| Lineup | Penn State | PG - Larry Vigil (fresh) 3 pts. 5 ast. SG - Stephen Wyatt (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Doug Baker (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. PF - Charles Senecal (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Titus Smithey (fresh) 13 pts. | |
| Lineup | Tennessee | PG - John Bradley (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - William Fenwick (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Daniel Depp (fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl. PF - Kevin Begin (fresh) 3 pts. C - Jeffery Harris (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Penn State | Doug Baker inbounds the ball | 42-25 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Tennessee | Tennessee is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 19:53 | Penn State | Larry Vigil throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 42-25 |
| Subs | Penn State | Roger Davis (SG), Edward Tillman (SF), James Edgell (C) Stephen Wyatt, Doug Baker, Titus Smithey | |
| Subs | Tennessee | | |
| 19:36 | Tennessee | Kevin Begin can't connect on a driving attempt in the lane | 42-25 |
| 19:34 | Tennessee | William Fenwick pulls down the offensive rebound | 42-25 |
| 19:17 | Tennessee | Daniel Depp throws a bad pass out of bounds | 42-25 |
| Subs | Penn State | Robert Bellows (SG), Doug Baker (SF), Titus Smithey (C) Roger Davis, Edward Tillman, James Edgell | |
| Subs | Tennessee | | |
| 19:03 | Penn State | Jeffery Harris takes the ball from Charles Senecal | 42-25 |
| 18:49 | Tennessee | Daniel Depp is called for 3 seconds in the lane | 42-25 |
| Subs | Penn State | Stephen Wyatt (SG), Edward Tillman (SF), James Edgell (C) Robert Bellows, Doug Baker, Titus Smithey | |
| Subs | Tennessee | | |
| 18:33 | Penn State | Larry Vigil clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right wing but the foul's on John Bradley - foul #1 on John Bradley, team foul #1 | 42-25 |
| Subs | Penn State | Robert Bellows (SG), Doug Baker (SF), Titus Smithey (PF) Stephen Wyatt, Edward Tillman, Charles Senecal | |
| Subs | Tennessee | | |
| 18:33 | Penn State | Larry Vigil misses the 1st free throw | 42-25 |
| 18:33 | Penn State | Larry Vigil makes the 2nd free throw | 43-25 |
| 18:21 | Tennessee | Daniel Depp scores on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing set up by John Bradley and the foul's on Doug Baker - foul #3 on Doug Baker, team foul #1 | 43-27 |
| Subs | Penn State | Stephen Wyatt (SG), Edward Tillman (SF), Michael Kindel (PF) Robert Bellows, Doug Baker, James Edgell | |
| Subs | Tennessee | | |
| 18:21 | Tennessee | Daniel Depp makes the free throw | 43-28 |
| 18:07 | Penn State | Edward Tillman is fouled on the floor by Daniel Depp - foul #1 on Daniel Depp, team foul #2 | 43-28 |
| Subs | Penn State | Roger Davis (SG), Charles Senecal (PF), James Edgell (C) Stephen Wyatt, Michael Kindel, Titus Smithey | |
| Subs | Tennessee | | |
| 17:54 | Penn State | Larry Vigil drills a fadeaway jumper from the right side on a great pass from Roger Davis | 45-28 |
| 17:43 | Tennessee | Kevin Begin misses long on a jumper from the free throw line | 45-28 |
| 17:42 | Tennessee | William Fenwick gets the offensive rebound | 45-28 |
| 17:23 | Tennessee | Kevin Begin misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 45-28 |
| 17:22 | Penn State | James Edgell grabs the board | 45-28 |
| 17:04 | Penn State | Charles Senecal banks in the layup on a nice dish by Larry Vigil | 47-28 |
| 16:45 | Tennessee | Jeffery Harris misses long on a floater from the left block but he's fouled by James Edgell - foul #1 on James Edgell, team foul #2 | 47-28 |
| Subs | Penn State | Stephen Wyatt (SG), Michael Kindel (PF), Titus Smithey (C) Roger Davis, Charles Senecal, James Edgell | |
| Subs | Tennessee | Jamie Proctor (PG), Kenneth Roberts (SG), Lawrence Green (SF), Bobby Brooks (PF) John Bradley, William Fenwick, Daniel Depp, Kevin Begin | |
