Class AA opponent MacDuffie School walked out of the KUA gym today with a hard earned 76-66 victory. In a defensive battle throughout the first half neither team could establish their offensive rhythm as MacDuffie took a 30-25 lead into the locker room at the half. MacDuffie's O'mari Spellman exploded for 19 second half points and a game high total of 27. KUA did challenge MacDuffie's lead cutting it to 50-46 with 6:30 to play behind a solid offensive effort from Kahlil Garnes (20 pts), Jon Sui (16pts) and Ross Gerber (12pts) but MacDuffie was able to hold KUA off with the team going 17-24 from the field in the second half. KUA returns to action on Saturday with Cushing Academy coming to Meriden for a 3:30 pm start. Point totals: Garnes- 20, Sui- 16, Gerber- 12, Ainge- 8, Toriola- 8, and Rosinski- 2.