Make it three blowout wins for the New London Whalers this season. They blew past Bacon Academy, posting a 94-40 victory at home. That looming 94-40 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for New London yet this season.
It was another big night for Devan Williams, who scored 31 points along with five assists and five steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points he has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Amir Hall, who scored 18 points along with eight rebounds and two steals.
New London's victory bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Bacon Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. New London won't have much time to rest: their next match is against East Hartford at 7:00 p.m. on January 18th. East Hartford knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past eight matches -- so hopefully New London likes a good challenge. As for Bacon Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lyman Memorial at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Connecticut (Lyman Memorial is ranked 160th, while Bacon Academy is ranked 151st).