| Lineup | Long Beach State | PG - Erik Hancock (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Michael Finley (fresh) 8 pts. SF - Richard Salvato (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - John Jackson (fresh) 2 reb. C - Thomas Morgan (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Utah State | PG - Edward Leighton (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - John Villarreal (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Clarence Tsang (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Dewayne Manuel (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Brian Lang (fresh) 2 reb. 3 blk. | |
| 20:00 | Long Beach State | Richard Salvato inbounds the ball | 41-25 |
| Game Plan | Long Beach State | Long Beach State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-3) | |
| 19:38 | Long Beach State | Erik Hancock hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 41-25 |
| 19:37 | Long Beach State | John Jackson tips it back up and in | 43-25 |
| 19:18 | Utah State | Dewayne Manuel knocks in the floater in the lane | 43-27 |
| 18:58 | Long Beach State | Michael Finley clanks a 3 from the right corner | 43-27 |
| 18:57 | Utah State | Clarence Tsang grabs the board | 43-27 |
| 18:37 | Utah State | John Villarreal misses badly on a 3 from the left corner | 43-27 |
| 18:35 | Utah State | Dewayne Manuel gets the offensive rebound | 43-27 |
| 18:18 | Utah State | Dewayne Manuel misses short on a driving attempt in the paint but the foul's on Thomas Morgan - foul #2 on Thomas Morgan, team foul #1 | 43-27 |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Harry Dietz (PG), John Peoples (SG), Brandon Francis (SF), Elmer Mitchell (PF), William Lawless (C) Erik Hancock, Michael Finley, Richard Salvato, John Jackson, Thomas Morgan | |
| Subs | Utah State | John Steigerwald (SF), Fred Bennett (C) Clarence Tsang, Brian Lang | |
| 18:18 | Utah State | Dewayne Manuel makes the 1st free throw | 43-28 |
| 18:18 | Utah State | Dewayne Manuel makes the 2nd free throw | 43-29 |
| 18:04 | Long Beach State | Harry Dietz clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing | 43-29 |
| 18:03 | Utah State | Dewayne Manuel grabs the board | 43-29 |
| 17:58 | Utah State | John Steigerwald misses the easy layup | 43-29 |
| 17:56 | Long Beach State | The rebound goes to Elmer Mitchell | 43-29 |
| 17:39 | Long Beach State | John Peoples is called for the illegal screen - foul #2 on John Peoples, team foul #2 | 43-29 |
| Subs | Long Beach State | | |
| Subs | Utah State | Kevin Maddix (PG), Kevin Hudson (SG), Benjamin Eddins (C) Edward Leighton, John Villarreal, Dewayne Manuel | |
| 17:23 | Utah State | John Steigerwald hits the finger roll on a great pass from Kevin Maddix and the foul's on Elmer Mitchell - foul #2 on Elmer Mitchell, team foul #3 | 43-31 |
| 17:23 | Utah State | John Steigerwald makes the free throw | 43-32 |
| 16:56 | Long Beach State | Brandon Francis misses the easy layup but the foul's on John Steigerwald - foul #2 on John Steigerwald, team foul #1 | 43-32 |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Erik Hancock (PG), Michael Finley (SG), Thomas Morgan (C) Harry Dietz, John Peoples, Elmer Mitchell | |
| Subs | Utah State | Brian Lang (C) Benjamin Eddins | |
| 16:56 | Long Beach State | Brandon Francis makes the 1st free throw | 44-32 |
| 16:56 | Long Beach State | Brandon Francis makes the 2nd free throw | 45-32 |
| 16:39 | Utah State | Fred Bennett makes the jumper from the right block set up by John Steigerwald and he's hacked by William Lawless - foul #1 on William Lawless, team foul #4 | 45-34 |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Richard Salvato (SF), John Jackson (PF) Brandon Francis, William Lawless | |
| Subs | Utah State | John Villarreal (SG), Clarence Tsang (SF) Kevin Hudson, John Steigerwald | |
| 16:39 | Utah State | Fred Bennett makes the free throw | 45-35 |
| 16:17 | Long Beach State | John Jackson misses the floater from the free throw line | 45-35 |
| 16:16 | Utah State | Brian Lang grabs the board | 45-35 |
| 15:58 | Utah State | Fred Bennett misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 45-35 |
