| Lineup | San Jose State | PG - Patrick Daniels (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Christopher Montgomery (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Merlin Degraff (fresh) 2 ast. PF - Cecil Harding (fresh) C - Mark Thomas (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Alabama | PG - Robert Rao (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Robert Stromberg (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Todd Moscato (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - David Weber (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Timothy Sjogren (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Alabama | Todd Moscato inbounds the ball | 19-29 |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Alabama | Alabama is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| 19:38 | Alabama | Todd Moscato buries a fadeaway from the left side on a great pass from Robert Stromberg | 19-31 |
| 19:21 | San Jose State | Patrick Daniels knocks in the 3 from the right corner set up by Christopher Montgomery | 22-31 |
| 18:54 | Alabama | Todd Moscato is hacked by Merlin Degraff - foul #1 on Merlin Degraff, team foul #1 | 22-31 |
| 18:33 | Alabama | Todd Moscato can't connect on a runner in the lane | 22-31 |
| 18:32 | San Jose State | Mark Thomas snags the defensive board | 22-31 |
| 18:18 | San Jose State | Mark Thomas comes up short on the runner near the basket but he's hacked by Timothy Sjogren - foul #1 on Timothy Sjogren, team foul #1 | 22-31 |
| 18:18 | San Jose State | Mark Thomas makes the 1st free throw | 23-31 |
| 18:18 | San Jose State | Mark Thomas makes the 2nd free throw | 24-31 |
| 17:51 | Alabama | David Weber is called for the offensive foul - foul #3 on David Weber, team foul #2 | 24-31 |
| Subs | San Jose State | | |
| Subs | Alabama | Scott Upshaw (PF) David Weber | |
| 17:33 | San Jose State | Cecil Harding's floater is tipped away by Scott Upshaw | 24-31 |
| 17:32 | Alabama | The rebound goes to Scott Upshaw | 24-31 |
| 17:05 | Alabama | Todd Moscato hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt from the right block but he's hacked by Merlin Degraff - foul #2 on Merlin Degraff, team foul #2 | 24-31 |
| 17:05 | Alabama | Todd Moscato misses the 1st free throw | 24-31 |
| 17:05 | Alabama | Todd Moscato misses the 2nd free throw | 24-31 |
| 17:05 | San Jose State | Cecil Harding snags the defensive board | 24-31 |
| 16:54 | San Jose State | Cecil Harding connects on the driving attempt from close range on a great pass from Merlin Degraff and the foul's on Scott Upshaw - foul #1 on Scott Upshaw, team foul #3 | 26-31 |
| Subs | San Jose State | | |
| Subs | Alabama | Stephen Dean (SG) Robert Stromberg | |
| 16:54 | San Jose State | Cecil Harding makes the free throw | 27-31 |
| 16:37 | Alabama | Robert Rao makes the fadeaway from the left side set up by Todd Moscato | 27-33 |
| 16:20 | San Jose State | Cecil Harding hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 27-33 |
| 16:19 | Alabama | Timothy Sjogren grabs the board | 27-33 |
| 16:16 | Alabama | Robert Rao is fouled in the backcourt by Patrick Daniels - foul #2 on Patrick Daniels, team foul #3 | 27-33 |
| Subs | San Jose State | William Karle (PG), Robert Tyus (PF), Gary Ridout (C) Patrick Daniels, Cecil Harding, Mark Thomas | |
| Subs | Alabama | Anthony Tavares (C) Timothy Sjogren | |
| 15:59 | Alabama | Todd Moscato makes the floater from the left block on a nice dish by Robert Rao | 27-35 |
| Lineup | San Jose State | PG - William Karle (fresh) SG - Christopher Montgomery (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Merlin Degraff (fresh) 3 ast. PF - Robert Tyus (fresh) 3 reb. C - Gary Ridout (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| Lineup | Alabama | PG - Robert Rao (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Stephen Dean (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Todd Moscato (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - Scott Upshaw (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. C - Anthony Tavares (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 15:31 | San Jose State | Merlin Degraff misses short on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 27-35 |
