| Lineup | Manhattan | PG - Steven Creek (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Arthur Manus (fresh) SF - Paul Craig (fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl. PF - Arthur Shepard (fresh) 4 pts. C - Anthony Mizer (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Fairfield | PG - Donald Franklin (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Daniel Boucher (fresh) 5 pts. SF - Ryan Schmidt (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Steve Chamberland (fresh) 5 reb. C - Troy Albert (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Manhattan | Paul Craig inbounds the ball | 22-28 |
| Game Plan | Manhattan | Manhattan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Fairfield | Fairfield is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 19:39 | Manhattan | Paul Craig dunks the ball set up by Steven Creek | 24-28 |
| 19:37 | Fairfield | Daniel Boucher throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 24-28 |
| 19:18 | Manhattan | Steven Creek is alone and drills a runner from the left block | 26-28 |
| 18:56 | Fairfield | Troy Albert dunks the ball on a great pass from Donald Franklin and he's fouled by Anthony Mizer - foul #2 on Anthony Mizer, team foul #1 | 26-30 |
| Subs | Manhattan | Sanford McDonalds (PG), John Dundas (SG), Carlos Dennis (SF), Robert Roberts (PF), Herbert Shelton (C) Steven Creek, Arthur Manus, Paul Craig, Arthur Shepard, Anthony Mizer | |
| Subs | Fairfield | Larry Williams (PG), Len Dimmick (SG), Todd Sandlin (SF), Brian Maria (PF) Donald Franklin, Daniel Boucher, Ryan Schmidt, Steve Chamberland | |
| 18:56 | Fairfield | Troy Albert makes the free throw | 26-31 |
| 18:48 | Manhattan | Carlos Dennis is open but misses the lay-in | 26-31 |
| 18:47 | Manhattan | Herbert Shelton can't tip it in | 26-31 |
| 18:46 | Fairfield | Brian Maria grabs the defensive rebound | 26-31 |
| 18:21 | Fairfield | Troy Albert misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the right wing | 26-31 |
| 18:20 | Manhattan | Sanford McDonalds grabs the board | 26-31 |
| 17:58 | Manhattan | Carlos Dennis is hacked by Len Dimmick - foul #2 on Len Dimmick, team foul #1 | 26-31 |
| Subs | Manhattan | Arthur Manus (SG), Paul Craig (SF), Arthur Shepard (PF), Anthony Mizer (C) John Dundas, Carlos Dennis, Robert Roberts, Herbert Shelton | |
| Subs | Fairfield | Daniel Boucher (SG), Ryan Schmidt (SF), Steven Little (PF), David Conley (C) Larry Williams, Todd Sandlin, Brian Maria, Troy Albert | |
| 17:40 | Manhattan | Arthur Manus clanks a turnaround from close range | 26-31 |
| 17:39 | Fairfield | Len Dimmick grabs the defensive rebound | 26-31 |
| 17:24 | Fairfield | Daniel Boucher can't connect on a jumper from the right side but he's fouled by Arthur Manus - foul #3 on Arthur Manus, team foul #2 | 26-31 |
| Subs | Manhattan | Steven Creek (PG), Luis Bobb (SG) Sanford McDonalds, Arthur Manus | |
| Subs | Fairfield | Gilbert McGilberry (PG), Steve Chamberland (PF) Len Dimmick, David Conley | |
| 17:24 | Fairfield | Daniel Boucher misses the 1st free throw | 26-31 |
| 17:24 | Fairfield | Daniel Boucher makes the 2nd free throw | 26-32 |
| 17:22 | Manhattan | Paul Craig is fouled in the backcourt by Gilbert McGilberry - foul #2 on Gilbert McGilberry, team foul #2 | 26-32 |
| Subs | Manhattan | | |
| Subs | Fairfield | Donald Franklin (PG) Daniel Boucher | |
| 17:13 | Manhattan | Anthony Mizer misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Donald Franklin - foul #3 on Donald Franklin, team foul #3 | 26-32 |
| Subs | Manhattan | | |
