Plattsburgh's Xavier Thomas (0) with the fade away as he hangs in the air to avoid the contact. It would be the opening game of the season for the Plattsburgh State Cardinals and they would take on North Country for Clarkson Golden Knights. The Cardinals would take there time getting going in the first half as the Golden Knights would work there a way to a ten-point lead in the first five minutes. Then the Cardinals would find their stride and work it to a ten-point lead at the break at 44-34. Then in the second half, the Cardinals would keep there game going and win the half 39-33 and cruise to the 83-67 victory. In the winning effort, the Cardinals start the season at 1-0 and Edward Correra would lead the way with 15 points. Gallery

Plattsburgh's Zack Coleman (10) drives it hard to the basket down the baseline and takes the contact as he goes to the hoop. Gallery