| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Charles Owens (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Thomas Lanski (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Richard Austin (fresh) 2 reb. PF - David Allen (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. C - Richard Baade (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Paul Rankin (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Tom Roberts (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Christopher Williamson (fresh) PF - Michael Mathews (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - George Powell (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Rutgers | Christopher Williamson inbounds the ball | 23-19 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 19:38 | Rutgers | Paul Rankin clanks a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 23-19 |
| 19:36 | Ohio State | The rebound goes to Thomas Lanski | 23-19 |
| 19:30 | Ohio State | Paul Rankin picks off the pass by Charles Owens in the backcourt | 23-19 |
| 19:09 | Rutgers | Michael Mathews drills a turnaround from close range | 23-21 |
| 18:49 | Ohio State | Thomas Lanski knocks in the fadeaway from the right wing on a great pass from Charles Owens | 25-21 |
| 18:29 | Rutgers | Michael Mathews buries a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 25-24 |
| 18:04 | Ohio State | David Allen makes the jumper from close range on a nice dish by Richard Austin | 27-24 |
| 17:41 | Rutgers | Tom Roberts drills a pull-up jumper from the left side | 27-26 |
| 17:16 | Ohio State | Thomas Lanski comes up short on the 3 from the right wing | 27-26 |
| 17:14 | Rutgers | The rebound goes to George Powell | 27-26 |
| 16:54 | Rutgers | Tom Roberts misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 27-26 |
| 16:53 | Rutgers | Michael Mathews grabs the offensive rebound | 27-26 |
| 16:31 | Rutgers | Tom Roberts is called for a moving pick - foul #2 on Tom Roberts, team foul #1 | 27-26 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Joseph Champion (SF), William Williams (PF) Richard Austin, David Allen | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Carl Foster (SG), Michael Fuqua (C) Tom Roberts, George Powell | |
| 16:07 | Ohio State | Charles Owens hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 27-26 |
| 16:06 | Ohio State | Charles Owens tips it back up and in | 29-26 |
| 15:48 | Rutgers | Carl Foster's pass is intercepted by Joseph Champion | 29-26 |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Charles Owens (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Thomas Lanski (fairly fresh) 8 pts. SF - Joseph Champion (fresh) PF - William Williams (fresh) C - Richard Baade (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Paul Rankin (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Carl Foster (fresh) SF - Christopher Williamson (fresh) PF - Michael Mathews (fresh) 11 pts. 6 reb. C - Michael Fuqua (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 15:20 | Ohio State | Charles Owens comes up short on the jumpshot from just outside the lane | 29-26 |
| 15:19 | Rutgers | Michael Fuqua grabs the defensive rebound | 29-26 |
| 14:56 | Rutgers | Carl Foster connects on the 3 from the left wing on a nice dish by Michael Fuqua | 29-29 |
| 14:37 | Ohio State | William Williams's pass is intercepted by Paul Rankin | 29-29 |
| 14:24 | Rutgers | Christopher Williamson misses badly on a jumpshot from the left side | 29-29 |
| 14:22 | Rutgers | Paul Rankin grabs the offensive board | 29-29 |
| 14:02 | Rutgers | Carl Foster is called for traveling | 29-29 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Richard Austin (SF), David Allen (PF) Joseph Champion, William Williams | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Tom Roberts (PG), Matthew Laramie (SF), George Powell (PF) Paul Rankin, Christopher Williamson, Michael Mathews | |
| 13:42 | Ohio State | Thomas Lanski comes up short on the runner in the lane | 29-29 |
| 13:40 | Rutgers | Tom Roberts snags the defensive board | 29-29 |
| 13:33 | Rutgers | Carl Foster lays it in | 29-31 |
| 13:06 | Ohio State | David Allen's floater is tipped away by George Powell | 29-31 |
| 13:05 | Rutgers | Tom Roberts grabs the defensive rebound | 29-31 |
