| Lineup | Washington State | PG - Stephen Jurgensen (fresh) SG - William Eagle (fresh) SF - Jim McMillan (fresh) PF - William Ward (fresh) C - Bruce Plasencia (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Fresno State | PG - Matthew Brown (fresh) SG - Daniel Page (fresh) SF - Jeffrey Joseph (fresh) PF - Jay Hinkel (fresh) C - Luis Bohon (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Fresno State | Luis Bohon wins the tip | 0-0 |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Fresno State | Fresno State is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 19:36 | Fresno State | Bruce Plasencia denies the turnaround by Jay Hinkel | 0-0 |
| 19:34 | Washington State | Bruce Plasencia grabs the board | 0-0 |
| 19:21 | Washington State | William Ward's dunk attempt is rejected by Jay Hinkel | 0-0 |
| 19:19 | Washington State | William Eagle tips it back up and in | 2-0 |
| 19:02 | Fresno State | Jeffrey Joseph is called for the illegal screen - foul #1 on Jeffrey Joseph, team foul #1 | 2-0 |
| 18:43 | Washington State | William Ward lays it up and in on a great pass from William Eagle | 4-0 |
| 18:39 | Fresno State | Stephen Jurgensen picks off the pass by Luis Bohon | 4-0 |
| 18:35 | Washington State | Stephen Jurgensen slams it home | 6-0 |
| 18:14 | Fresno State | Luis Bohon comes up short on the jumpshot from the right wing but he's fouled by William Ward - foul #1 on William Ward, team foul #1 | 6-0 |
| 18:14 | Fresno State | Luis Bohon makes the 1st free throw | 6-1 |
| 18:14 | Fresno State | Luis Bohon misses the 2nd free throw | 6-1 |
| 18:14 | Washington State | The rebound goes to William Ward | 6-1 |
| 17:51 | Washington State | Bruce Plasencia misses badly on a floater from the right block | 6-1 |
| 17:49 | Fresno State | Luis Bohon gets the rebound | 6-1 |
| 17:45 | Fresno State | Daniel Page makes the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 6-4 |
| 17:16 | Washington State | Jim McMillan can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 6-4 |
| 17:14 | Fresno State | Daniel Page grabs the board | 6-4 |
| 17:09 | Fresno State | Jeffrey Joseph misses short on a fadeaway from the right side | 6-4 |
| 17:07 | Washington State | Stephen Jurgensen grabs the defensive rebound | 6-4 |
| 17:03 | Washington State | Jeffrey Joseph takes the ball from Jim McMillan | 6-4 |
| 16:48 | Fresno State | Jeffrey Joseph's layup is rejected by Bruce Plasencia | 6-4 |
| 16:46 | Washington State | William Eagle pulls down the rebound | 6-4 |
| 16:32 | Washington State | Stephen Jurgensen loses the ball out of bounds | 6-4 |
| Subs | Washington State | | |
| Subs | Fresno State | David Howell (PG), Walter Beck (SG), John Pittman (SF), George Driver (PF), Fred Smith (C) Matthew Brown, Daniel Page, Jeffrey Joseph, Jay Hinkel, Luis Bohon | |
| 16:30 | Fresno State | David Howell is hacked by Stephen Jurgensen in the backcourt - foul #1 on Stephen Jurgensen, team foul #2 | 6-4 |
| 16:12 | Fresno State | Stephen Jurgensen steals it from John Pittman | 6-4 |
| 16:09 | Washington State | Stephen Jurgensen lays it up and in | 8-4 |
| 15:51 | Fresno State | Bruce Plasencia is called for the reach on John Pittman - foul #1 on Bruce Plasencia, team foul #3 | 8-4 |
| Subs | Washington State | Sherman Varney (PF) William Ward | |
| Subs | Fresno State | | |
| Lineup | Washington State | PG - Stephen Jurgensen (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl. SG - William Eagle (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jim McMillan (fresh) PF - Sherman Varney (fresh) C - Bruce Plasencia (fairly fresh) 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Fresno State | PG - David Howell (fresh) SG - Walter Beck (fresh) SF - John Pittman (fresh) PF - George Driver (fresh) C - Fred Smith (fresh) | |
| 15:37 | Fresno State | George Driver travels with the ball | 8-4 |
| Subs | Washington State | | |
| Subs | Fresno State | Matthew Brown (PG) Walter Beck | |
