| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Keith Gordon (fresh) 12 pts. 1 ast. SG - Edmond McNett (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Brian Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Daniel Shorter (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. C - Scott Marcos (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Monroe Zediker (fresh) 5 ast. SG - John Barrett (fresh) 2 pts. SF - David Davis (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Robert Durrant (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. C - Michael Taggart (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Rutgers | Brian Smith inbounds the ball | 35-29 |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 19:50 | Rutgers | Scott Marcos's pass is intercepted by Monroe Zediker | 35-29 |
| 19:28 | Appalachian State | Monroe Zediker hits a 3pt shot from the right corner set up by John Barrett | 35-32 |
| 19:13 | Rutgers | Keith Gordon is fouled on the floor by Monroe Zediker - foul #2 on Monroe Zediker, team foul #1 | 35-32 |
| 19:02 | Rutgers | Scott Marcos blows the layup but he's hacked by John Barrett - foul #3 on John Barrett, team foul #2 | 35-32 |
| Subs | Rutgers | | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Jonathan Barnett (SG) John Barrett | |
| 19:02 | Rutgers | Scott Marcos makes the 1st free throw | 36-32 |
| 19:02 | Rutgers | Scott Marcos misses the 2nd free throw | 36-32 |
| 19:02 | Appalachian State | Robert Durrant gets the rebound | 36-32 |
| 18:49 | Appalachian State | Robert Durrant clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 36-32 |
| 18:47 | Appalachian State | Robert Durrant tips it in | 36-34 |
| 18:32 | Rutgers | Keith Gordon can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the right side but he's hacked by Monroe Zediker - foul #3 on Monroe Zediker, team foul #3 | 36-34 |
| Subs | Rutgers | | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Aaron Conrad (PG) Monroe Zediker | |
| 18:32 | Rutgers | Keith Gordon makes the 1st free throw | 37-34 |
| 18:32 | Rutgers | Keith Gordon makes the 2nd free throw | 38-34 |
| 18:21 | Appalachian State | Aaron Conrad can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 38-34 |
| 18:19 | Rutgers | Edmond McNett grabs the defensive rebound | 38-34 |
| 18:13 | Rutgers | Michael Taggart picks off the pass by Daniel Shorter | 38-34 |
| 17:55 | Appalachian State | The jump hook by Robert Durrant is blocked by Daniel Shorter | 38-34 |
| 17:54 | Appalachian State | David Davis snags the offensive board | 38-34 |
| 17:43 | Appalachian State | Aaron Conrad misses long on a floater from the right wing | 38-34 |
| 17:42 | Appalachian State | Aaron Conrad can't tip it in | 38-34 |
| 17:40 | Rutgers | Scott Marcos gets the rebound | 38-34 |
| 17:30 | Rutgers | Scott Marcos is whistled for traveling | 38-34 |
| 17:09 | Appalachian State | Jonathan Barnett misses short on a driving attempt from close range | 38-34 |
| 17:07 | Appalachian State | Michael Taggart pulls down the offensive rebound | 38-34 |
| 16:42 | Appalachian State | Brian Smith steals it from Robert Durrant | 38-34 |
| 16:24 | Rutgers | Edmond McNett buries a floater from the left block set up by Brian Smith | 40-34 |
| 16:16 | Appalachian State | Aaron Conrad drills a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 40-37 |
| 16:09 | Rutgers | Aaron Conrad steps in front of the Daniel Shorter pass | 40-37 |
| 16:02 | Appalachian State | Jonathan Barnett travels with the ball | 40-37 |
| Subs | Rutgers | Willy Costanzo (PG), Charles Collier (SG), Cody Gillman (SF), Richard Walker (PF) Keith Gordon, Edmond McNett, Brian Smith, Daniel Shorter | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Robert Sheperd (SF), Edward Shreve (PF), Richard Ropp (C) David Davis, Robert Durrant, Michael Taggart | |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Willy Costanzo (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Charles Collier (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Cody Gillman (fresh) PF - Richard Walker (fresh) 3 reb. C - Scott Marcos (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Aaron Conrad (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Jonathan Barnett (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Robert Sheperd (fresh) 11 pts. PF - Edward Shreve (fresh) C - Richard Ropp (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:38 | Rutgers | Cody Gillman is whistled for traveling | 40-37 |
| Subs | Rutgers | Charles Winkfield (SG) Scott Marcos | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Monroe Zediker (PG), John Barrett (SG) Aaron Conrad, Jonathan Barnett | |
| 15:15 | Appalachian State | Edward Shreve makes the shot from the left block set up by Monroe Zediker | 40-39 |
