| Lineup | Washington State | PG - Geoffrey O'Neal (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Eddie Rix (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Kenneth Philpot (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. PF - Willie Tice (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Ronald Grant (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Memphis | PG - Larry Wallace (fresh) 7 pts. 6 ast. 2 stl. SG - David Derose (fresh) 15 pts. 1 ast. SF - Henry Wentworth (fresh) 1 pts. PF - Robert Lima (fresh) 4 pts. C - William Sanders (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Memphis | Henry Wentworth inbounds the ball | 23-32 |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Memphis | Memphis is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-5) | |
| 19:55 | Memphis | Larry Wallace is hacked by Eddie Rix in the backcourt - foul #3 on Eddie Rix, team foul #1 | 23-32 |
| 19:26 | Memphis | David Derose knocks in the jumper from just outside the lane set up by Larry Wallace and the foul's on Ronald Grant - foul #2 on Ronald Grant, team foul #2 | 23-34 |
| 19:26 | Memphis | David Derose makes the free throw | 23-35 |
| 19:01 | Washington State | Eddie Rix makes the jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from Geoffrey O'Neal | 25-35 |
| 18:44 | Memphis | Willie Tice swats the layup by Henry Wentworth | 25-35 |
| 18:43 | Washington State | Kenneth Philpot grabs the defensive rebound | 25-35 |
| 18:37 | Washington State | Willie Tice banks in the wide open layup | 27-35 |
| 18:17 | Memphis | Robert Lima misses long on an open shot from close range | 27-35 |
| 18:16 | Washington State | Willie Tice gets the rebound | 27-35 |
| 17:52 | Washington State | Eddie Rix can't connect on a jumpshot from the free throw line but the foul's on Larry Wallace - foul #3 on Larry Wallace, team foul #1 | 27-35 |
| Subs | Washington State | John Isley (PG), John Rizer (SF), David Moore (PF), Ricky Johnson (C) Geoffrey O'Neal, Kenneth Philpot, Willie Tice, Ronald Grant | |
| Subs | Memphis | Matthew Montiel (PG), Craig Walter (SF), Ronald Babcock (PF), Kevin Young (C) Larry Wallace, Henry Wentworth, Robert Lima, William Sanders | |
| 17:52 | Washington State | Eddie Rix makes the 1st free throw | 28-35 |
| 17:52 | Washington State | Eddie Rix misses the 2nd free throw | 28-35 |
| 17:52 | Memphis | David Derose grabs the board | 28-35 |
| 17:37 | Memphis | David Derose double dribbles | 28-35 |
| Subs | Washington State | Dennis Lopes (SG) Eddie Rix | |
| Subs | Memphis | | |
| 17:19 | Washington State | Dennis Lopes misses long on a 3 from the right corner | 28-35 |
| 17:18 | Washington State | David Moore misses the tip | 28-35 |
| 17:16 | Memphis | The rebound goes to David Derose | 28-35 |
| 16:53 | Memphis | David Derose can't connect on a fadeaway from the left wing | 28-35 |
| 16:52 | Washington State | Dennis Lopes grabs the defensive rebound | 28-35 |
| 16:34 | Washington State | Dennis Lopes hits a jumper from the left side on a nice dish by John Isley | 30-35 |
| 16:32 | Memphis | Matthew Montiel is fouled in the backcourt by John Isley - foul #2 on John Isley, team foul #3 | 30-35 |
| Subs | Washington State | Geoffrey O'Neal (PG), Willie Tice (PF), Ronald Grant (C) John Isley, David Moore, Ricky Johnson | |
| Subs | Memphis | Larry Wallace (PG) David Derose | |
| 16:14 | Memphis | Larry Wallace makes the fadeaway from the right wing on a great pass from Matthew Montiel | 30-37 |
| 15:55 | Washington State | Dennis Lopes hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the right wing | 30-37 |
| 15:53 | Memphis | Larry Wallace grabs the board | 30-37 |
| Lineup | Washington State | PG - Geoffrey O'Neal (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Dennis Lopes (fresh) 5 pts. SF - John Rizer (fresh) PF - Willie Tice (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Ronald Grant (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Memphis | PG - Larry Wallace (fresh) 9 pts. 7 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Matthew Montiel (fresh) 1 pts. 1 ast. SF - Craig Walter (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Ronald Babcock (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Kevin Young (fairly fresh) 2 reb. | |
