| Lineup | Fresno State | PG - Frederick Jones (fresh) SG - Christopher Raff (fresh) SF - Jason Langton (fresh) PF - Jacob McCracken (fresh) C - Dennis Russell (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Cal | PG - Michael Finch (fresh) SG - Willie Irvin (fresh) SF - Lee Zietlow (fresh) PF - Jonathan Taylor (fresh) C - Adolfo Esposito (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Cal | Jonathan Taylor wins the tip | 0-0 |
| Game Plan | Fresno State | Fresno State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+4) | |
| Game Plan | Cal | Cal is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-5) | |
| 19:40 | Cal | Frederick Jones is called for the reach on Adolfo Esposito - foul #1 on Frederick Jones, team foul #1 | 0-0 |
| 19:24 | Cal | Jonathan Taylor connects on the jump hook from the left block on a great pass from Michael Finch | 0-2 |
| 19:08 | Fresno State | Jacob McCracken comes up short on the jumper from the right side | 0-2 |
| 19:07 | Fresno State | Jason Langton tips it in | 2-2 |
| 18:49 | Cal | Jonathan Taylor clanks a jumper from the right block | 2-2 |
| 18:48 | Fresno State | Jason Langton grabs the defensive rebound | 2-2 |
| 18:27 | Fresno State | Michael Finch takes the ball from Dennis Russell | 2-2 |
| 18:24 | Cal | Jonathan Taylor slams it home on a nice dish by Michael Finch | 2-4 |
| 18:03 | Fresno State | Jason Langton connects on the jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Frederick Jones and the foul's on Lee Zietlow - foul #1 on Lee Zietlow, team foul #1 | 4-4 |
| 18:03 | Fresno State | Jason Langton makes the free throw | 5-4 |
| 17:46 | Cal | Adolfo Esposito buries a pull-up jumper from the left side | 5-6 |
| 17:24 | Fresno State | Jason Langton misses short on a floater in the paint | 5-6 |
| 17:23 | Cal | Adolfo Esposito grabs the board | 5-6 |
| 17:12 | Cal | Michael Finch clanks a jumpshot from the left wing | 5-6 |
| 17:11 | Cal | Adolfo Esposito tips it but misses | 5-6 |
| 17:10 | Cal | Willie Irvin misses the tip | 5-6 |
| 17:09 | Cal | Willie Irvin tips it home | 5-8 |
| 16:55 | Fresno State | Dennis Russell lays it in on a nice dish by Christopher Raff | 7-8 |
| 16:36 | Cal | Jacob McCracken picks off the pass by Adolfo Esposito | 7-8 |
| 16:28 | Fresno State | Christopher Raff is fouled on the floor by Willie Irvin - foul #1 on Willie Irvin, team foul #2 | 7-8 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Shawn Ramsey (PG), Robert Townsend (SG), Glen Mundo (SF), James Stork (PF), Maurice Williamson (C) Frederick Jones, Christopher Raff, Jason Langton, Jacob McCracken, Dennis Russell | |
| Subs | Cal | Willard Kinkade (SF), John Park (PF) Lee Zietlow, Jonathan Taylor | |
| 16:08 | Fresno State | Glen Mundo's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 7-8 |
| Subs | Fresno State | | |
| Subs | Cal | Carlos Gilliland (C) Adolfo Esposito | |
| 15:54 | Cal | John Park's pass is intercepted by Glen Mundo | 7-8 |
| Lineup | Fresno State | PG - Shawn Ramsey (fresh) SG - Robert Townsend (fresh) SF - Glen Mundo (fresh) PF - James Stork (fresh) C - Maurice Williamson (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Cal | PG - Michael Finch (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Willie Irvin (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Willard Kinkade (fresh) PF - John Park (fresh) C - Carlos Gilliland (fresh) | |
| 15:35 | Fresno State | Maurice Williamson misses badly on a jumper from close range | 7-8 |
| 15:33 | Cal | Michael Finch grabs the defensive rebound | 7-8 |
| 15:17 | Cal | Carlos Gilliland drills a shot near the basket and he's hacked by Glen Mundo - foul #1 on Glen Mundo, team foul #2 | 7-10 |
| Subs | Fresno State | James Veilleux (SF), Michael Adams (PF) Glen Mundo, Maurice Williamson | |
| Subs | Cal | Kendall Palmer (PG), George Rowe (SG), Lee Zietlow (SF), Jonathan Taylor (PF) Michael Finch, Willie Irvin, Willard Kinkade, John Park | |
| 15:17 | Cal | Carlos Gilliland misses the free throw | 7-10 |
| 15:17 | Fresno State | James Stork grabs the board | 7-10 |
| 15:05 | Fresno State | James Veilleux's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 7-10 |