| 12:37 | Rutgers | George Powell is denied on a layup by David Allen | 29-31 |
| 12:36 | Ohio State | Charles Owens pulls down the rebound | 29-31 |
| 12:07 | Ohio State | David Allen misses badly on a shot near the basket | 29-31 |
| 12:06 | Ohio State | Richard Austin tips it back up and in | 31-31 |
| 11:39 | Rutgers | Tom Roberts makes the 3pt shot from the left corner | 31-34 |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Charles Owens (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SG - Thomas Lanski (fairly fresh) 8 pts. SF - Richard Austin (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - David Allen (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. C - Richard Baade (tiring) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Tom Roberts (fresh) 8 pts. SG - Carl Foster (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SF - Matthew Laramie (fresh) PF - George Powell (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Michael Fuqua (fairly fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 11:19 | Ohio State | Thomas Lanski comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner but the foul's on Carl Foster - foul #1 on Carl Foster, team foul #2 | 31-34 |
| Subs | Ohio State | William Williams (C) Richard Baade | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Paul Rankin (PG), Christopher Williamson (SF), Michael Mathews (PF) Carl Foster, Matthew Laramie, Michael Fuqua | |
| 11:19 | Ohio State | Thomas Lanski misses the 1st free throw | 31-34 |
| 11:19 | Ohio State | Thomas Lanski makes the 2nd free throw | 32-34 |
| 11:19 | Ohio State | Thomas Lanski makes the 3rd free throw | 33-34 |
| 10:56 | Rutgers | Michael Mathews can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 33-34 |
| 10:55 | Ohio State | William Williams grabs the defensive rebound | 33-34 |
| 10:34 | Ohio State | Richard Austin scores on a floater from the left block on a nice dish by Charles Owens | 35-34 |
| 10:11 | Rutgers | Michael Mathews hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right wing | 35-34 |
| 10:10 | Rutgers | Christopher Williamson misses the tip | 35-34 |
| 10:09 | Ohio State | Thomas Lanski pulls down the rebound | 35-34 |
| 09:51 | Ohio State | Thomas Lanski is fouled on the floor by Tom Roberts - foul #3 on Tom Roberts, team foul #3 | 35-34 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Valeri Evanoski (SG), Joseph Champion (SF), Olin Osmanski (C) Thomas Lanski, Richard Austin, David Allen | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Timothy Rosol (SG), Jeffrey Oakley (C) Tom Roberts, George Powell | |
| 09:33 | Ohio State | Olin Osmanski can't connect on a jumper from close range but he's fouled by Jeffrey Oakley - foul #1 on Jeffrey Oakley, team foul #4 | 35-34 |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Carl Foster (SG) Timothy Rosol | |
| 09:33 | Ohio State | Olin Osmanski makes the 1st free throw | 36-34 |
| 09:33 | Ohio State | Olin Osmanski makes the 2nd free throw | 37-34 |
| 09:07 | Rutgers | Carl Foster clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing | 37-34 |
| 09:06 | Ohio State | Charles Owens grabs the board | 37-34 |
| 08:48 | Ohio State | Olin Osmanski connects on the floater from the left block | 39-34 |
| 08:34 | Rutgers | Christopher Williamson is whistled for a charge - foul #3 on Christopher Williamson, team foul #5 | 39-34 |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| Subs | Rutgers | George Powell (C) Jeffrey Oakley | |
| 08:05 | Ohio State | Olin Osmanski misses badly on a driving attempt in the lane | 39-34 |
| 08:04 | Rutgers | Paul Rankin gets the rebound | 39-34 |
| 07:36 | Rutgers | George Powell is fouled on the floor by Olin Osmanski - foul #2 on Olin Osmanski, team foul #1 | 39-34 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Thomas Lanski (PG), Richard Austin (SF), David Allen (PF), Richard Baade (C) Charles Owens, Joseph Champion, William Williams, Olin Osmanski | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Tom Roberts (SG) Carl Foster | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Thomas Lanski (fairly fresh) 10 pts. SG - Valeri Evanoski (fresh) SF - Richard Austin (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - David Allen (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. C - Richard Baade (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Paul Rankin (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. SG - Tom Roberts (fresh) 8 pts. 3 pf. SF - Christopher Williamson (fresh) 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - Michael Mathews (fresh) 11 pts. 6 reb. C - George Powell (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:17 | Rutgers | Michael Mathews misses the floater near the basket | 39-34 |
