| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Royal Placencia (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Wayne Bell (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Patrick Delahoussaye (fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. PF - Steve Rogers (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - John Vines (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Clemson | PG - Ronald Phillips (fresh) SG - Brian Closson (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Thomas Buzard (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Ivan Golembeski (fresh) 2 pts. C - Gregory Scranton (fresh) 3 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Clemson | Thomas Buzard inbounds the ball | 32-25 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Clemson | Clemson is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 19:42 | Clemson | Ronald Phillips connects on the 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Gregory Scranton | 32-28 |
| 19:33 | Villanova | Gregory Scranton swats the dunk try by Patrick Delahoussaye | 32-28 |
| 19:31 | Clemson | Thomas Buzard snags the defensive board | 32-28 |
| 19:29 | Clemson | Ronald Phillips is fouled in the backcourt by Royal Placencia - foul #2 on Royal Placencia, team foul #1 | 32-28 |
| 19:17 | Clemson | Thomas Buzard comes up short on the 3 from the right corner | 32-28 |
| 19:16 | Clemson | Gregory Scranton grabs the offensive board | 32-28 |
| 18:59 | Clemson | Thomas Buzard loses the ball out of bounds | 32-28 |
| 18:49 | Villanova | John Vines clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner | 32-28 |
| 18:48 | Clemson | Thomas Buzard gets the rebound | 32-28 |
| 18:34 | Clemson | Ronald Phillips misses long on a 3 from the right corner | 32-28 |
| 18:32 | Villanova | Patrick Delahoussaye gets the rebound | 32-28 |
| 18:27 | Villanova | Patrick Delahoussaye misses the 3 pointer from straight away | 32-28 |
| 18:26 | Clemson | Ivan Golembeski snags the defensive board | 32-28 |
| 18:01 | Clemson | Gregory Scranton clanks a fadeaway from the baseline | 32-28 |
| 17:59 | Villanova | Royal Placencia pulls down the rebound | 32-28 |
| 17:53 | Villanova | Steve Rogers throws a bad pass out of bounds | 32-28 |
| 17:30 | Clemson | Gregory Scranton drills a fadeaway from the right side on a great pass from Brian Closson | 32-30 |
| 17:04 | Villanova | John Vines knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Royal Placencia | 35-30 |
| 16:50 | Clemson | Gregory Scranton misses the jumper from the free throw line | 35-30 |
| 16:49 | Clemson | Brian Closson snags the offensive board | 35-30 |
| 16:32 | Clemson | Gregory Scranton loses the ball out of bounds | 35-30 |
| Subs | Villanova | Chang Xie (SG), Dan Perreira (PF), Willis Foley (C) Wayne Bell, Steve Rogers, John Vines | |
| Subs | Clemson | Travis Catania (PG), Larry Ossowski (SG), Daniel Vegas (SF), Francis Stalter (C) Ronald Phillips, Brian Closson, Thomas Buzard, Gregory Scranton | |
| 16:21 | Villanova | Patrick Delahoussaye comes up short on the 3 from the right corner | 35-30 |
| 16:20 | Clemson | Francis Stalter pulls down the rebound | 35-30 |
| 16:07 | Clemson | Larry Ossowski connects on the floater from just outside the lane on a great pass from Travis Catania | 35-32 |
| 15:50 | Villanova | Patrick Delahoussaye comes up short on the jumpshot from the right wing | 35-32 |
| 15:48 | Clemson | Ivan Golembeski snags the defensive board | 35-32 |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Royal Placencia (fairly fresh) 4 ast. SG - Chang Xie (fresh) SF - Patrick Delahoussaye (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb. PF - Dan Perreira (fresh) 6 pts. C - Willis Foley (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Clemson | PG - Travis Catania (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Larry Ossowski (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Daniel Vegas (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. PF - Ivan Golembeski (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Francis Stalter (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:42 | Clemson | Francis Stalter misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 35-32 |
