| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Truman McAusland (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Emilio Espinoza (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. SF - Brett Clark (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Charles Reece (fresh) 2 reb. 2 stl. C - James Edgar (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Montana State | PG - Brian Hall (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Ralph Cogdell (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Wayne Beauford (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Donald Russell (fresh) 10 pts. 2 reb. C - Timothy Forshee (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Montana State | Wayne Beauford inbounds the ball | 36-32 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 19:36 | Montana State | Ralph Cogdell misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 36-32 |
| 19:35 | Montana State | The offensive rebound goes to Ralph Cogdell | 36-32 |
| 19:21 | Montana State | Brian Hall can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 36-32 |
| 19:19 | Villanova | Brett Clark grabs the defensive rebound | 36-32 |
| 19:04 | Villanova | Timothy Forshee is called for the reach on Charles Reece - foul #3 on Timothy Forshee, team foul #1 | 36-32 |
| Subs | Villanova | Robert Morrison (PG), Brent Skillern (SG), Richard Pfaff (SF), Edward Rice (PF), Johnny Russell (C) Truman McAusland, Emilio Espinoza, Brett Clark, Charles Reece, James Edgar | |
| Subs | Montana State | Larry Armistead (C) Timothy Forshee | |
| 18:53 | Villanova | Richard Pfaff throws a bad pass out of bounds | 36-32 |
| Subs | Villanova | Truman McAusland (PG), Brett Clark (SF) Robert Morrison, Richard Pfaff | |
| Subs | Montana State | | |
| 18:39 | Montana State | Larry Armistead's pass is intercepted by Johnny Russell | 36-32 |
| 18:13 | Villanova | Edward Rice makes the fadeaway in the lane | 38-32 |
| 18:00 | Montana State | Donald Russell knocks in the 3 from the left wing set up by Brian Hall | 38-35 |
| 17:46 | Villanova | The pull-up jumper by Brett Clark is blocked by Donald Russell | 38-35 |
| 17:44 | Montana State | Donald Russell grabs the board | 38-35 |
| 17:37 | Montana State | Larry Armistead misses short on a floater from the left side | 38-35 |
| 17:35 | Villanova | Johnny Russell grabs the defensive rebound | 38-35 |
| 17:30 | Villanova | Brett Clark misses the fadeaway in the lane | 38-35 |
| 17:28 | Villanova | Edward Rice pulls down the offensive rebound | 38-35 |
| 17:07 | Villanova | Johnny Russell can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 38-35 |
| 17:05 | Montana State | The rebound goes to Donald Russell | 38-35 |
| 16:44 | Montana State | Wayne Beauford hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away but he's hacked by Brett Clark - foul #3 on Brett Clark, team foul #1 | 38-35 |
| Subs | Villanova | Robert Morrison (PG), Emilio Espinoza (SG), Richard Pfaff (SF), James Mattson (PF), James Edgar (C) Truman McAusland, Brent Skillern, Brett Clark, Edward Rice, Johnny Russell | |
| Subs | Montana State | Richard Wilson (PG), Gerald White (SG), Aaron Diener (PF), Daryl Natoli (C) Brian Hall, Ralph Cogdell, Donald Russell, Larry Armistead | |
| 16:44 | Montana State | Wayne Beauford makes the 1st free throw | 38-36 |
| 16:44 | Montana State | Wayne Beauford makes the 2nd free throw | 38-37 |
| 16:44 | Montana State | Wayne Beauford misses the 3rd free throw | 38-37 |
| 16:44 | Villanova | James Mattson gets the rebound | 38-37 |
| 16:27 | Villanova | James Edgar comes up short on the jumper from the baseline | 38-37 |
| 16:26 | Villanova | James Edgar gets the offensive rebound | 38-37 |
| 15:57 | Villanova | Richard Pfaff drills a shot from the baseline | 40-37 |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Robert Morrison (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Emilio Espinoza (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. SF - Richard Pfaff (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - James Mattson (fresh) 4 pts. C - James Edgar (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Montana State | PG - Richard Wilson (fresh) SG - Gerald White (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Wayne Beauford (fairly fresh) 9 pts. PF - Aaron Diener (fresh) C - Daryl Natoli (fresh) | |
