| Lineup | Montana | PG - Richard Weinstock (fresh) SG - Donald Hensley (fresh) SF - Clarence Patrick (fresh) PF - Tyler Soper (fresh) C - John Langford (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Idaho State | PG - Sam Barnes (fresh) SG - Bart Selby (fresh) SF - Manuel James (fresh) PF - Charles Jones (fresh) C - Wilson Singletary (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Montana | Tyler Soper wins the tip | 0-0 |
| Game Plan | Montana | Montana is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Idaho State | Idaho State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 19:56 | Montana | Richard Weinstock double dribbles in the backcourt | 0-0 |
| 19:51 | Idaho State | Charles Jones can't finish the layup | 0-0 |
| 19:49 | Montana | John Langford gets the rebound | 0-0 |
| 19:27 | Montana | Clarence Patrick is fouled on the floor by Manuel James - foul #1 on Manuel James, team foul #1 | 0-0 |
| 19:18 | Montana | Richard Weinstock makes the 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Tyler Soper | 3-0 |
| 19:07 | Idaho State | Sam Barnes hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by Manuel James | 3-3 |
| 18:53 | Montana | John Langford can't connect on a driving attempt near the basket | 3-3 |
| 18:51 | Idaho State | Wilson Singletary pulls down the rebound | 3-3 |
| 18:44 | Idaho State | Bart Selby buries a driving attempt in the paint on a great pass from Sam Barnes | 3-5 |
| 18:34 | Montana | John Langford clanks a 3 from the right wing | 3-5 |
| 18:33 | Montana | John Langford pulls down the offensive rebound | 3-5 |
| 18:17 | Montana | Tyler Soper is open and scores on a jumpshot from the right side | 5-5 |
| 18:01 | Idaho State | Richard Weinstock takes the ball from Manuel James | 5-5 |
| 17:59 | Montana | Tyler Soper is hacked by Charles Jones in the backcourt - foul #1 on Charles Jones, team foul #2 | 5-5 |
| Subs | Montana | Clarence Nelson (PG), Brandon Kendig (SG), Kevin Enyeart (SF), Darrell Timm (PF), Joseph Crumble (C) Richard Weinstock, Donald Hensley, Clarence Patrick, Tyler Soper, John Langford | |
| Subs | Idaho State | John Butterworth (PG), Mark Barnes (SG), Harold Stairs (SF), Gary Luellen (PF), Sherman Walter (C) Sam Barnes, Bart Selby, Manuel James, Charles Jones, Wilson Singletary | |
| 17:39 | Montana | Darrell Timm misses long on a jump hook from close range | 5-5 |
| 17:38 | Idaho State | Gary Luellen grabs the defensive rebound | 5-5 |
| 17:33 | Idaho State | John Butterworth comes up short on the 3 pointer from straight away | 5-5 |
| 17:31 | Montana | Brandon Kendig pulls down the rebound | 5-5 |
| 17:25 | Montana | Clarence Nelson is hacked by Sherman Walter - foul #1 on Sherman Walter, team foul #3 | 5-5 |
| 17:15 | Montana | Clarence Nelson comes up short on the floater from just outside the lane | 5-5 |
| 17:13 | Montana | Clarence Nelson snags the offensive board | 5-5 |
| 17:03 | Montana | Kevin Enyeart lays it in set up by Brandon Kendig and he's fouled by Harold Stairs - foul #1 on Harold Stairs, team foul #4 | 7-5 |
| 17:03 | Montana | Kevin Enyeart misses the free throw | 7-5 |
| 17:03 | Idaho State | Sherman Walter pulls down the rebound | 7-5 |
| 16:55 | Idaho State | Harold Stairs knocks in the 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from John Butterworth | 7-8 |
| 16:31 | Montana | Darrell Timm is fouled on the floor by Gary Luellen - foul #1 on Gary Luellen, team foul #5 | 7-8 |