| 15:47 | Memphis | Matthew Montiel knocks in the 3pt shot from the left wing set up by Larry Wallace | 30-40 |
| 15:34 | Washington State | Ronald Grant is bothered by a doubleteam and misses badly on a shot from close range but he's hacked by Kevin Young - foul #2 on Kevin Young, team foul #2 | 30-40 |
| Subs | Washington State | Eddie Rix (SG), Kenneth Philpot (SF) Dennis Lopes, John Rizer | |
| Subs | Memphis | David Derose (SG), Henry Wentworth (SF), Robert Lima (PF), William Sanders (C) Matthew Montiel, Craig Walter, Ronald Babcock, Kevin Young | |
| 15:34 | Washington State | Ronald Grant misses the 1st free throw | 30-40 |
| 15:34 | Washington State | Ronald Grant makes the 2nd free throw | 31-40 |
| 15:15 | Memphis | Henry Wentworth hits a wide open jump hook from the baseline on a nice dish by William Sanders | 31-42 |
| 14:54 | Washington State | Willie Tice is hacked by Robert Lima - foul #3 on Robert Lima, team foul #3 | 31-42 |
| Subs | Washington State | John Isley (PG), Ricky Johnson (C) Geoffrey O'Neal, Ronald Grant | |
| Subs | Memphis | | |
| 14:35 | Washington State | Ricky Johnson misses long on a floater from the right side | 31-42 |
| 14:34 | Washington State | Ricky Johnson tips it home | 33-42 |
| 14:14 | Memphis | Larry Wallace connects on the open fadeaway jumper from the left wing set up by David Derose | 33-44 |
| 13:50 | Washington State | Eddie Rix clanks a 3 pointer from the left wing | 33-44 |
| 13:48 | Washington State | Willie Tice hits the follow up shot | 35-44 |
| 13:46 | Memphis | Larry Wallace is hacked by Eddie Rix in the backcourt - foul #4 on Eddie Rix, team foul #4 | 35-44 |
| Subs | Washington State | Dennis Lopes (SG), John Rizer (SF), David Moore (PF), Ronald Grant (C) Eddie Rix, Kenneth Philpot, Willie Tice, Ricky Johnson | |
| Subs | Memphis | Matthew Montiel (PG), Craig Walter (SF), Ronald Babcock (PF), Kevin Young (C) Larry Wallace, Henry Wentworth, Robert Lima, William Sanders | |
| 13:29 | Memphis | David Derose's fadeaway is rejected by David Moore | 35-44 |
| 13:28 | Washington State | David Moore grabs the board | 35-44 |
| 13:02 | Washington State | John Rizer knocks in the jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Dennis Lopes | 37-44 |
| 12:37 | Memphis | David Derose makes the runner from close range set up by Matthew Montiel | 37-46 |
| 12:11 | Washington State | Dennis Lopes clanks a 3pt shot from straight away | 37-46 |
| 12:10 | Memphis | The rebound goes to Kevin Young | 37-46 |
| 11:47 | Memphis | David Derose misses badly on a fadeaway from the right block but he's hacked by Dennis Lopes - foul #1 on Dennis Lopes, team foul #5 | 37-46 |
| Subs | Washington State | Geoffrey O'Neal (PG), Eddie Rix (SG), Kenneth Philpot (SF), Willie Tice (PF), Ricky Johnson (C) John Isley, Dennis Lopes, John Rizer, David Moore, Ronald Grant | |
| Subs | Memphis | Larry Wallace (PG), Henry Wentworth (SF), Robert Lima (PF), William Sanders (C) Matthew Montiel, Craig Walter, Ronald Babcock, Kevin Young | |
| 11:47 | Memphis | David Derose makes the 1st free throw | 37-47 |
| 11:47 | Memphis | David Derose makes the 2nd free throw | 37-48 |
| Lineup | Washington State | PG - Geoffrey O'Neal (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Eddie Rix (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. SF - Kenneth Philpot (fresh) 3 pts. 3 pf. PF - Willie Tice (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Ricky Johnson (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Memphis | PG - Larry Wallace (fresh) 11 pts. 8 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - David Derose (fairly fresh) 22 pts. 2 ast. SF - Henry Wentworth (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Robert Lima (fresh) 4 pts. 3 pf. C - William Sanders (fresh) | |
