After losing to Herkimer the last time they met, Utica Academy of Science decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Utica Academy of Science Atoms came out on top against the Herkimer Magicians by a score of 76-64 on Saturday.
Akol Machteng
| 02/15/25 @ Herkimer | 15 |
| 02/13/25 @ Little Falls | 14 |
| 02/10/25 @ Adirondack | 14 |
| 02/03/25 vs Sherburne-Earlville | 16 |
| 02/01/25 @ Nottingham | 15 |
| + 14 more games |
Utica Academy of Science's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Akol Machteng led the charge by dropping a double-double with 23 points and 15 rebounds. Machteng is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down nine or more in each of the last 19 games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Amari Berkley, who went 9-for-11 en route to 23 points in addition to five assists and five rebounds.
Utica Academy of Science has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 70.7 points over those games. Herkimer's defeat dropped their record down to 12-7.
Utica Academy of Science wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 55-41 victory against Cortland on the 21st. As for Herkimer, they have also already played their next contest, a 62-58 loss against Little Falls on the 22nd.
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