| 15:39 | Montana State | Richard Wilson is called for traveling | 40-37 |
| Subs | Villanova | Tom White (SG), Charles Reece (PF) Emilio Espinoza, James Mattson | |
| Subs | Montana State | Brian Hall (PG), Larry Armistead (PF), Timothy Forshee (C) Richard Wilson, Wayne Beauford, Aaron Diener | |
| 15:18 | Villanova | James Edgar misses badly on a jump hook from the left block | 40-37 |
| 15:16 | Montana State | Larry Armistead snags the defensive board | 40-37 |
| 14:56 | Montana State | Daryl Natoli knocks in the 3pt shot from straight away on a great pass from Brian Hall | 40-40 |
| 14:36 | Villanova | Robert Morrison travels with the ball | 40-40 |
| Subs | Villanova | Truman McAusland (PG), Emilio Espinoza (SG), Brett Clark (SF) Robert Morrison, Tom White, Richard Pfaff | |
| Subs | Montana State | Ralph Cogdell (SG), Donald Russell (PF) Gerald White, Larry Armistead | |
| 14:27 | Montana State | Brian Hall can't connect on a 3 pointer from straight away | 40-40 |
| 14:25 | Villanova | Brett Clark pulls down the rebound | 40-40 |
| 14:10 | Villanova | Emilio Espinoza misses the lay-in | 40-40 |
| 14:09 | Montana State | Donald Russell pulls down the rebound | 40-40 |
| 13:46 | Montana State | Donald Russell can't finish the layup | 40-40 |
| 13:45 | Villanova | The rebound goes to James Edgar | 40-40 |
| 13:30 | Villanova | Emilio Espinoza's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 40-40 |
| Subs | Villanova | Tom White (SG), Richard Pfaff (SF), James Mattson (PF), Johnny Russell (C) Emilio Espinoza, Brett Clark, Charles Reece, James Edgar | |
| Subs | Montana State | Gerald White (PG), Wayne Beauford (SF) Brian Hall, Daryl Natoli | |
| 13:19 | Montana State | Wayne Beauford can't connect on a floater from just outside the lane | 40-40 |
| 13:18 | Villanova | The rebound goes to James Mattson | 40-40 |
| 13:11 | Villanova | Tom White misses long on a floater in the paint but the foul's on Timothy Forshee - foul #4 on Timothy Forshee, team foul #2 | 40-40 |
| Subs | Villanova | | |
| Subs | Montana State | Larry Armistead (C) Timothy Forshee | |
| 13:11 | Villanova | Tom White makes the 1st free throw | 41-40 |
| 13:11 | Villanova | Tom White makes the 2nd free throw | 42-40 |
| 13:03 | Montana State | Donald Russell hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Gerald White | 42-42 |
| 12:58 | Villanova | Truman McAusland comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 42-42 |
| 12:57 | Villanova | Johnny Russell tips it back up and in | 44-42 |
| 12:48 | Montana State | Wayne Beauford throws a bad pass out of bounds | 44-42 |
| Subs | Villanova | Robert Morrison (PG), Emilio Espinoza (SG), Brett Clark (SF), Charles Reece (PF) Truman McAusland, Tom White, Richard Pfaff, James Mattson | |
| Subs | Montana State | | |
| 12:34 | Villanova | Brett Clark can't connect on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 44-42 |
| 12:33 | Montana State | Larry Armistead grabs the board | 44-42 |
| 12:10 | Montana State | Larry Armistead hits a fadeaway jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Gerald White | 44-44 |
| 12:01 | Villanova | Charles Reece comes up short on the driving attempt from close range but he's fouled by Ralph Cogdell - foul #3 on Ralph Cogdell, team foul #3 | 44-44 |
| Subs | Villanova | Truman McAusland (PG), Richard Pfaff (SF), James Edgar (C) Robert Morrison, Brett Clark, Johnny Russell | |
| Subs | Montana State | Brian Hall (PG) Ralph Cogdell | |
| 12:01 | Villanova | Charles Reece makes the 1st free throw | 45-44 |
| 12:01 | Villanova | Charles Reece makes the 2nd free throw | 46-44 |
| 11:44 | Montana State | Larry Armistead misses long on a driving attempt from the baseline | 46-44 |