| Subs | Fairfield | Daniel Boucher (SG), Troy Albert (C) Donald Franklin, Steven Little | |
| 17:13 | Manhattan | Anthony Mizer makes the 1st free throw | 27-32 |
| 17:13 | Manhattan | Anthony Mizer makes the 2nd free throw | 28-32 |
| 16:52 | Fairfield | Ryan Schmidt is wide open but clanks a driving attempt from close range | 28-32 |
| 16:50 | Fairfield | Troy Albert hits the follow up shot | 28-34 |
| 16:34 | Manhattan | Arthur Shepard blows the dunk but he's fouled by Gilbert McGilberry - foul #3 on Gilbert McGilberry, team foul #4 | 28-34 |
| Subs | Manhattan | Jim Welch (PG), John Dundas (SG), Carlos Dennis (SF), Herbert Shelton (C) Steven Creek, Luis Bobb, Paul Craig, Anthony Mizer | |
| Subs | Fairfield | Larry Williams (PG), David Conley (C) Gilbert McGilberry, Troy Albert | |
| 16:34 | Manhattan | Arthur Shepard misses the 1st free throw | 28-34 |
| 16:34 | Manhattan | Arthur Shepard makes the 2nd free throw | 29-34 |
| 16:14 | Fairfield | Daniel Boucher scores on a 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Larry Williams | 29-37 |
| 15:56 | Manhattan | Jim Welch makes the fadeaway from the left wing set up by Carlos Dennis | 31-37 |
| Lineup | Manhattan | PG - Jim Welch (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. SG - John Dundas (fresh) 2 reb. SF - Carlos Dennis (fairly fresh) 2 reb. PF - Arthur Shepard (tiring) 5 pts. C - Herbert Shelton (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Fairfield | PG - Larry Williams (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Daniel Boucher (fairly fresh) 9 pts. SF - Ryan Schmidt (fairly fresh) 2 reb. PF - Steve Chamberland (fairly fresh) 5 reb. C - David Conley (fairly fresh) 4 pts. | |
| 15:44 | Fairfield | Daniel Boucher misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 31-37 |
| 15:42 | Fairfield | Ryan Schmidt gets the offensive rebound | 31-37 |
| 15:21 | Fairfield | Daniel Boucher can't connect on a 3 from the left corner but the foul's on Jim Welch - foul #1 on Jim Welch, team foul #3 | 31-37 |
| Subs | Manhattan | Sanford McDonalds (PG), Arthur Manus (SG), Paul Craig (SF), Robert Roberts (PF), Anthony Mizer (C) Jim Welch, John Dundas, Carlos Dennis, Arthur Shepard, Herbert Shelton | |
| Subs | Fairfield | Donald Franklin (PG), Len Dimmick (SF), Brian Maria (PF), Steven Little (C) Larry Williams, Ryan Schmidt, Steve Chamberland, David Conley | |
| 15:21 | Fairfield | Daniel Boucher makes the 1st free throw | 31-38 |
| 15:21 | Fairfield | Daniel Boucher makes the 2nd free throw | 31-39 |
| 15:21 | Fairfield | Daniel Boucher misses the 3rd free throw | 31-39 |
| 15:21 | Manhattan | Anthony Mizer pulls down the rebound | 31-39 |
| 15:19 | Manhattan | Arthur Manus loses the dribble to Donald Franklin in the backcourt | 31-39 |
| 15:03 | Fairfield | Len Dimmick buries a 3 pointer from the left corner | 31-42 |
| 14:59 | Manhattan | Arthur Manus is fouled in the backcourt by Donald Franklin - foul #4 on Donald Franklin, team foul #5 | 31-42 |
| Subs | Manhattan | Steven Creek (PG) Sanford McDonalds | |
| Subs | Fairfield | Larry Williams (SG), Todd Sandlin (SF) Donald Franklin, Daniel Boucher | |
| 14:46 | Manhattan | Paul Craig buries a 3 pointer from the left wing set up by Steven Creek | 34-42 |
| 14:23 | Fairfield | Len Dimmick is called for the offensive foul - foul #3 on Len Dimmick, team foul #6 | 34-42 |
| Subs | Manhattan | | |
| Subs | Fairfield | Gilbert McGilberry (PG), Steve Chamberland (PF), Troy Albert (C) Len Dimmick, Brian Maria, Steven Little | |
| 14:00 | Manhattan | Paul Craig is open and buries a 3 from the right corner set up by Arthur Manus | 37-42 |
