1st Half Analysis

Cal Poly Pomona takes a 35-25 halftime lead over Indiana University of Pennsylvania in what has been a great first half for the Broncos. The key was a hot start by Cal Poly, who jumped out to an 8-0 lead early and went ahead by double-digits when Tobias Jahn hit a jumper to put the Broncos ahead, 13-2.

Defensively, Cal Poly Pomona forced IUP into 4 turnovers within the first several minutes and did not allow a field goal from the Crimson Hawks until the 12-minute mark. IUP scored its first 2 points off free throws at the 15-minute mark.

What has made the Broncos dangerous is their movement, both on the offensive and defensive end. Their movement on offense has set up plenty of open looks and their movement on defense has cut off passing lanes and forced several turnovers. Cal Poly Pomona is 5-of-9 from downtown.

Led by Austin Swift's 8 points and 5 rebounds, Cal Poly Pomona could pull ahead and put the game out of reach with a strong start to the 2nd half. With 20 minutes left to play, a 10-point lead is very small. How both teams play within the first 5 minutes of the 2nd half could determine whether the game is a blowout or goes down to the wire.

We'll be back with more game analysis at the end of the game.