| Lineup | Washington State | PG - David Piercy (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Paul Waymire (fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl. SF - David Hughes (fresh) PF - Vic Kohr (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - George Dwight (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Southern Cal | PG - Richard Eshleman (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - John Colorado (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Lewis Brown (fresh) PF - John Gray (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - Patrick Kramer (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Southern Cal | Lewis Brown inbounds the ball | 42-31 |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Southern Cal | Southern Cal is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-3) | |
| 19:46 | Southern Cal | George Dwight steals it from John Gray | 42-31 |
| 19:31 | Washington State | Vic Kohr misses badly on a jump hook from the right block | 42-31 |
| 19:29 | Southern Cal | John Gray gets the rebound | 42-31 |
| 19:03 | Southern Cal | John Colorado can't finish the layup | 42-31 |
| 19:01 | Washington State | The rebound goes to David Hughes | 42-31 |
| 18:56 | Washington State | John Colorado steps in front of the George Dwight pass | 42-31 |
| 18:52 | Southern Cal | John Colorado banks in the layup | 42-33 |
| 18:39 | Washington State | Paul Waymire is called for 3 seconds in the lane | 42-33 |
| Subs | Washington State | William Wilson (PG), Harold Stanley (SG), Daryl Pair (SF), Leonard Howard (PF), Earl Turner (C) David Piercy, Paul Waymire, David Hughes, Vic Kohr, George Dwight | |
| Subs | Southern Cal | Paul Isaacs (PG), Paul Cyrus (PF), David Shaw (C) Richard Eshleman, John Gray, Patrick Kramer | |
| 18:21 | Southern Cal | Paul Isaacs is by himself and knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by John Colorado | 42-36 |
| 18:01 | Washington State | Daryl Pair connects on the shot from the free throw line on a great pass from Leonard Howard | 44-36 |
| 17:37 | Southern Cal | Paul Cyrus hits the front of the rim on the runner from close range | 44-36 |
| 17:36 | Southern Cal | David Shaw snags the offensive board | 44-36 |
| 17:19 | Southern Cal | Paul Cyrus misses the dunk | 44-36 |
| 17:18 | Washington State | Earl Turner grabs the defensive rebound | 44-36 |
| 17:07 | Washington State | Leonard Howard can't finish the layup | 44-36 |
| 17:05 | Southern Cal | The rebound goes to Paul Cyrus | 44-36 |
| 16:47 | Southern Cal | David Shaw misses short on a 3 from the left corner | 44-36 |
| 16:46 | Southern Cal | Paul Cyrus tips it back up and in | 44-38 |
| 16:32 | Washington State | Leonard Howard is called for a moving pick - foul #1 on Leonard Howard, team foul #1 | 44-38 |
| Subs | Washington State | David Piercy (PG), Paul Waymire (SG), David Hughes (SF), Vic Kohr (PF), George Dwight (C) William Wilson, Harold Stanley, Daryl Pair, Leonard Howard, Earl Turner | |
| Subs | Southern Cal | Richard Eshleman (PG), John Gray (PF) Paul Isaacs, Paul Cyrus | |
| 16:30 | Southern Cal | Richard Eshleman is hacked by David Piercy in the backcourt - foul #2 on David Piercy, team foul #2 | 44-38 |
| 16:13 | Southern Cal | John Gray hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 44-38 |
| 16:12 | Washington State | The rebound goes to Paul Waymire | 44-38 |
| 16:02 | Washington State | Vic Kohr is called for 10 seconds | 44-38 |
| Subs | Washington State | | |
| Subs | Southern Cal | Paul Isaacs (PG), Patrick Kramer (C) Richard Eshleman, David Shaw | |
| 15:40 | Southern Cal | Paul Waymire steals the ball from Lewis Brown | 44-38 |
