| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Michael Waite (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Jason Arp (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. SF - Timothy Carr (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. PF - John Hendry (fresh) 6 pts. C - Scott Borden (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Washington State | PG - Wilford Robinson (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Jeff McNeish (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Jason Giorgi (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Elliot Lampert (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Christopher Wilson (fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Washington State | Jason Giorgi inbounds the ball | 34-35 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 19:33 | Washington State | Elliot Lampert is hacked by John Hendry - foul #3 on John Hendry, team foul #1 | 34-35 |
| Subs | Villanova | David Marshall (PF) John Hendry | |
| Subs | Washington State | | |
| 19:27 | Washington State | Christopher Wilson evades the doubleteam and hits a floater in the lane | 34-37 |
| 19:09 | Villanova | Michael Waite dunks the ball | 36-37 |
| 18:58 | Washington State | Jeff McNeish hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing | 36-37 |
| 18:57 | Villanova | David Marshall snags the defensive board | 36-37 |
| 18:51 | Villanova | Scott Borden can't connect on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 36-37 |
| 18:49 | Villanova | Michael Waite can't tip it in | 36-37 |
| 18:47 | Washington State | Elliot Lampert grabs the board | 36-37 |
| 18:39 | Washington State | Jeff McNeish is whistled for traveling | 36-37 |
| 18:30 | Villanova | Jason Arp's pass is intercepted by Jeff McNeish | 36-37 |
| 18:26 | Washington State | Wilford Robinson banks in the layup set up by Jeff McNeish | 36-39 |
| 18:23 | Villanova | Michael Waite travels in the backcourt | 36-39 |
| 18:03 | Washington State | Elliot Lampert is fouled on the floor by David Marshall - foul #4 on David Marshall, team foul #2 | 36-39 |
| Subs | Villanova | Larry Harden (SF), Brian Tillman (C) Timothy Carr, David Marshall | |
| Subs | Washington State | | |
| 17:50 | Washington State | Christopher Wilson can't connect on a fadeaway near the basket | 36-39 |
| 17:49 | Villanova | Michael Waite pulls down the rebound | 36-39 |
| 17:41 | Villanova | Scott Borden hits a turnaround from close range set up by Michael Waite | 38-39 |
| 17:29 | Washington State | Scott Borden steals the ball from Christopher Wilson | 38-39 |
| 17:14 | Villanova | Michael Waite makes the fadeaway from the right wing on a nice dish by Brian Tillman and he's fouled by Jason Giorgi - foul #1 on Jason Giorgi, team foul #1 | 40-39 |
| Subs | Villanova | Noel Thomas (PG), Charles Hamilton (C) Jason Arp, Scott Borden | |
| Subs | Washington State | Bobby Henrich (PG), Duane Williams (SG), Gerard Bak (SF), Demetrius Redden (PF), Patrick Driskell (C) Wilford Robinson, Jeff McNeish, Jason Giorgi, Elliot Lampert, Christopher Wilson | |
| 17:14 | Villanova | Michael Waite makes the free throw | 41-39 |
| 16:55 | Washington State | Demetrius Redden scores on a jumpshot from the left wing on a nice dish by Bobby Henrich | 41-41 |
| 16:39 | Villanova | Michael Waite hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from just outside the lane | 41-41 |
| 16:38 | Villanova | Charles Hamilton gets the offensive rebound | 41-41 |
| 16:13 | Villanova | Michael Waite misses short on a jumper from the right wing | 41-41 |
| 16:12 | Villanova | Michael Waite pulls down the offensive rebound | 41-41 |
| 16:02 | Villanova | Brian Tillman is fouled on the floor by Patrick Driskell - foul #1 on Patrick Driskell, team foul #2 | 41-41 |
| Subs | Villanova | Timothy Carr (SF), Scott Borden (PF) Michael Waite, Charles Hamilton | |
| Subs | Washington State | Wilford Robinson (PG), Christopher Wilson (C) Bobby Henrich, Patrick Driskell | |
