| Lineup | Hofstra | PG - Rocco Rossi (fresh) 8 pts. 2 stl. SG - Fred Dudash (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Franklin Anderson (fresh) PF - Gary Carle (fresh) 3 reb. 2 stl. C - Jesse Celaya (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Mississippi State | PG - August Criner (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Dominic Costa (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Christopher Kennedy (fresh) PF - Randal McDavitt (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Fred Haney (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 3 blk. | |
| 20:00 | Hofstra | Franklin Anderson inbounds the ball | 26-29 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 19:37 | Hofstra | Fred Dudash misses the pull-up jumper from the right side | 26-29 |
| 19:35 | Hofstra | Franklin Anderson grabs the offensive board | 26-29 |
| 19:10 | Hofstra | Rocco Rossi hits a 3pt shot from the left wing | 29-29 |
| 19:03 | Mississippi State | Gary Carle is called for the reach on Randal McDavitt - foul #2 on Gary Carle, team foul #1 | 29-29 |
| 18:49 | Mississippi State | Fred Haney is called for traveling | 29-29 |
| 18:28 | Hofstra | Gary Carle misses the 3pt shot from the right wing | 29-29 |
| 18:27 | Mississippi State | The rebound goes to Fred Haney | 29-29 |
| 18:22 | Mississippi State | Dominic Costa makes the 3pt jumper from the right corner set up by August Criner | 29-32 |
| 18:03 | Hofstra | Gary Carle throws it down on a nice dish by Fred Dudash and he's hacked by Randal McDavitt - foul #3 on Randal McDavitt, team foul #1 | 31-32 |
| Subs | Hofstra | | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | John Jackson (PF) Randal McDavitt | |
| 18:03 | Hofstra | Gary Carle makes the free throw | 32-32 |
| 17:43 | Mississippi State | John Jackson clanks a 3pt shot from the right wing | 32-32 |
| 17:42 | Hofstra | Jesse Celaya snags the defensive board | 32-32 |
| 17:25 | Hofstra | Jesse Celaya hits a floater in the paint set up by Franklin Anderson | 34-32 |
| 17:04 | Mississippi State | Gary Carle is called for the reach on John Jackson - foul #3 on Gary Carle, team foul #2 | 34-32 |
| Subs | Hofstra | James Rafferty (SG), Jay Hankerson (SF), Bobby Ebbert (PF), James Beringer (C) Fred Dudash, Franklin Anderson, Gary Carle, Jesse Celaya | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Henry Hanley (PG), David Palmer (SG), Charles Shields (PF), Jack Smith (C) August Criner, Dominic Costa, Christopher Kennedy, Fred Haney | |
| 16:49 | Mississippi State | John Jackson misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 34-32 |
| 16:47 | Hofstra | James Rafferty gets the rebound | 34-32 |
| 16:43 | Hofstra | Rocco Rossi comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 34-32 |
| 16:42 | Mississippi State | Jack Smith pulls down the rebound | 34-32 |
| 16:35 | Mississippi State | Henry Hanley connects on the 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by David Palmer | 34-35 |
| 16:25 | Hofstra | James Rafferty misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 34-35 |
| 16:23 | Mississippi State | The rebound goes to John Jackson | 34-35 |
| 16:19 | Mississippi State | Henry Hanley hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 34-35 |
| 16:17 | Hofstra | The rebound goes to Bobby Ebbert | 34-35 |
| 16:11 | Hofstra | James Rafferty's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 34-35 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Vito Mancini (PG) Rocco Rossi | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | August Criner (PG), Dominic Costa (SG) David Palmer, Charles Shields | |
| 15:46 | Mississippi State | August Criner can't connect on a 3 from straight away | 34-35 |
| 15:45 | Mississippi State | Jack Smith tips it back up and in | 34-37 |
