| Lineup | Penn State | PG - Larry Vigil (fresh) 7 pts. SG - Robert Bellows (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Edward Tillman (fresh) PF - Charles Senecal (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Titus Smithey (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Ellis Molden (fresh) 2 pts. SG - William Hope (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Timothy Talbot (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Carlos Brown (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. C - Michael Shorts (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Penn State | Edward Tillman inbounds the ball | 25-37 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-4) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+4) | |
| 19:36 | Penn State | Larry Vigil misses long on a 3 from straight away | 25-37 |
| 19:34 | Michigan State | Timothy Talbot gets the rebound | 25-37 |
| 19:30 | Michigan State | Ellis Molden loses the dribble to Titus Smithey | 25-37 |
| 19:05 | Penn State | Larry Vigil buries a jump hook in the paint | 27-37 |
| 18:41 | Michigan State | Michael Shorts misses badly on a shot from the left side | 27-37 |
| 18:40 | Penn State | Charles Senecal grabs the board | 27-37 |
| 18:20 | Penn State | Larry Vigil's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 27-37 |
| Subs | Penn State | Stephen Wyatt (SF), Michael Kindel (PF), James Edgell (C) Edward Tillman, Charles Senecal, Titus Smithey | |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| 18:13 | Michigan State | William Hope misses the 3 pointer from the left wing | 27-37 |
| 18:11 | Penn State | Michael Kindel grabs the board | 27-37 |
| 17:52 | Penn State | Larry Vigil makes the runner from the baseline | 29-37 |
| 17:37 | Michigan State | Michael Shorts can't connect on a floater from the right side | 29-37 |
| 17:35 | Michigan State | Michael Shorts grabs the offensive rebound | 29-37 |
| 17:30 | Michigan State | Michael Shorts is hacked by James Edgell - foul #1 on James Edgell, team foul #1 | 29-37 |
| Subs | Penn State | Roger Davis (SF), Titus Smithey (C) Robert Bellows, James Edgell | |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| 17:14 | Michigan State | Ellis Molden is hacked by Larry Vigil - foul #2 on Larry Vigil, team foul #2 | 29-37 |
| Subs | Penn State | Robert Bellows (SG) Roger Davis | |
| Subs | Michigan State | David Pigford (C) Michael Shorts | |
| 16:58 | Michigan State | Timothy Talbot jams it on a great pass from Ellis Molden | 29-39 |
| 16:33 | Penn State | Robert Bellows misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 29-39 |
| 16:31 | Michigan State | Carlos Brown grabs the board | 29-39 |
| 16:18 | Michigan State | Timothy Talbot connects on the fadeaway from the left block on a great pass from Ellis Molden and he's fouled by Stephen Wyatt - foul #3 on Stephen Wyatt, team foul #3 | 29-41 |
| Subs | Penn State | Roger Davis (SG), Edward Tillman (SF), Charles Senecal (PF) Robert Bellows, Stephen Wyatt, Michael Kindel | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Anthony Cron (PG), Wayne Benavides (SG), Michael Shorts (C) Ellis Molden, William Hope, Carlos Brown | |
| 16:18 | Michigan State | Timothy Talbot makes the free throw | 29-42 |
| 15:49 | Penn State | Larry Vigil connects on the 3pt jumper from the right corner set up by Edward Tillman | 32-42 |
| Lineup | Penn State | PG - Larry Vigil (fairly fresh) 14 pts. SG - Roger Davis (fresh) SF - Edward Tillman (fresh) PF - Charles Senecal (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Titus Smithey (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Anthony Cron (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Wayne Benavides (fresh) SF - Timothy Talbot (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - David Pigford (fresh) 7 pts. C - Michael Shorts (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:37 | Michigan State | David Pigford is bothered by a doubleteam and misses badly on a shot from the left wing but he's fouled by Charles Senecal - foul #2 on Charles Senecal, team foul #4 | 32-42 |
