| Lineup | Utah State | PG - Paul Bryant (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Richard Gordon (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SF - Gary Batson (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Charles Alexander (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Michael Prevost (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Butler | PG - Kenneth Demarco (fresh) 6 pts. 2 stl. SG - Gregory Reynosa (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Neil Siler (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Frank Thornley (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Scotty James (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Utah State | Gary Batson inbounds the ball | 34-46 |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Butler | Butler is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (0) | |
| 19:52 | Utah State | Gregory Reynosa steps in front of the Gary Batson pass | 34-46 |
| 19:33 | Butler | Michael Prevost swats the short shot by Frank Thornley | 34-46 |
| 19:31 | Utah State | Michael Prevost pulls down the rebound | 34-46 |
| 19:19 | Utah State | Charles Alexander can't connect on a shot from the left side but he's hacked by Frank Thornley - foul #1 on Frank Thornley, team foul #1 | 34-46 |
| 19:19 | Utah State | Charles Alexander makes the 1st free throw | 35-46 |
| 19:19 | Utah State | Charles Alexander makes the 2nd free throw | 36-46 |
| 18:59 | Butler | Kenneth Demarco comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 36-46 |
| 18:57 | Utah State | The rebound goes to Charles Alexander | 36-46 |
| 18:45 | Utah State | Charles Alexander can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the left side | 36-46 |
| 18:43 | Butler | Gregory Reynosa grabs the board | 36-46 |
| 18:41 | Butler | Paul Bryant is called for the reach on Kenneth Demarco in the backcourt - foul #2 on Paul Bryant, team foul #1 | 36-46 |
| Subs | Utah State | William Smith (PG), Dennis Powers (SF) Paul Bryant, Gary Batson | |
| Subs | Butler | | |
| 18:24 | Butler | Frank Thornley's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 36-46 |
| Subs | Utah State | Larry Callanan (PG), Arthur Leonard (PF), Eric Boudreau (C) Richard Gordon, Charles Alexander, Michael Prevost | |
| Subs | Butler | William Milligan (PG), Adam Mercer (SG), Russell Berkman (C) Kenneth Demarco, Gregory Reynosa, Scotty James | |
| 18:13 | Utah State | Eric Boudreau lays it in on a great pass from Arthur Leonard | 38-46 |
| 18:05 | Butler | Frank Thornley scores on a turnaround from close range on a nice dish by Neil Siler and he's hacked by Eric Boudreau - foul #3 on Eric Boudreau, team foul #2 | 38-48 |
| Subs | Utah State | Mark Loggins (C) Eric Boudreau | |
| Subs | Butler | James Butler (SF) Neil Siler | |
| 18:05 | Butler | Frank Thornley makes the free throw | 38-49 |
| 17:44 | Utah State | William Smith can't connect on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 38-49 |
| 17:42 | Butler | Frank Thornley grabs the board | 38-49 |
| 17:40 | Butler | Frank Thornley is called for traveling in the backcourt | 38-49 |
| Subs | Utah State | Richard Gordon (SG) Larry Callanan | |
| Subs | Butler | Doyle Croom (PF) Frank Thornley | |
| 17:29 | Utah State | Dennis Powers misses short on a fadeaway near the basket but the foul's on Doyle Croom - foul #2 on Doyle Croom, team foul #2 | 38-49 |
| Subs | Utah State | Paul Bryant (PG), Charles Alexander (PF) William Smith, Mark Loggins | |
| Subs | Butler | Kenneth Demarco (PG) William Milligan | |
| 17:29 | Utah State | Dennis Powers misses the 1st free throw | 38-49 |
| 17:29 | Utah State | Dennis Powers makes the 2nd free throw | 39-49 |
| 17:09 | Butler | Doyle Croom comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the right side | 39-49 |
| 17:08 | Utah State | Charles Alexander pulls down the rebound | 39-49 |
| 16:44 | Utah State | Arthur Leonard clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 39-49 |
| 16:42 | Butler | The rebound goes to Adam Mercer | 39-49 |
| 16:40 | Butler | Arthur Leonard steals the ball from Kenneth Demarco in the backcourt | 39-49 |
| 16:29 | Utah State | Charles Alexander can't finish the layup but the foul's on James Butler - foul #1 on James Butler, team foul #3 | 39-49 |
| Subs | Utah State | Larry Callanan (PG), Gary Batson (SF), Michael Prevost (C) Paul Bryant, Dennis Powers, Arthur Leonard | |
| Subs | Butler | William Milligan (PG), Gregory Reynosa (SG), Neil Siler (SF), Jonathan Wallace (PF), Scotty James (C) Kenneth Demarco, Adam Mercer, James Butler, Doyle Croom, Russell Berkman | |
