| Lineup | Merrimack | PG - James Phillips (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Larry Hatch (fresh) 5 pts. SF - William Fletcher (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Ed Frazier (fresh) 4 reb. C - Douglas Beverly (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | California, Davis | PG - David Paton (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Floyd Gilmer (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Reginald Newsome (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Brian Downey (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Earl Ford (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | California, Davis | Reginald Newsome inbounds the ball | 37-44 |
| Game Plan | Merrimack | Merrimack is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | California, Davis | California, Davis is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 19:45 | California, Davis | Floyd Gilmer is called for the illegal screen - foul #1 on Floyd Gilmer, team foul #1 | 37-44 |
| 19:20 | Merrimack | Douglas Beverly travels with the ball | 37-44 |
| 19:06 | California, Davis | David Paton is hacked by James Phillips - foul #2 on James Phillips, team foul #1 | 37-44 |
| 18:52 | California, Davis | Floyd Gilmer scores on a 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Earl Ford | 37-47 |
| 18:33 | Merrimack | Larry Hatch hits a jumpshot from the left wing set up by Douglas Beverly | 39-47 |
| 18:28 | California, Davis | Ed Frazier blocks the short jumper by Floyd Gilmer | 39-47 |
| 18:27 | California, Davis | Reginald Newsome hits the follow up shot | 39-49 |
| 18:07 | Merrimack | Ed Frazier buries a floater from the left side and he's fouled by Earl Ford - foul #2 on Earl Ford, team foul #2 | 41-49 |
| 18:07 | Merrimack | Ed Frazier makes the free throw | 42-49 |
| 17:52 | California, Davis | David Paton misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right side | 42-49 |
| 17:50 | California, Davis | Brian Downey grabs the offensive rebound | 42-49 |
| 17:34 | California, Davis | Floyd Gilmer is hacked by Larry Hatch - foul #1 on Larry Hatch, team foul #2 | 42-49 |
| Subs | Merrimack | Don Johnson (SG), Jeff Chittenden (PF), Merle Woods (C) Larry Hatch, Ed Frazier, Douglas Beverly | |
| Subs | California, Davis | Darrell Lightner (PG), Dale Berryman (SG) David Paton, Floyd Gilmer | |
| 17:17 | California, Davis | Reginald Newsome throws a bad pass out of bounds | 42-49 |
| Subs | Merrimack | Floyd Lilley (PG), Eric Reeder (C) James Phillips, William Fletcher | |
| Subs | California, Davis | Nicholas Hagaman (C) Earl Ford | |
| 17:08 | Merrimack | Jeff Chittenden connects on the jumper in the paint on a great pass from Floyd Lilley | 44-49 |
| 16:51 | California, Davis | Dale Berryman misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 44-49 |
| 16:50 | Merrimack | Merle Woods grabs the board | 44-49 |
| 16:28 | Merrimack | Nicholas Hagaman swats the short shot by Eric Reeder | 44-49 |
| 16:26 | Merrimack | The offensive rebound goes to Jeff Chittenden | 44-49 |
| 16:11 | Merrimack | Merle Woods's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 44-49 |
| Subs | Merrimack | James Phillips (PG), Larry Hatch (SG), William Fletcher (SF), Douglas Beverly (C) Floyd Lilley, Don Johnson, Merle Woods, Eric Reeder | |
| Subs | California, Davis | David Paton (PG), Floyd Gilmer (SG), Earl Ford (C) Dale Berryman, Reginald Newsome, Brian Downey | |
| 15:55 | California, Davis | Earl Ford misses short on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 44-49 |
| 15:54 | Merrimack | William Fletcher gets the rebound | 44-49 |
| Lineup | Merrimack | PG - James Phillips (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Larry Hatch (fresh) 7 pts. SF - William Fletcher (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. PF - Jeff Chittenden (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Douglas Beverly (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | California, Davis | PG - David Paton (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Floyd Gilmer (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Darrell Lightner (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. PF - Nicholas Hagaman (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Earl Ford (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:31 | Merrimack | Jeff Chittenden drills a driving attempt from close range and he's fouled by David Paton - foul #1 on David Paton, team foul #3 | 46-49 |
