Basketball Recap: Harding University Comes Up Short

Harding University lost against North Mecklenburg on January 13th and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Harding University Rams had to suffer through a 79-39 loss at the hands of the North Mecklenburg Vikings. While losing is never fun, the Rams can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 287th, while the Vikings are ranked ninth).

Harding University has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season. As for North Mecklenburg, they pushed their record up to 16-2 with the victory, which was their 16th straight on the road dating back to last season.

Harding University will take on Chambers at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Chambers' favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 12 matches. As for North Mecklenburg, they will square off against Mallard Creek at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in North Mecklenburg's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last eight games.