| Lineup | Mississippi State | PG - Mack Victorino (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Thomas Johnson (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Wayne Studdard (fresh) 4 pts. PF - William Lymon (fresh) 3 pts. C - Christopher Warford (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | The Citadel | PG - Charles Schwabenbauer (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Frank Evans (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Robert Wilson (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. PF - Kenneth Richardson (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Kenneth Lamb (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Mississippi State | Wayne Studdard inbounds the ball | 29-37 |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:31 | Mississippi State | Thomas Johnson buries a pull-up jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Wayne Studdard and he's hacked by Frank Evans - foul #1 on Frank Evans, team foul #1 | 31-37 |
| 19:31 | Mississippi State | Thomas Johnson misses the free throw | 31-37 |
| 19:31 | The Citadel | Robert Wilson grabs the defensive rebound | 31-37 |
| 19:03 | The Citadel | The jump hook by Robert Wilson is blocked by William Lymon | 31-37 |
| 19:02 | Mississippi State | Christopher Warford pulls down the rebound | 31-37 |
| 18:46 | Mississippi State | Kenneth Richardson steals it from Mack Victorino | 31-37 |
| 18:30 | The Citadel | Frank Evans is denied on a layup by Christopher Warford | 31-37 |
| 18:28 | Mississippi State | Thomas Johnson snags the defensive board | 31-37 |
| 18:23 | Mississippi State | William Lymon scores on a runner in the paint on a nice dish by Mack Victorino | 33-37 |
| 18:06 | The Citadel | Robert Wilson can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 33-37 |
| 18:05 | The Citadel | Frank Evans tips it but misses | 33-37 |
| 18:03 | Mississippi State | Wayne Studdard grabs the board | 33-37 |
| 17:46 | Mississippi State | Wayne Studdard banks in the layup on a great pass from William Lymon | 35-37 |
| 17:27 | The Citadel | Kenneth Richardson misses badly on a driving attempt from the right block | 35-37 |
| 17:25 | Mississippi State | Wayne Studdard pulls down the rebound | 35-37 |
| 17:07 | Mississippi State | Robert Wilson is called for the reach on William Lymon - foul #1 on Robert Wilson, team foul #2 | 35-37 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Timothy Peterson (PG), Ricky Zwerschke (SF), Andrew Williams (PF), Gary Howze (C) Mack Victorino, Wayne Studdard, William Lymon, Christopher Warford | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Pete Conners (SF), Edward Davidson (PF), George Hansen (C) Robert Wilson, Kenneth Richardson, Kenneth Lamb | |
| 16:43 | Mississippi State | Timothy Peterson can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 35-37 |
| 16:42 | Mississippi State | Ricky Zwerschke grabs the offensive board | 35-37 |
| 16:31 | Mississippi State | Thomas Johnson connects on the 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Timothy Peterson | 38-37 |
| 16:15 | The Citadel | Charles Schwabenbauer misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 38-37 |
| 16:14 | The Citadel | George Hansen can't tip it in | 38-37 |
| 16:13 | Mississippi State | Andrew Williams gets the rebound | 38-37 |
| 15:55 | Mississippi State | Thomas Johnson lays it up and in set up by Timothy Peterson and the foul's on Frank Evans - foul #2 on Frank Evans, team foul #3 | 40-37 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Wayne Studdard (SF), William Lymon (PF), Christopher Warford (C) Ricky Zwerschke, Andrew Williams, Gary Howze | |
| Subs | The Citadel | John Rachal (PG), Robert Wilson (SF), Kenneth Lamb (C) Charles Schwabenbauer, Frank Evans, George Hansen | |
| 15:55 | Mississippi State | Thomas Johnson misses the free throw | 40-37 |
| 15:55 | The Citadel | Edward Davidson snags the defensive board | 40-37 |
