| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Nelson Wakefield (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Morris Montano (fresh) 7 pts. SF - James Corbin (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. PF - Richard Vallo (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. C - Benny Blackburn (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Curtis Chapman (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Leroy Ostrander (fresh) 15 pts. 3 ast. SF - Santiago Torres (fresh) PF - William Labrecque (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Randy Smith (fresh) 10 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Providence | Santiago Torres inbounds the ball | 37-40 |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense and a 3-2 zone (-5) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 19:46 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander evades the doubleteam but misses long on a jump hook in the paint but he's hacked by Morris Montano - foul #3 on Morris Montano, team foul #1 | 37-40 |
| Subs | Rutgers | William Tran (SG) Morris Montano | |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| 19:46 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander makes the 1st free throw | 37-41 |
| 19:46 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander misses the 2nd free throw | 37-41 |
| 19:46 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo grabs the board | 37-41 |
| 19:30 | Rutgers | Benny Blackburn misses short on a turnaround from the right block but he's hacked by Randy Smith - foul #1 on Randy Smith, team foul #1 | 37-41 |
| 19:30 | Rutgers | Benny Blackburn makes the 1st free throw | 38-41 |
| 19:30 | Rutgers | Benny Blackburn makes the 2nd free throw | 39-41 |
| 19:18 | Providence | Randy Smith misses the fadeaway from the free throw line | 39-41 |
| 19:16 | Providence | Randy Smith hits the follow up shot | 39-43 |
| 19:10 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield connects on the 3pt shot from straight away set up by William Tran | 42-43 |
| 19:04 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander shoots over the doubleteam and knocks in the runner from the left block set up by Santiago Torres | 42-45 |
| 18:57 | Rutgers | Benny Blackburn loses the dribble to Leroy Ostrander | 42-45 |
| 18:37 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander can't connect on a floater from the left block | 42-45 |
| 18:35 | Rutgers | Benny Blackburn gets the rebound | 42-45 |
| 18:25 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield loses the ball out of bounds | 42-45 |
| 18:12 | Providence | William Labrecque scores on a floater in the lane | 42-47 |
| 17:55 | Rutgers | Curtis Chapman is called for the reach on James Corbin - foul #2 on Curtis Chapman, team foul #2 | 42-47 |
| 17:45 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield comes up short on the fadeaway from the left wing | 42-47 |
| 17:44 | Providence | The rebound goes to Randy Smith | 42-47 |
| 17:34 | Providence | James Corbin is called for the reach on William Labrecque - foul #1 on James Corbin, team foul #2 | 42-47 |
| Subs | Rutgers | Jan Heppner (PF), Anthony Schroeder (C) Richard Vallo, Benny Blackburn | |
| Subs | Providence | John Enyeart (PF) William Labrecque | |
| 17:20 | Providence | Randy Smith hits a floater from the free throw line | 42-49 |
| 17:09 | Rutgers | James Corbin comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 42-49 |
| 17:07 | Providence | Curtis Chapman pulls down the rebound | 42-49 |
| 16:54 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander splits the doubleteam but misses short on a runner from the left block but he's hacked by William Tran - foul #1 on William Tran, team foul #3 | 42-49 |
| Subs | Rutgers | Thomas Clark (SG) William Tran | |
| Subs | Providence | Armando Diaz (SF), Olin Danoski (PF) Santiago Torres, Randy Smith | |
| 16:54 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander makes the 1st free throw | 42-50 |
| 16:54 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander makes the 2nd free throw | 42-51 |
| 16:43 | Rutgers | James Corbin is fouled on the floor by Armando Diaz - foul #1 on Armando Diaz, team foul #3 | 42-51 |
| Subs | Rutgers | Bernard Esteban (SF) James Corbin | |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| 16:20 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield misses badly on a 3 from the left wing | 42-51 |
| 16:18 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander grabs the defensive rebound | 42-51 |
| 16:13 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander works out of a doubleteam and scores on a fadeaway from the left wing set up by Curtis Chapman | 42-53 |
| 15:55 | Rutgers | Bernard Esteban buries a floater in the paint on a great pass from Nelson Wakefield | 44-53 |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Nelson Wakefield (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Thomas Clark (fresh) SF - Bernard Esteban (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Jan Heppner (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Anthony Schroeder (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Curtis Chapman (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Leroy Ostrander (fairly fresh) 22 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Armando Diaz (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Olin Danoski (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - John Enyeart (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:32 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander lays it up and in against a doubleteam | 44-55 |
| 15:16 | Rutgers | Thomas Clark can't connect on a floater from the right side | 44-55 |
| 15:14 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander grabs the board | 44-55 |
| 15:08 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 44-55 |
| 15:07 | Rutgers | The rebound goes to Bernard Esteban | 44-55 |
| 14:51 | Rutgers | Armando Diaz is called for the reach on Thomas Clark - foul #2 on Armando Diaz, team foul #4 | 44-55 |
