| Lineup | Eastern Washington | PG - Travis Harris (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Benton Buford (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Jason Schwindt (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Joshua Carmichael (fresh) 6 pts. C - Everett Zuro (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Mississippi State | PG - John Williams (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Michael Crawford (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. SF - Oliver Richart (fresh) 3 pf. PF - Brian Turcotte (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. C - David Walters (fresh) 1 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Mississippi State | Oliver Richart inbounds the ball | 28-27 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Washington | Eastern Washington is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 19:39 | Mississippi State | John Williams connects on the floater from the right side | 28-29 |
| 19:19 | Eastern Washington | David Walters picks off the pass by Jason Schwindt | 28-29 |
| 18:50 | Mississippi State | Jason Schwindt steals the ball from Michael Crawford | 28-29 |
| 18:34 | Eastern Washington | Benton Buford can't connect on a shot from the right side | 28-29 |
| 18:32 | Mississippi State | Brian Turcotte grabs the board | 28-29 |
| 18:20 | Mississippi State | David Walters comes up short on the floater from the left wing but he's hacked by Jason Schwindt - foul #3 on Jason Schwindt, team foul #1 | 28-29 |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | David Johnson (SF), James Johnson (C) Jason Schwindt, Everett Zuro | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Derick Becerra (PG), Gary Johnson (PF) John Williams, Brian Turcotte | |
| 18:20 | Mississippi State | David Walters makes the 1st free throw | 28-30 |
| 18:20 | Mississippi State | David Walters misses the 2nd free throw | 28-30 |
| 18:20 | Eastern Washington | The rebound goes to James Johnson | 28-30 |
| 17:51 | Eastern Washington | Joshua Carmichael knocks in the pull-up jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Travis Harris | 30-30 |
| 17:33 | Mississippi State | David Walters clanks a driving attempt in the lane | 30-30 |
| 17:31 | Mississippi State | Gary Johnson snags the offensive board | 30-30 |
| 17:20 | Mississippi State | Michael Crawford is hacked by James Johnson - foul #1 on James Johnson, team foul #2 | 30-30 |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | David Murphy (PG), Arthur Maynard (SG), Everett Zuro (C) Travis Harris, Benton Buford, Joshua Carmichael | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Brian Turcotte (PF), Mark Hensley (C) Gary Johnson, David Walters | |
| 16:55 | Mississippi State | Brian Turcotte makes the floater near the basket on a great pass from Michael Crawford and he's fouled by James Johnson - foul #2 on James Johnson, team foul #3 | 30-32 |
| 16:55 | Mississippi State | Brian Turcotte makes the free throw | 30-33 |
| 16:28 | Eastern Washington | David Johnson is fouled on the floor by Oliver Richart - foul #4 on Oliver Richart, team foul #1 | 30-33 |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | Joshua Carmichael (PF) James Johnson | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | John Williams (PG), Robert Perkins (SF), Gary Johnson (PF) Derick Becerra, Oliver Richart, Brian Turcotte | |
| 16:07 | Eastern Washington | Joshua Carmichael blows the layup | 30-33 |
| 16:06 | Mississippi State | The rebound goes to Michael Crawford | 30-33 |
| 15:55 | Mississippi State | Gary Johnson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 30-33 |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | Jason Schwindt (SF) David Johnson | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Steven Erwin (PF) Gary Johnson | |
| Lineup | Eastern Washington | PG - David Murphy (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Arthur Maynard (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jason Schwindt (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. PF - Joshua Carmichael (fairly fresh) 8 pts. C - Everett Zuro (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Mississippi State | PG - John Williams (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - Michael Crawford (tiring) 6 pts. 5 ast. SF - Robert Perkins (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Steven Erwin (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. C - Mark Hensley (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:31 | Eastern Washington | Jason Schwindt misses long on an open jump hook from close range | 30-33 |
| 15:29 | Mississippi State | Mark Hensley gets the rebound | 30-33 |
| 15:11 | Mississippi State | Everett Zuro steals it from John Williams | 30-33 |
| 14:46 | Eastern Washington | Joshua Carmichael misses short on a fadeaway from the right side but he's fouled by John Williams - foul #2 on John Williams, team foul #2 | 30-33 |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | Travis Harris (PG), Benton Buford (SG), James Johnson (C) David Murphy, Arthur Maynard, Everett Zuro | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Derick Becerra (PG), Brian Turcotte (SF), David Walters (C) John Williams, Robert Perkins, Mark Hensley | |
| 14:46 | Eastern Washington | Joshua Carmichael misses the 1st free throw | 30-33 |