| Subs | Penn State | Robert Bellows (PG), Stephen Wyatt (SG), Doug Baker (SF), James Edgell (C) Larry Vigil, Roger Davis, Edward Tillman, Titus Smithey | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Ronnie Maggard (SF) Timothy Talbot | |
| 15:37 | Michigan State | David Pigford makes the 1st free throw | 32-43 |
| 15:37 | Michigan State | David Pigford makes the 2nd free throw | 32-44 |
| 15:09 | Penn State | Charles Senecal loses the dribble to Wayne Benavides | 32-44 |
| 14:52 | Michigan State | David Pigford is doubleteamed and called for traveling | 32-44 |
| Subs | Penn State | Larry Vigil (PG), Michael Kindel (PF), Titus Smithey (C) Stephen Wyatt, Charles Senecal, James Edgell | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Ellis Molden (PG), William Hope (SG) Anthony Cron, Michael Shorts | |
| 14:30 | Penn State | Michael Kindel double dribbles | 32-44 |
| Subs | Penn State | Charles Senecal (PF) Michael Kindel | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Carlos Brown (PF), Michael Shorts (C) Wayne Benavides, David Pigford | |
| 14:07 | Michigan State | Ronnie Maggard comes up short on the jumper from the free throw line | 32-44 |
| 14:06 | Michigan State | Ellis Molden tips it back up and in | 32-46 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-4) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+4) | |
| 13:54 | Penn State | Carlos Brown takes the ball from Robert Bellows | 32-46 |
| 13:36 | Michigan State | Michael Shorts hits a jump hook from the baseline | 32-48 |
| 13:11 | Penn State | Doug Baker is called for traveling | 32-48 |
| Subs | Penn State | Stephen Wyatt (PG), Roger Davis (SG), Michael Kindel (PF), James Edgell (C) Larry Vigil, Robert Bellows, Charles Senecal, Titus Smithey | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Anthony Cron (SG), Timothy Talbot (SF), David Pigford (C) William Hope, Ronnie Maggard, Michael Shorts | |
| 13:07 | Michigan State | Stephen Wyatt steals it from Ellis Molden in the backcourt | 32-48 |
| 13:06 | Penn State | Stephen Wyatt hits the finger roll | 34-48 |
| 12:50 | Michigan State | Timothy Talbot can't connect on a jump hook from the right block | 34-48 |
| 12:49 | Penn State | James Edgell gets the rebound | 34-48 |
| 12:27 | Penn State | Carlos Brown picks off the pass by Michael Kindel | 34-48 |
| 12:03 | Michigan State | David Pigford buries a shot from the left side | 34-50 |
| 11:44 | Penn State | David Pigford swats the layup by Doug Baker | 34-50 |
| 11:43 | Michigan State | Carlos Brown grabs the defensive rebound | 34-50 |
| Lineup | Penn State | PG - Stephen Wyatt (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. SG - Roger Davis (fresh) SF - Doug Baker (fairly fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf. PF - Michael Kindel (fresh) 2 reb. C - James Edgell (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Ellis Molden (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - Anthony Cron (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Timothy Talbot (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Carlos Brown (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl. C - David Pigford (fresh) 11 pts. | |
| 11:37 | Michigan State | Ellis Molden misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 34-50 |
| 11:35 | Penn State | The rebound goes to Roger Davis | 34-50 |
| 11:18 | Penn State | Roger Davis buries a jumpshot from the right wing on a nice dish by James Edgell | 36-50 |
| 11:01 | Michigan State | Timothy Talbot shoots over the doubleteam and knocks in the driving attempt near the basket set up by Anthony Cron and he's fouled by Roger Davis - foul #1 on Roger Davis, team foul #5 | 36-52 |
| Subs | Penn State | Larry Vigil (PG), Robert Bellows (SG), Charles Senecal (PF), Titus Smithey (C) Stephen Wyatt, Roger Davis, Michael Kindel, James Edgell | |
| Subs | Michigan State | William Hope (SG), Ronnie Maggard (PF), Michael Shorts (C) Ellis Molden, Carlos Brown, David Pigford | |
| 11:01 | Michigan State | Timothy Talbot misses the free throw | 36-52 |
| 11:01 | Penn State | Titus Smithey snags the defensive board | 36-52 |
| 10:52 | Penn State | Charles Senecal makes the jump hook from the left block | 38-52 |
