| Lineup | Ball State | PG - Lyle Fowler (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Harry Willingham (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Timothy Reid (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. PF - John Duren (fresh) 7 pts. C - Brett Rowell (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Melvin Mayfield (fresh) 8 pts. 4 ast. 2 stl. SG - Timothy Lafrance (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Danny Hayes (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. PF - Matthew Lampe (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Matthew Wiesner (fresh) 3 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Rutgers | Danny Hayes inbounds the ball | 30-38 |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:47 | Rutgers | Melvin Mayfield knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the left side set up by Timothy Lafrance | 30-40 |
| 19:40 | Ball State | Timothy Lafrance steps in front of the Brett Rowell pass | 30-40 |
| 19:15 | Rutgers | Melvin Mayfield hits a runner near the basket on a great pass from Timothy Lafrance | 30-42 |
| 18:51 | Ball State | John Duren's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 30-42 |
| 18:28 | Rutgers | Danny Hayes drills a shot near the basket | 30-44 |
| 18:01 | Ball State | John Duren hits the finger roll and the foul's on Matthew Lampe - foul #2 on Matthew Lampe, team foul #1 | 32-44 |
| 18:01 | Ball State | John Duren makes the free throw | 33-44 |
| 17:41 | Rutgers | Timothy Lafrance's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 33-44 |
| 17:27 | Ball State | Brett Rowell's pass is intercepted by Matthew Wiesner | 33-44 |
| 17:14 | Rutgers | Timothy Lafrance drills a 3 from the right corner set up by Melvin Mayfield | 33-47 |
| 16:53 | Ball State | Melvin Mayfield steals it from John Duren | 33-47 |
| 16:38 | Rutgers | Timothy Lafrance hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the free throw line | 33-47 |
| 16:37 | Ball State | Brett Rowell grabs the defensive rebound | 33-47 |
| 16:20 | Ball State | Brett Rowell misses the floater from the right side but the foul's on Matthew Lampe - foul #3 on Matthew Lampe, team foul #2 | 33-47 |
| Subs | Ball State | James Loyola (PG), Leigh Heberling (SF), Ben Hunter (PF) Lyle Fowler, Timothy Reid, John Duren | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Wayne Thomas (PG), Michael Hail (SG), James Grunewald (PF), Michael Parrett (C) Melvin Mayfield, Timothy Lafrance, Matthew Lampe, Matthew Wiesner | |
| 16:20 | Ball State | Brett Rowell makes the 1st free throw | 34-47 |
| 16:20 | Ball State | Brett Rowell misses the 2nd free throw | 34-47 |
| 16:20 | Rutgers | Michael Parrett pulls down the rebound | 34-47 |
| 16:01 | Rutgers | James Grunewald misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the left side | 34-47 |
| 15:59 | Ball State | Ben Hunter pulls down the rebound | 34-47 |
| Lineup | Ball State | PG - James Loyola (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Harry Willingham (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Leigh Heberling (fresh) PF - Ben Hunter (fresh) 3 reb. C - Brett Rowell (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Wayne Thomas (fresh) 4 ast. SG - Michael Hail (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Danny Hayes (fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb. PF - James Grunewald (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. C - Michael Parrett (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:40 | Ball State | Leigh Heberling scores on a floater from close range | 36-47 |
| 15:16 | Rutgers | Wayne Thomas is called for a moving pick - foul #1 on Wayne Thomas, team foul #3 | 36-47 |
| Subs | Ball State | Ralph Taplin (SG), Glen Zaman (SF) Harry Willingham, Brett Rowell | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Matthew Lampe (PF) Danny Hayes | |
| 15:06 | Ball State | Glen Zaman connects on the 3 from the left wing | 39-47 |
