| Lineup | San Jose State | PG - Randall Lukas (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Benjamin Adan (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Paul Watson (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Jeremy Maddox (fresh) 3 pts. C - Jae Gemmill (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Santa Clara | PG - Aaron Wilson (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Randy Chartier (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Robert Brzezowski (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Robert Kaszynski (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. C - Dennis Reid (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | San Jose State | Paul Watson inbounds the ball | 22-28 |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Santa Clara | Santa Clara is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 19:52 | San Jose State | Jeremy Maddox misses badly on the uncontested jumper from the right block | 22-28 |
| 19:50 | Santa Clara | Dennis Reid pulls down the rebound | 22-28 |
| 19:21 | Santa Clara | Randy Chartier misses short on a jumper from the left side | 22-28 |
| 19:20 | San Jose State | Randall Lukas pulls down the rebound | 22-28 |
| 19:09 | San Jose State | Benjamin Adan comes up short on the jumper from the free throw line | 22-28 |
| 19:08 | San Jose State | Jae Gemmill pulls down the offensive rebound | 22-28 |
| 18:53 | San Jose State | Jae Gemmill misses long on a turnaround from the right block | 22-28 |
| 18:52 | San Jose State | Jae Gemmill grabs the offensive rebound | 22-28 |
| 18:43 | San Jose State | Jae Gemmill blows the layup but the foul's on Dennis Reid - foul #1 on Dennis Reid, team foul #1 | 22-28 |
| 18:43 | San Jose State | Jae Gemmill makes the 1st free throw | 23-28 |
| 18:43 | San Jose State | Jae Gemmill makes the 2nd free throw | 24-28 |
| 18:14 | Santa Clara | Robert Kaszynski is hacked by Jae Gemmill - foul #1 on Jae Gemmill, team foul #1 | 24-28 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Paul Morris (SF) Paul Watson | |
| Subs | Santa Clara | Eric Neal (SG), Don Fletcher (C) Randy Chartier, Dennis Reid | |
| 17:50 | Santa Clara | Robert Kaszynski drills a driving attempt from close range on a great pass from Don Fletcher | 24-30 |
| 17:35 | San Jose State | Jeremy Maddox misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 24-30 |
| 17:33 | Santa Clara | Aaron Wilson pulls down the rebound | 24-30 |
| 17:09 | Santa Clara | Jeremy Maddox is called for the reach on Robert Kaszynski - foul #3 on Jeremy Maddox, team foul #2 | 24-30 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Ron Kennamer (PG), Edward Monte (SG), Larry Slavens (PF), Thomas Greenwood (C) Randall Lukas, Benjamin Adan, Jeremy Maddox, Jae Gemmill | |
| Subs | Santa Clara | Tory Freeman (PG), Randy Chartier (SG), Eddie Wise (SF), Jerome Solomon (C) Aaron Wilson, Eric Neal, Robert Brzezowski, Robert Kaszynski | |
| 16:48 | Santa Clara | Jerome Solomon buries a shot from the free throw line on a nice dish by Eddie Wise and he's hacked by Thomas Greenwood - foul #1 on Thomas Greenwood, team foul #3 | 24-32 |
| 16:48 | Santa Clara | Jerome Solomon misses the free throw | 24-32 |
| 16:48 | San Jose State | Larry Slavens pulls down the rebound | 24-32 |
| 16:26 | San Jose State | Ron Kennamer misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 24-32 |
| 16:25 | Santa Clara | Randy Chartier grabs the defensive rebound | 24-32 |
| 16:20 | Santa Clara | Randy Chartier misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 24-32 |
| 16:19 | Santa Clara | Jerome Solomon gets the offensive rebound | 24-32 |
| 16:01 | Santa Clara | Tory Freeman knocks in the jumper from close range on a great pass from Eddie Wise | 24-34 |
