By Rob Hamilton

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Visiting Utica pulled away in the fourth quarter to top Highland by a 59-45 margin on Wednesday.

The Scots kept close for the first three periods, trailing 8-7 after the first quarter, 22-21 at the half and 38-36 at the end of the third. However, Utica took the fourth by a 21-9 margin to claim the double-digit win.

Erica Sardinha had a huge game for Highland, finishing with 23 points.

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