After losing to East Mecklenburg the last time they met, Harding University decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Rams enjoyed a cozy 22-6 win over the Eagles on Friday.
Jamarcus Hairston had a dynamite game, rushing for 138 yards and two scores while picking up 7.7 yards per carry.
Harding University's run defense was locked in: East Mecklenburg could only muster 3.2 yards per carry. The team can thank Trenton Bynum for the heroic effort on defense: he. Harding University's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.8.
Rams
| Daniel Carter III | 1 |
| Zoean McNeil | 1 |
| Antoine Harrington | 1 |
Harding University didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Daniel Carter III, Zoean McNeil, and Antoine Harrington picked up one apiece. Harding University got some further help from Bynum: he made 12 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
The victory got Harding University back to even at 1-1. As for East Mecklenburg, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Harding University will host Chambers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for East Mecklenburg, they will be playing at home against Garinger at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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