| Lineup | Providence | PG - Raymond Miller (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - James Beaton (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Kevin Lane (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. PF - Johnnie Deaton (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Billy Brodie (fresh) 7 pts. | |
| Lineup | Missouri | PG - Henry Patterson (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Paul Julian (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Villanveva (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Ernie Darby (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - Eddie Craig (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 20:00 | Providence | Kevin Lane inbounds the ball | 33-34 |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri | Missouri is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 19:36 | Providence | Raymond Miller scores on a jump hook from close range set up by James Beaton | 35-34 |
| 19:12 | Missouri | Ernie Darby is fouled on the floor by Johnnie Deaton - foul #1 on Johnnie Deaton, team foul #1 | 35-34 |
| 18:56 | Missouri | John Villanveva hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 35-34 |
| 18:55 | Providence | Billy Brodie pulls down the rebound | 35-34 |
| 18:29 | Providence | Johnnie Deaton throws a bad pass out of bounds | 35-34 |
| 18:09 | Missouri | Henry Patterson is hacked by James Beaton - foul #1 on James Beaton, team foul #2 | 35-34 |
| 17:56 | Missouri | Henry Patterson can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 35-34 |
| 17:55 | Providence | Kevin Lane pulls down the rebound | 35-34 |
| 17:38 | Providence | Raymond Miller clanks a jumper from the left wing but he's hacked by Henry Patterson - foul #2 on Henry Patterson, team foul #1 | 35-34 |
| 17:38 | Providence | Raymond Miller makes the 1st free throw | 36-34 |
| 17:38 | Providence | Raymond Miller makes the 2nd free throw | 37-34 |
| 17:24 | Missouri | Paul Julian misses the jumpshot from the left wing but he's fouled by James Beaton - foul #2 on James Beaton, team foul #3 | 37-34 |
| 17:24 | Missouri | Paul Julian makes the 1st free throw | 37-35 |
| 17:24 | Missouri | Paul Julian makes the 2nd free throw | 37-36 |
| 17:07 | Providence | Ernie Darby is called for the reach on Raymond Miller - foul #3 on Ernie Darby, team foul #2 | 37-36 |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| Subs | Missouri | Ralph Tyner (SG), Dewei Tang (PF) Paul Julian, Ernie Darby | |
| 16:50 | Providence | Raymond Miller is called for traveling | 37-36 |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| Subs | Missouri | Joseph Fitzpatrick (SF), Wade Cort (C) John Villanveva, Eddie Craig | |
| 16:38 | Missouri | Wade Cort misses short on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 37-36 |
| 16:37 | Missouri | Ralph Tyner gets the offensive rebound | 37-36 |
| 16:22 | Missouri | Dewei Tang can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 37-36 |
| 16:20 | Providence | Raymond Miller pulls down the rebound | 37-36 |
| 16:00 | Providence | Billy Brodie loses the ball out of bounds | 37-36 |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| Subs | Missouri | Kevin Bracewell (SG), Ernie Darby (PF) Henry Patterson, Joseph Fitzpatrick | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Raymond Miller (fresh) 16 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - James Beaton (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SF - Kevin Lane (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. PF - Johnnie Deaton (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Billy Brodie (fairly fresh) 7 pts. | |
| Lineup | Missouri | PG - Ralph Tyner (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Kevin Bracewell (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Dewei Tang (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Ernie Darby (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - Wade Cort (fresh) | |
| 15:47 | Missouri | Wade Cort hits a 3pt jumper from the right corner set up by Ralph Tyner | 37-39 |
| 15:30 | Providence | Kevin Lane makes the 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from James Beaton | 40-39 |
| 15:08 | Missouri | Johnnie Deaton steals the ball from Ernie Darby | 40-39 |
