| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Santiago Ramirez (fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Thomas Stephens (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SF - Harry Stevens (fresh) PF - Steve Hermosillo (fresh) 2 pts. 7 reb. C - Rudolph Cranmer (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Iowa | PG - Chris Dubois (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - William Espinosa (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SF - John Chamness (fresh) 9 pts. PF - Harry Glovinsky (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - Louis Fox (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Michigan State | Harry Stevens inbounds the ball | 42-49 |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Iowa | Iowa is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 19:45 | Michigan State | Thomas Stephens scores on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 45-49 |
| 19:28 | Iowa | Louis Fox is open and buries a driving attempt from the left block on a great pass from William Espinosa | 45-51 |
| 19:22 | Michigan State | Harry Stevens misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 45-51 |
| 19:21 | Iowa | Louis Fox gets the rebound | 45-51 |
| 19:19 | Iowa | Santiago Ramirez takes the ball from William Espinosa in the backcourt | 45-51 |
| 19:09 | Michigan State | Steve Hermosillo hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway from the left block but he's fouled by Harry Glovinsky - foul #1 on Harry Glovinsky, team foul #1 | 45-51 |
| 19:09 | Michigan State | Steve Hermosillo makes the 1st free throw | 46-51 |
| 19:09 | Michigan State | Steve Hermosillo makes the 2nd free throw | 47-51 |
| 19:06 | Iowa | John Chamness is hacked by Santiago Ramirez in the backcourt - foul #1 on Santiago Ramirez, team foul #1 | 47-51 |
| 18:56 | Iowa | Harry Glovinsky hits the front of the rim on the wide open driving attempt from the left block | 47-51 |
| 18:54 | Iowa | The offensive rebound goes to Harry Glovinsky | 47-51 |
| 18:47 | Iowa | William Espinosa hits a wide open jumper from the free throw line | 47-53 |
| 18:41 | Michigan State | Steve Hermosillo's pass is intercepted by William Espinosa | 47-53 |
| 18:38 | Iowa | William Espinosa dunks the ball | 47-55 |
| 18:16 | Michigan State | Steve Hermosillo scores on a 3 pointer from the left corner on a nice dish by Santiago Ramirez | 50-55 |
| 17:59 | Iowa | Chris Dubois connects on the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by John Chamness | 50-57 |
| 17:35 | Michigan State | Harry Stevens is whistled for traveling | 50-57 |
| Subs | Michigan State | William Mitton (PG), Jarogniew Jarnutowski (SG), Bryce Bouldin (PF), Bradley Salguero (C) Santiago Ramirez, Thomas Stephens, Steve Hermosillo, Rudolph Cranmer | |
| Subs | Iowa | James Nygaard (PG), Andrew Trego (SG), Paul Jaco (SF), Rich Starner (PF), Clifton Snow (C) Chris Dubois, William Espinosa, John Chamness, Harry Glovinsky, Louis Fox | |
| 17:10 | Iowa | Rich Starner is hacked by William Mitton - foul #2 on William Mitton, team foul #2 | 50-57 |
| 16:55 | Iowa | Rich Starner hits a 3pt attempt from the left corner set up by Clifton Snow | 50-60 |
| 16:49 | Michigan State | William Mitton is fouled on the floor by Andrew Trego - foul #3 on Andrew Trego, team foul #2 | 50-60 |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| Subs | Iowa | Louis Fox (C) Andrew Trego | |
| 16:37 | Michigan State | Paul Jaco takes the ball from Bryce Bouldin | 50-60 |
| 16:18 | Iowa | Paul Jaco hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 50-60 |
| 16:16 | Michigan State | Bradley Salguero pulls down the rebound | 50-60 |
| 16:01 | Michigan State | Jarogniew Jarnutowski misses the pull-up jumper from the right side | 50-60 |
| 16:00 | Iowa | Clifton Snow grabs the board | 50-60 |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - William Mitton (fairly fresh) 2 stl. SG - Jarogniew Jarnutowski (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SF - Harry Stevens (tiring) PF - Bryce Bouldin (fairly fresh) 2 pts. C - Bradley Salguero (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. | |
| Lineup | Iowa | PG - Paul Jaco (fairly fresh) 2 pts. SG - James Nygaard (fairly fresh) 7 pts. SF - Clifton Snow (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. PF - Rich Starner (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Louis Fox (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:56 | Iowa | Rich Starner throws a bad pass out of bounds | 50-60 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Santiago Ramirez (PG), Thomas Stephens (SG), Paul Berner (SF), Steve Hermosillo (PF), Rudolph Cranmer (C) William Mitton, Jarogniew Jarnutowski, Harry Stevens, Bryce Bouldin, Bradley Salguero | |
