| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - David Christopher (fresh) SG - Kyle Prince (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Mendonca (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. PF - William O'Brian (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - John Marciano (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Stephen F. Austin | PG - Sean Lowry (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Harvey Fales (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Brian Salters (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Tony Avans (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Sean Howard (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Stephen F. Austin | Brian Salters inbounds the ball | 34-34 |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Stephen F. Austin | Stephen F. Austin is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 19:58 | Stephen F. Austin | Sean Howard is called for the offensive foul in the backcourt - foul #1 on Sean Howard, team foul #1 | 34-34 |
| 19:39 | Sam Houston State | William O'Brian connects on the floater from close range set up by David Christopher | 36-34 |
| 19:13 | Stephen F. Austin | Sean Howard connects on the open shot near the basket on a nice dish by Brian Salters | 36-36 |
| 18:59 | Sam Houston State | John Marciano misses short on a jumper from the free throw line | 36-36 |
| 18:58 | Sam Houston State | The offensive rebound goes to John Marciano | 36-36 |
| 18:39 | Sam Houston State | James Mendonca is fouled on the floor by Brian Salters - foul #3 on Brian Salters, team foul #2 | 36-36 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Chris Coca (PG), Steven Corrales (SG), Mark Sullivan (SF), Scott Coleman (PF), David Michaels (C) David Christopher, Kyle Prince, James Mendonca, William O'Brian, John Marciano | |
| Subs | Stephen F. Austin | Troy Mendelsohn (PG), Clarence Yandell (SG), Richard Factor (SF), Kent Jackson (PF), Eddie Helms (C) Sean Lowry, Harvey Fales, Brian Salters, Tony Avans, Sean Howard | |
| 18:23 | Sam Houston State | Steven Corrales loses the dribble to Troy Mendelsohn | 36-36 |
| 18:12 | Stephen F. Austin | Richard Factor connects on the fadeaway from the left block on a great pass from Clarence Yandell and he's hacked by Chris Coca - foul #1 on Chris Coca, team foul #1 | 36-38 |
| 18:12 | Stephen F. Austin | Richard Factor makes the free throw | 36-39 |
| 17:48 | Sam Houston State | Scott Coleman connects on the open shot from the right block on a great pass from Mark Sullivan | 38-39 |
| 17:28 | Stephen F. Austin | Eddie Helms misses short on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 38-39 |
| 17:26 | Stephen F. Austin | Richard Factor snags the offensive board | 38-39 |
| 17:09 | Stephen F. Austin | Richard Factor misses badly on a 3pt shot from straight away | 38-39 |
| 17:07 | Sam Houston State | Scott Coleman grabs the board | 38-39 |
| 16:43 | Sam Houston State | Scott Coleman hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away | 38-39 |
| 16:42 | Sam Houston State | The offensive rebound goes to Steven Corrales | 38-39 |
| 16:30 | Sam Houston State | Chris Coca is called for a backcourt violation | 38-39 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | David Christopher (PG), Kyle Prince (SG), James Mendonca (SF), William O'Brian (PF), Hank Kennamer (C) Chris Coca, Steven Corrales, Mark Sullivan, Scott Coleman, David Michaels | |
| Subs | Stephen F. Austin | Sean Lowry (PG), Harvey Fales (SG), Brent Sherman (SF), Tony Avans (PF), Sean Howard (C) Troy Mendelsohn, Clarence Yandell, Richard Factor, Kent Jackson, Eddie Helms | |
| 16:09 | Stephen F. Austin | Brent Sherman scores on a fadeaway from the right wing | 38-41 |
| 15:46 | Sam Houston State | Kyle Prince misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 38-41 |