| 10:32 | Michigan State | Robert Bellows is called for the reach on Ronnie Maggard - foul #3 on Robert Bellows, team foul #6 | 38-52 |
| Subs | Penn State | | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Dominic Esposito (PG), Wayne Benavides (SF) Anthony Cron, Timothy Talbot | |
| 10:18 | Michigan State | Michael Shorts misses badly on a fadeaway from the left side | 38-52 |
| 10:16 | Penn State | Charles Senecal snags the defensive board | 38-52 |
| 09:54 | Penn State | Larry Vigil misses long on a jumper from the left side | 38-52 |
| 09:52 | Penn State | Titus Smithey tips it back up and in | 40-52 |
| 09:30 | Michigan State | Michael Shorts misses short on a jumper from the baseline but he's hacked by Titus Smithey - foul #1 on Titus Smithey, team foul #7 | 40-52 |
| Subs | Penn State | | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Timothy Talbot (SF), David Pigford (PF) Wayne Benavides, Ronnie Maggard | |
| 09:30 | Michigan State | Michael Shorts makes the 1st free throw | 40-53 |
| 09:30 | Michigan State | Michael Shorts misses the 2nd free throw | 40-53 |
| 09:30 | Penn State | Charles Senecal pulls down the rebound | 40-53 |
| 09:25 | Penn State | William Hope takes the ball from Doug Baker | 40-53 |
| 09:22 | Michigan State | Timothy Talbot banks in the layup on a nice dish by William Hope | 40-55 |
| 09:15 | Penn State | Titus Smithey makes the fadeaway from the left block on a great pass from Charles Senecal | 42-55 |
| 09:02 | Michigan State | Dominic Esposito is open and buries a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a nice dish by David Pigford | 42-58 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-4) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+4) | |
| 08:48 | Penn State | Doug Baker drills a 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Robert Bellows | 45-58 |
| 08:29 | Michigan State | Dominic Esposito scores on a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from Timothy Talbot | 45-61 |
| 08:16 | Penn State | Robert Bellows connects on the fadeaway from the free throw line on a great pass from Charles Senecal and he's fouled by Michael Shorts - foul #3 on Michael Shorts, team foul #1 | 47-61 |
| Subs | Penn State | Edward Tillman (SF), Michael Kindel (PF) Doug Baker, Charles Senecal | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Ellis Molden (PG), Anthony Cron (SG), Carlos Brown (PF) Dominic Esposito, William Hope, Michael Shorts | |
| 08:16 | Penn State | Robert Bellows misses the free throw | 47-61 |
| 08:16 | Michigan State | David Pigford gets the rebound | 47-61 |
| 07:54 | Michigan State | Timothy Talbot evades the doubleteam and hits a jumper in the lane | 47-63 |
| 07:37 | Penn State | Edward Tillman connects on the 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from Larry Vigil | 50-63 |
| Lineup | Penn State | PG - Larry Vigil (fresh) 14 pts. 1 ast. SG - Robert Bellows (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Edward Tillman (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Michael Kindel (fresh) 2 reb. C - Titus Smithey (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Ellis Molden (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - Anthony Cron (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SF - Timothy Talbot (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 2 reb. PF - Carlos Brown (fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl. C - David Pigford (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:19 | Michigan State | The short jumper by Timothy Talbot is denied by Titus Smithey | 50-63 |
| 07:18 | Michigan State | The offensive rebound goes to Ellis Molden | 50-63 |
| 07:01 | Michigan State | Carlos Brown connects on the open fadeaway from the right block set up by Timothy Talbot out of the doubleteam | 50-65 |
| 06:51 | Penn State | Robert Bellows hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away | 50-65 |
| 06:50 | Penn State | Titus Smithey tips it back up and in | 52-65 |
| 06:24 | Michigan State | Timothy Talbot can't finish the layup | 52-65 |
| 06:22 | Michigan State | Timothy Talbot snags the offensive board | 52-65 |