| 15:40 | Clemson | Daniel Vegas tips it in | 35-34 |
| 15:18 | Villanova | Dan Perreira throws a bad pass out of bounds | 35-34 |
| Subs | Villanova | Wayne Bell (SG), Steve Rogers (PF) Patrick Delahoussaye, Dan Perreira | |
| Subs | Clemson | Brian Closson (SG), Gregory Scranton (C) Daniel Vegas, Ivan Golembeski | |
| 15:05 | Clemson | Brian Closson misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 35-34 |
| 15:04 | Villanova | Steve Rogers grabs the board | 35-34 |
| 14:41 | Villanova | Willis Foley clanks a fadeaway from the left side but he's fouled by Gregory Scranton - foul #1 on Gregory Scranton, team foul #1 | 35-34 |
| Subs | Villanova | | |
| Subs | Clemson | Ronald Phillips (PG), Thomas Buzard (SF) Travis Catania, Larry Ossowski | |
| 14:41 | Villanova | Willis Foley makes the 1st free throw | 36-34 |
| 14:41 | Villanova | Willis Foley makes the 2nd free throw | 37-34 |
| 14:23 | Clemson | Francis Stalter clanks a pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 37-34 |
| 14:22 | Clemson | Francis Stalter can't tip it in | 37-34 |
| 14:21 | Villanova | Steve Rogers pulls down the rebound | 37-34 |
| 13:58 | Villanova | Thomas Buzard steps in front of the Wayne Bell pass | 37-34 |
| 13:42 | Clemson | Francis Stalter comes up short on the fadeaway from just outside the lane | 37-34 |
| 13:40 | Clemson | Gregory Scranton hits the follow up shot | 37-36 |
| 13:21 | Villanova | Wayne Bell clanks a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 37-36 |
| 13:20 | Clemson | The rebound goes to Gregory Scranton | 37-36 |
| 13:15 | Clemson | Brian Closson drills a 3pt shot from the right wing | 37-39 |
| 12:57 | Villanova | Steve Rogers clanks a floater in the lane but he's hacked by Francis Stalter - foul #2 on Francis Stalter, team foul #2 | 37-39 |
| Subs | Villanova | Patrick Delahoussaye (SF), John Vines (C) Chang Xie, Willis Foley | |
| Subs | Clemson | Larry Ossowski (SG), Ivan Golembeski (PF) Brian Closson, Francis Stalter | |
| 12:57 | Villanova | Steve Rogers makes the 1st free throw | 38-39 |
| 12:57 | Villanova | Steve Rogers makes the 2nd free throw | 39-39 |
| 12:36 | Clemson | Royal Placencia takes the ball from Larry Ossowski | 39-39 |
| 12:33 | Villanova | Royal Placencia hits the finger roll | 41-39 |
| 12:17 | Clemson | Thomas Buzard throws a bad pass out of bounds | 41-39 |
| Subs | Villanova | Dan Perreira (PF) Steve Rogers | |
| Subs | Clemson | Travis Catania (PG), Daniel Vegas (SF), Benjamin Woodie (C) Ronald Phillips, Thomas Buzard, Gregory Scranton | |
| 12:05 | Villanova | Wayne Bell buries a 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Royal Placencia | 44-39 |
| 11:46 | Clemson | Travis Catania comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 44-39 |
| 11:45 | Villanova | Patrick Delahoussaye pulls down the rebound | 44-39 |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Royal Placencia (tiring) 2 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. SG - Wayne Bell (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. SF - Patrick Delahoussaye (fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb. PF - Dan Perreira (fresh) 6 pts. C - John Vines (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Clemson | PG - Travis Catania (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Larry Ossowski (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Daniel Vegas (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. PF - Ivan Golembeski (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Benjamin Woodie (fresh) | |
| 11:26 | Villanova | Wayne Bell misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 44-39 |
| 11:25 | Villanova | John Vines snags the offensive board | 44-39 |
| 11:05 | Villanova | Daniel Vegas is called for the reach on Patrick Delahoussaye - foul #1 on Daniel Vegas, team foul #3 | 44-39 |
