| Lineup | Pitt | PG - Jesse Harshaw (fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast. SG - Brian Edward (fresh) 9 pts. SF - Kenneth Nicholson (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - Bruce Bouley (fresh) C - Joseph Griffin (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Floyd Wilson (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SG - Javier Perez (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Gary Lowry (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - Paul Harrison (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Brock Perkins (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Rutgers | Gary Lowry inbounds the ball | 38-28 |
| Game Plan | Pitt | Pitt is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 19:40 | Rutgers | Paul Harrison scores on a jumper in the paint and he's fouled by Kenneth Nicholson - foul #1 on Kenneth Nicholson, team foul #1 | 38-30 |
| 19:40 | Rutgers | Paul Harrison makes the free throw | 38-31 |
| 19:18 | Pitt | Jesse Harshaw scores on a driving attempt from the baseline on a nice dish by Bruce Bouley | 40-31 |
| 19:06 | Rutgers | Floyd Wilson evades the doubleteam but misses long on a shot from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Kenneth Nicholson - foul #2 on Kenneth Nicholson, team foul #2 | 40-31 |
| 19:06 | Rutgers | Floyd Wilson makes the 1st free throw | 40-32 |
| 19:06 | Rutgers | Floyd Wilson misses the 2nd free throw | 40-32 |
| 19:06 | Pitt | Kenneth Nicholson grabs the defensive rebound | 40-32 |
| 18:47 | Pitt | Joseph Griffin can't connect on a runner in the lane | 40-32 |
| 18:46 | Rutgers | Brock Perkins grabs the board | 40-32 |
| 18:31 | Rutgers | Brock Perkins evades the doubleteam but misses long on a driving attempt from the left block | 40-32 |
| 18:29 | Pitt | Kenneth Nicholson gets the rebound | 40-32 |
| 18:01 | Pitt | Brian Edward can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 40-32 |
| 17:59 | Rutgers | Brock Perkins pulls down the rebound | 40-32 |
| 17:42 | Rutgers | Paul Harrison blows the layup | 40-32 |
| 17:41 | Pitt | Kenneth Nicholson pulls down the rebound | 40-32 |
| 17:18 | Pitt | Joseph Griffin misses badly on a fadeaway from the left block | 40-32 |
| 17:17 | Rutgers | Floyd Wilson snags the defensive board | 40-32 |
| 16:59 | Rutgers | Gary Lowry connects on the fadeaway near the basket | 40-34 |
| 16:32 | Pitt | Brian Edward misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 40-34 |
| 16:30 | Rutgers | Paul Harrison snags the defensive board | 40-34 |
| 16:13 | Rutgers | Floyd Wilson is bothered by a doubleteam and misses badly on a 3 from the left corner | 40-34 |
| 16:12 | Pitt | Joseph Griffin pulls down the rebound | 40-34 |
| 15:52 | Pitt | Paul Harrison blocks the short jumper by Jesse Harshaw | 40-34 |
| 15:51 | Rutgers | Brock Perkins snags the defensive board | 40-34 |
| Lineup | Pitt | PG - Jesse Harshaw (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 4 ast. SG - Brian Edward (fairly fresh) 9 pts. SF - Kenneth Nicholson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. PF - Bruce Bouley (fairly fresh) C - Joseph Griffin (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Floyd Wilson (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. SG - Javier Perez (fairly fresh) 2 ast. SF - Gary Lowry (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. PF - Paul Harrison (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. C - Brock Perkins (fairly fresh) 5 reb. | |
| 15:46 | Rutgers | Kenneth Nicholson takes the ball from Javier Perez | 40-34 |
