| Lineup | UConn | PG - Christopher Buchanan (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Louis Keith (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Michael Howard (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Albert Ayon (fresh) 3 pts. 2 blk. C - Jamal Kelly (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Edward Sugg (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Joseph McNeer (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Bradley Barnette (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Leroy Farr (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - Jimmie Williams (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Michigan State | Bradley Barnette inbounds the ball | 22-33 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 19:37 | Michigan State | Bradley Barnette knocks in the fadeaway from the right block set up by Joseph McNeer | 22-35 |
| 19:11 | UConn | Louis Keith knocks in the fadeaway from the left side | 24-35 |
| 18:52 | Michigan State | Jimmie Williams misses the floater from just outside the lane | 24-35 |
| 18:51 | UConn | The rebound goes to Jamal Kelly | 24-35 |
| 18:23 | UConn | Michael Howard makes the floater from close range on a nice dish by Louis Keith | 26-35 |
| 18:01 | Michigan State | Joseph McNeer misses badly on a fadeaway from the left side | 26-35 |
| 17:59 | Michigan State | Leroy Farr misses the tip | 26-35 |
| 17:57 | UConn | Michael Howard grabs the defensive rebound | 26-35 |
| 17:53 | UConn | Christopher Buchanan knocks in the 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from Louis Keith | 29-35 |
| 17:30 | Michigan State | Bradley Barnette misses badly on a 3 pointer from straight away | 29-35 |
| 17:29 | Michigan State | Jimmie Williams snags the offensive board | 29-35 |
| 17:00 | Michigan State | Michael Howard steals it from Joseph McNeer | 29-35 |
| 16:34 | UConn | Jamal Kelly drills a fadeaway from the free throw line on a great pass from Christopher Buchanan | 31-35 |
| 16:16 | Michigan State | Joseph McNeer is hacked by Albert Ayon - foul #3 on Albert Ayon, team foul #1 | 31-35 |
| Subs | UConn | Robert Cross (PF) Albert Ayon | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Ralph Petrey (PG) Edward Sugg | |
| 15:56 | Michigan State | Bradley Barnette blows the layup but he's hacked by Michael Howard - foul #2 on Michael Howard, team foul #2 | 31-35 |
| Subs | UConn | Albert Ayon (PF) Michael Howard | |
| Subs | Michigan State | James Kostka (PF) Leroy Farr | |
| 15:56 | Michigan State | Bradley Barnette misses the 1st free throw | 31-35 |
| 15:56 | Michigan State | Bradley Barnette makes the 2nd free throw | 31-36 |
| Lineup | UConn | PG - Christopher Buchanan (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Louis Keith (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SF - Robert Cross (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Albert Ayon (fresh) 3 pts. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - Jamal Kelly (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Ralph Petrey (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Joseph McNeer (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Bradley Barnette (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - James Kostka (fresh) 3 pf. C - Jimmie Williams (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:34 | UConn | Albert Ayon makes the floater from the left wing on a great pass from Louis Keith | 33-36 |
| 15:15 | Michigan State | Albert Ayon blocks the jumper by Joseph McNeer | 33-36 |
| 15:13 | UConn | Jamal Kelly grabs the board | 33-36 |
| 14:48 | UConn | Robert Cross is hacked by Jimmie Williams - foul #2 on Jimmie Williams, team foul #1 | 33-36 |
| Subs | UConn | Michael Howard (SF) Jamal Kelly | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Edward Sugg (PG) Ralph Petrey | |
| 14:33 | UConn | Louis Keith is fouled on the floor by Bradley Barnette - foul #3 on Bradley Barnette, team foul #2 | 33-36 |
| 14:08 | UConn | Albert Ayon knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 35-36 |
| 13:51 | Michigan State | James Kostka scores on a jumper from the left wing set up by Bradley Barnette | 35-38 |
| 13:22 | UConn | Christopher Buchanan scores on a jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Michael Howard | 37-38 |
| 12:53 | Michigan State | Edward Sugg misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 37-38 |
| 12:52 | Michigan State | Jimmie Williams snags the offensive board | 37-38 |
| 12:31 | Michigan State | Edward Sugg misses badly on a shot from the right wing | 37-38 |
| 12:29 | UConn | Louis Keith pulls down the rebound | 37-38 |
| 12:07 | UConn | Christopher Buchanan misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 37-38 |
| 12:06 | UConn | Albert Ayon snags the offensive board | 37-38 |
| 11:52 | UConn | Louis Keith misses the 3pt shot from the left corner | 37-38 |
| 11:51 | Michigan State | Jimmie Williams pulls down the rebound | 37-38 |
