The St. George's Gryphons's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fifth straight loss. They were outmatched by Harding Academy on the road and fell 62-32. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat St. George's has suffered against Harding Academy since January 17, 2020.
Harding Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Niya Evans, who scored 11 points along with six rebounds. Emory Miller was another key contributor, scoring eight points.
St. George's defeat was their third straight on the road, which bumped their record down to 3-6. As for Harding Academy, the win makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. St. George's will take on Lausanne Collegiate at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Harding Academy, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against First Assembly Christian at 6:00 p.m. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Tennessee (First Assembly Christian is ranked 210th, while Harding Academy is ranked 209th).