| 15:31 | Pitt | Joseph Griffin misses the easy layup | 40-34 |
| 15:29 | Pitt | The offensive rebound goes to Brian Edward | 40-34 |
| 15:07 | Pitt | Bruce Bouley connects on the floater from close range set up by Jesse Harshaw | 42-34 |
| 14:53 | Rutgers | Javier Perez misses the runner from the right block but he's fouled by Brian Edward - foul #2 on Brian Edward, team foul #3 | 42-34 |
| Subs | Pitt | | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Henry Cowans (PG), Thomas Abraham (SF), Robert Galvin (PF), James Schroer (C) Floyd Wilson, Gary Lowry, Paul Harrison, Brock Perkins | |
| 14:53 | Rutgers | Javier Perez makes the 1st free throw | 42-35 |
| 14:53 | Rutgers | Javier Perez misses the 2nd free throw | 42-35 |
| 14:53 | Pitt | Kenneth Nicholson grabs the defensive rebound | 42-35 |
| 14:27 | Pitt | Brian Edward drills a 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Jesse Harshaw | 45-35 |
| 14:06 | Rutgers | Thomas Abraham drills a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 45-37 |
| 13:44 | Pitt | Jesse Harshaw is hacked by Robert Galvin - foul #1 on Robert Galvin, team foul #1 | 45-37 |
| Subs | Pitt | | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Bradley Burgos (SG) Javier Perez | |
| 13:26 | Pitt | Kenneth Nicholson misses short on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 45-37 |
| 13:24 | Pitt | Brian Edward gets the offensive rebound | 45-37 |
| 13:01 | Pitt | James Schroer denies the turnaround by Jesse Harshaw | 45-37 |
| 12:59 | Rutgers | The rebound goes to James Schroer | 45-37 |
| 12:48 | Rutgers | Bradley Burgos knocks in the jumper from the left wing | 45-39 |
| 12:21 | Pitt | Brian Edward scores on a 3 from the right wing set up by Jesse Harshaw | 48-39 |
| 12:04 | Rutgers | Robert Galvin misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 48-39 |
| 12:03 | Rutgers | Henry Cowans grabs the offensive board | 48-39 |
| 11:45 | Rutgers | Bradley Burgos loses the dribble to Kenneth Nicholson | 48-39 |
| 11:41 | Pitt | Kenneth Nicholson throws it down | 50-39 |
| Lineup | Pitt | PG - Jesse Harshaw (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 7 ast. SG - Brian Edward (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 3 reb. SF - Kenneth Nicholson (tiring) 4 pts. 8 reb. 2 stl. PF - Bruce Bouley (tiring) 2 pts. C - Joseph Griffin (tiring) 10 pts. 4 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Henry Cowans (fairly fresh) SG - Bradley Burgos (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Thomas Abraham (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Robert Galvin (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - James Schroer (fairly fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 11:32 | Rutgers | Robert Galvin misses the easy layup but the foul's on Brian Edward - foul #3 on Brian Edward, team foul #4 | 50-39 |
| Subs | Pitt | Allen Leslie (SF), Lars Zisser (PF), Justin Cox (C) Kenneth Nicholson, Bruce Bouley, Joseph Griffin | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Floyd Wilson (PG), Gary Lowry (SF), Brock Perkins (C) Henry Cowans, Thomas Abraham, James Schroer | |
| 11:32 | Rutgers | Robert Galvin makes the 1st free throw | 50-40 |
| 11:32 | Rutgers | Robert Galvin makes the 2nd free throw | 50-41 |
| 11:11 | Pitt | Brian Edward knocks in the 3pt attempt from straight away | 53-41 |
| 10:53 | Rutgers | Gary Lowry misses short on a floater from close range | 53-41 |
| 10:52 | Pitt | Justin Cox grabs the board | 53-41 |
| 10:35 | Pitt | Brian Edward can't connect on a 3 from straight away | 53-41 |
| 10:34 | Pitt | Justin Cox gets the offensive rebound | 53-41 |
