| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Rick Clark (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Robert Strader (fresh) SF - Victor Ramsey (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Rufus Mitchell (fresh) C - Gilbert Haynes (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Samford | PG - Kenneth Davis (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Carl Nicholson (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SF - John Dalessio (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Scott Gaines (fresh) 5 pts. C - Cory Hook (fresh) 17 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Missouri State | Victor Ramsey inbounds the ball | 22-38 |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/2-3 zone (0) | |
| 19:39 | Missouri State | Robert Strader is fouled on the floor by Cory Hook - foul #2 on Cory Hook, team foul #1 | 22-38 |
| Subs | Missouri State | | |
| Subs | Samford | Harvey Eastridge (PG), Richard Colangelo (SG), Jesse Best (SF), Steve Soriano (C) Kenneth Davis, Carl Nicholson, John Dalessio, Cory Hook | |
| 19:22 | Missouri State | Rick Clark banks in the layup on a nice dish by Gilbert Haynes | 24-38 |
| 19:11 | Samford | Richard Colangelo misses the lay-in | 24-38 |
| 19:09 | Samford | Steve Soriano pulls down the offensive rebound | 24-38 |
| 18:41 | Samford | Steve Soriano drills a jump hook from the left block on a nice dish by Harvey Eastridge | 24-40 |
| 18:25 | Missouri State | Rufus Mitchell misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Harvey Eastridge - foul #1 on Harvey Eastridge, team foul #2 | 24-40 |
| Subs | Missouri State | | |
| Subs | Samford | Kenneth Davis (PG), Carl Nicholson (SG), John Dalessio (SF) Harvey Eastridge, Richard Colangelo, Jesse Best | |
| 18:25 | Missouri State | Rufus Mitchell misses the 1st free throw | 24-40 |
| 18:25 | Missouri State | Rufus Mitchell makes the 2nd free throw | 25-40 |
| 17:56 | Samford | Kenneth Davis knocks in the 3 pointer from the left wing | 25-43 |
| 17:47 | Missouri State | Victor Ramsey is whistled for a carry | 25-43 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Christopher Mutter (C) Gilbert Haynes | |
| Subs | Samford | Cory Hook (C) Steve Soriano | |
| 17:20 | Samford | Carl Nicholson hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left side but he's hacked by Robert Strader - foul #2 on Robert Strader, team foul #1 | 25-43 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Robert Dejesus (SG), Frank Dunston (C) Robert Strader, Rufus Mitchell | |
| Subs | Samford | Harvey Eastridge (SG), Jesse Outten (PF), Steve Soriano (C) Kenneth Davis, Scott Gaines, Cory Hook | |
| 17:20 | Samford | Carl Nicholson makes the 1st free throw | 25-44 |
| 17:20 | Samford | Carl Nicholson makes the 2nd free throw | 25-45 |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/2-3 zone (0) | |
| 16:58 | Missouri State | Christopher Mutter hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right wing | 25-45 |
| 16:57 | Samford | Carl Nicholson grabs the board | 25-45 |
| 16:32 | Samford | Carl Nicholson buries a pull-up jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Harvey Eastridge | 25-47 |
| 16:25 | Missouri State | Robert Dejesus makes the 3 from the right wing set up by Rick Clark | 28-47 |
| 16:00 | Samford | Jesse Outten's fadeaway is rejected by Christopher Mutter | 28-47 |
| 15:58 | Missouri State | The rebound goes to Victor Ramsey | 28-47 |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Rick Clark (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Robert Dejesus (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SF - Victor Ramsey (fairly fresh) 3 reb. PF - Christopher Mutter (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Frank Dunston (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Samford | PG - Carl Nicholson (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Harvey Eastridge (fresh) 2 ast. SF - John Dalessio (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Jesse Outten (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. C - Steve Soriano (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:53 | Missouri State | Victor Ramsey buries a jump hook from close range and he's fouled by John Dalessio - foul #3 on John Dalessio, team foul #3 | 30-47 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Ronnie Wheeler (SG), Rufus Mitchell (PF), Gilbert Haynes (C) Rick Clark, Christopher Mutter, Frank Dunston | |
