| Lineup | Penn State | PG - Kevin Tyler (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Thomas Sarnosky (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Igor Ziyad (fresh) 5 pts. PF - William Laurent (fresh) 2 pts. C - Bobby Jackson (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Utah State | PG - Edward Hickman (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Robert Neal (fresh) SF - Abraham Washington (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Joe Watts (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Edwin Junior (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Penn State | Igor Ziyad inbounds the ball | 25-26 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 19:36 | Penn State | Bobby Jackson connects on the fadeaway in the lane on a great pass from Igor Ziyad and the foul's on Edwin Junior - foul #3 on Edwin Junior, team foul #1 | 27-26 |
| Subs | Penn State | | |
| Subs | Utah State | James Baugher (C) Edwin Junior | |
| 19:36 | Penn State | Bobby Jackson makes the free throw | 28-26 |
| 19:14 | Utah State | Abraham Washington misses the 3 pointer from the right wing | 28-26 |
| 19:13 | Penn State | Bobby Jackson snags the defensive board | 28-26 |
| 18:50 | Penn State | Thomas Sarnosky is hacked by Edward Hickman - foul #2 on Edward Hickman, team foul #2 | 28-26 |
| 18:39 | Penn State | Bobby Jackson clanks a jump hook from the left block | 28-26 |
| 18:38 | Utah State | Joe Watts gets the rebound | 28-26 |
| 18:09 | Utah State | The pull-up jumper by Abraham Washington is blocked by Bobby Jackson | 28-26 |
| 18:07 | Penn State | Bobby Jackson grabs the board | 28-26 |
| 17:38 | Penn State | Thomas Sarnosky comes up short on the 3pt shot from straight away | 28-26 |
| 17:37 | Penn State | Thomas Sarnosky pulls down the offensive rebound | 28-26 |
| 17:14 | Penn State | Bobby Jackson's pass is intercepted by Abraham Washington | 28-26 |
| 16:45 | Utah State | Abraham Washington hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 28-26 |
| 16:43 | Utah State | James Baugher grabs the offensive board | 28-26 |
| 16:21 | Utah State | Abraham Washington hits the front of the rim on the runner in the lane | 28-26 |
| 16:20 | Penn State | Igor Ziyad grabs the defensive rebound | 28-26 |
| 15:53 | Penn State | Thomas Sarnosky hits the front of the rim on the wide open 3 pointer from the right wing | 28-26 |
| 15:51 | Utah State | Joe Watts pulls down the rebound | 28-26 |
| Lineup | Penn State | PG - Kevin Tyler (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Thomas Sarnosky (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Igor Ziyad (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - William Laurent (fairly fresh) 2 pts. C - Bobby Jackson (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Utah State | PG - Edward Hickman (fairly fresh) 4 pts. SG - Robert Neal (fairly fresh) SF - Abraham Washington (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Joe Watts (tiring) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - James Baugher (fairly fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 15:33 | Utah State | Robert Neal makes the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Abraham Washington | 28-29 |
| 15:26 | Penn State | Thomas Sarnosky is fouled in the backcourt by Robert Neal - foul #3 on Robert Neal, team foul #3 | 28-29 |
| Subs | Penn State | Donald Allen (PG), Ronald Taylor (SG), Michael Stern (SF), Duane Alvardo (PF) Kevin Tyler, Thomas Sarnosky, Igor Ziyad, William Laurent | |
| Subs | Utah State | Robert Collins (PG), Jerome Smith (SG), Jason Young (SF), Avery Swann (PF), Edwin Junior (C) Edward Hickman, Robert Neal, Abraham Washington, Joe Watts, James Baugher | |
| 15:08 | Penn State | Duane Alvardo scores on a turnaround from the right block and the foul's on Avery Swann - foul #2 on Avery Swann, team foul #4 | 30-29 |
| Subs | Penn State | Timothy Finney (C) Bobby Jackson | |
