| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - John Brown (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Daniel Osborn (fresh) 5 pts. SF - James Farr (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. PF - Irvin Gagnon (fresh) 4 pts. C - Stan Englehart (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Samford | PG - Warren Leyva (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Scott Gaines (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. SF - Jesse Best (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Edward Tatom (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Herbert Wilson (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Samford | Jesse Best inbounds the ball | 20-25 |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/2-3 zone (0) | |
| 19:36 | Samford | Herbert Wilson blows the layup | 20-25 |
| 19:35 | Jacksonville State | John Brown snags the defensive board | 20-25 |
| 19:17 | Jacksonville State | Irvin Gagnon drills a 3 pointer from the right corner | 23-25 |
| 18:57 | Samford | Warren Leyva is called for the offensive foul - foul #2 on Warren Leyva, team foul #1 | 23-25 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | | |
| Subs | Samford | Boyd Waters (SG), Jeff Rizzuto (SF), Steve Soriano (C) Scott Gaines, Jesse Best, Edward Tatom | |
| 18:44 | Jacksonville State | Daniel Osborn's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 23-25 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | | |
| Subs | Samford | Edward Lakes (PG) Boyd Waters | |
| 18:15 | Samford | Jeff Rizzuto misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 23-25 |
| 18:14 | Samford | Jeff Rizzuto grabs the offensive board | 23-25 |
| 17:57 | Samford | Warren Leyva clanks a jumpshot from the left wing | 23-25 |
| 17:55 | Jacksonville State | Irvin Gagnon grabs the defensive rebound | 23-25 |
| 17:43 | Jacksonville State | James Farr knocks in the driving attempt near the basket set up by Daniel Osborn | 25-25 |
| 17:18 | Samford | Herbert Wilson can't connect on a shot from just outside the lane | 25-25 |
| 17:17 | Samford | Jeff Rizzuto snags the offensive board | 25-25 |
| 16:52 | Samford | Edward Lakes misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 25-25 |
| 16:50 | Jacksonville State | Irvin Gagnon pulls down the rebound | 25-25 |
| 16:34 | Jacksonville State | John Brown misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 25-25 |
| 16:33 | Samford | Steve Soriano grabs the board | 25-25 |
| 16:04 | Samford | Herbert Wilson misses badly on a fadeaway near the basket but the foul's on Irvin Gagnon - foul #3 on Irvin Gagnon, team foul #1 | 25-25 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Luis Grimes (SG), Gregory Hall (PF), Edward Snyder (C) Daniel Osborn, Irvin Gagnon, Stan Englehart | |
| Subs | Samford | Boyd Waters (SG), Scott Gaines (SF), Edward Tatom (PF) Edward Lakes, Jeff Rizzuto, Steve Soriano | |
| 16:04 | Samford | Herbert Wilson makes the 1st free throw | 25-26 |
| 16:04 | Samford | Herbert Wilson misses the 2nd free throw | 25-26 |
| 16:04 | Samford | Scott Gaines snags the offensive board | 25-26 |
| 15:54 | Samford | Warren Leyva makes the 3pt shot from the right corner | 25-29 |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - John Brown (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Luis Grimes (fresh) 4 pts. SF - James Farr (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Gregory Hall (fresh) 2 pts. C - Edward Snyder (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Samford | PG - Warren Leyva (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Boyd Waters (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Scott Gaines (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Edward Tatom (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Herbert Wilson (fairly fresh) 5 pts. | |
| 15:34 | Jacksonville State | James Farr's dunk attempt is rejected by Herbert Wilson | 25-29 |
| 15:33 | Samford | Warren Leyva grabs the defensive rebound | 25-29 |
