LAWTON, Okla. - The first night of Cavalry basketball started with a victory over the Albany Patroons, with a final score of 93-88.

The Cavs starting line-up was powered by three returning players from the 2008 CBA Championship team. Brandon Dean, DeAnthony Bowden and Shawn Daniels helped newcomers, Tim Ellis and Elvin Mims settle into a competitive groove with the team.

The Cavalry trailed the Patroons 46-39 at half-time. The Cavs came out with a vengeance in the third quarter outscoring the Patroons 30-18. They were able to hold onto the second-half lead with strong defense and solid shooting.

The Cavs were able to outrebound Albany with 49 rebounds by the Cavs and 42 by the Patroons. Albany led the game in personal fouls with 29 to Lawton Fort Sill's 26. The Patroons also lead in turnovers, with 17 to the Cavs 15. The Cavalry took the lead in assists with 19 to the Patroons 12.

Mims the Cavalry forward from Southern Mississippi, scored the Cavs only double-double of the game with 10 points and 15 rebounds. He also had 3 assists and no turnovers in 42 minutes of play.

Daniels the Cavalry center from Utah State led the Cavs with 25 points in the game. Daniels also had 8 rebounds in his 43 minutes of play.

The Lawton Fort Sill Cavalry and the Albany Patroons return to the Great Plains Coliseum on Wednesday, January 7 with a 7:05 p.m. tip-off.