| Lineup | Western Carolina | PG - Mark Smith (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Edward Brandy (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SF - Salvador Torres (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Dale Lim (fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. C - Ricky Ward (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | The Citadel | PG - Christopher Maloney (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Mario Ryant (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Ron Abate (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Arlie Rockwell (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - James Richardson (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 20:00 | The Citadel | Ron Abate inbounds the ball | 32-24 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:44 | The Citadel | Arlie Rockwell banks in the layup on a great pass from James Richardson | 32-26 |
| 19:32 | Western Carolina | Ricky Ward knocks in the floater from the right side set up by Dale Lim | 34-26 |
| 19:20 | The Citadel | James Richardson knocks in the floater near the basket on a nice dish by Christopher Maloney | 34-28 |
| 19:07 | Western Carolina | Dale Lim misses the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 34-28 |
| 19:05 | The Citadel | Arlie Rockwell pulls down the rebound | 34-28 |
| 18:50 | The Citadel | James Richardson makes the turnaround from the baseline set up by Arlie Rockwell | 34-30 |
| 18:27 | Western Carolina | Mark Smith buries a jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Edward Brandy | 36-30 |
| 18:11 | The Citadel | Mario Ryant is whistled for traveling | 36-30 |
| 17:46 | Western Carolina | Edward Brandy is hacked by Arlie Rockwell - foul #1 on Arlie Rockwell, team foul #1 | 36-30 |
| 17:33 | Western Carolina | Mark Smith clanks a jumpshot from the right side | 36-30 |
| 17:31 | Western Carolina | Dale Lim gets the offensive rebound | 36-30 |
| 17:17 | Western Carolina | Mark Smith misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 36-30 |
| 17:15 | The Citadel | Arlie Rockwell gets the rebound | 36-30 |
| 16:53 | The Citadel | Arlie Rockwell hits a jumper from the baseline | 36-32 |
| 16:47 | Western Carolina | Arlie Rockwell is called for the reach on Salvador Torres - foul #2 on Arlie Rockwell, team foul #2 | 36-32 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | David Wellman (PG), Michael Owens (SG), Ty Murchison (SF), Blaine Johnson (C) Mark Smith, Edward Brandy, Salvador Torres, Ricky Ward | |
| Subs | The Citadel | David Lymon (PG), Ronald Keith (SF), Gary Matranga (PF) Christopher Maloney, Ron Abate, Arlie Rockwell | |
| 16:33 | Western Carolina | David Wellman hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from close range | 36-32 |
| 16:32 | The Citadel | Ronald Keith gets the rebound | 36-32 |
| 16:12 | The Citadel | Gary Matranga knocks in the 3 from the left wing | 36-35 |
| 15:54 | Western Carolina | Michael Owens can't finish the layup | 36-35 |
| 15:52 | The Citadel | James Richardson grabs the defensive rebound | 36-35 |
| Lineup | Western Carolina | PG - David Wellman (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Michael Owens (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Ty Murchison (fresh) PF - Dale Lim (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb. C - Blaine Johnson (fresh) 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | The Citadel | PG - David Lymon (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Mario Ryant (fairly fresh) 4 pts. SF - Ronald Keith (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Gary Matranga (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - James Richardson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:34 | The Citadel | Dale Lim takes the ball from Gary Matranga | 36-35 |
| 15:14 | Western Carolina | Ty Murchison comes up short on the shot in the paint but he's hacked by James Richardson - foul #2 on James Richardson, team foul #3 | 36-35 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Mark Smith (PG), Edward Brandy (SG), Daniel Pickett (SF), Ricky Ward (C) David Wellman, Michael Owens, Dale Lim, Blaine Johnson | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Christopher Maloney (PG), Luis Halstead (SG), Ron Abate (SF), Arlie Rockwell (PF) David Lymon, Mario Ryant, Ronald Keith, James Richardson | |
| 15:14 | Western Carolina | Ty Murchison makes the 1st free throw | 37-35 |
| 15:14 | Western Carolina | Ty Murchison makes the 2nd free throw | 38-35 |
| 14:55 | The Citadel | Christopher Maloney scores on a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Ron Abate | 38-38 |
| 14:41 | Western Carolina | Ty Murchison throws a bad pass out of bounds | 38-38 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Salvador Torres (PF) Ty Murchison | |
| Subs | The Citadel | | |
| 14:17 | The Citadel | Christopher Maloney connects on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Ron Abate | 38-40 |
