On SaturdayOlympic's undefeated season almost came to an end. They had just enough and edged the Harding University Rams out 59-57. While the Trojans didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-20), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
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Olympic got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Maurice Sabb out in front who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 12 rebounds. What's more, Sabb also racked up three assists, the most he's had since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was JD Terrell, who posted 12 points and three steals.
Olympic smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive boards in four consecutive matchups.
Several Rams players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Lonnie Walker, who went 7 of 15 on his way to 15 points and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaharri Coleman, who had 11 points and six assists.
Olympic's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-0. As for Harding University, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Olympic and South Mecklenburg will compete for holiday cheer at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. South Mecklenburg is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 62.4 points per game this season. Harding University will take on Hopewell in a holiday battle at at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Hopewell's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
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