| Lineup | UConn | PG - William Constable (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Justin Beckett (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Anthony Brenton (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Brian Staley (fresh) 1 pts. C - George Shetler (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Justin Rogers (fresh) 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Richard McGaughey (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - John Cominsky (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Scott Griffin (fresh) 2 pts. C - Charles Bennett (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | UConn | Anthony Brenton inbounds the ball | 27-30 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 19:31 | UConn | Justin Beckett knocks in the 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by William Constable | 30-30 |
| 19:13 | Villanova | Scott Griffin scores on a fadeaway from the left side on a great pass from Justin Rogers | 30-32 |
| 18:51 | UConn | George Shetler misses short on a turnaround from the baseline | 30-32 |
| 18:49 | UConn | The offensive rebound goes to Justin Beckett | 30-32 |
| 18:31 | UConn | Brian Staley connects on the jump hook in the paint | 32-32 |
| 18:17 | Villanova | Richard McGaughey is hacked by Brian Staley - foul #2 on Brian Staley, team foul #1 | 32-32 |
| Subs | UConn | Ellis Bunce (SG), Conrad Villeda (SF), William Droegmiller (PF) Justin Beckett, Anthony Brenton, Brian Staley | |
| Subs | Villanova | David Ulloa (SG), Gary Silver (SF), Joshua Camire (PF), Fred Decker (C) Justin Rogers, John Cominsky, Scott Griffin, Charles Bennett | |
| 18:08 | Villanova | David Ulloa is hacked by Ellis Bunce - foul #2 on Ellis Bunce, team foul #2 | 32-32 |
| 17:49 | Villanova | Fred Decker is whistled for a carry | 32-32 |
| 17:20 | UConn | Joshua Camire is called for the reach on William Droegmiller - foul #1 on Joshua Camire, team foul #1 | 32-32 |
| Subs | UConn | Brian Staley (PF) William Droegmiller | |
| Subs | Villanova | Joe Winebrenner (PG) Richard McGaughey | |
| 17:03 | UConn | Joe Winebrenner takes the ball from Conrad Villeda | 32-32 |
| 16:47 | Villanova | Joshua Camire buries a fadeaway from the right side | 32-34 |
| 16:28 | UConn | George Shetler misses the lay-in | 32-34 |
| 16:26 | Villanova | Joshua Camire snags the defensive board | 32-34 |
| 16:11 | Villanova | Fred Decker scores on a driving attempt in the paint on a nice dish by Joe Winebrenner | 32-36 |
| 15:48 | UConn | Gary Silver picks off the pass by Conrad Villeda | 32-36 |
| Lineup | UConn | PG - William Constable (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Ellis Bunce (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SF - Conrad Villeda (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. PF - Brian Staley (fairly fresh) 3 pts. C - George Shetler (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Joe Winebrenner (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - David Ulloa (fairly fresh) 6 pts. SF - Gary Silver (fairly fresh) PF - Joshua Camire (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Fred Decker (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:26 | Villanova | Ellis Bunce picks off the pass by David Ulloa | 32-36 |
| 15:01 | UConn | William Constable clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 32-36 |
| 15:00 | UConn | George Shetler grabs the offensive rebound | 32-36 |
| 14:39 | UConn | Conrad Villeda can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 32-36 |
| 14:38 | Villanova | The rebound goes to Joe Winebrenner | 32-36 |
| 14:26 | Villanova | Joshua Camire travels with the ball | 32-36 |
| Subs | UConn | Justin Beckett (SG), Anthony Brenton (SF), William Droegmiller (PF), Tyrone Hamilton (C) Ellis Bunce, Conrad Villeda, Brian Staley, George Shetler | |
