| Lineup | N. Colorado | PG - Paul James (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Elmo Randall (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Edward Stover (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Timothy Rolston (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - Michael Moore (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | N. Dakota | PG - Gary Lawson (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Jerry Rainer (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Philip Alejos (fresh) 4 pts. PF - John Cressey (fresh) 3 pts. C - Louis Lanphear (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. | |
| 20:00 | N. Dakota | Philip Alejos inbounds the ball | 42-31 |
| Game Plan | N. Colorado | N. Colorado is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | N. Dakota | N. Dakota is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 19:43 | N. Dakota | Philip Alejos blows the layup but he's fouled by Edward Stover - foul #3 on Edward Stover, team foul #1 | 42-31 |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Clyde Stembridge (SF) Edward Stover | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | | |
| 19:43 | N. Dakota | Philip Alejos makes the 1st free throw | 42-32 |
| 19:43 | N. Dakota | Philip Alejos makes the 2nd free throw | 42-33 |
| 19:24 | N. Colorado | Timothy Rolston connects on the shot in the lane on a great pass from Elmo Randall and the foul's on John Cressey - foul #3 on John Cressey, team foul #1 | 44-33 |
| Subs | N. Colorado | | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Robert Burkhart (PF) John Cressey | |
| 19:24 | N. Colorado | Timothy Rolston misses the free throw | 44-33 |
| 19:24 | N. Dakota | The rebound goes to Robert Burkhart | 44-33 |
| 19:15 | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson misses the pull-up jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by Paul James - foul #1 on Paul James, team foul #2 | 44-33 |
| 19:15 | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson makes the 1st free throw | 44-34 |
| 19:15 | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson makes the 2nd free throw | 44-35 |
| 18:59 | N. Colorado | Clyde Stembridge loses the dribble to Philip Alejos | 44-35 |
| 18:40 | N. Dakota | Timothy Rolston swats the layup by Gary Lawson | 44-35 |
| 18:38 | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson snags the offensive board | 44-35 |
| 18:16 | N. Dakota | Robert Burkhart comes up short on the shot from the right side | 44-35 |
| 18:15 | N. Colorado | Timothy Rolston snags the defensive board | 44-35 |
| 18:10 | N. Colorado | Elmo Randall hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 44-35 |
| 18:09 | N. Dakota | Philip Alejos gets the rebound | 44-35 |
| 18:02 | N. Dakota | Paul James steals the ball from Philip Alejos | 44-35 |
| 17:58 | N. Colorado | Paul James dunks the ball | 46-35 |
| 17:56 | N. Dakota | Jerry Rainer is called for the illegal screen in the backcourt - foul #3 on Jerry Rainer, team foul #2 | 46-35 |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Kevin Nunley (PG), Daniel Pope (SG), David Cook (PF), Matthew Payan (C) Paul James, Elmo Randall, Timothy Rolston, Michael Moore | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Richard Cato (PG), Jimmy Benson (SG), Robert Neilson (SF), Danny Roberts (C) Gary Lawson, Jerry Rainer, Philip Alejos, Louis Lanphear | |
| 17:37 | N. Colorado | Daniel Pope hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 46-35 |
| 17:36 | N. Dakota | Robert Burkhart grabs the board | 46-35 |
| 17:31 | N. Dakota | Richard Cato comes up short on the jumper from the left wing but the foul's on Matthew Payan - foul #2 on Matthew Payan, team foul #3 | 46-35 |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Paul James (PG) Clyde Stembridge | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Louis Lanphear (C) Robert Burkhart | |
| 17:31 | N. Dakota | Richard Cato misses the 1st free throw | 46-35 |
| 17:31 | N. Dakota | Richard Cato makes the 2nd free throw | 46-36 |
