| Lineup | The Citadel | PG - Christopher Maloney (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SG - Jeffery Crowl (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Albert Myers (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Alan Jenny (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Michael Ford (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - David Brennan (fresh) 2 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. SG - Matthew Burris (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SF - Christopher Brannum (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. PF - Peter Vezina (fresh) 2 pts. C - David Dietrick (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 20:00 | The Citadel | Albert Myers inbounds the ball | 33-49 |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 19:45 | The Citadel | Albert Myers comes up short on the turnaround near the basket | 33-49 |
| 19:44 | The Citadel | Alan Jenny tips it in | 35-49 |
| 19:25 | Michigan State | David Brennan knocks in the 3pt shot from the left corner | 35-52 |
| 19:10 | The Citadel | Jeffery Crowl hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Matthew Burris - foul #2 on Matthew Burris, team foul #1 | 35-52 |
| 19:10 | The Citadel | Jeffery Crowl misses the 1st free throw | 35-52 |
| 19:10 | The Citadel | Jeffery Crowl makes the 2nd free throw | 36-52 |
| 18:48 | Michigan State | Christopher Maloney takes the ball from Matthew Burris | 36-52 |
| 18:43 | The Citadel | Christopher Maloney lays it up and in | 38-52 |
| 18:21 | Michigan State | David Dietrick banks in the layup on a nice dish by David Brennan | 38-54 |
| 18:19 | The Citadel | Jeffery Crowl is fouled in the backcourt by Matthew Burris - foul #3 on Matthew Burris, team foul #2 | 38-54 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Don Glennon (SG), Willie Monroe (SF), Joseph Self (C) Jeffery Crowl, Albert Myers, Michael Ford | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Walter Nagata (PG), David Miller (SG), Carl Burgett (SF), James Hamby (PF), Marvin Snow (C) David Brennan, Matthew Burris, Christopher Brannum, Peter Vezina, David Dietrick | |
| 18:10 | The Citadel | Alan Jenny knocks in the 3 from the left corner | 41-54 |
| 17:52 | Michigan State | A charge is called on Marvin Snow - foul #1 on Marvin Snow, team foul #3 | 41-54 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Jeffery Crowl (SG), Ricky Jones (C) Christopher Maloney, Alan Jenny | |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| 17:29 | The Citadel | Willie Monroe is called for traveling | 41-54 |
| Subs | The Citadel | | |
| Subs | Michigan State | David Brennan (PG), Christopher Brannum (SF) David Miller, Carl Burgett | |
| 17:27 | Michigan State | Jeffery Crowl steps in front of the David Brennan pass in the backcourt | 41-54 |
| 17:11 | The Citadel | Don Glennon makes the jumper near the basket | 43-54 |
| 17:05 | Michigan State | Marvin Snow comes up short on the jumpshot from the right side | 43-54 |
| 17:03 | Michigan State | Christopher Brannum tips it home | 43-56 |
| 16:44 | The Citadel | Jeffery Crowl misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 43-56 |
| 16:42 | The Citadel | Don Glennon tips it back up and in | 45-56 |
| 16:13 | Michigan State | Walter Nagata makes the jumpshot from the right wing on a great pass from James Hamby | 45-58 |
| 16:02 | The Citadel | Don Glennon is open and scores on a 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Jeffery Crowl | 48-58 |
| Lineup | The Citadel | PG - Don Glennon (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Jeffery Crowl (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Willie Monroe (fairly fresh) 4 pts. PF - Joseph Self (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Ricky Jones (fairly fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - David Brennan (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl. SG - Walter Nagata (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Christopher Brannum (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. PF - James Hamby (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Marvin Snow (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:37 | Michigan State | Christopher Brannum misses long on a floater from the free throw line but the foul's on Willie Monroe - foul #3 on Willie Monroe, team foul #1 | 48-58 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Christopher Maloney (PG), Albert Myers (SF), Alan Jenny (PF), Michael Ford (C) Don Glennon, Willie Monroe, Joseph Self, Ricky Jones | |
