| Lineup | Arkansas State | PG - David Griffin (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. SG - Robert Doss (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Frank Dolin (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. PF - Larry Rodgers (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - George Duval (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Bryan Bowers (fresh) 8 pts. 3 ast. SG - Steven Cook (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Billy Webb (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Steven Jerry (fresh) 3 blk. C - Dennis Dunn (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Villanova | Billy Webb inbounds the ball | 37-34 |
| Game Plan | Arkansas State | Arkansas State is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| 19:42 | Villanova | Steven Jerry misses the jump hook in the lane | 37-34 |
| 19:41 | Villanova | Billy Webb tips it in | 37-36 |
| 19:23 | Arkansas State | David Griffin loses the dribble to Dennis Dunn | 37-36 |
| 19:14 | Villanova | Frank Dolin takes the ball from Dennis Dunn | 37-36 |
| 18:57 | Arkansas State | Dennis Dunn takes the ball from George Duval | 37-36 |
| 18:37 | Villanova | Frank Dolin steals it from Billy Webb | 37-36 |
| 18:17 | Arkansas State | David Griffin misses badly on a 3 from the left wing | 37-36 |
| 18:15 | Villanova | Billy Webb pulls down the rebound | 37-36 |
| 17:52 | Villanova | Larry Rodgers swats the short shot by Billy Webb | 37-36 |
| 17:51 | Arkansas State | Frank Dolin grabs the defensive rebound | 37-36 |
| 17:46 | Arkansas State | Robert Doss hits a floater near the basket and he's hacked by Steven Jerry - foul #1 on Steven Jerry, team foul #1 | 39-36 |
| Subs | Arkansas State | James Borden (PG), Stephan Kimmons (PF), Dale Mayes (C) David Griffin, Larry Rodgers, George Duval | |
| Subs | Villanova | Steve Smith (SG), Robert Urso (SF) Steven Cook, Billy Webb | |
| 17:46 | Arkansas State | Robert Doss makes the free throw | 40-36 |
| 17:19 | Villanova | Steve Smith misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 40-36 |
| 17:17 | Arkansas State | James Borden grabs the defensive rebound | 40-36 |
| 17:11 | Arkansas State | Frank Dolin is fouled on the floor by Robert Urso - foul #2 on Robert Urso, team foul #2 | 40-36 |
| Subs | Arkansas State | Troy Balwinski (SG) Robert Doss | |
| Subs | Villanova | Ryan Cummins (PG), Jerome Brumbaugh (PF), Dustin Nealon (C) Bryan Bowers, Steven Jerry, Dennis Dunn | |
| 16:57 | Arkansas State | Jerome Brumbaugh is called for the reach on James Borden - foul #1 on Jerome Brumbaugh, team foul #3 | 40-36 |
| 16:43 | Arkansas State | Stephan Kimmons misses long on a jump hook from the left block | 40-36 |
| 16:42 | Villanova | Dustin Nealon gets the rebound | 40-36 |
| 16:25 | Villanova | Robert Urso loses the dribble to Frank Dolin | 40-36 |
| 16:10 | Arkansas State | Troy Balwinski misses short on a 3 pointer from the left corner | 40-36 |
| 16:09 | Villanova | Jerome Brumbaugh grabs the defensive rebound | 40-36 |
| 15:40 | Villanova | Jerome Brumbaugh buries a fadeaway jumper from the right side | 40-38 |
| Lineup | Arkansas State | PG - James Borden (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Troy Balwinski (fresh) 6 pts. SF - Frank Dolin (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 4 stl. PF - Stephan Kimmons (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Dale Mayes (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Ryan Cummins (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Steve Smith (fresh) 2 reb. SF - Robert Urso (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. PF - Jerome Brumbaugh (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Dustin Nealon (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 15:19 | Arkansas State | Dale Mayes misses long on a jumpshot from the left side but the foul's on Dustin Nealon - foul #1 on Dustin Nealon, team foul #4 | 40-38 |