| 16:29 | Utah State | Charles Alexander misses the 1st free throw | 39-49 |
| 16:29 | Utah State | Charles Alexander makes the 2nd free throw | 40-49 |
| 16:06 | Butler | Neil Siler misses long on a fadeaway from the left wing | 40-49 |
| 16:04 | Butler | William Milligan snags the offensive board | 40-49 |
| 15:47 | Butler | William Milligan knocks in the 3 pointer from the right wing | 40-52 |
| Lineup | Utah State | PG - Larry Callanan (fresh) SG - Richard Gordon (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SF - Gary Batson (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Charles Alexander (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 6 reb. C - Michael Prevost (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Butler | PG - William Milligan (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Gregory Reynosa (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Neil Siler (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Jonathan Wallace (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Scotty James (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 15:28 | Utah State | Larry Callanan connects on the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane set up by Michael Prevost | 42-52 |
| 15:25 | Butler | William Milligan is fouled in the backcourt by Richard Gordon - foul #2 on Richard Gordon, team foul #3 | 42-52 |
| Subs | Utah State | Richard Blauser (PG), William Smith (SG), Eric Boudreau (PF) Larry Callanan, Richard Gordon, Charles Alexander | |
| Subs | Butler | Kenneth Demarco (PG), Stephen Michaels (SG), Frank Thornley (PF) William Milligan, Gregory Reynosa, Jonathan Wallace | |
| 15:08 | Butler | Stephen Michaels knocks in the 3 from the left corner | 42-55 |
| 14:44 | Utah State | Eric Boudreau hits a floater in the paint | 44-55 |
| 14:24 | Butler | Neil Siler throws a bad pass out of bounds | 44-55 |
| Subs | Utah State | Dennis Powers (SF), Arthur Leonard (PF) Gary Batson, Michael Prevost | |
| Subs | Butler | William Milligan (PG), James Butler (SF), Russell Berkman (C) Kenneth Demarco, Neil Siler, Scotty James | |
| 14:07 | Utah State | Arthur Leonard's pass is intercepted by Frank Thornley | 44-55 |
| 13:49 | Butler | William Milligan can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 44-55 |
| 13:48 | Utah State | Eric Boudreau grabs the defensive rebound | 44-55 |
| 13:20 | Utah State | Dennis Powers buries a 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by William Smith | 47-55 |
| 13:18 | Butler | Stephen Michaels is hacked by William Smith in the backcourt - foul #1 on William Smith, team foul #4 | 47-55 |
| Subs | Utah State | Paul Bryant (PG), Richard Gordon (SG), Gary Batson (SF), Charles Alexander (PF) Richard Blauser, William Smith, Dennis Powers, Eric Boudreau | |
| Subs | Butler | Kenneth Demarco (PG), Gregory Reynosa (SG), Doyle Croom (PF), Jonathan Wallace (C) William Milligan, Stephen Michaels, Frank Thornley, Russell Berkman | |
| 13:07 | Butler | Doyle Croom makes the wide open shot near the basket on a nice dish by Kenneth Demarco | 47-57 |
| 12:53 | Utah State | Gary Batson can't connect on a runner from the left block | 47-57 |
| 12:52 | Utah State | Gary Batson hits the follow up shot | 49-57 |
| 12:35 | Butler | Doyle Croom misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the right side | 49-57 |
| 12:34 | Butler | Kenneth Demarco tips it home | 49-59 |
| 12:17 | Utah State | Richard Gordon is fouled on the floor by Jonathan Wallace - foul #2 on Jonathan Wallace, team foul #4 | 49-59 |
| Subs | Utah State | Richard Blauser (PG), Dennis Powers (SF), Michael Prevost (C) Richard Gordon, Gary Batson, Arthur Leonard | |
| Subs | Butler | William Milligan (PG), Neil Siler (SF), Scotty James (C) Kenneth Demarco, James Butler, Jonathan Wallace | |
| 12:07 | Utah State | Dennis Powers misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 49-59 |
| 12:05 | Utah State | The offensive rebound goes to Charles Alexander | 49-59 |
| 11:57 | Utah State | Richard Blauser is hacked by William Milligan - foul #1 on William Milligan, team foul #5 | 49-59 |
| Subs | Utah State | Richard Gordon (SG) Paul Bryant | |
| Subs | Butler | Frank Thornley (PF) Doyle Croom | |
| 11:42 | Utah State | Charles Alexander hits the finger roll set up by Dennis Powers | 51-59 |
