| Lineup | Colorado | PG - William Grubbs (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Clarence Pannell (fresh) SF - Christopher Harris (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Alan Casey (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - George Penniman (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Kansas State | PG - Frank Sanders (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Johnny Carr (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Earnest Bishop (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. PF - Gary Mansfield (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. C - Edward Dickerson (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Colorado | Christopher Harris inbounds the ball | 21-32 |
| Game Plan | Colorado | Colorado is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Kansas State | Kansas State is playing a triangle offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| 19:38 | Colorado | Alan Casey is hacked by Gary Mansfield - foul #1 on Gary Mansfield, team foul #1 | 21-32 |
| 19:33 | Colorado | William Grubbs loses the dribble to Gary Mansfield | 21-32 |
| 19:23 | Kansas State | Earnest Bishop's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 21-32 |
| 19:02 | Colorado | William Grubbs comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 21-32 |
| 19:01 | Kansas State | Earnest Bishop pulls down the rebound | 21-32 |
| 18:41 | Kansas State | Johnny Carr connects on the 3pt shot from straight away | 21-35 |
| 18:30 | Colorado | William Grubbs buries a floater from the right wing on a great pass from George Penniman and he's hacked by Johnny Carr - foul #2 on Johnny Carr, team foul #2 | 23-35 |
| 18:30 | Colorado | William Grubbs makes the free throw | 24-35 |
| 18:16 | Kansas State | Johnny Carr is hacked by Clarence Pannell - foul #1 on Clarence Pannell, team foul #1 | 24-35 |
| 18:06 | Kansas State | Johnny Carr is whistled for traveling | 24-35 |
| 17:49 | Colorado | Clarence Pannell misses short on a 3 from the left corner | 24-35 |
| 17:48 | Kansas State | Gary Mansfield grabs the defensive rebound | 24-35 |
| 17:29 | Kansas State | Johnny Carr misses long on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 24-35 |
| 17:28 | Kansas State | Johnny Carr grabs the offensive rebound | 24-35 |
| 17:16 | Kansas State | Gary Mansfield knocks in the driving attempt from the right block and he's hacked by William Grubbs - foul #3 on William Grubbs, team foul #2 | 24-37 |
| Subs | Colorado | Oscar Epp (PG), Dustin Hagins (SG), Charles Wieberg (SF), Gary Perry (PF) William Grubbs, Clarence Pannell, Christopher Harris, Alan Casey | |
| Subs | Kansas State | Antonio Connor (C) Edward Dickerson | |
| 17:16 | Kansas State | Gary Mansfield makes the free throw | 24-38 |
| 17:07 | Colorado | Gary Perry lays it in on a great pass from Dustin Hagins | 26-38 |
| 16:51 | Kansas State | Johnny Carr comes up short on the 3 from the right corner | 26-38 |
| 16:49 | Colorado | George Penniman pulls down the rebound | 26-38 |
| 16:25 | Colorado | George Penniman scores on a turnaround in the lane on a great pass from Charles Wieberg and the foul's on Antonio Connor - foul #3 on Antonio Connor, team foul #3 | 28-38 |
| Subs | Colorado | | |
| Subs | Kansas State | Russell Evans (PG), Matthew Matthews (SG), Dennis Johnson (PF), Thomas Sanders (C) Frank Sanders, Johnny Carr, Gary Mansfield, Antonio Connor | |
| 16:25 | Colorado | George Penniman misses the free throw | 28-38 |
| 16:25 | Kansas State | The rebound goes to Thomas Sanders | 28-38 |
| 16:03 | Kansas State | Oscar Epp steals it from Russell Evans | 28-38 |
| 15:45 | Colorado | Dustin Hagins buries a floater from the right side on a nice dish by Oscar Epp | 30-38 |
| Lineup | Colorado | PG - Oscar Epp (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Dustin Hagins (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SF - Charles Wieberg (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Gary Perry (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. C - George Penniman (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Kansas State | PG - Russell Evans (fresh) 6 pts. SG - Matthew Matthews (fresh) SF - Earnest Bishop (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. PF - Dennis Johnson (fresh) 2 reb. C - Thomas Sanders (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:29 | Kansas State | Oscar Epp takes the ball from Dennis Johnson | 30-38 |