| Subs | Utah State | | |
| 15:08 | Penn State | Duane Alvardo makes the free throw | 31-29 |
| 14:49 | Utah State | Avery Swann makes the floater from the left side on a great pass from Edwin Junior | 31-31 |
| 14:20 | Penn State | Michael Stern can't connect on a 3 from the left wing | 31-31 |
| 14:19 | Utah State | Avery Swann gets the rebound | 31-31 |
| 14:14 | Utah State | Robert Collins knocks in the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 31-33 |
| 14:12 | Penn State | Donald Allen throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 31-33 |
| 13:51 | Utah State | Edwin Junior can't connect on a turnaround in the paint | 31-33 |
| 13:50 | Penn State | The rebound goes to Duane Alvardo | 31-33 |
| 13:33 | Penn State | Jason Young picks off the pass by Duane Alvardo | 31-33 |
| 13:30 | Utah State | Jerome Smith hits the finger roll set up by Jason Young | 31-35 |
| 13:01 | Penn State | Ronald Taylor knocks in the 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Donald Allen | 34-35 |
| 12:32 | Utah State | Edwin Junior comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 34-35 |
| 12:31 | Utah State | Jason Young tips it home | 34-37 |
| 12:02 | Penn State | Duane Alvardo drills a driving attempt from the right block and the foul's on Avery Swann - foul #3 on Avery Swann, team foul #5 | 36-37 |
| Subs | Penn State | Kevin Tyler (PG), Thomas Sarnosky (SG), Igor Ziyad (SF), Bobby Jackson (C) Donald Allen, Ronald Taylor, Michael Stern, Timothy Finney | |
| Subs | Utah State | Edward Hickman (PG), Robert Neal (SG), Abraham Washington (SF), Joe Watts (PF) Robert Collins, Jerome Smith, Jason Young, Avery Swann | |
| 12:02 | Penn State | Duane Alvardo makes the free throw | 37-37 |
| 11:43 | Utah State | Edwin Junior clanks a fadeaway from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Bobby Jackson - foul #3 on Bobby Jackson, team foul #1 | 37-37 |
| Subs | Penn State | William Laurent (PF) Duane Alvardo | |
| Subs | Utah State | | |
| 11:43 | Utah State | Edwin Junior makes the 1st free throw | 37-38 |
| 11:43 | Utah State | Edwin Junior makes the 2nd free throw | 37-39 |
| Lineup | Penn State | PG - Kevin Tyler (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Thomas Sarnosky (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Igor Ziyad (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - William Laurent (fresh) 2 pts. C - Bobby Jackson (fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Utah State | PG - Edward Hickman (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Robert Neal (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. SF - Abraham Washington (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Joe Watts (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - Edwin Junior (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 11:14 | Penn State | Igor Ziyad is wide open but clanks a floater from the left wing | 37-39 |
| 11:13 | Penn State | Igor Ziyad grabs the offensive board | 37-39 |
| 10:46 | Penn State | Thomas Sarnosky knocks in the jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Kevin Tyler | 39-39 |
| 10:20 | Utah State | Joe Watts throws a bad pass out of bounds | 39-39 |
| Subs | Penn State | Ronald Taylor (SF) Igor Ziyad | |
| Subs | Utah State | Cary Unger (SF), James Baugher (C) Abraham Washington, Edwin Junior | |
| 10:00 | Penn State | Bobby Jackson misses short on an open floater from the left side | 39-39 |
| 09:58 | Utah State | James Baugher gets the rebound | 39-39 |
| 09:37 | Utah State | Cary Unger misses long on a jumper from the left block but he's hacked by Ronald Taylor - foul #1 on Ronald Taylor, team foul #2 | 39-39 |
| Subs | Penn State | Donald Allen (PG) Kevin Tyler | |
| Subs | Utah State | Brandon Wilson (PG), Robert Collins (SG), Jason Young (C) Edward Hickman, Robert Neal, Joe Watts | |
| 09:37 | Utah State | Cary Unger makes the 1st free throw | 39-40 |
