It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Merino Rams had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They took their game on the road with ease, bagging a 61-29 victory over the Bluejays. The win was just business As usual For Merino, who after 25 games remain undefeated this season.
Merino's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brooklyn Sutter, who scored 15 points along with four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Kya Piel, who almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine assists.
Despite the loss, Mancos still got an impressive performance from Teya Yeomans, who scored ten points along with five rebounds and two blocks.
Mancos struggled to work together and finished the game with only two assists. That's the fewest assists they've managed all season.
Merino's win bumped their record up to 25-0. As for Mancos, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-6.
Merino didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 56-44 win vs. Simla on the 8th. Mancos has also already played their next match, a 38-31 win against Hoehne on the 8th.
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