| Lineup | Washington State | PG - David Piercy (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Paul Waymire (fresh) 4 pts. 3 stl. SF - David Hughes (fairly fresh) 2 reb. PF - Vic Kohr (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - George Dwight (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Southern Cal | PG - Paul Isaacs (tiring) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - John Colorado (tired) 4 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Lewis Brown (tired) PF - John Gray (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. C - Patrick Kramer (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:16 | Washington State | Lewis Brown is called for the reach on Vic Kohr - foul #3 on Lewis Brown, team foul #1 | 44-38 |
| Subs | Washington State | Joseph Ratkowski (PG), David Hauge (SF) David Piercy, David Hughes | |
| Subs | Southern Cal | Donnie Millikan (SG), Paul Cyrus (PF), David Shaw (C) John Colorado, John Gray, Patrick Kramer | |
| 15:03 | Washington State | Vic Kohr hits a driving attempt from the baseline set up by David Hauge | 46-38 |
| 14:41 | Southern Cal | Paul Cyrus misses long on a shot from the right wing | 46-38 |
| 14:40 | Washington State | David Hauge gets the rebound | 46-38 |
| 14:34 | Washington State | Vic Kohr is called for traveling | 46-38 |
| Subs | Washington State | David Hughes (SF), Earl Turner (C) Paul Waymire, George Dwight | |
| Subs | Southern Cal | Richard Eshleman (PG), Jason Wilson (SF) Paul Isaacs, Lewis Brown | |
| 14:21 | Southern Cal | Paul Cyrus's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 46-38 |
| Subs | Washington State | Paul Waymire (SG) David Hauge | |
| Subs | Southern Cal | | |
| 14:12 | Washington State | David Hughes misses the shot from the baseline | 46-38 |
| 14:10 | Southern Cal | The rebound goes to Paul Cyrus | 46-38 |
| 14:03 | Southern Cal | Richard Eshleman is by himself and knocks in the jump hook from the left block set up by Donnie Millikan | 46-40 |
| 13:53 | Washington State | David Hughes can't connect on a jumper from the right side but the foul's on Paul Cyrus - foul #4 on Paul Cyrus, team foul #2 | 46-40 |
| Subs | Washington State | David Piercy (PG), William Wilson (SG), Daryl Pair (PF) Joseph Ratkowski, Paul Waymire, Vic Kohr | |
| Subs | Southern Cal | John Gray (PF) Paul Cyrus | |
| 13:53 | Washington State | David Hughes misses the 1st free throw | 46-40 |
| 13:53 | Washington State | David Hughes makes the 2nd free throw | 47-40 |
| 13:32 | Southern Cal | Richard Eshleman hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right wing but he's fouled by David Hughes - foul #2 on David Hughes, team foul #3 | 47-40 |
| Subs | Washington State | George Dwight (C) Earl Turner | |
| Subs | Southern Cal | | |
| 13:32 | Southern Cal | Richard Eshleman makes the 1st free throw | 47-41 |
| 13:32 | Southern Cal | Richard Eshleman makes the 2nd free throw | 47-42 |
| 13:23 | Washington State | Daryl Pair hits a fadeaway from the right block on a great pass from David Piercy | 49-42 |
| 12:56 | Southern Cal | Richard Eshleman hits a fadeaway from the baseline on a great pass from Donnie Millikan and he's hacked by Daryl Pair - foul #2 on Daryl Pair, team foul #4 | 49-44 |
| Subs | Washington State | Harold Stanley (SG), Vic Kohr (PF), Earl Turner (C) William Wilson, Daryl Pair, George Dwight | |
| Subs | Southern Cal | John Colorado (SG), Lewis Brown (SF), Paul Cyrus (PF), Patrick Kramer (C) Donnie Millikan, Jason Wilson, John Gray, David Shaw | |
| 12:56 | Southern Cal | Richard Eshleman makes the free throw | 49-45 |
| 12:49 | Washington State | Harold Stanley knocks in the 3 from straight away on a nice dish by David Piercy | 52-45 |
| 12:29 | Southern Cal | Richard Eshleman lays it in uncontested on a nice dish by Lewis Brown | 52-47 |
| 12:09 | Washington State | Harold Stanley makes the 3pt jumper from straight away | 55-47 |
| 11:57 | Southern Cal | Paul Cyrus banks in the layup and he's fouled by Vic Kohr - foul #1 on Vic Kohr, team foul #5 | 55-49 |
| Subs | Washington State | Joseph Ratkowski (PG), Paul Waymire (SG), David Hauge (SF), Leonard Howard (PF), George Dwight (C) David Piercy, Harold Stanley, David Hughes, Vic Kohr, Earl Turner | |
| Subs | Southern Cal | Paul Isaacs (PG), Donnie Millikan (SG), Jason Wilson (SF), David Shaw (C) Richard Eshleman, John Colorado, Lewis Brown, Patrick Kramer | |