| 15:31 | Merrimack | Jeff Chittenden makes the free throw | 47-49 |
| 15:22 | California, Davis | Darrell Lightner's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 47-49 |
| Subs | Merrimack | Ed Frazier (PF) Jeff Chittenden | |
| Subs | California, Davis | | |
| 15:14 | Merrimack | Earl Ford is called for the reach on Douglas Beverly - foul #3 on Earl Ford, team foul #4 | 47-49 |
| 15:05 | Merrimack | James Phillips misses badly on a 3 from straight away | 47-49 |
| 15:04 | Merrimack | William Fletcher misses the tip | 47-49 |
| 15:02 | California, Davis | Floyd Gilmer gets the rebound | 47-49 |
| 14:44 | California, Davis | Earl Ford comes up short on the driving attempt from the left block but he's hacked by Douglas Beverly - foul #3 on Douglas Beverly, team foul #3 | 47-49 |
| Subs | Merrimack | Floyd Lilley (PG), Don Johnson (SG), Merle Woods (C) James Phillips, Larry Hatch, Douglas Beverly | |
| Subs | California, Davis | Ryan Smith (PG), Reginald Newsome (SF), Brian Downey (PF) David Paton, Darrell Lightner, Nicholas Hagaman | |
| 14:44 | California, Davis | Earl Ford makes the 1st free throw | 47-50 |
| 14:44 | California, Davis | Earl Ford misses the 2nd free throw | 47-50 |
| 14:44 | Merrimack | Don Johnson grabs the board | 47-50 |
| 14:23 | Merrimack | Floyd Gilmer steals it from Floyd Lilley | 47-50 |
| 14:18 | California, Davis | Floyd Gilmer banks in the layup | 47-52 |
| 14:07 | Merrimack | Don Johnson knocks in the 3pt shot from the left corner | 50-52 |
| 13:49 | California, Davis | Floyd Gilmer can't connect on a floater from the free throw line | 50-52 |
| 13:47 | Merrimack | Floyd Lilley grabs the board | 50-52 |
| 13:19 | Merrimack | Floyd Lilley loses the ball out of bounds | 50-52 |
| Subs | Merrimack | James Phillips (PG), Larry Hatch (SG), Jeff Chittenden (PF), Douglas Beverly (C) Floyd Lilley, Don Johnson, William Fletcher, Ed Frazier | |
| Subs | California, Davis | David Paton (PG), Darrell Lightner (SG), Nicholas Hagaman (C) Ryan Smith, Floyd Gilmer, Earl Ford | |
| 12:58 | California, Davis | Brian Downey misses the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 50-52 |
| 12:56 | Merrimack | Larry Hatch gets the rebound | 50-52 |
| 12:34 | Merrimack | The short jumper by Douglas Beverly is denied by Nicholas Hagaman | 50-52 |
| 12:33 | California, Davis | Reginald Newsome pulls down the rebound | 50-52 |
| 12:18 | California, Davis | David Paton is whistled for a carry | 50-52 |
| Subs | Merrimack | James Hudson (SF) Merle Woods | |
| Subs | California, Davis | Robert Utley (C) Brian Downey | |
| 11:56 | Merrimack | The short jumper by Larry Hatch is denied by Nicholas Hagaman | 50-52 |
| 11:55 | California, Davis | Nicholas Hagaman grabs the board | 50-52 |
| Lineup | Merrimack | PG - James Phillips (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Larry Hatch (fairly fresh) 7 pts. SF - James Hudson (fresh) PF - Jeff Chittenden (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - Douglas Beverly (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | California, Davis | PG - David Paton (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Darrell Lightner (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Reginald Newsome (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Nicholas Hagaman (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. 3 blk. C - Robert Utley (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 11:37 | California, Davis | Nicholas Hagaman lays it up and in set up by Darrell Lightner | 50-54 |
| 11:19 | Merrimack | James Hudson's pass is intercepted by Robert Utley | 50-54 |
| 10:57 | California, Davis | James Hudson is called for the reach on Darrell Lightner - foul #2 on James Hudson, team foul #4 | 50-54 |
