| Lineup | Clemson | PG - Robert Davis (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. SG - Scott Sours (fresh) 8 pts. SF - John Smith (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. PF - James Davis (fresh) 6 pts. C - Craig Taul (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Arizona State | PG - Frank Marquart (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - Brian Highland (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Edwin Patterson (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Walter McNease (fresh) C - Thomas Burkhalter (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Clemson | John Smith inbounds the ball | 41-33 |
| Game Plan | Clemson | Clemson is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Arizona State | Arizona State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 19:39 | Clemson | Robert Davis misses the jumpshot from just outside the lane | 41-33 |
| 19:37 | Arizona State | Walter McNease snags the defensive board | 41-33 |
| 19:31 | Arizona State | Walter McNease buries a 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by Thomas Burkhalter | 41-36 |
| 19:16 | Clemson | Scott Sours can't connect on a 3 from straight away | 41-36 |
| 19:15 | Arizona State | Thomas Burkhalter grabs the defensive rebound | 41-36 |
| 18:52 | Arizona State | Walter McNease is whistled for a carry | 41-36 |
| Subs | Clemson | | |
| Subs | Arizona State | Garf Zeeman (PG), James Starr (SG), Randy Bracewell (C) Frank Marquart, Brian Highland, Thomas Burkhalter | |
| 18:38 | Clemson | Craig Taul drills a jumpshot from the left side set up by Scott Sours | 43-36 |
| 18:13 | Arizona State | Edwin Patterson knocks in the 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Garf Zeeman | 43-39 |
| 17:54 | Clemson | Craig Taul connects on the shot from close range | 45-39 |
| 17:50 | Arizona State | Garf Zeeman is hacked by Robert Davis in the backcourt - foul #1 on Robert Davis, team foul #1 | 45-39 |
| Subs | Clemson | James Daniels (PG), Floyd Hugh (SG), Michael Williams (PF), William Easley (C) Robert Davis, Scott Sours, James Davis, Craig Taul | |
| Subs | Arizona State | Frank Marquart (PG), Brian Highland (SG), Thomas Burkhalter (C) Garf Zeeman, James Starr, Walter McNease | |
| 17:33 | Arizona State | Thomas Burkhalter misses badly on a jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by Floyd Hugh - foul #3 on Floyd Hugh, team foul #2 | 45-39 |
| Subs | Clemson | Gregory Ferrell (SG) Floyd Hugh | |
| Subs | Arizona State | | |
| 17:33 | Arizona State | Thomas Burkhalter makes the 1st free throw | 45-40 |
| 17:33 | Arizona State | Thomas Burkhalter misses the 2nd free throw | 45-40 |
| 17:33 | Clemson | William Easley grabs the defensive rebound | 45-40 |
| 17:26 | Clemson | John Smith throws a bad pass out of bounds | 45-40 |
| 17:03 | Arizona State | Frank Marquart is open and scores on a 3 pointer from the right wing on a nice dish by Edwin Patterson | 45-43 |
| 16:41 | Clemson | William Easley blows the layup | 45-43 |
| 16:39 | Arizona State | Thomas Burkhalter grabs the board | 45-43 |
| 16:10 | Arizona State | Frank Marquart comes up short on the 3 from straight away | 45-43 |
| 16:09 | Clemson | The rebound goes to Michael Williams | 45-43 |
| 15:46 | Clemson | William Easley misses long on a fadeaway near the basket | 45-43 |
| 15:45 | Arizona State | Randy Bracewell gets the rebound | 45-43 |
| Lineup | Clemson | PG - James Daniels (fairly fresh) 6 pts. SG - Gregory Ferrell (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Smith (tiring) 4 pts. 4 reb. PF - Michael Williams (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. C - William Easley (fairly fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Arizona State | PG - Frank Marquart (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. SG - Brian Highland (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Edwin Patterson (fairly fresh) 7 pts. PF - Randy Bracewell (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 6 reb. C - Thomas Burkhalter (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 15:40 | Arizona State | Frank Marquart misses badly on the uncontested floater in the paint | 45-43 |
| 15:39 | Arizona State | Randy Bracewell tips it in | 45-45 |
