Basketball Game Preview: Chambers Cougars vs. Harding University Rams

The Chambers Cougars will head out on the road to take on the Harding University Rams at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

Last Tuesday, Chambers ended up a good deal behind Hough and lost 58-40. While losing is never fun, the Cougars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 346th, while the Huskies are ranked 101st).

Meanwhile, Harding University was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They were beaten by North Mecklenburg 74-14. The Rams were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 50-7.

Chambers has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season. As for Harding University, their loss dropped their record down to 2-10.

Everything came up roses for Chambers against Harding University when the teams last played on January 3rd, as the team secured a 76-21 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Chambers since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.