| 10:21 | Pitt | Allen Leslie loses the dribble to Bradley Burgos | 53-41 |
| 10:01 | Rutgers | Brock Perkins misses long on a floater in the lane | 53-41 |
| 10:00 | Pitt | Brian Edward grabs the board | 53-41 |
| 09:50 | Pitt | Jesse Harshaw knocks in the turnaround near the basket on a nice dish by Brian Edward | 55-41 |
| 09:31 | Rutgers | Brock Perkins makes the jumper in the paint set up by Floyd Wilson and he's fouled by Brian Edward - foul #4 on Brian Edward, team foul #5 | 55-43 |
| Subs | Pitt | Bobbie Toman (PG), Brian Arnold (SF), Bruce Bouley (PF) Jesse Harshaw, Brian Edward, Justin Cox | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Javier Perez (SG), Paul Harrison (PF) Bradley Burgos, Robert Galvin | |
| 09:31 | Rutgers | Brock Perkins makes the free throw | 55-44 |
| 09:02 | Pitt | Floyd Wilson swats the dunk try by Bruce Bouley | 55-44 |
| 09:01 | Rutgers | Brock Perkins pulls down the rebound | 55-44 |
| 08:43 | Rutgers | Gary Lowry misses long on a driving attempt in the lane but the foul's on Bobbie Toman - foul #2 on Bobbie Toman, team foul #6 | 55-44 |
| Subs | Pitt | Kenneth Nicholson (SF), Joseph Griffin (C) Brian Arnold, Lars Zisser | |
| Subs | Rutgers | | |
| 08:43 | Rutgers | Gary Lowry misses the 1st free throw | 55-44 |
| 08:43 | Rutgers | Gary Lowry misses the 2nd free throw | 55-44 |
| 08:43 | Rutgers | Brock Perkins snags the offensive board | 55-44 |
| 08:26 | Rutgers | Paul Harrison loses the ball out of bounds | 55-44 |
| Subs | Pitt | | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Thomas Abraham (SF) Gary Lowry | |
| 08:08 | Pitt | Joseph Griffin misses long on a jumpshot from the right side | 55-44 |
| 08:06 | Rutgers | Brock Perkins grabs the board | 55-44 |
| 07:43 | Rutgers | Bruce Bouley steps in front of the Paul Harrison pass | 55-44 |
| Lineup | Pitt | PG - Bobbie Toman (fresh) SG - Allen Leslie (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Kenneth Nicholson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 8 reb. 2 stl. PF - Bruce Bouley (tiring) 2 pts. 2 stl. C - Joseph Griffin (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Floyd Wilson (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SG - Javier Perez (fresh) 1 pts. 2 ast. SF - Thomas Abraham (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Paul Harrison (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. C - Brock Perkins (fresh) 3 pts. 8 reb. | |
| 07:23 | Pitt | Allen Leslie's pass is intercepted by Thomas Abraham | 55-44 |
| 07:06 | Rutgers | Floyd Wilson can't connect on a fadeaway from the right side | 55-44 |
| 07:04 | Pitt | Allen Leslie pulls down the rebound | 55-44 |
| 06:39 | Pitt | Thomas Abraham steals the ball from Kenneth Nicholson | 55-44 |
| 06:26 | Rutgers | Floyd Wilson misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 55-44 |
| 06:25 | Pitt | Joseph Griffin grabs the defensive rebound | 55-44 |
| 05:56 | Pitt | Joseph Griffin is fouled on the floor by Paul Harrison - foul #2 on Paul Harrison, team foul #2 | 55-44 |
| Subs | Pitt | Jesse Harshaw (PG), Brian Edward (SG), Lars Zisser (PF), Justin Cox (C) Bobbie Toman, Kenneth Nicholson, Bruce Bouley, Joseph Griffin | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Henry Cowans (PG), Bradley Burgos (SG), Gary Lowry (SF), Robert Galvin (PF), James Schroer (C) Floyd Wilson, Javier Perez, Thomas Abraham, Paul Harrison, Brock Perkins | |
| 05:33 | Pitt | Justin Cox connects on the jumper from just outside the lane | 57-44 |