| Subs | Fresno State | | |
| Subs | Cal | Adolfo Esposito (C) Carlos Gilliland | |
| 14:54 | Cal | Jonathan Taylor connects on the turnaround from the left block and he's fouled by Michael Adams - foul #1 on Michael Adams, team foul #3 | 7-12 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Frederick Jones (PG), Jason Langton (SF), Dennis Russell (C) Shawn Ramsey, Robert Townsend, Michael Adams | |
| Subs | Cal | | |
| 14:54 | Cal | Jonathan Taylor makes the free throw | 7-13 |
| 14:38 | Fresno State | Lee Zietlow is called for the reach on James Stork - foul #2 on Lee Zietlow, team foul #3 | 7-13 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Shawn Ramsey (PG), Robert Townsend (SG) Frederick Jones, Jason Langton | |
| Subs | Cal | Willard Kinkade (SF) Lee Zietlow | |
| 14:29 | Fresno State | Robert Townsend hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 7-13 |
| 14:27 | Cal | Jonathan Taylor grabs the board | 7-13 |
| 14:14 | Cal | Adolfo Esposito lays it in on a great pass from Kendall Palmer and he's hacked by Dennis Russell - foul #1 on Dennis Russell, team foul #4 | 7-15 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Frederick Jones (PG), Jason Langton (SF), Michael Adams (PF) Shawn Ramsey, Robert Townsend, Dennis Russell | |
| Subs | Cal | Michael Finch (PG), Willie Irvin (SG) Kendall Palmer, George Rowe | |
| 14:14 | Cal | Adolfo Esposito makes the free throw | 7-16 |
| 14:01 | Fresno State | Frederick Jones is whistled for a carry | 7-16 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Dennis Russell (C) Michael Adams | |
| Subs | Cal | John Park (PF) Jonathan Taylor | |
| 13:54 | Cal | Frederick Jones is called for the reach on Michael Finch - foul #2 on Frederick Jones, team foul #5 | 7-16 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Shawn Ramsey (PG) Frederick Jones | |
| Subs | Cal | | |
| 13:41 | Cal | John Park clanks a jumper from just outside the lane but he's hacked by James Veilleux - foul #1 on James Veilleux, team foul #6 | 7-16 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Robert Townsend (PG), Maurice Williamson (C) Shawn Ramsey, Dennis Russell | |
| Subs | Cal | Carlos Gilliland (C) Adolfo Esposito | |
| 13:41 | Cal | John Park makes the 1st free throw | 7-17 |
| 13:41 | Cal | John Park makes the 2nd free throw | 7-18 |
| 13:17 | Fresno State | The jump hook by James Stork is blocked by Carlos Gilliland | 7-18 |
| 13:16 | Cal | John Park pulls down the rebound | 7-18 |
| 12:57 | Cal | Willie Irvin's floater is tipped away by Maurice Williamson | 7-18 |
| 12:56 | Fresno State | James Stork gets the rebound | 7-18 |
| 12:40 | Fresno State | Robert Townsend drills a shot from the left wing | 9-18 |
| 12:28 | Cal | Willie Irvin misses the 3pt attempt from straight away | 9-18 |
| 12:27 | Fresno State | James Stork gets the rebound | 9-18 |
| 12:11 | Fresno State | James Stork's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 9-18 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Shawn Ramsey (PG), Christopher Raff (SG), Glen Mundo (SF), Dennis Russell (C) Robert Townsend, James Veilleux, Jason Langton, Maurice Williamson | |
| Subs | Cal | George Rowe (SF), Jonathan Taylor (PF), Adolfo Esposito (C) Willard Kinkade, John Park, Carlos Gilliland | |
| 12:08 | Cal | Michael Finch is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 9-18 |
| 11:52 | Fresno State | Dennis Russell lays it in on a nice dish by Glen Mundo | 11-18 |
| Lineup | Fresno State | PG - Shawn Ramsey (fresh) SG - Christopher Raff (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Glen Mundo (fresh) PF - James Stork (fairly fresh) 3 reb. C - Dennis Russell (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| Lineup | Cal | PG - Michael Finch (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Willie Irvin (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SF - George Rowe (fresh) PF - Jonathan Taylor (fresh) 7 pts. C - Adolfo Esposito (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:41 | Cal | Michael Finch misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 11-18 |
