| Lineup | Pitt | PG - Edward Rogers (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Michael Schoolcraft (fresh) 3 pts. SF - John Dykstra (fresh) 3 pf. PF - Desmond Callahan (fresh) 8 pts. C - Kenneth Federico (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Long Beach State | PG - Gary Carter (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Ian Towell (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Frank Barnes (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Edward Harper (fresh) 5 pts. C - James Crawford (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Pitt | John Dykstra inbounds the ball | 34-32 |
| Game Plan | Pitt | Pitt is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Long Beach State | Long Beach State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 19:57 | Pitt | Edward Rogers is called for the illegal screen in the backcourt - foul #2 on Edward Rogers, team foul #1 | 34-32 |
| 19:37 | Long Beach State | Frank Barnes's fadeaway is rejected by Kenneth Federico | 34-32 |
| 19:36 | Pitt | Michael Schoolcraft grabs the board | 34-32 |
| 19:18 | Pitt | Desmond Callahan hits a jumper from the right side set up by Kenneth Federico | 36-32 |
| 18:57 | Long Beach State | Kenneth Federico is called for the reach on Frank Barnes - foul #3 on Kenneth Federico, team foul #2 | 36-32 |
| 18:45 | Long Beach State | Ian Towell double dribbles | 36-32 |
| 18:42 | Pitt | John Dykstra is called for traveling in the backcourt | 36-32 |
| 18:26 | Long Beach State | Frank Barnes is called for traveling | 36-32 |
| Subs | Pitt | Michael Ott (C) Kenneth Federico | |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Dustin Harrington (PF), Mario Renfro (C) Edward Harper, James Crawford | |
| 17:57 | Pitt | Desmond Callahan is open and buries a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 38-32 |
| 17:36 | Long Beach State | Gary Carter is fouled on the floor by Edward Rogers - foul #3 on Edward Rogers, team foul #3 | 38-32 |
| Subs | Pitt | Buford Friday (SG), Jonathan Shields (SF), George Murakami (PF) Michael Schoolcraft, John Dykstra, Desmond Callahan | |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Stephen Lieb (PG), Shelby Johnson (SG), Aaron Heier (SF) Gary Carter, Ian Towell, Frank Barnes | |
| 17:24 | Long Beach State | George Murakami is called for the reach on Dustin Harrington - foul #2 on George Murakami, team foul #4 | 38-32 |
| Subs | Pitt | Brian Hanks (SF) Edward Rogers | |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Edward Harper (PF) Mario Renfro | |
| 17:10 | Long Beach State | Buford Friday steps in front of the Aaron Heier pass | 38-32 |
| 16:47 | Pitt | Brian Hanks is open and lays it up and in on a nice dish by Jonathan Shields | 40-32 |
| 16:40 | Long Beach State | Stephen Lieb misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 40-32 |
| 16:38 | Long Beach State | Edward Harper tips it back up and in | 40-34 |
| 16:20 | Pitt | Jonathan Shields lays it up and in on a great pass from Buford Friday | 42-34 |
| 16:09 | Long Beach State | Stephen Lieb loses the ball out of bounds | 42-34 |
| Subs | Pitt | Edward Rogers (PG), Michael Schoolcraft (SG), John Dykstra (SF), Kenneth Federico (C) Jonathan Shields, Buford Friday, Brian Hanks, Michael Ott | |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Frank Barnes (SF), Mario Renfro (PF), James Crawford (C) Aaron Heier, Edward Harper, Dustin Harrington | |
| 15:45 | Pitt | Edward Rogers comes up short on the jumpshot from the right wing but he's fouled by Stephen Lieb - foul #3 on Stephen Lieb, team foul #1 | 42-34 |
| Subs | Pitt | Desmond Callahan (PF) George Murakami | |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Gary Carter (PG), Ian Towell (SG) Stephen Lieb, Shelby Johnson | |
| 15:45 | Pitt | Edward Rogers misses the 1st free throw | 42-34 |
| 15:45 | Pitt | Edward Rogers misses the 2nd free throw | 42-34 |
| 15:45 | Long Beach State | James Crawford snags the defensive board | 42-34 |