| 14:56 | Rutgers | Charles Winkfield's pass is intercepted by Monroe Zediker | 40-39 |
| 14:35 | Appalachian State | Willy Costanzo is called for the reach on Robert Sheperd - foul #1 on Willy Costanzo, team foul #1 | 40-39 |
| Subs | Rutgers | Edmond McNett (SG), Brian Smith (SF), Daniel Shorter (PF), Scott Marcos (C) Charles Winkfield, Cody Gillman, Charles Collier, Richard Walker | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Michael Taggart (C) Edward Shreve | |
| 14:19 | Appalachian State | Richard Ropp misses long on a floater near the basket but he's fouled by Daniel Shorter - foul #2 on Daniel Shorter, team foul #2 | 40-39 |
| Subs | Rutgers | Keith Gordon (PG) Willy Costanzo | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | | |
| 14:19 | Appalachian State | Richard Ropp makes the 1st free throw | 40-40 |
| 14:19 | Appalachian State | Richard Ropp makes the 2nd free throw | 40-41 |
| 13:59 | Rutgers | Daniel Shorter hits the finger roll | 42-41 |
| 13:51 | Appalachian State | Monroe Zediker is fouled on the floor by Brian Smith - foul #2 on Brian Smith, team foul #3 | 42-41 |
| Subs | Rutgers | | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | David Davis (SF), Robert Durrant (PF) Robert Sheperd, Richard Ropp | |
| 13:39 | Appalachian State | Monroe Zediker is called for traveling | 42-41 |
| 13:22 | Rutgers | Keith Gordon drills a 3 from the left wing set up by Daniel Shorter | 45-41 |
| 13:00 | Appalachian State | Robert Durrant scores on a turnaround from close range on a great pass from Monroe Zediker and he's fouled by Brian Smith - foul #3 on Brian Smith, team foul #4 | 45-43 |
| 13:00 | Appalachian State | Robert Durrant makes the free throw | 45-44 |
| 12:46 | Rutgers | Brian Smith misses the shot from the baseline | 45-44 |
| 12:45 | Appalachian State | David Davis gets the rebound | 45-44 |
| 12:27 | Appalachian State | John Barrett misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 45-44 |
| 12:26 | Rutgers | Brian Smith pulls down the rebound | 45-44 |
| 12:08 | Rutgers | Edmond McNett hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the right side | 45-44 |
| 12:07 | Rutgers | The offensive rebound goes to Keith Gordon | 45-44 |
| 11:53 | Rutgers | Keith Gordon is hacked by Monroe Zediker - foul #4 on Monroe Zediker, team foul #4 | 45-44 |
| Subs | Rutgers | Willy Costanzo (PG), Charles Collier (SG), Cody Gillman (SF), Richard Walker (C) Keith Gordon, Edmond McNett, Brian Smith, Scott Marcos | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Jonathan Barnett (PG), Robert Sheperd (SF) Monroe Zediker, David Davis | |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Willy Costanzo (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Charles Collier (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Cody Gillman (fresh) PF - Daniel Shorter (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. C - Richard Walker (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Jonathan Barnett (fresh) 4 pts. SG - John Barrett (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Robert Sheperd (fresh) 11 pts. PF - Robert Durrant (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Michael Taggart (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 11:37 | Rutgers | Charles Collier is fouled on the floor by John Barrett - foul #4 on John Barrett, team foul #5 | 45-44 |
| Subs | Rutgers | | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Aaron Conrad (PG) John Barrett | |
| 11:25 | Rutgers | Richard Walker can't connect on a jumper from just outside the lane | 45-44 |
| 11:23 | Appalachian State | Aaron Conrad snags the defensive board | 45-44 |
| 11:06 | Appalachian State | Robert Durrant hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 45-44 |
| 11:04 | Rutgers | Cody Gillman grabs the board | 45-44 |
| 10:45 | Rutgers | Charles Collier's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 45-44 |
| Subs | Rutgers | Edmond McNett (SG), Scott Marcos (C) Cody Gillman, Daniel Shorter | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Edward Shreve (PF), Richard Ropp (C) Robert Durrant, Michael Taggart | |
| 10:34 | Appalachian State | Aaron Conrad misses the fadeaway jumper from the left side | 45-44 |
| 10:33 | Appalachian State | The offensive rebound goes to Edward Shreve | 45-44 |
| 10:19 | Appalachian State | Robert Sheperd clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 45-44 |
| 10:18 | Rutgers | Willy Costanzo grabs the board | 45-44 |
| 10:13 | Rutgers | Scott Marcos lays it in set up by Richard Walker | 47-44 |
| 09:52 | Appalachian State | Edward Shreve misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 47-44 |
