Basketball Recap: Legion Collegiate Academy Skates Past Harding University with Ease

Legion Collegiate Academy entered their tilt with Harding University on Saturday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They claimed a resounding 65-24 victory over the Harding University Rams. The Lancers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matchups by 29 points or more this season.

Legion Collegiate Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was LaKiara Alexander, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 14 boards. Alexander has been hot recently, having posted eight or more rebounds the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Aiyana Murrell, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten rebounds.

Lancers

Previous 3 Games

12/14/24 vs Harding University	65-24
12/07/24 vs Chambers	80-51
12/06/24 @ York Prep	67-6

Legion Collegiate Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 13 consecutive games.

Legion Collegiate Academy has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 9-6 record this season. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 29.2 points per game. As for Harding University, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.

Legion Collegiate Academy will host Lincoln Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Harding University, they will venture away from home to face off against Hopewell at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both have had a bumpy ride up to this point with three consecutive losses for Harding University and four for Hopewell.