| Lineup | Swarthmore | PG - Jason Hensley (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Clay Bailey (fresh) 8 pts. SF - James Morgan (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Francis Marinello (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. C - John Clark (fresh) 11 pts. | |
| Lineup | Rutgers at Newark | PG - Keith Allen (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Dustin Barkley (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Robert Burchett (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Paul Bangert (fresh) C - John Meikle (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Rutgers at Newark | Robert Burchett inbounds the ball | 38-41 |
| Game Plan | Swarthmore | Swarthmore is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers at Newark | Rutgers at Newark is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| 19:42 | Rutgers at Newark | Keith Allen misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 38-41 |
| 19:40 | Swarthmore | Jason Hensley gets the rebound | 38-41 |
| 19:36 | Swarthmore | Jason Hensley buries a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 40-41 |
| 19:20 | Rutgers at Newark | Dustin Barkley misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 40-41 |
| 19:18 | Swarthmore | The rebound goes to Francis Marinello | 40-41 |
| 19:12 | Swarthmore | John Clark misses short on a 3 from the left corner | 40-41 |
| 19:11 | Rutgers at Newark | Robert Burchett grabs the defensive rebound | 40-41 |
| 18:50 | Rutgers at Newark | John Clark picks off the pass by John Meikle | 40-41 |
| 18:28 | Swarthmore | John Meikle denies the turnaround by John Clark | 40-41 |
| 18:27 | Rutgers at Newark | The rebound goes to John Meikle | 40-41 |
| 18:08 | Rutgers at Newark | Paul Bangert makes the runner from the baseline on a nice dish by Keith Allen and the foul's on Clay Bailey - foul #1 on Clay Bailey, team foul #1 | 40-43 |
| 18:08 | Rutgers at Newark | Paul Bangert makes the free throw | 40-44 |
| 17:45 | Swarthmore | James Morgan is hacked by Paul Bangert - foul #2 on Paul Bangert, team foul #1 | 40-44 |
| 17:31 | Swarthmore | John Clark misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 40-44 |
| 17:30 | Swarthmore | John Clark misses the tip | 40-44 |
| 17:29 | Rutgers at Newark | Paul Bangert grabs the board | 40-44 |
| 17:04 | Rutgers at Newark | Jason Hensley steps in front of the Dustin Barkley pass | 40-44 |
| 16:59 | Swarthmore | James Morgan lays it in on a nice dish by Jason Hensley | 42-44 |
| 16:39 | Rutgers at Newark | Dustin Barkley makes the 3pt shot from straight away on a nice dish by Robert Burchett | 42-47 |
| 16:17 | Swarthmore | James Morgan buries a 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from Clay Bailey | 45-47 |
| 15:55 | Rutgers at Newark | Dustin Barkley misses long on a 3 from the right corner | 45-47 |
| 15:54 | Swarthmore | John Clark grabs the defensive rebound | 45-47 |
| Lineup | Swarthmore | PG - Jason Hensley (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SG - Clay Bailey (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - James Morgan (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Francis Marinello (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - John Clark (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Rutgers at Newark | PG - Keith Allen (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Dustin Barkley (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Robert Burchett (fairly fresh) 4 pts. PF - Paul Bangert (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - John Meikle (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 15:41 | Swarthmore | Francis Marinello's floater is tipped away by Paul Bangert | 45-47 |
| 15:40 | Swarthmore | John Clark tips it back up and in | 47-47 |
| 15:21 | Rutgers at Newark | Keith Allen can't connect on a fadeaway from the right wing | 47-47 |
| 15:19 | Swarthmore | John Clark snags the defensive board | 47-47 |