| 15:14 | Washington State | Jim McMillan comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 8-4 |
| 15:13 | Fresno State | George Driver snags the defensive board | 8-4 |
| 15:09 | Fresno State | John Pittman misses the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 8-4 |
| 15:07 | Washington State | Sherman Varney gets the rebound | 8-4 |
| 14:44 | Washington State | Bruce Plasencia misses badly on a floater from close range but he's hacked by George Driver - foul #1 on George Driver, team foul #2 | 8-4 |
| Subs | Washington State | | |
| Subs | Fresno State | Jeffrey Joseph (SF), Jay Hinkel (PF) John Pittman, George Driver | |
| 14:44 | Washington State | Bruce Plasencia makes the 1st free throw | 9-4 |
| 14:44 | Washington State | Bruce Plasencia makes the 2nd free throw | 10-4 |
| 14:25 | Fresno State | Matthew Brown misses badly on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 10-4 |
| 14:23 | Fresno State | David Howell tips it home | 10-6 |
| 14:06 | Washington State | William Eagle clanks a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 10-6 |
| 14:04 | Washington State | Sherman Varney hits the follow up shot | 12-6 |
| 14:00 | Fresno State | David Howell hits a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 12-8 |
| 13:39 | Washington State | Bruce Plasencia loses the dribble to Matthew Brown | 12-8 |
| 13:34 | Fresno State | David Howell misses the lay-in | 12-8 |
| 13:33 | Washington State | Jim McMillan grabs the board | 12-8 |
| 13:27 | Washington State | William Eagle misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 12-8 |
| 13:25 | Washington State | Sherman Varney tips it but misses | 12-8 |
| 13:23 | Fresno State | Fred Smith grabs the defensive rebound | 12-8 |
| 13:19 | Fresno State | David Howell loses the dribble to Stephen Jurgensen | 12-8 |
| 13:16 | Washington State | Stephen Jurgensen misses the lay-in | 12-8 |
| 13:15 | Washington State | Sherman Varney gets the offensive rebound | 12-8 |
| 13:06 | Washington State | Bruce Plasencia is hacked by Fred Smith - foul #1 on Fred Smith, team foul #3 | 12-8 |
| Subs | Washington State | Bill Arenas (SG), William Ward (PF), Todd Watkins (C) William Eagle, Sherman Varney, Bruce Plasencia | |
| Subs | Fresno State | Walter Beck (PG), Daniel Page (SG), John Pittman (SF), Luis Bohon (C) Matthew Brown, David Howell, Jeffrey Joseph, Fred Smith | |
| 12:57 | Washington State | Stephen Jurgensen's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 12-8 |
| Subs | Washington State | | |
| Subs | Fresno State | George Driver (PF) Jay Hinkel | |
| 12:30 | Fresno State | Daniel Page clanks a 3 pointer from the right wing | 12-8 |
| 12:29 | Fresno State | Walter Beck tips it but misses | 12-8 |
| 12:27 | Fresno State | Luis Bohon hits the follow up shot | 12-10 |
| 12:02 | Washington State | William Ward drills a driving attempt in the lane on a nice dish by Stephen Jurgensen and he's fouled by Walter Beck - foul #1 on Walter Beck, team foul #4 | 14-10 |
| Subs | Washington State | Allen Whitehouse (PG), William Eagle (SG) Stephen Jurgensen, Bill Arenas | |
| Subs | Fresno State | Jay Hinkel (PF) George Driver | |
| 12:02 | Washington State | William Ward makes the free throw | 15-10 |
| 11:41 | Fresno State | Walter Beck scores on a 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Daniel Page | 15-13 |
| Lineup | Washington State | PG - Allen Whitehouse (fresh) SG - William Eagle (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jim McMillan (fairly fresh) PF - William Ward (fresh) 5 pts. C - Todd Watkins (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Fresno State | PG - Walter Beck (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Daniel Page (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Pittman (fresh) PF - Jay Hinkel (fresh) C - Luis Bohon (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:26 | Washington State | William Eagle hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left side | 15-13 |
