| Lineup | Ohio | PG - Buford Kaye (fresh) 1 pts. 2 ast. SG - Martin Gullette (fresh) SF - Edward Reardon (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Michael Key (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. C - Michael Boyd (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Kent State | PG - David Wade (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Paul Teague (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SF - Matthew Dozier (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Dana Cusick (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. C - James Starnes (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Kent State | Matthew Dozier inbounds the ball | 29-25 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 19:48 | Kent State | James Starnes misses the easy layup but the foul's on Martin Gullette - foul #2 on Martin Gullette, team foul #1 | 29-25 |
| 19:48 | Kent State | James Starnes makes the 1st free throw | 29-26 |
| 19:48 | Kent State | James Starnes makes the 2nd free throw | 29-27 |
| 19:30 | Ohio | Martin Gullette travels with the ball | 29-27 |
| 19:25 | Kent State | David Wade throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 29-27 |
| 19:08 | Ohio | Paul Teague is called for the reach on Martin Gullette - foul #1 on Paul Teague, team foul #1 | 29-27 |
| 18:50 | Ohio | 3 seconds is called on Michael Key | 29-27 |
| 18:40 | Kent State | Matthew Dozier misses the jumpshot from the left wing | 29-27 |
| 18:38 | Ohio | Michael Boyd gets the rebound | 29-27 |
| 18:32 | Ohio | Buford Kaye hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 29-27 |
| 18:31 | Kent State | David Wade grabs the board | 29-27 |
| 18:15 | Kent State | Dana Cusick can't finish the uncontested layup | 29-27 |
| 18:13 | Ohio | Michael Boyd pulls down the rebound | 29-27 |
| 17:59 | Ohio | Edward Reardon connects on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 32-27 |
| 17:40 | Kent State | Matthew Dozier clanks a 3 pointer from the left wing | 32-27 |
| 17:38 | Ohio | The rebound goes to Michael Boyd | 32-27 |
| 17:22 | Ohio | Martin Gullette is hacked by Matthew Dozier - foul #1 on Matthew Dozier, team foul #2 | 32-27 |
| Subs | Ohio | Edward Anderson (PG), Victor Smith (SG), Joseph Johnson (SF), Eugene Osterman (PF), Josh Kordowski (C) Buford Kaye, Martin Gullette, Edward Reardon, Michael Key, Michael Boyd | |
| Subs | Kent State | John Denzer (PG), David Key (SG), Eddie Hagberg (SF), Jamie James (PF), Darren Carter (C) David Wade, Paul Teague, Matthew Dozier, Dana Cusick, James Starnes | |
| 17:11 | Ohio | Joseph Johnson double dribbles | 32-27 |
| 17:09 | Kent State | Victor Smith is called for the reach on David Key in the backcourt - foul #1 on Victor Smith, team foul #2 | 32-27 |
| 16:47 | Kent State | Eddie Hagberg is fouled on the floor by Victor Smith - foul #2 on Victor Smith, team foul #3 | 32-27 |
| 16:28 | Kent State | John Denzer hits a fadeaway from the left wing on a great pass from David Key | 32-29 |
| 16:08 | Ohio | Josh Kordowski can't finish the layup but the foul's on Darren Carter - foul #1 on Darren Carter, team foul #3 | 32-29 |
| Subs | Ohio | | |
| Subs | Kent State | David Wade (PG), Matthew Dozier (SF) John Denzer, Jamie James | |
| 16:08 | Ohio | Josh Kordowski makes the 1st free throw | 33-29 |
| 16:08 | Ohio | Josh Kordowski makes the 2nd free throw | 34-29 |
| 15:53 | Kent State | David Wade is open and buries a shot from the left side on a nice dish by David Key | 34-31 |
