| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Steve Hayes (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Hank Sauceda (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Joe Carneal (fresh) PF - Tony McMaster (fresh) 8 pts. C - Craig Brase (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Minnesota | PG - Brandon Gentry (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Shannon Baber (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Carlton Anderson (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Steve Stewart (fresh) 4 pts. C - Thomas Beal (fresh) 8 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Ohio State | Joe Carneal inbounds the ball | 37-37 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a flex offense and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Minnesota | Minnesota is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 19:43 | Ohio State | Hank Sauceda misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 37-37 |
| 19:42 | Minnesota | Thomas Beal grabs the board | 37-37 |
| 19:36 | Minnesota | Shannon Baber misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 37-37 |
| 19:34 | Ohio State | Tony McMaster grabs the defensive rebound | 37-37 |
| 19:15 | Ohio State | Steve Stewart is called for the reach on Tony McMaster - foul #2 on Steve Stewart, team foul #1 | 37-37 |
| 18:55 | Ohio State | Steve Hayes clanks a jumpshot from the right side | 37-37 |
| 18:53 | Ohio State | Craig Brase tips it but misses | 37-37 |
| 18:51 | Ohio State | Tony McMaster snags the offensive board | 37-37 |
| 18:39 | Ohio State | Steve Hayes hits the front of the rim on the shot in the paint but he's hacked by Carlton Anderson - foul #1 on Carlton Anderson, team foul #2 | 37-37 |
| 18:39 | Ohio State | Steve Hayes makes the 1st free throw | 38-37 |
| 18:39 | Ohio State | Steve Hayes misses the 2nd free throw | 38-37 |
| 18:39 | Ohio State | Tony McMaster pulls down the offensive rebound | 38-37 |
| 18:25 | Ohio State | Steve Hayes is fouled on the floor by Brandon Gentry - foul #2 on Brandon Gentry, team foul #3 | 38-37 |
| 18:09 | Ohio State | Joe Carneal misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 38-37 |
| 18:07 | Ohio State | Steve Hayes hits the follow up shot | 40-37 |
| 17:56 | Minnesota | The pull-up jumper by Carlton Anderson is blocked by Craig Brase | 40-37 |
| 17:54 | Ohio State | Craig Brase grabs the defensive rebound | 40-37 |
| 17:44 | Ohio State | Craig Brase hits the front of the rim on the floater from the free throw line | 40-37 |
| 17:43 | Minnesota | Thomas Beal pulls down the rebound | 40-37 |
| 17:36 | Minnesota | Brandon Gentry loses the dribble to Steve Hayes | 40-37 |
| 17:16 | Ohio State | Thomas Beal is called for the reach on Craig Brase - foul #2 on Thomas Beal, team foul #4 | 40-37 |
| Subs | Ohio State | John Barnes (SF), Frederick Hilton (PF), Marcus Young (C) Joe Carneal, Tony McMaster, Craig Brase | |
| Subs | Minnesota | Scottie Southwell (SF), Juan Ramirez (PF), Alexander Clancy (C) Carlton Anderson, Steve Stewart, Thomas Beal | |
| 17:02 | Ohio State | Hank Sauceda knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Steve Hayes | 42-37 |
| 16:41 | Minnesota | Frederick Hilton denies the turnaround by Juan Ramirez | 42-37 |
| 16:40 | Ohio State | Hank Sauceda grabs the board | 42-37 |
| 16:36 | Ohio State | Hank Sauceda drills a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 45-37 |
| 16:27 | Minnesota | Brandon Gentry comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the right side | 45-37 |
| 16:26 | Ohio State | The rebound goes to John Barnes | 45-37 |
| 16:03 | Ohio State | Marcus Young misses short on a turnaround from the right block but he's fouled by Alexander Clancy - foul #3 on Alexander Clancy, team foul #5 | 45-37 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Joe Carneal (SF), Craig Brase (C) Hank Sauceda, Frederick Hilton | |
| Subs | Minnesota | James Johnson (PG), Carlton Anderson (SF), Thomas Beal (C) Brandon Gentry, Shannon Baber, Alexander Clancy | |
| 16:03 | Ohio State | Marcus Young makes the 1st free throw | 46-37 |
| 16:03 | Ohio State | Marcus Young makes the 2nd free throw | 47-37 |
