The Urban Knights struggled in the first half and found themselves trailing the Skyhawks 16-4 within the first 10 minutes. Academy of Art University would rally back, however, and initiate an 8-0 run capped off by a long ball from Cassita. Unfortunately for the Knights, they would stay stuck at 12 points for the next four minutes while Fort Lewis College bumped up their advantage to 23-12.

Cassita seemed to be the only bright spot for the visitors as he scored 10 of the team’s 21 first-half points. The Urban Knights shot 30 percent from the field during the first period compared to just over 44 percent by the Skyhawks.