| Lineup | Providence | PG - Michael Hansen (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Young Chiang (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Luke Childress (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Colton Coleman (fresh) 13 pts. 2 reb. C - Daniel Lim (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Barry Gran (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Marshall Wilcox (fresh) SF - Ralph Toles (fresh) PF - Eric Allen (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. C - Gerard Booth (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Providence | Luke Childress inbounds the ball | 38-30 |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 19:47 | Providence | Luke Childress can't connect on an uncontested fadeaway in the lane | 38-30 |
| 19:45 | Villanova | Ralph Toles gets the rebound | 38-30 |
| 19:37 | Villanova | Daniel Lim takes the ball from Ralph Toles | 38-30 |
| 19:19 | Providence | Luke Childress clanks a jump hook from the left block | 38-30 |
| 19:18 | Providence | Daniel Lim hits the follow up shot | 40-30 |
| 18:58 | Villanova | Marshall Wilcox misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 40-30 |
| 18:56 | Providence | The rebound goes to Daniel Lim | 40-30 |
| 18:44 | Providence | Daniel Lim hits the front of the rim on the wide open turnaround from close range | 40-30 |
| 18:43 | Villanova | Gerard Booth snags the defensive board | 40-30 |
| 18:18 | Villanova | Ralph Toles hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the left side | 40-30 |
| 18:16 | Providence | The rebound goes to Colton Coleman | 40-30 |
| 18:14 | Providence | Young Chiang is hacked by Marshall Wilcox in the backcourt - foul #1 on Marshall Wilcox, team foul #1 | 40-30 |
| Subs | Providence | Edward Cowley (SF), David Houghton (PF), Lance Giorgi (C) Luke Childress, Colton Coleman, Daniel Lim | |
| Subs | Villanova | Charles Morgan (PG), Tyler Obremski (SG), Richard Bowers (SF), Richard Yeager (PF) Barry Gran, Marshall Wilcox, Ralph Toles, Eric Allen | |
| 18:01 | Providence | Michael Hansen misses short on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 40-30 |
| 17:59 | Villanova | Richard Bowers snags the defensive board | 40-30 |
| 17:44 | Villanova | David Houghton is called for the reach on Gerard Booth - foul #1 on David Houghton, team foul #1 | 40-30 |
| Subs | Providence | Colton Coleman (SF) Michael Hansen | |
| Subs | Villanova | Ralph Toles (SF) Gerard Booth | |
| 17:29 | Villanova | Richard Bowers is by himself and knocks in the fadeaway from the free throw line on a great pass from Richard Yeager | 40-32 |
| 17:26 | Providence | Edward Cowley is whistled for traveling in the backcourt | 40-32 |
| Subs | Providence | Michael Hansen (PG), Ronald Simon (PF) Colton Coleman, David Houghton | |
| Subs | Villanova | Eric Allen (PF) Ralph Toles | |
| 17:10 | Villanova | Edward Cowley steals it from Richard Bowers | 40-32 |
| 16:56 | Providence | Michael Hansen connects on the 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Young Chiang | 43-32 |
| 16:51 | Villanova | Tyler Obremski works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 43-32 |
| 16:50 | Villanova | Richard Bowers tips it back up and in | 43-34 |
| 16:48 | Providence | Tyler Obremski steps in front of the Edward Cowley pass in the backcourt | 43-34 |
| 16:47 | Villanova | Charles Morgan hits the finger roll set up by Tyler Obremski | 43-36 |
| 16:45 | Providence | Lance Giorgi throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 43-36 |
| Subs | Providence | Colton Coleman (SF), David Houghton (PF), Daniel Lim (C) Edward Cowley, Ronald Simon, Lance Giorgi | |
| Subs | Villanova | Gerard Booth (C) Eric Allen | |
| 16:27 | Villanova | Charles Morgan scores on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Richard Bowers | 43-38 |
| 16:11 | Providence | Colton Coleman misses short on an open 3 pointer from the left corner | 43-38 |
| 16:10 | Providence | David Houghton tips it in | 45-38 |
| 15:49 | Villanova | Richard Yeager can't finish the layup | 45-38 |
