Harding wins first home game of 2018

Harding University (6-10, 2-6 GAC) won its first home game of 2018 with a 84-56 victory over Ouachita Baptist University (8-6, 3-5) at Rhodes-Reaves Field House in Searcy.

Kennedy Cooper came off the bench and scored 22 points for the Bison, who had not played at home since Dec. 9.

The Tigers were led by Chasidee Owens with 14 points.