| Subs | Rutgers | Morris Montano (SG), James Corbin (SF), Richard Vallo (PF), Benny Blackburn (C) Nelson Wakefield, Bernard Esteban, Jan Heppner, Anthony Schroeder | |
| Subs | Providence | Santiago Torres (SF), William Labrecque (PF), Randy Smith (C) Armando Diaz, Olin Danoski, John Enyeart | |
| 14:44 | Rutgers | Leroy Ostrander takes the ball from Benny Blackburn | 44-55 |
| 14:41 | Providence | Curtis Chapman lays it in on a great pass from Leroy Ostrander | 44-57 |
| 14:21 | Rutgers | Curtis Chapman is called for the reach on Benny Blackburn - foul #3 on Curtis Chapman, team foul #5 | 44-57 |
| Subs | Rutgers | Bernard Esteban (PG) Thomas Clark | |
| Subs | Providence | Hans Zeitler (PG) Curtis Chapman | |
| 14:05 | Rutgers | Bernard Esteban connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Morris Montano | 47-57 |
| 13:40 | Providence | James Corbin takes the ball from Leroy Ostrander after a doubleteam | 47-57 |
| 13:36 | Rutgers | James Corbin jams it | 49-57 |
| 13:15 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander makes the contested 3pt shot from the right wing | 49-60 |
| 12:55 | Rutgers | Morris Montano buries a 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Bernard Esteban | 52-60 |
| 12:47 | Providence | Randy Smith blows the layup but he's hacked by Benny Blackburn - foul #1 on Benny Blackburn, team foul #4 | 52-60 |
| Subs | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield (PG) Bernard Esteban | |
| Subs | Providence | Curtis Chapman (PG) Hans Zeitler | |
| 12:47 | Providence | Randy Smith makes the 1st free throw | 52-61 |
| 12:47 | Providence | Randy Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 52-62 |
| 12:31 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo misses badly on a floater from the right block | 52-62 |
| 12:30 | Providence | Randy Smith gets the rebound | 52-62 |
| 12:07 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander misses the 3 from straight away | 52-62 |
| 12:06 | Rutgers | James Corbin grabs the defensive rebound | 52-62 |
| 11:50 | Rutgers | James Corbin connects on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 55-62 |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Nelson Wakefield (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Morris Montano (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - James Corbin (fresh) 17 pts. 2 ast. PF - Richard Vallo (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. C - Benny Blackburn (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Curtis Chapman (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Leroy Ostrander (tiring) 27 pts. 4 ast. 3 stl. SF - Santiago Torres (fairly fresh) 1 ast. PF - William Labrecque (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Randy Smith (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 10 reb. | |
| 11:25 | Providence | William Labrecque's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 55-62 |
| Subs | Rutgers | William Tran (SG), Bernard Esteban (SF), Jan Heppner (PF), Anthony Schroeder (C) Morris Montano, James Corbin, Richard Vallo, Benny Blackburn | |
| Subs | Providence | Aaron Thompson (SG), Armando Diaz (SF), Olin Danoski (PF), John Enyeart (C) Leroy Ostrander, Santiago Torres, William Labrecque, Randy Smith | |
| 11:07 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield makes the 3 pointer from straight away | 58-62 |
| 11:05 | Providence | Nelson Wakefield steps in front of the Curtis Chapman pass in the backcourt | 58-62 |
| 11:04 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield hits the finger roll | 60-62 |
| 10:43 | Providence | Aaron Thompson misses badly on a runner from the baseline | 60-62 |
| 10:42 | Providence | Armando Diaz tips it but misses | 60-62 |
| 10:41 | Rutgers | Anthony Schroeder grabs the defensive rebound | 60-62 |
| 10:23 | Rutgers | Jan Heppner's fadeaway is rejected by Olin Danoski | 60-62 |
| 10:21 | Providence | John Enyeart snags the defensive board | 60-62 |
| 10:15 | Providence | Armando Diaz buries a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Olin Danoski | 60-64 |
| 10:01 | Rutgers | Aaron Thompson picks off the pass by Nelson Wakefield | 60-64 |
| 09:43 | Providence | Jan Heppner swats the short shot by John Enyeart | 60-64 |
| 09:41 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield snags the defensive board | 60-64 |
| 09:24 | Rutgers | Jan Heppner misses the lay-in but he's fouled by Aaron Thompson - foul #2 on Aaron Thompson, team foul #6 | 60-64 |
| Subs | Rutgers | Thomas Clark (PG), Morris Montano (SG), James Corbin (SF), Benny Blackburn (C) Nelson Wakefield, William Tran, Bernard Esteban, Anthony Schroeder | |
| Subs | Providence | Hans Zeitler (PG), Leroy Ostrander (SG), Santiago Torres (SF), William Labrecque (PF), Randy Smith (C) Curtis Chapman, Aaron Thompson, Armando Diaz, Olin Danoski, John Enyeart | |
| 09:24 | Rutgers | Jan Heppner misses the 1st free throw | 60-64 |
| 09:24 | Rutgers | Jan Heppner misses the 2nd free throw | 60-64 |
| 09:24 | Providence | William Labrecque gets the rebound | 60-64 |
| 09:00 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander splits the doubleteam but misses short on a fadeaway from the right wing | 60-64 |
| 08:59 | Providence | Randy Smith snags the offensive board | 60-64 |
| 08:39 | Providence | Randy Smith's layup is rejected by Benny Blackburn | 60-64 |
| 08:38 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander grabs the offensive rebound | 60-64 |
| 08:28 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander is called for a moving pick - foul #2 on Leroy Ostrander, team foul #7 | 60-64 |
| Subs | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield (PG), Richard Vallo (PF) Thomas Clark, Jan Heppner | |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| 08:04 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo connects on the shot in the paint on a great pass from Nelson Wakefield and he's hacked by Santiago Torres - foul #2 on Santiago Torres, team foul #8 | 62-64 |
| Subs | Rutgers | | |
| Subs | Providence | John Enyeart (PF) William Labrecque | |
| 08:04 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo makes the free throw | 63-64 |
