| Lineup | Cal State Northridge | PG - Leroy Marron (fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Robert Burke (fresh) 5 pts. 2 stl. SF - David Jones (fresh) 1 pts. PF - David Chester (fresh) 3 pts. C - William Conley (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Jason Henderson (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Harold Andersen (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SF - Ronald Thomas (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - Larry Ridout (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Gary Stephens (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Cal State Northridge | David Jones inbounds the ball | 39-34 |
| Game Plan | Cal State Northridge | Cal State Northridge is playing a flex offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a triangle offense and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 19:49 | Cal State Northridge | David Chester clanks a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 39-34 |
| 19:47 | Providence | Ronald Thomas grabs the board | 39-34 |
| 19:34 | Providence | William Conley is called for the reach on Harold Andersen - foul #1 on William Conley, team foul #1 | 39-34 |
| 19:12 | Providence | David Chester blocks the short jumper by Ronald Thomas | 39-34 |
| 19:11 | Cal State Northridge | Leroy Marron snags the defensive board | 39-34 |
| 18:53 | Cal State Northridge | William Conley misses the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 39-34 |
| 18:51 | Providence | Harold Andersen snags the defensive board | 39-34 |
| 18:39 | Providence | Larry Ridout banks in the layup on a great pass from Jason Henderson | 39-36 |
| 18:29 | Cal State Northridge | David Chester throws a bad pass out of bounds | 39-36 |
| 18:13 | Providence | Jason Henderson hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the baseline | 39-36 |
| 18:12 | Cal State Northridge | David Jones gets the rebound | 39-36 |
| 18:07 | Cal State Northridge | Jason Henderson steals it from Leroy Marron | 39-36 |
| 18:02 | Providence | Jason Henderson lays it in | 39-38 |
| 17:45 | Cal State Northridge | Harold Andersen is called for the reach on David Jones - foul #3 on Harold Andersen, team foul #1 | 39-38 |
| Subs | Cal State Northridge | | |
| Subs | Providence | Norman Lofton (SG) Harold Andersen | |
| 17:30 | Cal State Northridge | Robert Burke's layup is rejected by Larry Ridout | 39-38 |
| 17:28 | Providence | Ronald Thomas grabs the defensive rebound | 39-38 |
| 17:09 | Providence | Gary Stephens banks in the layup on a nice dish by Jason Henderson | 39-40 |
| 16:44 | Cal State Northridge | William Conley scores on a 3 from straight away set up by Robert Burke | 42-40 |
| 16:25 | Providence | David Jones is called for the reach on Jason Henderson - foul #1 on David Jones, team foul #2 | 42-40 |
| Subs | Cal State Northridge | Scott Wells (PG), Justin Storrs (SG), Christopher Biggers (SF), Jeff Burney (PF), Kristopher Hughes (C) Leroy Marron, Robert Burke, David Jones, David Chester, William Conley | |
| Subs | Providence | Pili Amedee (SG), Shane Gurney (SF), James Stegman (PF), Derrick Mason (C) Jason Henderson, Ronald Thomas, Larry Ridout, Gary Stephens | |
| 16:07 | Providence | Shane Gurney throws it down | 42-42 |
| 15:51 | Cal State Northridge | Kristopher Hughes connects on the turnaround from the left block on a great pass from Justin Storrs | 44-42 |
| Lineup | Cal State Northridge | PG - Scott Wells (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Justin Storrs (fresh) 2 ast. SF - Christopher Biggers (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Jeff Burney (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. C - Kristopher Hughes (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Norman Lofton (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Pili Amedee (fresh) SF - Shane Gurney (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - James Stegman (fresh) 2 reb. C - Derrick Mason (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| 15:37 | Providence | James Stegman's pass is intercepted by Christopher Biggers | 44-42 |
| 15:20 | Cal State Northridge | Justin Storrs is called for traveling | 44-42 |
