Harding was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 16th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 33-29 heartbreaker at the hands of the Badger Braves. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Skippers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 67-14 back in December of 2024.
01/25/24 @ Mathews | 8 |
02/08/24 @ Mentor Christian | 7 |
02/03/25 vs Badger | 5 |
12/28/23 @ Fuchs Mizrachi | 5 |
01/08/24 vs Windham | 5 |
Harding lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Jana Vale, who posted ten points and five rebounds. That's the most boards Vale has posted since back in February of 2024. Ella Adams was another key player, putting up nine points and six rebounds.
Sophie Stanhope was the offensive standout of the contest as she scored 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kenleigh Kurpe, who put up five points in addition to seven boards and three steals.
Harding's loss dropped their record down to 0-15. As for Badger, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-13.
Harding will head out to challenge St. John at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Badger, they will host Mathews at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Badger is facing Mathews at the right time seeing as Mathews is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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