| 13:50 | Western Carolina | Mark Smith comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 38-40 |
| 13:49 | Western Carolina | Salvador Torres snags the offensive board | 38-40 |
| 13:35 | Western Carolina | Salvador Torres makes the jump hook near the basket on a nice dish by Edward Brandy | 40-40 |
| 13:12 | The Citadel | Christopher Maloney makes the pull-up jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Luis Halstead | 40-42 |
| 12:47 | Western Carolina | Salvador Torres knocks in the fadeaway from the right side | 42-42 |
| 12:32 | The Citadel | Mark Smith steals it from Arlie Rockwell | 42-42 |
| 12:15 | Western Carolina | Edward Brandy misses long on a jumper from the left side | 42-42 |
| 12:14 | The Citadel | Ron Abate grabs the defensive rebound | 42-42 |
| 11:48 | The Citadel | Christopher Maloney is called for a pushoff foul - foul #3 on Christopher Maloney, team foul #4 | 42-42 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | David Wellman (PG), Michael Owens (SG), Ty Murchison (SF), Dale Lim (PF), Blaine Johnson (C) Mark Smith, Edward Brandy, Daniel Pickett, Salvador Torres, Ricky Ward | |
| Subs | The Citadel | David Lymon (PG), Mario Ryant (SG), Ronald Keith (SF), Daniel Campbell (PF), James Richardson (C) Christopher Maloney, Luis Halstead, Ron Abate, Arlie Rockwell, Gary Matranga | |
| Lineup | Western Carolina | PG - David Wellman (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Michael Owens (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Ty Murchison (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Dale Lim (fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. C - Blaine Johnson (fresh) 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | The Citadel | PG - David Lymon (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Mario Ryant (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Ronald Keith (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Daniel Campbell (fresh) C - James Richardson (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:38 | Western Carolina | Michael Owens travels with the ball | 42-42 |
| 11:15 | The Citadel | Mario Ryant hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the left wing but the foul's on David Wellman - foul #3 on David Wellman, team foul #1 | 42-42 |
| 11:15 | The Citadel | Mario Ryant makes the 1st free throw | 42-43 |
| 11:15 | The Citadel | Mario Ryant makes the 2nd free throw | 42-44 |
| 10:52 | Western Carolina | Michael Owens hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from the left block | 42-44 |
| 10:51 | The Citadel | James Richardson snags the defensive board | 42-44 |
| 10:45 | The Citadel | Ronald Keith lays it up and in | 42-46 |
| 10:31 | Western Carolina | Michael Owens is hacked by James Richardson - foul #3 on James Richardson, team foul #5 | 42-46 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Edward Brandy (SG), Daniel Pickett (SF), Salvador Torres (C) Michael Owens, Ty Murchison, Blaine Johnson | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Ron Abate (SF) Daniel Campbell | |
| 10:23 | Western Carolina | Edward Brandy comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 42-46 |
| 10:21 | The Citadel | Ronald Keith gets the rebound | 42-46 |
| 10:04 | The Citadel | Salvador Torres is called for the reach on James Richardson - foul #2 on Salvador Torres, team foul #2 | 42-46 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Christopher Maloney (PG) David Lymon | |
| 09:48 | The Citadel | Mario Ryant misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 42-46 |
| 09:46 | The Citadel | Christopher Maloney tips it but misses | 42-46 |
| 09:44 | The Citadel | James Richardson pulls down the offensive rebound | 42-46 |
| 09:27 | The Citadel | Christopher Maloney clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 42-46 |
| 09:25 | The Citadel | James Richardson pulls down the offensive rebound | 42-46 |
| 09:05 | The Citadel | Mario Ryant is fouled on the floor by Edward Brandy - foul #3 on Edward Brandy, team foul #3 | 42-46 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Mark Smith (PG), Ricky Ward (C) David Wellman, Salvador Torres | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Arlie Rockwell (PF) Ronald Keith | |
| 09:00 | The Citadel | Mario Ryant hits a fadeaway from the right wing on a great pass from Christopher Maloney | 42-48 |
| 08:42 | Western Carolina | Daniel Pickett hits a fadeaway in the lane and the foul's on Ron Abate - foul #1 on Ron Abate, team foul #6 | 44-48 |
| 08:42 | Western Carolina | Daniel Pickett misses the free throw | 44-48 |
| 08:42 | The Citadel | Arlie Rockwell pulls down the rebound | 44-48 |
| 08:20 | The Citadel | Christopher Maloney misses long on a 3 from the right wing | 44-48 |
| 08:19 | The Citadel | James Richardson hits the follow up shot | 44-50 |