| 09:37 | Utah State | Cary Unger makes the 2nd free throw | 39-41 |
| 09:17 | Penn State | Donald Allen misses short on a 3 from the right corner | 39-41 |
| 09:15 | Utah State | James Baugher grabs the board | 39-41 |
| 08:47 | Utah State | James Baugher can't connect on a floater from the right side | 39-41 |
| 08:46 | Penn State | William Laurent gets the rebound | 39-41 |
| 08:24 | Penn State | Bobby Jackson makes the wide open fadeaway jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Donald Allen | 41-41 |
| 08:02 | Utah State | Jason Young hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 41-41 |
| 08:00 | Utah State | Cary Unger tips it home | 41-43 |
| 07:31 | Penn State | Donald Allen is fouled on the floor by Robert Collins - foul #2 on Robert Collins, team foul #6 | 41-43 |
| Subs | Penn State | Kevin Tyler (PG), Igor Ziyad (SF), Duane Alvardo (PF), Timothy Finney (C) Donald Allen, Ronald Taylor, William Laurent, Bobby Jackson | |
| Subs | Utah State | Edward Hickman (PG), Robert Neal (SG), Abraham Washington (SF), Avery Swann (PF), Edwin Junior (C) Brandon Wilson, Robert Collins, Cary Unger, James Baugher, Jason Young | |
| Lineup | Penn State | PG - Kevin Tyler (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Thomas Sarnosky (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Igor Ziyad (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Duane Alvardo (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. C - Timothy Finney (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Utah State | PG - Edward Hickman (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Robert Neal (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. SF - Abraham Washington (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Avery Swann (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. C - Edwin Junior (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 07:14 | Penn State | Thomas Sarnosky misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 41-43 |
| 07:13 | Utah State | Edward Hickman gets the rebound | 41-43 |
| 07:07 | Utah State | Edward Hickman is hacked by Thomas Sarnosky in the backcourt - foul #1 on Thomas Sarnosky, team foul #3 | 41-43 |
| 06:49 | Utah State | Robert Neal is called for 5 seconds | 41-43 |
| 06:38 | Penn State | Kevin Tyler connects on the 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Igor Ziyad | 44-43 |
| 06:15 | Utah State | Edward Hickman is called for traveling | 44-43 |
| Subs | Penn State | | |
| Subs | Utah State | Joe Watts (PF) Avery Swann | |
| 05:53 | Penn State | Thomas Sarnosky is alone and drills a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 47-43 |
| 05:41 | Utah State | Thomas Sarnosky is called for the reach on Robert Neal - foul #2 on Thomas Sarnosky, team foul #4 | 47-43 |
| Subs | Penn State | Donald Allen (PG), Ronald Taylor (SG), Michael Stern (SF) Kevin Tyler, Thomas Sarnosky, Duane Alvardo | |
| Subs | Utah State | Jason Young (C) Edwin Junior | |
| 05:15 | Utah State | Jason Young clanks a runner near the basket but he's fouled by Timothy Finney - foul #2 on Timothy Finney, team foul #5 | 47-43 |
| Subs | Penn State | William Laurent (PF), Bobby Jackson (C) Igor Ziyad, Timothy Finney | |
| Subs | Utah State | Robert Collins (PG), Jerome Smith (SG), Edwin Junior (C) Edward Hickman, Robert Neal, Abraham Washington | |
| 05:15 | Utah State | Jason Young makes the 1st free throw | 47-44 |
| 05:15 | Utah State | Jason Young makes the 2nd free throw | 47-45 |
| 05:13 | Penn State | Michael Stern is fouled in the backcourt by Jason Young - foul #1 on Jason Young, team foul #7 | 47-45 |
| Subs | Penn State | | |
| Subs | Utah State | James Baugher (C) Edwin Junior | |
| 05:13 | Penn State | Michael Stern makes the 1st free throw | 48-45 |
| 05:13 | Penn State | Michael Stern misses the 2nd free throw | 48-45 |