| 15:39 | Villanova | Brian Tillman makes the fadeaway jumper from the left wing set up by Larry Harden | 43-41 |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Noel Thomas (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Larry Harden (fresh) SF - Timothy Carr (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. PF - Scott Borden (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. C - Brian Tillman (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Washington State | PG - Wilford Robinson (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Duane Williams (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Gerard Bak (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Demetrius Redden (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Christopher Wilson (fresh) 11 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 15:21 | Washington State | Christopher Wilson's floater is tipped away by Scott Borden | 43-41 |
| 15:19 | Washington State | Christopher Wilson tips it in | 43-43 |
| 15:04 | Villanova | Scott Borden is denied on a layup by Christopher Wilson | 43-43 |
| 15:03 | Villanova | Scott Borden tips it home | 45-43 |
| 14:44 | Washington State | Wilford Robinson misses short on a fadeaway from the free throw line but he's hacked by Brian Tillman - foul #2 on Brian Tillman, team foul #3 | 45-43 |
| Subs | Villanova | Michael Waite (PG), Jason Arp (SG), Charles Hamilton (C) Noel Thomas, Larry Harden, Brian Tillman | |
| Subs | Washington State | Jeff McNeish (SG), Jason Giorgi (SF), Elliot Lampert (PF) Duane Williams, Gerard Bak, Demetrius Redden | |
| 14:44 | Washington State | Wilford Robinson misses the 1st free throw | 45-43 |
| 14:44 | Washington State | Wilford Robinson makes the 2nd free throw | 45-44 |
| 14:21 | Villanova | Michael Waite is hacked by Elliot Lampert - foul #3 on Elliot Lampert, team foul #3 | 45-44 |
| Subs | Villanova | | |
| Subs | Washington State | Patrick Driskell (C) Christopher Wilson | |
| 14:13 | Villanova | Scott Borden misses short on a fadeaway near the basket | 45-44 |
| 14:11 | Washington State | Elliot Lampert grabs the board | 45-44 |
| 13:58 | Washington State | Wilford Robinson travels with the ball | 45-44 |
| Subs | Villanova | | |
| Subs | Washington State | Bobby Henrich (PG) Wilford Robinson | |
| 13:44 | Villanova | Scott Borden connects on the fadeaway jumper from the left wing set up by Michael Waite | 47-44 |
| 13:32 | Washington State | Jason Giorgi misses short on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 47-44 |
| 13:30 | Villanova | Timothy Carr grabs the defensive rebound | 47-44 |
| 13:25 | Villanova | Timothy Carr loses the dribble to Patrick Driskell | 47-44 |
| 13:15 | Washington State | Jeff McNeish can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 47-44 |
| 13:13 | Villanova | Scott Borden snags the defensive board | 47-44 |
| 13:04 | Villanova | Jason Arp misses the 3 from the right corner | 47-44 |
| 13:03 | Villanova | Jason Arp gets the offensive rebound | 47-44 |
| 12:47 | Villanova | Scott Borden banks in the layup on a great pass from Michael Waite and the foul's on Elliot Lampert - foul #4 on Elliot Lampert, team foul #4 | 49-44 |
| Subs | Villanova | Larry Harden (SF), David Marshall (PF) Timothy Carr, Charles Hamilton | |
| Subs | Washington State | Wilford Robinson (PG), Demetrius Redden (PF), Christopher Wilson (C) Bobby Henrich, Elliot Lampert, Patrick Driskell | |
| 12:47 | Villanova | Scott Borden makes the free throw | 50-44 |
| 12:32 | Washington State | Jason Giorgi knocks in the 3 from the right corner on a nice dish by Demetrius Redden | 50-47 |
| 12:17 | Villanova | Scott Borden clanks a jumper from the right side | 50-47 |
| 12:15 | Villanova | The offensive rebound goes to David Marshall | 50-47 |
| 12:08 | Villanova | Michael Waite hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the right side | 50-47 |
| 12:06 | Washington State | The rebound goes to Demetrius Redden | 50-47 |
| 11:43 | Washington State | Christopher Wilson knocks in the shot in the paint | 50-49 |
| 11:27 | Villanova | Michael Waite is called for 5 seconds | 50-49 |
| Subs | Villanova | Noel Thomas (PG), Brian Tillman (C) Michael Waite, Scott Borden | |
