Harding University is 9-1 against West Mecklenburg since December of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Harding University Rams will challenge the West Mecklenburg Hawks at 7:15 p.m. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with three consecutive losses for Harding University and 24 for West Mecklenburg dating back to last season.
Last Tuesday, Harding University didn't have quite enough to beat Hough and fell 60-57.
Kaharri Coleman
| 02/11/25 @ Hough | 3 |
| 02/07/25 @ West Charlotte | 1 |
| 01/24/25 vs Hopewell | 2 |
| 01/17/25 vs West Mecklenburg | 1 |
| 01/08/25 vs West Charlotte | 2 |
| + 5 more games |
Despite the defeat, Harding University got top-tier performance from Kaharri Coleman, who went 10-for-23 on his way to 29 points in addition to five assists and three steals. What's more, Coleman also racked up three blocks, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. Nate Decker was another key player, putting up six points along with seven boards and four steals.
Meanwhile, West Mecklenburg played a tough game on Wednesday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were dealt a 73-45 loss at the hands of Rocky River. While losing is never fun, the Hawks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 519th, while the Ravens are ranked 213th).
Harding University's defeat dropped their record down to 6-17. As for West Mecklenburg, their loss dropped their record down to 0-23.
Harding University strolled past West Mecklenburg when the teams last played back in January by a score of 65-49. The rematch might be a little tougher for Harding University since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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