Utica Academy of Science Atoms (Utica, NY) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Canastota Red Raiders (Canastota, NY), 45-39 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Utica Academy of Science advances its record to 2-6 on the year. The Atoms host Sauquoit Valley (Sauquoit, NY) to face the Indians in a non-league match on Thursday, January 16. The Indians enter the match with a record of 4-1. Sauquoit Valley lost 73-18 in their recent league match against Cooperstown (Cooperstown, NY)

The Red Raiders now own a 1-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Chittenango for a non-league match on Thursday, January 16.