| 08:06 | Western Carolina | Ron Abate is called for the reach on Edward Brandy - foul #2 on Ron Abate, team foul #7 | 44-50 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Salvador Torres (PF) Dale Lim | |
| Subs | The Citadel | David Lymon (PG), Luis Halstead (SG), Gary Matranga (C) Christopher Maloney, Mario Ryant, James Richardson | |
| 08:06 | Western Carolina | Edward Brandy makes the 1st free throw | 45-50 |
| 08:06 | Western Carolina | Edward Brandy misses the 2nd free throw | 45-50 |
| 08:06 | The Citadel | Gary Matranga grabs the defensive rebound | 45-50 |
| 07:42 | The Citadel | David Lymon loses the dribble to Mark Smith | 45-50 |
| 07:38 | Western Carolina | Edward Brandy misses the dunk attempt | 45-50 |
| 07:37 | The Citadel | Arlie Rockwell snags the defensive board | 45-50 |
| Lineup | Western Carolina | PG - Mark Smith (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Edward Brandy (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 ast. 3 pf. SF - Daniel Pickett (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. PF - Salvador Torres (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. C - Ricky Ward (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | The Citadel | PG - David Lymon (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Luis Halstead (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Ron Abate (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Arlie Rockwell (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. C - Gary Matranga (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:13 | The Citadel | Arlie Rockwell clanks a runner in the paint but he's fouled by Salvador Torres - foul #3 on Salvador Torres, team foul #4 | 45-50 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Michael Owens (SG), Dale Lim (PF), Blaine Johnson (C) Edward Brandy, Daniel Pickett, Ricky Ward | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Christopher Maloney (PG), Ronald Keith (SF) David Lymon, Ron Abate | |
| 07:13 | The Citadel | Arlie Rockwell misses the 1st free throw | 45-50 |
| 07:13 | The Citadel | Arlie Rockwell misses the 2nd free throw | 45-50 |
| 07:13 | The Citadel | Ronald Keith gets the offensive rebound | 45-50 |
| 07:04 | The Citadel | Luis Halstead buries a 3 from the left corner | 45-53 |
| 06:59 | Western Carolina | Mark Smith loses the dribble to Christopher Maloney in the backcourt | 45-53 |
| 06:57 | The Citadel | Christopher Maloney lays it up and in | 45-55 |
| 06:30 | Western Carolina | Arlie Rockwell blocks the jumper by Salvador Torres | 45-55 |
| 06:29 | Western Carolina | Salvador Torres tips it but misses | 45-55 |
| 06:28 | The Citadel | The rebound goes to Arlie Rockwell | 45-55 |
| 06:07 | The Citadel | Christopher Maloney misses the pull-up jumper from the left wing | 45-55 |
| 06:05 | Western Carolina | Dale Lim grabs the defensive rebound | 45-55 |
| 05:48 | Western Carolina | Michael Owens banks in the layup on a great pass from Dale Lim | 47-55 |
| 05:48 | The Citadel | The Citadel calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 47-55 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Edward Brandy (SG), Daniel Pickett (SF), Ricky Ward (C) Michael Owens, Salvador Torres, Blaine Johnson | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Mario Ryant (SG), Ron Abate (SF), James Richardson (C) Luis Halstead, Ronald Keith, Gary Matranga | |
| 05:27 | The Citadel | Arlie Rockwell travels with the ball | 47-55 |
| 05:11 | Western Carolina | Edward Brandy misses long on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 47-55 |
| 05:10 | Western Carolina | Edward Brandy snags the offensive board | 47-55 |
| 04:59 | Western Carolina | Mark Smith is hacked by Christopher Maloney - foul #4 on Christopher Maloney, team foul #8 | 47-55 |
| 04:59 | Western Carolina | Mark Smith makes the 1st free throw | 48-55 |
| 04:59 | Western Carolina | Mark Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 49-55 |
| 04:41 | The Citadel | Christopher Maloney makes the 3 pointer from the right wing | 49-58 |
| 04:25 | Western Carolina | Dale Lim is whistled for a carry | 49-58 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Ronald Keith (PF) Arlie Rockwell | |
| 04:08 | The Citadel | Daniel Pickett steals it from Ron Abate | 49-58 |
| 03:45 | Western Carolina | Dale Lim hits the finger roll | 51-58 |
| 03:24 | The Citadel | Ron Abate clanks a 3 from the left corner | 51-58 |
| 03:23 | Western Carolina | Dale Lim grabs the board | 51-58 |
| Lineup | Western Carolina | PG - Mark Smith (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Edward Brandy (fresh) 4 pts. 5 ast. 3 pf. SF - Daniel Pickett (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. PF - Dale Lim (fresh) 14 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. C - Ricky Ward (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | The Citadel | PG - Christopher Maloney (fresh) 16 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf. SG - Mario Ryant (fresh) 8 pts. SF - Ron Abate (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Ronald Keith (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - James Richardson (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 03:06 | Western Carolina | Edward Brandy misses badly on a turnaround in the lane | 51-58 |
