| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Keith Houghtaling (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Darren Hillenbrand (fresh) SF - Albert Davis (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Aaron Newton (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Michael Skinner (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Richard Bryer (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 3 stl. SG - Paul Wagner (fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SF - Ruben Sabatino (fresh) 3 pts. 2 stl. PF - Christopher Aleman (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - Joseph Bishop (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Providence | Ruben Sabatino inbounds the ball | 23-30 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-3) | |
| 19:35 | Providence | Ruben Sabatino misses long on a jumper near the basket but he's hacked by Keith Houghtaling - foul #2 on Keith Houghtaling, team foul #1 | 23-30 |
| Subs | Villanova | Jason Nelson (PG), Steven Anderson (C) Darren Hillenbrand, Michael Skinner | |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| 19:35 | Providence | Ruben Sabatino misses the 1st free throw | 23-30 |
| 19:35 | Providence | Ruben Sabatino makes the 2nd free throw | 23-31 |
| 19:19 | Villanova | Keith Houghtaling hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the left wing | 23-31 |
| 19:18 | Providence | The rebound goes to Joseph Bishop | 23-31 |
| 19:11 | Providence | Richard Bryer knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Paul Wagner | 23-34 |
| 18:46 | Villanova | Christopher Aleman picks off the pass by Steven Anderson | 23-34 |
| 18:36 | Providence | Richard Bryer clanks a jumper from just outside the lane | 23-34 |
| 18:34 | Providence | Joseph Bishop tips it but misses | 23-34 |
| 18:32 | Villanova | Aaron Newton snags the defensive board | 23-34 |
| 18:09 | Villanova | Albert Davis comes up short on the 3pt shot from straight away | 23-34 |
| 18:08 | Providence | Paul Wagner grabs the board | 23-34 |
| 17:59 | Providence | Christopher Aleman makes the floater from the left block | 23-36 |
| 17:40 | Villanova | Christopher Aleman steps in front of the Albert Davis pass | 23-36 |
| 17:16 | Providence | Paul Wagner misses badly on a fadeaway from the free throw line but he's fouled by Jason Nelson - foul #1 on Jason Nelson, team foul #2 | 23-36 |
| Subs | Villanova | Roland Warren (PG), Joseph Skaggs (SG), Gary Spencer (SF), Michael Skinner (C) Jason Nelson, Keith Houghtaling, Albert Davis, Steven Anderson | |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| 17:16 | Providence | Paul Wagner makes the 1st free throw | 23-37 |
| 17:16 | Providence | Paul Wagner makes the 2nd free throw | 23-38 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-3) | |
| 17:06 | Villanova | Roland Warren is whistled for traveling | 23-38 |
| Subs | Villanova | Keith Houghtaling (PG), Darren Hillenbrand (SG) Roland Warren, Joseph Skaggs | |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| 17:04 | Providence | Richard Bryer is called for the illegal screen in the backcourt - foul #2 on Richard Bryer, team foul #1 | 23-38 |
| 16:44 | Villanova | Christopher Aleman steps in front of the Darren Hillenbrand pass | 23-38 |
| 16:27 | Providence | Paul Wagner comes up short on the floater from the right block | 23-38 |
| 16:26 | Providence | Joseph Bishop snags the offensive board | 23-38 |
| 16:14 | Providence | Ruben Sabatino hits a 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Richard Bryer | 23-41 |
| 15:59 | Villanova | Aaron Newton shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the floater from the free throw line but he's hacked by Ruben Sabatino - foul #1 on Ruben Sabatino, team foul #2 | 23-41 |
| Subs | Villanova | Roland Warren (PG), Joseph Skaggs (SG), Albert Davis (SF) Keith Houghtaling, Darren Hillenbrand, Gary Spencer | |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| 15:59 | Villanova | Aaron Newton misses the 1st free throw | 23-41 |
| 15:59 | Villanova | Aaron Newton misses the 2nd free throw | 23-41 |
| 15:59 | Providence | Joseph Bishop gets the rebound | 23-41 |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Roland Warren (fresh) 1 pts. SG - Joseph Skaggs (fresh) SF - Albert Davis (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Aaron Newton (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Michael Skinner (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Richard Bryer (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. SG - Paul Wagner (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Ruben Sabatino (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 stl. PF - Christopher Aleman (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. 3 stl. C - Joseph Bishop (fairly fresh) 4 reb. | |