| Lineup | Mississippi State | PG - Timothy Peterson (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Thomas Johnson (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 1 ast. SF - Wayne Studdard (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - William Lymon (fresh) 5 pts. C - Christopher Warford (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | The Citadel | PG - John Rachal (fresh) SG - Pete Conners (fresh) 8 pts. SF - Robert Wilson (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. PF - Edward Davidson (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Kenneth Lamb (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| 15:40 | The Citadel | Edward Davidson is whistled for a carry | 40-37 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Ricky Zwerschke (SG) Thomas Johnson | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Kenneth Richardson (PF) Edward Davidson | |
| 15:18 | Mississippi State | John Rachal is called for the reach on William Lymon - foul #1 on John Rachal, team foul #4 | 40-37 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Mack Victorino (PG) Ricky Zwerschke | |
| Subs | The Citadel | | |
| 15:04 | Mississippi State | William Lymon can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 40-37 |
| 15:02 | The Citadel | Robert Wilson snags the defensive board | 40-37 |
| 14:36 | The Citadel | Pete Conners comes up short on the jump hook in the paint | 40-37 |
| 14:34 | Mississippi State | William Lymon snags the defensive board | 40-37 |
| 14:10 | Mississippi State | Mack Victorino clanks a 3 from the left wing | 40-37 |
| 14:08 | Mississippi State | William Lymon tips it home | 42-37 |
| 13:44 | The Citadel | Timothy Peterson takes the ball from Kenneth Richardson | 42-37 |
| 13:39 | Mississippi State | Timothy Peterson hits the finger roll | 44-37 |
| 13:26 | The Citadel | Robert Wilson can't connect on a shot from the left side but he's fouled by Wayne Studdard - foul #2 on Wayne Studdard, team foul #1 | 44-37 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Ricky Zwerschke (PG), Thomas Johnson (SG), Steven Cutright (SF), Andrew Williams (PF), Gary Howze (C) Mack Victorino, Timothy Peterson, Wayne Studdard, William Lymon, Christopher Warford | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Charles Schwabenbauer (PG), Frank Evans (SG), Edward Davidson (PF), George Hansen (C) John Rachal, Pete Conners, Kenneth Richardson, Kenneth Lamb | |
| 13:26 | The Citadel | Robert Wilson makes the 1st free throw | 44-38 |
| 13:26 | The Citadel | Robert Wilson misses the 2nd free throw | 44-38 |
| 13:26 | Mississippi State | The rebound goes to Andrew Williams | 44-38 |
| 13:01 | Mississippi State | Andrew Williams misses the runner near the basket but the foul's on Charles Schwabenbauer - foul #3 on Charles Schwabenbauer, team foul #5 | 44-38 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Christopher Omar (SF) Robert Wilson | |
| 13:01 | Mississippi State | Andrew Williams misses the 1st free throw | 44-38 |
| 13:01 | Mississippi State | Andrew Williams misses the 2nd free throw | 44-38 |
| 13:01 | The Citadel | Edward Davidson snags the defensive board | 44-38 |
| 12:41 | The Citadel | Edward Davidson can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 44-38 |
| 12:40 | Mississippi State | Andrew Williams grabs the board | 44-38 |
| 12:19 | Mississippi State | Ricky Zwerschke scores on a 3 from the left corner set up by Thomas Johnson | 47-38 |
| 12:13 | The Citadel | Frank Evans loses the dribble to Steven Cutright | 47-38 |
| 11:52 | Mississippi State | Steven Cutright misses long on a jumper in the lane but he's hacked by Christopher Omar - foul #1 on Christopher Omar, team foul #6 | 47-38 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Mack Victorino (PG), Wayne Studdard (SF), Christopher Warford (C) Ricky Zwerschke, Andrew Williams, Gary Howze | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Kenneth Lamb (C) Christopher Omar | |
| 11:52 | Mississippi State | Steven Cutright makes the 1st free throw | 48-38 |
| 11:52 | Mississippi State | Steven Cutright makes the 2nd free throw | 49-38 |