| Subs | Cal State Northridge | Leroy Marron (PG) Justin Storrs | |
| Subs | Providence | Jason Henderson (PG), Harold Andersen (SG), Gary Stephens (C) Norman Lofton, Pili Amedee, Derrick Mason | |
| 15:12 | Providence | Gary Stephens clanks a shot from close range | 44-42 |
| 15:11 | Providence | Gary Stephens tips it but misses | 44-42 |
| 15:09 | Providence | The offensive rebound goes to Gary Stephens | 44-42 |
| 14:54 | Providence | Jason Henderson buries a 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by James Stegman | 44-45 |
| 14:36 | Cal State Northridge | Christopher Biggers is called for traveling | 44-45 |
| Subs | Cal State Northridge | Robert Burke (SG), David Jones (SF), David Chester (PF), William Conley (C) Scott Wells, Christopher Biggers, Jeff Burney, Kristopher Hughes | |
| Subs | Providence | Ronald Thomas (SF), Larry Ridout (PF) Shane Gurney, James Stegman | |
| 14:23 | Providence | Jason Henderson buries a 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by Harold Andersen | 44-48 |
| 14:07 | Cal State Northridge | Robert Burke connects on the 3pt shot from the right wing set up by Leroy Marron | 47-48 |
| 13:55 | Providence | Larry Ridout can't connect on a shot from the right wing but he's hacked by David Chester - foul #3 on David Chester, team foul #3 | 47-48 |
| 13:55 | Providence | Larry Ridout makes the 1st free throw | 47-49 |
| 13:55 | Providence | Larry Ridout makes the 2nd free throw | 47-50 |
| 13:41 | Cal State Northridge | Leroy Marron misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 47-50 |
| 13:39 | Cal State Northridge | David Jones snags the offensive board | 47-50 |
| 13:31 | Cal State Northridge | Leroy Marron makes the jumpshot from just outside the lane | 49-50 |
| 13:08 | Providence | Gary Stephens is fouled on the floor by William Conley - foul #2 on William Conley, team foul #4 | 49-50 |
| Subs | Cal State Northridge | Scott Wells (PG) Leroy Marron | |
| Subs | Providence | Shane Gurney (C) Gary Stephens | |
| 12:54 | Providence | Shane Gurney clanks a jump hook from the baseline but he's hacked by William Conley - foul #3 on William Conley, team foul #5 | 49-50 |
| Subs | Cal State Northridge | Jeff Burney (C) William Conley | |
| Subs | Providence | Norman Lofton (PG) Jason Henderson | |
| 12:54 | Providence | Shane Gurney misses the 1st free throw | 49-50 |
| 12:54 | Providence | Shane Gurney makes the 2nd free throw | 49-51 |
| 12:37 | Cal State Northridge | David Chester knocks in the shot from the free throw line | 51-51 |
| 12:29 | Providence | Harold Andersen comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right corner but he's hacked by David Jones - foul #2 on David Jones, team foul #6 | 51-51 |
| 12:29 | Providence | Harold Andersen makes the 1st free throw | 51-52 |
| 12:29 | Providence | Harold Andersen makes the 2nd free throw | 51-53 |
| 12:29 | Providence | Harold Andersen makes the 3rd free throw | 51-54 |
| 12:22 | Cal State Northridge | Jeff Burney's pass is intercepted by Ronald Thomas | 51-54 |
| 12:19 | Providence | Ronald Thomas hits the finger roll | 51-56 |
| 12:02 | Cal State Northridge | Robert Burke misses long on a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 51-56 |
| 12:01 | Cal State Northridge | David Chester tips it home | 53-56 |
| 11:35 | Providence | Harold Andersen misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 53-56 |
| 11:33 | Providence | Shane Gurney tips it in | 53-58 |
| Lineup | Cal State Northridge | PG - Scott Wells (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Robert Burke (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - David Jones (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. PF - David Chester (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. 2 blk. 3 pf. C - Jeff Burney (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Norman Lofton (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Harold Andersen (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SF - Ronald Thomas (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. PF - Larry Ridout (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. C - Shane Gurney (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 11:19 | Cal State Northridge | Jeff Burney connects on the jump hook from close range | 55-58 |