| 15:37 | Providence | Ruben Sabatino is hacked by Aaron Newton - foul #1 on Aaron Newton, team foul #3 | 23-41 |
| Subs | Villanova | Jason Nelson (PG), Steven Anderson (C) Roland Warren, Aaron Newton | |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| 15:15 | Providence | Ruben Sabatino is whistled for a carry | 23-41 |
| Subs | Villanova | Keith Houghtaling (PG), Darren Hillenbrand (SG) Jason Nelson, Joseph Skaggs | |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| 14:55 | Villanova | Albert Davis clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 23-41 |
| 14:54 | Villanova | Darren Hillenbrand tips it in | 25-41 |
| 14:43 | Providence | Ruben Sabatino clanks a 3 from the right wing | 25-41 |
| 14:41 | Villanova | Michael Skinner grabs the defensive rebound | 25-41 |
| 14:26 | Villanova | Keith Houghtaling is fouled on the floor by Richard Bryer - foul #3 on Richard Bryer, team foul #3 | 25-41 |
| Subs | Villanova | Jason Nelson (PG), Joseph Skaggs (SG), Aaron Newton (PF) Keith Houghtaling, Darren Hillenbrand, Steven Anderson | |
| Subs | Providence | Patrick Frechette (PF), David Smith (C) Ruben Sabatino, Joseph Bishop | |
| 14:21 | Villanova | Patrick Frechette steps in front of the Michael Skinner pass | 25-41 |
| 14:01 | Providence | Richard Bryer misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away | 25-41 |
| 13:59 | Villanova | Michael Skinner gets the rebound | 25-41 |
| 13:53 | Villanova | Jason Nelson comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 25-41 |
| 13:52 | Villanova | Michael Skinner tips it but misses | 25-41 |
| 13:51 | Providence | Christopher Aleman grabs the board | 25-41 |
| 13:29 | Providence | Jason Nelson is called for the reach on Richard Bryer - foul #2 on Jason Nelson, team foul #4 | 25-41 |
| Subs | Villanova | Keith Houghtaling (PG), Darren Hillenbrand (SG), Gary Spencer (SF), Steven Anderson (C) Jason Nelson, Joseph Skaggs, Albert Davis, Aaron Newton | |
| Subs | Providence | Bennett Lewandowski (SF) Christopher Aleman | |
| 13:16 | Providence | Patrick Frechette knocks in the fadeaway from close range set up by Richard Bryer | 25-43 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-3) | |
| 12:59 | Villanova | Steven Anderson misses the easy layup | 25-43 |
| 12:57 | Villanova | Keith Houghtaling grabs the offensive board | 25-43 |
| 12:44 | Villanova | Keith Houghtaling drills a 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Steven Anderson | 28-43 |
| 12:26 | Providence | Paul Wagner is bothered by a doubleteam and misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 28-43 |
| 12:24 | Villanova | The rebound goes to Michael Skinner | 28-43 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-3) | |
| 12:19 | Villanova | Keith Houghtaling hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 28-43 |
| 12:17 | Providence | David Smith snags the defensive board | 28-43 |
| 11:57 | Providence | David Smith drills a fadeaway from the left side | 28-45 |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Keith Houghtaling (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. SG - Darren Hillenbrand (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Gary Spencer (fresh) PF - Michael Skinner (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 8 reb. C - Steven Anderson (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Richard Bryer (tiring) 9 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf. SG - Paul Wagner (tiring) 14 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Bennett Lewandowski (fresh) PF - Patrick Frechette (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - David Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-3) | |
| 11:41 | Villanova | Keith Houghtaling drills a 3 from the right corner set up by Michael Skinner | 31-45 |
| 11:21 | Providence | David Smith is hacked by Steven Anderson - foul #2 on Steven Anderson, team foul #5 | 31-45 |
| Subs | Villanova | Jason Nelson (PG), Joseph Skaggs (SG), Albert Davis (SF), Aaron Newton (PF) Keith Houghtaling, Darren Hillenbrand, Gary Spencer, Steven Anderson | |
| Subs | Providence | Ruben Sabatino (SF), Christopher Aleman (PF), Joseph Bishop (C) Bennett Lewandowski, Patrick Frechette, David Smith | |
| 11:00 | Providence | Christopher Aleman misses badly on the uncontested 3pt attempt from straight away | 31-45 |