| 11:57 | Southern Cal | Paul Cyrus misses the free throw | 55-49 |
| 11:57 | Southern Cal | The offensive rebound goes to Jason Wilson | 55-49 |
| 11:41 | Southern Cal | Donnie Millikan connects on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 55-51 |
| Lineup | Washington State | PG - Joseph Ratkowski (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Paul Waymire (fresh) 4 pts. 3 stl. SF - David Hauge (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. PF - Leonard Howard (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. C - George Dwight (tiring) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Southern Cal | PG - Paul Isaacs (tiring) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Donnie Millikan (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Jason Wilson (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast. PF - Paul Cyrus (tiring) 14 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. 4 pf. C - David Shaw (tiring) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:24 | Washington State | David Hauge is hacked by Paul Isaacs - foul #3 on Paul Isaacs, team foul #3 | 55-51 |
| Subs | Washington State | William Wilson (SG) Paul Waymire | |
| Subs | Southern Cal | John Gray (PF) Paul Cyrus | |
| 11:11 | Washington State | Leonard Howard misses long on a jumper from the right block | 55-51 |
| 11:10 | Southern Cal | Paul Isaacs pulls down the rebound | 55-51 |
| 11:05 | Southern Cal | Paul Isaacs misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 55-51 |
| 11:03 | Washington State | Leonard Howard snags the defensive board | 55-51 |
| 10:42 | Washington State | Leonard Howard misses long on a jumper from the baseline | 55-51 |
| 10:40 | Southern Cal | Paul Isaacs snags the defensive board | 55-51 |
| 10:11 | Southern Cal | John Gray makes the floater in the paint set up by Paul Isaacs | 55-53 |
| 09:57 | Washington State | George Dwight clanks a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 55-53 |
| 09:55 | Washington State | Leonard Howard hits the follow up shot | 57-53 |
| 09:26 | Southern Cal | Paul Isaacs clanks a fadeaway from the free throw line but the foul's on Joseph Ratkowski - foul #2 on Joseph Ratkowski, team foul #6 | 57-53 |
| Subs | Washington State | Paul Waymire (PG), Harold Stanley (SG), David Hughes (SF), Daryl Pair (PF), Earl Turner (C) Joseph Ratkowski, William Wilson, David Hauge, Leonard Howard, George Dwight | |
| Subs | Southern Cal | John Colorado (SG), Lewis Brown (SF), Paul Cyrus (PF), Patrick Kramer (C) Donnie Millikan, Jason Wilson, John Gray, David Shaw | |
| 09:26 | Southern Cal | Paul Isaacs makes the 1st free throw | 57-54 |
| 09:26 | Southern Cal | Paul Isaacs makes the 2nd free throw | 57-55 |
| 09:24 | Washington State | John Colorado is called for the reach on Paul Waymire in the backcourt - foul #4 on John Colorado, team foul #4 | 57-55 |
| 09:12 | Washington State | Paul Waymire hits a fadeaway from just outside the lane on a great pass from Daryl Pair and he's fouled by Lewis Brown - foul #4 on Lewis Brown, team foul #5 | 59-55 |
| 09:12 | Washington State | Paul Waymire misses the free throw | 59-55 |
| 09:12 | Southern Cal | Paul Cyrus pulls down the rebound | 59-55 |
| 08:47 | Southern Cal | Paul Cyrus loses the dribble to Paul Waymire | 59-55 |
| 08:40 | Washington State | Earl Turner clanks a jump hook from the baseline but the foul's on Paul Cyrus - foul #5 on Paul Cyrus, team foul #6 | 59-55 |
| Subs | Washington State | David Piercy (PG), Vic Kohr (PF) Harold Stanley, Daryl Pair | |
| Subs | Southern Cal | Jason Wilson (SF), John Gray (PF), David Shaw (C) Lewis Brown, Paul Cyrus, Patrick Kramer | |
| 08:40 | Washington State | Earl Turner makes the 1st free throw | 60-55 |
| 08:40 | Washington State | Earl Turner makes the 2nd free throw | 61-55 |
| 08:35 | Southern Cal | David Piercy takes the ball from John Colorado in the backcourt | 61-55 |