| Subs | Arkansas State | David Griffin (PG), Robert Doss (SG), Larry Rodgers (SF), Michael Jensen (PF) James Borden, Troy Balwinski, Frank Dolin, Stephan Kimmons | |
| Subs | Villanova | Bryan Bowers (PG), Steven Cook (SG), Billy Webb (SF), Steven Jerry (PF), Dennis Dunn (C) Ryan Cummins, Steve Smith, Robert Urso, Jerome Brumbaugh, Dustin Nealon | |
| 15:19 | Arkansas State | Dale Mayes makes the 1st free throw | 41-38 |
| 15:19 | Arkansas State | Dale Mayes makes the 2nd free throw | 42-38 |
| 15:08 | Villanova | Billy Webb misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 42-38 |
| 15:06 | Arkansas State | Michael Jensen snags the defensive board | 42-38 |
| 15:02 | Arkansas State | Billy Webb steps in front of the Larry Rodgers pass | 42-38 |
| 14:58 | Villanova | Billy Webb lays it in | 42-40 |
| 14:47 | Arkansas State | Michael Jensen is called for traveling | 42-40 |
| Subs | Arkansas State | George Duval (C) Dale Mayes | |
| Subs | Villanova | | |
| 14:21 | Villanova | Billy Webb is fouled on the floor by Michael Jensen - foul #4 on Michael Jensen, team foul #1 | 42-40 |
| Subs | Arkansas State | Frank Dolin (SF) Michael Jensen | |
| Subs | Villanova | | |
| 14:00 | Villanova | Steven Jerry is called for the offensive foul - foul #2 on Steven Jerry, team foul #5 | 42-40 |
| 13:52 | Arkansas State | Frank Dolin travels with the ball | 42-40 |
| 13:37 | Villanova | Steven Jerry connects on the shot in the lane | 42-42 |
| 13:14 | Arkansas State | Dennis Dunn denies the turnaround by George Duval | 42-42 |
| 13:12 | Villanova | Billy Webb grabs the defensive rebound | 42-42 |
| 13:08 | Villanova | Steven Cook connects on the 3pt attempt from the left wing | 42-45 |
| 12:57 | Arkansas State | Steven Jerry takes the ball from Robert Doss | 42-45 |
| 12:39 | Villanova | Steven Jerry jams it set up by Dennis Dunn | 42-47 |
| 12:34 | Arkansas State | Frank Dolin knocks in the floater from the right wing set up by David Griffin | 44-47 |
| 12:12 | Villanova | Robert Doss is called for the reach on Steven Cook - foul #1 on Robert Doss, team foul #2 | 44-47 |
| Subs | Arkansas State | James Borden (PG), Troy Balwinski (SG), Terrence Agan (SF), Stephan Kimmons (PF), Dale Mayes (C) David Griffin, Robert Doss, Frank Dolin, Larry Rodgers, George Duval | |
| Subs | Villanova | Ryan Cummins (PG), Steve Smith (SG), Robert Urso (SF), Jerome Brumbaugh (PF), Dustin Nealon (C) Bryan Bowers, Steven Cook, Billy Webb, Steven Jerry, Dennis Dunn | |
| 11:51 | Villanova | Dustin Nealon blows the layup but the foul's on Dale Mayes - foul #2 on Dale Mayes, team foul #3 | 44-47 |
| 11:51 | Villanova | Dustin Nealon makes the 1st free throw | 44-48 |
| 11:51 | Villanova | Dustin Nealon makes the 2nd free throw | 44-49 |
| 11:26 | Arkansas State | Troy Balwinski hits a 3 pointer from the left wing | 47-49 |
| Lineup | Arkansas State | PG - James Borden (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SG - Troy Balwinski (fresh) 9 pts. SF - Terrence Agan (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Stephan Kimmons (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Dale Mayes (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Ryan Cummins (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Steve Smith (fresh) 2 reb. SF - Robert Urso (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. PF - Jerome Brumbaugh (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Dustin Nealon (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:01 | Villanova | Jerome Brumbaugh can't connect on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 47-49 |
| 10:59 | Villanova | Dustin Nealon gets the offensive rebound | 47-49 |
| 10:37 | Villanova | Jerome Brumbaugh misses the driving attempt from close range | 47-49 |
| 10:36 | Arkansas State | James Borden pulls down the rebound | 47-49 |