| 10:59 | Villanova | Albert Davis grabs the board | 31-45 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-3) | |
| 10:50 | Villanova | Jason Nelson drills a 3 from the left wing set up by Joseph Skaggs | 34-45 |
| 10:36 | Providence | Joseph Bishop is fouled on the floor by Aaron Newton - foul #2 on Aaron Newton, team foul #6 | 34-45 |
| Subs | Villanova | Roland Warren (PG), Steven Anderson (C) Jason Nelson, Michael Skinner | |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| 10:17 | Providence | Aaron Newton blocks the short jumper by Paul Wagner | 34-45 |
| 10:16 | Providence | Joseph Bishop gets the offensive rebound | 34-45 |
| 09:54 | Providence | Christopher Aleman comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 34-45 |
| 09:53 | Villanova | Albert Davis grabs the defensive rebound | 34-45 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-3) | |
| 09:27 | Villanova | Steven Anderson's fadeaway is rejected by Joseph Bishop | 34-45 |
| 09:26 | Providence | Ruben Sabatino snags the defensive board | 34-45 |
| 09:21 | Providence | Paul Wagner works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from the right block but he's hacked by Steven Anderson - foul #3 on Steven Anderson, team foul #7 | 34-45 |
| Subs | Villanova | Keith Houghtaling (PG), Darren Hillenbrand (SG), Michael Skinner (C) Roland Warren, Joseph Skaggs, Steven Anderson | |
| Subs | Providence | Patrick Frechette (PF) Richard Bryer | |
| 09:21 | Providence | Paul Wagner makes the 1st free throw | 34-46 |
| 09:21 | Providence | Paul Wagner misses the 2nd free throw | 34-46 |
| 09:21 | Villanova | Michael Skinner pulls down the rebound | 34-46 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-3) | |
| 09:03 | Villanova | Aaron Newton makes the jumpshot from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Keith Houghtaling | 36-46 |
| 08:49 | Providence | Joseph Bishop misses long on a fadeaway from the left block but the foul's on Aaron Newton - foul #3 on Aaron Newton, team foul #8 | 36-46 |
| Subs | Villanova | Jason Nelson (SG) Darren Hillenbrand | |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| 08:49 | Providence | Joseph Bishop makes the 1st free throw | 36-47 |
| 08:49 | Providence | Joseph Bishop makes the 2nd free throw | 36-48 |
| 08:32 | Villanova | Keith Houghtaling is bothered by a doubleteam and misses badly on a driving attempt from close range but the foul's on Paul Wagner - foul #1 on Paul Wagner, team foul #4 | 36-48 |
| Subs | Villanova | Darren Hillenbrand (SG) Jason Nelson | |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| 08:32 | Villanova | Keith Houghtaling makes the 1st free throw | 37-48 |
| 08:32 | Villanova | Keith Houghtaling makes the 2nd free throw | 38-48 |
| 08:08 | Providence | Ruben Sabatino is fouled on the floor by Albert Davis - foul #1 on Albert Davis, team foul #9 | 38-48 |
| Subs | Villanova | Jason Nelson (SG) Darren Hillenbrand | |
| Subs | Providence | Bennett Lewandowski (SF), David Smith (C) Christopher Aleman, Joseph Bishop | |
| 08:08 | Providence | Ruben Sabatino makes the 1st free throw | 38-49 |
| 08:08 | Providence | Ruben Sabatino makes the 2nd free throw | 38-50 |
| 07:42 | Villanova | Keith Houghtaling misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 38-50 |
| 07:40 | Providence | Patrick Frechette snags the defensive board | 38-50 |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Keith Houghtaling (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. SG - Jason Nelson (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Albert Davis (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. PF - Aaron Newton (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. 3 pf. C - Michael Skinner (tiring) 4 pts. 9 reb. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Ruben Sabatino (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. SG - Paul Wagner (tiring) 15 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Bennett Lewandowski (fresh) PF - Patrick Frechette (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - David Smith (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:15 | Providence | Paul Wagner evades the doubleteam and hits a jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Patrick Frechette | 38-52 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-3) | |
| 06:53 | Villanova | Keith Houghtaling misses badly on a fadeaway from the left block | 38-52 |
| 06:52 | Providence | Ruben Sabatino grabs the defensive rebound | 38-52 |
| 06:49 | Providence | Ruben Sabatino throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 38-52 |