| Subs | Villanova | Justin Rogers (PG), Richard McGaughey (SG), John Cominsky (SF), Scott Griffin (PF), Charles Bennett (C) Joe Winebrenner, David Ulloa, Gary Silver, Joshua Camire, Fred Decker | |
| 14:24 | UConn | William Constable is hacked by Justin Rogers in the backcourt - foul #2 on Justin Rogers, team foul #2 | 32-36 |
| 14:15 | UConn | Justin Beckett can't connect on an uncontested 3pt shot from straight away | 32-36 |
| 14:13 | UConn | Tyrone Hamilton hits the follow up shot | 34-36 |
| 13:54 | Villanova | Richard McGaughey is whistled for a carry | 34-36 |
| 13:25 | UConn | William Droegmiller can't connect on a shot from the right wing | 34-36 |
| 13:23 | Villanova | Charles Bennett snags the defensive board | 34-36 |
| 13:17 | Villanova | Richard McGaughey loses the dribble to Justin Beckett | 34-36 |
| 12:57 | UConn | Tyrone Hamilton scores on a jump hook in the lane and he's fouled by Charles Bennett - foul #2 on Charles Bennett, team foul #3 | 36-36 |
| Subs | UConn | | |
| Subs | Villanova | Dennis Burruss (PF) Scott Griffin | |
| 12:57 | UConn | Tyrone Hamilton makes the free throw | 37-36 |
| 12:40 | Villanova | John Cominsky is called for a charge - foul #2 on John Cominsky, team foul #4 | 37-36 |
| Subs | UConn | Ellis Bunce (SG), Brian Staley (PF) William Constable, William Droegmiller | |
| Subs | Villanova | David Ulloa (SG), Scott Griffin (PF) Justin Rogers, John Cominsky | |
| 12:38 | UConn | Ellis Bunce is hacked by Richard McGaughey in the backcourt - foul #2 on Richard McGaughey, team foul #5 | 37-36 |
| 12:14 | UConn | Brian Staley misses long on a runner near the basket | 37-36 |
| 12:12 | UConn | Justin Beckett tips it but misses | 37-36 |
| 12:11 | Villanova | Scott Griffin snags the defensive board | 37-36 |
| 12:06 | Villanova | Dennis Burruss is fouled on the floor by Tyrone Hamilton - foul #2 on Tyrone Hamilton, team foul #3 | 37-36 |
| Subs | UConn | George Shetler (C) Tyrone Hamilton | |
| Subs | Villanova | Joe Winebrenner (PG) Richard McGaughey | |
| 11:59 | Villanova | Scott Griffin comes up short on the shot near the basket | 37-36 |
| 11:57 | Villanova | Charles Bennett can't tip it in | 37-36 |
| 11:55 | UConn | Justin Beckett gets the rebound | 37-36 |
| 11:48 | UConn | Ellis Bunce's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 37-36 |
| Lineup | UConn | PG - Justin Beckett (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. SG - Ellis Bunce (fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl. SF - Anthony Brenton (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Brian Staley (fairly fresh) 3 pts. C - George Shetler (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Joe Winebrenner (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - David Ulloa (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Dennis Burruss (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Scott Griffin (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Charles Bennett (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:33 | Villanova | Dennis Burruss travels with the ball | 37-36 |
| Subs | UConn | | |
| Subs | Villanova | Justin Rogers (PG) Joe Winebrenner | |
| 11:29 | UConn | Justin Beckett's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 37-36 |
| Subs | UConn | William Droegmiller (PF) Brian Staley | |
| Subs | Villanova | Richard McGaughey (SG), John Cominsky (SF) David Ulloa, Scott Griffin | |
| 11:15 | Villanova | John Cominsky misses the lay-in but the foul's on Anthony Brenton - foul #3 on Anthony Brenton, team foul #4 | 37-36 |
| Subs | UConn | William Constable (PG), Conrad Villeda (SF) Ellis Bunce, Anthony Brenton | |
| Subs | Villanova | Scott Griffin (PF) Dennis Burruss | |
| 11:15 | Villanova | John Cominsky makes the 1st free throw | 37-37 |
| 11:15 | Villanova | John Cominsky misses the 2nd free throw | 37-37 |
| 11:15 | Villanova | The offensive rebound goes to Scott Griffin | 37-37 |
