| Lineup | Utah State | PG - Robert Lohman (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - William Bell (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Robin Turner (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Harold Siwinski (fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb. C - Richard Foster (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Nebraska | PG - Scott Welch (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Thomas Caron (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Peter Nichols (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. PF - Vincent Walker (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. C - August Hayman (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Nebraska | Peter Nichols inbounds the ball | 31-35 |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Nebraska | Nebraska is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (-4) | |
| 19:47 | Nebraska | Scott Welch misses badly on a shot from the left wing | 31-35 |
| 19:45 | Nebraska | Peter Nichols hits the follow up shot | 31-37 |
| 19:25 | Utah State | Harold Siwinski loses the dribble to Thomas Caron | 31-37 |
| 19:11 | Nebraska | Thomas Caron hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 31-37 |
| 19:10 | Utah State | Harold Siwinski grabs the defensive rebound | 31-37 |
| 18:58 | Utah State | Robert Lohman misses short on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by August Hayman - foul #3 on August Hayman, team foul #1 | 31-37 |
| Subs | Utah State | | |
| Subs | Nebraska | John Dargan (C) August Hayman | |
| 18:58 | Utah State | Robert Lohman makes the 1st free throw | 32-37 |
| 18:58 | Utah State | Robert Lohman makes the 2nd free throw | 33-37 |
| 18:32 | Nebraska | Peter Nichols connects on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 33-40 |
| 18:21 | Utah State | Richard Foster misses the shot from just outside the lane but he's fouled by John Dargan - foul #1 on John Dargan, team foul #2 | 33-40 |
| Subs | Utah State | Mark Browder (PG), Charles Vallecillo (SF), Scottie Gurski (PF) Robert Lohman, Robin Turner, Harold Siwinski | |
| Subs | Nebraska | Keith Newton (SF) Peter Nichols | |
| 18:21 | Utah State | Richard Foster misses the 1st free throw | 33-40 |
| 18:21 | Utah State | Richard Foster makes the 2nd free throw | 34-40 |
| 18:18 | Nebraska | Scott Welch is fouled in the backcourt by William Bell - foul #2 on William Bell, team foul #1 | 34-40 |
| Subs | Utah State | Michael Musselwhite (SG), Paul King (C) William Bell, Richard Foster | |
| Subs | Nebraska | | |
| 18:02 | Nebraska | Thomas Caron is alone and drills a 3pt shot from straight away on a nice dish by Scott Welch | 34-43 |
| 17:41 | Utah State | Michael Musselwhite makes the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 37-43 |
| 17:39 | Nebraska | Thomas Caron is fouled in the backcourt by Mark Browder - foul #3 on Mark Browder, team foul #2 | 37-43 |
| Subs | Utah State | Wayne Weller (SG) Mark Browder | |
| Subs | Nebraska | William Shine (PG), Randy Brown (SF), Ralph Doty (PF) Scott Welch, Thomas Caron, Vincent Walker | |
| 17:21 | Nebraska | Randy Brown drills a 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Keith Newton | 37-46 |
| 17:07 | Utah State | Paul King double dribbles | 37-46 |
| Subs | Utah State | Robert Lohman (PG), William Bell (SG), Robin Turner (SF) Michael Musselwhite, Wayne Weller, Scottie Gurski | |
| Subs | Nebraska | Peter Nichols (SF) Randy Brown | |
| 16:51 | Nebraska | Peter Nichols hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left wing | 37-46 |
| 16:49 | Nebraska | Ralph Doty grabs the offensive rebound | 37-46 |
| 16:34 | Nebraska | Peter Nichols hits a 3 pointer from the left wing on a nice dish by Ralph Doty | 37-49 |
| 16:09 | Utah State | William Bell double dribbles | 37-49 |
| Subs | Utah State | Michael Musselwhite (PG), Harold Siwinski (PF), Richard Foster (C) Robert Lohman, Charles Vallecillo, Paul King | |
| Subs | Nebraska | Scott Welch (PG), Thomas Caron (SG), Randy Brown (SF), Vincent Walker (PF) William Shine, Keith Newton, Peter Nichols, John Dargan | |
| 15:56 | Nebraska | Vincent Walker can't throw it down | 37-49 |
