| Lineup | UConn | PG - Matthew Joyce (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Ernest Lococo (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Micheal Kim (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Daniel Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. C - Thomas Borrego (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Michael Randolph (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Frederick Duhon (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Terry Zwanzig (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Rene Gallo (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - James Tomlin (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | UConn | Micheal Kim inbounds the ball | 24-26 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 19:39 | UConn | Thomas Borrego makes the jumpshot from the right side | 26-26 |
| 19:17 | Villanova | Frederick Duhon misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 26-26 |
| 19:15 | UConn | Thomas Borrego grabs the defensive rebound | 26-26 |
| 18:48 | UConn | Micheal Kim blows the layup | 26-26 |
| 18:47 | UConn | Matthew Joyce hits the follow up shot | 28-26 |
| 18:22 | Villanova | Rene Gallo misses short on a shot from the left side | 28-26 |
| 18:20 | Villanova | James Tomlin pulls down the offensive rebound | 28-26 |
| 18:06 | Villanova | Terry Zwanzig misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 28-26 |
| 18:04 | UConn | The rebound goes to Ernest Lococo | 28-26 |
| 17:47 | UConn | Thomas Borrego misses short on a jump hook in the paint but he's fouled by Michael Randolph - foul #1 on Michael Randolph, team foul #1 | 28-26 |
| 17:47 | UConn | Thomas Borrego misses the 1st free throw | 28-26 |
| 17:47 | UConn | Thomas Borrego misses the 2nd free throw | 28-26 |
| 17:47 | UConn | Micheal Kim snags the offensive board | 28-26 |
| 17:28 | UConn | Daniel Johnson misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 28-26 |
| 17:27 | Villanova | Rene Gallo gets the rebound | 28-26 |
| 16:58 | Villanova | Terry Zwanzig hits a floater from the free throw line on a nice dish by Frederick Duhon and he's hacked by Thomas Borrego - foul #3 on Thomas Borrego, team foul #1 | 28-28 |
| Subs | UConn | Ronald Stansell (C) Thomas Borrego | |
| Subs | Villanova | | |
| 16:58 | Villanova | Terry Zwanzig makes the free throw | 28-29 |
| 16:32 | UConn | Matthew Joyce makes the 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Ernest Lococo | 31-29 |
| 16:06 | Villanova | Frederick Duhon clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 31-29 |
| 16:04 | Villanova | Rene Gallo gets the offensive rebound | 31-29 |
| 15:46 | Villanova | Rene Gallo throws a bad pass out of bounds | 31-29 |
| Subs | UConn | Gary Meany (SF), Paul White (PF), Thomas Borrego (C) Micheal Kim, Daniel Johnson, Ronald Stansell | |
| Subs | Villanova | James Stuckey (SG), Eugene Newbury (SF), Samuel Lamp (PF), Matthew Kuster (C) Frederick Duhon, Terry Zwanzig, Rene Gallo, James Tomlin | |
| Lineup | UConn | PG - Matthew Joyce (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Ernest Lococo (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Gary Meany (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. PF - Paul White (fresh) 2 reb. C - Thomas Borrego (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Michael Randolph (fresh) 2 ast. SG - James Stuckey (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Eugene Newbury (fresh) 1 ast. PF - Samuel Lamp (fresh) 2 pts. C - Matthew Kuster (fresh) | |
| 15:20 | UConn | Matthew Joyce misses the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 31-29 |
| 15:19 | UConn | Thomas Borrego tips it in | 33-29 |
| 14:50 | Villanova | Matthew Kuster is fouled on the floor by Matthew Joyce - foul #1 on Matthew Joyce, team foul #2 | 33-29 |
