| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Calvin Gardin (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - John Olson (fresh) 8 pts. SF - Stanley Boyers (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Craig Clark (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. C - David Daniels (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Wisconsin | PG - Patrick Ansell (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Donnie Studzinski (fresh) 9 pts. SF - Michael Hanscom (fresh) PF - Steven Johnson (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - Calvin Haston (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Wisconsin | Michael Hanscom inbounds the ball | 31-26 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Wisconsin | Wisconsin is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 19:48 | Wisconsin | Steven Johnson throws a bad pass out of bounds | 31-26 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Alfredo Yazzie (PG), Ramiro Herrera (SF), Scott Kinsler (C) Calvin Gardin, Stanley Boyers, David Daniels | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | | |
| 19:29 | Ohio State | John Olson misses short on a 3 from the right corner | 31-26 |
| 19:27 | Wisconsin | Patrick Ansell gets the rebound | 31-26 |
| 19:04 | Wisconsin | Patrick Ansell makes the 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from Donnie Studzinski | 31-29 |
| 18:50 | Ohio State | Alfredo Yazzie misses badly on a shot from the left wing | 31-29 |
| 18:49 | Wisconsin | The rebound goes to Donnie Studzinski | 31-29 |
| 18:38 | Wisconsin | Patrick Ansell clanks a 3 from the right corner | 31-29 |
| 18:36 | Wisconsin | Steven Johnson snags the offensive board | 31-29 |
| 18:19 | Wisconsin | Donnie Studzinski shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the jumper from the free throw line but the foul's on John Olson - foul #2 on John Olson, team foul #1 | 31-29 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Calvin Gardin (PG), Stanley Boyers (SF), Paul Taylor (PF), David Daniels (C) John Olson, Ramiro Herrera, Craig Clark, Scott Kinsler | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | | |
| 18:19 | Wisconsin | Donnie Studzinski makes the 1st free throw | 31-30 |
| 18:19 | Wisconsin | Donnie Studzinski makes the 2nd free throw | 31-31 |
| 17:54 | Ohio State | Calvin Gardin's fadeaway is rejected by Calvin Haston | 31-31 |
| 17:53 | Wisconsin | Donnie Studzinski snags the defensive board | 31-31 |
| 17:42 | Wisconsin | Patrick Ansell misses the wide open 3 pointer from the right wing | 31-31 |
| 17:41 | Wisconsin | Steven Johnson snags the offensive board | 31-31 |
| 17:27 | Wisconsin | Steven Johnson hits a wide open shot from the right side | 31-33 |
| 17:12 | Ohio State | David Daniels misses the easy layup | 31-33 |
| 17:10 | Wisconsin | Michael Hanscom snags the defensive board | 31-33 |
| 16:56 | Wisconsin | Donnie Studzinski scores on a jumper from just outside the lane set up by Steven Johnson | 31-35 |
| 16:50 | Ohio State | Calvin Gardin buries a 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Stanley Boyers | 34-35 |
| 16:45 | Wisconsin | Patrick Ansell misses short on a shot from just outside the lane | 34-35 |
| 16:44 | Wisconsin | Michael Hanscom hits the follow up shot | 34-37 |
| 16:30 | Ohio State | Alfredo Yazzie clanks a 3 pointer from the left wing | 34-37 |
| 16:29 | Wisconsin | Michael Hanscom snags the defensive board | 34-37 |
| 16:16 | Wisconsin | Steven Johnson misses short on a shot from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Paul Taylor - foul #2 on Paul Taylor, team foul #2 | 34-37 |
| Subs | Ohio State | John Olson (SG), Craig Clark (PF), Scott Kinsler (C) Alfredo Yazzie, Paul Taylor, David Daniels | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Norman Morrison (SF) Michael Hanscom | |
| 16:16 | Wisconsin | Steven Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 34-38 |
| 16:16 | Wisconsin | Steven Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 34-39 |