| Lineup | Hofstra | PG - Vito Mancini (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - James Rafferty (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. SF - Jay Hankerson (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. PF - Bobby Ebbert (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - James Beringer (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Mississippi State | PG - August Criner (fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. SG - Dominic Costa (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SF - Henry Hanley (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. PF - John Jackson (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - Jack Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 15:22 | Hofstra | James Rafferty is whistled for a carry | 34-37 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Rocco Rossi (PG), Fred Dudash (SG), Franklin Anderson (SF), Gary Carle (PF), Jesse Celaya (C) Vito Mancini, James Rafferty, Jay Hankerson, Bobby Ebbert, James Beringer | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Christopher Kennedy (SF), Randal McDavitt (PF) Henry Hanley, John Jackson | |
| 15:06 | Mississippi State | Randal McDavitt hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away | 34-37 |
| 15:05 | Hofstra | Fred Dudash grabs the defensive rebound | 34-37 |
| 14:38 | Hofstra | Franklin Anderson makes the 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Gary Carle | 37-37 |
| 14:18 | Mississippi State | Franklin Anderson is called for the reach on Christopher Kennedy - foul #1 on Franklin Anderson, team foul #3 | 37-37 |
| Subs | Hofstra | | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Henry Hanley (PG), David Palmer (SG), Fred Haney (C) August Criner, Dominic Costa, Jack Smith | |
| 14:05 | Mississippi State | Fred Haney misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 37-37 |
| 14:03 | Hofstra | Franklin Anderson snags the defensive board | 37-37 |
| 13:41 | Hofstra | Randal McDavitt is called for the reach on Fred Dudash - foul #4 on Randal McDavitt, team foul #2 | 37-37 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Vito Mancini (PG) Rocco Rossi | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | John Jackson (SF), Charles Shields (PF) Christopher Kennedy, Randal McDavitt | |
| 13:20 | Hofstra | Franklin Anderson drills a 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Fred Dudash | 40-37 |
| 12:54 | Mississippi State | Henry Hanley misses short on a 3 from the left corner | 40-37 |
| 12:53 | Mississippi State | Charles Shields tips it back up and in | 40-39 |
| 12:35 | Hofstra | Fred Dudash can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 40-39 |
| 12:33 | Mississippi State | John Jackson grabs the defensive rebound | 40-39 |
| 12:29 | Mississippi State | Fred Haney is whistled for a carry | 40-39 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Rocco Rossi (PG), James Rafferty (SG), Jay Hankerson (SF), Bobby Ebbert (C) Vito Mancini, Fred Dudash, Franklin Anderson, Jesse Celaya | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | August Criner (PG), Dominic Costa (SG), Christopher Kennedy (SF), Jack Smith (C) Henry Hanley, David Palmer, Charles Shields, Fred Haney | |
| 12:14 | Hofstra | Rocco Rossi buries a 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by James Rafferty | 43-39 |
| 11:58 | Mississippi State | Dominic Costa misses the jump hook from the left block but the foul's on James Rafferty - foul #1 on James Rafferty, team foul #4 | 43-39 |
| Subs | Hofstra | James Beringer (C) Gary Carle | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | David Palmer (C) John Jackson | |
| 11:58 | Mississippi State | Dominic Costa makes the 1st free throw | 43-40 |
| 11:58 | Mississippi State | Dominic Costa makes the 2nd free throw | 43-41 |
| 11:45 | Hofstra | Bobby Ebbert is called for a charge - foul #1 on Bobby Ebbert, team foul #5 | 43-41 |
| Lineup | Hofstra | PG - Rocco Rossi (fresh) 14 pts. 2 stl. SG - James Rafferty (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. SF - Jay Hankerson (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. PF - Bobby Ebbert (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - James Beringer (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Mississippi State | PG - August Criner (fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. SG - Dominic Costa (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. SF - Christopher Kennedy (fresh) PF - Jack Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. C - David Palmer (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. | |
| 11:22 | Mississippi State | Christopher Kennedy comes up short on the fadeaway from the right side | 43-41 |
| 11:21 | Hofstra | Jay Hankerson grabs the board | 43-41 |