| Subs | Iowa | Chris Dubois (PG), Andrew Trego (SG), John Chamness (SF), Harry Glovinsky (PF) Paul Jaco, James Nygaard, Clifton Snow, Rich Starner | |
| 15:39 | Michigan State | Paul Berner can't connect on a jumpshot from the right wing | 50-60 |
| 15:37 | Iowa | The rebound goes to Harry Glovinsky | 50-60 |
| 15:24 | Iowa | Andrew Trego hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 50-60 |
| 15:22 | Iowa | Louis Fox tips it in | 50-62 |
| 14:59 | Michigan State | Steve Hermosillo scores on a jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Thomas Stephens | 52-62 |
| 14:39 | Iowa | John Chamness drills a fadeaway from the left side on a great pass from Chris Dubois | 52-64 |
| 14:22 | Michigan State | Santiago Ramirez clanks a floater from the free throw line | 52-64 |
| 14:21 | Michigan State | Steve Hermosillo grabs the offensive board | 52-64 |
| 14:11 | Michigan State | Harry Glovinsky takes the ball from Thomas Stephens | 52-64 |
| 13:57 | Iowa | Chris Dubois is called for traveling | 52-64 |
| Subs | Michigan State | William Mitton (PG), Jarogniew Jarnutowski (SG), Harry Stevens (SF), Bryce Bouldin (PF), Bradley Salguero (C) Santiago Ramirez, Thomas Stephens, Paul Berner, Steve Hermosillo, Rudolph Cranmer | |
| Subs | Iowa | James Nygaard (PG), William Espinosa (SG), Paul Jaco (SF), Rich Starner (PF), Clifton Snow (C) Chris Dubois, Andrew Trego, John Chamness, Harry Glovinsky, Louis Fox | |
| 13:37 | Michigan State | Jarogniew Jarnutowski hits a 3 pointer from the left wing | 55-64 |
| 13:14 | Iowa | William Espinosa can't connect on a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 55-64 |
| 13:12 | Michigan State | Bradley Salguero grabs the board | 55-64 |
| 12:46 | Michigan State | Jarogniew Jarnutowski makes the pull-up jumper from the right side on a nice dish by William Mitton | 57-64 |
| 12:23 | Iowa | James Nygaard hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left wing | 57-64 |
| 12:22 | Michigan State | Bradley Salguero grabs the board | 57-64 |
| 12:01 | Michigan State | Bryce Bouldin misses long on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 57-64 |
| 11:59 | Iowa | William Espinosa pulls down the rebound | 57-64 |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - William Mitton (fairly fresh) 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Jarogniew Jarnutowski (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SF - Harry Stevens (tiring) PF - Bryce Bouldin (fairly fresh) 2 pts. C - Bradley Salguero (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. | |
| Lineup | Iowa | PG - James Nygaard (fairly fresh) 7 pts. SG - William Espinosa (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SF - Paul Jaco (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Rich Starner (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Clifton Snow (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:43 | Iowa | Clifton Snow's pass is intercepted by Bradley Salguero | 57-64 |
| 11:19 | Michigan State | Bryce Bouldin comes up short on the floater from the right wing but he's fouled by Rich Starner - foul #1 on Rich Starner, team foul #3 | 57-64 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Santiago Ramirez (PG), Thomas Stephens (SG), Paul Berner (SF), Rudolph Cranmer (C) William Mitton, Jarogniew Jarnutowski, Harry Stevens, Bradley Salguero | |
| Subs | Iowa | Chris Dubois (PG), Andrew Trego (SG), John Chamness (SF), Harry Glovinsky (PF), Louis Fox (C) James Nygaard, William Espinosa, Paul Jaco, Rich Starner, Clifton Snow | |
| 11:19 | Michigan State | Bryce Bouldin makes the 1st free throw | 58-64 |
| 11:19 | Michigan State | Bryce Bouldin makes the 2nd free throw | 59-64 |
| 10:56 | Iowa | Chris Dubois is called for the illegal screen - foul #2 on Chris Dubois, team foul #4 | 59-64 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Steve Hermosillo (PF) Bryce Bouldin | |
| Subs | Iowa | | |
| 10:35 | Michigan State | Thomas Stephens's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 59-64 |
| 10:19 | Iowa | Harry Glovinsky throws a bad pass out of bounds | 59-64 |
| 10:03 | Michigan State | John Chamness steps in front of the Paul Berner pass | 59-64 |
| 09:55 | Iowa | John Chamness misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 59-64 |
| 09:54 | Michigan State | Rudolph Cranmer pulls down the rebound | 59-64 |
| 09:50 | Michigan State | Paul Berner misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 59-64 |
| 09:48 | Iowa | Andrew Trego pulls down the rebound | 59-64 |
| 09:42 | Iowa | Chris Dubois misses the easy layup | 59-64 |
| 09:41 | Michigan State | The rebound goes to Rudolph Cranmer | 59-64 |