| 15:50 | Minnesota | Thomas Beal misses short on a pull-up jumper from the right wing but the foul's on Craig Brase - foul #1 on Craig Brase, team foul #1 | 47-37 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Travis Cowling (PG), Tony McMaster (PF) Steve Hayes, Marcus Young | |
| Subs | Minnesota | Steve Stewart (PF) Juan Ramirez | |
| 15:50 | Minnesota | Thomas Beal misses the 1st free throw | 47-37 |
| 15:50 | Minnesota | Thomas Beal misses the 2nd free throw | 47-37 |
| 15:50 | Ohio State | The rebound goes to Tony McMaster | 47-37 |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Travis Cowling (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - John Barnes (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Joe Carneal (fresh) PF - Tony McMaster (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. C - Craig Brase (fresh) 10 pts. 8 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | Minnesota | PG - James Johnson (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Scottie Southwell (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Carlton Anderson (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Steve Stewart (fresh) 4 pts. C - Thomas Beal (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:25 | Ohio State | Joe Carneal is fouled on the floor by Steve Stewart - foul #3 on Steve Stewart, team foul #6 | 47-37 |
| 15:09 | Ohio State | Craig Brase is whistled for a carry | 47-37 |
| 14:57 | Minnesota | Carlton Anderson hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left wing | 47-37 |
| 14:55 | Minnesota | The offensive rebound goes to Carlton Anderson | 47-37 |
| 14:41 | Minnesota | Steve Stewart's pass is intercepted by Joe Carneal | 47-37 |
| 14:27 | Ohio State | Joe Carneal can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 47-37 |
| 14:25 | Minnesota | Scottie Southwell grabs the board | 47-37 |
| 14:01 | Minnesota | Scottie Southwell misses long on a jump hook in the lane | 47-37 |
| 14:00 | Minnesota | Steve Stewart tips it but misses | 47-37 |
| 13:59 | Ohio State | Craig Brase grabs the board | 47-37 |
| 13:37 | Ohio State | Tony McMaster misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 47-37 |
| 13:36 | Minnesota | The rebound goes to Thomas Beal | 47-37 |
| 13:24 | Minnesota | Thomas Beal misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 47-37 |
| 13:22 | Minnesota | Thomas Beal can't tip it in | 47-37 |
| 13:21 | Minnesota | James Johnson grabs the offensive rebound | 47-37 |
| 13:06 | Minnesota | Scottie Southwell clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 47-37 |
| 13:05 | Ohio State | Craig Brase grabs the board | 47-37 |
| 12:49 | Ohio State | Craig Brase connects on the fadeaway from the free throw line | 49-37 |
| 12:32 | Minnesota | Carlton Anderson is whistled for traveling | 49-37 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Hank Sauceda (SG), Steve Hayes (SF), Frederick Hilton (PF), Marcus Young (C) John Barnes, Joe Carneal, Tony McMaster, Craig Brase | |
| Subs | Minnesota | Brandon Gentry (PG), Shannon Baber (SG), Juan Ramirez (PF), Alexander Clancy (C) James Johnson, Scottie Southwell, Steve Stewart, Thomas Beal | |
| 12:11 | Ohio State | Steve Hayes is fouled on the floor by Carlton Anderson - foul #2 on Carlton Anderson, team foul #7 | 49-37 |
| 12:11 | Ohio State | Steve Hayes makes the 1st free throw | 50-37 |
| 12:11 | Ohio State | Steve Hayes makes the 2nd free throw | 51-37 |
| 11:54 | Minnesota | Hank Sauceda is called for the reach on Brandon Gentry - foul #3 on Hank Sauceda, team foul #2 | 51-37 |
| 11:40 | Minnesota | Brandon Gentry scores on a 3 from the right corner | 51-40 |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Travis Cowling (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Hank Sauceda (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Steve Hayes (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. PF - Frederick Hilton (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. C - Marcus Young (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Minnesota | PG - Brandon Gentry (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Shannon Baber (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Carlton Anderson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. PF - Juan Ramirez (fresh) 4 reb. C - Alexander Clancy (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 11:33 | Ohio State | Steve Hayes misses the runner near the basket | 51-40 |