| 15:44 | Stephen F. Austin | Brent Sherman gets the rebound | 38-41 |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - David Christopher (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SG - Kyle Prince (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Mendonca (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. PF - William O'Brian (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - Hank Kennamer (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Stephen F. Austin | PG - Sean Lowry (fairly fresh) 2 ast. SG - Harvey Fales (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Brent Sherman (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Tony Avans (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Sean Howard (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:25 | Stephen F. Austin | Harvey Fales makes the 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Sean Lowry | 38-44 |
| 15:10 | Sam Houston State | James Mendonca's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 38-44 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Charles Coachman (SF), John Marciano (C) James Mendonca, Hank Kennamer | |
| Subs | Stephen F. Austin | Brian Salters (SF), Antonio Alfonzo (PF) Brent Sherman, Tony Avans | |
| 14:41 | Stephen F. Austin | Sean Lowry hits a wide open jumper from the left wing set up by Harvey Fales | 38-46 |
| 14:13 | Sam Houston State | Charles Coachman clanks a driving attempt from the baseline | 38-46 |
| 14:11 | Stephen F. Austin | Sean Howard pulls down the rebound | 38-46 |
| 13:56 | Stephen F. Austin | Antonio Alfonzo's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 38-46 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Chris Coca (PG), Mark Sullivan (SG), James Mendonca (SF) David Christopher, Kyle Prince, Charles Coachman | |
| Subs | Stephen F. Austin | Troy Mendelsohn (PG), Tony Avans (PF) Sean Lowry, Antonio Alfonzo | |
| 13:53 | Sam Houston State | Chris Coca is hacked by Troy Mendelsohn in the backcourt - foul #2 on Troy Mendelsohn, team foul #3 | 38-46 |
| 13:37 | Sam Houston State | Mark Sullivan banks in the wide open layup | 40-46 |
| 13:19 | Stephen F. Austin | Harvey Fales misses long on a shot from the right side | 40-46 |
| 13:18 | Sam Houston State | James Mendonca grabs the board | 40-46 |
| 13:13 | Sam Houston State | Mark Sullivan misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 40-46 |
| 13:11 | Stephen F. Austin | Troy Mendelsohn grabs the board | 40-46 |
| 13:01 | Stephen F. Austin | Harvey Fales comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 40-46 |
| 13:00 | Stephen F. Austin | Tony Avans tips it but misses | 40-46 |
| 12:59 | Sam Houston State | The rebound goes to Mark Sullivan | 40-46 |
| 12:55 | Sam Houston State | Chris Coca throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 40-46 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Steven Corrales (PG), Kyle Prince (SG), Charles Coachman (C) Chris Coca, William O'Brian, John Marciano | |
| Subs | Stephen F. Austin | Clarence Yandell (PG), Brent Sherman (SG), Kent Jackson (C) Troy Mendelsohn, Harvey Fales, Sean Howard | |
| 12:41 | Stephen F. Austin | Tony Avans misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 40-46 |
| 12:39 | Stephen F. Austin | Kent Jackson gets the offensive rebound | 40-46 |
| 12:25 | Stephen F. Austin | Brian Salters knocks in the shot from the right wing set up by Brent Sherman | 40-48 |
| 12:07 | Sam Houston State | Mark Sullivan misses long on an open 3pt attempt from straight away | 40-48 |
| 12:06 | Stephen F. Austin | The rebound goes to Clarence Yandell | 40-48 |
| 12:04 | Stephen F. Austin | Kent Jackson throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 40-48 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Chris Coca (PG), Scott Coleman (PF), Hank Kennamer (C) Steven Corrales, Mark Sullivan, Charles Coachman | |
| Subs | Stephen F. Austin | Sean Lowry (PG), Harvey Fales (SG), Richard Factor (SF) Clarence Yandell, Brent Sherman, Brian Salters | |
| 11:44 | Sam Houston State | James Mendonca travels with the ball | 40-48 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | David Michaels (C) Hank Kennamer | |