| 11:23 | Washington State | William Sanders steals the ball from Ricky Johnson | 37-48 |
| 11:00 | Memphis | Robert Lima can't connect on a jumper from close range but the foul's on Willie Tice - foul #2 on Willie Tice, team foul #6 | 37-48 |
| Subs | Washington State | | |
| Subs | Memphis | Matthew Montiel (SG) David Derose | |
| 11:00 | Memphis | Robert Lima misses the 1st free throw | 37-48 |
| 11:00 | Memphis | Robert Lima makes the 2nd free throw | 37-49 |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Memphis | Memphis is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-5) | |
| 10:48 | Washington State | Willie Tice misses badly on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 37-49 |
| 10:46 | Washington State | Ricky Johnson tips it home | 39-49 |
| 10:31 | Memphis | Robert Lima hits a wide open floater from the right wing | 39-51 |
| 10:15 | Washington State | Eddie Rix's pass is intercepted by Matthew Montiel | 39-51 |
| 10:10 | Memphis | Matthew Montiel lays it in | 39-53 |
| 10:02 | Washington State | Ricky Johnson drills a turnaround from the baseline on a great pass from Willie Tice | 41-53 |
| 09:42 | Memphis | Henry Wentworth drills a jumper from the baseline set up by Larry Wallace | 41-55 |
| 09:34 | Washington State | Eddie Rix misses badly on a 3 from the left corner | 41-55 |
| 09:32 | Memphis | William Sanders grabs the board | 41-55 |
| 09:17 | Memphis | Robert Lima scores on a floater from close range set up by Larry Wallace | 41-57 |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Memphis | Memphis is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-5) | |
| 09:04 | Washington State | Eddie Rix misses long on a 3 from the right wing | 41-57 |
| 09:03 | Memphis | Henry Wentworth grabs the defensive rebound | 41-57 |
| 09:00 | Memphis | Eddie Rix picks off the pass by Matthew Montiel in the backcourt | 41-57 |
| 08:59 | Washington State | Kenneth Philpot dunks the ball on a nice dish by Eddie Rix | 43-57 |
| 08:35 | Memphis | Henry Wentworth can't finish the layup | 43-57 |
| 08:33 | Memphis | William Sanders pulls down the offensive rebound | 43-57 |
| 08:20 | Memphis | Henry Wentworth misses badly on a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 43-57 |
| 08:19 | Washington State | Ricky Johnson snags the defensive board | 43-57 |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Memphis | Memphis is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-5) | |
| 08:16 | Washington State | Geoffrey O'Neal's pass is intercepted by Larry Wallace in the backcourt | 43-57 |
| 08:15 | Memphis | Matthew Montiel lays it in on a nice dish by Larry Wallace | 43-59 |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Memphis | Memphis is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-5) | |
| 08:01 | Washington State | Kenneth Philpot misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 43-59 |
| 08:00 | Washington State | Willie Tice tips it in | 45-59 |
| 07:58 | Memphis | Henry Wentworth is hacked by Eddie Rix in the backcourt - foul #5 on Eddie Rix, team foul #7 | 45-59 |
| Subs | Washington State | John Isley (PG), Dennis Lopes (SG), John Rizer (SF), David Moore (PF), Ronald Grant (C) Geoffrey O'Neal, Eddie Rix, Kenneth Philpot, Willie Tice, Ricky Johnson | |
| Subs | Memphis | David Derose (SG), Ronald Babcock (PF), Kevin Young (C) Matthew Montiel, Robert Lima, William Sanders | |
| 07:58 | Memphis | Henry Wentworth makes the 1st free throw | 45-60 |
| 07:58 | Memphis | Henry Wentworth misses the 2nd free throw | 45-60 |
| 07:58 | Washington State | The rebound goes to David Moore | 45-60 |
| 07:49 | Washington State | Dennis Lopes connects on the shot from just outside the lane | 47-60 |
| 07:46 | Memphis | Ronald Grant takes the ball from Henry Wentworth in the backcourt | 47-60 |
