Akron falls despite big games from Taylor Benish and Mikenna Weers

By Team Reports Feb 28, 2024, 10:06am

Recap: Akron Rams vs. Merino Rams

The Akron Rams and the Merino Rams squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but sadly the Akron Rams had to settle for second. They fell 43-30 to the Rams. Akron's loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.

Akron's loss came despite strong showings from Mikenna Weers and Taylor Benish. Weers scored seven points along with two steals, while Benish scored three points along with two steals.

Akron's loss dropped their record down to 12-9. As for Merino, the win for they keeps them at an undefeated 21-0.

Akron will face off against Gilpin County at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Akron focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 22 on Friday. As for Merino, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 42-20 win vs. Sedgwick County on the 24th.

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