| Lineup | San Jose State | PG - James McJunkins (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SG - Christopher Kincaid (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SF - Allen Bills (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. PF - Thomas Walck (fresh) 2 pts. C - Norris Berry (fresh) 12 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Michael Harris (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Roger Tobey (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Keith Keith (fresh) PF - Michael Flowers (fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. C - William Hemming (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 20:00 | Michigan State | Keith Keith inbounds the ball | 37-35 |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 19:36 | Michigan State | Michael Harris is hacked by Norris Berry - foul #2 on Norris Berry, team foul #1 | 37-35 |
| 19:26 | Michigan State | Michael Flowers's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 37-35 |
| 19:23 | San Jose State | James McJunkins is fouled in the backcourt by Roger Tobey - foul #1 on Roger Tobey, team foul #1 | 37-35 |
| 19:15 | San Jose State | Norris Berry makes the 3pt shot from the left wing on a great pass from Allen Bills | 40-35 |
| 19:01 | Michigan State | Michael Flowers hits a shot from the right wing | 40-37 |
| 18:44 | San Jose State | Thomas Walck misses long on a jump hook from the baseline but he's fouled by Michael Flowers - foul #1 on Michael Flowers, team foul #2 | 40-37 |
| 18:44 | San Jose State | Thomas Walck makes the 1st free throw | 41-37 |
| 18:44 | San Jose State | Thomas Walck makes the 2nd free throw | 42-37 |
| 18:27 | Michigan State | Roger Tobey connects on the pull-up jumper from the left wing on a great pass from Michael Flowers | 42-39 |
| 18:11 | San Jose State | Thomas Walck hits a floater in the paint set up by James McJunkins | 44-39 |
| 17:59 | Michigan State | Thomas Walck picks off the pass by Roger Tobey | 44-39 |
| 17:30 | San Jose State | Norris Berry hits a fadeaway in the lane | 46-39 |
| 17:26 | Michigan State | Roger Tobey misses badly on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 46-39 |
| 17:24 | San Jose State | Norris Berry grabs the board | 46-39 |
| 17:04 | San Jose State | Christopher Kincaid can't connect on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 46-39 |
| 17:02 | Michigan State | Keith Keith snags the defensive board | 46-39 |
| 16:57 | Michigan State | Michael Harris scores on a 3 from the right corner set up by Keith Keith | 46-42 |
| 16:28 | San Jose State | Christopher Kincaid misses short on a jumper near the basket | 46-42 |
| 16:27 | San Jose State | Allen Bills tips it in | 48-42 |
| 16:11 | Michigan State | Michael Harris misses long on a fadeaway from the left side | 48-42 |
| 16:10 | San Jose State | Thomas Walck gets the rebound | 48-42 |
| 16:01 | San Jose State | Christopher Kincaid's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 48-42 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Paul Zimmerebner (PG), William Davis (SG), Samuel Ramey (SF), Stephen Cowell (PF), Paul Young (C) James McJunkins, Christopher Kincaid, Allen Bills, Thomas Walck, Norris Berry | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Anthony Sparks (PG), David Williams (SG), Gordon Williams (SF), Carl Esteves (PF), Curtis Strange (C) Michael Harris, Roger Tobey, Keith Keith, Michael Flowers, William Hemming | |
| Lineup | San Jose State | PG - Paul Zimmerebner (fresh) 4 pts. SG - William Davis (fresh) 1 pts. SF - Samuel Ramey (fresh) 1 ast. PF - Stephen Cowell (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Paul Young (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Anthony Sparks (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. SG - David Williams (fresh) SF - Gordon Williams (fresh) 8 pts. 2 stl. PF - Carl Esteves (fresh) C - Curtis Strange (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 15:45 | Michigan State | Carl Esteves comes up short on the 3 from straight away | 48-42 |
| 15:44 | San Jose State | The rebound goes to Paul Zimmerebner | 48-42 |
| 15:42 | San Jose State | Carl Esteves is called for the reach on Paul Zimmerebner in the backcourt - foul #2 on Carl Esteves, team foul #3 | 48-42 |
| 15:24 | San Jose State | Samuel Ramey is open and scores on a 3pt shot from the left corner set up by Paul Zimmerebner | 51-42 |
| 15:08 | Michigan State | Carl Esteves misses short on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 51-42 |
| 15:07 | Michigan State | Carl Esteves gets the offensive rebound | 51-42 |
