BASKETBALL Hustle paves way for many Bison cage victories Off to a slow start with two defeats at the hands of John Brown University, Harding rebounded with a win on Thanksgiving Day over LRU. However, a much stronger Christian Brothers team dropped the Bisons to a 1-3 record with which to enter conference play. In the first conference game Harding used a full·court press and fast-break play led by little Ned Boaz to upset AIC champion Ouachita. Losing the following game to Hendrix, the Bisons came back to sweep through the first half of the conference with only a loss to Hendrix to mar their record. Harding delighted the home crowds with a defeat over Arkansas Tech and for the first time ever defeated Arkansas State Teachers while on their way to setting a school record for the gr~atest number of wins in a season. Trade marks of the season became the fast break and the full ·court press. The rebounding and scoring of Rogers, All·AIC center, was a constant delight to the fans. Another source of enjoyment for the audiences was found in the play of Goss under the boards, Patton shooting from the corner, and the stellar defensive play of Jacobs. CLUTCHING The boll lighTly to protect it from opposing players , Sam Casey clears Ihe boards against Henderson Stote Teachers . JUMPING to shoot over the outstretched hand of a Mulerider, AU-Conference center Vernon Rogers odds two more po infs as Harding defeots Southern Slate. 87
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