| 15:57 | Utah State | Brian Lang snags the offensive board | 45-35 |
| Lineup | Long Beach State | PG - Erik Hancock (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Michael Finley (fresh) 8 pts. SF - Richard Salvato (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - John Jackson (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Thomas Morgan (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Utah State | PG - Kevin Maddix (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - John Villarreal (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Clarence Tsang (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Fred Bennett (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Brian Lang (fresh) 4 reb. 3 blk. | |
| 15:40 | Utah State | Kevin Maddix buries a fadeaway from the right side set up by John Villarreal | 45-37 |
| 15:18 | Long Beach State | John Villarreal picks off the pass by Erik Hancock | 45-37 |
| 14:59 | Utah State | Fred Bennett is called for the illegal screen - foul #1 on Fred Bennett, team foul #2 | 45-37 |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Harry Dietz (PG), John Peoples (SG), Brandon Francis (SF), Elmer Mitchell (PF), William Lawless (C) Erik Hancock, Michael Finley, Richard Salvato, John Jackson, Thomas Morgan | |
| Subs | Utah State | Edward Leighton (PG), Kevin Hudson (SG), John Steigerwald (SF), Dewayne Manuel (PF), Benjamin Eddins (C) Kevin Maddix, John Villarreal, Clarence Tsang, Fred Bennett, Brian Lang | |
| 14:51 | Long Beach State | William Lawless clanks a jump hook near the basket but he's fouled by Benjamin Eddins - foul #2 on Benjamin Eddins, team foul #3 | 45-37 |
| 14:51 | Long Beach State | William Lawless misses the 1st free throw | 45-37 |
| 14:51 | Long Beach State | William Lawless makes the 2nd free throw | 46-37 |
| 14:36 | Utah State | Dewayne Manuel lays it in | 46-39 |
| 14:32 | Long Beach State | Harry Dietz is hacked by Edward Leighton in the backcourt - foul #3 on Edward Leighton, team foul #4 | 46-39 |
| 14:14 | Long Beach State | Elmer Mitchell comes up short on the jumper from the baseline but he's hacked by Benjamin Eddins - foul #3 on Benjamin Eddins, team foul #5 | 46-39 |
| 14:14 | Long Beach State | Elmer Mitchell makes the 1st free throw | 47-39 |
| 14:14 | Long Beach State | Elmer Mitchell makes the 2nd free throw | 48-39 |
| 13:51 | Utah State | John Steigerwald buries a fadeaway from the baseline on a great pass from Dewayne Manuel | 48-41 |
| 13:40 | Long Beach State | John Steigerwald steps in front of the Brandon Francis pass | 48-41 |
| 13:36 | Utah State | Edward Leighton lays it up and in on a great pass from John Steigerwald | 48-43 |
| 13:12 | Long Beach State | Edward Leighton picks off the pass by John Peoples | 48-43 |
| 13:09 | Utah State | Kevin Hudson is hacked by Harry Dietz in the backcourt - foul #3 on Harry Dietz, team foul #5 | 48-43 |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Erik Hancock (PG), Michael Finley (SG), Jason Laguna (SF), John Jackson (PF), David Wittmer (C) Harry Dietz, John Peoples, Brandon Francis, Elmer Mitchell, William Lawless | |
| Subs | Utah State | John Villarreal (SG), Clarence Tsang (SF), Brian Lang (C) Kevin Hudson, John Steigerwald, Benjamin Eddins | |
| 12:58 | Utah State | Edward Leighton is by himself and knocks in the floater from the right wing on a nice dish by John Villarreal | 48-45 |
| 12:48 | Long Beach State | Jason Laguna misses the 3 pointer from the left corner | 48-45 |
| 12:46 | Utah State | The rebound goes to Dewayne Manuel | 48-45 |
| 12:31 | Utah State | Michael Finley is called for the reach on John Villarreal - foul #3 on Michael Finley, team foul #6 | 48-45 |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Richard Salvato (SF), Thomas Morgan (C) Jason Laguna, David Wittmer | |
| Subs | Utah State | | |
| 12:16 | Utah State | Clarence Tsang misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 48-45 |
| 12:14 | Long Beach State | Thomas Morgan grabs the board | 48-45 |
| 11:59 | Long Beach State | Michael Finley is fouled on the floor by John Villarreal - foul #2 on John Villarreal, team foul #6 | 48-45 |