| Subs | Montana | Andy Terry (PG), Donald Hensley (SG), William Rosner (SF), Tyler Soper (PF), John Langford (C) Clarence Nelson, Brandon Kendig, Kevin Enyeart, Darrell Timm, Joseph Crumble | |
| Subs | Idaho State | Sam Barnes (PG), Bart Selby (SG), Manuel James (SF), Michael Sommer (PF) John Butterworth, Mark Barnes, Harold Stairs, Sherman Walter | |
| 16:20 | Montana | Donald Hensley misses the 3pt shot from straight away | 7-8 |
| 16:18 | Idaho State | Michael Sommer grabs the defensive rebound | 7-8 |
| 16:07 | Idaho State | Michael Sommer knocks in the 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Sam Barnes | 7-11 |
| 15:39 | Montana | Donald Hensley lays it in uncontested on a great pass from John Langford | 9-11 |
| Lineup | Montana | PG - Andy Terry (fresh) SG - Donald Hensley (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SF - William Rosner (fresh) PF - Tyler Soper (fairly fresh) 2 pts. C - John Langford (fairly fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Idaho State | PG - Sam Barnes (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Bart Selby (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SF - Manuel James (fairly fresh) PF - Michael Sommer (fresh) 3 pts. C - Gary Luellen (fairly fresh) | |
| 15:20 | Idaho State | Manuel James knocks in the driving attempt in the lane set up by Sam Barnes and he's fouled by William Rosner - foul #1 on William Rosner, team foul #1 | 9-13 |
| Subs | Montana | Richard Weinstock (PG), Clarence Patrick (SF), Kevin Enyeart (PF) Donald Hensley, William Rosner, Tyler Soper | |
| Subs | Idaho State | John Butterworth (PG), Mark Barnes (SG), Charles Jones (PF), Wilson Singletary (C) Sam Barnes, Bart Selby, Michael Sommer, Gary Luellen | |
| 15:20 | Idaho State | Manuel James makes the free throw | 9-14 |
| 15:16 | Montana | Andy Terry is called for traveling in the backcourt | 9-14 |
| Subs | Montana | Joseph Crumble (C) John Langford | |
| Subs | Idaho State | Harold Stairs (SF) Manuel James | |
| 15:00 | Idaho State | Charles Jones misses the jumper from the left side but he's hacked by Clarence Patrick - foul #1 on Clarence Patrick, team foul #2 | 9-14 |
| Subs | Montana | Clarence Nelson (SG), Darrell Timm (PF) Andy Terry, Kevin Enyeart | |
| Subs | Idaho State | | |
| 15:00 | Idaho State | Charles Jones misses the 1st free throw | 9-14 |
| 15:00 | Idaho State | Charles Jones makes the 2nd free throw | 9-15 |
| 14:42 | Montana | Clarence Patrick hits a jumper from the right side set up by Richard Weinstock and he's hacked by Mark Barnes - foul #1 on Mark Barnes, team foul #6 | 11-15 |
| 14:42 | Montana | Clarence Patrick misses the free throw | 11-15 |
| 14:42 | Idaho State | Wilson Singletary grabs the defensive rebound | 11-15 |
| 14:28 | Idaho State | Mark Barnes hits a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by Wilson Singletary | 11-18 |
| 14:14 | Montana | Darrell Timm can't connect on a 3 from the left wing | 11-18 |
| 14:13 | Montana | The offensive rebound goes to Joseph Crumble | 11-18 |
| 14:03 | Montana | Clarence Patrick is whistled for a carry | 11-18 |
| Subs | Montana | Andy Terry (PG), Brandon Kendig (SG), William Rosner (SF), Kevin Enyeart (PF), John Langford (C) Richard Weinstock, Clarence Nelson, Clarence Patrick, Darrell Timm, Joseph Crumble | |
| Subs | Idaho State | Sam Barnes (PG), Bart Selby (SG), Sherman Walter (SF), Michael Sommer (PF) John Butterworth, Mark Barnes, Harold Stairs, Charles Jones | |
| 13:48 | Idaho State | William Rosner denies the turnaround by Bart Selby | 11-18 |