| 07:50 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander misses long on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Morris Montano - foul #4 on Morris Montano, team foul #5 | 63-64 |
| Subs | Rutgers | William Tran (SG), Anthony Schroeder (C) Morris Montano, Benny Blackburn | |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| 07:50 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander makes the 1st free throw | 63-65 |
| 07:50 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander makes the 2nd free throw | 63-66 |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Nelson Wakefield (fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast. SG - William Tran (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Corbin (fresh) 17 pts. 2 ast. PF - Richard Vallo (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Anthony Schroeder (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Hans Zeitler (fresh) SG - Leroy Ostrander (fairly fresh) 29 pts. 4 ast. 3 stl. SF - Santiago Torres (fresh) 1 ast. PF - John Enyeart (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Randy Smith (fresh) 16 pts. 11 reb. | |
| 07:32 | Rutgers | Leroy Ostrander takes the ball from James Corbin | 63-66 |
| 07:14 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander is bothered by a doubleteam and misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 63-66 |
| 07:12 | Rutgers | James Corbin pulls down the rebound | 63-66 |
| 06:47 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield is hacked by Santiago Torres - foul #3 on Santiago Torres, team foul #9 | 63-66 |
| Subs | Rutgers | Morris Montano (SG), Benny Blackburn (C) William Tran, Anthony Schroeder | |
| Subs | Providence | Curtis Chapman (PG), Armando Diaz (SF), William Labrecque (PF) Hans Zeitler, Santiago Torres, Randy Smith | |
| 06:47 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield makes the 1st free throw | 64-66 |
| 06:47 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield makes the 2nd free throw | 65-66 |
| 06:32 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander splits the doubleteam but misses short on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 65-66 |
| 06:30 | Rutgers | James Corbin gets the rebound | 65-66 |
| 06:14 | Rutgers | Morris Montano can't connect on a shot from just outside the lane but he's hacked by William Labrecque - foul #1 on William Labrecque, team foul #10 | 65-66 |
| 06:14 | Rutgers | Morris Montano makes the 1st free throw | 66-66 |
| 06:14 | Rutgers | Morris Montano makes the 2nd free throw | 67-66 |
| 05:58 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander splits the doubleteam and buries a jumpshot from the right wing | 67-68 |
| 05:41 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield clanks a 3 from straight away | 67-68 |
| 05:40 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo grabs the offensive board | 67-68 |
| 05:32 | Rutgers | William Labrecque takes the ball from Benny Blackburn | 67-68 |
| 05:20 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander is doubleteamed and called for traveling | 67-68 |
| Subs | Rutgers | Thomas Clark (PG), William Tran (SG), Bernard Esteban (SF), Jan Heppner (PF), Anthony Schroeder (C) Nelson Wakefield, Morris Montano, James Corbin, Richard Vallo, Benny Blackburn | |
| Subs | Providence | Aaron Thompson (SG), Olin Danoski (PF), Randy Smith (C) Leroy Ostrander, William Labrecque, John Enyeart | |
| 05:04 | Rutgers | Aaron Thompson steals the ball from William Tran | 67-68 |
| 04:46 | Providence | Randy Smith comes up short on the jump hook from close range | 67-68 |
| 04:44 | Providence | Armando Diaz tips it home | 67-70 |
| 04:25 | Rutgers | Jan Heppner scores on a jump hook from the baseline set up by Thomas Clark | 69-70 |
| 04:06 | Providence | Randy Smith slams it home | 69-72 |
| 03:44 | Rutgers | William Tran can't connect on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 69-72 |
| 03:42 | Providence | Randy Smith grabs the defensive rebound | 69-72 |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Thomas Clark (fresh) 1 ast. SG - William Tran (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Bernard Esteban (fresh) 8 pts. PF - Jan Heppner (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Anthony Schroeder (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Curtis Chapman (tiring) 4 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Aaron Thompson (fresh) 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Armando Diaz (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Olin Danoski (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Randy Smith (fresh) 18 pts. 12 reb. | |
| 03:17 | Providence | William Tran is called for the reach on Aaron Thompson - foul #2 on William Tran, team foul #6 | 69-72 |
| Subs | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield (PG), Morris Montano (SG), James Corbin (SF), Richard Vallo (PF), Benny Blackburn (C) Thomas Clark, William Tran, Bernard Esteban, Jan Heppner, Anthony Schroeder | |
| Subs | Providence | Hans Zeitler (PG), Leroy Ostrander (SG), Santiago Torres (SF), William Labrecque (PF), John Enyeart (C) Curtis Chapman, Aaron Thompson, Armando Diaz, Olin Danoski, Randy Smith | |
| 02:55 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander evades the doubleteam and hits a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 69-75 |
| 02:38 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield is fouled on the floor by William Labrecque - foul #2 on William Labrecque, team foul #11 | 69-75 |
| 02:38 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield misses the 1st free throw | 69-75 |
| 02:38 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield makes the 2nd free throw | 70-75 |
| 02:36 | Providence | Providence calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 70-75 |
| Subs | Rutgers | | |
| Subs | Providence | Randy Smith (C) John Enyeart | |
| 02:19 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander clanks a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 70-75 |