| 11:08 | Hofstra | James Rafferty misses long on a fadeaway from the left side | 43-41 |
| 11:07 | Mississippi State | The rebound goes to Christopher Kennedy | 43-41 |
| 10:45 | Mississippi State | Dominic Costa comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 43-41 |
| 10:43 | Mississippi State | Jack Smith tips it in | 43-43 |
| 10:21 | Hofstra | Rocco Rossi is hacked by August Criner - foul #2 on August Criner, team foul #3 | 43-43 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Fred Dudash (SG), Franklin Anderson (SF), Gary Carle (PF), Jesse Celaya (C) James Rafferty, Jay Hankerson, Bobby Ebbert, James Beringer | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Henry Hanley (SF), John Jackson (PF), Fred Haney (C) Christopher Kennedy, Jack Smith, David Palmer | |
| 10:10 | Hofstra | Fred Dudash buries a 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Rocco Rossi | 46-43 |
| 10:00 | Mississippi State | August Criner connects on the floater from the left wing set up by Dominic Costa | 46-45 |
| 09:58 | Hofstra | August Criner is called for the reach on Rocco Rossi in the backcourt - foul #3 on August Criner, team foul #4 | 46-45 |
| 09:35 | Hofstra | Fred Dudash misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 46-45 |
| 09:34 | Hofstra | Fred Dudash grabs the offensive board | 46-45 |
| 09:27 | Hofstra | Jesse Celaya hits a driving attempt in the lane on a great pass from Franklin Anderson | 48-45 |
| 09:12 | Mississippi State | Dominic Costa travels with the ball | 48-45 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Vito Mancini (PG) Rocco Rossi | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | David Palmer (SG), Jack Smith (PF) August Criner, Dominic Costa | |
| 08:53 | Hofstra | Vito Mancini clanks a floater from the free throw line but the foul's on Henry Hanley - foul #1 on Henry Hanley, team foul #5 | 48-45 |
| Subs | Hofstra | | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Charles Shields (SF) John Jackson | |
| 08:53 | Hofstra | Vito Mancini makes the 1st free throw | 49-45 |
| 08:53 | Hofstra | Vito Mancini misses the 2nd free throw | 49-45 |
| 08:53 | Mississippi State | Fred Haney gets the rebound | 49-45 |
| 08:43 | Mississippi State | Charles Shields buries a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Henry Hanley | 49-48 |
| 08:25 | Hofstra | Jesse Celaya misses short on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 49-48 |
| 08:23 | Hofstra | Gary Carle tips it but misses | 49-48 |
| 08:21 | Mississippi State | Fred Haney grabs the board | 49-48 |
| 07:55 | Mississippi State | Fred Haney lays it in | 49-50 |
| 07:43 | Hofstra | Gary Carle scores on a turnaround near the basket set up by Vito Mancini | 51-50 |
| Lineup | Hofstra | PG - Vito Mancini (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Fred Dudash (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Franklin Anderson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - Gary Carle (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Jesse Celaya (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Mississippi State | PG - Henry Hanley (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - David Palmer (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Charles Shields (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Jack Smith (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. C - Fred Haney (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 3 blk. | |
| 07:19 | Mississippi State | Charles Shields's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 51-50 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Rocco Rossi (PG), James Rafferty (SG), Jay Hankerson (SF), Bobby Ebbert (PF), James Beringer (C) Vito Mancini, Fred Dudash, Franklin Anderson, Gary Carle, Jesse Celaya | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | August Criner (PG), Dominic Costa (SG), Christopher Kennedy (SF), Randal McDavitt (PF), John Jackson (C) Henry Hanley, David Palmer, Charles Shields, Jack Smith, Fred Haney | |
| 07:03 | Hofstra | August Criner steals the ball from Bobby Ebbert | 51-50 |
| 06:59 | Mississippi State | August Criner hits the finger roll | 51-52 |
| 06:36 | Hofstra | James Rafferty hits a 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Rocco Rossi | 54-52 |
