Savannah scored 20 points in an extended first quarter and never trailed in a 55-39 win over Chillicothe. The Savannah scoreboard went out in the first quarter, then came back on with 8 minutes on the clock. After a conference with officials and both coaches, 7 minutes was put on the clock. However, according to recorded game audio, he first basket was scored with 7:00 minutes left in the quarter and there was 1:37 of recorded game audio prior to the malfunction, making for at least one minute of additional playing time in the first quarter.
     Chillicothe struggled finding open shots in the first half and couldn't overcome a strong and determined Savannah defense. The Hornets trailed by 11 after the first quarter and managed just 24 points through three quarters.