| 15:47 | Providence | Michael Hansen grabs the board | 45-38 |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Michael Hansen (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Young Chiang (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Colton Coleman (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 3 reb. PF - David Houghton (fresh) 4 pts. C - Daniel Lim (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Charles Morgan (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Tyler Obremski (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - Richard Bowers (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. PF - Richard Yeager (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Gerard Booth (tiring) 3 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 15:29 | Providence | Michael Hansen comes up short on the 3pt shot from straight away | 45-38 |
| 15:27 | Providence | The offensive rebound goes to David Houghton | 45-38 |
| 15:15 | Providence | Gerard Booth is called for the reach on Daniel Lim - foul #2 on Gerard Booth, team foul #2 | 45-38 |
| Subs | Providence | Edward Cowley (SG), Luke Childress (SF), Ronald Simon (PF), Lance Giorgi (C) Michael Hansen, Colton Coleman, David Houghton, Daniel Lim | |
| Subs | Villanova | Barry Gran (PG), Ralph Toles (SF) Charles Morgan, Richard Yeager | |
| 14:53 | Providence | Luke Childress misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away | 45-38 |
| 14:51 | Villanova | Richard Bowers grabs the board | 45-38 |
| 14:36 | Villanova | Barry Gran is hacked by Young Chiang - foul #3 on Young Chiang, team foul #2 | 45-38 |
| Subs | Providence | Colton Coleman (PF), Frederick Palmer (C) Ronald Simon, Lance Giorgi | |
| Subs | Villanova | Marshall Wilcox (SG), Eric Allen (PF), Richard Yeager (C) Tyler Obremski, Ralph Toles, Gerard Booth | |
| 14:24 | Villanova | Richard Yeager misses short on a shot from the left wing | 45-38 |
| 14:23 | Providence | Colton Coleman snags the defensive board | 45-38 |
| 14:07 | Providence | Luke Childress misses badly on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 45-38 |
| 14:06 | Providence | Colton Coleman snags the offensive board | 45-38 |
| 14:01 | Providence | Barry Gran picks off the pass by Frederick Palmer | 45-38 |
| 13:52 | Villanova | Richard Bowers can't connect on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 45-38 |
| 13:51 | Providence | Luke Childress grabs the defensive rebound | 45-38 |
| 13:37 | Providence | Richard Bowers is called for the reach on Luke Childress - foul #3 on Richard Bowers, team foul #3 | 45-38 |
| Subs | Providence | Michael Hansen (PG), David Houghton (PF), Daniel Lim (C) Edward Cowley, Colton Coleman, Frederick Palmer | |
| Subs | Villanova | Tyler Obremski (SG), Ralph Toles (SF), Gerard Booth (C) Marshall Wilcox, Eric Allen, Richard Yeager | |
| 13:19 | Providence | Michael Hansen misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 45-38 |
| 13:17 | Providence | Luke Childress misses the tip | 45-38 |
| 13:16 | Villanova | The rebound goes to Gerard Booth | 45-38 |
| 12:59 | Villanova | Tyler Obremski drills a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Barry Gran | 45-41 |
| 12:36 | Providence | Young Chiang hits the front of the rim on the wide open jumper from the left side | 45-41 |
| 12:35 | Providence | David Houghton snags the offensive board | 45-41 |
| 12:30 | Providence | Daniel Lim misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 45-41 |
| 12:28 | Providence | David Houghton tips it back up and in | 47-41 |
| 12:03 | Villanova | Richard Bowers blows the layup but he's fouled by David Houghton - foul #2 on David Houghton, team foul #3 | 47-41 |
| Subs | Providence | Colton Coleman (SF), Ronald Simon (PF), Lance Giorgi (C) Luke Childress, David Houghton, Daniel Lim | |
| Subs | Villanova | Charles Morgan (PG), Marshall Wilcox (SG), Eric Allen (PF), Richard Yeager (C) Barry Gran, Tyler Obremski, Ralph Toles, Gerard Booth | |
| 12:03 | Villanova | Richard Bowers misses the 1st free throw | 47-41 |
| 12:03 | Villanova | Richard Bowers misses the 2nd free throw | 47-41 |
| 12:03 | Providence | The rebound goes to Lance Giorgi | 47-41 |