| Subs | Merrimack | Floyd Lilley (PG), Don Johnson (SG), William Fletcher (SF), Ed Frazier (PF), Merle Woods (C) James Phillips, Larry Hatch, James Hudson, Jeff Chittenden, Douglas Beverly | |
| Subs | California, Davis | Ryan Smith (PG), Floyd Gilmer (SG), Brian Downey (PF), Earl Ford (C) David Paton, Darrell Lightner, Reginald Newsome, Nicholas Hagaman | |
| 10:38 | California, Davis | Floyd Gilmer clanks a fadeaway from the right wing but he's hacked by Ed Frazier - foul #1 on Ed Frazier, team foul #5 | 50-54 |
| 10:38 | California, Davis | Floyd Gilmer makes the 1st free throw | 50-55 |
| 10:38 | California, Davis | Floyd Gilmer makes the 2nd free throw | 50-56 |
| 10:26 | Merrimack | Floyd Lilley hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right wing | 50-56 |
| 10:25 | Merrimack | Ed Frazier grabs the offensive board | 50-56 |
| 10:09 | Merrimack | Ed Frazier is called for traveling | 50-56 |
| 09:52 | California, Davis | Ed Frazier blocks the short jumper by Brian Downey | 50-56 |
| 09:51 | California, Davis | Brian Downey grabs the offensive board | 50-56 |
| 09:37 | California, Davis | Floyd Gilmer makes the pull-up jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Ryan Smith | 50-58 |
| 09:25 | Merrimack | Floyd Lilley is fouled on the floor by Ryan Smith - foul #2 on Ryan Smith, team foul #5 | 50-58 |
| Subs | Merrimack | James Phillips (PG), Eric Reeder (C) Floyd Lilley, Merle Woods | |
| Subs | California, Davis | Darrell Lightner (PG), Reginald Newsome (SF) Ryan Smith, Robert Utley | |
| 09:04 | Merrimack | Ed Frazier drills a jumper from the left block on a nice dish by Eric Reeder | 52-58 |
| 08:38 | California, Davis | James Phillips picks off the pass by Darrell Lightner | 52-58 |
| 08:17 | Merrimack | William Fletcher is fouled on the floor by Brian Downey - foul #1 on Brian Downey, team foul #6 | 52-58 |
| Subs | Merrimack | Larry Hatch (SG), James Hudson (SF), Jeff Chittenden (PF), Douglas Beverly (C) Don Johnson, William Fletcher, Ed Frazier, Eric Reeder | |
| Subs | California, Davis | David Paton (PG), Christopher Harris (PF), Nicholas Hagaman (C) Floyd Gilmer, Brian Downey, Earl Ford | |
| 07:52 | Merrimack | James Phillips connects on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 55-58 |
| Lineup | Merrimack | PG - James Phillips (fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Larry Hatch (fresh) 7 pts. SF - James Hudson (fresh) PF - Jeff Chittenden (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. C - Douglas Beverly (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | California, Davis | PG - David Paton (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Darrell Lightner (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Reginald Newsome (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Christopher Harris (fresh) C - Nicholas Hagaman (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 3 blk. | |
| 07:23 | California, Davis | Darrell Lightner buries a jumpshot from the left wing set up by David Paton | 55-60 |
| 07:09 | Merrimack | Jeff Chittenden scores on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 58-60 |
| 06:51 | California, Davis | David Paton hits a jumper from the left side set up by Reginald Newsome and he's hacked by Douglas Beverly - foul #4 on Douglas Beverly, team foul #6 | 58-62 |
| Subs | Merrimack | Floyd Lilley (PG), William Fletcher (SF) James Phillips, James Hudson | |
| Subs | California, Davis | Dale Berryman (SG), Robert Utley (SF), Brian Downey (PF), Earl Ford (C) Darrell Lightner, Reginald Newsome, Christopher Harris, Nicholas Hagaman | |
| 06:51 | California, Davis | David Paton makes the free throw | 58-63 |
| 06:38 | Merrimack | Douglas Beverly scores on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 60-63 |
| 06:22 | California, Davis | Robert Utley hits a fadeaway from the right wing on a nice dish by Brian Downey | 60-65 |
| 05:58 | Merrimack | Douglas Beverly drills a pull-up jumper from the left side on a great pass from Larry Hatch | 62-65 |
| 05:35 | California, Davis | Earl Ford makes the runner near the basket set up by David Paton | 62-67 |
