Box Score

SEARCY - Harding University junior guard Trent Morgan scored a career-high 28 points and sophomore Kevin Brown added 18 to give the Bisons a 78-69 victory over Central Baptist on Tuesday at the Rhodes Field House. It was Harding's fourth consecutive win and its sixth straight over Central Baptist.

Harding led 37-34 at halftime, but Central Baptist (7-5) outscored the Bisons 8-2 early in the second half and led 53-51 on a Deron Hall three-pointer with 12:41 remaining. A minute later, Brown's three-point play put Harding (4-1) ahead 57-54, and the Bisons led the rest of the way.

Hall, who entered the night averaging only 6.5 points per game, scored 27 points. He had three three-pointers after making only 2-of-14 three-point attempts in Central Baptist's first 11 games. Ten of his points came at the foul line.

Harding pounded the ball into Brown much of the second half, and he often found himself double-teamed. He responded by finding the open man, recording a career-high seven assists. He also tied Brian Howard for the team lead with nine rebounds. Senior Steven Barnett added 10 points for Harding.

Morgan shot 9-of-13 from the field, including 5-of-9 from three-point range. It was his third game with season with 20 or more points and the fifth of his career.

The Bisons have won four straight games for the first time since late in the 2006-07 season and will be back in action Saturday at the Rhodes Field House against Ecclesia. Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m.