| Subs | Stephen F. Austin | Sean Howard (C) Kent Jackson | |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Chris Coca (tiring) 1 ast. SG - Kyle Prince (tiring) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Mendonca (tiring) 4 pts. 5 reb. PF - Scott Coleman (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - David Michaels (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Stephen F. Austin | PG - Sean Lowry (tiring) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Harvey Fales (tiring) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Richard Factor (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. PF - Tony Avans (tiring) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Sean Howard (tiring) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:42 | Stephen F. Austin | Richard Factor loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt | 40-48 |
| 11:22 | Sam Houston State | Scott Coleman misses long on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 40-48 |
| 11:21 | Stephen F. Austin | The rebound goes to Richard Factor | 40-48 |
| 11:15 | Stephen F. Austin | David Michaels is called for the reach on Sean Howard - foul #3 on David Michaels, team foul #2 | 40-48 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | David Christopher (PG), Mark Sullivan (SG), Charles Coachman (SF), William O'Brian (PF), Hank Kennamer (C) Chris Coca, Kyle Prince, James Mendonca, Scott Coleman, David Michaels | |
| Subs | Stephen F. Austin | Troy Mendelsohn (SG), Antonio Alfonzo (PF) Harvey Fales, Tony Avans | |
| 10:57 | Stephen F. Austin | Richard Factor hits a jumpshot from the left side on a great pass from Troy Mendelsohn | 40-50 |
| 10:52 | Sam Houston State | Troy Mendelsohn is called for the reach on Mark Sullivan in the backcourt - foul #3 on Troy Mendelsohn, team foul #4 | 40-50 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | | |
| Subs | Stephen F. Austin | Brent Sherman (SG), Eddie Helms (C) Troy Mendelsohn, Sean Howard | |
| 10:39 | Sam Houston State | William O'Brian buries a shot from the right wing set up by David Christopher and the foul's on Richard Factor - foul #2 on Richard Factor, team foul #5 | 42-50 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Steven Corrales (PG), John Marciano (C) David Christopher, Hank Kennamer | |
| Subs | Stephen F. Austin | Clarence Yandell (PG), Brian Salters (SF), Tony Avans (PF) Sean Lowry, Richard Factor, Antonio Alfonzo | |
| 10:39 | Sam Houston State | William O'Brian misses the free throw | 42-50 |
| 10:39 | Stephen F. Austin | Eddie Helms grabs the defensive rebound | 42-50 |
| 10:37 | Stephen F. Austin | Charles Coachman takes the ball from Brian Salters in the backcourt | 42-50 |
| 10:28 | Sam Houston State | William O'Brian comes up short on the jump hook in the paint but he's hacked by Eddie Helms - foul #1 on Eddie Helms, team foul #6 | 42-50 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Kyle Prince (SG), James Mendonca (SF) Mark Sullivan, Charles Coachman | |
| Subs | Stephen F. Austin | | |
| 10:28 | Sam Houston State | William O'Brian misses the 1st free throw | 42-50 |
| 10:28 | Sam Houston State | William O'Brian makes the 2nd free throw | 43-50 |
| 10:08 | Stephen F. Austin | Tony Avans hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right side | 43-50 |
| 10:06 | Sam Houston State | John Marciano snags the defensive board | 43-50 |
| 09:43 | Sam Houston State | William O'Brian misses badly on a fadeaway from the left block | 43-50 |
| 09:41 | Sam Houston State | John Marciano snags the offensive board | 43-50 |
| 09:20 | Sam Houston State | James Mendonca hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 43-50 |
| 09:18 | Sam Houston State | John Marciano tips it back up and in | 45-50 |
| 09:13 | Stephen F. Austin | Kyle Prince steals it from Brent Sherman in the backcourt | 45-50 |
| 09:13 | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 45-50 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Chris Coca (PG), Mark Sullivan (SG), Charles Coachman (SF), Scott Coleman (PF), David Michaels (C) Steven Corrales, Kyle Prince, James Mendonca, William O'Brian, John Marciano | |
