Rutherford, NJ - Felician opened the night playing at an up-tempo pace and carried that rhythm through much of the first half, building momentum behind crisp ball movement and confident perimeter shooting. The Golden Falcons looked comfortable pushing the ball early, which helped them generate quality looks and score efficiently. That approach translated to a productive opening period, as Felician scored 43 first-half points while shooting 50 percent from the floor and heading into halftime with a four-point lead.
The tempo shifted after the break, as the game slowed and became more physical. Longer possessions and tougher defensive pressure made it harder for Felician to find the same offensive flow. The Golden Falcons were limited to 26 points in the second half and finished the night with 69 points on 25-of-67 shooting (37.3 percent). Felician remained effective from beyond the arc, knocking down 8-of-19 three-point attempts, and added 11 points at the free-throw line.
Even as the pace changed, Felician continued to compete on the glass and finished with 42 total rebounds, including 18 on the offensive end to create second-chance opportunities. The Golden Falcons stayed engaged defensively and battled through multiple momentum swings, but the slowed tempo and missed opportunities down the stretch ultimately proved decisive.
Top performers
Jeremiah Anderson: 18 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists
Noah Hutchins: 13 points, 4 assists
Tavian Pullock: 11 points
Tristin Harcourt: 8 points, 13 rebounds, 4 steals
