Berry and Harding University pushed the score to 40-20 the last time they played Harding University, but on Friday defenses reigned supreme. The Cardinals fell 16-7 to the Rams. The defeat leaves the Cardinals still looking for their first win of the season.
Justin Williams threw for 71 yards on five of 12 attempts. Elijah Britt was his top target, picking up 49 receiving yards. On the ground, Nizione McGee rushed for 54 yards.
Harding University found their leader in sophomore Jamarcus Hairston, who rushed for 187 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 7.5 yards per carry. Those 187 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Hairston.
Berry's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Harding University, their win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 2-5.
Coming up, Berry will take on Central Cabarrus at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Harding University, they will face off against Olympic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Trojans will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Rams surely won't give up without a fight.
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