| Subs | Stephen F. Austin | Troy Mendelsohn (PG), Harvey Fales (SG), Richard Factor (SF), Antonio Alfonzo (PF), Kent Jackson (C) Clarence Yandell, Brent Sherman, Brian Salters, Tony Avans, Eddie Helms | |
| 08:56 | Sam Houston State | Richard Factor takes the ball from Chris Coca | 45-50 |
| 08:36 | Stephen F. Austin | Harvey Fales connects on the 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from Troy Mendelsohn | 45-53 |
| 08:18 | Sam Houston State | Chris Coca drills a runner in the paint | 47-53 |
| 08:02 | Stephen F. Austin | Kent Jackson is whistled for traveling | 47-53 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | David Christopher (PG), Kyle Prince (SG), William O'Brian (PF), Hank Kennamer (C) Chris Coca, Mark Sullivan, Scott Coleman, David Michaels | |
| Subs | Stephen F. Austin | Sean Lowry (PG), Tony Avans (PF), Sean Howard (C) Troy Mendelsohn, Antonio Alfonzo, Kent Jackson | |
| 07:53 | Sam Houston State | David Christopher hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right wing | 47-53 |
| 07:52 | Stephen F. Austin | Harvey Fales grabs the defensive rebound | 47-53 |
| 07:35 | Stephen F. Austin | Harvey Fales hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 47-53 |
| 07:34 | Sam Houston State | Charles Coachman snags the defensive board | 47-53 |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - David Christopher (tiring) 2 ast. SG - Kyle Prince (tired) 4 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Charles Coachman (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - William O'Brian (tiring) 9 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - Hank Kennamer (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Stephen F. Austin | PG - Sean Lowry (tiring) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Harvey Fales (tiring) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Richard Factor (tiring) 12 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Tony Avans (tiring) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Sean Howard (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 07:29 | Sam Houston State | Charles Coachman comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 47-53 |
| 07:27 | Sam Houston State | Hank Kennamer tips it home | 49-53 |
| 07:13 | Stephen F. Austin | William O'Brian steals the ball from Sean Howard | 49-53 |
| 07:11 | Sam Houston State | Sean Howard is called for the reach on David Christopher in the backcourt - foul #2 on Sean Howard, team foul #7 | 49-53 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Mark Sullivan (SG), James Mendonca (SF), John Marciano (C) Kyle Prince, Charles Coachman, Hank Kennamer | |
| Subs | Stephen F. Austin | Clarence Yandell (SG), Brent Sherman (SF) Harvey Fales, Richard Factor | |
| 07:11 | Sam Houston State | David Christopher makes the 1st free throw | 50-53 |
| 07:11 | Sam Houston State | David Christopher misses the 2nd free throw | 50-53 |
| 07:11 | Stephen F. Austin | Tony Avans gets the rebound | 50-53 |
| 07:08 | Stephen F. Austin | Sean Lowry throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 50-53 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | | |
| Subs | Stephen F. Austin | Kent Jackson (PF) Tony Avans | |
| 06:55 | Sam Houston State | James Mendonca misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 50-53 |
| 06:54 | Stephen F. Austin | The rebound goes to Kent Jackson | 50-53 |
| 06:35 | Stephen F. Austin | Kent Jackson hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left block but the foul's on William O'Brian - foul #1 on William O'Brian, team foul #3 | 50-53 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Steven Corrales (PG) David Christopher | |
| Subs | Stephen F. Austin | Brian Salters (SF) Sean Lowry | |
| 06:35 | Stephen F. Austin | Kent Jackson makes the 1st free throw | 50-54 |
| 06:35 | Stephen F. Austin | Kent Jackson makes the 2nd free throw | 50-55 |
