With the score tied 12-12 with only seven minutes left in the half, the Golden Knights scored 11 unanswered points over the next five minutes for a 23-12 advantage.
UC made a season-low seven first half field goals; including 1-of-7 shooting from behind the arc as the Golden Knights took a 25-18 lead into the locker room at half.
UC shot a dismal 6% (1-for-16) from 3-point land over the course of 40 minutes to end a three game winning streak.
Doug Herring (Poughkeepsie/Poughkeepsie) led the Pioneers with 19 points and eight rebounds, while Jack Lighhall (Adirondack/Boonville) tallied 11 points and four boards.
Bench play was the deciding factor as the Pioneers bench was outscored 12-1 by the Golden Knights.
Chris Bitetto (Island Trees/Levittown) scored eight points, while Brian Collier (Nowich/Norwich) grabbed a game-high nine rebounds and tallied six points.
UC (6-2) opens up Empire 8 Conference play Saturday when they host Hartwick College at the Clark Athletic Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 4 p.m.
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