| Lineup | Utah State | PG - Richard Blauser (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Richard Gordon (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SF - Dennis Powers (fresh) 9 pts. PF - Charles Alexander (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. C - Michael Prevost (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Butler | PG - William Milligan (fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Gregory Reynosa (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SF - Neil Siler (fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. PF - Frank Thornley (fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. C - Scotty James (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| 11:27 | Butler | Charles Alexander is called for the reach on Frank Thornley - foul #2 on Charles Alexander, team foul #5 | 51-59 |
| Subs | Utah State | | |
| Subs | Butler | Stephen Michaels (SG) Gregory Reynosa | |
| 11:08 | Butler | Frank Thornley lays it in uncontested on a nice dish by William Milligan | 51-61 |
| 10:51 | Utah State | Richard Gordon buries a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 54-61 |
| 10:49 | Butler | Dennis Powers is called for the reach on William Milligan in the backcourt - foul #2 on Dennis Powers, team foul #6 | 54-61 |
| Subs | Utah State | Paul Bryant (PG), William Smith (SG), Gary Batson (SF), Mark Loggins (C) Richard Blauser, Richard Gordon, Dennis Powers, Michael Prevost | |
| Subs | Butler | Kenneth Demarco (PG), Russell Berkman (C) William Milligan, Scotty James | |
| 10:32 | Butler | Frank Thornley connects on the shot from the baseline set up by Stephen Michaels | 54-63 |
| 10:17 | Utah State | Mark Loggins misses badly on a shot from the left wing | 54-63 |
| 10:16 | Butler | Russell Berkman pulls down the rebound | 54-63 |
| 09:55 | Butler | Stephen Michaels can't connect on an uncontested 3pt jumper from straight away | 54-63 |
| 09:54 | Utah State | The rebound goes to Charles Alexander | 54-63 |
| 09:36 | Utah State | William Smith hits a 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Paul Bryant | 57-63 |
| 09:33 | Butler | Kenneth Demarco is hacked by Paul Bryant in the backcourt - foul #3 on Paul Bryant, team foul #7 | 57-63 |
| Subs | Utah State | Richard Blauser (PG), Richard Gordon (SG), Dennis Powers (SF), Arthur Leonard (PF), Eric Boudreau (C) Paul Bryant, William Smith, Gary Batson, Charles Alexander, Mark Loggins | |
| Subs | Butler | Gregory Reynosa (SG), James Butler (SF), Doyle Croom (PF), Scotty James (C) Stephen Michaels, Neil Siler, Frank Thornley, Russell Berkman | |
| 09:33 | Butler | Kenneth Demarco makes the 1st free throw | 57-64 |
| 09:33 | Butler | Kenneth Demarco misses the 2nd free throw | 57-64 |
| 09:33 | Utah State | Eric Boudreau gets the rebound | 57-64 |
| 09:22 | Utah State | Richard Blauser makes the shot from close range on a nice dish by Dennis Powers | 59-64 |
| 09:20 | Butler | Richard Gordon is called for the reach on Kenneth Demarco in the backcourt - foul #3 on Richard Gordon, team foul #8 | 59-64 |
| 09:20 | Butler | Kenneth Demarco makes the 1st free throw | 59-65 |
| 09:20 | Butler | Kenneth Demarco makes the 2nd free throw | 59-66 |
| 09:04 | Utah State | Richard Gordon misses long on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 59-66 |
| 09:03 | Utah State | Eric Boudreau grabs the offensive board | 59-66 |
| 08:55 | Utah State | Richard Blauser misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 59-66 |
| 08:54 | Butler | James Butler grabs the board | 59-66 |
| 08:34 | Butler | Doyle Croom throws a bad pass out of bounds | 59-66 |
| Subs | Utah State | Michael Prevost (C) Eric Boudreau | |
| Subs | Butler | William Milligan (PG), Adam Mercer (SG), Jonathan Wallace (PF), Russell Berkman (C) Kenneth Demarco, Gregory Reynosa, Doyle Croom, Scotty James | |
| 08:20 | Utah State | Richard Blauser scores on a 3pt shot from straight away set up by Michael Prevost | 62-66 |
| 08:04 | Butler | Jonathan Wallace misses long on a fadeaway from the free throw line | 62-66 |
| 08:03 | Utah State | The rebound goes to Richard Blauser | 62-66 |
| 07:58 | Utah State | Richard Blauser drills a 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Arthur Leonard | 65-66 |
| 07:44 | Butler | Russell Berkman hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from the baseline | 65-66 |
| 07:42 | Butler | James Butler pulls down the offensive rebound | 65-66 |
