| Lineup | New Mexico State | PG - Jerome Owen (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Kevin Rudder (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Robert Sease (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Carlos Kuhlmann (fresh) 3 pts. C - Scott May (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Ohio | PG - George Schell (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Michael McGill (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Ryan Nicks (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. PF - Scott Childress (fresh) 5 pts. C - John Malone (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Ohio | Ryan Nicks inbounds the ball | 37-40 |
| Game Plan | New Mexico State | New Mexico State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 19:35 | Ohio | Michael McGill is called for a charge - foul #3 on Michael McGill, team foul #1 | 37-40 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | | |
| Subs | Ohio | Jason Huey (SG) Michael McGill | |
| 19:14 | New Mexico State | Robert Sease misses the floater from the left block | 37-40 |
| 19:13 | Ohio | Scott Childress grabs the board | 37-40 |
| 19:00 | Ohio | John Malone comes up short on the 3 from straight away | 37-40 |
| 18:59 | New Mexico State | Jerome Owen grabs the defensive rebound | 37-40 |
| 18:41 | New Mexico State | John Malone steps in front of the Robert Sease pass | 37-40 |
| 18:13 | Ohio | Jason Huey is called for a backcourt violation | 37-40 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Delbert Verduzco (SG), Theodore Korte (SF), James Stokley (PF), Allen Geissler (C) Kevin Rudder, Robert Sease, Carlos Kuhlmann, Scott May | |
| Subs | Ohio | Alvin Kiker (PG), Harry Bryant (SG), John Rowe (PF), David Cook (C) George Schell, Ryan Nicks, Scott Childress, John Malone | |
| 18:11 | New Mexico State | Alvin Kiker is called for the reach on Jerome Owen in the backcourt - foul #2 on Alvin Kiker, team foul #2 | 37-40 |
| 18:00 | New Mexico State | Jerome Owen misses short on an open 3pt attempt from the right corner | 37-40 |
| 17:59 | New Mexico State | James Stokley gets the offensive rebound | 37-40 |
| 17:47 | New Mexico State | Theodore Korte makes the wide open 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Delbert Verduzco | 40-40 |
| 17:21 | Ohio | John Rowe misses the jumper near the basket | 40-40 |
| 17:20 | Ohio | John Rowe tips it back up and in | 40-42 |
| 17:01 | New Mexico State | Theodore Korte is open but comes up short on the runner from the right block | 40-42 |
| 16:59 | New Mexico State | James Stokley snags the offensive board | 40-42 |
| 16:41 | New Mexico State | Theodore Korte banks in the layup on a nice dish by Delbert Verduzco and the foul's on Harry Bryant - foul #3 on Harry Bryant, team foul #3 | 42-42 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Kevin Rudder (SG), Robert Sease (SF), Carlos Kuhlmann (PF) Jerome Owen, Delbert Verduzco, Allen Geissler | |
| Subs | Ohio | George Schell (PG), Ryan Nicks (SF), Scott Childress (PF), John Malone (C) Alvin Kiker, Harry Bryant, John Rowe, David Cook | |
| 16:41 | New Mexico State | Theodore Korte misses the free throw | 42-42 |
| 16:41 | Ohio | Scott Childress pulls down the rebound | 42-42 |
| 16:25 | Ohio | Ryan Nicks hits the front of the rim on the runner from the left block but he's hacked by Kevin Rudder - foul #1 on Kevin Rudder, team foul #1 | 42-42 |
| 16:25 | Ohio | Ryan Nicks makes the 1st free throw | 42-43 |
| 16:25 | Ohio | Ryan Nicks makes the 2nd free throw | 42-44 |
| 16:05 | New Mexico State | Carlos Kuhlmann lays it in on a great pass from Kevin Rudder | 44-44 |
| 15:47 | Ohio | Theodore Korte is called for the reach on George Schell - foul #1 on Theodore Korte, team foul #2 | 44-44 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Delbert Verduzco (PG), Scott May (C) Theodore Korte, James Stokley | |
| Subs | Ohio | Jerry Davis (PG), Michael McGill (SG) George Schell, Jason Huey | |
| Lineup | New Mexico State | PG - Delbert Verduzco (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Kevin Rudder (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - Robert Sease (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Carlos Kuhlmann (fresh) 5 pts. C - Scott May (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Ohio | PG - Jerry Davis (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Michael McGill (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Ryan Nicks (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. PF - Scott Childress (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - John Malone (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:29 | Ohio | Michael McGill can't connect on a 3 from the right corner | 44-44 |
