Basketball Recap: Atlantic City's Losing Streak Snapped at Five Games

Atlantic City had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the Mainland Regional Mustangs out 42-40. This was a revenge game for the Vikings: when they faced off against the Mustangs back in December of 2024, they had to take a 59-42 loss.

Atlantic City's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Bridget Roach led the charge by putting up eight points along with ten boards and eight assists. That's the most rebounds Roach has posted since back in February of 2024. Taison Parker was another key player, going 5 of 12 en route to 10 points and three steals.

Atlantic City's win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-7 and their overall record up to 5-13. As for Mainland Regional, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.

Atlantic City will venture away from home to face off against Atlantic County Institute of Tech at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Mainland Regional has already played their next contest (against Cedar Creek), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.