| 11:44 | Providence | Michael Hansen makes the floater from the left wing set up by Young Chiang | 49-41 |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Michael Hansen (tiring) 8 pts. 1 ast. SG - Young Chiang (tired) 3 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Colton Coleman (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 5 reb. PF - Ronald Simon (fresh) 3 reb. C - Lance Giorgi (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Charles Morgan (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Marshall Wilcox (fresh) SF - Richard Bowers (tired) 10 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. PF - Eric Allen (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. C - Richard Yeager (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:35 | Villanova | Richard Bowers can't connect on a jumper from close range | 49-41 |
| 11:33 | Providence | Lance Giorgi grabs the board | 49-41 |
| 11:09 | Providence | Richard Yeager steps in front of the Colton Coleman pass | 49-41 |
| 10:53 | Villanova | Michael Hansen is called for the reach on Charles Morgan - foul #2 on Michael Hansen, team foul #4 | 49-41 |
| Subs | Providence | Luke Childress (SF), Daniel Lim (C) Ronald Simon, Lance Giorgi | |
| Subs | Villanova | Tyler Obremski (SG), Ralph Toles (SF), Gerard Booth (C) Marshall Wilcox, Richard Bowers, Richard Yeager | |
| 10:37 | Villanova | Ralph Toles banks in the wide open layup | 49-43 |
| 10:14 | Providence | Michael Hansen drills a jumper from the left wing | 51-43 |
| 09:52 | Villanova | Charles Morgan misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 51-43 |
| 09:50 | Villanova | The offensive rebound goes to Ralph Toles | 51-43 |
| 09:45 | Villanova | Charles Morgan makes the 3pt attempt from the right wing on a nice dish by Ralph Toles | 51-46 |
| 09:21 | Providence | Luke Childress hits a driving attempt in the lane and the foul's on Ralph Toles - foul #2 on Ralph Toles, team foul #4 | 53-46 |
| Subs | Providence | Edward Cowley (SG), David Houghton (PF), Lance Giorgi (C) Michael Hansen, Colton Coleman, Daniel Lim | |
| Subs | Villanova | Barry Gran (PG), Marshall Wilcox (SG), Richard Bowers (PF), Richard Yeager (C) Charles Morgan, Tyler Obremski, Eric Allen, Gerard Booth | |
| 09:21 | Providence | Luke Childress misses the free throw | 53-46 |
| 09:21 | Villanova | Richard Yeager pulls down the rebound | 53-46 |
| 09:02 | Villanova | Marshall Wilcox is hacked by Lance Giorgi - foul #2 on Lance Giorgi, team foul #5 | 53-46 |
| Subs | Providence | Michael Hansen (PG), Colton Coleman (PF) Luke Childress, David Houghton | |
| Subs | Villanova | Tyler Obremski (SG) Marshall Wilcox | |
| 08:55 | Villanova | Richard Bowers buries a jumpshot from the right wing | 53-48 |
| 08:41 | Providence | Edward Cowley's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 53-48 |
| Subs | Providence | David Houghton (PF) Michael Hansen | |
| Subs | Villanova | Marshall Wilcox (SG), Eric Allen (PF), Gerard Booth (C) Tyler Obremski, Ralph Toles, Richard Yeager | |
| 08:12 | Villanova | Richard Bowers misses badly on a fadeaway from the left side but he's fouled by Edward Cowley - foul #2 on Edward Cowley, team foul #6 | 53-48 |
| Subs | Providence | Michael Hansen (PG), Ronald Simon (PF), Daniel Lim (C) Colton Coleman, David Houghton, Lance Giorgi | |
| Subs | Villanova | Tyler Obremski (SG), Ralph Toles (SF) Marshall Wilcox, Eric Allen | |
| 08:12 | Villanova | Richard Bowers makes the 1st free throw | 53-49 |
| 08:12 | Villanova | Richard Bowers misses the 2nd free throw | 53-49 |
| 08:12 | Providence | Daniel Lim snags the defensive board | 53-49 |
| 07:56 | Providence | Michael Hansen makes the wide open 3 pointer from straight away | 56-49 |
| 07:42 | Villanova | Tyler Obremski clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 56-49 |
