| Lineup | Akron | PG - Christopher Duncan (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Xavier Rodriguez (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Ralph Shores (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Calvin Williams (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - James Compo (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Dale Gillespie (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Richard Markham (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Douglas Fallis (fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl. PF - David Erwin (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - Fred Minton (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Akron | Ralph Shores inbounds the ball | 33-30 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 19:43 | Akron | Xavier Rodriguez is whistled for traveling | 33-30 |
| 19:25 | Jacksonville State | David Erwin is hacked by Xavier Rodriguez - foul #2 on Xavier Rodriguez, team foul #1 | 33-30 |
| 19:12 | Jacksonville State | James Compo blocks the jumper by Douglas Fallis | 33-30 |
| 19:10 | Akron | James Compo grabs the board | 33-30 |
| 18:52 | Akron | Ralph Shores hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right side | 33-30 |
| 18:51 | Jacksonville State | Fred Minton gets the rebound | 33-30 |
| 18:33 | Jacksonville State | Richard Markham hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 33-30 |
| 18:32 | Akron | Ralph Shores pulls down the rebound | 33-30 |
| 18:04 | Akron | James Compo misses long on a floater from the right wing | 33-30 |
| 18:02 | Jacksonville State | Richard Markham snags the defensive board | 33-30 |
| 17:45 | Jacksonville State | David Erwin makes the turnaround from the left block on a nice dish by Richard Markham | 33-32 |
| 17:16 | Akron | Calvin Williams drills a shot from close range set up by Christopher Duncan | 35-32 |
| 17:02 | Jacksonville State | David Erwin can't connect on a shot from the right block | 35-32 |
| 17:01 | Akron | James Compo snags the defensive board | 35-32 |
| 16:55 | Akron | Ralph Shores is fouled on the floor by Douglas Fallis - foul #1 on Douglas Fallis, team foul #1 | 35-32 |
| Subs | Akron | Johnny Campbell (PG), Jimmie Hodder (SG), Marlin Connolly (SF), Timothy Robertson (PF), Donald Moore (C) Christopher Duncan, Xavier Rodriguez, Ralph Shores, Calvin Williams, James Compo | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Don Pope (PG), Todd Chery (SF), Joey Gatling (PF), Willie Knight (C) Dale Gillespie, Douglas Fallis, David Erwin, Fred Minton | |
| 16:42 | Akron | Jimmie Hodder clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 35-32 |
| 16:40 | Jacksonville State | Don Pope grabs the defensive rebound | 35-32 |
| 16:14 | Jacksonville State | Timothy Robertson picks off the pass by Don Pope | 35-32 |
| 15:56 | Akron | Joey Gatling takes the ball from Johnny Campbell | 35-32 |
| Lineup | Akron | PG - Johnny Campbell (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Jimmie Hodder (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. SF - Marlin Connolly (fresh) PF - Timothy Robertson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Donald Moore (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Don Pope (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Richard Markham (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. SF - Todd Chery (fresh) PF - Joey Gatling (fresh) C - Willie Knight (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 15:33 | Jacksonville State | Joey Gatling knocks in the 3 from straight away | 35-35 |
| 15:10 | Akron | Jimmie Hodder hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner | 35-35 |
| 15:09 | Akron | Timothy Robertson grabs the offensive board | 35-35 |
| 14:54 | Akron | Joey Gatling steps in front of the Jimmie Hodder pass | 35-35 |
| 14:40 | Jacksonville State | Timothy Robertson swats the short shot by Joey Gatling | 35-35 |
| 14:38 | Jacksonville State | Todd Chery pulls down the offensive rebound | 35-35 |