| 14:57 | Swarthmore | Francis Marinello hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right wing | 47-47 |
| 14:56 | Swarthmore | Jason Hensley grabs the offensive board | 47-47 |
| 14:48 | Swarthmore | Francis Marinello knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Jason Hensley | 50-47 |
| 14:35 | Rutgers at Newark | Paul Bangert can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 50-47 |
| 14:33 | Rutgers at Newark | Robert Burchett grabs the offensive board | 50-47 |
| 14:21 | Rutgers at Newark | Robert Burchett drills a runner in the lane on a nice dish by Dustin Barkley | 50-49 |
| 13:58 | Swarthmore | Francis Marinello lays it in on a great pass from Jason Hensley | 52-49 |
| 13:41 | Rutgers at Newark | Clay Bailey is called for the reach on John Meikle - foul #2 on Clay Bailey, team foul #2 | 52-49 |
| Subs | Swarthmore | Jimmie Hedden (PG), George McGrade (SG), Murray Chenier (SF), Michael Aranda (PF), John Timberlake (C) Jason Hensley, Clay Bailey, James Morgan, Francis Marinello, John Clark | |
| Subs | Rutgers at Newark | William King (PG), Howard Buckle (SG), John Holliman (SF), Kevin Dawson (PF), Eric Smith (C) Keith Allen, Dustin Barkley, Robert Burchett, Paul Bangert, John Meikle | |
| 13:24 | Rutgers at Newark | A charge is called on Howard Buckle - foul #2 on Howard Buckle, team foul #2 | 52-49 |
| 13:02 | Swarthmore | John Timberlake hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 52-49 |
| 13:01 | Rutgers at Newark | Kevin Dawson snags the defensive board | 52-49 |
| 12:42 | Rutgers at Newark | Eric Smith can't finish the layup | 52-49 |
| 12:41 | Swarthmore | John Timberlake gets the rebound | 52-49 |
| 12:19 | Swarthmore | George McGrade blows the layup | 52-49 |
| 12:17 | Swarthmore | John Timberlake grabs the offensive rebound | 52-49 |
| 12:12 | Swarthmore | John Timberlake misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 52-49 |
| 12:10 | Rutgers at Newark | John Holliman gets the rebound | 52-49 |
| 11:59 | Rutgers at Newark | William King buries a pull-up jumper from the left side on a great pass from Howard Buckle | 52-51 |
| Lineup | Swarthmore | PG - Jimmie Hedden (fresh) 6 ast. SG - George McGrade (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Murray Chenier (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Michael Aranda (fresh) C - John Timberlake (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Rutgers at Newark | PG - William King (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Howard Buckle (fresh) 6 pts. 5 ast. SF - John Holliman (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. PF - Kevin Dawson (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. C - Eric Smith (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 11:38 | Swarthmore | Jimmie Hedden's pass is intercepted by William King | 52-51 |
| 11:19 | Rutgers at Newark | Eric Smith is called for traveling | 52-51 |
| Subs | Swarthmore | | |
| Subs | Rutgers at Newark | Dustin Barkley (SG) William King | |
| 11:06 | Swarthmore | George McGrade misses badly on a runner from the left block but he's fouled by Howard Buckle - foul #3 on Howard Buckle, team foul #3 | 52-51 |
| Subs | Swarthmore | Jason Hensley (PG), Francis Marinello (PF) Michael Aranda, John Timberlake | |
| Subs | Rutgers at Newark | Keith Allen (PG), Robert Burchett (SF) Howard Buckle, John Holliman | |
| 11:06 | Swarthmore | George McGrade makes the 1st free throw | 53-51 |
| 11:06 | Swarthmore | George McGrade misses the 2nd free throw | 53-51 |
| 11:06 | Rutgers at Newark | Eric Smith gets the rebound | 53-51 |
| 10:54 | Rutgers at Newark | Eric Smith buries a jumper in the paint on a great pass from Robert Burchett | 53-53 |
| 10:41 | Swarthmore | Jason Hensley is fouled on the floor by Kevin Dawson - foul #1 on Kevin Dawson, team foul #4 | 53-53 |
| Subs | Swarthmore | Clay Bailey (SG), James Morgan (SF), John Clark (C) Jimmie Hedden, George McGrade, Murray Chenier | |
| Subs | Rutgers at Newark | Richard Massey (PF) Kevin Dawson | |
| 10:30 | Swarthmore | James Morgan misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away | 53-53 |
