| Lineup | UConn | PG - Marion Jones (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Edward Rowe (fresh) 4 pts. SF - David Read (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Andrew Robards (fresh) 1 pts. C - Thomas Dewitt (fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Manuel Flannigan (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Boyce Riel (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Franklin Carr (fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl. PF - Norris Schick (fresh) 2 reb. C - Charles Pittman (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 20:00 | UConn | David Read inbounds the ball | 28-30 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-4) | |
| 19:38 | UConn | Marion Jones misses badly on a jumper near the basket but he's fouled by Norris Schick - foul #2 on Norris Schick, team foul #1 | 28-30 |
| 19:38 | UConn | Marion Jones makes the 1st free throw | 29-30 |
| 19:38 | UConn | Marion Jones makes the 2nd free throw | 30-30 |
| 19:16 | Providence | Boyce Riel shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the 3 from the right corner | 30-30 |
| 19:15 | Providence | Norris Schick tips it home | 30-32 |
| 18:55 | UConn | Thomas Dewitt clanks a shot from the left block but he's fouled by Norris Schick - foul #3 on Norris Schick, team foul #2 | 30-32 |
| 18:55 | UConn | Thomas Dewitt makes the 1st free throw | 31-32 |
| 18:55 | UConn | Thomas Dewitt makes the 2nd free throw | 32-32 |
| 18:29 | Providence | Manuel Flannigan scores on a 3 from the right corner on a nice dish by Franklin Carr | 32-35 |
| 18:25 | UConn | Norris Schick steps in front of the David Read pass in the backcourt | 32-35 |
| 18:16 | Providence | Marion Jones steals it from Manuel Flannigan | 32-35 |
| 17:53 | UConn | Thomas Dewitt is open and scores on a turnaround in the paint on a nice dish by Edward Rowe | 34-35 |
| 17:51 | Providence | Manuel Flannigan travels in the backcourt | 34-35 |
| Subs | UConn | Adam Thompson (SF), James Gaines (PF), Andy Acheson (C) David Read, Andrew Robards, Thomas Dewitt | |
| Subs | Providence | Glen Swinson (PG), Chris Shaw (PF), Gaston Poston (C) Manuel Flannigan, Norris Schick, Charles Pittman | |
| 17:36 | UConn | Gaston Poston is called for the reach on Edward Rowe - foul #1 on Gaston Poston, team foul #3 | 34-35 |
| Subs | UConn | Thomas Delacerda (PG) Marion Jones | |
| Subs | Providence | Robert Clyne (C) Boyce Riel | |
| 17:25 | UConn | Andy Acheson hits a driving attempt from the baseline on a great pass from Thomas Delacerda | 36-35 |
| 17:02 | Providence | Glen Swinson works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right wing | 36-35 |
| 17:01 | UConn | Adam Thompson gets the rebound | 36-35 |
| 16:59 | UConn | Thomas Delacerda is fouled in the backcourt by Chris Shaw - foul #3 on Chris Shaw, team foul #4 | 36-35 |
| 16:35 | UConn | Adam Thompson knocks in the floater from close range on a nice dish by Thomas Delacerda | 38-35 |
| 16:13 | Providence | Gaston Poston knocks in the floater from the right block and he's hacked by James Gaines - foul #2 on James Gaines, team foul #1 | 38-37 |
| Subs | UConn | Marion Jones (PG), David Read (SF), Andrew Robards (PF), Thomas Dewitt (C) Edward Rowe, Adam Thompson, James Gaines, Andy Acheson | |
| Subs | Providence | Manuel Flannigan (PG), Boyce Riel (SG), Charles Pittman (C) Glen Swinson, Chris Shaw, Robert Clyne | |
| 16:13 | Providence | Gaston Poston makes the free throw | 38-38 |
| 16:11 | UConn | Marion Jones is hacked by Franklin Carr in the backcourt - foul #1 on Franklin Carr, team foul #5 | 38-38 |
| Subs | UConn | | |
| Subs | Providence | Norris Schick (PF) Gaston Poston | |
| 15:44 | UConn | Thomas Dewitt can't connect on a jumper from the right side | 38-38 |
| 15:42 | UConn | The offensive rebound goes to Thomas Delacerda | 38-38 |