| Lineup | Ohio | PG - Edward Anderson (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Victor Smith (fresh) SF - Joseph Johnson (fresh) PF - Josh Kordowski (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Eugene Osterman (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Kent State | PG - David Wade (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - David Key (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SF - Matthew Dozier (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Eddie Hagberg (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Darren Carter (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:33 | Ohio | Victor Smith's layup is rejected by Darren Carter | 34-31 |
| 15:31 | Kent State | David Wade snags the defensive board | 34-31 |
| 15:25 | Kent State | David Key misses the jumper from just outside the lane | 34-31 |
| 15:23 | Kent State | Eddie Hagberg misses the tip | 34-31 |
| 15:21 | Kent State | Matthew Dozier can't tip it in | 34-31 |
| 15:19 | Kent State | Matthew Dozier tips it back up and in | 34-33 |
| 15:04 | Ohio | Joseph Johnson knocks in the 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Victor Smith | 37-33 |
| 14:48 | Kent State | David Wade hits a 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Eddie Hagberg | 37-36 |
| 14:32 | Ohio | Josh Kordowski misses badly on a runner from close range | 37-36 |
| 14:30 | Kent State | The rebound goes to Matthew Dozier | 37-36 |
| 14:25 | Kent State | David Wade is hacked by Edward Anderson in the backcourt - foul #2 on Edward Anderson, team foul #4 | 37-36 |
| Subs | Ohio | Buford Kaye (PG), Carl Espinosa (SG), Martin Gullette (SF), Michael Key (PF), Michael Boyd (C) Edward Anderson, Victor Smith, Joseph Johnson, Josh Kordowski, Eugene Osterman | |
| Subs | Kent State | Dave Howes (PG), Paul Teague (SG), Jamie James (SF), Dana Cusick (PF), James Starnes (C) David Wade, David Key, Matthew Dozier, Eddie Hagberg, Darren Carter | |
| 14:10 | Kent State | Dave Howes connects on the fadeaway jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Paul Teague and he's hacked by Buford Kaye - foul #3 on Buford Kaye, team foul #5 | 37-38 |
| Subs | Ohio | Edward Reardon (SF) Martin Gullette | |
| Subs | Kent State | | |
| 14:10 | Kent State | Dave Howes makes the free throw | 37-39 |
| 13:54 | Ohio | Michael Boyd can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 37-39 |
| 13:52 | Kent State | The rebound goes to James Starnes | 37-39 |
| 13:50 | Kent State | Jamie James is hacked by Edward Reardon in the backcourt - foul #3 on Edward Reardon, team foul #6 | 37-39 |
| 13:36 | Kent State | Jamie James misses badly on a fadeaway from the right wing but the foul's on Michael Boyd - foul #1 on Michael Boyd, team foul #7 | 37-39 |
| 13:36 | Kent State | Jamie James makes the 1st free throw | 37-40 |
| 13:36 | Kent State | Jamie James misses the 2nd free throw | 37-40 |
| 13:36 | Ohio | Michael Boyd pulls down the rebound | 37-40 |
| 13:23 | Ohio | Michael Key knocks in the shot in the lane on a nice dish by Buford Kaye | 39-40 |
| 13:17 | Kent State | Dana Cusick buries a pull-up jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Dave Howes and he's hacked by Carl Espinosa - foul #4 on Carl Espinosa, team foul #8 | 39-42 |
| Subs | Ohio | Martin Gullette (SG) Carl Espinosa | |
| Subs | Kent State | | |
| 13:17 | Kent State | Dana Cusick misses the free throw | 39-42 |
| 13:17 | Ohio | Michael Boyd grabs the defensive rebound | 39-42 |
| 13:04 | Ohio | Dana Cusick steps in front of the Edward Reardon pass | 39-42 |
| 12:40 | Kent State | James Starnes comes up short on the turnaround from the right block | 39-42 |
| 12:39 | Kent State | James Starnes tips it home | 39-44 |
| 12:17 | Ohio | Michael Boyd misses badly on a jump hook in the lane | 39-44 |
| 12:15 | Kent State | Dana Cusick grabs the board | 39-44 |
| 11:55 | Kent State | Paul Teague misses badly on a 3 pointer from straight away | 39-44 |
| 11:54 | Ohio | Edward Reardon grabs the defensive rebound | 39-44 |
