| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - Alan Sparling (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Brian Wade (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - John Cipriano (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. PF - Daniel Doyle (fresh) 3 pts. C - Jack Mealy (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Keith Gordon (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SG - Edmond McNett (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Willy Costanzo (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Charles Collier (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. C - Scott Marcos (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Nicholls State | John Cipriano inbounds the ball | 34-40 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:47 | Nicholls State | Alan Sparling buries a shot from the left side on a great pass from Jack Mealy | 36-40 |
| 19:25 | Rutgers | Willy Costanzo throws a bad pass out of bounds | 36-40 |
| 19:08 | Nicholls State | Daniel Doyle hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 36-40 |
| 19:06 | Rutgers | Scott Marcos grabs the defensive rebound | 36-40 |
| 18:42 | Rutgers | Edmond McNett misses the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 36-40 |
| 18:41 | Rutgers | Scott Marcos tips it back up and in | 36-42 |
| 18:32 | Nicholls State | Willy Costanzo is called for the reach on Brian Wade - foul #1 on Willy Costanzo, team foul #1 | 36-42 |
| 18:11 | Nicholls State | Alan Sparling knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a great pass from John Cipriano and he's hacked by Charles Collier - foul #1 on Charles Collier, team foul #2 | 38-42 |
| 18:11 | Nicholls State | Alan Sparling makes the free throw | 39-42 |
| 17:52 | Rutgers | Edmond McNett is fouled on the floor by Daniel Doyle - foul #3 on Daniel Doyle, team foul #1 | 39-42 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | James Landeros (PF) Daniel Doyle | |
| Subs | Rutgers | | |
| 17:31 | Rutgers | Keith Gordon is fouled on the floor by Alan Sparling - foul #1 on Alan Sparling, team foul #2 | 39-42 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Paul Cox (C) Jack Mealy | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Brian Smith (PG), Daniel Shorter (SF) Keith Gordon, Willy Costanzo | |
| 17:23 | Rutgers | Daniel Shorter loses the dribble to Paul Cox | 39-42 |
| 17:02 | Nicholls State | John Cipriano is fouled on the floor by Daniel Shorter - foul #1 on Daniel Shorter, team foul #3 | 39-42 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Willie Capel (SG), Troy Hill (SF) Brian Wade, John Cipriano | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Cody Gillman (SF), Richard Walker (PF) Edmond McNett, Charles Collier | |
| 16:54 | Nicholls State | Richard Walker swats the short shot by James Landeros | 39-42 |
| 16:52 | Rutgers | Brian Smith grabs the board | 39-42 |
| 16:31 | Rutgers | Brian Smith makes the jumper from the right wing set up by Richard Walker | 39-44 |
| 16:10 | Nicholls State | Alan Sparling can't connect on a shot from the right side | 39-44 |
| 16:08 | Rutgers | Richard Walker pulls down the rebound | 39-44 |
| 15:54 | Rutgers | Cody Gillman is called for traveling | 39-44 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Brian Wade (SG), John Cipriano (SF), Christopher Barnhouse (PF), Jack Mealy (C) Alan Sparling, Troy Hill, James Landeros, Paul Cox | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Keith Gordon (PG), Willy Costanzo (SF), Charles Collier (PF) Daniel Shorter, Cody Gillman, Scott Marcos | |
| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - Willie Capel (fresh) SG - Brian Wade (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - John Cipriano (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. PF - Christopher Barnhouse (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. C - Jack Mealy (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Keith Gordon (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SG - Brian Smith (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. SF - Willy Costanzo (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Charles Collier (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. C - Richard Walker (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 15:34 | Nicholls State | Brian Wade knocks in the 3pt shot from straight away | 42-44 |