| 10:58 | Villanova | Scott Griffin buries a shot from the right wing on a great pass from Richard McGaughey and he's hacked by William Droegmiller - foul #2 on William Droegmiller, team foul #5 | 37-39 |
| 10:58 | Villanova | Scott Griffin makes the free throw | 37-40 |
| 10:30 | UConn | George Shetler banks in the layup on a nice dish by William Constable and he's fouled by Charles Bennett - foul #3 on Charles Bennett, team foul #6 | 39-40 |
| Subs | UConn | Ellis Bunce (SG), Tyrone Hamilton (PF) Justin Beckett, William Droegmiller | |
| Subs | Villanova | David Ulloa (SG), Gary Silver (SF), Fred Decker (C) Justin Rogers, John Cominsky, Charles Bennett | |
| 10:30 | UConn | George Shetler makes the free throw | 40-40 |
| 10:12 | Villanova | Richard McGaughey comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the left wing | 40-40 |
| 10:11 | UConn | George Shetler gets the rebound | 40-40 |
| 09:47 | UConn | Gary Silver takes the ball from William Constable | 40-40 |
| 09:30 | Villanova | David Ulloa misses the lay-in | 40-40 |
| 09:29 | UConn | Tyrone Hamilton grabs the board | 40-40 |
| 09:27 | UConn | Richard McGaughey steps in front of the Conrad Villeda pass in the backcourt | 40-40 |
| 09:26 | Villanova | David Ulloa can't finish the layup | 40-40 |
| 09:25 | UConn | The rebound goes to William Constable | 40-40 |
| 09:23 | UConn | Tyrone Hamilton throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 40-40 |
| Subs | UConn | Justin Beckett (PG), Anthony Brenton (SF), Brian Staley (PF) William Constable, Conrad Villeda, George Shetler | |
| Subs | Villanova | Joe Winebrenner (PG), John Cominsky (SF), Dennis Burruss (PF), Joshua Camire (C) Richard McGaughey, Gary Silver, Scott Griffin, Fred Decker | |
| 09:12 | Villanova | Joshua Camire knocks in the runner from the left block | 40-42 |
| 08:49 | UConn | Brian Staley loses the dribble to Joshua Camire | 40-42 |
| 08:40 | Villanova | Joshua Camire can't connect on a runner from close range | 40-42 |
| 08:39 | UConn | Brian Staley pulls down the rebound | 40-42 |
| 08:18 | UConn | Brian Staley clanks a driving attempt in the paint but he's hacked by Dennis Burruss - foul #2 on Dennis Burruss, team foul #7 | 40-42 |
| Subs | UConn | William Constable (PG), William Droegmiller (SF), George Shetler (C) Ellis Bunce, Anthony Brenton, Tyrone Hamilton | |
| Subs | Villanova | Justin Rogers (PG), Richard McGaughey (SG), Fred Decker (C) Joe Winebrenner, David Ulloa, John Cominsky | |
| 08:18 | UConn | Brian Staley misses the 1st free throw | 40-42 |
| 08:18 | UConn | Brian Staley misses the 2nd free throw | 40-42 |
| 08:18 | Villanova | Joshua Camire grabs the board | 40-42 |
| 08:16 | Villanova | William Constable picks off the pass by Justin Rogers in the backcourt | 40-42 |
| 08:08 | UConn | William Droegmiller is whistled for a carry | 40-42 |
| Subs | UConn | Anthony Brenton (SF) Brian Staley | |
| Subs | Villanova | Gary Silver (SF) Dennis Burruss | |
| 07:58 | Villanova | Justin Rogers hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner | 40-42 |
| 07:57 | UConn | William Droegmiller snags the defensive board | 40-42 |
| 07:55 | UConn | Justin Beckett's pass is intercepted by Justin Rogers in the backcourt | 40-42 |
| 07:46 | Villanova | Justin Rogers drills a 3pt shot from the left wing on a nice dish by Fred Decker | 40-45 |
| Lineup | UConn | PG - William Constable (tiring) 6 pts. 4 ast. SG - Justin Beckett (tiring) 5 pts. 3 reb. SF - Anthony Brenton (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - William Droegmiller (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - George Shetler (tiring) 7 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Justin Rogers (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. SG - Richard McGaughey (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. SF - Gary Silver (fresh) 2 stl. PF - Joshua Camire (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. C - Fred Decker (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:17 | UConn | Justin Beckett drills a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 43-45 |