| 15:26 | Clemson | Randy Bracewell swats the short shot by John Smith | 45-45 |
| 15:24 | Clemson | William Easley tips it in | 47-45 |
| 15:04 | Arizona State | Edwin Patterson hits the front of the rim on the wide open jumper from the left wing but he's fouled by Michael Williams - foul #2 on Michael Williams, team foul #3 | 47-45 |
| Subs | Clemson | Robert Davis (PG), Floyd Hugh (SG), Scott Sours (SF), James Davis (PF), Craig Taul (C) James Daniels, Gregory Ferrell, John Smith, Michael Williams, William Easley | |
| Subs | Arizona State | James Starr (SG), Walter McNease (PF) Brian Highland, Thomas Burkhalter | |
| 15:04 | Arizona State | Edwin Patterson makes the 1st free throw | 47-46 |
| 15:04 | Arizona State | Edwin Patterson makes the 2nd free throw | 47-47 |
| 14:41 | Clemson | Craig Taul hits a jumpshot from the free throw line set up by James Davis | 49-47 |
| 14:12 | Arizona State | Walter McNease hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 49-47 |
| 14:10 | Clemson | Craig Taul gets the rebound | 49-47 |
| 14:04 | Clemson | Craig Taul double dribbles | 49-47 |
| Subs | Clemson | Mark Davis (PF) Scott Sours | |
| Subs | Arizona State | Garf Zeeman (PG), Thomas Burkhalter (C) Frank Marquart, Randy Bracewell | |
| 14:02 | Arizona State | Garf Zeeman is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 49-47 |
| Subs | Clemson | | |
| Subs | Arizona State | Randy Bracewell (C) Thomas Burkhalter | |
| 13:45 | Clemson | Craig Taul can't connect on a runner from the right block | 49-47 |
| 13:44 | Arizona State | Walter McNease grabs the board | 49-47 |
| 13:17 | Arizona State | Walter McNease can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 49-47 |
| 13:16 | Arizona State | The offensive rebound goes to Walter McNease | 49-47 |
| 12:47 | Arizona State | James Starr is hacked by Floyd Hugh - foul #4 on Floyd Hugh, team foul #4 | 49-47 |
| Subs | Clemson | Matthew Ward (PG), Scott Sours (SG), John Smith (SF) Robert Davis, Floyd Hugh, Mark Davis | |
| Subs | Arizona State | Frank Marquart (PG), Brian Highland (SG), Chad Baden (SF), Thomas Burkhalter (C) Garf Zeeman, James Starr, Edwin Patterson, Randy Bracewell | |
| 12:29 | Arizona State | Chad Baden hits a wide open 3pt jumper from the right corner set up by Frank Marquart | 49-50 |
| 12:23 | Clemson | Craig Taul misses the dunk | 49-50 |
| 12:21 | Arizona State | Frank Marquart gets the rebound | 49-50 |
| 11:58 | Arizona State | Thomas Burkhalter scores on a driving attempt near the basket set up by Chad Baden | 49-52 |
| 11:37 | Clemson | Craig Taul banks in the layup on a great pass from James Davis | 51-52 |
| Lineup | Clemson | PG - Matthew Ward (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Scott Sours (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Smith (tiring) 4 pts. 4 reb. PF - James Davis (fairly fresh) 6 pts. C - Craig Taul (tiring) 9 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Arizona State | PG - Frank Marquart (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. SG - Brian Highland (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Chad Baden (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Walter McNease (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. C - Thomas Burkhalter (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 11:16 | Arizona State | Thomas Burkhalter hits a wide open turnaround from the baseline on a great pass from Frank Marquart | 51-54 |
| 11:04 | Clemson | Craig Taul can't throw it down but he's fouled by Thomas Burkhalter - foul #1 on Thomas Burkhalter, team foul #1 | 51-54 |
| Subs | Clemson | James Daniels (PG), Gregory Ferrell (SG), Michael Williams (PF) Matthew Ward, Scott Sours, James Davis | |
| Subs | Arizona State | James Starr (SG), Edwin Patterson (SF), Randy Bracewell (PF) Brian Highland, Chad Baden, Walter McNease | |
| 11:04 | Clemson | Craig Taul makes the 1st free throw | 52-54 |
| 11:04 | Clemson | Craig Taul makes the 2nd free throw | 53-54 |
| 11:02 | Arizona State | Edwin Patterson loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt | 53-54 |
| Subs | Clemson | Mark Davis (C) Craig Taul | |
| Subs | Arizona State | | |
| 10:42 | Clemson | Mark Davis misses the runner in the paint but he's fouled by Edwin Patterson - foul #3 on Edwin Patterson, team foul #2 | 53-54 |
