This was a very even game from the tip. Both teams started out really well. Norris was able to get the ball inside to Beau Bucher and get to the foul line. Pius then forced some turnovers to take the lead for most of the 1st half. Then at the end of the half, Beau Bucher hit a 3 to give Norris the lead at the half. In the 2nd half Pius ended up going on a little run to get the lead to 6. Norris fought hard on defense and made Pius take some stuff shots. As a team we did a great job on the boards and were able to get some great shots off. Pius went zone in the 2nd half and Norris had some great ball movement to get Cole Graham a great 3 from the wing. Norris was down by 4 with a little over a minute to go and we slapped on the press to force some turnovers. We cut the lead to 2 and fouled to send Pius to the line. After missing both FT's Norris called a time out to get set up. Beau Bucher had a good look from the short corner but it went a little long. Pius left winning 42-40. Both teams fought hard and played great defense.