| Subs | Villanova | Chang Xie (SG) Wayne Bell | |
| Subs | Clemson | Brian Closson (SG), Gregory Scranton (C) Daniel Vegas, Benjamin Woodie | |
| 10:52 | Villanova | Patrick Delahoussaye connects on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 47-39 |
| 10:35 | Clemson | John Vines is called for the reach on Larry Ossowski - foul #2 on John Vines, team foul #2 | 47-39 |
| Subs | Villanova | Steve Rogers (PF) Dan Perreira | |
| Subs | Clemson | Ronald Phillips (PG), Thomas Buzard (SF) Travis Catania, Larry Ossowski | |
| 10:17 | Clemson | John Vines denies the turnaround by Ivan Golembeski | 47-39 |
| 10:16 | Villanova | Steve Rogers pulls down the rebound | 47-39 |
| 10:12 | Villanova | Steve Rogers drills a shot from close range on a great pass from Patrick Delahoussaye | 49-39 |
| 09:51 | Clemson | Gregory Scranton's pass is intercepted by Chang Xie | 49-39 |
| 09:47 | Villanova | Chang Xie hits the finger roll | 51-39 |
| 09:37 | Clemson | Brian Closson comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 51-39 |
| 09:35 | Villanova | The rebound goes to Patrick Delahoussaye | 51-39 |
| 09:16 | Villanova | Patrick Delahoussaye can't connect on a 3 from the right corner | 51-39 |
| 09:15 | Clemson | Gregory Scranton grabs the defensive rebound | 51-39 |
| 09:11 | Clemson | Thomas Buzard clanks a fadeaway from the left wing but the foul's on Patrick Delahoussaye - foul #1 on Patrick Delahoussaye, team foul #3 | 51-39 |
| Subs | Villanova | Wayne Bell (SF), Willis Foley (C) Royal Placencia, John Vines | |
| Subs | Clemson | | |
| 09:11 | Clemson | Thomas Buzard makes the 1st free throw | 51-40 |
| 09:11 | Clemson | Thomas Buzard makes the 2nd free throw | 51-41 |
| 09:02 | Villanova | Wayne Bell's pass is intercepted by Ronald Phillips | 51-41 |
| 08:41 | Clemson | Gregory Scranton connects on the jumper from the left wing | 51-43 |
| 08:28 | Villanova | Steve Rogers misses long on a floater in the paint but the foul's on Gregory Scranton - foul #2 on Gregory Scranton, team foul #4 | 51-43 |
| Subs | Villanova | | |
| Subs | Clemson | Travis Catania (PG), Larry Ossowski (SF), Francis Stalter (PF), Daniel Vegas (C) Ronald Phillips, Thomas Buzard, Ivan Golembeski, Gregory Scranton | |
| 08:28 | Villanova | Steve Rogers makes the 1st free throw | 52-43 |
| 08:28 | Villanova | Steve Rogers misses the 2nd free throw | 52-43 |
| 08:28 | Clemson | Daniel Vegas pulls down the rebound | 52-43 |
| 08:17 | Clemson | Travis Catania comes up short on the jumpshot from the free throw line | 52-43 |
| 08:16 | Villanova | Chang Xie gets the rebound | 52-43 |
| 07:58 | Villanova | Steve Rogers hits the finger roll | 54-43 |
| 07:36 | Clemson | Brian Closson misses badly on a 3 from the left wing | 54-43 |
| 07:34 | Clemson | Daniel Vegas grabs the offensive board | 54-43 |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Patrick Delahoussaye (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 6 reb. SG - Wayne Bell (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. SF - Chang Xie (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Steve Rogers (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. C - Willis Foley (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Clemson | PG - Travis Catania (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Brian Closson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Larry Ossowski (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Francis Stalter (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. C - Daniel Vegas (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 07:29 | Clemson | Brian Closson knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Daniel Vegas | 54-46 |
| 07:14 | Villanova | Patrick Delahoussaye misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 54-46 |
| 07:13 | Clemson | Francis Stalter pulls down the rebound | 54-46 |
| 07:04 | Clemson | Francis Stalter is whistled for traveling | 54-46 |
| Subs | Villanova | Royal Placencia (PG), Dan Perreira (PF), John Vines (C) Chang Xie, Steve Rogers, Willis Foley | |