| Lineup | UConn | PG - Marion Jones (fresh) 6 pts. 2 stl. SG - Thomas Delacerda (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - David Read (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Andrew Robards (fresh) 1 pts. C - Thomas Dewitt (fresh) 6 pts. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Manuel Flannigan (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Boyce Riel (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - Franklin Carr (tiring) 2 pts. 2 stl. PF - Norris Schick (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. C - Charles Pittman (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 15:18 | UConn | Thomas Dewitt clanks a fadeaway from the right block | 38-38 |
| 15:16 | UConn | David Read gets the offensive rebound | 38-38 |
| 15:04 | UConn | Thomas Dewitt clanks a jumpshot from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Charles Pittman - foul #2 on Charles Pittman, team foul #6 | 38-38 |
| Subs | UConn | Adam Thompson (SG), Andy Acheson (PF) Thomas Delacerda, Andrew Robards | |
| Subs | Providence | Chris Shaw (SF), Gaston Poston (PF) Franklin Carr, Norris Schick | |
| 15:04 | UConn | Thomas Dewitt makes the 1st free throw | 39-38 |
| 15:04 | UConn | Thomas Dewitt makes the 2nd free throw | 40-38 |
| 14:55 | Providence | Gaston Poston is whistled for traveling | 40-38 |
| 14:39 | UConn | Thomas Dewitt clanks a turnaround from close range | 40-38 |
| 14:38 | Providence | Boyce Riel snags the defensive board | 40-38 |
| 14:27 | Providence | Manuel Flannigan evades the doubleteam but misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 40-38 |
| 14:26 | UConn | Adam Thompson grabs the defensive rebound | 40-38 |
| 14:11 | UConn | Marion Jones is whistled for traveling | 40-38 |
| Subs | UConn | Edward Rowe (SG), James Gaines (PF) David Read, Thomas Dewitt | |
| Subs | Providence | Glen Swinson (PG), Henry Studebaker (SG), Robert Clyne (C) Manuel Flannigan, Boyce Riel, Charles Pittman | |
| 13:42 | Providence | Marion Jones is called for the reach on Robert Clyne - foul #1 on Marion Jones, team foul #2 | 40-38 |
| Subs | UConn | Thomas Delacerda (PG), Andrew Robards (PF), Thomas Dewitt (C) Marion Jones, Adam Thompson, Andy Acheson | |
| Subs | Providence | Boyce Riel (SG), Norris Schick (PF) Chris Shaw, Gaston Poston | |
| 13:18 | Providence | Glen Swinson clanks a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 40-38 |
| 13:17 | Providence | Norris Schick tips it home | 40-40 |
| 13:15 | UConn | Glen Swinson steals it from James Gaines in the backcourt | 40-40 |
| 13:13 | Providence | Norris Schick can't finish the layup | 40-40 |
| 13:11 | UConn | The rebound goes to Thomas Dewitt | 40-40 |
| 13:09 | UConn | Thomas Delacerda is fouled in the backcourt by Boyce Riel - foul #1 on Boyce Riel, team foul #7 | 40-40 |
| Subs | UConn | | |
| Subs | Providence | Manuel Flannigan (PG) Henry Studebaker | |
| 13:09 | UConn | Thomas Delacerda makes the 1st free throw | 41-40 |
| 13:09 | UConn | Thomas Delacerda misses the 2nd free throw | 41-40 |
| 13:09 | Providence | Norris Schick snags the defensive board | 41-40 |
| 12:45 | Providence | Manuel Flannigan works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the jumper from close range | 41-40 |
| 12:43 | UConn | Andrew Robards pulls down the rebound | 41-40 |
| 12:23 | UConn | Thomas Dewitt misses the driving attempt from the left block but he's fouled by Robert Clyne - foul #2 on Robert Clyne, team foul #8 | 41-40 |
| Subs | UConn | Marion Jones (PG), David Read (SF), Andy Acheson (PF) Thomas Delacerda, James Gaines, Andrew Robards | |
| Subs | Providence | Henry Studebaker (SG), Franklin Carr (SF), Chris Shaw (PF), Charles Pittman (C) Boyce Riel, Glen Swinson, Norris Schick, Robert Clyne | |
| 12:23 | UConn | Thomas Dewitt makes the 1st free throw | 42-40 |
