Recap: Y Yuma vs. Merino Rams        
        
		
            
 The Y Yuma's recent rough patch got a bit rougher  on Friday after their seventh straight  defeat. They fell  40-31 to Merino. The  loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Y in their matchups with Merino: they've now lost four in a row.
 Despite the  loss, Y had strong showings from  Alina Moran, who  dropped  a double-double on 14 points and 12  rebounds, and  Bailey Nighswonger, who  scored six points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points  Moran has scored all season.
 Y dropped their record down to 9-8 with that  defeat, which was their fourth straight  at home. As for Merino, the  win for they keeps them at an undefeated 17-0.
 Y will head out on the road to  take on  Caliche at 4:00  p.m.  on Tuesday. Hopefully Y focused on turnovers this week  since the team gave up 31 on Friday. As for Merino, they will be playing at home against Otis at 4:00  p.m.  on Tuesday. Otis has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.