| Subs | Long Beach State | | |
| Subs | Utah State | Kevin Maddix (PG) Edward Leighton | |
| 11:36 | Long Beach State | Michael Finley is called for the offensive foul - foul #4 on Michael Finley, team foul #7 | 48-45 |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Jason Laguna (SG), William Lawless (PF) Michael Finley, John Jackson | |
| Subs | Utah State | Benjamin Eddins (PF) Dewayne Manuel | |
| Lineup | Long Beach State | PG - Erik Hancock (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Jason Laguna (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. SF - Richard Salvato (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - William Lawless (fresh) 1 pts. 6 reb. C - Thomas Morgan (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Utah State | PG - Kevin Maddix (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - John Villarreal (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Clarence Tsang (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Benjamin Eddins (fresh) 2 reb. 3 pf. C - Brian Lang (fairly fresh) 4 reb. 3 blk. | |
| 11:23 | Utah State | Kevin Maddix hits a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 48-48 |
| 11:09 | Long Beach State | Erik Hancock hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 48-48 |
| 11:08 | Utah State | Benjamin Eddins grabs the board | 48-48 |
| 11:02 | Utah State | Clarence Tsang throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 48-48 |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Harry Dietz (PG), John Peoples (SG), John Jackson (PF) Erik Hancock, Richard Salvato, Thomas Morgan | |
| Subs | Utah State | Kevin Hudson (PG), Fred Bennett (PF) Kevin Maddix, Clarence Tsang | |
| 10:42 | Long Beach State | John Peoples can't connect on a floater from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Brian Lang - foul #3 on Brian Lang, team foul #7 | 48-48 |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Brandon Francis (SF), David Wittmer (C) Jason Laguna, William Lawless | |
| Subs | Utah State | Edward Leighton (PG), John Steigerwald (SF) John Villarreal, Brian Lang | |
| 10:42 | Long Beach State | John Peoples makes the 1st free throw | 49-48 |
| 10:42 | Long Beach State | John Peoples makes the 2nd free throw | 50-48 |
| 10:13 | Utah State | David Wittmer is called for the reach on Fred Bennett - foul #1 on David Wittmer, team foul #8 | 50-48 |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Erik Hancock (PG), Elmer Mitchell (PF) John Peoples, John Jackson | |
| Subs | Utah State | Dewayne Manuel (PF) Benjamin Eddins | |
| 10:13 | Utah State | Fred Bennett makes the 1st free throw | 50-49 |
| 10:13 | Utah State | Fred Bennett misses the 2nd free throw | 50-49 |
| 10:13 | Utah State | Dewayne Manuel pulls down the offensive rebound | 50-49 |
| 09:58 | Utah State | Edward Leighton is alone and drills a fadeaway jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by John Steigerwald | 50-51 |
| 09:45 | Long Beach State | David Wittmer jams it | 52-51 |
| 09:29 | Utah State | David Wittmer blocks the short jumper by Dewayne Manuel | 52-51 |
| 09:27 | Long Beach State | Brandon Francis grabs the defensive rebound | 52-51 |
| 09:12 | Long Beach State | Brandon Francis comes up short on the runner from the left block | 52-51 |
| 09:11 | Utah State | Edward Leighton gets the rebound | 52-51 |
| 09:08 | Utah State | Erik Hancock takes the ball from Kevin Hudson in the backcourt | 52-51 |
| 09:05 | Long Beach State | Erik Hancock misses the easy layup | 52-51 |
| 09:04 | Utah State | Dewayne Manuel gets the rebound | 52-51 |
| 08:59 | Utah State | Edward Leighton lays it up and in on a great pass from Fred Bennett | 52-53 |
| 08:47 | Long Beach State | David Wittmer hits the front of the rim on the jumper from just outside the lane | 52-53 |
| 08:45 | Utah State | Dewayne Manuel grabs the board | 52-53 |
| 08:25 | Utah State | Dewayne Manuel's fadeaway is rejected by David Wittmer | 52-53 |
| 08:23 | Long Beach State | David Wittmer grabs the board | 52-53 |
| 08:02 | Long Beach State | Fred Bennett blocks the short jumper by Brandon Francis | 52-53 |
