| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Robert Ruffin (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Christopher Cooper (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Scott Kelly (fresh) 12 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Dana Brokaw (fresh) 4 pts. C - Ronald Hanley (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Utah State | PG - Larry Daley (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Lawrence Williams (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - Sean Chason (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. PF - Henry Allen (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - John Starr (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Appalachian State | Scott Kelly inbounds the ball | 41-36 |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 19:55 | Appalachian State | Ronald Hanley is fouled in the backcourt by Henry Allen - foul #2 on Henry Allen, team foul #1 | 41-36 |
| 19:38 | Appalachian State | Dana Brokaw connects on the driving attempt from close range on a great pass from Christopher Cooper | 43-36 |
| 19:14 | Utah State | Robert Ruffin is called for the reach on Larry Daley - foul #1 on Robert Ruffin, team foul #1 | 43-36 |
| 18:55 | Utah State | Lawrence Williams misses the 3 from straight away | 43-36 |
| 18:54 | Utah State | John Starr misses the tip | 43-36 |
| 18:52 | Appalachian State | The rebound goes to Ronald Hanley | 43-36 |
| 18:46 | Appalachian State | Robert Ruffin double dribbles in the backcourt | 43-36 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | | |
| Subs | Utah State | Samuel Zuehlke (PF) Henry Allen | |
| 18:17 | Utah State | Samuel Zuehlke loses the dribble to Ronald Hanley | 43-36 |
| 17:51 | Appalachian State | The short jumper by Dana Brokaw is denied by Samuel Zuehlke | 43-36 |
| 17:49 | Utah State | The rebound goes to Samuel Zuehlke | 43-36 |
| 17:44 | Utah State | Larry Daley hits a turnaround from the left block on a great pass from Lawrence Williams | 43-38 |
| 17:17 | Appalachian State | Robert Ruffin is open but comes up short on the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 43-38 |
| 17:16 | Appalachian State | The offensive rebound goes to Scott Kelly | 43-38 |
| 17:01 | Appalachian State | Christopher Cooper is alone and drills a floater from the left wing on a nice dish by Dana Brokaw | 45-38 |
| 16:36 | Utah State | Samuel Zuehlke's floater is knocked away by Dana Brokaw | 45-38 |
| 16:35 | Appalachian State | Dana Brokaw pulls down the rebound | 45-38 |
| 16:20 | Appalachian State | Scott Kelly hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the left side but he's hacked by Sean Chason - foul #3 on Sean Chason, team foul #2 | 45-38 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Edmund Hodges (PG), Paul Lokey (SG), Mark Copeland (PF), Ronald Rentz (C) Robert Ruffin, Christopher Cooper, Dana Brokaw, Ronald Hanley | |
| Subs | Utah State | Daniel Cha (PG), Michael Viles (SG), David Edwards (SF), Henry Allen (PF), Charles Harris (C) Larry Daley, Lawrence Williams, Sean Chason, Samuel Zuehlke, John Starr | |
| 16:20 | Appalachian State | Scott Kelly makes the 1st free throw | 46-38 |
| 16:20 | Appalachian State | Scott Kelly makes the 2nd free throw | 47-38 |
| 15:56 | Utah State | Michael Viles makes the 3 pointer from straight away | 47-41 |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Edmund Hodges (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Paul Lokey (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. SF - Scott Kelly (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Mark Copeland (fresh) 5 pts. C - Ronald Rentz (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Utah State | PG - Daniel Cha (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Michael Viles (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - David Edwards (fresh) 1 ast. PF - Henry Allen (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Charles Harris (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 15:54 | Appalachian State | Paul Lokey's pass is intercepted by David Edwards in the backcourt | 47-41 |
