SECOND HALF PUSH GIVES HARDING WIN

Crowley's Ridge 55

Harding University 84

SECOND HALF PUSH GIVES HARDING WIN- Wil Teague, Sports Information Director, 11-15-22

Crowley's Ridge College traveled to Searcy Arkansas this evening to take on sister school, Harding University. The Pioneers, looking to break their two game losing streak came up empty handed as they were defeated by Harding University. 

SEARCY, AR - Crowley's Ridge College was in control of the first half. The Pioneers took the lead after the Roberson brothers, Bo and Ke, hit back to back shots taking a 16-14 lead over the Bisons. CRC would lead by as much as 8 points before Harding University would chip back.  The team in green took a 34-33 lead into the break over the Bisons. The second half was a different story.

When play resumed, Harding found their rhythm. The Bisons shot 61.2 percent from the field and 60.0 percent from behind the arc. Harding capitalized and scored 25 points on second chance put backs and ran away in the second half from the Pioneers in route to a 84-55 win.

Harding out rebounded CRC 45-24 on the night.

Bo Roberson led CRC with 20 points. Braxton added 14 points for the Pioneers.

Up Next:

CRC looks to bounce back against Philander Smith on Saturday, November 19th at 1:00pm in the Carter Activities Center.