| 15:30 | San Jose State | Robert Tyus grabs the offensive rebound | 27-35 |
| 15:16 | San Jose State | Merlin Degraff comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right wing | 27-35 |
| 15:14 | Alabama | Anthony Tavares snags the defensive board | 27-35 |
| 14:45 | Alabama | Robert Rao comes up short on the floater from the left side but he's hacked by Gary Ridout - foul #1 on Gary Ridout, team foul #4 | 27-35 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Patrick Daniels (PG), Eddie Livesay (SF), Cecil Harding (PF), Mark Thomas (C) Christopher Montgomery, Merlin Degraff, Robert Tyus, Gary Ridout | |
| Subs | Alabama | Robert Stromberg (SG), David Weber (PF), Timothy Sjogren (C) Stephen Dean, Todd Moscato, Anthony Tavares | |
| 14:45 | Alabama | Robert Rao makes the 1st free throw | 27-36 |
| 14:45 | Alabama | Robert Rao misses the 2nd free throw | 27-36 |
| 14:45 | San Jose State | Mark Thomas grabs the defensive rebound | 27-36 |
| 14:34 | San Jose State | The short jumper by Cecil Harding is denied by David Weber | 27-36 |
| 14:32 | Alabama | The rebound goes to Timothy Sjogren | 27-36 |
| 14:16 | Alabama | Robert Rao travels with the ball | 27-36 |
| Subs | San Jose State | | |
| Subs | Alabama | Michael Martz (PG), Todd Moscato (SF) Robert Rao, Scott Upshaw | |
| 13:59 | San Jose State | Mark Thomas blows the layup | 27-36 |
| 13:57 | Alabama | Michael Martz grabs the board | 27-36 |
| 13:37 | Alabama | Timothy Sjogren misses the floater from the baseline | 27-36 |
| 13:35 | Alabama | Timothy Sjogren tips it in | 27-38 |
| 13:10 | San Jose State | Cecil Harding makes the jump hook from close range set up by Eddie Livesay | 29-38 |
| 12:49 | Alabama | David Weber clanks a shot from the right side but he's hacked by Mark Thomas - foul #2 on Mark Thomas, team foul #5 | 29-38 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Christopher Montgomery (SG) William Karle | |
| Subs | Alabama | Robert Rao (PG), Scott Upshaw (SF) Michael Martz, Todd Moscato | |
| 12:49 | Alabama | David Weber makes the 1st free throw | 29-39 |
| 12:49 | Alabama | David Weber makes the 2nd free throw | 29-40 |
| 12:28 | San Jose State | Mark Thomas drills a shot from the baseline on a nice dish by Eddie Livesay | 31-40 |
| 12:04 | Alabama | Robert Stromberg buries a 3pt jumper from straight away | 31-43 |
| 11:48 | San Jose State | Patrick Daniels makes the floater from the left side | 33-43 |
| Lineup | San Jose State | PG - Patrick Daniels (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Christopher Montgomery (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Eddie Livesay (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - Cecil Harding (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Mark Thomas (fresh) 10 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Alabama | PG - Robert Rao (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - Robert Stromberg (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Scott Upshaw (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. PF - David Weber (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - Timothy Sjogren (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 11:24 | Alabama | Timothy Sjogren misses the easy layup | 33-43 |
| 11:23 | Alabama | The offensive rebound goes to Timothy Sjogren | 33-43 |
| 11:02 | Alabama | Robert Rao misses long on a fadeaway from the free throw line | 33-43 |
| 11:01 | San Jose State | Cecil Harding gets the rebound | 33-43 |
| 10:55 | San Jose State | Christopher Montgomery makes the 3pt shot from straight away set up by Eddie Livesay | 36-43 |
| 10:30 | Alabama | Robert Rao can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 36-43 |
| 10:28 | Alabama | Scott Upshaw grabs the offensive rebound | 36-43 |