| 15:27 | Ohio | John Malone tips it home | 44-46 |
| 15:11 | New Mexico State | John Malone swats the short shot by Robert Sease | 44-46 |
| 15:09 | Ohio | John Malone grabs the defensive rebound | 44-46 |
| 14:55 | Ohio | Scott May steals it from Michael McGill | 44-46 |
| 14:30 | New Mexico State | Scott May misses short on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 44-46 |
| 14:29 | Ohio | Scott Childress snags the defensive board | 44-46 |
| 14:23 | Ohio | John Malone hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 44-46 |
| 14:21 | New Mexico State | Delbert Verduzco pulls down the rebound | 44-46 |
| 14:02 | New Mexico State | The jump hook by Carlos Kuhlmann is blocked by Scott Childress | 44-46 |
| 14:01 | Ohio | John Malone gets the rebound | 44-46 |
| 13:56 | Ohio | Michael McGill can't connect on a 3 from the left wing | 44-46 |
| 13:54 | New Mexico State | Delbert Verduzco pulls down the rebound | 44-46 |
| 13:49 | New Mexico State | Scott Childress picks off the pass by Delbert Verduzco | 44-46 |
| 13:36 | Ohio | Scott Childress misses badly on a jumpshot from the left wing but he's fouled by Carlos Kuhlmann - foul #3 on Carlos Kuhlmann, team foul #3 | 44-46 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Jerome Owen (PG), George Gough (SG), Theodore Korte (SF), James Stokley (PF), Allen Geissler (C) Delbert Verduzco, Kevin Rudder, Robert Sease, Carlos Kuhlmann, Scott May | |
| Subs | Ohio | George Schell (PG), Alvin Kiker (SG), John Rowe (SF), David Cook (C) Jerry Davis, Michael McGill, Ryan Nicks, John Malone | |
| 13:36 | Ohio | Scott Childress makes the 1st free throw | 44-47 |
| 13:36 | Ohio | Scott Childress makes the 2nd free throw | 44-48 |
| 13:34 | New Mexico State | John Rowe is called for the reach on Theodore Korte in the backcourt - foul #2 on John Rowe, team foul #4 | 44-48 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | | |
| Subs | Ohio | Harry Bryant (SG) Scott Childress | |
| 13:15 | New Mexico State | Harry Bryant steals it from Theodore Korte | 44-48 |
| 13:10 | Ohio | Harry Bryant lays it in | 44-50 |
| 12:53 | New Mexico State | Jerome Owen clanks a fadeaway from the right side | 44-50 |
| 12:52 | New Mexico State | Allen Geissler gets the offensive rebound | 44-50 |
| 12:34 | New Mexico State | Allen Geissler can't connect on a shot in the lane | 44-50 |
| 12:33 | Ohio | John Rowe grabs the defensive rebound | 44-50 |
| 12:13 | Ohio | John Rowe clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left wing but the foul's on Allen Geissler - foul #1 on Allen Geissler, team foul #4 | 44-50 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | | |
| Subs | Ohio | Michael McGill (SG), Jason Huey (SF), John Malone (C) Harry Bryant, Alvin Kiker, David Cook | |
| 12:13 | Ohio | John Rowe misses the 1st free throw | 44-50 |
| 12:13 | Ohio | John Rowe makes the 2nd free throw | 44-51 |
| 12:00 | New Mexico State | Jerome Owen is wide open but clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 44-51 |
| 11:58 | Ohio | Michael McGill pulls down the rebound | 44-51 |
| 11:44 | Ohio | George Schell knocks in the 3 from straight away on a great pass from Jason Huey | 44-54 |
| Lineup | New Mexico State | PG - Jerome Owen (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - George Gough (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SF - Theodore Korte (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. PF - James Stokley (fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. C - Allen Geissler (fairly fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Ohio | PG - George Schell (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Michael McGill (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Jason Huey (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. PF - John Rowe (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. C - John Malone (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:17 | New Mexico State | Jerome Owen hits a wide open 3pt jumper from the right corner set up by George Gough | 47-54 |
| 11:00 | Ohio | Michael McGill hits a 3 from the left corner on a great pass from George Schell | 47-57 |