| 14:48 | Providence | Johnnie Deaton misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 40-39 |
| 14:46 | Missouri | Wade Cort grabs the board | 40-39 |
| 14:27 | Missouri | Dewei Tang misses the fadeaway jumper from the right side | 40-39 |
| 14:25 | Providence | Raymond Miller gets the rebound | 40-39 |
| 13:58 | Providence | Kevin Lane connects on the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Raymond Miller | 43-39 |
| 13:45 | Missouri | Wade Cort misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 43-39 |
| 13:44 | Providence | Kevin Lane pulls down the rebound | 43-39 |
| 13:29 | Providence | James Beaton clanks a turnaround from the baseline but he's hacked by Ernie Darby - foul #4 on Ernie Darby, team foul #3 | 43-39 |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| Subs | Missouri | Henry Patterson (PG), Paul Julian (SG), John Villanveva (SF), Larry Davis (PF), Eddie Craig (C) Ralph Tyner, Kevin Bracewell, Dewei Tang, Ernie Darby, Wade Cort | |
| 13:29 | Providence | James Beaton misses the 1st free throw | 43-39 |
| 13:29 | Providence | James Beaton misses the 2nd free throw | 43-39 |
| 13:29 | Providence | Billy Brodie grabs the offensive board | 43-39 |
| 13:08 | Providence | Raymond Miller blows the layup | 43-39 |
| 13:06 | Providence | Billy Brodie tips it in | 45-39 |
| 12:48 | Missouri | Henry Patterson makes the 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Paul Julian | 45-42 |
| 12:22 | Providence | Raymond Miller hits the front of the rim on the jumper in the lane | 45-42 |
| 12:20 | Providence | Johnnie Deaton tips it but misses | 45-42 |
| 12:19 | Missouri | Eddie Craig snags the defensive board | 45-42 |
| 12:04 | Missouri | Paul Julian connects on the turnaround in the lane on a great pass from Henry Patterson and the foul's on Johnnie Deaton - foul #2 on Johnnie Deaton, team foul #4 | 45-44 |
| Subs | Providence | Jeffrey Brendle (SF), Curtis Hardin (PF) James Beaton, Johnnie Deaton | |
| Subs | Missouri | Dewei Tang (PF) Larry Davis | |
| 12:04 | Missouri | Paul Julian makes the free throw | 45-45 |
| 11:47 | Providence | Kevin Lane hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner | 45-45 |
| 11:46 | Missouri | Eddie Craig grabs the board | 45-45 |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Raymond Miller (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Kevin Lane (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. SF - Jeffrey Brendle (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Curtis Hardin (fresh) C - Billy Brodie (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Missouri | PG - Henry Patterson (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. SG - Paul Julian (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SF - John Villanveva (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Dewei Tang (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Eddie Craig (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 11:27 | Missouri | Dewei Tang misses the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 45-45 |
| 11:26 | Providence | Billy Brodie pulls down the rebound | 45-45 |
| 11:01 | Providence | Raymond Miller is hacked by Dewei Tang - foul #1 on Dewei Tang, team foul #4 | 45-45 |
| Subs | Providence | Jean Nelson (C) Billy Brodie | |
| Subs | Missouri | | |
| 10:37 | Providence | Kevin Lane makes the 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Raymond Miller | 48-45 |
| 10:15 | Missouri | The jumper by Eddie Craig is denied by Jean Nelson | 48-45 |
| 10:14 | Missouri | Paul Julian tips it but misses | 48-45 |
| 10:12 | Missouri | The offensive rebound goes to John Villanveva | 48-45 |
| 09:50 | Missouri | Dewei Tang can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 48-45 |
| 09:49 | Missouri | Dewei Tang gets the offensive rebound | 48-45 |
| 09:44 | Missouri | John Villanveva hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the baseline but he's hacked by Jean Nelson - foul #1 on Jean Nelson, team foul #5 | 48-45 |
| Subs | Providence | James Beaton (SG), Johnnie Deaton (PF) Jeffrey Brendle, Curtis Hardin | |
| Subs | Missouri | Ralph Tyner (SG), Larry Davis (PF), Wade Cort (C) Paul Julian, Dewei Tang, Eddie Craig | |