| 06:12 | Michigan State | David Pigford misses the jumpshot from the left side | 52-65 |
| 06:11 | Michigan State | Carlos Brown grabs the offensive board | 52-65 |
| 05:56 | Michigan State | Larry Vigil is called for the reach on Ellis Molden - foul #3 on Larry Vigil, team foul #8 | 52-65 |
| Subs | Penn State | Stephen Wyatt (SG), Doug Baker (SF), Charles Senecal (PF), James Edgell (C) Robert Bellows, Edward Tillman, Michael Kindel, Titus Smithey | |
| Subs | Michigan State | William Hope (SG), Ronnie Maggard (SF), Michael Shorts (C) Anthony Cron, Timothy Talbot, David Pigford | |
| 05:56 | Michigan State | Ellis Molden misses the 1st free throw | 52-65 |
| 05:56 | Penn State | Charles Senecal snags the defensive board | 52-65 |
| 05:49 | Penn State | Larry Vigil makes the shot from just outside the lane set up by Doug Baker | 54-65 |
| 05:37 | Michigan State | Ellis Molden misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 54-65 |
| 05:36 | Michigan State | Carlos Brown tips it in | 54-67 |
| 05:23 | Penn State | James Edgell's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 54-67 |
| Subs | Penn State | Robert Bellows (SG) Larry Vigil | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Dominic Esposito (PG), Wayne Benavides (SF) Ellis Molden, Carlos Brown | |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-4) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+4) | |
| 04:57 | Michigan State | Charles Senecal steals it from Dominic Esposito | 54-67 |
| 04:41 | Penn State | Charles Senecal is hacked by Dominic Esposito - foul #1 on Dominic Esposito, team foul #2 | 54-67 |
| Subs | Penn State | Larry Vigil (PG), Titus Smithey (C) Robert Bellows, James Edgell | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Anthony Cron (PG) Dominic Esposito | |
| 04:32 | Penn State | Stephen Wyatt drills a 3 pointer from the left wing | 57-67 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-4) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+4) | |
| 04:11 | Michigan State | Titus Smithey is called for the reach on Ronnie Maggard - foul #2 on Titus Smithey, team foul #9 | 57-67 |
| Subs | Penn State | | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Ellis Molden (PG), Carlos Brown (PF) Anthony Cron, Wayne Benavides | |
| 04:11 | Michigan State | Ronnie Maggard misses the 1st free throw | 57-67 |
| 04:11 | Penn State | Titus Smithey pulls down the rebound | 57-67 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-4) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+4) | |
| 04:04 | Penn State | Titus Smithey misses short on a floater from the left block but the foul's on Ronnie Maggard - foul #2 on Ronnie Maggard, team foul #3 | 57-67 |
| Subs | Penn State | Robert Bellows (SG) Larry Vigil | |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| 04:04 | Penn State | Titus Smithey misses the 1st free throw | 57-67 |
| 04:04 | Penn State | Titus Smithey makes the 2nd free throw | 58-67 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a motion offense and a halfcourt press/man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+4) | |
| 03:52 | Michigan State | Carlos Brown is open and lays it up and in on a great pass from Ellis Molden | 58-69 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+3) | |
| 03:31 | Penn State | Charles Senecal's fadeaway is rejected by Ronnie Maggard | 58-69 |
| 03:30 | Michigan State | Ronnie Maggard grabs the defensive rebound | 58-69 |
| Lineup | Penn State | PG - Stephen Wyatt (fresh) 5 pts. 3 pf. SG - Robert Bellows (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Doug Baker (tiring) 3 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. PF - Charles Senecal (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. C - Titus Smithey (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 9 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Ellis Molden (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SG - William Hope (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Ronnie Maggard (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. PF - Carlos Brown (fresh) 15 pts. 9 reb. 2 stl. C - Michael Shorts (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) | |