| Lineup | San Jose State | PG - Ron Kennamer (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Edward Monte (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Paul Morris (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. PF - Larry Slavens (fresh) 5 reb. C - Thomas Greenwood (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Santa Clara | PG - Tory Freeman (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Randy Chartier (fairly fresh) 6 pts. SF - Eddie Wise (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. PF - Don Fletcher (fairly fresh) 3 reb. C - Jerome Solomon (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:47 | San Jose State | Ron Kennamer loses the dribble to Jerome Solomon | 24-34 |
| 15:28 | Santa Clara | Randy Chartier buries a jumper from the right side and he's hacked by Paul Morris - foul #1 on Paul Morris, team foul #4 | 24-36 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Randall Lukas (PG), Benjamin Adan (SG), Paul Watson (SF), Jess Goodwin (PF) Ron Kennamer, Edward Monte, Paul Morris, Thomas Greenwood | |
| Subs | Santa Clara | Aaron Wilson (PG), Robert Brzezowski (SF), Robert Kaszynski (PF), Dennis Reid (C) Tory Freeman, Eddie Wise, Don Fletcher, Jerome Solomon | |
| 15:28 | Santa Clara | Randy Chartier makes the free throw | 24-37 |
| 15:22 | San Jose State | Robert Brzezowski steals it from Randall Lukas in the backcourt | 24-37 |
| 15:04 | Santa Clara | Aaron Wilson is hacked by Randall Lukas - foul #1 on Randall Lukas, team foul #5 | 24-37 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Jeremy Maddox (PF), Jae Gemmill (C) Jess Goodwin, Larry Slavens | |
| Subs | Santa Clara | Robert Patterson (SG) Randy Chartier | |
| 14:47 | Santa Clara | Aaron Wilson scores on a 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Robert Kaszynski | 24-40 |
| 14:28 | San Jose State | Randall Lukas is denied on a layup by Robert Brzezowski | 24-40 |
| 14:26 | Santa Clara | Dennis Reid gets the rebound | 24-40 |
| 14:02 | Santa Clara | Aaron Wilson scores on a floater from the left wing on a nice dish by Robert Patterson | 24-42 |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Santa Clara | Santa Clara is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 13:48 | San Jose State | Randall Lukas is whistled for traveling | 24-42 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Paul Morris (SF), Jess Goodwin (PF), Thomas Greenwood (C) Paul Watson, Jeremy Maddox, Jae Gemmill | |
| Subs | Santa Clara | Tory Freeman (PG), Don Fletcher (PF), Jerome Solomon (C) Aaron Wilson, Robert Kaszynski, Dennis Reid | |
| 13:19 | Santa Clara | Thomas Greenwood steps in front of the Don Fletcher pass | 24-42 |
| 13:10 | San Jose State | Randall Lukas knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by Benjamin Adan | 27-42 |
| 12:47 | Santa Clara | Robert Brzezowski can't finish the layup | 27-42 |
| 12:45 | San Jose State | Benjamin Adan snags the defensive board | 27-42 |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Santa Clara | Santa Clara is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 12:39 | San Jose State | Robert Brzezowski is called for the reach on Paul Morris in the backcourt - foul #2 on Robert Brzezowski, team foul #2 | 27-42 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Ron Kennamer (PG), Edward Monte (SG), Jeremy Maddox (PF), Jae Gemmill (C) Randall Lukas, Benjamin Adan, Jess Goodwin, Thomas Greenwood | |
| Subs | Santa Clara | Aaron Wilson (PG), Eddie Wise (SF), Robert Kaszynski (PF), Dennis Reid (C) Tory Freeman, Robert Brzezowski, Don Fletcher, Jerome Solomon | |
| 12:29 | San Jose State | Ron Kennamer misses long on a jumper from the left wing | 27-42 |
| 12:27 | Santa Clara | Robert Kaszynski pulls down the rebound | 27-42 |
| 11:59 | Santa Clara | Robert Kaszynski's pass is intercepted by Paul Morris | 27-42 |
| Lineup | San Jose State | PG - Ron Kennamer (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Edward Monte (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Paul Morris (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. PF - Jeremy Maddox (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. C - Jae Gemmill (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Santa Clara | PG - Aaron Wilson (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Robert Patterson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Eddie Wise (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. PF - Robert Kaszynski (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. C - Dennis Reid (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:43 | San Jose State | Ron Kennamer misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 27-42 |
