 | Howard | Michael Tse clanks a jumper from the free throw line | 41-37 |
| 13:43 | Howard | Michael Tse snags the offensive board | 41-37 |
| 13:29 | Howard | William Updike hits a 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Allen Tinoco | 44-37 |
| 13:23 | Coppin State | Clarence Wade connects on the shot in the paint on a great pass from John Prindle | 44-39 |
| 13:00 | Howard | William Updike comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 44-39 |
| 12:59 | Coppin State | John Prindle grabs the defensive rebound | 44-39 |
| 12:54 | Coppin State | Joe Brooks misses badly on a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 44-39 |
| 12:53 | Howard | Michael Tse pulls down the rebound | 44-39 |
| 12:47 | Howard | Lance Whorton blows the dunk but he's hacked by John Prindle - foul #2 on John Prindle, team foul #1 | 44-39 |
| Subs | Howard | Ronald Skow (PG), James Alexander (SG), Richard Norris (SF), Robert Dickerson (C) Allen Tinoco, Jesse Czarnecki, William Updike, Michael Tse | |
| Subs | Coppin State | Brad Wilson (PG), Leroy Gaines (SG), Omar Ballard (SF), Chris Wiseman (PF), Marvin Davis (C) Joe Brooks, John Prindle, Scott Reid, Clarence Wade, Eric Zeminski | |
| 12:47 | Howard | Lance Whorton makes the 1st free throw | 45-39 |
| 12:47 | Howard | Lance Whorton makes the 2nd free throw | 46-39 |
| 12:33 | Coppin State | Omar Ballard misses badly on a 3 from the right corner | 46-39 |
| 12:32 | Howard | The rebound goes to James Alexander | 46-39 |
| 12:20 | Howard | Leroy Gaines steals it from Richard Norris | 46-39 |
| 12:16 | Coppin State | Leroy Gaines hits the finger roll | 46-41 |
| 11:59 | Howard | Ronald Skow hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 46-41 |
| 11:57 | Coppin State | Marvin Davis pulls down the rebound | 46-41 |
| Lineup | Howard | PG - Ronald Skow (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SG - James Alexander (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Richard Norris (fresh) PF - Lance Whorton (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. C - Robert Dickerson (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Coppin State | PG - Brad Wilson (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Leroy Gaines (fresh) 15 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Omar Ballard (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. PF - Chris Wiseman (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. C - Marvin Davis (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 11:53 | Coppin State | Brad Wilson clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing | 46-41 |
| 11:52 | Coppin State | Omar Ballard tips it back up and in | 46-43 |
| 11:34 | Howard | Brad Wilson steps in front of the Lance Whorton pass | 46-43 |
| 11:17 | Coppin State | Marvin Davis misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Robert Dickerson - foul #3 on Robert Dickerson, team foul #3 | 46-43 |
| Subs | Howard | Billy Stuart (PF) Lance Whorton | |
| Subs | Coppin State | | |
| 11:17 | Coppin State | Marvin Davis misses the 1st free throw | 46-43 |
| 11:17 | Coppin State | Marvin Davis makes the 2nd free throw | 46-44 |
| 11:03 | Howard | James Alexander can't connect on a 3 from the left wing | 46-44 |
| 11:01 | Coppin State | Brad Wilson grabs the board | 46-44 |
| 10:57 | Coppin State | James Alexander is called for the reach on Leroy Gaines - foul #2 on James Alexander, team foul #4 | 46-44 |
| Subs | Howard | Michael Tse (C) Robert Dickerson | |
| Subs | Coppin State | Scott Reid (C) Marvin Davis | |
| 10:51 | Coppin State | Chris Wiseman's pass is intercepted by Michael Tse | 46-44 |
| 10:24 | Howard | Omar Ballard is called for the reach on James Alexander - foul #1 on Omar Ballard, team foul #2 | 46-44 |
| Subs | Howard | | |
| Subs | Coppin State | Joe Brooks (PG), Eric Zeminski (C) Brad Wilson, Omar Ballard | |
| 10:08 | Howard | Ronald Skow is hacked by Eric Zeminski - foul #2 on Eric Zeminski, team foul #3 | 46-44 |
| 09:53 | Howard | Michael Tse is fouled on the floor by Chris Wiseman - foul #3 on Chris Wiseman, team foul #4 | 46-44 |
| Subs | Howard | Robert Dickerson (C) Michael Tse | |
| Subs | Coppin State | Marvin Davis (C) Eric Zeminski | |
| 09:40 | Howard | James Alexander connects on the jumpshot from the right wing on a great pass from Ronald Skow | 48-44 |
| 09:13 | Coppin State | Scott Reid scores on a 3 from the left wing | 48-47 |
| 08:53 | Howard | Billy Stuart buries a jumper from the baseline set up by Richard Norris | 50-47 |
| 08:48 | Coppin State | Leroy Gaines misses the 3 from the right corner | 50-47 |
| 08:47 | Howard | Robert Dickerson grabs the defensive rebound | 50-47 |
| 08:30 | Howard | Billy Stuart misses long on a driving attempt in the lane | 50-47 |
| 08:29 | Howard | Robert Dickerson tips it but misses | 50-47 |
| 08:27 | Howard | Richard Norris tips it but misses | 50-47 |
