The Utica Academy of Science Atoms had to endure a nine-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They took their contest at home on Saturday with ease, bagging a 88-58 victory over Edison Tech. Utica Academy of Science's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Doneilious King j.r continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, scoring 47 points along with eight rebounds and three steals. The match was his ninth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Akol Machteng, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten rebounds.
Utica Academy of Science's victory bumped their record up to 1-8. As for Edison Tech, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Utica Academy of Science will square off against Carthage at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing is sure in Carthage's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while Utica Academy of Science has been banged up by eight consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season. As for Edison Tech, they will challenge Eastridge at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Eastridge's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last four games.
