| Lineup | C. Connecticut State | PG - Lance Sheeley (fresh) SG - Wendell Rucks (fresh) SF - Michael Somers (fresh) PF - Robert Tinneberg (fresh) C - Jasper Anderson (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Montana | PG - Stephen Cooper (fresh) SG - William Hackney (fresh) SF - John Case (fresh) PF - Kevin Hinson (fresh) C - Micheal Gibbs (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Montana | Micheal Gibbs wins the tip | 0-0 |
| Game Plan | C. Connecticut State | C. Connecticut State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Montana | Montana is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 19:42 | Montana | Kevin Hinson buries a fadeaway from just outside the lane set up by Stephen Cooper | 0-2 |
| 19:29 | C. Connecticut State | Jasper Anderson makes the floater from the left block set up by Robert Tinneberg and he's fouled by William Hackney - foul #1 on William Hackney, team foul #1 | 2-2 |
| 19:29 | C. Connecticut State | Jasper Anderson misses the free throw | 2-2 |
| 19:29 | Montana | Micheal Gibbs pulls down the rebound | 2-2 |
| 19:10 | Montana | John Case drills a shot from the left side and he's hacked by Michael Somers - foul #1 on Michael Somers, team foul #1 | 2-4 |
| 19:10 | Montana | John Case makes the free throw | 2-5 |
| 18:57 | C. Connecticut State | Wendell Rucks blows the layup but he's fouled by John Case - foul #1 on John Case, team foul #2 | 2-5 |
| 18:57 | C. Connecticut State | Wendell Rucks makes the 1st free throw | 3-5 |
| 18:57 | C. Connecticut State | Wendell Rucks makes the 2nd free throw | 4-5 |
| 18:33 | Montana | William Hackney drills a 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Micheal Gibbs | 4-8 |
| 18:20 | C. Connecticut State | Lance Sheeley buries a 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by Michael Somers | 7-8 |
| 18:15 | Montana | William Hackney banks in the layup set up by Kevin Hinson | 7-10 |
| 17:56 | C. Connecticut State | Robert Tinneberg hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right block but he's hacked by Stephen Cooper - foul #1 on Stephen Cooper, team foul #3 | 7-10 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | | |
| Subs | Montana | David Black (PF), Mario Allen (C) Kevin Hinson, Micheal Gibbs | |
| 17:56 | C. Connecticut State | Robert Tinneberg misses the 1st free throw | 7-10 |
| 17:56 | C. Connecticut State | Robert Tinneberg misses the 2nd free throw | 7-10 |
| 17:56 | Montana | Mario Allen snags the defensive board | 7-10 |
| 17:37 | Montana | David Black's floater is tipped away by Robert Tinneberg | 7-10 |
| 17:36 | Montana | David Black tips it in | 7-12 |
| 17:18 | C. Connecticut State | David Black is called for the reach on Jasper Anderson - foul #1 on David Black, team foul #4 | 7-12 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | Gregory Billy (SG) Wendell Rucks | |
| Subs | Montana | Richard Ferrante (PG), Micheal Scott (SG), Edward Kimble (PF) Stephen Cooper, William Hackney, John Case | |
| 17:08 | C. Connecticut State | Lance Sheeley connects on the fadeaway from the right block set up by Gregory Billy | 9-12 |
| 16:54 | Montana | Micheal Scott misses long on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 9-12 |
| 16:53 | C. Connecticut State | Jasper Anderson gets the rebound | 9-12 |
| 16:39 | C. Connecticut State | Jasper Anderson connects on the shot from close range set up by Lance Sheeley and he's fouled by Mario Allen - foul #1 on Mario Allen, team foul #5 | 11-12 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | William O'Neill (SG), Donald Daniels (SF), Arnold Hill (PF) Lance Sheeley, Michael Somers, Robert Tinneberg | |
| Subs | Montana | Kevin Hinson (PF), Micheal Gibbs (C) Edward Kimble, Mario Allen | |
| 16:39 | C. Connecticut State | Jasper Anderson makes the free throw | 12-12 |
| 16:21 | Montana | Micheal Scott knocks in the shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Richard Ferrante | 12-14 |
| 16:15 | C. Connecticut State | William O'Neill buries a shot in the paint on a nice dish by Donald Daniels | 14-14 |
| 15:52 | Montana | David Black hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner | 14-14 |
| 15:50 | Montana | The offensive rebound goes to Kevin Hinson | 14-14 |
