| Lineup | Clemson | PG - Ismael Bratt (fresh) SG - Justin Metz (fresh) SF - Francis Freeman (fresh) PF - Geoffrey Kasper (fresh) C - Gary Webster (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Manhattan | PG - James Thomason (fresh) SG - Roberto Bruno (fresh) SF - Brian Brown (fresh) PF - Alfred Richardson (fresh) C - Richard Polley (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Clemson | Gary Webster wins the tip | 0-0 |
| Game Plan | Clemson | Clemson is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Manhattan | Manhattan is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 19:35 | Clemson | Justin Metz drills a jumper near the basket on a great pass from Ismael Bratt | 2-0 |
| 19:27 | Manhattan | Roberto Bruno misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 2-0 |
| 19:26 | Clemson | Gary Webster pulls down the rebound | 2-0 |
| 19:19 | Clemson | Geoffrey Kasper misses badly on a shot from the right block but he's hacked by Alfred Richardson - foul #1 on Alfred Richardson, team foul #1 | 2-0 |
| 19:19 | Clemson | Geoffrey Kasper makes the 1st free throw | 3-0 |
| 19:19 | Clemson | Geoffrey Kasper makes the 2nd free throw | 4-0 |
| 19:05 | Manhattan | Roberto Bruno scores on a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by James Thomason | 4-3 |
| 18:47 | Clemson | Geoffrey Kasper scores on a 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Ismael Bratt | 7-3 |
| 18:36 | Manhattan | Richard Polley double dribbles | 7-3 |
| 18:20 | Clemson | Gary Webster hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 7-3 |
| 18:19 | Clemson | Geoffrey Kasper tips it in | 9-3 |
| 18:10 | Manhattan | Brian Brown misses the floater from the left side | 9-3 |
| 18:09 | Clemson | The rebound goes to Francis Freeman | 9-3 |
| 18:05 | Clemson | Ismael Bratt's pass is intercepted by Roberto Bruno in the backcourt | 9-3 |
| 17:50 | Manhattan | Richard Polley misses badly on a 3 pointer from straight away | 9-3 |
| 17:48 | Clemson | Ismael Bratt gets the rebound | 9-3 |
| 17:32 | Clemson | Justin Metz's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 9-3 |
| Subs | Clemson | William Anaya (PG), Robert Jackson (PF), Hoyt Roy (C) Ismael Bratt, Geoffrey Kasper, Gary Webster | |
| Subs | Manhattan | Michael Putnam (PG), John Camp (SG), Duane Boulay (SF), Willie Hayward (PF), William Dwyer (C) James Thomason, Roberto Bruno, Brian Brown, Alfred Richardson, Richard Polley | |
| 17:21 | Manhattan | Willie Hayward hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right wing | 9-3 |
| 17:20 | Manhattan | Duane Boulay can't tip it in | 9-3 |
| 17:18 | Manhattan | The offensive rebound goes to William Dwyer | 9-3 |
| 17:09 | Manhattan | Michael Putnam scores on a turnaround from the right block on a great pass from William Dwyer | 9-5 |
| 16:50 | Clemson | Robert Jackson clanks a floater from the free throw line | 9-5 |
| 16:48 | Manhattan | Duane Boulay gets the rebound | 9-5 |
| 16:42 | Manhattan | John Camp misses long on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 9-5 |
| 16:40 | Clemson | Francis Freeman gets the rebound | 9-5 |
| 16:26 | Clemson | Hoyt Roy scores on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 12-5 |
| 16:17 | Manhattan | John Camp can't connect on a 3 from straight away | 12-5 |
| 16:16 | Manhattan | Duane Boulay pulls down the offensive rebound | 12-5 |
| 16:06 | Manhattan | Willie Hayward is fouled on the floor by William Anaya - foul #1 on William Anaya, team foul #1 | 12-5 |
| Subs | Clemson | Ismael Bratt (PG), Edward Nardone (SF), Geoffrey Kasper (PF), Gary Webster (C) Justin Metz, Francis Freeman, Robert Jackson, Hoyt Roy | |
| Subs | Manhattan | James Thomason (PG), Roberto Bruno (SG), Brian Brown (SF), Richard Polley (C) Michael Putnam, John Camp, Duane Boulay, William Dwyer | |
| 15:57 | Manhattan | Gary Webster is called for the reach on James Thomason - foul #1 on Gary Webster, team foul #2 | 12-5 |