| Subs | Michigan State | David Miller (PG), Matthew Burris (SG), Peter Vezina (PF), David Dietrick (C) David Brennan, Walter Nagata, James Hamby, Marvin Snow | |
| 15:37 | Michigan State | Christopher Brannum makes the 1st free throw | 48-59 |
| 15:37 | Michigan State | Christopher Brannum makes the 2nd free throw | 48-60 |
| 15:24 | The Citadel | Jeffery Crowl throws a bad pass out of bounds | 48-60 |
| Subs | The Citadel | | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Carl Burgett (SF) Christopher Brannum | |
| 15:06 | Michigan State | David Dietrick misses the dunk but the foul's on Michael Ford - foul #2 on Michael Ford, team foul #2 | 48-60 |
| 15:06 | Michigan State | David Dietrick makes the 1st free throw | 48-61 |
| 15:06 | Michigan State | David Dietrick makes the 2nd free throw | 48-62 |
| 14:44 | The Citadel | Albert Myers clanks a floater from close range but he's fouled by Carl Burgett - foul #2 on Carl Burgett, team foul #4 | 48-62 |
| Subs | The Citadel | | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Andre Palacio (PF) Peter Vezina | |
| 14:44 | The Citadel | Albert Myers makes the 1st free throw | 49-62 |
| 14:44 | The Citadel | Albert Myers misses the 2nd free throw | 49-62 |
| 14:44 | Michigan State | Matthew Burris gets the rebound | 49-62 |
| 14:25 | Michigan State | Matthew Burris can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 49-62 |
| 14:23 | The Citadel | Michael Ford pulls down the rebound | 49-62 |
| 14:18 | The Citadel | Carl Burgett is called for the reach on Jeffery Crowl in the backcourt - foul #3 on Carl Burgett, team foul #5 | 49-62 |
| 14:01 | The Citadel | Michael Ford misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 49-62 |
| 14:00 | Michigan State | Matthew Burris grabs the defensive rebound | 49-62 |
| 13:54 | Michigan State | Matthew Burris misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 49-62 |
| 13:52 | The Citadel | Albert Myers grabs the defensive rebound | 49-62 |
| 13:48 | The Citadel | Jeffery Crowl misses the shot from the left side | 49-62 |
| 13:47 | Michigan State | Andre Palacio pulls down the rebound | 49-62 |
| 13:43 | Michigan State | The jump hook by David Dietrick is blocked by Michael Ford | 49-62 |
| 13:41 | Michigan State | Andre Palacio tips it back up and in | 49-64 |
| 13:37 | The Citadel | Matthew Burris is called for the reach on Jeffery Crowl in the backcourt - foul #4 on Matthew Burris, team foul #6 | 49-64 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Don Glennon (SG), Ronald Keith (SF) Jeffery Crowl, Albert Myers | |
| Subs | Michigan State | David Brennan (PG), Don Caruthers (SG), Christopher Brannum (SF), Peter Vezina (PF) David Miller, Matthew Burris, Carl Burgett, David Dietrick | |
| 13:18 | The Citadel | Alan Jenny is hacked by Peter Vezina - foul #1 on Peter Vezina, team foul #7 | 49-64 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Willie Monroe (C) Michael Ford | |
| Subs | Michigan State | David Dietrick (C) Andre Palacio | |
| 13:18 | The Citadel | Alan Jenny makes the 1st free throw | 50-64 |
| 13:18 | The Citadel | Alan Jenny makes the 2nd free throw | 51-64 |
| 13:00 | Michigan State | Peter Vezina comes up short on the floater from close range | 51-64 |
| 12:58 | Michigan State | Don Caruthers misses the tip | 51-64 |
| 12:56 | Michigan State | David Dietrick grabs the offensive rebound | 51-64 |
| 12:40 | Michigan State | David Brennan can't finish the layup | 51-64 |
| 12:39 | The Citadel | Alan Jenny gets the rebound | 51-64 |
| 12:35 | The Citadel | Alan Jenny comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 51-64 |
| 12:34 | The Citadel | Ronald Keith hits the follow up shot | 53-64 |
| 12:24 | Michigan State | Peter Vezina knocks in the runner from close range on a great pass from Don Caruthers | 53-66 |
| 12:20 | The Citadel | Don Glennon is hacked by Don Caruthers in the backcourt - foul #1 on Don Caruthers, team foul #8 | 53-66 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Ricky Jones (PF), Michael Ford (C) Alan Jenny, Willie Monroe | |
| Subs | Michigan State | David Miller (PG), Marvin Snow (C) David Brennan, David Dietrick | |
| 12:20 | The Citadel | Don Glennon misses the 1st free throw | 53-66 |
| 12:20 | The Citadel | The offensive rebound goes to Michael Ford | 53-66 |
| 12:00 | The Citadel | Michael Ford misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 53-66 |