| Lineup | Utah State | PG - Richard Blauser (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Richard Gordon (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SF - Dennis Powers (fairly fresh) 9 pts. PF - Arthur Leonard (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. C - Michael Prevost (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Butler | PG - William Milligan (fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Adam Mercer (fresh) 1 ast. SF - James Butler (fairly fresh) 3 reb. PF - Jonathan Wallace (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Russell Berkman (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:24 | Butler | Russell Berkman drills a runner from close range | 65-68 |
| 07:18 | Utah State | Russell Berkman steps in front of the Michael Prevost pass | 65-68 |
| 07:07 | Butler | Richard Blauser steps in front of the Adam Mercer pass | 65-68 |
| 06:41 | Utah State | Arthur Leonard hits the finger roll set up by Richard Blauser and he's fouled by Adam Mercer - foul #1 on Adam Mercer, team foul #6 | 67-68 |
| Subs | Utah State | Paul Bryant (PG), William Smith (SG), Gary Batson (SF), Eric Boudreau (C) Richard Blauser, Richard Gordon, Dennis Powers, Michael Prevost | |
| Subs | Butler | Kenneth Demarco (PG), Stephen Michaels (SG), Neil Siler (SF), Frank Thornley (PF), Scotty James (C) William Milligan, Adam Mercer, James Butler, Jonathan Wallace, Russell Berkman | |
| 06:41 | Utah State | Arthur Leonard makes the free throw | 68-68 |
| 06:20 | Butler | Frank Thornley knocks in the jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Kenneth Demarco | 68-70 |
| 06:06 | Utah State | Arthur Leonard hits a pull-up jumper from the right side | 70-70 |
| 06:04 | Butler | Paul Bryant is called for the reach on Kenneth Demarco in the backcourt - foul #4 on Paul Bryant, team foul #9 | 70-70 |
| Subs | Utah State | Charles Alexander (PF) Arthur Leonard | |
| Subs | Butler | | |
| 06:04 | Butler | Kenneth Demarco makes the 1st free throw | 70-71 |
| 06:04 | Butler | Kenneth Demarco makes the 2nd free throw | 70-72 |
| 05:46 | Utah State | The jump hook by Gary Batson is blocked by Scotty James | 70-72 |
| 05:44 | Utah State | Gary Batson pulls down the offensive rebound | 70-72 |
| 05:28 | Utah State | Eric Boudreau's pass is intercepted by Kenneth Demarco | 70-72 |
| 05:06 | Butler | Frank Thornley misses badly on the uncontested jumper from the right block | 70-72 |
| 05:04 | Utah State | The rebound goes to Paul Bryant | 70-72 |
| 04:41 | Utah State | Charles Alexander can't finish the layup | 70-72 |
| 04:39 | Utah State | The offensive rebound goes to Eric Boudreau | 70-72 |
| 04:32 | Utah State | Paul Bryant scores on a floater from just outside the lane on a great pass from William Smith | 72-72 |
| 04:08 | Butler | Neil Siler knocks in the jumpshot from the right wing set up by Kenneth Demarco | 72-74 |
| 04:08 | Utah State | Utah State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 72-74 |
| Subs | Utah State | Richard Blauser (PG), Richard Gordon (SG), Dennis Powers (SF), Michael Prevost (C) Paul Bryant, William Smith, Gary Batson, Eric Boudreau | |
| Subs | Butler | William Milligan (PG), Russell Berkman (C) Kenneth Demarco, Scotty James | |
| 03:56 | Utah State | Richard Gordon connects on the 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Dennis Powers | 75-74 |
| 03:45 | Butler | Neil Siler is hacked by Dennis Powers - foul #3 on Dennis Powers, team foul #10 | 75-74 |
| Subs | Utah State | | |
| Subs | Butler | Gregory Reynosa (SG) Stephen Michaels | |
| 03:45 | Butler | Neil Siler makes the 1st free throw | 75-75 |
| 03:45 | Butler | Neil Siler makes the 2nd free throw | 75-76 |
| Lineup | Utah State | PG - Richard Blauser (fresh) 12 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - Richard Gordon (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SF - Dennis Powers (fresh) 9 pts. 3 pf. PF - Charles Alexander (fresh) 9 pts. 8 reb. C - Michael Prevost (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Butler | PG - William Milligan (fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Gregory Reynosa (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Neil Siler (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 2 reb. PF - Frank Thornley (fresh) 15 pts. 6 reb. C - Russell Berkman (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 03:31 | Utah State | Dennis Powers misses short on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 75-76 |
| 03:30 | Butler | Frank Thornley pulls down the rebound | 75-76 |
| 03:14 | Butler | Russell Berkman is open but comes up short on the fadeaway from the free throw line but he's fouled by Michael Prevost - foul #2 on Michael Prevost, team foul #11 | 75-76 |