| 07:16 | Rutgers | Michael Mathews gets the offensive rebound | 39-34 |
| 07:05 | Rutgers | Paul Rankin can't connect on a 3 from straight away | 39-34 |
| 07:04 | Rutgers | George Powell misses the tip | 39-34 |
| 07:02 | Ohio State | David Allen grabs the board | 39-34 |
| 06:46 | Ohio State | Thomas Lanski is doubleteamed and called for traveling | 39-34 |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Timothy Rosol (PG), Matthew Laramie (SF), Michael Fuqua (C) Paul Rankin, Christopher Williamson, Michael Mathews | |
| 06:26 | Rutgers | Tom Roberts buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by George Powell | 39-37 |
| 06:04 | Ohio State | Thomas Lanski drills a driving attempt from close range | 41-37 |
| 05:44 | Rutgers | George Powell is fouled on the floor by David Allen - foul #1 on David Allen, team foul #2 | 41-37 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Charles Owens (PG) Valeri Evanoski | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Christopher Williamson (PG), Michael Mathews (PF) Timothy Rosol, George Powell | |
| 05:23 | Rutgers | Christopher Williamson comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 41-37 |
| 05:22 | Ohio State | Richard Austin gets the rebound | 41-37 |
| 05:03 | Ohio State | Richard Baade hits a jump hook from the right block on a nice dish by a doubleteamed Thomas Lanski | 43-37 |
| 04:40 | Rutgers | Tom Roberts misses the jumper from the left wing | 43-37 |
| 04:38 | Rutgers | The offensive rebound goes to Michael Mathews | 43-37 |
| 04:22 | Rutgers | Christopher Williamson connects on the shot from the right side | 43-39 |
| 04:08 | Ohio State | Charles Owens buries a shot from the free throw line | 45-39 |
| 03:45 | Rutgers | A charge is called on Matthew Laramie - foul #1 on Matthew Laramie, team foul #6 | 45-39 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Valeri Evanoski (SG), Joseph Champion (SF), William Williams (PF), Olin Osmanski (C) Thomas Lanski, Richard Austin, David Allen, Richard Baade | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Paul Rankin (PG), Carl Foster (SG), George Powell (C) Tom Roberts, Matthew Laramie, Michael Fuqua | |
| 03:28 | Ohio State | Charles Owens hits a 3pt attempt from straight away | 48-39 |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Charles Owens (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. SG - Valeri Evanoski (fresh) SF - Joseph Champion (fresh) PF - William Williams (fresh) 2 reb. C - Olin Osmanski (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Paul Rankin (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. SG - Carl Foster (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Christopher Williamson (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - Michael Mathews (fresh) 11 pts. 8 reb. C - George Powell (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 03:11 | Rutgers | Olin Osmanski steals the ball from Michael Mathews | 48-39 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-3) | |
| 02:54 | Ohio State | William Williams misses the turnaround in the lane but he's hacked by Michael Mathews - foul #2 on Michael Mathews, team foul #7 | 48-39 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Thomas Lanski (PG) Charles Owens | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Michael Fuqua (C) Michael Mathews | |
| 02:54 | Ohio State | William Williams makes the 1st free throw | 49-39 |
| 02:54 | Ohio State | William Williams misses the 2nd free throw | 49-39 |
| 02:54 | Rutgers | Michael Fuqua gets the rebound | 49-39 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-3) | |
| 02:44 | Rutgers | Paul Rankin misses the 3 from the left corner | 49-39 |
| 02:42 | Rutgers | Carl Foster gets the offensive rebound | 49-39 |
| 02:24 | Rutgers | Christopher Williamson knocks in the 3 from straight away | 49-42 |