| 08:26 | Coppin State | Chris Wiseman grabs the defensive rebound | 50-47 |
| 08:20 | Coppin State | Marvin Davis scores on a pull-up jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Leroy Gaines | 50-49 |
| 08:09 | Howard | Ronald Skow hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 50-49 |
| 08:08 | Howard | Billy Stuart tips it but misses | 50-49 |
| 08:07 | Coppin State | Leroy Gaines pulls down the rebound | 50-49 |
| 07:43 | Coppin State | Marvin Davis misses badly on a jump hook from close range | 50-49 |
| 07:42 | Howard | Billy Stuart pulls down the rebound | 50-49 |
| Lineup | Howard | PG - Ronald Skow (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SG - James Alexander (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Richard Norris (fairly fresh) PF - Billy Stuart (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. C - Robert Dickerson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Coppin State | PG - Joe Brooks (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Leroy Gaines (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Scott Reid (fairly fresh) 3 pts. PF - Chris Wiseman (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf. C - Marvin Davis (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:28 | Howard | Billy Stuart lays it in and he's fouled by Chris Wiseman - foul #4 on Chris Wiseman, team foul #5 | 52-49 |
| Subs | Howard | Jesse Czarnecki (PG), William Updike (SG), Michael Tse (SF), Lance Whorton (C) Ronald Skow, James Alexander, Richard Norris, Robert Dickerson | |
| Subs | Coppin State | Brad Wilson (PG), John Prindle (SG), Omar Ballard (SF), Clarence Wade (PF), Eric Zeminski (C) Joe Brooks, Leroy Gaines, Scott Reid, Chris Wiseman, Marvin Davis | |
| 07:28 | Howard | Billy Stuart makes the free throw | 53-49 |
| 07:10 | Coppin State | John Prindle misses long on a jumpshot from the right side but he's fouled by William Updike - foul #2 on William Updike, team foul #5 | 53-49 |
| Subs | Howard | Allen Tinoco (PG) Billy Stuart | |
| Subs | Coppin State | | |
| 07:10 | Coppin State | John Prindle misses the 1st free throw | 53-49 |
| 07:10 | Coppin State | John Prindle makes the 2nd free throw | 53-50 |
| 06:59 | Howard | William Updike comes up short on the shot from the left side | 53-50 |
| 06:58 | Coppin State | Clarence Wade snags the defensive board | 53-50 |
| 06:43 | Coppin State | Brad Wilson clanks a runner from the left block | 53-50 |
| 06:41 | Howard | William Updike gets the rebound | 53-50 |
| 06:20 | Howard | Allen Tinoco drills a 3 pointer from the left wing | 56-50 |
| 06:02 | Coppin State | A charge is called on Brad Wilson - foul #2 on Brad Wilson, team foul #6 | 56-50 |
| Subs | Howard | | |
| Subs | Coppin State | Joe Brooks (SG) John Prindle | |
| 05:41 | Howard | Jesse Czarnecki knocks in the 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Michael Tse | 59-50 |
| 05:25 | Coppin State | Eric Zeminski hits the front of the rim on the shot from close range | 59-50 |
| 05:23 | Howard | Lance Whorton snags the defensive board | 59-50 |
| 05:07 | Howard | Jesse Czarnecki misses the pull-up jumper from the right wing | 59-50 |
| 05:05 | Coppin State | Eric Zeminski grabs the board | 59-50 |
| 04:59 | Coppin State | Eric Zeminski connects on the shot from close range on a nice dish by Brad Wilson | 59-52 |
| 04:38 | Howard | Michael Tse misses the runner near the basket | 59-52 |
| 04:37 | Coppin State | Joe Brooks grabs the defensive rebound | 59-52 |
| 04:37 | Coppin State | Coppin State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 59-52 |
| Subs | Howard | Ronald Skow (PG), James Alexander (SG), Richard Norris (SF), Billy Stuart (PF), Robert Dickerson (C) Allen Tinoco, Jesse Czarnecki, William Updike, Michael Tse, Lance Whorton | |
| Subs | Coppin State | Leroy Gaines (SG), Chris Wiseman (PF), Marvin Davis (C) Joe Brooks, Clarence Wade, Eric Zeminski | |
| 04:15 | Coppin State | Chris Wiseman misses long on a jumper from the left side but he's fouled by Richard Norris - foul #1 on Richard Norris, team foul #6 | 59-52 |
| 04:15 | Coppin State | Chris Wiseman makes the 1st free throw | 59-53 |
| 04:15 | Coppin State | Chris Wiseman makes the 2nd free throw | 59-54 |
| 03:56 | Howard | Robert Dickerson hits a floater in the lane on a great pass from James Alexander and he's hacked by Marvin Davis - foul #1 on Marvin Davis, team foul #7 | 61-54 |
| 03:56 | Howard | Robert Dickerson makes the free throw | 62-54 |
| Game Plan | Howard | Howard is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Coppin State | Coppin State is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 03:35 | Coppin State | Marvin Davis misses the shot from the left side | 62-54 |
| 03:34 | Howard | Richard Norris grabs the board | 62-54 |
