| Lineup | Samford | PG - Brian Nave (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - James Brown (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Doug Yost (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Thomas Smolski (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - Jack Huber (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | SE Missouri State | PG - Robert Riley (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Justin Taylor (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Michael Patterson (fresh) 3 pts. PF - James Arce (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - Julio Garcia (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | SE Missouri State | Michael Patterson inbounds the ball | 33-34 |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:45 | SE Missouri State | Robert Riley buries a driving attempt from the right block set up by James Arce | 33-36 |
| 19:33 | Samford | Doug Yost is hacked by James Arce - foul #2 on James Arce, team foul #1 | 33-36 |
| 19:28 | Samford | Brian Nave misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 33-36 |
| 19:26 | SE Missouri State | James Arce grabs the defensive rebound | 33-36 |
| 19:12 | SE Missouri State | Robert Riley clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away | 33-36 |
| 19:10 | Samford | James Brown grabs the defensive rebound | 33-36 |
| 19:08 | Samford | Robert Riley takes the ball from Brian Nave in the backcourt | 33-36 |
| 18:54 | SE Missouri State | Julio Garcia can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 33-36 |
| 18:52 | SE Missouri State | The offensive rebound goes to Justin Taylor | 33-36 |
| 18:40 | SE Missouri State | Julio Garcia can't connect on a turnaround from close range | 33-36 |
| 18:39 | Samford | James Brown grabs the defensive rebound | 33-36 |
| 18:28 | Samford | James Brown misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 33-36 |
| 18:26 | SE Missouri State | Michael Patterson grabs the defensive rebound | 33-36 |
| 18:13 | SE Missouri State | Robert Riley misses short on a shot from the right wing | 33-36 |
| 18:12 | Samford | Jack Huber grabs the board | 33-36 |
| 17:56 | Samford | Jack Huber makes the fadeaway from the baseline on a great pass from Thomas Smolski | 35-36 |
| 17:29 | SE Missouri State | James Arce clanks a floater in the paint but he's fouled by Jack Huber - foul #1 on Jack Huber, team foul #1 | 35-36 |
| Subs | Samford | Gary Acklin (C) Jack Huber | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | | |
| 17:29 | SE Missouri State | James Arce makes the 1st free throw | 35-37 |
| 17:29 | SE Missouri State | James Arce misses the 2nd free throw | 35-37 |
| 17:29 | Samford | Doug Yost grabs the defensive rebound | 35-37 |
| 17:04 | Samford | James Brown misses short on a jumpshot from the left side | 35-37 |
| 17:03 | SE Missouri State | James Arce pulls down the rebound | 35-37 |
| 16:37 | SE Missouri State | James Arce hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner | 35-37 |
| 16:35 | SE Missouri State | Julio Garcia tips it in | 35-39 |
| 16:07 | Samford | Doug Yost can't connect on a 3 from straight away | 35-39 |
| 16:05 | Samford | Gary Acklin grabs the offensive board | 35-39 |
| 15:38 | Samford | Doug Yost can't finish the layup but the foul's on Michael Patterson - foul #2 on Michael Patterson, team foul #2 | 35-39 |
| Subs | Samford | Sean McLaren (PG), Todd Manders (SG), Jack Huber (C) Brian Nave, James Brown, Thomas Smolski | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Ray Guess (PG), William Baker (SG), Eric Trussell (SF), Edward Clare (PF), Donald Campbell (C) Robert Riley, Justin Taylor, Michael Patterson, James Arce, Julio Garcia | |
| 15:38 | Samford | Doug Yost makes the 1st free throw | 36-39 |
| 15:38 | Samford | Doug Yost makes the 2nd free throw | 37-39 |
| Lineup | Samford | PG - Sean McLaren (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Todd Manders (fresh) SF - Doug Yost (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Gary Acklin (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Jack Huber (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | SE Missouri State | PG - Ray Guess (fresh) 1 ast. SG - William Baker (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Eric Trussell (fresh) PF - Edward Clare (fresh) 4 pts. C - Donald Campbell (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 15:20 | SE Missouri State | Edward Clare comes up short on the fadeaway from the left block | 37-39 |
| 15:18 | Samford | Doug Yost grabs the board | 37-39 |
| 14:54 | Samford | Jack Huber can't connect on a 3 from the right corner | 37-39 |
| 14:53 | Samford | Gary Acklin snags the offensive board | 37-39 |
| 14:32 | Samford | Jack Huber is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #2 on Jack Huber, team foul #2 | 37-39 |
| Subs | Samford | Michael Zerhusen (SF), Thomas Smolski (PF) Doug Yost, Gary Acklin | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Robert Riley (PG), Justin Taylor (SG) Ray Guess, William Baker | |
