Utica knew that they’d have to put their undefeated record on the line in order to challenge themselves against high-level competition and, in turn, get better.
A 7-0 run to start the first quarter and an 8-0 run – punctuated by a Myles Burnett buzzer-beating 3 – to end it put the L’Anse Creuse Lancers in an ideal position to advance past Warren Woods Tower in the first round of the MAC Blue/Gold tournament on Thursday.