| 15:14 | Samford | Edward Tatom misses short on a turnaround from close range | 25-29 |
| 15:13 | Samford | Scott Gaines pulls down the offensive rebound | 25-29 |
| 14:55 | Samford | Boyd Waters throws a bad pass out of bounds | 25-29 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Daniel Osborn (SG), Charles Johnson (SF), Irvin Gagnon (PF) John Brown, James Farr, Gregory Hall | |
| Subs | Samford | Jesse Best (SF) Boyd Waters | |
| 14:34 | Jacksonville State | Edward Snyder's layup is rejected by Herbert Wilson | 25-29 |
| 14:32 | Jacksonville State | Daniel Osborn grabs the offensive board | 25-29 |
| 14:16 | Jacksonville State | Luis Grimes misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 25-29 |
| 14:14 | Samford | Edward Tatom gets the rebound | 25-29 |
| 14:07 | Samford | Edward Tatom lays it up and in set up by Warren Leyva and he's fouled by Edward Snyder - foul #2 on Edward Snyder, team foul #2 | 25-31 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | James Farr (SF), Stan Englehart (C) Charles Johnson, Edward Snyder | |
| Subs | Samford | Jeff Rizzuto (SF) Jesse Best | |
| 14:07 | Samford | Edward Tatom makes the free throw | 25-32 |
| 13:47 | Jacksonville State | Luis Grimes is alone and drills a 3pt shot from straight away | 28-32 |
| 13:28 | Samford | Warren Leyva comes up short on the shot near the basket | 28-32 |
| 13:26 | Jacksonville State | James Farr grabs the defensive rebound | 28-32 |
| 13:14 | Jacksonville State | James Farr misses the 3pt shot from straight away | 28-32 |
| 13:12 | Jacksonville State | Stan Englehart tips it in | 30-32 |
| 12:49 | Samford | Herbert Wilson misses short on a turnaround near the basket | 30-32 |
| 12:48 | Jacksonville State | Luis Grimes pulls down the rebound | 30-32 |
| 12:43 | Jacksonville State | James Farr scores on a 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Luis Grimes | 33-32 |
| 12:16 | Samford | Scott Gaines connects on the jumper in the lane on a nice dish by Jeff Rizzuto | 33-34 |
| 12:03 | Jacksonville State | Luis Grimes misses long on a runner from the left block but he's fouled by Scott Gaines - foul #2 on Scott Gaines, team foul #2 | 33-34 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | John Brown (PG), Edward Snyder (PF) Daniel Osborn, Irvin Gagnon | |
| Subs | Samford | Edward Lakes (PG), Boyd Waters (SG), Jesse Best (SF), James Mendonca (C) Warren Leyva, Scott Gaines, Jeff Rizzuto, Edward Tatom | |
| 12:03 | Jacksonville State | Luis Grimes misses the 1st free throw | 33-34 |
| 12:03 | Jacksonville State | Luis Grimes misses the 2nd free throw | 33-34 |
| 12:03 | Samford | Jesse Best grabs the board | 33-34 |
| 11:37 | Samford | James Mendonca misses the dunk | 33-34 |
| 11:36 | Jacksonville State | Stan Englehart gets the rebound | 33-34 |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - John Brown (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Luis Grimes (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Farr (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. PF - Edward Snyder (fresh) C - Stan Englehart (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Samford | PG - Edward Lakes (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Boyd Waters (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Jesse Best (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Herbert Wilson (tiring) 5 pts. 2 blk. C - James Mendonca (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| 11:23 | Jacksonville State | The short jumper by James Farr is denied by Herbert Wilson | 33-34 |
| 11:21 | Samford | James Mendonca grabs the board | 33-34 |
| 11:05 | Samford | John Brown steps in front of the Jesse Best pass | 33-34 |
| 10:50 | Jacksonville State | John Brown is hacked by Edward Lakes - foul #1 on Edward Lakes, team foul #3 | 33-34 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Daniel Osborn (SG), Charles Johnson (SF), Gregory Hall (PF) Luis Grimes, James Farr, Stan Englehart | |