| 10:28 | Rutgers at Newark | The rebound goes to Dustin Barkley | 53-53 |
| 10:09 | Rutgers at Newark | Richard Massey drills a 3pt jumper from the right wing set up by Keith Allen | 53-56 |
| 09:52 | Swarthmore | Francis Marinello throws a bad pass out of bounds | 53-56 |
| Subs | Swarthmore | John Timberlake (SG), Michael Aranda (C) Clay Bailey, John Clark | |
| Subs | Rutgers at Newark | John Meikle (C) Eric Smith | |
| 09:34 | Rutgers at Newark | Keith Allen is fouled on the floor by Jason Hensley - foul #1 on Jason Hensley, team foul #3 | 53-56 |
| Subs | Swarthmore | Jimmie Hedden (SG), Murray Chenier (SF) John Timberlake, James Morgan | |
| Subs | Rutgers at Newark | | |
| 09:16 | Rutgers at Newark | Dustin Barkley makes the 3 from straight away on a great pass from Keith Allen | 53-59 |
| 08:52 | Swarthmore | Richard Massey steps in front of the Jason Hensley pass | 53-59 |
| 08:44 | Rutgers at Newark | Robert Burchett misses badly on a fadeaway from the baseline but the foul's on Murray Chenier - foul #1 on Murray Chenier, team foul #4 | 53-59 |
| Subs | Swarthmore | Clay Bailey (SG), George McGrade (SF) Jason Hensley, Francis Marinello | |
| Subs | Rutgers at Newark | Howard Buckle (PG), Paul Bangert (PF) Keith Allen, Richard Massey | |
| 08:44 | Rutgers at Newark | Robert Burchett makes the 1st free throw | 53-60 |
| 08:44 | Rutgers at Newark | Robert Burchett misses the 2nd free throw | 53-60 |
| 08:44 | Swarthmore | The rebound goes to Michael Aranda | 53-60 |
| 08:32 | Swarthmore | George McGrade hits a pull-up jumper from the right side on a nice dish by Clay Bailey | 55-60 |
| 08:03 | Rutgers at Newark | Robert Burchett is denied on a layup by Michael Aranda | 55-60 |
| 08:01 | Rutgers at Newark | John Meikle tips it back up and in | 55-62 |
| 07:40 | Swarthmore | Michael Aranda is fouled on the floor by Paul Bangert - foul #3 on Paul Bangert, team foul #5 | 55-62 |
| Subs | Swarthmore | James Morgan (SF), John Clark (C) Jimmie Hedden, Murray Chenier | |
| Subs | Rutgers at Newark | William King (PG), John Holliman (SF) Dustin Barkley, Robert Burchett | |
| Lineup | Swarthmore | PG - George McGrade (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Clay Bailey (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - James Morgan (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Michael Aranda (fresh) 2 reb. C - John Clark (fresh) 13 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Rutgers at Newark | PG - William King (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Howard Buckle (fresh) 6 pts. 5 ast. 3 pf. SF - John Holliman (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. PF - Paul Bangert (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. C - John Meikle (fresh) 11 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 07:22 | Swarthmore | James Morgan is denied on a layup by John Meikle | 55-62 |
| 07:20 | Rutgers at Newark | Howard Buckle gets the rebound | 55-62 |
| 07:08 | Rutgers at Newark | John Holliman loses the ball out of bounds | 55-62 |
| Subs | Swarthmore | Jason Hensley (PG), Francis Marinello (PF) Clay Bailey, Michael Aranda | |
| Subs | Rutgers at Newark | Keith Allen (PG), Eric Smith (C) William King, John Meikle | |
| 06:47 | Swarthmore | Jason Hensley is fouled on the floor by John Holliman - foul #2 on John Holliman, team foul #6 | 55-62 |
| Subs | Swarthmore | | |
| Subs | Rutgers at Newark | Kevin Dawson (PF) Paul Bangert | |
| 06:36 | Swarthmore | Howard Buckle is called for the reach on George McGrade - foul #4 on Howard Buckle, team foul #7 | 55-62 |
| Subs | Swarthmore | | |
| Subs | Rutgers at Newark | Dustin Barkley (SG) Howard Buckle | |
| 06:36 | Swarthmore | George McGrade makes the 1st free throw | 56-62 |
| 06:36 | Swarthmore | George McGrade makes the 2nd free throw | 57-62 |
| 06:24 | Rutgers at Newark | Keith Allen comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 57-62 |
| 06:23 | Rutgers at Newark | Keith Allen gets the offensive rebound | 57-62 |
