Against international competition, Academy of Central Florida turned an early chess match into an 84–68 win over Royal Crown (ON, CAN) by consistently winning the margins. ACF’s defensive pressure set the tone, and their willingness to share the ball kept Royal Crown rotating. The separation came from stacking quality possessions—clean stops, smart decisions, and timely conversion—rather than a single run.

Justin Roman (ACF) earned Player of the Game honors with a composed two-way showing: 11 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks, impacting the game without forcing it. Martay Barnes fueled momentum with 16 points, 4 assists, and 7 steals, repeatedly turning defense into offense. On the other side, Royal Crown’s push was led by Jacob McGregor (16 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals) and Andy Gemao (12 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 6 steals, 1 block), whose activity kept the game competitive. Ultimately, ACF’s balance and discipline decided it—proof that habits, not just highlights, close games.