Basketball Recap: Harding Triumphs

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Previous Games

02/03/26 - Home	41-40 W
01/16/26 - Away	44-47 L
01/31/25 - Home	79-46 W
01/14/25 - Away	79-45 W
01/30/24 - Away	60-50 W
+ 5 more games

Harding came into Tuesday's game having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They escaped with a win on Tuesday against the Boardman Spartans by the margin of a single free throw, 41-40. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Raiders have posted since December 16, 2025.

Harding's win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-6 and their overall record up to 6-11. As for Boardman, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.

Harding will take on Canfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Raiders will need to watch out since the Cardinals have now posted at least 55 points in their last five matchups. As for Boardman, they will face off against Howland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Spartans will be up against the Tigers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 50 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.