| 12:23 | UConn | Thomas Dewitt makes the 2nd free throw | 43-40 |
| 11:59 | Providence | Charles Pittman misses badly on a fadeaway from the left wing | 43-40 |
| 11:57 | UConn | Thomas Dewitt snags the defensive board | 43-40 |
| 11:36 | UConn | Andy Acheson comes up short on the jumpshot from the right wing | 43-40 |
| 11:34 | Providence | Chris Shaw pulls down the rebound | 43-40 |
| Lineup | UConn | PG - Marion Jones (fresh) 6 pts. 2 stl. SG - Edward Rowe (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - David Read (fresh) 3 reb. PF - Andy Acheson (fresh) 9 pts. C - Thomas Dewitt (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Manuel Flannigan (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Henry Studebaker (fresh) 3 reb. SF - Franklin Carr (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl. PF - Chris Shaw (fresh) 3 pf. C - Charles Pittman (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 11:11 | Providence | Manuel Flannigan evades the doubleteam but misses long on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 43-40 |
| 11:10 | UConn | Thomas Dewitt pulls down the rebound | 43-40 |
| 10:43 | UConn | Thomas Dewitt double dribbles | 43-40 |
| Subs | UConn | Thomas Delacerda (PG), Adam Thompson (SG), Andrew Robards (PF) Marion Jones, Edward Rowe, Andy Acheson | |
| Subs | Providence | Glen Swinson (PG), Boyce Riel (SG), Norris Schick (PF), Gaston Poston (C) Manuel Flannigan, Henry Studebaker, Chris Shaw, Charles Pittman | |
| 10:22 | Providence | Glen Swinson connects on the 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Franklin Carr | 43-43 |
| 10:19 | UConn | Boyce Riel steals the ball from Adam Thompson in the backcourt | 43-43 |
| 10:17 | Providence | Boyce Riel banks in the layup | 43-45 |
| 09:59 | UConn | Thomas Dewitt is wide open and dunks the ball set up by David Read | 45-45 |
| 09:42 | Providence | The jump hook by Glen Swinson is blocked by Thomas Dewitt | 45-45 |
| 09:41 | UConn | Andrew Robards snags the defensive board | 45-45 |
| 09:39 | UConn | Adam Thompson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 45-45 |
| Subs | UConn | Marion Jones (PG), Andy Acheson (C) David Read, Thomas Dewitt | |
| Subs | Providence | Charles Pittman (C) Gaston Poston | |
| 09:16 | Providence | Andy Acheson takes the ball from Charles Pittman | 45-45 |
| 08:50 | UConn | Andy Acheson misses short on an open jump hook from the right block | 45-45 |
| 08:49 | UConn | Andy Acheson grabs the offensive rebound | 45-45 |
| 08:31 | UConn | Marion Jones hits a runner in the lane set up by Andrew Robards | 47-45 |
| 08:04 | Providence | Adam Thompson knocks away the 3 by Boyce Riel | 47-45 |
| 08:03 | Providence | Norris Schick snags the offensive board | 47-45 |
| 07:50 | Providence | Charles Pittman misses the easy layup | 47-45 |
| 07:49 | UConn | Marion Jones snags the defensive board | 47-45 |
| 07:22 | UConn | Adam Thompson misses the wide open fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 47-45 |
| 07:20 | Providence | The rebound goes to Boyce Riel | 47-45 |
| Lineup | UConn | PG - Marion Jones (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 stl. SG - Thomas Delacerda (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Adam Thompson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. PF - Andrew Robards (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. C - Andy Acheson (fairly fresh) 9 pts. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Glen Swinson (fairly fresh) 12 pts. SG - Boyce Riel (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Franklin Carr (tired) 2 pts. 2 stl. PF - Norris Schick (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. C - Charles Pittman (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 06:59 | Providence | Glen Swinson comes up short on the 3 from the right corner | 47-45 |