| 11:25 | Fresno State | Luis Bohon grabs the defensive rebound | 15-13 |
| 11:04 | Fresno State | Jay Hinkel's fadeaway is rejected by Todd Watkins | 15-13 |
| 11:03 | Washington State | Allen Whitehouse pulls down the rebound | 15-13 |
| 10:40 | Washington State | William Eagle is whistled for traveling | 15-13 |
| Subs | Washington State | Stephen Jurgensen (PG), Bill Arenas (SG), Sherman Varney (PF), Bruce Plasencia (C) William Eagle, Jim McMillan, William Ward, Todd Watkins | |
| Subs | Fresno State | Matthew Brown (PG), David Howell (SG), Jeffrey Joseph (SF), George Driver (PF) Walter Beck, Daniel Page, John Pittman, Jay Hinkel | |
| 10:29 | Fresno State | Sherman Varney steals it from Luis Bohon | 15-13 |
| 10:06 | Washington State | Bruce Plasencia is fouled on the floor by Luis Bohon - foul #1 on Luis Bohon, team foul #5 | 15-13 |
| Subs | Washington State | | |
| Subs | Fresno State | Fred Smith (C) Luis Bohon | |
| 09:58 | Washington State | Bruce Plasencia can't connect on a jumper from the right side | 15-13 |
| 09:56 | Fresno State | The rebound goes to Fred Smith | 15-13 |
| 09:51 | Fresno State | Jeffrey Joseph misses badly on a floater from the left wing | 15-13 |
| 09:50 | Washington State | Allen Whitehouse pulls down the rebound | 15-13 |
| 09:37 | Washington State | Bruce Plasencia scores on a floater from the left block on a great pass from Bill Arenas | 17-13 |
| 09:12 | Fresno State | Jeffrey Joseph hits a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a nice dish by Fred Smith | 17-16 |
| 08:48 | Washington State | Bill Arenas knocks in the 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Stephen Jurgensen | 20-16 |
| 08:25 | Fresno State | George Driver is whistled for a carry | 20-16 |
| Subs | Washington State | Richard Brown (PG), William Eagle (SG), Jim McMillan (SF), William Ward (PF), Todd Watkins (C) Stephen Jurgensen, Bill Arenas, Allen Whitehouse, Sherman Varney, Bruce Plasencia | |
| Subs | Fresno State | Daniel Page (SG), George Artis (SF), Jay Hinkel (PF), John Pittman (C) David Howell, Jeffrey Joseph, George Driver, Fred Smith | |
| 08:13 | Washington State | Jim McMillan hits a 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by William Eagle | 23-16 |
| 08:06 | Fresno State | Matthew Brown knocks in the shot from the right wing set up by Daniel Page | 23-18 |
| 07:51 | Washington State | William Eagle misses the jumper from the left block | 23-18 |
| 07:49 | Fresno State | John Pittman grabs the defensive rebound | 23-18 |
| 07:44 | Fresno State | Matthew Brown double dribbles | 23-18 |
| Subs | Washington State | | |
| Subs | Fresno State | Walter Beck (PG), Luis Bohon (C) Matthew Brown, George Artis | |
| 07:30 | Washington State | William Ward is whistled for a carry | 23-18 |
| Subs | Washington State | Stephen Jurgensen (PG) Richard Brown | |
| Subs | Fresno State | David Howell (PG) Walter Beck | |
| Lineup | Washington State | PG - Stephen Jurgensen (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. SG - William Eagle (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Jim McMillan (fairly fresh) 3 pts. PF - William Ward (fresh) 5 pts. C - Todd Watkins (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Fresno State | PG - David Howell (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Daniel Page (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - John Pittman (fresh) PF - Jay Hinkel (fresh) C - Luis Bohon (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:14 | Fresno State | John Pittman connects on the floater from the left wing on a nice dish by David Howell | 23-20 |
| 06:50 | Washington State | William Eagle misses the easy layup | 23-20 |
| 06:48 | Fresno State | The rebound goes to David Howell | 23-20 |
| 06:31 | Fresno State | John Pittman is fouled on the floor by William Eagle - foul #1 on William Eagle, team foul #4 | 23-20 |
| Subs | Washington State | Bruce Plasencia (C) Todd Watkins | |
| Subs | Fresno State | Matthew Brown (PG), Jeffrey Joseph (SF) Daniel Page, John Pittman | |