| 13:56 | Fairfield | Todd Sandlin is called for the illegal screen in the backcourt - foul #1 on Todd Sandlin, team foul #7 | 37-42 |
| Subs | Manhattan | Sanford McDonalds (PG), Luis Bobb (SG), Herbert Shelton (PF) Steven Creek, Arthur Manus, Anthony Mizer | |
| Subs | Fairfield | Daniel Boucher (SG), Ryan Schmidt (SF) Larry Williams, Todd Sandlin | |
| 13:42 | Manhattan | Robert Roberts misses the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line | 37-42 |
| 13:40 | Fairfield | Steve Chamberland grabs the board | 37-42 |
| 13:24 | Fairfield | Daniel Boucher is fouled on the floor by Luis Bobb - foul #1 on Luis Bobb, team foul #4 | 37-42 |
| Subs | Manhattan | John Dundas (SF) Paul Craig | |
| Subs | Fairfield | Len Dimmick (PG), Brian Maria (PF) Gilbert McGilberry, Steve Chamberland | |
| 13:08 | Fairfield | Daniel Boucher connects on the 3 pointer from the right corner on a great pass from Len Dimmick | 37-45 |
| 12:53 | Manhattan | Herbert Shelton's floater is tipped away by Troy Albert | 37-45 |
| 12:51 | Manhattan | Robert Roberts hits the follow up shot | 39-45 |
| 12:39 | Fairfield | Daniel Boucher loses the dribble to Luis Bobb | 39-45 |
| 12:36 | Manhattan | Sanford McDonalds lays it up and in set up by Luis Bobb | 41-45 |
| 12:30 | Fairfield | Robert Roberts is called for the reach on Len Dimmick in the backcourt - foul #2 on Robert Roberts, team foul #5 | 41-45 |
| Subs | Manhattan | Jim Welch (PG), Arthur Manus (SG), Carlos Dennis (SF), Arthur Shepard (PF), Anthony Mizer (C) Sanford McDonalds, Luis Bobb, John Dundas, Herbert Shelton, Robert Roberts | |
| Subs | Fairfield | Larry Williams (PG), Steve Chamberland (PF) Len Dimmick, Brian Maria | |
| 12:16 | Fairfield | Arthur Shepard swats the layup by Troy Albert | 41-45 |
| 12:14 | Manhattan | The rebound goes to Arthur Shepard | 41-45 |
| 11:54 | Manhattan | Anthony Mizer is open and scores on a fadeaway from the baseline | 43-45 |
| Lineup | Manhattan | PG - Jim Welch (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. SG - Arthur Manus (fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Carlos Dennis (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Arthur Shepard (tiring) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Anthony Mizer (tiring) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Fairfield | PG - Larry Williams (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Daniel Boucher (tired) 14 pts. SF - Ryan Schmidt (tiring) 3 reb. PF - Steve Chamberland (tiring) 6 reb. C - Troy Albert (tiring) 7 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:50 | Fairfield | Ryan Schmidt's pass is intercepted by Jim Welch in the backcourt | 43-45 |
| 11:40 | Manhattan | Arthur Shepard is open but misses the lay-in | 43-45 |
| 11:38 | Manhattan | Jim Welch grabs the offensive rebound | 43-45 |
| 11:20 | Manhattan | Arthur Manus makes the 3pt attempt from the left wing on a nice dish by Arthur Shepard | 46-45 |
| 11:20 | Fairfield | Fairfield calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 46-45 |
| Subs | Manhattan | Steven Creek (PG), Herbert Shelton (PF) Jim Welch, Arthur Shepard | |
| Subs | Fairfield | Len Dimmick (PG), Gilbert McGilberry (SG), Todd Sandlin (SF), Steven Little (PF), David Conley (C) Larry Williams, Daniel Boucher, Ryan Schmidt, Steve Chamberland, Troy Albert | |
| 11:04 | Fairfield | Steven Little is hacked by Herbert Shelton - foul #2 on Herbert Shelton, team foul #6 | 46-45 |
| Subs | Manhattan | John Dundas (SF) Carlos Dennis | |
| Subs | Fairfield | | |
| 10:59 | Fairfield | Len Dimmick clanks a 3pt jumper from straight away | 46-45 |