| 06:57 | UConn | Thomas Delacerda grabs the board | 47-45 |
| 06:53 | UConn | Adam Thompson hits a wide open jump hook near the basket on a nice dish by Thomas Delacerda | 49-45 |
| 06:29 | Providence | Charles Pittman clanks a driving attempt from close range | 49-45 |
| 06:27 | UConn | Andrew Robards grabs the defensive rebound | 49-45 |
| 06:21 | UConn | Adam Thompson can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Boyce Riel - foul #2 on Boyce Riel, team foul #9 | 49-45 |
| Subs | UConn | Edward Rowe (SG), David Read (SF), Thomas Dewitt (C) Thomas Delacerda, Andrew Robards, Andy Acheson | |
| Subs | Providence | Manuel Flannigan (PG), Henry Studebaker (SG), Chris Shaw (SF), Gaston Poston (PF), Robert Clyne (C) Glen Swinson, Boyce Riel, Franklin Carr, Norris Schick, Charles Pittman | |
| 06:21 | UConn | Adam Thompson makes the 1st free throw | 50-45 |
| 06:21 | UConn | Adam Thompson makes the 2nd free throw | 51-45 |
| 06:02 | Providence | Gaston Poston makes the fadeaway near the basket on a nice dish by Manuel Flannigan | 51-47 |
| 05:42 | UConn | Thomas Dewitt hits a jumper from the baseline on a nice dish by Edward Rowe | 53-47 |
| 05:20 | Providence | Manuel Flannigan's pass is intercepted by Adam Thompson | 53-47 |
| 04:54 | UConn | Manuel Flannigan takes the ball from Marion Jones | 53-47 |
| 04:29 | Providence | Gaston Poston misses the shot in the lane | 53-47 |
| 04:27 | UConn | David Read grabs the board | 53-47 |
| 04:23 | UConn | Henry Studebaker is called for the reach on Edward Rowe in the backcourt - foul #2 on Henry Studebaker, team foul #10 | 53-47 |
| Subs | UConn | Thomas Delacerda (PG), James Gaines (PF) Marion Jones, Adam Thompson | |
| Subs | Providence | Boyce Riel (SG), Norris Schick (PF), Charles Pittman (C) Henry Studebaker, Gaston Poston, Robert Clyne | |
| 04:23 | UConn | Edward Rowe makes the 1st free throw | 54-47 |
| 04:23 | UConn | Edward Rowe makes the 2nd free throw | 55-47 |
| 04:10 | Providence | Manuel Flannigan evades the doubleteam but misses long on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 55-47 |
| 04:08 | Providence | Manuel Flannigan gets the offensive rebound | 55-47 |
| 03:49 | Providence | Manuel Flannigan misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away | 55-47 |
| 03:47 | Providence | Norris Schick can't tip it in | 55-47 |
| 03:46 | UConn | David Read snags the defensive board | 55-47 |
| 03:20 | UConn | Edward Rowe lays it in on a nice dish by David Read | 57-47 |
| Lineup | UConn | PG - Thomas Delacerda (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Edward Rowe (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - David Read (fairly fresh) 5 reb. PF - James Gaines (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Thomas Dewitt (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Manuel Flannigan (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf. SG - Boyce Riel (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Chris Shaw (fairly fresh) 3 pf. PF - Norris Schick (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf. C - Charles Pittman (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-4) | |
| 03:10 | Providence | Charles Pittman hits a floater near the basket set up by Manuel Flannigan | 57-49 |
| 02:51 | UConn | Thomas Dewitt blows the dunk | 57-49 |
| 02:49 | Providence | Chris Shaw grabs the defensive rebound | 57-49 |
| 02:27 | Providence | Charles Pittman buries a runner from the baseline | 57-51 |
| 02:27 | UConn | UConn calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 57-51 |
| Subs | UConn | Andrew Robards (PF), Andy Acheson (C) David Read, Thomas Dewitt | |
| Subs | Providence | Glen Swinson (PG), Henry Studebaker (SF), Gaston Poston (PF), Robert Clyne (C) Manuel Flannigan, Chris Shaw, Norris Schick, Charles Pittman | |