| Subs | UConn | Christopher Kraft (PG), Daniel Rose (SG) Matthew Joyce, Ernest Lococo | |
| Subs | Villanova | Manuel Zimmerman (PG) Michael Randolph | |
| 14:28 | Villanova | Matthew Kuster lays it up and in on a great pass from Manuel Zimmerman and he's hacked by Thomas Borrego - foul #4 on Thomas Borrego, team foul #3 | 33-31 |
| Subs | UConn | Micheal Kim (SF), Daniel Johnson (PF), Ronald Stansell (C) Gary Meany, Paul White, Thomas Borrego | |
| Subs | Villanova | Frederick Duhon (SG), Terry Zwanzig (SF) James Stuckey, Eugene Newbury | |
| 14:28 | Villanova | Matthew Kuster makes the free throw | 33-32 |
| 14:08 | UConn | Christopher Kraft is hacked by Manuel Zimmerman - foul #2 on Manuel Zimmerman, team foul #2 | 33-32 |
| Subs | UConn | | |
| Subs | Villanova | Rene Gallo (PF), James Tomlin (C) Samuel Lamp, Matthew Kuster | |
| 13:45 | UConn | Ronald Stansell's pass is intercepted by Manuel Zimmerman | 33-32 |
| 13:38 | Villanova | Frederick Duhon connects on the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish by Manuel Zimmerman | 33-35 |
| 13:25 | UConn | Manuel Zimmerman is called for the reach on Christopher Kraft - foul #3 on Manuel Zimmerman, team foul #3 | 33-35 |
| Subs | UConn | Matthew Joyce (PG), Ernest Lococo (SG) Christopher Kraft, Daniel Rose | |
| Subs | Villanova | Michael Randolph (PG) Manuel Zimmerman | |
| 13:08 | UConn | Micheal Kim's fadeaway is rejected by Rene Gallo | 33-35 |
| 13:07 | Villanova | Rene Gallo snags the defensive board | 33-35 |
| 12:43 | Villanova | James Tomlin connects on the 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Frederick Duhon | 33-38 |
| 12:20 | UConn | Matthew Joyce misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 33-38 |
| 12:18 | Villanova | Rene Gallo grabs the defensive rebound | 33-38 |
| 11:56 | Villanova | Michael Randolph hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 33-38 |
| 11:54 | Villanova | Rene Gallo hits the follow up shot | 33-40 |
| 11:34 | UConn | Michael Randolph is called for the reach on Matthew Joyce - foul #2 on Michael Randolph, team foul #4 | 33-40 |
| Subs | UConn | Gary Meany (SF), Paul White (PF) Micheal Kim, Daniel Johnson | |
| Subs | Villanova | James Stuckey (SG), Eugene Newbury (SF), Samuel Lamp (PF) Frederick Duhon, Terry Zwanzig, Rene Gallo | |
| Lineup | UConn | PG - Matthew Joyce (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Ernest Lococo (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Gary Meany (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. PF - Paul White (fresh) 2 reb. C - Ronald Stansell (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Michael Randolph (fresh) 2 ast. SG - James Stuckey (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Eugene Newbury (fresh) 1 ast. PF - Samuel Lamp (fresh) 2 pts. C - James Tomlin (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 11:22 | UConn | Samuel Lamp is called for the reach on Gary Meany - foul #1 on Samuel Lamp, team foul #5 | 33-40 |
| Subs | UConn | | |
| Subs | Villanova | Matthew Kuster (C) James Tomlin | |
| 11:03 | UConn | Ernest Lococo connects on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 36-40 |
| 10:34 | Villanova | Michael Randolph misses long on a shot from the right wing | 36-40 |
| 10:33 | UConn | The rebound goes to Gary Meany | 36-40 |
| 10:10 | UConn | Gary Meany hits a 3 from the left wing | 39-40 |
| 09:47 | Villanova | Eugene Newbury is hacked by Gary Meany - foul #1 on Gary Meany, team foul #4 | 39-40 |
| Subs | UConn | Daniel Rose (SG), Micheal Kim (SF), Daniel Johnson (PF) Ernest Lococo, Gary Meany, Ronald Stansell | |
| Subs | Villanova | Manuel Zimmerman (PG), Frederick Duhon (SG), Terry Zwanzig (SF), Rene Gallo (PF), James Tomlin (C) Michael Randolph, James Stuckey, Eugene Newbury, Samuel Lamp, Matthew Kuster | |