| 10:56 | New Mexico State | John Malone picks off the pass by Allen Geissler in the backcourt | 47-57 |
| 10:42 | Ohio | John Rowe scores on a floater near the basket on a great pass from George Schell | 47-59 |
| 10:28 | New Mexico State | Theodore Korte buries a jump hook near the basket on a nice dish by Allen Geissler | 49-59 |
| 10:08 | Ohio | James Stokley takes the ball from Jason Huey | 49-59 |
| 09:53 | New Mexico State | Jerome Owen scores on a pull-up jumper from the left side on a great pass from Theodore Korte | 51-59 |
| 09:36 | Ohio | Jason Huey knocks in the 3pt shot from the right wing | 51-62 |
| 09:13 | New Mexico State | Theodore Korte knocks in the floater from close range on a great pass from George Gough | 53-62 |
| 08:56 | Ohio | Michael McGill drills a jumper from the baseline | 53-64 |
| 08:52 | New Mexico State | Jerome Owen is fouled in the backcourt by John Malone - foul #3 on John Malone, team foul #5 | 53-64 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Delbert Verduzco (PG), Kevin Rudder (SG), Robert Sease (SF), Carlos Kuhlmann (PF), Scott May (C) Jerome Owen, George Gough, Theodore Korte, James Stokley, Allen Geissler | |
| Subs | Ohio | Alvin Kiker (PG), Harry Bryant (SG), Ryan Nicks (SF), Scott Childress (PF), David Cook (C) George Schell, Michael McGill, Jason Huey, John Rowe, John Malone | |
| 08:30 | New Mexico State | Scott May misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 53-64 |
| 08:28 | New Mexico State | Kevin Rudder snags the offensive board | 53-64 |
| 08:13 | New Mexico State | Delbert Verduzco hits a shot from the free throw line | 55-64 |
| 07:56 | Ohio | Alvin Kiker misses badly on a jumper from the free throw line | 55-64 |
| 07:55 | New Mexico State | The rebound goes to Robert Sease | 55-64 |
| 07:38 | New Mexico State | Carlos Kuhlmann is hacked by Alvin Kiker - foul #3 on Alvin Kiker, team foul #6 | 55-64 |
| Lineup | New Mexico State | PG - Delbert Verduzco (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Kevin Rudder (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - Robert Sease (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Carlos Kuhlmann (fresh) 5 pts. 3 pf. C - Scott May (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Ohio | PG - Alvin Kiker (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Harry Bryant (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf. SF - Ryan Nicks (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. PF - Scott Childress (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - David Cook (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:24 | New Mexico State | Delbert Verduzco misses the 3 from the right corner | 55-64 |
| 07:23 | New Mexico State | Carlos Kuhlmann tips it home | 57-64 |
| 07:02 | Ohio | Ryan Nicks throws a bad pass out of bounds | 57-64 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Jerome Owen (PG), Anthony Lazarus (SF), William Laboy (C) Delbert Verduzco, Robert Sease, Scott May | |
| Subs | Ohio | Jerry Davis (PG), Michael McGill (SG) Alvin Kiker, Harry Bryant | |
| 06:42 | New Mexico State | William Laboy slams it home on a great pass from Kevin Rudder and the foul's on David Cook - foul #2 on David Cook, team foul #7 | 59-64 |
| 06:42 | New Mexico State | William Laboy makes the free throw | 60-64 |
| 06:23 | Ohio | Michael McGill buries a 3 from the right wing set up by Jerry Davis | 60-67 |
| 06:19 | New Mexico State | Carlos Kuhlmann loses the dribble to Michael McGill in the backcourt | 60-67 |
| 06:17 | Ohio | Michael McGill lays it in | 60-69 |
| 06:12 | New Mexico State | Jerome Owen misses short on a shot from the baseline but the foul's on Jerry Davis - foul #2 on Jerry Davis, team foul #8 | 60-69 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Delbert Verduzco (SG), Theodore Korte (SF), Scott May (C) Kevin Rudder, Anthony Lazarus, Carlos Kuhlmann | |
| Subs | Ohio | Jason Huey (SF), John Malone (C) Ryan Nicks, David Cook | |
| 06:12 | New Mexico State | Jerome Owen makes the 1st free throw | 61-69 |
| 06:12 | New Mexico State | Jerome Owen makes the 2nd free throw | 62-69 |
| 06:02 | Ohio | Jason Huey misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 62-69 |
| 06:01 | New Mexico State | Scott May gets the rebound | 62-69 |
| 05:41 | New Mexico State | William Laboy blows the wide open layup | 62-69 |
| 05:39 | New Mexico State | Delbert Verduzco grabs the offensive board | 62-69 |