| Subs | Samford | Kenneth Davis (PG), Richard Colangelo (SG), Jesse Best (SF), Scott Gaines (PF), Cory Hook (C) Carl Nicholson, Harvey Eastridge, John Dalessio, Jesse Outten, Steve Soriano | |
| 15:53 | Missouri State | Victor Ramsey makes the free throw | 31-47 |
| 15:32 | Samford | Richard Colangelo is fouled on the floor by Gilbert Haynes - foul #2 on Gilbert Haynes, team foul #2 | 31-47 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Robert Strader (SG) Victor Ramsey | |
| Subs | Samford | | |
| 15:03 | Samford | Cory Hook knocks in the shot from the right side set up by Richard Colangelo | 31-49 |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/2-3 zone (0) | |
| 14:34 | Missouri State | Robert Strader misses badly on the uncontested 3 pointer from the right wing | 31-49 |
| 14:32 | Samford | Kenneth Davis pulls down the rebound | 31-49 |
| 14:09 | Samford | Scott Gaines hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left wing but the foul's on Rufus Mitchell - foul #3 on Rufus Mitchell, team foul #3 | 31-49 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Rick Clark (PG), Christopher Mutter (PF) Robert Dejesus, Rufus Mitchell | |
| Subs | Samford | Carl Nicholson (SG), John Dalessio (SF) Richard Colangelo, Jesse Best | |
| 14:09 | Samford | Scott Gaines makes the 1st free throw | 31-50 |
| 14:09 | Samford | Scott Gaines misses the 2nd free throw | 31-50 |
| 14:09 | Missouri State | Gilbert Haynes snags the defensive board | 31-50 |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/2-3 zone (0) | |
| 13:59 | Missouri State | Robert Strader's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 31-50 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Victor Ramsey (SF) Robert Strader | |
| Subs | Samford | Jesse Outten (PF) Scott Gaines | |
| 13:41 | Samford | John Dalessio blows the layup | 31-50 |
| 13:39 | Missouri State | Ronnie Wheeler snags the defensive board | 31-50 |
| 13:19 | Missouri State | Victor Ramsey misses short on a fadeaway from the right block | 31-50 |
| 13:18 | Missouri State | Victor Ramsey tips it back up and in | 33-50 |
| 12:54 | Samford | Ronnie Wheeler steals it from Carl Nicholson | 33-50 |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/2-3 zone (0) | |
| 12:34 | Missouri State | Rick Clark hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 33-50 |
| 12:32 | Samford | Cory Hook snags the defensive board | 33-50 |
| 12:27 | Samford | Cory Hook is hacked by Ronnie Wheeler - foul #1 on Ronnie Wheeler, team foul #4 | 33-50 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Robert Dejesus (PG), Robert Strader (SG), Rufus Mitchell (PF) Rick Clark, Ronnie Wheeler, Gilbert Haynes | |
| Subs | Samford | Harvey Eastridge (SG), Scott Gaines (PF), Steve Soriano (C) Kenneth Davis, Jesse Outten, Cory Hook | |
| 12:18 | Samford | Robert Strader steps in front of the Carl Nicholson pass | 33-50 |
| 11:53 | Missouri State | Rufus Mitchell hits a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 35-50 |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Robert Dejesus (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Robert Strader (fresh) SF - Victor Ramsey (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. PF - Rufus Mitchell (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. C - Christopher Mutter (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Samford | PG - Carl Nicholson (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Harvey Eastridge (fresh) 2 ast. SF - John Dalessio (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Scott Gaines (fairly fresh) 6 pts. C - Steve Soriano (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:27 | Samford | Robert Strader is called for the reach on Harvey Eastridge - foul #3 on Robert Strader, team foul #5 | 35-50 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Rick Clark (PG), Frank Dunston (C) Victor Ramsey, Christopher Mutter | |