| 15:04 | Rutgers | Wayne Thomas is hacked by James Loyola in the backcourt - foul #2 on James Loyola, team foul #1 | 39-47 |
| Subs | Ball State | Lyle Fowler (PG) Ralph Taplin | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Melvin Mayfield (PG), Timothy Lafrance (SG) Wayne Thomas, Michael Hail | |
| 14:51 | Rutgers | Michael Parrett's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 39-47 |
| Subs | Ball State | John Duren (PF) Leigh Heberling | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Matthew Wiesner (C) Michael Parrett | |
| 14:32 | Ball State | James Loyola hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the left wing | 39-47 |
| 14:30 | Rutgers | Matthew Wiesner pulls down the rebound | 39-47 |
| 14:07 | Rutgers | Melvin Mayfield misses long on a fadeaway from the free throw line | 39-47 |
| 14:06 | Ball State | James Loyola snags the defensive board | 39-47 |
| 13:59 | Ball State | Glen Zaman knocks in the shot from just outside the lane and he's fouled by James Grunewald - foul #1 on James Grunewald, team foul #4 | 41-47 |
| Subs | Ball State | Harry Willingham (SG) James Loyola | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Danny Hayes (SF) James Grunewald | |
| 13:59 | Ball State | Glen Zaman makes the free throw | 42-47 |
| 13:49 | Rutgers | Matthew Wiesner can't connect on a 3 from the left wing | 42-47 |
| 13:48 | Rutgers | Matthew Lampe tips it home | 42-49 |
| 13:27 | Ball State | John Duren misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 42-49 |
| 13:25 | Rutgers | Melvin Mayfield pulls down the rebound | 42-49 |
| 13:19 | Rutgers | Matthew Lampe misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 42-49 |
| 13:17 | Rutgers | Timothy Lafrance grabs the offensive rebound | 42-49 |
| 13:05 | Rutgers | Matthew Lampe is hacked by Lyle Fowler - foul #2 on Lyle Fowler, team foul #2 | 42-49 |
| Subs | Ball State | James Loyola (PG), Timothy Reid (PF), Leigh Heberling (C) Lyle Fowler, John Duren, Ben Hunter | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Wayne Thomas (PG), Michael Hail (SG), James Grunewald (C) Melvin Mayfield, Timothy Lafrance, Matthew Wiesner | |
| 12:59 | Rutgers | James Grunewald double dribbles | 42-49 |
| 12:43 | Ball State | James Loyola misses long on a fadeaway from the right side | 42-49 |
| 12:42 | Rutgers | James Grunewald grabs the board | 42-49 |
| 12:27 | Rutgers | Danny Hayes misses short on a jump hook in the lane | 42-49 |
| 12:25 | Rutgers | Danny Hayes tips it back up and in | 42-51 |
| 12:06 | Ball State | Leigh Heberling misses badly on a turnaround from the right block | 42-51 |
| 12:04 | Rutgers | James Grunewald snags the defensive board | 42-51 |
| 11:50 | Rutgers | Wayne Thomas loses the dribble to James Loyola | 42-51 |
| 11:46 | Ball State | James Loyola misses the dunk | 42-51 |
| 11:44 | Ball State | Timothy Reid tips it in | 44-51 |
| Lineup | Ball State | PG - James Loyola (fresh) 4 pts. SG - Harry Willingham (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Glen Zaman (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - Timothy Reid (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - Leigh Heberling (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Wayne Thomas (fresh) 4 ast. SG - Michael Hail (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Danny Hayes (fresh) 13 pts. 5 reb. PF - Matthew Lampe (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - James Grunewald (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:30 | Rutgers | Matthew Lampe's pass is intercepted by Timothy Reid | 44-51 |
| 11:10 | Ball State | Danny Hayes denies the turnaround by James Loyola | 44-51 |
| 11:08 | Rutgers | Danny Hayes pulls down the rebound | 44-51 |
| 11:02 | Rutgers | Timothy Reid is called for the reach on Wayne Thomas - foul #1 on Timothy Reid, team foul #3 | 44-51 |