| 03:05 | Western Carolina | Dale Lim can't tip it in | 51-58 |
| 03:04 | The Citadel | Ron Abate snags the defensive board | 51-58 |
| 02:48 | The Citadel | James Richardson double dribbles | 51-58 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | David Wellman (PG), Salvador Torres (C) Mark Smith, Ricky Ward | |
| Subs | The Citadel | David Lymon (PG), Arlie Rockwell (PF) Christopher Maloney, Ronald Keith | |
| 02:44 | Western Carolina | Western Carolina calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 51-58 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Ricky Ward (C) Salvador Torres | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Christopher Maloney (PG) David Lymon | |
| 02:22 | Western Carolina | Dale Lim misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 51-58 |
| 02:20 | Western Carolina | The offensive rebound goes to Daniel Pickett | 51-58 |
| 02:11 | Western Carolina | David Wellman drills a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 54-58 |
| 01:59 | The Citadel | Ron Abate lays it in | 54-60 |
| 01:38 | Western Carolina | James Richardson blocks the short jumper by Dale Lim | 54-60 |
| 01:36 | Western Carolina | Daniel Pickett tips it home | 56-60 |
| 01:24 | The Citadel | Mario Ryant knocks in the jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Christopher Maloney | 56-62 |
| 01:04 | Western Carolina | Edward Brandy connects on the 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by David Wellman | 59-62 |
| 00:43 | The Citadel | Christopher Maloney can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 59-62 |
| 00:42 | Western Carolina | The rebound goes to Edward Brandy | 59-62 |
| 00:38 | Western Carolina | Edward Brandy clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 59-62 |
| 00:36 | The Citadel | Arlie Rockwell gets the rebound | 59-62 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:34 | The Citadel | Edward Brandy is called for the reach on Arlie Rockwell in the backcourt - foul #4 on Edward Brandy, team foul #5 | 59-62 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Mark Smith (PG) David Wellman | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Luis Halstead (SG), Gary Matranga (PF) Mario Ryant, Arlie Rockwell | |
| 00:32 | The Citadel | Edward Brandy is called for the reach on Luis Halstead - foul #5 on Edward Brandy, team foul #6 | 59-62 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | Michael Owens (SG) Edward Brandy | |
| Subs | The Citadel | | |
| 00:30 | The Citadel | Michael Owens is called for the reach on Luis Halstead - foul #1 on Michael Owens, team foul #7 | 59-62 |
| 00:30 | The Citadel | Luis Halstead makes the 1st free throw | 59-63 |
| 00:30 | The Citadel | Luis Halstead makes the 2nd free throw | 59-64 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:23 | Western Carolina | Mark Smith drills a 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Michael Owens | 62-64 |
| 00:23 | The Citadel | The Citadel calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 62-64 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Mario Ryant (SG), Arlie Rockwell (PF) Luis Halstead, Gary Matranga | |
| 00:22 | The Citadel | Mario Ryant is fouled in the backcourt by Michael Owens - foul #2 on Michael Owens, team foul #8 | 62-64 |
| 00:22 | The Citadel | Mario Ryant misses the 1st free throw | 62-64 |
| 00:22 | Western Carolina | Dale Lim gets the rebound | 62-64 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:14 | Western Carolina | Mario Ryant steps in front of the Ricky Ward pass | 62-64 |
| 00:12 | The Citadel | Mark Smith is called for the reach on Christopher Maloney in the backcourt - foul #1 on Mark Smith, team foul #9 | 62-64 |
| 00:12 | The Citadel | Christopher Maloney makes the 1st free throw | 62-65 |
| 00:12 | The Citadel | Christopher Maloney makes the 2nd free throw | 62-66 |
| Game Plan | Western Carolina | Western Carolina is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:05 | Western Carolina | Dale Lim can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 62-66 |
| 00:03 | The Citadel | The rebound goes to Christopher Maloney | 62-66 |
| 00:02 | The Citadel | Christopher Maloney is hacked by Mark Smith in the backcourt - foul #2 on Mark Smith, team foul #10 | 62-66 |
| Subs | Western Carolina | | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Luis Halstead (SG), Gary Matranga (PF) Mario Ryant, Arlie Rockwell | |
| 00:02 | The Citadel | Christopher Maloney makes the 1st free throw | 62-67 |
| 00:02 | The Citadel | Christopher Maloney makes the 2nd free throw | 62-68 |
| 00:00 | Western Carolina | Mark Smith misses long on a halfcourt shot | 62-68 |