| Lineup | Pitt | PG - Edward Rogers (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Michael Schoolcraft (fresh) 3 pts. SF - John Dykstra (fresh) 3 pf. PF - Desmond Callahan (fresh) 12 pts. C - Kenneth Federico (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Long Beach State | PG - Gary Carter (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Ian Towell (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Frank Barnes (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Mario Renfro (fresh) C - James Crawford (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:19 | Long Beach State | Mario Renfro comes up short on the shot from the left side | 42-34 |
| 15:17 | Pitt | Desmond Callahan gets the rebound | 42-34 |
| 14:51 | Pitt | Desmond Callahan misses short on a floater from close range | 42-34 |
| 14:50 | Pitt | The offensive rebound goes to Michael Schoolcraft | 42-34 |
| 14:34 | Pitt | James Crawford is called for the reach on Edward Rogers - foul #2 on James Crawford, team foul #2 | 42-34 |
| Subs | Pitt | Buford Friday (SG), Jonathan Shields (SF), Brian Hanks (C) Michael Schoolcraft, John Dykstra, Kenneth Federico | |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Shelby Johnson (PG), Aaron Heier (SF), Edward Harper (PF), Gary Joines (C) Gary Carter, Frank Barnes, Mario Renfro, James Crawford | |
| 14:14 | Pitt | Ian Towell takes the ball from Desmond Callahan | 42-34 |
| 13:50 | Long Beach State | Edward Harper scores on a jumper from the left block on a nice dish by Shelby Johnson | 42-36 |
| 13:29 | Pitt | Brian Hanks buries a floater in the paint set up by Edward Rogers | 44-36 |
| 13:12 | Long Beach State | Ian Towell drills a jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Shelby Johnson | 44-38 |
| 12:58 | Pitt | Brian Hanks's fadeaway is rejected by Gary Joines | 44-38 |
| 12:56 | Pitt | Brian Hanks gets the offensive rebound | 44-38 |
| 12:48 | Pitt | Edward Rogers dunks the ball on a great pass from Buford Friday | 46-38 |
| 12:30 | Long Beach State | Aaron Heier clanks a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line but he's fouled by Jonathan Shields - foul #1 on Jonathan Shields, team foul #5 | 46-38 |
| Subs | Pitt | Michael Schoolcraft (SG), John Dykstra (SF), George Murakami (PF), Kenneth Federico (C) Edward Rogers, Buford Friday, Desmond Callahan, Brian Hanks | |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Gary Carter (PG), Frank Barnes (SF), Dustin Harrington (PF), James Crawford (C) Shelby Johnson, Ian Towell, Edward Harper, Gary Joines | |
| 12:30 | Long Beach State | Aaron Heier makes the 1st free throw | 46-39 |
| 12:30 | Long Beach State | Aaron Heier makes the 2nd free throw | 46-40 |
| 12:01 | Pitt | George Murakami misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 46-40 |
| 12:00 | Long Beach State | Gary Carter grabs the defensive rebound | 46-40 |
| 11:44 | Long Beach State | Dustin Harrington's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 46-40 |
| Subs | Pitt | Ryan Engels (PG) Jonathan Shields | |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Stephen Lieb (SG) Aaron Heier | |
| Lineup | Pitt | PG - Ryan Engels (fresh) SG - Michael Schoolcraft (fresh) 3 pts. SF - John Dykstra (fresh) 3 pf. PF - George Murakami (fresh) 2 reb. C - Kenneth Federico (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Long Beach State | PG - Gary Carter (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SG - Stephen Lieb (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SF - Frank Barnes (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Dustin Harrington (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - James Crawford (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:25 | Pitt | Michael Schoolcraft is wide open but clanks a jumpshot from the right side | 46-40 |
| 11:24 | Long Beach State | Frank Barnes pulls down the rebound | 46-40 |
| 10:59 | Long Beach State | Frank Barnes misses the lay-in over the doubleteam but he's hacked by Ryan Engels - foul #1 on Ryan Engels, team foul #6 | 46-40 |
| Subs | Pitt | Edward Rogers (PG), Michael Ott (C) Ryan Engels, Kenneth Federico | |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Mario Renfro (C) James Crawford | |
| 10:59 | Long Beach State | Frank Barnes misses the 1st free throw | 46-40 |
| 10:59 | Long Beach State | Frank Barnes makes the 2nd free throw | 46-41 |