| 17:03 | N. Colorado | Kevin Nunley is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #2 on Kevin Nunley, team foul #4 | 46-36 |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Elmo Randall (SG) Paul James | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | | |
| 16:42 | N. Dakota | Jimmy Benson hits a 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Louis Lanphear | 46-39 |
| 16:13 | N. Colorado | Kevin Nunley can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 46-39 |
| 16:11 | N. Dakota | Louis Lanphear grabs the defensive rebound | 46-39 |
| 15:54 | N. Dakota | Danny Roberts is hacked by Kevin Nunley - foul #3 on Kevin Nunley, team foul #5 | 46-39 |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Paul James (PG), Roger Siegle (SG), Edward Stover (SF), Timothy Rolston (PF), Michael Moore (C) Kevin Nunley, Elmo Randall, Daniel Pope, David Cook, Matthew Payan | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson (PG), Jerry Rainer (SG), Philip Alejos (SF), John Cressey (PF), Robert Burkhart (C) Richard Cato, Jimmy Benson, Robert Neilson, Danny Roberts, Louis Lanphear | |
| Lineup | N. Colorado | PG - Paul James (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Roger Siegle (fresh) 7 pts. 3 pf. SF - Edward Stover (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. PF - Timothy Rolston (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. C - Michael Moore (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | N. Dakota | PG - Gary Lawson (fresh) 7 pts. SG - Jerry Rainer (fresh) 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Philip Alejos (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - John Cressey (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. C - Robert Burkhart (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:30 | N. Dakota | John Cressey throws a bad pass out of bounds | 46-39 |
| 15:19 | N. Colorado | Timothy Rolston hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away | 46-39 |
| 15:17 | N. Dakota | Jerry Rainer grabs the board | 46-39 |
| 14:57 | N. Dakota | John Cressey hits the front of the rim on the floater in the paint | 46-39 |
| 14:55 | N. Dakota | John Cressey tips it back up and in | 46-41 |
| 14:31 | N. Colorado | Timothy Rolston's floater is tipped away by John Cressey | 46-41 |
| 14:29 | N. Dakota | The rebound goes to Robert Burkhart | 46-41 |
| 14:25 | N. Dakota | Jerry Rainer makes the 3pt shot from the left corner | 46-44 |
| 14:05 | N. Colorado | Roger Siegle is fouled on the floor by Jerry Rainer - foul #4 on Jerry Rainer, team foul #3 | 46-44 |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Kevin Nunley (PG), Daniel Pope (SG), Clyde Stembridge (SF), David Cook (PF) Paul James, Roger Siegle, Edward Stover, Timothy Rolston | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Robert Neilson (SG), Anthony Rigdon (SF), Louis Lanphear (C) Jerry Rainer, Philip Alejos, Robert Burkhart | |
| 13:54 | N. Colorado | John Cressey blocks the short jumper by Clyde Stembridge | 46-44 |
| 13:53 | N. Colorado | Michael Moore grabs the offensive rebound | 46-44 |
| 13:32 | N. Colorado | Clyde Stembridge loses the dribble to Anthony Rigdon | 46-44 |
| 13:29 | N. Dakota | Robert Neilson is hacked by Kevin Nunley in the backcourt - foul #4 on Kevin Nunley, team foul #6 | 46-44 |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Elmo Randall (SG), Matthew Payan (C) Kevin Nunley, Michael Moore | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Richard Cato (PG), Jimmy Benson (SG), Danny Roberts (C) Gary Lawson, Anthony Rigdon, Louis Lanphear | |
| 13:13 | N. Dakota | Clyde Stembridge is called for the reach on Robert Neilson - foul #1 on Clyde Stembridge, team foul #7 | 46-44 |
| 13:13 | N. Dakota | Robert Neilson makes the 1st free throw | 46-45 |
| 13:13 | N. Dakota | Robert Neilson misses the 2nd free throw | 46-45 |
| 13:13 | N. Colorado | The rebound goes to David Cook | 46-45 |
| 12:58 | N. Colorado | Danny Roberts takes the ball from Clyde Stembridge | 46-45 |
| 12:38 | N. Dakota | David Cook steps in front of the Jimmy Benson pass | 46-45 |
