Basketball Recap: Harding University Sets Scoring Season-High Against Hopewell

Rams

Team Score

12/17/24 @ Hopewell	51
12/06/24 @ Sun Valley	48
11/19/24 @ Berry	37
12/14/24 vs Legion Collegiate Academy	24
12/03/24 @ Butler	17

You can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Harding University's strategy against Hopewell on Tuesday. The Harding University Rams came out on top against the Hopewell Titans by a score of 51-39. The Rams' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Hopewell's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of JUNE WALLACE, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 15 boards, and MOLLY HOWE, who posted 13 points. JEWEL OSBORNE was another key player, putting up five points and ten rebounds.

Harding University moved to 2-3 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Hopewell, they dropped their record down to 1-7 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.

Harding University will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Chambers at 6:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025. As for Hopewell, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 76-21 defeat against Mallard Creek on the 20th.