The Academy Wildcats lost against the Kent Denver Sun Devils back in January of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Academy was beaten by the Sun Devils 74-42. The Academy was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 46-24.
The Academy lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Gavin Massler, who scored 12 points along with three steals. CJ Hernandez was another key contributor, scoring five points along with three steals.
Kent Denver's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Caleb Fay led the charge by dropping a double-double on 12 points and 11 rebounds. Fay is crushing the steal category: he's posted at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Nicholas Buchenau, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 11 rebounds.
The Academy has traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season. As for Kent Denver, the win (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 12-1.
The Academy will look to defend their home court on Monday against the Pumas at 7:00 p.m. Hopefully Peak to Peak focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 15 on Saturday. As for Kent Denver, they will square off against the Mustangs at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hopefully Colorado Academy focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 14 on Monday.