| 11:59 | Michigan State | Christopher Brannum pulls down the rebound | 53-66 |
| Lineup | The Citadel | PG - Christopher Maloney (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Don Glennon (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SF - Ronald Keith (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Ricky Jones (fresh) 2 pts. C - Michael Ford (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - David Miller (fresh) SG - Don Caruthers (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Christopher Brannum (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 6 reb. PF - Peter Vezina (fairly fresh) 4 pts. C - Marvin Snow (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:55 | Michigan State | David Miller connects on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 53-69 |
| 11:52 | The Citadel | Peter Vezina steps in front of the Ronald Keith pass in the backcourt | 53-69 |
| 11:41 | Michigan State | Christopher Brannum scores on a floater from close range on a nice dish by David Miller | 53-71 |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 11:37 | The Citadel | Christopher Maloney throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 53-71 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Jeffery Crowl (SG), Albert Myers (SF), Joseph Self (PF) Don Glennon, Ronald Keith, Michael Ford | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Walter Nagata (PG), James Hamby (SF), Andre Palacio (C) Don Caruthers, Christopher Brannum, Peter Vezina | |
| 11:21 | Michigan State | Andre Palacio misses the dunk attempt | 53-71 |
| 11:19 | The Citadel | Joseph Self snags the defensive board | 53-71 |
| 11:04 | The Citadel | Ricky Jones banks in the layup | 55-71 |
| 10:45 | Michigan State | James Hamby is called for a moving pick - foul #1 on James Hamby, team foul #9 | 55-71 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Alan Jenny (PF), Willie Monroe (C) Joseph Self, Ricky Jones | |
| Subs | Michigan State | David Brennan (PG), Carl Burgett (SF), David Dietrick (C) David Miller, Marvin Snow, Andre Palacio | |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 10:27 | The Citadel | Albert Myers scores on a turnaround from the right block | 57-71 |
| 10:19 | Michigan State | David Brennan clanks a pull-up jumper from the right side | 57-71 |
| 10:18 | The Citadel | Christopher Maloney snags the defensive board | 57-71 |
| 09:56 | The Citadel | Albert Myers hits the front of the rim on the runner from the left block | 57-71 |
| 09:55 | Michigan State | Carl Burgett grabs the board | 57-71 |
| 09:51 | Michigan State | Willie Monroe steals the ball from Walter Nagata | 57-71 |
| 09:31 | The Citadel | Willie Monroe misses badly on a runner in the paint but he's hacked by David Dietrick - foul #3 on David Dietrick, team foul #10 | 57-71 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Don Glennon (PG), Ronald Keith (SF), Michael Ford (C) Christopher Maloney, Albert Myers, Alan Jenny | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Don Caruthers (SG), Christopher Brannum (SF), Peter Vezina (PF) Walter Nagata, Carl Burgett, James Hamby | |
| 09:31 | The Citadel | Willie Monroe misses the 1st free throw | 57-71 |
| 09:31 | The Citadel | Willie Monroe makes the 2nd free throw | 58-71 |
| 09:11 | Michigan State | David Dietrick's layup is rejected by Michael Ford | 58-71 |
| 09:10 | The Citadel | The rebound goes to Don Glennon | 58-71 |
| 08:54 | The Citadel | Ronald Keith hits a floater from just outside the lane set up by Don Glennon | 60-71 |
| 08:34 | Michigan State | Peter Vezina misses the floater from the left block | 60-71 |
| 08:33 | Michigan State | David Brennan can't tip it in | 60-71 |
| 08:31 | Michigan State | Peter Vezina can't tip it in | 60-71 |
| 08:29 | Michigan State | David Brennan grabs the offensive board | 60-71 |
| 08:12 | Michigan State | Don Caruthers connects on the jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by David Brennan | 60-73 |
| 07:57 | The Citadel | Willie Monroe can't connect on a floater near the basket | 60-73 |
| 07:55 | Michigan State | David Brennan pulls down the rebound | 60-73 |