| Lineup | Washington State | PG - John Isley (fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. SG - Dennis Lopes (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Rizer (fresh) 2 pts. PF - David Moore (fresh) 4 reb. C - Ronald Grant (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Memphis | PG - Larry Wallace (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 11 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf. SG - David Derose (fresh) 22 pts. 2 ast. SF - Henry Wentworth (tiring) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Ronald Babcock (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Kevin Young (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Memphis | Memphis is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-5) | |
| 07:28 | Washington State | Dennis Lopes knocks in the jumpshot from the right wing | 49-60 |
| 07:06 | Memphis | Henry Wentworth connects on the jumpshot from just outside the lane | 49-62 |
| 06:44 | Washington State | The jump hook by David Moore is blocked by Kevin Young | 49-62 |
| 06:42 | Washington State | Dennis Lopes tips it but misses | 49-62 |
| 06:40 | Washington State | David Moore grabs the offensive board | 49-62 |
| 06:35 | Washington State | Ronald Grant drills a fadeaway near the basket set up by David Moore | 51-62 |
| 06:32 | Memphis | Larry Wallace is fouled in the backcourt by David Moore - foul #1 on David Moore, team foul #8 | 51-62 |
| Subs | Washington State | Willie Tice (PF) David Moore | |
| Subs | Memphis | Craig Walter (SF) Henry Wentworth | |
| 06:32 | Memphis | Larry Wallace makes the 1st free throw | 51-63 |
| 06:32 | Memphis | Larry Wallace makes the 2nd free throw | 51-64 |
| 06:09 | Washington State | Dennis Lopes knocks in the 3 pointer from the right wing set up by John Rizer | 54-64 |
| 05:41 | Memphis | David Derose hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 54-64 |
| 05:39 | Washington State | Dennis Lopes grabs the board | 54-64 |
| 05:21 | Washington State | Dennis Lopes comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 54-64 |
| 05:20 | Memphis | Craig Walter pulls down the rebound | 54-64 |
| 05:17 | Memphis | David Derose is whistled for traveling in the backcourt | 54-64 |
| Subs | Washington State | Geoffrey O'Neal (PG), Kenneth Philpot (SF), Aubrey Krogman (C) John Isley, John Rizer, Ronald Grant | |
| Subs | Memphis | Matthew Montiel (PG), Robert Lima (PF), William Sanders (C) Larry Wallace, Ronald Babcock, Kevin Young | |
| 05:01 | Washington State | Dennis Lopes misses badly on a fadeaway from the free throw line | 54-64 |
| 04:59 | Memphis | Craig Walter grabs the board | 54-64 |
| 04:57 | Memphis | Aubrey Krogman steals it from David Derose in the backcourt | 54-64 |
| 04:40 | Washington State | Dennis Lopes misses the driving attempt from the left block | 54-64 |
| 04:38 | Memphis | Matthew Montiel gets the rebound | 54-64 |
| 04:36 | Memphis | David Derose loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt | 54-64 |
| Subs | Washington State | David Moore (PF) Willie Tice | |
| Subs | Memphis | | |
| 04:23 | Washington State | Matthew Montiel steals it from Geoffrey O'Neal | 54-64 |
| 03:57 | Memphis | David Derose misses short on a jumper from close range | 54-64 |
| 03:55 | Washington State | Kenneth Philpot snags the defensive board | 54-64 |
| 03:51 | Washington State | Dennis Lopes can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 54-64 |
| 03:50 | Memphis | Craig Walter pulls down the rebound | 54-64 |
| 03:31 | Memphis | Robert Lima makes the wide open driving attempt from the baseline set up by Matthew Montiel | 54-66 |
| Lineup | Washington State | PG - Geoffrey O'Neal (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Dennis Lopes (tiring) 12 pts. 1 ast. SF - Kenneth Philpot (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - David Moore (fairly fresh) 5 reb. C - Aubrey Krogman (fairly fresh) | |
| Lineup | Memphis | PG - Matthew Montiel (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. SG - David Derose (fairly fresh) 22 pts. 2 ast. SF - Craig Walter (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - Robert Lima (tiring) 11 pts. 3 pf. C - William Sanders (fairly fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Memphis | Memphis is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-5) | |