| 10:57 | Manhattan | Herbert Shelton snags the defensive board | 46-45 |
| 10:52 | Manhattan | Arthur Manus drills a 3pt attempt from straight away | 49-45 |
| 10:34 | Fairfield | Steven Creek steals the ball from David Conley | 49-45 |
| 10:15 | Manhattan | Steven Creek is whistled for a carry | 49-45 |
| Subs | Manhattan | Sanford McDonalds (PG), Paul Craig (SF), Arthur Shepard (PF), Robert Roberts (C) Steven Creek, Arthur Manus, Herbert Shelton, Anthony Mizer | |
| Subs | Fairfield | Larry Williams (PG), Ryan Schmidt (SF), Steve Chamberland (PF), Brian Maria (C) Gilbert McGilberry, Todd Sandlin, Steven Little, David Conley | |
| 10:02 | Fairfield | 3 seconds is called on Ryan Schmidt | 49-45 |
| Subs | Manhattan | Luis Bobb (SG) John Dundas | |
| Subs | Fairfield | Daniel Boucher (SG) Len Dimmick | |
| 10:00 | Manhattan | Paul Craig throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 49-45 |
| 09:48 | Fairfield | Brian Maria misses the lay-in | 49-45 |
| 09:47 | Manhattan | Robert Roberts grabs the defensive rebound | 49-45 |
| 09:41 | Manhattan | Robert Roberts connects on the runner from the right block set up by Luis Bobb and the foul's on Daniel Boucher - foul #2 on Daniel Boucher, team foul #8 | 51-45 |
| Subs | Manhattan | Carlos Dennis (C) Arthur Shepard | |
| Subs | Fairfield | Troy Albert (C) Steve Chamberland | |
| 09:41 | Manhattan | Robert Roberts misses the free throw | 51-45 |
| 09:41 | Fairfield | The rebound goes to Brian Maria | 51-45 |
| 09:31 | Fairfield | Sanford McDonalds picks off the pass by Larry Williams | 51-45 |
| 09:07 | Manhattan | Brian Maria is called for the reach on Robert Roberts - foul #2 on Brian Maria, team foul #9 | 51-45 |
| Subs | Manhattan | Jim Welch (PG), Arthur Manus (SG), Herbert Shelton (C) Sanford McDonalds, Luis Bobb, Carlos Dennis | |
| Subs | Fairfield | Len Dimmick (SG), Steve Chamberland (PF) Daniel Boucher, Brian Maria | |
| 09:07 | Manhattan | Robert Roberts misses the 1st free throw | 51-45 |
| 09:07 | Fairfield | Troy Albert snags the defensive board | 51-45 |
| 09:04 | Fairfield | Larry Williams loses the dribble to Arthur Manus in the backcourt | 51-45 |
| 08:50 | Manhattan | Paul Craig loses the ball out of bounds | 51-45 |
| Subs | Manhattan | Steven Creek (PG), John Dundas (SG), Arthur Shepard (PF) Jim Welch, Arthur Manus, Robert Roberts | |
| Subs | Fairfield | | |
| 08:22 | Fairfield | Len Dimmick connects on the 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Larry Williams | 51-48 |
| 08:15 | Manhattan | Paul Craig hits a fadeaway from close range on a great pass from Steven Creek and the foul's on Larry Williams - foul #3 on Larry Williams, team foul #10 | 53-48 |
| Subs | Manhattan | Jim Welch (PG), Arthur Manus (SG), Anthony Mizer (C) Steven Creek, John Dundas, Herbert Shelton | |
| Subs | Fairfield | Todd Sandlin (SF), Brian Maria (PF), Steven Little (C) Ryan Schmidt, Steve Chamberland, Troy Albert | |
| 08:15 | Manhattan | Paul Craig makes the free throw | 54-48 |
| 08:13 | Fairfield | Todd Sandlin is fouled in the backcourt by Jim Welch - foul #2 on Jim Welch, team foul #7 | 54-48 |
| Subs | Manhattan | Carlos Dennis (SF) Paul Craig | |
| Subs | Fairfield | Daniel Boucher (SG) Larry Williams | |
| 08:13 | Fairfield | Todd Sandlin makes the 1st free throw | 54-49 |
| 08:13 | Fairfield | Todd Sandlin misses the 2nd free throw | 54-49 |
| 08:13 | Manhattan | Arthur Manus gets the rebound | 54-49 |
| 08:08 | Manhattan | Steven Little picks off the pass by Jim Welch in the backcourt | 54-49 |
| 07:54 | Fairfield | Len Dimmick hits a jumper in the lane on a great pass from Steven Little | 54-51 |