| 14:46 | Eastern Washington | Joshua Carmichael makes the 2nd free throw | 31-33 |
| 14:29 | Mississippi State | Brian Turcotte misses long on a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 31-33 |
| 14:28 | Mississippi State | Steven Erwin tips it in | 31-35 |
| 13:59 | Eastern Washington | Joshua Carmichael can't connect on an uncontested fadeaway jumper from the left side | 31-35 |
| 13:58 | Mississippi State | David Walters pulls down the rebound | 31-35 |
| 13:44 | Mississippi State | David Walters comes up short on the jumper from close range | 31-35 |
| 13:42 | Mississippi State | Brian Turcotte snags the offensive board | 31-35 |
| 13:31 | Mississippi State | Brian Turcotte is called for 3 seconds | 31-35 |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | David Johnson (SF) Jason Schwindt | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Greg Phelps (PG), Gary Johnson (PF) Derick Becerra, Steven Erwin | |
| 13:29 | Eastern Washington | Travis Harris's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 31-35 |
| 13:11 | Mississippi State | Brian Turcotte hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway in the paint | 31-35 |
| 13:10 | Mississippi State | Gary Johnson tips it home | 31-37 |
| 12:51 | Eastern Washington | Travis Harris scores on a 3 from the right corner | 34-37 |
| 12:40 | Mississippi State | Greg Phelps hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 34-37 |
| 12:38 | Eastern Washington | David Johnson gets the rebound | 34-37 |
| 12:14 | Eastern Washington | Joshua Carmichael is wide open but clanks a shot from the baseline | 34-37 |
| 12:12 | Mississippi State | Brian Turcotte snags the defensive board | 34-37 |
| 12:00 | Mississippi State | Gary Johnson throws a bad pass out of bounds | 34-37 |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | David Murphy (PG), Arthur Maynard (SG), Jason Schwindt (SF), Everett Zuro (C) Travis Harris, Benton Buford, Joshua Carmichael, James Johnson | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | John Williams (PG), Derick Becerra (SG), Oliver Richart (SF), Steven Erwin (PF), Mark Hensley (C) Greg Phelps, Michael Crawford, Brian Turcotte, Gary Johnson, David Walters | |
| 11:31 | Eastern Washington | Everett Zuro hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left side | 34-37 |
| 11:30 | Mississippi State | The rebound goes to Oliver Richart | 34-37 |
| Lineup | Eastern Washington | PG - David Murphy (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Arthur Maynard (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jason Schwindt (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. PF - David Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Everett Zuro (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Mississippi State | PG - John Williams (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - Derick Becerra (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Oliver Richart (fresh) 2 reb. 4 pf. PF - Steven Erwin (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 pf. C - Mark Hensley (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:13 | Mississippi State | John Williams hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 34-37 |
| 11:11 | Eastern Washington | Jason Schwindt grabs the defensive rebound | 34-37 |
| 10:47 | Eastern Washington | Arthur Maynard's pass is intercepted by Derick Becerra | 34-37 |
| 10:28 | Mississippi State | The pull-up jumper by John Williams is blocked by Everett Zuro | 34-37 |
| 10:27 | Mississippi State | Mark Hensley tips it in | 34-39 |
| 09:58 | Eastern Washington | Arthur Maynard is fouled on the floor by Oliver Richart - foul #5 on Oliver Richart, team foul #3 | 34-39 |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | Travis Harris (PG), Benton Buford (SG), Joshua Carmichael (PF) David Murphy, Arthur Maynard, David Johnson | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Greg Phelps (PG), Michael Crawford (SG), Robert Perkins (SF), Gary Johnson (PF), David Walters (C) John Williams, Derick Becerra, Oliver Richart, Steven Erwin, Mark Hensley | |
| 09:42 | Eastern Washington | Everett Zuro comes up short on the turnaround in the paint | 34-39 |
| 09:40 | Mississippi State | Gary Johnson gets the rebound | 34-39 |
| 09:19 | Mississippi State | Michael Crawford misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away | 34-39 |
| 09:18 | Eastern Washington | Everett Zuro grabs the board | 34-39 |
| 08:57 | Eastern Washington | Joshua Carmichael connects on the runner in the paint and he's fouled by Michael Crawford - foul #3 on Michael Crawford, team foul #4 | 36-39 |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | James Johnson (C) Everett Zuro | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Brian Turcotte (PF) David Walters | |
| 08:57 | Eastern Washington | Joshua Carmichael makes the free throw | 37-39 |
| 08:41 | Mississippi State | Greg Phelps hits a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Robert Perkins | 37-42 |
| 08:39 | Eastern Washington | Benton Buford is fouled in the backcourt by Michael Crawford - foul #4 on Michael Crawford, team foul #5 | 37-42 |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | John Williams (PG), Mark Hensley (C) Michael Crawford, Gary Johnson | |
| 08:18 | Eastern Washington | Benton Buford can't connect on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 37-42 |