| 16:45 | Tennessee | Jeffery Harris misses the 1st free throw | 47-28 |
| 16:45 | Tennessee | Jeffery Harris makes the 2nd free throw | 47-29 |
| 16:29 | Penn State | Michael Kindel banks in the layup on a great pass from Stephen Wyatt | 49-29 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Tennessee | Tennessee is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 16:17 | Tennessee | Titus Smithey steals the ball from Kenneth Roberts | 49-29 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Tennessee | Tennessee is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 15:53 | Penn State | Stephen Wyatt clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 49-29 |
| 15:52 | Tennessee | Jeffery Harris pulls down the rebound | 49-29 |
| Lineup | Penn State | PG - Larry Vigil (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 ast. SG - Stephen Wyatt (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Edward Tillman (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Michael Kindel (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Titus Smithey (fresh) 13 pts. | |
| Lineup | Tennessee | PG - Jamie Proctor (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Kenneth Roberts (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. SF - Lawrence Green (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Bobby Brooks (fresh) 3 reb. C - Jeffery Harris (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 15:28 | Tennessee | Titus Smithey blocks the short jumper by Jeffery Harris | 49-29 |
| 15:27 | Tennessee | The offensive rebound goes to Lawrence Green | 49-29 |
| 15:22 | Tennessee | Lawrence Green misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away | 49-29 |
| 15:20 | Penn State | Stephen Wyatt pulls down the rebound | 49-29 |
| 14:53 | Penn State | Kenneth Roberts picks off the pass by Edward Tillman | 49-29 |
| 14:30 | Tennessee | Jeffery Harris misses short on a floater from the right side | 49-29 |
| 14:28 | Tennessee | Bobby Brooks can't tip it in | 49-29 |
| 14:26 | Penn State | Larry Vigil snags the defensive board | 49-29 |
| 14:03 | Penn State | Titus Smithey can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Jeffery Harris - foul #2 on Jeffery Harris, team foul #3 | 49-29 |
| Subs | Penn State | Robert Bellows (SG), Doug Baker (SF), Charles Senecal (PF) Stephen Wyatt, Edward Tillman, Michael Kindel | |
| Subs | Tennessee | John Bradley (PG), William Fenwick (SG), Daniel Depp (SF), Kevin Begin (PF), James Frese (C) Jamie Proctor, Kenneth Roberts, Lawrence Green, Bobby Brooks, Jeffery Harris | |
| 14:03 | Penn State | Titus Smithey misses the 1st free throw | 49-29 |
| 14:03 | Penn State | Titus Smithey makes the 2nd free throw | 50-29 |
| 13:40 | Tennessee | Daniel Depp hits the front of the rim on the jumper near the basket | 50-29 |
| 13:38 | Tennessee | Daniel Depp pulls down the offensive rebound | 50-29 |
| 13:30 | Tennessee | John Bradley lays it in | 50-31 |
| 13:05 | Penn State | William Fenwick steals the ball from Titus Smithey | 50-31 |
| 13:01 | Tennessee | William Fenwick hits the finger roll | 50-33 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Tennessee | Tennessee is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 12:56 | Penn State | Robert Bellows misses badly on a 3pt shot from straight away | 50-33 |
| 12:55 | Penn State | Charles Senecal can't tip it in | 50-33 |
| 12:53 | Tennessee | Daniel Depp gets the rebound | 50-33 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Tennessee | Tennessee is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 12:37 | Tennessee | John Bradley misses long on a fadeaway from the left wing but he's hacked by Charles Senecal - foul #1 on Charles Senecal, team foul #3 | 50-33 |
| Subs | Penn State | James Edgell (C) Titus Smithey | |
| Subs | Tennessee | Bobby Brooks (C) James Frese | |
| 12:37 | Tennessee | John Bradley makes the 1st free throw | 50-34 |
| 12:37 | Tennessee | John Bradley makes the 2nd free throw | 50-35 |
