| Lineup | Alcorn State | PG - Brett Pham (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Michael Llanas (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Marvin Newton (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Kenneth Vanslyke (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. C - William Collins (fresh) 2 pts. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | New Mexico | PG - Allen Vargo (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. SG - Tony Heuer (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Anthony Zwolinski (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Thomas Matta (fresh) 3 reb. C - Donald Stiver (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Alcorn State | Marvin Newton inbounds the ball | 29-29 |
| Game Plan | Alcorn State | Alcorn State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | New Mexico | New Mexico is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/man to man (+2) | |
| 19:41 | Alcorn State | Marvin Newton misses badly on a fadeaway from the left side | 29-29 |
| 19:39 | New Mexico | Thomas Matta pulls down the rebound | 29-29 |
| 19:13 | New Mexico | Thomas Matta double dribbles | 29-29 |
| 18:53 | Alcorn State | Thomas Matta swats the short shot by Kenneth Vanslyke | 29-29 |
| 18:52 | Alcorn State | Kenneth Vanslyke grabs the offensive rebound | 29-29 |
| 18:34 | Alcorn State | Anthony Zwolinski steals the ball from Marvin Newton | 29-29 |
| 18:12 | New Mexico | Allen Vargo knocks in the 3pt shot from the right corner set up by Tony Heuer | 29-32 |
| 17:47 | Alcorn State | William Collins comes up short on the fadeaway from the free throw line | 29-32 |
| 17:45 | New Mexico | The rebound goes to Donald Stiver | 29-32 |
| 17:16 | New Mexico | Thomas Matta jams it on a great pass from Tony Heuer | 29-34 |
| 16:55 | Alcorn State | Marvin Newton drills a 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Brett Pham | 32-34 |
| 16:35 | New Mexico | Thomas Matta is whistled for a carry | 32-34 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Herbert Aiello (PG), David Place (SG), John Johnson (SF), Steve Hendricks (PF), Timothy Baker (C) Brett Pham, Michael Llanas, Marvin Newton, Kenneth Vanslyke, William Collins | |
| Subs | New Mexico | Donald Joyce (PG), Steven Smith (SG), Franklin Davis (SF), Brian Portillo (PF), Jerry Marano (C) Allen Vargo, Tony Heuer, Anthony Zwolinski, Thomas Matta, Donald Stiver | |
| 16:24 | Alcorn State | Timothy Baker scores on a fadeaway from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Herbert Aiello | 34-34 |
| 15:55 | New Mexico | Franklin Davis scores on a jumpshot from just outside the lane and he's fouled by John Johnson - foul #1 on John Johnson, team foul #1 | 34-36 |
| 15:55 | New Mexico | Franklin Davis makes the free throw | 34-37 |
| Lineup | Alcorn State | PG - Herbert Aiello (fresh) 3 ast. SG - David Place (fresh) 2 pts. SF - John Johnson (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Steve Hendricks (fresh) 4 pts. C - Timothy Baker (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | New Mexico | PG - Donald Joyce (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Steven Smith (fresh) SF - Franklin Davis (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Brian Portillo (fresh) 2 pts. C - Jerry Marano (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:36 | Alcorn State | David Place drills a 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Herbert Aiello | 37-37 |
| 15:14 | New Mexico | Donald Joyce buries a 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Franklin Davis | 37-40 |
| 14:48 | Alcorn State | David Place hits the finger roll on a great pass from Steve Hendricks | 39-40 |
| 14:30 | New Mexico | Jerry Marano connects on the jumper near the basket on a great pass from Donald Joyce | 39-42 |
| 14:05 | Alcorn State | Donald Joyce takes the ball from John Johnson | 39-42 |
| 13:47 | New Mexico | John Johnson takes the ball from Franklin Davis | 39-42 |
| 13:42 | Alcorn State | John Johnson blows the layup | 39-42 |
| 13:40 | New Mexico | The rebound goes to Brian Portillo | 39-42 |
| 13:20 | New Mexico | Jerry Marano misses long on a floater in the paint but he's fouled by Timothy Baker - foul #1 on Timothy Baker, team foul #2 | 39-42 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Brett Pham (PG), Michael Llanas (SG), Marvin Newton (SF), Kenneth Vanslyke (PF), William Collins (C) Herbert Aiello, David Place, John Johnson, Steve Hendricks, Timothy Baker | |