| Lineup | Manhattan | PG - Jim Welch (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. SG - Arthur Manus (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - Carlos Dennis (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Arthur Shepard (tired) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - Anthony Mizer (tiring) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Fairfield | PG - Len Dimmick (fairly fresh) 15 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Daniel Boucher (tiring) 14 pts. SF - Todd Sandlin (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Steven Little (fairly fresh) 3 pts. C - Brian Maria (tiring) 4 reb. | |
| 07:32 | Manhattan | Carlos Dennis knocks in the 3 pointer from straight away on a nice dish by Jim Welch | 57-51 |
| 07:19 | Fairfield | Daniel Boucher connects on the runner from the left block | 57-53 |
| 07:06 | Manhattan | Arthur Shepard misses the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 57-53 |
| 07:05 | Fairfield | The rebound goes to Steven Little | 57-53 |
| 07:02 | Fairfield | Len Dimmick is fouled in the backcourt by Jim Welch - foul #3 on Jim Welch, team foul #8 | 57-53 |
| Subs | Manhattan | Steven Creek (PG), Sanford McDonalds (SG), John Dundas (SF), Herbert Shelton (PF), Robert Roberts (C) Jim Welch, Arthur Manus, Carlos Dennis, Arthur Shepard, Anthony Mizer | |
| Subs | Fairfield | Donald Franklin (PG), Larry Williams (SF), Steve Chamberland (PF), David Conley (C) Daniel Boucher, Todd Sandlin, Steven Little, Brian Maria | |
| 07:02 | Fairfield | Len Dimmick misses the 1st free throw | 57-53 |
| 07:02 | Manhattan | The rebound goes to Robert Roberts | 57-53 |
| 07:00 | Manhattan | John Dundas is called for a moving pick in the backcourt - foul #1 on John Dundas, team foul #9 | 57-53 |
| Subs | Manhattan | | |
| Subs | Fairfield | Ryan Schmidt (SF) Len Dimmick | |
| 06:41 | Fairfield | Ryan Schmidt misses long on a runner from the left block | 57-53 |
| 06:40 | Manhattan | The rebound goes to Steven Creek | 57-53 |
| 06:37 | Manhattan | Sanford McDonalds is called for the offensive foul in the backcourt - foul #3 on Sanford McDonalds, team foul #10 | 57-53 |
| Subs | Manhattan | | |
| Subs | Fairfield | Gilbert McGilberry (SG) Ryan Schmidt | |
| 06:23 | Fairfield | Donald Franklin comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 57-53 |
| 06:21 | Manhattan | The rebound goes to Herbert Shelton | 57-53 |
| 05:58 | Manhattan | Robert Roberts misses short on a fadeaway from the left block but he's fouled by David Conley - foul #2 on David Conley, team foul #11 | 57-53 |
| Subs | Manhattan | Luis Bobb (SG), Paul Craig (SF) Sanford McDonalds, John Dundas | |
| Subs | Fairfield | Ryan Schmidt (SF), Troy Albert (C) Gilbert McGilberry, David Conley | |
| 05:58 | Manhattan | Robert Roberts makes the 1st free throw | 58-53 |
| 05:58 | Manhattan | Robert Roberts makes the 2nd free throw | 59-53 |
| 05:38 | Fairfield | Ryan Schmidt comes up short on the 3pt shot from the right corner | 59-53 |
| 05:36 | Fairfield | Larry Williams hits the follow up shot | 59-55 |
| 05:16 | Manhattan | Robert Roberts buries a driving attempt in the paint set up by Steven Creek | 61-55 |
| 04:58 | Fairfield | Robert Roberts is called for the reach on Larry Williams - foul #3 on Robert Roberts, team foul #11 | 61-55 |
| Subs | Manhattan | Sanford McDonalds (PG), Arthur Manus (SG), Arthur Shepard (PF), Anthony Mizer (C) Steven Creek, Luis Bobb, Robert Roberts, Herbert Shelton | |
| Subs | Fairfield | Daniel Boucher (SG), Steven Little (PF) Ryan Schmidt, Steve Chamberland | |