| Subs | Villanova | Darren Hillenbrand (SG), Gary Spencer (SF), Steven Anderson (C) Jason Nelson, Albert Davis, Michael Skinner | |
| Subs | Providence | Richard Bryer (PG), Christopher Aleman (SF), Joseph Bishop (C) Ruben Sabatino, Bennett Lewandowski, David Smith | |
| 06:38 | Villanova | Steven Anderson hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt near the basket | 38-52 |
| 06:36 | Providence | Christopher Aleman grabs the defensive rebound | 38-52 |
| 06:11 | Providence | Christopher Aleman misses short on a runner near the basket but he's fouled by Gary Spencer - foul #1 on Gary Spencer, team foul #10 | 38-52 |
| Subs | Villanova | Jason Nelson (PG), Joseph Skaggs (SG), Albert Davis (SF), Michael Skinner (PF) Keith Houghtaling, Darren Hillenbrand, Gary Spencer, Aaron Newton | |
| Subs | Providence | Bennett Lewandowski (SF) Patrick Frechette | |
| 06:11 | Providence | Christopher Aleman misses the 1st free throw | 38-52 |
| 06:11 | Providence | Christopher Aleman makes the 2nd free throw | 38-53 |
| 05:51 | Villanova | Joseph Skaggs scores on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 41-53 |
| 05:44 | Providence | Paul Wagner's floater is knocked away by Michael Skinner | 41-53 |
| 05:43 | Villanova | Michael Skinner grabs the defensive rebound | 41-53 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-3) | |
| 05:38 | Villanova | Albert Davis hits a 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Steven Anderson | 44-53 |
| 05:17 | Providence | Christopher Aleman hits a floater near the basket | 44-55 |
| 04:52 | Villanova | Jason Nelson misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away | 44-55 |
| 04:50 | Providence | Paul Wagner grabs the board | 44-55 |
| 04:26 | Providence | Bennett Lewandowski clanks a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 44-55 |
| 04:25 | Providence | Joseph Bishop snags the offensive board | 44-55 |
| 04:09 | Providence | Christopher Aleman misses badly on a floater from the left side | 44-55 |
| 04:07 | Villanova | Michael Skinner grabs the defensive rebound | 44-55 |
| 03:55 | Villanova | Albert Davis clanks a floater from just outside the lane | 44-55 |
| 03:54 | Providence | The rebound goes to Bennett Lewandowski | 44-55 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-3) | |
| 03:49 | Providence | Paul Wagner evades the doubleteam but misses long on a shot from the free throw line | 44-55 |
| 03:47 | Villanova | Jason Nelson grabs the board | 44-55 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-3) | |
| 03:34 | Villanova | Jason Nelson connects on the 3pt attempt from the right wing set up by Joseph Skaggs | 47-55 |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Jason Nelson (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Joseph Skaggs (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Albert Davis (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. PF - Michael Skinner (tiring) 4 pts. 11 reb. C - Steven Anderson (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Providence | PG - Richard Bryer (tiring) 9 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf. SG - Paul Wagner (tired) 17 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SF - Bennett Lewandowski (fairly fresh) PF - Christopher Aleman (tiring) 10 pts. 7 reb. 3 stl. C - Joseph Bishop (tiring) 2 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-3) | |
| 03:25 | Providence | Paul Wagner is doubleteamed and called for traveling | 47-55 |
| Subs | Villanova | Keith Houghtaling (PG), Darren Hillenbrand (SG), Gary Spencer (SF), Aaron Newton (PF) Jason Nelson, Joseph Skaggs, Albert Davis, Steven Anderson | |
| Subs | Providence | Ruben Sabatino (SF), Patrick Frechette (PF), David Smith (C) Bennett Lewandowski, Christopher Aleman, Joseph Bishop | |
| 03:10 | Villanova | Michael Skinner can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the right side | 47-55 |
| 03:08 | Providence | David Smith grabs the board | 47-55 |
| 03:03 | Providence | Richard Bryer's pass is intercepted by Keith Houghtaling | 47-55 |
| 03:00 | Villanova | Keith Houghtaling lays it up and in | 49-55 |
| 03:00 | Providence | Providence calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 49-55 |
| Subs | Villanova | Steven Anderson (C) Michael Skinner | |
| Subs | Providence | Bennett Lewandowski (SF) Paul Wagner | |
| 02:49 | Providence | Gary Spencer is called for the reach on Patrick Frechette - foul #2 on Gary Spencer, team foul #11 | 49-55 |
| 02:49 | Providence | Patrick Frechette makes the 1st free throw | 49-56 |
| 02:49 | Providence | Patrick Frechette makes the 2nd free throw | 49-57 |
