| Lineup | Dayton | PG - Michael Cooper (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Lyle Woodard (fresh) 5 pts. SF - David Deering (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Ray Melton (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - John Hanson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Nathan Murray (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Edgar Stewart (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Michael Kimzey (fresh) 2 stl. PF - Jared O'Heron (fresh) 12 pts. C - Joseph Hobson (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Murray State | Michael Kimzey inbounds the ball | 24-41 |
| Game Plan | Dayton | Dayton is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 19:53 | Murray State | Joseph Hobson buries a 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Nathan Murray | 24-44 |
| 19:37 | Dayton | Michael Cooper is hacked by Michael Kimzey - foul #2 on Michael Kimzey, team foul #1 | 24-44 |
| 19:13 | Dayton | Edgar Stewart is called for the reach on Lyle Woodard - foul #1 on Edgar Stewart, team foul #2 | 24-44 |
| 18:59 | Dayton | Michael Cooper steps out of bounds on the sideline | 24-44 |
| 18:43 | Murray State | Nathan Murray scores on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 24-47 |
| Game Plan | Dayton | Dayton is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 18:32 | Dayton | David Deering hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left wing | 24-47 |
| 18:31 | Dayton | John Hanson snags the offensive board | 24-47 |
| 18:23 | Dayton | David Deering comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 24-47 |
| 18:21 | Murray State | Joseph Hobson gets the rebound | 24-47 |
| Game Plan | Dayton | Dayton is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 18:04 | Murray State | Edgar Stewart's pass is intercepted by Ray Melton | 24-47 |
| 18:01 | Dayton | Michael Cooper loses the dribble to Michael Kimzey in the backcourt | 24-47 |
| 17:56 | Murray State | John Hanson blocks the short jumper by Jared O'Heron | 24-47 |
| 17:55 | Murray State | Michael Kimzey grabs the offensive rebound | 24-47 |
| 17:31 | Murray State | Jared O'Heron misses the 3 from the left wing | 24-47 |
| 17:30 | Dayton | The rebound goes to Michael Cooper | 24-47 |
| 17:21 | Dayton | Ray Melton hits a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 27-47 |
| Game Plan | Dayton | Dayton is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 16:55 | Murray State | Jared O'Heron misses badly on a floater from the left block but the foul's on John Hanson - foul #1 on John Hanson, team foul #1 | 27-47 |
| Subs | Dayton | Michael Pigford (PG), Robert Coots (SG), Richard Walsh (SF), Jeffery Cox (PF), Paul Turberville (C) Michael Cooper, Lyle Woodard, David Deering, Ray Melton, John Hanson | |
| Subs | Murray State | Jeffrey Nilsson (PG), Edward Lloyd (SG), Adam Wood (SF), Jackie Sheard (C) Nathan Murray, Edgar Stewart, Michael Kimzey, Joseph Hobson | |
| 16:55 | Murray State | Jared O'Heron makes the 1st free throw | 27-48 |
| 16:55 | Murray State | Jared O'Heron misses the 2nd free throw | 27-48 |
| 16:55 | Dayton | Robert Coots snags the defensive board | 27-48 |
| 16:36 | Dayton | Richard Walsh makes the fadeaway from the baseline on a nice dish by Robert Coots | 29-48 |
| 16:18 | Murray State | Jackie Sheard connects on the shot from just outside the lane on a great pass from Jeffrey Nilsson | 29-50 |
| 16:11 | Dayton | Adam Wood swats the shot by Michael Pigford | 29-50 |
| 16:09 | Dayton | Robert Coots gets the offensive rebound | 29-50 |
| 15:55 | Dayton | Michael Pigford drills a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 32-50 |