| 02:09 | UConn | Andrew Robards misses the wide open jumper from the free throw line | 57-51 |
| 02:07 | Providence | Robert Clyne grabs the defensive rebound | 57-51 |
| 02:07 | Providence | Providence calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 57-51 |
| Subs | UConn | Marion Jones (PG), David Read (SF) Thomas Delacerda, James Gaines | |
| Subs | Providence | Manuel Flannigan (PG), Franklin Carr (SF), Charles Pittman (C) Glen Swinson, Henry Studebaker, Robert Clyne | |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-4) | |
| 01:38 | Providence | Gaston Poston drills a shot from the right side | 57-53 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-5) | |
| 01:18 | UConn | Andy Acheson is called for the illegal screen - foul #2 on Andy Acheson, team foul #3 | 57-53 |
| Subs | UConn | Thomas Dewitt (C) Andy Acheson | |
| Subs | Providence | Norris Schick (PF) Gaston Poston | |
| 00:57 | Providence | Manuel Flannigan lays it in on a nice dish by Norris Schick | 57-55 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-4) | |
| 00:33 | UConn | The jump hook by Andrew Robards is blocked by Norris Schick | 57-55 |
| 00:31 | Providence | Norris Schick snags the defensive board | 57-55 |
| 00:12 | Providence | Boyce Riel misses long on a fadeaway from the free throw line | 57-55 |
| 00:10 | UConn | Andrew Robards grabs the defensive rebound | 57-55 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and intentionally fouling (-4) | |
| 00:09 | UConn | Andrew Robards is fouled in the backcourt by Manuel Flannigan - foul #4 on Manuel Flannigan, team foul #11 | 57-55 |
| 00:09 | UConn | Andrew Robards misses the 1st free throw | 57-55 |
| 00:09 | UConn | Andrew Robards misses the 2nd free throw | 57-55 |
| 00:09 | Providence | Charles Pittman gets the rebound | 57-55 |
| 00:09 | Providence | Providence calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 57-55 |
| 00:05 | Providence | Manuel Flannigan can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 57-55 |
| 00:03 | Providence | The offensive rebound goes to Franklin Carr | 57-55 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-4) | |
| 00:00 | Providence | Manuel Flannigan buries a floater from the right side | 57-57 |
| Lineup | UConn | PG - Marion Jones (fresh) 8 pts. 2 stl. SG - Edward Rowe (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - David Read (fresh) 5 reb. PF - Andrew Robards (fresh) 1 pts. 5 reb. C - Thomas Dewitt (fresh) 14 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Manuel Flannigan (fresh) 11 pts. 5 ast. 3 stl. 4 pf. SG - Boyce Riel (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Franklin Carr (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Norris Schick (fresh) 4 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - Charles Pittman (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 05:00 | UConn | Thomas Dewitt wins the tip | 57-57 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-4) | |
| 04:34 | UConn | Andrew Robards scores on a shot in the paint on a nice dish by Edward Rowe | 59-57 |
| 04:05 | Providence | Boyce Riel misses the jumpshot from the free throw line | 59-57 |
| 04:04 | UConn | The rebound goes to Andrew Robards | 59-57 |
| 03:44 | UConn | Thomas Dewitt clanks a fadeaway from the left block | 59-57 |
| 03:42 | UConn | Andrew Robards hits the follow up shot | 61-57 |
| 03:18 | Providence | Boyce Riel scores on a floater from the baseline | 61-59 |
| 03:03 | UConn | Edward Rowe is hacked by Norris Schick - foul #4 on Norris Schick, team foul #12 | 61-59 |
| Subs | UConn | Andy Acheson (PF) Andrew Robards | |
| Subs | Providence | Glen Swinson (PG), Chris Shaw (SF), Gaston Poston (PF), Robert Clyne (C) Manuel Flannigan, Franklin Carr, Norris Schick, Charles Pittman | |