| 15:54 | Utah State | Richard Foster gets the rebound | 37-49 |
| Lineup | Utah State | PG - Michael Musselwhite (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - William Bell (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Robin Turner (fairly fresh) 2 reb. PF - Harold Siwinski (fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb. C - Richard Foster (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Nebraska | PG - Scott Welch (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Thomas Caron (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Randy Brown (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. PF - Vincent Walker (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. C - Ralph Doty (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:38 | Utah State | William Bell misses short on a fadeaway from the left side but the foul's on Thomas Caron - foul #2 on Thomas Caron, team foul #3 | 37-49 |
| Subs | Utah State | Mark Browder (SF) Robin Turner | |
| Subs | Nebraska | August Hayman (C) Ralph Doty | |
| 15:38 | Utah State | William Bell makes the 1st free throw | 38-49 |
| 15:38 | Utah State | William Bell makes the 2nd free throw | 39-49 |
| 15:34 | Nebraska | Scott Welch is hacked by Michael Musselwhite in the backcourt - foul #2 on Michael Musselwhite, team foul #3 | 39-49 |
| Subs | Utah State | Robin Turner (SF) William Bell | |
| Subs | Nebraska | | |
| 15:09 | Nebraska | Vincent Walker's layup is rejected by Richard Foster | 39-49 |
| 15:07 | Utah State | Richard Foster grabs the defensive rebound | 39-49 |
| 14:49 | Utah State | Richard Foster knocks in the 3pt shot from straight away on a nice dish by Robin Turner | 42-49 |
| 14:33 | Nebraska | Thomas Caron misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 42-49 |
| 14:32 | Utah State | Richard Foster snags the defensive board | 42-49 |
| 14:15 | Utah State | Michael Musselwhite makes the jumper from the free throw line set up by Mark Browder | 44-49 |
| 13:53 | Nebraska | August Hayman buries a fadeaway from the right block on a great pass from Thomas Caron | 44-51 |
| 13:43 | Utah State | Robin Turner makes the 3 pointer from the right corner set up by Mark Browder | 47-51 |
| 13:23 | Nebraska | Thomas Caron can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 47-51 |
| 13:21 | Nebraska | Randy Brown snags the offensive board | 47-51 |
| 13:04 | Nebraska | Randy Brown can't connect on an uncontested 3pt jumper from the left corner | 47-51 |
| 13:03 | Nebraska | The offensive rebound goes to August Hayman | 47-51 |
| 12:52 | Nebraska | Randy Brown misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 47-51 |
| 12:50 | Nebraska | Thomas Caron pulls down the offensive rebound | 47-51 |
| 12:36 | Nebraska | Thomas Caron scores on a 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Randy Brown | 47-54 |
| 12:07 | Utah State | Michael Musselwhite misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 47-54 |
| 12:06 | Nebraska | Randy Brown grabs the defensive rebound | 47-54 |
| 12:01 | Nebraska | Thomas Caron hits a wide open 3pt attempt from the right wing on a nice dish by Scott Welch | 47-57 |
| 11:38 | Utah State | Michael Musselwhite throws a bad pass out of bounds | 47-57 |
| Subs | Utah State | Robert Lohman (PG), William Bell (SG), Charles Vallecillo (SF), Scottie Gurski (PF), Paul King (C) Mark Browder, Michael Musselwhite, Robin Turner, Harold Siwinski, Richard Foster | |
| Subs | Nebraska | William Shine (PG), Keith Newton (SG), Peter Nichols (SF), Ralph Doty (PF), John Dargan (C) Scott Welch, Thomas Caron, Randy Brown, Vincent Walker, August Hayman | |
| Lineup | Utah State | PG - Robert Lohman (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - William Bell (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Charles Vallecillo (fresh) PF - Scottie Gurski (fresh) 4 reb. 2 stl. C - Paul King (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Nebraska | PG - William Shine (fresh) SG - Keith Newton (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SF - Peter Nichols (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. PF - Ralph Doty (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - John Dargan (fresh) | |
