Basketball Recap: Harding University Triumphs

Harding University's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They slipped by the Chambers Cougars 76-75. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Rams' disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 269th, while the Cougars are ranked 39th).

Harding University got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Kaharri Coleman out in front who went 7 of 13 on his way to 24 points and five rebounds. The contest was Coleman's third in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Lonnie Walker, who went 6 for 11 en route to 15 points along with eight boards and five assists.

Harding University was working as a unit and finished the game with 23 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

When it comes to explaining why Chambers lost, don't look at Tarris Bouie III. Despite the final result, he went 9 of 18 on his way to 26 points in addition to six rebounds and three blocks. Bouie III continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Markus Kerr was another key player, putting up 15 points.

Harding University's victory bumped their record up to 6-14. As for Chambers, their defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-7.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Harding University will take on Mallard Creek at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Harding University is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 63.2 points per game this season. As for Chambers, they will host Hopewell at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Chambers knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 13 matchups -- so hopefully Hopewell likes a good challenge.