| Subs | New Mexico | Allen Vargo (PG), Tony Heuer (SG), Anthony Zwolinski (SF), Donald Stiver (C) Donald Joyce, Steven Smith, Franklin Davis, Brian Portillo | |
| 13:20 | New Mexico | Jerry Marano misses the 1st free throw | 39-42 |
| 13:20 | New Mexico | Jerry Marano makes the 2nd free throw | 39-43 |
| 13:01 | Alcorn State | Michael Llanas's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 39-43 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | | |
| Subs | New Mexico | Thomas Matta (PF) Jerry Marano | |
| 12:32 | New Mexico | Tony Heuer is fouled on the floor by William Collins - foul #3 on William Collins, team foul #3 | 39-43 |
| 12:09 | New Mexico | Allen Vargo comes up short on the jump hook from the baseline but the foul's on Marvin Newton - foul #2 on Marvin Newton, team foul #4 | 39-43 |
| 12:09 | New Mexico | Allen Vargo makes the 1st free throw | 39-44 |
| 12:09 | New Mexico | Allen Vargo makes the 2nd free throw | 39-45 |
| 11:55 | Alcorn State | Brett Pham is whistled for a charge - foul #1 on Brett Pham, team foul #5 | 39-45 |
| Lineup | Alcorn State | PG - Brett Pham (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Michael Llanas (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Marvin Newton (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Kenneth Vanslyke (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. C - William Collins (fresh) 2 pts. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | New Mexico | PG - Allen Vargo (fresh) 12 pts. 4 ast. SG - Tony Heuer (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SF - Anthony Zwolinski (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Thomas Matta (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Donald Stiver (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:26 | New Mexico | Anthony Zwolinski misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 39-45 |
| 11:24 | Alcorn State | William Collins grabs the defensive rebound | 39-45 |
| 11:19 | Alcorn State | Tony Heuer is called for the reach on Michael Llanas - foul #2 on Tony Heuer, team foul #1 | 39-45 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | | |
| Subs | New Mexico | Franklin Davis (SF) Thomas Matta | |
| 11:01 | Alcorn State | Allen Vargo picks off the pass by Brett Pham | 39-45 |
| 10:33 | New Mexico | Allen Vargo hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from close range | 39-45 |
| 10:31 | Alcorn State | Kenneth Vanslyke grabs the defensive rebound | 39-45 |
| 10:08 | Alcorn State | Kenneth Vanslyke scores on a jumper from the baseline on a nice dish by Michael Llanas | 41-45 |
| 09:44 | New Mexico | Allen Vargo makes the floater in the paint on a great pass from Tony Heuer | 41-47 |
| 09:28 | Alcorn State | Michael Llanas throws a bad pass out of bounds | 41-47 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Herbert Aiello (PG), David Place (SG), John Johnson (SF), Steve Hendricks (PF), Timothy Baker (C) Brett Pham, Michael Llanas, Marvin Newton, Kenneth Vanslyke, William Collins | |
| Subs | New Mexico | Donald Joyce (PG), Steven Smith (SG), Mark Chamber (SF), Brian Portillo (PF), Jerry Marano (C) Allen Vargo, Tony Heuer, Franklin Davis, Anthony Zwolinski, Donald Stiver | |
| 09:06 | New Mexico | Brian Portillo misses the turnaround in the paint | 41-47 |
| 09:05 | Alcorn State | Herbert Aiello grabs the defensive rebound | 41-47 |
| 08:46 | Alcorn State | Timothy Baker buries a shot in the paint set up by David Place | 43-47 |
| 08:32 | New Mexico | Donald Joyce is hacked by Herbert Aiello - foul #1 on Herbert Aiello, team foul #6 | 43-47 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | | |
| Subs | New Mexico | Thomas Matta (PF) Brian Portillo | |
| 08:14 | New Mexico | Steven Smith misses the 3 pointer from the right wing | 43-47 |
| 08:13 | New Mexico | Jerry Marano hits the follow up shot | 43-49 |
| 07:58 | Alcorn State | David Place clanks a floater from the right side | 43-49 |
| 07:56 | Alcorn State | The offensive rebound goes to John Johnson | 43-49 |
| 07:35 | Alcorn State | Timothy Baker throws a bad pass out of bounds | 43-49 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Brett Pham (PG), Michael Llanas (SG), Marvin Newton (SF), William Collins (C) Herbert Aiello, David Place, John Johnson, Timothy Baker | |
| Subs | New Mexico | Tony Heuer (SG), Anthony Zwolinski (SF) Steven Smith, Mark Chamber | |