| Lineup | The Citadel | PG - Don Glennon (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SG - Jeffery Crowl (tired) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Ronald Keith (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Willie Monroe (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 pf. C - Michael Ford (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - David Brennan (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 7 ast. 2 stl. SG - Don Caruthers (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Christopher Brannum (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 6 reb. PF - Peter Vezina (tiring) 4 pts. C - David Dietrick (tiring) 6 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 07:40 | Michigan State | Christopher Brannum misses long on a fadeaway from the right wing | 60-73 |
| 07:39 | The Citadel | Michael Ford pulls down the rebound | 60-73 |
| 07:19 | The Citadel | Jeffery Crowl connects on the floater from the right side set up by Don Glennon | 62-73 |
| 07:03 | Michigan State | Christopher Brannum drills a floater in the paint | 62-75 |
| 06:48 | The Citadel | Jeffery Crowl misses long on an open fadeaway from the free throw line | 62-75 |
| 06:46 | Michigan State | David Brennan grabs the board | 62-75 |
| 06:42 | Michigan State | David Brennan is called for a pushoff foul - foul #2 on David Brennan, team foul #11 | 62-75 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Christopher Maloney (PG), Albert Myers (SF), Alan Jenny (PF), Joseph Self (C) Don Glennon, Ronald Keith, Willie Monroe, Michael Ford | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Walter Nagata (PG), Matthew Burris (SG), James Hamby (SF), Marvin Snow (PF), Andre Palacio (C) David Brennan, Don Caruthers, Christopher Brannum, Peter Vezina, David Dietrick | |
| 06:26 | The Citadel | Alan Jenny can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 62-75 |
| 06:25 | The Citadel | Joseph Self grabs the offensive board | 62-75 |
| 06:10 | The Citadel | Marvin Snow blocks the short jumper by Albert Myers | 62-75 |
| 06:08 | Michigan State | Andre Palacio grabs the defensive rebound | 62-75 |
| 06:03 | Michigan State | Alan Jenny is called for the reach on James Hamby - foul #3 on Alan Jenny, team foul #3 | 62-75 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Don Glennon (SG) Jeffery Crowl | |
| Subs | Michigan State | David Miller (PG), Carl Burgett (SF) Walter Nagata, James Hamby | |
| 05:54 | Michigan State | Matthew Burris hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 62-75 |
| 05:53 | The Citadel | Albert Myers pulls down the rebound | 62-75 |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 05:48 | The Citadel | Christopher Maloney hits a shot from the left wing set up by Don Glennon | 64-75 |
| 05:32 | Michigan State | Joseph Self is called for the reach on Andre Palacio - foul #1 on Joseph Self, team foul #4 | 64-75 |
| 05:20 | Michigan State | Matthew Burris hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 64-75 |
| 05:18 | Michigan State | Andre Palacio hits the follow up shot | 64-77 |
| 05:10 | The Citadel | Carl Burgett is called for the reach on Don Glennon - foul #4 on Carl Burgett, team foul #12 | 64-77 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Ricky Jones (C) Joseph Self | |
| Subs | Michigan State | James Hamby (PF) Andre Palacio | |
| 05:10 | The Citadel | Don Glennon makes the 1st free throw | 65-77 |
| 05:10 | The Citadel | Don Glennon makes the 2nd free throw | 66-77 |
| 04:52 | Michigan State | Carl Burgett hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from the left block | 66-77 |
| 04:51 | The Citadel | Alan Jenny snags the defensive board | 66-77 |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 04:30 | The Citadel | Ricky Jones's floater is tipped away by Marvin Snow | 66-77 |
| 04:28 | Michigan State | Marvin Snow grabs the board | 66-77 |
| 04:22 | Michigan State | Matthew Burris is called for traveling | 66-77 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Jeffery Crowl (SG) Don Glennon | |
| Subs | Michigan State | David Brennan (PG), Walter Nagata (SG), Christopher Brannum (SF), Peter Vezina (PF) David Miller, Matthew Burris, Carl Burgett, Marvin Snow | |
| 04:05 | The Citadel | Albert Myers buries a runner from close range | 68-77 |
| 03:57 | Michigan State | David Brennan connects on the jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Peter Vezina and the foul's on Christopher Maloney - foul #2 on Christopher Maloney, team foul #5 | 68-79 |