| 08:01 | Utah State | Kevin Hudson grabs the defensive rebound | 52-53 |
| 07:46 | Utah State | John Steigerwald lays it up and in on a nice dish by Edward Leighton | 52-55 |
| 07:24 | Long Beach State | Harry Dietz double dribbles | 52-55 |
| Subs | Long Beach State | John Peoples (PG), Michael Finley (SG), Richard Salvato (SF), William Lawless (PF), Thomas Morgan (C) Erik Hancock, Harry Dietz, Brandon Francis, Elmer Mitchell, David Wittmer | |
| Subs | Utah State | Kevin Maddix (PG), John Villarreal (SG), Clarence Tsang (SF), Benjamin Eddins (PF), Brian Lang (C) Edward Leighton, Kevin Hudson, John Steigerwald, Dewayne Manuel, Fred Bennett | |
| Lineup | Long Beach State | PG - John Peoples (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Michael Finley (fresh) 8 pts. 4 pf. SF - Richard Salvato (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - William Lawless (fresh) 1 pts. 6 reb. C - Thomas Morgan (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Utah State | PG - Kevin Maddix (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SG - John Villarreal (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Clarence Tsang (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Benjamin Eddins (fresh) 3 reb. 3 pf. C - Brian Lang (fresh) 4 reb. 3 blk. 3 pf. | |
| 07:06 | Utah State | John Villarreal makes the 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Benjamin Eddins | 52-58 |
| 06:42 | Long Beach State | Thomas Morgan blows the layup | 52-58 |
| 06:40 | Utah State | Benjamin Eddins pulls down the rebound | 52-58 |
| 06:17 | Utah State | William Lawless steals it from Kevin Maddix | 52-58 |
| 06:01 | Long Beach State | John Peoples clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 52-58 |
| 06:00 | Utah State | Brian Lang grabs the defensive rebound | 52-58 |
| 05:43 | Utah State | Brian Lang double dribbles | 52-58 |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Erik Hancock (PG), Jason Laguna (SF), John Jackson (PF) John Peoples, Richard Salvato, William Lawless | |
| Subs | Utah State | Edward Leighton (PG), Dewayne Manuel (PF) Kevin Maddix, Benjamin Eddins | |
| 05:31 | Long Beach State | John Jackson buries a 3 from the right wing | 55-58 |
| 05:10 | Utah State | John Villarreal drills a 3 from the left wing | 55-61 |
| 04:52 | Long Beach State | Edward Leighton takes the ball from Jason Laguna | 55-61 |
| 04:47 | Utah State | Clarence Tsang throws it down on a great pass from Edward Leighton | 55-63 |
| 04:22 | Long Beach State | Erik Hancock is called for the illegal screen - foul #3 on Erik Hancock, team foul #9 | 55-63 |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Richard Salvato (SF), William Lawless (C) Jason Laguna, Thomas Morgan | |
| Subs | Utah State | Kevin Hudson (PG), Benjamin Eddins (PF) Edward Leighton, Dewayne Manuel | |
| 04:04 | Utah State | John Villarreal clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 55-63 |
| 04:02 | Long Beach State | The rebound goes to Richard Salvato | 55-63 |
| Game Plan | Long Beach State | Long Beach State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:44 | Long Beach State | John Jackson drills a 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Erik Hancock | 58-63 |
| 03:23 | Utah State | John Jackson steals the ball from Kevin Hudson | 58-63 |
| Lineup | Long Beach State | PG - Erik Hancock (tiring) 5 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Michael Finley (tiring) 8 pts. 4 pf. SF - Richard Salvato (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. PF - John Jackson (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. C - William Lawless (fresh) 1 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Utah State | PG - Kevin Hudson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - John Villarreal (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SF - Clarence Tsang (tiring) 4 pts. PF - Benjamin Eddins (fresh) 4 reb. 3 pf. C - Brian Lang (tiring) 5 reb. 3 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Game Plan | Long Beach State | Long Beach State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-3) | |