| Subs | Utah State | Arthur Leonard (PF) Charles Alexander | |
| Subs | Butler | James Butler (SF), Doyle Croom (PF) Neil Siler, Frank Thornley | |
| 03:14 | Butler | Russell Berkman makes the 1st free throw | 75-77 |
| 03:14 | Butler | Russell Berkman makes the 2nd free throw | 75-78 |
| 03:01 | Utah State | Arthur Leonard knocks in the floater near the basket set up by Richard Blauser | 77-78 |
| 02:58 | Butler | Gregory Reynosa is hacked by Richard Blauser in the backcourt - foul #4 on Richard Blauser, team foul #12 | 77-78 |
| Subs | Utah State | | |
| Subs | Butler | Scotty James (C) Russell Berkman | |
| 02:58 | Butler | Gregory Reynosa makes the 1st free throw | 77-79 |
| 02:58 | Butler | Gregory Reynosa makes the 2nd free throw | 77-80 |
| 02:44 | Utah State | Richard Gordon can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 77-80 |
| 02:42 | Utah State | Arthur Leonard tips it home | 79-80 |
| 02:42 | Butler | Butler calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 79-80 |
| Subs | Utah State | Charles Alexander (PF) Arthur Leonard | |
| Subs | Butler | Kenneth Demarco (PG), Stephen Michaels (SG), Neil Siler (SF), Frank Thornley (PF) William Milligan, Gregory Reynosa, James Butler, Doyle Croom | |
| 02:28 | Butler | Neil Siler misses short on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 79-80 |
| 02:27 | Butler | Stephen Michaels hits the follow up shot | 79-82 |
| 02:05 | Utah State | Richard Gordon can't connect on a 3 from straight away | 79-82 |
| 02:03 | Utah State | Michael Prevost pulls down the offensive rebound | 79-82 |
| 01:49 | Utah State | Richard Gordon misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 79-82 |
| 01:48 | Butler | Scotty James grabs the defensive rebound | 79-82 |
| 01:39 | Butler | Stephen Michaels misses long on a 3 from the right wing | 79-82 |
| 01:38 | Utah State | The rebound goes to Charles Alexander | 79-82 |
| 01:31 | Utah State | Michael Prevost is called for a pushoff foul - foul #3 on Michael Prevost, team foul #13 | 79-82 |
| Subs | Utah State | Gary Batson (SF) Dennis Powers | |
| Subs | Butler | | |
| 01:18 | Butler | Scotty James misses badly on a floater from close range but he's fouled by Gary Batson - foul #1 on Gary Batson, team foul #14 | 79-82 |
| 01:18 | Butler | Scotty James makes the 1st free throw | 79-83 |
| 01:18 | Butler | Scotty James misses the 2nd free throw | 79-83 |
| 01:18 | Utah State | The rebound goes to Michael Prevost | 79-83 |
| 01:02 | Utah State | Kenneth Demarco steps in front of the Richard Gordon pass | 79-83 |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Butler | Butler is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:33 | Butler | Gary Batson picks off the pass by Neil Siler | 79-83 |
| 00:30 | Utah State | Gary Batson blows the layup | 79-83 |
| 00:28 | Utah State | Gary Batson gets the offensive rebound | 79-83 |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Butler | Butler is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:25 | Utah State | Richard Blauser misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 79-83 |
| 00:23 | Utah State | Charles Alexander grabs the offensive rebound | 79-83 |
| 00:20 | Utah State | Richard Gordon clanks a 3 pointer from the right corner | 79-83 |
| 00:18 | Utah State | The offensive rebound goes to Gary Batson | 79-83 |
| 00:15 | Utah State | Richard Blauser makes the 3 pointer from straight away | 82-83 |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Butler | Butler is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:12 | Butler | Richard Blauser is called for the reach on Frank Thornley in the backcourt - foul #5 on Richard Blauser, team foul #15 | 82-83 |
| Subs | Utah State | Paul Bryant (PG) Richard Blauser | |
| Subs | Butler | | |
| 00:12 | Butler | Frank Thornley misses the 1st free throw | 82-83 |
| 00:12 | Butler | Frank Thornley misses the 2nd free throw | 82-83 |
| 00:12 | Utah State | The rebound goes to Michael Prevost | 82-83 |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Butler | Butler is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:02 | Utah State | Gary Batson hits the finger roll | 84-83 |
| 00:02 | Butler | Butler calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 84-83 |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Butler | Butler is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (0) | |
| 00:00 | Butler | Stephen Michaels hits the front of the rim on the fullcourt shot | 84-83 |