| 05:18 | Merrimack | Earl Ford is called for the reach on Larry Hatch - foul #4 on Earl Ford, team foul #7 | 62-67 |
| Subs | Merrimack | James Phillips (PG), Ed Frazier (PF), Merle Woods (C) Floyd Lilley, Jeff Chittenden, Douglas Beverly | |
| Subs | California, Davis | Ryan Smith (PG), Floyd Gilmer (SG), Reginald Newsome (SF) David Paton, Dale Berryman, Robert Utley | |
| 05:18 | Merrimack | Larry Hatch makes the 1st free throw | 63-67 |
| 05:18 | Merrimack | Larry Hatch misses the 2nd free throw | 63-67 |
| 05:18 | California, Davis | Earl Ford grabs the defensive rebound | 63-67 |
| 04:56 | California, Davis | Earl Ford misses the easy layup | 63-67 |
| 04:55 | California, Davis | Earl Ford misses the tip | 63-67 |
| 04:53 | Merrimack | Larry Hatch grabs the defensive rebound | 63-67 |
| 04:34 | Merrimack | James Phillips comes up short on the jumpshot from the left wing | 63-67 |
| 04:32 | California, Davis | Reginald Newsome grabs the board | 63-67 |
| 04:19 | California, Davis | Earl Ford misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 63-67 |
| 04:18 | Merrimack | William Fletcher gets the rebound | 63-67 |
| 04:07 | Merrimack | James Phillips makes the jumper near the basket on a great pass from Larry Hatch and he's hacked by Ryan Smith - foul #3 on Ryan Smith, team foul #8 | 65-67 |
| Subs | Merrimack | Don Johnson (SG), Eric Reeder (C) Larry Hatch, William Fletcher | |
| Subs | California, Davis | Darrell Lightner (PG), Nicholas Hagaman (PF), Robert Utley (C) Ryan Smith, Brian Downey, Earl Ford | |
| 04:07 | Merrimack | James Phillips makes the free throw | 66-67 |
| 04:03 | California, Davis | James Phillips is called for the reach on Darrell Lightner in the backcourt - foul #3 on James Phillips, team foul #7 | 66-67 |
| 04:03 | California, Davis | Darrell Lightner makes the 1st free throw | 66-68 |
| 04:03 | California, Davis | Darrell Lightner makes the 2nd free throw | 66-69 |
| 03:41 | Merrimack | Merle Woods can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 66-69 |
| 03:40 | Merrimack | The offensive rebound goes to Eric Reeder | 66-69 |
| Lineup | Merrimack | PG - James Phillips (fresh) 14 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Don Johnson (fresh) 9 pts. SF - Merle Woods (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. PF - Ed Frazier (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. C - Eric Reeder (fresh) | |
| Lineup | California, Davis | PG - Darrell Lightner (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SG - Floyd Gilmer (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. SF - Reginald Newsome (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. PF - Nicholas Hagaman (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 3 blk. C - Robert Utley (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| 03:27 | Merrimack | Don Johnson misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 66-69 |
| 03:25 | California, Davis | Robert Utley grabs the defensive rebound | 66-69 |
| 03:09 | California, Davis | Reginald Newsome makes the driving attempt from close range and the foul's on Merle Woods - foul #1 on Merle Woods, team foul #8 | 66-71 |
| Subs | Merrimack | Floyd Lilley (PG), Jeff Chittenden (PF) James Phillips, Ed Frazier | |
| Subs | California, Davis | David Paton (PG) Darrell Lightner | |
| 03:09 | California, Davis | Reginald Newsome makes the free throw | 66-72 |
| 02:49 | Merrimack | Floyd Lilley hits a shot from the left wing | 68-72 |
| 02:49 | California, Davis | California, Davis calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 68-72 |
| Subs | Merrimack | James Phillips (PG), William Fletcher (SF), Ed Frazier (PF), Douglas Beverly (C) Floyd Lilley, Merle Woods, Jeff Chittenden, Eric Reeder | |
| Subs | California, Davis | Brian Downey (PF), Earl Ford (C) Nicholas Hagaman, Robert Utley | |
| 02:28 | California, Davis | David Paton scores on a 3pt attempt from the left corner on a great pass from Earl Ford | 68-75 |
| 02:16 | Merrimack | William Fletcher is fouled on the floor by Reginald Newsome - foul #2 on Reginald Newsome, team foul #9 | 68-75 |
| 02:16 | Merrimack | William Fletcher makes the 1st free throw | 69-75 |