| 11:35 | Nebraska | Robert Lohman steps in front of the Keith Newton pass in the backcourt | 47-57 |
| 11:33 | Utah State | Scottie Gurski hits the finger roll set up by Robert Lohman | 49-57 |
| 11:22 | Nebraska | Keith Newton connects on the open 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Peter Nichols | 49-60 |
| 11:06 | Utah State | Scottie Gurski misses short on a shot from the free throw line | 49-60 |
| 11:05 | Nebraska | William Shine grabs the defensive rebound | 49-60 |
| 10:51 | Nebraska | William Shine is whistled for traveling | 49-60 |
| 10:28 | Utah State | Charles Vallecillo's pass is intercepted by William Shine | 49-60 |
| 10:22 | Nebraska | Peter Nichols misses the 3 pointer from straight away | 49-60 |
| 10:20 | Utah State | Scottie Gurski pulls down the rebound | 49-60 |
| 10:04 | Utah State | William Bell scores on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 52-60 |
| 09:43 | Nebraska | Peter Nichols connects on the 3pt attempt from straight away set up by Keith Newton | 52-63 |
| 09:21 | Utah State | Paul King misses long on a 3 from straight away | 52-63 |
| 09:19 | Utah State | Robert Lohman gets the offensive rebound | 52-63 |
| 09:04 | Utah State | Charles Vallecillo can't connect on a driving attempt in the lane | 52-63 |
| 09:03 | Utah State | Charles Vallecillo tips it in | 54-63 |
| 08:40 | Nebraska | Keith Newton misses short on an open 3 from the left corner | 54-63 |
| 08:39 | Nebraska | Peter Nichols can't tip it in | 54-63 |
| 08:38 | Utah State | The rebound goes to Robert Lohman | 54-63 |
| 08:24 | Utah State | Paul King comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 54-63 |
| 08:22 | Nebraska | Keith Newton gets the rebound | 54-63 |
| 08:17 | Nebraska | Robert Lohman takes the ball from Keith Newton in the backcourt | 54-63 |
| 08:16 | Utah State | Charles Vallecillo lays it in on a nice dish by Robert Lohman | 56-63 |
| 08:01 | Nebraska | Keith Newton misses long on a shot from the right side | 56-63 |
| 08:00 | Nebraska | Ralph Doty tips it but misses | 56-63 |
| 07:58 | Nebraska | Peter Nichols grabs the offensive rebound | 56-63 |
| 07:46 | Nebraska | Scottie Gurski swats the short shot by William Shine | 56-63 |
| 07:44 | Utah State | William Bell gets the rebound | 56-63 |
| 07:23 | Utah State | William Bell comes up short on the fadeaway from just outside the lane | 56-63 |
| 07:22 | Utah State | William Bell tips it home | 58-63 |
| Lineup | Utah State | PG - Robert Lohman (tiring) 7 pts. 4 ast. 4 stl. SG - William Bell (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SF - Charles Vallecillo (tiring) 4 pts. PF - Scottie Gurski (tiring) 2 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. C - Paul King (tiring) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Nebraska | PG - William Shine (fairly fresh) 2 stl. SG - Keith Newton (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. SF - Peter Nichols (tiring) 14 pts. 2 ast. PF - Ralph Doty (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - John Dargan (tiring) | |
| 07:06 | Nebraska | Ralph Doty's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 58-63 |
| Subs | Utah State | Mark Browder (PG), Wayne Weller (SG), Robin Turner (SF), Harold Siwinski (PF), Richard Foster (C) Robert Lohman, William Bell, Charles Vallecillo, Scottie Gurski, Paul King | |
| Subs | Nebraska | Scott Welch (PG), Thomas Caron (SG), Randy Brown (SF), Vincent Walker (PF), August Hayman (C) William Shine, Keith Newton, Peter Nichols, Ralph Doty, John Dargan | |
| 07:03 | Utah State | Mark Browder throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 58-63 |
| 06:49 | Nebraska | August Hayman misses the lay-in | 58-63 |
| 06:48 | Utah State | Harold Siwinski pulls down the rebound | 58-63 |
| 06:30 | Utah State | Richard Foster makes the floater from the free throw line | 60-63 |
| 06:26 | Nebraska | Scott Welch hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from straight away | 60-63 |
| 06:25 | Nebraska | Vincent Walker tips it home | 60-65 |
| 06:12 | Utah State | Robin Turner throws a bad pass out of bounds | 60-65 |