| Lineup | UConn | PG - Christopher Buchanan (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. SG - Louis Keith (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. SF - Michael Howard (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Robert Cross (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Albert Ayon (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. 3 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Edward Sugg (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SG - Joseph McNeer (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Bradley Barnette (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. PF - James Kostka (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. C - Jimmie Williams (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:26 | Michigan State | Edward Sugg misses badly on a floater from the left wing but the foul's on Christopher Buchanan - foul #1 on Christopher Buchanan, team foul #3 | 37-38 |
| Subs | UConn | Ricky Cook (SF), Jamal Kelly (C) Michael Howard, Robert Cross | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Leroy Farr (C) Jimmie Williams | |
| 11:26 | Michigan State | Edward Sugg misses the 1st free throw | 37-38 |
| 11:26 | Michigan State | Edward Sugg misses the 2nd free throw | 37-38 |
| 11:26 | UConn | Jamal Kelly grabs the defensive rebound | 37-38 |
| 11:11 | UConn | Ricky Cook is called for traveling | 37-38 |
| Subs | UConn | | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Ralph Petrey (PG) Edward Sugg | |
| 10:45 | Michigan State | Ricky Cook steps in front of the Joseph McNeer pass | 37-38 |
| 10:22 | UConn | Louis Keith misses long on a 3 from the right wing | 37-38 |
| 10:21 | Michigan State | The rebound goes to Bradley Barnette | 37-38 |
| 10:03 | Michigan State | Joseph McNeer comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 37-38 |
| 10:02 | UConn | The rebound goes to Jamal Kelly | 37-38 |
| 09:39 | UConn | Louis Keith comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 37-38 |
| 09:37 | Michigan State | Bradley Barnette pulls down the rebound | 37-38 |
| 09:27 | Michigan State | Joseph McNeer clanks a 3 from the left corner | 37-38 |
| 09:26 | UConn | The rebound goes to Albert Ayon | 37-38 |
| 09:05 | UConn | Albert Ayon hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 37-38 |
| 09:03 | Michigan State | Joseph McNeer grabs the defensive rebound | 37-38 |
| 08:34 | Michigan State | James Kostka hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 37-38 |
| 08:32 | UConn | The rebound goes to Ricky Cook | 37-38 |
| 08:13 | UConn | James Kostka swats the layup by Ricky Cook | 37-38 |
| 08:12 | UConn | Albert Ayon grabs the offensive board | 37-38 |
| 08:06 | UConn | Jamal Kelly is hacked by Leroy Farr - foul #1 on Leroy Farr, team foul #3 | 37-38 |
| Subs | UConn | Oscar Clark (PG), Michael Howard (SF), Robert Cross (PF) Christopher Buchanan, Louis Keith, Albert Ayon | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Edward Sugg (PG), Jimmie Williams (C) Joseph McNeer, Leroy Farr | |
| 07:54 | UConn | Oscar Clark connects on the 3 from straight away set up by Robert Cross | 40-38 |
| Lineup | UConn | PG - Oscar Clark (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Ricky Cook (fairly fresh) SF - Michael Howard (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Robert Cross (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Jamal Kelly (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Edward Sugg (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Ralph Petrey (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SF - Bradley Barnette (tiring) 13 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. PF - James Kostka (tiring) 2 pts. 3 pf. C - Jimmie Williams (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 07:26 | Michigan State | Ralph Petrey hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right wing | 40-38 |
| 07:25 | UConn | Ricky Cook pulls down the rebound | 40-38 |
| 07:21 | UConn | Robert Cross is fouled on the floor by Ralph Petrey - foul #1 on Ralph Petrey, team foul #4 | 40-38 |
| Subs | UConn | Christopher Buchanan (PG) Ricky Cook | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Joseph McNeer (SG), Leroy Farr (PF) Ralph Petrey, James Kostka | |
| 06:59 | UConn | Oscar Clark hits a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 43-38 |
| 06:37 | Michigan State | Bradley Barnette misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 43-38 |
| 06:35 | Michigan State | Jimmie Williams tips it back up and in | 43-40 |
| 06:10 | UConn | Oscar Clark comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 43-40 |
| 06:09 | Michigan State | Joseph McNeer snags the defensive board | 43-40 |
| 05:40 | Michigan State | Christopher Buchanan steals it from Bradley Barnette | 43-40 |
| 05:11 | UConn | Oscar Clark's pass is intercepted by Jimmie Williams | 43-40 |
| 05:06 | Michigan State | Bradley Barnette hits a floater from the right side on a nice dish by Jimmie Williams | 43-42 |