| 06:22 | Mississippi State | Christopher Kennedy hits a floater from the left block | 54-54 |
| 06:02 | Hofstra | Rocco Rossi hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away | 54-54 |
| 06:00 | Mississippi State | John Jackson gets the rebound | 54-54 |
| 05:52 | Mississippi State | Christopher Kennedy makes the 3 from the left wing set up by Dominic Costa | 54-57 |
| 05:36 | Hofstra | James Rafferty makes the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Rocco Rossi | 56-57 |
| 05:14 | Mississippi State | Bobby Ebbert is called for the reach on Randal McDavitt - foul #2 on Bobby Ebbert, team foul #6 | 56-57 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Fred Dudash (SG), Franklin Anderson (SF), Gary Carle (PF), Jesse Celaya (C) James Rafferty, Jay Hankerson, Bobby Ebbert, James Beringer | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Jack Smith (C) John Jackson | |
| 04:58 | Mississippi State | Christopher Kennedy double dribbles | 56-57 |
| Subs | Hofstra | | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Henry Hanley (SF) Christopher Kennedy | |
| 04:40 | Hofstra | Rocco Rossi misses long on a floater from the right side but the foul's on August Criner - foul #4 on August Criner, team foul #6 | 56-57 |
| Subs | Hofstra | | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Charles Shields (SF) August Criner | |
| 04:40 | Hofstra | Rocco Rossi misses the 1st free throw | 56-57 |
| 04:40 | Hofstra | Rocco Rossi makes the 2nd free throw | 57-57 |
| 04:26 | Mississippi State | Randal McDavitt hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 57-57 |
| 04:24 | Hofstra | Franklin Anderson snags the defensive board | 57-57 |
| 04:04 | Hofstra | Gary Carle misses the jumper in the lane | 57-57 |
| 04:03 | Mississippi State | Randal McDavitt pulls down the rebound | 57-57 |
| 03:48 | Mississippi State | Fred Dudash picks off the pass by Randal McDavitt | 57-57 |
| 03:26 | Hofstra | Gary Carle misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 57-57 |
| 03:25 | Mississippi State | Henry Hanley grabs the defensive rebound | 57-57 |
| Lineup | Hofstra | PG - Rocco Rossi (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Fred Dudash (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Franklin Anderson (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. PF - Gary Carle (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Jesse Celaya (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Mississippi State | PG - Henry Hanley (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Dominic Costa (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. SF - Charles Shields (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Randal McDavitt (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 4 pf. C - Jack Smith (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 02:57 | Mississippi State | Randal McDavitt misses badly on a fadeaway in the lane | 57-57 |
| 02:55 | Hofstra | Franklin Anderson grabs the board | 57-57 |
| 02:50 | Hofstra | Rocco Rossi knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from Franklin Anderson | 60-57 |
| 02:50 | Mississippi State | Mississippi State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 60-57 |
| Subs | Hofstra | | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | August Criner (PG), Christopher Kennedy (SF), Fred Haney (C) Henry Hanley, Charles Shields, Jack Smith | |
| 02:26 | Mississippi State | Christopher Kennedy comes up short on the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 60-57 |
| 02:24 | Mississippi State | Randal McDavitt grabs the offensive rebound | 60-57 |
| 02:13 | Mississippi State | Christopher Kennedy knocks in the pull-up jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Dominic Costa | 60-59 |
| 01:54 | Hofstra | Franklin Anderson is called for traveling | 60-59 |
| 01:36 | Mississippi State | Dominic Costa is whistled for traveling | 60-59 |
| 01:23 | Hofstra | Gary Carle comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the right side | 60-59 |
| 01:22 | Mississippi State | Christopher Kennedy pulls down the rebound | 60-59 |
| 01:12 | Mississippi State | Randal McDavitt makes the shot from the left block on a nice dish by Dominic Costa and he's hacked by Fred Dudash - foul #1 on Fred Dudash, team foul #7 | 60-61 |
| 01:12 | Mississippi State | Randal McDavitt makes the free throw | 60-62 |