| 15:21 | Colorado | Gary Perry hits the finger roll set up by Oscar Epp | 32-38 |
| 15:10 | Kansas State | Russell Evans hits the front of the rim on the 3pt shot from the right wing | 32-38 |
| 15:08 | Kansas State | Earnest Bishop pulls down the offensive rebound | 32-38 |
| 14:53 | Kansas State | Earnest Bishop makes the 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Matthew Matthews | 32-41 |
| 14:48 | Colorado | Oscar Epp buries a floater from the right side on a great pass from Gary Perry | 34-41 |
| 14:30 | Kansas State | Thomas Sanders misses the easy layup | 34-41 |
| 14:29 | Colorado | Gary Perry snags the defensive board | 34-41 |
| 14:14 | Colorado | Dennis Johnson denies the turnaround by Gary Perry | 34-41 |
| 14:13 | Colorado | Gary Perry tips it back up and in | 36-41 |
| 13:50 | Kansas State | Russell Evans connects on the jumpshot from the left wing set up by Matthew Matthews | 36-43 |
| 13:27 | Colorado | George Penniman misses the dunk | 36-43 |
| 13:26 | Kansas State | The rebound goes to Earnest Bishop | 36-43 |
| 13:09 | Kansas State | Matthew Matthews makes the driving attempt near the basket | 36-45 |
| 12:48 | Colorado | Dustin Hagins misses the 3pt shot from straight away | 36-45 |
| 12:47 | Colorado | George Penniman pulls down the offensive rebound | 36-45 |
| 12:32 | Colorado | George Penniman hits the front of the rim on the shot near the basket | 36-45 |
| 12:31 | Kansas State | Dennis Johnson grabs the board | 36-45 |
| 12:15 | Kansas State | Earnest Bishop misses short on a turnaround from the left block but the foul's on George Penniman - foul #1 on George Penniman, team foul #3 | 36-45 |
| Subs | Colorado | William Grubbs (PG), Clarence Pannell (SG), Christopher Harris (SF), Alan Casey (PF), Donald Moore (C) Oscar Epp, Dustin Hagins, Charles Wieberg, Gary Perry, George Penniman | |
| Subs | Kansas State | Frank Sanders (PG), Johnny Carr (SG), Gary Mansfield (PF), Edward Dickerson (C) Russell Evans, Matthew Matthews, Dennis Johnson, Thomas Sanders | |
| 12:15 | Kansas State | Earnest Bishop makes the 1st free throw | 36-46 |
| 12:15 | Kansas State | Earnest Bishop misses the 2nd free throw | 36-46 |
| 12:15 | Kansas State | Edward Dickerson grabs the offensive rebound | 36-46 |
| 12:01 | Kansas State | Frank Sanders comes up short on the runner in the paint | 36-46 |
| 11:59 | Colorado | Christopher Harris grabs the board | 36-46 |
| 11:48 | Colorado | Clarence Pannell hits a jumpshot from the left wing | 38-46 |
| 11:26 | Kansas State | Frank Sanders lays it in set up by Earnest Bishop | 38-48 |
| Lineup | Colorado | PG - William Grubbs (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Clarence Pannell (fresh) 2 pts. SF - Christopher Harris (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Alan Casey (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Donald Moore (fresh) | |
| Lineup | Kansas State | PG - Frank Sanders (fresh) 7 pts. SG - Johnny Carr (fresh) 9 pts. 1 ast. SF - Earnest Bishop (tiring) 10 pts. 7 reb. PF - Gary Mansfield (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. C - Edward Dickerson (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 11:08 | Colorado | Alan Casey's pass is intercepted by Edward Dickerson | 38-48 |
| 10:58 | Kansas State | Frank Sanders is called for 10 seconds | 38-48 |
| Subs | Colorado | | |
| Subs | Kansas State | Dennis Johnson (SF) Earnest Bishop | |
| 10:51 | Colorado | Christopher Harris misses the 3pt shot from straight away | 38-48 |
| 10:49 | Colorado | Donald Moore tips it but misses | 38-48 |
| 10:47 | Kansas State | Dennis Johnson grabs the defensive rebound | 38-48 |
| 10:40 | Kansas State | Gary Mansfield clanks a fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 38-48 |
| 10:38 | Colorado | Christopher Harris grabs the board | 38-48 |