| 10:44 | Pitt | John Dykstra is hacked by Mario Renfro - foul #1 on Mario Renfro, team foul #3 | 46-41 |
| Subs | Pitt | Desmond Callahan (PF) George Murakami | |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Shelby Johnson (SG), Michael Sims (PF) Gary Carter, Dustin Harrington | |
| 10:15 | Pitt | Michael Schoolcraft connects on the 3pt attempt from the right corner on a nice dish by John Dykstra | 49-41 |
| 09:57 | Long Beach State | Mario Renfro connects on the 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Stephen Lieb | 49-44 |
| 09:42 | Pitt | Michael Ott is whistled for a carry | 49-44 |
| Subs | Pitt | Buford Friday (SG), Jonathan Shields (SF), Brian Hanks (PF) Michael Schoolcraft, John Dykstra, Desmond Callahan | |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Gary Carter (PG), Ian Towell (SG), Edward Harper (PF) Stephen Lieb, Frank Barnes, Michael Sims | |
| 09:26 | Long Beach State | Gary Carter misses long on a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 49-44 |
| 09:24 | Pitt | Edward Rogers snags the defensive board | 49-44 |
| 09:20 | Pitt | Buford Friday is fouled in the backcourt by Ian Towell - foul #2 on Ian Towell, team foul #4 | 49-44 |
| Subs | Pitt | George Murakami (PF), Kenneth Federico (C) Edward Rogers, Michael Ott | |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Michael Sims (SF), Dustin Harrington (C) Shelby Johnson, Mario Renfro | |
| 08:57 | Pitt | Brian Hanks misses badly on a runner in the paint | 49-44 |
| 08:56 | Long Beach State | The rebound goes to Dustin Harrington | 49-44 |
| 08:37 | Long Beach State | Dustin Harrington can't connect on a fadeaway from the left wing | 49-44 |
| 08:36 | Pitt | Kenneth Federico gets the rebound | 49-44 |
| 08:15 | Pitt | Jonathan Shields misses short on an open driving attempt near the basket but the foul's on Michael Sims - foul #2 on Michael Sims, team foul #5 | 49-44 |
| Subs | Pitt | Edward Rogers (PG), Desmond Callahan (PF) Brian Hanks, George Murakami | |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Shelby Johnson (SG), Frank Barnes (SF), James Crawford (C) Ian Towell, Michael Sims, Dustin Harrington | |
| 08:15 | Pitt | Jonathan Shields makes the 1st free throw | 50-44 |
| 08:15 | Pitt | Jonathan Shields misses the 2nd free throw | 50-44 |
| 08:15 | Long Beach State | James Crawford pulls down the rebound | 50-44 |
| 07:59 | Long Beach State | Shelby Johnson hits the easy wide open finger roll on a nice dish by Frank Barnes | 50-46 |
| 07:40 | Pitt | Desmond Callahan clanks a jumper from the right wing but he's fouled by Edward Harper - foul #2 on Edward Harper, team foul #6 | 50-46 |
| Subs | Pitt | Michael Schoolcraft (SG), John Dykstra (SF), Michael Ott (C) Buford Friday, Jonathan Shields, Kenneth Federico | |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Stephen Lieb (PG), Mario Renfro (PF) Gary Carter, Edward Harper | |
| 07:40 | Pitt | Desmond Callahan makes the 1st free throw | 51-46 |
| 07:40 | Pitt | Desmond Callahan misses the 2nd free throw | 51-46 |
| 07:40 | Long Beach State | Frank Barnes grabs the board | 51-46 |
| Lineup | Pitt | PG - Edward Rogers (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - Michael Schoolcraft (fresh) 6 pts. SF - John Dykstra (fresh) 3 pf. PF - Desmond Callahan (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 2 reb. C - Michael Ott (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Long Beach State | PG - Stephen Lieb (fresh) 3 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - Shelby Johnson (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Frank Barnes (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - Mario Renfro (fresh) 3 pts. C - James Crawford (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:26 | Long Beach State | Mario Renfro lays it in set up by Frank Barnes | 51-48 |
| 07:22 | Pitt | Michael Schoolcraft travels in the backcourt | 51-48 |
| 07:10 | Long Beach State | Mario Renfro can't connect on a fadeaway from the right block | 51-48 |
| 07:09 | Pitt | The rebound goes to Edward Rogers | 51-48 |
| 07:05 | Pitt | James Crawford is called for the reach on Michael Schoolcraft in the backcourt - foul #3 on James Crawford, team foul #7 | 51-48 |