| 06:03 | Rutgers at Newark | Eric Smith misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 57-62 |
| 06:01 | Rutgers at Newark | Kevin Dawson pulls down the offensive rebound | 57-62 |
| 05:43 | Rutgers at Newark | Eric Smith buries a shot from the right wing set up by Keith Allen | 57-64 |
| 05:27 | Swarthmore | George McGrade makes the floater from the right side on a great pass from Jason Hensley | 59-64 |
| 05:18 | Rutgers at Newark | Eric Smith hits a jump hook in the lane on a great pass from John Holliman | 59-66 |
| 05:06 | Swarthmore | Keith Allen steals it from George McGrade | 59-66 |
| 04:47 | Rutgers at Newark | George McGrade takes the ball from Dustin Barkley | 59-66 |
| 04:29 | Swarthmore | George McGrade misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 59-66 |
| 04:28 | Rutgers at Newark | John Holliman grabs the board | 59-66 |
| 04:28 | Rutgers at Newark | Rutgers at Newark calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 59-66 |
| Subs | Swarthmore | Clay Bailey (SG) George McGrade | |
| Subs | Rutgers at Newark | Robert Burchett (SF), Paul Bangert (PF), John Meikle (C) John Holliman, Kevin Dawson, Eric Smith | |
| 04:13 | Rutgers at Newark | Keith Allen scores on a floater from just outside the lane | 59-68 |
| 03:53 | Swarthmore | Clay Bailey misses long on a turnaround from the left block but the foul's on John Meikle - foul #1 on John Meikle, team foul #8 | 59-68 |
| Subs | Swarthmore | Murray Chenier (C) John Clark | |
| Subs | Rutgers at Newark | | |
| 03:53 | Swarthmore | Clay Bailey misses the 1st free throw | 59-68 |
| 03:53 | Swarthmore | Clay Bailey misses the 2nd free throw | 59-68 |
| 03:53 | Rutgers at Newark | John Meikle snags the defensive board | 59-68 |
| Game Plan | Swarthmore | Swarthmore is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers at Newark | Rutgers at Newark is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 03:34 | Rutgers at Newark | Robert Burchett is fouled on the floor by James Morgan - foul #2 on James Morgan, team foul #5 | 59-68 |
| Lineup | Swarthmore | PG - Jason Hensley (fresh) 4 pts. 6 ast. SG - Clay Bailey (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SF - James Morgan (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Francis Marinello (fresh) 12 pts. 3 reb. C - Murray Chenier (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Rutgers at Newark | PG - Keith Allen (fresh) 8 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl. SG - Dustin Barkley (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. SF - Robert Burchett (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. PF - Paul Bangert (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. C - John Meikle (fresh) 11 pts. 6 reb. 3 blk. | |
| 03:20 | Rutgers at Newark | James Morgan is called for the reach on John Meikle - foul #3 on James Morgan, team foul #6 | 59-68 |
| 03:02 | Rutgers at Newark | Paul Bangert knocks in the jump hook near the basket on a nice dish by Keith Allen | 59-70 |
| Game Plan | Swarthmore | Swarthmore is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers at Newark | Rutgers at Newark is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 02:45 | Swarthmore | John Meikle is called for the reach on Jason Hensley - foul #2 on John Meikle, team foul #9 | 59-70 |
| Subs | Swarthmore | John Clark (C) James Morgan | |
| Subs | Rutgers at Newark | | |
| 02:45 | Swarthmore | Jason Hensley makes the 1st free throw | 60-70 |
| 02:45 | Swarthmore | Jason Hensley makes the 2nd free throw | 61-70 |
| 02:25 | Rutgers at Newark | Dustin Barkley can't connect on a 3 from the right wing | 61-70 |
| 02:24 | Swarthmore | John Clark snags the defensive board | 61-70 |
| 02:02 | Swarthmore | Clay Bailey is whistled for traveling | 61-70 |
| Subs | Swarthmore | Jimmie Hedden (PG) Jason Hensley | |
| Subs | Rutgers at Newark | Howard Buckle (PG) Keith Allen | |
| 01:55 | Rutgers at Newark | John Meikle drills a jump hook in the paint set up by Howard Buckle | 61-72 |
