Akron was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Yuma Outlaws. The Rams were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Outlaws earlier this season, when they won 2-1.
Akron took Yuma into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking seven-point loss. The final score came out to 22-25, 25-20, 18-25, 25-17, 15-8.
Akron's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Yuma, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Akron will face off against Lone Star at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Yuma, they will challenge Forge Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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