The Rebels started off slow being down the first part of the first half. However, they kept the game close by not getting below a deficit of 5 points. They took their first lead with 10:55 left in the first half after Jackie Johnson III hit a shot from behind the arc to put the Rebels up 15-14. G Keshon Gilbert made a layup on the next possession, with Johnson III assisting, to put them 17-14.
The Rebels ran away with the game after this possession. They went on an 8-0 run then after a Torero two-point jump shot, another 8-0 run.