| 00:46 | Hofstra | Rocco Rossi drills a shot from just outside the lane | 62-62 |
| 00:21 | Mississippi State | Dominic Costa's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 62-62 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:03 | Hofstra | Fred Dudash misses badly on a jumpshot from the left wing | 62-62 |
| 00:01 | Mississippi State | Dominic Costa grabs the defensive rebound | 62-62 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:00 | Mississippi State | Dominic Costa misses the fullcourt shot | 62-62 |
| Lineup | Hofstra | PG - Rocco Rossi (fresh) 20 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Fred Dudash (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Franklin Anderson (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. PF - Gary Carle (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Jesse Celaya (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Mississippi State | PG - August Criner (fresh) 12 pts. 4 ast. 4 pf. SG - Dominic Costa (fresh) 12 pts. 5 ast. SF - Christopher Kennedy (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Randal McDavitt (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 4 pf. C - Fred Haney (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 3 blk. | |
| 05:00 | Hofstra | Jesse Celaya wins the tip | 62-62 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 04:36 | Hofstra | Fred Dudash misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 62-62 |
| 04:35 | Mississippi State | The rebound goes to August Criner | 62-62 |
| 04:31 | Mississippi State | Christopher Kennedy hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Fred Haney | 62-65 |
| 04:13 | Hofstra | Randal McDavitt is called for the reach on Gary Carle - foul #5 on Randal McDavitt, team foul #7 | 62-65 |
| Subs | Hofstra | | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | John Jackson (PF) Randal McDavitt | |
| 04:13 | Hofstra | Gary Carle makes the 1st free throw | 63-65 |
| 04:13 | Hofstra | Gary Carle makes the 2nd free throw | 64-65 |
| 03:56 | Mississippi State | August Criner lays it in on a great pass from Fred Haney | 64-67 |
| 03:34 | Hofstra | Fred Haney blocks the short jumper by Jesse Celaya | 64-67 |
| 03:33 | Hofstra | Rocco Rossi grabs the offensive board | 64-67 |
| 03:24 | Hofstra | Gary Carle misses long on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 64-67 |
| 03:23 | Hofstra | Franklin Anderson snags the offensive board | 64-67 |
| 03:08 | Hofstra | August Criner steals it from Jesse Celaya | 64-67 |
| 02:51 | Mississippi State | Fred Haney is hacked by Rocco Rossi - foul #2 on Rocco Rossi, team foul #8 | 64-67 |
| Subs | Hofstra | James Rafferty (SG), Jay Hankerson (SF), Bobby Ebbert (C) Fred Dudash, Franklin Anderson, Jesse Celaya | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Henry Hanley (SG), Jack Smith (PF) Dominic Costa, Christopher Kennedy | |
| 02:51 | Mississippi State | Fred Haney misses the 1st free throw | 64-67 |
| 02:51 | Hofstra | James Rafferty pulls down the rebound | 64-67 |
| 02:51 | Hofstra | Hofstra calls a full timeout (2 :30 4 full remaining) | 64-67 |
| 02:41 | Hofstra | James Rafferty clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 64-67 |
| 02:40 | Hofstra | Jay Hankerson grabs the offensive rebound | 64-67 |
| 02:26 | Hofstra | Gary Carle buries a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 67-67 |
| 02:26 | Mississippi State | Mississippi State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 67-67 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Fred Dudash (SG), Franklin Anderson (SF), Jesse Celaya (C) James Rafferty, Jay Hankerson, Bobby Ebbert | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Dominic Costa (SG), Christopher Kennedy (SF) Henry Hanley, Jack Smith | |
| 02:10 | Mississippi State | Christopher Kennedy hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 67-67 |
| 02:08 | Mississippi State | Fred Haney tips it back up and in | 67-69 |
| 01:46 | Hofstra | Rocco Rossi loses the dribble to Christopher Kennedy | 67-69 |
| 01:24 | Mississippi State | John Jackson blows the layup | 67-69 |
| 01:23 | Mississippi State | John Jackson snags the offensive board | 67-69 |
| 01:05 | Mississippi State | Jesse Celaya blocks the short jumper by John Jackson | 67-69 |