| Lineup | Dayton | PG - Michael Pigford (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Robert Coots (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Richard Walsh (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Jeffery Cox (fresh) C - Paul Turberville (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Jeffrey Nilsson (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Edward Lloyd (fresh) SF - Adam Wood (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. PF - Jared O'Heron (tiring) 13 pts. C - Jackie Sheard (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 15:37 | Murray State | Jackie Sheard blows the layup but the foul's on Michael Pigford - foul #1 on Michael Pigford, team foul #2 | 32-50 |
| Subs | Dayton | Lyle Woodard (SG) Robert Coots | |
| Subs | Murray State | Nathan Murray (PG), Derek Parent (SG), Alfred Artis (C) Jeffrey Nilsson, Edward Lloyd, Jared O'Heron | |
| 15:37 | Murray State | Jackie Sheard makes the 1st free throw | 32-51 |
| 15:37 | Murray State | Jackie Sheard makes the 2nd free throw | 32-52 |
| 15:30 | Dayton | Richard Walsh connects on the floater from just outside the lane on a great pass from Lyle Woodard | 34-52 |
| 15:28 | Murray State | Nathan Murray loses the dribble to Lyle Woodard in the backcourt | 34-52 |
| Game Plan | Dayton | Dayton is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 15:14 | Dayton | Jeffery Cox misses badly on a fadeaway from the left block | 34-52 |
| 15:13 | Murray State | Jackie Sheard grabs the board | 34-52 |
| 15:05 | Murray State | Nathan Murray misses short on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 34-52 |
| 15:04 | Dayton | Richard Walsh pulls down the rebound | 34-52 |
| 14:49 | Dayton | Alfred Artis denies the turnaround by Jeffery Cox | 34-52 |
| 14:48 | Murray State | Derek Parent grabs the board | 34-52 |
| 14:33 | Murray State | Alfred Artis misses long on a floater from the right side | 34-52 |
| 14:31 | Murray State | Jackie Sheard tips it but misses | 34-52 |
| 14:29 | Dayton | The rebound goes to Michael Pigford | 34-52 |
| 14:11 | Dayton | Michael Pigford connects on the 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Paul Turberville | 37-52 |
| 13:56 | Murray State | Paul Turberville steals it from Jackie Sheard | 37-52 |
| 13:39 | Dayton | Jeffery Cox comes up short on the fadeaway from the free throw line | 37-52 |
| 13:38 | Murray State | Adam Wood grabs the defensive rebound | 37-52 |
| 13:15 | Murray State | Alfred Artis can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 37-52 |
| 13:14 | Dayton | Richard Walsh pulls down the rebound | 37-52 |
| 12:53 | Dayton | Michael Pigford buries a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 39-52 |
| 12:31 | Murray State | Derek Parent is called for a moving pick - foul #4 on Derek Parent, team foul #3 | 39-52 |
| Subs | Dayton | Michael Cooper (PG), Robert Coots (SG), David Deering (SF), Ray Melton (PF), John Hanson (C) Michael Pigford, Lyle Woodard, Richard Walsh, Jeffery Cox, Paul Turberville | |
| Subs | Murray State | Jeffrey Nilsson (PG), Edgar Stewart (SG), Michael Kimzey (SF), Jared O'Heron (PF), Joseph Hobson (C) Nathan Murray, Derek Parent, Jackie Sheard, Adam Wood, Alfred Artis | |
| 12:13 | Dayton | Edgar Stewart steals it from John Hanson | 39-52 |
| 11:51 | Murray State | David Deering is called for the reach on Michael Kimzey - foul #2 on David Deering, team foul #3 | 39-52 |
| Lineup | Dayton | PG - Michael Cooper (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Robert Coots (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - David Deering (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Ray Melton (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. C - John Hanson (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Jeffrey Nilsson (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Edgar Stewart (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. SF - Michael Kimzey (fresh) 3 stl. PF - Jared O'Heron (fairly fresh) 13 pts. C - Joseph Hobson (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:39 | Murray State | Edgar Stewart misses the shot from close range but he's fouled by Robert Coots - foul #2 on Robert Coots, team foul #4 | 39-52 |