| 05:13 | Penn State | William Laurent pulls down the offensive rebound | 48-45 |
| 04:49 | Penn State | Donald Allen knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Ronald Taylor | 51-45 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 04:30 | Utah State | Jason Young's floater is tipped away by Bobby Jackson | 51-45 |
| 04:28 | Utah State | Joe Watts tips it home | 51-47 |
| 04:25 | Penn State | Robert Collins is called for the reach on Michael Stern in the backcourt - foul #3 on Robert Collins, team foul #8 | 51-47 |
| Subs | Penn State | Kevin Tyler (PG), Thomas Sarnosky (SG), Duane Alvardo (PF) Donald Allen, Ronald Taylor, William Laurent | |
| Subs | Utah State | Cary Unger (SF), Avery Swann (PF) Jason Young, Joe Watts | |
| 04:25 | Penn State | Michael Stern makes the 1st free throw | 52-47 |
| 04:25 | Penn State | Michael Stern makes the 2nd free throw | 53-47 |
| 04:01 | Utah State | Cary Unger travels with the ball | 53-47 |
| Subs | Penn State | Igor Ziyad (PF) Bobby Jackson | |
| Subs | Utah State | Edward Hickman (PG), Robert Neal (SG), Abraham Washington (SF), Edwin Junior (C) Robert Collins, Jerome Smith, Cary Unger, James Baugher | |
| 03:41 | Penn State | Thomas Sarnosky connects on the 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Michael Stern | 56-47 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 03:18 | Utah State | Edward Hickman knocks in the turnaround from the right block | 56-49 |
| Lineup | Penn State | PG - Kevin Tyler (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Thomas Sarnosky (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 1 ast. SF - Michael Stern (fairly fresh) 3 pts. PF - Igor Ziyad (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Duane Alvardo (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Utah State | PG - Edward Hickman (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Robert Neal (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. SF - Abraham Washington (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Avery Swann (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. C - Edwin Junior (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 02:55 | Penn State | Thomas Sarnosky scores on a 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Kevin Tyler | 59-49 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 02:46 | Utah State | Edwin Junior hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left side | 59-49 |
| 02:44 | Penn State | Igor Ziyad grabs the defensive rebound | 59-49 |
| 02:44 | Penn State | Penn State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 59-49 |
| Subs | Penn State | Donald Allen (PG), Ronald Taylor (SG), William Laurent (PF), Bobby Jackson (C) Kevin Tyler, Thomas Sarnosky, Michael Stern, Duane Alvardo | |
| Subs | Utah State | James Baugher (C) Edwin Junior | |
| 02:15 | Penn State | Bobby Jackson hits the front of the rim on the jump hook in the lane | 59-49 |
| 02:13 | Utah State | Robert Neal pulls down the rebound | 59-49 |
| 02:08 | Utah State | Edward Hickman clanks a fadeaway from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Donald Allen - foul #2 on Donald Allen, team foul #6 | 59-49 |
| Subs | Penn State | Timothy Finney (SF), Richard Barnwell (PF), Duane Alvardo (C) Igor Ziyad, William Laurent, Bobby Jackson | |
| Subs | Utah State | Robert Collins (SG), Jason Young (SF) Robert Neal, Abraham Washington | |
| 02:08 | Utah State | Edward Hickman misses the 1st free throw | 59-49 |
| 02:08 | Utah State | Edward Hickman makes the 2nd free throw | 59-50 |
| 02:06 | Penn State | Robert Collins steps in front of the Duane Alvardo pass in the backcourt | 59-50 |
| 02:05 | Utah State | Robert Collins lays it up and in | 59-52 |
| 02:05 | Penn State | Penn State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 59-52 |
| Subs | Penn State | Thomas Sarnosky (SG), Igor Ziyad (SF), William Laurent (PF), Bobby Jackson (C) Ronald Taylor, Timothy Finney, Richard Barnwell, Duane Alvardo | |