| 15:57 | Ohio State | Scott Kinsler is called for the offensive foul - foul #3 on Scott Kinsler, team foul #3 | 34-39 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Ramiro Herrera (SF) Stanley Boyers | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Matthew Pettit (PF) Steven Johnson | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Calvin Gardin (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - John Olson (fresh) 8 pts. SF - Ramiro Herrera (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Craig Clark (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. C - Scott Kinsler (fresh) 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Wisconsin | PG - Patrick Ansell (fairly fresh) 8 pts. SG - Donnie Studzinski (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast. SF - Norman Morrison (fresh) PF - Matthew Pettit (fresh) 2 pts. C - Calvin Haston (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:50 | Wisconsin | Matthew Pettit is called for traveling | 34-39 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Stanley Boyers (SF) Ramiro Herrera | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | | |
| 15:27 | Ohio State | Craig Clark misses the easy layup | 34-39 |
| 15:26 | Wisconsin | Calvin Haston gets the rebound | 34-39 |
| 15:14 | Wisconsin | Patrick Ansell connects on the open 3 from the right wing set up by Donnie Studzinski out of the doubleteam | 34-42 |
| 14:45 | Ohio State | Calvin Gardin can't connect on a floater from the left side but the foul's on Calvin Haston - foul #1 on Calvin Haston, team foul #1 | 34-42 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Ramiro Herrera (SF), David Daniels (C) Stanley Boyers, Scott Kinsler | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Michael Hanscom (SF) Norman Morrison | |
| 14:45 | Ohio State | Calvin Gardin makes the 1st free throw | 35-42 |
| 14:45 | Ohio State | Calvin Gardin makes the 2nd free throw | 36-42 |
| 14:24 | Wisconsin | Donnie Studzinski scores on a jumpshot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Patrick Ansell | 36-44 |
| 13:55 | Ohio State | John Olson misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 36-44 |
| 13:53 | Wisconsin | Patrick Ansell grabs the defensive rebound | 36-44 |
| 13:33 | Wisconsin | David Daniels steals the ball from Donnie Studzinski | 36-44 |
| 13:17 | Ohio State | John Olson hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 36-44 |
| 13:16 | Ohio State | David Daniels grabs the offensive rebound | 36-44 |
| 12:54 | Ohio State | John Olson clanks a 3 from the left wing | 36-44 |
| 12:53 | Wisconsin | The rebound goes to Matthew Pettit | 36-44 |
| 12:48 | Wisconsin | Donnie Studzinski misses the layup against the doubleteam | 36-44 |
| 12:47 | Ohio State | Craig Clark snags the defensive board | 36-44 |
| 12:25 | Ohio State | Calvin Gardin can't connect on a floater from the right side | 36-44 |
| 12:23 | Ohio State | David Daniels grabs the offensive rebound | 36-44 |
| 12:06 | Ohio State | John Olson misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 36-44 |
| 12:05 | Ohio State | Craig Clark tips it home | 38-44 |
| 11:46 | Wisconsin | Patrick Ansell knocks in the pull-up jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Donnie Studzinski | 38-46 |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Calvin Gardin (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - John Olson (fairly fresh) 8 pts. SF - Ramiro Herrera (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Craig Clark (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. C - David Daniels (fairly fresh) 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Wisconsin | PG - Patrick Ansell (tiring) 13 pts. 1 ast. SG - Donnie Studzinski (tiring) 15 pts. 3 ast. SF - Michael Hanscom (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - Matthew Pettit (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Calvin Haston (tiring) 1 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:18 | Ohio State | Ramiro Herrera can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 38-46 |
| 11:17 | Wisconsin | Patrick Ansell pulls down the rebound | 38-46 |
| 10:53 | Wisconsin | Matthew Pettit hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway in the lane but he's fouled by Calvin Gardin - foul #1 on Calvin Gardin, team foul #4 | 38-46 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Alfredo Yazzie (PG), Stanley Boyers (SF), Paul Taylor (PF), Scott Kinsler (C) Calvin Gardin, John Olson, Craig Clark, David Daniels | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Michael Walter (PG), Norman Morrison (SF), Steven Johnson (PF) Patrick Ansell, Michael Hanscom, Calvin Haston | |