| 14:10 | SE Missouri State | Eric Trussell knocks in the shot from close range and the foul's on Michael Zerhusen - foul #2 on Michael Zerhusen, team foul #3 | 37-41 |
| Subs | Samford | James Brown (SG) Todd Manders | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | | |
| 14:10 | SE Missouri State | Eric Trussell misses the free throw | 37-41 |
| 14:10 | Samford | Jack Huber grabs the board | 37-41 |
| 13:49 | Samford | James Brown knocks in the floater near the basket set up by Michael Zerhusen | 39-41 |
| 13:44 | SE Missouri State | Justin Taylor hits the front of the rim on the turnaround in the paint but the foul's on Michael Zerhusen - foul #3 on Michael Zerhusen, team foul #4 | 39-41 |
| Subs | Samford | Brian Nave (PG) Sean McLaren | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Michael Patterson (SF), Julio Garcia (C) Eric Trussell, Donald Campbell | |
| 13:44 | SE Missouri State | Justin Taylor makes the 1st free throw | 39-42 |
| 13:44 | SE Missouri State | Justin Taylor makes the 2nd free throw | 39-43 |
| 13:33 | Samford | Edward Clare steals the ball from Brian Nave | 39-43 |
| 13:13 | SE Missouri State | Robert Riley misses badly on a jumper from just outside the lane but the foul's on Jack Huber - foul #3 on Jack Huber, team foul #5 | 39-43 |
| Subs | Samford | Gary Acklin (C) Jack Huber | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | James Arce (PF) Edward Clare | |
| 13:13 | SE Missouri State | Robert Riley makes the 1st free throw | 39-44 |
| 13:13 | SE Missouri State | Robert Riley makes the 2nd free throw | 39-45 |
| 12:48 | Samford | Gary Acklin scores on a jumper from the right block on a great pass from Brian Nave | 41-45 |
| 12:29 | SE Missouri State | Justin Taylor connects on the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Michael Patterson | 41-48 |
| 12:07 | Samford | Thomas Smolski is called for a charge - foul #3 on Thomas Smolski, team foul #6 | 41-48 |
| Subs | Samford | Chris Geddes (C) Thomas Smolski | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | | |
| 11:52 | SE Missouri State | Robert Riley scores on a floater from just outside the lane on a great pass from Justin Taylor | 41-50 |
| 11:30 | Samford | James Brown buries a 3pt attempt from straight away set up by Gary Acklin | 44-50 |
| Lineup | Samford | PG - Brian Nave (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - James Brown (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SF - Michael Zerhusen (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. PF - Gary Acklin (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Chris Geddes (fresh) | |
| Lineup | SE Missouri State | PG - Robert Riley (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Justin Taylor (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. SF - Michael Patterson (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - James Arce (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. C - Julio Garcia (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:20 | SE Missouri State | Justin Taylor hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by James Arce | 44-53 |
| 10:56 | Samford | James Brown misses the 3pt shot from the left wing | 44-53 |
| 10:54 | SE Missouri State | Julio Garcia pulls down the rebound | 44-53 |
| 10:32 | SE Missouri State | James Arce lays it in set up by Michael Patterson | 44-55 |
| 10:14 | Samford | Michael Zerhusen scores on a jumper from just outside the lane set up by James Brown | 46-55 |
| 09:53 | SE Missouri State | Julio Garcia can't connect on a jumpshot from the left wing but he's hacked by Michael Zerhusen - foul #4 on Michael Zerhusen, team foul #7 | 46-55 |
| Subs | Samford | Sean McLaren (PG), Todd Manders (SG), Doug Yost (SF), Thomas Smolski (PF), Jack Huber (C) Brian Nave, James Brown, Michael Zerhusen, Gary Acklin, Chris Geddes | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Ray Guess (PG), William Baker (SG), Eric Trussell (SF), Edward Clare (PF) Robert Riley, Justin Taylor, Michael Patterson, James Arce | |
| 09:53 | SE Missouri State | Julio Garcia misses the 1st free throw | 46-55 |
| 09:53 | SE Missouri State | Julio Garcia misses the 2nd free throw | 46-55 |
| 09:53 | Samford | Thomas Smolski grabs the defensive rebound | 46-55 |
| 09:37 | Samford | Jack Huber clanks a jump hook in the paint | 46-55 |
| 09:35 | Samford | Thomas Smolski snags the offensive board | 46-55 |
| 09:20 | Samford | Thomas Smolski lays it up and in | 48-55 |
| 09:12 | SE Missouri State | Julio Garcia can't connect on a runner from the left block but the foul's on Todd Manders - foul #1 on Todd Manders, team foul #8 | 48-55 |
| 09:12 | SE Missouri State | Julio Garcia misses the 1st free throw | 48-55 |
| 09:12 | SE Missouri State | Julio Garcia misses the 2nd free throw | 48-55 |
| 09:12 | Samford | Thomas Smolski pulls down the rebound | 48-55 |
| 09:05 | Samford | Sean McLaren misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 48-55 |