| 11:42 | Santa Clara | Dennis Reid grabs the board | 27-42 |
| 11:35 | Santa Clara | Robert Kaszynski can't connect on a shot near the basket but he's fouled by Jeremy Maddox - foul #4 on Jeremy Maddox, team foul #6 | 27-42 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Benjamin Adan (SG), Paul Watson (SF), Larry Slavens (PF) Edward Monte, Paul Morris, Jeremy Maddox | |
| Subs | Santa Clara | Don Fletcher (C) Dennis Reid | |
| 11:35 | Santa Clara | Robert Kaszynski misses the 1st free throw | 27-42 |
| 11:35 | Santa Clara | Robert Kaszynski makes the 2nd free throw | 27-43 |
| 11:11 | San Jose State | Paul Watson is open but comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 27-43 |
| 11:10 | Santa Clara | The rebound goes to Robert Patterson | 27-43 |
| 10:41 | Santa Clara | Robert Patterson hits the front of the rim on the jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Paul Watson - foul #2 on Paul Watson, team foul #7 | 27-43 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Randall Lukas (PG), Thomas Greenwood (C) Ron Kennamer, Jae Gemmill | |
| Subs | Santa Clara | Randy Chartier (SG), Robert Brzezowski (SF), Jerome Solomon (C) Aaron Wilson, Eddie Wise, Robert Kaszynski | |
| 10:41 | Santa Clara | Robert Patterson makes the 1st free throw | 27-44 |
| 10:41 | Santa Clara | Robert Patterson misses the 2nd free throw | 27-44 |
| 10:41 | San Jose State | The rebound goes to Larry Slavens | 27-44 |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Santa Clara | Santa Clara is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 10:22 | San Jose State | Benjamin Adan hits a fadeaway from the left wing on a great pass from Randall Lukas | 29-44 |
| 09:58 | Santa Clara | Jerome Solomon drills a fadeaway jumper from the right wing and he's hacked by Thomas Greenwood - foul #2 on Thomas Greenwood, team foul #8 | 29-46 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Paul Morris (SF) Paul Watson | |
| Subs | Santa Clara | Robert Kaszynski (PF) Don Fletcher | |
| 09:58 | Santa Clara | Jerome Solomon misses the free throw | 29-46 |
| 09:58 | San Jose State | Larry Slavens snags the defensive board | 29-46 |
| 09:42 | San Jose State | Larry Slavens misses the jumper from close range | 29-46 |
| 09:40 | San Jose State | Thomas Greenwood grabs the offensive board | 29-46 |
| 09:30 | San Jose State | Benjamin Adan drills a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Randall Lukas | 32-46 |
| 09:11 | Santa Clara | Paul Morris swats the shot by Jerome Solomon | 32-46 |
| 09:10 | Santa Clara | Robert Brzezowski grabs the offensive rebound | 32-46 |
| 08:45 | Santa Clara | Robert Patterson drills a jumper from the right side on a great pass from Robert Brzezowski | 32-48 |
| 08:26 | San Jose State | Randall Lukas hits a 3 pointer from the right corner | 35-48 |
| 08:08 | Santa Clara | Paul Morris takes the ball from Robert Patterson | 35-48 |
| 08:04 | San Jose State | Randall Lukas hits the finger roll set up by Paul Morris | 37-48 |
| 07:44 | Santa Clara | Randy Chartier hits a pull-up jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Robert Patterson | 37-50 |
| Lineup | San Jose State | PG - Randall Lukas (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast. SG - Benjamin Adan (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SF - Paul Morris (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. PF - Larry Slavens (fairly fresh) 7 reb. C - Thomas Greenwood (fairly fresh) | |