| Subs | Washington State | Duane Williams (SG), Gerard Bak (SF) Jeff McNeish, Jason Giorgi | |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Noel Thomas (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Jason Arp (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. SF - Larry Harden (fresh) PF - David Marshall (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 4 pf. C - Brian Tillman (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Washington State | PG - Wilford Robinson (fresh) 7 pts. SG - Duane Williams (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Gerard Bak (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Demetrius Redden (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Christopher Wilson (fresh) 15 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 11:14 | Washington State | Duane Williams's floater is tipped away by David Marshall | 50-49 |
| 11:12 | Villanova | Brian Tillman grabs the defensive rebound | 50-49 |
| 10:59 | Villanova | Larry Harden buries a shot from close range | 52-49 |
| 10:46 | Washington State | Christopher Wilson clanks a fadeaway from close range but the foul's on Jason Arp - foul #2 on Jason Arp, team foul #4 | 52-49 |
| Subs | Villanova | Timothy Carr (SF) Larry Harden | |
| Subs | Washington State | Bobby Henrich (PG) Wilford Robinson | |
| 10:46 | Washington State | Christopher Wilson makes the 1st free throw | 52-50 |
| 10:46 | Washington State | Christopher Wilson makes the 2nd free throw | 52-51 |
| 10:33 | Villanova | Brian Tillman is fouled on the floor by Christopher Wilson - foul #2 on Christopher Wilson, team foul #5 | 52-51 |
| Subs | Villanova | Charles Hamilton (C) David Marshall | |
| Subs | Washington State | Roy Newell (PF), Patrick Driskell (C) Demetrius Redden, Christopher Wilson | |
| 10:21 | Villanova | Brian Tillman can't connect on a floater from close range but the foul's on Gerard Bak - foul #2 on Gerard Bak, team foul #6 | 52-51 |
| Subs | Villanova | Michael Waite (SG) Jason Arp | |
| Subs | Washington State | | |
| 10:21 | Villanova | Brian Tillman misses the 1st free throw | 52-51 |
| 10:21 | Villanova | Brian Tillman misses the 2nd free throw | 52-51 |
| 10:21 | Washington State | The rebound goes to Patrick Driskell | 52-51 |
| 10:02 | Washington State | Bobby Henrich double dribbles | 52-51 |
| 09:50 | Villanova | Brian Tillman misses badly on a shot from the right wing but he's fouled by Bobby Henrich - foul #1 on Bobby Henrich, team foul #7 | 52-51 |
| Subs | Villanova | John Hendry (PF) Charles Hamilton | |
| Subs | Washington State | | |
| 09:50 | Villanova | Brian Tillman misses the 1st free throw | 52-51 |
| 09:50 | Villanova | Brian Tillman makes the 2nd free throw | 53-51 |
| 09:28 | Washington State | Patrick Driskell misses long on a fadeaway from the baseline | 53-51 |
| 09:27 | Washington State | Roy Newell grabs the offensive board | 53-51 |
| 09:12 | Washington State | Duane Williams misses badly on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 53-51 |
| 09:10 | Villanova | Noel Thomas gets the rebound | 53-51 |
| 08:49 | Villanova | Michael Waite scores on a 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from John Hendry | 56-51 |
| 08:39 | Washington State | Duane Williams's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 56-51 |
| Subs | Villanova | Jason Arp (SG), Larry Harden (SF), Charles Hamilton (C) Noel Thomas, Timothy Carr, Brian Tillman | |
| Subs | Washington State | Wilford Robinson (PG), Jeff McNeish (SG), Jason Giorgi (SF), Demetrius Redden (PF), Christopher Wilson (C) Bobby Henrich, Duane Williams, Gerard Bak, Roy Newell, Patrick Driskell | |
| 08:22 | Villanova | Jason Arp scores on a 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Charles Hamilton | 59-51 |
| 08:01 | Washington State | Jason Giorgi is fouled on the floor by Larry Harden - foul #1 on Larry Harden, team foul #5 | 59-51 |
| Subs | Villanova | David Marshall (PF), Scott Borden (C) John Hendry, Charles Hamilton | |
| Subs | Washington State | | |
| 07:55 | Washington State | Jason Giorgi clanks a 3 pointer from the right corner | 59-51 |
| 07:54 | Villanova | David Marshall grabs the board | 59-51 |
| 07:35 | Villanova | David Marshall is hacked by Jason Giorgi - foul #2 on Jason Giorgi, team foul #8 | 59-51 |
| Subs | Villanova | Noel Thomas (PG) Michael Waite | |
| Subs | Washington State | Elliot Lampert (PF) Demetrius Redden | |