| Lineup | Howard | PG - Ronald Skow (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SG - James Alexander (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Richard Norris (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Billy Stuart (fresh) 16 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. C - Robert Dickerson (fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Coppin State | PG - Brad Wilson (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Leroy Gaines (fresh) 15 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Omar Ballard (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. PF - Chris Wiseman (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. 4 pf. C - Marvin Davis (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Howard | Howard is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Coppin State | Coppin State is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 03:12 | Howard | Billy Stuart clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 62-54 |
| 03:11 | Coppin State | The rebound goes to Marvin Davis | 62-54 |
| 03:04 | Coppin State | Omar Ballard misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 62-54 |
| 03:03 | Howard | Billy Stuart pulls down the rebound | 62-54 |
| 02:37 | Howard | Ronald Skow makes the shot from the free throw line on a great pass from James Alexander | 64-54 |
| 02:31 | Coppin State | Omar Ballard scores on a shot from the right side set up by Chris Wiseman | 64-56 |
| 02:14 | Howard | Billy Stuart misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 64-56 |
| 02:12 | Howard | Robert Dickerson pulls down the offensive rebound | 64-56 |
| 01:55 | Howard | James Alexander misses short on a jumper from just outside the lane | 64-56 |
| 01:54 | Coppin State | Chris Wiseman gets the rebound | 64-56 |
| 01:49 | Coppin State | Omar Ballard buries a jumper from the right side set up by Marvin Davis and he's hacked by Richard Norris - foul #2 on Richard Norris, team foul #7 | 64-58 |
| 01:49 | Coppin State | Omar Ballard misses the free throw | 64-58 |
| 01:49 | Coppin State | Marvin Davis snags the offensive board | 64-58 |
| Game Plan | Howard | Howard is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Coppin State | Coppin State is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| 01:39 | Coppin State | Chris Wiseman misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Robert Dickerson - foul #4 on Robert Dickerson, team foul #8 | 64-58 |
| 01:39 | Coppin State | Chris Wiseman makes the 1st free throw | 64-59 |
| 01:39 | Coppin State | Chris Wiseman makes the 2nd free throw | 64-60 |
| Game Plan | Howard | Howard is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Coppin State | Coppin State is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 01:20 | Howard | James Alexander's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 64-60 |
| 01:02 | Coppin State | Brad Wilson buries a 3 from the left wing | 64-63 |
| Game Plan | Howard | Howard is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Coppin State | Coppin State is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:37 | Howard | Richard Norris loses the dribble to Brad Wilson | 64-63 |
| 00:34 | Coppin State | Leroy Gaines misses the easy layup | 64-63 |
| 00:32 | Coppin State | Chris Wiseman grabs the offensive rebound | 64-63 |
| 00:17 | Coppin State | Chris Wiseman misses short on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 64-63 |
| 00:15 | Howard | Richard Norris pulls down the rebound | 64-63 |
| Game Plan | Howard | Howard is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Coppin State | Coppin State is playing a fastbreak offense and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:14 | Howard | Richard Norris is hacked by Brad Wilson in the backcourt - foul #3 on Brad Wilson, team foul #8 | 64-63 |
| 00:14 | Howard | Richard Norris misses the 1st free throw | 64-63 |
| 00:14 | Coppin State | Chris Wiseman snags the defensive board | 64-63 |
| 00:04 | Coppin State | Brad Wilson misses badly on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Robert Dickerson - foul #5 on Robert Dickerson, team foul #9 | 64-63 |
| Subs | Howard | Michael Tse (C) Robert Dickerson | |
| Subs | Coppin State | | |
| 00:04 | Coppin State | Brad Wilson misses the 1st free throw | 64-63 |
| 00:04 | Coppin State | Brad Wilson misses the 2nd free throw | 64-63 |
| 00:04 | Howard | Michael Tse pulls down the rebound | 64-63 |
| 00:02 | Howard | Brad Wilson is called for the reach on Michael Tse in the backcourt - foul #4 on Brad Wilson, team foul #9 | 64-63 |
| 00:02 | Howard | Michael Tse misses the 1st free throw | 64-63 |
| 00:02 | Coppin State | Chris Wiseman grabs the defensive rebound | 64-63 |
| 00:02 | Coppin State | Coppin State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 64-63 |
| Game Plan | Howard | Howard is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Coppin State | Coppin State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:00 | Coppin State | Leroy Gaines hits the front of the rim on the fullcourt shot | 64-63 |