| 15:38 | Utah State | Michael Viles drills a fadeaway from the left side set up by Daniel Cha | 47-43 |
| 15:22 | Appalachian State | Scott Kelly loses the dribble to Daniel Cha | 47-43 |
| 15:15 | Utah State | David Edwards is hacked by Scott Kelly - foul #2 on Scott Kelly, team foul #2 | 47-43 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Jeffery Hills (C) Scott Kelly | |
| Subs | Utah State | Fred Jones (SF) David Edwards | |
| 14:56 | Utah State | Michael Viles comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 47-43 |
| 14:55 | Appalachian State | Mark Copeland pulls down the rebound | 47-43 |
| 14:36 | Appalachian State | Edmund Hodges is fouled on the floor by Fred Jones - foul #4 on Fred Jones, team foul #3 | 47-43 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Robert Ruffin (PG), Fred Cooper (PF) Edmund Hodges, Ronald Rentz | |
| Subs | Utah State | Lawrence Williams (SG), David Edwards (SF), James Selig (C) Michael Viles, Fred Jones, Charles Harris | |
| 14:27 | Appalachian State | Daniel Cha steals the ball from Fred Cooper | 47-43 |
| 14:03 | Utah State | David Edwards knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the right wing set up by James Selig | 47-45 |
| 13:47 | Appalachian State | Paul Lokey can't connect on an uncontested 3pt jumper from the left corner | 47-45 |
| 13:45 | Utah State | James Selig snags the defensive board | 47-45 |
| 13:40 | Utah State | David Edwards makes the shot from the right wing on a great pass from Henry Allen | 47-47 |
| 13:20 | Appalachian State | David Edwards takes the ball from Mark Copeland | 47-47 |
| 13:17 | Utah State | David Edwards throws it down | 47-49 |
| 13:06 | Appalachian State | Jeffery Hills can't connect on a runner from close range | 47-49 |
| 13:04 | Utah State | Daniel Cha snags the defensive board | 47-49 |
| 12:58 | Utah State | Lawrence Williams knocks in the 3 from the right wing set up by David Edwards | 47-52 |
| 12:36 | Appalachian State | Fred Cooper misses long on a runner from close range | 47-52 |
| 12:35 | Appalachian State | Fred Cooper grabs the offensive board | 47-52 |
| 12:19 | Appalachian State | Robert Ruffin is open and buries a shot from just outside the lane on a great pass from Paul Lokey | 49-52 |
| 12:00 | Utah State | Lawrence Williams misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 49-52 |
| 11:58 | Utah State | The offensive rebound goes to David Edwards | 49-52 |
| 11:50 | Utah State | Lawrence Williams comes up short on the fadeaway from the left wing | 49-52 |
| 11:49 | Appalachian State | Robert Ruffin snags the defensive board | 49-52 |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Robert Ruffin (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Paul Lokey (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. SF - Mark Copeland (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Fred Cooper (fairly fresh) C - Jeffery Hills (tiring) | |
| Lineup | Utah State | PG - Daniel Cha (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Lawrence Williams (tiring) 11 pts. 4 ast. SF - David Edwards (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. PF - Henry Allen (tiring) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - James Selig (tiring) 4 pts. | |
| 11:44 | Appalachian State | Daniel Cha is called for the reach on Robert Ruffin in the backcourt - foul #1 on Daniel Cha, team foul #4 | 49-52 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Edmund Hodges (PG), Christopher Cooper (SG), Scott Kelly (SF), Dana Brokaw (PF), Ronald Hanley (C) Robert Ruffin, Paul Lokey, Mark Copeland, Fred Cooper, Jeffery Hills | |
| Subs | Utah State | Larry Daley (PG), Michael Viles (SG), Sean Chason (SF), Samuel Zuehlke (PF), John Starr (C) Daniel Cha, Lawrence Williams, David Edwards, Henry Allen, James Selig | |
| 11:32 | Appalachian State | Scott Kelly can't connect on an uncontested 3 from the left corner | 49-52 |
| 11:31 | Appalachian State | Ronald Hanley pulls down the offensive rebound | 49-52 |
| 11:11 | Appalachian State | Scott Kelly hits a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 52-52 |