| 03:05 | Michigan State | Carlos Brown misses the floater near the basket | 58-69 |
| 03:04 | Penn State | Titus Smithey grabs the board | 58-69 |
| 02:44 | Penn State | Robert Bellows's floater is knocked away by Michael Shorts | 58-69 |
| 02:43 | Penn State | Charles Senecal tips it home | 60-69 |
| 02:17 | Michigan State | Michael Shorts clanks a driving attempt from close range | 60-69 |
| 02:16 | Penn State | Charles Senecal grabs the board | 60-69 |
| 02:01 | Penn State | Doug Baker misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away | 60-69 |
| 01:59 | Michigan State | Carlos Brown grabs the defensive rebound | 60-69 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) | |
| 01:56 | Michigan State | Robert Bellows is called for the reach on Carlos Brown in the backcourt - foul #4 on Robert Bellows, team foul #10 | 60-69 |
| Subs | Penn State | Larry Vigil (PG) Stephen Wyatt | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Timothy Talbot (SF), David Pigford (C) Ronnie Maggard, Michael Shorts | |
| 01:56 | Michigan State | Carlos Brown misses the 1st free throw | 60-69 |
| 01:56 | Michigan State | Carlos Brown misses the 2nd free throw | 60-69 |
| 01:56 | Penn State | Titus Smithey grabs the board | 60-69 |
| 01:37 | Penn State | Charles Senecal banks in the layup on a great pass from Doug Baker | 62-69 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-4) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) | |
| 01:35 | Michigan State | Larry Vigil is called for the reach on Timothy Talbot in the backcourt - foul #4 on Larry Vigil, team foul #11 | 62-69 |
| Subs | Penn State | | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Michael Shorts (C) Carlos Brown | |
| 01:35 | Michigan State | Timothy Talbot makes the 1st free throw | 62-70 |
| 01:35 | Michigan State | Timothy Talbot makes the 2nd free throw | 62-71 |
| 01:28 | Penn State | Titus Smithey misses the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 62-71 |
| 01:26 | Michigan State | Timothy Talbot snags the defensive board | 62-71 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) | |
| 01:23 | Michigan State | Larry Vigil is called for the reach on Timothy Talbot in the backcourt - foul #5 on Larry Vigil, team foul #12 | 62-71 |
| Subs | Penn State | Stephen Wyatt (SG) Larry Vigil | |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| 01:23 | Michigan State | Timothy Talbot makes the 1st free throw | 62-72 |
| 01:23 | Michigan State | Timothy Talbot makes the 2nd free throw | 62-73 |
| 01:06 | Penn State | Doug Baker hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 62-73 |
| 01:04 | Michigan State | David Pigford snags the defensive board | 62-73 |
| 01:02 | Michigan State | David Pigford is hacked by Stephen Wyatt in the backcourt - foul #4 on Stephen Wyatt, team foul #13 | 62-73 |
| Subs | Penn State | Roger Davis (SG), Edward Tillman (SF), Michael Kindel (PF), James Edgell (C) Robert Bellows, Doug Baker, Charles Senecal, Titus Smithey | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Dominic Esposito (PG), Anthony Cron (SG), Ronnie Maggard (SF), William Carter (PF) Ellis Molden, William Hope, Timothy Talbot, Michael Shorts | |
| 01:02 | Michigan State | David Pigford makes the 1st free throw | 62-74 |
| 01:02 | Michigan State | David Pigford makes the 2nd free throw | 62-75 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) | |
| 00:56 | Penn State | Stephen Wyatt hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 62-75 |
| 00:55 | Michigan State | Ronnie Maggard gets the rebound | 62-75 |
| Game Plan | Penn State | Penn State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a halfcourt press/man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+3) | |
| 00:26 | Michigan State | Ronnie Maggard banks in the wide open layup on a great pass from Dominic Esposito | 62-77 |
| 00:22 | Penn State | Stephen Wyatt's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 62-77 |
| Subs | Penn State | | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Wayne Benavides (SG) Dominic Esposito | |
| 00:00 | Michigan State | Anthony Cron runs out the clock | 62-77 |