| 09:21 | Michigan State | Thomas Stephens hits a 3pt shot from the left wing set up by Santiago Ramirez | 62-64 |
| 09:06 | Iowa | Louis Fox buries a shot from the left block on a great pass from Harry Glovinsky | 62-66 |
| 08:41 | Michigan State | Steve Hermosillo misses the 3 from the left corner | 62-66 |
| 08:40 | Iowa | Louis Fox grabs the defensive rebound | 62-66 |
| 08:34 | Iowa | Andrew Trego travels in the backcourt | 62-66 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Larry Lyon (PG), Harry Stevens (SF), Bradley Salguero (C) Santiago Ramirez, Paul Berner, Rudolph Cranmer | |
| Subs | Iowa | William Espinosa (SG), Paul Jaco (SF), Clifton Snow (PF) Andrew Trego, John Chamness, Harry Glovinsky | |
| 08:19 | Michigan State | Bradley Salguero comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 62-66 |
| 08:17 | Iowa | Chris Dubois gets the rebound | 62-66 |
| 08:12 | Iowa | Paul Jaco's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 62-66 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Jarogniew Jarnutowski (SG) Thomas Stephens | |
| Subs | Iowa | | |
| 07:58 | Michigan State | Steve Hermosillo comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 62-66 |
| 07:56 | Iowa | William Espinosa grabs the board | 62-66 |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Larry Lyon (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. SG - Jarogniew Jarnutowski (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SF - Harry Stevens (tiring) PF - Steve Hermosillo (tiring) 9 pts. 8 reb. C - Bradley Salguero (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. | |
| Lineup | Iowa | PG - Chris Dubois (tiring) 6 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - William Espinosa (fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SF - Paul Jaco (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Clifton Snow (fresh) 9 pts. 3 reb. C - Louis Fox (tiring) 10 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 07:51 | Iowa | Chris Dubois hits a jumper from the right side set up by Clifton Snow | 62-68 |
| 07:41 | Michigan State | Larry Lyon is whistled for a charge - foul #4 on Larry Lyon, team foul #3 | 62-68 |
| Subs | Michigan State | William Mitton (SG) Jarogniew Jarnutowski | |
| Subs | Iowa | James Nygaard (PG), Harry Glovinsky (PF) Chris Dubois, Louis Fox | |
| 07:38 | Iowa | James Nygaard's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 62-68 |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| Subs | Iowa | John Chamness (SF) Paul Jaco | |
| 07:22 | Michigan State | Steve Hermosillo misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 62-68 |
| 07:20 | Iowa | Clifton Snow pulls down the rebound | 62-68 |
| 07:05 | Iowa | Clifton Snow drills a shot in the lane | 62-70 |
| 06:47 | Michigan State | Bradley Salguero comes up short on the fadeaway from the right side | 62-70 |
| 06:45 | Michigan State | Harry Stevens misses the tip | 62-70 |
| 06:43 | Iowa | James Nygaard grabs the defensive rebound | 62-70 |
| 06:39 | Iowa | Harry Stevens picks off the pass by John Chamness in the backcourt | 62-70 |
| 06:29 | Michigan State | Harry Stevens misses the lay-in | 62-70 |
| 06:27 | Iowa | Harry Glovinsky grabs the defensive rebound | 62-70 |
| 06:25 | Iowa | William Mitton steps in front of the John Chamness pass in the backcourt | 62-70 |
| 06:09 | Michigan State | Harry Stevens misses the lay-in but he's hacked by John Chamness - foul #1 on John Chamness, team foul #5 | 62-70 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Santiago Ramirez (PG), Jarogniew Jarnutowski (SG), Bryce Bouldin (PF), Rudolph Cranmer (C) Larry Lyon, William Mitton, Steve Hermosillo, Bradley Salguero | |
| Subs | Iowa | Chris Dubois (PG), Andrew Trego (SG), Paul Jaco (SF), Rich Starner (PF) James Nygaard, William Espinosa, John Chamness, Harry Glovinsky | |
| 06:09 | Michigan State | Harry Stevens makes the 1st free throw | 63-70 |
| 06:09 | Michigan State | Harry Stevens makes the 2nd free throw | 64-70 |
| 05:49 | Iowa | Harry Stevens takes the ball from Andrew Trego | 64-70 |
| 05:46 | Michigan State | Harry Stevens lays it up and in | 66-70 |
| 05:44 | Iowa | Chris Dubois is fouled in the backcourt by Bryce Bouldin - foul #3 on Bryce Bouldin, team foul #4 | 66-70 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Paul Berner (SF) Harry Stevens | |
| Subs | Iowa | Louis Fox (C) Clifton Snow | |
| 05:28 | Iowa | Louis Fox is alone and drills a fadeaway from the baseline | 66-72 |
| 04:59 | Michigan State | Paul Berner comes up short on the runner from the right block | 66-72 |
| 04:57 | Michigan State | Bryce Bouldin misses the tip | 66-72 |
| 04:56 | Michigan State | Bryce Bouldin grabs the offensive rebound | 66-72 |
