| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Craig Becton (fresh) SG - Joshua Hudson (fresh) SF - Omer Zahniser (fresh) PF - Richard Woodworth (fresh) C - Donald Hatcher (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Syracuse | PG - Bradley Prill (fresh) SG - Michael Kuss (fresh) SF - John Northcutt (fresh) PF - Salvatore Costa (fresh) C - Matthew Nguyen (fresh) | |
| 20:00 | Syracuse | Matthew Nguyen wins the tip | 0-0 |
| Game Plan | Ohio State | Ohio State is playing a motion offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Syracuse | Syracuse is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| 19:43 | Syracuse | Bradley Prill misses the 3 pointer from the right wing | 0-0 |
| 19:41 | Syracuse | Matthew Nguyen tips it in | 0-2 |
| 19:38 | Ohio State | Craig Becton is hacked by Michael Kuss in the backcourt - foul #1 on Michael Kuss, team foul #1 | 0-2 |
| 19:22 | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth comes up short on the shot from just outside the lane but he's fouled by Salvatore Costa - foul #1 on Salvatore Costa, team foul #2 | 0-2 |
| 19:22 | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth misses the 1st free throw | 0-2 |
| 19:22 | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth misses the 2nd free throw | 0-2 |
| 19:22 | Syracuse | Salvatore Costa grabs the board | 0-2 |
| 18:53 | Syracuse | John Northcutt comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 0-2 |
| 18:52 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher grabs the defensive rebound | 0-2 |
| 18:50 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson is fouled in the backcourt by Michael Kuss - foul #2 on Michael Kuss, team foul #3 | 0-2 |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| Subs | Syracuse | Sam Clatterbuck (SG) Michael Kuss | |
| 18:36 | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth connects on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 3-2 |
| 18:25 | Syracuse | Sam Clatterbuck comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 3-2 |
| 18:24 | Syracuse | The offensive rebound goes to Sam Clatterbuck | 3-2 |
| 18:07 | Syracuse | Matthew Nguyen drills a floater near the basket on a nice dish by Bradley Prill | 3-4 |
| 17:52 | Ohio State | Craig Becton knocks in the 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from Donald Hatcher | 6-4 |
| 17:30 | Syracuse | Joshua Hudson picks off the pass by Bradley Prill | 6-4 |
| 17:03 | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 6-4 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman (PF) Richard Woodworth | |
| Subs | Syracuse | Allen Bennett (PG), Edward Doxey (SG), Robert Corley (SF), Douglas Johnson (PF), Elvin Byrnes (C) Bradley Prill, Sam Clatterbuck, John Northcutt, Salvatore Costa, Matthew Nguyen | |
| 16:34 | Syracuse | The short jumper by Robert Corley is denied by Omer Zahniser | 6-4 |
| 16:33 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher grabs the board | 6-4 |
| 16:30 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher's pass is intercepted by Douglas Johnson in the backcourt | 6-4 |
| 16:18 | Syracuse | Allen Bennett hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right wing | 6-4 |
| 16:17 | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser pulls down the rebound | 6-4 |
| 15:56 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher hits the front of the rim on the shot in the paint but he's hacked by Elvin Byrnes - foul #1 on Elvin Byrnes, team foul #4 | 6-4 |
| Subs | Ohio State | James Lowery (PG), Jesus Valdez (SG), Carlos Truitt (SF), Richard Woodworth (PF) Craig Becton, Joshua Hudson, Omer Zahniser, Brian Ackerman | |
| Subs | Syracuse | Sam Clatterbuck (SG) Robert Corley | |