| Subs | Clemson | Ronald Phillips (PG), Thomas Buzard (SF), Ivan Golembeski (PF), Gregory Scranton (C) Travis Catania, Brian Closson, Francis Stalter, Daniel Vegas | |
| 06:51 | Villanova | Dan Perreira clanks a shot from the left block but he's hacked by Ivan Golembeski - foul #3 on Ivan Golembeski, team foul #5 | 54-46 |
| 06:51 | Villanova | Dan Perreira makes the 1st free throw | 55-46 |
| 06:51 | Villanova | Dan Perreira makes the 2nd free throw | 56-46 |
| 06:31 | Clemson | Thomas Buzard is whistled for a carry | 56-46 |
| 06:15 | Villanova | John Vines misses badly on a fadeaway from the baseline | 56-46 |
| 06:14 | Clemson | The rebound goes to Ronald Phillips | 56-46 |
| 05:55 | Clemson | Thomas Buzard is called for 5 seconds | 56-46 |
| Subs | Villanova | | |
| Subs | Clemson | Travis Catania (SG) Larry Ossowski | |
| 05:37 | Villanova | John Vines knocks in the driving attempt from close range on a great pass from Royal Placencia and he's fouled by Gregory Scranton - foul #3 on Gregory Scranton, team foul #6 | 58-46 |
| Subs | Villanova | Chang Xie (SG) Wayne Bell | |
| Subs | Clemson | | |
| 05:37 | Villanova | John Vines makes the free throw | 59-46 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Clemson | Clemson is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 05:24 | Clemson | Travis Catania misses badly on a 3 from the left wing | 59-46 |
| 05:23 | Villanova | John Vines gets the rebound | 59-46 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Clemson | Clemson is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 04:59 | Villanova | Dan Perreira is called for traveling | 59-46 |
| Subs | Villanova | Steve Rogers (PF), Willis Foley (C) Dan Perreira, John Vines | |
| Subs | Clemson | Brian Closson (SG), Daniel Vegas (SF) Ronald Phillips, Thomas Buzard | |
| 04:44 | Clemson | Patrick Delahoussaye is called for the reach on Travis Catania - foul #2 on Patrick Delahoussaye, team foul #4 | 59-46 |
| Subs | Villanova | | |
| Subs | Clemson | Larry Ossowski (SF) Daniel Vegas | |
| 04:26 | Clemson | Ivan Golembeski is called for traveling | 59-46 |
| Subs | Villanova | | |
| Subs | Clemson | Francis Stalter (C) Gregory Scranton | |
| 04:08 | Villanova | Patrick Delahoussaye's fadeaway is rejected by Francis Stalter | 59-46 |
| 04:06 | Clemson | Francis Stalter snags the defensive board | 59-46 |
| 03:50 | Clemson | Larry Ossowski misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 59-46 |
| 03:49 | Villanova | Chang Xie snags the defensive board | 59-46 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Clemson | Clemson is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 03:21 | Villanova | Patrick Delahoussaye can't connect on a 3 pointer from straight away | 59-46 |
| 03:19 | Clemson | Francis Stalter snags the defensive board | 59-46 |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Royal Placencia (tiring) 2 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl. SG - Chang Xie (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SF - Patrick Delahoussaye (tiring) 15 pts. 6 reb. PF - Steve Rogers (fresh) 11 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. C - Willis Foley (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Clemson | PG - Travis Catania (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Brian Closson (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SF - Larry Ossowski (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Ivan Golembeski (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. C - Francis Stalter (fresh) 3 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Clemson | Clemson is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 03:05 | Clemson | Travis Catania hits a 3 pointer from the right wing set up by Larry Ossowski | 59-49 |
| 02:59 | Villanova | Villanova calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 59-49 |
| Subs | Villanova | Wayne Bell (SG), John Vines (C) Patrick Delahoussaye, Willis Foley | |