| 11:04 | Providence | Norman Lofton hits a 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Harold Andersen | 55-61 |
| 10:46 | Cal State Northridge | David Chester is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #4 on David Chester, team foul #7 | 55-61 |
| Subs | Cal State Northridge | Leroy Marron (PG), Christopher Biggers (SF), William Conley (C) Robert Burke, David Jones, David Chester | |
| Subs | Providence | Jason Henderson (PG), James Stegman (PF), Gary Stephens (C) Harold Andersen, Ronald Thomas, Larry Ridout | |
| 10:27 | Providence | James Stegman is fouled on the floor by Jeff Burney - foul #2 on Jeff Burney, team foul #8 | 55-61 |
| 10:27 | Providence | James Stegman misses the 1st free throw | 55-61 |
| 10:27 | Cal State Northridge | William Conley grabs the defensive rebound | 55-61 |
| 10:22 | Cal State Northridge | Leroy Marron can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away but the foul's on Norman Lofton - foul #1 on Norman Lofton, team foul #2 | 55-61 |
| 10:22 | Cal State Northridge | Leroy Marron makes the 1st free throw | 56-61 |
| 10:22 | Cal State Northridge | Leroy Marron makes the 2nd free throw | 57-61 |
| 10:22 | Cal State Northridge | Leroy Marron makes the 3rd free throw | 58-61 |
| 09:59 | Providence | Gary Stephens is fouled on the floor by William Conley - foul #4 on William Conley, team foul #9 | 58-61 |
| Subs | Cal State Northridge | Kristopher Hughes (C) William Conley | |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| 09:59 | Providence | Gary Stephens makes the 1st free throw | 58-62 |
| 09:59 | Providence | Gary Stephens makes the 2nd free throw | 58-63 |
| 09:43 | Cal State Northridge | Scott Wells misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 58-63 |
| 09:42 | Providence | Gary Stephens snags the defensive board | 58-63 |
| 09:25 | Providence | Jason Henderson scores on a jumper from the right wing on a nice dish by Norman Lofton | 58-65 |
| 09:04 | Cal State Northridge | Christopher Biggers clanks a pull-up jumper from the right side | 58-65 |
| 09:02 | Cal State Northridge | Scott Wells grabs the offensive board | 58-65 |
| 08:54 | Cal State Northridge | Kristopher Hughes misses short on a floater near the basket but he's hacked by James Stegman - foul #1 on James Stegman, team foul #3 | 58-65 |
| Subs | Cal State Northridge | Robert Burke (SG), David Jones (SF), Roy Barb (C) Scott Wells, Christopher Biggers, Jeff Burney | |
| Subs | Providence | Harold Andersen (SG), Ronald Thomas (SF), Larry Ridout (PF) Norman Lofton, Shane Gurney, James Stegman | |
| 08:54 | Cal State Northridge | Kristopher Hughes makes the 1st free throw | 59-65 |
| 08:54 | Cal State Northridge | Kristopher Hughes misses the 2nd free throw | 59-65 |
| 08:54 | Providence | Larry Ridout gets the rebound | 59-65 |
| 08:27 | Providence | Gary Stephens hits a jump hook from the left block on a great pass from Harold Andersen and he's fouled by David Jones - foul #3 on David Jones, team foul #10 | 59-67 |
| 08:27 | Providence | Gary Stephens makes the free throw | 59-68 |
| 08:15 | Cal State Northridge | Roy Barb hits a jump hook in the paint on a great pass from Robert Burke | 61-68 |
| 07:56 | Providence | Larry Ridout buries a floater from the right block on a nice dish by Harold Andersen | 61-70 |
| 07:54 | Cal State Northridge | Leroy Marron is hacked by Jason Henderson in the backcourt - foul #1 on Jason Henderson, team foul #4 | 61-70 |
| Subs | Cal State Northridge | David Chester (PF), William Conley (C) Kristopher Hughes, Roy Barb | |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| 07:35 | Cal State Northridge | William Conley misses the pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 61-70 |
| 07:33 | Cal State Northridge | David Chester tips it home | 63-70 |