| 09:50 | Rutgers | Edmond McNett gets the rebound | 47-44 |
| 09:46 | Rutgers | Edmond McNett connects on the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 49-44 |
| 09:18 | Appalachian State | Robert Sheperd is fouled on the floor by Charles Collier - foul #1 on Charles Collier, team foul #5 | 49-44 |
| Subs | Rutgers | Keith Gordon (PG), Brian Smith (SF), Daniel Shorter (PF) Willy Costanzo, Charles Collier, Richard Walker | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | David Davis (SF), Michael Taggart (C) Robert Sheperd, Edward Shreve | |
| 09:07 | Appalachian State | Jonathan Barnett hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 49-44 |
| 09:05 | Rutgers | Scott Marcos grabs the defensive rebound | 49-44 |
| 09:00 | Rutgers | Jonathan Barnett is called for the reach on Keith Gordon - foul #1 on Jonathan Barnett, team foul #6 | 49-44 |
| Subs | Rutgers | | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Robert Durrant (PF) Richard Ropp | |
| 08:40 | Rutgers | Edmond McNett is fouled on the floor by David Davis - foul #1 on David Davis, team foul #7 | 49-44 |
| Subs | Rutgers | | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Robert Sheperd (SG) Aaron Conrad | |
| 08:40 | Rutgers | Edmond McNett makes the 1st free throw | 50-44 |
| 08:40 | Rutgers | Edmond McNett makes the 2nd free throw | 51-44 |
| 08:24 | Appalachian State | Daniel Shorter steals the ball from Jonathan Barnett | 51-44 |
| 08:09 | Rutgers | Keith Gordon scores on a floater from the right wing on a nice dish by Daniel Shorter | 53-44 |
| 08:02 | Appalachian State | Robert Durrant buries a floater from the right wing | 53-46 |
| 07:50 | Rutgers | Edmond McNett knocks in the driving attempt from close range on a nice dish by Keith Gordon | 55-46 |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Keith Gordon (fresh) 19 pts. 2 ast. SG - Edmond McNett (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 2 ast. SF - Brian Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. PF - Daniel Shorter (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. C - Scott Marcos (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Jonathan Barnett (fairly fresh) 4 pts. SG - Robert Sheperd (fresh) 11 pts. SF - David Davis (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. PF - Robert Durrant (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. C - Michael Taggart (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 07:28 | Appalachian State | Robert Durrant drills a shot in the paint | 55-48 |
| 07:21 | Rutgers | Keith Gordon hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 55-48 |
| 07:19 | Appalachian State | Michael Taggart snags the defensive board | 55-48 |
| 06:50 | Appalachian State | David Davis can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 55-48 |
| 06:48 | Rutgers | Scott Marcos gets the rebound | 55-48 |
| 06:31 | Rutgers | Keith Gordon buries a fadeaway in the paint on a nice dish by Edmond McNett | 57-48 |
| 06:17 | Appalachian State | Robert Durrant misses the fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 57-48 |
| 06:15 | Rutgers | Scott Marcos snags the defensive board | 57-48 |
| 06:11 | Rutgers | Brian Smith scores on a jump hook in the lane on a nice dish by Keith Gordon and the foul's on David Davis - foul #2 on David Davis, team foul #8 | 59-48 |
| Subs | Rutgers | Willy Costanzo (PG), Charles Collier (SG), Richard Walker (C) Keith Gordon, Edmond McNett, Scott Marcos | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Monroe Zediker (PG), John Barrett (SG), Edward Shreve (SF), Edward Loving (PF), Richard Ropp (C) Jonathan Barnett, Robert Sheperd, David Davis, Robert Durrant, Michael Taggart | |
| 06:11 | Rutgers | Brian Smith makes the free throw | 60-48 |
| 05:57 | Appalachian State | John Barrett misses the jump hook in the lane but the foul's on Charles Collier - foul #2 on Charles Collier, team foul #6 | 60-48 |
| Subs | Rutgers | Charles Winkfield (SG), Cody Gillman (SF) Brian Smith, Daniel Shorter | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | | |
| 05:57 | Appalachian State | John Barrett makes the 1st free throw | 60-49 |
| 05:57 | Appalachian State | John Barrett makes the 2nd free throw | 60-50 |
| 05:43 | Rutgers | Charles Collier comes up short on the jumpshot from the right side | 60-50 |
| 05:41 | Rutgers | Cody Gillman pulls down the offensive rebound | 60-50 |
| 05:29 | Rutgers | Richard Walker misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 60-50 |
| 05:28 | Rutgers | Charles Collier grabs the offensive rebound | 60-50 |
| 05:16 | Rutgers | Richard Walker buries a 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Willy Costanzo | 63-50 |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 05:05 | Appalachian State | Monroe Zediker misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 63-50 |