| 14:21 | Jacksonville State | Don Pope misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 35-35 |
| 14:19 | Akron | Timothy Robertson grabs the defensive rebound | 35-35 |
| 14:14 | Akron | Johnny Campbell misses short on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 35-35 |
| 14:12 | Akron | Donald Moore gets the offensive rebound | 35-35 |
| 13:59 | Akron | Johnny Campbell knocks in the 3 pointer from straight away | 38-35 |
| 13:44 | Jacksonville State | Todd Chery lays it up and in | 38-37 |
| 13:27 | Akron | Jimmie Hodder misses the fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 38-37 |
| 13:26 | Akron | Jimmie Hodder pulls down the offensive rebound | 38-37 |
| 13:21 | Akron | Johnny Campbell knocks in the 3pt jumper from straight away | 41-37 |
| 13:17 | Jacksonville State | Don Pope is fouled in the backcourt by Johnny Campbell - foul #3 on Johnny Campbell, team foul #2 | 41-37 |
| Subs | Akron | Christopher Duncan (PG), Xavier Rodriguez (SG), Ralph Shores (SF), Calvin Williams (PF), Sammy Carey (C) Johnny Campbell, Jimmie Hodder, Marlin Connolly, Timothy Robertson, Donald Moore | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Dale Gillespie (PG), Don Simon (SG), Douglas Fallis (SF), David Erwin (PF), Fred Minton (C) Don Pope, Richard Markham, Todd Chery, Joey Gatling, Willie Knight | |
| 13:05 | Jacksonville State | Don Simon misses the shot from the right side but he's hacked by Xavier Rodriguez - foul #3 on Xavier Rodriguez, team foul #3 | 41-37 |
| 13:05 | Jacksonville State | Don Simon misses the 1st free throw | 41-37 |
| 13:05 | Jacksonville State | Don Simon makes the 2nd free throw | 41-38 |
| 12:52 | Akron | Xavier Rodriguez clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 41-38 |
| 12:50 | Jacksonville State | Dale Gillespie pulls down the rebound | 41-38 |
| 12:40 | Jacksonville State | Dale Gillespie knocks in the 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Fred Minton | 41-41 |
| 12:31 | Akron | Xavier Rodriguez loses the ball out of bounds | 41-41 |
| 12:17 | Jacksonville State | Don Simon connects on the 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from David Erwin | 41-44 |
| 12:08 | Akron | Ralph Shores connects on the floater from the left side on a nice dish by Christopher Duncan | 43-44 |
| 12:00 | Jacksonville State | Ralph Shores steals the ball from Dale Gillespie | 43-44 |
| 11:54 | Akron | Sammy Carey makes the floater from the left side on a nice dish by Ralph Shores and the foul's on Don Simon - foul #4 on Don Simon, team foul #2 | 45-44 |
| Subs | Akron | | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | William Adamek (SG) Don Simon | |
| 11:54 | Akron | Sammy Carey makes the free throw | 46-44 |
| Lineup | Akron | PG - Christopher Duncan (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Xavier Rodriguez (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Ralph Shores (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Calvin Williams (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. C - Sammy Carey (fresh) 5 pts. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Dale Gillespie (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - William Adamek (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Douglas Fallis (fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl. PF - David Erwin (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. C - Fred Minton (fresh) | |
| 11:29 | Jacksonville State | Douglas Fallis misses short on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Ralph Shores - foul #2 on Ralph Shores, team foul #4 | 46-44 |
| Subs | Akron | | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Don Pope (SG) William Adamek | |
| 11:29 | Jacksonville State | Douglas Fallis makes the 1st free throw | 46-45 |
| 11:29 | Jacksonville State | Douglas Fallis makes the 2nd free throw | 46-46 |
| 11:05 | Akron | Ralph Shores is fouled on the floor by Fred Minton - foul #3 on Fred Minton, team foul #3 | 46-46 |
