The game began with each team exchanging baskets, keeping the score relatively close. Midway through the contest, the game remained fairly close as Fresno Pacific was leading only by nine point.
Lead by Moore and Amundson, the Fresno Pacific team came out at halftime and steadily began to pull away from Springfield.
"When we left the locker room at halftime, I believe we had a different mentality. We knew we were so much better than Springfield, but didn't really show it during the first half," said Moore. "I believe we came back out in the second half and proved to everyone that we are a force in this tournament."
After the game I spoke with Springfield Coach Rick Pouncey who said, "Coming into this game we were the underdogs. Obviously the game did not turn out the way we wanted to, but my boys put forth a great effort and did not give up. "
Players on each squad made a strong contribution to their teams. Leading the way for Fresno Pacific was Kareem Moore with 24 points and Ty Amundson with 18 points. The top performer for Springfield was Muldrow with 20 points
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