| Lineup | C. Connecticut State | PG - Gregory Billy (fresh) 1 ast. SG - William O'Neill (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Donald Daniels (fresh) PF - Arnold Hill (fresh) C - Jasper Anderson (fairly fresh) 5 pts. | |
| Lineup | Montana | PG - Richard Ferrante (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Micheal Scott (fresh) 2 pts. SF - David Black (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Kevin Hinson (fresh) 2 pts. C - Micheal Gibbs (fresh) | |
| 15:41 | Montana | David Black makes the 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Micheal Gibbs | 14-17 |
| 15:21 | C. Connecticut State | Kevin Hinson is called for the reach on Arnold Hill - foul #1 on Kevin Hinson, team foul #6 | 14-17 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | Lance Sheeley (PG), Wendell Rucks (SG), Robert Tinneberg (PF) Gregory Billy, William O'Neill, Jasper Anderson | |
| Subs | Montana | Stephen Cooper (PG), William Hackney (SG), John Case (SF), Edward Kimble (PF), Mario Allen (C) Richard Ferrante, Micheal Scott, David Black, Kevin Hinson, Micheal Gibbs | |
| 15:08 | C. Connecticut State | Donald Daniels misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 14-17 |
| 15:07 | C. Connecticut State | Arnold Hill can't tip it in | 14-17 |
| 15:05 | Montana | Stephen Cooper pulls down the rebound | 14-17 |
| 14:51 | Montana | Edward Kimble is called for a moving pick - foul #1 on Edward Kimble, team foul #7 | 14-17 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | Michael Somers (SF) Arnold Hill | |
| Subs | Montana | | |
| 14:30 | C. Connecticut State | Robert Tinneberg hits a jump hook in the lane on a great pass from Michael Somers | 16-17 |
| 14:14 | Montana | John Case misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away | 16-17 |
| 14:12 | C. Connecticut State | Donald Daniels pulls down the rebound | 16-17 |
| 14:02 | C. Connecticut State | Wendell Rucks's floater is tipped away by Mario Allen | 16-17 |
| 14:01 | Montana | John Case grabs the defensive rebound | 16-17 |
| 13:57 | Montana | John Case hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 16-17 |
| 13:56 | C. Connecticut State | Donald Daniels pulls down the rebound | 16-17 |
| 13:45 | C. Connecticut State | Michael Somers clanks a shot from close range but the foul's on Edward Kimble - foul #2 on Edward Kimble, team foul #8 | 16-17 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | Gregory Billy (PG), William O'Neill (C) Lance Sheeley, Donald Daniels | |
| Subs | Montana | Micheal Scott (SG), David Black (SF), Kevin Hinson (PF), Micheal Gibbs (C) William Hackney, John Case, Edward Kimble, Mario Allen | |
| 13:45 | C. Connecticut State | Michael Somers makes the 1st free throw | 17-17 |
| 13:45 | C. Connecticut State | Michael Somers misses the 2nd free throw | 17-17 |
| 13:45 | Montana | Micheal Scott grabs the defensive rebound | 17-17 |
| 13:29 | Montana | Kevin Hinson lays it up and in | 17-19 |
| 13:03 | C. Connecticut State | Wendell Rucks connects on the 3 from straight away set up by Michael Somers | 20-19 |
| 12:44 | Montana | Gregory Billy steps in front of the Stephen Cooper pass | 20-19 |
| 12:28 | C. Connecticut State | Wendell Rucks comes up short on the 3 from the left wing | 20-19 |
| 12:27 | Montana | Stephen Cooper gets the rebound | 20-19 |
| 12:10 | Montana | David Black hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 20-19 |
| 12:08 | C. Connecticut State | William O'Neill pulls down the rebound | 20-19 |
| 12:03 | C. Connecticut State | Wendell Rucks misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 20-19 |
| 12:01 | Montana | Kevin Hinson pulls down the rebound | 20-19 |
| 11:47 | Montana | Stephen Cooper buries a 3 from the left corner | 20-22 |
| Lineup | C. Connecticut State | PG - Gregory Billy (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Wendell Rucks (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SF - Michael Somers (fairly fresh) 1 pts. PF - Robert Tinneberg (fairly fresh) 2 pts. C - William O'Neill (fairly fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Montana | PG - Stephen Cooper (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Micheal Scott (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SF - David Black (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Kevin Hinson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Micheal Gibbs (fairly fresh) | |