| 08:16 | Mississippi State | Mark Hensley grabs the board | 37-42 |
| 07:53 | Mississippi State | Brian Turcotte misses the dunk attempt | 37-42 |
| 07:52 | Mississippi State | Robert Perkins tips it in | 37-44 |
| 07:35 | Eastern Washington | Travis Harris misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 37-44 |
| 07:34 | Mississippi State | Robert Perkins grabs the board | 37-44 |
| 07:14 | Mississippi State | John Williams knocks in the jumpshot from the right wing | 37-46 |
| Lineup | Eastern Washington | PG - Travis Harris (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Benton Buford (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SF - Jason Schwindt (tiring) 2 pts. 3 pf. PF - Joshua Carmichael (tiring) 12 pts. C - James Johnson (fairly fresh) 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Mississippi State | PG - John Williams (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SG - Greg Phelps (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 pf. SF - Robert Perkins (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Brian Turcotte (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. C - Mark Hensley (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 06:45 | Eastern Washington | Mark Hensley is called for the reach on Jason Schwindt - foul #1 on Mark Hensley, team foul #6 | 37-46 |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | David Murphy (PG), Arthur Maynard (SG), David Johnson (SF), Everett Zuro (C) Travis Harris, Benton Buford, Jason Schwindt, Joshua Carmichael | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Derick Becerra (PG), Michael Crawford (SG), Gary Johnson (PF), David Walters (C) John Williams, Greg Phelps, Brian Turcotte, Mark Hensley | |
| 06:30 | Eastern Washington | David Johnson hits a fadeaway from the left side on a great pass from David Murphy | 39-46 |
| 06:15 | Mississippi State | Arthur Maynard is called for the reach on Michael Crawford - foul #3 on Arthur Maynard, team foul #4 | 39-46 |
| 05:58 | Mississippi State | Derick Becerra can't connect on a 3 from the left wing | 39-46 |
| 05:56 | Eastern Washington | The rebound goes to Everett Zuro | 39-46 |
| 05:54 | Eastern Washington | Michael Crawford takes the ball from Arthur Maynard in the backcourt | 39-46 |
| 05:51 | Mississippi State | Gary Johnson misses the easy layup | 39-46 |
| 05:50 | Eastern Washington | David Murphy snags the defensive board | 39-46 |
| 05:28 | Eastern Washington | David Johnson buries a 3pt shot from the left wing set up by David Murphy | 42-46 |
| 05:09 | Mississippi State | Robert Perkins lays it in | 42-48 |
| 04:48 | Eastern Washington | Everett Zuro hits the finger roll on a great pass from David Murphy | 44-48 |
| 04:36 | Mississippi State | Derick Becerra knocks in the 3pt attempt from straight away | 44-51 |
| 04:09 | Eastern Washington | James Johnson lays it in uncontested set up by Everett Zuro | 46-51 |
| 03:51 | Mississippi State | Michael Crawford clanks a 3 from the right corner | 46-51 |
| 03:50 | Eastern Washington | Everett Zuro grabs the board | 46-51 |
| 03:24 | Eastern Washington | Everett Zuro clanks a driving attempt in the lane but he's fouled by David Walters - foul #1 on David Walters, team foul #7 | 46-51 |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | Travis Harris (PG), Benton Buford (SG), Jason Schwindt (SF), Joshua Carmichael (PF) David Murphy, Arthur Maynard, David Johnson, James Johnson | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | John Williams (PG), Greg Phelps (SG), Brian Turcotte (SF), Steven Erwin (PF), Mark Hensley (C) Derick Becerra, Michael Crawford, Robert Perkins, Gary Johnson, David Walters | |
| 03:24 | Eastern Washington | Everett Zuro misses the 1st free throw | 46-51 |
| 03:24 | Eastern Washington | Everett Zuro makes the 2nd free throw | 47-51 |
| 03:08 | Mississippi State | John Williams can't connect on a runner from close range | 47-51 |
| 03:06 | Eastern Washington | The rebound goes to Joshua Carmichael | 47-51 |
| Lineup | Eastern Washington | PG - Travis Harris (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Benton Buford (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Jason Schwindt (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. PF - Joshua Carmichael (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 2 reb. C - Everett Zuro (tired) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Mississippi State | PG - John Williams (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SG - Greg Phelps (fresh) 6 pts. 3 pf. SF - Brian Turcotte (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. PF - Steven Erwin (fresh) 4 pts. 3 pf. C - Mark Hensley (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 02:47 | Eastern Washington | Benton Buford scores on a shot from the right side set up by Travis Harris | 49-51 |
| 02:28 | Mississippi State | Brian Turcotte banks in the layup set up by John Williams | 49-53 |
| 02:13 | Eastern Washington | Brian Turcotte blocks the short jumper by Everett Zuro | 49-53 |
| 02:12 | Mississippi State | John Williams gets the rebound | 49-53 |
| 02:12 | Mississippi State | Mississippi State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 49-53 |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | David Johnson (SF), James Johnson (C) Jason Schwindt, Everett Zuro | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | | |
| 01:46 | Mississippi State | Brian Turcotte buries a floater from the right side on a nice dish by Mark Hensley | 49-55 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Washington | Eastern Washington is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 01:37 | Eastern Washington | Joshua Carmichael's pass is intercepted by Mark Hensley | 49-55 |
| 01:37 | Mississippi State | Mississippi State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 49-55 |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | Jason Schwindt (SF), Everett Zuro (C) David Johnson, James Johnson | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Michael Crawford (SG), Robert Perkins (SF), David Walters (C) Greg Phelps, Brian Turcotte, Mark Hensley | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Washington | Eastern Washington is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 01:13 | Mississippi State | John Williams hits a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 49-58 |
| 01:01 | Eastern Washington | Jason Schwindt hits a 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Travis Harris | 52-58 |
| 00:59 | Mississippi State | John Williams is whistled for traveling in the backcourt | 52-58 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Washington | Eastern Washington is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (+4) | |
| 00:48 | Eastern Washington | Benton Buford can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 52-58 |
| 00:47 | Mississippi State | The rebound goes to David Walters | 52-58 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Washington | Eastern Washington is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+4) | |
| 00:45 | Mississippi State | David Walters is fouled in the backcourt by Travis Harris - foul #3 on Travis Harris, team foul #5 | 52-58 |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Derick Becerra (PG), Greg Phelps (SG) John Williams, Michael Crawford | |
| 00:44 | Mississippi State | Joshua Carmichael is called for the reach on Greg Phelps - foul #1 on Joshua Carmichael, team foul #6 | 52-58 |
| 00:41 | Mississippi State | Greg Phelps is hacked by Benton Buford - foul #3 on Benton Buford, team foul #7 | 52-58 |
| 00:41 | Mississippi State | Greg Phelps makes the 1st free throw | 52-59 |
| 00:41 | Mississippi State | Greg Phelps makes the 2nd free throw | 52-60 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Washington | Eastern Washington is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+4) | |
| 00:35 | Eastern Washington | Benton Buford scores on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 55-60 |
| 00:35 | Mississippi State | Mississippi State calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 55-60 |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Michael Crawford (SG), Brian Turcotte (PF) Robert Perkins, Steven Erwin | |
| Game Plan | Eastern Washington | Eastern Washington is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+4) | |
| 00:32 | Mississippi State | Travis Harris is called for the reach on Greg Phelps in the backcourt - foul #4 on Travis Harris, team foul #8 | 55-60 |
| 00:32 | Mississippi State | Greg Phelps makes the 1st free throw | 55-61 |
| 00:32 | Mississippi State | Greg Phelps misses the 2nd free throw | 55-61 |
| 00:32 | Eastern Washington | Joshua Carmichael gets the rebound | 55-61 |
| 00:26 | Eastern Washington | Benton Buford misses the 3 from the left wing | 55-61 |
| 00:25 | Mississippi State | Brian Turcotte grabs the defensive rebound | 55-61 |
| 00:25 | Mississippi State | Mississippi State calls a full timeout (2 :30 remaining) | 55-61 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Washington | Eastern Washington is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+4) | |
| 00:22 | Mississippi State | Greg Phelps is hacked by Travis Harris in the backcourt - foul #5 on Travis Harris, team foul #9 | 55-61 |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | David Murphy (PG) Travis Harris | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | | |
| 00:22 | Mississippi State | Greg Phelps makes the 1st free throw | 55-62 |
| 00:22 | Mississippi State | Greg Phelps makes the 2nd free throw | 55-63 |
| 00:20 | Eastern Washington | Everett Zuro loses the dribble to David Walters in the backcourt | 55-63 |
| 00:17 | Mississippi State | Joshua Carmichael is called for the reach on Greg Phelps - foul #2 on Joshua Carmichael, team foul #10 | 55-63 |
| Subs | Eastern Washington | | |
| Subs | Mississippi State | Robert Perkins (SF), Steven Erwin (PF) Michael Crawford, Brian Turcotte | |
| 00:17 | Mississippi State | Greg Phelps makes the 1st free throw | 55-64 |
| 00:17 | Mississippi State | Greg Phelps makes the 2nd free throw | 55-65 |
| 00:11 | Eastern Washington | David Walters swats the short shot by Joshua Carmichael | 55-65 |
| 00:09 | Eastern Washington | Everett Zuro grabs the offensive board | 55-65 |
| 00:05 | Eastern Washington | Benton Buford misses long on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 55-65 |
| 00:03 | Mississippi State | David Walters grabs the board | 55-65 |
| Game Plan | Eastern Washington | Eastern Washington is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Mississippi State | Mississippi State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+4) | |
| 00:00 | Mississippi State | Greg Phelps runs out the clock | 55-65 |