| Lineup | Indiana | PG - Terrence Hill (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. SG - George Gelb (fresh) 17 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Joseph Zelnick (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Chance Clark (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Daniel Walters (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Travis Cowling (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Hank Sauceda (fresh) SF - Steve Hayes (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Tony McMaster (fresh) 3 pts. C - Craig Brase (fresh) 16 pts. 3 reb. 3 stl. | |
| 20:00 | Ohio State | Steve Hayes inbounds the ball | 46-43 |
| Game Plan | Indiana | Indiana is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a flex offense and a 3-2 zone (+1) | |
| 19:41 | Ohio State | Craig Brase misses badly on a floater from the right block | 46-43 |
| 19:40 | Indiana | Daniel Walters grabs the board | 46-43 |
| 19:25 | Indiana | George Gelb hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 46-43 |
| 19:24 | Ohio State | Tony McMaster grabs the defensive rebound | 46-43 |
| 19:20 | Ohio State | Tony McMaster misses long on a floater from the right side but he's fouled by Chance Clark - foul #1 on Chance Clark, team foul #1 | 46-43 |
| 19:20 | Ohio State | Tony McMaster makes the 1st free throw | 46-44 |
| 19:20 | Ohio State | Tony McMaster makes the 2nd free throw | 46-45 |
| 19:06 | Indiana | George Gelb splits the doubleteam and buries a 3 from the left wing | 49-45 |
| 18:47 | Ohio State | Tony McMaster clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 49-45 |
| 18:46 | Indiana | Terrence Hill gets the rebound | 49-45 |
| 18:31 | Indiana | Joseph Zelnick comes up short on the runner from the right block | 49-45 |
| 18:29 | Indiana | Terrence Hill snags the offensive board | 49-45 |
| 18:15 | Indiana | George Gelb can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 49-45 |
| 18:14 | Ohio State | Craig Brase grabs the defensive rebound | 49-45 |
| 17:59 | Ohio State | Steve Hayes clanks a floater from the right side | 49-45 |
| 17:57 | Indiana | Terrence Hill grabs the defensive rebound | 49-45 |
| 17:50 | Indiana | Travis Cowling steals it from Joseph Zelnick | 49-45 |
| 17:47 | Ohio State | Hank Sauceda slams it home on a great pass from Travis Cowling | 49-47 |
| 17:25 | Indiana | Craig Brase steals the ball from Chance Clark | 49-47 |
| 17:13 | Ohio State | Tony McMaster is called for traveling | 49-47 |
| Subs | Indiana | Michael Mortenson (SF), Harry Moseley (C) Joseph Zelnick, Daniel Walters | |
| Subs | Ohio State | John Barnes (SG), Joe Carneal (SF), Frederick Hilton (PF), Marcus Young (C) Travis Cowling, Steve Hayes, Tony McMaster, Craig Brase | |
| 17:06 | Indiana | John Barnes steals it from Michael Mortenson | 49-47 |
| 16:44 | Ohio State | Marcus Young hits a pull-up jumper from the right side set up by Hank Sauceda | 49-49 |
| 16:37 | Indiana | Michael Mortenson misses the jumper from the left block | 49-49 |
| 16:35 | Indiana | Michael Mortenson grabs the offensive rebound | 49-49 |
| 16:28 | Indiana | Chance Clark clanks a jump hook in the lane but he's hacked by Frederick Hilton - foul #3 on Frederick Hilton, team foul #1 | 49-49 |
| Subs | Indiana | | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Travis Cowling (PG), Tony McMaster (PF) Hank Sauceda, Frederick Hilton | |
| 16:28 | Indiana | Chance Clark makes the 1st free throw | 50-49 |
| 16:28 | Indiana | Chance Clark misses the 2nd free throw | 50-49 |
| 16:28 | Ohio State | Marcus Young grabs the board | 50-49 |
| 16:11 | Ohio State | Marcus Young can't connect on a fadeaway from the left wing but the foul's on Michael Mortenson - foul #2 on Michael Mortenson, team foul #2 | 50-49 |
| Subs | Indiana | Joseph Zelnick (SF) Michael Mortenson | |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| 16:11 | Ohio State | Marcus Young misses the 1st free throw | 50-49 |
| 16:11 | Ohio State | Marcus Young makes the 2nd free throw | 50-50 |