| Lineup | Ohio | PG - Buford Kaye (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Martin Gullette (fresh) SF - Edward Reardon (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - Michael Key (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 2 reb. C - Michael Boyd (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 11 reb. | |
| Lineup | Kent State | PG - Dave Howes (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Paul Teague (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SF - Jamie James (fairly fresh) 3 pts. PF - Dana Cusick (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. C - James Starnes (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 11:35 | Ohio | Buford Kaye misses long on a 3 from straight away | 39-44 |
| 11:34 | Kent State | Jamie James grabs the defensive rebound | 39-44 |
| 11:32 | Kent State | Martin Gullette steps in front of the Dave Howes pass in the backcourt | 39-44 |
| 11:31 | Ohio | Martin Gullette hits the finger roll | 41-44 |
| 11:08 | Kent State | The jumper by Dana Cusick is denied by Michael Boyd | 41-44 |
| 11:06 | Ohio | Edward Reardon gets the rebound | 41-44 |
| 10:41 | Ohio | Michael Key is whistled for a carry | 41-44 |
| Subs | Ohio | Edward Anderson (PG), Victor Smith (SG), Joseph Johnson (SF), Eugene Osterman (PF), Josh Kordowski (C) Buford Kaye, Martin Gullette, Edward Reardon, Michael Key, Michael Boyd | |
| Subs | Kent State | David Wade (PG), David Key (SG), Matthew Dozier (SF), Eddie Hagberg (PF), Darren Carter (C) Dave Howes, Paul Teague, Jamie James, Dana Cusick, James Starnes | |
| 10:32 | Kent State | Matthew Dozier comes up short on the driving attempt from the left block but the foul's on Joseph Johnson - foul #1 on Joseph Johnson, team foul #9 | 41-44 |
| 10:32 | Kent State | Matthew Dozier makes the 1st free throw | 41-45 |
| 10:32 | Kent State | Matthew Dozier makes the 2nd free throw | 41-46 |
| 10:22 | Ohio | Josh Kordowski misses badly on a floater from the right wing | 41-46 |
| 10:21 | Ohio | The offensive rebound goes to Josh Kordowski | 41-46 |
| 10:00 | Ohio | Josh Kordowski misses short on a driving attempt from the left block | 41-46 |
| 09:59 | Ohio | Victor Smith tips it back up and in | 43-46 |
| 09:43 | Kent State | Eddie Hagberg throws a bad pass out of bounds | 43-46 |
| 09:26 | Ohio | Eugene Osterman lays it in and he's hacked by Eddie Hagberg - foul #1 on Eddie Hagberg, team foul #4 | 45-46 |
| 09:26 | Ohio | Eugene Osterman makes the free throw | 46-46 |
| 09:01 | Kent State | Darren Carter knocks in the fadeaway from the baseline | 46-48 |
| 08:40 | Ohio | Josh Kordowski is fouled on the floor by Darren Carter - foul #2 on Darren Carter, team foul #5 | 46-48 |
| Subs | Ohio | Quentin Wetherbee (PG), Martin Gullette (SG), Edward Reardon (SF), Michael Key (PF), Michael Boyd (C) Edward Anderson, Victor Smith, Joseph Johnson, Eugene Osterman, Josh Kordowski | |
| Subs | Kent State | Paul Teague (SG), Dana Cusick (PF), James Starnes (C) David Key, Eddie Hagberg, Darren Carter | |
| 08:34 | Ohio | Martin Gullette makes the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Michael Key | 49-48 |
| 08:31 | Kent State | James Starnes is hacked by Edward Reardon in the backcourt - foul #4 on Edward Reardon, team foul #10 | 49-48 |
| Subs | Ohio | Victor Smith (SF) Edward Reardon | |
| Subs | Kent State | | |
| 08:31 | Kent State | James Starnes makes the 1st free throw | 49-49 |
| 08:31 | Kent State | James Starnes makes the 2nd free throw | 49-50 |
| 08:03 | Ohio | Michael Boyd is whistled for traveling | 49-50 |
| Subs | Ohio | Buford Kaye (PG) Quentin Wetherbee | |
| Subs | Kent State | Dave Howes (PG) David Wade | |
| 07:48 | Kent State | Paul Teague misses badly on a jumper from the right wing | 49-50 |
| 07:47 | Ohio | Michael Boyd snags the defensive board | 49-50 |