| 05:24 | New Mexico State | Jerome Owen drills a driving attempt in the lane on a nice dish by Delbert Verduzco | 64-69 |
| 05:06 | Ohio | Jason Huey buries a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a nice dish by Jerry Davis | 64-72 |
| 05:00 | New Mexico State | Scott May is whistled for a carry | 64-72 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Kevin Rudder (SG), Robert Sease (SF), Carlos Kuhlmann (PF), James Stokley (C) Jerome Owen, Delbert Verduzco, William Laboy, Scott May | |
| Subs | Ohio | Alvin Kiker (PG), Harry Bryant (SG), David Cook (C) Jerry Davis, Michael McGill, John Malone | |
| 04:47 | Ohio | Scott Childress is whistled for traveling | 64-72 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | | |
| Subs | Ohio | Ryan Nicks (SF) Jason Huey | |
| 04:22 | New Mexico State | Robert Sease knocks in the floater in the lane set up by Carlos Kuhlmann | 66-72 |
| 04:03 | Ohio | David Cook comes up short on the driving attempt from close range but he's fouled by Kevin Rudder - foul #2 on Kevin Rudder, team foul #5 | 66-72 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | George Gough (PG), Allen Geissler (C) Theodore Korte, Carlos Kuhlmann | |
| Subs | Ohio | George Schell (PG), John Rowe (PF) Alvin Kiker, Scott Childress | |
| 04:03 | Ohio | David Cook makes the 1st free throw | 66-73 |
| 04:03 | Ohio | David Cook makes the 2nd free throw | 66-74 |
| 03:59 | New Mexico State | George Gough is fouled in the backcourt by Harry Bryant - foul #4 on Harry Bryant, team foul #9 | 66-74 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | | |
| Subs | Ohio | John Malone (C) David Cook | |
| 03:59 | New Mexico State | George Gough makes the 1st free throw | 67-74 |
| 03:59 | New Mexico State | George Gough makes the 2nd free throw | 68-74 |
| 03:40 | Ohio | Kevin Rudder is called for the reach on Harry Bryant - foul #3 on Kevin Rudder, team foul #6 | 68-74 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Delbert Verduzco (PG) Kevin Rudder | |
| Subs | Ohio | Jason Huey (SF) Ryan Nicks | |
| 03:26 | Ohio | Harry Bryant comes up short on the fadeaway from the left side | 68-74 |
| 03:24 | Ohio | John Malone tips it but misses | 68-74 |
| 03:23 | Ohio | John Malone grabs the offensive board | 68-74 |
| Lineup | New Mexico State | PG - Delbert Verduzco (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - George Gough (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Robert Sease (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. PF - James Stokley (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. C - Allen Geissler (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Ohio | PG - George Schell (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 ast. SG - Harry Bryant (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. 4 pf. SF - Jason Huey (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. PF - John Rowe (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. C - John Malone (tiring) 8 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. | |
| 03:07 | Ohio | Robert Sease takes the ball from John Malone | 68-74 |
| 03:02 | New Mexico State | Robert Sease hits the finger roll | 70-74 |
| 02:58 | Ohio | Ohio calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 70-74 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Jerome Owen (PG), Kevin Rudder (SG), Carlos Kuhlmann (PF), Scott May (C) Delbert Verduzco, George Gough, James Stokley, Allen Geissler | |
| Subs | Ohio | Alvin Kiker (SF) Harry Bryant | |
| 02:41 | Ohio | John Malone can't connect on a jumper in the paint but the foul's on Scott May - foul #1 on Scott May, team foul #7 | 70-74 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | | |
| Subs | Ohio | Michael McGill (SG) George Schell | |
| 02:41 | Ohio | John Malone makes the 1st free throw | 70-75 |
| 02:41 | Ohio | John Malone makes the 2nd free throw | 70-76 |
| 02:27 | New Mexico State | Scott May misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 70-76 |
| 02:26 | New Mexico State | Jerome Owen grabs the offensive board | 70-76 |
| 02:09 | New Mexico State | Robert Sease's pass is intercepted by Alvin Kiker | 70-76 |
| 02:06 | Ohio | John Rowe lays it up and in on a great pass from Alvin Kiker | 70-78 |
| Game Plan | New Mexico State | New Mexico State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 02:02 | New Mexico State | Kevin Rudder is fouled in the backcourt by Michael McGill - foul #4 on Michael McGill, team foul #10 | 70-78 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Theodore Korte (SF) Robert Sease | |