| 01:04 | Hofstra | Fred Dudash gets the rebound | 67-69 |
| Lineup | Hofstra | PG - Rocco Rossi (fresh) 20 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Fred Dudash (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Franklin Anderson (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. PF - Gary Carle (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Jesse Celaya (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Mississippi State | PG - August Criner (fresh) 14 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf. SG - Dominic Costa (fresh) 12 pts. 5 ast. SF - Christopher Kennedy (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. PF - John Jackson (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. C - Fred Haney (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. 4 blk. | |
| 00:44 | Hofstra | Franklin Anderson clanks a pull-up jumper from the left side | 67-69 |
| 00:43 | Hofstra | Gary Carle grabs the offensive board | 67-69 |
| 00:28 | Hofstra | Jesse Celaya misses badly on a floater from the baseline | 67-69 |
| 00:26 | Hofstra | Rocco Rossi pulls down the offensive rebound | 67-69 |
| 00:12 | Hofstra | Gary Carle dunks the ball set up by Rocco Rossi | 69-69 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:02 | Mississippi State | August Criner misses badly on a jumper from the right side | 69-69 |
| 00:01 | Hofstra | Rocco Rossi snags the defensive board | 69-69 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:00 | Hofstra | Rocco Rossi misses long on a fullcourt shot | 69-69 |
| Lineup | Hofstra | PG - Rocco Rossi (fresh) 20 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Fred Dudash (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Franklin Anderson (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. PF - Gary Carle (fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Jesse Celaya (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Mississippi State | PG - August Criner (fresh) 14 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. 4 pf. SG - Dominic Costa (fresh) 12 pts. 5 ast. SF - Christopher Kennedy (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. PF - John Jackson (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. C - Fred Haney (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. 4 blk. | |
| 05:00 | Hofstra | Jesse Celaya wins the tip | 69-69 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 04:44 | Hofstra | Rocco Rossi comes up short on the jumper from the left side | 69-69 |
| 04:42 | Hofstra | Gary Carle tips it in | 71-69 |
| 04:23 | Mississippi State | Christopher Kennedy clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner | 71-69 |
| 04:21 | Hofstra | The rebound goes to Fred Dudash | 71-69 |
| 04:15 | Hofstra | Fred Dudash misses the dunk | 71-69 |
| 04:13 | Mississippi State | Dominic Costa pulls down the rebound | 71-69 |
| 03:44 | Mississippi State | Fred Haney loses the dribble to Fred Dudash | 71-69 |
| 03:30 | Hofstra | Rocco Rossi clanks a 3 from the left corner | 71-69 |
| 03:29 | Mississippi State | John Jackson snags the defensive board | 71-69 |
| 03:18 | Mississippi State | John Jackson can't connect on a 3 from straight away | 71-69 |
| 03:17 | Mississippi State | Fred Haney pulls down the offensive rebound | 71-69 |
| 03:05 | Mississippi State | Christopher Kennedy makes the 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from August Criner | 71-72 |
| 02:50 | Hofstra | Jesse Celaya hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 71-72 |
| 02:48 | Hofstra | Franklin Anderson hits the follow up shot | 73-72 |
| 02:42 | Mississippi State | John Jackson misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right side | 73-72 |
| 02:40 | Hofstra | Gary Carle grabs the defensive rebound | 73-72 |
| 02:20 | Hofstra | Jesse Celaya misses badly on a runner from the right block but the foul's on Christopher Kennedy - foul #3 on Christopher Kennedy, team foul #8 | 73-72 |
| Subs | Hofstra | James Rafferty (SG), Jay Hankerson (SF) Fred Dudash, Franklin Anderson | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Henry Hanley (SF), Jack Smith (PF), David Palmer (C) Christopher Kennedy, John Jackson, Fred Haney | |
| 02:20 | Hofstra | Jesse Celaya misses the 1st free throw | 73-72 |
| 02:20 | Hofstra | Jesse Celaya misses the 2nd free throw | 73-72 |
