#2 Rochester College 63 - #7 The Apprentice School 72
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice 16-9 | 27 | 45 | 72 |
| Rochester College 24-7 | 30 | 33 | 63 |
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Apprentice | Rochester College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (25-58) | (24-56) |
| Field Goal % | 43.1% | 42.9% |
| Rebounds | 40 | 37 |
| Assists | 15 | 19 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 14 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 15 | 12 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 7 | 5 |
| Pts in the Paint | 30 | 28 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 6 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 14 | 17 |
UNIONTOWN, PA - In one of several upsets on the first day of the USCAA Basketball National Championships, the defending Men's Division I National Champions, Rochester College, fell to The Apprentice School, 72-63.
The Rochester College Warriors led 30-19 with two minutes remaining in the first half before The Apprentice School Builders went on an 8-0 run to close the half and bring the game to within three. The Builders would finally take a lead they wouldn't relinquish with just less than 10 minutes left in the second half. Apprentice was paced by Johnnie Ferebee with 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. Also chipping in for the Builders was Lance Darden with 14 points and Jamal Curry with 10 points and 6 rebounds. Stavros Schizas led the Warriors with 23 points and 14 rebounds.
The Apprentice School Builders will advance to take on #6 Tennessee Temple University on Thursday at 10:00 PM in the Main Arena in the Men's Division I semifinals. Rochester College will face off against Victory University at 10:00 AM in Main Arena consolation action against Victory University.
-USCAA