| 15:14 | Rutgers | Jack Mealy is called for the reach on Keith Gordon - foul #2 on Jack Mealy, team foul #3 | 42-44 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Edmond McNett (SG) Brian Smith | |
| 15:03 | Rutgers | Keith Gordon is called for a charge - foul #1 on Keith Gordon, team foul #4 | 42-44 |
| 14:49 | Nicholls State | John Cipriano loses the dribble to Willy Costanzo | 42-44 |
| 14:34 | Rutgers | Keith Gordon misses the shot from the right block | 42-44 |
| 14:32 | Rutgers | Richard Walker tips it home | 42-46 |
| 14:07 | Nicholls State | Brian Wade hits a fadeaway from the right side | 44-46 |
| 13:49 | Rutgers | Willy Costanzo comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 44-46 |
| 13:47 | Rutgers | Keith Gordon tips it back up and in | 44-48 |
| 13:20 | Nicholls State | Christopher Barnhouse is called for traveling | 44-48 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Alan Sparling (PG), Daniel Doyle (SF), James Landeros (C) Brian Wade, John Cipriano, Jack Mealy | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Brian Smith (PG), Daniel Shorter (SF), Cody Gillman (PF), Scott Marcos (C) Keith Gordon, Willy Costanzo, Charles Collier, Richard Walker | |
| 13:04 | Rutgers | Daniel Shorter misses badly on a shot in the lane | 44-48 |
| 13:03 | Nicholls State | Christopher Barnhouse gets the rebound | 44-48 |
| 12:44 | Nicholls State | James Landeros connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 47-48 |
| 12:19 | Rutgers | The jump hook by Cody Gillman is blocked by Christopher Barnhouse | 47-48 |
| 12:17 | Rutgers | Daniel Shorter can't tip it in | 47-48 |
| 12:15 | Nicholls State | Daniel Doyle pulls down the rebound | 47-48 |
| 11:57 | Nicholls State | Willie Capel makes the 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Alan Sparling | 50-48 |
| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - Alan Sparling (fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. SG - Willie Capel (fairly fresh) 3 pts. SF - Daniel Doyle (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - Christopher Barnhouse (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. C - James Landeros (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Brian Smith (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. SG - Edmond McNett (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Daniel Shorter (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Cody Gillman (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. C - Scott Marcos (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:48 | Rutgers | Brian Smith misses short on a fadeaway from the left wing but the foul's on Christopher Barnhouse - foul #4 on Christopher Barnhouse, team foul #4 | 50-48 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Brian Wade (SG), John Cipriano (SF) Willie Capel, Christopher Barnhouse | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Keith Gordon (PG), Richard Walker (PF) Edmond McNett, Cody Gillman | |
| 11:48 | Rutgers | Brian Smith makes the 1st free throw | 50-49 |
| 11:48 | Rutgers | Brian Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 50-50 |
| 11:31 | Nicholls State | Brian Wade blows the layup but the foul's on Brian Smith - foul #2 on Brian Smith, team foul #5 | 50-50 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Jack Mealy (C) James Landeros | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Charles Collier (PF) Richard Walker | |
| 11:31 | Nicholls State | Brian Wade makes the 1st free throw | 51-50 |
| 11:31 | Nicholls State | Brian Wade makes the 2nd free throw | 52-50 |
| 11:02 | Rutgers | Charles Collier can't connect on a floater from just outside the lane | 52-50 |
| 11:01 | Nicholls State | John Cipriano grabs the defensive rebound | 52-50 |
| 10:37 | Nicholls State | Alan Sparling misses the 3 from the left wing | 52-50 |
| 10:35 | Nicholls State | The offensive rebound goes to Jack Mealy | 52-50 |
| 10:25 | Nicholls State | Jack Mealy clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing | 52-50 |
| 10:23 | Rutgers | Daniel Shorter pulls down the rebound | 52-50 |
| 10:01 | Rutgers | Keith Gordon lays it up and in set up by Scott Marcos | 52-52 |
| 09:43 | Nicholls State | Brian Wade comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 52-52 |