| 02:24 | Ohio State | Ohio State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 49-42 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Charles Owens (PG), Richard Austin (SF), David Allen (PF), Richard Baade (C) Valeri Evanoski, Joseph Champion, William Williams, Olin Osmanski | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Tom Roberts (SG), Michael Mathews (PF) Carl Foster, Michael Fuqua | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 02:22 | Ohio State | Charles Owens is hacked by Tom Roberts in the backcourt - foul #4 on Tom Roberts, team foul #8 | 49-42 |
| 02:22 | Ohio State | Charles Owens misses the 1st free throw | 49-42 |
| 02:22 | Rutgers | Michael Mathews grabs the board | 49-42 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-2) | |
| 01:53 | Rutgers | Tom Roberts hits the front of the rim on the 3 from straight away | 49-42 |
| 01:52 | Ohio State | Richard Austin pulls down the rebound | 49-42 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 01:51 | Ohio State | Richard Austin is hacked by Paul Rankin in the backcourt - foul #1 on Paul Rankin, team foul #9 | 49-42 |
| 01:51 | Ohio State | Richard Austin misses the 1st free throw | 49-42 |
| 01:51 | Ohio State | Richard Baade grabs the offensive board | 49-42 |
| 01:50 | Ohio State | Richard Baade is fouled on the floor by Michael Mathews - foul #3 on Michael Mathews, team foul #10 | 49-42 |
| 01:50 | Ohio State | Richard Baade makes the 1st free throw | 50-42 |
| 01:50 | Ohio State | Richard Baade misses the 2nd free throw | 50-42 |
| 01:50 | Rutgers | Christopher Williamson grabs the defensive rebound | 50-42 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 01:26 | Rutgers | Paul Rankin can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 50-42 |
| 01:24 | Ohio State | Thomas Lanski gets the rebound | 50-42 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-3) | |
| 01:21 | Ohio State | Thomas Lanski is hacked by Paul Rankin in the backcourt - foul #2 on Paul Rankin, team foul #11 | 50-42 |
| 01:21 | Ohio State | Thomas Lanski misses the 1st free throw | 50-42 |
| 01:21 | Ohio State | Thomas Lanski makes the 2nd free throw | 51-42 |
| 01:04 | Rutgers | Paul Rankin is called for traveling | 51-42 |
| 01:01 | Ohio State | Charles Owens is hacked by Tom Roberts in the backcourt - foul #5 on Tom Roberts, team foul #12 | 51-42 |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Carl Foster (SG) Tom Roberts | |
| 01:01 | Ohio State | Charles Owens makes the 1st free throw | 52-42 |
| 01:01 | Ohio State | Charles Owens misses the 2nd free throw | 52-42 |
| 01:01 | Rutgers | Christopher Williamson grabs the board | 52-42 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-3) | |
| 00:55 | Rutgers | George Powell lays it in | 52-44 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-3) | |
| 00:53 | Ohio State | Paul Rankin is called for the reach on David Allen in the backcourt - foul #3 on Paul Rankin, team foul #13 | 52-44 |
| 00:53 | Ohio State | David Allen makes the 1st free throw | 53-44 |
| 00:53 | Ohio State | David Allen misses the 2nd free throw | 53-44 |
| 00:53 | Rutgers | Carl Foster grabs the board | 53-44 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-3) | |
| 00:47 | Rutgers | Paul Rankin hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 53-44 |
| 00:46 | Rutgers | Christopher Williamson grabs the offensive board | 53-44 |
| 00:42 | Rutgers | Michael Mathews misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 53-44 |
| 00:40 | Ohio State | Charles Owens gets the rebound | 53-44 |
| 00:38 | Ohio State | Charles Owens is hacked by Paul Rankin in the backcourt - foul #4 on Paul Rankin, team foul #14 | 53-44 |
| 00:38 | Ohio State | Charles Owens makes the 1st free throw | 54-44 |
| 00:38 | Ohio State | Charles Owens makes the 2nd free throw | 55-44 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-3) | |
| 00:33 | Rutgers | Carl Foster misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away | 55-44 |
| 00:31 | Ohio State | Richard Austin snags the defensive board | 55-44 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-3) | |
| 00:02 | Ohio State | Richard Austin drills a turnaround in the lane | 57-44 |
| 00:00 | Rutgers | Christopher Williamson clanks a fullcourt shot | 57-44 |