Team Penny knocked off Pro Skills 81 - 61 in the early game Thursday before beating Albany City Rocks 81 - 63 in the nightcap .
Team Penny needs to win one of its two pool - play games Friday to advance to Saturday 's quarterfinals .
Team Penny , which needs to win one of its two pool - play games Friday to advance to Saturday 's quarterfinals , knocked off Pro Skills 81 - 61 in the early game Thursday before beating Albany City Rocks 81 - 63 in the nightcap .