| Lineup | Clemson | PG - Ismael Bratt (fresh) 2 ast. SG - William Anaya (fresh) SF - Edward Nardone (fresh) PF - Geoffrey Kasper (fresh) 7 pts. C - Gary Webster (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Manhattan | PG - James Thomason (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Roberto Bruno (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Brian Brown (fresh) PF - Willie Hayward (fresh) C - Richard Polley (fresh) | |
| 15:42 | Manhattan | James Thomason hits a 3pt attempt from the right corner set up by Brian Brown | 12-8 |
| 15:29 | Clemson | Brian Brown is called for the reach on Edward Nardone - foul #1 on Brian Brown, team foul #2 | 12-8 |
| Subs | Clemson | | |
| Subs | Manhattan | John Camp (SG), Duane Boulay (SF), William Dwyer (C) Roberto Bruno, Brian Brown, Richard Polley | |
| 15:24 | Clemson | Edward Nardone misses the 3pt attempt from straight away | 12-8 |
| 15:23 | Manhattan | The rebound goes to William Dwyer | 12-8 |
| 15:16 | Manhattan | William Dwyer's pass is intercepted by Ismael Bratt | 12-8 |
| 15:11 | Clemson | Ismael Bratt lays it up and in | 14-8 |
| 14:54 | Manhattan | James Thomason hits the front of the rim on the jump hook in the paint but the foul's on Ismael Bratt - foul #1 on Ismael Bratt, team foul #3 | 14-8 |
| Subs | Clemson | Robert Jackson (C) Gary Webster | |
| Subs | Manhattan | Roberto Bruno (SG), Brian Brown (SF), Alfred Richardson (PF), Richard Polley (C) John Camp, Duane Boulay, Willie Hayward, William Dwyer | |
| 14:54 | Manhattan | James Thomason makes the 1st free throw | 14-9 |
| 14:54 | Manhattan | James Thomason makes the 2nd free throw | 14-10 |
| 14:41 | Clemson | William Anaya scores on a 3 from the right corner set up by Ismael Bratt | 17-10 |
| 14:29 | Manhattan | William Anaya is called for the reach on Roberto Bruno - foul #2 on William Anaya, team foul #4 | 17-10 |
| Subs | Clemson | Ian Sperberg (PG), Jeffrey Schauer (SF), Hoyt Roy (C) Ismael Bratt, William Anaya, Geoffrey Kasper | |
| Subs | Manhattan | Duane Boulay (SF) James Thomason | |
| 14:06 | Manhattan | Alfred Richardson hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from close range | 17-10 |
| 14:05 | Clemson | The rebound goes to Robert Jackson | 17-10 |
| 13:39 | Clemson | Jeffrey Schauer comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the right side | 17-10 |
| 13:38 | Clemson | Robert Jackson pulls down the offensive rebound | 17-10 |
| 13:29 | Clemson | Edward Nardone buries a floater from the right wing | 19-10 |
| 13:16 | Manhattan | Alfred Richardson hits a floater in the paint | 19-12 |
| 13:02 | Clemson | Jeffrey Schauer comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the right side but the foul's on Richard Polley - foul #1 on Richard Polley, team foul #3 | 19-12 |
| Subs | Clemson | Ismael Bratt (PG), Francis Freeman (SF), Geoffrey Kasper (PF), Gary Webster (C) Ian Sperberg, Edward Nardone, Robert Jackson, Hoyt Roy | |
| Subs | Manhattan | James Thomason (PG), John Camp (SG), Craig Hite (SF), Willie Hayward (PF), William Dwyer (C) Brian Brown, Roberto Bruno, Duane Boulay, Alfred Richardson, Richard Polley | |
| 13:02 | Clemson | Jeffrey Schauer makes the 1st free throw | 20-12 |
| 13:02 | Clemson | Jeffrey Schauer makes the 2nd free throw | 21-12 |
| 12:43 | Manhattan | Gary Webster steps in front of the James Thomason pass | 21-12 |
| 12:24 | Clemson | Ismael Bratt drills a jumpshot from the left wing on a great pass from Francis Freeman | 23-12 |
| 12:15 | Manhattan | James Thomason comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 23-12 |
| 12:13 | Clemson | Gary Webster grabs the board | 23-12 |
| 12:01 | Clemson | Geoffrey Kasper blows the layup but the foul's on Willie Hayward - foul #1 on Willie Hayward, team foul #4 | 23-12 |
| Subs | Clemson | Justin Metz (SG) Jeffrey Schauer | |
| Subs | Manhattan | Roberto Bruno (SG), Brian Brown (SF), Richard Polley (C) John Camp, Craig Hite, William Dwyer | |
| 12:01 | Clemson | Geoffrey Kasper makes the 1st free throw | 24-12 |