| 10:33 | Colorado | Alan Casey hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt near the basket but he's fouled by Gary Mansfield - foul #2 on Gary Mansfield, team foul #4 | 38-48 |
| 10:33 | Colorado | Alan Casey misses the 1st free throw | 38-48 |
| 10:33 | Colorado | Alan Casey makes the 2nd free throw | 39-48 |
| 10:15 | Kansas State | Gary Mansfield is fouled on the floor by Alan Casey - foul #2 on Alan Casey, team foul #4 | 39-48 |
| Subs | Colorado | | |
| Subs | Kansas State | Thomas Sanders (SF) Dennis Johnson | |
| 10:08 | Kansas State | Alan Casey steals the ball from Gary Mansfield | 39-48 |
| 10:02 | Colorado | Alan Casey comes up short on the 3 from the right corner | 39-48 |
| 10:01 | Kansas State | Edward Dickerson grabs the defensive rebound | 39-48 |
| 09:50 | Kansas State | Johnny Carr clanks a fadeaway from the left wing | 39-48 |
| 09:49 | Colorado | Christopher Harris snags the defensive board | 39-48 |
| 09:27 | Colorado | Clarence Pannell misses the fadeaway jumper from the right wing | 39-48 |
| 09:25 | Kansas State | The rebound goes to Frank Sanders | 39-48 |
| 09:05 | Kansas State | Johnny Carr can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 39-48 |
| 09:03 | Colorado | Christopher Harris pulls down the rebound | 39-48 |
| 08:45 | Colorado | Donald Moore makes the jumper in the lane set up by William Grubbs | 41-48 |
| 08:32 | Kansas State | Thomas Sanders throws it down set up by Gary Mansfield | 41-50 |
| 08:19 | Colorado | Alan Casey misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 41-50 |
| 08:18 | Kansas State | Thomas Sanders pulls down the rebound | 41-50 |
| 08:06 | Kansas State | Edward Dickerson drills a 3pt jumper from the right wing on a great pass from Johnny Carr | 41-53 |
| 07:57 | Colorado | Clarence Pannell knocks in the jumper from the right wing | 43-53 |
| 07:39 | Kansas State | Johnny Carr misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 43-53 |
| 07:38 | Colorado | Christopher Harris pulls down the rebound | 43-53 |
| 07:32 | Colorado | Clarence Pannell knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 46-53 |
| 07:19 | Kansas State | Thomas Sanders double dribbles | 46-53 |
| Subs | Colorado | Oscar Epp (PG), Dustin Hagins (SG), Charles Wieberg (SF), Gary Perry (PF), George Penniman (C) William Grubbs, Clarence Pannell, Christopher Harris, Alan Casey, Donald Moore | |
| Subs | Kansas State | Russell Evans (PG), Matthew Matthews (SG), Earnest Bishop (SF), Dennis Johnson (PF), Antonio Connor (C) Frank Sanders, Johnny Carr, Thomas Sanders, Gary Mansfield, Edward Dickerson | |
| Lineup | Colorado | PG - Oscar Epp (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. SG - Dustin Hagins (fresh) 2 pts. 3 ast. SF - Charles Wieberg (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Gary Perry (fresh) 8 pts. 6 reb. C - George Penniman (fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Kansas State | PG - Russell Evans (fresh) 8 pts. SG - Matthew Matthews (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Earnest Bishop (fresh) 10 pts. 7 reb. PF - Dennis Johnson (fresh) 4 reb. C - Antonio Connor (fresh) 2 reb. 3 pf. | |
| 07:07 | Colorado | Charles Wieberg is whistled for traveling | 46-53 |
| 06:50 | Kansas State | Antonio Connor jams it on a nice dish by Russell Evans | 46-55 |
| 06:32 | Colorado | Dustin Hagins misses long on a jumpshot from the left wing but he's fouled by Matthew Matthews - foul #1 on Matthew Matthews, team foul #5 | 46-55 |
| 06:32 | Colorado | Dustin Hagins makes the 1st free throw | 47-55 |
| 06:32 | Colorado | Dustin Hagins makes the 2nd free throw | 48-55 |
| 06:30 | Kansas State | Oscar Epp takes the ball from Russell Evans in the backcourt | 48-55 |
| 06:16 | Colorado | Oscar Epp clanks a fadeaway from the left wing but the foul's on Matthew Matthews - foul #2 on Matthew Matthews, team foul #6 | 48-55 |
| 06:16 | Colorado | Oscar Epp misses the 1st free throw | 48-55 |
| 06:16 | Colorado | Oscar Epp misses the 2nd free throw | 48-55 |
| 06:16 | Kansas State | Antonio Connor pulls down the rebound | 48-55 |
| 05:59 | Kansas State | Dennis Johnson misses the 3 from straight away | 48-55 |
