| Lineup | UConn | PG - Mark Lewis (fresh) SG - Sherwood Vacca (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Negele Rosenbloom (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. PF - Kevin Zipay (fresh) 5 pts. C - Richard Geise (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - John Erickson (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - George Marshall (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - George Aubin (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. 3 stl. PF - Sam Barker (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Perry Thornley (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | UConn | Negele Rosenbloom inbounds the ball | 25-28 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 19:31 | UConn | Negele Rosenbloom clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 25-28 |
| 19:29 | Providence | Sam Barker grabs the board | 25-28 |
| 19:10 | Providence | George Aubin clanks a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 25-28 |
| 19:09 | UConn | The rebound goes to Mark Lewis | 25-28 |
| 18:49 | UConn | Negele Rosenbloom can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 25-28 |
| 18:47 | UConn | Kevin Zipay pulls down the offensive rebound | 25-28 |
| 18:30 | UConn | Kevin Zipay misses the easy layup but he's fouled by Sam Barker - foul #1 on Sam Barker, team foul #1 | 25-28 |
| 18:30 | UConn | Kevin Zipay misses the 1st free throw | 25-28 |
| 18:30 | UConn | Kevin Zipay makes the 2nd free throw | 26-28 |
| 18:05 | Providence | Sam Barker misses long on a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 26-28 |
| 18:04 | UConn | Negele Rosenbloom snags the defensive board | 26-28 |
| 17:46 | UConn | John Erickson steals it from Richard Geise | 26-28 |
| 17:30 | Providence | George Aubin makes the driving attempt from the baseline | 26-30 |
| 17:18 | UConn | Kevin Zipay makes the turnaround from the right block set up by Mark Lewis | 28-30 |
| 16:49 | Providence | Negele Rosenbloom steps in front of the George Marshall pass | 28-30 |
| 16:22 | UConn | Kevin Zipay can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the right side | 28-30 |
| 16:20 | Providence | Sam Barker pulls down the rebound | 28-30 |
| 15:57 | Providence | Perry Thornley misses short on a jumper from the right side but he's fouled by Kevin Zipay - foul #1 on Kevin Zipay, team foul #1 | 28-30 |
| Subs | UConn | Edward Romriell (PG), Byron Collison (SG), Michael Skates (SF), Scott Williams (PF), Paul Roberts (C) Mark Lewis, Sherwood Vacca, Negele Rosenbloom, Kevin Zipay, Richard Geise | |
| Subs | Providence | Lamar Winston (PG), Steven Dehart (SG), Michael Peoples (SF), Brian Hanson (PF) John Erickson, George Marshall, George Aubin, Sam Barker | |
| 15:57 | Providence | Perry Thornley makes the 1st free throw | 28-31 |
| 15:57 | Providence | Perry Thornley misses the 2nd free throw | 28-31 |
| 15:57 | UConn | The rebound goes to Michael Skates | 28-31 |
| Lineup | UConn | PG - Edward Romriell (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Byron Collison (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Michael Skates (fresh) PF - Scott Williams (fresh) C - Paul Roberts (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Lamar Winston (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Steven Dehart (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Michael Peoples (fresh) PF - Brian Hanson (fresh) 4 pts. C - Perry Thornley (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:29 | UConn | Edward Romriell misses short on a shot from the left side | 28-31 |
| 15:27 | UConn | Edward Romriell tips it back up and in | 30-31 |
| 14:58 | Providence | Perry Thornley blows the layup | 30-31 |
| 14:56 | UConn | Paul Roberts grabs the defensive rebound | 30-31 |