| 10:47 | Utah State | Ronald Hanley takes the ball from Larry Daley | 52-52 |
| 10:45 | Appalachian State | Sean Chason steals the ball from Dana Brokaw in the backcourt | 52-52 |
| 10:44 | Utah State | Michael Viles hits the finger roll on a great pass from Sean Chason | 52-54 |
| 10:17 | Appalachian State | Edmund Hodges buries a 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Christopher Cooper | 55-54 |
| 10:00 | Utah State | The jump hook by Samuel Zuehlke is blocked by Dana Brokaw | 55-54 |
| 09:59 | Utah State | Sean Chason gets the offensive rebound | 55-54 |
| 09:45 | Utah State | Sean Chason misses short on a 3 from the right wing | 55-54 |
| 09:43 | Appalachian State | Christopher Cooper grabs the board | 55-54 |
| 09:25 | Appalachian State | Scott Kelly scores on a floater from the right wing set up by Edmund Hodges | 57-54 |
| 09:07 | Utah State | John Starr blows the layup | 57-54 |
| 09:05 | Utah State | Samuel Zuehlke gets the offensive rebound | 57-54 |
| 08:49 | Utah State | Ronald Hanley is called for the reach on Sean Chason - foul #3 on Ronald Hanley, team foul #3 | 57-54 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Robert Ruffin (PG), Paul Lokey (SG), Randall Knapp (SF), Ronald Rentz (C) Edmund Hodges, Christopher Cooper, Scott Kelly, Ronald Hanley | |
| Subs | Utah State | Daniel Cha (PG), Lawrence Williams (SG), David Edwards (SF), Charles Harris (PF) Larry Daley, Michael Viles, Sean Chason, Samuel Zuehlke | |
| 08:38 | Utah State | Daniel Cha clanks a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 57-54 |
| 08:37 | Appalachian State | Dana Brokaw pulls down the rebound | 57-54 |
| 08:35 | Appalachian State | Paul Lokey is fouled in the backcourt by Daniel Cha - foul #2 on Daniel Cha, team foul #5 | 57-54 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | | |
| Subs | Utah State | Henry Allen (PF) John Starr | |
| 08:16 | Appalachian State | Daniel Cha steals the ball from Paul Lokey | 57-54 |
| 08:12 | Utah State | David Edwards hits the finger roll set up by Daniel Cha | 57-56 |
| 07:52 | Appalachian State | Paul Lokey loses the dribble to Daniel Cha | 57-56 |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Robert Ruffin (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Paul Lokey (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. SF - Randall Knapp (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. PF - Dana Brokaw (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 3 blk. C - Ronald Rentz (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Utah State | PG - Daniel Cha (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 4 stl. SG - Lawrence Williams (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast. SF - David Edwards (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. PF - Henry Allen (tiring) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Charles Harris (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 07:34 | Utah State | Lawrence Williams knocks in the pull-up jumper from the right wing and he's hacked by Paul Lokey - foul #1 on Paul Lokey, team foul #4 | 57-58 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Scott Kelly (SF), Mark Copeland (PF) Randall Knapp, Dana Brokaw | |
| Subs | Utah State | Fred Jones (SF), Samuel Zuehlke (PF) David Edwards, Henry Allen | |
| 07:34 | Utah State | Lawrence Williams makes the free throw | 57-59 |
| 07:16 | Appalachian State | Scott Kelly buries a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Robert Ruffin | 59-59 |
| 07:01 | Utah State | Charles Harris is called for traveling | 59-59 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Fred Cooper (PF) Ronald Rentz | |
| Subs | Utah State | Larry Daley (PG), John Starr (C) Daniel Cha, Charles Harris | |
| 06:56 | Appalachian State | Scott Kelly is hacked by Fred Jones in the backcourt - foul #5 on Fred Jones, team foul #6 | 59-59 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | | |
| Subs | Utah State | David Edwards (SF) Fred Jones | |
| 06:37 | Appalachian State | Robert Ruffin makes the 3pt shot from the left wing set up by Paul Lokey | 62-59 |