| 11:39 | Murray State | Edgar Stewart makes the 1st free throw | 39-53 |
| 11:39 | Murray State | Edgar Stewart makes the 2nd free throw | 39-54 |
| 11:25 | Dayton | Edgar Stewart steals it from David Deering | 39-54 |
| 11:11 | Murray State | Edgar Stewart hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 39-54 |
| 11:10 | Dayton | The rebound goes to Ray Melton | 39-54 |
| 10:50 | Dayton | David Deering blows the layup | 39-54 |
| 10:49 | Murray State | Jared O'Heron pulls down the rebound | 39-54 |
| 10:32 | Murray State | Joseph Hobson is whistled for a charge - foul #2 on Joseph Hobson, team foul #4 | 39-54 |
| Subs | Dayton | Lyle Woodard (SG), Michael Pigford (SF), Luther Charlebois (PF) Robert Coots, David Deering, Ray Melton | |
| Subs | Murray State | Nathan Murray (PG), Edward Lloyd (SG), Ronald Wilson (SF) Jeffrey Nilsson, Edgar Stewart, Michael Kimzey | |
| 10:29 | Dayton | Nathan Murray steals it from Michael Pigford in the backcourt | 39-54 |
| 10:28 | Murray State | Edward Lloyd lays it in on a great pass from Nathan Murray | 39-56 |
| Game Plan | Dayton | Dayton is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 10:18 | Dayton | Luther Charlebois misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 39-56 |
| 10:16 | Murray State | Jared O'Heron grabs the board | 39-56 |
| Game Plan | Dayton | Dayton is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 10:12 | Murray State | Nathan Murray misses badly on a floater from the left wing | 39-56 |
| 10:11 | Murray State | Joseph Hobson gets the offensive rebound | 39-56 |
| 09:50 | Murray State | Nathan Murray clanks a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 39-56 |
| 09:48 | Dayton | Lyle Woodard snags the defensive board | 39-56 |
| 09:42 | Dayton | Lyle Woodard makes the 3 pointer from the right corner set up by Michael Cooper | 42-56 |
| Game Plan | Dayton | Dayton is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 09:27 | Murray State | Jared O'Heron hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 42-56 |
| 09:26 | Dayton | The rebound goes to John Hanson | 42-56 |
| Game Plan | Dayton | Dayton is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 09:24 | Dayton | Michael Cooper is fouled in the backcourt by Nathan Murray - foul #3 on Nathan Murray, team foul #5 | 42-56 |
| Subs | Dayton | David Deering (SF), Ray Melton (PF) Michael Cooper, Luther Charlebois | |
| Subs | Murray State | Edgar Stewart (SG), Adam Wood (PF) Edward Lloyd, Jared O'Heron | |
| 09:03 | Dayton | David Deering connects on the driving attempt from the right block and the foul's on Ronald Wilson - foul #2 on Ronald Wilson, team foul #6 | 44-56 |
| Subs | Dayton | | |
| Subs | Murray State | Michael Kimzey (SF), Alfred Artis (C) Ronald Wilson, Joseph Hobson | |
| 09:03 | Dayton | David Deering misses the free throw | 44-56 |
| 09:03 | Murray State | Adam Wood grabs the board | 44-56 |
| 08:45 | Murray State | Edgar Stewart hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from close range | 44-56 |
| 08:44 | Dayton | Ray Melton grabs the board | 44-56 |
| 08:39 | Dayton | Nathan Murray is called for the reach on Michael Pigford in the backcourt - foul #4 on Nathan Murray, team foul #7 | 44-56 |
| Subs | Dayton | | |
| Subs | Murray State | Jeffrey Nilsson (PG) Nathan Murray | |
| 08:39 | Dayton | Michael Pigford misses the 1st free throw | 44-56 |
| 08:39 | Murray State | The rebound goes to Adam Wood | 44-56 |
| 08:22 | Murray State | Alfred Artis misses short on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 44-56 |