| Subs | Clemson | Ronald Phillips (PG), Thomas Buzard (SF), Gregory Scranton (C) Travis Catania, Larry Ossowski, Francis Stalter | |
| 02:41 | Villanova | Wayne Bell comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 59-49 |
| 02:40 | Villanova | John Vines grabs the offensive board | 59-49 |
| 02:22 | Villanova | Steve Rogers buries a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 61-49 |
| 02:04 | Clemson | Gregory Scranton slams it home on a great pass from Brian Closson | 61-51 |
| 01:43 | Villanova | Steve Rogers connects on the fadeaway jumper from the left side | 63-51 |
| 01:22 | Clemson | Gregory Scranton buries a turnaround from the baseline | 63-53 |
| 00:54 | Villanova | Wayne Bell makes the 3 pointer from the left corner | 66-53 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Clemson | Clemson is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:49 | Clemson | Thomas Buzard hits a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 66-56 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Clemson | Clemson is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:46 | Villanova | Chang Xie is fouled in the backcourt by Ronald Phillips - foul #2 on Ronald Phillips, team foul #7 | 66-56 |
| Subs | Villanova | Patrick Delahoussaye (PG), Dan Perreira (PF), Willis Foley (C) Royal Placencia, Steve Rogers, John Vines | |
| Subs | Clemson | Travis Catania (PG), Larry Ossowski (SG), Daniel Vegas (SF), Francis Stalter (PF), Benjamin Woodie (C) Ronald Phillips, Brian Closson, Thomas Buzard, Ivan Golembeski, Gregory Scranton | |
| 00:46 | Villanova | Chang Xie makes the 1st free throw | 67-56 |
| 00:46 | Villanova | Chang Xie makes the 2nd free throw | 68-56 |
| 00:40 | Clemson | Larry Ossowski knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 68-59 |
| 00:40 | Villanova | Villanova calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 68-59 |
| Subs | Villanova | Royal Placencia (PG), Steve Rogers (PF) Chang Xie, Dan Perreira | |
| Subs | Clemson | Ronald Phillips (PG), Brian Closson (SG), Thomas Buzard (SF), Ivan Golembeski (PF), Gregory Scranton (C) Travis Catania, Larry Ossowski, Daniel Vegas, Francis Stalter, Benjamin Woodie | |
| 00:37 | Villanova | Patrick Delahoussaye is fouled in the backcourt by Ronald Phillips - foul #3 on Ronald Phillips, team foul #8 | 68-59 |
| 00:37 | Villanova | Patrick Delahoussaye makes the 1st free throw | 69-59 |
| 00:37 | Villanova | Patrick Delahoussaye makes the 2nd free throw | 70-59 |
| 00:32 | Clemson | Ronald Phillips is fouled on the floor by Royal Placencia - foul #3 on Royal Placencia, team foul #5 | 70-59 |
| Subs | Villanova | Chang Xie (SG), Dan Perreira (PF) Wayne Bell, Steve Rogers | |
| Subs | Clemson | Travis Catania (PG), Larry Ossowski (SG), Daniel Vegas (SF), Francis Stalter (PF), Benjamin Woodie (C) Ronald Phillips, Brian Closson, Thomas Buzard, Ivan Golembeski, Gregory Scranton | |
| 00:29 | Clemson | Willis Foley denies the turnaround by Francis Stalter | 70-59 |
| 00:28 | Clemson | Benjamin Woodie tips it in | 70-61 |
| 00:28 | Villanova | Villanova calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 70-61 |
| Subs | Villanova | Wayne Bell (SG), Steve Rogers (PF) Chang Xie, Dan Perreira | |
| Subs | Clemson | Ronald Phillips (PG), Brian Closson (SG), Thomas Buzard (SF), Ivan Golembeski (PF), Gregory Scranton (C) Travis Catania, Larry Ossowski, Daniel Vegas, Francis Stalter, Benjamin Woodie | |
| 00:25 | Villanova | Patrick Delahoussaye is fouled in the backcourt by Brian Closson - foul #1 on Brian Closson, team foul #9 | 70-61 |
| 00:25 | Villanova | Patrick Delahoussaye makes the 1st free throw | 71-61 |
| 00:25 | Villanova | Patrick Delahoussaye makes the 2nd free throw | 72-61 |
| 00:20 | Clemson | Brian Closson misses long on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 72-61 |
| 00:19 | Villanova | Steve Rogers snags the defensive board | 72-61 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Clemson | Clemson is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:00 | Villanova | Royal Placencia runs out the clock | 72-61 |