| Lineup | Alcorn State | PG - Brett Pham (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Michael Llanas (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Marvin Newton (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Steve Hendricks (fresh) 4 pts. C - William Collins (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | New Mexico | PG - Donald Joyce (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Tony Heuer (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SF - Anthony Zwolinski (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Thomas Matta (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Jerry Marano (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:07 | New Mexico | Tony Heuer clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing | 43-49 |
| 07:06 | Alcorn State | The rebound goes to Steve Hendricks | 43-49 |
| 06:45 | Alcorn State | Steve Hendricks misses badly on the uncontested turnaround from the left block | 43-49 |
| 06:44 | Alcorn State | The offensive rebound goes to Steve Hendricks | 43-49 |
| 06:20 | Alcorn State | Michael Llanas's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 43-49 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Kenneth Vanslyke (PF) Steve Hendricks | |
| Subs | New Mexico | Allen Vargo (PG), Brian Portillo (PF), Donald Stiver (C) Donald Joyce, Thomas Matta, Jerry Marano | |
| 05:58 | New Mexico | Allen Vargo knocks in the fadeaway from the free throw line set up by Tony Heuer | 43-51 |
| 05:35 | Alcorn State | Anthony Zwolinski is called for the reach on Kenneth Vanslyke - foul #2 on Anthony Zwolinski, team foul #2 | 43-51 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | David Place (PG), John Johnson (SF), Timothy Baker (C) Brett Pham, Marvin Newton, William Collins | |
| Subs | New Mexico | Franklin Davis (SF) Anthony Zwolinski | |
| 05:22 | Alcorn State | David Place can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 43-51 |
| 05:21 | New Mexico | Donald Stiver pulls down the rebound | 43-51 |
| 05:01 | New Mexico | Tony Heuer scores on a 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from Allen Vargo | 43-54 |
| 04:48 | Alcorn State | Timothy Baker can't throw it down but the foul's on Donald Stiver - foul #2 on Donald Stiver, team foul #3 | 43-54 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | | |
| Subs | New Mexico | Jerry Marano (PF) Brian Portillo | |
| 04:48 | Alcorn State | Timothy Baker makes the 1st free throw | 44-54 |
| 04:48 | Alcorn State | Timothy Baker makes the 2nd free throw | 45-54 |
| 04:27 | New Mexico | Donald Stiver is fouled on the floor by Timothy Baker - foul #2 on Timothy Baker, team foul #7 | 45-54 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Brett Pham (PG), Marvin Newton (SF), William Collins (C) David Place, John Johnson, Timothy Baker | |
| Subs | New Mexico | Anthony Zwolinski (SG) Tony Heuer | |
| 04:27 | New Mexico | Donald Stiver makes the 1st free throw | 45-55 |
| 04:27 | New Mexico | Donald Stiver makes the 2nd free throw | 45-56 |
| 04:03 | Alcorn State | Brett Pham comes up short on the 3 from the right corner | 45-56 |
| 04:01 | Alcorn State | William Collins gets the offensive rebound | 45-56 |
| 03:50 | Alcorn State | Michael Llanas is wide open but clanks a 3 from the right corner | 45-56 |
| 03:48 | New Mexico | Donald Stiver gets the rebound | 45-56 |
| 03:19 | New Mexico | Jerry Marano hits a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 45-58 |
| Lineup | Alcorn State | PG - Brett Pham (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Michael Llanas (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Marvin Newton (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Kenneth Vanslyke (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. C - William Collins (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | New Mexico | PG - Allen Vargo (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. SG - Anthony Zwolinski (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Franklin Davis (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Jerry Marano (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. C - Donald Stiver (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Alcorn State | Alcorn State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | New Mexico | New Mexico is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/man to man (+2) | |