| 08:21 | Murray State | Alfred Artis grabs the offensive board | 44-56 |
| 08:07 | Murray State | Edgar Stewart misses the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 44-56 |
| 08:06 | Murray State | Adam Wood pulls down the offensive rebound | 44-56 |
| 07:52 | Murray State | Adam Wood comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 44-56 |
| 07:51 | Dayton | Lyle Woodard snags the defensive board | 44-56 |
| Lineup | Dayton | PG - Michael Pigford (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - Lyle Woodard (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - David Deering (fairly fresh) 6 pts. PF - Ray Melton (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. C - John Hanson (tiring) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Jeffrey Nilsson (fairly fresh) 3 ast. SG - Edgar Stewart (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 4 stl. SF - Michael Kimzey (fairly fresh) 3 stl. PF - Adam Wood (fresh) 6 pts. 9 reb. C - Alfred Artis (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:30 | Dayton | Ray Melton connects on the jumper from the right block set up by Michael Pigford | 46-56 |
| 07:16 | Murray State | Edgar Stewart misses short on a 3 from the left corner | 46-56 |
| 07:14 | Dayton | David Deering gets the rebound | 46-56 |
| 06:49 | Dayton | David Deering loses the ball out of bounds | 46-56 |
| Subs | Dayton | Michael Cooper (PG), Robert Coots (SG), Richard Walsh (SF), Jeffery Cox (PF), Paul Turberville (C) Michael Pigford, Lyle Woodard, David Deering, Ray Melton, John Hanson | |
| Subs | Murray State | Nathan Murray (PG), Derek Parent (SG), Ronald Wilson (SF), Jackie Sheard (PF), Joseph Hobson (C) Jeffrey Nilsson, Edgar Stewart, Michael Kimzey, Adam Wood, Alfred Artis | |
| 06:32 | Murray State | Derek Parent's fadeaway is rejected by Jeffery Cox | 46-56 |
| 06:31 | Dayton | Jeffery Cox snags the defensive board | 46-56 |
| 06:14 | Dayton | Robert Coots hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 46-56 |
| 06:12 | Murray State | The rebound goes to Joseph Hobson | 46-56 |
| 05:56 | Murray State | Nathan Murray's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 46-56 |
| Subs | Dayton | | |
| Subs | Murray State | Jared O'Heron (PF) Joseph Hobson | |
| 05:37 | Dayton | Michael Cooper clanks a fadeaway from the right block | 46-56 |
| 05:35 | Murray State | Nathan Murray grabs the board | 46-56 |
| 05:20 | Murray State | Nathan Murray connects on the 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Ronald Wilson | 46-59 |
| Game Plan | Dayton | Dayton is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 05:16 | Dayton | Paul Turberville double dribbles in the backcourt | 46-59 |
| Subs | Dayton | Lyle Woodard (SG), Mark Bernard (SF), Luther Charlebois (PF) Robert Coots, Jeffery Cox, Paul Turberville | |
| Subs | Murray State | Edward Lloyd (SG), Adam Wood (SF), Joseph Hobson (C) Derek Parent, Ronald Wilson, Jackie Sheard | |
| Game Plan | Dayton | Dayton is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 05:00 | Murray State | Adam Wood knocks in the floater from the left block on a nice dish by Jared O'Heron | 46-61 |
| 04:51 | Dayton | Michael Cooper hits the finger roll set up by Richard Walsh and he's hacked by Joseph Hobson - foul #3 on Joseph Hobson, team foul #8 | 48-61 |
| Subs | Dayton | Michael Pigford (SF) Mark Bernard | |
| Subs | Murray State | Edgar Stewart (SG) Edward Lloyd | |
| 04:51 | Dayton | Michael Cooper makes the free throw | 49-61 |
| 04:22 | Murray State | Nathan Murray can't connect on a runner in the lane | 49-61 |
| 04:21 | Murray State | Jared O'Heron grabs the offensive rebound | 49-61 |
| 04:00 | Murray State | Joseph Hobson is hacked by Lyle Woodard - foul #1 on Lyle Woodard, team foul #5 | 49-61 |