| 15:56 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher misses the 1st free throw | 6-4 |
| 15:56 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher makes the 2nd free throw | 7-4 |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - James Lowery (fresh) SG - Jesus Valdez (fresh) SF - Carlos Truitt (fresh) PF - Richard Woodworth (fresh) 3 pts. C - Donald Hatcher (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Syracuse | PG - Allen Bennett (fresh) SG - Sam Clatterbuck (fresh) SF - Edward Doxey (fresh) PF - Douglas Johnson (fresh) C - Elvin Byrnes (fresh) | |
| 15:43 | Syracuse | Elvin Byrnes is denied on a layup by Carlos Truitt | 7-4 |
| 15:41 | Ohio State | Jesus Valdez snags the defensive board | 7-4 |
| 15:29 | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth buries a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line set up by James Lowery | 9-4 |
| 15:19 | Syracuse | Edward Doxey throws a bad pass out of bounds | 9-4 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman (C) Donald Hatcher | |
| Subs | Syracuse | Bradley Prill (PG), John Northcutt (SF), Robert Corley (PF), Matthew Nguyen (C) Allen Bennett, Edward Doxey, Douglas Johnson, Elvin Byrnes | |
| 15:04 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman clanks a shot from the left side | 9-4 |
| 15:02 | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth tips it back up and in | 11-4 |
| 14:55 | Syracuse | Sam Clatterbuck makes the fadeaway from the right wing on a great pass from John Northcutt | 11-6 |
| 14:35 | Ohio State | Jesus Valdez makes the 3pt shot from the left wing set up by James Lowery | 14-6 |
| 14:30 | Syracuse | Sam Clatterbuck hits a jumper from close range on a nice dish by Bradley Prill and the foul's on Brian Ackerman - foul #1 on Brian Ackerman, team foul #1 | 14-8 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson (SG), Joseph Ladouceur (C) Jesus Valdez, Richard Woodworth | |
| Subs | Syracuse | Salvatore Costa (PF) Robert Corley | |
| 14:30 | Syracuse | Sam Clatterbuck makes the free throw | 14-9 |
| 14:20 | Ohio State | Matthew Nguyen steals the ball from Joshua Hudson | 14-9 |
| 14:14 | Syracuse | Salvatore Costa blows the layup | 14-9 |
| 14:13 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman grabs the board | 14-9 |
| 14:07 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman misses the 3pt shot from the left corner | 14-9 |
| 14:06 | Ohio State | The offensive rebound goes to Carlos Truitt | 14-9 |
| 13:53 | Ohio State | James Lowery can't connect on a fadeaway from the right side | 14-9 |
| 13:52 | Syracuse | John Northcutt grabs the defensive rebound | 14-9 |
| 13:48 | Syracuse | Bradley Prill comes up short on the jumpshot from the free throw line | 14-9 |
| 13:47 | Syracuse | Salvatore Costa tips it back up and in | 14-11 |
| 13:23 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman misses the 3pt shot from the left wing but he's fouled by Salvatore Costa - foul #2 on Salvatore Costa, team foul #5 | 14-11 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Craig Becton (PG), Omer Zahniser (SF) James Lowery, Carlos Truitt | |
| Subs | Syracuse | Allen Bennett (PG), Edward Doxey (SG), Robert Corley (SF), Douglas Johnson (PF), Elvin Byrnes (C) Bradley Prill, Sam Clatterbuck, John Northcutt, Salvatore Costa, Matthew Nguyen | |
| 13:23 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman makes the 1st free throw | 15-11 |
| 13:23 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman makes the 2nd free throw | 16-11 |
| 13:23 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman makes the 3rd free throw | 17-11 |
| 13:08 | Syracuse | Allen Bennett clanks a 3 from the left corner | 17-11 |
| 13:06 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson pulls down the rebound | 17-11 |