| 10:30 | Arkansas State | Stephan Kimmons lays it up and in on a nice dish by James Borden | 49-49 |
| 10:16 | Villanova | Robert Urso misses long on a floater from the baseline but the foul's on Stephan Kimmons - foul #1 on Stephan Kimmons, team foul #4 | 49-49 |
| Subs | Arkansas State | David Griffin (PG), Robert Doss (SG), Frank Dolin (SF), George Duval (C) James Borden, Troy Balwinski, Terrence Agan, Dale Mayes | |
| Subs | Villanova | Bryan Bowers (PG), Steven Jerry (PF), Dennis Dunn (C) Ryan Cummins, Jerome Brumbaugh, Dustin Nealon | |
| 10:16 | Villanova | Robert Urso misses the 1st free throw | 49-49 |
| 10:16 | Villanova | Robert Urso misses the 2nd free throw | 49-49 |
| 10:16 | Arkansas State | Stephan Kimmons pulls down the rebound | 49-49 |
| 09:58 | Arkansas State | David Griffin misses the fadeaway from the left side but the foul's on Dennis Dunn - foul #2 on Dennis Dunn, team foul #6 | 49-49 |
| Subs | Arkansas State | Larry Rodgers (PF) Stephan Kimmons | |
| Subs | Villanova | Billy Webb (SF) Robert Urso | |
| 09:58 | Arkansas State | David Griffin makes the 1st free throw | 50-49 |
| 09:58 | Arkansas State | David Griffin makes the 2nd free throw | 51-49 |
| 09:45 | Villanova | Steven Jerry buries a pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 51-51 |
| 09:34 | Arkansas State | Bryan Bowers steals the ball from George Duval | 51-51 |
| 09:18 | Villanova | Billy Webb throws a bad pass out of bounds | 51-51 |
| Subs | Arkansas State | | |
| Subs | Villanova | Steven Cook (SG) Steve Smith | |
| 08:52 | Arkansas State | Robert Doss is whistled for a carry | 51-51 |
| Subs | Arkansas State | Stephan Kimmons (PF) Larry Rodgers | |
| Subs | Villanova | | |
| 08:43 | Villanova | Bryan Bowers is fouled on the floor by Stephan Kimmons - foul #2 on Stephan Kimmons, team foul #5 | 51-51 |
| Subs | Arkansas State | Dale Mayes (C) George Duval | |
| Subs | Villanova | | |
| 08:31 | Villanova | Steven Cook misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 51-51 |
| 08:30 | Arkansas State | David Griffin snags the defensive board | 51-51 |
| 08:08 | Arkansas State | Frank Dolin's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 51-51 |
| Subs | Arkansas State | James Borden (PG) David Griffin | |
| Subs | Villanova | Ryan Cummins (SG), Robert Urso (SF), Jerome Brumbaugh (PF), Dustin Nealon (C) Steven Cook, Billy Webb, Steven Jerry, Dennis Dunn | |
| 07:44 | Villanova | Robert Urso hits a fadeaway from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Ryan Cummins | 51-53 |
| 07:17 | Arkansas State | Frank Dolin is whistled for traveling | 51-53 |
| Subs | Arkansas State | Troy Balwinski (SG), Michael Jensen (PF), George Duval (C) Robert Doss, Stephan Kimmons, Dale Mayes | |
| Subs | Villanova | Steve Smith (SG) Bryan Bowers | |
| Lineup | Arkansas State | PG - James Borden (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Troy Balwinski (fresh) 9 pts. SF - Frank Dolin (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. 4 stl. PF - Michael Jensen (fresh) 4 pf. C - George Duval (fresh) 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Ryan Cummins (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. SG - Steve Smith (fresh) 2 reb. SF - Robert Urso (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. PF - Jerome Brumbaugh (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Dustin Nealon (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 06:58 | Villanova | Steve Smith is fouled on the floor by Michael Jensen - foul #5 on Michael Jensen, team foul #6 | 51-53 |
| Subs | Arkansas State | Larry Rodgers (PF) Michael Jensen | |
| Subs | Villanova | Steven Cook (SG), Billy Webb (SF), Steven Jerry (PF) Steve Smith, Jerome Brumbaugh, Dustin Nealon | |
| 06:46 | Villanova | Robert Urso misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 51-53 |
| 06:44 | Villanova | Billy Webb gets the offensive rebound | 51-53 |
