The Continentals held the lead throughout most of the first half, but Colbywent on a 10-2 run to take a 37-30 lead at the end of the first session.Hamilton rallied and took the lead, 54-53, on a Michael Schantz free throw with10:21 remaining. The Continentals led by four after a Kevin Larson basket with8:06 remaining, but the White Mules rallied and went ahead 61-60 after an AndyMcCollough steal and lay-up at the 5:57 mark. Schantz put Hamilton ahead forthe last time, 67-65, with a jumper with just over three minutes remaining.With 0:25 left, Colby, leading 74-71, turned the ball over, but a Kevin Thorpethree-point attempt went in and out, and the White Mules clinched the win atthe foul line.
Schantz scored 20 and grabbed 12 rebounds for Hamilton (7-2), while JJ Raedtsadded 16 points and 10 rebounds. The Continentals shot only 36% (25-69) for thegame.
Hamilton (71) - Michael Schantz 7-16 1-1 20, JJ Raedts 7-13 2-2 16, KevinLarson 5-21 2-2 13, Kevin Thorpe 2-7 2-2 8, Lamar Johnson 4-8 0-0 8, JonSchmiegel 0-1 3-4 3, Max Stroman 0-2 3-4 3. Totals 25-69 17-22 71
Colby (78) - Andrew Black 11-13 5-6 27, James Spidle 3-10 4-4 19, John Hebert3-6 0-0 9, Andy McCullough 2-3 4-5 8, Paul Conway 2-4 3-4 7, Bill Hinton 2-30-0 4, David McLaughlin 1-8 0-2 2, Mark McInnis 1-1 0-0 2, Lucas Penney 0-2 0-00. Totals 28-51 16-19 78.