| Subs | Akron | Johnny Campbell (PG) Christopher Duncan | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Richard Markham (SG) Don Pope | |
| 10:56 | Akron | Sammy Carey is hacked by Douglas Fallis - foul #2 on Douglas Fallis, team foul #4 | 46-46 |
| Subs | Akron | Jimmie Hodder (SF) Ralph Shores | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | | |
| 10:41 | Akron | Jimmie Hodder clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 46-46 |
| 10:39 | Jacksonville State | The rebound goes to Fred Minton | 46-46 |
| 10:33 | Jacksonville State | David Erwin is fouled on the floor by Xavier Rodriguez - foul #4 on Xavier Rodriguez, team foul #5 | 46-46 |
| Subs | Akron | Christopher Duncan (PG), James Compo (PF) Xavier Rodriguez, Calvin Williams | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Don Pope (PG), Todd Chery (SF), Willie Knight (C) Dale Gillespie, Douglas Fallis, Fred Minton | |
| 10:20 | Jacksonville State | Jimmie Hodder steals the ball from Don Pope | 46-46 |
| 09:52 | Akron | James Compo hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 46-46 |
| 09:51 | Jacksonville State | Richard Markham grabs the defensive rebound | 46-46 |
| 09:32 | Jacksonville State | Don Pope's floater is knocked away by Sammy Carey | 46-46 |
| 09:30 | Jacksonville State | Don Pope gets the offensive rebound | 46-46 |
| 09:16 | Jacksonville State | James Compo is called for the reach on Richard Markham - foul #1 on James Compo, team foul #6 | 46-46 |
| Subs | Akron | Ralph Shores (SF), Calvin Williams (PF) Johnny Campbell, Sammy Carey | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Dale Gillespie (PG), Douglas Fallis (SF), Fred Minton (C) Don Pope, David Erwin, Willie Knight | |
| 08:56 | Jacksonville State | Dale Gillespie hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing | 46-46 |
| 08:55 | Akron | Calvin Williams gets the rebound | 46-46 |
| 08:38 | Akron | Christopher Duncan is hacked by Richard Markham - foul #1 on Richard Markham, team foul #5 | 46-46 |
| 08:22 | Akron | Calvin Williams misses the floater from the left side | 46-46 |
| 08:20 | Jacksonville State | Todd Chery grabs the board | 46-46 |
| 08:15 | Jacksonville State | Todd Chery is hacked by Calvin Williams - foul #2 on Calvin Williams, team foul #7 | 46-46 |
| Subs | Akron | | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Don Pope (SG) Richard Markham | |
| 08:15 | Jacksonville State | Todd Chery makes the 1st free throw | 46-47 |
| 08:15 | Jacksonville State | Todd Chery makes the 2nd free throw | 46-48 |
| 08:07 | Akron | Jimmie Hodder misses the 3 pointer from the left wing | 46-48 |
| 08:06 | Jacksonville State | The rebound goes to Douglas Fallis | 46-48 |
| 08:02 | Jacksonville State | Don Pope hits a floater from the right side and he's hacked by Christopher Duncan - foul #2 on Christopher Duncan, team foul #8 | 46-50 |
| Subs | Akron | | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Joey Gatling (PF) Todd Chery | |
| 08:02 | Jacksonville State | Don Pope makes the free throw | 46-51 |
| 07:48 | Akron | James Compo misses the lay-in | 46-51 |
| 07:46 | Jacksonville State | The rebound goes to Joey Gatling | 46-51 |
| Lineup | Akron | PG - Christopher Duncan (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Jimmie Hodder (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. SF - Ralph Shores (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Calvin Williams (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. C - James Compo (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Dale Gillespie (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Don Pope (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Douglas Fallis (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Joey Gatling (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. C - Fred Minton (fresh) 2 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 07:31 | Jacksonville State | Don Pope buries a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a great pass from Joey Gatling | 46-54 |