| 02:18 | Rutgers | Benny Blackburn grabs the board | 70-75 |
| 02:01 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield is fouled on the floor by William Labrecque - foul #3 on William Labrecque, team foul #12 | 70-75 |
| Subs | Rutgers | | |
| Subs | Providence | Curtis Chapman (PG) Hans Zeitler | |
| 02:01 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield makes the 1st free throw | 71-75 |
| 02:01 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield makes the 2nd free throw | 72-75 |
| 01:46 | Providence | Morris Montano steals the ball from Randy Smith | 72-75 |
| 01:43 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield lays it in set up by Morris Montano | 74-75 |
| 01:41 | Providence | Curtis Chapman loses the dribble to Nelson Wakefield in the backcourt | 74-75 |
| 01:25 | Rutgers | Morris Montano misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 74-75 |
| 01:23 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo snags the offensive board | 74-75 |
| 01:16 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield buries a 3 pointer from the right corner set up by James Corbin | 77-75 |
| 00:52 | Providence | Randy Smith misses badly on the uncontested fadeaway in the paint | 77-75 |
| 00:50 | Providence | Randy Smith tips it back up and in | 77-77 |
| 00:30 | Rutgers | Morris Montano misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 77-77 |
| 00:29 | Rutgers | James Corbin hits the follow up shot | 79-77 |
| 00:17 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander can't connect on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 79-77 |
| 00:16 | Rutgers | Benny Blackburn gets the rebound | 79-77 |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (-5) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| 00:14 | Rutgers | Benny Blackburn is fouled in the backcourt by Leroy Ostrander - foul #3 on Leroy Ostrander, team foul #13 | 79-77 |
| 00:14 | Rutgers | Benny Blackburn makes the 1st free throw | 80-77 |
| 00:14 | Rutgers | Benny Blackburn misses the 2nd free throw | 80-77 |
| 00:14 | Providence | Randy Smith grabs the defensive rebound | 80-77 |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| 00:10 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 80-77 |
| 00:08 | Providence | The offensive rebound goes to William Labrecque | 80-77 |
| 00:06 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander works out of a doubleteam and scores on a 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Santiago Torres | 80-80 |
| 00:06 | Rutgers | Rutgers calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining) | 80-80 |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:00 | Rutgers | James Corbin misses badly on a shot from just outside the lane | 80-80 |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Nelson Wakefield (fresh) 21 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Morris Montano (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. SF - James Corbin (fresh) 19 pts. 3 ast. PF - Richard Vallo (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Benny Blackburn (fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Curtis Chapman (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Leroy Ostrander (fresh) 37 pts. 4 ast. 4 stl. 3 pf. SF - Santiago Torres (fresh) 2 ast. 3 pf. PF - William Labrecque (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - Randy Smith (fresh) 20 pts. 14 reb. | |
| 05:00 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo wins the tip | 80-80 |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense and a 3-2 zone (-5) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 04:44 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield knocks in the jumpshot from the right wing | 82-80 |
| 04:27 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander splits the doubleteam and buries a jumper in the paint on a great pass from William Labrecque | 82-82 |
| 04:22 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield drills a 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by James Corbin | 85-82 |
| 04:02 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander splits the doubleteam and buries a 3pt attempt from straight away on a great pass from Curtis Chapman | 85-85 |
| 03:48 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Morris Montano | 88-85 |
| 03:31 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner | 88-85 |
| 03:29 | Providence | William Labrecque misses the tip | 88-85 |
| 03:28 | Rutgers | Benny Blackburn gets the rebound | 88-85 |
| 03:04 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 88-85 |
| 03:02 | Providence | Randy Smith grabs the defensive rebound | 88-85 |
| 02:46 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander splits the doubleteam and buries a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Curtis Chapman | 88-87 |
| 02:23 | Rutgers | Morris Montano misses badly on a shot from the free throw line | 88-87 |
| 02:21 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander grabs the defensive rebound | 88-87 |
| 02:14 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander evades the doubleteam but misses long on a jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Morris Montano - foul #5 on Morris Montano, team foul #7 | 88-87 |
| Subs | Rutgers | William Tran (SG), Jan Heppner (PF), Anthony Schroeder (C) Morris Montano, Richard Vallo, Benny Blackburn | |
| Subs | Providence | Hans Zeitler (PG), Armando Diaz (SF), Olin Danoski (PF), John Enyeart (C) Curtis Chapman, Santiago Torres, William Labrecque, Randy Smith | |
| 02:14 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander makes the 1st free throw | 88-88 |
| 02:14 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander makes the 2nd free throw | 88-89 |
| 02:08 | Rutgers | Rutgers calls a full timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining) | 88-89 |
| Subs | Rutgers | Richard Vallo (PF), Benny Blackburn (C) Jan Heppner, Anthony Schroeder | |
| Subs | Providence | Curtis Chapman (PG), Santiago Torres (SF), Randy Smith (C) Hans Zeitler, Armando Diaz, Olin Danoski | |
| 01:59 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 88-89 |
