SEARCY, Ark. – Harding utilized a deadly perimeter assault and a suffocating protection to dismantle Arkansas Tech 78-48 on Thursday evening at Rhodes-Reaves Adventure Center. The victory marked the fiftieth profession win for Bisons head coach Weston Jameson and represented the most important margin of victory for Harding within the 154-game historical past of the rivalry.
The Bisons (16-7, 12-5 GAC) maintained their dominance at dwelling, bettering to 13-1 in Searcy, whereas the Wonder Boys (8-15, 6-11 GAC) remained winless on the highway this season.
Harding successfully ended the competition within the first half. After Arkansas Tech took a short 2-0 lead on the opening possession, the Bisons responded with a barrage of three-pointers. A 19-2 run over a six-minute stretch late within the interval pushed the lead as excessive as 28 factors. Keyln McBride ignited the offense early, scoring 13 of his factors earlier than the break to assist Harding to a 44-19 halftime benefit.
The Wonder Boys struggled to discover any rhythm towards the Bisons’ strain, capturing simply 26.9% within the first half. Tech went greater than 5 minutes and not using a basket throughout Harding’s decisive surge and completed the sport with 19 turnovers to simply six assists.
Reggie Webster led a balanced Harding assault with 18 factors and 6 assists. McBride completed with 13 factors and 4 assists, transferring inside one three-pointer of Jacob Gibson for second place on Harding’s all-time profession checklist. Wesley Booker added 10 factors and three steals within the profitable effort.
Harding’s ball motion was the distinction maker, because the Bisons recorded 19 assists on 27 made subject targets. Their 14 three-pointers have been probably the most Arkansas Tech has allowed to an opponent all season.
Arkansas Tech was led by Sam Bradford, who offered a set off the bench with 13 factors. Devin Foster added eight factors and eight rebounds, however the Wonder Boys could not overcome a 23-8 deficit in factors off turnovers.
The Bisons led by as many as 34 factors within the second half, permitting Jameson to empty his bench late within the recreation. Ten totally different Bisons discovered the scoring column within the rout.
Harding goes on the highway Saturday at 5 p.m. to tackle Southern Arkansas in Magnolia.