The Plainsmen favorable outcome hinged on their tenacious second half play as they led at the end of the first twenty-four minutes of action and at the final whistle.

Both teams scratched and clawed to score the ball in the opening quarter as they combined for merely 16 points.
Albany and Shenendehowa were all square after one period of play.

The outcome was still in limbo as the teams went to the first half locker room break with Albany nudging ahead. Albany played sound basketball in the second frame turning a tied game into a 3-point halftime bulge.

The Plainsmen put forth a team first approach that provided a spark out of intermission, after they trailed at halftime, and snatched the lead 41-29 heading towards the final frame.

The offenses fired on all cylinders in the fourth quarter as they generated a robust 39 points.

Mason Courtney led the Plainsmen with 29 points. Robby Hicks netted 12 points. Luke McAullife totaled 9 points.
Shenendehowa connected on 13 buckets from long range.
Mason Courtney made 5 three-pointers. Robby Hicks added 4.

Isaiah Austin paced the Falcons with 24 points. Delon Dean powered in 12 points.
The Falcons manufactored 9 trey balls.
Isaiah Austin nailed 6 three-pointers.