| Lineup | Mississippi State | PG - Mack Victorino (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Thomas Johnson (fresh) 15 pts. 2 ast. SF - Wayne Studdard (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Steven Cutright (fresh) 2 pts. C - Christopher Warford (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | The Citadel | PG - Charles Schwabenbauer (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Frank Evans (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Edward Davidson (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. PF - George Hansen (fresh) 3 reb. C - Kenneth Lamb (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| 11:33 | The Citadel | Edward Davidson misses short on a jumpshot from the right wing | 49-38 |
| 11:32 | Mississippi State | Christopher Warford grabs the defensive rebound | 49-38 |
| 11:29 | Mississippi State | Mack Victorino travels in the backcourt | 49-38 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | William Lymon (PF) Steven Cutright | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Robert Wilson (SF), Kenneth Richardson (PF) Edward Davidson, George Hansen | |
| 11:16 | The Citadel | Robert Wilson is fouled on the floor by Wayne Studdard - foul #3 on Wayne Studdard, team foul #2 | 49-38 |
| 11:03 | The Citadel | Robert Wilson comes up short on the jumpshot from just outside the lane | 49-38 |
| 11:02 | Mississippi State | Thomas Johnson grabs the board | 49-38 |
| 10:45 | Mississippi State | William Lymon is fouled on the floor by Kenneth Richardson - foul #2 on Kenneth Richardson, team foul #7 | 49-38 |
| 10:45 | Mississippi State | William Lymon makes the 1st free throw | 50-38 |
| 10:45 | Mississippi State | William Lymon makes the 2nd free throw | 51-38 |
| 10:37 | The Citadel | Robert Wilson hits a jumper from just outside the lane | 51-40 |
| 10:16 | Mississippi State | Christopher Warford misses long on a floater from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Frank Evans - foul #3 on Frank Evans, team foul #8 | 51-40 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Timothy Peterson (PG), Ricky Zwerschke (SG) Mack Victorino, Thomas Johnson | |
| Subs | The Citadel | John Rachal (PG), Pete Conners (SG) Charles Schwabenbauer, Frank Evans | |
| 10:16 | Mississippi State | Christopher Warford makes the 1st free throw | 52-40 |
| 10:16 | Mississippi State | Christopher Warford makes the 2nd free throw | 53-40 |
| 10:01 | The Citadel | Kenneth Lamb makes the pull-up jumper from the right wing | 53-42 |
| 09:37 | Mississippi State | Kenneth Richardson is called for the reach on Timothy Peterson - foul #3 on Kenneth Richardson, team foul #9 | 53-42 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Steven Cutright (SF), Andrew Williams (PF), Gary Howze (C) Wayne Studdard, William Lymon, Christopher Warford | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Michael Witman (SG), Edward Davidson (PF), George Hansen (C) Robert Wilson, Kenneth Richardson, Kenneth Lamb | |
| 09:37 | Mississippi State | Timothy Peterson makes the 1st free throw | 54-42 |
| 09:37 | Mississippi State | Timothy Peterson makes the 2nd free throw | 55-42 |
| 09:15 | The Citadel | George Hansen misses short on a driving attempt from close range | 55-42 |
| 09:14 | The Citadel | George Hansen gets the offensive rebound | 55-42 |
| 08:56 | The Citadel | John Rachal misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 55-42 |
| 08:55 | Mississippi State | Ricky Zwerschke pulls down the rebound | 55-42 |
| 08:39 | Mississippi State | Timothy Peterson drills a 3pt shot from the left wing set up by Ricky Zwerschke | 58-42 |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 08:22 | The Citadel | Michael Witman drills a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from John Rachal | 58-45 |
| 08:13 | Mississippi State | Ricky Zwerschke clanks a fadeaway from the right wing | 58-45 |
| 08:12 | The Citadel | The rebound goes to Edward Davidson | 58-45 |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 08:08 | The Citadel | John Rachal drills a 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Edward Davidson | 58-48 |
| 07:54 | Mississippi State | Ricky Zwerschke misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 58-48 |
| 07:53 | The Citadel | George Hansen snags the defensive board | 58-48 |