| Subs | Clemson | Robert Davis (PG), William Easley (C) Gregory Ferrell, Michael Williams | |
| Subs | Arizona State | Walter McNease (PF) Randy Bracewell | |
| 10:42 | Clemson | Mark Davis makes the 1st free throw | 54-54 |
| 10:42 | Clemson | Mark Davis misses the 2nd free throw | 54-54 |
| 10:42 | Arizona State | Thomas Burkhalter gets the rebound | 54-54 |
| 10:16 | Arizona State | Walter McNease makes the 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by James Starr | 54-57 |
| 09:47 | Clemson | William Easley hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right side | 54-57 |
| 09:46 | Clemson | Mark Davis hits the follow up shot | 56-57 |
| 09:17 | Arizona State | James Starr misses short on an open 3pt jumper from the right wing | 56-57 |
| 09:16 | Clemson | John Smith snags the defensive board | 56-57 |
| 09:09 | Clemson | James Daniels is fouled on the floor by James Starr - foul #1 on James Starr, team foul #3 | 56-57 |
| Subs | Clemson | Matthew Ward (PG), Gregory Ferrell (SG), Scott Sours (SF), Michael Williams (PF), Craig Taul (C) Robert Davis, James Daniels, John Smith, Mark Davis, William Easley | |
| Subs | Arizona State | Brian Highland (SG), Randy Bracewell (C) James Starr, Thomas Burkhalter | |
| 09:00 | Clemson | Scott Sours makes the 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by Gregory Ferrell | 59-57 |
| 08:38 | Arizona State | Walter McNease clanks a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Gregory Ferrell - foul #2 on Gregory Ferrell, team foul #5 | 59-57 |
| 08:38 | Arizona State | Walter McNease makes the 1st free throw | 59-58 |
| 08:38 | Arizona State | Walter McNease makes the 2nd free throw | 59-59 |
| 08:13 | Clemson | Gregory Ferrell's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 59-59 |
| Subs | Clemson | Robert Davis (PG) Matthew Ward | |
| Subs | Arizona State | Thomas Burkhalter (C) Walter McNease | |
| 07:52 | Arizona State | Frank Marquart is whistled for traveling | 59-59 |
| Subs | Clemson | Floyd Hugh (SG), James Davis (PF) Gregory Ferrell, Craig Taul | |
| Subs | Arizona State | | |
| 07:37 | Clemson | Floyd Hugh scores on a 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Robert Davis | 62-59 |
| Lineup | Clemson | PG - Robert Davis (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. SG - Floyd Hugh (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. SF - Scott Sours (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. PF - James Davis (fresh) 6 pts. C - Michael Williams (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Arizona State | PG - Frank Marquart (tiring) 13 pts. 4 ast. SG - Brian Highland (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Edwin Patterson (tiring) 9 pts. 3 pf. PF - Randy Bracewell (tiring) 4 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. C - Thomas Burkhalter (tiring) 8 pts. 8 reb. | |
| 07:35 | Arizona State | Edwin Patterson is fouled in the backcourt by James Davis - foul #1 on James Davis, team foul #6 | 62-59 |
| Subs | Clemson | William Easley (C) Michael Williams | |
| Subs | Arizona State | Garf Zeeman (PG), James Starr (SG), Chad Baden (SF) Frank Marquart, Brian Highland, Edwin Patterson | |
| 07:13 | Arizona State | Thomas Burkhalter buries a driving attempt near the basket on a great pass from James Starr | 62-61 |
| 07:03 | Clemson | Chad Baden is called for the reach on James Davis - foul #2 on Chad Baden, team foul #4 | 62-61 |
| Subs | Clemson | James Daniels (PG), John Smith (SF), Mark Davis (C) Robert Davis, Scott Sours, William Easley | |
| Subs | Arizona State | Frank Marquart (PG), Brian Highland (SG), Edwin Patterson (SF), Walter McNease (PF) Garf Zeeman, James Starr, Chad Baden, Thomas Burkhalter | |
| 06:49 | Clemson | Edwin Patterson steals it from James Davis | 62-61 |
| 06:46 | Arizona State | Brian Highland lays it up and in set up by Edwin Patterson | 62-63 |
| 06:28 | Clemson | James Davis drills a driving attempt from the baseline | 64-63 |
| 06:04 | Arizona State | Walter McNease misses badly on the uncontested pull-up jumper from the right side | 64-63 |
| 06:02 | Clemson | John Smith grabs the defensive rebound | 64-63 |