| 11:31 | Minnesota | Juan Ramirez pulls down the rebound | 51-40 |
| 11:26 | Minnesota | Carlton Anderson hits a 3 from the left wing set up by Brandon Gentry | 51-43 |
| 11:08 | Ohio State | Steve Hayes drills a fadeaway near the basket on a nice dish by Travis Cowling | 53-43 |
| 10:55 | Minnesota | Shannon Baber scores on a 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Brandon Gentry | 53-46 |
| 10:41 | Ohio State | Marcus Young connects on the turnaround in the lane on a nice dish by Frederick Hilton | 55-46 |
| 10:28 | Minnesota | Shannon Baber misses the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 55-46 |
| 10:26 | Ohio State | Steve Hayes snags the defensive board | 55-46 |
| 10:21 | Ohio State | Frederick Hilton is denied on a layup by Carlton Anderson | 55-46 |
| 10:19 | Minnesota | Carlton Anderson grabs the board | 55-46 |
| 10:12 | Minnesota | Alexander Clancy dunks the ball set up by Carlton Anderson | 55-48 |
| 09:55 | Ohio State | Marcus Young hits the front of the rim on the shot near the basket | 55-48 |
| 09:54 | Minnesota | Alexander Clancy snags the defensive board | 55-48 |
| 09:40 | Minnesota | Brandon Gentry makes the shot from the left wing | 55-50 |
| 09:25 | Ohio State | Marcus Young misses the floater in the paint but he's fouled by Alexander Clancy - foul #4 on Alexander Clancy, team foul #8 | 55-50 |
| Subs | Ohio State | John Barnes (SG), Joe Carneal (SF), Tony McMaster (PF) Hank Sauceda, Steve Hayes, Frederick Hilton | |
| Subs | Minnesota | Scottie Southwell (SF), Steve Stewart (PF), Thomas Beal (C) Carlton Anderson, Juan Ramirez, Alexander Clancy | |
| 09:25 | Ohio State | Marcus Young misses the 1st free throw | 55-50 |
| 09:25 | Ohio State | Marcus Young makes the 2nd free throw | 56-50 |
| 09:12 | Minnesota | Brandon Gentry misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 56-50 |
| 09:11 | Minnesota | Shannon Baber gets the offensive rebound | 56-50 |
| 08:57 | Minnesota | Scottie Southwell is hacked by Marcus Young - foul #1 on Marcus Young, team foul #3 | 56-50 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Craig Brase (C) Marcus Young | |
| Subs | Minnesota | James Johnson (PG) Brandon Gentry | |
| 08:51 | Minnesota | Thomas Beal misses long on a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 56-50 |
| 08:49 | Ohio State | The rebound goes to Craig Brase | 56-50 |
| 08:33 | Ohio State | Craig Brase misses badly on a runner near the basket but he's hacked by Thomas Beal - foul #3 on Thomas Beal, team foul #9 | 56-50 |
| 08:33 | Ohio State | Craig Brase misses the 1st free throw | 56-50 |
| 08:33 | Ohio State | Craig Brase makes the 2nd free throw | 57-50 |
| 08:20 | Minnesota | Shannon Baber buries a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 57-53 |
| 08:09 | Ohio State | Travis Cowling connects on the 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Tony McMaster | 60-53 |
| 07:54 | Minnesota | Thomas Beal hits the front of the rim on the jump hook near the basket | 60-53 |
| 07:53 | Minnesota | Thomas Beal tips it back up and in | 60-55 |
| 07:32 | Ohio State | Joe Carneal makes the 3pt jumper from straight away | 63-55 |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Travis Cowling (tiring) 8 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - John Barnes (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Joe Carneal (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Tony McMaster (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. C - Craig Brase (fresh) 13 pts. 11 reb. 3 blk. | |
| Lineup | Minnesota | PG - James Johnson (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Shannon Baber (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. SF - Scottie Southwell (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Steve Stewart (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. C - Thomas Beal (fresh) 10 pts. 6 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 07:22 | Minnesota | Thomas Beal makes the driving attempt in the paint set up by Scottie Southwell | 63-57 |