| Lineup | Ohio | PG - Buford Kaye (fresh) 1 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Martin Gullette (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl. SF - Victor Smith (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. PF - Michael Key (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 2 reb. C - Michael Boyd (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 12 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Kent State | PG - Dave Howes (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Paul Teague (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SF - Matthew Dozier (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb. PF - Dana Cusick (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. C - James Starnes (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:30 | Ohio | Martin Gullette buries a 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Michael Key | 52-50 |
| 07:10 | Kent State | Matthew Dozier scores on a fadeaway from the left wing | 52-52 |
| 06:51 | Ohio | Michael Key is hacked by Dana Cusick - foul #2 on Dana Cusick, team foul #6 | 52-52 |
| Subs | Ohio | Edward Anderson (PG), Carl Espinosa (SG), Joseph Johnson (SF), Eugene Osterman (PF), Josh Kordowski (C) Buford Kaye, Martin Gullette, Victor Smith, Michael Key, Michael Boyd | |
| Subs | Kent State | David Key (SG), David Wade (SF), Jamie James (PF), Eddie Hagberg (C) Paul Teague, Matthew Dozier, Dana Cusick, James Starnes | |
| 06:27 | Ohio | Joseph Johnson buries a shot from just outside the lane on a great pass from Edward Anderson | 54-52 |
| 06:01 | Kent State | Eddie Hagberg makes the wide open shot near the basket set up by David Key | 54-54 |
| 05:52 | Ohio | Eugene Osterman knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Joseph Johnson | 57-54 |
| 05:37 | Kent State | David Wade misses badly on the uncontested 3 from the left wing | 57-54 |
| 05:36 | Ohio | Eugene Osterman grabs the defensive rebound | 57-54 |
| 05:20 | Ohio | Edward Anderson clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 57-54 |
| 05:18 | Ohio | Eugene Osterman grabs the offensive rebound | 57-54 |
| 05:07 | Ohio | Carl Espinosa connects on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 60-54 |
| 05:01 | Kent State | David Key is alone and drills a jumper from the left side set up by Dave Howes | 60-56 |
| 04:43 | Ohio | Eugene Osterman misses long on a fadeaway from the free throw line | 60-56 |
| 04:41 | Ohio | Joseph Johnson gets the offensive rebound | 60-56 |
| 04:28 | Ohio | David Key picks off the pass by Carl Espinosa | 60-56 |
| 04:24 | Kent State | Dave Howes hits the finger roll set up by David Key | 60-58 |
| 04:03 | Ohio | Carl Espinosa knocks in the 3pt shot from the left wing | 63-58 |
| 04:01 | Kent State | David Wade is fouled in the backcourt by Joseph Johnson - foul #2 on Joseph Johnson, team foul #11 | 63-58 |
| Subs | Ohio | Buford Kaye (PG), Martin Gullette (SG), Edward Reardon (SF), Michael Key (PF), Michael Boyd (C) Edward Anderson, Carl Espinosa, Joseph Johnson, Eugene Osterman, Josh Kordowski | |
| Subs | Kent State | Paul Teague (SG), Matthew Dozier (SF), Dana Cusick (PF), Darren Carter (C) Dave Howes, David Key, Jamie James, Eddie Hagberg | |
| 04:01 | Kent State | David Wade makes the 1st free throw | 63-59 |
| 04:01 | Kent State | David Wade misses the 2nd free throw | 63-59 |
| 04:01 | Ohio | Michael Key grabs the defensive rebound | 63-59 |
| 03:39 | Ohio | Martin Gullette knocks in the floater from the left side on a great pass from Buford Kaye | 65-59 |
