| Lineup | Providence | PG - Scotty Hutchins (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Kevin McConn (fresh) 6 pts. SF - William Leyva (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. PF - John Wilson (fresh) C - Rocco Bruno (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Syracuse | PG - Paul Sanders (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - Lloyd Clark (fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. SF - Zlatko Zachman (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. PF - Lawrence Gilyard (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. C - Joshua Savage (fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Syracuse | Zlatko Zachman inbounds the ball | 16-36 |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Syracuse | Syracuse is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 19:39 | Syracuse | Joshua Savage hits a shot from the left wing | 16-38 |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Syracuse | Syracuse is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 19:26 | Providence | Zlatko Zachman steps in front of the Scotty Hutchins pass | 16-38 |
| 19:04 | Syracuse | Paul Sanders is hacked by Kevin McConn - foul #2 on Kevin McConn, team foul #1 | 16-38 |
| 18:41 | Syracuse | Paul Sanders misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 16-38 |
| 18:40 | Providence | The rebound goes to John Wilson | 16-38 |
| 18:33 | Providence | Rocco Bruno misses short on a driving attempt in the lane | 16-38 |
| 18:31 | Syracuse | Joshua Savage grabs the board | 16-38 |
| 18:22 | Syracuse | Paul Sanders throws a bad pass out of bounds | 16-38 |
| 18:05 | Providence | Kevin McConn hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left wing | 16-38 |
| 18:04 | Providence | Rocco Bruno snags the offensive board | 16-38 |
| 17:44 | Providence | William Leyva misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away | 16-38 |
| 17:43 | Syracuse | Lloyd Clark pulls down the rebound | 16-38 |
| 17:29 | Syracuse | Lawrence Gilyard misses the turnaround in the lane | 16-38 |
| 17:27 | Providence | Rocco Bruno snags the defensive board | 16-38 |
| 17:12 | Providence | Kevin McConn misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 16-38 |
| 17:10 | Providence | John Wilson pulls down the offensive rebound | 16-38 |
| 17:00 | Providence | John Wilson is whistled for a carry | 16-38 |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| Subs | Syracuse | Richard Jones (C) Lawrence Gilyard | |
| 16:47 | Syracuse | Lloyd Clark misses long on a floater from the right side | 16-38 |
| 16:45 | Syracuse | Richard Jones misses the tip | 16-38 |
| 16:43 | Syracuse | Joshua Savage pulls down the offensive rebound | 16-38 |
| 16:28 | Syracuse | Zlatko Zachman can't connect on a jumper from the left wing but he's fouled by Kevin McConn - foul #3 on Kevin McConn, team foul #2 | 16-38 |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| Subs | Syracuse | Ronald Hillman (PF) Joshua Savage | |
| 16:28 | Syracuse | Zlatko Zachman misses the 1st free throw | 16-38 |
| 16:28 | Syracuse | Zlatko Zachman makes the 2nd free throw | 16-39 |
| 16:15 | Providence | John Wilson loses the dribble to Paul Sanders | 16-39 |
| 16:04 | Syracuse | Kevin McConn steals the ball from Paul Sanders | 16-39 |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Scotty Hutchins (fairly fresh) 3 ast. SG - Kevin McConn (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 pf. SF - William Leyva (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. PF - John Wilson (fairly fresh) 2 reb. C - Rocco Bruno (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Syracuse | PG - Paul Sanders (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - Lloyd Clark (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. SF - Zlatko Zachman (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. PF - Ronald Hillman (fresh) C - Richard Jones (fresh) | |