| 11:40 | Fresno State | Christopher Raff snags the defensive board | 11-18 |
| 11:34 | Fresno State | James Stork misses long on a turnaround from the left block but the foul's on Jonathan Taylor - foul #1 on Jonathan Taylor, team foul #4 | 11-18 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Jacob McCracken (SF) Glen Mundo | |
| Subs | Cal | Kendall Palmer (SG) Willie Irvin | |
| 11:34 | Fresno State | James Stork makes the 1st free throw | 12-18 |
| 11:34 | Fresno State | James Stork misses the 2nd free throw | 12-18 |
| 11:34 | Cal | Jonathan Taylor pulls down the rebound | 12-18 |
| 11:16 | Cal | George Rowe scores on a floater from the left wing on a nice dish by Kendall Palmer | 12-20 |
| 10:58 | Fresno State | Christopher Raff misses long on a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 12-20 |
| 10:57 | Cal | Adolfo Esposito snags the defensive board | 12-20 |
| 10:53 | Cal | Christopher Raff is called for the reach on Kendall Palmer - foul #1 on Christopher Raff, team foul #7 | 12-20 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Glen Mundo (SG), Jason Langton (SF), Michael Adams (PF) Christopher Raff, Jacob McCracken, James Stork | |
| Subs | Cal | Willie Irvin (SG) Michael Finch | |
| 10:53 | Cal | Kendall Palmer makes the 1st free throw | 12-21 |
| 10:53 | Cal | Kendall Palmer misses the 2nd free throw | 12-21 |
| 10:53 | Fresno State | The rebound goes to Michael Adams | 12-21 |
| 10:38 | Fresno State | Adolfo Esposito picks off the pass by Jason Langton | 12-21 |
| 10:20 | Cal | Glen Mundo is called for the reach on Willie Irvin - foul #2 on Glen Mundo, team foul #8 | 12-21 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Robert Townsend (PG), James Veilleux (SG), Jacob McCracken (PF) Shawn Ramsey, Glen Mundo, Michael Adams | |
| Subs | Cal | Willard Kinkade (SF), John Park (PF) George Rowe, Jonathan Taylor | |
| 10:20 | Cal | Willie Irvin makes the 1st free throw | 12-22 |
| 10:20 | Cal | Willie Irvin misses the 2nd free throw | 12-22 |
| 10:20 | Fresno State | James Veilleux gets the rebound | 12-22 |
| 09:56 | Fresno State | Willard Kinkade steps in front of the Jason Langton pass | 12-22 |
| 09:45 | Cal | Kendall Palmer comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the left side | 12-22 |
| 09:43 | Fresno State | Jacob McCracken grabs the defensive rebound | 12-22 |
| 09:39 | Fresno State | Jason Langton clanks a shot from the free throw line | 12-22 |
| 09:37 | Cal | Adolfo Esposito grabs the defensive rebound | 12-22 |
| 09:30 | Cal | John Park is denied on a layup by Jacob McCracken | 12-22 |
| 09:28 | Cal | Adolfo Esposito grabs the offensive rebound | 12-22 |
| 09:22 | Cal | Robert Townsend is called for the reach on Willard Kinkade - foul #1 on Robert Townsend, team foul #9 | 12-22 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Shawn Ramsey (PG), Christopher Raff (SG), James Stork (PF) Robert Townsend, James Veilleux, Jacob McCracken | |
| Subs | Cal | Michael Finch (PG), Carlos Gilliland (C) Willie Irvin, Adolfo Esposito | |
| 09:22 | Cal | Willard Kinkade misses the 1st free throw | 12-22 |
| 09:22 | Fresno State | Dennis Russell grabs the defensive rebound | 12-22 |
| 08:58 | Fresno State | Jason Langton misses badly on a shot from just outside the lane | 12-22 |
| 08:57 | Fresno State | Dennis Russell can't tip it in | 12-22 |
| 08:55 | Cal | The rebound goes to Michael Finch | 12-22 |
| 08:38 | Cal | Michael Finch is whistled for a carry | 12-22 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Robert Townsend (PG) Shawn Ramsey | |
| Subs | Cal | Willie Irvin (SG), George Rowe (SF), Jonathan Taylor (PF) Kendall Palmer, Willard Kinkade, John Park | |
| 08:26 | Fresno State | Jason Langton misses badly on a runner from the baseline but he's hacked by Jonathan Taylor - foul #2 on Jonathan Taylor, team foul #5 | 12-22 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Shawn Ramsey (PG), Jacob McCracken (PF) Robert Townsend, James Stork | |
| Subs | Cal | John Park (PF) Jonathan Taylor | |
| 08:26 | Fresno State | Jason Langton makes the 1st free throw | 13-22 |