| Lineup | Ohio | PG - Buford Kaye (fresh) 1 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - Martin Gullette (fresh) 10 pts. 2 stl. SF - Edward Reardon (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. 4 pf. PF - Michael Key (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. C - Michael Boyd (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 12 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Kent State | PG - David Wade (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Paul Teague (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SF - Matthew Dozier (fresh) 13 pts. 4 reb. PF - Dana Cusick (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. C - Darren Carter (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 03:29 | Kent State | Matthew Dozier connects on the 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Paul Teague | 65-62 |
| 03:10 | Ohio | Buford Kaye connects on the 3pt shot from the left wing set up by Martin Gullette | 68-62 |
| 03:04 | Kent State | Dana Cusick knocks in the shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Paul Teague | 68-64 |
| 02:55 | Ohio | Michael Key is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #1 on Michael Key, team foul #12 | 68-64 |
| Subs | Ohio | | |
| Subs | Kent State | John Denzer (PG), James Starnes (C) David Wade, Dana Cusick | |
| 02:53 | Kent State | Matthew Dozier's pass is intercepted by Michael Boyd in the backcourt | 68-64 |
| 02:41 | Ohio | Edward Reardon hits a 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Buford Kaye | 71-64 |
| 02:41 | Kent State | Kent State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 71-64 |
| Subs | Ohio | Carl Espinosa (SG) Martin Gullette | |
| Subs | Kent State | Jamie James (PF) Darren Carter | |
| 02:39 | Kent State | John Denzer is called for traveling in the backcourt | 71-64 |
| 02:26 | Ohio | Michael Boyd clanks a jump hook in the lane but he's fouled by James Starnes - foul #2 on James Starnes, team foul #7 | 71-64 |
| 02:26 | Ohio | Michael Boyd makes the 1st free throw | 72-64 |
| 02:26 | Ohio | Michael Boyd makes the 2nd free throw | 73-64 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 02:09 | Kent State | James Starnes hits the easy wide open finger roll on a great pass from Paul Teague | 73-66 |
| 02:04 | Ohio | James Starnes is called for the reach on Edward Reardon - foul #3 on James Starnes, team foul #8 | 73-66 |
| Subs | Ohio | Eugene Osterman (C) Michael Boyd | |
| Subs | Kent State | Dave Howes (PG), Eddie Hagberg (PF) John Denzer, Jamie James | |
| 02:04 | Ohio | Edward Reardon makes the 1st free throw | 74-66 |
| 02:04 | Ohio | Edward Reardon makes the 2nd free throw | 75-66 |
| 01:53 | Kent State | Matthew Dozier throws a bad pass out of bounds | 75-66 |
| Subs | Ohio | Michael Boyd (C) Eugene Osterman | |
| Subs | Kent State | Dana Cusick (PF) Eddie Hagberg | |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 01:26 | Ohio | Carl Espinosa clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 75-66 |
| 01:25 | Kent State | The rebound goes to Dana Cusick | 75-66 |
| 01:23 | Kent State | Dave Howes is whistled for traveling in the backcourt | 75-66 |
| 01:03 | Ohio | Matthew Dozier picks off the pass by Buford Kaye | 75-66 |
| 01:00 | Kent State | Paul Teague misses the lay-in | 75-66 |
| 00:58 | Ohio | Michael Boyd pulls down the rebound | 75-66 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:57 | Ohio | Paul Teague is called for the reach on Michael Boyd in the backcourt - foul #2 on Paul Teague, team foul #9 | 75-66 |
| Subs | Ohio | Edward Anderson (PG), Martin Gullette (SF), Josh Kordowski (PF) Buford Kaye, Edward Reardon, Michael Key | |
| Subs | Kent State | | |
| 00:57 | Ohio | Michael Boyd misses the 1st free throw | 75-66 |
| 00:57 | Kent State | Dana Cusick gets the rebound | 75-66 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:53 | Kent State | Dave Howes misses badly on the uncontested 3 from the left corner | 75-66 |
| 00:52 | Ohio | Carl Espinosa gets the rebound | 75-66 |
