The St. Paschal Green Knights and the Gesu Bulldogs faced off in an exciting and competitive matchup in this tournament. Throughout the first half, both teams traded points in the paint, with Gesu showcasing hustle under the basket, leading to strong shot creation and easy scores. St. Paschal's solid defense made it a challenge for Gesu to maintain their momentum, keeping the game tight and hard-fought.

As the second half unfolded, both teams battled fiercely to gain the upper hand. St. Paschal capitalized on fast breaks and second-chance opportunities while applying ball pressure to disrupt Gesu's offensive flow. In a thrilling finish to regulation, Gesu locked in and delivered a clutch game-tying shot to send the contest into overtime at 37-37. However, with St. Paschal scoring just once in overtime, it came down to free throws, where they edged out Gesu in a hard-fought 41-37 victory.