| 10:53 | Wisconsin | Matthew Pettit makes the 1st free throw | 38-47 |
| 10:53 | Wisconsin | Matthew Pettit makes the 2nd free throw | 38-48 |
| 10:26 | Ohio State | Scott Kinsler can't connect on a jumper from the right block but he's fouled by Matthew Pettit - foul #1 on Matthew Pettit, team foul #2 | 38-48 |
| Subs | Ohio State | John Olson (SG) Ramiro Herrera | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | | |
| 10:26 | Ohio State | Scott Kinsler misses the 1st free throw | 38-48 |
| 10:26 | Ohio State | Scott Kinsler makes the 2nd free throw | 39-48 |
| 10:04 | Wisconsin | Donnie Studzinski shoots over the doubleteam and knocks in the jumpshot from the right wing | 39-50 |
| 09:40 | Ohio State | John Olson comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 39-50 |
| 09:38 | Wisconsin | Steven Johnson snags the defensive board | 39-50 |
| 09:23 | Wisconsin | Donnie Studzinski misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 39-50 |
| 09:21 | Ohio State | Scott Kinsler grabs the defensive rebound | 39-50 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Wisconsin | Wisconsin is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 08:56 | Ohio State | Paul Taylor is called for a pushoff foul - foul #3 on Paul Taylor, team foul #5 | 39-50 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Ramiro Herrera (SG), Craig Clark (PF) John Olson, Paul Taylor | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Michael Hanscom (SF) Donnie Studzinski | |
| 08:45 | Wisconsin | The jump hook by Matthew Pettit is blocked by Craig Clark | 39-50 |
| 08:43 | Ohio State | Scott Kinsler gets the rebound | 39-50 |
| 08:19 | Ohio State | Stanley Boyers hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right wing | 39-50 |
| 08:17 | Wisconsin | Michael Walter grabs the board | 39-50 |
| 08:11 | Wisconsin | Matthew Pettit splits the doubleteam and buries a jump hook from the right block set up by Norman Morrison | 39-52 |
| 07:57 | Ohio State | Stanley Boyers clanks a floater from the left block but the foul's on Steven Johnson - foul #2 on Steven Johnson, team foul #3 | 39-52 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Calvin Gardin (PG), David Daniels (C) Ramiro Herrera, Scott Kinsler | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Patrick Ansell (PG), Donnie Studzinski (SG), Rufus Howard (PF), Calvin Haston (C) Michael Walter, Norman Morrison, Steven Johnson, Matthew Pettit | |
| 07:57 | Ohio State | Stanley Boyers makes the 1st free throw | 40-52 |
| 07:57 | Ohio State | Stanley Boyers misses the 2nd free throw | 40-52 |
| 07:57 | Wisconsin | Michael Hanscom snags the defensive board | 40-52 |
| 07:43 | Wisconsin | Patrick Ansell comes up short on the fadeaway from the left side but he's hacked by Craig Clark - foul #1 on Craig Clark, team foul #6 | 40-52 |
| 07:43 | Wisconsin | Patrick Ansell makes the 1st free throw | 40-53 |
| 07:43 | Wisconsin | Patrick Ansell misses the 2nd free throw | 40-53 |
| 07:43 | Ohio State | David Daniels grabs the board | 40-53 |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Calvin Gardin (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Alfredo Yazzie (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Stanley Boyers (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. PF - Craig Clark (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. C - David Daniels (fresh) 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Wisconsin | PG - Patrick Ansell (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 1 ast. SG - Donnie Studzinski (tiring) 17 pts. 3 ast. SF - Michael Hanscom (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. PF - Rufus Howard (fresh) C - Calvin Haston (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:25 | Ohio State | Alfredo Yazzie knocks in the 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Calvin Gardin | 43-53 |
| 07:11 | Wisconsin | Donnie Studzinski misses the shot from the free throw line but he's fouled by Alfredo Yazzie - foul #1 on Alfredo Yazzie, team foul #7 | 43-53 |