| 12:01 | Clemson | Geoffrey Kasper misses the 2nd free throw | 24-12 |
| 12:01 | Manhattan | Roberto Bruno gets the rebound | 24-12 |
| 11:50 | Manhattan | Richard Polley comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 24-12 |
| 11:48 | Manhattan | Roberto Bruno grabs the offensive rebound | 24-12 |
| Lineup | Clemson | PG - Ismael Bratt (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. SG - Justin Metz (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Francis Freeman (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Geoffrey Kasper (fresh) 8 pts. C - Gary Webster (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Manhattan | PG - James Thomason (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - Roberto Bruno (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Brian Brown (fresh) PF - Willie Hayward (fresh) C - Richard Polley (fresh) | |
| 11:36 | Manhattan | James Thomason misses badly on a fadeaway from the right side | 24-12 |
| 11:35 | Clemson | Justin Metz gets the rebound | 24-12 |
| 11:14 | Clemson | Gary Webster misses the lay-in | 24-12 |
| 11:12 | Manhattan | Roberto Bruno pulls down the rebound | 24-12 |
| 10:55 | Manhattan | Roberto Bruno knocks in the shot from the right block | 24-14 |
| 10:42 | Clemson | Geoffrey Kasper misses badly on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 24-14 |
| 10:41 | Manhattan | Willie Hayward pulls down the rebound | 24-14 |
| 10:18 | Manhattan | Roberto Bruno can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 24-14 |
| 10:17 | Clemson | Francis Freeman grabs the board | 24-14 |
| 09:56 | Clemson | Justin Metz's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 24-14 |
| Subs | Clemson | Ian Sperberg (PG), Edward Nardone (SF), Robert Jackson (PF), Hoyt Roy (C) Ismael Bratt, Francis Freeman, Geoffrey Kasper, Gary Webster | |
| Subs | Manhattan | Michael Putnam (PG), John Camp (SG), Duane Boulay (SF), Alfred Richardson (PF), William Dwyer (C) James Thomason, Roberto Bruno, Brian Brown, Willie Hayward, Richard Polley | |
| 09:46 | Manhattan | William Dwyer makes the turnaround from close range and the foul's on Ian Sperberg - foul #1 on Ian Sperberg, team foul #5 | 24-16 |
| 09:46 | Manhattan | William Dwyer misses the free throw | 24-16 |
| 09:46 | Clemson | Robert Jackson grabs the defensive rebound | 24-16 |
| 09:26 | Clemson | Robert Jackson knocks in the 3 from the left corner on a great pass from Edward Nardone | 27-16 |
| 09:19 | Manhattan | Alfred Richardson is whistled for a carry | 27-16 |
| Subs | Clemson | Jeffrey Schauer (SF) Justin Metz | |
| Subs | Manhattan | James Thomason (PG), Roberto Bruno (SG), Brian Brown (SF), Richard Polley (C) Michael Putnam, John Camp, Duane Boulay, William Dwyer | |
| 09:04 | Clemson | Hoyt Roy drills a jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Jeffrey Schauer | 29-16 |
| 08:50 | Manhattan | James Thomason misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 29-16 |
| 08:48 | Manhattan | Alfred Richardson tips it in | 29-18 |
| 08:30 | Clemson | Hoyt Roy loses the dribble to Roberto Bruno | 29-18 |
| 08:18 | Manhattan | James Thomason makes the 3 from the left corner set up by Roberto Bruno | 29-21 |
| 08:01 | Clemson | Jeffrey Schauer scores on a 3 pointer from straight away | 32-21 |
| 07:45 | Manhattan | James Thomason's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 32-21 |
| Subs | Clemson | Justin Metz (SG), Francis Freeman (SF), Geoffrey Kasper (PF) Edward Nardone, Jeffrey Schauer, Robert Jackson | |
| Subs | Manhattan | Michael Putnam (PG), John Camp (SG), Duane Boulay (SF), William Dwyer (C) James Thomason, Roberto Bruno, Brian Brown, Richard Polley | |
| Lineup | Clemson | PG - Ian Sperberg (fresh) SG - Justin Metz (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Francis Freeman (fresh) 3 reb. PF - Geoffrey Kasper (fresh) 8 pts. C - Hoyt Roy (fresh) 5 pts. | |