| 13:47 | Idaho State | Wilson Singletary tips it in | 11-20 |
| 13:45 | Montana | Brandon Kendig is hacked by Sherman Walter in the backcourt - foul #2 on Sherman Walter, team foul #7 | 11-20 |
| Subs | Montana | | |
| Subs | Idaho State | Manuel James (SF) Sherman Walter | |
| 13:45 | Montana | Brandon Kendig makes the 1st free throw | 12-20 |
| 13:45 | Montana | Brandon Kendig makes the 2nd free throw | 13-20 |
| 13:37 | Idaho State | William Rosner picks off the pass by Wilson Singletary | 13-20 |
| 13:17 | Montana | Sam Barnes is called for the reach on Andy Terry - foul #1 on Sam Barnes, team foul #8 | 13-20 |
| Subs | Montana | | |
| Subs | Idaho State | Gary Luellen (C) Wilson Singletary | |
| 13:17 | Montana | Andy Terry misses the 1st free throw | 13-20 |
| 13:17 | Idaho State | Gary Luellen grabs the board | 13-20 |
| 13:03 | Idaho State | Kevin Enyeart is called for the reach on Gary Luellen - foul #1 on Kevin Enyeart, team foul #3 | 13-20 |
| Subs | Montana | Richard Weinstock (PG), Donald Hensley (SG), Tyler Soper (PF) Andy Terry, Brandon Kendig, William Rosner | |
| Subs | Idaho State | Mark Barnes (SG) Bart Selby | |
| 12:56 | Idaho State | Gary Luellen can't connect on a fadeaway from close range | 13-20 |
| 12:55 | Montana | Richard Weinstock gets the rebound | 13-20 |
| 12:26 | Montana | John Langford clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 13-20 |
| 12:25 | Idaho State | The rebound goes to Michael Sommer | 13-20 |
| 12:09 | Idaho State | Manuel James misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 13-20 |
| 12:07 | Montana | Tyler Soper gets the rebound | 13-20 |
| 11:56 | Montana | Tyler Soper is open but comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 13-20 |
| 11:55 | Idaho State | Gary Luellen grabs the defensive rebound | 13-20 |
| 11:38 | Idaho State | Mark Barnes misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 13-20 |
| 11:36 | Idaho State | Sam Barnes gets the offensive rebound | 13-20 |
| Lineup | Montana | PG - Richard Weinstock (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Donald Hensley (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SF - Kevin Enyeart (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Tyler Soper (fairly fresh) 2 pts. C - John Langford (tiring) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Idaho State | PG - Sam Barnes (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Mark Barnes (fairly fresh) 3 pts. SF - Manuel James (tiring) 3 pts. PF - Michael Sommer (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Gary Luellen (fairly fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 11:31 | Idaho State | Sam Barnes knocks in the jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Manuel James | 13-22 |
| 11:21 | Montana | Kevin Enyeart misses the dunk | 13-22 |
| 11:20 | Idaho State | The rebound goes to Manuel James | 13-22 |
| 11:15 | Idaho State | Mark Barnes misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 13-22 |
| 11:14 | Idaho State | Michael Sommer grabs the offensive board | 13-22 |
| 10:59 | Idaho State | Mark Barnes loses the dribble to Richard Weinstock | 13-22 |
| 10:38 | Montana | Michael Sommer steps in front of the Donald Hensley pass | 13-22 |
| 10:29 | Idaho State | Mark Barnes loses the dribble to Donald Hensley | 13-22 |
| 10:25 | Montana | Richard Weinstock banks in the layup set up by Donald Hensley | 15-22 |
| 10:08 | Idaho State | Mark Barnes connects on the 3pt jumper from straight away on a nice dish by Sam Barnes | 15-25 |