| 14:35 | UConn | Edward Romriell hits the front of the rim on the floater from the left wing but he's hacked by Brian Hanson - foul #1 on Brian Hanson, team foul #2 | 30-31 |
| Subs | UConn | Negele Rosenbloom (SF), Kevin Zipay (PF) Michael Skates, Scott Williams | |
| Subs | Providence | John Erickson (PG), George Aubin (SF) Lamar Winston, Michael Peoples | |
| 14:35 | UConn | Edward Romriell makes the 1st free throw | 31-31 |
| 14:35 | UConn | Edward Romriell makes the 2nd free throw | 32-31 |
| 14:15 | Providence | John Erickson double dribbles | 32-31 |
| Subs | UConn | Mark Lewis (PG), Sherwood Vacca (SG) Edward Romriell, Byron Collison | |
| Subs | Providence | George Marshall (SG), Sam Barker (PF) Steven Dehart, Brian Hanson | |
| 13:58 | UConn | Negele Rosenbloom drills a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 35-31 |
| 13:52 | Providence | Perry Thornley loses the dribble to Mark Lewis | 35-31 |
| 13:48 | UConn | Mark Lewis blows the layup | 35-31 |
| 13:47 | UConn | Paul Roberts tips it but misses | 35-31 |
| 13:46 | Providence | Sam Barker grabs the defensive rebound | 35-31 |
| 13:27 | Providence | Sam Barker blows the layup but he's fouled by Paul Roberts - foul #1 on Paul Roberts, team foul #2 | 35-31 |
| Subs | UConn | Richard Geise (C) Paul Roberts | |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| 13:27 | Providence | Sam Barker misses the 1st free throw | 35-31 |
| 13:27 | Providence | Sam Barker makes the 2nd free throw | 35-32 |
| 13:02 | UConn | Richard Geise is fouled on the floor by Perry Thornley - foul #3 on Perry Thornley, team foul #3 | 35-32 |
| 12:42 | UConn | Negele Rosenbloom drills a driving attempt in the lane | 37-32 |
| 12:15 | Providence | George Aubin is hacked by Richard Geise - foul #1 on Richard Geise, team foul #3 | 37-32 |
| Subs | UConn | Byron Collison (SG) Sherwood Vacca | |
| Subs | Providence | Lamar Winston (PG), Steven Dehart (SG), Michael Peoples (SF), Brian Hanson (PF) John Erickson, George Marshall, George Aubin, Sam Barker | |
| 11:54 | Providence | Perry Thornley can't connect on a jumpshot from the left side | 37-32 |
| 11:53 | Providence | Lamar Winston tips it in | 37-34 |
| Lineup | UConn | PG - Mark Lewis (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Byron Collison (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Negele Rosenbloom (fresh) 14 pts. 1 ast. PF - Kevin Zipay (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. C - Richard Geise (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Lamar Winston (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Steven Dehart (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Michael Peoples (fresh) PF - Brian Hanson (fresh) 4 pts. C - Perry Thornley (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 11:38 | UConn | Negele Rosenbloom misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 37-34 |
| 11:36 | Providence | Steven Dehart snags the defensive board | 37-34 |
| 11:13 | Providence | Perry Thornley drills a driving attempt from the right block set up by Brian Hanson | 37-36 |
| 10:48 | UConn | Mark Lewis hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left side | 37-36 |
| 10:46 | UConn | Kevin Zipay tips it back up and in | 39-36 |
| 10:23 | Providence | Lamar Winston can't connect on a 3 from the left wing | 39-36 |
| 10:21 | UConn | Kevin Zipay snags the defensive board | 39-36 |
| 10:04 | UConn | Mark Lewis hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 39-36 |
| 10:03 | Providence | Perry Thornley snags the defensive board | 39-36 |
| 09:45 | Providence | Kevin Zipay takes the ball from Brian Hanson | 39-36 |
| 09:16 | UConn | Negele Rosenbloom is whistled for a carry | 39-36 |
| Subs | UConn | Edward Romriell (PG), Sherwood Vacca (SG), Michael Skates (SF), Scott Williams (PF), Paul Roberts (C) Mark Lewis, Byron Collison, Negele Rosenbloom, Kevin Zipay, Richard Geise | |