| 14:49 | Michigan State | Anthony Sparks buries a 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from David Williams | 51-45 |
| 14:33 | San Jose State | Paul Zimmerebner is open but comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 51-45 |
| 14:32 | Michigan State | Curtis Strange gets the rebound | 51-45 |
| 14:26 | Michigan State | Curtis Strange misses the easy layup | 51-45 |
| 14:24 | Michigan State | Carl Esteves grabs the offensive board | 51-45 |
| 13:58 | Michigan State | Gordon Williams clanks a fadeaway from just outside the lane | 51-45 |
| 13:57 | San Jose State | William Davis snags the defensive board | 51-45 |
| 13:55 | San Jose State | William Davis double dribbles in the backcourt | 51-45 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Robert Irwin (PG), Christopher Kincaid (SG), Allen Bills (SF), Thomas Walck (PF), Norris Berry (C) Paul Zimmerebner, William Davis, Samuel Ramey, Stephen Cowell, Paul Young | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Michael Harris (PG), Bobby Cox (SG), Keith Keith (SF), Michael Flowers (PF), Brian Longenberger (C) Anthony Sparks, David Williams, Gordon Williams, Carl Esteves, Curtis Strange | |
| 13:45 | Michigan State | Bobby Cox hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 51-45 |
| 13:44 | San Jose State | Christopher Kincaid grabs the defensive rebound | 51-45 |
| 13:32 | San Jose State | Norris Berry misses long on a 3 pointer from the right wing | 51-45 |
| 13:31 | Michigan State | Bobby Cox pulls down the rebound | 51-45 |
| 13:29 | Michigan State | Michael Harris is called for the illegal screen in the backcourt - foul #1 on Michael Harris, team foul #4 | 51-45 |
| 13:11 | San Jose State | Allen Bills drills a 3 pointer from the left corner set up by Robert Irwin | 54-45 |
| 12:55 | Michigan State | Keith Keith knocks in the pull-up jumper from the free throw line | 54-47 |
| 12:36 | San Jose State | Allen Bills misses long on a fadeaway from the left side | 54-47 |
| 12:35 | Michigan State | Michael Harris grabs the board | 54-47 |
| 12:29 | Michigan State | Norris Berry steals it from Michael Harris | 54-47 |
| 12:08 | San Jose State | Thomas Walck clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner | 54-47 |
| 12:07 | Michigan State | The rebound goes to Keith Keith | 54-47 |
| 12:03 | Michigan State | Keith Keith can't throw it down but he's fouled by Robert Irwin - foul #1 on Robert Irwin, team foul #2 | 54-47 |
| Subs | San Jose State | James McJunkins (PG), Samuel Ramey (SF), Stephen Cowell (PF), Paul Young (C) Robert Irwin, Allen Bills, Thomas Walck, Norris Berry | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Anthony Sparks (PG), David Williams (SG), Gordon Williams (PF), William Hemming (C) Michael Harris, Bobby Cox, Michael Flowers, Brian Longenberger | |
| 12:03 | Michigan State | Keith Keith makes the 1st free throw | 54-48 |
| 12:03 | Michigan State | Keith Keith makes the 2nd free throw | 54-49 |
| Lineup | San Jose State | PG - James McJunkins (fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast. SG - Christopher Kincaid (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SF - Samuel Ramey (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. PF - Stephen Cowell (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Paul Young (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Anthony Sparks (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. SG - David Williams (fresh) SF - Keith Keith (tiring) 4 pts. 3 reb. PF - Gordon Williams (fresh) 8 pts. 2 stl. C - William Hemming (fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 11:44 | San Jose State | William Hemming steals the ball from Samuel Ramey | 54-49 |
| 11:23 | Michigan State | Keith Keith clanks a driving attempt from the right block but the foul's on Paul Young - foul #1 on Paul Young, team foul #3 | 54-49 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Paul Zimmerebner (SG) Christopher Kincaid | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Roger Tobey (SG), Carl Esteves (PF), Curtis Strange (C) David Williams, Gordon Williams, William Hemming | |
| 11:23 | Michigan State | Keith Keith makes the 1st free throw | 54-50 |
| 11:23 | Michigan State | Keith Keith makes the 2nd free throw | 54-51 |
| 11:18 | San Jose State | Anthony Sparks takes the ball from James McJunkins in the backcourt | 54-51 |
| 11:14 | Michigan State | Keith Keith lays it in on a nice dish by Anthony Sparks | 54-53 |