| 05:03 | Rutgers | Cody Gillman grabs the board | 63-50 |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 04:40 | Rutgers | Charles Winkfield misses long on a jumper from the free throw line | 63-50 |
| 04:39 | Rutgers | Richard Walker tips it back up and in | 65-50 |
| 04:30 | Appalachian State | Monroe Zediker makes the shot from just outside the lane | 65-52 |
| 04:02 | Rutgers | Edward Loving is called for the reach on Willy Costanzo - foul #1 on Edward Loving, team foul #9 | 65-52 |
| Subs | Rutgers | Edmond McNett (SG), Brian Smith (SF), Daniel Shorter (PF), Scott Marcos (C) Charles Winkfield, Cody Gillman, Charles Collier, Richard Walker | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | David Davis (SF), Robert Durrant (PF), Michael Taggart (C) Edward Shreve, Edward Loving, Richard Ropp | |
| 04:02 | Rutgers | Willy Costanzo makes the 1st free throw | 66-52 |
| 04:02 | Rutgers | Willy Costanzo misses the 2nd free throw | 66-52 |
| 04:02 | Appalachian State | The rebound goes to Robert Durrant | 66-52 |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| 03:45 | Appalachian State | Michael Taggart can't connect on a turnaround from the right block | 66-52 |
| 03:44 | Rutgers | Scott Marcos snags the defensive board | 66-52 |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Willy Costanzo (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. SG - Edmond McNett (fresh) 14 pts. 3 ast. SF - Brian Smith (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. PF - Daniel Shorter (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. C - Scott Marcos (fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Appalachian State | PG - Monroe Zediker (fresh) 5 pts. 7 ast. 3 stl. 4 pf. SG - John Barrett (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. SF - David Davis (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. PF - Robert Durrant (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. C - Michael Taggart (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:15 | Rutgers | Willy Costanzo's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 66-52 |
| Subs | Rutgers | Charles Winkfield (PG), Cody Gillman (SF), Charles Collier (PF), Richard Walker (C) Edmond McNett, Brian Smith, Daniel Shorter, Scott Marcos | |
| Subs | Appalachian State | Aaron Conrad (PG), Jonathan Barnett (SG), Robert Sheperd (SF), Edward Shreve (PF), Richard Ropp (C) Monroe Zediker, John Barrett, David Davis, Robert Durrant, Michael Taggart | |
| 02:53 | Appalachian State | Jonathan Barnett loses the dribble to Charles Collier | 66-52 |
| 02:29 | Rutgers | Willy Costanzo blows the dunk but he's fouled by Jonathan Barnett - foul #2 on Jonathan Barnett, team foul #10 | 66-52 |
| 02:29 | Rutgers | Willy Costanzo makes the 1st free throw | 67-52 |
| 02:29 | Rutgers | Willy Costanzo makes the 2nd free throw | 68-52 |
| 02:13 | Appalachian State | Edward Shreve misses short on a floater from just outside the lane | 68-52 |
| 02:11 | Rutgers | Charles Winkfield pulls down the rebound | 68-52 |
| 01:50 | Rutgers | Richard Walker's pass is intercepted by Edward Shreve | 68-52 |
| 01:32 | Appalachian State | Jonathan Barnett hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right side | 68-52 |
| 01:30 | Rutgers | The rebound goes to Charles Collier | 68-52 |
| 01:03 | Rutgers | Charles Collier banks in the layup and the foul's on Jonathan Barnett - foul #3 on Jonathan Barnett, team foul #11 | 70-52 |
| 01:03 | Rutgers | Charles Collier makes the free throw | 71-52 |
| 00:40 | Appalachian State | Jonathan Barnett hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right wing but the foul's on Charles Collier - foul #3 on Charles Collier, team foul #7 | 71-52 |
| 00:40 | Appalachian State | Jonathan Barnett makes the 1st free throw | 71-53 |
| 00:40 | Appalachian State | Jonathan Barnett makes the 2nd free throw | 71-54 |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:12 | Rutgers | Charles Winkfield comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the left side but the foul's on Jonathan Barnett - foul #4 on Jonathan Barnett, team foul #12 | 71-54 |
| 00:12 | Rutgers | Charles Winkfield makes the 1st free throw | 72-54 |
| 00:12 | Rutgers | Charles Winkfield makes the 2nd free throw | 73-54 |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Appalachian State | Appalachian State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:06 | Appalachian State | Jonathan Barnett drills a pull-up jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by Richard Ropp | 73-56 |
| 00:00 | Rutgers | Charles Winkfield runs out the clock | 73-56 |