| Subs | Providence | John Erickson (PG), George Marshall (SG), George Aubin (SF), Sam Barker (PF), Franjo Mioduszewski (C) Lamar Winston, Steven Dehart, Michael Peoples, Brian Hanson, Perry Thornley | |
| 08:52 | Providence | Sam Barker knocks in the fadeaway from the baseline | 39-38 |
| 08:27 | UConn | Michael Skates's pass is intercepted by George Marshall | 39-38 |
| 08:23 | Providence | George Marshall slams it home | 39-40 |
| 08:01 | UConn | Michael Skates comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 39-40 |
| 07:59 | Providence | The rebound goes to John Erickson | 39-40 |
| 07:37 | Providence | Sherwood Vacca takes the ball from George Aubin | 39-40 |
| 07:34 | UConn | Sherwood Vacca lays it up and in | 41-40 |
| Lineup | UConn | PG - Edward Romriell (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Sherwood Vacca (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Michael Skates (fresh) PF - Scott Williams (fresh) C - Paul Roberts (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - John Erickson (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - George Marshall (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - George Aubin (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 3 stl. PF - Sam Barker (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. C - Franjo Mioduszewski (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:15 | Providence | George Aubin misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 41-40 |
| 07:13 | Providence | Sam Barker hits the follow up shot | 41-42 |
| 06:59 | UConn | Sherwood Vacca misses long on a fadeaway from the free throw line but he's hacked by John Erickson - foul #2 on John Erickson, team foul #4 | 41-42 |
| Subs | UConn | Mark Lewis (PG), Negele Rosenbloom (SF), Kevin Zipay (PF) Edward Romriell, Michael Skates, Scott Williams | |
| Subs | Providence | Perry Thornley (C) Franjo Mioduszewski | |
| 06:59 | UConn | Sherwood Vacca makes the 1st free throw | 42-42 |
| 06:59 | UConn | Sherwood Vacca makes the 2nd free throw | 43-42 |
| 06:34 | Providence | George Aubin drills a 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Sam Barker | 43-45 |
| 06:23 | UConn | Mark Lewis is hacked by George Aubin - foul #1 on George Aubin, team foul #5 | 43-45 |
| Subs | UConn | Richard Geise (C) Paul Roberts | |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| 06:06 | UConn | Negele Rosenbloom hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the right side but he's fouled by George Marshall - foul #1 on George Marshall, team foul #6 | 43-45 |
| Subs | UConn | Byron Collison (SG) Sherwood Vacca | |
| Subs | Providence | Steven Dehart (SG), Brian Hanson (PF) George Marshall, Sam Barker | |
| 06:06 | UConn | Negele Rosenbloom makes the 1st free throw | 44-45 |
| 06:06 | UConn | Negele Rosenbloom makes the 2nd free throw | 45-45 |
| 05:46 | Providence | Perry Thornley is fouled on the floor by Byron Collison - foul #1 on Byron Collison, team foul #4 | 45-45 |
| Subs | UConn | | |
| Subs | Providence | Lamar Winston (PG), Michael Peoples (SF) John Erickson, George Aubin | |
| 05:23 | Providence | Lamar Winston hits a 3pt attempt from straight away | 45-48 |
| 04:55 | UConn | Negele Rosenbloom buries a 3pt shot from the left wing | 48-48 |
| 04:26 | Providence | Perry Thornley travels with the ball | 48-48 |
| Subs | UConn | Sherwood Vacca (SG), Paul Roberts (C) Byron Collison, Richard Geise | |
| Subs | Providence | John Erickson (PG), George Marshall (SG), George Aubin (SF), Sam Barker (PF) Lamar Winston, Steven Dehart, Michael Peoples, Brian Hanson | |
| 04:07 | UConn | Kevin Zipay knocks in the jumper from the right block on a great pass from Mark Lewis | 50-48 |
| 03:49 | Providence | Perry Thornley clanks a jumper from just outside the lane | 50-48 |
| 03:47 | UConn | Negele Rosenbloom grabs the defensive rebound | 50-48 |