| 09:24 | Villanova | Terry Zwanzig's pass is intercepted by Daniel Rose | 39-40 |
| 09:20 | UConn | Daniel Rose lays it up and in | 41-40 |
| 08:54 | Villanova | The jump hook by Rene Gallo is blocked by Paul White | 41-40 |
| 08:53 | UConn | The rebound goes to Micheal Kim | 41-40 |
| 08:42 | UConn | Micheal Kim misses the jumper from the free throw line | 41-40 |
| 08:41 | Villanova | The rebound goes to Frederick Duhon | 41-40 |
| 08:18 | Villanova | Manuel Zimmerman comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 41-40 |
| 08:16 | Villanova | Rene Gallo tips it in | 41-42 |
| 07:47 | UConn | Manuel Zimmerman is called for the reach on Micheal Kim - foul #4 on Manuel Zimmerman, team foul #6 | 41-42 |
| Subs | UConn | Christopher Kraft (PG), Ernest Lococo (SG), Thomas Borrego (C) Matthew Joyce, Daniel Rose, Paul White | |
| Subs | Villanova | Michael Randolph (PG) Manuel Zimmerman | |
| 07:34 | UConn | Micheal Kim knocks in the jump hook in the paint set up by Christopher Kraft | 43-42 |
| Lineup | UConn | PG - Christopher Kraft (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Ernest Lococo (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Micheal Kim (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. PF - Daniel Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. C - Thomas Borrego (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Michael Randolph (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Frederick Duhon (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SF - Terry Zwanzig (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Rene Gallo (fresh) 9 pts. 9 reb. C - James Tomlin (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:05 | Villanova | Michael Randolph knocks in the 3 from the right wing set up by Terry Zwanzig | 43-45 |
| 06:52 | UConn | Christopher Kraft travels with the ball | 43-45 |
| Subs | UConn | Matthew Joyce (PG), Gary Meany (SF), Paul White (PF) Christopher Kraft, Micheal Kim, Daniel Johnson | |
| Subs | Villanova | Samuel Lamp (PF) Rene Gallo | |
| 06:32 | Villanova | Michael Randolph makes the jumper from the right wing set up by Terry Zwanzig | 43-47 |
| 06:07 | UConn | Matthew Joyce clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing | 43-47 |
| 06:05 | UConn | The offensive rebound goes to Ernest Lococo | 43-47 |
| 05:55 | UConn | James Tomlin swats the dunk try by Ernest Lococo | 43-47 |
| 05:53 | Villanova | The rebound goes to Michael Randolph | 43-47 |
| 05:40 | Villanova | Samuel Lamp makes the jumpshot from the free throw line | 43-49 |
| 05:13 | UConn | Gary Meany can't connect on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 43-49 |
| 05:11 | UConn | Gary Meany pulls down the offensive rebound | 43-49 |
| 04:53 | UConn | Paul White misses badly on a floater from the right wing | 43-49 |
| 04:51 | Villanova | The rebound goes to Samuel Lamp | 43-49 |
| 04:32 | Villanova | Samuel Lamp comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 43-49 |
| 04:30 | UConn | Thomas Borrego grabs the defensive rebound | 43-49 |
| 04:30 | UConn | UConn calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 43-49 |
| Subs | UConn | Micheal Kim (SF), Daniel Johnson (PF) Gary Meany, Paul White | |
| Subs | Villanova | Rene Gallo (PF) Samuel Lamp | |
| 04:05 | UConn | Thomas Borrego is hacked by Rene Gallo - foul #1 on Rene Gallo, team foul #7 | 43-49 |
| Subs | UConn | | |
| Subs | Villanova | Matthew Kuster (C) James Tomlin | |
| 04:05 | UConn | Thomas Borrego makes the 1st free throw | 44-49 |
| 04:05 | UConn | Thomas Borrego makes the 2nd free throw | 45-49 |
| 03:37 | Villanova | Matthew Kuster is whistled for traveling | 45-49 |