| Subs | Samford | Kenneth Davis (PG), Richard Colangelo (SG), Jesse Best (PF), Cory Hook (C) Carl Nicholson, Harvey Eastridge, Scott Gaines, Steve Soriano | |
| 11:09 | Samford | Frank Dunston swats the short shot by John Dalessio | 35-50 |
| 11:08 | Missouri State | Rufus Mitchell gets the rebound | 35-50 |
| 11:02 | Missouri State | Robert Strader drills a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 38-50 |
| 10:34 | Samford | Kenneth Davis comes up short on the 3 from the left corner | 38-50 |
| 10:32 | Missouri State | Robert Dejesus gets the rebound | 38-50 |
| 10:21 | Missouri State | Rick Clark comes up short on the floater from the free throw line | 38-50 |
| 10:19 | Missouri State | The offensive rebound goes to Frank Dunston | 38-50 |
| 10:00 | Missouri State | Rufus Mitchell misses the lay-in | 38-50 |
| 09:58 | Samford | Jesse Best grabs the board | 38-50 |
| 09:38 | Samford | Cory Hook makes the driving attempt from the left block and he's hacked by Robert Dejesus - foul #2 on Robert Dejesus, team foul #6 | 38-52 |
| Subs | Missouri State | John Robinson (PG), Ronnie Wheeler (SG), Victor Ramsey (SF), Christopher Mutter (PF), Gilbert Haynes (C) Rick Clark, Robert Strader, Robert Dejesus, Rufus Mitchell, Frank Dunston | |
| Subs | Samford | Carl Nicholson (PG), Harvey Eastridge (SG), Scott Gaines (PF) Kenneth Davis, Richard Colangelo, Jesse Best | |
| 09:38 | Samford | Cory Hook makes the free throw | 38-53 |
| 09:27 | Missouri State | John Robinson misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 38-53 |
| 09:25 | Samford | Cory Hook gets the rebound | 38-53 |
| 09:00 | Samford | Scott Gaines is hacked by Christopher Mutter - foul #2 on Christopher Mutter, team foul #7 | 38-53 |
| Subs | Missouri State | | |
| Subs | Samford | Kenneth Davis (PG), Jesse Outten (PF), Steve Soriano (C) Harvey Eastridge, John Dalessio, Cory Hook | |
| 09:00 | Samford | Scott Gaines makes the 1st free throw | 38-54 |
| 09:00 | Samford | Scott Gaines misses the 2nd free throw | 38-54 |
| 09:00 | Missouri State | Gilbert Haynes snags the defensive board | 38-54 |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/2-3 zone (0) | |
| 08:51 | Missouri State | Jesse Outten takes the ball from Ronnie Wheeler | 38-54 |
| 08:22 | Samford | Kenneth Davis misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 38-54 |
| 08:20 | Missouri State | Victor Ramsey snags the defensive board | 38-54 |
| 08:12 | Missouri State | Victor Ramsey misses short on a turnaround near the basket | 38-54 |
| 08:10 | Samford | Kenneth Davis gets the rebound | 38-54 |
| 07:41 | Samford | Ronnie Wheeler is called for the reach on Kenneth Davis - foul #2 on Ronnie Wheeler, team foul #8 | 38-54 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Rick Clark (PG), Robert Dejesus (SG), Frank Dunston (C) John Robinson, Ronnie Wheeler, Gilbert Haynes | |
| Subs | Samford | John Dalessio (SF), Cory Hook (C) Scott Gaines, Steve Soriano | |
| 07:41 | Samford | Kenneth Davis misses the 1st free throw | 38-54 |
| 07:41 | Missouri State | Frank Dunston grabs the board | 38-54 |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Rick Clark (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Robert Dejesus (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SF - Victor Ramsey (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. PF - Christopher Mutter (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Frank Dunston (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Samford | PG - Kenneth Davis (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Carl Nicholson (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - John Dalessio (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Jesse Outten (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. C - Cory Hook (fairly fresh) 22 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 07:16 | Missouri State | A charge is called on Rick Clark - foul #3 on Rick Clark, team foul #9 | 38-54 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Robert Strader (SG), Rufus Mitchell (PF) Robert Dejesus, Frank Dunston | |