| Lineup | Mississippi State | PG - Timothy Peterson (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SG - Ricky Zwerschke (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Steven Cutright (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Andrew Williams (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Gary Howze (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | The Citadel | PG - John Rachal (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Michael Witman (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Pete Conners (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Edward Davidson (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. C - George Hansen (fresh) 5 reb. | |
| 07:49 | The Citadel | Gary Howze steps in front of the Michael Witman pass | 58-48 |
| 07:38 | Mississippi State | Gary Howze misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away | 58-48 |
| 07:37 | Mississippi State | Andrew Williams tips it home | 60-48 |
| 07:16 | The Citadel | Steven Cutright is called for the reach on Pete Conners - foul #1 on Steven Cutright, team foul #3 | 60-48 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Mack Victorino (PG), Thomas Johnson (SG), Wayne Studdard (SF), William Lymon (PF), Christopher Warford (C) Timothy Peterson, Ricky Zwerschke, Steven Cutright, Andrew Williams, Gary Howze | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Charles Schwabenbauer (PG), Frank Evans (SG), Robert Wilson (SF), Kenneth Richardson (PF), Kenneth Lamb (C) John Rachal, Michael Witman, Pete Conners, Edward Davidson, George Hansen | |
| 06:57 | The Citadel | Charles Schwabenbauer can't connect on a jumpshot from the left wing | 60-48 |
| 06:56 | Mississippi State | Wayne Studdard gets the rebound | 60-48 |
| 06:40 | Mississippi State | William Lymon throws a bad pass out of bounds | 60-48 |
| 06:21 | The Citadel | Charles Schwabenbauer hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 60-48 |
| 06:19 | Mississippi State | The rebound goes to Wayne Studdard | 60-48 |
| 06:01 | Mississippi State | Christopher Warford hits the finger roll and he's fouled by Kenneth Lamb - foul #3 on Kenneth Lamb, team foul #10 | 62-48 |
| 06:01 | Mississippi State | Christopher Warford makes the free throw | 63-48 |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 05:53 | The Citadel | Charles Schwabenbauer is hacked by Mack Victorino - foul #2 on Mack Victorino, team foul #4 | 63-48 |
| 05:43 | The Citadel | Kenneth Lamb is called for a charge - foul #4 on Kenneth Lamb, team foul #11 | 63-48 |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 05:19 | Mississippi State | Mack Victorino hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 63-48 |
| 05:17 | The Citadel | Kenneth Lamb snags the defensive board | 63-48 |
| 05:11 | The Citadel | Kenneth Lamb hits a jump hook from the left block on a nice dish by Robert Wilson | 63-50 |
| 04:42 | Mississippi State | William Lymon can't connect on a fadeaway near the basket | 63-50 |
| 04:40 | The Citadel | Kenneth Lamb gets the rebound | 63-50 |
| 04:34 | The Citadel | Frank Evans misses the easy layup | 63-50 |
| 04:32 | Mississippi State | Christopher Warford grabs the defensive rebound | 63-50 |
| 04:03 | Mississippi State | The jump hook by Christopher Warford is blocked by Kenneth Lamb | 63-50 |
| 04:02 | Mississippi State | Christopher Warford tips it but misses | 63-50 |
| 04:01 | The Citadel | Kenneth Richardson grabs the board | 63-50 |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 03:54 | The Citadel | Kenneth Richardson hits a runner from close range set up by Frank Evans | 63-52 |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:35 | Mississippi State | Christopher Warford is called for traveling | 63-52 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Timothy Peterson (PG), Ricky Zwerschke (SG), Steven Cutright (SF), Andrew Williams (PF), Gary Howze (C) Mack Victorino, Thomas Johnson, Wayne Studdard, William Lymon, Christopher Warford | |
| Subs | The Citadel | John Rachal (PG), Michael Witman (SG), Pete Conners (SF), Edward Davidson (PF), George Hansen (C) Charles Schwabenbauer, Frank Evans, Robert Wilson, Kenneth Richardson, Kenneth Lamb | |
