The Harding Presidents will wrap up 2024 with a road trip to face off against the McMahon Senators at 11:30 a.m. on Monday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Friday, Harding was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 67-63 to Career Magnet. The Presidents have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
| 12/27/24 @ Career Magnet | 2 |
| 12/21/24 @ Darien | 3 |
| 12/19/24 @ Norwalk | 2 |
Clifton Jones Jr. put forth a good effort for the losing side as he posted 13 points and five rebounds. Jones Jr. is also crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Shamir Smith was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on nine points and ten boards.
Even though they lost, Harding smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, McMahon strolled past Norwalk with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 70-51. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Senators.
Harding now has a losing record at 1-2. As for McMahon, their win bumped their record up to 2-0.
Harding ended up a good deal behind McMahon in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, losing 58-44. Can Harding avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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