| 10:04 | Alabama | Robert Rao can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 36-43 |
| 10:02 | San Jose State | Mark Thomas grabs the defensive rebound | 36-43 |
| 09:47 | San Jose State | Patrick Daniels misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 36-43 |
| 09:45 | San Jose State | Eddie Livesay can't tip it in | 36-43 |
| 09:43 | Alabama | Timothy Sjogren grabs the board | 36-43 |
| 09:38 | Alabama | Timothy Sjogren connects on the turnaround near the basket | 36-45 |
| 09:23 | San Jose State | Patrick Daniels clanks a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 36-45 |
| 09:21 | Alabama | David Weber grabs the board | 36-45 |
| 08:52 | Alabama | Scott Upshaw clanks a turnaround near the basket but he's fouled by Cecil Harding - foul #1 on Cecil Harding, team foul #6 | 36-45 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Carl Simmons (PG), William Karle (SG), Merlin Degraff (SF), Robert Tyus (PF), Gary Ridout (C) Patrick Daniels, Christopher Montgomery, Eddie Livesay, Cecil Harding, Mark Thomas | |
| Subs | Alabama | Michael Martz (PG), Stephen Dean (SG), Todd Moscato (SF), Anthony Tavares (C) Robert Rao, Robert Stromberg, David Weber, Timothy Sjogren | |
| 08:52 | Alabama | Scott Upshaw misses the 1st free throw | 36-45 |
| 08:52 | Alabama | Scott Upshaw makes the 2nd free throw | 36-46 |
| 08:35 | San Jose State | Gary Ridout misses badly on a jumpshot from the free throw line but the foul's on Michael Martz - foul #1 on Michael Martz, team foul #4 | 36-46 |
| Subs | San Jose State | | |
| Subs | Alabama | David Weber (PF) Scott Upshaw | |
| 08:35 | San Jose State | Gary Ridout misses the 1st free throw | 36-46 |
| 08:35 | San Jose State | Gary Ridout misses the 2nd free throw | 36-46 |
| 08:35 | Alabama | Anthony Tavares snags the defensive board | 36-46 |
| 08:08 | Alabama | Michael Martz connects on the shot from the left wing on a great pass from Todd Moscato | 36-48 |
| 07:58 | San Jose State | Merlin Degraff is called for the offensive foul - foul #3 on Merlin Degraff, team foul #7 | 36-48 |
| 07:40 | Alabama | Michael Martz clanks a 3 from the left corner | 36-48 |
| 07:38 | San Jose State | William Karle grabs the board | 36-48 |
| Lineup | San Jose State | PG - Carl Simmons (fresh) SG - William Karle (fresh) SF - Merlin Degraff (fresh) 3 ast. 3 pf. PF - Robert Tyus (fresh) 4 reb. C - Gary Ridout (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| Lineup | Alabama | PG - Michael Martz (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Stephen Dean (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Todd Moscato (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - David Weber (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - Anthony Tavares (fresh) 5 reb. | |
| 07:33 | San Jose State | William Karle misses short on a jumpshot from the right wing | 36-48 |
| 07:32 | Alabama | Michael Martz grabs the board | 36-48 |
| 07:08 | Alabama | Stephen Dean makes the 3 pointer from the right corner | 36-51 |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Alabama | Alabama is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| 06:55 | San Jose State | Carl Simmons misses long on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 36-51 |
| 06:53 | Alabama | Michael Martz pulls down the rebound | 36-51 |
| 06:24 | Alabama | Stephen Dean misses the 3 from the left corner | 36-51 |
| 06:22 | San Jose State | Merlin Degraff pulls down the rebound | 36-51 |
| 06:02 | San Jose State | Robert Tyus's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 36-51 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Patrick Daniels (PG), Christopher Montgomery (SG), Eddie Livesay (SF), William Goris (PF), Mark Thomas (C) Carl Simmons, William Karle, Merlin Degraff, Robert Tyus, Gary Ridout | |
| Subs | Alabama | Robert Rao (PG), Robert Stromberg (SG), Scott Upshaw (PF), Timothy Sjogren (C) Michael Martz, Stephen Dean, David Weber, Anthony Tavares | |
