Basketball Recap: Academy of Science and Innovation Skates Past Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy with Ease

Academy of Science and Innovation won the last time they faced Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy and things went their way on Friday too. The Academy of Science and Innovation Ravens blew past the Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy Phoenix 66-21. The contest was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 30-9.

Academy of Science and Innovation's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Mohammad Kulaib led the charge by almost dropping a double-double on ten points and nine assists. The dominant performance also gave Kulaib a new career-high in steals (eight). Lebron White was another key player, going 7 for 13 on his way to 14 points and six steals.

Academy of Science and Innovation smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 24 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in seven consecutive matchups dating back to last season.

Academy of Science and Innovation's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Academy of Science and Innovation will challenge Capital Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Capital Prep is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51.6 points per game this season. As for Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy, they will square off against Goodwin RVT at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.