Hopewell won the last time they faced Harding University and things went their way on Friday too. The Hopewell Titans walked away with a 69-62 win over the Harding University Rams. Given the Titans' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 45th, while the Rams are ranked 285th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Harding University's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kaharri Coleman, who went 7 of 17 on his way to 19 points and six boards. Nate Decker was another key player, putting up eight points in addition to 12 rebounds and five steals.
Titans
| 01/24/25 @ Harding University | 69-62 |
| 01/17/25 vs Hough | 53-40 |
The victory made it two in a row for Hopewell and bumps their season record up to 13-3. As for Harding University, they have also traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.
Hopewell has already played their next match, a 60-47 defeat against Ambassador Christian School on the 25th. As for Harding University, they will square off against North Mecklenburg at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. North Mecklenburg will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Harding University surely won't give up without a fight.
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