| Subs | Ball State | Lyle Fowler (PG), John Duren (PF), Brett Rowell (C) Harry Willingham, Glen Zaman, Leigh Heberling | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Melvin Mayfield (PG), Timothy Lafrance (SG), Matthew Wiesner (C) Wayne Thomas, Michael Hail, Matthew Lampe | |
| 10:47 | Rutgers | Timothy Lafrance can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 44-51 |
| 10:45 | Ball State | Brett Rowell gets the rebound | 44-51 |
| 10:23 | Ball State | Timothy Reid makes the 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Lyle Fowler | 47-51 |
| 10:06 | Rutgers | Danny Hayes throws a bad pass out of bounds | 47-51 |
| Subs | Ball State | Ralph Taplin (SG), Leigh Heberling (SF) James Loyola, Timothy Reid | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Michael Parrett (PF) Danny Hayes | |
| 09:55 | Ball State | John Duren clanks a jumpshot from the right side | 47-51 |
| 09:54 | Rutgers | Matthew Wiesner snags the defensive board | 47-51 |
| 09:34 | Rutgers | Michael Parrett drills a jump hook from the right block on a nice dish by Timothy Lafrance | 47-53 |
| 09:32 | Ball State | Lyle Fowler is called for traveling in the backcourt | 47-53 |
| Subs | Ball State | Harry Willingham (SG) Ralph Taplin | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Michael Hail (SF), Matthew Lampe (PF) James Grunewald, Michael Parrett | |
| 09:23 | Rutgers | Timothy Lafrance misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 47-53 |
| 09:22 | Rutgers | The offensive rebound goes to Melvin Mayfield | 47-53 |
| 09:07 | Rutgers | Matthew Lampe lays it in | 47-55 |
| 08:54 | Ball State | John Duren is hacked by Timothy Lafrance - foul #2 on Timothy Lafrance, team foul #5 | 47-55 |
| Subs | Ball State | Glen Zaman (SF) Leigh Heberling | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Danny Hayes (SF) Michael Hail | |
| 08:38 | Ball State | John Duren knocks in the floater from the left wing on a nice dish by Glen Zaman | 49-55 |
| 08:19 | Rutgers | Matthew Wiesner double dribbles | 49-55 |
| Subs | Ball State | Ben Hunter (C) Brett Rowell | |
| Subs | Rutgers | | |
| 07:57 | Ball State | John Duren clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 49-55 |
| 07:56 | Rutgers | Danny Hayes pulls down the rebound | 49-55 |
| 07:41 | Rutgers | Melvin Mayfield misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 49-55 |
| 07:40 | Ball State | Lyle Fowler grabs the defensive rebound | 49-55 |
| Lineup | Ball State | PG - Lyle Fowler (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Harry Willingham (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Glen Zaman (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - John Duren (fairly fresh) 12 pts. C - Ben Hunter (fresh) 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Melvin Mayfield (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 5 ast. 3 stl. SG - Timothy Lafrance (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SF - Danny Hayes (fresh) 13 pts. 7 reb. PF - Matthew Lampe (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. C - Matthew Wiesner (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 07:33 | Ball State | Matthew Lampe takes the ball from Lyle Fowler | 49-55 |
| 07:12 | Rutgers | Matthew Lampe comes up short on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 49-55 |
| 07:11 | Rutgers | The offensive rebound goes to Matthew Lampe | 49-55 |
| 06:45 | Rutgers | Melvin Mayfield connects on the 3pt jumper from the left corner set up by Danny Hayes | 49-58 |
| 06:24 | Ball State | Lyle Fowler loses the ball out of bounds | 49-58 |
| Subs | Ball State | James Loyola (PG), Ralph Taplin (SG), Timothy Reid (SF), Brett Rowell (C) Lyle Fowler, Harry Willingham, Glen Zaman, John Duren | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Wayne Thomas (PG), Michael Hail (SG), James Grunewald (PF), Michael Parrett (C) Melvin Mayfield, Timothy Lafrance, Matthew Lampe, Matthew Wiesner | |
| 06:15 | Rutgers | Wayne Thomas hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the left wing | 49-58 |