| 15:56 | Indiana | George Gelb scores on a 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from Chance Clark | 53-50 |
| Lineup | Indiana | PG - Terrence Hill (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. SG - George Gelb (fairly fresh) 23 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Joseph Zelnick (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Chance Clark (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. C - Harry Moseley (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Travis Cowling (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - John Barnes (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Joe Carneal (fresh) 1 ast. PF - Tony McMaster (fresh) 5 pts. C - Marcus Young (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:30 | Ohio State | Tony McMaster misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 53-50 |
| 15:28 | Indiana | George Gelb snags the defensive board | 53-50 |
| 15:23 | Indiana | Marcus Young steps in front of the George Gelb pass as he passes out of a doubleteam | 53-50 |
| 15:09 | Ohio State | Marcus Young misses the runner near the basket | 53-50 |
| 15:07 | Indiana | Harry Moseley gets the rebound | 53-50 |
| 14:51 | Indiana | George Gelb shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 53-50 |
| 14:50 | Ohio State | Tony McMaster grabs the defensive rebound | 53-50 |
| 14:30 | Ohio State | Marcus Young misses the fadeaway from the free throw line | 53-50 |
| 14:28 | Ohio State | Travis Cowling misses the tip | 53-50 |
| 14:27 | Indiana | Harry Moseley grabs the board | 53-50 |
| 14:24 | Indiana | John Barnes steals the ball from Terrence Hill in the backcourt | 53-50 |
| 14:05 | Ohio State | Harry Moseley is called for the reach on Tony McMaster - foul #1 on Harry Moseley, team foul #3 | 53-50 |
| Subs | Indiana | Michael Mortenson (SF), William Hayden (PF), Daniel Walters (C) Joseph Zelnick, Chance Clark, Harry Moseley | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Hank Sauceda (SG), Steve Hayes (SF), Frederick Hilton (PF), Craig Brase (C) John Barnes, Joe Carneal, Tony McMaster, Marcus Young | |
| 13:50 | Ohio State | Craig Brase can't connect on a shot from just outside the lane | 53-50 |
| 13:49 | Indiana | The rebound goes to Terrence Hill | 53-50 |
| 13:35 | Indiana | George Gelb is bothered by a doubleteam and misses badly on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 53-50 |
| 13:34 | Ohio State | Steve Hayes grabs the defensive rebound | 53-50 |
| 13:07 | Ohio State | Hank Sauceda is called for traveling | 53-50 |
| Subs | Indiana | Gregg Blake (PG) Terrence Hill | |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| 12:55 | Indiana | Craig Brase doubles George Gelb and is called for the reach - foul #1 on Craig Brase, team foul #2 | 53-50 |
| 12:44 | Indiana | Michael Mortenson can't finish the layup | 53-50 |
| 12:42 | Indiana | Daniel Walters gets the offensive rebound | 53-50 |
| 12:29 | Indiana | Michael Mortenson connects on the floater in the lane on a nice dish by George Gelb | 55-50 |
| 12:22 | Ohio State | Craig Brase's pass is intercepted by Daniel Walters | 55-50 |
| 12:09 | Indiana | William Hayden shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the runner in the lane | 55-50 |
| 12:07 | Ohio State | Craig Brase grabs the defensive rebound | 55-50 |
| 11:51 | Ohio State | Craig Brase connects on the jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Steve Hayes | 55-52 |
| Lineup | Indiana | PG - Gregg Blake (fresh) SG - George Gelb (fairly fresh) 23 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Michael Mortenson (fresh) 12 pts. 2 reb. PF - William Hayden (fresh) 6 pts. 3 pf. C - Daniel Walters (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Travis Cowling (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Hank Sauceda (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Steve Hayes (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. PF - Frederick Hilton (fresh) 4 pts. 3 pf. C - Craig Brase (fresh) 18 pts. 5 reb. 4 stl. | |