| Lineup | Manhattan | PG - Michael Putnam (fresh) 2 pts. SG - John Camp (fresh) SF - Duane Boulay (fresh) 3 reb. PF - Alfred Richardson (fresh) 4 pts. C - William Dwyer (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:37 | Clemson | William Dwyer blocks the short jumper by Hoyt Roy | 32-21 |
| 07:35 | Manhattan | The rebound goes to William Dwyer | 32-21 |
| 07:31 | Manhattan | Duane Boulay lays it up and in | 32-23 |
| 07:03 | Clemson | Geoffrey Kasper is called for a charge - foul #1 on Geoffrey Kasper, team foul #6 | 32-23 |
| Subs | Clemson | Ismael Bratt (PG), Gary Webster (C) Ian Sperberg, Hoyt Roy | |
| Subs | Manhattan | James Thomason (PG), Roberto Bruno (SG), Brian Brown (SF), Willie Hayward (PF), Richard Polley (C) Michael Putnam, John Camp, Duane Boulay, Alfred Richardson, William Dwyer | |
| 06:37 | Manhattan | James Thomason buries a 3 pointer from the right corner set up by Brian Brown | 32-26 |
| 06:24 | Clemson | Justin Metz clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing | 32-26 |
| 06:23 | Clemson | Geoffrey Kasper hits the follow up shot | 34-26 |
| 06:15 | Manhattan | Justin Metz takes the ball from Roberto Bruno | 34-26 |
| 06:04 | Clemson | Justin Metz is fouled on the floor by Roberto Bruno - foul #1 on Roberto Bruno, team foul #5 | 34-26 |
| Subs | Clemson | Edward Nardone (SG), Robert Jackson (PF) Justin Metz, Geoffrey Kasper | |
| Subs | Manhattan | Michael Putnam (PG), John Camp (SG), Duane Boulay (SF), Alfred Richardson (PF), William Dwyer (C) James Thomason, Roberto Bruno, Brian Brown, Willie Hayward, Richard Polley | |
| 05:53 | Clemson | Francis Freeman loses the dribble to Duane Boulay | 34-26 |
| 05:34 | Manhattan | Michael Putnam connects on the fadeaway jumper from the left side | 34-28 |
| 05:21 | Clemson | Gary Webster's pass is intercepted by Michael Putnam | 34-28 |
| 05:07 | Manhattan | John Camp connects on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 34-31 |
| 04:44 | Clemson | Francis Freeman hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left wing but the foul's on William Dwyer - foul #1 on William Dwyer, team foul #6 | 34-31 |
| Subs | Clemson | Ian Sperberg (PG), Justin Metz (SG), Hoyt Roy (C) Ismael Bratt, Edward Nardone, Gary Webster | |
| Subs | Manhattan | James Thomason (PG), Roberto Bruno (SG), Brian Brown (SF), Willie Hayward (PF), Richard Polley (C) Michael Putnam, John Camp, Duane Boulay, Alfred Richardson, William Dwyer | |
| 04:44 | Clemson | Francis Freeman makes the 1st free throw | 35-31 |
| 04:44 | Clemson | Francis Freeman makes the 2nd free throw | 36-31 |
| 04:36 | Manhattan | Hoyt Roy is called for the reach on James Thomason - foul #1 on Hoyt Roy, team foul #7 | 36-31 |
| Subs | Clemson | Edward Nardone (SF) Francis Freeman | |
| Subs | Manhattan | | |
| 04:36 | Manhattan | James Thomason makes the 1st free throw | 36-32 |
| 04:36 | Manhattan | James Thomason makes the 2nd free throw | 36-33 |
| 04:12 | Clemson | Ian Sperberg misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 36-33 |
| 04:10 | Manhattan | Willie Hayward pulls down the rebound | 36-33 |
| 03:57 | Manhattan | Richard Polley misses the easy layup but he's hacked by Hoyt Roy - foul #2 on Hoyt Roy, team foul #8 | 36-33 |
| Subs | Clemson | William Anaya (PG), Geoffrey Kasper (PF) Ian Sperberg, Robert Jackson | |
| Subs | Manhattan | Alfred Richardson (PF) Willie Hayward | |
| 03:57 | Manhattan | Richard Polley misses the 1st free throw | 36-33 |
| 03:57 | Manhattan | Richard Polley makes the 2nd free throw | 36-34 |
| 03:44 | Clemson | Hoyt Roy hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 36-34 |
| 03:43 | Clemson | Geoffrey Kasper grabs the offensive board | 36-34 |
| Lineup | Clemson | PG - William Anaya (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Justin Metz (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Edward Nardone (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Geoffrey Kasper (fresh) 10 pts. 3 reb. C - Hoyt Roy (fresh) 5 pts. | |