| Game Plan | Pitt | Pitt is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 05:18 | Rutgers | Robert Galvin hits the front of the rim on the shot near the basket | 57-44 |
| 05:17 | Rutgers | Gary Lowry misses the tip | 57-44 |
| 05:15 | Rutgers | Robert Galvin pulls down the offensive rebound | 57-44 |
| 05:07 | Rutgers | Bradley Burgos misses long on a fadeaway from the left wing | 57-44 |
| 05:06 | Rutgers | Robert Galvin tips it home | 57-46 |
| 04:45 | Pitt | Brian Edward misses long on a 3 from the left wing | 57-46 |
| 04:43 | Pitt | Brian Edward grabs the offensive rebound | 57-46 |
| 04:23 | Pitt | Brian Edward scores on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 60-46 |
| 04:11 | Rutgers | Jesse Harshaw takes the ball from Bradley Burgos | 60-46 |
| 03:53 | Pitt | Jesse Harshaw misses the floater from the right side | 60-46 |
| 03:52 | Rutgers | Robert Galvin snags the defensive board | 60-46 |
| 03:44 | Rutgers | Robert Galvin is whistled for a carry | 60-46 |
| Subs | Pitt | Kenneth Nicholson (SF), Joseph Griffin (C) Allen Leslie, Justin Cox | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Floyd Wilson (PG), Javier Perez (SG), Paul Harrison (PF), Brock Perkins (C) Henry Cowans, Bradley Burgos, Robert Galvin, James Schroer | |
| 03:28 | Pitt | Lars Zisser connects on the runner in the paint set up by Kenneth Nicholson | 62-46 |
| Lineup | Pitt | PG - Jesse Harshaw (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 7 ast. SG - Brian Edward (fairly fresh) 21 pts. 5 reb. 4 pf. SF - Kenneth Nicholson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 8 reb. 2 stl. PF - Lars Zisser (fresh) 4 pts. C - Joseph Griffin (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Floyd Wilson (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SG - Javier Perez (fresh) 1 pts. 2 ast. SF - Gary Lowry (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. PF - Paul Harrison (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. C - Brock Perkins (fresh) 3 pts. 8 reb. | |
| 03:17 | Rutgers | Paul Harrison misses short on a fadeaway from the left wing | 62-46 |
| 03:16 | Pitt | Joseph Griffin snags the defensive board | 62-46 |
| 02:56 | Pitt | Jesse Harshaw comes up short on the floater from the right side | 62-46 |
| 02:54 | Rutgers | Floyd Wilson grabs the board | 62-46 |
| 02:46 | Rutgers | Floyd Wilson hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right wing | 62-46 |
| 02:45 | Pitt | Joseph Griffin snags the defensive board | 62-46 |
| 02:23 | Pitt | Joseph Griffin dunks the ball on a nice dish by Jesse Harshaw | 64-46 |
| 02:14 | Rutgers | Javier Perez is open but comes up short on the 3 from straight away | 64-46 |
| 02:12 | Rutgers | Brock Perkins tips it in | 64-48 |
| 01:52 | Pitt | Brian Edward hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 64-48 |
| 01:50 | Pitt | Lars Zisser hits the follow up shot | 66-48 |
| 01:32 | Rutgers | Paul Harrison hits the finger roll | 66-50 |
| 01:11 | Pitt | Brian Edward buries a jumpshot from the left wing on a nice dish by Jesse Harshaw | 68-50 |
| 00:57 | Rutgers | Kenneth Nicholson steals it from Gary Lowry | 68-50 |
| Game Plan | Pitt | Pitt is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:32 | Pitt | Brian Edward buries a jump hook from the right block on a great pass from Jesse Harshaw | 70-50 |
| Game Plan | Pitt | Pitt is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:26 | Rutgers | Gary Lowry misses the 3 pointer from straight away | 70-50 |
| 00:25 | Rutgers | Brock Perkins grabs the offensive board | 70-50 |
| 00:23 | Rutgers | Gary Lowry banks in the layup | 70-52 |
| 00:00 | Pitt | Jesse Harshaw runs out the clock | 70-52 |