| 13:01 | Ohio State | Craig Becton hits a wide open jump hook in the lane on a great pass from Brian Ackerman | 19-11 |
| 12:32 | Syracuse | Douglas Johnson buries a 3pt jumper from the left corner on a nice dish by Edward Doxey | 19-14 |
| 12:22 | Ohio State | Allen Bennett is called for the reach on Craig Becton - foul #1 on Allen Bennett, team foul #6 | 19-14 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Jesus Valdez (PG), Austin Dorman (SG), Richard Woodworth (PF), Donald Hatcher (C) Craig Becton, Joshua Hudson, Brian Ackerman, Joseph Ladouceur | |
| Subs | Syracuse | Bradley Prill (PG), John Northcutt (SF), Matthew Nguyen (C) Allen Bennett, Robert Corley, Elvin Byrnes | |
| 12:01 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher makes the turnaround from the left block | 21-14 |
| 11:56 | Syracuse | Bradley Prill clanks a 3pt shot from the left wing | 21-14 |
| 11:55 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher pulls down the rebound | 21-14 |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - Jesus Valdez (fresh) 3 pts. SG - Austin Dorman (fresh) SF - Omer Zahniser (fresh) PF - Richard Woodworth (fresh) 7 pts. C - Donald Hatcher (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Syracuse | PG - Bradley Prill (fairly fresh) 2 ast. SG - Edward Doxey (fairly fresh) SF - John Northcutt (fairly fresh) PF - Douglas Johnson (fairly fresh) 3 pts. C - Matthew Nguyen (fairly fresh) 4 pts. | |
| 11:53 | Ohio State | Edward Doxey is called for the reach on Austin Dorman in the backcourt - foul #1 on Edward Doxey, team foul #7 | 21-14 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Carlos Truitt (SF) Omer Zahniser | |
| Subs | Syracuse | Sam Clatterbuck (SG) Edward Doxey | |
| 11:53 | Ohio State | Austin Dorman makes the 1st free throw | 22-14 |
| 11:53 | Ohio State | Austin Dorman makes the 2nd free throw | 23-14 |
| 11:24 | Syracuse | Sam Clatterbuck misses the jump hook from the right block but he's hacked by Austin Dorman - foul #1 on Austin Dorman, team foul #2 | 23-14 |
| Subs | Ohio State | James Lowery (PG) Austin Dorman | |
| Subs | Syracuse | | |
| 11:24 | Syracuse | Sam Clatterbuck makes the 1st free throw | 23-15 |
| 11:24 | Syracuse | Sam Clatterbuck misses the 2nd free throw | 23-15 |
| 11:24 | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth grabs the board | 23-15 |
| 11:09 | Ohio State | Carlos Truitt lays it in on a great pass from James Lowery | 25-15 |
| 10:56 | Syracuse | Matthew Nguyen buries a fadeaway near the basket on a great pass from Douglas Johnson | 25-17 |
| 10:39 | Ohio State | Matthew Nguyen blocks the short jumper by Richard Woodworth | 25-17 |
| 10:38 | Syracuse | Douglas Johnson gets the rebound | 25-17 |
| 10:21 | Syracuse | Matthew Nguyen is fouled on the floor by Donald Hatcher - foul #1 on Donald Hatcher, team foul #3 | 25-17 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Craig Becton (PG), Joshua Hudson (SG), Omer Zahniser (SF), Joseph Ladouceur (PF) James Lowery, Jesus Valdez, Carlos Truitt, Richard Woodworth | |
| Subs | Syracuse | Edward Doxey (SG), Elvin Byrnes (PF), Robert Corley (C) Sam Clatterbuck, Douglas Johnson, Matthew Nguyen | |
| 10:12 | Syracuse | John Northcutt's floater is tipped away by Omer Zahniser | 25-17 |
| 10:11 | Ohio State | Joseph Ladouceur snags the defensive board | 25-17 |
| 10:02 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson travels with the ball | 25-17 |
| Subs | Ohio State | | |
| Subs | Syracuse | Allen Bennett (SF) John Northcutt | |
| 09:40 | Syracuse | Craig Becton steals it from Allen Bennett | 25-17 |
| 09:29 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher connects on the jump hook from close range set up by Craig Becton | 27-17 |