| 06:19 | Sam Houston State | John Marciano is called for traveling | 50-55 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Kyle Prince (SG), Charles Coachman (PF) Mark Sullivan, William O'Brian | |
| Subs | Stephen F. Austin | Troy Mendelsohn (PG), Tony Avans (PF) Brent Sherman, Kent Jackson | |
| 06:17 | Stephen F. Austin | Kyle Prince is called for the reach on Brian Salters in the backcourt - foul #1 on Kyle Prince, team foul #4 | 50-55 |
| 06:02 | Stephen F. Austin | Clarence Yandell is hacked by John Marciano - foul #3 on John Marciano, team foul #5 | 50-55 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Scott Coleman (PF) James Mendonca | |
| Subs | Stephen F. Austin | Harvey Fales (SG) Clarence Yandell | |
| 05:52 | Stephen F. Austin | Tony Avans's floater is knocked away by John Marciano | 50-55 |
| 05:51 | Stephen F. Austin | Tony Avans gets the offensive rebound | 50-55 |
| 05:36 | Stephen F. Austin | Tony Avans is open but misses the lay-in | 50-55 |
| 05:35 | Sam Houston State | Steven Corrales grabs the board | 50-55 |
| 05:14 | Sam Houston State | Steven Corrales is hacked by Sean Howard - foul #3 on Sean Howard, team foul #8 | 50-55 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Chris Coca (SG), James Mendonca (SF), William O'Brian (PF), David Michaels (C) Kyle Prince, Charles Coachman, Scott Coleman, John Marciano | |
| Subs | Stephen F. Austin | Sean Lowry (PG), Richard Factor (SF), Antonio Alfonzo (PF), Eddie Helms (C) Troy Mendelsohn, Brian Salters, Tony Avans, Sean Howard | |
| 05:14 | Sam Houston State | Steven Corrales makes the 1st free throw | 51-55 |
| 05:14 | Sam Houston State | Steven Corrales makes the 2nd free throw | 52-55 |
| 04:53 | Stephen F. Austin | Richard Factor hits the front of the rim on the wide open 3pt shot from the left wing | 52-55 |
| 04:52 | Stephen F. Austin | The offensive rebound goes to Sean Lowry | 52-55 |
| 04:42 | Stephen F. Austin | Richard Factor is denied on a layup by William O'Brian | 52-55 |
| 04:41 | Sam Houston State | Chris Coca grabs the defensive rebound | 52-55 |
| 04:25 | Sam Houston State | David Michaels misses the easy layup | 52-55 |
| 04:24 | Stephen F. Austin | Antonio Alfonzo grabs the board | 52-55 |
| 04:05 | Stephen F. Austin | Richard Factor misses the dunk | 52-55 |
| 04:04 | Sam Houston State | James Mendonca snags the defensive board | 52-55 |
| 03:43 | Sam Houston State | James Mendonca hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from just outside the lane | 52-55 |
| 03:41 | Sam Houston State | James Mendonca snags the offensive board | 52-55 |
| 03:25 | Sam Houston State | Chris Coca is fouled on the floor by Antonio Alfonzo - foul #1 on Antonio Alfonzo, team foul #9 | 52-55 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Mark Sullivan (SG), Charles Coachman (SF), Scott Coleman (PF), Hank Kennamer (C) Steven Corrales, James Mendonca, William O'Brian, David Michaels | |
| Subs | Stephen F. Austin | Clarence Yandell (PG), Troy Mendelsohn (SG), Brent Sherman (SF), Tony Avans (PF), Kent Jackson (C) Sean Lowry, Harvey Fales, Richard Factor, Antonio Alfonzo, Eddie Helms | |
| 03:25 | Sam Houston State | Chris Coca makes the 1st free throw | 53-55 |
| 03:25 | Sam Houston State | Chris Coca misses the 2nd free throw | 53-55 |
| 03:25 | Stephen F. Austin | Brent Sherman grabs the board | 53-55 |
| Lineup | Sam Houston State | PG - Chris Coca (tiring) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Mark Sullivan (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 4 reb. SF - Charles Coachman (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - Scott Coleman (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Hank Kennamer (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Stephen F. Austin | PG - Clarence Yandell (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Troy Mendelsohn (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SF - Brent Sherman (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Tony Avans (tiring) 4 pts. 7 reb. C - Kent Jackson (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 03:04 | Stephen F. Austin | Tony Avans comes up short on the shot from close range but the foul's on Chris Coca - foul #2 on Chris Coca, team foul #6 | 53-55 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | David Christopher (PG) Chris Coca | |