| 07:40 | Providence | Michael Hansen grabs the defensive rebound | 56-49 |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Michael Hansen (tiring) 13 pts. 1 ast. SG - Young Chiang (tired) 3 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Edward Cowley (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. PF - Ronald Simon (fresh) 3 reb. C - Daniel Lim (tiring) 8 pts. 6 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Barry Gran (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Tyler Obremski (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SF - Ralph Toles (tiring) 2 pts. 1 ast. PF - Richard Bowers (tired) 13 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. C - Gerard Booth (tired) 3 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 07:25 | Providence | Edward Cowley makes the wide open 3pt shot from the right wing | 59-49 |
| 07:11 | Villanova | Richard Bowers misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the right side | 59-49 |
| 07:10 | Providence | The rebound goes to Daniel Lim | 59-49 |
| 06:55 | Providence | Edward Cowley misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 59-49 |
| 06:53 | Villanova | The rebound goes to Barry Gran | 59-49 |
| 06:40 | Villanova | Richard Bowers scores on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 59-51 |
| 06:37 | Providence | Young Chiang is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 59-51 |
| Subs | Providence | Luke Childress (SF), Colton Coleman (PF), Lance Giorgi (C) Edward Cowley, Ronald Simon, Daniel Lim | |
| Subs | Villanova | Charles Morgan (PG), Marshall Wilcox (SG), Eric Allen (PF), Richard Yeager (C) Barry Gran, Tyler Obremski, Ralph Toles, Gerard Booth | |
| 06:20 | Villanova | The pull-up jumper by Richard Bowers is blocked by Colton Coleman | 59-51 |
| 06:18 | Villanova | Richard Yeager tips it home | 59-53 |
| 06:16 | Providence | Richard Yeager steps in front of the Young Chiang pass in the backcourt | 59-53 |
| 06:07 | Villanova | Marshall Wilcox is hacked by Colton Coleman - foul #1 on Colton Coleman, team foul #7 | 59-53 |
| Subs | Providence | Edward Cowley (SG), David Houghton (PF) Michael Hansen, Luke Childress | |
| Subs | Villanova | Ralph Toles (SF) Richard Bowers | |
| 06:07 | Villanova | Marshall Wilcox makes the 1st free throw | 59-54 |
| 06:07 | Villanova | Marshall Wilcox makes the 2nd free throw | 59-55 |
| 05:41 | Providence | Lance Giorgi misses the lay-in | 59-55 |
| 05:39 | Villanova | Marshall Wilcox gets the rebound | 59-55 |
| 05:20 | Villanova | Eric Allen is whistled for traveling | 59-55 |
| Subs | Providence | Michael Hansen (PG), Luke Childress (SF), Daniel Lim (C) Edward Cowley, David Houghton, Lance Giorgi | |
| Subs | Villanova | Barry Gran (PG), Tyler Obremski (SG), Richard Bowers (SF), Gerard Booth (C) Charles Morgan, Marshall Wilcox, Ralph Toles, Richard Yeager | |
| 04:59 | Providence | Young Chiang is fouled on the floor by Barry Gran - foul #2 on Barry Gran, team foul #5 | 59-55 |
| Subs | Providence | Lance Giorgi (C) Daniel Lim | |
| Subs | Villanova | Ralph Toles (SF) Richard Bowers | |
| 04:42 | Providence | Luke Childress connects on the fadeaway from the baseline | 61-55 |
| 04:36 | Villanova | Tyler Obremski knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 61-58 |
| 04:36 | Providence | Providence calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 61-58 |
| Subs | Providence | David Houghton (PF), Daniel Lim (C) Colton Coleman, Lance Giorgi | |
| Subs | Villanova | Charles Morgan (PG), Marshall Wilcox (SG), Richard Bowers (SF), Richard Yeager (PF) Barry Gran, Tyler Obremski, Ralph Toles, Eric Allen | |
| 04:16 | Providence | Daniel Lim slams it home | 63-58 |
| 03:52 | Villanova | Charles Morgan misses badly on a runner in the lane | 63-58 |
| 03:51 | Providence | Luke Childress gets the rebound | 63-58 |
| 03:47 | Providence | Michael Hansen's pass is intercepted by Charles Morgan in the backcourt | 63-58 |
| 03:42 | Villanova | Charles Morgan misses the 3pt shot from the left wing | 63-58 |