| 10:00 | Montana | John Langford comes up short on the driving attempt from the right block but the foul's on Gary Luellen - foul #2 on Gary Luellen, team foul #9 | 15-25 |
| Subs | Montana | Clarence Nelson (PG), Brandon Kendig (SG), Clarence Patrick (SF), Darrell Timm (PF) Richard Weinstock, Donald Hensley, Kevin Enyeart, Tyler Soper | |
| Subs | Idaho State | John Butterworth (PG), Bart Selby (SG), Harold Stairs (SF), Charles Jones (PF), Wilson Singletary (C) Sam Barnes, Mark Barnes, Manuel James, Michael Sommer, Gary Luellen | |
| 10:00 | Montana | John Langford misses the 1st free throw | 15-25 |
| 10:00 | Montana | John Langford makes the 2nd free throw | 16-25 |
| 09:38 | Idaho State | John Langford denies the turnaround by Charles Jones | 16-25 |
| 09:36 | Idaho State | Charles Jones gets the offensive rebound | 16-25 |
| 09:28 | Idaho State | John Butterworth is hacked by Clarence Patrick - foul #2 on Clarence Patrick, team foul #4 | 16-25 |
| Subs | Montana | William Rosner (SF), Joseph Crumble (C) Clarence Patrick, John Langford | |
| Subs | Idaho State | | |
| 09:13 | Idaho State | Charles Jones misses badly on a floater from the left side but he's hacked by Darrell Timm - foul #1 on Darrell Timm, team foul #5 | 16-25 |
| 09:13 | Idaho State | Charles Jones misses the 1st free throw | 16-25 |
| 09:13 | Idaho State | Charles Jones makes the 2nd free throw | 16-26 |
| 08:55 | Montana | Brandon Kendig is by himself and knocks in the jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Clarence Nelson | 18-26 |
| 08:34 | Idaho State | Bart Selby is hacked by Darrell Timm - foul #2 on Darrell Timm, team foul #6 | 18-26 |
| Subs | Montana | Andy Terry (PG), Donald Hensley (SG), Tyler Soper (PF) Clarence Nelson, Brandon Kendig, Darrell Timm | |
| Subs | Idaho State | | |
| 08:22 | Idaho State | Wilson Singletary misses the dunk attempt | 18-26 |
| 08:21 | Montana | Andy Terry pulls down the rebound | 18-26 |
| 08:00 | Montana | Wilson Singletary blocks the jumper by Andy Terry | 18-26 |
| 07:58 | Idaho State | Wilson Singletary grabs the board | 18-26 |
| 07:42 | Idaho State | Joseph Crumble steals it from Harold Stairs | 18-26 |
| 07:40 | Montana | William Rosner throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 18-26 |
| Subs | Montana | Kevin Enyeart (SF), John Langford (C) William Rosner, Joseph Crumble | |
| Subs | Idaho State | Sam Barnes (PG) John Butterworth | |
| 07:23 | Idaho State | Harold Stairs makes the 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Bart Selby | 18-29 |
| Lineup | Montana | PG - Andy Terry (fresh) SG - Donald Hensley (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Kevin Enyeart (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Tyler Soper (tiring) 2 pts. C - John Langford (tiring) 1 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Idaho State | PG - Sam Barnes (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. SG - Bart Selby (tiring) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Harold Stairs (fairly fresh) 6 pts. PF - Charles Jones (fairly fresh) 2 pts. C - Wilson Singletary (tiring) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:07 | Montana | Kevin Enyeart comes up short on the jumpshot from the free throw line but he's hacked by Harold Stairs - foul #2 on Harold Stairs, team foul #10 | 18-29 |
| Subs | Montana | Clarence Nelson (SG), Brandon Kendig (SF) Donald Hensley, Tyler Soper | |
| Subs | Idaho State | Mark Barnes (SG), Manuel James (SF) Bart Selby, Harold Stairs | |