| 12:15 | Penn State | Larry Vigil can't connect on a shot from the right side | 50-35 |
| 12:13 | Tennessee | The rebound goes to William Fenwick | 50-35 |
| 11:58 | Tennessee | William Fenwick clanks a 3 pointer from the left wing | 50-35 |
| 11:57 | Tennessee | Bobby Brooks pulls down the offensive rebound | 50-35 |
| 11:44 | Tennessee | Daniel Depp buries a shot from the right wing | 50-37 |
| Lineup | Penn State | PG - Larry Vigil (tiring) 6 pts. 6 ast. SG - Robert Bellows (fresh) 8 pts. 3 pf. SF - Doug Baker (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. PF - Charles Senecal (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - James Edgell (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Tennessee | PG - John Bradley (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - William Fenwick (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Daniel Depp (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Kevin Begin (fresh) 3 pts. C - Bobby Brooks (fresh) 5 reb. | |
| 11:18 | Penn State | Robert Bellows makes the 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Larry Vigil | 53-37 |
| 11:00 | Tennessee | Kevin Begin knocks in the 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Bobby Brooks | 53-40 |
| 10:51 | Penn State | John Bradley picks off the pass by Doug Baker | 53-40 |
| 10:47 | Tennessee | Daniel Depp dunks the ball on a great pass from John Bradley | 53-42 |
| 10:29 | Penn State | Larry Vigil's pass is intercepted by William Fenwick | 53-42 |
| 10:22 | Tennessee | Bobby Brooks is called for a charge - foul #2 on Bobby Brooks, team foul #4 | 53-42 |
| Subs | Penn State | Stephen Wyatt (SG), Michael Kindel (PF), Titus Smithey (C) Larry Vigil, Charles Senecal, James Edgell | |
| Subs | Tennessee | Richard Grantham (PG), Jamie Proctor (SG), Lawrence Green (SF), Kenneth Roberts (PF), Jeffery Harris (C) John Bradley, William Fenwick, Daniel Depp, Kevin Begin, Bobby Brooks | |
| 10:00 | Penn State | Titus Smithey misses short on a driving attempt in the paint | 53-42 |
| 09:58 | Tennessee | Jeffery Harris gets the rebound | 53-42 |
| 09:35 | Tennessee | Richard Grantham drills a jump hook from the baseline set up by Jamie Proctor | 53-44 |
| 09:11 | Penn State | Doug Baker can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 53-44 |
| 09:10 | Penn State | Michael Kindel tips it home | 55-44 |
| 08:48 | Tennessee | Richard Grantham misses the easy layup | 55-44 |
| 08:47 | Tennessee | Jeffery Harris grabs the offensive board | 55-44 |
| 08:38 | Tennessee | Michael Kindel takes the ball from Lawrence Green | 55-44 |
| 08:28 | Penn State | Doug Baker misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 55-44 |
| 08:26 | Tennessee | Jeffery Harris grabs the board | 55-44 |
| 08:07 | Tennessee | Kenneth Roberts dunks the ball | 55-46 |
| 07:53 | Penn State | Robert Bellows misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away | 55-46 |
| 07:52 | Tennessee | Lawrence Green grabs the board | 55-46 |
| 07:47 | Tennessee | Lawrence Green makes the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Richard Grantham | 55-49 |
| Lineup | Penn State | PG - Robert Bellows (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 3 pf. SG - Stephen Wyatt (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Doug Baker (tiring) 3 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. PF - Michael Kindel (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - Titus Smithey (fairly fresh) 14 pts. | |
| Lineup | Tennessee | PG - Richard Grantham (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Jamie Proctor (fairly fresh) 4 pts. SF - Lawrence Green (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. PF - Kenneth Roberts (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Jeffery Harris (fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 07:35 | Penn State | Titus Smithey lays it in set up by Doug Baker | 57-49 |
| 07:24 | Tennessee | Titus Smithey denies the turnaround by Jeffery Harris | 57-49 |