| 09:04 | SE Missouri State | Julio Garcia grabs the board | 48-55 |
| 08:49 | SE Missouri State | Edward Clare jams it on a nice dish by Ray Guess | 48-57 |
| 08:40 | Samford | Thomas Smolski makes the pull-up jumper from the right side on a great pass from Jack Huber | 50-57 |
| 08:17 | SE Missouri State | Julio Garcia slams it home set up by Ray Guess | 50-59 |
| 07:57 | Samford | Sean McLaren clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 50-59 |
| 07:56 | Samford | Doug Yost tips it in | 52-59 |
| 07:32 | SE Missouri State | Edward Clare clanks a jumpshot from the right wing | 52-59 |
| 07:30 | Samford | The rebound goes to Thomas Smolski | 52-59 |
| Lineup | Samford | PG - Sean McLaren (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Todd Manders (fresh) SF - Doug Yost (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. PF - Thomas Smolski (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Jack Huber (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | SE Missouri State | PG - Ray Guess (fresh) 3 ast. SG - William Baker (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Eric Trussell (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Edward Clare (fresh) 6 pts. C - Julio Garcia (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 07:25 | Samford | Sean McLaren can't connect on a fadeaway from the left side | 52-59 |
| 07:24 | SE Missouri State | Eric Trussell snags the defensive board | 52-59 |
| 07:07 | SE Missouri State | Edward Clare comes up short on the jumper from the free throw line | 52-59 |
| 07:06 | Samford | Thomas Smolski grabs the defensive rebound | 52-59 |
| 06:48 | Samford | Thomas Smolski blows the layup but the foul's on Eric Trussell - foul #1 on Eric Trussell, team foul #3 | 52-59 |
| Subs | Samford | Brian Nave (PG), James Brown (SG), Michael Zerhusen (SF), Gary Acklin (C) Sean McLaren, Todd Manders, Doug Yost, Jack Huber | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Robert Riley (PG), Justin Taylor (SG), Michael Patterson (SF), James Arce (PF) Ray Guess, William Baker, Edward Clare, Julio Garcia | |
| 06:48 | Samford | Thomas Smolski misses the 1st free throw | 52-59 |
| 06:48 | Samford | Thomas Smolski makes the 2nd free throw | 53-59 |
| 06:34 | SE Missouri State | Justin Taylor comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 53-59 |
| 06:33 | Samford | Thomas Smolski pulls down the rebound | 53-59 |
| 06:29 | Samford | Brian Nave hits the front of the rim on the jumper from close range | 53-59 |
| 06:28 | SE Missouri State | The rebound goes to James Arce | 53-59 |
| 06:09 | SE Missouri State | Michael Patterson travels with the ball | 53-59 |
| Subs | Samford | Chris Geddes (C) Thomas Smolski | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Donald Campbell (C) Eric Trussell | |
| 05:42 | Samford | Gary Acklin drills a floater from the free throw line on a great pass from James Brown | 55-59 |
| 05:28 | SE Missouri State | Michael Zerhusen picks off the pass by Justin Taylor | 55-59 |
| 05:13 | Samford | Gary Acklin misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 55-59 |
| 05:11 | SE Missouri State | Michael Patterson snags the defensive board | 55-59 |
| 04:58 | SE Missouri State | James Arce clanks a jump hook from close range | 55-59 |
| 04:56 | Samford | The rebound goes to Michael Zerhusen | 55-59 |
| 04:40 | Samford | Chris Geddes knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 58-59 |
| 04:26 | SE Missouri State | Michael Patterson buries a shot from the baseline | 58-61 |
| 04:24 | Samford | Samford calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 58-61 |
| Subs | Samford | Doug Yost (SF), Thomas Smolski (PF), Jack Huber (C) Michael Zerhusen, Gary Acklin, Chris Geddes | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Julio Garcia (C) Donald Campbell | |
| 04:08 | Samford | Justin Taylor is called for the reach on James Brown - foul #2 on Justin Taylor, team foul #4 | 58-61 |
| 03:58 | Samford | Jack Huber is hacked by Justin Taylor - foul #3 on Justin Taylor, team foul #5 | 58-61 |
| 03:40 | Samford | Robert Riley steals it from Doug Yost | 58-61 |
| 03:26 | SE Missouri State | Julio Garcia makes the floater from the right block set up by Justin Taylor | 58-63 |
| Lineup | Samford | PG - Brian Nave (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - James Brown (fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast. SF - Doug Yost (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. PF - Thomas Smolski (fresh) 7 pts. 9 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Jack Huber (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | SE Missouri State | PG - Robert Riley (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. SG - Justin Taylor (fresh) 15 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SF - Michael Patterson (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - James Arce (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. C - Julio Garcia (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 03:20 | Samford | Thomas Smolski comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 58-63 |