| 07:07 | Montana | Kevin Enyeart makes the 1st free throw | 19-29 |
| 07:07 | Montana | Kevin Enyeart misses the 2nd free throw | 19-29 |
| 07:07 | Idaho State | Wilson Singletary gets the rebound | 19-29 |
| 06:49 | Idaho State | Sam Barnes is fouled on the floor by Andy Terry - foul #1 on Andy Terry, team foul #7 | 19-29 |
| Subs | Montana | Richard Weinstock (PG), Tyler Soper (PF) Andy Terry, Kevin Enyeart | |
| Subs | Idaho State | | |
| 06:49 | Idaho State | Sam Barnes misses the 1st free throw | 19-29 |
| 06:49 | Idaho State | Charles Jones pulls down the offensive rebound | 19-29 |
| 06:44 | Idaho State | Tyler Soper takes the ball from Wilson Singletary | 19-29 |
| 06:42 | Montana | Clarence Nelson is hacked by Mark Barnes in the backcourt - foul #2 on Mark Barnes, team foul #11 | 19-29 |
| Subs | Montana | | |
| Subs | Idaho State | Bart Selby (SG) Mark Barnes | |
| 06:42 | Montana | Clarence Nelson makes the 1st free throw | 20-29 |
| 06:42 | Montana | Clarence Nelson makes the 2nd free throw | 21-29 |
| 06:17 | Idaho State | Manuel James makes the fadeaway from close range | 21-31 |
| 06:00 | Montana | Wilson Singletary swats the short shot by Richard Weinstock | 21-31 |
| 05:59 | Montana | Richard Weinstock tips it but misses | 21-31 |
| 05:57 | Montana | John Langford snags the offensive board | 21-31 |
| 05:43 | Montana | Sam Barnes takes the ball from John Langford | 21-31 |
| 05:40 | Idaho State | Sam Barnes lays it up and in | 21-33 |
| 05:33 | Montana | Clarence Nelson is wide open but clanks a pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 21-33 |
| 05:31 | Montana | Brandon Kendig can't tip it in | 21-33 |
| 05:30 | Idaho State | Charles Jones grabs the defensive rebound | 21-33 |
| 05:08 | Idaho State | Sam Barnes misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 21-33 |
| 05:06 | Montana | John Langford snags the defensive board | 21-33 |
| 04:50 | Montana | Clarence Nelson can't finish the layup | 21-33 |
| 04:49 | Idaho State | The rebound goes to Charles Jones | 21-33 |
| 04:43 | Idaho State | Bart Selby buries a shot from the right side on a great pass from Sam Barnes | 21-35 |
| 04:40 | Montana | Clarence Nelson is hacked by Bart Selby in the backcourt - foul #1 on Bart Selby, team foul #12 | 21-35 |
| Subs | Montana | Andy Terry (PG), William Rosner (SF), Kevin Enyeart (PF), Joseph Crumble (C) Richard Weinstock, Brandon Kendig, Tyler Soper, John Langford | |
| Subs | Idaho State | John Butterworth (PG), Michael Sommer (PF) Sam Barnes, Charles Jones | |
| 04:40 | Idaho State | Idaho State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 21-35 |
| 04:40 | Montana | Clarence Nelson makes the 1st free throw | 22-35 |
| 04:40 | Montana | Clarence Nelson makes the 2nd free throw | 23-35 |
| 04:33 | Idaho State | John Butterworth dunks the ball | 23-37 |
| 04:18 | Montana | John Butterworth takes the ball from Andy Terry | 23-37 |
| 03:55 | Idaho State | Manuel James comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 23-37 |
| 03:53 | Montana | Kevin Enyeart grabs the board | 23-37 |
| 03:32 | Montana | Joseph Crumble drills a shot in the lane on a great pass from Andy Terry | 25-37 |
| 03:06 | Idaho State | Clarence Nelson is called for the reach on John Butterworth - foul #1 on Clarence Nelson, team foul #8 | 25-37 |
| Subs | Montana | Richard Weinstock (PG), Donald Hensley (SG), Clarence Patrick (SF), Darrell Timm (PF), John Langford (C) Andy Terry, Clarence Nelson, William Rosner, Kevin Enyeart, Joseph Crumble | |