| 04:58 | Fairfield | Larry Williams makes the 1st free throw | 61-56 |
| 04:58 | Fairfield | Larry Williams makes the 2nd free throw | 61-57 |
| 04:40 | Manhattan | Sanford McDonalds misses long on a 3 from the left wing | 61-57 |
| 04:38 | Fairfield | Larry Williams grabs the board | 61-57 |
| 04:16 | Fairfield | Daniel Boucher hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right wing | 61-57 |
| 04:14 | Manhattan | Arthur Manus gets the rebound | 61-57 |
| 03:59 | Manhattan | Sanford McDonalds is open and buries a 3 from the right corner set up by Arthur Manus | 64-57 |
| 03:59 | Fairfield | Fairfield calls a full timeout (2 :30 remaining) | 64-57 |
| Subs | Manhattan | John Dundas (SF), Carlos Dennis (PF), Herbert Shelton (C) Paul Craig, Arthur Shepard, Anthony Mizer | |
| Subs | Fairfield | Len Dimmick (PG), Gilbert McGilberry (SG), Todd Sandlin (SF), David Conley (PF), Brian Maria (C) Donald Franklin, Daniel Boucher, Larry Williams, Steven Little, Troy Albert | |
| 03:41 | Fairfield | John Dundas is called for the reach on Len Dimmick - foul #2 on John Dundas, team foul #12 | 64-57 |
| 03:41 | Fairfield | Len Dimmick misses the 1st free throw | 64-57 |
| 03:41 | Fairfield | Len Dimmick makes the 2nd free throw | 64-58 |
| Lineup | Manhattan | PG - Sanford McDonalds (fresh) 7 pts. 3 pf. SG - Arthur Manus (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - John Dundas (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Carlos Dennis (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Herbert Shelton (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Fairfield | PG - Len Dimmick (fresh) 16 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Gilbert McGilberry (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - Todd Sandlin (fresh) 3 pts. PF - David Conley (fresh) 4 pts. C - Brian Maria (tiring) 4 reb. | |
| 03:30 | Manhattan | Herbert Shelton can't connect on a driving attempt from the baseline | 64-58 |
| 03:28 | Fairfield | The rebound goes to Brian Maria | 64-58 |
| 03:12 | Fairfield | David Conley misses long on a jumper from just outside the lane | 64-58 |
| 03:11 | Manhattan | Sanford McDonalds grabs the board | 64-58 |
| 02:49 | Manhattan | Arthur Manus hits a shot from the left side set up by Sanford McDonalds | 66-58 |
| Game Plan | Manhattan | Manhattan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Fairfield | Fairfield is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 02:47 | Fairfield | Gilbert McGilberry is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 66-58 |
| Subs | Manhattan | Jim Welch (PG), Luis Bobb (SG), Paul Craig (SF), Robert Roberts (PF), Anthony Mizer (C) Sanford McDonalds, Arthur Manus, John Dundas, Carlos Dennis, Herbert Shelton | |
| Subs | Fairfield | Donald Franklin (PG), Daniel Boucher (SG), Ryan Schmidt (SF), Steve Chamberland (PF), Troy Albert (C) Len Dimmick, Gilbert McGilberry, Todd Sandlin, David Conley, Brian Maria | |
| Game Plan | Manhattan | Manhattan is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Fairfield | Fairfield is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 02:34 | Manhattan | Anthony Mizer is denied on a layup by Troy Albert | 66-58 |
| 02:33 | Manhattan | Jim Welch grabs the offensive board | 66-58 |
| 02:33 | Manhattan | Manhattan calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 66-58 |
| Subs | Manhattan | Steven Creek (PG), John Dundas (SG) Jim Welch, Luis Bobb | |
| Subs | Fairfield | Len Dimmick (SG) Daniel Boucher | |
| 02:04 | Manhattan | Robert Roberts comes up short on the runner from the right block | 66-58 |