| 05:35 | Alabama | Robert Stromberg scores on a 3pt jumper from straight away set up by Robert Rao | 36-54 |
| 05:26 | San Jose State | Eddie Livesay hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 36-54 |
| 05:24 | Alabama | Scott Upshaw gets the rebound | 36-54 |
| 05:18 | Alabama | Patrick Daniels steals the ball from Timothy Sjogren | 36-54 |
| 05:15 | San Jose State | Patrick Daniels lays it up and in | 38-54 |
| 04:47 | Alabama | Robert Rao misses badly on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 38-54 |
| 04:45 | Alabama | Timothy Sjogren can't tip it in | 38-54 |
| 04:43 | San Jose State | Christopher Montgomery grabs the defensive rebound | 38-54 |
| 04:33 | San Jose State | Christopher Montgomery clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away | 38-54 |
| 04:32 | Alabama | The rebound goes to Scott Upshaw | 38-54 |
| 04:04 | Alabama | Robert Stromberg loses the ball out of bounds | 38-54 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Carl Simmons (PG), William Karle (SG), Merlin Degraff (SF), Robert Tyus (PF), Gary Ridout (C) Patrick Daniels, Christopher Montgomery, Eddie Livesay, William Goris, Mark Thomas | |
| Subs | Alabama | Michael Martz (PG), Stephen Dean (SG), Anthony Tavares (C) Robert Rao, Robert Stromberg, Timothy Sjogren | |
| 03:45 | San Jose State | Carl Simmons knocks in the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane and the foul's on Anthony Tavares - foul #1 on Anthony Tavares, team foul #5 | 40-54 |
| 03:45 | San Jose State | Carl Simmons makes the free throw | 41-54 |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Alabama | Alabama is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| 03:29 | Alabama | Michael Martz clanks a fadeaway from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Robert Tyus - foul #1 on Robert Tyus, team foul #8 | 41-54 |
| Subs | San Jose State | | |
| Subs | Alabama | David Weber (PF) Todd Moscato | |
| 03:29 | Alabama | Michael Martz misses the 1st free throw | 41-54 |
| 03:29 | Alabama | Michael Martz misses the 2nd free throw | 41-54 |
| 03:29 | San Jose State | Robert Tyus snags the defensive board | 41-54 |
| Lineup | San Jose State | PG - Carl Simmons (fresh) 3 pts. SG - William Karle (fresh) SF - Merlin Degraff (fresh) 3 ast. 3 pf. PF - Robert Tyus (fresh) 5 reb. C - Gary Ridout (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| Lineup | Alabama | PG - Michael Martz (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Stephen Dean (fresh) 10 pts. SF - Scott Upshaw (fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. PF - David Weber (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - Anthony Tavares (fresh) 5 reb. | |
| 03:05 | San Jose State | Carl Simmons clanks a floater from the right side | 41-54 |
| 03:03 | Alabama | The rebound goes to Anthony Tavares | 41-54 |
| 02:37 | Alabama | Anthony Tavares is whistled for traveling | 41-54 |
| Subs | San Jose State | William Goris (PF) Gary Ridout | |
| Subs | Alabama | | |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Alabama | Alabama is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 02:29 | San Jose State | William Goris hits the finger roll on a nice dish by Merlin Degraff | 43-54 |
| 02:24 | Alabama | Stephen Dean makes the floater from the free throw line set up by Michael Martz | 43-56 |
| 02:10 | San Jose State | Carl Simmons can't connect on a fadeaway from the free throw line | 43-56 |
| 02:08 | San Jose State | The offensive rebound goes to William Goris | 43-56 |
| 02:03 | San Jose State | William Karle hits a 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Robert Tyus | 46-56 |
| 01:34 | Alabama | Carl Simmons steps in front of the Michael Martz pass | 46-56 |
| 01:30 | San Jose State | Merlin Degraff banks in the layup on a great pass from Carl Simmons | 48-56 |
| 01:30 | Alabama | Alabama calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 48-56 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Patrick Daniels (PG), Christopher Montgomery (SG), Eddie Livesay (SF), Cecil Harding (PF), Mark Thomas (C) Carl Simmons, William Karle, Merlin Degraff, William Goris, Robert Tyus | |