| Subs | Samford | Warren Leyva (PG), Scott Gaines (SG), Steve Soriano (C) Edward Lakes, Boyd Waters, James Mendonca | |
| 10:31 | Jacksonville State | Edward Snyder can't connect on a shot from the baseline | 33-34 |
| 10:29 | Jacksonville State | Edward Snyder grabs the offensive rebound | 33-34 |
| 10:23 | Jacksonville State | Charles Johnson misses short on a floater from the right side | 33-34 |
| 10:21 | Samford | Steve Soriano gets the rebound | 33-34 |
| 10:05 | Samford | Herbert Wilson slams it home | 33-36 |
| 09:49 | Jacksonville State | Gregory Hall's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 33-36 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | James Farr (SF), Irvin Gagnon (PF) Charles Johnson, Gregory Hall | |
| Subs | Samford | Jeff Rizzuto (SF), James Mendonca (C) Jesse Best, Steve Soriano | |
| 09:27 | Samford | James Mendonca comes up short on the runner in the lane | 33-36 |
| 09:25 | Jacksonville State | Irvin Gagnon snags the defensive board | 33-36 |
| 09:07 | Jacksonville State | James Mendonca denies the turnaround by John Brown | 33-36 |
| 09:06 | Samford | Herbert Wilson gets the rebound | 33-36 |
| 08:53 | Samford | Jeff Rizzuto is hacked by James Farr - foul #1 on James Farr, team foul #3 | 33-36 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Luis Grimes (SG), Stan Englehart (C) Daniel Osborn, Edward Snyder | |
| Subs | Samford | | |
| 08:33 | Samford | Herbert Wilson hits a fadeaway from the right wing on a great pass from Scott Gaines | 33-38 |
| 08:22 | Jacksonville State | James Mendonca picks off the pass by Luis Grimes | 33-38 |
| 08:01 | Samford | Luis Grimes steals the ball from Scott Gaines | 33-38 |
| 07:43 | Jacksonville State | Irvin Gagnon misses short on a jumper from close range | 33-38 |
| 07:41 | Jacksonville State | Luis Grimes snags the offensive board | 33-38 |
| 07:19 | Jacksonville State | Luis Grimes misses the fadeaway from the left side | 33-38 |
| 07:18 | Jacksonville State | Stan Englehart pulls down the offensive rebound | 33-38 |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - John Brown (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SG - Luis Grimes (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Farr (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. PF - Irvin Gagnon (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. C - Stan Englehart (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Samford | PG - Warren Leyva (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Scott Gaines (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. SF - Jeff Rizzuto (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Herbert Wilson (tiring) 9 pts. 3 blk. C - James Mendonca (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:06 | Jacksonville State | James Farr comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 33-38 |
| 07:04 | Jacksonville State | Stan Englehart pulls down the offensive rebound | 33-38 |
| 06:50 | Jacksonville State | Stan Englehart misses long on an open 3 from the right wing | 33-38 |
| 06:49 | Jacksonville State | Stan Englehart snags the offensive board | 33-38 |
| 06:37 | Jacksonville State | John Brown buries a shot near the basket on a nice dish by Luis Grimes and he's hacked by Jeff Rizzuto - foul #2 on Jeff Rizzuto, team foul #4 | 35-38 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Daniel Osborn (SG), Charles Johnson (SF) Luis Grimes, James Farr | |
| Subs | Samford | Edward Lakes (PG), Boyd Waters (SG), Jesse Best (SF), Edward Tatom (PF), Steve Soriano (C) Warren Leyva, Scott Gaines, Jeff Rizzuto, Herbert Wilson, James Mendonca | |
| 06:37 | Jacksonville State | John Brown misses the free throw | 35-38 |
| 06:37 | Samford | Steve Soriano pulls down the rebound | 35-38 |
| 06:10 | Samford | Irvin Gagnon swats the shot by Edward Tatom | 35-38 |
| 06:09 | Jacksonville State | Stan Englehart snags the defensive board | 35-38 |
| 05:43 | Jacksonville State | Edward Lakes steals the ball from Charles Johnson | 35-38 |