| Subs | Ohio | Ryan Nicks (SF), Scott Childress (PF) John Rowe, John Malone | |
| 02:02 | New Mexico State | Kevin Rudder makes the 1st free throw | 71-78 |
| 02:02 | New Mexico State | Kevin Rudder makes the 2nd free throw | 72-78 |
| 01:47 | Ohio | Ryan Nicks blows the layup | 72-78 |
| 01:45 | Ohio | Jason Huey tips it home | 72-80 |
| 01:30 | New Mexico State | Kevin Rudder misses short on a fadeaway from close range | 72-80 |
| 01:28 | Ohio | Jason Huey snags the defensive board | 72-80 |
| Game Plan | New Mexico State | New Mexico State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 01:09 | Ohio | Alvin Kiker hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right wing | 72-80 |
| 01:08 | New Mexico State | The rebound goes to Scott May | 72-80 |
| 01:04 | New Mexico State | Jerome Owen's pass is intercepted by Scott Childress in the backcourt | 72-80 |
| 00:41 | Ohio | Scott Childress's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 72-80 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Robert Sease (SF) Theodore Korte | |
| Subs | Ohio | George Schell (PG), John Malone (C) Alvin Kiker, Jason Huey | |
| Game Plan | New Mexico State | New Mexico State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:39 | New Mexico State | Michael McGill is called for the reach on Kevin Rudder in the backcourt - foul #5 on Michael McGill, team foul #11 | 72-80 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | | |
| Subs | Ohio | Jason Huey (SG) Michael McGill | |
| 00:39 | New Mexico State | Kevin Rudder makes the 1st free throw | 73-80 |
| 00:39 | New Mexico State | Kevin Rudder makes the 2nd free throw | 74-80 |
| Game Plan | New Mexico State | New Mexico State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:37 | Ohio | George Schell is fouled in the backcourt by Kevin Rudder - foul #4 on Kevin Rudder, team foul #8 | 74-80 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | | |
| Subs | Ohio | Alvin Kiker (SG) Ryan Nicks | |
| 00:37 | Ohio | George Schell misses the 1st free throw | 74-80 |
| 00:37 | New Mexico State | Carlos Kuhlmann grabs the defensive rebound | 74-80 |
| Game Plan | New Mexico State | New Mexico State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:31 | New Mexico State | Jerome Owen knocks in the 3 from the left corner | 77-80 |
| 00:31 | Ohio | Ohio calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 77-80 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | | |
| Subs | Ohio | Harry Bryant (SG) Alvin Kiker | |
| 00:28 | Ohio | George Schell is fouled in the backcourt by Jerome Owen - foul #2 on Jerome Owen, team foul #9 | 77-80 |
| 00:28 | Ohio | George Schell makes the 1st free throw | 77-81 |
| 00:28 | Ohio | George Schell makes the 2nd free throw | 77-82 |
| 00:21 | New Mexico State | Jerome Owen can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 77-82 |
| 00:20 | Ohio | Jason Huey gets the rebound | 77-82 |
| 00:20 | Ohio | Ohio calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 77-82 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | | |
| Subs | Ohio | Alvin Kiker (SF) Scott Childress | |
| 00:19 | Ohio | Alvin Kiker is fouled in the backcourt by Jerome Owen - foul #3 on Jerome Owen, team foul #10 | 77-82 |
| 00:19 | Ohio | Alvin Kiker misses the 1st free throw | 77-82 |
| 00:19 | Ohio | Alvin Kiker makes the 2nd free throw | 77-83 |
| 00:14 | New Mexico State | Jerome Owen misses long on a 3 from straight away | 77-83 |
| 00:12 | New Mexico State | Carlos Kuhlmann pulls down the offensive rebound | 77-83 |
| 00:08 | New Mexico State | Jerome Owen scores on a 3 from the left corner set up by Kevin Rudder | 80-83 |
| 00:08 | Ohio | Ohio calls a full timeout (2 :30 remaining) | 80-83 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | | |
| Subs | Ohio | Scott Childress (PF) Alvin Kiker | |
| 00:06 | Ohio | Harry Bryant is fouled in the backcourt by Kevin Rudder - foul #5 on Kevin Rudder, team foul #11 | 80-83 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Delbert Verduzco (SG) Kevin Rudder | |
| Subs | Ohio | | |
| 00:06 | Ohio | Harry Bryant makes the 1st free throw | 80-84 |
| 00:06 | Ohio | Harry Bryant makes the 2nd free throw | 80-85 |
| 00:02 | New Mexico State | Jerome Owen connects on the open 3pt jumper from straight away | 83-85 |
| 00:00 | Ohio | George Schell runs out the clock | 83-85 |