| 12:24 | N. Colorado | Daniel Pope double dribbles | 46-45 |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Roger Siegle (PG), Edward Stover (SF), Michael Moore (C) Daniel Pope, David Cook, Matthew Payan | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Justin Rogerson (PG), Philip Alejos (SF), Robert Burkhart (PF) Richard Cato, Jimmy Benson, John Cressey | |
| 12:04 | N. Dakota | Philip Alejos is whistled for a carry | 46-45 |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Paul James (PG), Timothy Rolston (PF) Elmo Randall, Clyde Stembridge | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson (PG), Louis Lanphear (C) Justin Rogerson, Danny Roberts | |
| 11:46 | N. Colorado | Timothy Rolston comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 46-45 |
| 11:45 | N. Dakota | Philip Alejos grabs the board | 46-45 |
| Lineup | N. Colorado | PG - Paul James (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Roger Siegle (fresh) 7 pts. 3 pf. SF - Edward Stover (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. PF - Timothy Rolston (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. C - Michael Moore (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | N. Dakota | PG - Gary Lawson (fresh) 7 pts. SG - Robert Neilson (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. SF - Philip Alejos (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Robert Burkhart (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. C - Louis Lanphear (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 3 blk. | |
| 11:43 | N. Dakota | Robert Neilson's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 46-45 |
| 11:38 | N. Colorado | Roger Siegle is fouled on the floor by Robert Neilson - foul #2 on Robert Neilson, team foul #4 | 46-45 |
| 11:18 | N. Colorado | Paul James connects on the 3pt attempt from the right corner on a great pass from Timothy Rolston | 49-45 |
| 11:02 | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson's floater is knocked away by Michael Moore | 49-45 |
| 11:00 | N. Colorado | Timothy Rolston grabs the board | 49-45 |
| 10:46 | N. Colorado | Louis Lanphear steals the ball from Roger Siegle | 49-45 |
| 10:35 | N. Dakota | Robert Neilson knocks in the 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Gary Lawson | 49-48 |
| 10:18 | N. Colorado | Edward Stover hits the finger roll | 51-48 |
| 10:00 | N. Dakota | Robert Neilson misses short on an open floater near the basket | 51-48 |
| 09:59 | N. Colorado | Timothy Rolston grabs the defensive rebound | 51-48 |
| 09:45 | N. Colorado | Edward Stover is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #4 on Edward Stover, team foul #8 | 51-48 |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Daniel Pope (PG), Elmo Randall (SG), Clyde Stembridge (SF), David Cook (PF), Matthew Payan (C) Paul James, Roger Siegle, Edward Stover, Timothy Rolston, Michael Moore | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Richard Cato (PG), Jimmy Benson (SG), Anthony Rigdon (SF), John Cressey (PF), Danny Roberts (C) Gary Lawson, Robert Neilson, Philip Alejos, Robert Burkhart, Louis Lanphear | |
| 09:24 | N. Dakota | Clyde Stembridge takes the ball from Jimmy Benson | 51-48 |
| 09:03 | N. Colorado | John Cressey denies the turnaround by Clyde Stembridge | 51-48 |
| 09:02 | N. Colorado | David Cook tips it back up and in | 53-48 |
| 08:57 | N. Dakota | Richard Cato hits a jumpshot from the left wing | 53-50 |
| 08:35 | N. Colorado | Daniel Pope misses the easy layup | 53-50 |
| 08:33 | N. Colorado | Clyde Stembridge tips it back up and in | 55-50 |
| 08:14 | N. Dakota | John Cressey clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 55-50 |
| 08:13 | N. Dakota | The offensive rebound goes to Danny Roberts | 55-50 |
| 07:55 | N. Dakota | Jimmy Benson comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 55-50 |
| 07:54 | N. Dakota | Danny Roberts grabs the offensive board | 55-50 |
| 07:48 | N. Dakota | John Cressey misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 55-50 |
| 07:46 | N. Dakota | Anthony Rigdon hits the follow up shot | 55-52 |