| 05:57 | Colorado | George Penniman gets the rebound | 48-55 |
| 05:41 | Colorado | Gary Perry's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 48-55 |
| Subs | Colorado | William Grubbs (PG) Charles Wieberg | |
| Subs | Kansas State | Gary Mansfield (PF) Earnest Bishop | |
| 05:33 | Kansas State | Dennis Johnson is fouled on the floor by Dustin Hagins - foul #2 on Dustin Hagins, team foul #5 | 48-55 |
| 05:25 | Kansas State | Matthew Matthews buries a jump hook in the paint set up by Russell Evans | 48-57 |
| 05:08 | Colorado | William Grubbs loses the dribble to Matthew Matthews | 48-57 |
| 04:49 | Kansas State | Dustin Hagins steals it from Matthew Matthews | 48-57 |
| 04:44 | Colorado | Dustin Hagins lays it up and in | 50-57 |
| 04:22 | Kansas State | The pull-up jumper by Gary Mansfield is blocked by Gary Perry | 50-57 |
| 04:20 | Colorado | Gary Perry snags the defensive board | 50-57 |
| 04:07 | Colorado | Oscar Epp makes the 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from Dustin Hagins | 53-57 |
| 04:07 | Kansas State | Kansas State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 53-57 |
| Subs | Colorado | Clarence Pannell (SG), Christopher Harris (SF), Alan Casey (PF) Oscar Epp, Dustin Hagins, Gary Perry | |
| Subs | Kansas State | Frank Sanders (PG), Johnny Carr (SG), Earnest Bishop (SF), Edward Dickerson (C) Russell Evans, Matthew Matthews, Dennis Johnson, Antonio Connor | |
| 03:58 | Kansas State | Edward Dickerson is denied on a layup by Christopher Harris | 53-57 |
| 03:57 | Colorado | Clarence Pannell snags the defensive board | 53-57 |
| 03:45 | Colorado | The jumper by William Grubbs is denied by Edward Dickerson | 53-57 |
| 03:43 | Kansas State | The rebound goes to Edward Dickerson | 53-57 |
| 03:37 | Kansas State | Edward Dickerson clanks a fadeaway from the left block but he's fouled by William Grubbs - foul #4 on William Grubbs, team foul #6 | 53-57 |
| Subs | Colorado | | |
| Subs | Kansas State | Dennis Johnson (PF) Gary Mansfield | |
| 03:37 | Kansas State | Edward Dickerson makes the 1st free throw | 53-58 |
| 03:37 | Kansas State | Edward Dickerson misses the 2nd free throw | 53-58 |
| 03:37 | Kansas State | Earnest Bishop gets the offensive rebound | 53-58 |
| 03:15 | Kansas State | Edward Dickerson is hacked by Clarence Pannell - foul #2 on Clarence Pannell, team foul #7 | 53-58 |
| 03:15 | Kansas State | Edward Dickerson misses the 1st free throw | 53-58 |
| 03:15 | Colorado | George Penniman snags the defensive board | 53-58 |
| Lineup | Colorado | PG - William Grubbs (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. 4 pf. SG - Clarence Pannell (fresh) 7 pts. SF - Christopher Harris (fresh) 5 pts. 7 reb. PF - Alan Casey (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - George Penniman (fresh) 5 pts. 9 reb. | |
| Lineup | Kansas State | PG - Frank Sanders (fresh) 7 pts. SG - Johnny Carr (fresh) 9 pts. 2 ast. SF - Earnest Bishop (fresh) 10 pts. 8 reb. PF - Dennis Johnson (fresh) 4 reb. C - Edward Dickerson (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. 2 stl. | |
| 03:11 | Colorado | Christopher Harris drills a 3 pointer from the left corner | 56-58 |
| 02:45 | Kansas State | Earnest Bishop knocks in the 3 from straight away set up by Frank Sanders | 56-61 |
| 02:30 | Colorado | Frank Sanders steps in front of the Christopher Harris pass | 56-61 |
| 02:19 | Kansas State | Earnest Bishop connects on the turnaround near the basket | 56-63 |
| 01:55 | Colorado | William Grubbs hits the front of the rim on the shot from the right side | 56-63 |
| 01:54 | Colorado | The offensive rebound goes to Christopher Harris | 56-63 |
| 01:44 | Colorado | Earnest Bishop steals the ball from Clarence Pannell | 56-63 |
| 01:25 | Kansas State | George Penniman is called for the reach on Edward Dickerson - foul #2 on George Penniman, team foul #8 | 56-63 |
| Subs | Colorado | | |
| Subs | Kansas State | Gary Mansfield (PF) Dennis Johnson | |
| 01:25 | Kansas State | Edward Dickerson misses the 1st free throw | 56-63 |
| 01:25 | Colorado | George Penniman grabs the board | 56-63 |