| 02:03 | Fairfield | Troy Albert grabs the defensive rebound | 66-58 |
| 01:54 | Fairfield | Ryan Schmidt hits a turnaround from the baseline set up by Len Dimmick | 66-60 |
| Game Plan | Manhattan | Manhattan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Fairfield | Fairfield is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 01:35 | Manhattan | Troy Albert takes the ball from Anthony Mizer | 66-60 |
| Game Plan | Manhattan | Manhattan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Fairfield | Fairfield is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 01:15 | Fairfield | Troy Albert banks in the layup on a great pass from Ryan Schmidt | 66-62 |
| 01:02 | Manhattan | John Dundas hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right side | 66-62 |
| 01:00 | Manhattan | Steven Creek can't tip it in | 66-62 |
| 00:58 | Fairfield | Steve Chamberland snags the defensive board | 66-62 |
| 00:58 | Fairfield | Fairfield calls a :30 timeout (1 :30 remaining) | 66-62 |
| Subs | Manhattan | Arthur Manus (SG), Arthur Shepard (PF) John Dundas, Robert Roberts | |
| Subs | Fairfield | Daniel Boucher (SG) Len Dimmick | |
| Game Plan | Manhattan | Manhattan is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Fairfield | Fairfield is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:54 | Fairfield | Troy Albert's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 66-62 |
| Game Plan | Manhattan | Manhattan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Fairfield | Fairfield is playing a motion offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:28 | Manhattan | Arthur Shepard drills a jumpshot from just outside the lane set up by Steven Creek | 68-62 |
| 00:28 | Fairfield | Fairfield calls a :30 timeout (none remaining) | 68-62 |
| Game Plan | Manhattan | Manhattan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Fairfield | Fairfield is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:22 | Fairfield | Daniel Boucher buries a 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Donald Franklin | 68-65 |
| Game Plan | Manhattan | Manhattan is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Fairfield | Fairfield is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:19 | Manhattan | Donald Franklin is called for the reach on Anthony Mizer in the backcourt - foul #5 on Donald Franklin, team foul #12 | 68-65 |
| Subs | Manhattan | | |
| Subs | Fairfield | Larry Williams (PG) Donald Franklin | |
| 00:19 | Manhattan | Anthony Mizer makes the 1st free throw | 69-65 |
| 00:19 | Manhattan | Anthony Mizer makes the 2nd free throw | 70-65 |
| 00:14 | Fairfield | Daniel Boucher scores on a 3 pointer from straight away | 70-68 |
| 00:11 | Manhattan | Larry Williams is called for the reach on Paul Craig in the backcourt - foul #4 on Larry Williams, team foul #13 | 70-68 |
| 00:11 | Manhattan | Paul Craig makes the 1st free throw | 71-68 |
| 00:11 | Manhattan | Paul Craig makes the 2nd free throw | 72-68 |
| 00:06 | Fairfield | Larry Williams can't connect on a 3 from the right corner | 72-68 |
| 00:04 | Manhattan | Paul Craig grabs the board | 72-68 |
| 00:01 | Manhattan | Paul Craig is hacked by Larry Williams in the backcourt - foul #5 on Larry Williams, team foul #14 | 72-68 |
| Subs | Manhattan | Carlos Dennis (PF) Arthur Shepard | |
| Subs | Fairfield | Len Dimmick (PG) Larry Williams | |
| 00:01 | Manhattan | Paul Craig makes the 1st free throw | 73-68 |
| 00:01 | Manhattan | Paul Craig makes the 2nd free throw | 74-68 |
| 00:00 | Fairfield | Ryan Schmidt can't connect on a fullcourt shot | 74-68 |