| 05:57 | Clemson | John Smith drills a jumper from the left wing set up by Mark Davis | 66-63 |
| 05:50 | Arizona State | Randy Bracewell connects on the 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Frank Marquart | 66-66 |
| 05:35 | Clemson | James Davis is called for a moving pick - foul #2 on James Davis, team foul #7 | 66-66 |
| Subs | Clemson | Matthew Ward (PG), Gregory Ferrell (SG), Scott Sours (SF), Michael Williams (PF), Craig Taul (C) James Daniels, Floyd Hugh, John Smith, James Davis, Mark Davis | |
| Subs | Arizona State | James Starr (SG), Chad Baden (SF), Thomas Burkhalter (C) Brian Highland, Edwin Patterson, Randy Bracewell | |
| 05:13 | Arizona State | James Starr misses the wide open 3pt attempt from the left corner | 66-66 |
| 05:11 | Clemson | Craig Taul snags the defensive board | 66-66 |
| 05:00 | Clemson | Frank Marquart is called for the reach on Matthew Ward - foul #1 on Frank Marquart, team foul #5 | 66-66 |
| Subs | Clemson | Robert Davis (PG) Matthew Ward | |
| Subs | Arizona State | Edwin Patterson (SF), Cletus Quigley (PF) Chad Baden, Walter McNease | |
| 04:44 | Clemson | Craig Taul throws it down on a nice dish by Gregory Ferrell | 68-66 |
| 04:40 | Arizona State | Edwin Patterson loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt | 68-66 |
| Subs | Clemson | William Easley (C) Craig Taul | |
| Subs | Arizona State | Garf Zeeman (PG), Brian Highland (SG), Walter McNease (PF) Frank Marquart, James Starr, Cletus Quigley | |
| 04:30 | Clemson | Gregory Ferrell hits the front of the rim on the turnaround in the lane but he's fouled by Garf Zeeman - foul #3 on Garf Zeeman, team foul #6 | 68-66 |
| Subs | Clemson | Floyd Hugh (SF) Scott Sours | |
| Subs | Arizona State | Frank Marquart (PG), Randy Bracewell (PF) Garf Zeeman, Walter McNease | |
| 04:30 | Clemson | Gregory Ferrell makes the 1st free throw | 69-66 |
| 04:30 | Clemson | Gregory Ferrell makes the 2nd free throw | 70-66 |
| 04:28 | Arizona State | Edwin Patterson is hacked by Floyd Hugh in the backcourt - foul #5 on Floyd Hugh, team foul #8 | 70-66 |
| Subs | Clemson | John Smith (SF) Floyd Hugh | |
| Subs | Arizona State | | |
| 04:28 | Arizona State | Edwin Patterson makes the 1st free throw | 70-67 |
| 04:28 | Arizona State | Edwin Patterson makes the 2nd free throw | 70-68 |
| 04:13 | Clemson | Gregory Ferrell can't connect on a fadeaway from the free throw line | 70-68 |
| 04:12 | Arizona State | Brian Highland pulls down the rebound | 70-68 |
| 04:10 | Arizona State | Brian Highland loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt | 70-68 |
| Subs | Clemson | Scott Sours (SG) Gregory Ferrell | |
| Subs | Arizona State | James Starr (SG), Chad Baden (SF), Walter McNease (PF) Brian Highland, Edwin Patterson, Randy Bracewell | |
| 03:59 | Clemson | Scott Sours hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 70-68 |
| 03:58 | Arizona State | Thomas Burkhalter pulls down the rebound | 70-68 |
| 03:47 | Arizona State | Frank Marquart misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 70-68 |
| 03:45 | Clemson | The rebound goes to Robert Davis | 70-68 |
| 03:40 | Clemson | Scott Sours misses badly on a 3 from the right wing | 70-68 |
| 03:38 | Clemson | Michael Williams misses the tip | 70-68 |
| 03:36 | Arizona State | The rebound goes to Walter McNease | 70-68 |
| Lineup | Clemson | PG - Robert Davis (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. SG - Scott Sours (tiring) 11 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Smith (tiring) 6 pts. 6 reb. PF - Michael Williams (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. C - William Easley (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Arizona State | PG - Frank Marquart (tired) 13 pts. 5 ast. SG - James Starr (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Chad Baden (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Walter McNease (tiring) 8 pts. 5 reb. C - Thomas Burkhalter (tired) 10 pts. 9 reb. | |
| 03:09 | Arizona State | Frank Marquart makes the 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Chad Baden | 70-71 |
| 02:45 | Clemson | Michael Williams clanks a driving attempt from close range | 70-71 |
| 02:43 | Arizona State | Frank Marquart pulls down the rebound | 70-71 |