| 08:26 | Fresno State | Jason Langton misses the 2nd free throw | 13-22 |
| 08:26 | Cal | John Park grabs the board | 13-22 |
| 08:07 | Cal | John Park's pass is intercepted by Dennis Russell | 13-22 |
| 07:50 | Fresno State | The pull-up jumper by Dennis Russell is blocked by George Rowe | 13-22 |
| 07:48 | Cal | Willie Irvin grabs the defensive rebound | 13-22 |
| Lineup | Fresno State | PG - Shawn Ramsey (fresh) SG - Christopher Raff (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Jason Langton (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. PF - Jacob McCracken (fresh) C - Dennis Russell (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Cal | PG - Michael Finch (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Willie Irvin (fresh) 3 pts. SF - George Rowe (fresh) 2 pts. PF - John Park (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Carlos Gilliland (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 07:24 | Cal | John Park misses the shot from the baseline but he's hacked by Jacob McCracken - foul #1 on Jacob McCracken, team foul #10 | 13-22 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Robert Townsend (PG), James Veilleux (SG), Michael Adams (PF), James Stork (C) Shawn Ramsey, Christopher Raff, Jacob McCracken, Dennis Russell | |
| Subs | Cal | Kendall Palmer (SG), Adolfo Esposito (C) Willie Irvin, Carlos Gilliland | |
| 07:24 | Cal | John Park misses the 1st free throw | 13-22 |
| 07:24 | Cal | John Park misses the 2nd free throw | 13-22 |
| 07:24 | Fresno State | Michael Adams grabs the defensive rebound | 13-22 |
| 07:10 | Fresno State | Michael Adams misses long on a fadeaway from the right block | 13-22 |
| 07:09 | Fresno State | Jason Langton grabs the offensive board | 13-22 |
| 07:03 | Fresno State | Michael Adams is called for traveling | 13-22 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Jacob McCracken (SF) Jason Langton | |
| Subs | Cal | | |
| 06:48 | Cal | Robert Townsend steals it from John Park | 13-22 |
| 06:29 | Fresno State | Michael Adams scores on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 15-22 |
| 06:13 | Cal | Kendall Palmer loses the dribble to Robert Townsend | 15-22 |
| 05:56 | Fresno State | Michael Adams misses the dunk attempt but he's fouled by John Park - foul #1 on John Park, team foul #6 | 15-22 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Christopher Raff (SG), Jason Langton (SF), Dennis Russell (C) Robert Townsend, James Veilleux, Jacob McCracken | |
| Subs | Cal | Willie Irvin (SG), Willard Kinkade (SF), Carlos Gilliland (PF) Michael Finch, George Rowe, John Park | |
| 05:56 | Fresno State | Michael Adams misses the 1st free throw | 15-22 |
| 05:56 | Fresno State | Michael Adams makes the 2nd free throw | 16-22 |
| 05:42 | Cal | Willard Kinkade drills a jumper from the left side | 16-24 |
| 05:21 | Fresno State | Jason Langton misses long on a driving attempt in the lane | 16-24 |
| 05:20 | Cal | Carlos Gilliland grabs the defensive rebound | 16-24 |
| 05:16 | Cal | Kendall Palmer buries a floater from the right side on a great pass from Carlos Gilliland | 16-26 |
| 04:57 | Fresno State | Dennis Russell's fadeaway is rejected by Carlos Gilliland | 16-26 |
| 04:56 | Cal | Carlos Gilliland grabs the defensive rebound | 16-26 |
| 04:38 | Cal | Kendall Palmer misses badly on a shot from the left wing | 16-26 |
| 04:36 | Fresno State | Dennis Russell pulls down the rebound | 16-26 |
| 04:19 | Fresno State | Willie Irvin steps in front of the Michael Adams pass | 16-26 |
| 04:16 | Cal | Carlos Gilliland slams it home on a nice dish by Willie Irvin | 16-28 |
| 03:56 | Fresno State | Michael Adams's fadeaway is rejected by Carlos Gilliland | 16-28 |
| 03:54 | Cal | Kendall Palmer snags the defensive board | 16-28 |
| 03:40 | Cal | Kendall Palmer misses badly on a jumpshot from the left side but the foul's on Michael Adams - foul #2 on Michael Adams, team foul #11 | 16-28 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Frederick Jones (PG), James Veilleux (SG), Glen Mundo (SF), Jacob McCracken (PF), Maurice Williamson (C) Michael Adams, Christopher Raff, Jason Langton, James Stork, Dennis Russell | |