| 01:58 | Rutgers | Benny Blackburn tips it home | 90-89 |
| 01:51 | Providence | Randy Smith lays it up and in on a nice dish by a doubleteamed Leroy Ostrander | 90-91 |
| 01:34 | Rutgers | James Corbin misses the 3 from the right corner | 90-91 |
| 01:33 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo can't tip it in | 90-91 |
| 01:32 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo pulls down the offensive rebound | 90-91 |
| 01:19 | Rutgers | Benny Blackburn can't connect on a turnaround from the left block | 90-91 |
| 01:18 | Rutgers | James Corbin pulls down the offensive rebound | 90-91 |
| 01:05 | Rutgers | Randy Smith steps in front of the Richard Vallo pass | 90-91 |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Nelson Wakefield (fresh) 29 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - William Tran (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Corbin (fresh) 19 pts. 4 ast. PF - Richard Vallo (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. C - Benny Blackburn (fresh) 9 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Curtis Chapman (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - Leroy Ostrander (fresh) 46 pts. 5 ast. 4 stl. 3 pf. SF - Santiago Torres (fresh) 2 ast. 3 pf. PF - John Enyeart (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Randy Smith (fresh) 22 pts. 15 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense and a 3-2 zone (-5) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:43 | Providence | Randy Smith drills a fadeaway from close range on a great pass from Curtis Chapman | 90-93 |
| 00:26 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield connects on the 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by William Tran | 93-93 |
| 00:00 | Providence | Santiago Torres is whistled for a carry | 93-93 |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Nelson Wakefield (fresh) 32 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - William Tran (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - James Corbin (fresh) 19 pts. 4 ast. PF - Richard Vallo (fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. C - Benny Blackburn (fresh) 9 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Curtis Chapman (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 ast. 3 pf. SG - Leroy Ostrander (fresh) 46 pts. 5 ast. 4 stl. 3 pf. SF - Santiago Torres (fresh) 2 ast. 3 pf. PF - William Labrecque (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. C - Randy Smith (fresh) 24 pts. 15 reb. | |
| 05:00 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo wins the tip | 93-93 |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense and a 3-2 zone (-5) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 04:51 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 93-93 |
| 04:32 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander shoots over the doubleteam and knocks in the jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Curtis Chapman | 93-95 |
| 04:27 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 93-95 |
| 04:26 | Providence | William Labrecque grabs the board | 93-95 |
| 04:04 | Providence | Randy Smith makes the turnaround near the basket | 93-97 |
| 03:52 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo connects on the jumper from close range | 95-97 |
| 03:35 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander misses long on a floater from just outside the lane | 95-97 |
| 03:33 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield gets the rebound | 95-97 |
| 03:18 | Rutgers | James Corbin makes the 3 from the left corner on a great pass from William Tran | 98-97 |
| 02:49 | Providence | Randy Smith misses badly on the uncontested fadeaway from the right wing | 98-97 |
| 02:47 | Providence | Randy Smith tips it back up and in | 98-99 |
| 02:37 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 98-99 |
| Subs | Rutgers | Jan Heppner (PF), Anthony Schroeder (C) Richard Vallo, Benny Blackburn | |
| Subs | Providence | Hans Zeitler (PG), Armando Diaz (SF), John Enyeart (PF) Curtis Chapman, Santiago Torres, William Labrecque | |
| 02:35 | Providence | Providence calls a full timeout (2 :30 4 full remaining) | 98-99 |
| Subs | Rutgers | Richard Vallo (PF) Jan Heppner | |
| Subs | Providence | Santiago Torres (SF), William Labrecque (PF) Armando Diaz, John Enyeart | |
| 02:24 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander evades the doubleteam but misses long on a jumper from the left wing | 98-99 |
| 02:22 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo gets the rebound | 98-99 |
| 02:22 | Rutgers | Rutgers calls a full timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining) | 98-99 |
| Subs | Rutgers | Benny Blackburn (C) Anthony Schroeder | |
| Subs | Providence | Curtis Chapman (PG) Hans Zeitler | |
| 02:04 | Rutgers | James Corbin is hacked by William Labrecque - foul #4 on William Labrecque, team foul #14 | 98-99 |
| 02:04 | Rutgers | James Corbin misses the 1st free throw | 98-99 |
| 02:04 | Rutgers | James Corbin makes the 2nd free throw | 99-99 |
| 01:48 | Providence | Randy Smith is open and buries a floater from just outside the lane | 99-101 |
| 01:33 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo banks in the layup on a great pass from Nelson Wakefield | 101-101 |
| 01:13 | Providence | Randy Smith misses the jumper in the lane | 101-101 |
| 01:12 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo grabs the board | 101-101 |
| 01:08 | Rutgers | The short jumper by Benny Blackburn is denied by Randy Smith | 101-101 |
| 01:06 | Providence | Randy Smith grabs the board | 101-101 |
| 00:50 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander splits the doubleteam but misses short on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 101-101 |