| Lineup | N. Colorado | PG - Daniel Pope (fairly fresh) 4 pts. SG - Elmo Randall (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Clyde Stembridge (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - David Cook (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Matthew Payan (fairly fresh) 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | N. Dakota | PG - Richard Cato (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Jimmy Benson (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SF - Anthony Rigdon (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - John Cressey (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 3 blk. 3 pf. C - Danny Roberts (fairly fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 07:25 | N. Colorado | David Cook misses the easy layup but the foul's on Jimmy Benson - foul #1 on Jimmy Benson, team foul #5 | 55-52 |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Paul James (PG), Kevin Nunley (SG), Edward Stover (SF), Michael Moore (C) Daniel Pope, Elmo Randall, Clyde Stembridge, Matthew Payan | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson (PG), Jerry Rainer (SG), Philip Alejos (SF), Louis Lanphear (C) Richard Cato, Jimmy Benson, Anthony Rigdon, Danny Roberts | |
| 07:25 | N. Colorado | David Cook makes the 1st free throw | 56-52 |
| 07:25 | N. Colorado | David Cook misses the 2nd free throw | 56-52 |
| 07:25 | N. Dakota | The rebound goes to John Cressey | 56-52 |
| 07:07 | N. Dakota | Philip Alejos hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away | 56-52 |
| 07:05 | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson hits the follow up shot | 56-54 |
| 06:43 | N. Colorado | David Cook lays it up and in | 58-54 |
| 06:24 | N. Dakota | John Cressey hits a runner in the lane on a nice dish by Gary Lawson | 58-56 |
| 06:03 | N. Colorado | Kevin Nunley scores on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 61-56 |
| 06:01 | N. Dakota | Paul James steals it from Jerry Rainer in the backcourt | 61-56 |
| 06:00 | N. Colorado | Paul James banks in the layup | 63-56 |
| 05:50 | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson misses long on a 3 from the right wing | 63-56 |
| 05:49 | N. Colorado | Michael Moore grabs the defensive rebound | 63-56 |
| 05:43 | N. Colorado | Paul James hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner | 63-56 |
| 05:42 | N. Colorado | Michael Moore tips it in | 65-56 |
| 05:40 | N. Dakota | Jerry Rainer is fouled in the backcourt by David Cook - foul #2 on David Cook, team foul #9 | 65-56 |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Roger Siegle (PG), Elmo Randall (SG), Clyde Stembridge (SF), Timothy Rolston (PF), Matthew Payan (C) Paul James, Kevin Nunley, Edward Stover, David Cook, Michael Moore | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Justin Rogerson (PG), Robert Neilson (SF), Robert Burkhart (PF) Gary Lawson, Philip Alejos, John Cressey | |
| 05:40 | N. Dakota | Jerry Rainer misses the 1st free throw | 65-56 |
| 05:40 | N. Colorado | Elmo Randall pulls down the rebound | 65-56 |
| 05:14 | N. Colorado | Clyde Stembridge clanks a jumper from the right side | 65-56 |
| 05:12 | N. Colorado | Timothy Rolston gets the offensive rebound | 65-56 |
| 05:02 | N. Colorado | Clyde Stembridge buries a floater from close range | 67-56 |
| 04:47 | N. Dakota | Louis Lanphear hits the front of the rim on the shot in the paint | 67-56 |
| 04:45 | N. Colorado | Timothy Rolston grabs the defensive rebound | 67-56 |
| 04:40 | N. Colorado | Elmo Randall misses short on a fadeaway from the right wing | 67-56 |
| 04:39 | N. Dakota | Robert Neilson pulls down the rebound | 67-56 |
| 04:19 | N. Dakota | Jerry Rainer misses the 3pt shot from the right corner | 67-56 |
| 04:18 | N. Colorado | Timothy Rolston snags the defensive board | 67-56 |
| 03:57 | N. Colorado | Roger Siegle scores on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 70-56 |
| Game Plan | N. Colorado | N. Colorado is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | N. Dakota | N. Dakota is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 03:52 | N. Dakota | Robert Neilson can't connect on an uncontested shot in the lane | 70-56 |
