| Lineup | Washington State | PG - Steven Buckle (fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast. SG - Scott Michael (fresh) 9 pts. SF - Nicholas Borski (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - Joel Vanostberg (fresh) 5 pts. C - Shane Tardy (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Xavier | PG - Randy Lehto (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Richard Matta (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SF - Sean Carter (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Carlos Adams (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Tony Walker (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Washington State | Nicholas Borski inbounds the ball | 40-31 |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Xavier | Xavier is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 19:49 | Washington State | Joel Vanostberg is hacked by Carlos Adams - foul #1 on Carlos Adams, team foul #1 | 40-31 |
| 19:34 | Washington State | Steven Buckle scores on a runner in the lane on a great pass from Scott Michael | 42-31 |
| 19:28 | Xavier | Sean Carter hits a floater from the right wing set up by Tony Walker | 42-33 |
| 19:21 | Washington State | Nicholas Borski misses long on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 42-33 |
| 19:19 | Washington State | Shane Tardy grabs the offensive board | 42-33 |
| 19:00 | Washington State | Scott Michael's pass is intercepted by Sean Carter | 42-33 |
| 18:57 | Xavier | Richard Matta banks in the layup on a nice dish by Sean Carter | 42-35 |
| 18:48 | Washington State | Joel Vanostberg knocks in the floater from the right side set up by Nicholas Borski | 44-35 |
| 18:30 | Xavier | Carlos Adams is whistled for traveling | 44-35 |
| 18:16 | Washington State | Shane Tardy clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 44-35 |
| 18:14 | Xavier | Carlos Adams snags the defensive board | 44-35 |
| 17:54 | Xavier | Randy Lehto clanks a jumper in the lane | 44-35 |
| 17:52 | Washington State | The rebound goes to Joel Vanostberg | 44-35 |
| 17:31 | Washington State | Joel Vanostberg lays it up and in set up by Scott Michael | 46-35 |
| 17:14 | Xavier | Nicholas Borski steals it from Tony Walker | 46-35 |
| 16:56 | Washington State | Nicholas Borski's pass is intercepted by Randy Lehto | 46-35 |
| 16:53 | Xavier | Sean Carter lays it up and in on a nice dish by Randy Lehto | 46-37 |
| 16:30 | Washington State | Scott Michael knocks in the floater from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Steven Buckle | 48-37 |
| 16:16 | Xavier | Carlos Adams misses badly on a jumpshot from the free throw line | 48-37 |
| 16:14 | Xavier | Carlos Adams hits the follow up shot | 48-39 |
| 15:45 | Washington State | Scott Michael connects on the shot from the free throw line set up by Steven Buckle | 50-39 |
| Lineup | Washington State | PG - Steven Buckle (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 ast. SG - Scott Michael (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. SF - Nicholas Borski (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - Joel Vanostberg (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. C - Shane Tardy (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Xavier | PG - Randy Lehto (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 4 ast. 3 stl. SG - Richard Matta (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SF - Sean Carter (fairly fresh) 8 pts. PF - Carlos Adams (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Tony Walker (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 15:28 | Xavier | Sean Carter blows the dunk but he's fouled by Nicholas Borski - foul #2 on Nicholas Borski, team foul #1 | 50-39 |
| Subs | Washington State | John Harrell (PG), Jared Gagnon (SG), William Sibert (SF), Phillip Bundy (PF), Charlie Klein (C) Steven Buckle, Scott Michael, Nicholas Borski, Joel Vanostberg, Shane Tardy | |
| Subs | Xavier | David Thompson (PG), William Cowart (SG), Kenneth Harris (PF), Ken Herman (C) Randy Lehto, Richard Matta, Carlos Adams, Tony Walker | |
| 15:28 | Xavier | Sean Carter misses the 1st free throw | 50-39 |
| 15:28 | Xavier | Sean Carter makes the 2nd free throw | 50-40 |
| 15:07 | Washington State | Charlie Klein can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 50-40 |
| 15:05 | Xavier | David Thompson grabs the board | 50-40 |
| 14:48 | Xavier | David Thompson clanks a jumpshot from the left side | 50-40 |
| 14:46 | Xavier | Ken Herman snags the offensive board | 50-40 |
| 14:28 | Xavier | William Cowart knocks in the shot from the right side on a great pass from David Thompson | 50-42 |
| 14:03 | Washington State | Jared Gagnon is hacked by William Cowart - foul #1 on William Cowart, team foul #2 | 50-42 |
| Subs | Washington State | | |
| Subs | Xavier | Randy Lehto (PG) Sean Carter | |
