Basketball Game Preview: Academy of Science and Innovation Ravens vs. Cromwell Panthers

Two dominant guards in Maiara Rodriguez and Peyton Kelleher are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Academy of Science and Innovation Ravens are taking a road trip to face off against the Cromwell Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Academy of Science and Innovation is coming into the game hot, having won their last ten games.

Academy of Science and Innovation is headed into the contest after thoroughly thrashing Hartford Public: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Academy of Science and Innovation blew Hartford Public out of the water with a 57-14 final score. The Ravens have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 13 matches by 23 points or more this season.

Mya Saldana

Points (Career)

02/10/25 @ Hartford Public	16
01/28/25 @ Classical Magnet	14
01/15/25 @ Plainville	14
01/13/25 @ Parish Hill	14
01/21/25 vs Achievement First	12

Academy of Science and Innovation's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Rodriguez, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and ten rebounds, and Mya Saldana, who went 6 for 9 on her way to 16 points and four steals. The dominant performance gave Saldana a new career-high in points. Another player making a difference was Symber Sutton, who posted four points and seven boards.

Academy of Science and Innovation smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in ten consecutive games.

Meanwhile, Cromwell earned a 49-37 victory over North Branford on Tuesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Panthers.

Academy of Science and Innovation's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 25.3 points over those games. As for Cromwell, their record now sits at 9-10.