| 03:01 | Long Beach State | John Jackson can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 58-63 |
| 02:59 | Long Beach State | William Lawless pulls down the offensive rebound | 58-63 |
| 02:41 | Long Beach State | Richard Salvato misses the turnaround in the lane | 58-63 |
| 02:40 | Long Beach State | William Lawless tips it back up and in | 60-63 |
| 02:20 | Utah State | John Villarreal hits a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 60-66 |
| 01:58 | Long Beach State | Clarence Tsang steals the ball from John Jackson | 60-66 |
| 01:31 | Utah State | John Villarreal clanks a jumper from close range | 60-66 |
| 01:30 | Long Beach State | John Jackson snags the defensive board | 60-66 |
| 01:08 | Long Beach State | Richard Salvato is fouled on the floor by Benjamin Eddins - foul #4 on Benjamin Eddins, team foul #8 | 60-66 |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Thomas Morgan (C) William Lawless | |
| Subs | Utah State | Edward Leighton (PG), Dewayne Manuel (PF) Kevin Hudson, Benjamin Eddins | |
| 01:08 | Long Beach State | Richard Salvato makes the 1st free throw | 61-66 |
| 01:08 | Long Beach State | Richard Salvato makes the 2nd free throw | 62-66 |
| 01:05 | Utah State | Erik Hancock is called for the reach on Edward Leighton in the backcourt - foul #4 on Erik Hancock, team foul #10 | 62-66 |
| 01:05 | Utah State | Edward Leighton misses the 1st free throw | 62-66 |
| 01:05 | Utah State | Edward Leighton makes the 2nd free throw | 62-67 |
| 00:46 | Long Beach State | Richard Salvato misses long on a floater from the left side but the foul's on Clarence Tsang - foul #2 on Clarence Tsang, team foul #9 | 62-67 |
| 00:46 | Long Beach State | Richard Salvato misses the 1st free throw | 62-67 |
| 00:46 | Long Beach State | Richard Salvato makes the 2nd free throw | 63-67 |
| Game Plan | Long Beach State | Long Beach State is playing a triangle offense and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-3) | |
| 00:45 | Utah State | Erik Hancock is called for the reach on Clarence Tsang in the backcourt - foul #5 on Erik Hancock, team foul #11 | 63-67 |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Harry Dietz (PG) Erik Hancock | |
| Subs | Utah State | | |
| 00:45 | Utah State | Clarence Tsang makes the 1st free throw | 63-68 |
| 00:45 | Utah State | Clarence Tsang misses the 2nd free throw | 63-68 |
| 00:45 | Long Beach State | John Jackson pulls down the rebound | 63-68 |
| Game Plan | Long Beach State | Long Beach State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-3) | |
| 00:39 | Long Beach State | Richard Salvato hits a jumper from the left block | 65-68 |
| Game Plan | Long Beach State | Long Beach State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-3) | |
| 00:14 | Utah State | Edward Leighton can't connect on a fadeaway from the right wing | 65-68 |
| 00:13 | Long Beach State | Richard Salvato pulls down the rebound | 65-68 |
| Game Plan | Long Beach State | Long Beach State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-3) | |
| 00:09 | Long Beach State | Harry Dietz clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 65-68 |
| 00:08 | Utah State | The rebound goes to Dewayne Manuel | 65-68 |
| Game Plan | Long Beach State | Long Beach State is playing a triangle offense and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-3) | |
| 00:05 | Utah State | Dewayne Manuel is fouled in the backcourt by Harry Dietz - foul #4 on Harry Dietz, team foul #12 | 65-68 |
| Subs | Long Beach State | | |
| Subs | Utah State | Kevin Maddix (SG) John Villarreal | |
| 00:05 | Utah State | Dewayne Manuel misses the 1st free throw | 65-68 |
| 00:05 | Utah State | Dewayne Manuel misses the 2nd free throw | 65-68 |
| 00:05 | Long Beach State | John Jackson grabs the board | 65-68 |
| 00:05 | Long Beach State | Long Beach State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 4 full remaining) | 65-68 |
| Game Plan | Long Beach State | Long Beach State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-3) | |
| 00:00 | Long Beach State | Richard Salvato hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 65-68 |