| 05:41 | Samford | John Brown picks off the pass by Edward Lakes in the backcourt | 35-38 |
| 05:40 | Jacksonville State | Charles Johnson dunks the ball on a great pass from John Brown | 37-38 |
| 05:17 | Samford | Edward Tatom hits a shot from the right wing set up by Boyd Waters | 37-40 |
| 05:11 | Jacksonville State | John Brown's pass is intercepted by Edward Lakes in the backcourt | 37-40 |
| 04:42 | Samford | Edward Tatom buries a jump hook near the basket on a great pass from Edward Lakes | 37-42 |
| 04:23 | Jacksonville State | Edward Lakes is called for the reach on John Brown - foul #2 on Edward Lakes, team foul #5 | 37-42 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Luis Grimes (PG), James Farr (SF), Gregory Hall (PF), Edward Snyder (C) John Brown, Charles Johnson, Irvin Gagnon, Stan Englehart | |
| Subs | Samford | Warren Leyva (PG), Scott Gaines (SG), Jeff Rizzuto (SF), Herbert Wilson (PF), James Mendonca (C) Edward Lakes, Boyd Waters, Jesse Best, Edward Tatom, Steve Soriano | |
| 04:18 | Jacksonville State | Daniel Osborn clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 37-42 |
| 04:16 | Samford | The rebound goes to James Mendonca | 37-42 |
| 03:52 | Samford | Herbert Wilson misses short on a jumper from the left block | 37-42 |
| 03:50 | Jacksonville State | The rebound goes to Luis Grimes | 37-42 |
| 03:33 | Jacksonville State | Luis Grimes misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 37-42 |
| 03:31 | Samford | Scott Gaines snags the defensive board | 37-42 |
| 03:04 | Samford | Herbert Wilson connects on the fadeaway from the right block set up by Scott Gaines | 37-44 |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Luis Grimes (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Daniel Osborn (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Farr (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. PF - Gregory Hall (fresh) 2 pts. C - Edward Snyder (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Samford | PG - Warren Leyva (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Scott Gaines (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. SF - Jeff Rizzuto (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Herbert Wilson (tiring) 11 pts. 3 blk. C - James Mendonca (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 02:59 | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 37-44 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | John Brown (PG), Irvin Gagnon (PF), Stan Englehart (C) Luis Grimes, Gregory Hall, Edward Snyder | |
| Subs | Samford | Jesse Best (SF), Edward Tatom (PF) Jeff Rizzuto, James Mendonca | |
| 02:46 | Jacksonville State | James Farr lays it in uncontested on a great pass from Daniel Osborn and he's hacked by Edward Tatom - foul #2 on Edward Tatom, team foul #6 | 39-44 |
| 02:46 | Jacksonville State | James Farr makes the free throw | 40-44 |
| 02:27 | Samford | Herbert Wilson misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 40-44 |
| 02:25 | Jacksonville State | The rebound goes to Irvin Gagnon | 40-44 |
| 02:06 | Jacksonville State | Irvin Gagnon misses the jump hook from the left block but he's fouled by Edward Tatom - foul #3 on Edward Tatom, team foul #7 | 40-44 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | | |
| Subs | Samford | Jeff Rizzuto (SF), James Mendonca (C) Jesse Best, Edward Tatom | |
| 02:06 | Jacksonville State | Irvin Gagnon misses the 1st free throw | 40-44 |
| 02:06 | Jacksonville State | Irvin Gagnon misses the 2nd free throw | 40-44 |
| 02:06 | Samford | James Mendonca gets the rebound | 40-44 |
| 01:37 | Samford | Jeff Rizzuto is hacked by Daniel Osborn - foul #3 on Daniel Osborn, team foul #4 | 40-44 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | | |
| Subs | Samford | Jesse Best (SF), Edward Tatom (PF) Jeff Rizzuto, James Mendonca | |
| 01:20 | Samford | Irvin Gagnon denies the turnaround by Scott Gaines | 40-44 |
