Plattsburgh State's Steve Thomas (23) cuts around the defender from the three-point line and drives to the hoop. In the game that would decide the regular-season conference champion. It would be a very physical game in which would see the Cardinals have a 10 point lead at one point in the second half. They would end up needing some clutch free throws coming down the stretch to secure the 75-74 victory with the win the Cardinal win the regular-season crown for the second time in three seasons and get the #1 seed in the upcoming conference tournament. Gallery