| 07:16 | Akron | Jimmie Hodder misses short on a shot from the right side | 46-54 |
| 07:14 | Jacksonville State | Fred Minton gets the rebound | 46-54 |
| 07:03 | Jacksonville State | Don Pope connects on the 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Fred Minton | 46-57 |
| 06:40 | Akron | Calvin Williams is whistled for a carry | 46-57 |
| Subs | Akron | Johnny Campbell (PG), Xavier Rodriguez (SG), Marlin Connolly (SF), Timothy Robertson (PF), Sammy Carey (C) Christopher Duncan, Jimmie Hodder, Ralph Shores, Calvin Williams, James Compo | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Don Simon (SG), Todd Chery (SF), David Erwin (PF), Willie Knight (C) Dale Gillespie, Douglas Fallis, Joey Gatling, Fred Minton | |
| 06:24 | Jacksonville State | Todd Chery misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 46-57 |
| 06:23 | Akron | Sammy Carey grabs the board | 46-57 |
| 06:17 | Akron | David Erwin swats the layup by Xavier Rodriguez | 46-57 |
| 06:16 | Akron | Sammy Carey grabs the offensive rebound | 46-57 |
| 05:58 | Akron | Don Pope is called for the reach on Marlin Connolly - foul #1 on Don Pope, team foul #6 | 46-57 |
| Subs | Akron | | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | William Adamek (PG) Don Pope | |
| 05:32 | Akron | Sammy Carey hits a driving attempt near the basket | 48-57 |
| 05:28 | Jacksonville State | Don Simon misses the 3 pointer from the right corner | 48-57 |
| 05:27 | Jacksonville State | William Adamek tips it back up and in | 48-59 |
| 04:59 | Akron | Sammy Carey blows the layup | 48-59 |
| 04:58 | Akron | Timothy Robertson snags the offensive board | 48-59 |
| 04:43 | Akron | Xavier Rodriguez misses the lay-in but he's fouled by Willie Knight - foul #2 on Willie Knight, team foul #7 | 48-59 |
| Subs | Akron | Ralph Shores (SF), Calvin Williams (PF) Marlin Connolly, Timothy Robertson | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Dale Gillespie (PG), Douglas Fallis (SF), Fred Minton (C) William Adamek, Todd Chery, Willie Knight | |
| 04:43 | Akron | Xavier Rodriguez makes the 1st free throw | 49-59 |
| 04:43 | Akron | Xavier Rodriguez misses the 2nd free throw | 49-59 |
| 04:43 | Jacksonville State | David Erwin pulls down the rebound | 49-59 |
| 04:31 | Jacksonville State | Fred Minton hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the baseline | 49-59 |
| 04:30 | Akron | Sammy Carey grabs the board | 49-59 |
| 04:09 | Akron | Dale Gillespie steals it from Sammy Carey | 49-59 |
| 04:05 | Jacksonville State | Dale Gillespie hits the finger roll | 49-61 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 03:54 | Akron | Ralph Shores drills a 3 from the right corner | 52-61 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 03:29 | Jacksonville State | Johnny Campbell is called for the reach on Dale Gillespie - foul #4 on Johnny Campbell, team foul #9 | 52-61 |
| Subs | Akron | Christopher Duncan (PG), Jimmie Hodder (SG), Marlin Connolly (SF), James Compo (C) Johnny Campbell, Xavier Rodriguez, Ralph Shores, Sammy Carey | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Richard Markham (SG), Joey Gatling (PF) Don Simon, David Erwin | |
| 03:29 | Jacksonville State | Dale Gillespie misses the 1st free throw | 52-61 |
| 03:29 | Akron | The rebound goes to James Compo | 52-61 |
| Lineup | Akron | PG - Christopher Duncan (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Jimmie Hodder (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. SF - Marlin Connolly (fresh) PF - Calvin Williams (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. C - James Compo (fresh) 3 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Jacksonville State | PG - Dale Gillespie (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Richard Markham (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. SF - Douglas Fallis (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Joey Gatling (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. C - Fred Minton (fresh) 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:22 | Akron | Christopher Duncan misses the floater from the left wing | 52-61 |