| 11:39 | Indiana | George Gelb works out of a doubleteam and scores on a fadeaway from the right wing on a nice dish by Michael Mortenson | 57-52 |
| 11:16 | Ohio State | Craig Brase knocks in the fadeaway from close range on a nice dish by Steve Hayes and he's hacked by Daniel Walters - foul #2 on Daniel Walters, team foul #4 | 57-54 |
| Subs | Indiana | Terrence Hill (PG), Michael Rosalez (SG), Joseph Zelnick (SF), Harry Moseley (C) Gregg Blake, George Gelb, Michael Mortenson, Daniel Walters | |
| Subs | Ohio State | John Barnes (SG), Joe Carneal (SF), Tony McMaster (PF) Travis Cowling, Hank Sauceda, Frederick Hilton | |
| 11:16 | Ohio State | Craig Brase makes the free throw | 57-55 |
| 11:05 | Indiana | The short jumper by William Hayden is denied by Tony McMaster | 57-55 |
| 11:03 | Ohio State | Tony McMaster pulls down the rebound | 57-55 |
| 10:41 | Ohio State | Tony McMaster can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 57-55 |
| 10:40 | Ohio State | The offensive rebound goes to John Barnes | 57-55 |
| 10:32 | Ohio State | Steve Hayes misses long on a jumper in the paint but he's hacked by Terrence Hill - foul #3 on Terrence Hill, team foul #5 | 57-55 |
| Subs | Indiana | George Gelb (SG) Michael Rosalez | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Marcus Young (C) Craig Brase | |
| 10:32 | Ohio State | Steve Hayes makes the 1st free throw | 57-56 |
| 10:32 | Ohio State | Steve Hayes makes the 2nd free throw | 57-57 |
| 10:05 | Indiana | John Barnes swats the shot by George Gelb | 57-57 |
| 10:03 | Indiana | George Gelb tips it back up and in | 59-57 |
| 09:44 | Ohio State | Steve Hayes buries a driving attempt in the paint | 59-59 |
| 09:22 | Indiana | William Hayden splits the doubleteam but misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 59-59 |
| 09:21 | Indiana | Harry Moseley tips it but misses | 59-59 |
| 09:20 | Ohio State | Tony McMaster grabs the board | 59-59 |
| 09:06 | Ohio State | George Gelb is called for the reach on Joe Carneal - foul #1 on George Gelb, team foul #6 | 59-59 |
| Subs | Indiana | Daniel Walters (C) Harry Moseley | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Hank Sauceda (PG), Frederick Hilton (PF), Craig Brase (C) Steve Hayes, Tony McMaster, Marcus Young | |
| 08:49 | Ohio State | Craig Brase hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from close range | 59-59 |
| 08:47 | Indiana | Terrence Hill grabs the board | 59-59 |
| 08:29 | Indiana | William Hayden evades the doubleteam but misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 59-59 |
| 08:28 | Ohio State | John Barnes gets the rebound | 59-59 |
| 08:22 | Ohio State | Craig Brase dunks the ball on a nice dish by Joe Carneal | 59-61 |
| 07:58 | Indiana | William Hayden is bothered by a doubleteam and misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 59-61 |
| 07:56 | Indiana | The offensive rebound goes to George Gelb | 59-61 |
| 07:44 | Indiana | George Gelb misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away | 59-61 |
| 07:42 | Indiana | Joseph Zelnick snags the offensive board | 59-61 |
| Lineup | Indiana | PG - Terrence Hill (tiring) 7 pts. 8 reb. 3 pf. SG - George Gelb (tiring) 27 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Joseph Zelnick (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - William Hayden (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 pf. C - Daniel Walters (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Hank Sauceda (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - John Barnes (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 stl. SF - Joe Carneal (fairly fresh) 2 ast. PF - Frederick Hilton (fresh) 4 pts. 3 pf. C - Craig Brase (fresh) 23 pts. 5 reb. 4 stl. | |
| 07:20 | Indiana | Terrence Hill misses long on a driving attempt in the paint | 59-61 |
| 07:18 | Ohio State | The rebound goes to Craig Brase | 59-61 |
| 07:14 | Ohio State | Terrence Hill steals the ball from Joe Carneal | 59-61 |
| 07:01 | Indiana | Frederick Hilton picks off the pass by Joseph Zelnick | 59-61 |
| 06:44 | Ohio State | Joseph Zelnick steals the ball from Craig Brase | 59-61 |