| 11:42 | Villanova | James Edgar pulls down the rebound | 46-44 |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Truman McAusland (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Emilio Espinoza (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. SF - Richard Pfaff (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Charles Reece (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. C - James Edgar (fresh) 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Montana State | PG - Brian Hall (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Gerald White (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Wayne Beauford (fresh) 9 pts. PF - Donald Russell (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 5 reb. C - Larry Armistead (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:37 | Villanova | Truman McAusland connects on the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Emilio Espinoza | 49-44 |
| 11:19 | Montana State | Larry Armistead's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 49-44 |
| Subs | Villanova | Tom White (SG), Brett Clark (SF), James Mattson (PF) Emilio Espinoza, Richard Pfaff, Charles Reece | |
| Subs | Montana State | Aaron Diener (PF), Daryl Natoli (C) Donald Russell, Larry Armistead | |
| 11:10 | Villanova | Brett Clark loses the dribble to Brian Hall | 49-44 |
| 10:47 | Montana State | Aaron Diener buries a jumper near the basket on a nice dish by Gerald White | 49-46 |
| 10:32 | Villanova | James Mattson makes the jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Brett Clark | 51-46 |
| 10:09 | Montana State | Aaron Diener makes the shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Gerald White | 51-48 |
| 10:07 | Villanova | Truman McAusland is whistled for traveling in the backcourt | 51-48 |
| Subs | Villanova | Brent Skillern (PG), Emilio Espinoza (SG), Richard Pfaff (SF), Edward Rice (PF), Johnny Russell (C) Truman McAusland, Tom White, Brett Clark, James Mattson, James Edgar | |
| Subs | Montana State | Ralph Cogdell (SG), Larry Armistead (PF) Gerald White, Wayne Beauford | |
| 09:53 | Montana State | Larry Armistead is fouled on the floor by Edward Rice - foul #2 on Edward Rice, team foul #2 | 51-48 |
| Subs | Villanova | Robert Morrison (PG) Brent Skillern | |
| Subs | Montana State | Donald Russell (PF) Aaron Diener | |
| 09:44 | Montana State | Brian Hall clanks a fadeaway from the left wing | 51-48 |
| 09:43 | Villanova | Edward Rice gets the rebound | 51-48 |
| 09:21 | Villanova | Brian Hall is called for the reach on Johnny Russell - foul #1 on Brian Hall, team foul #4 | 51-48 |
| Subs | Villanova | Truman McAusland (PG), Brent Skillern (SG), Brett Clark (SF), Charles Reece (PF) Robert Morrison, Emilio Espinoza, Richard Pfaff, Edward Rice | |
| Subs | Montana State | | |
| 08:56 | Villanova | Brent Skillern throws a bad pass out of bounds | 51-48 |
| Subs | Villanova | Emilio Espinoza (SG), Richard Pfaff (SF), James Mattson (PF), James Edgar (C) Brent Skillern, Brett Clark, Charles Reece, Johnny Russell | |
| Subs | Montana State | Gerald White (PG), Aaron Diener (C) Brian Hall, Larry Armistead | |
| 08:42 | Montana State | Ralph Cogdell hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 51-48 |
| 08:40 | Montana State | Donald Russell grabs the offensive rebound | 51-48 |
| 08:26 | Montana State | A charge is called on Donald Russell - foul #3 on Donald Russell, team foul #5 | 51-48 |
| Subs | Villanova | Robert Morrison (PG), Brent Skillern (SG), Brett Clark (SF), Charles Reece (PF), Johnny Russell (C) Truman McAusland, Emilio Espinoza, Richard Pfaff, James Mattson, James Edgar | |
| Subs | Montana State | Wayne Beauford (SF) Daryl Natoli | |
| 08:00 | Villanova | Charles Reece buries a shot from the right side set up by Brent Skillern | 53-48 |
| 07:42 | Montana State | Gerald White misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 53-48 |
| 07:41 | Montana State | Aaron Diener tips it back up and in | 53-50 |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Robert Morrison (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Brent Skillern (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Brett Clark (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. PF - Charles Reece (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. C - Johnny Russell (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Montana State | PG - Gerald White (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. SG - Ralph Cogdell (fresh) 5 pts. 3 pf. SF - Wayne Beauford (fresh) 9 pts. PF - Donald Russell (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. C - Aaron Diener (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:22 | Villanova | Brett Clark hits a shot near the basket set up by Robert Morrison | 55-50 |