| 01:05 | Colorado | Edward Dickerson denies the turnaround by William Grubbs | 56-63 |
| 01:04 | Colorado | Christopher Harris can't tip it in | 56-63 |
| 01:03 | Kansas State | Edward Dickerson snags the defensive board | 56-63 |
| Game Plan | Colorado | Colorado is playing a motion offense and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Kansas State | Kansas State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Colorado | Colorado is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Kansas State | Kansas State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+2) | |
| 00:56 | Kansas State | Earnest Bishop is hacked by Christopher Harris - foul #1 on Christopher Harris, team foul #9 | 56-63 |
| Subs | Colorado | | |
| Subs | Kansas State | Matthew Matthews (SG), Dennis Johnson (PF) Johnny Carr, Gary Mansfield | |
| 00:56 | Kansas State | Earnest Bishop makes the 1st free throw | 56-64 |
| 00:56 | Kansas State | Earnest Bishop makes the 2nd free throw | 56-65 |
| Game Plan | Colorado | Colorado is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Kansas State | Kansas State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:50 | Colorado | Alan Casey is hacked by Dennis Johnson - foul #1 on Dennis Johnson, team foul #7 | 56-65 |
| Subs | Colorado | | |
| Subs | Kansas State | Johnny Carr (SG), Gary Mansfield (PF) Matthew Matthews, Dennis Johnson | |
| 00:50 | Colorado | Alan Casey makes the 1st free throw | 57-65 |
| 00:50 | Colorado | Alan Casey makes the 2nd free throw | 58-65 |
| 00:48 | Kansas State | Earnest Bishop is hacked by William Grubbs in the backcourt - foul #5 on William Grubbs, team foul #10 | 58-65 |
| Subs | Colorado | Oscar Epp (PG) William Grubbs | |
| Subs | Kansas State | Matthew Matthews (SG), Dennis Johnson (PF) Johnny Carr, Gary Mansfield | |
| 00:48 | Kansas State | Earnest Bishop makes the 1st free throw | 58-66 |
| 00:48 | Kansas State | Earnest Bishop misses the 2nd free throw | 58-66 |
| 00:48 | Colorado | George Penniman snags the defensive board | 58-66 |
| 00:42 | Colorado | Oscar Epp misses short on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 58-66 |
| 00:40 | Kansas State | Edward Dickerson snags the defensive board | 58-66 |
| 00:40 | Kansas State | Kansas State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 58-66 |
| Game Plan | Colorado | Colorado is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Kansas State | Kansas State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:39 | Kansas State | Oscar Epp is called for the reach on Dennis Johnson in the backcourt - foul #3 on Oscar Epp, team foul #11 | 58-66 |
| 00:39 | Kansas State | Dennis Johnson misses the 1st free throw | 58-66 |
| 00:39 | Kansas State | Dennis Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 58-67 |
| 00:33 | Colorado | Alan Casey double dribbles | 58-67 |
| 00:32 | Kansas State | Oscar Epp is called for the reach on Dennis Johnson in the backcourt - foul #4 on Oscar Epp, team foul #12 | 58-67 |
| 00:32 | Kansas State | Dennis Johnson makes the 1st free throw | 58-68 |
| 00:32 | Kansas State | Dennis Johnson makes the 2nd free throw | 58-69 |
| 00:28 | Colorado | Clarence Pannell scores on a 3 from the left wing on a great pass from Christopher Harris | 61-69 |
| 00:28 | Kansas State | Kansas State calls a full timeout (2 :30 1 full remaining) | 61-69 |
| 00:25 | Kansas State | Edward Dickerson is hacked by Oscar Epp in the backcourt - foul #5 on Oscar Epp, team foul #13 | 61-69 |
| Subs | Colorado | Dustin Hagins (PG) Oscar Epp | |
| Subs | Kansas State | | |
| 00:25 | Kansas State | Edward Dickerson makes the 1st free throw | 61-70 |
| 00:25 | Kansas State | Edward Dickerson makes the 2nd free throw | 61-71 |
| 00:20 | Colorado | Alan Casey clanks a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 61-71 |
| 00:19 | Colorado | Alan Casey tips it but misses | 61-71 |
| 00:18 | Kansas State | Edward Dickerson grabs the board | 61-71 |
| Game Plan | Colorado | Colorado is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Kansas State | Kansas State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 00:00 | Kansas State | Frank Sanders runs out the clock | 61-71 |