| 06:28 | Indiana | Terrence Hill hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right block but he's fouled by Hank Sauceda - foul #2 on Hank Sauceda, team foul #3 | 59-61 |
| Subs | Indiana | Michael Rosalez (SG), Michael Mortenson (SF), Chance Clark (PF), Harry Moseley (C) George Gelb, Joseph Zelnick, William Hayden, Daniel Walters | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Travis Cowling (PG), Tony McMaster (PF), Marcus Young (C) John Barnes, Joe Carneal, Craig Brase | |
| 06:28 | Indiana | Terrence Hill misses the 1st free throw | 59-61 |
| 06:28 | Indiana | Terrence Hill misses the 2nd free throw | 59-61 |
| 06:28 | Indiana | The offensive rebound goes to Harry Moseley | 59-61 |
| 06:23 | Indiana | Chance Clark loses the dribble to Travis Cowling | 59-61 |
| 06:19 | Ohio State | Travis Cowling banks in the layup | 59-63 |
| 06:11 | Indiana | Michael Mortenson is fouled on the floor by Marcus Young - foul #2 on Marcus Young, team foul #4 | 59-63 |
| Subs | Indiana | Gregg Blake (PG) Terrence Hill | |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| 06:02 | Indiana | Hank Sauceda takes the ball from Michael Rosalez | 59-63 |
| 05:46 | Ohio State | Gregg Blake steps in front of the Marcus Young pass | 59-63 |
| 05:44 | Indiana | Gregg Blake is hacked by Travis Cowling in the backcourt - foul #2 on Travis Cowling, team foul #5 | 59-63 |
| Subs | Indiana | | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Steve Hayes (SF) Frederick Hilton | |
| 05:39 | Indiana | Michael Mortenson makes the runner from close range on a nice dish by Gregg Blake | 61-63 |
| 05:25 | Ohio State | Steve Hayes knocks in the pull-up jumper from the right side set up by Travis Cowling | 61-65 |
| 05:11 | Indiana | Harry Moseley clanks a runner from close range | 61-65 |
| 05:10 | Indiana | Michael Mortenson misses the tip | 61-65 |
| 05:09 | Indiana | Gregg Blake tips it but misses | 61-65 |
| 05:07 | Ohio State | Marcus Young gets the rebound | 61-65 |
| 04:50 | Ohio State | Tony McMaster misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 61-65 |
| 04:48 | Indiana | Michael Mortenson pulls down the rebound | 61-65 |
| 04:23 | Indiana | Gregg Blake misses the jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Tony McMaster - foul #3 on Tony McMaster, team foul #6 | 61-65 |
| Subs | Indiana | George Gelb (SG), William Hayden (PF), Daniel Walters (C) Michael Rosalez, Chance Clark, Harry Moseley | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Frederick Hilton (SG), Craig Brase (C) Hank Sauceda, Marcus Young | |
| 04:23 | Indiana | Gregg Blake makes the 1st free throw | 62-65 |
| 04:23 | Indiana | Gregg Blake makes the 2nd free throw | 63-65 |
| 04:08 | Ohio State | Gregg Blake is called for the reach on Travis Cowling - foul #1 on Gregg Blake, team foul #7 | 63-65 |
| Subs | Indiana | | |
| Subs | Ohio State | John Barnes (SG) Frederick Hilton | |
| 04:08 | Ohio State | Travis Cowling makes the 1st free throw | 63-66 |
| 04:08 | Ohio State | Travis Cowling makes the 2nd free throw | 63-67 |
| 03:52 | Indiana | George Gelb is fouled on the floor by John Barnes - foul #3 on John Barnes, team foul #7 | 63-67 |
| Subs | Indiana | Joseph Zelnick (SF) Michael Mortenson | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Joe Carneal (SF), Frederick Hilton (PF) Steve Hayes, Tony McMaster | |
| 03:52 | Indiana | George Gelb makes the 1st free throw | 64-67 |
| 03:52 | Indiana | George Gelb makes the 2nd free throw | 65-67 |
| 03:30 | Ohio State | Craig Brase knocks in the fadeaway from close range set up by Travis Cowling | 65-69 |
| Lineup | Indiana | PG - Gregg Blake (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - George Gelb (fairly fresh) 29 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Joseph Zelnick (fresh) 2 pts. PF - William Hayden (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 pf. C - Daniel Walters (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Travis Cowling (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 6 ast. 3 stl. SG - John Barnes (fresh) 6 pts. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - Joe Carneal (fresh) 2 ast. PF - Frederick Hilton (fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Craig Brase (fresh) 25 pts. 6 reb. 4 stl. | |
