The Harding Academy Lions struggled with threes on Monday (the First Assembly Christian Crusaders had five more) and sadly the final score reflected it. Harding Academy lost to First Assembly Christian at home by a decisive 59-43 margin. Harding Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the loss, Harding Academy had strong showings from Erica McGary, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and ten rebounds, and Emory Miller, who scored seven points along with eight rebounds and three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points McGary has scored all season.
Even though they lost, Harding Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
First Assembly Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Georgia Ahlstrom led the charge by scoring 13 points along with five steals. Marlena Davis was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with nine rebounds and five steals.
Harding Academy dropped their record down to 11-10 with that defeat, which was their third straight at home. As for First Assembly Christian, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-10.
Harding Academy won't have much time to rest: their next match is against St. George's at 6:00 p.m. on January 30th. As for First Assembly Christian, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Northpoint Christian at 6:00 p.m. on January 30th.