| 11:34 | C. Connecticut State | William O'Neill makes the floater from just outside the lane on a great pass from Robert Tinneberg | 22-22 |
| 11:25 | Montana | Michael Somers steps in front of the David Black pass | 22-22 |
| 11:22 | C. Connecticut State | Gregory Billy lays it up and in on a nice dish by Michael Somers | 24-22 |
| 11:04 | Montana | Micheal Gibbs clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner | 24-22 |
| 11:02 | Montana | Kevin Hinson tips it but misses | 24-22 |
| 11:00 | Montana | Micheal Gibbs grabs the offensive rebound | 24-22 |
| 10:45 | Montana | Micheal Gibbs buries a driving attempt in the paint set up by David Black and the foul's on Wendell Rucks - foul #1 on Wendell Rucks, team foul #2 | 24-24 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | Lance Sheeley (PG), Harold Stanley (SG), Donald Daniels (SF), Arnold Hill (PF), Jasper Anderson (C) Gregory Billy, Wendell Rucks, Michael Somers, Robert Tinneberg, William O'Neill | |
| Subs | Montana | Richard Ferrante (PG), William Hackney (SG), John Case (SF), Mario Allen (PF) Stephen Cooper, Micheal Scott, David Black, Kevin Hinson | |
| 10:45 | Montana | Micheal Gibbs makes the free throw | 24-25 |
| 10:34 | C. Connecticut State | Arnold Hill drills a driving attempt from close range and he's fouled by John Case - foul #2 on John Case, team foul #9 | 26-25 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | | |
| Subs | Montana | Scott Everson (PG), Kevin Hinson (PF) John Case, Micheal Gibbs | |
| 10:34 | C. Connecticut State | Arnold Hill makes the free throw | 27-25 |
| 10:14 | Montana | Mario Allen comes up short on the runner in the paint | 27-25 |
| 10:13 | C. Connecticut State | Jasper Anderson grabs the board | 27-25 |
| 10:08 | C. Connecticut State | Lance Sheeley throws a bad pass out of bounds | 27-25 |
| 09:53 | Montana | Kevin Hinson's layup is rejected by Jasper Anderson | 27-25 |
| 09:52 | C. Connecticut State | Arnold Hill grabs the board | 27-25 |
| 09:33 | C. Connecticut State | Donald Daniels's pass is intercepted by Kevin Hinson | 27-25 |
| 09:18 | Montana | Richard Ferrante misses short on a jumpshot from the left side | 27-25 |
| 09:17 | C. Connecticut State | Donald Daniels gets the rebound | 27-25 |
| 09:00 | C. Connecticut State | Jasper Anderson misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the right wing but he's fouled by Mario Allen - foul #2 on Mario Allen, team foul #10 | 27-25 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | Gregory Billy (SG), Robert Tinneberg (PF) Donald Daniels, Arnold Hill | |
| Subs | Montana | David Black (PF), Micheal Gibbs (C) Kevin Hinson, Mario Allen | |
| 09:00 | C. Connecticut State | Jasper Anderson misses the 1st free throw | 27-25 |
| 09:00 | C. Connecticut State | Jasper Anderson makes the 2nd free throw | 28-25 |
| 08:34 | Montana | Scott Everson is hacked by Lance Sheeley - foul #1 on Lance Sheeley, team foul #3 | 28-25 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | Adam Hooker (PG), Michael Somers (SF) Lance Sheeley, Harold Stanley | |
| Subs | Montana | Stephen Cooper (PG), Roger Sias (SG), Kevin Hinson (PF) Scott Everson, William Hackney, Richard Ferrante | |
| 08:20 | Montana | Robert Tinneberg takes the ball from David Black | 28-25 |
| 07:57 | C. Connecticut State | Adam Hooker misses the shot from the left wing | 28-25 |
| 07:56 | C. Connecticut State | Jasper Anderson snags the offensive board | 28-25 |
| 07:43 | C. Connecticut State | David Black steals the ball from Adam Hooker | 28-25 |
| Lineup | C. Connecticut State | PG - Adam Hooker (fresh) SG - Gregory Billy (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Michael Somers (fairly fresh) 1 pts. PF - Robert Tinneberg (fairly fresh) 2 pts. C - Jasper Anderson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Montana | PG - Stephen Cooper (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Roger Sias (fresh) SF - David Black (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Kevin Hinson (tiring) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Micheal Gibbs (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:24 | Montana | David Black can't connect on a jumper from just outside the lane | 28-25 |
