Syracuse Academy of Science won the last time they faced Utica Academy of Science, and things went their way on Saturday too. The Syracuse Academy of Science Atoms pulled ahead with a 52-51 photo finish over the Utica Academy of Science Atoms.
Several Atoms players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Akol Machteng, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 18 rebounds. Machteng is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down 15 or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Amari Berkley, who went 5 for 6 en route to 18 points.
The victory got Syracuse Academy of Science back to even at 1-1. As for Utica Academy of Science, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Syracuse Academy of Science will head out to square off against Mexico at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Utica Academy of Science, they will head out on the road to take on Canastota at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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