| 07:22 | Tennessee | Jamie Proctor snags the offensive board | 57-49 |
| 07:13 | Tennessee | Michael Kindel is called for the reach on Lawrence Green - foul #1 on Michael Kindel, team foul #4 | 57-49 |
| Subs | Penn State | Larry Vigil (PG), Charles Senecal (PF), James Edgell (C) Stephen Wyatt, Michael Kindel, Titus Smithey | |
| Subs | Tennessee | John Bradley (PG), William Fenwick (SG), Daniel Depp (SF), Kevin Begin (PF), Bobby Brooks (C) Richard Grantham, Jamie Proctor, Lawrence Green, Kenneth Roberts, Jeffery Harris | |
| 06:52 | Tennessee | Daniel Depp hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 57-49 |
| 06:51 | Penn State | James Edgell grabs the board | 57-49 |
| 06:35 | Penn State | Larry Vigil scores on a 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Charles Senecal | 60-49 |
| 06:15 | Tennessee | William Fenwick can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 60-49 |
| 06:14 | Penn State | Charles Senecal grabs the board | 60-49 |
| 06:10 | Penn State | Robert Bellows hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from straight away | 60-49 |
| 06:09 | Tennessee | Kevin Begin snags the defensive board | 60-49 |
| 05:53 | Tennessee | John Bradley knocks in the 3 pointer from straight away set up by William Fenwick | 60-52 |
| 05:31 | Penn State | Larry Vigil hits a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Charles Senecal | 62-52 |
| 05:05 | Tennessee | Bobby Brooks clanks a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 62-52 |
| 05:04 | Penn State | Charles Senecal grabs the board | 62-52 |
| 04:44 | Penn State | Larry Vigil misses the driving attempt from the right block | 62-52 |
| 04:43 | Tennessee | The rebound goes to William Fenwick | 62-52 |
| 04:31 | Tennessee | John Bradley misses long on a jumpshot from the right side | 62-52 |
| 04:29 | Tennessee | William Fenwick gets the offensive rebound | 62-52 |
| 04:15 | Tennessee | Bobby Brooks misses the lay-in | 62-52 |
| 04:13 | Penn State | Larry Vigil grabs the defensive rebound | 62-52 |
| 04:00 | Penn State | Robert Bellows scores on a 3pt shot from straight away on a great pass from Larry Vigil | 65-52 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Tennessee | Tennessee is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:41 | Tennessee | John Bradley is hacked by Larry Vigil - foul #3 on Larry Vigil, team foul #5 | 65-52 |
| Subs | Penn State | Edward Tillman (SF), Michael Kindel (PF), Titus Smithey (C) Doug Baker, Charles Senecal, James Edgell | |
| Subs | Tennessee | Richard Grantham (PG), Jamie Proctor (SG), Lawrence Green (SF), Kenneth Roberts (PF), Jeffery Harris (C) John Bradley, William Fenwick, Daniel Depp, Kevin Begin, Bobby Brooks | |
| Lineup | Penn State | PG - Larry Vigil (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 8 ast. 3 pf. SG - Robert Bellows (tiring) 14 pts. 3 pf. SF - Edward Tillman (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Michael Kindel (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - Titus Smithey (fresh) 16 pts. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Tennessee | PG - Richard Grantham (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Jamie Proctor (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. SF - Lawrence Green (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. PF - Kenneth Roberts (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Jeffery Harris (fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 03:30 | Tennessee | Edward Tillman is called for the reach on Jamie Proctor - foul #1 on Edward Tillman, team foul #6 | 65-52 |
| 03:25 | Tennessee | Lawrence Green scores on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 65-55 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Tennessee | Tennessee is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 03:00 | Penn State | Jamie Proctor takes the ball from Robert Bellows | 65-55 |
| 03:00 | Tennessee | Tennessee calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 65-55 |
