This year's AAC tournament was being held at the higher seed's location, which meant the TWC Bulldogs had travel to UVA-Wise for their first match-up.   UVA-Wise took an early 5-0 lead with a 3-point by Travis Berry and then a layup by Kevin Perry in the first minute of the game.  The Bulldogs spent the next 13 minutes trying to catch up.   The Bulldogs tied the game for the first time at 6:54 with two free throw by Clarence Threat.  With back and forth field goals and free throw shots by both teams the halftime score was tied 46-46.