| 01:42 | Swarthmore | Francis Marinello hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt in the lane but he's fouled by Paul Bangert - foul #4 on Paul Bangert, team foul #10 | 61-72 |
| Subs | Swarthmore | George McGrade (SG), Michael Aranda (C) Clay Bailey, John Clark | |
| Subs | Rutgers at Newark | William King (PG), John Holliman (SF), Kevin Dawson (PF), Eric Smith (C) Dustin Barkley, Robert Burchett, Paul Bangert, John Meikle | |
| 01:42 | Swarthmore | Francis Marinello makes the 1st free throw | 62-72 |
| 01:42 | Swarthmore | Francis Marinello makes the 2nd free throw | 63-72 |
| 01:37 | Rutgers at Newark | Rutgers at Newark calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 63-72 |
| Subs | Swarthmore | Jason Hensley (PG), Clay Bailey (SG), James Morgan (SF), John Clark (C) Jimmie Hedden, George McGrade, Murray Chenier, Michael Aranda | |
| Subs | Rutgers at Newark | Keith Allen (PG), Dustin Barkley (SG), Robert Burchett (SF), Paul Bangert (PF), John Meikle (C) William King, Howard Buckle, John Holliman, Kevin Dawson, Eric Smith | |
| 01:16 | Rutgers at Newark | Francis Marinello steps in front of the Dustin Barkley pass | 63-72 |
| 01:08 | Swarthmore | John Clark misses short on a fadeaway near the basket | 63-72 |
| 01:07 | Rutgers at Newark | John Meikle pulls down the rebound | 63-72 |
| 00:54 | Rutgers at Newark | Paul Bangert loses the ball out of bounds | 63-72 |
| Game Plan | Swarthmore | Swarthmore is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers at Newark | Rutgers at Newark is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:49 | Swarthmore | Francis Marinello misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away | 63-72 |
| 00:47 | Swarthmore | John Clark grabs the offensive rebound | 63-72 |
| 00:43 | Swarthmore | Francis Marinello hits a 3 from the left corner on a nice dish by John Clark | 66-72 |
| Game Plan | Swarthmore | Swarthmore is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers at Newark | Rutgers at Newark is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:41 | Rutgers at Newark | Keith Allen is hacked by Clay Bailey in the backcourt - foul #3 on Clay Bailey, team foul #7 | 66-72 |
| Subs | Swarthmore | | |
| Subs | Rutgers at Newark | Kevin Dawson (C) John Meikle | |
| 00:41 | Rutgers at Newark | Keith Allen makes the 1st free throw | 66-73 |
| 00:41 | Rutgers at Newark | Keith Allen makes the 2nd free throw | 66-74 |
| 00:34 | Swarthmore | John Clark misses the 3 pointer from straight away | 66-74 |
| 00:32 | Rutgers at Newark | Kevin Dawson grabs the defensive rebound | 66-74 |
| Game Plan | Swarthmore | Swarthmore is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers at Newark | Rutgers at Newark is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:29 | Rutgers at Newark | Kevin Dawson is fouled in the backcourt by Jason Hensley - foul #2 on Jason Hensley, team foul #8 | 66-74 |
| 00:29 | Rutgers at Newark | Kevin Dawson makes the 1st free throw | 66-75 |
| 00:29 | Rutgers at Newark | Kevin Dawson misses the 2nd free throw | 66-75 |
| 00:29 | Swarthmore | John Clark grabs the defensive rebound | 66-75 |
| 00:24 | Swarthmore | Francis Marinello misses long on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 66-75 |
| 00:22 | Rutgers at Newark | Kevin Dawson gets the rebound | 66-75 |
| 00:20 | Rutgers at Newark | Kevin Dawson is fouled in the backcourt by Clay Bailey - foul #4 on Clay Bailey, team foul #9 | 66-75 |
| 00:20 | Rutgers at Newark | Kevin Dawson makes the 1st free throw | 66-76 |
| 00:20 | Rutgers at Newark | Kevin Dawson makes the 2nd free throw | 66-77 |
| 00:14 | Swarthmore | John Clark hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left wing | 66-77 |
| 00:12 | Rutgers at Newark | The rebound goes to Dustin Barkley | 66-77 |
| Game Plan | Swarthmore | Swarthmore is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers at Newark | Rutgers at Newark is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:00 | Rutgers at Newark | Keith Allen runs out the clock | 66-77 |