| 03:57 | Michigan State | David Brennan makes the free throw | 68-80 |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Lineup | The Citadel | PG - Christopher Maloney (tiring) 12 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Jeffery Crowl (tired) 7 pts. 2 ast. SF - Albert Myers (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. PF - Alan Jenny (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - Ricky Jones (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - David Brennan (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 7 ast. 2 stl. SG - Walter Nagata (fresh) 14 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Christopher Brannum (fresh) 16 pts. 6 reb. PF - Peter Vezina (tiring) 4 pts. C - James Hamby (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 03:36 | The Citadel | Jeffery Crowl connects on the floater from just outside the lane | 70-80 |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 03:19 | Michigan State | Ricky Jones steals the ball from James Hamby | 70-80 |
| 03:15 | The Citadel | Christopher Maloney is hacked by James Hamby - foul #2 on James Hamby, team foul #13 | 70-80 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Ronald Keith (SF), Joseph Self (PF), Michael Ford (C) Albert Myers, Alan Jenny, Ricky Jones | |
| Subs | Michigan State | David Miller (PG), Don Caruthers (SG), Andre Palacio (PF) David Brennan, Walter Nagata, Peter Vezina | |
| 03:15 | The Citadel | Christopher Maloney makes the 1st free throw | 71-80 |
| 03:15 | The Citadel | Christopher Maloney misses the 2nd free throw | 71-80 |
| 03:15 | Michigan State | The rebound goes to Andre Palacio | 71-80 |
| 02:52 | Michigan State | Christopher Brannum is hacked by Jeffery Crowl - foul #3 on Jeffery Crowl, team foul #6 | 71-80 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Don Glennon (SG) Jeffery Crowl | |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| 02:40 | Michigan State | David Miller buries a shot from just outside the lane | 71-82 |
| 02:40 | The Citadel | The Citadel calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 71-82 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Willie Monroe (SF) Ronald Keith | |
| Subs | Michigan State | David Brennan (PG), Matthew Burris (SG), Marvin Snow (PF) David Miller, Don Caruthers, James Hamby | |
| 02:17 | The Citadel | Don Glennon misses long on a jumpshot from the right side but he's hacked by Matthew Burris - foul #5 on Matthew Burris, team foul #14 | 71-82 |
| Subs | The Citadel | | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Walter Nagata (SG) Matthew Burris | |
| 02:17 | The Citadel | Don Glennon makes the 1st free throw | 72-82 |
| 02:17 | The Citadel | Don Glennon misses the 2nd free throw | 72-82 |
| 02:17 | Michigan State | Andre Palacio snags the defensive board | 72-82 |
| 02:05 | Michigan State | Marvin Snow drills a 3 pointer from the right corner set up by David Brennan | 72-85 |
| 01:46 | The Citadel | Joseph Self is denied on a layup by Marvin Snow | 72-85 |
| 01:44 | Michigan State | Andre Palacio gets the rebound | 72-85 |
| 01:39 | Michigan State | David Brennan lays it up and in on a great pass from Christopher Brannum and he's fouled by Don Glennon - foul #1 on Don Glennon, team foul #7 | 72-87 |
| Subs | The Citadel | Jeffery Crowl (SG), Ricky Jones (C) Christopher Maloney, Michael Ford | |
| Subs | Michigan State | James Hamby (SF) Christopher Brannum | |
| 01:39 | Michigan State | David Brennan makes the free throw | 72-88 |
| 01:30 | The Citadel | Willie Monroe hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner | 72-88 |
| 01:29 | The Citadel | The offensive rebound goes to Ricky Jones | 72-88 |
| 01:17 | The Citadel | Joseph Self can't connect on a shot from the right block | 72-88 |
| 01:15 | Michigan State | James Hamby snags the defensive board | 72-88 |
| 01:09 | Michigan State | Marvin Snow misses the dunk attempt but the foul's on Willie Monroe - foul #4 on Willie Monroe, team foul #8 | 72-88 |
| Subs | The Citadel | | |
| Subs | Michigan State | David Miller (SG) David Brennan | |
| 01:09 | Michigan State | Marvin Snow makes the 1st free throw | 72-89 |
| 01:09 | Michigan State | Marvin Snow makes the 2nd free throw | 72-90 |
| 00:53 | The Citadel | Don Glennon hits a driving attempt from close range | 74-90 |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:31 | Michigan State | David Miller is denied on a layup by Joseph Self | 74-90 |
| 00:29 | Michigan State | Andre Palacio misses the tip | 74-90 |
| 00:28 | The Citadel | The rebound goes to Ricky Jones | 74-90 |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:24 | The Citadel | Don Glennon throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 74-90 |
| 00:00 | Michigan State | Walter Nagata runs out the clock | 74-90 |