In the first half of the basketball game, St. Francis dominated both ends of the court, racing to a commanding lead with impressive shooting from beyond the arc and a stifling defense that shut down St.Paschal Baylons offense. Despite some early moments of promise from St. Paschals Baylon including a couple of fast-break points and a few contested baskets, they struggled to find consistency

St. Francis players were on fire, combined a total of 38 points. St. Paschals lack of depth and missed free throws kept them from gaining any momentum, and by the break, was comfortably ahead by 15 points. With the way things were shaping up, it seemed unlikely that St. Paschal would be able to come back. The final score ending up being 38-19