| 15:47 | Providence | William Leyva connects on the pull-up jumper from the right wing | 18-39 |
| 15:43 | Syracuse | Paul Sanders misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 18-39 |
| 15:41 | Syracuse | Zlatko Zachman hits the follow up shot | 18-41 |
| 15:29 | Providence | Kevin McConn hits a 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Scotty Hutchins | 21-41 |
| 15:07 | Syracuse | Zlatko Zachman is fouled on the floor by William Leyva - foul #2 on William Leyva, team foul #3 | 21-41 |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| Subs | Syracuse | Lawrence Gilyard (PF), Joshua Savage (C) Zlatko Zachman, Richard Jones | |
| 14:44 | Syracuse | Scotty Hutchins picks off the pass by Lawrence Gilyard | 21-41 |
| 14:26 | Providence | Rocco Bruno's pass is intercepted by Joshua Savage | 21-41 |
| 14:07 | Syracuse | Kevin McConn is called for the reach on Paul Sanders - foul #4 on Kevin McConn, team foul #4 | 21-41 |
| Subs | Providence | Jarrod Touchet (SG) Kevin McConn | |
| Subs | Syracuse | | |
| 13:44 | Syracuse | Rocco Bruno is called for the reach on Joshua Savage - foul #1 on Rocco Bruno, team foul #5 | 21-41 |
| 13:23 | Syracuse | Lloyd Clark misses the 3pt shot from the left wing | 21-41 |
| 13:21 | Syracuse | Joshua Savage hits the follow up shot | 21-43 |
| 13:08 | Providence | Lloyd Clark steals it from Jarrod Touchet | 21-43 |
| 12:49 | Syracuse | Joshua Savage knocks in the shot in the lane on a nice dish by Paul Sanders | 21-45 |
| 12:37 | Providence | Rocco Bruno misses long on a jumpshot from the free throw line but he's hacked by Joshua Savage - foul #2 on Joshua Savage, team foul #1 | 21-45 |
| Subs | Providence | Kevin McConn (SG) Jarrod Touchet | |
| Subs | Syracuse | Zlatko Zachman (SF), Richard Jones (C) Ronald Hillman, Lawrence Gilyard | |
| 12:37 | Providence | Rocco Bruno makes the 1st free throw | 22-45 |
| 12:37 | Providence | Rocco Bruno makes the 2nd free throw | 23-45 |
| 12:15 | Syracuse | Paul Sanders hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 23-45 |
| 12:13 | Providence | Scotty Hutchins pulls down the rebound | 23-45 |
| 12:07 | Providence | Kevin McConn hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 23-45 |
| 12:06 | Syracuse | Joshua Savage grabs the board | 23-45 |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Scotty Hutchins (fairly fresh) 4 ast. SG - Kevin McConn (fresh) 9 pts. 4 pf. SF - William Leyva (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. PF - John Wilson (tiring) 2 reb. C - Rocco Bruno (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Syracuse | PG - Paul Sanders (tiring) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Lloyd Clark (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. SF - Zlatko Zachman (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. PF - Joshua Savage (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 10 reb. C - Richard Jones (fresh) | |
| 11:38 | Syracuse | Paul Sanders comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 23-45 |
| 11:36 | Providence | Kevin McConn grabs the defensive rebound | 23-45 |
| 11:08 | Providence | Rocco Bruno's pass is intercepted by Zlatko Zachman | 23-45 |
| 10:43 | Syracuse | Lloyd Clark loses the dribble to Kevin McConn | 23-45 |
| 10:23 | Providence | Kevin McConn scores on a 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Scotty Hutchins | 26-45 |
| 10:05 | Syracuse | Richard Jones connects on the shot from the right wing on a great pass from Paul Sanders | 26-47 |
| 09:40 | Providence | Kevin McConn misses the 3 from the right wing | 26-47 |
| 09:39 | Syracuse | The rebound goes to Joshua Savage | 26-47 |
| 09:15 | Syracuse | Richard Jones misses long on a jumper from the left side | 26-47 |
| 09:13 | Syracuse | The offensive rebound goes to Zlatko Zachman | 26-47 |