| Subs | Dayton | Robert Coots (SG), David Deering (SF), Ray Melton (PF), Jeffery Cox (C) Michael Cooper, Lyle Woodard, Luther Charlebois, Richard Walsh | |
| Subs | Murray State | Derek Parent (PG), Ronald Wilson (SF), Jackie Sheard (C) Nathan Murray, Jared O'Heron, Joseph Hobson | |
| Game Plan | Dayton | Dayton is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 03:31 | Murray State | Derek Parent hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right wing | 49-61 |
| 03:30 | Dayton | Jeffery Cox grabs the defensive rebound | 49-61 |
| Lineup | Dayton | PG - Michael Pigford (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Robert Coots (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - David Deering (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Ray Melton (fresh) 11 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. C - Jeffery Cox (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Murray State | PG - Derek Parent (fresh) 4 pf. SG - Edgar Stewart (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 4 stl. SF - Ronald Wilson (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Adam Wood (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 9 reb. C - Jackie Sheard (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Dayton | Dayton is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 03:07 | Dayton | David Deering hits a shot from the right block on a great pass from Michael Pigford | 51-61 |
| 02:47 | Murray State | Derek Parent connects on the fadeaway from the left wing set up by Jackie Sheard and he's hacked by Robert Coots - foul #3 on Robert Coots, team foul #6 | 51-63 |
| Subs | Dayton | Mark Bernard (SF), Luther Charlebois (PF), Paul Turberville (C) David Deering, Ray Melton, Jeffery Cox | |
| Subs | Murray State | Edward Lloyd (SG), Alfred Artis (PF) Edgar Stewart, Ronald Wilson | |
| 02:47 | Murray State | Derek Parent makes the free throw | 51-64 |
| 02:20 | Dayton | Michael Pigford clanks a 3pt shot from straight away | 51-64 |
| 02:19 | Dayton | Michael Pigford pulls down the offensive rebound | 51-64 |
| 02:06 | Dayton | Mark Bernard hits a wide open fadeaway jumper from the right side | 53-64 |
| 01:42 | Murray State | Edward Lloyd hits the front of the rim on the jumper in the paint but the foul's on Paul Turberville - foul #1 on Paul Turberville, team foul #7 | 53-64 |
| Subs | Dayton | Richard Walsh (SF), Jeffery Cox (PF) Mark Bernard, Luther Charlebois | |
| Subs | Murray State | | |
| 01:42 | Murray State | Edward Lloyd misses the 1st free throw | 53-64 |
| 01:42 | Murray State | Edward Lloyd makes the 2nd free throw | 53-65 |
| 01:40 | Dayton | Richard Walsh is hacked by Adam Wood in the backcourt - foul #1 on Adam Wood, team foul #9 | 53-65 |
| 01:40 | Dayton | Richard Walsh makes the 1st free throw | 54-65 |
| 01:40 | Dayton | Richard Walsh misses the 2nd free throw | 54-65 |
| 01:40 | Murray State | Jackie Sheard grabs the board | 54-65 |
| 01:22 | Murray State | Derek Parent misses long on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 54-65 |
| 01:20 | Murray State | Alfred Artis pulls down the offensive rebound | 54-65 |
| 00:51 | Murray State | Adam Wood misses the runner in the lane | 54-65 |
| 00:50 | Murray State | Alfred Artis grabs the offensive board | 54-65 |
| Game Plan | Dayton | Dayton is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:25 | Murray State | Adam Wood can't connect on a jumper near the basket | 54-65 |
| 00:24 | Murray State | Alfred Artis hits the follow up shot | 54-67 |
| Game Plan | Dayton | Dayton is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Murray State | Murray State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:18 | Dayton | Paul Turberville's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 54-67 |
| 00:00 | Murray State | Derek Parent runs out the clock | 54-67 |