| Subs | Samford | Harvey Eastridge (SG), Steve Soriano (C) Kenneth Davis, Jesse Outten | |
| 06:58 | Samford | John Dalessio drills a 3 from the right wing set up by Harvey Eastridge | 38-57 |
| 06:51 | Missouri State | Victor Ramsey misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 38-57 |
| 06:49 | Samford | The rebound goes to Harvey Eastridge | 38-57 |
| 06:36 | Samford | Steve Soriano drills a jumpshot from just outside the lane and the foul's on Christopher Mutter - foul #3 on Christopher Mutter, team foul #10 | 38-59 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Frank Dunston (C) Christopher Mutter | |
| Subs | Samford | Jesse Outten (PF) Cory Hook | |
| 06:36 | Samford | Steve Soriano makes the free throw | 38-60 |
| 06:28 | Missouri State | Robert Strader can't connect on an uncontested pull-up jumper from the left wing | 38-60 |
| 06:26 | Missouri State | Victor Ramsey snags the offensive board | 38-60 |
| 06:10 | Missouri State | Robert Strader throws a bad pass out of bounds | 38-60 |
| Subs | Missouri State | John Robinson (PG), Robert Dejesus (SG), Ronnie Wheeler (SF), Reginald Edwards (C) Rick Clark, Robert Strader, Victor Ramsey, Rufus Mitchell | |
| Subs | Samford | Richard Colangelo (SG), Scott Gaines (PF), Cory Hook (C) Harvey Eastridge, Jesse Outten, Steve Soriano | |
| 05:50 | Samford | Carl Nicholson comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 38-60 |
| 05:48 | Missouri State | The rebound goes to Ronnie Wheeler | 38-60 |
| 05:43 | Missouri State | John Dalessio takes the ball from Ronnie Wheeler | 38-60 |
| 05:22 | Samford | Carl Nicholson buries a 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Richard Colangelo | 38-63 |
| 05:17 | Missouri State | Robert Dejesus hits the front of the rim on the wide open pull-up jumper from the right side | 38-63 |
| 05:15 | Samford | Scott Gaines pulls down the rebound | 38-63 |
| 04:48 | Samford | Carl Nicholson hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the left side | 38-63 |
| 04:46 | Samford | Richard Colangelo tips it back up and in | 38-65 |
| 04:42 | Missouri State | Ronnie Wheeler misses long on a fadeaway near the basket | 38-65 |
| 04:41 | Missouri State | Reginald Edwards tips it but misses | 38-65 |
| 04:40 | Samford | Cory Hook gets the rebound | 38-65 |
| 04:34 | Samford | Richard Colangelo knocks in the jumper from the free throw line and he's hacked by Ronnie Wheeler - foul #3 on Ronnie Wheeler, team foul #11 | 38-67 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Christopher Mutter (PF) Reginald Edwards | |
| Subs | Samford | Kenneth Davis (PG), Jesse Best (SF), Jesse Outten (PF), Steve Soriano (C) Carl Nicholson, John Dalessio, Scott Gaines, Cory Hook | |
| 04:34 | Samford | Richard Colangelo makes the free throw | 38-68 |
| 04:16 | Missouri State | Jesse Outten swats the short shot by Frank Dunston | 38-68 |
| 04:14 | Samford | Steve Soriano grabs the defensive rebound | 38-68 |
| 03:47 | Samford | Jesse Best is hacked by Frank Dunston - foul #2 on Frank Dunston, team foul #12 | 38-68 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Reginald Edwards (C) Frank Dunston | |
| Subs | Samford | Carl Nicholson (SG), Cory Hook (C) Richard Colangelo, Steve Soriano | |
| 03:47 | Samford | Jesse Best misses the 1st free throw | 38-68 |
| 03:47 | Samford | Jesse Best misses the 2nd free throw | 38-68 |
| 03:47 | Missouri State | The rebound goes to Ronnie Wheeler | 38-68 |