| 07:35 | Villanova | David Marshall makes the 1st free throw | 60-51 |
| 07:35 | Villanova | David Marshall makes the 2nd free throw | 61-51 |
| 07:17 | Washington State | Elliot Lampert misses long on a jumper from just outside the lane | 61-51 |
| 07:15 | Villanova | The rebound goes to Noel Thomas | 61-51 |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Noel Thomas (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Jason Arp (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. SF - Larry Harden (fresh) 2 pts. PF - David Marshall (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 4 pf. C - Scott Borden (fresh) 16 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Washington State | PG - Wilford Robinson (fresh) 7 pts. SG - Jeff McNeish (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jason Giorgi (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Elliot Lampert (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. 4 pf. C - Christopher Wilson (fresh) 17 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 06:52 | Villanova | Jason Arp misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away | 61-51 |
| 06:51 | Villanova | Larry Harden grabs the offensive rebound | 61-51 |
| 06:43 | Villanova | Jason Arp comes up short on the 3 from the left wing | 61-51 |
| 06:42 | Washington State | The rebound goes to Elliot Lampert | 61-51 |
| 06:18 | Washington State | Jeff McNeish drills a 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by Wilford Robinson | 61-54 |
| 06:04 | Villanova | Scott Borden hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right side | 61-54 |
| 06:02 | Washington State | Jeff McNeish grabs the defensive rebound | 61-54 |
| 05:55 | Washington State | Jason Giorgi is whistled for a carry | 61-54 |
| Subs | Villanova | Michael Waite (PG), Timothy Carr (SF), John Hendry (PF), Brian Tillman (C) Noel Thomas, Larry Harden, David Marshall, Scott Borden | |
| Subs | Washington State | Bobby Henrich (PG), Duane Williams (SG), Gerard Bak (SF), Patrick Driskell (C) Wilford Robinson, Jeff McNeish, Jason Giorgi, Christopher Wilson | |
| 05:35 | Villanova | Michael Waite misses the easy layup | 61-54 |
| 05:34 | Washington State | The rebound goes to Patrick Driskell | 61-54 |
| 05:20 | Washington State | Bobby Henrich comes up short on the fadeaway from the right wing | 61-54 |
| 05:19 | Washington State | Duane Williams can't tip it in | 61-54 |
| 05:18 | Washington State | Elliot Lampert tips it in | 61-56 |
| 05:03 | Villanova | Brian Tillman misses long on a floater from the left side | 61-56 |
| 05:02 | Washington State | Patrick Driskell gets the rebound | 61-56 |
| 04:46 | Washington State | Gerard Bak misses badly on a fadeaway from the right wing but the foul's on Timothy Carr - foul #2 on Timothy Carr, team foul #6 | 61-56 |
| Subs | Villanova | Noel Thomas (PG), Larry Harden (SF), Scott Borden (C) Jason Arp, Timothy Carr, Brian Tillman | |
| Subs | Washington State | Wilford Robinson (PG), Demetrius Redden (PF), Christopher Wilson (C) Bobby Henrich, Elliot Lampert, Patrick Driskell | |
| 04:46 | Washington State | Gerard Bak misses the 1st free throw | 61-56 |
| 04:46 | Washington State | Gerard Bak makes the 2nd free throw | 61-57 |
| 04:33 | Villanova | Scott Borden can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the right side | 61-57 |
| 04:32 | Washington State | Christopher Wilson grabs the defensive rebound | 61-57 |
| 04:08 | Washington State | Christopher Wilson throws a bad pass out of bounds | 61-57 |
| Subs | Villanova | David Marshall (PF) John Hendry | |
| Subs | Washington State | Jeff McNeish (SG), Jason Giorgi (SF) Duane Williams, Gerard Bak | |
| 03:42 | Villanova | Scott Borden misses short on a floater from the right wing | 61-57 |
| 03:40 | Villanova | David Marshall can't tip it in | 61-57 |
| 03:38 | Washington State | Demetrius Redden grabs the defensive rebound | 61-57 |
| 03:26 | Washington State | Larry Harden picks off the pass by Wilford Robinson | 61-57 |
| 03:08 | Villanova | Michael Waite misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 61-57 |