| 07:13 | Montana State | Wayne Beauford comes up short on the jumper from the left wing but the foul's on Brent Skillern - foul #2 on Brent Skillern, team foul #3 | 55-50 |
| Subs | Villanova | Truman McAusland (PG), Emilio Espinoza (SG), Richard Pfaff (SF), Edward Rice (PF), James Edgar (C) Robert Morrison, Brent Skillern, Brett Clark, Charles Reece, Johnny Russell | |
| Subs | Montana State | Brian Hall (PG), Larry Armistead (PF), Timothy Forshee (C) Ralph Cogdell, Donald Russell, Aaron Diener | |
| 07:13 | Montana State | Wayne Beauford misses the 1st free throw | 55-50 |
| 07:13 | Montana State | Wayne Beauford misses the 2nd free throw | 55-50 |
| 07:13 | Villanova | Richard Pfaff grabs the defensive rebound | 55-50 |
| 06:53 | Villanova | Emilio Espinoza misses the lay-in | 55-50 |
| 06:52 | Villanova | James Edgar tips it back up and in | 57-50 |
| 06:41 | Montana State | Timothy Forshee connects on the 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Wayne Beauford | 57-53 |
| 06:27 | Villanova | Truman McAusland can't connect on a 3 from the left corner | 57-53 |
| 06:26 | Villanova | Richard Pfaff tips it back up and in | 59-53 |
| 06:17 | Montana State | Truman McAusland steals the ball from Wayne Beauford | 59-53 |
| 05:50 | Villanova | James Edgar drills a 3pt shot from the left wing | 62-53 |
| 05:30 | Montana State | Larry Armistead misses badly on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 62-53 |
| 05:29 | Villanova | Emilio Espinoza snags the defensive board | 62-53 |
| 05:22 | Villanova | Larry Armistead steps in front of the James Edgar pass | 62-53 |
| 05:10 | Montana State | Larry Armistead scores on a turnaround in the lane and he's hacked by Truman McAusland - foul #1 on Truman McAusland, team foul #4 | 62-55 |
| Subs | Villanova | Robert Morrison (PG), Tom White (SG), Brett Clark (SF), James Mattson (PF), Johnny Russell (C) Truman McAusland, Emilio Espinoza, Richard Pfaff, Edward Rice, James Edgar | |
| Subs | Montana State | Ralph Cogdell (SG), Daryl Natoli (SF) Gerald White, Wayne Beauford | |
| 05:10 | Montana State | Larry Armistead makes the free throw | 62-56 |
| 04:51 | Villanova | Robert Morrison clanks a 3 pointer from straight away | 62-56 |
| 04:50 | Villanova | Brett Clark tips it back up and in | 64-56 |
| 04:38 | Montana State | James Mattson swats the short shot by Larry Armistead | 64-56 |
| 04:37 | Montana State | Larry Armistead hits the follow up shot | 64-58 |
| 04:16 | Villanova | James Mattson's pass is intercepted by Brian Hall | 64-58 |
| 04:13 | Montana State | Brian Hall lays it up and in | 64-60 |
| 03:44 | Villanova | James Mattson misses the dunk attempt but he's hacked by Timothy Forshee - foul #5 on Timothy Forshee, team foul #6 | 64-60 |
| Subs | Villanova | Truman McAusland (PG), Emilio Espinoza (SG), James Edgar (C) Robert Morrison, Tom White, Johnny Russell | |
| Subs | Montana State | Gerald White (PG), Wayne Beauford (SF), Donald Russell (PF), Aaron Diener (C) Brian Hall, Daryl Natoli, Larry Armistead, Timothy Forshee | |
| 03:44 | Villanova | James Mattson misses the 1st free throw | 64-60 |
| 03:44 | Villanova | James Mattson makes the 2nd free throw | 65-60 |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Truman McAusland (fresh) 7 pts. SG - Emilio Espinoza (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SF - Brett Clark (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. PF - James Mattson (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. C - James Edgar (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Montana State | PG - Gerald White (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. SG - Ralph Cogdell (fresh) 5 pts. 3 pf. SF - Wayne Beauford (fresh) 9 pts. PF - Donald Russell (fresh) 15 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. C - Aaron Diener (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 03:27 | Montana State | Ralph Cogdell drills a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 65-63 |