| 09:44 | Missouri | John Villanveva misses the 1st free throw | 48-45 |
| 09:44 | Missouri | John Villanveva makes the 2nd free throw | 48-46 |
| 09:29 | Providence | Johnnie Deaton hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the left side | 48-46 |
| 09:27 | Missouri | Wade Cort grabs the defensive rebound | 48-46 |
| 09:11 | Missouri | John Villanveva is hacked by Kevin Lane - foul #1 on Kevin Lane, team foul #6 | 48-46 |
| Subs | Providence | Jeffrey Brendle (PG), Curtis Hardin (SF), Billy Brodie (C) Raymond Miller, Kevin Lane, Jean Nelson | |
| Subs | Missouri | Kevin Bracewell (SG), Joseph Fitzpatrick (SF) Henry Patterson, John Villanveva | |
| 08:56 | Missouri | Billy Brodie denies the turnaround by Kevin Bracewell | 48-46 |
| 08:55 | Providence | Billy Brodie snags the defensive board | 48-46 |
| 08:36 | Providence | Jeffrey Brendle banks in the layup on a great pass from Curtis Hardin | 50-46 |
| 08:13 | Missouri | Joseph Fitzpatrick scores on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 50-49 |
| 07:51 | Providence | Jeffrey Brendle hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from close range | 50-49 |
| 07:50 | Providence | Curtis Hardin tips it home | 52-49 |
| 07:35 | Missouri | Kevin Bracewell clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 52-49 |
| 07:34 | Providence | Jeffrey Brendle grabs the defensive rebound | 52-49 |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Jeffrey Brendle (fresh) 5 pts. SG - James Beaton (tiring) 5 pts. SF - Curtis Hardin (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Johnnie Deaton (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Billy Brodie (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Missouri | PG - Ralph Tyner (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Kevin Bracewell (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Joseph Fitzpatrick (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. PF - Larry Davis (fresh) 3 pts. C - Wade Cort (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:10 | Providence | James Beaton drills a jumper in the paint | 54-49 |
| 06:51 | Missouri | Billy Brodie steps in front of the Wade Cort pass | 54-49 |
| 06:31 | Providence | Jeffrey Brendle connects on the floater from the left block on a nice dish by James Beaton | 56-49 |
| 06:29 | Missouri | James Beaton steps in front of the Ralph Tyner pass in the backcourt | 56-49 |
| 06:04 | Providence | James Beaton drills a jumper from the left wing set up by Curtis Hardin | 58-49 |
| 05:52 | Missouri | Larry Davis travels with the ball | 58-49 |
| Subs | Providence | Raymond Miller (PG), Kevin Lane (SG), Victor Hale (PF), Jean Nelson (C) James Beaton, Curtis Hardin, Johnnie Deaton, Billy Brodie | |
| Subs | Missouri | Henry Patterson (PG), Paul Julian (SG), John Villanveva (SF), Ernie Darby (PF), Eddie Craig (C) Ralph Tyner, Kevin Bracewell, Joseph Fitzpatrick, Larry Davis, Wade Cort | |
| 05:34 | Providence | Jeffrey Brendle knocks in the jump hook in the lane on a nice dish by Jean Nelson | 60-49 |
| 05:16 | Missouri | Paul Julian's floater is tipped away by Jean Nelson | 60-49 |
| 05:15 | Providence | Jean Nelson snags the defensive board | 60-49 |
| 04:57 | Providence | Victor Hale is fouled on the floor by Paul Julian - foul #1 on Paul Julian, team foul #5 | 60-49 |
| Subs | Providence | Derek Lawrence (SG) Jeffrey Brendle | |
| Subs | Missouri | | |
| 04:37 | Providence | Raymond Miller connects on the fadeaway from the left block on a nice dish by Kevin Lane | 62-49 |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri | Missouri is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-2) | |
| 04:17 | Missouri | Henry Patterson knocks in the 3pt shot from straight away | 62-52 |
| 04:02 | Providence | Raymond Miller misses the easy layup | 62-52 |
| 04:00 | Providence | Raymond Miller hits the follow up shot | 64-52 |
| 03:47 | Missouri | Eddie Craig can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the left side but he's hacked by Kevin Lane - foul #2 on Kevin Lane, team foul #7 | 64-52 |
| Subs | Providence | Jeffrey Brendle (SF), Johnnie Deaton (PF), Billy Brodie (C) Derek Lawrence, Victor Hale, Jean Nelson | |
| Subs | Missouri | | |
| 03:47 | Missouri | Eddie Craig makes the 1st free throw | 64-53 |