| 08:17 | Washington State | David Piercy's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 61-55 |
| 08:17 | Southern Cal | Southern Cal calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 61-55 |
| Subs | Washington State | | |
| Subs | Southern Cal | Richard Eshleman (PG) Paul Isaacs | |
| 07:51 | Southern Cal | David Shaw banks in the layup and he's hacked by Paul Waymire - foul #2 on Paul Waymire, team foul #7 | 61-57 |
| Subs | Washington State | Daryl Pair (SF) David Hughes | |
| Subs | Southern Cal | Paul Isaacs (PG), Donnie Millikan (SG), Lewis Brown (SF), Patrick Kramer (C) Richard Eshleman, John Colorado, Jason Wilson, John Gray | |
| 07:51 | Southern Cal | David Shaw makes the free throw | 61-58 |
| 07:42 | Washington State | Daryl Pair misses long on an open shot from the left side | 61-58 |
| 07:40 | Southern Cal | David Shaw grabs the defensive rebound | 61-58 |
| Lineup | Washington State | PG - David Piercy (fresh) 5 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. SG - Paul Waymire (fresh) 6 pts. 4 stl. SF - Daryl Pair (fairly fresh) 5 pts. PF - Vic Kohr (tiring) 9 pts. 3 reb. C - Earl Turner (tiring) 7 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Southern Cal | PG - Paul Isaacs (tired) 9 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Donnie Millikan (tiring) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Lewis Brown (tired) 1 ast. 4 pf. PF - David Shaw (tired) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Patrick Kramer (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:24 | Southern Cal | Donnie Millikan clanks a pull-up jumper from the left wing but the foul's on Daryl Pair - foul #3 on Daryl Pair, team foul #8 | 61-58 |
| Subs | Washington State | | |
| Subs | Southern Cal | Jason Wilson (SF) Lewis Brown | |
| 07:24 | Southern Cal | Donnie Millikan makes the 1st free throw | 61-59 |
| 07:24 | Southern Cal | Donnie Millikan makes the 2nd free throw | 61-60 |
| 07:20 | Washington State | Earl Turner's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 61-60 |
| 07:02 | Southern Cal | David Shaw drills a pull-up jumper from the left side | 61-62 |
| 06:37 | Washington State | Patrick Kramer steals the ball from Earl Turner | 61-62 |
| 06:32 | Southern Cal | Donnie Millikan makes the floater from the left wing | 61-64 |
| 06:28 | Washington State | David Piercy hits a wide open 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by Daryl Pair | 64-64 |
| 06:26 | Southern Cal | Donnie Millikan double dribbles in the backcourt | 64-64 |
| Subs | Washington State | William Wilson (PG), Harold Stanley (SG), David Hughes (SF), Leonard Howard (PF), George Dwight (C) David Piercy, Paul Waymire, Daryl Pair, Vic Kohr, Earl Turner | |
| Subs | Southern Cal | Richard Eshleman (PG), John Colorado (SG), John Gray (PF) Paul Isaacs, Donnie Millikan, Patrick Kramer | |
| 06:15 | Washington State | William Wilson hits a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Harold Stanley | 67-64 |
| 05:54 | Southern Cal | John Gray knocks in the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 67-66 |
| 05:44 | Washington State | William Wilson misses long on an open 3 pointer from the right corner | 67-66 |
| 05:43 | Southern Cal | John Gray pulls down the rebound | 67-66 |
| 05:25 | Southern Cal | Richard Eshleman can't finish the layup | 67-66 |
| 05:23 | Washington State | Harold Stanley grabs the defensive rebound | 67-66 |
| 05:20 | Washington State | Harold Stanley is fouled in the backcourt by John Colorado - foul #5 on John Colorado, team foul #7 | 67-66 |
| Subs | Washington State | Joseph Ratkowski (PG), Daryl Pair (PF), Earl Turner (C) William Wilson, Leonard Howard, George Dwight | |
| Subs | Southern Cal | Paul Isaacs (PG), Donnie Millikan (SG), Lewis Brown (SF) Richard Eshleman, John Colorado, Jason Wilson | |
| 05:20 | Washington State | Harold Stanley makes the 1st free throw | 68-66 |
| 05:20 | Washington State | Harold Stanley makes the 2nd free throw | 69-66 |