| 06:14 | Rutgers | James Grunewald tips it home | 49-60 |
| 06:02 | Ball State | James Loyola clanks a floater from the right block but he's fouled by James Grunewald - foul #2 on James Grunewald, team foul #6 | 49-60 |
| 06:02 | Ball State | James Loyola makes the 1st free throw | 50-60 |
| 06:02 | Ball State | James Loyola makes the 2nd free throw | 51-60 |
| 05:46 | Rutgers | The jump hook by James Grunewald is blocked by Brett Rowell | 51-60 |
| 05:45 | Rutgers | Michael Parrett tips it home | 51-62 |
| 05:37 | Ball State | Timothy Reid misses badly on a floater from the right wing | 51-62 |
| 05:35 | Ball State | Ben Hunter snags the offensive board | 51-62 |
| 05:21 | Ball State | Timothy Reid misses the driving attempt from the left block but the foul's on Danny Hayes - foul #3 on Danny Hayes, team foul #7 | 51-62 |
| Subs | Ball State | Harry Willingham (SG), Leigh Heberling (SF) Ralph Taplin, Ben Hunter | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Matthew Lampe (PF) Michael Parrett | |
| 05:21 | Ball State | Timothy Reid makes the 1st free throw | 52-62 |
| 05:21 | Ball State | Timothy Reid misses the 2nd free throw | 52-62 |
| 05:21 | Rutgers | Matthew Lampe snags the defensive board | 52-62 |
| 04:58 | Rutgers | Danny Hayes blows the dunk | 52-62 |
| 04:57 | Ball State | Harry Willingham pulls down the rebound | 52-62 |
| 04:53 | Ball State | Leigh Heberling comes up short on the jumpshot from the left side | 52-62 |
| 04:52 | Ball State | Harry Willingham gets the offensive rebound | 52-62 |
| 04:40 | Ball State | Brett Rowell can't finish the layup | 52-62 |
| 04:39 | Ball State | James Loyola pulls down the offensive rebound | 52-62 |
| 04:21 | Ball State | Harry Willingham misses badly on a 3 from straight away | 52-62 |
| 04:19 | Ball State | Timothy Reid grabs the offensive rebound | 52-62 |
| 04:05 | Ball State | Brett Rowell throws it down | 54-62 |
| 03:51 | Rutgers | Timothy Reid is called for the reach on Michael Hail - foul #2 on Timothy Reid, team foul #4 | 54-62 |
| Subs | Ball State | Lyle Fowler (PG), Glen Zaman (SF), John Duren (PF) James Loyola, Leigh Heberling, Timothy Reid | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Melvin Mayfield (PG), Timothy Lafrance (SG), Matthew Wiesner (C) Wayne Thomas, Michael Hail, Danny Hayes | |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a triangle offense and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 03:22 | Rutgers | Melvin Mayfield drills a 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Matthew Lampe | 54-65 |
| Lineup | Ball State | PG - Lyle Fowler (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - Harry Willingham (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Glen Zaman (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. 3 pf. PF - John Duren (fresh) 12 pts. C - Brett Rowell (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Rutgers | PG - Melvin Mayfield (fresh) 18 pts. 5 ast. 3 stl. SG - Timothy Lafrance (fresh) 5 pts. 3 ast. SF - James Grunewald (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. PF - Matthew Lampe (fresh) 10 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Matthew Wiesner (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 03:11 | Ball State | Harry Willingham buries a 3pt shot from the left wing set up by Lyle Fowler | 57-65 |
| 02:53 | Rutgers | Melvin Mayfield misses long on a 3 from straight away | 57-65 |
| 02:51 | Rutgers | Matthew Wiesner tips it back up and in | 57-67 |
| 02:30 | Ball State | Glen Zaman clanks a 3 pointer from the right corner | 57-67 |
| 02:28 | Rutgers | James Grunewald pulls down the rebound | 57-67 |
| 02:24 | Rutgers | Melvin Mayfield clanks a fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 57-67 |
| 02:22 | Rutgers | Melvin Mayfield tips it but misses | 57-67 |
| 02:20 | Ball State | Brett Rowell grabs the defensive rebound | 57-67 |
| 02:08 | Ball State | John Duren misses the lay-in | 57-67 |
