Wiggins's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They had just enough and edged the Akron Rams out 48-45. This was payback for the Tigers, who suffered a 36-32 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Leading Wiggins to victory were Eli Kalous and Jackson Adams. Kalous went 8 for 13 on his way to 17 points, while Adams went 5 of 9 en route to 17 points. Michael Adamson also deserves some recognition as he posted his first assists of the season.
Wiggins was working as a unit and finished the game with ten assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Akron only racked up four assists.
Akron's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Caleb Poss, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 14 boards. Poss is becoming a predictor of Akron's success: when he posts at least ten rebounds the team is 3-1 (and 2-5 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Anderson Filla, who posted 14 points in addition to eight boards and three steals.
The victory got Wiggins back to even at 6-6. As for Akron, they now have a losing record at 5-6.
Wiggins wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 73-31 defeat against Resurrection Christian on the 21st. Akron has also already played their next contest, a 67-44 win against Fleming on the 21st.
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