| Lineup | Santa Clara | PG - Robert Patterson (tiring) 5 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Randy Chartier (fairly fresh) 11 pts. SF - Robert Brzezowski (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Robert Kaszynski (tiring) 11 pts. 3 reb. C - Jerome Solomon (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Santa Clara | Santa Clara is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 07:19 | San Jose State | Benjamin Adan misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 37-50 |
| 07:18 | San Jose State | Larry Slavens can't tip it in | 37-50 |
| 07:16 | Santa Clara | Robert Kaszynski grabs the defensive rebound | 37-50 |
| 06:59 | Santa Clara | Robert Kaszynski makes the jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Randy Chartier and the foul's on Larry Slavens - foul #1 on Larry Slavens, team foul #9 | 37-52 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Ron Kennamer (PG), Edward Monte (SG), Paul Watson (SF), Jeremy Maddox (PF), Jae Gemmill (C) Randall Lukas, Benjamin Adan, Paul Morris, Larry Slavens, Thomas Greenwood | |
| Subs | Santa Clara | Aaron Wilson (PG), Eric Neal (SG), Don Fletcher (PF), Dennis Reid (C) Robert Patterson, Randy Chartier, Robert Brzezowski, Jerome Solomon | |
| 06:59 | Santa Clara | Robert Kaszynski makes the free throw | 37-53 |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Santa Clara | Santa Clara is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 06:42 | San Jose State | Jae Gemmill misses long on a shot from the free throw line | 37-53 |
| 06:40 | Santa Clara | Don Fletcher grabs the defensive rebound | 37-53 |
| 06:27 | Santa Clara | Robert Kaszynski buries a jumper in the lane on a nice dish by Don Fletcher | 37-55 |
| 06:13 | San Jose State | Jae Gemmill comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the right wing but he's hacked by Dennis Reid - foul #2 on Dennis Reid, team foul #3 | 37-55 |
| Subs | San Jose State | | |
| Subs | Santa Clara | Eddie Wise (SF) Robert Kaszynski | |
| 06:13 | San Jose State | Jae Gemmill makes the 1st free throw | 38-55 |
| 06:13 | San Jose State | Jae Gemmill makes the 2nd free throw | 39-55 |
| 05:52 | Santa Clara | Dennis Reid jams it set up by Eddie Wise and he's hacked by Jae Gemmill - foul #2 on Jae Gemmill, team foul #10 | 39-57 |
| 05:52 | Santa Clara | Dennis Reid misses the free throw | 39-57 |
| 05:52 | San Jose State | Jae Gemmill grabs the defensive rebound | 39-57 |
| 05:31 | San Jose State | Paul Watson throws a bad pass out of bounds | 39-57 |
| 05:09 | Santa Clara | Edward Monte is called for the reach on Eric Neal - foul #1 on Edward Monte, team foul #11 | 39-57 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Paul Morris (SF), Jess Goodwin (PF), Larry Slavens (C) Paul Watson, Jeremy Maddox, Jae Gemmill | |
| Subs | Santa Clara | Tory Freeman (PG), Jerome Solomon (C) Aaron Wilson, Dennis Reid | |
| 05:09 | Santa Clara | Eric Neal makes the 1st free throw | 39-58 |
| 05:09 | Santa Clara | Eric Neal makes the 2nd free throw | 39-59 |
| 04:55 | San Jose State | Ron Kennamer comes up short on the jump hook from the left block | 39-59 |
| 04:53 | San Jose State | Larry Slavens tips it back up and in | 41-59 |
| 04:36 | Santa Clara | Don Fletcher can't throw it down | 41-59 |
| 04:34 | San Jose State | Edward Monte gets the rebound | 41-59 |
| 04:17 | San Jose State | Ron Kennamer buries a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Paul Morris | 44-59 |
| 03:58 | Santa Clara | Don Fletcher makes the runner in the lane on a nice dish by Eddie Wise | 44-61 |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Santa Clara | Santa Clara is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 03:43 | San Jose State | Jess Goodwin misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 44-61 |
| 03:42 | Santa Clara | Tory Freeman gets the rebound | 44-61 |
| Lineup | San Jose State | PG - Ron Kennamer (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SG - Edward Monte (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SF - Paul Morris (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. PF - Jess Goodwin (fresh) C - Larry Slavens (tiring) 2 pts. 9 reb. | |