| 09:41 | Rutgers | Scott Marcos snags the defensive board | 52-52 |
| 09:23 | Rutgers | Scott Marcos is called for traveling | 52-52 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Willie Capel (PG), Steven Stinson (SG), Troy Hill (SF), James Landeros (PF), Paul Cox (C) Alan Sparling, Brian Wade, John Cipriano, Daniel Doyle, Jack Mealy | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Charles Winkfield (PG), Edmond McNett (SG), Willy Costanzo (SF), Richard Walker (PF), Scott McCann (C) Keith Gordon, Brian Smith, Daniel Shorter, Charles Collier, Scott Marcos | |
| 09:04 | Nicholls State | Steven Stinson makes the 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by James Landeros | 55-52 |
| 08:44 | Rutgers | Willy Costanzo misses badly on a floater from the left wing | 55-52 |
| 08:42 | Rutgers | Richard Walker gets the offensive rebound | 55-52 |
| 08:28 | Rutgers | Charles Winkfield is hacked by James Landeros - foul #1 on James Landeros, team foul #5 | 55-52 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Alan Sparling (PG) Steven Stinson | |
| Subs | Rutgers | | |
| 08:10 | Rutgers | Scott McCann blows the layup | 55-52 |
| 08:09 | Nicholls State | James Landeros grabs the board | 55-52 |
| 07:55 | Nicholls State | Richard Walker steps in front of the James Landeros pass | 55-52 |
| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - Alan Sparling (fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. SG - Willie Capel (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Troy Hill (fresh) PF - James Landeros (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Paul Cox (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Charles Winkfield (fresh) SG - Edmond McNett (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Willy Costanzo (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Richard Walker (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. C - Scott McCann (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 07:41 | Rutgers | Willy Costanzo double dribbles | 55-52 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Brian Wade (SG), John Cipriano (SF), Christopher Barnhouse (PF), Jack Mealy (C) Willie Capel, Troy Hill, James Landeros, Paul Cox | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Daniel Shorter (PG), Charles Collier (PF), Scott Marcos (C) Charles Winkfield, Richard Walker, Scott McCann | |
| 07:24 | Nicholls State | John Cipriano clanks a jumpshot from the free throw line | 55-52 |
| 07:22 | Nicholls State | John Cipriano pulls down the offensive rebound | 55-52 |
| 06:59 | Nicholls State | Christopher Barnhouse scores on a 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Jack Mealy | 58-52 |
| 06:46 | Rutgers | John Cipriano is called for the reach on Willy Costanzo - foul #2 on John Cipriano, team foul #6 | 58-52 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Keith Gordon (PG), Brian Smith (SG) Edmond McNett, Willy Costanzo | |
| 06:41 | Rutgers | Keith Gordon's layup is rejected by Alan Sparling | 58-52 |
| 06:39 | Nicholls State | The rebound goes to John Cipriano | 58-52 |
| 06:19 | Nicholls State | Christopher Barnhouse misses short on a shot from the right block but the foul's on Daniel Shorter - foul #2 on Daniel Shorter, team foul #6 | 58-52 |
| 06:19 | Nicholls State | Christopher Barnhouse makes the 1st free throw | 59-52 |
| 06:19 | Nicholls State | Christopher Barnhouse misses the 2nd free throw | 59-52 |
| 06:19 | Nicholls State | The offensive rebound goes to John Cipriano | 59-52 |
| 06:06 | Nicholls State | Christopher Barnhouse hits a fadeaway near the basket set up by John Cipriano | 61-52 |
| 05:44 | Rutgers | Brian Smith misses long on a driving attempt from close range but he's hacked by Brian Wade - foul #1 on Brian Wade, team foul #7 | 61-52 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Willie Capel (PG), James Landeros (C) Alan Sparling, Jack Mealy | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Edmond McNett (SG) Daniel Shorter | |
| 05:44 | Rutgers | Brian Smith makes the 1st free throw | 61-53 |
| 05:44 | Rutgers | Brian Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 61-54 |
| 05:42 | Nicholls State | Edmond McNett picks off the pass by Willie Capel in the backcourt | 61-54 |
| 05:39 | Rutgers | Edmond McNett lays it in | 61-56 |
| 05:25 | Nicholls State | John Cipriano comes up short on the 3 from the left corner | 61-56 |