| 00:48 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield snags the defensive board | 101-101 |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Nelson Wakefield (fresh) 32 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. SG - William Tran (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SF - James Corbin (fresh) 23 pts. 4 ast. PF - Richard Vallo (fresh) 8 pts. 9 reb. C - Benny Blackburn (fresh) 9 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Curtis Chapman (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 ast. 3 pf. SG - Leroy Ostrander (fresh) 48 pts. 5 ast. 4 stl. 3 pf. SF - Santiago Torres (fresh) 2 ast. 3 pf. PF - William Labrecque (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. 4 pf. C - Randy Smith (fresh) 30 pts. 17 reb. | |
| 00:43 | Rutgers | Leroy Ostrander is called for the reach on William Tran - foul #4 on Leroy Ostrander, team foul #15 | 101-101 |
| 00:43 | Rutgers | William Tran misses the 1st free throw | 101-101 |
| 00:43 | Rutgers | William Tran makes the 2nd free throw | 102-101 |
| 00:33 | Providence | Randy Smith is hacked by Benny Blackburn - foul #2 on Benny Blackburn, team foul #8 | 102-101 |
| 00:33 | Providence | Randy Smith misses the 1st free throw | 102-101 |
| 00:33 | Rutgers | The rebound goes to Richard Vallo | 102-101 |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (-5) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| 00:30 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo is hacked by Curtis Chapman in the backcourt - foul #4 on Curtis Chapman, team foul #16 | 102-101 |
| 00:30 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo makes the 1st free throw | 103-101 |
| 00:30 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo misses the 2nd free throw | 103-101 |
| 00:30 | Providence | William Labrecque snags the defensive board | 103-101 |
| 00:07 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander blows the layup over the doubleteam | 103-101 |
| 00:06 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo pulls down the rebound | 103-101 |
| 00:05 | Rutgers | Curtis Chapman is called for the reach on Richard Vallo in the backcourt - foul #5 on Curtis Chapman, team foul #17 | 103-101 |
| Subs | Rutgers | | |
| Subs | Providence | Hans Zeitler (PG) Curtis Chapman | |
| 00:05 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo misses the 1st free throw | 103-101 |
| 00:05 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo misses the 2nd free throw | 103-101 |
| 00:05 | Providence | The rebound goes to Randy Smith | 103-101 |
| 00:05 | Providence | Providence calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining) | 103-101 |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (-5) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| 00:00 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander splits the doubleteam and buries a jumpshot from the left wing | 103-103 |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Nelson Wakefield (fresh) 32 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. SG - William Tran (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SF - James Corbin (fresh) 23 pts. 4 ast. PF - Richard Vallo (fresh) 9 pts. 11 reb. C - Benny Blackburn (fresh) 9 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Hans Zeitler (fresh) SG - Leroy Ostrander (fresh) 50 pts. 5 ast. 4 stl. 4 pf. SF - Santiago Torres (fresh) 2 ast. 3 pf. PF - William Labrecque (fresh) 6 pts. 8 reb. 4 pf. C - Randy Smith (fresh) 30 pts. 18 reb. | |
| 05:00 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo wins the tip | 103-103 |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense and a 3-2 zone (-5) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 04:45 | Rutgers | William Tran misses long on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 103-103 |
| 04:43 | Providence | Randy Smith snags the defensive board | 103-103 |
| 04:35 | Providence | Hans Zeitler double dribbles | 103-103 |
| 04:23 | Rutgers | William Tran clanks a 3 pointer from the right corner | 103-103 |
| 04:21 | Rutgers | James Corbin hits the follow up shot | 105-103 |
| 04:08 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander buries a 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by Hans Zeitler | 105-106 |
| 03:55 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield misses the 3pt shot from the left wing | 105-106 |
| 03:53 | Providence | Randy Smith grabs the board | 105-106 |
| 03:49 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander splits the doubleteam but misses short on a floater from the right block but he's fouled by William Tran - foul #3 on William Tran, team foul #9 | 105-106 |
| 03:49 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander makes the 1st free throw | 105-107 |
| 03:49 | Providence | Leroy Ostrander makes the 2nd free throw | 105-108 |
| 03:33 | Rutgers | Benny Blackburn hits the finger roll set up by Richard Vallo and he's hacked by Leroy Ostrander - foul #5 on Leroy Ostrander, team foul #18 | 107-108 |
| Subs | Rutgers | | |
| Subs | Providence | Aaron Thompson (SG) Leroy Ostrander | |
| 03:33 | Rutgers | Benny Blackburn makes the free throw | 108-108 |
| 03:16 | Providence | Randy Smith misses badly on a jumper from just outside the lane | 108-108 |
| 03:14 | Rutgers | James Corbin gets the rebound | 108-108 |
| 02:55 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield clanks a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 108-108 |
| 02:53 | Rutgers | Benny Blackburn hits the follow up shot | 110-108 |
| 02:53 | Providence | Providence calls a full timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining) | 110-108 |
| 02:35 | Providence | Randy Smith hits the finger roll | 110-110 |
| 02:16 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield misses the shot from the left side | 110-110 |
| 02:14 | Providence | Aaron Thompson grabs the board | 110-110 |
| 02:14 | Providence | Providence calls a full timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 110-110 |
| 01:59 | Providence | Randy Smith blows the layup but the foul's on Benny Blackburn - foul #3 on Benny Blackburn, team foul #10 | 110-110 |
| 01:59 | Providence | Randy Smith makes the 1st free throw | 110-111 |
| 01:59 | Providence | Randy Smith misses the 2nd free throw | 110-111 |
| 01:59 | Rutgers | James Corbin gets the rebound | 110-111 |
| 01:36 | Rutgers | The jump hook by Richard Vallo is blocked by William Labrecque | 110-111 |
