Harding Raiders (Warren, OH) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting McKinley Bulldogs (Canton, OH), 62-45 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Harding upgrades its record to 12-7 on the campaign. The Raiders host Canfield (Canfield, OH) to play the Cardinals in a All-American bout on Tuesday, February 7. The Cardinals come into the bout with a record of 14-4. Canfield lost 62-61 in their recent league bout against Austintown-Fitch (Youngstown, OH)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Jackson Polar Bears (Massillon, OH) in a Federal bout, on Friday, February 10. McKinley will attempt to upgrade on its 9-9 season record. The Polar Bears come into the bout with a 14-5 record after their 68-54 non-league win over Tallmadge (Tallmadge, OH).