In easily the most emotional and physical quarter-final match on Friday, the fifth-ranked Mount Allison Mounties prevented a late comeback for the ages by the fourth-ranked Crandall University Chargers, earning their way to the semifinals on Saturday with a 91-80 win. 

The first quarter was very competitive, as neither team could grab a lead bigger than four points. Mount Allison held a slight offensive advantage but couldn't ensure dominance. The Mounties kept it going in the second quarter, but the Chargers refused to let Mount Allison get away. Crandall experienced an offensive surge late in the quarter, scoring five straight points and forcing a Mounties timeout. The Chargers tied the game 41-41, but Mount Allison quickly retook the lead just before the final buzzer. The action remained the same in the third quarter, with the Mounties leading the way, but never by too far. 

Crandall finally found luck halfway through the fourth and final quarter, as they exploded with a 10-point run filled by three-pointers to tie the game 75-75. It was an all-out melee the rest of the way, as both teams briefly swapped leads until Mount Allison clutched in the final moments. 

Edmond Surer was named Mount Allison's Player of the Game after recording 26 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Daniel Hawkes was named Crandall's Player of the Game after recording 19 points, five rebounds, and three assists.