| 03:18 | Washington State | Dennis Lopes knocks in the floater from the left side | 56-66 |
| 03:16 | Memphis | Matthew Montiel is called for the illegal screen in the backcourt - foul #1 on Matthew Montiel, team foul #4 | 56-66 |
| Subs | Washington State | John Isley (PG), John Rizer (SF), Ronald Grant (PF), Ricky Johnson (C) Geoffrey O'Neal, Kenneth Philpot, David Moore, Aubrey Krogman | |
| Subs | Memphis | Larry Wallace (PG), Henry Wentworth (SF), Ronald Babcock (PF), Kevin Young (C) Matthew Montiel, Craig Walter, Robert Lima, William Sanders | |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Memphis | Memphis is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-5) | |
| 02:58 | Washington State | John Isley clanks a 3 pointer from the left wing | 56-66 |
| 02:56 | Washington State | Ronald Grant tips it but misses | 56-66 |
| 02:54 | Memphis | Henry Wentworth grabs the board | 56-66 |
| 02:34 | Memphis | David Derose makes the jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Larry Wallace | 56-68 |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Memphis | Memphis is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-5) | |
| 02:19 | Washington State | Dennis Lopes misses long on a floater from the right side but he's fouled by Kevin Young - foul #3 on Kevin Young, team foul #5 | 56-68 |
| Subs | Washington State | Willie Tice (PF) Ricky Johnson | |
| Subs | Memphis | Matthew Montiel (PG), Craig Walter (SF) Larry Wallace, Henry Wentworth | |
| 02:19 | Washington State | Dennis Lopes misses the 1st free throw | 56-68 |
| 02:19 | Washington State | Dennis Lopes makes the 2nd free throw | 57-68 |
| 02:16 | Memphis | John Rizer is called for the reach on Craig Walter in the backcourt - foul #2 on John Rizer, team foul #9 | 57-68 |
| Subs | Washington State | Geoffrey O'Neal (SG) Dennis Lopes | |
| Subs | Memphis | | |
| 02:16 | Memphis | Craig Walter makes the 1st free throw | 57-69 |
| 02:16 | Memphis | Craig Walter makes the 2nd free throw | 57-70 |
| 02:09 | Washington State | Geoffrey O'Neal throws a bad pass out of bounds | 57-70 |
| Subs | Washington State | Kenneth Philpot (SF) John Isley | |
| Subs | Memphis | | |
| 01:40 | Memphis | David Derose misses short on a floater from just outside the lane | 57-70 |
| 01:38 | Washington State | John Rizer pulls down the rebound | 57-70 |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Memphis | Memphis is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-4) | |
| 01:34 | Washington State | John Rizer knocks in the fadeaway from the free throw line | 59-70 |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Memphis | Memphis is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-4) | |
| 01:09 | Memphis | Craig Walter makes the floater in the lane on a great pass from David Derose | 59-72 |
| 00:52 | Washington State | Kenneth Philpot is fouled on the floor by Kevin Young - foul #4 on Kevin Young, team foul #6 | 59-72 |
| Subs | Washington State | Dennis Lopes (SG) John Rizer | |
| Subs | Memphis | | |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Memphis | Memphis is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-4) | |
| 00:49 | Washington State | Dennis Lopes misses the fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 59-72 |
| 00:48 | Memphis | Kevin Young grabs the defensive rebound | 59-72 |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Memphis | Memphis is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (-4) | |
| 00:23 | Memphis | David Derose is open and scores on a floater from the free throw line | 59-74 |
| 00:18 | Washington State | Kenneth Philpot misses long on a shot from close range | 59-74 |
| 00:16 | Washington State | Kenneth Philpot hits the follow up shot | 61-74 |
| 00:00 | Memphis | Matthew Montiel runs out the clock | 61-74 |