| 03:20 | Akron | Marlin Connolly tips it home | 54-61 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:03 | Jacksonville State | James Compo denies the turnaround by Douglas Fallis | 54-61 |
| 03:01 | Akron | Marlin Connolly grabs the board | 54-61 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 02:59 | Akron | Akron calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 54-61 |
| Subs | Akron | Xavier Rodriguez (SG), Ralph Shores (SF), Sammy Carey (C) Jimmie Hodder, Marlin Connolly, James Compo | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Don Simon (SG), David Erwin (PF) Richard Markham, Joey Gatling | |
| 02:37 | Akron | Christopher Duncan buries a 3 from the right wing | 57-61 |
| 02:24 | Jacksonville State | Fred Minton is whistled for traveling | 57-61 |
| Subs | Akron | Johnny Campbell (PG) Christopher Duncan | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | | |
| 02:06 | Akron | Ralph Shores can't connect on a 3 from the left corner | 57-61 |
| 02:05 | Jacksonville State | Fred Minton snags the defensive board | 57-61 |
| 01:53 | Jacksonville State | Calvin Williams is called for the reach on Douglas Fallis - foul #3 on Calvin Williams, team foul #10 | 57-61 |
| Subs | Akron | Christopher Duncan (PG) Johnny Campbell | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | | |
| 01:53 | Jacksonville State | Douglas Fallis makes the 1st free throw | 57-62 |
| 01:53 | Jacksonville State | Douglas Fallis misses the 2nd free throw | 57-62 |
| 01:53 | Akron | Calvin Williams pulls down the rebound | 57-62 |
| 01:35 | Akron | Calvin Williams misses the turnaround from close range | 57-62 |
| 01:33 | Jacksonville State | The rebound goes to David Erwin | 57-62 |
| 01:18 | Jacksonville State | Dale Gillespie loses the ball out of bounds | 57-62 |
| 01:00 | Akron | Ralph Shores clanks a 3 from the left wing | 57-62 |
| 00:58 | Jacksonville State | Don Simon pulls down the rebound | 57-62 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:37 | Jacksonville State | David Erwin blows the dunk | 57-62 |
| 00:35 | Akron | Ralph Shores gets the rebound | 57-62 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:30 | Akron | Christopher Duncan clanks a 3 from the left wing | 57-62 |
| 00:28 | Jacksonville State | David Erwin grabs the board | 57-62 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:27 | Jacksonville State | David Erwin is fouled in the backcourt by Christopher Duncan - foul #3 on Christopher Duncan, team foul #11 | 57-62 |
| Subs | Akron | | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | William Adamek (PG), Todd Chery (C) Dale Gillespie, Fred Minton | |
| 00:27 | Jacksonville State | David Erwin makes the 1st free throw | 57-63 |
| 00:27 | Jacksonville State | David Erwin makes the 2nd free throw | 57-64 |
| 00:19 | Akron | Christopher Duncan can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 57-64 |
| 00:17 | Jacksonville State | Douglas Fallis pulls down the rebound | 57-64 |
| 00:17 | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 57-64 |
| Subs | Akron | | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | Joey Gatling (PF) David Erwin | |
| 00:14 | Jacksonville State | Don Simon is hacked by Xavier Rodriguez in the backcourt - foul #5 on Xavier Rodriguez, team foul #12 | 57-64 |
| Subs | Akron | Johnny Campbell (SG) Xavier Rodriguez | |
| Subs | Jacksonville State | | |
| 00:14 | Jacksonville State | Don Simon makes the 1st free throw | 57-65 |
| 00:14 | Jacksonville State | Don Simon makes the 2nd free throw | 57-66 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:10 | Akron | Johnny Campbell misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 57-66 |
| 00:08 | Jacksonville State | Todd Chery grabs the board | 57-66 |
| Game Plan | Akron | Akron is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:00 | Jacksonville State | William Adamek runs out the clock | 57-66 |