| 03:11 | Indiana | Gregg Blake's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 65-69 |
| Subs | Indiana | Terrence Hill (PG) Gregg Blake | |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| 02:55 | Ohio State | Frederick Hilton is fouled on the floor by Daniel Walters - foul #3 on Daniel Walters, team foul #8 | 65-69 |
| 02:55 | Ohio State | Frederick Hilton makes the 1st free throw | 65-70 |
| 02:55 | Ohio State | Frederick Hilton makes the 2nd free throw | 65-71 |
| 02:42 | Indiana | George Gelb splits the doubleteam and buries a jumper from the right side on a great pass from Terrence Hill | 67-71 |
| 02:42 | Ohio State | Ohio State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 67-71 |
| Subs | Indiana | | |
| Subs | Ohio State | Hank Sauceda (SG), Steve Hayes (SF), Tony McMaster (PF) John Barnes, Joe Carneal, Frederick Hilton | |
| Game Plan | Indiana | Indiana is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (+1) | |
| 02:16 | Ohio State | Tony McMaster clanks a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 67-71 |
| 02:15 | Indiana | The rebound goes to Terrence Hill | 67-71 |
| 02:02 | Indiana | The jumper by William Hayden is denied by Steve Hayes | 67-71 |
| 02:00 | Indiana | Daniel Walters misses the tip | 67-71 |
| 01:59 | Ohio State | Tony McMaster pulls down the rebound | 67-71 |
| 01:39 | Ohio State | William Hayden swats the short shot by Steve Hayes | 67-71 |
| 01:37 | Indiana | Joseph Zelnick grabs the board | 67-71 |
| 01:25 | Indiana | William Hayden is called for a charge against the doubleteam - foul #4 on William Hayden, team foul #9 | 67-71 |
| 01:07 | Ohio State | Travis Cowling can't finish the layup but he's hacked by Terrence Hill - foul #4 on Terrence Hill, team foul #10 | 67-71 |
| 01:07 | Ohio State | Travis Cowling makes the 1st free throw | 67-72 |
| 01:07 | Ohio State | Travis Cowling makes the 2nd free throw | 67-73 |
| 00:58 | Indiana | William Hayden knocks in the driving attempt near the basket on a nice dish by George Gelb | 69-73 |
| Game Plan | Indiana | Indiana is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (+1) | |
| 00:33 | Ohio State | Tony McMaster drills a 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from Craig Brase | 69-76 |
| Game Plan | Indiana | Indiana is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 00:29 | Indiana | Daniel Walters's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 69-76 |
| Game Plan | Indiana | Indiana is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 00:26 | Ohio State | Terrence Hill is called for the reach on Hank Sauceda in the backcourt - foul #5 on Terrence Hill, team foul #11 | 69-76 |
| Subs | Indiana | Gregg Blake (PG) Terrence Hill | |
| Subs | Ohio State | John Barnes (SG) Travis Cowling | |
| 00:26 | Ohio State | Hank Sauceda misses the 1st free throw | 69-76 |
| 00:26 | Ohio State | Hank Sauceda makes the 2nd free throw | 69-77 |
| 00:20 | Indiana | George Gelb clanks a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 69-77 |
| 00:19 | Ohio State | Steve Hayes pulls down the rebound | 69-77 |
| 00:16 | Ohio State | Steve Hayes is hacked by Gregg Blake in the backcourt - foul #2 on Gregg Blake, team foul #12 | 69-77 |
| 00:16 | Ohio State | Steve Hayes makes the 1st free throw | 69-78 |
| 00:16 | Ohio State | Steve Hayes misses the 2nd free throw | 69-78 |
| 00:16 | Indiana | George Gelb snags the defensive board | 69-78 |
| 00:10 | Indiana | George Gelb works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner | 69-78 |
| 00:08 | Ohio State | Craig Brase grabs the defensive rebound | 69-78 |
| Game Plan | Indiana | Indiana is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 3-2 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 00:00 | Ohio State | Hank Sauceda runs out the clock | 69-78 |