| 07:01 | Villanova | Joshua Camire slams it home | 43-47 |
| 06:48 | UConn | Justin Beckett loses the dribble to Fred Decker | 43-47 |
| 06:26 | Villanova | Justin Rogers misses badly on a 3 from straight away | 43-47 |
| 06:24 | UConn | The rebound goes to William Droegmiller | 43-47 |
| 06:04 | UConn | Justin Beckett clanks a shot near the basket | 43-47 |
| 06:02 | UConn | Justin Beckett pulls down the offensive rebound | 43-47 |
| 05:50 | UConn | Joshua Camire swats the short shot by George Shetler | 43-47 |
| 05:49 | Villanova | Joshua Camire grabs the defensive rebound | 43-47 |
| 05:38 | Villanova | Justin Rogers hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 43-47 |
| 05:37 | Villanova | Gary Silver pulls down the offensive rebound | 43-47 |
| 05:23 | Villanova | Richard McGaughey makes the 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Justin Rogers | 43-50 |
| 05:00 | UConn | William Constable is called for a moving pick - foul #3 on William Constable, team foul #6 | 43-50 |
| Subs | UConn | Ellis Bunce (SG), Conrad Villeda (SF), Brian Staley (PF), Tyrone Hamilton (C) Justin Beckett, Anthony Brenton, William Droegmiller, George Shetler | |
| Subs | Villanova | Joe Winebrenner (PG), David Ulloa (SG), John Cominsky (SF), Dennis Burruss (PF), Charles Bennett (C) Justin Rogers, Richard McGaughey, Gary Silver, Joshua Camire, Fred Decker | |
| 04:37 | Villanova | Charles Bennett misses the easy layup | 43-50 |
| 04:35 | Villanova | Dennis Burruss grabs the offensive board | 43-50 |
| 04:23 | Villanova | Conrad Villeda picks off the pass by Joe Winebrenner | 43-50 |
| 04:20 | UConn | Conrad Villeda lays it in | 45-50 |
| 04:08 | Villanova | Charles Bennett's fadeaway is rejected by Brian Staley | 45-50 |
| 04:07 | UConn | Tyrone Hamilton gets the rebound | 45-50 |
| 04:05 | UConn | Ellis Bunce is fouled in the backcourt by Charles Bennett - foul #4 on Charles Bennett, team foul #8 | 45-50 |
| Subs | UConn | | |
| Subs | Villanova | Scott Griffin (PF) Dennis Burruss | |
| 04:05 | UConn | Ellis Bunce makes the 1st free throw | 46-50 |
| 04:05 | UConn | Ellis Bunce misses the 2nd free throw | 46-50 |
| 04:05 | Villanova | Scott Griffin pulls down the rebound | 46-50 |
| 03:39 | Villanova | David Ulloa can't connect on a turnaround from the baseline | 46-50 |
| 03:38 | Villanova | Scott Griffin snags the offensive board | 46-50 |
| Lineup | UConn | PG - William Constable (tired) 6 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - Ellis Bunce (fresh) 3 pts. 2 stl. SF - Conrad Villeda (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. PF - Brian Staley (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Tyrone Hamilton (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Joe Winebrenner (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - David Ulloa (fresh) 6 pts. SF - John Cominsky (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. PF - Scott Griffin (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. C - Charles Bennett (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 4 pf. | |
| 03:25 | Villanova | Scott Griffin hits the finger roll | 46-52 |
| 03:11 | UConn | Brian Staley misses long on a jumpshot from the right side | 46-52 |
| 03:10 | Villanova | Scott Griffin grabs the defensive rebound | 46-52 |
| 02:41 | Villanova | Charles Bennett misses badly on a jump hook near the basket | 46-52 |
| 02:40 | Villanova | David Ulloa tips it but misses | 46-52 |
| 02:39 | Villanova | Scott Griffin tips it back up and in | 46-54 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+3) | |
| 02:31 | UConn | Conrad Villeda drills a 3 from the right corner | 49-54 |
| 02:31 | Villanova | Villanova calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 49-54 |