| Lineup | Cal State Northridge | PG - Leroy Marron (fresh) 18 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Robert Burke (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - David Jones (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb. 3 pf. PF - David Chester (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. 4 pf. C - William Conley (fresh) 9 pts. 8 reb. 4 pf. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Jason Henderson (fresh) 18 pts. 5 ast. SG - Harold Andersen (fresh) 11 pts. 7 ast. 3 pf. SF - Ronald Thomas (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. PF - Larry Ridout (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. C - Gary Stephens (fresh) 15 pts. 8 reb. | |
| 07:14 | Providence | Harold Andersen scores on a 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Jason Henderson | 63-73 |
| 07:03 | Cal State Northridge | William Conley blows the layup | 63-73 |
| 07:01 | Providence | Larry Ridout grabs the board | 63-73 |
| 06:56 | Providence | Jason Henderson knocks in the 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Gary Stephens | 63-76 |
| 06:37 | Cal State Northridge | David Chester comes up short on the jumpshot from the right wing but the foul's on Ronald Thomas - foul #3 on Ronald Thomas, team foul #5 | 63-76 |
| Subs | Cal State Northridge | Scott Wells (PG), Christopher Biggers (SF) Leroy Marron, David Jones | |
| Subs | Providence | Norman Lofton (PG), Shane Gurney (SF), James Stegman (PF), Derrick Mason (C) Jason Henderson, Ronald Thomas, Larry Ridout, Gary Stephens | |
| 06:37 | Cal State Northridge | David Chester makes the 1st free throw | 64-76 |
| 06:37 | Cal State Northridge | David Chester makes the 2nd free throw | 65-76 |
| 06:14 | Providence | Norman Lofton can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 65-76 |
| 06:13 | Cal State Northridge | David Chester pulls down the rebound | 65-76 |
| 06:05 | Cal State Northridge | David Chester lays it in set up by Robert Burke | 67-76 |
| 05:51 | Providence | Derrick Mason knocks in the turnaround from the baseline | 67-78 |
| 05:30 | Cal State Northridge | Scott Wells's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 67-78 |
| Subs | Cal State Northridge | Justin Storrs (SG) Robert Burke | |
| Subs | Providence | Jason Henderson (PG), Ronald Thomas (SF), Larry Ridout (PF) Harold Andersen, James Stegman, Derrick Mason | |
| 05:15 | Providence | Ronald Thomas is hacked by Christopher Biggers - foul #1 on Christopher Biggers, team foul #11 | 67-78 |
| Subs | Cal State Northridge | Leroy Marron (PG), David Jones (SF), Jeff Burney (C) Justin Storrs, Christopher Biggers, William Conley | |
| Subs | Providence | Gary Stephens (C) Shane Gurney | |
| 05:15 | Providence | Ronald Thomas makes the 1st free throw | 67-79 |
| 05:15 | Providence | Ronald Thomas makes the 2nd free throw | 67-80 |
| Game Plan | Cal State Northridge | Cal State Northridge is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a triangle offense and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 05:07 | Cal State Northridge | Jeff Burney clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 67-80 |
| 05:06 | Cal State Northridge | The offensive rebound goes to Scott Wells | 67-80 |
| 04:49 | Cal State Northridge | David Jones misses short on a jumper from just outside the lane | 67-80 |
| 04:48 | Providence | Larry Ridout grabs the board | 67-80 |
| 04:31 | Providence | Gary Stephens hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway in the lane | 67-80 |
| 04:29 | Cal State Northridge | Jeff Burney grabs the board | 67-80 |
| 04:25 | Cal State Northridge | Leroy Marron hits a 3pt attempt from straight away set up by David Jones | 70-80 |
| 03:58 | Providence | Jason Henderson misses long on a jumpshot from just outside the lane | 70-80 |
| 03:57 | Cal State Northridge | David Chester grabs the defensive rebound | 70-80 |
| 03:45 | Cal State Northridge | David Chester clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner | 70-80 |
| 03:43 | Cal State Northridge | David Jones tips it but misses | 70-80 |
| 03:41 | Providence | Larry Ridout snags the defensive board | 70-80 |
| Game Plan | Cal State Northridge | Cal State Northridge is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a triangle offense and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 03:27 | Providence | Gary Stephens jams it on a great pass from Norman Lofton | 70-82 |