| 10:51 | San Jose State | Roger Tobey is called for the reach on Paul Young - foul #2 on Roger Tobey, team foul #5 | 54-53 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Allen Bills (SF), Thomas Walck (PF) Samuel Ramey, Stephen Cowell | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Gordon Williams (SF) Keith Keith | |
| 10:37 | San Jose State | Gordon Williams steals it from Thomas Walck | 54-53 |
| 10:14 | Michigan State | Carl Esteves hits a 3 pointer from straight away on a great pass from Anthony Sparks | 54-56 |
| 09:55 | San Jose State | James McJunkins buries a 3pt shot from the left wing | 57-56 |
| 09:42 | Michigan State | Gordon Williams misses the floater from the right wing but the foul's on Paul Young - foul #2 on Paul Young, team foul #4 | 57-56 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Robert Irwin (PG), Christopher Kincaid (SG), Norris Berry (C) James McJunkins, Paul Zimmerebner, Paul Young | |
| Subs | Michigan State | David Williams (PG), Bobby Cox (SG), Michael Flowers (PF), William Hemming (C) Anthony Sparks, Roger Tobey, Carl Esteves, Curtis Strange | |
| 09:42 | Michigan State | Gordon Williams makes the 1st free throw | 57-57 |
| 09:42 | Michigan State | Gordon Williams makes the 2nd free throw | 57-58 |
| 09:14 | San Jose State | Christopher Kincaid connects on the shot from just outside the lane on a great pass from Allen Bills and he's hacked by Bobby Cox - foul #4 on Bobby Cox, team foul #6 | 59-58 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Samuel Ramey (SF), Stephen Cowell (PF) Allen Bills, Thomas Walck | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Michael Harris (PG) Bobby Cox | |
| 09:14 | San Jose State | Christopher Kincaid makes the free throw | 60-58 |
| 08:47 | Michigan State | William Hemming misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 60-58 |
| 08:45 | Michigan State | Michael Harris snags the offensive board | 60-58 |
| 08:23 | Michigan State | Michael Flowers misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 60-58 |
| 08:21 | San Jose State | Norris Berry grabs the board | 60-58 |
| 08:02 | San Jose State | Samuel Ramey connects on the open 3pt attempt from the left wing | 63-58 |
| 07:42 | Michigan State | David Williams drills a 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Michael Harris | 63-61 |
| Lineup | San Jose State | PG - Robert Irwin (fairly fresh) 2 ast. SG - Christopher Kincaid (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. SF - Samuel Ramey (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. PF - Stephen Cowell (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Norris Berry (tiring) 17 pts. 7 reb. | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Michael Harris (tiring) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - David Williams (fairly fresh) 3 pts. SF - Gordon Williams (tiring) 10 pts. 3 stl. PF - Michael Flowers (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - William Hemming (fairly fresh) 2 pts. | |
| 07:37 | San Jose State | Gordon Williams is called for the reach on Samuel Ramey in the backcourt - foul #1 on Gordon Williams, team foul #7 | 63-61 |
| Subs | San Jose State | James McJunkins (PG), Allen Bills (SF), Thomas Walck (PF), Paul Young (C) Robert Irwin, Christopher Kincaid, Stephen Cowell, Norris Berry | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Anthony Sparks (PG), Bobby Cox (SG), Keith Keith (SF), Carl Esteves (PF), Brian Longenberger (C) Michael Harris, David Williams, Gordon Williams, Michael Flowers, William Hemming | |
| 07:37 | San Jose State | Samuel Ramey makes the 1st free throw | 64-61 |
| 07:37 | San Jose State | Samuel Ramey makes the 2nd free throw | 65-61 |
| 07:29 | Michigan State | Brian Longenberger clanks a runner in the paint | 65-61 |
| 07:27 | Michigan State | Brian Longenberger tips it but misses | 65-61 |
| 07:25 | Michigan State | Carl Esteves grabs the offensive board | 65-61 |
| 07:07 | Michigan State | Carl Esteves is whistled for traveling | 65-61 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Paul Zimmerebner (SG) Samuel Ramey | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Roger Tobey (SG) Bobby Cox | |
| 06:49 | San Jose State | Paul Zimmerebner can't connect on a shot from the free throw line but the foul's on Anthony Sparks - foul #3 on Anthony Sparks, team foul #8 | 65-61 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Christopher Kincaid (SG) James McJunkins | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Curtis Strange (PF) Carl Esteves | |
| 06:49 | San Jose State | Paul Zimmerebner misses the 1st free throw | 65-61 |
| 06:49 | San Jose State | Paul Zimmerebner makes the 2nd free throw | 66-61 |