| 04:39 | Michigan State | Andrew Trego is called for the reach on Bryce Bouldin - foul #4 on Andrew Trego, team foul #6 | 66-72 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Thomas Stephens (SG), Steve Hermosillo (PF) Jarogniew Jarnutowski, Bryce Bouldin | |
| Subs | Iowa | James Nygaard (PG), William Espinosa (SG), John Chamness (SF), Clifton Snow (PF) Chris Dubois, Andrew Trego, Paul Jaco, Rich Starner | |
| 04:17 | Michigan State | Steve Hermosillo misses badly on a fadeaway from the left wing but he's hacked by William Espinosa - foul #2 on William Espinosa, team foul #7 | 66-72 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Bradley Salguero (C) Rudolph Cranmer | |
| Subs | Iowa | | |
| 04:17 | Michigan State | Steve Hermosillo makes the 1st free throw | 67-72 |
| 04:17 | Michigan State | Steve Hermosillo makes the 2nd free throw | 68-72 |
| 03:56 | Iowa | William Espinosa is hacked by Bradley Salguero - foul #2 on Bradley Salguero, team foul #5 | 68-72 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Larry Lyon (PG) Santiago Ramirez | |
| Subs | Iowa | Harry Glovinsky (PF) Louis Fox | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Larry Lyon (fresh) 2 pts. 4 pf. SG - Thomas Stephens (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SF - Paul Berner (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. PF - Steve Hermosillo (tiring) 11 pts. 8 reb. C - Bradley Salguero (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. | |
| Lineup | Iowa | PG - James Nygaard (fairly fresh) 7 pts. SG - William Espinosa (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SF - John Chamness (tiring) 11 pts. 2 stl. PF - Harry Glovinsky (tiring) 5 pts. 8 reb. C - Clifton Snow (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 03:41 | Iowa | James Nygaard banks in the wide open layup on a great pass from William Espinosa | 68-74 |
| 03:37 | Michigan State | Paul Berner misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away | 68-74 |
| 03:35 | Michigan State | Steve Hermosillo gets the offensive rebound | 68-74 |
| 03:23 | Michigan State | Paul Berner hits a 3pt shot from straight away on a great pass from Thomas Stephens | 71-74 |
| 03:06 | Iowa | Larry Lyon steals it from James Nygaard | 71-74 |
| 02:53 | Michigan State | Paul Berner buries a 3pt shot from the right wing | 74-74 |
| 02:37 | Iowa | John Chamness buries a runner from close range on a nice dish by James Nygaard | 74-76 |
| 02:17 | Michigan State | Larry Lyon connects on the jumper near the basket on a great pass from Steve Hermosillo | 76-76 |
| 02:05 | Iowa | William Espinosa misses short on an open 3 pointer from the left corner | 76-76 |
| 02:04 | Iowa | Harry Glovinsky tips it in | 76-78 |
| 02:04 | Michigan State | Michigan State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 76-78 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Santiago Ramirez (PG), Jarogniew Jarnutowski (SG), Harry Stevens (SF), Bryce Bouldin (PF), William Mitton (C) Larry Lyon, Thomas Stephens, Paul Berner, Steve Hermosillo, Bradley Salguero | |
| Subs | Iowa | Chris Dubois (PG), Andrew Trego (SG), Paul Jaco (SF), Rich Starner (PF), Louis Fox (C) James Nygaard, William Espinosa, John Chamness, Harry Glovinsky, Clifton Snow | |
| 01:39 | Michigan State | Harry Stevens misses long on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 76-78 |
| 01:37 | Michigan State | The offensive rebound goes to Harry Stevens | 76-78 |
| 01:26 | Michigan State | William Mitton hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 76-78 |
| 01:24 | Michigan State | Bryce Bouldin misses the tip | 76-78 |
| 01:22 | Michigan State | Jarogniew Jarnutowski gets the offensive rebound | 76-78 |
| 01:22 | Michigan State | Michigan State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 76-78 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Thomas Stephens (SG), Steve Hermosillo (PF), Rudolph Cranmer (C) Jarogniew Jarnutowski, Bryce Bouldin, William Mitton | |
| Subs | Iowa | William Espinosa (SG), John Chamness (SF), Harry Glovinsky (PF) Andrew Trego, Paul Jaco, Rich Starner | |
| 01:03 | Michigan State | Rudolph Cranmer drills a jump hook from the baseline on a great pass from Santiago Ramirez | 78-78 |
| 00:39 | Iowa | Chris Dubois connects on the open shot in the lane | 78-80 |
| 00:32 | Michigan State | Rudolph Cranmer misses the fadeaway from just outside the lane | 78-80 |
| 00:30 | Iowa | John Chamness snags the defensive board | 78-80 |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a fastbreak offense and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Iowa | Iowa is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:29 | Iowa | Thomas Stephens is called for the reach on John Chamness in the backcourt - foul #1 on Thomas Stephens, team foul #6 | 78-80 |