| 08:45 | Syracuse | Zlatko Zachman comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 26-47 |
| 08:43 | Providence | The rebound goes to John Wilson | 26-47 |
| 08:39 | Providence | Kevin McConn misses the 3pt shot from the left corner | 26-47 |
| 08:38 | Syracuse | Joshua Savage gets the rebound | 26-47 |
| 08:19 | Syracuse | Lloyd Clark comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 26-47 |
| 08:18 | Providence | William Leyva snags the defensive board | 26-47 |
| 08:01 | Providence | Rocco Bruno connects on the runner from the baseline | 28-47 |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Scotty Hutchins (tiring) 5 ast. SG - Kevin McConn (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. 4 pf. SF - William Leyva (tiring) 7 pts. 5 reb. PF - John Wilson (tiring) 3 reb. C - Rocco Bruno (tiring) 7 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Syracuse | PG - Paul Sanders (tiring) 8 pts. 4 ast. SG - Lloyd Clark (tiring) 10 pts. 4 ast. SF - Zlatko Zachman (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. PF - Joshua Savage (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 12 reb. C - Richard Jones (fairly fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 07:38 | Syracuse | Zlatko Zachman is hacked by Scotty Hutchins - foul #2 on Scotty Hutchins, team foul #6 | 28-47 |
| Subs | Providence | Reginald Pappas (PG), Christopher Ames (SF), Norman Forand (PF), Joseph Coriell (C) Scotty Hutchins, William Leyva, John Wilson, Rocco Bruno | |
| Subs | Syracuse | Ronald Hillman (SG), Lawrence Gilyard (PF), Richard Norby (C) Lloyd Clark, Joshua Savage, Richard Jones | |
| 07:16 | Syracuse | Ronald Hillman makes the fadeaway jumper from the left side set up by Paul Sanders | 28-49 |
| 07:03 | Providence | Kevin McConn is hacked by Paul Sanders - foul #2 on Paul Sanders, team foul #2 | 28-49 |
| 06:58 | Providence | Norman Forand is fouled on the floor by Lawrence Gilyard - foul #1 on Lawrence Gilyard, team foul #3 | 28-49 |
| 06:43 | Providence | Reginald Pappas scores on a runner from the right block | 30-49 |
| 06:23 | Syracuse | Reginald Pappas is called for the reach on Paul Sanders - foul #1 on Reginald Pappas, team foul #7 | 30-49 |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| Subs | Syracuse | Lloyd Clark (SG) Zlatko Zachman | |
| 06:23 | Syracuse | Paul Sanders misses the 1st free throw | 30-49 |
| 06:23 | Providence | Norman Forand snags the defensive board | 30-49 |
| 06:07 | Providence | Norman Forand misses long on a turnaround from the baseline | 30-49 |
| 06:05 | Syracuse | Ronald Hillman pulls down the rebound | 30-49 |
| 05:59 | Syracuse | Ronald Hillman scores on a 3pt shot from straight away on a nice dish by Lloyd Clark | 30-52 |
| 05:50 | Providence | Ronald Hillman blocks the short jumper by Norman Forand | 30-52 |
| 05:49 | Providence | Christopher Ames grabs the offensive rebound | 30-52 |
| 05:36 | Providence | Kevin McConn hits the finger roll on a great pass from Reginald Pappas | 32-52 |
| 05:14 | Syracuse | Lloyd Clark misses long on a 3 from the right corner | 32-52 |
| 05:13 | Providence | Joseph Coriell grabs the board | 32-52 |
| 05:05 | Providence | Norman Forand blows the layup but he's fouled by Lloyd Clark - foul #2 on Lloyd Clark, team foul #4 | 32-52 |
| Subs | Providence | Jarrod Touchet (SG), William Leyva (SF), Rocco Bruno (C) Kevin McConn, Christopher Ames, Joseph Coriell | |
| Subs | Syracuse | Richard Jones (C) Richard Norby | |
| 05:05 | Providence | Norman Forand misses the 1st free throw | 32-52 |
| 05:05 | Providence | Norman Forand misses the 2nd free throw | 32-52 |
| 05:05 | Syracuse | Richard Jones gets the rebound | 32-52 |
| 04:44 | Syracuse | Paul Sanders connects on the 3 pointer from straight away | 32-55 |
| 04:34 | Providence | Rocco Bruno is whistled for traveling | 32-55 |
| Subs | Providence | Scotty Hutchins (PG) Reginald Pappas | |