| Lineup | Mississippi State | PG - Timothy Peterson (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SG - Ricky Zwerschke (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Steven Cutright (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Andrew Williams (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. C - Gary Howze (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | The Citadel | PG - John Rachal (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Michael Witman (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Pete Conners (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Edward Davidson (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. C - George Hansen (fresh) 5 reb. | |
| 03:27 | The Citadel | Andrew Williams denies the turnaround by Pete Conners | 63-52 |
| 03:26 | The Citadel | The offensive rebound goes to John Rachal | 63-52 |
| 03:08 | The Citadel | Michael Witman is whistled for traveling | 63-52 |
| 02:48 | Mississippi State | Andrew Williams misses the lay-in | 63-52 |
| 02:47 | The Citadel | Edward Davidson grabs the board | 63-52 |
| 02:47 | The Citadel | The Citadel calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 63-52 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Thomas Johnson (SG), Wayne Studdard (SF), William Lymon (PF), Christopher Warford (C) Ricky Zwerschke, Steven Cutright, Andrew Williams, Gary Howze | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Charles Schwabenbauer (PG), Frank Evans (SG), Robert Wilson (SF), Kenneth Richardson (PF), Kenneth Lamb (C) John Rachal, Michael Witman, Pete Conners, Edward Davidson, George Hansen | |
| 02:35 | The Citadel | William Lymon steals the ball from Robert Wilson | 63-52 |
| 02:13 | Mississippi State | Thomas Johnson hits the finger roll | 65-52 |
| 01:59 | The Citadel | Kenneth Lamb's floater is tipped away by William Lymon | 65-52 |
| 01:57 | The Citadel | The offensive rebound goes to Robert Wilson | 65-52 |
| 01:46 | The Citadel | Frank Evans knocks in the shot near the basket set up by Robert Wilson and he's hacked by Timothy Peterson - foul #1 on Timothy Peterson, team foul #5 | 65-54 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Ricky Zwerschke (SG), Steven Cutright (SF), Andrew Williams (PF), Gary Howze (C) Thomas Johnson, Wayne Studdard, William Lymon, Christopher Warford | |
| Subs | The Citadel | John Rachal (PG), Pete Conners (SF), Edward Davidson (PF), George Hansen (C) Charles Schwabenbauer, Robert Wilson, Kenneth Richardson, Kenneth Lamb | |
| 01:46 | The Citadel | Frank Evans makes the free throw | 65-55 |
| 01:17 | Mississippi State | Steven Cutright loses the ball out of bounds | 65-55 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | | |
| Subs | The Citadel | Michael Witman (SG) Frank Evans | |
| 00:55 | The Citadel | George Hansen can't connect on a shot from the left block | 65-55 |
| 00:53 | The Citadel | George Hansen grabs the offensive rebound | 65-55 |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:49 | The Citadel | Michael Witman is called for traveling | 65-55 |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:48 | Mississippi State | Ricky Zwerschke is hacked by John Rachal in the backcourt - foul #2 on John Rachal, team foul #12 | 65-55 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Philip Piper (SG) Andrew Williams | |
| Subs | The Citadel | | |
| 00:48 | Mississippi State | Ricky Zwerschke misses the 1st free throw | 65-55 |
| 00:48 | Mississippi State | Ricky Zwerschke makes the 2nd free throw | 66-55 |
| 00:41 | The Citadel | Edward Davidson blows the layup but he's hacked by Philip Piper - foul #1 on Philip Piper, team foul #6 | 66-55 |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Andrew Williams (PF) Philip Piper | |
| Subs | The Citadel | | |
| 00:41 | The Citadel | Edward Davidson makes the 1st free throw | 66-56 |
| 00:41 | The Citadel | Edward Davidson misses the 2nd free throw | 66-56 |
| 00:41 | Mississippi State | Gary Howze pulls down the rebound | 66-56 |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | The Citadel | The Citadel is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:15 | Mississippi State | Ricky Zwerschke clanks a jumper from the right side | 66-56 |
| 00:13 | Mississippi State | Ricky Zwerschke snags the offensive board | 66-56 |
| 00:00 | Mississippi State | Timothy Peterson runs out the clock | 66-56 |