The Cannoneers used tenacious second half play as they led at the end of the first twenty-four minutes of action and at the closing tick of the clock.

The Cannoneers held a small 4-point lead heading into the fourth period. This test of two ultra competitive teams was close the entire contest. There were ten lead changes and neither team had a lead of more than seven points until late in the fourth quarter when Watervliet's Jay Chaplin hit a long three pointer to give the Cannoneers some breathing room.

Chatham and Watervliet were all square after one period of play.

The opening two quarters were played on even terms as the teams went to the first half breather with Chatham ahead by a small margin.The Panthers produced as a complete unit in the second period turning a tied game into a 4-point halftime upper hand.

Watervliet took the game by storm coming out of the break, after they trailed at halftime, which helped them capture the lead 47-43 heading towards the final frame. They outscored the Panthers by eight points in the frame and 36-25 in the second half.

The Cannoneers placed three players in double figure scoring. Jay Chaplin guided Watervliet with 25 points. Daheem Wilson collected 18 points. Tyler Holloway bagged 11 points.
The Cannoneers drilled 8 hoops from behind the arc.
Jay Chaplin made 4 three-pointers. Daheem Wilson added 4.

The Panthers had three shooting stars in double figure scoring. Jacob Baccaro helped the cause for the Panthers with 16 points. Matt Thorsen splashed in 13 points. Tyler Kneller knocked down 12 points. Tate Van Alstyne scored 9 points.
Chatham knocked down 6 baskets from behind the three point line.
Tate Van Alstyne nailed 3 three-pointers.
The Panthers shot exquisite from the foul line as they made good on 91.7%, 11 of 12.