| 06:33 | Villanova | Ryan Cummins buries a 3pt attempt from the left wing on a great pass from Steven Cook | 51-56 |
| 06:21 | Arkansas State | James Borden hits a shot from the left wing set up by Larry Rodgers | 53-56 |
| 06:10 | Villanova | Billy Webb can't connect on a floater from the left wing | 53-56 |
| 06:09 | Villanova | Steven Cook grabs the offensive board | 53-56 |
| 05:55 | Villanova | Billy Webb makes the 3 from the right wing set up by Robert Urso | 53-59 |
| 05:30 | Arkansas State | Frank Dolin connects on the 3 from the right wing set up by James Borden | 56-59 |
| 05:30 | Villanova | Villanova calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 56-59 |
| Subs | Arkansas State | David Griffin (PG), Robert Doss (SG) James Borden, Troy Balwinski | |
| Subs | Villanova | Bryan Bowers (PG), Dennis Dunn (C) Ryan Cummins, Robert Urso | |
| 05:16 | Villanova | Billy Webb comes up short on the jump hook from the right block | 56-59 |
| 05:14 | Villanova | Steven Cook tips it back up and in | 56-61 |
| 05:02 | Arkansas State | Dennis Dunn is called for the reach on Frank Dolin - foul #3 on Dennis Dunn, team foul #7 | 56-61 |
| 05:02 | Arkansas State | Frank Dolin makes the 1st free throw | 57-61 |
| 05:02 | Arkansas State | Frank Dolin misses the 2nd free throw | 57-61 |
| 05:02 | Villanova | Steven Jerry grabs the board | 57-61 |
| 04:39 | Villanova | Billy Webb knocks in the jumpshot from the free throw line set up by Steven Cook | 57-63 |
| 04:22 | Arkansas State | Frank Dolin comes up short on the pull-up jumper from just outside the lane | 57-63 |
| 04:20 | Villanova | Billy Webb gets the rebound | 57-63 |
| 03:55 | Villanova | Steven Jerry clanks a jumper from the left block but he's hacked by David Griffin - foul #1 on David Griffin, team foul #7 | 57-63 |
| Subs | Arkansas State | Stephan Kimmons (PF), Dale Mayes (C) Larry Rodgers, George Duval | |
| Subs | Villanova | Steve Smith (SG), Robert Urso (SF) Steven Cook, Billy Webb | |
| 03:55 | Villanova | Steven Jerry makes the 1st free throw | 57-64 |
| 03:55 | Villanova | Steven Jerry misses the 2nd free throw | 57-64 |
| 03:55 | Villanova | Robert Urso grabs the offensive board | 57-64 |
| 03:50 | Villanova | Bryan Bowers hits a 3 from the left wing | 57-67 |
| Game Plan | Arkansas State | Arkansas State is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:38 | Arkansas State | Robert Urso is called for the reach on Frank Dolin - foul #3 on Robert Urso, team foul #8 | 57-67 |
| Subs | Arkansas State | | |
| Subs | Villanova | Jerome Brumbaugh (PF) Steven Jerry | |
| 03:38 | Arkansas State | Frank Dolin makes the 1st free throw | 58-67 |
| 03:38 | Arkansas State | Frank Dolin makes the 2nd free throw | 59-67 |
| Game Plan | Arkansas State | Arkansas State is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:13 | Villanova | Bryan Bowers clanks a shot from the right wing | 59-67 |
| 03:11 | Villanova | Dennis Dunn hits the follow up shot | 59-69 |
| Lineup | Arkansas State | PG - David Griffin (fresh) 9 pts. 3 ast. SG - Robert Doss (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Frank Dolin (fresh) 12 pts. 6 reb. 4 stl. PF - Stephan Kimmons (fresh) 4 pts. 3 reb. C - Dale Mayes (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Villanova | PG - Bryan Bowers (fresh) 11 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - Steve Smith (fresh) 2 reb. SF - Robert Urso (fresh) 10 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. PF - Jerome Brumbaugh (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Dennis Dunn (fresh) 8 pts. 7 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. | |
| 02:48 | Arkansas State | Stephan Kimmons hits the front of the rim on the runner from close range but he's fouled by Dennis Dunn - foul #4 on Dennis Dunn, team foul #9 | 59-69 |
| Subs | Arkansas State | James Borden (PG), Troy Balwinski (SG) David Griffin, Robert Doss | |
| Subs | Villanova | Dustin Nealon (C) Dennis Dunn | |
