Yuma is 9-1 against Akron since February of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Yuma Outlaws will host the Akron Rams at 5:30 p.m. Yuma's defense has only allowed 29.3 points per game this season, so Akron's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Yuma is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They really took it to Liberty Common for the full four quarters, racking up a 58-16 win. The Outlaws have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matches by 25 points or more this season.
| 01/04/25 vs Liberty Common | 2 |
| 01/26/24 @ Wray | 2 |
| 02/08/24 vs Sedgwick County | 1 |
| 01/13/24 vs Haxtun | 1 |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Yuma to victory, but perhaps none more so than Taryn Sheffield, who posted 11 points in addition to six assists and six boards. What's more, Sheffield also racked up two blocks, the most she's had since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Bailey Nighswonger, who went 8 of 10 on her way to 17 points and five steals.
Sheffield wasn't the only one working in the assists department: Yuma was working as a unit and finished the game with 20 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Akron earned a 51-40 victory over Haxtun back in December of 2024. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Rams.
Yuma's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-2. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 18.8 points per game. As for Akron, their victory bumped their record up to 5-2.
Yuma beat Akron 50-41 in their previous meeting back in January of 2024. Does Yuma have another victory up their sleeve, or will Akron turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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