| Lineup | Santa Clara | PG - Tory Freeman (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Eric Neal (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Eddie Wise (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast. PF - Don Fletcher (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Jerome Solomon (tiring) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Santa Clara | Santa Clara is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 03:36 | Santa Clara | Don Fletcher hits the finger roll on a great pass from Tory Freeman | 44-63 |
| 03:33 | San Jose State | Tory Freeman picks off the pass by Jess Goodwin in the backcourt | 44-63 |
| 03:31 | Santa Clara | Eric Neal banks in the layup set up by Tory Freeman | 44-65 |
| 03:03 | San Jose State | Paul Morris clanks a jumpshot from the right side | 44-65 |
| 03:02 | Santa Clara | Eddie Wise pulls down the rebound | 44-65 |
| 02:50 | Santa Clara | Don Fletcher misses badly on a jumper from the free throw line but he's hacked by Ron Kennamer - foul #3 on Ron Kennamer, team foul #12 | 44-65 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Henry Anderson (PG), Thomas Greenwood (PF) Ron Kennamer, Jess Goodwin | |
| Subs | Santa Clara | Randy Chartier (SG) Eric Neal | |
| 02:50 | Santa Clara | Don Fletcher makes the 1st free throw | 44-66 |
| 02:50 | Santa Clara | Don Fletcher makes the 2nd free throw | 44-67 |
| 02:39 | San Jose State | Larry Slavens hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the right side | 44-67 |
| 02:38 | Santa Clara | Randy Chartier snags the defensive board | 44-67 |
| 02:22 | Santa Clara | Paul Morris blocks the jumper by Randy Chartier | 44-67 |
| 02:21 | San Jose State | Larry Slavens gets the rebound | 44-67 |
| 02:06 | San Jose State | Thomas Greenwood is open and buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 47-67 |
| 02:02 | Santa Clara | Randy Chartier clanks a fadeaway from the left side | 47-67 |
| 02:01 | San Jose State | Thomas Greenwood pulls down the rebound | 47-67 |
| 01:48 | San Jose State | Edward Monte's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 47-67 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Ron Kennamer (PG) Henry Anderson | |
| Subs | Santa Clara | | |
| 01:40 | Santa Clara | Don Fletcher knocks in the turnaround from close range on a great pass from Randy Chartier | 47-69 |
| 01:21 | San Jose State | Edward Monte can't connect on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 47-69 |
| 01:20 | Santa Clara | Jerome Solomon grabs the defensive rebound | 47-69 |
| 01:01 | Santa Clara | Don Fletcher comes up short on the jumper from the left block but he's hacked by Larry Slavens - foul #2 on Larry Slavens, team foul #13 | 47-69 |
| 01:01 | Santa Clara | Don Fletcher makes the 1st free throw | 47-70 |
| 01:01 | Santa Clara | Don Fletcher makes the 2nd free throw | 47-71 |
| 00:58 | San Jose State | Edward Monte is hacked by Randy Chartier in the backcourt - foul #3 on Randy Chartier, team foul #4 | 47-71 |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Santa Clara | Santa Clara is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:55 | San Jose State | Edward Monte knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 50-71 |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Santa Clara | Santa Clara is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:29 | Santa Clara | Don Fletcher hits the front of the rim on the jump hook in the lane | 50-71 |
| 00:27 | San Jose State | Paul Morris grabs the board | 50-71 |
| 00:24 | San Jose State | Larry Slavens's pass is intercepted by Tory Freeman in the backcourt | 50-71 |
| 00:22 | Santa Clara | Eddie Wise slams it home on a nice dish by Tory Freeman | 50-73 |
| 00:20 | San Jose State | Paul Morris is fouled in the backcourt by Randy Chartier - foul #4 on Randy Chartier, team foul #5 | 50-73 |
| 00:16 | San Jose State | Edward Monte hits a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 53-73 |
| 00:00 | Santa Clara | Tory Freeman runs out the clock | 53-73 |