| Lineup | Cal State Northridge | PG - Leroy Marron (fresh) 21 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Scott Wells (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - David Jones (fresh) 1 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. PF - David Chester (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. 4 pf. C - Jeff Burney (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Jason Henderson (fairly fresh) 21 pts. 6 ast. SG - Norman Lofton (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Ronald Thomas (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. PF - Larry Ridout (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. C - Gary Stephens (fresh) 17 pts. 8 reb. | |
| 03:10 | Cal State Northridge | David Jones is fouled on the floor by Ronald Thomas - foul #4 on Ronald Thomas, team foul #6 | 70-82 |
| Subs | Cal State Northridge | Justin Storrs (PG), Robert Burke (SG), Christopher Biggers (SF), William Conley (C) Leroy Marron, Scott Wells, David Jones, David Chester | |
| Subs | Providence | Harold Andersen (SG), Shane Gurney (SF), James Stegman (PF), Derrick Mason (C) Jason Henderson, Ronald Thomas, Larry Ridout, Gary Stephens | |
| 03:04 | Cal State Northridge | William Conley misses short on a 3 from the left corner | 70-82 |
| 03:02 | Providence | Shane Gurney pulls down the rebound | 70-82 |
| 03:00 | Providence | Providence calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 70-82 |
| Subs | Cal State Northridge | Leroy Marron (PG), David Jones (SF) Justin Storrs, Christopher Biggers | |
| Subs | Providence | Jason Henderson (PG), Ronald Thomas (SF), Larry Ridout (PF), Gary Stephens (C) Norman Lofton, Shane Gurney, James Stegman, Derrick Mason | |
| Game Plan | Cal State Northridge | Cal State Northridge is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 02:43 | Providence | Gary Stephens double dribbles | 70-82 |
| 02:25 | Cal State Northridge | Robert Burke misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 70-82 |
| 02:24 | Providence | Gary Stephens pulls down the rebound | 70-82 |
| 02:02 | Providence | Harold Andersen can't finish the layup | 70-82 |
| 02:01 | Cal State Northridge | Jeff Burney pulls down the rebound | 70-82 |
| 01:56 | Cal State Northridge | Robert Burke makes the 3 pointer from the right corner | 73-82 |
| 01:34 | Providence | Ronald Thomas is whistled for a charge - foul #5 on Ronald Thomas, team foul #7 | 73-82 |
| Subs | Cal State Northridge | David Chester (PF) Jeff Burney | |
| Subs | Providence | Shane Gurney (SF) Ronald Thomas | |
| 01:12 | Cal State Northridge | William Conley can't connect on a floater from the left block | 73-82 |
| 01:11 | Providence | Larry Ridout grabs the board | 73-82 |
| 00:50 | Providence | Shane Gurney misses short on a shot from the left wing but he's fouled by Leroy Marron - foul #1 on Leroy Marron, team foul #12 | 73-82 |
| 00:50 | Providence | Shane Gurney makes the 1st free throw | 73-83 |
| 00:50 | Providence | Shane Gurney makes the 2nd free throw | 73-84 |
| Game Plan | Cal State Northridge | Cal State Northridge is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 00:44 | Cal State Northridge | Leroy Marron hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 73-84 |
| 00:43 | Cal State Northridge | David Jones tips it back up and in | 75-84 |
| Game Plan | Cal State Northridge | Cal State Northridge is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 00:41 | Providence | Harold Andersen is hacked by Robert Burke in the backcourt - foul #3 on Robert Burke, team foul #13 | 75-84 |
| 00:41 | Providence | Harold Andersen makes the 1st free throw | 75-85 |
| 00:41 | Providence | Harold Andersen makes the 2nd free throw | 75-86 |
| 00:35 | Cal State Northridge | Leroy Marron misses short on a floater from just outside the lane | 75-86 |
| 00:34 | Providence | Larry Ridout gets the rebound | 75-86 |
| Game Plan | Cal State Northridge | Cal State Northridge is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 3-2 zone (0) | |
| 00:06 | Providence | Shane Gurney drills a jumpshot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Jason Henderson | 75-88 |
| 00:00 | Cal State Northridge | David Chester hits a jumper from just outside the lane | 77-88 |