| Subs | Ohio State | John Olson (SG), Paul Taylor (PF), Scott Kinsler (C) Calvin Gardin, Craig Clark, David Daniels | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | | |
| 07:11 | Wisconsin | Donnie Studzinski makes the 1st free throw | 43-54 |
| 07:11 | Wisconsin | Donnie Studzinski makes the 2nd free throw | 43-55 |
| 06:53 | Ohio State | Alfredo Yazzie scores on a floater from the right side | 45-55 |
| 06:37 | Wisconsin | Donnie Studzinski misses short on a jumper from the left side | 45-55 |
| 06:35 | Ohio State | Stanley Boyers pulls down the rebound | 45-55 |
| 06:14 | Ohio State | Alfredo Yazzie clanks a 3 from the left wing | 45-55 |
| 06:13 | Ohio State | Paul Taylor snags the offensive board | 45-55 |
| 06:00 | Ohio State | Paul Taylor misses the floater from the free throw line but the foul's on Rufus Howard - foul #1 on Rufus Howard, team foul #4 | 45-55 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Calvin Gardin (PG), David Daniels (C) John Olson, Scott Kinsler | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Michael Walter (PG), Norman Morrison (SG), Steven Johnson (PF), Matthew Pettit (C) Patrick Ansell, Donnie Studzinski, Rufus Howard, Calvin Haston | |
| 06:00 | Ohio State | Paul Taylor makes the 1st free throw | 46-55 |
| 06:00 | Ohio State | Paul Taylor misses the 2nd free throw | 46-55 |
| 06:00 | Wisconsin | Steven Johnson snags the defensive board | 46-55 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Wisconsin | Wisconsin is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 05:50 | Wisconsin | Steven Johnson misses short on a driving attempt in the lane | 46-55 |
| 05:48 | Ohio State | David Daniels pulls down the rebound | 46-55 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Wisconsin | Wisconsin is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+5) | |
| 05:24 | Ohio State | Calvin Gardin is fouled on the floor by Michael Walter - foul #1 on Michael Walter, team foul #5 | 46-55 |
| Subs | Ohio State | John Olson (SG), Craig Clark (PF) Alfredo Yazzie, Paul Taylor | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Patrick Ansell (PG) Michael Hanscom | |
| 05:07 | Ohio State | Calvin Gardin misses short on a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 46-55 |
| 05:06 | Wisconsin | Steven Johnson snags the defensive board | 46-55 |
| 04:42 | Wisconsin | Calvin Gardin steals it from Steven Johnson | 46-55 |
| 04:39 | Ohio State | Calvin Gardin hits the finger roll | 48-55 |
| 04:15 | Wisconsin | Steven Johnson is whistled for a carry | 48-55 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Alfredo Yazzie (SG), Scott Kinsler (C) John Olson, David Daniels | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Michael Hanscom (SF), Calvin Haston (C) Patrick Ansell, Matthew Pettit | |
| 03:46 | Ohio State | Stanley Boyers clanks a floater from just outside the lane | 48-55 |
| 03:45 | Ohio State | Alfredo Yazzie tips it back up and in | 50-55 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Wisconsin | Wisconsin is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+5) | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Calvin Gardin (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SG - Alfredo Yazzie (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SF - Stanley Boyers (tiring) 5 pts. 1 ast. PF - Craig Clark (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. C - Scott Kinsler (fresh) 1 pts. 7 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Wisconsin | PG - Michael Walter (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Norman Morrison (fresh) SF - Michael Hanscom (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. PF - Steven Johnson (fresh) 11 pts. 9 reb. C - Calvin Haston (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 03:26 | Wisconsin | Norman Morrison misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 50-55 |
| 03:25 | Ohio State | Stanley Boyers pulls down the rebound | 50-55 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Wisconsin | Wisconsin is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 03:20 | Ohio State | Michael Hanscom picks off the pass by Scott Kinsler | 50-55 |