| 03:25 | UConn | Sherwood Vacca scores on a jumpshot from the left side set up by Kevin Zipay | 52-48 |
| Lineup | UConn | PG - Mark Lewis (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Sherwood Vacca (fresh) 8 pts. SF - Negele Rosenbloom (fairly fresh) 19 pts. 1 ast. PF - Kevin Zipay (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb. C - Paul Roberts (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - John Erickson (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - George Marshall (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - George Aubin (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. 3 stl. PF - Sam Barker (fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. C - Perry Thornley (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 03:06 | Providence | John Erickson comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 52-48 |
| 03:05 | UConn | Kevin Zipay grabs the board | 52-48 |
| 02:36 | UConn | The jump hook by Negele Rosenbloom is blocked by George Aubin | 52-48 |
| 02:35 | UConn | Paul Roberts tips it back up and in | 54-48 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 02:21 | Providence | George Marshall drills a 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Sam Barker | 54-51 |
| 01:59 | UConn | Kevin Zipay is fouled on the floor by Sam Barker - foul #2 on Sam Barker, team foul #7 | 54-51 |
| Subs | UConn | Richard Geise (C) Paul Roberts | |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| 01:59 | UConn | Kevin Zipay makes the 1st free throw | 55-51 |
| 01:59 | UConn | Kevin Zipay makes the 2nd free throw | 56-51 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 01:42 | Providence | Perry Thornley misses long on a fadeaway from the right side | 56-51 |
| 01:40 | UConn | Kevin Zipay snags the defensive board | 56-51 |
| 01:24 | UConn | Kevin Zipay is called for 5 seconds | 56-51 |
| 00:55 | Providence | Perry Thornley clanks a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 56-51 |
| 00:54 | UConn | The rebound goes to Sherwood Vacca | 56-51 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:33 | UConn | Negele Rosenbloom hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left side | 56-51 |
| 00:32 | Providence | Sam Barker gets the rebound | 56-51 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:25 | Providence | John Erickson clanks a 3 pointer from straight away | 56-51 |
| 00:24 | Providence | The offensive rebound goes to Sam Barker | 56-51 |
| 00:22 | Providence | John Erickson misses short on a 3 from straight away | 56-51 |
| 00:20 | UConn | The rebound goes to Kevin Zipay | 56-51 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:18 | UConn | Kevin Zipay is hacked by George Marshall in the backcourt - foul #2 on George Marshall, team foul #8 | 56-51 |
| Subs | UConn | Edward Romriell (PG), Paul Roberts (C) Mark Lewis, Richard Geise | |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| 00:18 | UConn | Kevin Zipay makes the 1st free throw | 57-51 |
| 00:18 | UConn | Kevin Zipay misses the 2nd free throw | 57-51 |
| 00:18 | Providence | Perry Thornley grabs the board | 57-51 |
| 00:13 | Providence | Sherwood Vacca steps in front of the George Marshall pass | 57-51 |
| 00:13 | UConn | UConn calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 57-51 |
| 00:10 | UConn | Negele Rosenbloom is fouled in the backcourt by George Marshall - foul #3 on George Marshall, team foul #9 | 57-51 |
| 00:10 | UConn | Negele Rosenbloom makes the 1st free throw | 58-51 |
| 00:10 | UConn | Negele Rosenbloom makes the 2nd free throw | 59-51 |
| 00:02 | Providence | Sam Barker is hacked by Paul Roberts - foul #2 on Paul Roberts, team foul #5 | 59-51 |
| Subs | UConn | Mark Lewis (PG), Richard Geise (C) Edward Romriell, Paul Roberts | |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| 00:00 | Providence | George Marshall comes up short on the 3 from straight away | 59-51 |