7/23 Recap Game one

Utica Select comes out on top.

In a game that featured many more lead changes than one would expect, Utica Select out-gunned the Gunnas 100-92. The game was close up until the end of the third quarter, when the Gunnas began showing signs of fatigue. They stuck with Utica Select for most of the game, but in the end the offensive firepower and size of Utica Select was too much to handle.

The Gunnas came out red hot, sticking with Utica Select every step of the way. Watching the game, one got the feeling the Gunnas could only hit so many shots to keep pace with Utica Select until the baskets stopped falling. However, it seemed this would happen late in the first quarter, not the end of the third. At halftime, the Gunnas were even leading 52-50.

The fourth quarter was dominated by Utica Select. Behind strong performances by EJ Gallup and James Southerland, Utica Select outscored the Gunnas 25-21 in the final 7 minutes of the game. Southerland finished with 27 points and Gallup finished with 23.

Utica Select looks to continue their success Monday, July 30^th at 8:00 P.M. against the Bless Ballers. The Gunnas look to upset JD’s Finest Wednesday, August 1^st t 6:45 P.M. Both games will be played at Notre Dame High School in Utica.