| 06:20 | Utah State | Larry Daley connects on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 62-62 |
| 06:06 | Appalachian State | Paul Lokey connects on the driving attempt in the lane set up by Robert Ruffin | 64-62 |
| 05:48 | Utah State | David Edwards hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing | 64-62 |
| 05:47 | Appalachian State | Mark Copeland gets the rebound | 64-62 |
| 05:32 | Appalachian State | David Edwards steals the ball from Mark Copeland | 64-62 |
| 05:14 | Utah State | Samuel Zuehlke can't connect on a runner from the right block | 64-62 |
| 05:12 | Appalachian State | The rebound goes to Fred Cooper | 64-62 |
| 04:50 | Appalachian State | Scott Kelly is open and scores on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 67-62 |
| 04:32 | Utah State | John Starr slams it home set up by Larry Daley and the foul's on Mark Copeland - foul #2 on Mark Copeland, team foul #5 | 67-64 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Edmund Hodges (PG), Christopher Cooper (SG), Randall Knapp (SF), Dana Brokaw (PF), Ronald Hanley (C) Robert Ruffin, Paul Lokey, Scott Kelly, Fred Cooper, Mark Copeland | |
| Subs | Utah State | Daniel Cha (PG), Michael Viles (SG), Sean Chason (SF), Charles Harris (PF) Larry Daley, Lawrence Williams, David Edwards, Samuel Zuehlke | |
| 04:32 | Utah State | John Starr makes the free throw | 67-65 |
| 04:12 | Appalachian State | Randall Knapp blows the layup | 67-65 |
| 04:10 | Utah State | The rebound goes to John Starr | 67-65 |
| 04:03 | Utah State | Sean Chason misses long on a 3 from straight away | 67-65 |
| 04:02 | Appalachian State | Ronald Hanley snags the defensive board | 67-65 |
| 03:43 | Appalachian State | Christopher Cooper misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 67-65 |
| 03:41 | Appalachian State | Dana Brokaw pulls down the offensive rebound | 67-65 |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Edmund Hodges (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. SG - Christopher Cooper (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SF - Randall Knapp (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. PF - Dana Brokaw (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 3 blk. C - Ronald Hanley (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Utah State | PG - Daniel Cha (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 4 stl. SG - Michael Viles (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. SF - Sean Chason (fresh) 1 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. PF - Charles Harris (fresh) 3 reb. C - John Starr (tiring) 3 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 03:27 | Appalachian State | Ronald Hanley misses badly on a 3pt shot from straight away | 67-65 |
| 03:26 | Utah State | Sean Chason gets the rebound | 67-65 |
| 03:06 | Utah State | Charles Harris is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #2 on Charles Harris, team foul #7 | 67-65 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Scott Kelly (SF), Ronald Rentz (PF) Christopher Cooper, Dana Brokaw | |
| Subs | Utah State | Henry Allen (PF), James Selig (C) Charles Harris, John Starr | |
| 02:48 | Appalachian State | Edmund Hodges is open and scores on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Scott Kelly and the foul's on Henry Allen - foul #3 on Henry Allen, team foul #8 | 69-65 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | | |
| Subs | Utah State | Larry Daley (PG) Daniel Cha | |
| 02:48 | Appalachian State | Edmund Hodges makes the free throw | 70-65 |
| 02:29 | Utah State | Sean Chason is called for the offensive foul - foul #4 on Sean Chason, team foul #9 | 70-65 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Robert Ruffin (PG), Paul Lokey (SG), Mark Copeland (PF) Edmund Hodges, Randall Knapp, Ronald Hanley | |
| Subs | Utah State | | |
| 02:25 | Appalachian State | Paul Lokey is hacked by Sean Chason in the backcourt - foul #5 on Sean Chason, team foul #10 | 70-65 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | | |
| Subs | Utah State | Lawrence Williams (SG), David Edwards (SF) Michael Viles, Sean Chason | |
| 02:25 | Appalachian State | Paul Lokey makes the 1st free throw | 71-65 |
| 02:25 | Appalachian State | Paul Lokey misses the 2nd free throw | 71-65 |
| 02:25 | Utah State | The rebound goes to Henry Allen | 71-65 |
| 02:09 | Utah State | Henry Allen slams it home on a great pass from Lawrence Williams | 71-67 |
| 02:09 | Appalachian State | Appalachian State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 71-67 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Christopher Cooper (SG), Dana Brokaw (PF), Ronald Hanley (C) Paul Lokey, Mark Copeland, Ronald Rentz | |
| Subs | Utah State | Michael Viles (SG), Charles Harris (PF) Lawrence Williams, Henry Allen | |
| 01:44 | Appalachian State | Scott Kelly misses the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 71-67 |
| 01:42 | Utah State | Michael Viles grabs the board | 71-67 |
| 01:42 | Utah State | Utah State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 71-67 |
| Subs | Appalachian State | | |
| Subs | Utah State | Lawrence Williams (SG), Henry Allen (PF), John Starr (C) Michael Viles, Charles Harris, James Selig | |
| 01:22 | Utah State | Henry Allen knocks in the 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Larry Daley | 71-70 |
| 01:15 | Appalachian State | Christopher Cooper's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 71-70 |
| 00:59 | Utah State | Larry Daley can't connect on a fadeaway from the free throw line but he's fouled by Scott Kelly - foul #3 on Scott Kelly, team foul #6 | 71-70 |
| 00:59 | Utah State | Larry Daley misses the 1st free throw | 71-70 |
| 00:59 | Utah State | Larry Daley makes the 2nd free throw | 71-71 |
| 00:57 | Appalachian State | Scott Kelly's pass is intercepted by Lawrence Williams in the backcourt | 71-71 |
| 00:56 | Utah State | David Edwards can't finish the layup | 71-71 |
| 00:54 | Appalachian State | Scott Kelly gets the rebound | 71-71 |
| 00:50 | Appalachian State | Christopher Cooper misses short on a jumpshot from the left wing but the foul's on Lawrence Williams - foul #2 on Lawrence Williams, team foul #11 | 71-71 |
| 00:50 | Appalachian State | Christopher Cooper makes the 1st free throw | 72-71 |
| 00:50 | Appalachian State | Christopher Cooper makes the 2nd free throw | 73-71 |
| 00:33 | Utah State | Ronald Hanley denies the turnaround by John Starr | 73-71 |
| 00:31 | Appalachian State | Robert Ruffin grabs the defensive rebound | 73-71 |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:29 | Appalachian State | Larry Daley is called for the reach on Robert Ruffin in the backcourt - foul #1 on Larry Daley, team foul #12 | 73-71 |
| 00:29 | Appalachian State | Robert Ruffin makes the 1st free throw | 74-71 |
| 00:29 | Appalachian State | Robert Ruffin makes the 2nd free throw | 75-71 |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:22 | Utah State | Larry Daley buries a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by John Starr | 75-74 |
| 00:20 | Appalachian State | Robert Ruffin is hacked by Larry Daley in the backcourt - foul #2 on Larry Daley, team foul #13 | 75-74 |
| 00:20 | Appalachian State | Robert Ruffin makes the 1st free throw | 76-74 |
| 00:20 | Appalachian State | Robert Ruffin makes the 2nd free throw | 77-74 |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:11 | Utah State | Lawrence Williams drills a 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Larry Daley | 77-77 |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 00:07 | Appalachian State | Dana Brokaw throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 77-77 |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 00:01 | Utah State | Robert Ruffin is called for the reach on Larry Daley - foul #2 on Robert Ruffin, team foul #7 | 77-77 |
| 00:01 | Utah State | Larry Daley makes the 1st free throw | 77-78 |
| 00:01 | Utah State | Larry Daley makes the 2nd free throw | 77-79 |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 00:00 | Appalachian State | Christopher Cooper hits the front of the rim on the halfcourt shot | 77-79 |