| 09:24 | Syracuse | Robert Corley is whistled for traveling | 27-17 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth (PF) Joseph Ladouceur | |
| Subs | Syracuse | John Northcutt (SF), Matthew Nguyen (C) Allen Bennett, Robert Corley | |
| 09:08 | Ohio State | Bradley Prill is called for the reach on Craig Becton - foul #1 on Bradley Prill, team foul #8 | 27-17 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman (C) Donald Hatcher | |
| Subs | Syracuse | | |
| 09:08 | Ohio State | Craig Becton misses the 1st free throw | 27-17 |
| 09:08 | Syracuse | The rebound goes to Elvin Byrnes | 27-17 |
| 08:50 | Syracuse | Craig Becton takes the ball from Bradley Prill | 27-17 |
| 08:47 | Ohio State | Craig Becton lays it in | 29-17 |
| 08:40 | Syracuse | Richard Woodworth is called for the reach on Edward Doxey - foul #1 on Richard Woodworth, team foul #4 | 29-17 |
| Subs | Ohio State | James Lowery (PG), Austin Dorman (SG), Carlos Truitt (SF) Craig Becton, Joshua Hudson, Omer Zahniser | |
| Subs | Syracuse | Sam Clatterbuck (SG), Douglas Johnson (PF) John Northcutt, Elvin Byrnes | |
| 08:23 | Syracuse | Matthew Nguyen is called for a pushoff foul - foul #1 on Matthew Nguyen, team foul #9 | 29-17 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Jesus Valdez (SG) Austin Dorman | |
| Subs | Syracuse | Allen Bennett (PG) Bradley Prill | |
| 08:03 | Ohio State | James Lowery can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 29-17 |
| 08:01 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman tips it in | 31-17 |
| 07:41 | Syracuse | Sam Clatterbuck misses long on a jumper from the right block | 31-17 |
| 07:39 | Ohio State | Jesus Valdez grabs the defensive rebound | 31-17 |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - James Lowery (fresh) 3 ast. SG - Jesus Valdez (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Carlos Truitt (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Richard Woodworth (tiring) 7 pts. 2 reb. C - Brian Ackerman (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Syracuse | PG - Allen Bennett (fairly fresh) SG - Sam Clatterbuck (tiring) 6 pts. SF - Edward Doxey (fairly fresh) PF - Douglas Johnson (tiring) 3 pts. C - Matthew Nguyen (tired) 6 pts. | |
| 07:23 | Ohio State | Carlos Truitt connects on the open floater in the lane set up by James Lowery | 33-17 |
| 07:08 | Syracuse | Douglas Johnson knocks in the jump hook in the lane on a great pass from Sam Clatterbuck | 33-19 |
| 07:06 | Ohio State | Sam Clatterbuck steals it from James Lowery in the backcourt | 33-19 |
| 07:04 | Syracuse | Sam Clatterbuck blows the layup | 33-19 |
| 07:03 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman grabs the board | 33-19 |
| 06:55 | Ohio State | James Lowery hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 33-19 |
| 06:53 | Syracuse | Matthew Nguyen grabs the defensive rebound | 33-19 |
| 06:48 | Syracuse | Sam Clatterbuck comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 33-19 |
| 06:46 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman grabs the defensive rebound | 33-19 |
| 06:40 | Ohio State | Sam Clatterbuck is called for the reach on Jesus Valdez in the backcourt - foul #1 on Sam Clatterbuck, team foul #10 | 33-19 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson (SG), Omer Zahniser (SF), Joseph Ladouceur (PF), Donald Hatcher (C) James Lowery, Carlos Truitt, Richard Woodworth, Brian Ackerman | |
| Subs | Syracuse | Bradley Prill (PG), John Northcutt (SF), Robert Corley (PF), Elvin Byrnes (C) Allen Bennett, Edward Doxey, Douglas Johnson, Matthew Nguyen | |
| 06:40 | Ohio State | Jesus Valdez misses the 1st free throw | 33-19 |
| 06:40 | Ohio State | Jesus Valdez makes the 2nd free throw | 34-19 |
