Final from Morehead. In a rollercoaster of a game, Boyd (27-6) leads by 10 early, trails by seven in the second quarter, rallies for a nip and tuck second half, and makes its free throws down the stretch to advance over Rowan (23-11). Boyd scored the last eight after a tie game at 1:03.

Boyd shot 57%, Rowan 54%. The Lions salted the game away at the FT line, making 6/6 in the waning minutes and 17/19 overall.

After making all six attempts from three in the first half, Rowan was 1/8 in the second.

High Scorers

Boyd ?? - Ellis 19 (7/7 FGs) | Taylor 18 | Spurlock 10

Rowan ?? - Mirus 16 | Ingles 14 | Watson 12

Boyd did what they needed to do down the stretch to secure the win.