| 07:03 | Ohio State | Joe Carneal throws a bad pass out of bounds | 63-57 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Steve Hayes (PG), Hank Sauceda (SG), Frederick Hilton (PF) Travis Cowling, Joe Carneal, Tony McMaster | |
| Subs | Minnesota | Brandon Gentry (PG), Juan Ramirez (PF) James Johnson, Steve Stewart | |
| 06:45 | Minnesota | Thomas Beal lays it up and in on a great pass from Juan Ramirez | 63-59 |
| 06:19 | Ohio State | Hank Sauceda misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 63-59 |
| 06:17 | Minnesota | Brandon Gentry pulls down the rebound | 63-59 |
| 05:59 | Minnesota | Frederick Hilton denies the turnaround by Scottie Southwell | 63-59 |
| 05:58 | Ohio State | Steve Hayes grabs the defensive rebound | 63-59 |
| 05:49 | Ohio State | Craig Brase drills a fadeaway from close range | 65-59 |
| 05:30 | Minnesota | Thomas Beal can't connect on a turnaround in the paint | 65-59 |
| 05:28 | Ohio State | Craig Brase gets the rebound | 65-59 |
| 05:22 | Ohio State | Steve Hayes's pass is intercepted by Brandon Gentry | 65-59 |
| 05:19 | Minnesota | Shannon Baber throws it down on a great pass from Brandon Gentry | 65-61 |
| 04:55 | Ohio State | John Barnes is fouled on the floor by Juan Ramirez - foul #2 on Juan Ramirez, team foul #10 | 65-61 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Joe Carneal (SF), Tony McMaster (PF), Marcus Young (C) Steve Hayes, Frederick Hilton, Craig Brase | |
| Subs | Minnesota | Carlton Anderson (SF), Steve Stewart (PF), Alexander Clancy (C) Scottie Southwell, Juan Ramirez, Thomas Beal | |
| 04:55 | Ohio State | John Barnes makes the 1st free throw | 66-61 |
| 04:55 | Ohio State | John Barnes makes the 2nd free throw | 67-61 |
| 04:41 | Minnesota | Carlton Anderson scores on a jumper from the free throw line set up by Steve Stewart | 67-63 |
| 04:32 | Ohio State | John Barnes double dribbles | 67-63 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Travis Cowling (PG) John Barnes | |
| Subs | Minnesota | | |
| 04:25 | Minnesota | Steve Stewart scores on a fadeaway from close range set up by Alexander Clancy and the foul's on Joe Carneal - foul #2 on Joe Carneal, team foul #4 | 67-65 |
| 04:25 | Minnesota | Steve Stewart misses the free throw | 67-65 |
| 04:25 | Ohio State | Tony McMaster grabs the board | 67-65 |
| 04:10 | Ohio State | Tony McMaster misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 67-65 |
| 04:08 | Minnesota | Alexander Clancy grabs the board | 67-65 |
| 03:59 | Minnesota | Alexander Clancy scores on a shot from the left side set up by Brandon Gentry | 67-67 |
| 03:43 | Ohio State | Joe Carneal's pass is intercepted by Carlton Anderson | 67-67 |
| 03:40 | Minnesota | Shannon Baber lays it up and in on a great pass from Carlton Anderson | 67-69 |
| 03:30 | Ohio State | Joe Carneal clanks a 3 pointer from straight away | 67-69 |
| 03:29 | Minnesota | Steve Stewart gets the rebound | 67-69 |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Travis Cowling (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Hank Sauceda (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - Joe Carneal (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Tony McMaster (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. C - Marcus Young (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Minnesota | PG - Brandon Gentry (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 ast. SG - Shannon Baber (tiring) 16 pts. 2 ast. SF - Carlton Anderson (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. PF - Steve Stewart (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. C - Alexander Clancy (fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. 4 pf. | |
| 03:21 | Minnesota | Shannon Baber misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 67-69 |
| 03:20 | Minnesota | Brandon Gentry snags the offensive board | 67-69 |
| 03:14 | Minnesota | Alexander Clancy's pass is intercepted by Hank Sauceda | 67-69 |
| 03:03 | Ohio State | Travis Cowling misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 67-69 |
| 03:02 | Minnesota | The rebound goes to Carlton Anderson | 67-69 |