| 13:50 | Washington State | William Sibert lays it in | 52-42 |
| 13:25 | Xavier | Ken Herman hits a pull-up jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by David Thompson | 52-44 |
| 13:08 | Washington State | William Sibert buries a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane on a great pass from John Harrell | 54-44 |
| 12:47 | Xavier | Randy Lehto buries a shot from the left wing on a great pass from David Thompson | 54-46 |
| 12:22 | Washington State | John Harrell is whistled for a carry | 54-46 |
| Subs | Washington State | Michael Fierros (PG), Scott Michael (SG), Nicholas Borski (SF), Joel Vanostberg (PF), Shane Tardy (C) John Harrell, Jared Gagnon, William Sibert, Phillip Bundy, Charlie Klein | |
| Subs | Xavier | Richard Matta (SG), Brian Strickland (SF), Carlos Adams (PF), Tony Walker (C) William Cowart, David Thompson, Kenneth Harris, Ken Herman | |
| 12:06 | Xavier | Shane Tardy takes the ball from Richard Matta | 54-46 |
| 11:45 | Washington State | Scott Michael misses long on a 3 from the right wing | 54-46 |
| 11:43 | Xavier | Randy Lehto gets the rebound | 54-46 |
| Lineup | Washington State | PG - Michael Fierros (fresh) SG - Scott Michael (fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. SF - Nicholas Borski (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - Joel Vanostberg (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. C - Shane Tardy (fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Xavier | PG - Randy Lehto (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast. 3 stl. SG - Richard Matta (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SF - Brian Strickland (fresh) PF - Carlos Adams (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Tony Walker (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:20 | Xavier | Shane Tardy is called for the reach on Tony Walker - foul #1 on Shane Tardy, team foul #2 | 54-46 |
| Subs | Washington State | Steven Buckle (PG) Michael Fierros | |
| Subs | Xavier | Patrick Vincent (PG) Randy Lehto | |
| 11:13 | Xavier | Carlos Adams misses the jumper from the left side but he's fouled by Shane Tardy - foul #2 on Shane Tardy, team foul #3 | 54-46 |
| Subs | Washington State | William Sibert (PF) Joel Vanostberg | |
| Subs | Xavier | | |
| 11:13 | Xavier | Carlos Adams makes the 1st free throw | 54-47 |
| 11:13 | Xavier | Carlos Adams makes the 2nd free throw | 54-48 |
| 10:56 | Washington State | Nicholas Borski misses badly on a runner from close range but he's fouled by Brian Strickland - foul #1 on Brian Strickland, team foul #3 | 54-48 |
| Subs | Washington State | | |
| Subs | Xavier | David Thompson (SF) Brian Strickland | |
| 10:56 | Washington State | Nicholas Borski makes the 1st free throw | 55-48 |
| 10:56 | Washington State | Nicholas Borski makes the 2nd free throw | 56-48 |
| 10:37 | Xavier | Patrick Vincent hits a 3pt jumper from the left wing | 56-51 |
| 10:22 | Washington State | William Sibert knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right corner on a great pass from Scott Michael | 59-51 |
| 09:59 | Xavier | David Thompson misses short on a shot from the right side | 59-51 |
| 09:57 | Xavier | Tony Walker grabs the offensive board | 59-51 |
| 09:47 | Xavier | Patrick Vincent misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 59-51 |
| 09:46 | Washington State | Shane Tardy grabs the board | 59-51 |
| 09:25 | Washington State | Shane Tardy is hacked by Tony Walker - foul #3 on Tony Walker, team foul #4 | 59-51 |
| Subs | Washington State | Jared Gagnon (SG), John Harrell (SF), Joel Vanostberg (PF), Phillip Bundy (C) Scott Michael, Nicholas Borski, William Sibert, Shane Tardy | |
| Subs | Xavier | Randy Lehto (PG), Sean Carter (SF), Kenneth Harris (PF), Ken Herman (C) Patrick Vincent, Richard Matta, Carlos Adams, Tony Walker | |
| 09:05 | Washington State | Steven Buckle misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away | 59-51 |
| 09:04 | Xavier | The rebound goes to Sean Carter | 59-51 |
| 08:49 | Xavier | Randy Lehto is hacked by Jared Gagnon - foul #1 on Jared Gagnon, team foul #4 | 59-51 |
| Subs | Washington State | Michael Fierros (SF) Steven Buckle | |
| Subs | Xavier | William Cowart (SG) David Thompson | |
| 08:41 | Xavier | William Cowart loses the dribble to John Harrell | 59-51 |
| 08:26 | Washington State | Joel Vanostberg hits a shot from the left block on a nice dish by John Harrell | 61-51 |
| 08:18 | Xavier | Ken Herman misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 61-51 |
| 08:17 | Washington State | Michael Fierros pulls down the rebound | 61-51 |
| 07:58 | Washington State | Randy Lehto steps in front of the Phillip Bundy pass | 61-51 |
| 07:29 | Xavier | Sean Carter can't connect on a jumper near the basket | 61-51 |
| 07:27 | Washington State | Phillip Bundy pulls down the rebound | 61-51 |