| 02:20 | Mississippi State | The rebound goes to Jack Smith | 73-72 |
| 02:20 | Mississippi State | Mississippi State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 73-72 |
| 02:03 | Mississippi State | August Criner misses the shot from the left side | 73-72 |
| 02:02 | Hofstra | Gary Carle snags the defensive board | 73-72 |
| 02:02 | Hofstra | Hofstra calls a full timeout (2 :30 4 full remaining) | 73-72 |
| Subs | Hofstra | Fred Dudash (SG), Franklin Anderson (SF) James Rafferty, Jay Hankerson | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Christopher Kennedy (SF), John Jackson (PF) Henry Hanley, David Palmer | |
| 01:44 | Hofstra | Gary Carle is called for traveling | 73-72 |
| Subs | Hofstra | | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Fred Haney (C) Jack Smith | |
| 01:31 | Mississippi State | Dominic Costa loses the ball out of bounds | 73-72 |
| 01:26 | Hofstra | Rocco Rossi is fouled in the backcourt by August Criner - foul #5 on August Criner, team foul #9 | 73-72 |
| Subs | Hofstra | | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Henry Hanley (PG) August Criner | |
| 01:26 | Hofstra | Rocco Rossi makes the 1st free throw | 74-72 |
| 01:26 | Hofstra | Rocco Rossi makes the 2nd free throw | 75-72 |
| 01:22 | Mississippi State | Mississippi State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 75-72 |
| 01:15 | Mississippi State | John Jackson misses the fadeaway from just outside the lane | 75-72 |
| 01:14 | Hofstra | Franklin Anderson pulls down the rebound | 75-72 |
| 01:10 | Hofstra | Rocco Rossi connects on the shot from the right block on a nice dish by Fred Dudash | 77-72 |
| 00:52 | Mississippi State | Henry Hanley connects on the fadeaway from the free throw line on a nice dish by Dominic Costa | 77-74 |
| Lineup | Hofstra | PG - Rocco Rossi (fresh) 24 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Fred Dudash (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Franklin Anderson (fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb. PF - Gary Carle (fresh) 14 pts. 8 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Jesse Celaya (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Mississippi State | PG - Henry Hanley (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Dominic Costa (fresh) 12 pts. 6 ast. SF - Christopher Kennedy (fresh) 13 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - John Jackson (fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. C - Fred Haney (fresh) 6 pts. 8 reb. 4 blk. | |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:26 | Hofstra | Franklin Anderson scores on a fadeaway from the left side | 79-74 |
| 00:26 | Mississippi State | Mississippi State calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 79-74 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:20 | Mississippi State | Henry Hanley scores on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 79-77 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:17 | Hofstra | Henry Hanley is called for the reach on Gary Carle in the backcourt - foul #2 on Henry Hanley, team foul #10 | 79-77 |
| 00:17 | Hofstra | Gary Carle makes the 1st free throw | 80-77 |
| 00:17 | Hofstra | Gary Carle misses the 2nd free throw | 80-77 |
| 00:17 | Mississippi State | Fred Haney snags the defensive board | 80-77 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:15 | Mississippi State | Mississippi State calls a full timeout (2 :30 remaining) | 80-77 |
| 00:12 | Mississippi State | John Jackson misses the lay-in | 80-77 |
| 00:10 | Hofstra | The rebound goes to Gary Carle | 80-77 |
| 00:08 | Hofstra | Gary Carle is hacked by Henry Hanley in the backcourt - foul #3 on Henry Hanley, team foul #11 | 80-77 |
| 00:08 | Hofstra | Gary Carle makes the 1st free throw | 81-77 |
| 00:08 | Hofstra | Gary Carle makes the 2nd free throw | 82-77 |
| Game Plan | Hofstra | Hofstra is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:05 | Mississippi State | Mississippi State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 remaining) | 82-77 |
| 00:03 | Mississippi State | Christopher Kennedy misses long on a 3 from the right wing | 82-77 |
| 00:01 | Mississippi State | Fred Haney pulls down the offensive rebound | 82-77 |
| 00:00 | Mississippi State | The clock runs out | 82-77 |