| 01:18 | Samford | Herbert Wilson tips it in | 40-46 |
| 01:05 | Jacksonville State | Stan Englehart's pass is intercepted by Scott Gaines | 40-46 |
| 00:48 | Samford | Edward Tatom misses the turnaround from close range but the foul's on Irvin Gagnon - foul #4 on Irvin Gagnon, team foul #5 | 40-46 |
| 00:48 | Samford | Edward Tatom misses the 1st free throw | 40-46 |
| 00:48 | Samford | Edward Tatom makes the 2nd free throw | 40-47 |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:46 | Jacksonville State | John Brown is hacked by Scott Gaines in the backcourt - foul #3 on Scott Gaines, team foul #8 | 40-47 |
| 00:46 | Jacksonville State | John Brown makes the 1st free throw | 41-47 |
| 00:46 | Jacksonville State | John Brown makes the 2nd free throw | 42-47 |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a halfcourt press/2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:44 | Samford | Warren Leyva is hacked by Daniel Osborn in the backcourt - foul #4 on Daniel Osborn, team foul #6 | 42-47 |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | | |
| Subs | Samford | Edward Lakes (PG), Steve Soriano (C) Jesse Best, Edward Tatom | |
| 00:43 | Samford | Scott Gaines is hacked by Stan Englehart - foul #2 on Stan Englehart, team foul #7 | 42-47 |
| 00:43 | Samford | Scott Gaines makes the 1st free throw | 42-48 |
| 00:43 | Samford | Scott Gaines makes the 2nd free throw | 42-49 |
| 00:38 | Jacksonville State | Irvin Gagnon misses the 3pt shot from the right corner | 42-49 |
| 00:36 | Samford | Scott Gaines grabs the defensive rebound | 42-49 |
| 00:34 | Samford | Scott Gaines is fouled in the backcourt by John Brown - foul #2 on John Brown, team foul #8 | 42-49 |
| 00:34 | Samford | Scott Gaines makes the 1st free throw | 42-50 |
| 00:34 | Samford | Scott Gaines makes the 2nd free throw | 42-51 |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (+3) | |
| 00:28 | Jacksonville State | Daniel Osborn is wide open but clanks a 3 pointer from the left wing | 42-51 |
| 00:27 | Samford | Scott Gaines grabs the board | 42-51 |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (+3) | |
| 00:24 | Samford | John Brown is called for the reach on Scott Gaines in the backcourt - foul #3 on John Brown, team foul #9 | 42-51 |
| 00:24 | Samford | Scott Gaines misses the 1st free throw | 42-51 |
| 00:24 | Jacksonville State | The rebound goes to Stan Englehart | 42-51 |
| 00:19 | Jacksonville State | Daniel Osborn can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 42-51 |
| 00:18 | Jacksonville State | The offensive rebound goes to Irvin Gagnon | 42-51 |
| 00:16 | Jacksonville State | Daniel Osborn hits a 3pt shot from the right wing set up by John Brown | 45-51 |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a halfcourt press/3-2 zone (+3) | |
| 00:15 | Samford | Scott Gaines is hacked by John Brown in the backcourt - foul #4 on John Brown, team foul #10 | 45-51 |
| 00:15 | Samford | Scott Gaines makes the 1st free throw | 45-52 |
| 00:15 | Samford | Scott Gaines misses the 2nd free throw | 45-52 |
| 00:15 | Jacksonville State | Irvin Gagnon gets the rebound | 45-52 |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a halfcourt press/2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:11 | Jacksonville State | Daniel Osborn comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 45-52 |
| 00:10 | Jacksonville State | Stan Englehart snags the offensive board | 45-52 |
| 00:08 | Jacksonville State | Stan Englehart misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 45-52 |
| 00:07 | Jacksonville State | Irvin Gagnon grabs the offensive rebound | 45-52 |
| 00:05 | Jacksonville State | Daniel Osborn misses the 3 pointer from straight away | 45-52 |
| 00:04 | Samford | Herbert Wilson grabs the defensive rebound | 45-52 |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Samford | Samford is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a halfcourt press/2-3 zone (0) | |
| 00:00 | Samford | Edward Lakes runs out the clock | 45-52 |