| 07:23 | C. Connecticut State | Michael Somers grabs the defensive rebound | 28-25 |
| 07:11 | C. Connecticut State | Gregory Billy misses the shot from the right wing | 28-25 |
| 07:09 | C. Connecticut State | Robert Tinneberg snags the offensive board | 28-25 |
| 07:00 | C. Connecticut State | Michael Somers hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 28-25 |
| 06:59 | C. Connecticut State | Jasper Anderson tips it in | 30-25 |
| 06:46 | Montana | Roger Sias loses the dribble to Gregory Billy | 30-25 |
| 06:41 | C. Connecticut State | Michael Somers hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Gregory Billy | 32-25 |
| 06:20 | Montana | Kevin Hinson hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from the baseline but the foul's on Gregory Billy - foul #1 on Gregory Billy, team foul #4 | 32-25 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | Lance Sheeley (PG), Wendell Rucks (SG), Donald Daniels (SF), Arnold Hill (PF), William O'Neill (C) Adam Hooker, Gregory Billy, Michael Somers, Robert Tinneberg, Jasper Anderson | |
| Subs | Montana | Richard Ferrante (PG), William Hackney (SG), Micheal Scott (SF) Stephen Cooper, Roger Sias, David Black | |
| 06:20 | Montana | Kevin Hinson misses the 1st free throw | 32-25 |
| 06:20 | Montana | Kevin Hinson makes the 2nd free throw | 32-26 |
| 06:06 | C. Connecticut State | Donald Daniels is whistled for a carry | 32-26 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | | |
| Subs | Montana | David Black (PF) Kevin Hinson | |
| 05:50 | Montana | William Hackney can't finish the layup but he's fouled by William O'Neill - foul #1 on William O'Neill, team foul #5 | 32-26 |
| 05:50 | Montana | William Hackney misses the 1st free throw | 32-26 |
| 05:50 | Montana | William Hackney makes the 2nd free throw | 32-27 |
| 05:32 | C. Connecticut State | Arnold Hill misses short on a jump hook in the paint but he's fouled by David Black - foul #2 on David Black, team foul #11 | 32-27 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | | |
| Subs | Montana | Kevin Hinson (PF) David Black | |
| 05:32 | C. Connecticut State | Arnold Hill makes the 1st free throw | 33-27 |
| 05:32 | C. Connecticut State | Arnold Hill makes the 2nd free throw | 34-27 |
| 05:21 | Montana | Kevin Hinson knocks in the jumper in the paint set up by Richard Ferrante | 34-29 |
| 05:06 | C. Connecticut State | Donald Daniels hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right block | 34-29 |
| 05:04 | Montana | Micheal Gibbs gets the rebound | 34-29 |
| 04:41 | Montana | Lance Sheeley is called for the reach on Richard Ferrante - foul #2 on Lance Sheeley, team foul #6 | 34-29 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | Adam Hooker (PG) Lance Sheeley | |
| Subs | Montana | Stephen Cooper (PG) Richard Ferrante | |
| 04:32 | Montana | Stephen Cooper makes the 3pt shot from the right wing set up by William Hackney | 34-32 |
| 04:26 | C. Connecticut State | Stephen Cooper is called for the reach on Wendell Rucks - foul #2 on Stephen Cooper, team foul #12 | 34-32 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | Gregory Billy (PG), Harold Stanley (SF), Robert Tinneberg (PF), Jasper Anderson (C) Adam Hooker, Donald Daniels, Arnold Hill, William O'Neill | |
| Subs | Montana | Scott Everson (PG) Stephen Cooper | |
| 04:26 | C. Connecticut State | Wendell Rucks misses the 1st free throw | 34-32 |
| 04:26 | C. Connecticut State | Wendell Rucks makes the 2nd free throw | 35-32 |
| 04:02 | Montana | Micheal Gibbs can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 35-32 |
| 04:01 | Montana | Micheal Scott misses the tip | 35-32 |
| 03:59 | C. Connecticut State | Wendell Rucks snags the defensive board | 35-32 |
| 03:52 | C. Connecticut State | Gregory Billy misses the floater from the left wing | 35-32 |
| 03:51 | Montana | Micheal Scott gets the rebound | 35-32 |
| 03:25 | Montana | Micheal Scott can't connect on a 3 from the left wing | 35-32 |
| 03:23 | C. Connecticut State | Jasper Anderson grabs the defensive rebound | 35-32 |