| Subs | Utah State | Robert Neal (SG), Abraham Washington (SF), Joe Watts (PF), Edwin Junior (C) Robert Collins, Jason Young, Avery Swann, James Baugher | |
| 01:48 | Penn State | Donald Allen travels with the ball | 59-52 |
| Subs | Penn State | Kevin Tyler (PG) Donald Allen | |
| Subs | Utah State | | |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 01:37 | Utah State | Robert Neal misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 59-52 |
| 01:36 | Penn State | The rebound goes to Igor Ziyad | 59-52 |
| 01:10 | Penn State | William Laurent buries a fadeaway in the lane | 61-52 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:51 | Utah State | Edwin Junior knocks in the 3 from the right wing set up by Edward Hickman | 61-55 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| 00:49 | Penn State | Edward Hickman is called for the reach on Igor Ziyad in the backcourt - foul #3 on Edward Hickman, team foul #9 | 61-55 |
| Subs | Penn State | Donald Allen (PG), Michael Stern (SF) Kevin Tyler, William Laurent | |
| Subs | Utah State | | |
| 00:49 | Penn State | Igor Ziyad makes the 1st free throw | 62-55 |
| 00:49 | Penn State | Igor Ziyad makes the 2nd free throw | 63-55 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| 00:42 | Utah State | Abraham Washington knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right corner set up by Robert Neal | 63-58 |
| 00:42 | Penn State | Penn State calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 63-58 |
| 00:40 | Penn State | Thomas Sarnosky is fouled in the backcourt by Edward Hickman - foul #4 on Edward Hickman, team foul #10 | 63-58 |
| 00:40 | Penn State | Thomas Sarnosky misses the 1st free throw | 63-58 |
| 00:40 | Penn State | Thomas Sarnosky makes the 2nd free throw | 64-58 |
| 00:34 | Utah State | Edward Hickman connects on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 64-61 |
| 00:33 | Penn State | Igor Ziyad is fouled in the backcourt by Robert Neal - foul #4 on Robert Neal, team foul #11 | 64-61 |
| Subs | Penn State | Kevin Tyler (PG) Donald Allen | |
| Subs | Utah State | | |
| 00:33 | Penn State | Igor Ziyad makes the 1st free throw | 65-61 |
| 00:33 | Penn State | Igor Ziyad makes the 2nd free throw | 66-61 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| 00:26 | Utah State | Edwin Junior scores on a floater from just outside the lane | 66-63 |
| 00:23 | Penn State | Igor Ziyad is fouled in the backcourt by Robert Neal - foul #5 on Robert Neal, team foul #12 | 66-63 |
| Subs | Penn State | | |
| Subs | Utah State | Robert Collins (SG) Robert Neal | |
| 00:23 | Penn State | Igor Ziyad makes the 1st free throw | 67-63 |
| 00:23 | Penn State | Igor Ziyad makes the 2nd free throw | 68-63 |
| 00:17 | Utah State | Edwin Junior hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 68-63 |
| 00:16 | Penn State | Michael Stern grabs the defensive rebound | 68-63 |
| 00:13 | Penn State | Michael Stern is hacked by Edward Hickman in the backcourt - foul #5 on Edward Hickman, team foul #13 | 68-63 |
| Subs | Penn State | Donald Allen (PG) Kevin Tyler | |
| Subs | Utah State | Jerome Smith (SG) Edward Hickman | |
| 00:13 | Penn State | Michael Stern makes the 1st free throw | 69-63 |
| 00:13 | Penn State | Michael Stern makes the 2nd free throw | 70-63 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| 00:10 | Utah State | Utah State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 70-63 |
| Subs | Penn State | Kevin Tyler (PG), William Laurent (PF) Donald Allen, Michael Stern | |
| Subs | Utah State | | |
| 00:08 | Utah State | Jerome Smith is called for traveling | 70-63 |
| Subs | Penn State | Donald Allen (PG), Michael Stern (SF) Kevin Tyler, William Laurent | |
| Subs | Utah State | | |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:00 | Penn State | Donald Allen runs out the clock | 70-63 |