| 00:27 | Iowa | Santiago Ramirez is called for the reach on Chris Dubois - foul #2 on Santiago Ramirez, team foul #7 | 78-80 |
| 00:27 | Iowa | Chris Dubois makes the 1st free throw | 78-81 |
| 00:27 | Iowa | Chris Dubois misses the 2nd free throw | 78-81 |
| 00:27 | Michigan State | Rudolph Cranmer snags the defensive board | 78-81 |
| 00:21 | Michigan State | Steve Hermosillo hits the front of the rim on the runner from the right block | 78-81 |
| 00:20 | Iowa | Harry Glovinsky grabs the defensive rebound | 78-81 |
| 00:19 | Iowa | Harry Glovinsky is fouled in the backcourt by Thomas Stephens - foul #2 on Thomas Stephens, team foul #8 | 78-81 |
| 00:19 | Iowa | Harry Glovinsky misses the 1st free throw | 78-81 |
| 00:19 | Michigan State | The rebound goes to Rudolph Cranmer | 78-81 |
| 00:08 | Michigan State | Santiago Ramirez clanks a 3 from the left wing | 78-81 |
| 00:06 | Iowa | William Espinosa pulls down the rebound | 78-81 |
| 00:05 | Iowa | William Espinosa is hacked by Thomas Stephens in the backcourt - foul #3 on Thomas Stephens, team foul #9 | 78-81 |
| 00:05 | Iowa | William Espinosa misses the 1st free throw | 78-81 |
| 00:05 | Michigan State | Rudolph Cranmer gets the rebound | 78-81 |
| 00:05 | Michigan State | Michigan State calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 2 full remaining) | 78-81 |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Iowa | Iowa is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:00 | Michigan State | Santiago Ramirez connects on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 81-81 |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Santiago Ramirez (fresh) 16 pts. 5 ast. 3 stl. SG - Thomas Stephens (fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SF - Harry Stevens (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. PF - Steve Hermosillo (tiring) 11 pts. 9 reb. C - Rudolph Cranmer (fresh) 8 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | Iowa | PG - Chris Dubois (fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - William Espinosa (fresh) 9 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. SF - John Chamness (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Harry Glovinsky (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 10 reb. C - Louis Fox (fresh) 12 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 05:00 | Michigan State | Rudolph Cranmer wins the tip | 81-81 |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Iowa | Iowa is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 04:41 | Michigan State | Harry Glovinsky steps in front of the Santiago Ramirez pass | 81-81 |
| 04:39 | Iowa | Chris Dubois is fouled in the backcourt by Santiago Ramirez - foul #3 on Santiago Ramirez, team foul #10 | 81-81 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Paul Berner (SF), Bryce Bouldin (PF) Harry Stevens, Steve Hermosillo | |
| Subs | Iowa | Clifton Snow (SF), Rich Starner (PF) John Chamness, Harry Glovinsky | |
| 04:39 | Iowa | Chris Dubois misses the 1st free throw | 81-81 |
| 04:39 | Iowa | Chris Dubois misses the 2nd free throw | 81-81 |
| 04:39 | Michigan State | The rebound goes to Rudolph Cranmer | 81-81 |
| 04:23 | Michigan State | Bryce Bouldin makes the fadeaway from the right wing | 83-81 |
| 04:06 | Iowa | William Espinosa misses badly on a shot from the right wing but he's hacked by Thomas Stephens - foul #4 on Thomas Stephens, team foul #11 | 83-81 |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| Subs | Iowa | Paul Jaco (SF) Louis Fox | |
| 04:06 | Iowa | William Espinosa misses the 1st free throw | 83-81 |
| 04:06 | Iowa | William Espinosa misses the 2nd free throw | 83-81 |
| 04:06 | Michigan State | Bryce Bouldin grabs the defensive rebound | 83-81 |
| 03:43 | Michigan State | Paul Berner misses long on a driving attempt in the paint but he's hacked by Paul Jaco - foul #2 on Paul Jaco, team foul #8 | 83-81 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Jarogniew Jarnutowski (SG) Thomas Stephens | |
| Subs | Iowa | | |
| 03:43 | Michigan State | Paul Berner makes the 1st free throw | 84-81 |
| 03:43 | Michigan State | Paul Berner makes the 2nd free throw | 85-81 |
| 03:21 | Iowa | Chris Dubois hits the front of the rim on the floater from the free throw line | 85-81 |
| 03:20 | Michigan State | Paul Berner snags the defensive board | 85-81 |
| 03:06 | Michigan State | Jarogniew Jarnutowski misses long on a shot from the right side | 85-81 |
| 03:05 | Michigan State | Paul Berner tips it back up and in | 87-81 |
| 02:44 | Iowa | William Espinosa is hacked by Jarogniew Jarnutowski - foul #2 on Jarogniew Jarnutowski, team foul #12 | 87-81 |
