Harding University was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 54-47 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Butler Bulldogs. The Rams were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2021.
When it comes to explaining why Harding University lost, don't look at Kaharri Coleman. Despite the final result, he almost dropped a double-double on 16 points and nine rebounds. Coleman is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Lonnie Walker, who had nine points plus three steals.
Even though they lost, Harding University smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in four consecutive contests.
Butler's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Caleb Milligan led the charge by going 6 for 9 en route to 21 points plus six assists and three steals. The dominant performance also gave Milligan a new career-high in threes (five). Reece Starnes was another key player, going 6 for 9 en route to 15 points plus eight rebounds and four blocks.
Harding University's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Butler, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Harding University will square off against Trinity Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Trinity Christian's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four matchups. As for Butler, they will challenge Indian Land at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Indian Land is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 66.8 points per game this season.
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