| 02:57 | Minnesota | Shannon Baber hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the left wing but he's fouled by Joe Carneal - foul #3 on Joe Carneal, team foul #5 | 67-69 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Steve Hayes (PG), Frederick Hilton (SG), Craig Brase (C) Travis Cowling, Hank Sauceda, Tony McMaster | |
| Subs | Minnesota | James Johnson (PG), Juan Ramirez (PF) Brandon Gentry, Steve Stewart | |
| 02:57 | Minnesota | Shannon Baber makes the 1st free throw | 67-70 |
| 02:57 | Minnesota | Shannon Baber makes the 2nd free throw | 67-71 |
| 02:55 | Ohio State | Ohio State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 67-71 |
| Subs | Ohio State | John Barnes (SG), Tony McMaster (PF) Frederick Hilton, Marcus Young | |
| Subs | Minnesota | Brandon Gentry (PG), Scottie Southwell (SG), Thomas Beal (C) James Johnson, Shannon Baber, Alexander Clancy | |
| 02:41 | Ohio State | Tony McMaster knocks in the 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Joe Carneal | 70-71 |
| 02:41 | Minnesota | Minnesota calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 70-71 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Hank Sauceda (SG) John Barnes | |
| Subs | Minnesota | Steve Stewart (PF) Juan Ramirez | |
| 02:25 | Minnesota | Carlton Anderson comes up short on the jumpshot from the right side | 70-71 |
| 02:23 | Ohio State | Craig Brase grabs the defensive rebound | 70-71 |
| 02:08 | Ohio State | Joe Carneal misses long on a 3 from straight away | 70-71 |
| 02:07 | Ohio State | Hank Sauceda tips it in | 72-71 |
| 01:47 | Minnesota | Steve Stewart comes up short on the shot from the free throw line but he's fouled by Steve Hayes - foul #3 on Steve Hayes, team foul #6 | 72-71 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Travis Cowling (PG) Joe Carneal | |
| Subs | Minnesota | Shannon Baber (SG) Scottie Southwell | |
| 01:47 | Minnesota | Steve Stewart makes the 1st free throw | 72-72 |
| 01:47 | Minnesota | Steve Stewart makes the 2nd free throw | 72-73 |
| 01:37 | Ohio State | Brandon Gentry is called for the reach on Craig Brase - foul #3 on Brandon Gentry, team foul #11 | 72-73 |
| 01:37 | Ohio State | Craig Brase makes the 1st free throw | 73-73 |
| 01:37 | Ohio State | Craig Brase makes the 2nd free throw | 74-73 |
| 01:24 | Minnesota | Hank Sauceda steals the ball from Brandon Gentry | 74-73 |
| 01:21 | Ohio State | Travis Cowling dunks the ball on a nice dish by Hank Sauceda | 76-73 |
| 00:59 | Minnesota | Carlton Anderson scores on a jumper from the left wing set up by Shannon Baber | 76-75 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Minnesota | Minnesota is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:39 | Ohio State | Craig Brase connects on the fadeaway from the left side on a great pass from Travis Cowling | 78-75 |
| 00:23 | Minnesota | Carlton Anderson misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 78-75 |
| 00:22 | Ohio State | Steve Hayes grabs the board | 78-75 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Minnesota | Minnesota is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:19 | Ohio State | Steve Hayes is fouled in the backcourt by Shannon Baber - foul #2 on Shannon Baber, team foul #12 | 78-75 |
| 00:19 | Ohio State | Steve Hayes makes the 1st free throw | 79-75 |
| 00:19 | Ohio State | Steve Hayes makes the 2nd free throw | 80-75 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Minnesota | Minnesota is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| 00:11 | Minnesota | Brandon Gentry comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 80-75 |
| 00:10 | Ohio State | Travis Cowling grabs the defensive rebound | 80-75 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Minnesota | Minnesota is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:07 | Ohio State | Travis Cowling is fouled in the backcourt by Brandon Gentry - foul #4 on Brandon Gentry, team foul #13 | 80-75 |
| Subs | Ohio State | John Barnes (SF) Steve Hayes | |
| Subs | Minnesota | | |
| 00:07 | Ohio State | Travis Cowling makes the 1st free throw | 81-75 |
| 00:07 | Ohio State | Travis Cowling makes the 2nd free throw | 82-75 |
| 00:02 | Minnesota | Shannon Baber misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 82-75 |
| 00:00 | Minnesota | Carlton Anderson gets the offensive rebound | 82-75 |