| Subs | Pitt | | |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Aaron Heier (SF), Dustin Harrington (PF) Frank Barnes, Mario Renfro | |
| 07:05 | Pitt | Michael Schoolcraft misses the 1st free throw | 51-48 |
| 07:05 | Long Beach State | James Crawford pulls down the rebound | 51-48 |
| 06:37 | Long Beach State | Shelby Johnson is called for 3 seconds | 51-48 |
| Subs | Pitt | George Murakami (PF), Brian Hanks (C) Desmond Callahan, Michael Ott | |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Ian Towell (SG), Mario Renfro (C) Shelby Johnson, James Crawford | |
| 06:18 | Pitt | Edward Rogers knocks in the shot from the right side | 53-48 |
| 05:56 | Long Beach State | Dustin Harrington misses the 3 from the right wing | 53-48 |
| 05:55 | Long Beach State | Aaron Heier grabs the offensive rebound | 53-48 |
| 05:46 | Long Beach State | Dustin Harrington blows the layup but he's hacked by George Murakami - foul #3 on George Murakami, team foul #7 | 53-48 |
| Subs | Pitt | Ryan Engels (PG), Buford Friday (SG), Jonathan Shields (SF) Edward Rogers, Michael Schoolcraft, John Dykstra | |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Gary Carter (PG), Frank Barnes (SF), Edward Harper (PF) Stephen Lieb, Aaron Heier, Mario Renfro | |
| 05:46 | Long Beach State | Dustin Harrington makes the 1st free throw | 53-49 |
| 05:46 | Long Beach State | Dustin Harrington misses the 2nd free throw | 53-49 |
| 05:46 | Pitt | Brian Hanks gets the rebound | 53-49 |
| 05:29 | Pitt | Brian Hanks hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the left side | 53-49 |
| 05:27 | Long Beach State | Dustin Harrington grabs the board | 53-49 |
| 05:11 | Long Beach State | Frank Barnes makes the jumper from the left side set up by Gary Carter | 53-51 |
| 04:49 | Pitt | Brian Hanks makes the wide open driving attempt from the left block on a great pass from Buford Friday | 55-51 |
| 04:26 | Long Beach State | Ian Towell drills a 3 pointer from the right corner | 55-54 |
| 04:04 | Pitt | Jonathan Shields is fouled on the floor by Dustin Harrington - foul #1 on Dustin Harrington, team foul #8 | 55-54 |
| Subs | Pitt | Michael Schoolcraft (SG), John Dykstra (SF), Desmond Callahan (PF), Kenneth Federico (C) Ryan Engels, Buford Friday, George Murakami, Brian Hanks | |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Shelby Johnson (SG), Aaron Heier (SF), Mario Renfro (PF), James Crawford (C) Ian Towell, Frank Barnes, Edward Harper, Dustin Harrington | |
| 04:04 | Pitt | Jonathan Shields makes the 1st free throw | 56-54 |
| 04:04 | Pitt | Jonathan Shields makes the 2nd free throw | 57-54 |
| 03:35 | Long Beach State | Aaron Heier drills a floater from the baseline on a nice dish by Mario Renfro | 57-56 |
| Lineup | Pitt | PG - Jonathan Shields (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SG - Michael Schoolcraft (fresh) 6 pts. SF - John Dykstra (fresh) 3 pf. PF - Desmond Callahan (fresh) 13 pts. 2 reb. C - Kenneth Federico (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Long Beach State | PG - Gary Carter (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. SG - Shelby Johnson (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Aaron Heier (fresh) 7 pts. PF - Mario Renfro (fresh) 5 pts. C - James Crawford (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 03:06 | Pitt | Kenneth Federico misses badly on a turnaround from close range | 57-56 |
| 03:04 | Pitt | Kenneth Federico tips it back up and in | 59-56 |
| 02:44 | Long Beach State | Aaron Heier can't connect on a 3 pointer from straight away | 59-56 |
| 02:42 | Long Beach State | Mario Renfro tips it home | 59-58 |
| 02:30 | Pitt | Jonathan Shields is alone and drills a fadeaway from just outside the lane on a great pass from Desmond Callahan | 61-58 |
| 02:30 | Long Beach State | Long Beach State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 61-58 |
| Subs | Pitt | Edward Rogers (PG) Jonathan Shields | |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Stephen Lieb (PG), Frank Barnes (SF), Edward Harper (PF) Gary Carter, Aaron Heier, Mario Renfro | |
| 02:18 | Long Beach State | Shelby Johnson drills a 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Stephen Lieb | 61-61 |
