No player is in foul trouble. Neither team can get anything going as the defenses clamp down. A thunderous dunk by Calvin's Brian Kroschell is answered with a jumper by Hope's Ryan Klingler. Hope can manage just one free throw by Kyle Maas. A Plaisier Three and Free Throws by Both Teams Moves Score to 72-53 Scott Plaisier hits a three with a few seconds on the shot clock to keep Calvin up big.
Fans rush the court as the horn blows.
Plaisier scored 20 points and tied for the team lead in rebounds with 5 as he guided Calvin throughout the second half. Brian Kroschell added 13 for the Knights and Nate Karsten contributed 11. Guard Mike Godfredson joined Plaisier with five boards. Calvin finished with a 33-27 rebounding edge. Hope had balanced scoring throughout its lineup, with Kyle Phelps and Kyle Vander Wall's 9 points leading the way.