| 02:16 | Merrimack | William Fletcher makes the 2nd free throw | 70-75 |
| 01:56 | California, Davis | Don Johnson steals it from David Paton | 70-75 |
| 01:52 | Merrimack | James Phillips banks in the layup on a nice dish by Don Johnson | 72-75 |
| 01:36 | California, Davis | Earl Ford drills a 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Brian Downey | 72-78 |
| 01:22 | Merrimack | Brian Downey steals it from Douglas Beverly | 72-78 |
| 01:05 | California, Davis | Earl Ford is fouled on the floor by Douglas Beverly - foul #5 on Douglas Beverly, team foul #9 | 72-78 |
| Subs | Merrimack | Larry Hatch (SG), Jeff Chittenden (C) Don Johnson, Douglas Beverly | |
| Subs | California, Davis | | |
| 01:05 | California, Davis | Earl Ford misses the 1st free throw | 72-78 |
| 01:05 | Merrimack | Jeff Chittenden gets the rebound | 72-78 |
| 01:00 | Merrimack | James Phillips is hacked by David Paton in the backcourt - foul #2 on David Paton, team foul #10 | 72-78 |
| 01:00 | Merrimack | James Phillips makes the 1st free throw | 73-78 |
| 01:00 | Merrimack | James Phillips makes the 2nd free throw | 74-78 |
| Game Plan | Merrimack | Merrimack is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | California, Davis | California, Davis is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:39 | California, Davis | James Phillips takes the ball from Earl Ford | 74-78 |
| 00:34 | Merrimack | James Phillips can't throw it down | 74-78 |
| 00:33 | Merrimack | The offensive rebound goes to William Fletcher | 74-78 |
| Game Plan | Merrimack | Merrimack is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-2) | |
| Game Plan | California, Davis | California, Davis is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:30 | Merrimack | Ed Frazier is hacked by Floyd Gilmer - foul #2 on Floyd Gilmer, team foul #11 | 74-78 |
| 00:30 | Merrimack | Ed Frazier makes the 1st free throw | 75-78 |
| 00:30 | Merrimack | Ed Frazier makes the 2nd free throw | 76-78 |
| Game Plan | Merrimack | Merrimack is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | California, Davis | California, Davis is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:27 | California, Davis | David Paton is fouled in the backcourt by James Phillips - foul #4 on James Phillips, team foul #10 | 76-78 |
| 00:27 | California, Davis | David Paton makes the 1st free throw | 76-79 |
| 00:27 | California, Davis | David Paton makes the 2nd free throw | 76-80 |
| 00:22 | Merrimack | James Phillips clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 76-80 |
| 00:20 | California, Davis | The rebound goes to Brian Downey | 76-80 |
| 00:17 | California, Davis | Brian Downey is hacked by James Phillips in the backcourt - foul #5 on James Phillips, team foul #11 | 76-80 |
| Subs | Merrimack | Floyd Lilley (PG) James Phillips | |
| Subs | California, Davis | | |
| 00:17 | California, Davis | Brian Downey makes the 1st free throw | 76-81 |
| 00:17 | California, Davis | Brian Downey misses the 2nd free throw | 76-81 |
| 00:17 | Merrimack | Ed Frazier grabs the defensive rebound | 76-81 |
| 00:17 | Merrimack | Merrimack calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 76-81 |
| 00:10 | Merrimack | Larry Hatch misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 76-81 |
| 00:08 | California, Davis | David Paton grabs the board | 76-81 |
| 00:07 | California, Davis | David Paton is hacked by Floyd Lilley in the backcourt - foul #3 on Floyd Lilley, team foul #12 | 76-81 |
| Subs | Merrimack | | |
| Subs | California, Davis | Dale Berryman (SG), Darrell Lightner (SF), Christopher Harris (PF) Floyd Gilmer, Reginald Newsome, Brian Downey | |
| 00:07 | California, Davis | David Paton makes the 1st free throw | 76-82 |
| 00:07 | California, Davis | David Paton makes the 2nd free throw | 76-83 |
| 00:04 | Merrimack | Merrimack calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 76-83 |
| Subs | Merrimack | | |
| Subs | California, Davis | Floyd Gilmer (SG), Reginald Newsome (SF), Brian Downey (PF) Dale Berryman, Darrell Lightner, Christopher Harris | |
| 00:00 | Merrimack | Ed Frazier hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 76-83 |