| 01:49 | Pitt | Edward Rogers clanks a turnaround from the baseline | 61-61 |
| 01:48 | Long Beach State | Stephen Lieb gets the rebound | 61-61 |
| 01:48 | Long Beach State | Long Beach State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 61-61 |
| Subs | Pitt | | |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Gary Carter (PG), Ian Towell (SG) Stephen Lieb, Shelby Johnson | |
| 01:30 | Long Beach State | James Crawford misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away | 61-61 |
| 01:28 | Pitt | John Dykstra grabs the board | 61-61 |
| 01:23 | Pitt | Edward Rogers is hacked by Edward Harper in the backcourt - foul #3 on Edward Harper, team foul #9 | 61-61 |
| 01:23 | Pitt | Edward Rogers misses the 1st free throw | 61-61 |
| 01:23 | Long Beach State | The rebound goes to James Crawford | 61-61 |
| 01:01 | Long Beach State | Frank Barnes works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left side but he's hacked by Desmond Callahan - foul #1 on Desmond Callahan, team foul #8 | 61-61 |
| 01:01 | Long Beach State | Frank Barnes misses the 1st free throw | 61-61 |
| 01:01 | Long Beach State | Frank Barnes makes the 2nd free throw | 61-62 |
| Game Plan | Pitt | Pitt is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Long Beach State | Long Beach State is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:44 | Pitt | Edward Rogers clanks a floater from close range but he's fouled by Ian Towell - foul #3 on Ian Towell, team foul #10 | 61-62 |
| 00:44 | Pitt | Edward Rogers misses the 1st free throw | 61-62 |
| 00:44 | Pitt | Edward Rogers misses the 2nd free throw | 61-62 |
| 00:44 | Long Beach State | James Crawford pulls down the rebound | 61-62 |
| Game Plan | Pitt | Pitt is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Long Beach State | Long Beach State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:22 | Long Beach State | Ian Towell makes the shot from the left block on a great pass from Gary Carter | 61-64 |
| 00:20 | Pitt | Kenneth Federico travels in the backcourt | 61-64 |
| Subs | Pitt | | |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Stephen Lieb (PG) Gary Carter | |
| Game Plan | Pitt | Pitt is playing a triangle offense and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Long Beach State | Long Beach State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:19 | Long Beach State | Stephen Lieb is hacked by Edward Rogers - foul #4 on Edward Rogers, team foul #9 | 61-64 |
| 00:19 | Long Beach State | Stephen Lieb makes the 1st free throw | 61-65 |
| 00:19 | Long Beach State | Stephen Lieb makes the 2nd free throw | 61-66 |
| Game Plan | Pitt | Pitt is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Long Beach State | Long Beach State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:11 | Pitt | Michael Schoolcraft is open but comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 61-66 |
| 00:10 | Pitt | Desmond Callahan gets the offensive rebound | 61-66 |
| 00:07 | Pitt | John Dykstra is whistled for traveling | 61-66 |
| Subs | Pitt | | |
| Subs | Long Beach State | Shelby Johnson (SF), Dustin Harrington (PF) Frank Barnes, Edward Harper | |
| 00:04 | Long Beach State | Stephen Lieb is hacked by Edward Rogers in the backcourt - foul #5 on Edward Rogers, team foul #10 | 61-66 |
| Subs | Pitt | Jonathan Shields (PG) Edward Rogers | |
| Subs | Long Beach State | | |
| 00:04 | Long Beach State | Stephen Lieb misses the 1st free throw | 61-66 |
| 00:04 | Long Beach State | Stephen Lieb misses the 2nd free throw | 61-66 |
| 00:04 | Long Beach State | Shelby Johnson grabs the offensive rebound | 61-66 |
| 00:04 | Long Beach State | Long Beach State calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 61-66 |
| 00:01 | Long Beach State | Shelby Johnson is hacked by Kenneth Federico - foul #4 on Kenneth Federico, team foul #11 | 61-66 |
| 00:01 | Long Beach State | Shelby Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 61-67 |
| 00:01 | Long Beach State | Shelby Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 61-68 |
| 00:00 | Pitt | Michael Schoolcraft misses the halfcourt shot | 61-68 |