| Subs | Penn State | Roger Davis (SG), Charles Senecal (PF) Larry Vigil, Michael Kindel | |
| Subs | Tennessee | John Bradley (PG), William Fenwick (SG), Daniel Depp (SF), Kevin Begin (PF) Richard Grantham, Jamie Proctor, Lawrence Green, Kenneth Roberts | |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Tennessee | Tennessee is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 02:36 | Tennessee | Kevin Begin's pass is intercepted by Robert Bellows | 65-55 |
| 02:33 | Penn State | Robert Bellows lays it up and in | 67-55 |
| 02:23 | Tennessee | Daniel Depp drills a 3pt jumper from straight away set up by John Bradley | 67-58 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Tennessee | Tennessee is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 02:07 | Penn State | Roger Davis hits the front of the rim on the floater from just outside the lane | 67-58 |
| 02:06 | Tennessee | The rebound goes to Daniel Depp | 67-58 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Tennessee | Tennessee is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 01:57 | Tennessee | Charles Senecal blocks the 3 pointer from the left wing by John Bradley | 67-58 |
| 01:55 | Penn State | Titus Smithey grabs the defensive rebound | 67-58 |
| 01:31 | Penn State | Titus Smithey is fouled on the floor by Daniel Depp - foul #2 on Daniel Depp, team foul #5 | 67-58 |
| Subs | Penn State | Larry Vigil (PG), Doug Baker (SF) Roger Davis, Edward Tillman | |
| Subs | Tennessee | | |
| 01:08 | Penn State | Doug Baker scores on a 3 from the right corner | 70-58 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Tennessee | Tennessee is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:54 | Tennessee | Jeffery Harris scores on a fadeaway jumper from the left side set up by Daniel Depp | 70-60 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Tennessee | Tennessee is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:52 | Penn State | Doug Baker is hacked by John Bradley in the backcourt - foul #2 on John Bradley, team foul #6 | 70-60 |
| Subs | Penn State | Stephen Wyatt (PG), Roger Davis (SG), Edward Tillman (SF), Michael Kindel (PF), James Edgell (C) Larry Vigil, Robert Bellows, Doug Baker, Charles Senecal, Titus Smithey | |
| Subs | Tennessee | Jamie Proctor (PG), Kenneth Roberts (SG), Lawrence Green (SF), Bobby Brooks (PF), James Frese (C) John Bradley, William Fenwick, Daniel Depp, Kevin Begin, Jeffery Harris | |
| 00:50 | Penn State | Edward Tillman is hacked by Lawrence Green - foul #3 on Lawrence Green, team foul #7 | 70-60 |
| 00:50 | Penn State | Edward Tillman makes the 1st free throw | 71-60 |
| 00:50 | Penn State | Edward Tillman makes the 2nd free throw | 72-60 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Tennessee | Tennessee is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:46 | Tennessee | Jamie Proctor can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 72-60 |
| 00:45 | Tennessee | Lawrence Green snags the offensive board | 72-60 |
| 00:42 | Tennessee | Kenneth Roberts misses long on a turnaround from the right block but he's fouled by Stephen Wyatt - foul #1 on Stephen Wyatt, team foul #7 | 72-60 |
| 00:42 | Tennessee | Kenneth Roberts misses the 1st free throw | 72-60 |
| 00:42 | Tennessee | Kenneth Roberts misses the 2nd free throw | 72-60 |
| 00:42 | Penn State | Edward Tillman grabs the board | 72-60 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Tennessee | Tennessee is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:22 | Penn State | Edward Tillman connects on the fadeaway jumper from the left side set up by Stephen Wyatt and he's hacked by James Frese - foul #1 on James Frese, team foul #8 | 74-60 |
| 00:22 | Penn State | Edward Tillman makes the free throw | 75-60 |
| 00:17 | Tennessee | Jamie Proctor misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 75-60 |
| 00:15 | Penn State | Roger Davis grabs the board | 75-60 |
| 00:00 | Penn State | Stephen Wyatt runs out the clock | 75-60 |