Talbert had a breakout week for the Pioneers, as he averaged 12.6 points per game in a 2-1 week. In a weeknight clash with cross town rival SUNY Poly on Tuesday, he had 17 points on 6-of-12 shooting in just 22 minutes. On Saturday against Neumann, Talbert contributed another 14 points in a Utica win and added seven points against Rochester on Sunday.