| 02:06 | Ball State | Brett Rowell hits the follow up shot | 59-67 |
| 01:48 | Rutgers | Melvin Mayfield's fadeaway is rejected by Brett Rowell | 59-67 |
| 01:46 | Rutgers | Matthew Wiesner grabs the offensive board | 59-67 |
| 01:29 | Rutgers | Matthew Wiesner knocks in the jumper from just outside the lane set up by Timothy Lafrance | 59-69 |
| 01:14 | Ball State | Glen Zaman drills a 3pt shot from straight away | 62-69 |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a triangle offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:59 | Rutgers | Matthew Wiesner connects on the 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Timothy Lafrance | 62-72 |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:54 | Ball State | Lyle Fowler is fouled on the floor by Matthew Wiesner - foul #1 on Matthew Wiesner, team foul #8 | 62-72 |
| Subs | Ball State | James Loyola (SG), Leigh Heberling (SF), Timothy Reid (PF), Ben Hunter (C) Harry Willingham, Glen Zaman, John Duren, Brett Rowell | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Josef Olenski (PG), Wayne Thomas (SG), Michael Hail (SF), Michael Parrett (C) Melvin Mayfield, Timothy Lafrance, Matthew Lampe, Matthew Wiesner | |
| 00:54 | Ball State | Lyle Fowler makes the 1st free throw | 63-72 |
| 00:54 | Ball State | Lyle Fowler makes the 2nd free throw | 64-72 |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:53 | Rutgers | James Grunewald is fouled in the backcourt by Lyle Fowler - foul #3 on Lyle Fowler, team foul #5 | 64-72 |
| Subs | Ball State | Harry Willingham (SG), Glen Zaman (SF), John Duren (PF), Brett Rowell (C) James Loyola, Leigh Heberling, Timothy Reid, Ben Hunter | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Melvin Mayfield (PG), Timothy Lafrance (SG), Danny Hayes (SF), Matthew Lampe (PF) Josef Olenski, Wayne Thomas, Michael Hail, Michael Parrett | |
| 00:50 | Rutgers | Matthew Lampe is hacked by John Duren - foul #2 on John Duren, team foul #6 | 64-72 |
| 00:49 | Rutgers | Melvin Mayfield is fouled on the floor by Lyle Fowler - foul #4 on Lyle Fowler, team foul #7 | 64-72 |
| 00:49 | Rutgers | Melvin Mayfield misses the 1st free throw | 64-72 |
| 00:49 | Rutgers | Danny Hayes gets the offensive rebound | 64-72 |
| 00:48 | Rutgers | Danny Hayes is fouled on the floor by Glen Zaman - foul #4 on Glen Zaman, team foul #8 | 64-72 |
| 00:48 | Rutgers | Danny Hayes misses the 1st free throw | 64-72 |
| 00:48 | Ball State | Glen Zaman grabs the defensive rebound | 64-72 |
| 00:42 | Ball State | John Duren misses the 3 pointer from straight away | 64-72 |
| 00:40 | Rutgers | Matthew Lampe grabs the board | 64-72 |
| 00:39 | Rutgers | Matthew Lampe is fouled in the backcourt by Lyle Fowler - foul #5 on Lyle Fowler, team foul #9 | 64-72 |
| Subs | Ball State | James Loyola (PG) Lyle Fowler | |
| Subs | Rutgers | | |
| 00:39 | Rutgers | Matthew Lampe makes the 1st free throw | 64-73 |
| 00:39 | Rutgers | Matthew Lampe makes the 2nd free throw | 64-74 |
| 00:33 | Ball State | John Duren's fadeaway is rejected by James Grunewald | 64-74 |
| 00:31 | Rutgers | Melvin Mayfield grabs the defensive rebound | 64-74 |
| Game Plan | Ball State | Ball State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Rutgers | Rutgers is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| 00:06 | Rutgers | James Grunewald jams it | 64-76 |
| 00:02 | Ball State | Harry Willingham is fouled on the floor by Timothy Lafrance - foul #3 on Timothy Lafrance, team foul #9 | 64-76 |
| Subs | Ball State | Leigh Heberling (SF), Timothy Reid (PF), Ben Hunter (C) Glen Zaman, John Duren, Brett Rowell | |
| Subs | Rutgers | Josef Olenski (PG), Wayne Thomas (SG), Michael Hail (SF), Michael Parrett (C) Melvin Mayfield, Timothy Lafrance, Danny Hayes, Matthew Lampe | |
| 00:02 | Ball State | Harry Willingham makes the 1st free throw | 65-76 |
| 00:02 | Ball State | Harry Willingham makes the 2nd free throw | 66-76 |
| 00:00 | Rutgers | Josef Olenski runs out the clock | 66-76 |