| 06:10 | Fresno State | Luis Bohon misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 23-20 |
| 06:08 | Washington State | William Ward grabs the defensive rebound | 23-20 |
| 05:53 | Washington State | Bruce Plasencia clanks a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but he's hacked by Luis Bohon - foul #2 on Luis Bohon, team foul #6 | 23-20 |
| Subs | Washington State | Allen Whitehouse (PG), Sherman Varney (PF) Stephen Jurgensen, William Ward | |
| Subs | Fresno State | Walter Beck (SG), George Driver (PF), Fred Smith (C) David Howell, Jay Hinkel, Luis Bohon | |
| 05:53 | Washington State | Bruce Plasencia makes the 1st free throw | 24-20 |
| 05:53 | Washington State | Bruce Plasencia misses the 2nd free throw | 24-20 |
| 05:53 | Fresno State | Fred Smith grabs the defensive rebound | 24-20 |
| 05:47 | Fresno State | Sherman Varney swats the layup by Fred Smith | 24-20 |
| 05:45 | Fresno State | The offensive rebound goes to George Driver | 24-20 |
| 05:32 | Fresno State | Matthew Brown makes the 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Walter Beck | 24-23 |
| 05:08 | Washington State | Bruce Plasencia lays it up and in | 26-23 |
| 04:50 | Fresno State | Jeffrey Joseph scores on a shot from the left side | 26-25 |
| 04:48 | Washington State | Walter Beck takes the ball from Allen Whitehouse in the backcourt | 26-25 |
| 04:29 | Fresno State | Jeffrey Joseph comes up short on the shot from the free throw line but he's hacked by Jim McMillan - foul #1 on Jim McMillan, team foul #5 | 26-25 |
| Subs | Washington State | Stephen Jurgensen (PG), Bill Arenas (SG), William Ward (PF), Todd Watkins (C) Allen Whitehouse, William Eagle, Sherman Varney, Bruce Plasencia | |
| Subs | Fresno State | Daniel Page (SG), Jay Hinkel (PF) Walter Beck, George Driver | |
| 04:29 | Fresno State | Jeffrey Joseph misses the 1st free throw | 26-25 |
| 04:29 | Fresno State | Jeffrey Joseph makes the 2nd free throw | 26-26 |
| 04:18 | Washington State | Jim McMillan's pass is intercepted by Jay Hinkel | 26-26 |
| 03:55 | Fresno State | Matthew Brown misses long on a fadeaway from the left wing | 26-26 |
| 03:53 | Washington State | Bill Arenas grabs the board | 26-26 |
| 03:49 | Washington State | Matthew Brown is called for the reach on Stephen Jurgensen - foul #1 on Matthew Brown, team foul #7 | 26-26 |
| Subs | Washington State | Allen Whitehouse (SF) Jim McMillan | |
| Subs | Fresno State | David Howell (PG), John Pittman (SF), Luis Bohon (C) Matthew Brown, Jeffrey Joseph, Fred Smith | |
| 03:49 | Washington State | Stephen Jurgensen makes the 1st free throw | 27-26 |
| 03:49 | Washington State | Stephen Jurgensen misses the 2nd free throw | 27-26 |
| 03:49 | Fresno State | Jay Hinkel grabs the board | 27-26 |
| 03:40 | Fresno State | Jay Hinkel hits a shot from the baseline and he's hacked by William Ward - foul #2 on William Ward, team foul #6 | 27-28 |
| 03:40 | Fresno State | Jay Hinkel makes the free throw | 27-29 |
| 03:21 | Washington State | Allen Whitehouse dunks the ball on a great pass from Stephen Jurgensen | 29-29 |
| Lineup | Washington State | PG - Stephen Jurgensen (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. SG - Bill Arenas (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Allen Whitehouse (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - William Ward (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Todd Watkins (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Fresno State | PG - David Howell (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Daniel Page (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - John Pittman (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Jay Hinkel (fresh) 3 pts. C - Luis Bohon (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 03:16 | Fresno State | Daniel Page can't connect on a shot from the baseline but he's hacked by Bill Arenas - foul #1 on Bill Arenas, team foul #7 | 29-29 |