| Lineup | Manhattan | PG - James Thomason (fresh) 13 pts. 1 ast. SG - Roberto Bruno (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Brian Brown (fairly fresh) PF - Alfred Richardson (fairly fresh) 4 pts. C - Richard Polley (fairly fresh) 1 pts. | |
| 03:35 | Clemson | Edward Nardone is hacked by Alfred Richardson - foul #2 on Alfred Richardson, team foul #7 | 36-34 |
| Subs | Clemson | | |
| Subs | Manhattan | Willie Hayward (PF) Alfred Richardson | |
| 03:35 | Clemson | Edward Nardone misses the 1st free throw | 36-34 |
| 03:35 | Manhattan | Willie Hayward grabs the board | 36-34 |
| 03:23 | Manhattan | James Thomason misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 36-34 |
| 03:22 | Clemson | Edward Nardone gets the rebound | 36-34 |
| 03:00 | Clemson | Hoyt Roy hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 36-34 |
| 02:58 | Manhattan | Willie Hayward grabs the defensive rebound | 36-34 |
| 02:49 | Manhattan | Roberto Bruno misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 36-34 |
| 02:48 | Clemson | Edward Nardone grabs the board | 36-34 |
| 02:20 | Clemson | William Anaya is fouled on the floor by Richard Polley - foul #2 on Richard Polley, team foul #8 | 36-34 |
| Subs | Clemson | Ismael Bratt (PG), Francis Freeman (SF), Gary Webster (C) Justin Metz, Edward Nardone, Hoyt Roy | |
| Subs | Manhattan | Michael Putnam (PG), John Camp (SG), Duane Boulay (SF), Alfred Richardson (PF), William Dwyer (C) James Thomason, Roberto Bruno, Brian Brown, Willie Hayward, Richard Polley | |
| 02:20 | Clemson | William Anaya makes the 1st free throw | 37-34 |
| 02:20 | Clemson | William Anaya makes the 2nd free throw | 38-34 |
| 02:06 | Manhattan | Ismael Bratt steps in front of the Michael Putnam pass | 38-34 |
| 01:43 | Clemson | William Anaya throws a bad pass out of bounds | 38-34 |
| Subs | Clemson | Robert Jackson (PF) Geoffrey Kasper | |
| Subs | Manhattan | James Thomason (PG), Roberto Bruno (SG), Brian Brown (SF), Richard Polley (C) Michael Putnam, John Camp, Duane Boulay, William Dwyer | |
| 01:23 | Manhattan | Alfred Richardson blows the layup but he's hacked by Robert Jackson - foul #1 on Robert Jackson, team foul #9 | 38-34 |
| 01:23 | Manhattan | Alfred Richardson misses the 1st free throw | 38-34 |
| 01:23 | Manhattan | Alfred Richardson misses the 2nd free throw | 38-34 |
| 01:23 | Clemson | Robert Jackson gets the rebound | 38-34 |
| 01:12 | Clemson | William Anaya is called for the offensive foul - foul #3 on William Anaya, team foul #10 | 38-34 |
| Subs | Clemson | Jeffrey Schauer (SG) William Anaya | |
| Subs | Manhattan | | |
| 00:57 | Manhattan | James Thomason is called for traveling | 38-34 |
| Subs | Clemson | Edward Nardone (SG) Jeffrey Schauer | |
| Subs | Manhattan | John Camp (SG), Duane Boulay (SF), William Dwyer (C) Roberto Bruno, Brian Brown, Richard Polley | |
| 00:41 | Clemson | Edward Nardone travels with the ball | 38-34 |
| Subs | Clemson | Ian Sperberg (PG), Justin Metz (SG), Hoyt Roy (C) Ismael Bratt, Edward Nardone, Gary Webster | |
| Subs | Manhattan | Roberto Bruno (SG), Brian Brown (SF), Willie Hayward (PF), Richard Polley (C) John Camp, Duane Boulay, Alfred Richardson, William Dwyer | |
| 00:30 | Manhattan | Richard Polley is hacked by Hoyt Roy - foul #3 on Hoyt Roy, team foul #11 | 38-34 |
| Subs | Clemson | Geoffrey Kasper (PF) Hoyt Roy | |
| Subs | Manhattan | Duane Boulay (SF) James Thomason | |
| 00:30 | Manhattan | Richard Polley makes the 1st free throw | 38-35 |
| 00:30 | Manhattan | Richard Polley makes the 2nd free throw | 38-36 |
| 00:05 | Clemson | Willie Hayward steals the ball from Justin Metz | 38-36 |
| 00:01 | Manhattan | Roberto Bruno is called for traveling | 38-36 |
| Subs | Clemson | | |
| Subs | Manhattan | James Thomason (PG), John Camp (SG), Alfred Richardson (PF), William Dwyer (C) Brian Brown, Roberto Bruno, Willie Hayward, Richard Polley | |
| 00:00 | Clemson | Ian Sperberg misses the fullcourt shot | 38-36 |