Volleyball Recap: Yuma's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past + How To Watch

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Previous Games

09/12/25 - Away	3-2 W
08/23/25 - Neutral	1-2 L
09/28/24 - Away	1-3 L
09/17/24 - Away	3-0 W
08/24/24 - Neutral	2-0 W
+ 5 more games

Yuma had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They won by a set and slipped past the Akron Rams 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Outlaws have posted since October 18, 2024.

Yuma wouldn't go down easily and took Akron into a fifth set where they got it done with a seven-point win. The final score came out to 22-25, 25-20, 18-25, 25-17, 15-8.

Lauren Gonzales paced Yuma's offense, picking up 15 kills. Gonzales got some help from Bailey Nighswonger and her 24 assists. Nighswonger was also solid from the service line: she led the team with four aces.

Yuma picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 2-5. As for Akron, their loss was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 4-4.

Coming up, Yuma will welcome Forge Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Akron, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 3-2 win against Lone Star on the 17th.