| Subs | Idaho State | Mark Barnes (SG), Harold Stairs (SF), Gary Luellen (PF), Sherman Walter (C) Bart Selby, Manuel James, Michael Sommer, Wilson Singletary | |
| 03:06 | Idaho State | John Butterworth misses the 1st free throw | 25-37 |
| 03:06 | Montana | John Langford grabs the defensive rebound | 25-37 |
| Lineup | Montana | PG - Richard Weinstock (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Donald Hensley (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Clarence Patrick (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Darrell Timm (fresh) C - John Langford (tiring) 1 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Idaho State | PG - John Butterworth (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Mark Barnes (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Harold Stairs (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Gary Luellen (fresh) 3 reb. C - Sherman Walter (fresh) | |
| 02:50 | Montana | Richard Weinstock scores on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Donald Hensley | 27-37 |
| 02:32 | Idaho State | Mark Barnes buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by John Butterworth | 27-40 |
| 02:20 | Montana | John Langford can't finish the layup | 27-40 |
| 02:19 | Montana | Clarence Patrick tips it back up and in | 29-40 |
| 02:02 | Idaho State | Harold Stairs is fouled on the floor by John Langford - foul #1 on John Langford, team foul #9 | 29-40 |
| Subs | Montana | Andy Terry (PG), Tyler Soper (PF) Richard Weinstock, John Langford | |
| Subs | Idaho State | Michael Sommer (PF) John Butterworth | |
| 02:02 | Idaho State | Harold Stairs makes the 1st free throw | 29-41 |
| 02:02 | Idaho State | Harold Stairs makes the 2nd free throw | 29-42 |
| 02:00 | Montana | Gary Luellen steals it from Andy Terry in the backcourt | 29-42 |
| 01:52 | Idaho State | Sherman Walter can't finish the layup | 29-42 |
| 01:50 | Montana | Darrell Timm snags the defensive board | 29-42 |
| 01:35 | Montana | Michael Sommer swats the layup by Clarence Patrick | 29-42 |
| 01:33 | Idaho State | Gary Luellen grabs the board | 29-42 |
| 01:26 | Idaho State | Sherman Walter can't connect on a floater from the right block | 29-42 |
| 01:25 | Montana | Clarence Patrick pulls down the rebound | 29-42 |
| 01:21 | Montana | Clarence Patrick throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 29-42 |
| Subs | Montana | Brandon Kendig (SG), William Rosner (SF), Kevin Enyeart (PF), Joseph Crumble (C) Donald Hensley, Clarence Patrick, Tyler Soper, Darrell Timm | |
| Subs | Idaho State | Sam Barnes (PG), Charles Jones (C) Sherman Walter, Gary Luellen | |
| 01:06 | Idaho State | Harold Stairs comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 29-42 |
| 01:04 | Montana | Andy Terry gets the rebound | 29-42 |
| 00:44 | Montana | William Rosner clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 29-42 |
| 00:43 | Idaho State | Harold Stairs pulls down the rebound | 29-42 |
| 00:38 | Idaho State | Sam Barnes misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away | 29-42 |
| 00:36 | Montana | The rebound goes to Joseph Crumble | 29-42 |
| 00:30 | Montana | Kevin Enyeart scores on a fadeaway from the right side | 31-42 |
| 00:04 | Idaho State | Michael Sommer clanks a jump hook from the baseline | 31-42 |
| 00:03 | Idaho State | Charles Jones tips it back up and in | 31-44 |
| 00:00 | Montana | Brandon Kendig hits the front of the rim on the halfcourt shot | 31-44 |