| 03:18 | SE Missouri State | Michael Patterson gets the rebound | 58-63 |
| 02:57 | SE Missouri State | Justin Taylor loses the dribble to Doug Yost | 58-63 |
| 02:40 | Samford | James Brown misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 58-63 |
| 02:38 | SE Missouri State | James Arce grabs the board | 58-63 |
| 02:24 | SE Missouri State | Robert Riley connects on the 3 pointer from straight away | 58-66 |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 02:11 | Samford | Doug Yost drills a 3pt jumper from straight away | 61-66 |
| 01:50 | SE Missouri State | Justin Taylor connects on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 61-69 |
| 01:36 | Samford | Doug Yost drills a 3pt shot from the right wing | 64-69 |
| 01:17 | SE Missouri State | Robert Riley comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 64-69 |
| 01:15 | SE Missouri State | James Arce grabs the offensive board | 64-69 |
| 01:04 | SE Missouri State | James Arce blows the layup | 64-69 |
| 01:03 | SE Missouri State | Michael Patterson hits the follow up shot | 64-71 |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:51 | Samford | Julio Garcia steals it from Jack Huber | 64-71 |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:48 | SE Missouri State | Julio Garcia is hacked by Brian Nave in the backcourt - foul #1 on Brian Nave, team foul #9 | 64-71 |
| Subs | Samford | | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Ray Guess (SG), Kenneth Favors (SF), Edward Clare (PF) Justin Taylor, Michael Patterson, James Arce | |
| 00:48 | SE Missouri State | Julio Garcia misses the 1st free throw | 64-71 |
| 00:48 | Samford | Jack Huber gets the rebound | 64-71 |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:40 | Samford | Brian Nave hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the free throw line | 64-71 |
| 00:39 | Samford | Doug Yost snags the offensive board | 64-71 |
| 00:37 | Samford | Doug Yost misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away | 64-71 |
| 00:36 | SE Missouri State | Edward Clare pulls down the rebound | 64-71 |
| 00:36 | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 64-71 |
| 00:35 | SE Missouri State | Edward Clare is hacked by James Brown in the backcourt - foul #1 on James Brown, team foul #10 | 64-71 |
| 00:35 | SE Missouri State | Edward Clare misses the 1st free throw | 64-71 |
| 00:35 | SE Missouri State | Edward Clare makes the 2nd free throw | 64-72 |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:29 | Samford | Brian Nave drills a 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Thomas Smolski | 67-72 |
| 00:26 | SE Missouri State | Brian Nave is called for the reach on Kenneth Favors in the backcourt - foul #2 on Brian Nave, team foul #11 | 67-72 |
| Subs | Samford | | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | James Arce (PF) Julio Garcia | |
| 00:26 | SE Missouri State | Kenneth Favors makes the 1st free throw | 67-73 |
| 00:26 | SE Missouri State | Kenneth Favors makes the 2nd free throw | 67-74 |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:21 | Samford | James Brown misses badly on a 3 from the right corner | 67-74 |
| 00:20 | Samford | Doug Yost snags the offensive board | 67-74 |
| 00:17 | Samford | Brian Nave connects on the 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Thomas Smolski | 70-74 |
| 00:17 | SE Missouri State | SE Missouri State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 70-74 |
| Subs | Samford | | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Justin Taylor (SG), Michael Patterson (SF), Julio Garcia (C) Robert Riley, Kenneth Favors, Edward Clare | |
| 00:16 | SE Missouri State | James Arce is hacked by Brian Nave in the backcourt - foul #3 on Brian Nave, team foul #12 | 70-74 |
| 00:16 | SE Missouri State | James Arce misses the 1st free throw | 70-74 |
| 00:16 | SE Missouri State | James Arce makes the 2nd free throw | 70-75 |
| 00:11 | Samford | Brian Nave hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 70-75 |
| 00:10 | SE Missouri State | Michael Patterson grabs the defensive rebound | 70-75 |
| 00:09 | SE Missouri State | Michael Patterson is fouled in the backcourt by James Brown - foul #2 on James Brown, team foul #13 | 70-75 |
| Subs | Samford | | |
| Subs | SE Missouri State | Robert Riley (PG), Edward Clare (C) Justin Taylor, Julio Garcia | |
| 00:09 | SE Missouri State | Michael Patterson makes the 1st free throw | 70-76 |
| 00:09 | SE Missouri State | Michael Patterson misses the 2nd free throw | 70-76 |
| 00:09 | Samford | Thomas Smolski snags the defensive board | 70-76 |
| 00:04 | Samford | Doug Yost clanks a 3 pointer from the left wing | 70-76 |
| 00:03 | Samford | Thomas Smolski gets the offensive rebound | 70-76 |
| 00:00 | Samford | James Brown hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing | 70-76 |