Recap: Success Unlimited Academy MUSTANGS vs. IMG Academy Ascenders
The Success Unlimited Academy MUSTANGS came tearing into Saturday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 18.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 70-46 margin over IMG Academy. The victory was all the more spectacular given Success Unlimited Academy's disadvantage in MaxPreps's basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 218th in Alabama, while IMG Academy is ranked 39th in Florida).
Success Unlimited Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nakai Depina, who scored 20 points along with seven rebounds and five assists. Depina is absolutely dominating the point category: he's posted at least 15 every time he's taken the court this season. Timmorian Williams was another key contributor, scoring 20 points along with six rebounds and two blocks.
Success Unlimited Academy's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-4. As for IMG Academy, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-8.
Success Unlimited Academy will head out on the road to square off against Tabernacle at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Tabernacle is also coming in off of a big victory, so somebody is in for a big reversal of fortune. As for IMG Academy, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Palmetto at 7:30 p.m. Palmetto is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak.