| 03:05 | Alcorn State | Marvin Newton misses badly on a fadeaway from the right block but he's fouled by Franklin Davis - foul #1 on Franklin Davis, team foul #4 | 45-58 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | David Place (PG), John Johnson (SG), Steve Hendricks (PF), Timothy Baker (C) Brett Pham, Michael Llanas, Kenneth Vanslyke, William Collins | |
| Subs | New Mexico | Donald Joyce (PG), Steven Smith (SG), Mark Chamber (SF), Brian Portillo (PF) Allen Vargo, Anthony Zwolinski, Franklin Davis, Donald Stiver | |
| 03:05 | Alcorn State | Marvin Newton makes the 1st free throw | 46-58 |
| 03:05 | Alcorn State | Marvin Newton misses the 2nd free throw | 46-58 |
| 03:05 | Alcorn State | The offensive rebound goes to Steve Hendricks | 46-58 |
| 02:56 | Alcorn State | David Place misses badly on a jumpshot from the right side | 46-58 |
| 02:54 | Alcorn State | The offensive rebound goes to Marvin Newton | 46-58 |
| 02:49 | Alcorn State | David Place's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 46-58 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Herbert Aiello (PG) Marvin Newton | |
| Subs | New Mexico | | |
| 02:20 | New Mexico | Mark Chamber clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 46-58 |
| 02:19 | New Mexico | Brian Portillo can't tip it in | 46-58 |
| 02:18 | New Mexico | Jerry Marano tips it but misses | 46-58 |
| 02:16 | Alcorn State | John Johnson pulls down the rebound | 46-58 |
| 01:59 | Alcorn State | Herbert Aiello misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 46-58 |
| 01:58 | Alcorn State | Timothy Baker tips it home | 48-58 |
| 01:35 | New Mexico | Donald Joyce is fouled on the floor by Timothy Baker - foul #3 on Timothy Baker, team foul #8 | 48-58 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | | |
| Subs | New Mexico | Franklin Davis (SF) Mark Chamber | |
| 01:35 | New Mexico | Donald Joyce misses the 1st free throw | 48-58 |
| 01:35 | Alcorn State | Steve Hendricks pulls down the rebound | 48-58 |
| 01:20 | Alcorn State | Steve Hendricks comes up short on the turnaround from the right block | 48-58 |
| 01:18 | Alcorn State | Steve Hendricks hits the follow up shot | 50-58 |
| 01:18 | New Mexico | New Mexico calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 50-58 |
| Subs | Alcorn State | Brett Pham (PG), Michael Llanas (SG), Marvin Newton (SF), Kenneth Vanslyke (PF), William Collins (C) Herbert Aiello, David Place, John Johnson, Steve Hendricks, Timothy Baker | |
| Subs | New Mexico | Allen Vargo (PG), Tony Heuer (SG), Anthony Zwolinski (SF), Thomas Matta (PF), Donald Stiver (C) Donald Joyce, Steven Smith, Franklin Davis, Brian Portillo, Jerry Marano | |
| 00:56 | New Mexico | Anthony Zwolinski misses badly on a 3 from the right corner | 50-58 |
| 00:55 | Alcorn State | The rebound goes to William Collins | 50-58 |
| Game Plan | Alcorn State | Alcorn State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | New Mexico | New Mexico is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/man to man (+2) | |
| 00:50 | Alcorn State | Michael Llanas connects on the 3 from straight away on a great pass from Brett Pham | 53-58 |
| Game Plan | Alcorn State | Alcorn State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | New Mexico | New Mexico is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a halfcourt press/man to man (+2) | |
| 00:21 | New Mexico | Donald Stiver can't finish the layup | 53-58 |
| 00:19 | New Mexico | Thomas Matta tips it back up and in | 53-60 |
| 00:13 | Alcorn State | Michael Llanas loses the ball out of bounds | 53-60 |
| Game Plan | Alcorn State | Alcorn State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | New Mexico | New Mexico is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a halfcourt press/man to man (+2) | |
| 00:11 | New Mexico | Brett Pham is called for the reach on Allen Vargo in the backcourt - foul #2 on Brett Pham, team foul #9 | 53-60 |
| 00:11 | New Mexico | Allen Vargo makes the 1st free throw | 53-61 |
| 00:11 | New Mexico | Allen Vargo makes the 2nd free throw | 53-62 |
| 00:05 | Alcorn State | Brett Pham travels with the ball | 53-62 |
| Game Plan | Alcorn State | Alcorn State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | New Mexico | New Mexico is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a halfcourt press/man to man (+2) | |
| 00:00 | New Mexico | Allen Vargo runs out the clock | 53-62 |