| Subs | Michigan State | William Mitton (PG), Harry Stevens (SF), Steve Hermosillo (PF), Bradley Salguero (C) Santiago Ramirez, Paul Berner, Bryce Bouldin, Rudolph Cranmer | |
| Subs | Iowa | James Nygaard (PG), Harry Glovinsky (PF), Louis Fox (C) Chris Dubois, Rich Starner, Clifton Snow | |
| 02:44 | Iowa | William Espinosa makes the 1st free throw | 87-82 |
| 02:44 | Iowa | William Espinosa misses the 2nd free throw | 87-82 |
| 02:44 | Iowa | Louis Fox pulls down the offensive rebound | 87-82 |
| 02:44 | Iowa | Iowa calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 87-82 |
| 02:30 | Iowa | Harry Glovinsky is by himself and knocks in the jumper from the left wing on a nice dish by James Nygaard and the foul's on Steve Hermosillo - foul #3 on Steve Hermosillo, team foul #13 | 87-84 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Santiago Ramirez (PG), Thomas Stephens (SG) William Mitton, Jarogniew Jarnutowski | |
| Subs | Iowa | John Chamness (SF) Paul Jaco | |
| 02:30 | Iowa | Harry Glovinsky misses the free throw | 87-84 |
| 02:30 | Michigan State | Bradley Salguero snags the defensive board | 87-84 |
| 02:11 | Michigan State | Bradley Salguero is whistled for a carry | 87-84 |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| Subs | Iowa | Chris Dubois (PG), Clifton Snow (PF) William Espinosa, Harry Glovinsky | |
| 02:08 | Iowa | Iowa calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 87-84 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Bryce Bouldin (PF), Rudolph Cranmer (C) Steve Hermosillo, Bradley Salguero | |
| Subs | Iowa | William Espinosa (SG), Harry Glovinsky (PF) James Nygaard, Clifton Snow | |
| 01:58 | Iowa | Louis Fox misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Bryce Bouldin - foul #4 on Bryce Bouldin, team foul #14 | 87-84 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Steve Hermosillo (PF) Bryce Bouldin | |
| Subs | Iowa | | |
| 01:58 | Iowa | Louis Fox makes the 1st free throw | 87-85 |
| 01:58 | Iowa | Louis Fox misses the 2nd free throw | 87-85 |
| 01:58 | Michigan State | Steve Hermosillo pulls down the rebound | 87-85 |
| 01:54 | Michigan State | Harry Stevens buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 90-85 |
| 01:52 | Iowa | Louis Fox is hacked by Thomas Stephens in the backcourt - foul #5 on Thomas Stephens, team foul #15 | 90-85 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Jarogniew Jarnutowski (SG) Thomas Stephens | |
| Subs | Iowa | | |
| 01:52 | Iowa | Louis Fox makes the 1st free throw | 90-86 |
| 01:52 | Iowa | Louis Fox makes the 2nd free throw | 90-87 |
| 01:23 | Michigan State | Harry Stevens's pass is intercepted by William Espinosa | 90-87 |
| 01:21 | Iowa | John Chamness is fouled in the backcourt by Harry Stevens - foul #3 on Harry Stevens, team foul #16 | 90-87 |
| 01:21 | Iowa | John Chamness misses the 1st free throw | 90-87 |
| 01:21 | Iowa | John Chamness makes the 2nd free throw | 90-88 |
| 00:58 | Michigan State | John Chamness steps in front of the Jarogniew Jarnutowski pass | 90-88 |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Santiago Ramirez (fresh) 16 pts. 5 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf. SG - Jarogniew Jarnutowski (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SF - Harry Stevens (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. PF - Steve Hermosillo (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 10 reb. 3 pf. C - Rudolph Cranmer (fresh) 8 pts. 9 reb. | |
| Lineup | Iowa | PG - Chris Dubois (fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - William Espinosa (fresh) 10 pts. 5 ast. 3 stl. SF - John Chamness (fresh) 14 pts. 2 reb. 3 stl. PF - Harry Glovinsky (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 10 reb. 2 stl. C - Louis Fox (fresh) 15 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 00:33 | Iowa | Harry Glovinsky is hacked by Steve Hermosillo - foul #4 on Steve Hermosillo, team foul #17 | 90-88 |
| 00:33 | Iowa | Harry Glovinsky makes the 1st free throw | 90-89 |
| 00:33 | Iowa | Harry Glovinsky makes the 2nd free throw | 90-90 |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Iowa | Iowa is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:09 | Michigan State | Jarogniew Jarnutowski misses the jumper from just outside the lane | 90-90 |
| 00:08 | Iowa | Louis Fox grabs the defensive rebound | 90-90 |
| 00:08 | Iowa | Iowa calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 2 full remaining) | 90-90 |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Iowa | Iowa is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:05 | Iowa | Louis Fox travels in the backcourt | 90-90 |