| 05:01 | Southern Cal | John Gray misses badly on a jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Joseph Ratkowski - foul #3 on Joseph Ratkowski, team foul #9 | 69-66 |
| Subs | Washington State | Paul Waymire (SG) Harold Stanley | |
| Subs | Southern Cal | | |
| 05:01 | Southern Cal | John Gray makes the 1st free throw | 69-67 |
| 05:01 | Southern Cal | John Gray misses the 2nd free throw | 69-67 |
| 05:01 | Washington State | Daryl Pair grabs the defensive rebound | 69-67 |
| 04:59 | Washington State | David Hughes's pass is intercepted by Donnie Millikan in the backcourt | 69-67 |
| 04:57 | Southern Cal | Lewis Brown banks in the layup set up by Donnie Millikan | 69-69 |
| 04:45 | Washington State | Daryl Pair loses the dribble to John Gray | 69-69 |
| 04:30 | Southern Cal | Lewis Brown travels with the ball | 69-69 |
| Subs | Washington State | David Hauge (SF), Vic Kohr (PF) David Hughes, Daryl Pair | |
| Subs | Southern Cal | Jason Wilson (SF) Lewis Brown | |
| 04:15 | Washington State | Jason Wilson blocks the jumper by Earl Turner | 69-69 |
| 04:13 | Washington State | The offensive rebound goes to Earl Turner | 69-69 |
| 04:08 | Washington State | Earl Turner hits a runner from the left block set up by Vic Kohr | 71-69 |
| 03:39 | Southern Cal | David Shaw lays it in | 71-71 |
| 03:37 | Washington State | Paul Isaacs takes the ball from Joseph Ratkowski in the backcourt | 71-71 |
| Lineup | Washington State | PG - Joseph Ratkowski (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. SG - Paul Waymire (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 stl. SF - David Hauge (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. PF - Vic Kohr (tired) 9 pts. 3 reb. C - Earl Turner (tired) 9 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Southern Cal | PG - Paul Isaacs (very tired) 9 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Donnie Millikan (tired) 6 pts. 3 ast. SF - Jason Wilson (tired) 1 pts. 1 ast. PF - John Gray (tiring) 10 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - David Shaw (very tired) 9 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 03:12 | Southern Cal | Vic Kohr takes the ball from Donnie Millikan | 71-71 |
| 03:00 | Washington State | Paul Waymire hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from straight away | 71-71 |
| 02:58 | Southern Cal | David Shaw snags the defensive board | 71-71 |
| 02:58 | Southern Cal | Southern Cal calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 71-71 |
| Subs | Washington State | David Piercy (PG), Harold Stanley (SG), David Hughes (SF), Leonard Howard (PF), Daryl Pair (C) Joseph Ratkowski, Paul Waymire, David Hauge, Vic Kohr, Earl Turner | |
| Subs | Southern Cal | Richard Eshleman (PG), Lewis Brown (SF), Patrick Kramer (C) Paul Isaacs, Jason Wilson, John Gray | |
| 02:54 | Southern Cal | David Piercy is called for the reach on Richard Eshleman in the backcourt - foul #3 on David Piercy, team foul #10 | 71-71 |
| 02:54 | Southern Cal | Richard Eshleman makes the 1st free throw | 71-72 |
| 02:54 | Southern Cal | Richard Eshleman makes the 2nd free throw | 71-73 |
| 02:47 | Washington State | David Hughes banks in the layup on a nice dish by David Piercy | 73-73 |
| 02:22 | Southern Cal | Donnie Millikan can't connect on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 73-73 |
| 02:20 | Southern Cal | Richard Eshleman gets the offensive rebound | 73-73 |
| 02:20 | Southern Cal | Southern Cal calls a full timeout (2 :30 remaining) | 73-73 |
| Subs | Washington State | Paul Waymire (SG), George Dwight (C) Harold Stanley, Daryl Pair | |
| Subs | Southern Cal | | |
| 02:00 | Southern Cal | Donnie Millikan misses the shot from the right side | 73-73 |
| 01:59 | Southern Cal | David Shaw grabs the offensive board | 73-73 |
| 01:35 | Southern Cal | Donnie Millikan misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 73-73 |
| 01:34 | Washington State | David Hughes gets the rebound | 73-73 |
| 01:28 | Washington State | Leonard Howard hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from the left block | 73-73 |