| 05:23 | Nicholls State | Christopher Barnhouse tips it but misses | 61-56 |
| 05:22 | Rutgers | Keith Gordon snags the defensive board | 61-56 |
| 05:07 | Rutgers | Brian Smith buries a 3pt jumper from straight away | 61-59 |
| 04:50 | Nicholls State | Brian Smith is called for the reach on Christopher Barnhouse - foul #3 on Brian Smith, team foul #7 | 61-59 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Alan Sparling (PG), Daniel Doyle (SF) Brian Wade, John Cipriano | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Willy Costanzo (SF), Richard Walker (PF) Brian Smith, Charles Collier | |
| 04:50 | Nicholls State | Christopher Barnhouse makes the 1st free throw | 62-59 |
| 04:50 | Nicholls State | Christopher Barnhouse makes the 2nd free throw | 63-59 |
| 04:29 | Rutgers | Willy Costanzo misses long on a turnaround from the baseline | 63-59 |
| 04:28 | Rutgers | Richard Walker can't tip it in | 63-59 |
| 04:27 | Nicholls State | The rebound goes to James Landeros | 63-59 |
| 04:07 | Nicholls State | Willie Capel clanks a jumpshot from the right side | 63-59 |
| 04:06 | Rutgers | Richard Walker grabs the board | 63-59 |
| 03:59 | Rutgers | Edmond McNett misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 63-59 |
| 03:57 | Nicholls State | Alan Sparling snags the defensive board | 63-59 |
| 03:46 | Nicholls State | James Landeros makes the shot from the free throw line on a great pass from Alan Sparling | 65-59 |
| Lineup | Nicholls State | PG - Alan Sparling (fresh) 8 pts. 5 ast. SG - Willie Capel (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Daniel Doyle (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - Christopher Barnhouse (fresh) 14 pts. 4 reb. 4 pf. C - James Landeros (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Keith Gordon (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast. SG - Edmond McNett (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Willy Costanzo (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Richard Walker (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. C - Scott Marcos (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 03:32 | Rutgers | Keith Gordon misses short on a 3 from the left wing | 65-59 |
| 03:31 | Nicholls State | The rebound goes to James Landeros | 65-59 |
| 03:24 | Nicholls State | Daniel Doyle is hacked by Willy Costanzo - foul #2 on Willy Costanzo, team foul #8 | 65-59 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Brian Wade (SG), John Cipriano (SF), Jack Mealy (C) Willie Capel, Christopher Barnhouse, James Landeros | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Brian Smith (PG), Daniel Shorter (SG), Charles Collier (PF) Keith Gordon, Edmond McNett, Scott Marcos | |
| 03:24 | Nicholls State | Daniel Doyle makes the 1st free throw | 66-59 |
| 03:24 | Nicholls State | Daniel Doyle makes the 2nd free throw | 67-59 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 03:07 | Rutgers | Daniel Shorter hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Brian Smith and he's fouled by John Cipriano - foul #3 on John Cipriano, team foul #8 | 67-61 |
| 03:07 | Rutgers | Daniel Shorter makes the free throw | 67-62 |
| 02:53 | Nicholls State | Brian Wade misses long on a 3 from the left corner | 67-62 |
| 02:51 | Nicholls State | Alan Sparling can't tip it in | 67-62 |
| 02:49 | Rutgers | The rebound goes to Charles Collier | 67-62 |
| 02:49 | Rutgers | Rutgers calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 67-62 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Christopher Barnhouse (PF) Daniel Doyle | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Keith Gordon (PG), Edmond McNett (SG), Scott Marcos (C) Daniel Shorter, Brian Smith, Richard Walker | |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 02:31 | Rutgers | Willy Costanzo hits the front of the rim on the runner in the lane but he's fouled by Brian Wade - foul #2 on Brian Wade, team foul #9 | 67-62 |
| 02:31 | Rutgers | Willy Costanzo misses the 1st free throw | 67-62 |
| 02:31 | Rutgers | Willy Costanzo makes the 2nd free throw | 67-63 |
| 02:06 | Nicholls State | John Cipriano drills a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line and he's fouled by Charles Collier - foul #2 on Charles Collier, team foul #9 | 69-63 |
| 02:06 | Nicholls State | John Cipriano misses the free throw | 69-63 |
