The Bulldogs were off to a hot start in their season opener, but Ingomar did not back down, keeping up with New Albany until the final frame of the 'Dawgs 68-58 win Monday night.
New Albany raced to a 22-13 lead after the first, led by Tadarius Coburn's eight points. The Bulldogs fell cold in the second, and two technical fouls helped bring Ingomar back into the game. Wesley Jumper gave the Falcons their first lead, 27-26, but New Albany would maintain a two-point advantage, 30-28 at the half.