| 03:47 | Missouri | Eddie Craig makes the 2nd free throw | 64-54 |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri | Missouri is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 03:27 | Providence | Kevin Lane knocks in the 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Raymond Miller | 67-54 |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Raymond Miller (fresh) 20 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl. SG - Kevin Lane (fresh) 14 pts. 5 ast. SF - Jeffrey Brendle (fresh) 9 pts. PF - Johnnie Deaton (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Billy Brodie (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Missouri | PG - Henry Patterson (fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. SG - Paul Julian (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SF - John Villanveva (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Ernie Darby (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. 4 pf. C - Eddie Craig (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| 03:15 | Missouri | Paul Julian scores on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 67-57 |
| 03:10 | Providence | Raymond Miller misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Ernie Darby - foul #5 on Ernie Darby, team foul #6 | 67-57 |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| Subs | Missouri | Dewei Tang (PF) Ernie Darby | |
| 03:10 | Providence | Raymond Miller misses the 1st free throw | 67-57 |
| 03:10 | Providence | Raymond Miller makes the 2nd free throw | 68-57 |
| 02:53 | Missouri | Paul Julian is hacked by Kevin Lane - foul #3 on Kevin Lane, team foul #8 | 68-57 |
| Subs | Providence | James Beaton (SG) Jeffrey Brendle | |
| Subs | Missouri | Wade Cort (C) Eddie Craig | |
| 02:53 | Missouri | Paul Julian makes the 1st free throw | 68-58 |
| 02:53 | Missouri | Paul Julian makes the 2nd free throw | 68-59 |
| 02:28 | Providence | Billy Brodie misses the easy layup | 68-59 |
| 02:26 | Missouri | Henry Patterson grabs the board | 68-59 |
| 02:26 | Missouri | Missouri calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 68-59 |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| Subs | Missouri | Eddie Craig (C) Wade Cort | |
| 02:16 | Missouri | Dewei Tang comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 68-59 |
| 02:15 | Providence | Billy Brodie gets the rebound | 68-59 |
| 01:57 | Providence | Billy Brodie misses short on a jumpshot from the right wing but the foul's on Eddie Craig - foul #2 on Eddie Craig, team foul #7 | 68-59 |
| 01:57 | Providence | Billy Brodie makes the 1st free throw | 69-59 |
| 01:57 | Providence | Billy Brodie makes the 2nd free throw | 70-59 |
| 01:34 | Missouri | Dewei Tang is whistled for traveling | 70-59 |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| Subs | Missouri | Ralph Tyner (PG), Kevin Bracewell (SG), Joseph Fitzpatrick (SF), Wade Cort (C) Henry Patterson, Paul Julian, John Villanveva, Eddie Craig | |
| 01:11 | Providence | James Beaton's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 70-59 |
| 00:59 | Missouri | Kevin Bracewell misses the 3 pointer from straight away | 70-59 |
| 00:57 | Providence | Kevin Lane grabs the board | 70-59 |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri | Missouri is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:55 | Providence | Kevin Lane is fouled in the backcourt by Ralph Tyner - foul #2 on Ralph Tyner, team foul #8 | 70-59 |
| Subs | Providence | Earl Nichols (PG) Raymond Miller | |
| Subs | Missouri | | |
| 00:55 | Providence | Kevin Lane misses the 1st free throw | 70-59 |
| 00:55 | Missouri | The rebound goes to Dewei Tang | 70-59 |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri | Missouri is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:47 | Missouri | Wade Cort is whistled for a carry | 70-59 |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Missouri | Missouri is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:26 | Providence | Kevin Lane knocks in the turnaround in the lane on a nice dish by James Beaton | 72-59 |
| 00:20 | Missouri | Dewei Tang is whistled for a carry | 72-59 |
| Subs | Providence | Raymond Miller (PG) Earl Nichols | |
| Subs | Missouri | | |
| 00:00 | Providence | Raymond Miller runs out the clock | 72-59 |