I, as well, didn't have this one in my memory, but watched this airing.
Great game. Hawks pretty much exchanged blow for blow with Wildcats the full 40 minutes and came out on top. As mentioned, think if Horner/Haluska actually made anything. And as mentioned, shot blocking (Hansen) is always great. Not to mention rim play (Thomas).
Also as mentioned, Mike Henderson was a very solid basketball player. Had two huge steals, a bucket, rebound, and free throw in the last two minutes. And started the game with some competitive confidence as well. Henderson is easily one of the most underrated Hawks of all time. Would take him on my team every year.
And don't get it twisted, Alford/Neal were running some very nice stuff in the half-court that season. Too bad that team couldn't keep NW St. out of the paint that 2nd half in the dance that season. This team poured their heart out as Hawks, had great chemistry, and a lot of pieces