| 03:04 | Villanova | Wayne Beauford steals it from Brett Clark | 65-63 |
| 02:51 | Montana State | Aaron Diener is whistled for traveling | 65-63 |
| Subs | Villanova | Brent Skillern (PG), Richard Pfaff (SF), Charles Reece (PF) Truman McAusland, Brett Clark, James Mattson | |
| Subs | Montana State | | |
| 02:22 | Villanova | Brent Skillern connects on the 3 from the right corner | 68-63 |
| 02:22 | Montana State | Montana State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 68-63 |
| Subs | Villanova | Truman McAusland (PG), Brett Clark (SF), Johnny Russell (C) Emilio Espinoza, Richard Pfaff, James Edgar | |
| Subs | Montana State | Brian Hall (PG), Larry Armistead (C) Gerald White, Aaron Diener | |
| 02:06 | Montana State | Ralph Cogdell comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 68-63 |
| 02:05 | Montana State | Brian Hall gets the offensive rebound | 68-63 |
| 01:55 | Montana State | Donald Russell clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left side but he's hacked by Brett Clark - foul #4 on Brett Clark, team foul #5 | 68-63 |
| Subs | Villanova | Emilio Espinoza (SG), James Edgar (C) Brent Skillern, Johnny Russell | |
| Subs | Montana State | | |
| 01:55 | Montana State | Donald Russell misses the 1st free throw | 68-63 |
| 01:55 | Montana State | Donald Russell makes the 2nd free throw | 68-64 |
| 01:35 | Villanova | Larry Armistead is called for the reach on Truman McAusland - foul #3 on Larry Armistead, team foul #7 | 68-64 |
| 01:35 | Villanova | Truman McAusland misses the 1st free throw | 68-64 |
| 01:35 | Montana State | Larry Armistead grabs the defensive rebound | 68-64 |
| 01:13 | Montana State | The jumper by Larry Armistead is denied by James Edgar | 68-64 |
| 01:12 | Villanova | Truman McAusland pulls down the rebound | 68-64 |
| 00:56 | Villanova | The short jumper by Brett Clark is denied by Wayne Beauford | 68-64 |
| 00:55 | Villanova | James Edgar grabs the offensive board | 68-64 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:33 | Villanova | Brett Clark misses the jumpshot from the left side | 68-64 |
| 00:31 | Villanova | Brett Clark tips it home | 70-64 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 00:24 | Montana State | Brian Hall loses the dribble to Emilio Espinoza | 70-64 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:23 | Villanova | Brian Hall is called for the reach on Charles Reece in the backcourt - foul #2 on Brian Hall, team foul #8 | 70-64 |
| Subs | Villanova | Brent Skillern (PG) Truman McAusland | |
| Subs | Montana State | | |
| 00:23 | Villanova | Charles Reece makes the 1st free throw | 71-64 |
| 00:23 | Villanova | Charles Reece makes the 2nd free throw | 72-64 |
| 00:20 | Montana State | Emilio Espinoza steals it from Brian Hall in the backcourt | 72-64 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:18 | Villanova | Brett Clark is hacked by Wayne Beauford - foul #1 on Wayne Beauford, team foul #9 | 72-64 |
| 00:18 | Villanova | Brett Clark makes the 1st free throw | 73-64 |
| 00:18 | Villanova | Brett Clark misses the 2nd free throw | 73-64 |
| 00:18 | Montana State | Donald Russell pulls down the rebound | 73-64 |
| 00:11 | Montana State | Brian Hall misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 73-64 |
| 00:09 | Villanova | Emilio Espinoza grabs the defensive rebound | 73-64 |
| 00:08 | Villanova | Emilio Espinoza is fouled in the backcourt by Ralph Cogdell - foul #4 on Ralph Cogdell, team foul #10 | 73-64 |
| 00:08 | Villanova | Emilio Espinoza makes the 1st free throw | 74-64 |
| 00:08 | Villanova | Emilio Espinoza makes the 2nd free throw | 75-64 |
| 00:03 | Montana State | Wayne Beauford scores on a jumpshot from just outside the lane set up by Ralph Cogdell | 75-66 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Montana State | Montana State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:00 | Villanova | Brent Skillern runs out the clock | 75-66 |