| 00:00 | Michigan State | Rudolph Cranmer misses long on a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 90-90 |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Santiago Ramirez (fresh) 16 pts. 5 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf. SG - Jarogniew Jarnutowski (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SF - Harry Stevens (fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. PF - Steve Hermosillo (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 10 reb. 4 pf. C - Rudolph Cranmer (fresh) 8 pts. 9 reb. | |
| Lineup | Iowa | PG - Chris Dubois (fresh) 11 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - William Espinosa (fresh) 10 pts. 5 ast. 3 stl. SF - John Chamness (fresh) 14 pts. 2 reb. 3 stl. PF - Harry Glovinsky (fresh) 11 pts. 10 reb. 2 stl. C - Louis Fox (fresh) 15 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 05:00 | Michigan State | Rudolph Cranmer wins the tip | 90-90 |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Iowa | Iowa is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 04:41 | Michigan State | Rudolph Cranmer misses long on a jumper from the left wing | 90-90 |
| 04:39 | Michigan State | Santiago Ramirez tips it but misses | 90-90 |
| 04:38 | Iowa | Chris Dubois grabs the defensive rebound | 90-90 |
| 04:10 | Iowa | John Chamness is called for traveling | 90-90 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Bryce Bouldin (PF) Steve Hermosillo | |
| Subs | Iowa | Clifton Snow (PF) Harry Glovinsky | |
| 03:57 | Michigan State | Santiago Ramirez throws a bad pass out of bounds | 90-90 |
| Subs | Michigan State | William Mitton (SG), Paul Berner (SF) Jarogniew Jarnutowski, Harry Stevens | |
| Subs | Iowa | | |
| 03:37 | Iowa | Clifton Snow slams it home on a nice dish by John Chamness | 90-92 |
| 03:32 | Michigan State | William Mitton hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the left side | 90-92 |
| 03:31 | Iowa | Clifton Snow grabs the board | 90-92 |
| 03:24 | Iowa | Clifton Snow knocks in the jumper from close range on a great pass from Chris Dubois and he's fouled by Rudolph Cranmer - foul #1 on Rudolph Cranmer, team foul #18 | 90-94 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Bradley Salguero (C) Rudolph Cranmer | |
| Subs | Iowa | James Nygaard (PG), Andrew Trego (SG), Rich Starner (PF) Chris Dubois, William Espinosa, John Chamness | |
| 03:24 | Iowa | Clifton Snow makes the free throw | 90-95 |
| 02:55 | Michigan State | Bradley Salguero knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left wing set up by Santiago Ramirez | 93-95 |
| 02:55 | Iowa | Iowa calls a full timeout (1 :30 2 full remaining) | 93-95 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Jarogniew Jarnutowski (SG), Harry Stevens (SF), Steve Hermosillo (PF), Rudolph Cranmer (C) William Mitton, Paul Berner, Bryce Bouldin, Bradley Salguero | |
| Subs | Iowa | Chris Dubois (PG), William Espinosa (SG), John Chamness (SF), Harry Glovinsky (PF) James Nygaard, Andrew Trego, Clifton Snow, Rich Starner | |
| 02:34 | Iowa | Louis Fox makes the turnaround near the basket on a great pass from Harry Glovinsky | 93-97 |
| 02:23 | Michigan State | Harry Stevens comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 93-97 |
| 02:21 | Iowa | Harry Glovinsky grabs the defensive rebound | 93-97 |
| 02:05 | Iowa | John Chamness misses long on a jumpshot from the left wing | 93-97 |
| 02:03 | Michigan State | Santiago Ramirez grabs the board | 93-97 |
| 01:59 | Michigan State | Santiago Ramirez clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 93-97 |
| 01:58 | Michigan State | Steve Hermosillo snags the offensive board | 93-97 |
| 01:52 | Michigan State | Rudolph Cranmer connects on the turnaround in the paint | 95-97 |
| 01:29 | Iowa | Harry Glovinsky makes the floater from the left block set up by William Espinosa | 95-99 |
| 01:06 | Michigan State | Harry Stevens hits the front of the rim on the runner from the baseline | 95-99 |
| 01:05 | Iowa | Harry Glovinsky pulls down the rebound | 95-99 |
| 00:57 | Iowa | Harry Glovinsky is open and buries a turnaround near the basket | 95-101 |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Santiago Ramirez (fairly fresh) 16 pts. 6 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf. SG - Jarogniew Jarnutowski (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SF - Harry Stevens (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. PF - Steve Hermosillo (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 11 reb. 4 pf. C - Rudolph Cranmer (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 9 reb. | |