| 03:16 | Fresno State | Daniel Page misses the 1st free throw | 29-29 |
| 03:16 | Fresno State | Daniel Page misses the 2nd free throw | 29-29 |
| 03:16 | Washington State | The rebound goes to Todd Watkins | 29-29 |
| 02:57 | Washington State | William Ward misses badly on a jump hook from the left block | 29-29 |
| 02:56 | Washington State | Stephen Jurgensen tips it in | 31-29 |
| 02:42 | Fresno State | Daniel Page makes the jumpshot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by David Howell | 31-31 |
| 02:36 | Washington State | William Ward misses short on a turnaround from the baseline but he's hacked by Luis Bohon - foul #3 on Luis Bohon, team foul #8 | 31-31 |
| Subs | Washington State | William Eagle (SG), Jim McMillan (SF), Bruce Plasencia (C) Bill Arenas, Allen Whitehouse, Todd Watkins | |
| Subs | Fresno State | Matthew Brown (PG), George Driver (PF), Fred Smith (C) Daniel Page, Jay Hinkel, Luis Bohon | |
| 02:36 | Washington State | William Ward makes the 1st free throw | 32-31 |
| 02:36 | Washington State | William Ward makes the 2nd free throw | 33-31 |
| 02:25 | Fresno State | Fred Smith misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 33-31 |
| 02:23 | Fresno State | George Driver grabs the offensive board | 33-31 |
| 02:15 | Fresno State | George Driver can't finish the layup | 33-31 |
| 02:14 | Washington State | William Ward grabs the board | 33-31 |
| 02:09 | Washington State | William Ward drills a driving attempt near the basket | 35-31 |
| 01:51 | Fresno State | George Driver is fouled on the floor by William Ward - foul #3 on William Ward, team foul #8 | 35-31 |
| Subs | Washington State | Richard Brown (PG), Sherman Varney (PF) Stephen Jurgensen, William Ward | |
| Subs | Fresno State | Jeffrey Joseph (SF) John Pittman | |
| 01:51 | Fresno State | George Driver misses the 1st free throw | 35-31 |
| 01:51 | Washington State | Sherman Varney pulls down the rebound | 35-31 |
| 01:41 | Washington State | Bruce Plasencia misses the fadeaway from the left side | 35-31 |
| 01:40 | Washington State | Bruce Plasencia tips it home | 37-31 |
| 01:24 | Fresno State | George Driver blows the layup but he's hacked by Sherman Varney - foul #1 on Sherman Varney, team foul #9 | 37-31 |
| Subs | Washington State | Allen Whitehouse (PG) Richard Brown | |
| Subs | Fresno State | Walter Beck (SG), Jay Hinkel (PF) David Howell, Fred Smith | |
| 01:24 | Fresno State | George Driver misses the 1st free throw | 37-31 |
| 01:24 | Fresno State | George Driver makes the 2nd free throw | 37-32 |
| 00:57 | Washington State | Allen Whitehouse is fouled on the floor by Jeffrey Joseph - foul #2 on Jeffrey Joseph, team foul #9 | 37-32 |
| Subs | Washington State | Todd Watkins (C) Bruce Plasencia | |
| Subs | Fresno State | Daniel Page (SG), Fred Smith (C) Walter Beck, George Driver | |
| 00:57 | Washington State | Allen Whitehouse makes the 1st free throw | 38-32 |
| 00:57 | Washington State | Allen Whitehouse makes the 2nd free throw | 39-32 |
| 00:32 | Fresno State | Matthew Brown connects on the jumpshot from the right wing on a great pass from Daniel Page and he's fouled by Sherman Varney - foul #2 on Sherman Varney, team foul #10 | 39-34 |
| Subs | Washington State | Stephen Jurgensen (PG), Bill Arenas (SG) Allen Whitehouse, William Eagle | |
| Subs | Fresno State | | |
| 00:32 | Fresno State | Matthew Brown makes the free throw | 39-35 |
| 00:25 | Washington State | Matthew Brown is called for the reach on Bill Arenas - foul #2 on Matthew Brown, team foul #10 | 39-35 |
| Subs | Washington State | | |
| Subs | Fresno State | Walter Beck (PG), David Howell (C) Matthew Brown, Fred Smith | |
| 00:25 | Washington State | Bill Arenas makes the 1st free throw | 40-35 |
| 00:25 | Washington State | Bill Arenas misses the 2nd free throw | 40-35 |
| 00:25 | Fresno State | Daniel Page grabs the defensive rebound | 40-35 |
| 00:00 | Fresno State | Todd Watkins blocks the jumper by Jeffrey Joseph | 40-35 |