MVP came out strong from the beginning, leading 32-18 after the first period and 56-41 at half-time. The game was physical and tough, and much of the game was spent on the free throw line where MVP made 29 of 37, and UOG made 15 of 26. Both teams pounded the ball inside with MVP outscoring the Tritons 56 to 52 in the paint.

At Triton Night, nearly 700 fans were introduced to this year's crop of UOG athletes: the Men's Basketball team, the Men's and Women's Soccer Teams and the UOG Women's Volleyball Team. The audience was also treated to live music in the debut of the Triton Pep Band and also enjoyed free refreshments, half-time entertainment, and a prize raffle.

UOG President Robert Underwood remarked that this was the biggest crowd he's seen in 20 years at a UOG Men's Basketball game.

The Tritons play the Toothfairies at 5 p.m. Oct. 20 at the UOG Calvo Field House.

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