| 01:34 | Providence | Randy Smith grabs the defensive rebound | 110-111 |
| 01:34 | Providence | Providence calls a full timeout (1 :30 2 full remaining) | 110-111 |
| 01:26 | Providence | Randy Smith is denied on a dunk by Richard Vallo | 110-111 |
| 01:24 | Providence | William Labrecque tips it in | 110-113 |
| 01:15 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo makes the fadeaway from the baseline on a nice dish by Nelson Wakefield | 112-113 |
| 00:55 | Providence | Randy Smith misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line but the foul's on Benny Blackburn - foul #4 on Benny Blackburn, team foul #11 | 112-113 |
| 00:55 | Providence | Randy Smith makes the 1st free throw | 112-114 |
| 00:55 | Providence | Randy Smith misses the 2nd free throw | 112-114 |
| 00:55 | Rutgers | Benny Blackburn pulls down the rebound | 112-114 |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Nelson Wakefield (fresh) 32 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl. SG - William Tran (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SF - James Corbin (fresh) 25 pts. 4 ast. PF - Richard Vallo (fresh) 11 pts. 11 reb. 2 blk. C - Benny Blackburn (fresh) 14 pts. 10 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Hans Zeitler (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Aaron Thompson (fresh) 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Santiago Torres (fresh) 2 ast. 3 pf. PF - William Labrecque (fresh) 8 pts. 9 reb. 4 pf. C - Randy Smith (fresh) 34 pts. 21 reb. | |
| 00:37 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo can't connect on a jumper from the left block but the foul's on William Labrecque - foul #5 on William Labrecque, team foul #19 | 112-114 |
| Subs | Rutgers | | |
| Subs | Providence | John Enyeart (PF) William Labrecque | |
| 00:37 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo misses the 1st free throw | 112-114 |
| 00:37 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo makes the 2nd free throw | 113-114 |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (-5) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:36 | Providence | Aaron Thompson is fouled in the backcourt by William Tran - foul #4 on William Tran, team foul #12 | 113-114 |
| 00:36 | Providence | Aaron Thompson makes the 1st free throw | 113-115 |
| 00:36 | Providence | Aaron Thompson makes the 2nd free throw | 113-116 |
| 00:16 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo knocks in the driving attempt in the lane on a nice dish by James Corbin | 115-116 |
| 00:16 | Providence | Providence calls a full timeout (1 :30 1 full remaining) | 115-116 |
| 00:15 | Providence | Hans Zeitler is hacked by William Tran in the backcourt - foul #5 on William Tran, team foul #13 | 115-116 |
| Subs | Rutgers | Thomas Clark (SG) William Tran | |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| 00:15 | Providence | Hans Zeitler makes the 1st free throw | 115-117 |
| 00:15 | Providence | Hans Zeitler makes the 2nd free throw | 115-118 |
| 00:02 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield buries a 3 from the left corner | 118-118 |
| 00:02 | Providence | Providence calls a full timeout (1 :30 remaining) | 118-118 |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense and a 3-2 zone (-5) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:00 | Providence | Aaron Thompson comes up short on the halfcourt shot | 118-118 |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Nelson Wakefield (fresh) 35 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl. SG - Thomas Clark (fresh) 1 ast. SF - James Corbin (fresh) 25 pts. 5 ast. PF - Richard Vallo (fresh) 14 pts. 11 reb. 2 blk. C - Benny Blackburn (fresh) 14 pts. 10 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Hans Zeitler (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Aaron Thompson (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Santiago Torres (fresh) 2 ast. 3 pf. PF - John Enyeart (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Randy Smith (fresh) 34 pts. 21 reb. | |
| 05:00 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo wins the tip | 118-118 |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense and a 3-2 zone (-5) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 04:50 | Rutgers | Thomas Clark scores on a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Nelson Wakefield | 121-118 |
| 04:46 | Providence | Hans Zeitler scores on a runner from close range | 121-120 |
| 04:33 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo knocks in the jump hook from the baseline set up by Nelson Wakefield | 123-120 |
| 04:20 | Providence | Randy Smith is hacked by Benny Blackburn - foul #5 on Benny Blackburn, team foul #14 | 123-120 |
| Subs | Rutgers | Anthony Schroeder (C) Benny Blackburn | |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| 04:20 | Providence | Randy Smith makes the 1st free throw | 123-121 |
| 04:20 | Providence | Randy Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 123-122 |
| 03:55 | Rutgers | James Corbin can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 123-122 |
| 03:53 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo hits the follow up shot | 125-122 |
| 03:43 | Providence | Randy Smith misses the lay-in | 125-122 |
| 03:42 | Rutgers | The rebound goes to James Corbin | 125-122 |
| 03:36 | Rutgers | Thomas Clark drills a 3pt shot from straight away on a great pass from Nelson Wakefield | 128-122 |
| 03:22 | Providence | Randy Smith hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right wing | 128-122 |
| 03:21 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo grabs the defensive rebound | 128-122 |
| 03:15 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield makes the jumpshot from the right wing | 130-122 |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense and a 3-2 zone (-5) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 02:51 | Providence | Randy Smith misses short on a fadeaway in the lane | 130-122 |
| 02:49 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo gets the rebound | 130-122 |