| 03:03 | UConn | Edward Rowe misses the 1st free throw | 61-59 |
| 03:03 | UConn | Edward Rowe makes the 2nd free throw | 62-59 |
| 03:00 | Providence | Providence calls a full timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 62-59 |
| Subs | UConn | Andrew Robards (PF) Andy Acheson | |
| Subs | Providence | Manuel Flannigan (PG), Franklin Carr (SF), Charles Pittman (C) Glen Swinson, Chris Shaw, Robert Clyne | |
| 02:41 | Providence | Boyce Riel works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 62-59 |
| 02:40 | Providence | Franklin Carr grabs the offensive rebound | 62-59 |
| 02:17 | Providence | Manuel Flannigan jams it against the doubleteam | 62-61 |
| 01:50 | UConn | Edward Rowe connects on the open 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from David Read | 65-61 |
| 01:26 | Providence | Charles Pittman jams the wide open dunk on a great pass from Manuel Flannigan | 65-63 |
| 01:05 | UConn | Andrew Robards misses the easy layup but he's hacked by Gaston Poston - foul #2 on Gaston Poston, team foul #13 | 65-63 |
| Subs | UConn | | |
| Subs | Providence | Norris Schick (PF) Gaston Poston | |
| 01:05 | UConn | Andrew Robards makes the 1st free throw | 66-63 |
| 01:05 | UConn | Andrew Robards makes the 2nd free throw | 67-63 |
| 00:47 | Providence | Charles Pittman can't connect on a fadeaway from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Edward Rowe - foul #2 on Edward Rowe, team foul #4 | 67-63 |
| 00:47 | Providence | Charles Pittman makes the 1st free throw | 67-64 |
| 00:47 | Providence | Charles Pittman makes the 2nd free throw | 67-65 |
| Lineup | UConn | PG - Marion Jones (fresh) 8 pts. 2 stl. SG - Edward Rowe (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. SF - David Read (fairly fresh) 5 reb. PF - Andrew Robards (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. C - Thomas Dewitt (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Manuel Flannigan (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 6 ast. 3 stl. 4 pf. SG - Boyce Riel (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. SF - Franklin Carr (tiring) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Norris Schick (fresh) 4 pts. 8 reb. 2 blk. 4 pf. C - Charles Pittman (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-4) | |
| 00:24 | UConn | Thomas Dewitt hits a jump hook from the right block set up by Edward Rowe | 69-65 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-4) | |
| 00:17 | Providence | Norris Schick misses the wide open 3 from the right wing | 69-65 |
| 00:16 | UConn | Marion Jones grabs the defensive rebound | 69-65 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-5) | |
| 00:14 | UConn | Manuel Flannigan is called for the reach on Marion Jones in the backcourt - foul #5 on Manuel Flannigan, team foul #14 | 69-65 |
| Subs | UConn | Adam Thompson (SF) David Read | |
| Subs | Providence | Glen Swinson (PG) Manuel Flannigan | |
| 00:14 | UConn | Marion Jones makes the 1st free throw | 70-65 |
| 00:14 | UConn | Marion Jones makes the 2nd free throw | 71-65 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-5) | |
| 00:09 | Providence | Adam Thompson steals the ball from Glen Swinson | 71-65 |
| 00:07 | UConn | Boyce Riel is called for the reach on Edward Rowe in the backcourt - foul #3 on Boyce Riel, team foul #15 | 71-65 |
| Subs | UConn | David Read (SF) Andrew Robards | |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| 00:07 | UConn | Edward Rowe makes the 1st free throw | 72-65 |
| 00:07 | UConn | Edward Rowe makes the 2nd free throw | 73-65 |
| 00:03 | Providence | Glen Swinson misses the 3 from straight away | 73-65 |
| 00:01 | UConn | Adam Thompson snags the defensive board | 73-65 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-5) | |
| 00:00 | UConn | Adam Thompson runs out the clock | 73-65 |