| 00:52 | Ohio | Ohio calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 75-66 |
| 00:51 | Ohio | Michael Boyd is fouled in the backcourt by Paul Teague - foul #3 on Paul Teague, team foul #10 | 75-66 |
| 00:51 | Ohio | Michael Boyd misses the 1st free throw | 75-66 |
| 00:51 | Ohio | Michael Boyd misses the 2nd free throw | 75-66 |
| 00:51 | Kent State | The rebound goes to Dana Cusick | 75-66 |
| 00:48 | Kent State | Carl Espinosa is called for the reach on Paul Teague in the backcourt - foul #5 on Carl Espinosa, team foul #13 | 75-66 |
| Subs | Ohio | Buford Kaye (PG), Edward Reardon (SF), Michael Key (PF) Edward Anderson, Carl Espinosa, Josh Kordowski | |
| Subs | Kent State | | |
| 00:48 | Kent State | Paul Teague makes the 1st free throw | 75-67 |
| 00:48 | Kent State | Paul Teague makes the 2nd free throw | 75-68 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:45 | Ohio | Martin Gullette is hacked by Dave Howes in the backcourt - foul #4 on Dave Howes, team foul #11 | 75-68 |
| Subs | Ohio | Edward Anderson (PG), Joseph Johnson (SF), Josh Kordowski (PF) Buford Kaye, Edward Reardon, Michael Key | |
| Subs | Kent State | | |
| 00:45 | Ohio | Martin Gullette makes the 1st free throw | 76-68 |
| 00:45 | Ohio | Martin Gullette misses the 2nd free throw | 76-68 |
| 00:45 | Kent State | James Starnes snags the defensive board | 76-68 |
| 00:37 | Kent State | Dave Howes knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by James Starnes | 76-71 |
| 00:34 | Ohio | Martin Gullette is hacked by Dave Howes in the backcourt - foul #5 on Dave Howes, team foul #12 | 76-71 |
| Subs | Ohio | Buford Kaye (PG) Josh Kordowski | |
| Subs | Kent State | David Wade (PG) Dave Howes | |
| 00:34 | Ohio | Martin Gullette makes the 1st free throw | 77-71 |
| 00:34 | Ohio | Martin Gullette makes the 2nd free throw | 78-71 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:26 | Kent State | Buford Kaye takes the ball from David Wade | 78-71 |
| 00:26 | Ohio | Ohio calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 78-71 |
| Subs | Ohio | Josh Kordowski (PF) Buford Kaye | |
| Subs | Kent State | | |
| 00:25 | Ohio | Edward Anderson is fouled in the backcourt by David Wade - foul #1 on David Wade, team foul #13 | 78-71 |
| 00:25 | Ohio | Edward Anderson makes the 1st free throw | 79-71 |
| 00:25 | Ohio | Edward Anderson makes the 2nd free throw | 80-71 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:20 | Kent State | Paul Teague drills a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from James Starnes | 80-74 |
| 00:17 | Ohio | Edward Anderson is hacked by David Wade in the backcourt - foul #2 on David Wade, team foul #14 | 80-74 |
| Subs | Ohio | Buford Kaye (PG) Josh Kordowski | |
| Subs | Kent State | | |
| 00:17 | Ohio | Edward Anderson misses the 1st free throw | 80-74 |
| 00:17 | Ohio | Edward Anderson makes the 2nd free throw | 81-74 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:11 | Kent State | David Wade can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 81-74 |
| 00:10 | Ohio | Michael Boyd gets the rebound | 81-74 |
| 00:10 | Ohio | Ohio calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 81-74 |
| Subs | Ohio | Josh Kordowski (PF) Buford Kaye | |
| Subs | Kent State | | |
| 00:07 | Ohio | Martin Gullette is hacked by Paul Teague in the backcourt - foul #4 on Paul Teague, team foul #15 | 81-74 |
| 00:07 | Ohio | Martin Gullette makes the 1st free throw | 82-74 |
| 00:07 | Ohio | Martin Gullette makes the 2nd free throw | 83-74 |
| Game Plan | Ohio | Ohio is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Kent State | Kent State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:01 | Kent State | Paul Teague misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 83-74 |
| 00:00 | Kent State | Dana Cusick gets the offensive rebound | 83-74 |