| 03:40 | Providence | The rebound goes to David Houghton | 63-58 |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Michael Hansen (tired) 13 pts. 1 ast. SG - Young Chiang (very tired) 3 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Luke Childress (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. PF - David Houghton (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Daniel Lim (tiring) 10 pts. 7 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Charles Morgan (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Marshall Wilcox (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Richard Bowers (very tired) 15 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. PF - Richard Yeager (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. C - Gerard Booth (tired) 3 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 03:35 | Providence | Marshall Wilcox steals it from Young Chiang | 63-58 |
| 03:23 | Villanova | Charles Morgan hits the finger roll on a great pass from Richard Yeager and he's fouled by Luke Childress - foul #3 on Luke Childress, team foul #8 | 63-60 |
| Subs | Providence | Colton Coleman (PF), Lance Giorgi (C) David Houghton, Daniel Lim | |
| Subs | Villanova | Tyler Obremski (SG), Ralph Toles (SF), Eric Allen (PF) Marshall Wilcox, Richard Bowers, Gerard Booth | |
| 03:23 | Villanova | Charles Morgan makes the free throw | 63-61 |
| 03:03 | Providence | Colton Coleman misses the dunk attempt | 63-61 |
| 03:02 | Villanova | The rebound goes to Tyler Obremski | 63-61 |
| 02:41 | Villanova | Charles Morgan is fouled on the floor by Michael Hansen - foul #3 on Michael Hansen, team foul #9 | 63-61 |
| Subs | Providence | David Houghton (PF), Daniel Lim (C) Luke Childress, Lance Giorgi | |
| Subs | Villanova | Gerard Booth (C) Richard Yeager | |
| 02:41 | Villanova | Charles Morgan misses the 1st free throw | 63-61 |
| 02:41 | Providence | David Houghton gets the rebound | 63-61 |
| 02:26 | Providence | Young Chiang hits a shot from the right wing | 65-61 |
| 02:12 | Villanova | Tyler Obremski makes the shot from the right side on a great pass from Charles Morgan | 65-63 |
| 02:00 | Providence | Young Chiang misses badly on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 65-63 |
| 01:58 | Villanova | Charles Morgan grabs the board | 65-63 |
| 01:39 | Villanova | Charles Morgan misses short on a fadeaway from the free throw line | 65-63 |
| 01:38 | Villanova | Tyler Obremski grabs the offensive board | 65-63 |
| 01:30 | Villanova | Charles Morgan connects on the 3 from straight away on a great pass from Ralph Toles | 65-66 |
| 01:30 | Providence | Providence calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 65-66 |
| Subs | Providence | Luke Childress (SF) David Houghton | |
| Subs | Villanova | Barry Gran (PG), Marshall Wilcox (SG) Charles Morgan, Tyler Obremski | |
| 01:28 | Providence | Marshall Wilcox steals it from Michael Hansen in the backcourt | 65-66 |
| 01:27 | Villanova | Barry Gran jams it on a nice dish by Marshall Wilcox | 65-68 |
| 01:11 | Providence | Daniel Lim blows the layup but the foul's on Gerard Booth - foul #3 on Gerard Booth, team foul #6 | 65-68 |
| 01:11 | Providence | Daniel Lim makes the 1st free throw | 66-68 |
| 01:11 | Providence | Daniel Lim misses the 2nd free throw | 66-68 |
| 01:11 | Villanova | Eric Allen snags the defensive board | 66-68 |
| 00:55 | Villanova | Gerard Booth lays it up and in | 66-70 |
| 00:55 | Providence | Providence calls a full timeout (2 :30 remaining) | 66-70 |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:39 | Providence | Colton Coleman misses badly on a jump hook in the paint but he's fouled by Eric Allen - foul #2 on Eric Allen, team foul #7 | 66-70 |
| 00:39 | Providence | Colton Coleman makes the 1st free throw | 67-70 |
| 00:39 | Providence | Colton Coleman misses the 2nd free throw | 67-70 |
| 00:39 | Villanova | Gerard Booth grabs the board | 67-70 |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:10 | Villanova | The short jumper by Gerard Booth is denied by Colton Coleman | 67-70 |
| 00:09 | Villanova | Barry Gran tips it but misses | 67-70 |
| 00:07 | Villanova | Marshall Wilcox tips it back up and in | 67-72 |
| 00:07 | Providence | Providence calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 remaining) | 67-72 |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 00:00 | Providence | Young Chiang misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 67-72 |