| 06:16 | Syracuse | John Northcutt travels with the ball | 34-19 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Craig Becton (PG) Jesus Valdez | |
| Subs | Syracuse | | |
| 05:57 | Ohio State | Donald Hatcher is open but comes up short on the runner from the right block | 34-19 |
| 05:56 | Syracuse | Elvin Byrnes gets the rebound | 34-19 |
| 05:52 | Syracuse | Elvin Byrnes is hacked by Donald Hatcher - foul #2 on Donald Hatcher, team foul #5 | 34-19 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman (C) Donald Hatcher | |
| Subs | Syracuse | Edward Doxey (SG) Sam Clatterbuck | |
| 05:35 | Syracuse | John Northcutt can't connect on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 34-19 |
| 05:33 | Ohio State | The rebound goes to Craig Becton | 34-19 |
| 05:15 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson comes up short on the floater from the right side | 34-19 |
| 05:13 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman grabs the offensive rebound | 34-19 |
| 05:05 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson scores on a 3 from straight away on a nice dish by Craig Becton | 37-19 |
| 04:47 | Syracuse | Brian Ackerman denies the turnaround by Elvin Byrnes | 37-19 |
| 04:45 | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson snags the defensive board | 37-19 |
| 04:39 | Ohio State | Craig Becton is hacked by Bradley Prill - foul #2 on Bradley Prill, team foul #11 | 37-19 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Austin Dorman (SG), Richard Woodworth (PF), Carlos Truitt (C) Joshua Hudson, Joseph Ladouceur, Brian Ackerman | |
| Subs | Syracuse | Allen Bennett (PG), Sam Clatterbuck (SG), Douglas Johnson (PF), Matthew Nguyen (C) Bradley Prill, Edward Doxey, Robert Corley, Elvin Byrnes | |
| 04:39 | Ohio State | Craig Becton makes the 1st free throw | 38-19 |
| 04:39 | Ohio State | Craig Becton makes the 2nd free throw | 39-19 |
| 04:13 | Syracuse | Matthew Nguyen makes the 3 pointer from the left wing | 39-22 |
| 03:56 | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth misses long on an open 3pt jumper from the right wing | 39-22 |
| 03:55 | Ohio State | Richard Woodworth grabs the offensive rebound | 39-22 |
| 03:49 | Ohio State | John Northcutt is called for the reach on Omer Zahniser - foul #1 on John Northcutt, team foul #12 | 39-22 |
| Subs | Ohio State | James Lowery (PG), Donald Hatcher (C) Craig Becton, Richard Woodworth | |
| Subs | Syracuse | Bradley Prill (PG), Michael Kuss (SG), Salvatore Costa (PF) Allen Bennett, Sam Clatterbuck, Douglas Johnson | |
| 03:49 | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser misses the 1st free throw | 39-22 |
| 03:49 | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser misses the 2nd free throw | 39-22 |
| 03:49 | Syracuse | Salvatore Costa gets the rebound | 39-22 |
| 03:28 | Syracuse | Michael Kuss is fouled on the floor by Carlos Truitt - foul #1 on Carlos Truitt, team foul #6 | 39-22 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson (SG), Richard Woodworth (PF) Austin Dorman, Carlos Truitt | |
| Subs | Syracuse | | |
| Lineup | Ohio State | PG - James Lowery (fresh) 4 ast. SG - Joshua Hudson (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Omer Zahniser (fairly fresh) 2 blk. PF - Richard Woodworth (tiring) 7 pts. 3 reb. C - Donald Hatcher (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Syracuse | PG - Bradley Prill (tiring) 2 ast. SG - Michael Kuss (fresh) SF - John Northcutt (tiring) PF - Salvatore Costa (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Matthew Nguyen (tired) 9 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 03:14 | Syracuse | Michael Kuss misses badly on a shot from the right wing | 39-22 |
| 03:13 | Ohio State | The rebound goes to Donald Hatcher | 39-22 |