| Lineup | UConn | PG - Matthew Joyce (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Ernest Lococo (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Micheal Kim (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. PF - Daniel Johnson (fresh) 2 pts. C - Thomas Borrego (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Michael Randolph (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Frederick Duhon (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SF - Terry Zwanzig (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. PF - Rene Gallo (fresh) 9 pts. 9 reb. C - Matthew Kuster (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| 03:08 | UConn | Micheal Kim scores on a driving attempt in the lane | 47-49 |
| 02:43 | Villanova | Ernest Lococo is called for the reach on Frederick Duhon - foul #2 on Ernest Lococo, team foul #5 | 47-49 |
| Subs | UConn | | |
| Subs | Villanova | James Stuckey (SG), Eugene Newbury (SF), James Tomlin (C) Frederick Duhon, Terry Zwanzig, Matthew Kuster | |
| 02:26 | Villanova | Michael Randolph clanks a fadeaway from the right side but he's fouled by Micheal Kim - foul #1 on Micheal Kim, team foul #6 | 47-49 |
| 02:26 | Villanova | Michael Randolph misses the 1st free throw | 47-49 |
| 02:26 | Villanova | Michael Randolph makes the 2nd free throw | 47-50 |
| 02:03 | UConn | Thomas Borrego misses the lay-in | 47-50 |
| 02:01 | UConn | Thomas Borrego tips it but misses | 47-50 |
| 01:59 | Villanova | Rene Gallo gets the rebound | 47-50 |
| 01:59 | Villanova | Villanova calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 47-50 |
| Subs | UConn | | |
| Subs | Villanova | Frederick Duhon (SG), Terry Zwanzig (SF) James Stuckey, Eugene Newbury | |
| 01:45 | Villanova | Terry Zwanzig misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 47-50 |
| 01:44 | UConn | Daniel Johnson gets the rebound | 47-50 |
| 01:26 | UConn | Micheal Kim misses short on a floater from the right wing | 47-50 |
| 01:24 | Villanova | The rebound goes to Frederick Duhon | 47-50 |
| 01:19 | Villanova | Frederick Duhon travels with the ball | 47-50 |
| 00:53 | UConn | Michael Randolph steals the ball from Matthew Joyce | 47-50 |
| 00:49 | Villanova | Frederick Duhon lays it in on a great pass from Michael Randolph | 47-52 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 00:38 | UConn | Frederick Duhon steals the ball from Micheal Kim | 47-52 |
| 00:35 | Villanova | Michael Randolph hits the finger roll on a great pass from Frederick Duhon | 47-54 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 3-2 zone (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:29 | UConn | Ernest Lococo clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 47-54 |
| 00:27 | UConn | Micheal Kim gets the offensive rebound | 47-54 |
| 00:23 | UConn | Micheal Kim can't connect on a 3 pointer from straight away | 47-54 |
| 00:22 | Villanova | The rebound goes to James Tomlin | 47-54 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:21 | Villanova | Matthew Joyce is called for the reach on James Tomlin in the backcourt - foul #2 on Matthew Joyce, team foul #7 | 47-54 |
| Subs | UConn | | |
| Subs | Villanova | Samuel Lamp (PF) Rene Gallo | |
| 00:21 | Villanova | James Tomlin makes the 1st free throw | 47-55 |
| 00:21 | Villanova | James Tomlin makes the 2nd free throw | 47-56 |
| 00:16 | UConn | Matthew Joyce loses the dribble to James Tomlin | 47-56 |
| 00:13 | Villanova | Samuel Lamp is hacked by Matthew Joyce in the backcourt - foul #3 on Matthew Joyce, team foul #8 | 47-56 |
| 00:13 | Villanova | Samuel Lamp makes the 1st free throw | 47-57 |
| 00:13 | Villanova | Samuel Lamp makes the 2nd free throw | 47-58 |
| 00:08 | UConn | Matthew Joyce drills a 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by Daniel Johnson | 50-58 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:00 | Villanova | Michael Randolph runs out the clock | 50-58 |