| 02:48 | Arkansas State | Stephan Kimmons makes the 1st free throw | 60-69 |
| 02:48 | Arkansas State | Stephan Kimmons makes the 2nd free throw | 61-69 |
| 02:46 | Villanova | Villanova calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 61-69 |
| Subs | Arkansas State | David Griffin (PG), Robert Doss (SG), Larry Rodgers (PF), George Duval (C) James Borden, Troy Balwinski, Stephan Kimmons, Dale Mayes | |
| Subs | Villanova | Steven Cook (SG), Billy Webb (SF), Steven Jerry (PF), Dennis Dunn (C) Steve Smith, Robert Urso, Jerome Brumbaugh, Dustin Nealon | |
| 02:22 | Villanova | Bryan Bowers misses long on a 3pt shot from straight away | 61-69 |
| 02:20 | Arkansas State | Larry Rodgers grabs the defensive rebound | 61-69 |
| 02:15 | Arkansas State | Steven Jerry is called for the reach on David Griffin - foul #3 on Steven Jerry, team foul #10 | 61-69 |
| 02:15 | Arkansas State | David Griffin makes the 1st free throw | 62-69 |
| 02:15 | Arkansas State | David Griffin misses the 2nd free throw | 62-69 |
| 02:15 | Villanova | Steven Jerry pulls down the rebound | 62-69 |
| Game Plan | Arkansas State | Arkansas State is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 01:55 | Villanova | Steven Jerry is called for the offensive foul - foul #4 on Steven Jerry, team foul #11 | 62-69 |
| Game Plan | Arkansas State | Arkansas State is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| 01:38 | Arkansas State | George Duval is hacked by Dennis Dunn - foul #5 on Dennis Dunn, team foul #12 | 62-69 |
| Subs | Arkansas State | | |
| Subs | Villanova | Robert Urso (C) Dennis Dunn | |
| 01:38 | Arkansas State | George Duval makes the 1st free throw | 63-69 |
| 01:38 | Arkansas State | George Duval misses the 2nd free throw | 63-69 |
| 01:38 | Villanova | Steven Cook gets the rebound | 63-69 |
| 01:21 | Villanova | Billy Webb can't connect on a shot from the right side but the foul's on Robert Doss - foul #2 on Robert Doss, team foul #8 | 63-69 |
| 01:21 | Villanova | Billy Webb makes the 1st free throw | 63-70 |
| 01:21 | Villanova | Billy Webb makes the 2nd free throw | 63-71 |
| Game Plan | Arkansas State | Arkansas State is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a man to man (0) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 01:10 | Arkansas State | Steven Jerry denies the turnaround by Robert Doss | 63-71 |
| 01:08 | Villanova | Billy Webb pulls down the rebound | 63-71 |
| Game Plan | Arkansas State | Arkansas State is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:47 | Villanova | Billy Webb scores on a floater from the right wing | 63-73 |
| Game Plan | Arkansas State | Arkansas State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:40 | Arkansas State | Larry Rodgers double dribbles | 63-73 |
| Subs | Arkansas State | James Borden (PG), Troy Balwinski (SG), Stephan Kimmons (PF), Dale Mayes (C) David Griffin, Robert Doss, Frank Dolin, George Duval | |
| Subs | Villanova | Ryan Cummins (PG), Steve Smith (SG), Jerome Brumbaugh (PF), Dustin Nealon (C) Bryan Bowers, Steven Cook, Billy Webb, Steven Jerry | |
| Game Plan | Arkansas State | Arkansas State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Villanova | Villanova is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:11 | Villanova | Jerome Brumbaugh is hacked by Larry Rodgers - foul #2 on Larry Rodgers, team foul #9 | 63-73 |
| 00:11 | Villanova | Jerome Brumbaugh makes the 1st free throw | 63-74 |
| 00:11 | Villanova | Jerome Brumbaugh makes the 2nd free throw | 63-75 |
| 00:05 | Arkansas State | Larry Rodgers is hacked by Robert Urso - foul #4 on Robert Urso, team foul #13 | 63-75 |
| 00:05 | Arkansas State | Larry Rodgers makes the 1st free throw | 64-75 |
| 00:05 | Arkansas State | Larry Rodgers misses the 2nd free throw | 64-75 |
| 00:05 | Villanova | Jerome Brumbaugh gets the rebound | 64-75 |
| 00:00 | Villanova | Ryan Cummins runs out the clock | 64-75 |