| 06:42 | Michigan State | Anthony Sparks scores on a jumpshot from just outside the lane on a great pass from Brian Longenberger | 66-63 |
| 06:23 | San Jose State | Christopher Kincaid scores on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 69-63 |
| 06:11 | Michigan State | Anthony Sparks misses badly on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 69-63 |
| 06:10 | San Jose State | Thomas Walck snags the defensive board | 69-63 |
| 05:52 | San Jose State | Paul Young hits the front of the rim on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 69-63 |
| 05:51 | Michigan State | Keith Keith grabs the defensive rebound | 69-63 |
| 05:35 | Michigan State | Curtis Strange is called for traveling | 69-63 |
| Subs | San Jose State | James McJunkins (PG), Stephen Cowell (PF), Norris Berry (C) Paul Zimmerebner, Thomas Walck, Paul Young | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Michael Harris (PG), Bobby Cox (SG), David Williams (SF), Carl Esteves (PF), William Hemming (C) Anthony Sparks, Roger Tobey, Keith Keith, Curtis Strange, Brian Longenberger | |
| 05:16 | San Jose State | James McJunkins knocks in the 3pt jumper from the right corner | 72-63 |
| 05:01 | Michigan State | David Williams can't connect on a 3 from the left corner | 72-63 |
| 04:59 | San Jose State | The rebound goes to Norris Berry | 72-63 |
| 04:43 | San Jose State | Christopher Kincaid travels with the ball | 72-63 |
| Subs | San Jose State | William Davis (SG) Christopher Kincaid | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Gordon Williams (SF), Michael Flowers (PF) David Williams, Carl Esteves | |
| 04:33 | Michigan State | Michael Harris makes the jumper from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Michael Flowers | 72-65 |
| 04:18 | San Jose State | Allen Bills hits a wide open fadeaway from just outside the lane | 74-65 |
| 04:03 | Michigan State | Stephen Cowell takes the ball from William Hemming | 74-65 |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 03:42 | San Jose State | Norris Berry misses badly on a turnaround from the left block | 74-65 |
| 03:40 | Michigan State | The rebound goes to Michael Flowers | 74-65 |
| Lineup | San Jose State | PG - James McJunkins (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - William Davis (fresh) 1 pts. SF - Allen Bills (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 4 reb. PF - Stephen Cowell (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. C - Norris Berry (tiring) 17 pts. 8 reb. | |
| Lineup | Michigan State | PG - Michael Harris (tiring) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - Bobby Cox (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 pf. SF - Gordon Williams (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 stl. PF - Michael Flowers (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. C - William Hemming (fairly fresh) 2 pts. | |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| 03:36 | Michigan State | Gordon Williams connects on the shot from the free throw line set up by William Hemming | 74-67 |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 03:34 | San Jose State | William Davis is called for the illegal screen in the backcourt - foul #1 on William Davis, team foul #5 | 74-67 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Paul Zimmerebner (PG), Christopher Kincaid (SG), Samuel Ramey (SF), Thomas Walck (PF) James McJunkins, William Davis, Allen Bills, Stephen Cowell | |
| Subs | Michigan State | David Williams (PG), Roger Tobey (SG), Keith Keith (SF), Carl Esteves (PF), Curtis Strange (C) Michael Harris, Bobby Cox, Gordon Williams, Michael Flowers, William Hemming | |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 03:22 | Michigan State | Roger Tobey is fouled on the floor by Thomas Walck - foul #1 on Thomas Walck, team foul #6 | 74-67 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Paul Young (C) Norris Berry | |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| 03:11 | Michigan State | David Williams clanks a jumper from the left wing | 74-67 |
| 03:10 | San Jose State | Paul Young gets the rebound | 74-67 |
| 03:08 | San Jose State | Thomas Walck is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 74-67 |
| Subs | San Jose State | | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Anthony Sparks (PG) Keith Keith | |
| 02:57 | Michigan State | Curtis Strange misses long on a driving attempt in the paint but the foul's on Paul Young - foul #3 on Paul Young, team foul #7 | 74-67 |
| 02:57 | Michigan State | Curtis Strange misses the 1st free throw | 74-67 |
| 02:57 | Michigan State | Curtis Strange makes the 2nd free throw | 74-68 |
