Harding is 2-8 against Bassick since December of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Harding Presidents will stay at home for another game and welcome the Bassick Lions at 1:00 p.m. on January 15th. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Saturday, Harding had to suffer through a rough 61-32 loss at the hands of Bridgeport Central. Harding has struggled against Bridgeport Central recently, as their contest on Saturday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Bassick's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight loss. They fell 42-31 to Amistad.
Harding bumped their record down to 0-6 with that loss, which was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 27.1 points per game. As for Bassick, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
Harding came up short against Bassick in their previous matchup back in February of 2023, falling 53-43. Will Harding have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.