| 01:27 | Washington State | Leonard Howard pulls down the offensive rebound | 73-73 |
| 01:13 | Washington State | Leonard Howard misses badly on a runner in the lane | 73-73 |
| 01:12 | Southern Cal | The rebound goes to Richard Eshleman | 73-73 |
| 01:12 | Southern Cal | Southern Cal calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 remaining) | 73-73 |
| Subs | Washington State | Vic Kohr (PF) Leonard Howard | |
| Subs | Southern Cal | John Gray (PF) David Shaw | |
| 01:07 | Southern Cal | Richard Eshleman's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 73-73 |
| 00:56 | Washington State | David Hughes connects on the jump hook from the baseline set up by David Piercy | 75-73 |
| 00:53 | Southern Cal | Patrick Kramer's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 75-73 |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Southern Cal | Southern Cal is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-3) | |
| 00:32 | Washington State | George Dwight is whistled for a carry | 75-73 |
| 00:30 | Southern Cal | David Piercy steps in front of the John Gray pass in the backcourt | 75-73 |
| 00:28 | Washington State | David Hughes dunks the ball on a great pass from David Piercy | 77-73 |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Southern Cal | Southern Cal is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-3) | |
| 00:26 | Southern Cal | Richard Eshleman is fouled in the backcourt by David Piercy - foul #4 on David Piercy, team foul #11 | 77-73 |
| 00:26 | Southern Cal | Richard Eshleman makes the 1st free throw | 77-74 |
| 00:26 | Southern Cal | Richard Eshleman makes the 2nd free throw | 77-75 |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Southern Cal | Southern Cal is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-3) | |
| 00:24 | Washington State | David Piercy is hacked by Donnie Millikan in the backcourt - foul #2 on Donnie Millikan, team foul #8 | 77-75 |
| 00:24 | Washington State | David Piercy makes the 1st free throw | 78-75 |
| 00:24 | Washington State | David Piercy makes the 2nd free throw | 79-75 |
| 00:18 | Southern Cal | Donnie Millikan clanks a 3 pointer from straight away | 79-75 |
| 00:16 | Southern Cal | John Gray grabs the offensive board | 79-75 |
| 00:14 | Southern Cal | Donnie Millikan scores on a 3pt attempt from straight away set up by Richard Eshleman | 79-78 |
| 00:13 | Washington State | David Piercy is hacked by Richard Eshleman in the backcourt - foul #2 on Richard Eshleman, team foul #9 | 79-78 |
| 00:13 | Washington State | David Piercy makes the 1st free throw | 80-78 |
| 00:13 | Washington State | David Piercy makes the 2nd free throw | 81-78 |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Southern Cal | Southern Cal is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and intentionally fouling (-3) | |
| 00:11 | Southern Cal | David Hughes picks off the pass by Donnie Millikan in the backcourt | 81-78 |
| 00:09 | Washington State | Paul Waymire banks in the layup on a great pass from David Hughes | 83-78 |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Southern Cal | Southern Cal is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-3) | |
| 00:05 | Southern Cal | Patrick Kramer travels with the ball | 83-78 |
| Subs | Washington State | Harold Stanley (SG), Daryl Pair (SF) Paul Waymire, David Hughes | |
| Subs | Southern Cal | | |
| 00:02 | Washington State | Daryl Pair is hacked by Donnie Millikan in the backcourt - foul #3 on Donnie Millikan, team foul #10 | 83-78 |
| 00:02 | Washington State | Daryl Pair makes the 1st free throw | 84-78 |
| 00:02 | Washington State | Daryl Pair misses the 2nd free throw | 84-78 |
| 00:02 | Southern Cal | John Gray grabs the board | 84-78 |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Southern Cal | Southern Cal is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-3) | |
| 00:00 | Southern Cal | John Gray misses the fullcourt shot | 84-78 |