| 02:29 | Villanova | Keith Houghtaling hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from close range | 49-57 |
| 02:27 | Villanova | Steven Anderson hits the follow up shot | 51-57 |
| 02:27 | Providence | Providence calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 51-57 |
| Subs | Villanova | Albert Davis (SF), Michael Skinner (C) Gary Spencer, Steven Anderson | |
| Subs | Providence | Paul Wagner (SG), Christopher Aleman (PF), Joseph Bishop (C) Bennett Lewandowski, Patrick Frechette, David Smith | |
| 02:04 | Providence | Paul Wagner evades the doubleteam but misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 51-57 |
| 02:02 | Villanova | Aaron Newton grabs the board | 51-57 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a flex offense and a man to man (-3) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a flex offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 01:33 | Villanova | Aaron Newton hits the front of the rim on the runner in the lane | 51-57 |
| 01:32 | Villanova | Aaron Newton snags the offensive board | 51-57 |
| 01:13 | Villanova | Michael Skinner's floater is tipped away by Joseph Bishop | 51-57 |
| 01:12 | Providence | Joseph Bishop snags the defensive board | 51-57 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:56 | Providence | Keith Houghtaling picks off the pass by Christopher Aleman | 51-57 |
| 00:52 | Villanova | Keith Houghtaling can't finish the layup | 51-57 |
| 00:51 | Providence | The rebound goes to Joseph Bishop | 51-57 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:48 | Providence | Joseph Bishop is fouled in the backcourt by Darren Hillenbrand - foul #2 on Darren Hillenbrand, team foul #12 | 51-57 |
| Subs | Villanova | | |
| Subs | Providence | Patrick Frechette (PF) Ruben Sabatino | |
| 00:48 | Providence | Joseph Bishop makes the 1st free throw | 51-58 |
| 00:48 | Providence | Joseph Bishop makes the 2nd free throw | 51-59 |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Providence | Providence is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:41 | Villanova | Darren Hillenbrand misses the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 51-59 |
| 00:39 | Providence | Patrick Frechette grabs the board | 51-59 |
| 00:37 | Providence | Patrick Frechette is hacked by Keith Houghtaling in the backcourt - foul #3 on Keith Houghtaling, team foul #13 | 51-59 |
| 00:37 | Providence | Patrick Frechette misses the 1st free throw | 51-59 |
| 00:37 | Providence | Patrick Frechette misses the 2nd free throw | 51-59 |
| 00:37 | Villanova | Michael Skinner gets the rebound | 51-59 |
| 00:29 | Villanova | Keith Houghtaling evades the doubleteam but misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 51-59 |
| 00:27 | Providence | Paul Wagner pulls down the rebound | 51-59 |
| 00:25 | Providence | Paul Wagner is fouled in the backcourt by Keith Houghtaling - foul #4 on Keith Houghtaling, team foul #14 | 51-59 |
| 00:25 | Providence | Paul Wagner makes the 1st free throw | 51-60 |
| 00:25 | Providence | Paul Wagner makes the 2nd free throw | 51-61 |
| 00:19 | Villanova | Aaron Newton buries a jumper near the basket on a great pass from Keith Houghtaling | 53-61 |
| 00:18 | Providence | Patrick Frechette is fouled in the backcourt by Darren Hillenbrand - foul #3 on Darren Hillenbrand, team foul #15 | 53-61 |
| 00:18 | Providence | Patrick Frechette makes the 1st free throw | 53-62 |
| 00:18 | Providence | Patrick Frechette makes the 2nd free throw | 53-63 |
| 00:13 | Villanova | Darren Hillenbrand connects on the 3pt attempt from straight away set up by Albert Davis | 56-63 |
| 00:12 | Providence | Keith Houghtaling is called for the reach on Richard Bryer in the backcourt - foul #5 on Keith Houghtaling, team foul #16 | 56-63 |
| Subs | Villanova | Jason Nelson (PG) Keith Houghtaling | |
| Subs | Providence | | |
| 00:12 | Providence | Richard Bryer misses the 1st free throw | 56-63 |
| 00:12 | Providence | Richard Bryer makes the 2nd free throw | 56-64 |
| 00:07 | Villanova | Albert Davis hits a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Aaron Newton | 59-64 |
| 00:06 | Providence | Richard Bryer is hacked by Jason Nelson in the backcourt - foul #3 on Jason Nelson, team foul #17 | 59-64 |
| Subs | Villanova | | |
| Subs | Providence | Ruben Sabatino (SF) Patrick Frechette | |
| 00:06 | Providence | Richard Bryer makes the 1st free throw | 59-65 |
| 00:06 | Providence | Richard Bryer makes the 2nd free throw | 59-66 |
| 00:00 | Villanova | Jason Nelson can't connect on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 59-66 |