| 03:07 | Villanova | David Marshall tips it in | 63-57 |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Noel Thomas (fairly fresh) 4 pts. SG - Michael Waite (fresh) 13 pts. 5 ast. SF - Larry Harden (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - David Marshall (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. 4 pf. C - Scott Borden (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Washington State | PG - Wilford Robinson (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SG - Jeff McNeish (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jason Giorgi (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Demetrius Redden (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Christopher Wilson (fairly fresh) 17 pts. 8 reb. | |
| 02:49 | Washington State | Jeff McNeish misses the jumpshot from the left side but the foul's on David Marshall - foul #5 on David Marshall, team foul #7 | 63-57 |
| Subs | Villanova | Jason Arp (SG), Timothy Carr (SF), John Hendry (PF), Brian Tillman (C) Noel Thomas, Larry Harden, David Marshall, Scott Borden | |
| Subs | Washington State | Bobby Henrich (PG), Elliot Lampert (PF), Patrick Driskell (C) Wilford Robinson, Demetrius Redden, Christopher Wilson | |
| 02:49 | Washington State | Jeff McNeish makes the 1st free throw | 63-58 |
| 02:49 | Washington State | Jeff McNeish makes the 2nd free throw | 63-59 |
| 02:27 | Villanova | Michael Waite's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 63-59 |
| 02:22 | Washington State | Washington State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 63-59 |
| Subs | Villanova | Larry Harden (SG), Scott Borden (C) Jason Arp, Brian Tillman | |
| Subs | Washington State | Wilford Robinson (PG), Christopher Wilson (C) Bobby Henrich, Patrick Driskell | |
| 02:12 | Washington State | Christopher Wilson shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the jumper near the basket | 63-59 |
| 02:11 | Villanova | Larry Harden grabs the defensive rebound | 63-59 |
| 02:07 | Villanova | Michael Waite misses the pull-up jumper from the right side but the foul's on Elliot Lampert - foul #5 on Elliot Lampert, team foul #9 | 63-59 |
| Subs | Villanova | | |
| Subs | Washington State | Demetrius Redden (PF) Elliot Lampert | |
| 02:07 | Villanova | Michael Waite misses the 1st free throw | 63-59 |
| 02:07 | Villanova | Michael Waite makes the 2nd free throw | 64-59 |
| 01:48 | Washington State | Jason Giorgi's pass is intercepted by Larry Harden | 64-59 |
| 01:31 | Villanova | Scott Borden misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away | 64-59 |
| 01:30 | Washington State | Demetrius Redden gets the rebound | 64-59 |
| 01:25 | Washington State | Jeff McNeish knocks in the jumper from the left side set up by Christopher Wilson | 64-61 |
| 01:11 | Villanova | John Hendry can't connect on a jumper from the left block | 64-61 |
| 01:09 | Washington State | The rebound goes to Jason Giorgi | 64-61 |
| 00:51 | Washington State | Jeff McNeish scores on a jumpshot from the right wing | 64-63 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:28 | Villanova | John Hendry connects on the runner from the left block set up by Michael Waite | 66-63 |
| 00:11 | Washington State | Jeff McNeish's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 66-63 |
| Subs | Villanova | Jason Arp (SG) Larry Harden | |
| Subs | Washington State | | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:10 | Villanova | Wilford Robinson is called for the reach on Scott Borden in the backcourt - foul #1 on Wilford Robinson, team foul #10 | 66-63 |
| 00:10 | Villanova | Scott Borden misses the 1st free throw | 66-63 |
| 00:10 | Villanova | Scott Borden makes the 2nd free throw | 67-63 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| 00:06 | Washington State | Jeff McNeish hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 67-63 |
| 00:04 | Villanova | John Hendry gets the rebound | 67-63 |
| 00:01 | Villanova | John Hendry is fouled in the backcourt by Wilford Robinson - foul #2 on Wilford Robinson, team foul #11 | 67-63 |
| 00:01 | Villanova | John Hendry makes the 1st free throw | 68-63 |
| 00:01 | Villanova | John Hendry makes the 2nd free throw | 69-63 |
| 00:00 | Washington State | Jason Giorgi clanks a fullcourt shot | 69-63 |