| 02:06 | Rutgers | Charles Collier grabs the defensive rebound | 69-63 |
| 02:01 | Rutgers | Edmond McNett hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 69-63 |
| 02:00 | Nicholls State | Jack Mealy gets the rebound | 69-63 |
| 01:43 | Nicholls State | Christopher Barnhouse can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 69-63 |
| 01:41 | Rutgers | Keith Gordon snags the defensive board | 69-63 |
| 01:29 | Rutgers | Edmond McNett misses short on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 69-63 |
| 01:27 | Nicholls State | The rebound goes to John Cipriano | 69-63 |
| 01:02 | Nicholls State | Edmond McNett picks off the pass by Brian Wade | 69-63 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:57 | Rutgers | Keith Gordon clanks a driving attempt from close range | 69-63 |
| 00:55 | Rutgers | Keith Gordon snags the offensive board | 69-63 |
| 00:47 | Rutgers | Charles Collier connects on the jumper near the basket on a nice dish by Keith Gordon | 69-65 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:44 | Nicholls State | John Cipriano is hacked by Keith Gordon in the backcourt - foul #2 on Keith Gordon, team foul #10 | 69-65 |
| 00:44 | Nicholls State | John Cipriano makes the 1st free throw | 70-65 |
| 00:44 | Nicholls State | John Cipriano makes the 2nd free throw | 71-65 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:37 | Rutgers | Scott Marcos hits the front of the rim on the runner from the left block but he's fouled by Jack Mealy - foul #3 on Jack Mealy, team foul #10 | 71-65 |
| 00:37 | Rutgers | Scott Marcos misses the 1st free throw | 71-65 |
| 00:37 | Rutgers | Scott Marcos makes the 2nd free throw | 71-66 |
| 00:35 | Nicholls State | John Cipriano is hacked by Keith Gordon in the backcourt - foul #3 on Keith Gordon, team foul #11 | 71-66 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Steven Stinson (PG), Willie Capel (SG) Alan Sparling, Brian Wade | |
| Subs | Rutgers | | |
| 00:35 | Nicholls State | John Cipriano misses the 1st free throw | 71-66 |
| 00:35 | Nicholls State | John Cipriano makes the 2nd free throw | 72-66 |
| 00:29 | Rutgers | Willie Capel picks off the pass by Edmond McNett | 72-66 |
| 00:29 | Nicholls State | Nicholls State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 72-66 |
| 00:27 | Nicholls State | Steven Stinson is fouled in the backcourt by Keith Gordon - foul #4 on Keith Gordon, team foul #12 | 72-66 |
| 00:27 | Nicholls State | Steven Stinson makes the 1st free throw | 73-66 |
| 00:27 | Nicholls State | Steven Stinson makes the 2nd free throw | 74-66 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:21 | Rutgers | Edmond McNett hits a 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Keith Gordon | 74-69 |
| 00:18 | Nicholls State | Steven Stinson is fouled in the backcourt by Keith Gordon - foul #5 on Keith Gordon, team foul #13 | 74-69 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Brian Smith (PG) Keith Gordon | |
| 00:18 | Nicholls State | Steven Stinson makes the 1st free throw | 75-69 |
| 00:18 | Nicholls State | Steven Stinson makes the 2nd free throw | 76-69 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:11 | Rutgers | Willy Costanzo hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left wing | 76-69 |
| 00:10 | Nicholls State | Jack Mealy grabs the board | 76-69 |
| 00:10 | Nicholls State | Nicholls State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 76-69 |
| 00:08 | Nicholls State | Willie Capel is fouled in the backcourt by Brian Smith - foul #4 on Brian Smith, team foul #14 | 76-69 |
| 00:08 | Nicholls State | Willie Capel makes the 1st free throw | 77-69 |
| 00:08 | Nicholls State | Willie Capel misses the 2nd free throw | 77-69 |
| 00:08 | Rutgers | Edmond McNett pulls down the rebound | 77-69 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:02 | Rutgers | Charles Collier is hacked by Jack Mealy - foul #4 on Jack Mealy, team foul #11 | 77-69 |
| Subs | Nicholls State | Alan Sparling (PG), Brian Wade (SG) Willie Capel, Steven Stinson | |
| Subs | Rutgers | | |
| 00:02 | Rutgers | Charles Collier makes the 1st free throw | 77-70 |
| 00:02 | Rutgers | Charles Collier makes the 2nd free throw | 77-71 |
| Game Plan | Nicholls State | Nicholls State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 00:00 | Nicholls State | Alan Sparling runs out the clock | 77-71 |