The Millionaires stayed within striking distance early and trailed just 19-14 after the first quarter. Delaware Valley extended its advantage to 36-28 by halftime, but the Warriors took control after the break, outsourcing Williamsport 37-19 in the second half.

Delaware Valley’s quick guards consistently pushed the pace and created open looks in transition while also converting at the foul line. The Warriors gradually stretched the lead to 55-39 entering the fourth quarter before pulling away late.

After the game, Delaware Valley coach Kris Holtzer emphasized the importance of halftime preparation.

“I think it goes back to my college days…if you watch college basketball games the teams are doing two-line layups,” Holtzer said. “We have to get up and get our blood moving and get a good start in the second half and set a tone. I try not to micro-manage too much but with that stuff I really wanted to so we can start off strong in the second half.”

RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Williamsport's Tevin Williams (11) looks for a shot past a Delaware Valley player during a District 2-4 Class 6A semifinal game on Tuesday at Williamsport. Delaware Valley won 73-47.

Williamsport showed flashes offensively throughout the first half. Maaziv Lowe and Quincy Williams each scored early baskets, and Kason Ulmer fought through traffic inside for multiple finishes at the rim. A 3-pointer from Ethan Chilson helped keep the Millionaires close late in the second quarter. Chilson led Williamsport with 15 points, including a fourth-quarter basket. Ulmer added 12 points and Quincy Williams and Lowe finished with six each.

The Millionaires also produced several defensive stops, highlighted by a block from Tevin Williams and strong interior defense from Mekhi Gaston. Tevin Williams later answered with a fast-break dunk.

However, Delaware Valley’s perimeter shooting and transition offense proved difficult to contain. The Warriors steadily increased their lead each quarter and capitalized on rebounds and free throws.

Despite battling through the opening half, Williamsport could not match Delaware Valley’s pace after the break. The Millionaires end their season at 11-2 as the Warriors advance to the district title game,

Delaware Valley 73, Williamsport 47

RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Williamsport's Kason Ulmer (43) looks for a shot past a Delaware Valley's Sam Wood (1) during a District 2-4 Class 6A semifinal game on Tuesday at Williamsport. Delaware Valley won 73-47.

DELAWARE VALLEY (73)

Alex Calvaric 0 2-4 2, Sam Wood 2 0-0 6, Colin McGarvey 1 0-0 3, Trey Newton 9 2-9 33, James Dabney 1 2-2 4, Harrison Bixby 2 1-2 5, Max Parker 0 0-0 0, Joe D’Antuono 0 0-0 0, Jacob Brink 0 0-0 0, Matt Marotta 0 0-0 0, Tyler Lombardo 6 4-7 16, Rowan Eversdyke 0 0-0 0, Ben Ioffe 1 0-0 2.

WILLIAMSPORT (47)

Maaziv Lowe 3 0-0 6, Quincy Williams 1 4 -6 6, Mauvice Baines 0 0-0 0 Tevin Williams 1 1-4 3, Dion Young 0 0-0 0, Josh Sweeting 0 0- 0 0, Aden Edwards 0 0-0 0, Mekhi Gaston 1 1-2 3, Kason Ulmer 5 2-4 12, Anthony Llewellyn 1 0-0 2, Jensen Spencer 0 0-0 0, Ethan Chilson 5 0-0 15.

Delaware Valley 19 17 19 18 — 73

RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Williamsport's Naazir Lowe (2) brings the ball past a Delaware Valley's Trey Newton (3) during a District 2-4 Class 6A semifinal game on Tuesday at Williamsport. Delaware Valley won 73-47.

Williamsport 14 14 11 8 — 47

RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Williamsport's Quincy Williams (4) reaches for a rebound around Delaware Valley's Trey Newton (3) and Sam Wood (1) during a District 2-4 Class 6A semifinal game on Tuesday at Williamsport. Delaware Valley won 73-47.

RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Williamsport's Quincy Williams (4) looks to shoot around Delaware Valley's Sam Wood (1) and Ben Ioffe (35) during a District 2-4 Class 6A semifinal game on Tuesday at Williamsport. Delaware Valley won 73-47.

RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Williamsport head coach Allen Taylor reacts during the second half of a District 2-4 Class 6A semifinal game against Delaware Valley on Tuesday at Williamsport. Delaware Valley won 73-47.

RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Williamsport's Tevin Williams, center, gains control of a loose ball around Delaware Valley's Trey Newton (3) and Tyler Lombardo (21) during a District 2-4 Class 6A semifinal game on Tuesday at Williamsport. Delaware Valley won 73-47.

RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Williamsport's Tevin Williams (11) looks for a shot around a pair of Delaware Valley defenders during a District 2-4 Class 6A semifinal game on Tuesday at Williamsport. Delaware Valley won 73-47.

RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Williamsport's Kason Ulmer (43) reaches for a rebound around Delaware Valley's Sam Wood and Ben Ioffe (35) during a District 2-4 Class 6A semifinal game on Tuesday at Williamsport. Delaware Valley won 73-47.

RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Williamsport's Naazir Lowe (2) looks for a shot around Delaware Valley's Sam Wood (1) during a District 2-4 Class 6A semifinal game on Tuesday at Williamsport. Delaware Valley won 73-47.

RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Williamsport's Tevin Williams (11) looks for a way around Delaware Valley's Sam Wood and Tyler Lombardo (21) defenders during a District 2-4 Class 6A semifinal game on Tuesday at Williamsport. Delaware Valley won 73-47.

RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Williamsport's Kason Ulmer (43) reaches for a rebound around Delaware Valley's Tyler Lombardo (21) during a District 2-4 Class 6A semifinal game on Tuesday at Williamsport. Delaware Valley won 73-47.