| 02:55 | San Jose State | Samuel Ramey is called for traveling in the backcourt | 74-68 |
| Subs | San Jose State | | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Brian Longenberger (C) Curtis Strange | |
| 02:45 | Michigan State | Carl Esteves misses short on a shot from the right wing | 74-68 |
| 02:44 | Michigan State | David Williams grabs the offensive rebound | 74-68 |
| 02:44 | Michigan State | Michigan State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 74-68 |
| Subs | San Jose State | James McJunkins (PG) Paul Zimmerebner | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Gordon Williams (SF), Michael Flowers (PF) David Williams, Brian Longenberger | |
| 02:23 | Michigan State | James McJunkins is called for the reach on Roger Tobey - foul #1 on James McJunkins, team foul #8 | 74-68 |
| 02:23 | Michigan State | Roger Tobey makes the 1st free throw | 74-69 |
| 02:23 | Michigan State | Roger Tobey makes the 2nd free throw | 74-70 |
| 02:09 | San Jose State | Christopher Kincaid misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 74-70 |
| 02:08 | San Jose State | Samuel Ramey misses the tip | 74-70 |
| 02:06 | Michigan State | Gordon Williams snags the defensive board | 74-70 |
| 02:06 | Michigan State | Michigan State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 74-70 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Allen Bills (SF), Stephen Cowell (PF) Samuel Ramey, Thomas Walck | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Keith Keith (SF), William Hemming (C) Gordon Williams, Carl Esteves | |
| 01:48 | Michigan State | William Hemming's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 74-70 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Thomas Walck (PF), Norris Berry (C) Stephen Cowell, Paul Young | |
| Subs | Michigan State | Michael Harris (PG) Anthony Sparks | |
| 01:29 | San Jose State | The pull-up jumper by James McJunkins is blocked by Roger Tobey | 74-70 |
| 01:28 | Michigan State | William Hemming grabs the defensive rebound | 74-70 |
| 01:24 | Michigan State | Michael Harris misses long on a turnaround from the baseline | 74-70 |
| 01:23 | Michigan State | William Hemming pulls down the offensive rebound | 74-70 |
| 01:01 | Michigan State | Michael Harris misses long on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 74-70 |
| 01:00 | San Jose State | Thomas Walck grabs the board | 74-70 |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a fastbreak offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:32 | San Jose State | Thomas Walck can't connect on an uncontested floater near the basket | 74-70 |
| 00:31 | Michigan State | Michael Flowers pulls down the rebound | 74-70 |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 00:26 | Michigan State | Keith Keith misses the 3pt jumper from straight away | 74-70 |
| 00:24 | Michigan State | Michael Flowers pulls down the offensive rebound | 74-70 |
| 00:20 | Michigan State | Michael Harris clanks a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 74-70 |
| 00:19 | San Jose State | Christopher Kincaid pulls down the rebound | 74-70 |
| Game Plan | San Jose State | San Jose State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Michigan State | Michigan State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| 00:18 | San Jose State | Christopher Kincaid is fouled in the backcourt by Roger Tobey - foul #3 on Roger Tobey, team foul #9 | 74-70 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Samuel Ramey (SF), Stephen Cowell (PF) Allen Bills, Thomas Walck | |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| 00:18 | San Jose State | Christopher Kincaid makes the 1st free throw | 75-70 |
| 00:18 | San Jose State | Christopher Kincaid makes the 2nd free throw | 76-70 |
| 00:13 | Michigan State | Michael Harris throws a bad pass out of bounds | 76-70 |
| Subs | San Jose State | Allen Bills (SF), Thomas Walck (PF) Christopher Kincaid, Stephen Cowell | |
| Subs | Michigan State | | |
| 00:10 | San Jose State | Michael Harris is called for the reach on Samuel Ramey in the backcourt - foul #2 on Michael Harris, team foul #10 | 76-70 |
| 00:10 | San Jose State | Samuel Ramey misses the 1st free throw | 76-70 |
| 00:10 | San Jose State | Samuel Ramey makes the 2nd free throw | 77-70 |
| 00:04 | Michigan State | Roger Tobey misses badly on a 3 from the left corner | 77-70 |
| 00:03 | Michigan State | William Hemming grabs the offensive rebound | 77-70 |
| 00:00 | Michigan State | Roger Tobey misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left wing | 77-70 |