Harding University was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were dealt a 65-24 defeat at the hands of the Legion Collegiate Academy Lancers.
Legion Collegiate Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but LaKiara Alexander led the charge by dropping a double-double on 17 points and 14 boards. Legion Collegiate Academy is 6-1 when Alexander posts eight or more boards, but 3-5 otherwise. Aiyana Murrell was another key player, dropping a double-double on 17 points and ten boards.
Harding University's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Legion Collegiate Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a massive bump to their 9-6 record this season.
Harding University will take on Hopewell in a holiday battle at at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hopewell is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51.7 points per game this season. Legion Collegiate Academy and Lincoln Charter will compete for holiday cheer at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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