| Subs | Syracuse | Zlatko Zachman (PG) Paul Sanders | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-4) | |
| Game Plan | Syracuse | Syracuse is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 04:05 | Syracuse | Lawrence Gilyard can't connect on a turnaround from the right block | 32-55 |
| 04:03 | Syracuse | Zlatko Zachman tips it but misses | 32-55 |
| 04:02 | Syracuse | Ronald Hillman tips it back up and in | 32-57 |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Scotty Hutchins (fairly fresh) 5 ast. SG - Jarrod Touchet (fresh) SF - William Leyva (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. PF - Norman Forand (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Rocco Bruno (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Syracuse | PG - Zlatko Zachman (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. SG - Lloyd Clark (tiring) 10 pts. 5 ast. SF - Ronald Hillman (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. PF - Lawrence Gilyard (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. C - Richard Jones (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 03:39 | Providence | Rocco Bruno's layup is rejected by Lawrence Gilyard | 32-57 |
| 03:37 | Providence | Rocco Bruno grabs the offensive rebound | 32-57 |
| 03:25 | Providence | William Leyva misses the 3pt shot from the right wing | 32-57 |
| 03:24 | Providence | Rocco Bruno hits the follow up shot | 34-57 |
| 03:00 | Syracuse | Ronald Hillman can't connect on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 34-57 |
| 02:59 | Providence | Norman Forand gets the rebound | 34-57 |
| 02:54 | Providence | Jarrod Touchet hits a 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by William Leyva | 37-57 |
| 02:37 | Syracuse | Richard Jones can't finish the layup | 37-57 |
| 02:35 | Providence | Rocco Bruno gets the rebound | 37-57 |
| 02:30 | Providence | Rocco Bruno connects on the fadeaway from the right block and he's hacked by Richard Jones - foul #1 on Richard Jones, team foul #5 | 39-57 |
| Subs | Providence | Reginald Pappas (PG), Kevin McConn (SG), John Wilson (PF) Scotty Hutchins, Jarrod Touchet, Norman Forand | |
| Subs | Syracuse | Paul Sanders (PG), Joshua Savage (PF), Richard Norby (C) Ronald Hillman, Lawrence Gilyard, Richard Jones | |
| 02:30 | Providence | Rocco Bruno misses the free throw | 39-57 |
| 02:30 | Syracuse | Richard Norby snags the defensive board | 39-57 |
| 02:04 | Syracuse | Joshua Savage is whistled for traveling | 39-57 |
| Subs | Providence | Joseph Coriell (C) Rocco Bruno | |
| Subs | Syracuse | | |
| 01:42 | Providence | William Leyva knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Joseph Coriell | 42-57 |
| 01:21 | Syracuse | Zlatko Zachman comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 42-57 |
| 01:20 | Providence | John Wilson pulls down the rebound | 42-57 |
| 00:58 | Providence | William Leyva hits a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Kevin McConn | 45-57 |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-4) | |
| Game Plan | Syracuse | Syracuse is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:29 | Syracuse | Lloyd Clark clanks a fadeaway from the left side but he's fouled by Kevin McConn - foul #5 on Kevin McConn, team foul #8 | 45-57 |
| Subs | Providence | Scotty Hutchins (PG), Jarrod Touchet (SG), Rocco Bruno (C) Reginald Pappas, Kevin McConn, Joseph Coriell | |
| Subs | Syracuse | Lawrence Gilyard (PF) Richard Norby | |
| 00:29 | Syracuse | Lloyd Clark makes the 1st free throw | 45-58 |
| 00:29 | Syracuse | Lloyd Clark makes the 2nd free throw | 45-59 |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-4) | |
| Game Plan | Syracuse | Syracuse is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+3) | |
| 00:22 | Providence | Jarrod Touchet drills a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by William Leyva | 48-59 |
| 00:00 | Syracuse | Paul Sanders runs out the clock | 48-59 |