Basketball Recap: Akron's Win Ends Six-Game Losing Streak on the Road

Akron needed a changed in momentum after dropping three straight games and they got it from Caleb Poss. The Akron Rams came out on top against the Stratton Eagles by a score of 49-42 on Saturday thanks in part to Poss, who almost dropped a double-double on 16 points and nine rebounds. He is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last six games he's played.

Several Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Von Isenbart, who posted 16 points along with five rebounds and four steals. Gage Levin was another key player, putting up six points in addition to nine boards and three blocks.

Rams

Previous 5 Games

01/11/25 @ Stratton	49-42
01/10/25 @ Yuma	36-76
12/21/24 vs Holyoke	40-58
12/20/24 vs Haxtun	47-52
12/19/24 vs Prairie	45-26

Akron's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-5. As for Stratton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.

Akron will square off against Burlington at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Akron is facing Burlington at the right time seeing as Burlington is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Stratton, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 49-46 win against Cheyenne Wells on the 14th.