| Subs | UConn | Justin Beckett (PG) William Constable | |
| Subs | Villanova | Justin Rogers (PG), Richard McGaughey (SG), Dennis Burruss (SF) Joe Winebrenner, David Ulloa, John Cominsky | |
| 02:09 | Villanova | Charles Bennett connects on the fadeaway from the right side on a nice dish by Justin Rogers | 49-56 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 01:45 | UConn | Brian Staley makes the fadeaway in the lane on a nice dish by Ellis Bunce | 51-56 |
| 01:27 | Villanova | Charles Bennett hits a jumper in the lane on a great pass from Justin Rogers | 51-58 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 01:24 | UConn | Justin Beckett loses the dribble to Justin Rogers in the backcourt | 51-58 |
| 01:21 | Villanova | Scott Griffin jams it on a great pass from Justin Rogers | 51-60 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+3) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+3) | |
| 01:05 | UConn | Brian Staley can't finish the layup | 51-60 |
| 01:04 | Villanova | The rebound goes to Scott Griffin | 51-60 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+3) | |
| 00:53 | Villanova | Dennis Burruss's fadeaway is rejected by Brian Staley | 51-60 |
| 00:52 | Villanova | Charles Bennett tips it back up and in | 51-62 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+3) | |
| 00:44 | UConn | Conrad Villeda makes the jumper from the right wing | 53-62 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+3) | |
| 00:43 | Villanova | Richard McGaughey is fouled in the backcourt by Justin Beckett - foul #2 on Justin Beckett, team foul #7 | 53-62 |
| Subs | UConn | William Constable (PG), Anthony Brenton (SF), George Shetler (C) Ellis Bunce, Conrad Villeda, Tyrone Hamilton | |
| Subs | Villanova | David Ulloa (SG) Justin Rogers | |
| 00:43 | Villanova | Richard McGaughey makes the 1st free throw | 53-63 |
| 00:43 | Villanova | Richard McGaughey makes the 2nd free throw | 53-64 |
| 00:37 | UConn | George Shetler knocks in the floater from just outside the lane | 55-64 |
| 00:37 | Villanova | Villanova calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 55-64 |
| 00:35 | Villanova | Dennis Burruss is hacked by William Constable in the backcourt - foul #4 on William Constable, team foul #8 | 55-64 |
| 00:35 | Villanova | Dennis Burruss misses the 1st free throw | 55-64 |
| 00:35 | UConn | George Shetler gets the rebound | 55-64 |
| 00:30 | UConn | Justin Beckett misses the 3pt shot from the left wing | 55-64 |
| 00:29 | Villanova | Richard McGaughey gets the rebound | 55-64 |
| 00:28 | Villanova | Richard McGaughey is fouled in the backcourt by William Constable - foul #5 on William Constable, team foul #9 | 55-64 |
| Subs | UConn | Ellis Bunce (SG) William Constable | |
| Subs | Villanova | | |
| 00:28 | Villanova | Richard McGaughey misses the 1st free throw | 55-64 |
| 00:28 | UConn | The rebound goes to George Shetler | 55-64 |
| 00:23 | UConn | Justin Beckett clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner | 55-64 |
| 00:21 | Villanova | Charles Bennett grabs the board | 55-64 |
| 00:21 | Villanova | Villanova calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 55-64 |
| 00:19 | Villanova | Richard McGaughey is hacked by Justin Beckett in the backcourt - foul #3 on Justin Beckett, team foul #10 | 55-64 |
| 00:19 | Villanova | Richard McGaughey makes the 1st free throw | 55-65 |
| 00:19 | Villanova | Richard McGaughey makes the 2nd free throw | 55-66 |
| 00:17 | UConn | Anthony Brenton is called for the illegal screen in the backcourt - foul #4 on Anthony Brenton, team foul #11 | 55-66 |
| Subs | UConn | Conrad Villeda (SF), William Droegmiller (PF), Tyrone Hamilton (C) Anthony Brenton, Brian Staley, George Shetler | |
| Subs | Villanova | | |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+3) | |
| 00:00 | Villanova | Richard McGaughey runs out the clock | 55-66 |