| 03:07 | Ohio State | Omer Zahniser hits a turnaround from the right block | 41-22 |
| 03:00 | Syracuse | Matthew Nguyen is fouled on the floor by Donald Hatcher - foul #3 on Donald Hatcher, team foul #7 | 41-22 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Jesus Valdez (SF), Brian Ackerman (C) Omer Zahniser, Donald Hatcher | |
| Subs | Syracuse | Edward Doxey (SF) John Northcutt | |
| 03:00 | Syracuse | Matthew Nguyen misses the 1st free throw | 41-22 |
| 03:00 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman grabs the defensive rebound | 41-22 |
| 02:35 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman is hacked by Matthew Nguyen - foul #2 on Matthew Nguyen, team foul #13 | 41-22 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Austin Dorman (PG), Joseph Ladouceur (C) James Lowery, Richard Woodworth | |
| Subs | Syracuse | Douglas Johnson (C) Matthew Nguyen | |
| 02:35 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman makes the 1st free throw | 42-22 |
| 02:35 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman makes the 2nd free throw | 43-22 |
| 02:16 | Syracuse | Austin Dorman steals the ball from Bradley Prill | 43-22 |
| 02:12 | Ohio State | Austin Dorman banks in the layup | 45-22 |
| 01:57 | Syracuse | Edward Doxey can't connect on a 3 from the left wing | 45-22 |
| 01:55 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman gets the rebound | 45-22 |
| 01:31 | Ohio State | Austin Dorman can't connect on a fadeaway from just outside the lane but he's hacked by Bradley Prill - foul #3 on Bradley Prill, team foul #14 | 45-22 |
| Subs | Ohio State | James Lowery (SG), Omer Zahniser (SF), Richard Woodworth (PF), Carlos Truitt (C) Joshua Hudson, Jesus Valdez, Brian Ackerman, Joseph Ladouceur | |
| Subs | Syracuse | Allen Bennett (PG), John Northcutt (SF), Robert Corley (C) Bradley Prill, Edward Doxey, Douglas Johnson | |
| 01:31 | Ohio State | Austin Dorman makes the 1st free throw | 46-22 |
| 01:31 | Ohio State | Austin Dorman misses the 2nd free throw | 46-22 |
| 01:31 | Syracuse | Salvatore Costa snags the defensive board | 46-22 |
| 01:10 | Syracuse | Allen Bennett is whistled for a carry | 46-22 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Craig Becton (PG) Austin Dorman | |
| Subs | Syracuse | | |
| 00:53 | Ohio State | Carlos Truitt misses short on a driving attempt from the left block but he's fouled by John Northcutt - foul #2 on John Northcutt, team foul #15 | 46-22 |
| 00:53 | Ohio State | Carlos Truitt makes the 1st free throw | 47-22 |
| 00:53 | Ohio State | Carlos Truitt makes the 2nd free throw | 48-22 |
| 00:40 | Syracuse | The jump hook by Allen Bennett is blocked by Richard Woodworth | 48-22 |
| 00:39 | Ohio State | Craig Becton gets the rebound | 48-22 |
| 00:33 | Ohio State | Craig Becton misses short on a 3pt shot from straight away | 48-22 |
| 00:32 | Syracuse | Salvatore Costa grabs the board | 48-22 |
| 00:27 | Syracuse | Michael Kuss can't connect on a jumper from the free throw line but the foul's on Richard Woodworth - foul #2 on Richard Woodworth, team foul #8 | 48-22 |
| Subs | Ohio State | Joshua Hudson (SG), Brian Ackerman (C) James Lowery, Richard Woodworth | |
| Subs | Syracuse | Sam Clatterbuck (PG), Elvin Byrnes (C) Allen Bennett, Robert Corley | |
| 00:27 | Syracuse | Michael Kuss makes the 1st free throw | 48-23 |
| 00:27 | Syracuse | Michael Kuss misses the 2nd free throw | 48-23 |
| 00:27 | Ohio State | Brian Ackerman pulls down the rebound | 48-23 |
| 00:02 | Ohio State | Carlos Truitt misses the turnaround from the right block | 48-23 |
| 00:01 | Syracuse | Salvatore Costa grabs the board | 48-23 |
| 00:00 | Syracuse | Salvatore Costa hits the front of the rim on the fullcourt shot | 48-23 |