| 02:22 | Arizona State | Walter McNease is fouled on the floor by Michael Williams - foul #3 on Michael Williams, team foul #9 | 70-71 |
| Subs | Clemson | James Daniels (PG), Gregory Ferrell (SG), James Davis (SF), Mark Davis (PF), Craig Taul (C) Robert Davis, Scott Sours, John Smith, Michael Williams, William Easley | |
| Subs | Arizona State | Garf Zeeman (PG), Brian Highland (SG), Edwin Patterson (SF), Randy Bracewell (C) Frank Marquart, James Starr, Chad Baden, Thomas Burkhalter | |
| 02:22 | Arizona State | Walter McNease makes the 1st free throw | 70-72 |
| 02:22 | Arizona State | Walter McNease makes the 2nd free throw | 70-73 |
| 02:10 | Clemson | Craig Taul loses the ball out of bounds | 70-73 |
| Subs | Clemson | | |
| Subs | Arizona State | Thomas Burkhalter (C) Walter McNease | |
| 01:50 | Arizona State | Edwin Patterson loses the dribble to James Davis | 70-73 |
| 01:45 | Clemson | James Daniels hits the front of the rim on the runner near the basket | 70-73 |
| 01:43 | Clemson | James Davis grabs the offensive rebound | 70-73 |
| 01:33 | Clemson | James Daniels misses the turnaround from the left block | 70-73 |
| 01:31 | Clemson | James Davis grabs the offensive board | 70-73 |
| 01:14 | Clemson | Randy Bracewell is called for the reach on James Daniels - foul #3 on Randy Bracewell, team foul #7 | 70-73 |
| Subs | Clemson | Scott Sours (SG), John Smith (SF) Gregory Ferrell, Mark Davis | |
| Subs | Arizona State | Frank Marquart (PG), Walter McNease (PF) Garf Zeeman, Randy Bracewell | |
| 01:14 | Clemson | James Daniels makes the 1st free throw | 71-73 |
| 01:14 | Clemson | James Daniels misses the 2nd free throw | 71-73 |
| 01:14 | Arizona State | Walter McNease grabs the board | 71-73 |
| 00:53 | Arizona State | Brian Highland buries a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Frank Marquart | 71-76 |
| Game Plan | Clemson | Clemson is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Arizona State | Arizona State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:39 | Clemson | Craig Taul can't throw it down but the foul's on Thomas Burkhalter - foul #2 on Thomas Burkhalter, team foul #8 | 71-76 |
| Subs | Clemson | Robert Davis (PG) James Daniels | |
| Subs | Arizona State | | |
| 00:39 | Clemson | Craig Taul makes the 1st free throw | 72-76 |
| 00:39 | Clemson | Craig Taul makes the 2nd free throw | 73-76 |
| Game Plan | Clemson | Clemson is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Arizona State | Arizona State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:18 | Arizona State | Craig Taul denies the turnaround by Thomas Burkhalter | 73-76 |
| 00:16 | Clemson | Craig Taul grabs the defensive rebound | 73-76 |
| Game Plan | Clemson | Clemson is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Arizona State | Arizona State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:10 | Clemson | Scott Sours is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #2 on Scott Sours, team foul #10 | 73-76 |
| Subs | Clemson | | |
| Subs | Arizona State | James Starr (SG) Brian Highland | |
| Game Plan | Clemson | Clemson is playing a fastbreak offense and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Arizona State | Arizona State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:08 | Arizona State | Robert Davis is called for the reach on Edwin Patterson in the backcourt - foul #2 on Robert Davis, team foul #11 | 73-76 |
| 00:08 | Arizona State | Edwin Patterson makes the 1st free throw | 73-77 |
| 00:08 | Arizona State | Edwin Patterson makes the 2nd free throw | 73-78 |
| Game Plan | Clemson | Clemson is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Arizona State | Arizona State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:02 | Clemson | Robert Davis scores on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 76-78 |
| 00:01 | Arizona State | Walter McNease is hacked by Robert Davis in the backcourt - foul #3 on Robert Davis, team foul #12 | 76-78 |
| Subs | Clemson | | |
| Subs | Arizona State | Brian Highland (SG) James Starr | |
| 00:01 | Arizona State | Walter McNease makes the 1st free throw | 76-79 |
| 00:01 | Arizona State | Walter McNease makes the 2nd free throw | 76-80 |
| 00:00 | Clemson | Scott Sours misses long on a fullcourt shot | 76-80 |