| Lineup | Iowa | PG - Chris Dubois (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 5 ast. 2 stl. SG - William Espinosa (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 6 ast. 3 stl. SF - John Chamness (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 2 reb. 3 stl. PF - Harry Glovinsky (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 12 reb. 2 stl. C - Louis Fox (fairly fresh) 17 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Iowa | Iowa is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Iowa | Iowa is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:50 | Michigan State | Santiago Ramirez is called for traveling | 95-101 |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Iowa | Iowa is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:47 | Iowa | William Espinosa is hacked by Jarogniew Jarnutowski in the backcourt - foul #3 on Jarogniew Jarnutowski, team foul #19 | 95-101 |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| Subs | Iowa | Paul Jaco (SF), Clifton Snow (PF) John Chamness, Harry Glovinsky | |
| 00:47 | Iowa | William Espinosa makes the 1st free throw | 95-102 |
| 00:47 | Iowa | William Espinosa makes the 2nd free throw | 95-103 |
| 00:42 | Michigan State | Louis Fox is called for the reach on Rudolph Cranmer - foul #3 on Louis Fox, team foul #9 | 95-103 |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| Subs | Iowa | John Chamness (SF), Harry Glovinsky (PF) Paul Jaco, Clifton Snow | |
| 00:42 | Michigan State | Rudolph Cranmer makes the 1st free throw | 96-103 |
| 00:42 | Michigan State | Rudolph Cranmer makes the 2nd free throw | 97-103 |
| 00:39 | Iowa | William Espinosa is fouled in the backcourt by Santiago Ramirez - foul #4 on Santiago Ramirez, team foul #20 | 97-103 |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| Subs | Iowa | Paul Jaco (SF), Clifton Snow (PF) John Chamness, Harry Glovinsky | |
| 00:39 | Iowa | William Espinosa misses the 1st free throw | 97-103 |
| 00:39 | Iowa | William Espinosa makes the 2nd free throw | 97-104 |
| 00:33 | Michigan State | Santiago Ramirez buries a 3pt jumper from straight away on a great pass from Jarogniew Jarnutowski | 100-104 |
| 00:33 | Iowa | Iowa calls a full timeout (1 :30 1 full remaining) | 100-104 |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| Subs | Iowa | John Chamness (SF), Harry Glovinsky (PF) Paul Jaco, Clifton Snow | |
| 00:30 | Iowa | Jarogniew Jarnutowski is called for the reach on William Espinosa in the backcourt - foul #4 on Jarogniew Jarnutowski, team foul #21 | 100-104 |
| 00:30 | Iowa | William Espinosa makes the 1st free throw | 100-105 |
| 00:30 | Iowa | William Espinosa makes the 2nd free throw | 100-106 |
| 00:25 | Michigan State | Santiago Ramirez can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 100-106 |
| 00:24 | Michigan State | Harry Stevens gets the offensive rebound | 100-106 |
| 00:21 | Michigan State | Santiago Ramirez can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 100-106 |
| 00:20 | Iowa | Louis Fox grabs the defensive rebound | 100-106 |
| 00:19 | Iowa | Louis Fox is fouled in the backcourt by Santiago Ramirez - foul #5 on Santiago Ramirez, team foul #22 | 100-106 |
| Subs | Michigan State | William Mitton (PG) Santiago Ramirez | |
| Subs | Iowa | Clifton Snow (PF) Harry Glovinsky | |
| 00:19 | Iowa | Louis Fox makes the 1st free throw | 100-107 |
| 00:19 | Iowa | Louis Fox misses the 2nd free throw | 100-107 |
| 00:19 | Iowa | John Chamness gets the offensive rebound | 100-107 |
| 00:18 | Iowa | Jarogniew Jarnutowski is called for the reach on John Chamness - foul #5 on Jarogniew Jarnutowski, team foul #23 | 100-107 |
| Subs | Michigan State | Paul Berner (SG) Jarogniew Jarnutowski | |
| Subs | Iowa | | |
| 00:18 | Iowa | John Chamness makes the 1st free throw | 100-108 |
| 00:18 | Iowa | John Chamness misses the 2nd free throw | 100-108 |
| 00:18 | Michigan State | Steve Hermosillo gets the rebound | 100-108 |
| 00:18 | Michigan State | Michigan State calls a full timeout (1 :30 3 full remaining) | 100-108 |
| 00:13 | Michigan State | William Mitton throws a bad pass out of bounds | 100-108 |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| Subs | Iowa | Paul Jaco (SF) John Chamness | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Iowa | Iowa is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:10 | Iowa | William Mitton is called for the reach on Louis Fox in the backcourt - foul #3 on William Mitton, team foul #24 | 100-108 |
| 00:10 | Iowa | Louis Fox makes the 1st free throw | 100-109 |
| 00:10 | Iowa | Louis Fox makes the 2nd free throw | 100-110 |
| 00:04 | Michigan State | William Mitton comes up short on the jumper from the left wing | 100-110 |
| 00:02 | Iowa | The rebound goes to Louis Fox | 100-110 |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Iowa | Iowa is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:00 | Iowa | Louis Fox runs out the clock | 100-110 |