| 05:52 | Nebraska | Vincent Walker misses badly on a jumper near the basket but the foul's on Harold Siwinski - foul #3 on Harold Siwinski, team foul #4 | 60-65 |
| Subs | Utah State | | |
| Subs | Nebraska | Tommy McBane (SF) Randy Brown | |
| 05:52 | Nebraska | Vincent Walker makes the 1st free throw | 60-66 |
| 05:52 | Nebraska | Vincent Walker makes the 2nd free throw | 60-67 |
| 05:39 | Utah State | August Hayman is called for the reach on Mark Browder - foul #4 on August Hayman, team foul #4 | 60-67 |
| Subs | Utah State | William Bell (SG) Wayne Weller | |
| Subs | Nebraska | | |
| 05:20 | Utah State | Harold Siwinski connects on the jumper in the lane and the foul's on Vincent Walker - foul #2 on Vincent Walker, team foul #5 | 62-67 |
| Subs | Utah State | Michael Musselwhite (PG) Mark Browder | |
| Subs | Nebraska | | |
| 05:20 | Utah State | Harold Siwinski makes the free throw | 63-67 |
| 04:56 | Nebraska | Scott Welch comes up short on the jumpshot from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Robin Turner - foul #2 on Robin Turner, team foul #5 | 63-67 |
| Subs | Utah State | | |
| Subs | Nebraska | Keith Newton (SG) Thomas Caron | |
| 04:56 | Nebraska | Scott Welch makes the 1st free throw | 63-68 |
| 04:56 | Nebraska | Scott Welch makes the 2nd free throw | 63-69 |
| 04:36 | Utah State | Robin Turner misses badly on a jumpshot from the left wing | 63-69 |
| 04:35 | Utah State | The offensive rebound goes to Robin Turner | 63-69 |
| 04:23 | Utah State | Harold Siwinski comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 63-69 |
| 04:21 | Nebraska | August Hayman gets the rebound | 63-69 |
| 04:14 | Nebraska | William Bell is called for the reach on Scott Welch in the backcourt - foul #3 on William Bell, team foul #6 | 63-69 |
| Subs | Utah State | Mark Browder (PG), Wayne Weller (SG) Michael Musselwhite, William Bell | |
| Subs | Nebraska | Randy Brown (SF) Tommy McBane | |
| 04:00 | Nebraska | Scott Welch hits a wide open 3pt attempt from straight away set up by Randy Brown | 63-72 |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Nebraska | Nebraska is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (-4) | |
| 03:54 | Utah State | Mark Browder buries a 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Richard Foster | 66-72 |
| 03:49 | Nebraska | Scott Welch is hacked by Robin Turner in the backcourt - foul #3 on Robin Turner, team foul #7 | 66-72 |
| Subs | Utah State | Robert Lohman (PG), Charles Vallecillo (PF) Robin Turner, Harold Siwinski | |
| Subs | Nebraska | | |
| 03:49 | Nebraska | Scott Welch makes the 1st free throw | 66-73 |
| 03:49 | Nebraska | Scott Welch makes the 2nd free throw | 66-74 |
| 03:41 | Utah State | August Hayman is called for the reach on Robert Lohman - foul #5 on August Hayman, team foul #6 | 66-74 |
| Subs | Utah State | | |
| Subs | Nebraska | Ralph Doty (C) August Hayman | |
| 03:33 | Utah State | Richard Foster hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt near the basket but he's hacked by Ralph Doty - foul #1 on Ralph Doty, team foul #7 | 66-74 |
| Subs | Utah State | | |
| Subs | Nebraska | Tommy McBane (SF) Keith Newton | |
| 03:33 | Utah State | Richard Foster makes the 1st free throw | 67-74 |
| 03:33 | Utah State | Richard Foster misses the 2nd free throw | 67-74 |
| 03:33 | Nebraska | Ralph Doty snags the defensive board | 67-74 |
| 03:21 | Nebraska | Vincent Walker connects on the turnaround in the paint set up by Randy Brown | 67-76 |
| Lineup | Utah State | PG - Robert Lohman (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. 4 stl. SG - Wayne Weller (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Mark Browder (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. PF - Charles Vallecillo (fairly fresh) 4 pts. C - Richard Foster (tiring) 11 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Nebraska | PG - Scott Welch (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Randy Brown (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. SF - Tommy McBane (fresh) PF - Vincent Walker (tiring) 13 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. C - Ralph Doty (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 03:05 | Utah State | Mark Browder misses the fadeaway from the left side | 67-76 |
