The Pirates and Gaels got off to a slow start in the first half and the Gaels would hold a lead going into half, but the Pirates ended the half on a 7-0 run and looked like they were really shaping into form.
Coming out of the half the Pirates came out firing at all cylinders. Only minutes into the second half the Pirates retook the lead for the first time since the beginning of the first half. From there the Pirates never let up and dominated throughout the rest of the game.
Jared Rhoden really took the reigns for the Pirates and helped them to the win scoring a career high 26 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.