| Subs | Cal | Lee Zietlow (SF), Jonathan Taylor (PF), John Park (C) Willard Kinkade, Carlos Gilliland, Adolfo Esposito | |
| 03:40 | Cal | Kendall Palmer makes the 1st free throw | 16-29 |
| 03:40 | Cal | Kendall Palmer makes the 2nd free throw | 16-30 |
| Lineup | Fresno State | PG - Frederick Jones (fresh) 1 ast. SG - James Veilleux (fresh) SF - Glen Mundo (fresh) PF - Jacob McCracken (fresh) C - Maurice Williamson (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Cal | PG - Kendall Palmer (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Willie Irvin (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Lee Zietlow (fresh) PF - Jonathan Taylor (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. C - John Park (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 03:26 | Fresno State | Maurice Williamson can't connect on a floater from the left side | 16-30 |
| 03:25 | Cal | John Park snags the defensive board | 16-30 |
| 03:20 | Cal | Willie Irvin lays it in set up by Lee Zietlow | 16-32 |
| 03:06 | Fresno State | Maurice Williamson connects on the jumper in the lane on a great pass from Glen Mundo | 18-32 |
| 03:04 | Cal | Kendall Palmer's pass is intercepted by Frederick Jones in the backcourt | 18-32 |
| 03:02 | Fresno State | James Veilleux lays it up and in on a great pass from Frederick Jones | 20-32 |
| 02:49 | Cal | Willie Irvin is called for the illegal screen - foul #2 on Willie Irvin, team foul #7 | 20-32 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Jason Langton (SF), Michael Adams (PF), Dennis Russell (C) James Veilleux, Jacob McCracken, Maurice Williamson | |
| Subs | Cal | Michael Finch (PG), George Rowe (SG) Kendall Palmer, Willie Irvin | |
| 02:23 | Fresno State | George Rowe picks off the pass by Dennis Russell | 20-32 |
| 02:19 | Cal | George Rowe can't throw it down | 20-32 |
| 02:18 | Fresno State | Glen Mundo pulls down the rebound | 20-32 |
| 02:12 | Fresno State | Jason Langton scores on a shot from the right wing | 22-32 |
| 02:01 | Cal | Michael Finch connects on the jump hook near the basket and he's hacked by Michael Adams - foul #3 on Michael Adams, team foul #12 | 22-34 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Robert Townsend (SG), Jacob McCracken (PF) Glen Mundo, Michael Adams | |
| Subs | Cal | Willie Irvin (SG), Carlos Gilliland (C) George Rowe, John Park | |
| 02:01 | Cal | Michael Finch makes the free throw | 22-35 |
| 01:38 | Fresno State | Jacob McCracken's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 22-35 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Christopher Raff (SG), James Stork (PF) Robert Townsend, Jacob McCracken | |
| Subs | Cal | Willard Kinkade (PF) Jonathan Taylor | |
| 01:23 | Cal | Michael Finch is hacked by Frederick Jones - foul #3 on Frederick Jones, team foul #13 | 22-35 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Shawn Ramsey (PG), Robert Townsend (SG) Frederick Jones, Christopher Raff | |
| Subs | Cal | John Park (PF), Adolfo Esposito (C) Lee Zietlow, Carlos Gilliland | |
| 01:23 | Cal | Michael Finch makes the 1st free throw | 22-36 |
| 01:23 | Cal | Michael Finch makes the 2nd free throw | 22-37 |
| 01:01 | Fresno State | Dennis Russell misses the easy layup but he's fouled by Willie Irvin - foul #3 on Willie Irvin, team foul #8 | 22-37 |
| Subs | Fresno State | Christopher Raff (SG), Jacob McCracken (PF) Robert Townsend, James Stork | |
| Subs | Cal | Kendall Palmer (SG) Willie Irvin | |
| 01:01 | Fresno State | Dennis Russell makes the 1st free throw | 23-37 |
| 01:01 | Fresno State | Dennis Russell misses the 2nd free throw | 23-37 |
| 01:01 | Cal | John Park snags the defensive board | 23-37 |
| 00:36 | Cal | Adolfo Esposito makes the jumper in the lane | 23-39 |
| 00:28 | Fresno State | Dennis Russell clanks a turnaround from the baseline | 23-39 |
| 00:26 | Cal | Michael Finch pulls down the rebound | 23-39 |
| 00:03 | Cal | John Park hits a turnaround near the basket on a nice dish by Michael Finch | 23-41 |
| 00:00 | Fresno State | Jason Langton misses short on a halfcourt shot | 23-41 |