| 03:04 | Utah State | Mark Browder tips it back up and in | 69-76 |
| 03:01 | Nebraska | Wayne Weller is called for the reach on Randy Brown in the backcourt - foul #1 on Wayne Weller, team foul #8 | 69-76 |
| Subs | Utah State | Robin Turner (SF), Harold Siwinski (PF) Wayne Weller, Richard Foster | |
| Subs | Nebraska | William Shine (PG), Thomas Caron (SG), John Dargan (C) Scott Welch, Tommy McBane, Vincent Walker | |
| 03:01 | Nebraska | Randy Brown makes the 1st free throw | 69-77 |
| 03:01 | Nebraska | Randy Brown makes the 2nd free throw | 69-78 |
| 02:43 | Utah State | Harold Siwinski misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 69-78 |
| 02:41 | Nebraska | Thomas Caron grabs the board | 69-78 |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Nebraska | Nebraska is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (-4) | |
| 02:39 | Nebraska | Randy Brown loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt | 69-78 |
| Subs | Utah State | Michael Musselwhite (PG), William Bell (SG) Robert Lohman, Mark Browder | |
| Subs | Nebraska | Peter Nichols (SF) Randy Brown | |
| 02:23 | Utah State | William Bell drills a 3 pointer from the left wing | 72-78 |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Nebraska | Nebraska is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (-4) | |
| 02:05 | Nebraska | John Dargan makes the floater from the left block on a great pass from Thomas Caron | 72-80 |
| 01:54 | Utah State | Michael Musselwhite comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 72-80 |
| 01:53 | Nebraska | The rebound goes to Ralph Doty | 72-80 |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Nebraska | Nebraska is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (-4) | |
| 01:35 | Nebraska | William Shine is alone and drills a 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Peter Nichols | 72-83 |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Nebraska | Nebraska is playing a motion offense and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| 01:23 | Utah State | Charles Vallecillo comes up short on the jumper from just outside the lane | 72-83 |
| 01:21 | Utah State | Robin Turner tips it but misses | 72-83 |
| 01:19 | Nebraska | Ralph Doty pulls down the rebound | 72-83 |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Nebraska | Nebraska is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| 01:15 | Nebraska | Thomas Caron misses long on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 72-83 |
| 01:13 | Utah State | Michael Musselwhite grabs the defensive rebound | 72-83 |
| 01:02 | Utah State | Robin Turner misses short on a 3 from the left corner | 72-83 |
| 01:00 | Nebraska | Thomas Caron snags the defensive board | 72-83 |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Nebraska | Nebraska is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| 00:59 | Nebraska | William Bell is called for the reach on Thomas Caron in the backcourt - foul #4 on William Bell, team foul #9 | 72-83 |
| Subs | Utah State | Mark Browder (PG), Scottie Gurski (PF), Paul King (C) William Bell, Robin Turner, Harold Siwinski | |
| Subs | Nebraska | Tommy McBane (SF) Peter Nichols | |
| 00:59 | Nebraska | Thomas Caron makes the 1st free throw | 72-84 |
| 00:59 | Nebraska | Thomas Caron misses the 2nd free throw | 72-84 |
| 00:59 | Utah State | Paul King snags the defensive board | 72-84 |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Nebraska | Nebraska is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| 00:52 | Utah State | William Shine blocks the jumper by Scottie Gurski | 72-84 |
| 00:51 | Nebraska | William Shine snags the defensive board | 72-84 |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Nebraska | Nebraska is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| 00:22 | Nebraska | Tommy McBane misses the wide open driving attempt near the basket | 72-84 |
| 00:21 | Nebraska | Ralph Doty tips it home | 72-86 |
| 00:15 | Utah State | Paul King connects on the floater from the left side on a great pass from Charles Vallecillo | 74-86 |
| 00:00 | Nebraska | William Shine runs out the clock | 74-86 |