| 03:50 | N. Colorado | Timothy Rolston grabs the board | 70-56 |
| Game Plan | N. Colorado | N. Colorado is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | N. Dakota | N. Dakota is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:27 | N. Colorado | Matthew Payan is hacked by Justin Rogerson - foul #1 on Justin Rogerson, team foul #6 | 70-56 |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Paul James (PG), Kevin Nunley (SG), Daniel Pope (SF), Michael Moore (C) Roger Siegle, Elmo Randall, Clyde Stembridge, Matthew Payan | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Gary Lawson (PG), Jimmy Benson (SG), Philip Alejos (SF), John Cressey (PF), Danny Roberts (C) Justin Rogerson, Jerry Rainer, Robert Neilson, Robert Burkhart, Louis Lanphear | |
| Lineup | N. Colorado | PG - Paul James (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Kevin Nunley (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. SF - Daniel Pope (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Timothy Rolston (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 10 reb. C - Michael Moore (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | N. Dakota | PG - Gary Lawson (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SG - Jimmy Benson (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Philip Alejos (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - John Cressey (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 3 blk. 3 pf. C - Danny Roberts (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 03:09 | N. Colorado | Danny Roberts blocks the jumper by Kevin Nunley | 70-56 |
| 03:08 | N. Dakota | Philip Alejos pulls down the rebound | 70-56 |
| 03:00 | N. Dakota | Michael Moore denies the turnaround by John Cressey | 70-56 |
| 02:59 | N. Dakota | Jimmy Benson pulls down the offensive rebound | 70-56 |
| 02:39 | N. Dakota | Danny Roberts jams it and he's fouled by Michael Moore - foul #3 on Michael Moore, team foul #10 | 70-58 |
| 02:39 | N. Dakota | Danny Roberts misses the free throw | 70-58 |
| 02:39 | N. Colorado | The rebound goes to Daniel Pope | 70-58 |
| 02:39 | N. Colorado | N. Colorado calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 70-58 |
| 02:10 | N. Colorado | Kevin Nunley misses badly on a jumper from the right side | 70-58 |
| 02:09 | N. Dakota | Jimmy Benson pulls down the rebound | 70-58 |
| 01:58 | N. Dakota | John Cressey can't connect on a runner from the baseline | 70-58 |
| 01:56 | N. Dakota | Philip Alejos tips it back up and in | 70-60 |
| 01:27 | N. Colorado | Timothy Rolston scores on a 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Kevin Nunley | 73-60 |
| 01:24 | N. Dakota | Kevin Nunley picks off the pass by Gary Lawson in the backcourt | 73-60 |
| 01:05 | N. Colorado | Jimmy Benson is called for the reach on Daniel Pope - foul #2 on Jimmy Benson, team foul #7 | 73-60 |
| Subs | N. Colorado | Clyde Stembridge (SF), David Cook (PF), Matthew Payan (C) Paul James, Timothy Rolston, Michael Moore | |
| Subs | N. Dakota | Richard Cato (PG), Robert Neilson (SF), Robert Burkhart (PF) Gary Lawson, Philip Alejos, John Cressey | |
| 01:05 | N. Colorado | Daniel Pope makes the 1st free throw | 74-60 |
| 01:05 | N. Colorado | Daniel Pope makes the 2nd free throw | 75-60 |
| 00:51 | N. Dakota | Danny Roberts misses long on an open floater from the right block | 75-60 |
| 00:49 | N. Dakota | Robert Burkhart tips it home | 75-62 |
| Game Plan | N. Colorado | N. Colorado is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | N. Dakota | N. Dakota is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:25 | N. Colorado | Kevin Nunley hits a fadeaway from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Clyde Stembridge | 77-62 |
| Game Plan | N. Colorado | N. Colorado is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | N. Dakota | N. Dakota is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:20 | N. Dakota | Jimmy Benson hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 77-62 |
| 00:18 | N. Colorado | The rebound goes to David Cook | 77-62 |
| 00:00 | N. Colorado | Daniel Pope runs out the clock | 77-62 |