| Subs | Alabama | Robert Rao (PG), Robert Stromberg (SG), Todd Moscato (SF), Timothy Sjogren (C) Michael Martz, Stephen Dean, Scott Upshaw, Anthony Tavares | |
| 01:13 | Alabama | Robert Stromberg lays it in on a great pass from Todd Moscato | 48-58 |
| 00:55 | San Jose State | Eddie Livesay is fouled on the floor by Todd Moscato - foul #1 on Todd Moscato, team foul #6 | 48-58 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Carl Simmons (PG), William Karle (SG), Merlin Degraff (SF), Robert Tyus (PF), Gary Ridout (C) Patrick Daniels, Christopher Montgomery, Eddie Livesay, Cecil Harding, Mark Thomas | |
| Subs | Alabama | Michael Martz (PG), Stephen Dean (SG), Scott Upshaw (SF), Anthony Tavares (C) Robert Rao, Robert Stromberg, Todd Moscato, Timothy Sjogren | |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Alabama | Alabama is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:53 | San Jose State | Gary Ridout is whistled for a carry | 48-58 |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Alabama | Alabama is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:52 | Alabama | Michael Martz is hacked by Carl Simmons in the backcourt - foul #1 on Carl Simmons, team foul #9 | 48-58 |
| Subs | San Jose State | | |
| Subs | Alabama | Todd Moscato (SF) David Weber | |
| 00:52 | Alabama | Michael Martz makes the 1st free throw | 48-59 |
| 00:52 | Alabama | Michael Martz makes the 2nd free throw | 48-60 |
| 00:45 | San Jose State | Gary Ridout can't connect on a turnaround from the left block but the foul's on Todd Moscato - foul #2 on Todd Moscato, team foul #7 | 48-60 |
| Subs | San Jose State | | |
| Subs | Alabama | David Weber (PF) Todd Moscato | |
| 00:45 | San Jose State | Gary Ridout misses the 1st free throw | 48-60 |
| 00:45 | San Jose State | Gary Ridout makes the 2nd free throw | 49-60 |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Alabama | Alabama is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:17 | Alabama | Gary Ridout steals the ball from Stephen Dean | 49-60 |
| 00:11 | San Jose State | William Karle knocks in the 3pt shot from the right wing | 52-60 |
| 00:11 | Alabama | Alabama calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 52-60 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Patrick Daniels (PG), Christopher Montgomery (SG), Eddie Livesay (SF), Cecil Harding (PF), Mark Thomas (C) Carl Simmons, William Karle, Merlin Degraff, Gary Ridout, Robert Tyus | |
| Subs | Alabama | Robert Rao (PG), Robert Stromberg (SG), Todd Moscato (SF), Timothy Sjogren (C) Michael Martz, Stephen Dean, Scott Upshaw, Anthony Tavares | |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Alabama | Alabama is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:10 | Alabama | David Weber is fouled in the backcourt by Patrick Daniels - foul #3 on Patrick Daniels, team foul #10 | 52-60 |
| Subs | San Jose State | | |
| Subs | Alabama | Stephen Dean (SG) Robert Stromberg | |
| 00:10 | Alabama | David Weber makes the 1st free throw | 52-61 |
| 00:10 | Alabama | David Weber misses the 2nd free throw | 52-61 |
| 00:10 | San Jose State | Cecil Harding grabs the defensive rebound | 52-61 |
| 00:05 | San Jose State | Stephen Dean is called for the reach on Patrick Daniels - foul #2 on Stephen Dean, team foul #8 | 52-61 |
| Subs | San Jose State | | |
| Subs | Alabama | Robert Stromberg (SG) Stephen Dean | |
| 00:05 | San Jose State | Patrick Daniels misses the 1st free throw | 52-61 |
| 00:05 | San Jose State | Mark Thomas snags the offensive board | 52-61 |
| 00:03 | San Jose State | Patrick Daniels misses the 3 pointer from the right corner | 52-61 |
| 00:01 | Alabama | David Weber snags the defensive board | 52-61 |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Alabama | Alabama is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:00 | Alabama | David Weber runs out the clock | 52-61 |