| 05:04 | UConn | UConn calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 43-42 |
| Subs | UConn | Louis Keith (SG), Albert Ayon (C) Christopher Buchanan, Jamal Kelly | |
| Subs | Michigan State | James Kostka (PF) Leroy Farr | |
| 04:46 | UConn | Louis Keith's pass is intercepted by Jimmie Williams | 43-42 |
| 04:27 | Michigan State | Michael Howard steals it from James Kostka | 43-42 |
| 04:07 | UConn | Edward Sugg steals the ball from Michael Howard | 43-42 |
| 04:03 | Michigan State | Joseph McNeer lays it up and in set up by Edward Sugg | 43-44 |
| 03:38 | UConn | Oscar Clark misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 43-44 |
| 03:36 | UConn | Michael Howard grabs the offensive rebound | 43-44 |
| Lineup | UConn | PG - Oscar Clark (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Louis Keith (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. SF - Michael Howard (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. 2 stl. PF - Robert Cross (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. C - Albert Ayon (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 3 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Edward Sugg (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Joseph McNeer (tiring) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Bradley Barnette (tiring) 15 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. PF - James Kostka (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. C - Jimmie Williams (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 03:22 | UConn | Jimmie Williams is called for the reach on Michael Howard - foul #3 on Jimmie Williams, team foul #5 | 43-44 |
| Subs | UConn | Christopher Buchanan (PG), Jamal Kelly (C) Oscar Clark, Robert Cross | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Ralph Petrey (SG) Joseph McNeer | |
| 03:07 | UConn | Jimmie Williams picks off the pass by Albert Ayon | 43-44 |
| 02:59 | Michigan State | Jimmie Williams throws a bad pass out of bounds | 43-44 |
| 02:38 | UConn | Michael Howard connects on the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Christopher Buchanan | 45-44 |
| 02:15 | Michigan State | James Kostka loses the dribble to Michael Howard | 45-44 |
| 01:51 | UConn | Jamal Kelly misses the runner in the paint but he's fouled by James Kostka - foul #4 on James Kostka, team foul #6 | 45-44 |
| Subs | UConn | | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Joseph McNeer (SG) Ralph Petrey | |
| 01:51 | UConn | Jamal Kelly makes the 1st free throw | 46-44 |
| 01:51 | UConn | Jamal Kelly makes the 2nd free throw | 47-44 |
| 01:31 | Michigan State | Bradley Barnette misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 47-44 |
| 01:29 | UConn | The rebound goes to Christopher Buchanan | 47-44 |
| 01:00 | UConn | Jimmie Williams denies the turnaround by Michael Howard | 47-44 |
| 00:59 | Michigan State | Joseph McNeer snags the defensive board | 47-44 |
| 00:40 | Michigan State | Edward Sugg is whistled for a charge - foul #1 on Edward Sugg, team foul #7 | 47-44 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:14 | UConn | Louis Keith misses long on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 47-44 |
| 00:12 | Michigan State | The rebound goes to Bradley Barnette | 47-44 |
| 00:01 | Michigan State | Joseph McNeer buries a 3 from the left wing | 47-47 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:00 | UConn | Louis Keith misses long on a fullcourt shot | 47-47 |
| Lineup | UConn | PG - Christopher Buchanan (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Louis Keith (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. SF - Michael Howard (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 3 stl. PF - Albert Ayon (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 3 blk. 3 pf. C - Jamal Kelly (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Edward Sugg (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Joseph McNeer (fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. SF - Bradley Barnette (tiring) 15 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. PF - James Kostka (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 pf. C - Jimmie Williams (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. 3 stl. 3 pf. | |
| 05:00 | Michigan State | James Kostka wins the tip | 47-47 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 04:39 | Michigan State | James Kostka misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 47-47 |
| 04:37 | UConn | Jamal Kelly grabs the defensive rebound | 47-47 |
| 04:19 | UConn | Albert Ayon can't connect on a jump hook near the basket | 47-47 |
| 04:17 | Michigan State | James Kostka pulls down the rebound | 47-47 |
| 03:52 | Michigan State | Bradley Barnette misses long on a driving attempt in the lane | 47-47 |
| 03:51 | UConn | Albert Ayon gets the rebound | 47-47 |
| 03:23 | UConn | Albert Ayon loses the dribble to Jimmie Williams | 47-47 |
| 03:03 | Michigan State | Bradley Barnette is called for traveling | 47-47 |
