Basketball Recap: Harding University Takes a Loss

Harding University lost against Mallard Creek back in February of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The contest between the Harding University Rams and the Mallard Creek Mavericks didn't end well, with the Harding University Rams falling 69-54. 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 310th, while the Mavericks are ranked 148th).

Despite the loss, Harding University saw an underclassman step up: freshman Kaharri Coleman almost dropped a double-double on 24 points and nine rebounds. Coleman has been hot, having posted 15 or more points the last six times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Tebrien Cornelius, who went 5 of 7 on his way to 12 points.

Even though they lost, Harding University 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 17 offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.

Mallard Creek's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ahmad Savage, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten steals. Savage is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Lajalin Overton, who went 9 of 12 on his way to 18 points and six rebounds.

Harding University's record now sits at 4-9. As for Mallard Creek, the victory got them back to even at 7-7.

Harding University didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 75-57 defeat against West Charlotte on the 8th. As for Mallard Creek, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 47-45 win against Hough on the 9th.