| 02:49 | Rutgers | Rutgers calls a full timeout (1 :30 5 full remaining) | 130-122 |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense and a 3-2 zone (-5) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 02:31 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield is called for a charge - foul #1 on Nelson Wakefield, team foul #15 | 130-122 |
| 02:27 | Providence | Providence calls a full timeout (1 :30 remaining) | 130-122 |
| 02:21 | Providence | Randy Smith scores on a fadeaway from close range | 130-124 |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense and a 3-2 zone (-5) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 02:18 | Rutgers | Rutgers calls a full timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining) | 130-124 |
| 01:56 | Rutgers | Thomas Clark steps out of bounds on the sideline | 130-124 |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 01:52 | Providence | Providence calls a :30 timeout (none remaining) | 130-124 |
| 01:32 | Providence | Randy Smith hits a runner from the baseline | 130-126 |
| 01:32 | Rutgers | Rutgers calls a full timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 130-126 |
| 01:12 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away | 130-126 |
| 01:10 | Rutgers | James Corbin pulls down the offensive rebound | 130-126 |
| 00:53 | Rutgers | Aaron Thompson is called for the reach on James Corbin - foul #3 on Aaron Thompson, team foul #20 | 130-126 |
| 00:53 | Rutgers | James Corbin makes the 1st free throw | 131-126 |
| 00:53 | Rutgers | James Corbin makes the 2nd free throw | 132-126 |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Nelson Wakefield (fresh) 37 pts. 9 ast. 2 stl. SG - Thomas Clark (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Corbin (fresh) 27 pts. 5 ast. PF - Richard Vallo (fresh) 18 pts. 14 reb. 2 blk. C - Anthony Schroeder (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Hans Zeitler (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Aaron Thompson (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - Santiago Torres (fresh) 2 ast. 3 pf. PF - John Enyeart (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Randy Smith (fresh) 40 pts. 21 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:46 | Providence | Randy Smith misses the easy layup | 132-126 |
| 00:45 | Providence | John Enyeart pulls down the offensive rebound | 132-126 |
| 00:43 | Providence | Randy Smith is fouled on the floor by Anthony Schroeder - foul #3 on Anthony Schroeder, team foul #16 | 132-126 |
| 00:43 | Providence | Randy Smith makes the 1st free throw | 132-127 |
| 00:43 | Providence | Randy Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 132-128 |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| 00:42 | Rutgers | Aaron Thompson is called for the reach on James Corbin in the backcourt - foul #4 on Aaron Thompson, team foul #21 | 132-128 |
| 00:42 | Rutgers | James Corbin makes the 1st free throw | 133-128 |
| 00:42 | Rutgers | James Corbin makes the 2nd free throw | 134-128 |
| 00:36 | Providence | Randy Smith scores on a pull-up jumper from the left side on a great pass from Hans Zeitler | 134-130 |
| 00:36 | Rutgers | Rutgers calls a full timeout (1 :30 2 full remaining) | 134-130 |
| 00:33 | Rutgers | James Corbin is hacked by Hans Zeitler in the backcourt - foul #2 on Hans Zeitler, team foul #22 | 134-130 |
| 00:33 | Rutgers | James Corbin makes the 1st free throw | 135-130 |
| 00:33 | Rutgers | James Corbin makes the 2nd free throw | 136-130 |
| 00:29 | Providence | Thomas Clark steps in front of the Aaron Thompson pass | 136-130 |
| 00:28 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield is hacked by Hans Zeitler in the backcourt - foul #3 on Hans Zeitler, team foul #23 | 136-130 |
| Subs | Rutgers | Bernard Esteban (SG), Lewis Willis (C) Thomas Clark, Anthony Schroeder | |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| 00:28 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield makes the 1st free throw | 137-130 |
| 00:28 | Rutgers | Nelson Wakefield makes the 2nd free throw | 138-130 |
| 00:21 | Providence | John Enyeart misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 138-130 |
| 00:20 | Rutgers | Richard Vallo grabs the defensive rebound | 138-130 |
| 00:20 | Rutgers | Rutgers calls a full timeout (1 :30 1 full remaining) | 138-130 |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:19 | Rutgers | Aaron Thompson is called for the reach on Bernard Esteban in the backcourt - foul #5 on Aaron Thompson, team foul #24 | 138-130 |
| Subs | Rutgers | | |
| Subs | Providence | Adam Haines (SG) Aaron Thompson | |
| 00:19 | Rutgers | Bernard Esteban makes the 1st free throw | 139-130 |
| 00:19 | Rutgers | Bernard Esteban makes the 2nd free throw | 140-130 |
| 00:13 | Providence | Randy Smith misses long on a fadeaway from the left block but he's fouled by Lewis Willis - foul #1 on Lewis Willis, team foul #17 | 140-130 |
| Subs | Rutgers | Thomas Clark (SG), Jan Heppner (PF), Anthony Schroeder (C) James Corbin, Richard Vallo, Lewis Willis | |
| Subs | Providence | Armando Diaz (SF) Santiago Torres | |
| 00:13 | Providence | Randy Smith makes the 1st free throw | 140-131 |
| 00:13 | Providence | Randy Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 140-132 |
| 00:10 | Rutgers | Hans Zeitler is called for the reach on Thomas Clark in the backcourt - foul #4 on Hans Zeitler, team foul #25 | 140-132 |
| Subs | Rutgers | James Corbin (SF), Richard Vallo (PF), Lewis Willis (C) Bernard Esteban, Jan Heppner, Anthony Schroeder | |
| Subs | Providence | Santiago Torres (SF) Armando Diaz | |
| 00:10 | Rutgers | Thomas Clark misses the 1st free throw | 140-132 |
| 00:10 | Rutgers | Thomas Clark misses the 2nd free throw | 140-132 |
| 00:10 | Providence | Randy Smith grabs the board | 140-132 |
| 00:06 | Providence | Adam Haines can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 140-132 |
| 00:05 | Providence | Randy Smith snags the offensive board | 140-132 |
| 00:02 | Providence | Adam Haines misses the 3pt shot from straight away | 140-132 |
| 00:00 | Providence | The offensive rebound goes to John Enyeart | 140-132 |