| 02:58 | Wisconsin | Steven Johnson drills a fadeaway jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Michael Walter | 50-57 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Wisconsin | Wisconsin is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+5) | |
| 02:49 | Ohio State | Alfredo Yazzie connects on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 53-57 |
| 02:49 | Wisconsin | Wisconsin calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 53-57 |
| Subs | Ohio State | John Olson (SG), Ramiro Herrera (SF), David Daniels (C) Calvin Gardin, Stanley Boyers, Scott Kinsler | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Patrick Ansell (PG), Donnie Studzinski (SG) Michael Walter, Norman Morrison | |
| 02:25 | Wisconsin | Steven Johnson banks in the layup on a nice dish by Calvin Haston | 53-59 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Wisconsin | Wisconsin is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 02:06 | Ohio State | Craig Clark misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 53-59 |
| 02:04 | Wisconsin | Steven Johnson snags the defensive board | 53-59 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Wisconsin | Wisconsin is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 01:48 | Wisconsin | Patrick Ansell is whistled for a carry | 53-59 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Calvin Gardin (PG), Stanley Boyers (SF) Alfredo Yazzie, Ramiro Herrera | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | | |
| 01:27 | Ohio State | Stanley Boyers comes up short on the 3 from the left wing | 53-59 |
| 01:25 | Wisconsin | Michael Hanscom gets the rebound | 53-59 |
| 01:00 | Wisconsin | Patrick Ansell is by himself and knocks in the pull-up jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Calvin Haston | 53-61 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Wisconsin | Wisconsin is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+5) | |
| 00:54 | Ohio State | John Olson can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 53-61 |
| 00:53 | Wisconsin | Michael Hanscom pulls down the rebound | 53-61 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Wisconsin | Wisconsin is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+5) | |
| 00:52 | Wisconsin | Michael Hanscom is hacked by Calvin Gardin in the backcourt - foul #2 on Calvin Gardin, team foul #8 | 53-61 |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Matthew Pettit (PF) Steven Johnson | |
| 00:52 | Wisconsin | Michael Hanscom makes the 1st free throw | 53-62 |
| 00:52 | Wisconsin | Michael Hanscom makes the 2nd free throw | 53-63 |
| 00:46 | Ohio State | John Olson is whistled for a carry | 53-63 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Alfredo Yazzie (PG), Ramiro Herrera (SF), Paul Taylor (PF), Scott Kinsler (C) Calvin Gardin, Stanley Boyers, Craig Clark, David Daniels | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Michael Walter (SG), Norman Morrison (SF), Rufus Howard (C) Donnie Studzinski, Michael Hanscom, Calvin Haston | |
| 00:43 | Wisconsin | Alfredo Yazzie is called for the reach on Norman Morrison in the backcourt - foul #2 on Alfredo Yazzie, team foul #9 | 53-63 |
| 00:43 | Wisconsin | Norman Morrison misses the 1st free throw | 53-63 |
| 00:43 | Ohio State | Paul Taylor grabs the defensive rebound | 53-63 |
| 00:37 | Ohio State | Alfredo Yazzie hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 53-63 |
| 00:36 | Wisconsin | Michael Walter grabs the defensive rebound | 53-63 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Wisconsin | Wisconsin is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+5) | |
| 00:09 | Wisconsin | Alfredo Yazzie is called for the reach on Matthew Pettit - foul #3 on Alfredo Yazzie, team foul #10 | 53-63 |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| Subs | Wisconsin | Donnie Studzinski (SG) Patrick Ansell | |
| 00:09 | Wisconsin | Matthew Pettit makes the 1st free throw | 53-64 |
| 00:09 | Wisconsin | Matthew Pettit makes the 2nd free throw | 53-65 |
| 00:05 | Ohio State | John Olson clanks a 3 from the left wing | 53-65 |
| 00:04 | Wisconsin | Donnie Studzinski grabs the board | 53-65 |
| 00:00 | Wisconsin | Michael Walter runs out the clock | 53-65 |