| 03:29 | Missouri State | Ronnie Wheeler blows the layup but he's fouled by Jesse Best - foul #2 on Jesse Best, team foul #4 | 38-68 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Kurt Novetsky (PG) John Robinson | |
| Subs | Samford | Harvey Eastridge (SG), John Dalessio (SF) Carl Nicholson, Jesse Best | |
| 03:29 | Missouri State | Ronnie Wheeler makes the 1st free throw | 39-68 |
| 03:29 | Missouri State | Ronnie Wheeler misses the 2nd free throw | 39-68 |
| 03:29 | Samford | Cory Hook grabs the defensive rebound | 39-68 |
| Lineup | Missouri State | PG - Kurt Novetsky (fresh) SG - Robert Dejesus (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SF - Ronnie Wheeler (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. PF - Christopher Mutter (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. C - Reginald Edwards (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Samford | PG - Kenneth Davis (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Harvey Eastridge (fresh) 3 ast. SF - John Dalessio (tiring) 5 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. PF - Jesse Outten (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. C - Cory Hook (fairly fresh) 22 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/2-3 zone (0) | |
| 03:14 | Samford | Kenneth Davis misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 39-68 |
| 03:13 | Missouri State | Ronnie Wheeler snags the defensive board | 39-68 |
| 03:09 | Missouri State | Robert Dejesus is whistled for traveling | 39-68 |
| Subs | Missouri State | | |
| Subs | Samford | Carl Nicholson (SG), Scott Gaines (PF) Harvey Eastridge, Jesse Outten | |
| 02:47 | Samford | Cory Hook is hacked by Robert Dejesus - foul #3 on Robert Dejesus, team foul #13 | 39-68 |
| Subs | Missouri State | | |
| Subs | Samford | Harvey Eastridge (SG), Steve Soriano (C) Kenneth Davis, Scott Gaines | |
| 02:47 | Samford | Cory Hook makes the 1st free throw | 39-69 |
| 02:47 | Samford | Cory Hook makes the 2nd free throw | 39-70 |
| 02:31 | Missouri State | John Dalessio takes the ball from Kurt Novetsky | 39-70 |
| 02:27 | Samford | Harvey Eastridge throws it down set up by John Dalessio | 39-72 |
| 02:12 | Missouri State | Robert Dejesus is fouled on the floor by John Dalessio - foul #4 on John Dalessio, team foul #5 | 39-72 |
| Subs | Missouri State | John Robinson (SG), Frank Dunston (C) Robert Dejesus, Ronnie Wheeler | |
| Subs | Samford | Kenneth Davis (PG), Jesse Best (SF), Jesse Outten (PF) Harvey Eastridge, John Dalessio, Steve Soriano | |
| 02:03 | Missouri State | Christopher Mutter misses short on a fadeaway from the left wing | 39-72 |
| 02:01 | Samford | Jesse Best grabs the board | 39-72 |
| 01:36 | Samford | Kenneth Davis travels with the ball | 39-72 |
| Subs | Missouri State | Robert Dejesus (SG), Ronnie Wheeler (SF) Kurt Novetsky, Reginald Edwards | |
| Subs | Samford | John Dalessio (SF), Scott Gaines (PF) Jesse Best, Jesse Outten | |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (+3) | |
| 01:23 | Missouri State | Frank Dunston connects on the jump hook from the right block on a nice dish by John Robinson | 41-72 |
| 01:02 | Samford | Kenneth Davis misses short on a jumper from just outside the lane | 41-72 |
| 01:00 | Samford | Kenneth Davis gets the offensive rebound | 41-72 |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (+3) | |
| 00:32 | Samford | Cory Hook misses the shot from close range | 41-72 |
| 00:30 | Missouri State | Christopher Mutter snags the defensive board | 41-72 |
| Game Plan | Missouri State | Missouri State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (+3) | |
| 00:23 | Missouri State | Robert Dejesus misses long on a shot from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Carl Nicholson - foul #1 on Carl Nicholson, team foul #6 | 41-72 |
| 00:23 | Missouri State | Robert Dejesus misses the 1st free throw | 41-72 |
| 00:23 | Missouri State | Robert Dejesus misses the 2nd free throw | 41-72 |
| 00:23 | Samford | Scott Gaines pulls down the rebound | 41-72 |
| 00:00 | Samford | Kenneth Davis runs out the clock | 41-72 |