| Subs | Stephen F. Austin | | |
| 03:04 | Stephen F. Austin | Tony Avans makes the 1st free throw | 53-56 |
| 03:04 | Stephen F. Austin | Tony Avans makes the 2nd free throw | 53-57 |
| 02:42 | Sam Houston State | Scott Coleman knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 56-57 |
| 02:29 | Stephen F. Austin | Tony Avans makes the jump hook in the paint | 56-59 |
| 02:27 | Sam Houston State | Charles Coachman is hacked by Clarence Yandell in the backcourt - foul #2 on Clarence Yandell, team foul #10 | 56-59 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | Kyle Prince (SG), John Marciano (C) Scott Coleman, Hank Kennamer | |
| Subs | Stephen F. Austin | Brian Salters (SF), Sean Howard (C) Brent Sherman, Tony Avans | |
| 02:27 | Sam Houston State | Charles Coachman misses the 1st free throw | 56-59 |
| 02:27 | Sam Houston State | Charles Coachman makes the 2nd free throw | 57-59 |
| 02:01 | Stephen F. Austin | Brian Salters misses the jumper near the basket | 57-59 |
| 01:59 | Stephen F. Austin | Brian Salters grabs the offensive board | 57-59 |
| 01:48 | Stephen F. Austin | Clarence Yandell is whistled for a carry | 57-59 |
| Subs | Sam Houston State | James Mendonca (SF), William O'Brian (PF) Charles Coachman, Mark Sullivan | |
| Subs | Stephen F. Austin | Sean Lowry (PG), Harvey Fales (SG), Tony Avans (PF) Clarence Yandell, Troy Mendelsohn, Kent Jackson | |
| 01:42 | Sam Houston State | Harvey Fales is called for the reach on Kyle Prince in the backcourt - foul #2 on Harvey Fales, team foul #11 | 57-59 |
| 01:42 | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State calls a full timeout (2 :30 remaining) | 57-59 |
| 01:42 | Sam Houston State | Kyle Prince makes the 1st free throw | 58-59 |
| 01:42 | Sam Houston State | Kyle Prince misses the 2nd free throw | 58-59 |
| 01:42 | Stephen F. Austin | Tony Avans gets the rebound | 58-59 |
| 01:16 | Stephen F. Austin | Brian Salters misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 58-59 |
| 01:14 | Stephen F. Austin | Harvey Fales tips it home | 58-61 |
| 01:12 | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 remaining) | 58-61 |
| 00:59 | Sam Houston State | William O'Brian scores on a 3 from the left wing on a great pass from David Christopher | 61-61 |
| 00:41 | Stephen F. Austin | Brian Salters's floater is knocked away by William O'Brian | 61-61 |
| 00:39 | Stephen F. Austin | Brian Salters gets the offensive rebound | 61-61 |
| 00:39 | Stephen F. Austin | Stephen F. Austin calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 61-61 |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Stephen F. Austin | Stephen F. Austin is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:19 | Stephen F. Austin | Kyle Prince steals it from Sean Howard | 61-61 |
| 00:14 | Sam Houston State | Kyle Prince misses the easy layup | 61-61 |
| 00:13 | Sam Houston State | William O'Brian tips it home | 63-61 |
| 00:13 | Stephen F. Austin | Stephen F. Austin calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 63-61 |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Stephen F. Austin | Stephen F. Austin is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:08 | Stephen F. Austin | Sean Howard hits a wide open jump hook from close range on a nice dish by Brian Salters | 63-63 |
| 00:08 | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State calls a :30 timeout (none remaining) | 63-63 |
| Game Plan | Sam Houston State | Sam Houston State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Stephen F. Austin | Stephen F. Austin is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:00 | Sam Houston State | John Marciano banks in the wide open layup | 65-63 |