Basketball Game Recap: Anselmo-Merna Coyotes vs. Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Mustangs

By Team Reports Jan 16, 2024, 8:00pm

Recap: Anselmo-Merna Coyotes vs. Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Mustangs

The Anselmo-Merna Coyotes's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight loss. They took a hard 51-35 fall against Sumner-Eddyville-Miller. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Anselmo-Merna in their matchups with Sumner-Eddyville-Miller: they've now lost three in a row.

Sumner-Eddyville-Miller was led to victory by Colt Schroeder and Jace Rosentreader. Schroeder scored 11 points along with two steals, while Rosentreader scored 15 points along with two steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Schroeder has scored all season. Chance Daake was another key contributor, scoring seven points along with eight rebounds and two blocks.

Anselmo-Merna has been struggling recently, as they've lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season. As for Sumner-Eddyville-Miller, their victory bumped their record up to 7-4.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Anselmo-Merna will take on North Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Sumner-Eddyville-Miller, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Silver Lake at 7:30 p.m. Silver Lake is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road.