| Lineup | Washington State | PG - John Harrell (fresh) 5 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Jared Gagnon (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SF - Michael Fierros (fresh) PF - Joel Vanostberg (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. C - Phillip Bundy (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Xavier | PG - Randy Lehto (fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast. 4 stl. SG - William Cowart (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Sean Carter (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. PF - Kenneth Harris (fresh) 2 reb. C - Ken Herman (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 07:15 | Washington State | Jared Gagnon hits a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 64-51 |
| 06:46 | Xavier | William Cowart comes up short on the floater from the right block | 64-51 |
| 06:45 | Xavier | Sean Carter tips it home | 64-53 |
| 06:32 | Washington State | Michael Fierros misses badly on a fadeaway from close range but he's hacked by Sean Carter - foul #1 on Sean Carter, team foul #5 | 64-53 |
| Subs | Washington State | Scott Michael (SG), Nicholas Borski (SF), William Sibert (PF), Shane Tardy (C) John Harrell, Jared Gagnon, Joel Vanostberg, Phillip Bundy | |
| Subs | Xavier | Richard Matta (SG), David Thompson (SF), Carlos Adams (PF), Tony Walker (C) William Cowart, Sean Carter, Kenneth Harris, Ken Herman | |
| 06:32 | Washington State | Michael Fierros misses the 1st free throw | 64-53 |
| 06:32 | Washington State | Michael Fierros makes the 2nd free throw | 65-53 |
| 06:19 | Xavier | Randy Lehto knocks in the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 65-56 |
| 06:07 | Washington State | Michael Fierros misses badly on a 3 from the left wing | 65-56 |
| 06:06 | Xavier | Richard Matta grabs the board | 65-56 |
| 06:03 | Xavier | Randy Lehto loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt | 65-56 |
| Subs | Washington State | Steven Buckle (PG) Michael Fierros | |
| Subs | Xavier | Patrick Vincent (PG) Randy Lehto | |
| 05:50 | Washington State | Scott Michael connects on the 3 from straight away | 68-56 |
| 05:41 | Xavier | David Thompson hits the front of the rim on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 68-56 |
| 05:40 | Xavier | Carlos Adams misses the tip | 68-56 |
| 05:39 | Xavier | Tony Walker tips it back up and in | 68-58 |
| 05:19 | Washington State | William Sibert connects on the 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Scott Michael | 71-58 |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Xavier | Xavier is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 04:58 | Xavier | Carlos Adams hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 71-58 |
| 04:56 | Xavier | Patrick Vincent grabs the offensive rebound | 71-58 |
| 04:43 | Xavier | Richard Matta comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 71-58 |
| 04:42 | Washington State | Shane Tardy grabs the board | 71-58 |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Xavier | Xavier is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 04:14 | Washington State | Shane Tardy comes up short on the jumpshot from just outside the lane | 71-58 |
| 04:12 | Washington State | Steven Buckle tips it but misses | 71-58 |
| 04:11 | Xavier | Tony Walker gets the rebound | 71-58 |
| 04:04 | Xavier | Shane Tardy is called for the reach on Tony Walker - foul #3 on Shane Tardy, team foul #5 | 71-58 |
| Subs | Washington State | Jared Gagnon (SG), Joel Vanostberg (PF) Scott Michael, William Sibert | |
| Subs | Xavier | Randy Lehto (PG), Sean Carter (SF), Kenneth Harris (PF), Brian Strickland (C) Patrick Vincent, David Thompson, Carlos Adams, Tony Walker | |
| 03:47 | Xavier | Brian Strickland drills a 3pt shot from the left wing | 71-61 |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Xavier | Xavier is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 03:28 | Washington State | Joel Vanostberg's fadeaway is rejected by Kenneth Harris | 71-61 |
| 03:26 | Xavier | The rebound goes to Kenneth Harris | 71-61 |
| Lineup | Washington State | PG - Steven Buckle (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 ast. SG - Jared Gagnon (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SF - Nicholas Borski (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. PF - Joel Vanostberg (fresh) 11 pts. 2 reb. C - Shane Tardy (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 8 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. | |
| Lineup | Xavier | PG - Randy Lehto (fresh) 7 pts. 4 ast. 4 stl. SG - Richard Matta (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SF - Sean Carter (fresh) 11 pts. 3 reb. PF - Kenneth Harris (fresh) 3 reb. C - Brian Strickland (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Xavier | Xavier is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 03:21 | Xavier | Richard Matta throws a bad pass out of bounds | 71-61 |