| Lineup | C. Connecticut State | PG - Gregory Billy (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Wendell Rucks (fairly fresh) 6 pts. SF - Harold Stanley (fresh) PF - Robert Tinneberg (fairly fresh) 2 pts. C - Jasper Anderson (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Montana | PG - Scott Everson (fresh) SG - William Hackney (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Micheal Scott (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Kevin Hinson (tired) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - Micheal Gibbs (tired) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 03:05 | C. Connecticut State | Gregory Billy connects on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Harold Stanley and the foul's on William Hackney - foul #2 on William Hackney, team foul #13 | 37-32 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | Lance Sheeley (PG), Michael Somers (SF), Arnold Hill (PF), Donald Daniels (C) Wendell Rucks, Harold Stanley, Robert Tinneberg, Jasper Anderson | |
| Subs | Montana | Stephen Cooper (PG), Richard Ferrante (SG), John Case (SF), David Black (PF), Mario Allen (C) Scott Everson, William Hackney, Micheal Scott, Kevin Hinson, Micheal Gibbs | |
| 03:05 | C. Connecticut State | Gregory Billy makes the free throw | 38-32 |
| 02:48 | Montana | Stephen Cooper misses long on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 38-32 |
| 02:47 | C. Connecticut State | Donald Daniels grabs the board | 38-32 |
| 02:34 | C. Connecticut State | Lance Sheeley banks in the layup on a great pass from Michael Somers | 40-32 |
| 02:32 | Montana | Lance Sheeley picks off the pass by Stephen Cooper in the backcourt | 40-32 |
| 02:22 | C. Connecticut State | Arnold Hill's fadeaway is rejected by Mario Allen | 40-32 |
| 02:20 | C. Connecticut State | Arnold Hill tips it but misses | 40-32 |
| 02:18 | C. Connecticut State | Michael Somers tips it but misses | 40-32 |
| 02:17 | Montana | David Black gets the rebound | 40-32 |
| 02:02 | Montana | Gregory Billy is called for the reach on Richard Ferrante - foul #2 on Gregory Billy, team foul #7 | 40-32 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | William O'Neill (SG), Jasper Anderson (C) Gregory Billy, Arnold Hill | |
| Subs | Montana | | |
| 02:02 | Montana | Richard Ferrante misses the 1st free throw | 40-32 |
| 02:02 | C. Connecticut State | Jasper Anderson pulls down the rebound | 40-32 |
| 01:51 | C. Connecticut State | John Case denies the turnaround by Jasper Anderson | 40-32 |
| 01:49 | C. Connecticut State | Jasper Anderson hits the follow up shot | 42-32 |
| 01:42 | Montana | Richard Ferrante hits a 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from John Case | 42-35 |
| 01:16 | C. Connecticut State | Donald Daniels's pass is intercepted by David Black | 42-35 |
| 01:02 | Montana | David Black can't finish the layup | 42-35 |
| 01:01 | C. Connecticut State | William O'Neill gets the rebound | 42-35 |
| 00:57 | C. Connecticut State | Lance Sheeley hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the left side but the foul's on John Case - foul #3 on John Case, team foul #14 | 42-35 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | Wendell Rucks (SG), Robert Tinneberg (PF) Michael Somers, Donald Daniels | |
| Subs | Montana | Roger Sias (SG), Edward Kimble (C) John Case, Mario Allen | |
| 00:57 | C. Connecticut State | Lance Sheeley misses the 1st free throw | 42-35 |
| 00:57 | C. Connecticut State | Lance Sheeley makes the 2nd free throw | 43-35 |
| 00:35 | Montana | Edward Kimble loses the dribble to Wendell Rucks | 43-35 |
| 00:22 | C. Connecticut State | The jump hook by Wendell Rucks is blocked by David Black | 43-35 |
| 00:20 | Montana | David Black grabs the defensive rebound | 43-35 |
| 00:05 | Montana | William O'Neill is called for the reach on Roger Sias - foul #2 on William O'Neill, team foul #8 | 43-35 |
| Subs | C. Connecticut State | Gregory Billy (PG), Harold Stanley (SF), Arnold Hill (C) Lance Sheeley, William O'Neill, Jasper Anderson | |
| Subs | Montana | William Hackney (SG), Micheal Scott (SF), Mario Allen (C) Stephen Cooper, Richard Ferrante, David Black | |
| 00:05 | Montana | Roger Sias misses the 1st free throw | 43-35 |
| 00:05 | C. Connecticut State | Arnold Hill grabs the defensive rebound | 43-35 |
| 00:00 | C. Connecticut State | Robert Tinneberg buries a shot from the baseline | 45-35 |