| Subs | UConn | | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Ralph Petrey (PG) Edward Sugg | |
| 02:37 | UConn | Christopher Buchanan throws a bad pass out of bounds | 47-47 |
| Subs | UConn | | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Don Ross (SF) Bradley Barnette | |
| 02:33 | Michigan State | Michigan State calls a full timeout (2 :30 4 full remaining) | 47-47 |
| Subs | UConn | | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Edward Sugg (PG), Bradley Barnette (SF) Ralph Petrey, Don Ross | |
| 02:12 | Michigan State | Joseph McNeer misses short on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 47-47 |
| 02:10 | Michigan State | Jimmie Williams tips it but misses | 47-47 |
| 02:08 | UConn | Christopher Buchanan snags the defensive board | 47-47 |
| 01:53 | UConn | Christopher Buchanan misses the fadeaway jumper from the left wing but the foul's on Edward Sugg - foul #2 on Edward Sugg, team foul #8 | 47-47 |
| 01:53 | UConn | Christopher Buchanan makes the 1st free throw | 48-47 |
| 01:53 | UConn | Christopher Buchanan makes the 2nd free throw | 49-47 |
| 01:28 | Michigan State | James Kostka misses the lay-in | 49-47 |
| 01:26 | UConn | Michael Howard pulls down the rebound | 49-47 |
| 01:13 | UConn | Louis Keith comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner | 49-47 |
| 01:12 | UConn | Michael Howard gets the offensive rebound | 49-47 |
| 00:50 | UConn | Michael Howard makes the 3pt shot from the right corner | 52-47 |
| Lineup | UConn | PG - Christopher Buchanan (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Louis Keith (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. SF - Michael Howard (fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. 3 stl. PF - Albert Ayon (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. 3 blk. 3 pf. C - Jamal Kelly (fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Edward Sugg (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Joseph McNeer (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. SF - Bradley Barnette (tiring) 15 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. PF - James Kostka (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 pf. C - Jimmie Williams (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb. 4 stl. 3 pf. | |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:43 | Michigan State | Joseph McNeer is fouled on the floor by Jamal Kelly - foul #2 on Jamal Kelly, team foul #4 | 52-47 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:39 | Michigan State | Bradley Barnette's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 52-47 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:37 | UConn | Albert Ayon is hacked by Edward Sugg in the backcourt - foul #3 on Edward Sugg, team foul #9 | 52-47 |
| Subs | UConn | Oscar Clark (PG) Christopher Buchanan | |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| 00:37 | UConn | Albert Ayon misses the 1st free throw | 52-47 |
| 00:37 | Michigan State | Jimmie Williams pulls down the rebound | 52-47 |
| 00:31 | Michigan State | Jimmie Williams misses badly on a shot from the right wing | 52-47 |
| 00:29 | UConn | Michael Howard grabs the defensive rebound | 52-47 |
| 00:28 | UConn | Michael Howard is fouled in the backcourt by Edward Sugg - foul #4 on Edward Sugg, team foul #10 | 52-47 |
| Subs | UConn | Christopher Buchanan (PG) Louis Keith | |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| 00:28 | UConn | Michael Howard makes the 1st free throw | 53-47 |
| 00:28 | UConn | Michael Howard misses the 2nd free throw | 53-47 |
| 00:28 | Michigan State | Jimmie Williams gets the rebound | 53-47 |
| 00:23 | Michigan State | Joseph McNeer buries a 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Edward Sugg | 53-50 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| 00:20 | UConn | Christopher Buchanan is fouled in the backcourt by Edward Sugg - foul #5 on Edward Sugg, team foul #11 | 53-50 |
| Subs | UConn | | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Ralph Petrey (PG) Edward Sugg | |
| 00:20 | UConn | Christopher Buchanan makes the 1st free throw | 54-50 |
| 00:20 | UConn | Christopher Buchanan misses the 2nd free throw | 54-50 |
| 00:20 | Michigan State | The rebound goes to Jimmie Williams | 54-50 |
| 00:12 | Michigan State | Joseph McNeer misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 54-50 |
| 00:11 | Michigan State | The offensive rebound goes to Bradley Barnette | 54-50 |
| 00:09 | Michigan State | Joseph McNeer clanks a 3pt shot from the right corner | 54-50 |
| 00:07 | UConn | The rebound goes to Albert Ayon | 54-50 |
| Game Plan | UConn | UConn is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:04 | UConn | Ralph Petrey is called for the reach on Albert Ayon in the backcourt - foul #2 on Ralph Petrey, team foul #12 | 54-50 |
| 00:04 | UConn | Albert Ayon makes the 1st free throw | 55-50 |
| 00:04 | UConn | Albert Ayon makes the 2nd free throw | 56-50 |
| 00:00 | Michigan State | Joseph McNeer misses short on a halfcourt shot | 56-50 |