| Subs | Washington State | John Harrell (PG), William Sibert (SF), Phillip Bundy (C) Steven Buckle, Nicholas Borski, Shane Tardy | |
| Subs | Xavier | William Cowart (SG) Richard Matta | |
| 03:01 | Washington State | Phillip Bundy clanks a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 71-61 |
| 03:00 | Xavier | Brian Strickland pulls down the rebound | 71-61 |
| 03:00 | Xavier | Xavier calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 71-61 |
| Subs | Washington State | Steven Buckle (PG), Scott Michael (SG), Nicholas Borski (SF), Shane Tardy (C) John Harrell, Jared Gagnon, William Sibert, Phillip Bundy | |
| Subs | Xavier | Richard Matta (SG), Carlos Adams (PF), Tony Walker (C) William Cowart, Kenneth Harris, Brian Strickland | |
| 02:52 | Xavier | Sean Carter buries a 3 pointer from straight away | 71-64 |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Xavier | Xavier is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 02:36 | Washington State | Scott Michael makes the driving attempt from close range on a nice dish by Steven Buckle | 73-64 |
| 02:22 | Xavier | Sean Carter misses short on a jumper from the right side but he's fouled by Steven Buckle - foul #3 on Steven Buckle, team foul #6 | 73-64 |
| 02:22 | Xavier | Sean Carter misses the 1st free throw | 73-64 |
| 02:22 | Xavier | Sean Carter misses the 2nd free throw | 73-64 |
| 02:22 | Washington State | Joel Vanostberg snags the defensive board | 73-64 |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Xavier | Xavier is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 01:55 | Washington State | Steven Buckle hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right wing | 73-64 |
| 01:54 | Washington State | Steven Buckle tips it but misses | 73-64 |
| 01:52 | Washington State | Shane Tardy tips it back up and in | 75-64 |
| 01:38 | Xavier | Carlos Adams clanks a runner from the baseline | 75-64 |
| 01:37 | Xavier | Carlos Adams tips it back up and in | 75-66 |
| 01:12 | Washington State | Richard Matta takes the ball from Shane Tardy | 75-66 |
| 01:08 | Xavier | Sean Carter banks in the layup set up by Richard Matta | 75-68 |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Xavier | Xavier is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Xavier | Xavier is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:45 | Washington State | Steven Buckle misses the shot from the right block but he's fouled by Randy Lehto - foul #2 on Randy Lehto, team foul #6 | 75-68 |
| 00:45 | Washington State | Steven Buckle makes the 1st free throw | 76-68 |
| 00:45 | Washington State | Steven Buckle makes the 2nd free throw | 77-68 |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Xavier | Xavier is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:40 | Xavier | Randy Lehto knocks in the 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Sean Carter | 77-71 |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Xavier | Xavier is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| 00:37 | Washington State | Randy Lehto is called for the reach on Steven Buckle in the backcourt - foul #3 on Randy Lehto, team foul #7 | 77-71 |
| Subs | Washington State | Jared Gagnon (SG), John Harrell (SF), William Sibert (PF) Scott Michael, Nicholas Borski, Joel Vanostberg | |
| Subs | Xavier | | |
| 00:37 | Washington State | Steven Buckle makes the 1st free throw | 78-71 |
| 00:37 | Washington State | Steven Buckle makes the 2nd free throw | 79-71 |
| 00:29 | Xavier | Randy Lehto can't connect on a 3 from the right corner | 79-71 |
| 00:28 | Xavier | Carlos Adams grabs the offensive rebound | 79-71 |
| 00:25 | Xavier | Richard Matta misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away | 79-71 |
| 00:23 | Xavier | Tony Walker gets the offensive rebound | 79-71 |
| 00:20 | Xavier | Randy Lehto clanks a 3pt shot from straight away | 79-71 |
| 00:18 | Washington State | John Harrell pulls down the rebound | 79-71 |
| 00:18 | Washington State | Washington State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 79-71 |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Xavier | Xavier is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:16 | Washington State | Jared Gagnon is hacked by Richard Matta in the backcourt - foul #2 on Richard Matta, team foul #8 | 79-71 |
| 00:16 | Washington State | Jared Gagnon makes the 1st free throw | 80-71 |
| 00:16 | Washington State | Jared Gagnon makes the 2nd free throw | 81-71 |
| 00:10 | Xavier | Jared Gagnon steals it from Randy Lehto | 81-71 |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Xavier | Xavier is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:00 | Washington State | Steven Buckle runs out the clock | 81-71 |